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Flash Tutorial 2 Study Guide
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11/16/2009
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The Pencil Mode modifier in the Tools panel lets you control the way your lines appear as you draw them.
(T or F)
 Definition
True
Term
If you move the Eyedropper tool pointer over a stroke, the pointer changes to include a small paintbrush next to it.
(T or F)
 Definition
False
Term
If you move the Eyedropper tool pointer over a fill, the pointer changes to include a small pencil next to it.
(T or F)
 Definition
False
Term
The selection handles in the accompanying figure are the same as the anchor points used with the Pen tool and Subselection tool.
(T or F)
 Definition
False
Term
The box shown with the handles in the accompanying figure is a selection box.
(T or F)
 Definition
False
Term
An example of input text would be a text block that displays up-to-the-minute sports scores retrieved from a Web server.
(T or F)
 Definition
False
Term
Text can be created in a fixed-width text block or in a single-line text block that extends as you type.
(T or F)
 Definition
True
Term
You can change a fixed-width text block to a single-line text block by double-clicking its square handle.
(T or F)
 Definition
True
Term
When you need to revise a Flash document, you open the SWF file.
(T or F)
 Definition
False
Term
When you are ready to place the image from an FLA file in a Web page, it needs to be published or exported.
(T or F)
 Definition
True
Term
You can edit the individual elements of the image in an exported file.
(T or F)
 Definition
False
Term
When you are ready to export a document, you use the Export Document command on the File menu.
(T or F)
 Definition
False
Term
The History panel displays the steps for up to five open documents.
(T or F)
 Definition
False
Term
Given a movie clip that contains an animation sequence spanning 10 frames within its own Timeline, when that clip is used in a document, its 10 frames occupy 10 frames in the document’s Timeline.
(T or F)
 Definition
False
Term
When you create a symbol for a document, you assign a name to it, and you specify certain properties based on the behavior of the symbol.
(T or F)
 Definition
True
Term
A symbol’s type is the same as its behavior.
(T or F)
 Definition
True
Term
Symbols created within a document are saved with that document.
(T or F)
 Definition
True
Term
In the Library panel, any symbols inside a folder will appear indented under the folder name.
(T or F)
 Definition
True
Term
Duplicates of a given symbol can share the same name as the original symbol.
(T or F)
 Definition
False
Term
Once you create a symbol, you must then manually add it to the document’s library.
(T or F)
 Definition
False
Term
____ can include strokes as well as fills, or only a stroke or only a fill.
 Definition
Any of the above
Term
To draw shapes you use the ____ tool.
 Definition
Rectangle
Term
The ____ tools create rectangles with modifiable corners and ovals that can be changed into pie shapes or half
circles.
 Definition
Primitive
Term
The ____ tool allows you to specify whether you want to draw a polygon or a star shape.
 Definition
PolyStar
Term
With the PolyStar tool, the number of sides a shape can have ranges from three to ____.
 Definition
32
Term
For star shapes, you can specify the star point size in values ranging from 0 to ____.
 Definition
1
Term
When you create a star, a number closer to ____ creates narrower star points.
 Definition
0
Term
The topmost star (skinny points) in the accompanying figure has a point size of ____.
 Definition
0
Term
The middle star in the accompanying figure has a point size of ____.
 Definition
.5
Term
The bottom star (thick points) in the accompanying figure has a point size of ____.
 Definition
1
Term
To create a rectangle with specific dimensions and a specific corner radius, select the Rectangle tool, press the ____ key as you click the Stage, enter values in the Rectangle Settings dialog box, and then click the OK button.
 Definition
ALT
Term
When you select the Rectangle tool, the ____ option becomes available in the Property inspector; it can be used to produce the shapes in the accompanying figure.
 Definition
Rectangle corner radius
Term
The rectangle indicated (regular rectangle) in the accompanying figure has a point value of ____.
 Definition
0
Term
The ____ tool is not limited to drawing straight lines.
 Definition
Pencil
Term
The ____ Pencil Mode modifier tells the program to provide minimal assistance as you draw.
