Be A Certified Photoshop Expert

One of the product aptitude examination offered by Adobe is Adobe Photoshop CS4 with the exam number 9A0-094. The exam is composed of the topics and areas related to Photoshop CS4. The succeeding key areas are part of the examination in order to achieve the ACE certificate.
Nine percent of the examination which is seven items of the exam is on the general knowledge. This includes the description and usage of arranging panels, documents that are tabbed, frame application, and the changing of the view of documents.
Correction and enhancement of images is twelve percent of the exam questions. In this part, the candidate will be assessed on his/her knowledge in image editing, creation of a brush, color gradients and patterns.
Another part of the exam is the operation with selections; this is 9% of the exam. Under this topic is the saving, loading, and creation of selection and tools is made. Also, the modification of edges is also done.
Nine percent of the exam is composed of the creation and usage of layers. This topic includes the creation and arrangement of layers, usage of layer compositions and groups, and the usage of Blending Options.
The usage of channels and masks comprises an 8% of the exam. Within this topic are the usage, creation, viewing and editing of channels and masks. Conversion of channels, layers, vector marks and Quick Mask is also tested in this area.
The manipulation of vector tools is 5% of the exam. Advantage of vector tools, management of Paths, and the alteration of types of properties is tested in this area.
The treatment of the raw and bridge of the camera comprises the nine percent of the test. This are focuses on the advantage and usage of Adobe Camera Raw, exportation of images, and the usage of Bridge.
Automation of tasks is 8% of the exam. Under this area is the creation and usage of actions, variables, and the automation of the Photoshop features.
Another eight percent of the exam is composed of color management. The description of procedure and mechanism of the management of colors in Photoshop is part of this area. Other subtopics are the configuration of Color Settings and the association of color gamut and picture intents.
Twenty percent of the exam is also composed of the knowledge on advancement, creation of production for printing, and the creation of production for Web.
The passers of this examination will be awarded with the Adobe Certified Expert (ACE) certification. The 74-item exam has a passing rate of 70%.