ACA Study Guide 2026
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📋 ACA Exam Format at a Glance
📚 ACA Topics to Study (73)
✍️ Sample ACA Questions & Answers
1. In Photoshop, what is the 'Fill' percentage on a layer different from 'Opacity'?
Fill controls the transparency of a layer's painted content only, while layer styles remain at full visibility; Opacity affects both.
2. What is the primary purpose of contrast in graphic design?
Contrast helps create visual hierarchy, guiding the viewer’s eye and emphasizing key elements in a design.
3. A client wants their social media graphics to 'match the website.' What specific information should you request?
Existing brand assets provide the source-of-truth for visual consistency and must be collected before designing coordinated materials.
4. During a project kickoff meeting, the team is discussing the project's scope. What is the primary purpose of defining the project scope?
The project scope statement clearly defines the project's goals, deliverables, features, tasks, and deadlines. Its main purpose is to create a shared understanding among stakeholders of what the project will and will not include, which is crucial for preventing scope creep and ensuring the project stays on track.
5. What is the primary advantage of using SVG format for web graphics?
SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics) is an XML-based vector format that scales to any resolution without losing quality, making it ideal for icons and logos on the web.
6. Which Photoshop adjustment is best suited for shifting overall color tone toward warmer or cooler tones while preserving tonal relationships?
Color Balance provides separate sliders for shadows, midtones, and highlights, allowing you to shift overall color temperature without affecting tonal relationships.
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