Which statement is true about clip art formats?

• A. Raster clip art is pixel-based; vector clip art is scalable; use vector for logos/icons and raster for photo-like imagery.
• B. Raster clip art is scalable; vector clip art is pixel-based.
• C. Raster clip art is used only for logos, vector for photos.
• D. Vector clip art is pixel-based; raster is scalable.

Answer: (A)

Clip art formats come in two families: raster and vector. Raster images are made of pixels and are fixed in resolution, so when you scale them up, they can become blurry or blocky. Vector images are created with mathematical curves and lines, so they stay crisp and scalable to any size without losing quality. Because of that, vector is ideal for logos and icons where clean, precise edges at various sizes are important, while raster is better for photo-like imagery that relies on many colors and subtle tonal variations.

That’s why the statement that raster is pixel-based, vector is scalable, and you should use vector for logos/icons and raster for photo-like imagery is correct: it reflects the fundamental differences between the two formats and their practical uses. The other options misstate which format is scalable or pixel-based, or misstate typical uses for logos, icons, and photos.