 Definition
Ink
Term
A thin ____ line surrounds grouped objects to show that they are selected.
 Definition
Rectangular
Term
The ____ modifier of the Paint Bucket tool determines how the tool will paint areas that are not completely enclosed.
 Definition
Gap Size
Term
The ____ modifier of the Paint Bucket tool affects gradient and bitmap fills.
 Definition
Lock Fill
Term
If you create a rectangle with the ____ tool, you can easily modify the rectangle’s corners by changing the
values in the Rectangle corner radius boxes.
 Definition
Rectangle Primitive
Term
A(n) ____ path results in an oval shape with no fill when the start angle and end angle are not set to zero.
 Definition
Open
Term
With the Free Transform tool, the ____ handles are squares.
 Definition
Transformation
Term
With the Free Transform tool, the ____ option allows you to change the size of an object by dragging a corner or edge handle.
 Definition
Scale
Term
With the Free Transform tool, the ____ option allows you to reposition the corner or edge of an object by dragging its handle.
 Definition
Distort
Term
The item marked 1 in the accompanying figure is the ____ tool.
 Definition
Free Transform
Term
____ text does not change when you publish your document.
 Definition
Static
Term
Under ____ options in the Spelling Setup dialog box you specify which text areas to check, such as the content of text fields and the names of layers.
 Definition
Document
Term
____ combines all of the individual elements of your document into one graphic.
 Definition
Exporting
Term
A published document is in the ____ file format and is called a Flash movie.
 Definition
SWF
Term
You can press the ____ keys to open and close the History panel.
 Definition
Ctrl+F10
Term
The ____ panel allows you to undo, replay, and save steps you have performed in the current document.
 Definition
History
Term
Once you open or create a document, each step is recorded and displayed in the ____ panel with an icon that
reflects that particular step.
 Definition
History
Term
In the History panel, steps displayed with an icon that includes a small ____ cannot be replayed.
 Definition
Red X
Term
You can apply one or more steps in the History panel to an object on the Stage by selecting an object on the
Stage, selecting one or more steps in the History panel, and then clicking the ____ button in the panel.
 Definition
Replay
Term
To apply selected History panel steps to objects in other documents, the first step is to click the ____ selected steps to the Clipboard button.
 Definition
Copy
Term
The ____ panel in Flash is a useful tool for reviewing and editing your work.
 Definition
History
Term
Flash gives you the ability to undo one or more steps simply by using the keyboard shortcut ____.
 Definition
Ctrl+Z
Term
You can ungroup a grouped object by pressing the ____ keys.
 Definition
Ctrl+Shift+G
Term
A graphic symbol with a 10-frame animation sequence occupies ____ frames in the document’s Timeline.
 Definition
10
Term
The ____ in your document are characterized as having one of three types of behavior.
 Definition
Symbols
Term
You can create a new symbol by using the ____ command on the Insert menu.
 Definition
Add Symbol
Term
When you need to have a symbol’s animation synchronized with the rest of the document’s Timeline, then you use a ____ symbol.
 Definition
Graphic
Term
Symbols are stored in the document’s library and are accessible from the ____ panel.
 Definition
Library
Term
You can modify a symbol’s properties using the ____ panel.
 Definition
Library
Term
By default, the Library panel contains a ____ folder that contains all the document’s symbols.
 Definition
Root
Term
The item marked ____ in the accompanying figure to create a new folder.
 Definition
4
Term
Click item number ____ in the accompanying figure to keep the current library open when you switch to
another document.
 Definition
7
Term
The item marked ____ in the accompanying figure allows you to open a new Library panel.
 Definition
8
Term
A symbol can be edited in place with the rest of the graphics on the Stage ____.
 Definition
Dimmed
Term
You can press the ____ keys to select all of the objects on the Stage at one time.
 Definition
Ctrl+A
Term
Using ____ of a symbol minimizes the size of the document and reduces the download time of the published SWF file.
