Adobe Illustrator CC Certification
Vocabulary. Latest 2026-2027.
Questions and Correct Answers.
Graded A
A system set up to continually encourage and require input and approval
on a project's direction. - ANSSolid color, pattern, or gradient that is applied
to the interior of a vector object. The current fill color displays in the Fill
square on several panels in Illustrator.
additive color - ANSCreated by combining light. Color components are red,
green, and blue. When added together at 100%, the three components
create white.
Adobe Bridge - ANSAn Adobe application that enables you to view
thumbnails of your files and helps you sort and organize those files. It gives
you centralized access to all your Illustrator files and to other media assets
you may need for your projects. In Illustrator, the Go To Bridge button is
located on the Application bar.
alignment - ANSIndicates how the lines are aligned on the right and left
edges, such as left, centered, and right.
all caps - ANSUses only uppercase letterforms for each letter.
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,analogous (colors) - ANSColors that are side by side on the color wheel.
They create gentle and relaxing color schemes.
anchor point - ANSA point connecting two segments on a path. An anchor
point can be either a corner point or a curved point. See also corner point,
curved point, and smooth anchor point.
appearance - ANSThe attributes that are applied to an object and that are
listed on the Appearance panel.
Application bar - ANSThe bar at the top of the Application frame. The bar
contains the Go To Bridge button, the Arrange Documents menu, the
workspace switcher menu, and the Search for Help field. In Windows, the
main Illustrator menus also appear on this bar.
Application frame - ANSThe frame that surrounds the Illustrator interface
and contains the Application bar, document windows, and panels, and
select zoom and artboard navigation options.
area type - ANSA type object (consisting of many lines of text) where type
wraps to fit within a vector shape.
Arrange Documents menu - ANSLocated on the Application bar, this menu
contains options for viewing multiple document windows in various
horizontal or vertical arrangements within the Application frame.
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, artboard - ANSA printable region within a document. A document can
contain multiple artboards.
artboard navigation - ANSA menu in the lower left corner of the document
window that allows you to choose an artboard to work on. It is also framed
by directional arrows (First, Previous, Next, or Last) that you can click to
move quickly from one artboard to another.
asymmetrical - ANSAchieves balance using elements with different weights
or values on each side (or the top and bottom) of an image.
attributes - ANSThe settings such as fill, stroke, effects, and opacity that
are applied to an object. The attributes of an object make up the object's
appearance.
attribution - ANSWritten acknowledgment provided with the name of the
original copyright holder of the work. Creative Commons and other licenses
feature different kinds of attribution requirements.
balance - ANSEvenly distributed, but not necessarily centered or mirrored.
blackletter fonts - ANSAlso known as Old English, Gothic, or Textura.
Feature an overly ornate style. Convey a feeling of rich and sophisticated
gravitas.
bleed - ANSThe part of the image extending past the cut edge to ensure an
edge-to-edge print.
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Vocabulary. Latest 2026-2027.
Questions and Correct Answers.
Graded A
A system set up to continually encourage and require input and approval
on a project's direction. - ANSSolid color, pattern, or gradient that is applied
to the interior of a vector object. The current fill color displays in the Fill
square on several panels in Illustrator.
additive color - ANSCreated by combining light. Color components are red,
green, and blue. When added together at 100%, the three components
create white.
Adobe Bridge - ANSAn Adobe application that enables you to view
thumbnails of your files and helps you sort and organize those files. It gives
you centralized access to all your Illustrator files and to other media assets
you may need for your projects. In Illustrator, the Go To Bridge button is
located on the Application bar.
alignment - ANSIndicates how the lines are aligned on the right and left
edges, such as left, centered, and right.
all caps - ANSUses only uppercase letterforms for each letter.
1
,analogous (colors) - ANSColors that are side by side on the color wheel.
They create gentle and relaxing color schemes.
anchor point - ANSA point connecting two segments on a path. An anchor
point can be either a corner point or a curved point. See also corner point,
curved point, and smooth anchor point.
appearance - ANSThe attributes that are applied to an object and that are
listed on the Appearance panel.
Application bar - ANSThe bar at the top of the Application frame. The bar
contains the Go To Bridge button, the Arrange Documents menu, the
workspace switcher menu, and the Search for Help field. In Windows, the
main Illustrator menus also appear on this bar.
Application frame - ANSThe frame that surrounds the Illustrator interface
and contains the Application bar, document windows, and panels, and
select zoom and artboard navigation options.
area type - ANSA type object (consisting of many lines of text) where type
wraps to fit within a vector shape.
Arrange Documents menu - ANSLocated on the Application bar, this menu
contains options for viewing multiple document windows in various
horizontal or vertical arrangements within the Application frame.
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, artboard - ANSA printable region within a document. A document can
contain multiple artboards.
artboard navigation - ANSA menu in the lower left corner of the document
window that allows you to choose an artboard to work on. It is also framed
by directional arrows (First, Previous, Next, or Last) that you can click to
move quickly from one artboard to another.
asymmetrical - ANSAchieves balance using elements with different weights
or values on each side (or the top and bottom) of an image.
attributes - ANSThe settings such as fill, stroke, effects, and opacity that
are applied to an object. The attributes of an object make up the object's
appearance.
attribution - ANSWritten acknowledgment provided with the name of the
original copyright holder of the work. Creative Commons and other licenses
feature different kinds of attribution requirements.
balance - ANSEvenly distributed, but not necessarily centered or mirrored.
blackletter fonts - ANSAlso known as Old English, Gothic, or Textura.
Feature an overly ornate style. Convey a feeling of rich and sophisticated
gravitas.
bleed - ANSThe part of the image extending past the cut edge to ensure an
edge-to-edge print.
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