Sharpening Tools and Software

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Which of the following is NOT a sharpening tool used in photography?

  1. Unsharp Mask

  2. High Pass Filter

  3. Median Filter

  4. Gaussian Blur


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Median Filter is a noise reduction tool, not a sharpening tool.

What is the purpose of using a sharpening tool in photography?

  1. To enhance the edges of objects in an image

  2. To reduce noise in an image

  3. To adjust the color balance of an image

  4. To crop an image


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sharpening tools are used to enhance the edges of objects in an image, making them appear more distinct and detailed.

Which of the following sharpening techniques involves creating a new layer and applying a high pass filter to it?

  1. Unsharp Mask

  2. High Pass Filter

  3. Median Filter

  4. Gaussian Blur


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The High Pass Filter technique involves creating a new layer and applying a high pass filter to it, then blending it with the original image to enhance the edges.

What is the primary function of the Unsharp Mask tool in sharpening?

  1. To increase the contrast between adjacent pixels

  2. To reduce noise in an image

  3. To adjust the color balance of an image

  4. To crop an image


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Unsharp Mask tool works by increasing the contrast between adjacent pixels, making the edges of objects appear sharper.

Which of the following software is commonly used for sharpening images?

  1. Adobe Photoshop

  2. GIMP

  3. Paint.NET

  4. Microsoft Word


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Adobe Photoshop is a widely used software for image editing and manipulation, including sharpening.

What is the primary function of the Radius parameter in sharpening tools?

  1. To control the amount of sharpening applied

  2. To adjust the contrast of the image

  3. To change the color balance of the image

  4. To crop the image


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Radius parameter controls the amount of sharpening applied to the image, with higher values resulting in more sharpening.

Which of the following sharpening techniques involves applying a sharpening filter directly to the original image?

  1. Unsharp Mask

  2. High Pass Filter

  3. Median Filter

  4. Gaussian Blur


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Unsharp Mask technique involves applying a sharpening filter directly to the original image, without creating a new layer.

What is the primary function of the Threshold parameter in sharpening tools?

  1. To control the amount of sharpening applied

  2. To adjust the contrast of the image

  3. To determine the minimum difference in pixel values required for sharpening

  4. To crop the image


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Threshold parameter determines the minimum difference in pixel values required for sharpening to be applied, helping to prevent over-sharpening.

Which of the following software is an open-source alternative to Adobe Photoshop for image editing and sharpening?

  1. Adobe Photoshop

  2. GIMP

  3. Paint.NET

  4. Microsoft Word


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

GIMP is a free and open-source software that provides similar image editing and manipulation capabilities as Adobe Photoshop, including sharpening.

What is the primary function of the Amount parameter in sharpening tools?

  1. To control the amount of sharpening applied

  2. To adjust the contrast of the image

  3. To change the color balance of the image

  4. To crop the image


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Amount parameter controls the amount of sharpening applied to the image, with higher values resulting in more sharpening.

Which of the following sharpening techniques involves applying a sharpening filter to a duplicate layer?

  1. Unsharp Mask

  2. High Pass Filter

  3. Median Filter

  4. Gaussian Blur


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The High Pass Filter technique involves applying a sharpening filter to a duplicate layer, then blending it with the original image to enhance the edges.

What is the primary function of the Gaussian Blur filter in sharpening?

  1. To reduce noise in an image

  2. To enhance the edges of objects in an image

  3. To adjust the color balance of an image

  4. To crop an image


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Gaussian Blur filter is used to reduce noise in an image, which can help to improve the effectiveness of sharpening tools.

Which of the following software is a lightweight and user-friendly option for basic image editing and sharpening?

  1. Adobe Photoshop

  2. GIMP

  3. Paint.NET

  4. Microsoft Word


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Paint.NET is a free and lightweight software that provides basic image editing and manipulation capabilities, including sharpening.

What is the primary function of the Smart Sharpen filter in Adobe Photoshop?

  1. To apply a sharpening filter to the entire image

  2. To selectively sharpen specific areas of an image

  3. To adjust the color balance of an image

  4. To crop an image


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Smart Sharpen filter in Adobe Photoshop allows users to selectively sharpen specific areas of an image, providing more control over the sharpening process.

Which of the following sharpening techniques involves creating a mask to protect certain areas of the image from sharpening?

  1. Unsharp Mask

  2. High Pass Filter

  3. Median Filter

  4. Gaussian Blur


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The High Pass Filter technique can be used with a mask to protect certain areas of the image from sharpening, such as areas with fine details or smooth textures.

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