1. What is the primary purpose of using a layer mask in Photoshop? A. To apply special effects to a layer
B. To adjust the opacity of a layer
C. To selectively hide or reveal parts of a layer
D. To change the blending mode of a layer
Answer: C. To selectively hide or reveal parts of a layer
2. Which option describes a characteristic of a layer mask in Photoshop? A. It permanently deletes pixels from a layer.
B. It applies a uniform transparency to a layer.
C. It can be edited non-destructively.
D. It adjusts the color balance of a layer.
Answer: C. It can be edited non-destructively.
3. In Photoshop, how can you paint on a layer mask to reveal hidden parts of a layer? A. Use the Brush tool with black color.
B. Use the Eraser tool with white color.
C. Use the Fill command with a pattern.
D. Use the Dodge tool with a soft brush.
Answer: A. Use the Brush tool with black color.
4. What happens when you hold down the Alt (Option on Mac) key and click between two layers in Photoshop? A. It creates a new layer group.
B. It merges the two layers into one.
C. It applies a clipping mask to the top layer.
D. It converts the layers into a smart object.
Answer: C. It applies a clipping mask to the top layer.
5. In Photoshop, what is the effect of applying a clipping mask to a layer? A. It makes the layer invisible.
B. It restricts the visibility of the layer to the shape of the layer below it.
C. It merges the layer with the one below it.
D. It applies a special blending mode to the layer.
Answer: B. It restricts the visibility of the layer to the shape of the layer below it.
6. How do you create a clipping mask in Photoshop? A. Right-click on the layer and select “Create Clipping Mask.”
B. Hold down the Shift key and click on both layers.
C. Use the Rectangular Marquee tool and press Ctrl+Alt+E (Cmd+Opt+E on Mac).
D. Press Ctrl+G (Cmd+G on Mac) while selecting both layers.
Answer: A. Right-click on the layer and select “Create Clipping Mask.”
7. Which of the following statements about layer masks in Photoshop is true? A. They can only be applied to text layers.
B. They are used primarily for adjusting layer opacity.
C. They allow for selective editing and blending of layers.
D. They automatically merge layers together.
Answer: C. They allow for selective editing and blending of layers.
8. What happens if you apply a black brush stroke to a layer mask in Photoshop? A. It hides parts of the layer.
B. It reveals parts of the layer.
C. It changes the blending mode of the layer.
D. It adds a special effect to the layer.
Answer: A. It hides parts of the layer.
9. In Photoshop, which type of mask is used to constrain the visibility of a layer to the shape of another layer or group? A. Clipping mask
B. Quick mask
C. Alpha mask
D. Layer mask
Answer: A. Clipping mask
10. How do you disable a layer mask temporarily in Photoshop? A. Delete the layer mask.
B. Hide the layer mask by clicking on the eye icon next to it.
C. Select the layer mask and press Ctrl+D (Cmd+D on Mac).
D. Hold down the Shift key and click on the layer mask.
Answer: B. Hide the layer mask by clicking on the eye icon next to it.
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