Adobe Flash 1000+ MCQ with answer for SSC MTS

1. This area in Flash is similar to the clipboard in Microsoft Office applications.
A. Dashboard
B. Layers Panel
C. Library Panel
D. Property Inspector
Answer : C

2. If you want to have a loop animation nested with in a symbol that you can tween on the main stage, you would
A. make a graphic symbol, then edit its timeline to animate a movie clip with shape tweens. Then on the main stage, you could motion tween the graphic symbol.
B. make a movie clip symbol, then edit its timeline to animate a movie clip with motion tweens. Then on the main stage, you could motion tween the movie clip symbol.
C. make a shape symbol, then edit its timeline to animate a graphic with shape tweens. Then on the main stage, you could motion tween the shape symbol.
D. make a movie clip symbol, then edit its timeline to animate a shape clip with shape tweens. Then on the main stage, you could motion tween the movie clip symbol.
Answer : D

3. This is a way to take a word and animate each letter separately.
A. Distribute to layers.
B. Break apart
C. frame-by-frame
D. Convert to symbol
Answer : A

4. You cannot change the angle or length of a gradient.
A. True
B. False
C.
D.
Answer : B

5. Clicking and dragging the playhead will scrub through your movie so you can see the animation.
A. True
B. False
C.
D.
Answer : A

6. To apply a stroke to a shape that does not currently have one, you ...
A. select the shape, open the dialogue box in the properties window for ink color and make a selection. From there you can edit the weight and style in the properties window.
B. select the ink tool in the tool box, select the ink color in the color picker and click on the shape near the outside of its fill. From there you can edit the weight and style in the properties window.
C. select the paint bucket in the tool box, select the ink color in the color picker and click on the shape near the outside of its fill. From there you can edit the weight and style in the properties window.
D. go to the actions window and add the addStroke() method to the fill. Be sure to also set the strokeColor and strokeWeight properties.
Answer : B

7. This is, by far, the most tedious way to create animations.
A. Shape Tween
B. Motion Tween
C. Mask
D. Frame-by-Frame
Answer : D

8. It is to create new file.
A. Ctrl + O
B. Ctrl + Q
C. Ctrl + T
D. Ctrl + N
Answer : D

9. The two ways to draw fills in a drawing?
A. Ink and Pencil
B. Brush and Spray
C. Oval and Shape
D. Fill and Autofill
Answer : B

10. A key frame that contains objects will be represented by a ___________ circle.
A. hollow
B. black
C. blue
D. gray
Answer : B

11. The tool that creates a rectangle, which you can customize the sides.
A. Rectangle tool
B. Square tool
C. Rectangle primitive tool
D. Oval tool
Answer : C

12. This panel indicates what settings are being used for objects and allows you to change those settings.
A. Tools
B. Actions
C. Frames
D. Properties
Answer : D

13. Use this to make a symbol disappear from view (great for changing pictures). You would use motion tween for this method. You have to change the alpha� setting of the symbol. Alpha represents transparency.
A. Zoom
B. Masking
C. Fade Effect
D. Morphing
Answer : C

14. What is the most common user error (according to Meg) in writing actionscript?
A. forgetting to name your instances
B. misspelling an instance name or variable
C. forgetting a { or }
D. all of the above
Answer : D

15. Anticipation is...
A. the animation principle that deals with the motion at the end of an action.
B. the animation principle that deals with the effect on the surrounding environment as an action occurs.
C. the animation principle that deals with the motion at the beginning of an action.
D. the animation principle that deals with the transformation of object as it moves through its action and reacts with gravity.
Answer : C

16. You can change a solid color into a gradient in the....
A. ... color menu.
B. ... swatches menu.
C. ...properties inspector.
D. ... all of the above.
Answer : D

17. To instruct a button to stop on the first frame of another scene, called replay, you would need to call the following method
A. gotoandplay(1, replay);
B. gotoAndPlay(replay, 1);
C. gotoAndStop(replay, 1);
D. gotoAndStop(1, replay);
Answer : D

18. When drawing with the Rectangle Tool, if you wanted to make a perfect square, you would hold down the _____ key while drawing.
A. shift
B. option
C. control
D. command
Answer : A

19. What does not qualify as a symbol?
A. graphic
B. bitmap
C. button
D. movie clip
Answer : B

20. What part of the menu bar allows you to hide/unhide panels?
A. View
B. Edit
C. Window
D. None of the above
Answer : C

21. This is like a comic strip that shows the important parts of a story.
A. Timeline
B. Photo Story
C. Comic book
D. Storyboard
Answer : D

22. The ink bottle changes the color of...
A. ...strokes.
B. ...fills.
C. ...the background.
D.
Answer : A

23. This type of drawing is a grouped shape; it has a rectangular surrounding in it when selected.
A. Merge Drawing
B. Flash Tool
C. Oval Tool
D. Object Drawing
Answer : D

24. A white box with a diagonal red line through it means...
A. ... no color.
B. ... do not enter.
C. ... no data.
D.
Answer : A

