Adobe Illustrator Interview question

1) Explain what is adobe illustrator?

Adobe Illustrator is a program used often by graphic designers to create vector images.

2) Mention what are the latest features in Adobe Illustrator CC 2014?

New features in Adobe Illustrator CC 2014 includes

Creative cloud libraries: It includes creative cloud libraries so you can always have the files access when you need them
Curvature tool: You can create refined curves and straight line using this tool
Area type Auto sizing: Now text box can re-size automatically as you add, delete or edit text
Touch workspace: It provides a touch environment for drawing and editing with a pen or your finger
Join Tool: Easily join paths that overlap, cross or have open ends. It also trims unwanted segment simultaneously
3) Explain what is Rasterize?

Rasterize is an effect that transforms vector work into rastered images. Often used to make artwork for import into another program.

4) Explain what is Scatter Graph Tool is used for?

A graph style that avails only points to show a group of data and the relationship of the variables to one another.  It is useful for showing sets of information relating to individuals.

5) Explain how you can create a table in Adobe Illustrator?

To create a table in Adobe Illustrator, you have to follow the steps

Run illustrator and open new window, now select any paper size and click on OK
Create a shape with any dimension as you want a table from the tool pallet, for example, rectangle shape
Now, select your rectangle form stage and go to Object menu, choose the path and then choose split into Grid
Type the number in Column & Row as you wanted for table and set the number in Gutterbox as 0px. Now you have a table, and you can set any background colour, stroke colour,

6) Explain what does the Pucker and Bloat tool does?

Pucker and Bloat tool create the distortion effect that converts an object by curving its edges towards the Center or pushing them away from the Center (Bloat) all the while maintaining the anchor points in position.

7) Explain how you can revert the last saved version in Adobe illustrator?

Adobe illustrator can revert a file to the last saved version but not if you have closed and then re-opened the file.  You cannot undo this action, Choose File -> Revert.

8) Explain how you can create an artboard in Adobe Illustrator?

To create an artboard in Adobe Illustrator you have to follow the steps like

Create a custom artboard, choose the Artboard tool, and move it into the workspace to define the size, shape and location
To use a preset Artboard, you have to double click on the Art-board tool, and then choose a preset in the Artboard option dialog box and click ok. Drag the Artboard to the position you want
To copy an existing Artboard, choose the Artboard tool, then click the Artboard you have to duplicate and tap on the new Artboard button in the control panel, then tap on the button where you want to place the duplicated Artboard
To duplicate an Artboard with the contents, choose the Artboard tool, click to choose the move/copy Artboard rectangle to accommodate the bleed
9) List out some useful plugins in Illustrator?

Some of the useful plugins used in illustrator are

VectorScribe: It gives complete freedom for editing and customization without a ton of excess work
CADtools 5: With this plugin user can create special grids and draw isometric project even in 3D
Phantasm CS2: It allows you to change the curves, hue and saturation efficiently and effectively
SymmetryWorks 4: It allows you to work on greeting cards, vectors, symbols and patterns to incorporate into your artwork
10) Explain how you can export ICNS icon from Adobe Illustator?

To export ICNS icon from Adobe Illustrator, you have to use the script adobe illustrator.icns exporter. This script will directly export the icons to .icns file.

11) Explain the difference between a Layer and a Group?

Technically there is very less difference between a Layer and a Group.  They both crea