Paths and shapes MCQs – Adobe Photoshop

By: Prof. Dr. Fazal Rehman Shamil | Last updated: July 28, 2024

MCQs on Paths and Shapes in Adobe Photoshop

  1. Which tool is primarily used to create paths in Adobe Photoshop?
    • a) Brush Tool
    • b) Pen Tool
    • c) Gradient Tool
    • d) Move Tool
    • Answer: b) Pen Tool
  2. What is the purpose of the Path Selection Tool?
    • a) To draw new paths
    • b) To fill paths with color
    • c) To move and modify existing paths
    • d) To delete paths
    • Answer: c) To move and modify existing paths
  3. How can you convert a path to a selection?
    • a) Right-click the path and select “Make Selection…”
    • b) Press Ctrl+P (Windows) or Command+P (Mac)
    • c) Go to Edit > Convert Path to Selection
    • d) Press Ctrl+D (Windows) or Command+D (Mac)
    • Answer: a) Right-click the path and select “Make Selection…”
  4. Which tool is used to draw custom shapes in Adobe Photoshop?
    • a) Rectangular Marquee Tool
    • b) Lasso Tool
    • c) Custom Shape Tool
    • d) Magic Wand Tool
    • Answer: c) Custom Shape Tool
  5. What does the term “anchor point” refer to in the context of paths?
    • a) A point where two paths intersect
    • b) A control point used to define the shape of a path
    • c) The end of a path
    • d) A tool for drawing paths
    • Answer: b) A control point used to define the shape of a path
  6. Which of the following can you NOT do with the Pen Tool?
    • a) Create straight lines
    • b) Create curves
    • c) Fill shapes with color
    • d) Add and remove anchor points
    • Answer: c) Fill shapes with color
  7. How do you add an anchor point to an existing path?
    • a) Use the Add Anchor Point Tool
    • b) Use the Eraser Tool
    • c) Use the Paint Bucket Tool
    • d) Use the Magic Wand Tool
    • Answer: a) Use the Add Anchor Point Tool
  8. What is the difference between a shape layer and a path in Adobe Photoshop?
    • a) A shape layer is raster, while a path is vector.
    • b) A shape layer can be filled with color, while a path is only a guideline.
    • c) A shape layer is editable, while a path is not.
    • d) There is no difference.
    • Answer: b) A shape layer can be filled with color, while a path is only a guideline.
  9. How can you combine multiple shapes into a single shape layer?
    • a) Use the Shape Builder Tool
    • b) Select the shapes and go to Layer > Combine Shapes
    • c) Right-click and choose “Merge Shapes”
    • d) Use the Path Selection Tool and press Ctrl+E (Windows) or Command+E (Mac)
    • Answer: b) Select the shapes and go to Layer > Combine Shapes
  10. What happens when you convert a shape layer to a path?
    • a) The shape is filled with the current foreground color.
    • b) The shape becomes a selection.
    • c) The shape is no longer filled and becomes an outline.
    • d) The shape is merged with the background.
    • Answer: c) The shape is no longer filled and becomes an outline.
  11. Which option allows you to modify the curvature of a path segment?
    • a) Direct Selection Tool
    • b) Magic Wand Tool
    • c) Paint Bucket Tool
    • d) Lasso Tool
    • Answer: a) Direct Selection Tool
  12. How can you quickly access the Custom Shape Tool from the toolbar?
    • a) Press U on the keyboard
    • b) Press P on the keyboard
    • c) Press M on the keyboard
    • d) Press S on the keyboard
    • Answer: a) Press U on the keyboard

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