ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026
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Which option defines the area of work that extends beyond the actual panel? - correct
answer Bleed
How do add crop marks to an image? - correct answer Select object, effect, crop marks
How do you convert text to outlines? - correct answer Select text, click type, create
outlines
Place picture in the art board and trace it using the image trace and tracing preset of 16
colors and convert the traced image into paths. - correct answer File, place, click on the
image, drag the image on to the artboard, in the controls panel select, image trace, 16
colors, click expand
Using the shape builder tool to combine two shapes into one object and fill black and
change the stroke to 5 - correct answer Hold shift, click both shapes, click the shape
builder tool, drag the arrow between both, click the selection tool, click fill & add a stroke
Create a new workspace, save the workspace and change the preferences - correct
answer Window, workspace, new workspace, edit, preferences
Which option describes calligraphic brushes in Illustrator? - correct answer Brushes
allows you to create strokes with the appearance of a natural brush
When a new pattern is created which panel is it added to? - correct answer Swatches
panel
Which panel would you use to edit the width and height of an existing shape in illustrator
- correct answer Transform
For the selected object change the fill color using swatches and the stroke color to
swatch black and the stroke weight - correct answer Open the swatches panel &
change the fill color and stroke, go to the control panel to change the stroke
Which statement accurately describes linking and embedding placed digital images in
Illustrator? - correct answer Linking to file can ensure that image updates are reflected
in the AI file
When creating a new document set to profile web use the default color mode and raster
effect settings - correct answer File, new, profile
Which method allows you to create a rectangle corners most efficiently? - correct
answer Rounded rectangle tool
,What happens to a brush stroke set to 5 point when you click on it with the type on a
path tool? - correct answer No fill, no stroke
Change the style of a shape by converting both center anchors points. - correct answer
Click the direct select tool, click anchor point covert
Create a new document with named website, set profile to web, increase number of art
boards and size of the document - correct answer File, new, use pull down from profile
Add 3d extrude and bevel effect to the selected object with an extrude depth - correct
answer Effect, 3d, extrude & bevel, extrude depth
Go to the art board using a specified steps feature in the blend tool to create 2
additional items between two existing items - correct answer Double click the blend tool,
change options, then drag arrow between shapes
Which option ensures that access to the fonts that are used in an illustrator file are
preserved for all future users - correct answer File > Package
The understanding of which basic printing principles can help a designer make optimum
decisions about printing an illustrator project? - correct answer CMYK, resolution
Which file type refers to a bitmap image? - correct answer PNG
What is kerning? - correct answer Space between characters
What is tracking - correct answer Changes the spacing between all characters in a
block of text
What is leading? - correct answer Vertical space between lines of type
Which native file preserves all illustrator data including multiple art boards in a
document? - correct answer AI, PDF, EPS, FXG, and SVG
Which panel in illustrator gives one the ability to edit both the stroke and fill of an
object? - correct answer Appearance
Save for web using a file type that supports millions of color and transparency. Set the
save settings so the white border on left and right side of the document is removed -
correct answer File, save for web, change the file to PNG-24, the click the button clip to
artboard
Which option describes a step that must be completed before modifying the individual
components in a symbol? - correct answer Select edit symbol from the control panel
What is the rule of thirds? - correct answer Divide the page into 9 equal boxes
, How do you change the blob brush tool option? What does the blob brush do? - correct
answer Double click the blob brush tool
Modify the sticks pattern so copies is set to 7X7 and the button in front of overlap is
enabled. - correct answer Open the swatches panel, click on the sticks pattern, window,
pattern options, change settings
Change the color of the active fill to a new RGB? - correct answer Open the swatches
panel, click on swatch options (in the bottom buttons)
When exporting from Adobe illustrator, unused symbols can be included when exporting
to which file type? - correct answer SWF, JPEG, PSD, PNG, and TIFF
How do you show the rulers in a document and change to picas? - correct answer View,
ruler, show ruler and right click the #'s choose inches (measurement in the rulers)
What is a Bezier curve? - correct answer A mathematically generated curve that has 2
endpoints and control points to specify curve directions, fewest amount of points
Create a 4th art board that is the same size as an existing art board and place to the
right of the art board. - correct answer Open the artboard panel, click button for new
artboard
Organize the layer so that the graphic content layer is above the t-shirt layer and
rename the, Back sub-layer - correct answer Open the layers panel, and move the
layers as required, double click to rename the layer
Which option describes a work that no longer protected under copyright law? - correct
answer Public domain
What are the correct steps in the project development process (in order)? - correct
answer _____ design
____ plan & analysis
_____ publish
____ test
_____ build
When starting a new project for a client which options might you present a client if you
wish to specify all of the details of the project. - correct answer Project scope
Which 2 pieces of information should be identified to effectively create a flyer for a