 Definition
Instances
Term
To create a(n) ____ of a symbol, you drag it from the Library panel to the Stage.
 Definition
Instance
Term
Each of the ____ of a symbol created in your document can be edited without changing the original symbol stored in the document’s library.
 Definition
Instances
Term
You can quickly close a document by pressing the ____ keys.
 Definition
Ctrl+W
Term
Megan has drawn a series of lines that together comprise the outlines of a piece of stained glass. She is
concerned that the lines might move apart accidentally. After selecting the individual lines, what keys does
she press on the keyboard?
 Definition
Ctrl+G
Term
Megan began to use the Eyedropper tool when the phone rang. After she returns to her laptop, she glances at
the screen. How does she know if the last thing she did was to click a fill?
 Definition
The pointer has changed to a paint bucket.
Term
Megan is looking to create two different ovals that are treated as separate objects whose characteristics she can modify using the Property inspector without her having to redraw the ovals from scratch. What is the tool she should use?
 Definition
Oval Primitive Tool
Term
With a quick click of the mouse, Steve now has a bounding box with points and tangent handles that Henry can adjust to warp the umbrella. What modifier is he using?
 Definition
Envelope
Term
The umbrella is now upside-down. What modifier of the Free Transform tool is Steve using?
 Definition
Rotate and Skew
Term
Steve has now completely moved the edge of the umbrella by dragging its handle, stretching it all out of
recognizable shape. What modifier is Steve using?
 Definition
Distort
Term
Henry has mastered the use of the modifiers, thanks to Steve’s help. But as he has become more well-versed
in their use, he has higher standards and wants to make very discrete changes with precise control. How can
he do this?
 Definition
Use the Transform panel
Term
You can turn on the ____________________ modifier in order to draw a perfect circle with the Oval tool.
 Definition
Snap to objects
Term
The ____________________ tool works in a similar way to the Line tool, except that you are not limited to drawing straight lines.
 Definition
Pencil
Term
The ____________________ tool is used to modify an existing fill’s color or to apply a fill to an enclosed area that does not have a fill.
 Definition
Paint Bucket
Term
The ____________________ tool changes the attributes or properties of a stroke, or it applies a stroke to an
object that has no stroke.
 Definition
Ink Bottle
Term
Using the ____________________ tool, you can transform a particular stroke or fill of an object, or you can
transform the entire object at one time.
 Definition
Free Transform
Term
The ____________________ tool is used to add static text blocks to a document.
 Definition
Text
Term
To verify spelling in each text block in a document, you use the ____________________ command.
 Definition
Check spelling
Term
In ____________________ undo, the steps you undo affect the entire document.
 Definition
Document-level
Term
In ____________________ undo, you can undo steps performed on individual objects without affecting the
steps performed on other objects.
 Definition
Object-level
Term
____________________ are elements such as graphics and buttons that can be used more than once in your document.
 Definition
Symbols
Term
The default symbol behavior, ____________________, contains its own Timeline and operates independently
of the Timeline of the movie in which it appears.
 Definition
Movie clip
Term
A(n) ____________________ symbol is a static image or animated image that operates in sync with the Timeline of the movie in which it appears.
 Definition
Graphic
Term
A(n) ____________________ symbol has its own four-frame Timeline.
 Definition
Button
Term
The ____________________ stores symbols you create for a document.
 Definition
Library
Term
A(n) ____________________ can be used to organize related symbols.
 Definition
Folder
Term
In the Library panel, whether or not a symbol is shared with other documents is indicated in the __________________ column.
 Definition
Linkage
Term
You can modify a symbol by placing it in ____________________ mode.
 Definition
Symbol-editing
Term
A(n) ____________________ is a copy of a symbol that is in the document’s library that appears within the document.
 Definition
Instance
Term
Each ____________________ of a symbol in a document can be edited without changing the symbol in the document’s library.
 Definition
Instance
Term
A(n) ____________________ is a special graphic effect, such as a drop shadow, you can apply to move clips, buttons, and text.
 Definition
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