CertiPort Practice Exam

What will happen when you create a solid fill layer?

1. It will change part of the image color

2. It will change the entire image to the foreground color

3. It will blur the image

4. It will delete all layers except the fill

The correct answer is: It will change the entire image to the foreground color

Creating a solid fill layer results in changing the entire image to the foreground color. This fill layer provides a uniform color across the entire area, effectively acting as a solid canvas in the specified color. This process allows for easy adjustments and manipulation of colors within a design, as the solid fill layer can be modified without affecting other layers in the project. The intention behind using a solid fill layer often includes providing a base color for design elements, enhancing contrasts, or establishing a mood for the overall project. The fill layer can be set to different blending modes, allowing for creative effects and interactions with underlying layers while maintaining the integrity of the fill color. In contrast, while changing part of the image color could be achieved using selections or masks, this is not the direct function of a solid fill layer which applies uniformly. Blurring the image and deleting other layers do not pertain to the creation of a solid fill layer either, as this action does not inherently lead to those effects. Thus, the chosen answer accurately reflects the impact of creating a solid fill layer in image editing software.