Adobe Photoshop CC 2015 ACA Exam Guide

Product Description

The exam guide is based on the multiple-choice question format. The content is divided into Study, Review and Practice modes in order to make it easier to learn, and to absorb the information.

It covers obligatory knowledge about Photoshop CC 2015, aspects of project requirements, image generation, composition, and design principles that you need to pass the exam.

Each question is accompanied by helpful, extended answers, and relevant hyperlinks are also included for further study should you require it.

You can use the exam aid to verify and/or obtain knowledge required to pass the exam, track your progress, and gain confidence by practising in an environment very similar to the official exam.

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• The questions are all based on objective and topic areas endorsed by Adobe
• We cover not just some but all of the endorsed objectives and topic areas
• We do not force you to study areas that will not be covered by the exam
• More targeted questions than in other commercially available exam guides
• All of our products are available for Windows and for Mac OS
• Immediate delivery via digital download (ESD), or 1–5 days on a CD-ROM

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Key Features

• Includes 465 original, and challenging questions
• Questions based on Adobe endorsed topic areas
• Content divided into modules as per the exam objectives
• Study mode with option to view answers on demand
• All questions accompanied by explanatory answers
• Hyperlinks to selected pages of application’s Help file
• Summary screen of each module for reviewing its content
• Review mode for refreshing and fortifying your knowledge
• Practice mode that simulates the official exam
• Verify your answers against correct answers
• Generate practice tests based on the question pool
• Customise practice tests to suit your study needs
• Include/exclude a module(s) from a practice test
• Adjust countdown clock and/or passing score
• Filter by flagged or skipped questions
• Rotate choices in Study or Practice mode
• Attach custom notes and view on demand
• Keyboard shortcuts for mouse-free operation
• Free updates

Topics Covered

The exam guide systematically covers the following objectives and topic areas, as recommended for study by Adobe in order to prepare for the exam.

1.0 Setting Project Requirements

• Identify the purpose, audience, and audience needs for preparing images
• Summarize type of contend and standard copyright rules for image usage
• Demonstrate knowledge of project management tasks and responsibilities
• Communicate with others (such as peers and clients) about design plans

2.0 Understanding Key Terminology Related to Digital Images

• Understand key terminology related to digital images
• Demonstrate best practices employed in the visual design industry
• Demonstrate knowledge of typography and its use in visual design
• Demonstrate knowledge of color and its use in digital images
• Demonstrate knowledge of image resolution, image size, and image file formats

3.0 Understanding Adobe Photoshop

• Identify elements of the Photoshop CC user interface
• Identify and define the functions of commonly used panels
• Define the functions of commonly used tools
• Navigate, organize, and customize the workspace
• Use non­printing design tools in the interface, such as rulers and guides
• Demonstrate knowledge of creating and using layers and masks
• Manage colors, swatches, and gradients
• Manage brushes, symbols, graphic styles, and patterns

4.0 Creating Digital Images Using Adobe Photoshop 

• Create a project with the New document dialog box
• Import assets into an existing project
• Make, manage, and manipulate selections
• Transform images (rotate, flip, and straighten an image)
• Create and manage layers and masks
• Use basic retouching techniques
• Create a vector drawing, such as an icon, button, or layout
• Add and manipulate type
• Add filters, use Filter Gallery and identify appropriate use of filters

5.0 Publishing Digital Images by Using Adobe Photoshop

• Preparing images for export to web, print, and video
• Export or save digital images to various file formats. 

Interface

Available for Windows and Mac OS, the interactive exam engine is streamlined and easy to use, leaving you free to concentrate on the task of studying for the exam.

Exam Overview

The Adobe Certified Expert (ACA) certification validates one’s skills in using the corresponding Adobe software and, therefore, is a credential recognized by the industry. It represents the skills required by the industry and academia, and can help to obtain a job or a college application when presented on a resumé.

Note: The Adobe Creative Cloud (ACC) based ACA certifications are current for three years from the date of issue.