25. The tool that allows you to create a polygon and a star.
A. StarPoly tool
B. PolyStar
C. Custom shape tool
D. . Polygon tool
Answer : B

26. The __________ shows the frames in the movie.
A. toolbar
B. Properties pane
C. timeline
D. scene
Answer : C

27. When the pen tool has a small plus side next to it, it means you can...
A. ...edit an anchor point
B. ...create an anchor point.
C. ...delete an anchor point.
D.
Answer : B

28. What is dot syntax?
A. Refers to when a dot or period (.) is used in actionscript to conclude a line of code.
B. Refers to when a dot or period (.) is used in actionscript to access a property or method of an object.
C. Refers to when a dot or period (.) is used in actionscript to being a function.
D. Refers to when a dot or period (.) is used in actionscript to set a parameter.
Answer : B

29. With a button symbol...
A. You need to have content on all four keyframes (Up, Over, Down and Hit).
B. The Over keyframe represents what the button will look like when a user clicks on it.
C. The Hit keyframe represents what the button will look like when a user clicks on it.
D. The hit area will never been seen by the end user.
Answer : D

30. This view that is similar to the old interface of flash and is perfect for old Flash users.
A. Debug View
B. Classic View
C. Twining
D. Transition View
Answer : B

31. Use this to move symbols from one point to another. All animation happens between key frames (point A and B). The timeline turns purple between the key frames when this feature is being used. A dashed or dotted line in the colored area indicates a problem
A. Motion Tween
B. Mask
C. Shape Tween
D. Action Script (Your Answer)
Answer : A

32. ________________ allow you to make objects move in a more random or non-straight path.
A. Mask
B. Shape tween
C. Guided layer
D. Gravity effect
Answer : C

33. functions need to be bracketed by....
A. [...]
B. (...)
C. {...}
D. :...; (Your Answer)
Answer : C

34. The transformation point is...
A. ... the fading in a color gradient.
B. ... the phase at which an object is rendered.
C. ... the point from which an object or shape is rotated or scaled.
D.
Answer : C

35. The last step in production. It is done to verify if you have met the goals of the project.
A. Brainstorming
B. Refining
C. Action Scripting
D. Adding sound
Answer : B

36. A powerful tool in flash that allows you to have greater control when creating lines.
A. Powerline
B. Line Tool
C. Powertool
D. Pen Tool
Answer : D

37. This tool allows you to grab a color of another object and apply it to another.
A. Merge Tool
B. Move Tool
C. Hand Tool
D. Eyedropper Tool
Answer : D

38. It allows you to insert text within your flash stage.
A. Text Box
B. Text Tool
C. HTML
D. Key frames
Answer : B

39. Which option represents the correct syntax for writing an event listener for a movie clip called sandbox_mc
A. sandbox_mc.addeventlistener(mouseevent.click, buildCastle);
B. sandbox_mc.addEventListener(MouseEvent.Click, buildCastle);
C. sandbox_mc.addEventListener(MouseEvent.CLICK, buildCastle);
D. sandBox_mc.addEventListener(MouseEvent.Click, buildCastle);
Answer : C

40. You can control the fluidity of the line drawn with the pencil tool.
A. True
B. False
C.
D.
Answer : A

41. Where is the envelop distort tool located?
A. With a movie clip selected, use the Free Transform tool and go to its options in the toolbox. The Envelop Distort tool is located at the bottom of the box.
B. With a shape selected, use the Free Transform tool and go to its options in the toolbox. The Envelop Distort tool is located at the bottom of the box.
C.
D.
Answer : B

42. Any item placed on a frame that has not been converted to a graphic, button, or movie clip. This includes shapes you draw as well as images you insert/import (jpg, bitmaps, etc.). Use this to do a shape tween or mask effect.
A. Layer
B. vector
C. bitmap
D. object
Answer : D

43. This is used to change an object from a circle to a square.
A. Mask
B. Shape tween
C. Motion tween
D. Morphing
Answer : B

44. What does the abbreviation, FPS means?
A. Flick Per Scene
B. Frames Per Second
C. Frames Per Scene
D. Flick Per Second
Answer : B

45. This is the shortcut key for adding a keyframe.
A. Erase Objects
B. Erase Only Shapes
C. Erase Selected Fills
D. Erase Normal
Answer : C

46. A pen tool with a small circle next to it means you can...
A. ...close a shape.
B. ...open a shape.
C. ...delete a shape.
D.
Answer : A

47. With the brush tool selected, you can adjust your brush shape and size in the tool bar.
A. true
B. false
C.
D.
Answer : A

48. These are frames that are signaficant. It is the basis for tweened animation.
A. Keyframes
B. Special Frames
C. Master Frame
D. None of the above
Answer : A

49. You can control the width, patterning, color and smoothing of a Pencil stroke all in the....
A. ... Commands Menu.
B. ... Properties Inspector.
C. ... Behaviors Menu.
D.
Answer : B

50. To make a donut shape you would use the...
A. ... Oval Tool.
B. ... Oval Primitive Tool and adjust the Start Angle.
C. ... Oval Primitive Tool and adjust the Inner Radius.
D.
Answer : C