Interface Basics
What is the main purpose of the Photoshop Interface?
To allow users to edit and manipulate images efficiently
What is a panel in Photoshop?
A panel is a section that provides tools, settings, or controls
What is a raster image made of?
Pixels
What does image size refer to in Photoshop?
The physical size of an image when printed or displayed.
What resolution is recommended for print design
300 PPI
Name one major part of the Photoshop interface.
Menu bar, Options bar, Tools panel, Document window, Panels.
Name one commonly used panel and its purpose.
Layers (controls image layers), Properties (edits settings), History (tracks changes)
What is a pixel?
A pixel is a single square of color that makes up an image.
What are image dimensions usually measured in?
Pixels (width × height)
What resolution is commonly used for digital/web images?
72 PPI
Why does print require higher resolution than digital?
It allows designers to work more efficiently based on their needs
What is a workspace in Photoshop?
A workspace is a saved arrangement of panels and tools
What happens when you enlarge a raster image too much?
The image becomes pixelated or blurry
Where do you go in Photoshop to change image size?
Image → Image Size
Why does print require higher resolution than digital?
Print requires more detail for physical output
What part of the interface allows you to choose tools like Move, Brush, and Crop?
Why might a photographer and a graphic designer use different workspaces?
Why might a photographer and a graphic designer use different workspaces?
Different design tasks require different tools and panels
Why do raster images lose quality when scaled up?
Because pixels are being stretched beyond their original size.
What keyboard shortcut opens Image Size?
⌘ Command + ⌥ Option + I
Which units are more important for digital design: inches or pixels? Why?
Pixels, because screens display images digitally
How can you reset a workspace if panels are missing or moved?
Raster images
How can you reset a workspace if panels are missing or moved?
Window → Workspace → Reset Workspace
Give one real-world example where raster image limitations matter.
Examples: printing a photo, billboards, social media images, posters
Why should image size be checked before starting a design project?
To prevent quality loss and ensure the image meets project requirements.
What could happen if a low-resolution image is used for print?
The image may appear blurry or pixelated.