Sample Test Name: Digital

(These items were developed by teachers for the Technical Skills Assessment. Below is a sample item for each program standard.)

Question 1 of 11

What company produced the first computer-animated feature ?

A) Warner Brothers B) Blizzard C) DreamWorks D) Pixar

Question 2 of 11

A marketing campaign has been plagiarized. What is the effect on the business?

A) Market value gain B) Strengthens the product C) Financial loss D) Increased client confidence

Question 3 of 11

What early animation tool was the forerunner of the modern slide projector?

A) Flip books B) C) Thaumatrope D)

Arizona Department of Education / Career and Technical Education 1/4 Digital Animation Sample Test

Question 4 of 11

What three settings control exposure?

A) Aperture, shutter speed, manual mode B) Aperture, shutter speed, ISO C) Aperture, shutter speed, focal length D) Aperture, shutter speed, f-stop

Question 5 of 11

Which element of design is the foundation for all others?

A) Line B) Shape C) Form D) Texture

Question 6 of 11

How are soft shadows achieved?

A) Subtract color. B) Add color. C) Diffuse the light. D) Use a small light source.

Question 7 of 11

Rendering an image sequence is an effective practice for what situation?

A) Using multiple computers B) Using 3-point lighting C) Creating thumbnails D) Using surface shaders

Arizona Department of Education / Career and Technical Education 2/4 Digital Animation Sample Test Question 8 of 11

What is it called when visual elements from a separate series are combined into a single image?

A) Framing B) Blending C) Compositing D) Motion-tracking

Question 9 of 11

What file format includes an alpha-channel?

A) .PNG B) .JPG C) .XLS D) .PPT

Question 10 of 11

Which is NOT a step in critiquing an animation?

A) Modification B) Interpretation C) Evaluation D) Description

Question 11 of 11

What is the BEST structure of a demo reel?

A) Place the best work at the end. B) It doesn't matter. C) Include filler projects. D) Place the best work at the very beginning.

Arizona Department of Education / Career and Technical Education 3/4 Digital Animation Sample Test Digital Animation Sample Test Answer Key

Question Answer 1. D 2. C 3. B 4. B 5. A 6. C 7. A 8. C 9. A 10. A 11. D

Arizona Department of Education / Career and Technical Education Digital Animation Sample Test