CertiPort Practice Exam

Which menu path is used to resize an image to 600 pixels wide by 428 pixels high while maintaining the best interpolation?

1. Canvas Size option

2. Image Size option, select Bi-linear

3. Image > Image Size, uncheck Constrain Proportions

4. Edit > Transform > Scale

The correct answer is: Image > Image Size, uncheck Constrain Proportions

The correct approach for resizing an image while maintaining the best interpolation involves using the "Image > Image Size" path. This method allows for precise control over the image dimensions, where you can specify the width and height in pixels. By ensuring the option to "Constrain Proportions" is unchecked, you can enter the desired dimensions of 600 pixels wide by 428 pixels high without automatically adjusting one dimension based on the other. This flexibility is crucial when you want to achieve a specific size for an image without worrying about the original aspect ratio. When resizing images, interpolation methods, such as Bi-linear or Bicubic, influence the quality of the resized image, particularly when enlarging or reducing. However, the best method for maintaining overall image quality typically involves using Bicubic interpolation, especially for photographs. The choice of interpolation method, while important, does not directly impact the ability to set specific pixel dimensions in the manner described in this question. The other options do not provide the same level of control for resizing with specific dimensions while maintaining the correct aspect ratio. For instance, the Canvas Size option would change the canvas area the image sits within rather than the dimensions of the image itself. Similarly, the Edit > Transform > Scale option is primarily for transformations