Chapter 6: Understanding Layers in Flash - Answer and Questions

By Pratap Sanjay Sir

Chapter 6: Understanding Layers in Flash – EVALUATION SHEET

I. Tick (✔) the correct option:

1. Which icon is clicked to hide or unhide all the layers at once?
   a. Lock icon
   b. Eye icon ✔
   c. Folder icon
   
2. When a new layer is inserted, it is added to the
   a. top of the current layer ✔
   b. bottom of the current layer
   c. end of all the layers
   
3. Which of the following option you do not find in the Lock column?
   a. Lock a layer
   b. Lock all the layers
   c. Unhide all the layers ✔
   

II. Fill in the blanks with the suitable words:

1. Layers help you in developing large and complex animated movies.
2. Masking allows you to control the content that your audience sees.
3. When a layer is activated, Pencil icon appears beside it.
4. The Lock option locks the layers on which it is applied.

III. Write 'T' for True and 'F' for False statements:

1. A Flash document can have as many layers as required. (T)
2. You can rename a layer in a Flash document. (T)
3. A red colour cross ( ✖ ) shows that the contents of this specific layer are hidden. (F)
4. When the layers are unlocked, masking does not work. (T)

IV. Answer the following questions:

1. How can you insert a new layer in a Flash document?

Click on the "Insert Layer" button at the bottom of the Timeline panel. A new layer will appear above the selected layer.

2. What is meant by hiding the layers in Flash?

Hiding layers means making a layer invisible temporarily without deleting it, so that you can work on other layers easily.

3. State the ways of locking or unlocking one or more layers.

Click in the "Lock" column on the Timeline to lock or unlock a layer. Multiple layers can be selected and locked together.

4. Write down the steps to change the order of the layers.

Drag the layer name up or down in the Timeline panel and release it at the new position to change its order.

V. Label the marked options on the Timeline window of Flash:

Look at the Flash Timeline image below and identify the marked options:

Labeled parts are:

1. Pencil icon – Indicates the active layer.
2. Show or Hide all layers (Eye icon).
3. Lock or Unlock all layers (Lock icon).
4. Name of the layer.
5. New Layer button.
6. Delete Layer button.

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