neighborhood organization? - correct answer Occupation, purpose, education,
demographics
#16
Which option defines the area of work that extends beyond the actual panel? - correct
answer Bleed
How do add crop marks to an image? - correct answer Select object, effect, crop marks
How do you convert text to outlines? - correct answer Select text, click type, create
outlines
Place picture in the art board and trace it using the image trace and tracing preset of 16
colors and convert the traced image into paths. - correct answer File, place, click on the
image, drag the image on to the artboard, in the controls panel select, image trace, 16
colors, click expand
Using the shape builder tool to combine two shapes into one object and fill black and
change the stroke to 5 - correct answer Hold shift, click both shapes, click the shape
builder tool, drag the arrow between both, click the selection tool, click fill & add a stroke
Create a new workspace, save the workspace and change the preferences - correct
answer Window, workspace, new workspace, edit, preferences
Which option describes calligraphic brushes in Illustrator? - correct answer Brushes
allows you to create strokes with the appearance of a natural brush
When a new pattern is created which panel is it added to? - correct answer Swatches
panel
Which panel would you use to edit the width and height of an existing shape in illustrator
- correct answer Transform
For the selected object change the fill color using swatches and the stroke color to
swatch black and the stroke weight - correct answer Open the swatches panel &
change the fill color and stroke, go to the control panel to change the stroke
Which statement accurately describes linking and embedding placed digital images in
Illustrator? - correct answer Linking to file can ensure that image updates are reflected
in the AI file
When creating a new document set to profile web use the default color mode and raster
effect settings - correct answer File, new, profile
Which method allows you to create a rectangle corners most efficiently? - correct
answer Rounded rectangle tool
,What happens to a brush stroke set to 5 point when you click on it with the type on a
path tool? - correct answer No fill, no stroke
Change the style of a shape by converting both center anchors points. - correct answer
Click the direct select tool, click anchor point covert
Create a new document with named website, set profile to web, increase number of art
boards and size of the document - correct answer File, new, use pull down from profile
Add 3d extrude and bevel effect to the selected object with an extrude depth - correct
answer Effect, 3d, extrude & bevel, extrude depth
Go to the art board using a specified steps feature in the blend tool to create 2
additional items between two existing items - correct answer Double click the blend tool,
change options, then drag arrow between shapes
Which option ensures that access to the fonts that are used in an illustrator file are
preserved for all future users - correct answer File > Package
The understanding of which basic printing principles can help a designer make optimum
decisions about printing an illustrator project? - correct answer CMYK, resolution
Which file type refers to a bitmap image? - correct answer PNG
What is kerning? - correct answer Space between characters
What is tracking - correct answer Changes the spacing between all characters in a
block of text
What is leading? - correct answer Vertical space between lines of type
Which native file preserves all illustrator data including multiple art boards in a
document? - correct answer AI, PDF, EPS, FXG, and SVG
Which panel in illustrator gives one the ability to edit both the stroke and fill of an
object? - correct answer Appearance
Save for web using a file type that supports millions of color and transparency. Set the
save settings so the white border on left and right side of the document is removed -
correct answer File, save for web, change the file to PNG-24, the click the button clip to
artboard
Which option describes a step that must be completed before modifying the individual
components in a symbol? - correct answer Select edit symbol from the control panel
What is the rule of thirds? - correct answer Divide the page into 9 equal boxes
, How do you change the blob brush tool option? What does the blob brush do? - correct
answer Double click the blob brush tool
Modify the sticks pattern so copies is set to 7X7 and the button in front of overlap is
enabled. - correct answer Open the swatches panel, click on the sticks pattern, window,
pattern options, change settings
Change the color of the active fill to a new RGB? - correct answer Open the swatches
panel, click on swatch options (in the bottom buttons)
When exporting from Adobe illustrator, unused symbols can be included when exporting
to which file type? - correct answer SWF, JPEG, PSD, PNG, and TIFF
How do you show the rulers in a document and change to picas? - correct answer View,
ruler, show ruler and right click the #'s choose inches (measurement in the rulers)
What is a Bezier curve? - correct answer A mathematically generated curve that has 2
endpoints and control points to specify curve directions, fewest amount of points
Create a 4th art board that is the same size as an existing art board and place to the
right of the art board. - correct answer Open the artboard panel, click button for new
artboard
Organize the layer so that the graphic content layer is above the t-shirt layer and
rename the, Back sub-layer - correct answer Open the layers panel, and move the
layers as required, double click to rename the layer
Which option describes a work that no longer protected under copyright law? - correct
answer Public domain
What are the correct steps in the project development process (in order)? - correct
answer _____ design
____ plan & analysis
_____ publish
____ test
_____ build
When starting a new project for a client which options might you present a client if you
wish to specify all of the details of the project. - correct answer Project scope
Which 2 pieces of information should be identified to effectively create a flyer for a
neighborhood organization? - correct answer Occupation, purpose, education,
demographics
