Exam 13: Preparing Graphics for the Web

Basically, a slice's type defines its content.

Define the term "display text" as compared to body copy.

What is the standard resolution for a web graphic? Case Based Critical Thinking Case 1 For the first time, Mark's team has been contracted to build a website.Mark has decided to use Illustrator to create the web graphics.

Resolution is an essential consideration when using bitmap graphics on the web.

The information you type in the Message text box will appear in the status bar of a browser window when you position your cursor over the corresponding image slice.

GIF is a standard file format that is especially appropriate for what type of graphics?

File size is a fundamental consideration when creating graphics for the web.

When you create graphics for the web, you will need to pay attention to different considerations than you would when designing graphics for print.

If you want to associate alternate text with a slice, you enter the text in the Message box in the Slice Options dialog box.

Which command brings you to the optimization settings dialog box?

If you've specified a URL, the target specifies the frame that you want the link to target.

In many cases, GIF compression has no noticeable effect on an image.

Define optimization.

When a slice is saved as a JPEG, the file size is reduced, but no color data is lost.

Using guides to make slices is a smart idea, because they always generate exactly the number of slices that you want, without any automatic slices being thrown in.

When _blank is chosen as a target, it means that an empty browser page will open when you click the associated link.

Which slice type would you use when you want to use Illustrator text and its basic formatting on the web?

When _parent is chosen as a target, it means that a new window will be "spawned" when you click the associated link.

Briefly describe how GIF compression works.

The Flash SWF file format is noted for supporting what type of graphics for the web?