Question

answer the following questions.

1. nondestructive editing involves any actions which __________ original pixel data.

a. alter
b. retain
c. transform
d. save

1. which of the following is a nondestructive alternative for layer masking?

a. erasing
b. painting
c. retouching
d. adjustments

1. which of the following panels can be used to add adjustment layers?

a. layers and properties
b. properties and artboards
c. artboards and adjustments
d. layers and adjustments

1. which of the following cases will a smart filter be applied automatically?

a. when the layer is a smart object
b. when the layer is rasterized
c. when the layer is linked
d. when the layer is in a clipping mask

1. which of the following is the nondestructive alternative for retouching?

a. using a layer mask
b. using a separate layer
c. retouching is already nondestructive
d. there is no alternative

Explanation:

1. Nondestructive editing preserves the original source data so it can be restored later, meaning it retains the original pixel data.
2. Adjustment layers are a nondestructive way to modify images without altering original pixels, unlike erasing, painting, or retouching which change pixel data directly.
3. In image editing software, the Layers panel (via the adjustment layer icon) and Adjustments panel both allow users to add adjustment layers.
4. Smart filters are automatically applied to smart objects, as they preserve the original layer data for editable, nondestructive changes; rasterized, linked, or clipping mask layers do not trigger automatic smart filter application.
5. Using a separate layer for retouching keeps the original image layer intact, making it a nondestructive alternative, as the original data is unmodified.

Answer:

1. B. Retain
2. D. Adjustments
3. D. Layers and Adjustments
4. A. When the layer is a smart object
5. B. Using a separate layer