That's a good question. The study material is based on the topics you can expect in the various domains of the software. It's not the answers to the test; it's an approximation of what you'll need to do. So just quickly scrolling through the text and doing an assignment won't help you. Well... maybe a little. Studying for the exam is only beneficial if you:

• go through the course material attentively each week (yes, that means reading)

• practice extra on topics you're not comfortable with (google answers or ask your teacher or classmates)

• follow the steps for the assignment, and understand well what is being asked of you. 

• As homework, go through the chapters on LinkedIn Learning. 

Only then, and only then, will you succeed.

Note! With Photoshop, you were guided much more. Here, with the second certificate, you know what to expect and therefore, you'll need to do more on your own to eventually call yourself an InDesing Professional.

Create new Colors / Tints / Opacity / Blending

Working with colors, tints, opacity, and blending in Adobe InDesign allows you to add visual appeal and creativity to your layouts. Here's a guide on how to work with these features:

Tips:

• Grouped Objects: When working with multiple objects, grouping them allows you to apply colors, tints, opacity, and blending to the entire group.

• Preview Mode: Use View > Preview to toggle between preview and normal mode. This helps you see how your colors and effects will look when printed or exported.

• Experiment: Don't hesitate to experiment with different colors, tints, opacities, and blending modes to achieve the desired visual effect.

A gradient is a gradual transition between two or more colors or between different shades of the same color. The way gradients display is influenced by the output device you are using. 

Gradients can involve paper, process colors, spot colors, or a combination of ink colors in any color mode. They are specified by a sequence of color stops on the gradient bar. A stop marks the position where the gradient shifts from one color to another and is represented by a colored square beneath the gradient bar. By default, a gradient begins with two colors and a midpoint set at 50%.

You have the option to either generate text directly within the document or import it from an existing file in Adobe InDesign. All text is contained within designated areas called text frames, which can be relocated, resized, and manipulated. Additionally, text frames can be linked (or threaded) to other text frames. This means that if there is an overflow of text in one frame, it automatically continues into another frame positioned elsewhere on the same page or a different page. A sequence of text flowing through interconnected frames is referred to as a "story."

To initiate a new text frame, choose the Type Tool from the Toolbox. Click on the desired location in your document, drag the mouse to create a box, and then start typing within that box.

In this picture, the text is distributed across two text frames, transitioning seamlessly from one frame to the next. Regrettably, it doesn't entirely fit within the designated space. The presence of a red box accompanied by a red plus sign indicates the existence of overset text.

Adobe InDesign offers a range of tools for implementing color, such as the Toolbox, the Swatches panel, the Color panel, the Color Picker, and the Control panel.

When applying a color, you have the option to specify whether it affects the stroke or fill of an object. The stroke refers to the border or frame, while the fill is the object's background. When applying color to a text frame, you can also determine whether the change affects the frame or the text within it.

In the Toolbox, Color panel, or Swatches panel, select the Fill box or Stroke box to designate the fill or stroke of the object. (For images, the Stroke box has no effect.)

Adobe InDesign, like many other page-layout applications, facilitates the creation of templates to expedite the development of magazines, newsletters, and similar publications with a consistent design approach across multiple issues in a series. Whether you're working on such documents for your business or clients, setting up InDesign templates can streamline your workflow, particularly if you delegate tasks to employees or subcontractors. Templates play a crucial role in preserving the color palette, typographic choices, and other elements aligned with your creative strategy.

1. Open the "File" menu or press "Ctrl-N" to initiate a new Adobe InDesign document. Choose the "Facing Pages" option for files requiring two-page spreads. Specify page size, orientation, and column/margin settings, then click "OK" to open your file.

2. Navigate to the "Window" menu, locate the "Color" submenu, and select "Swatches" to access the Swatches panel. From the flyout menu in the top right corner, choose "New Color Swatch."

3. Adjust the Color Mode to match your template's color library. For process color projects, opt for "PANTONE Process Coated," or for spot color printing, select "PANTONE Solid Coated." Add each required color swatch.

4. Create swatches for all necessary design colors. Consult your commercial printer for ink settings and custom options, such as using a rich black for process color layouts.

5. Establish paragraph styles for various text elements. Go to the "Type" menu, choose "Paragraph Styles," and select "New Paragraph Style." Assign appropriate names and set basic typographic settings.

6. Customize character formatting in the "Character Styles" panel under the "Type" menu. Use character styles for variations or departures from paragraph styles.

7. Set up master pages for your template, defining the layout features for each page type. Open the "Window" menu and choose "Pages." From the flyout menu, select "New Master" to create master pages with text and graphic containers.

8. To save your work as a finished template, go to the "File" menu, choose "Save As," select the desired location, name your file, and set the format to a template (".indt" extension). This distinguishes it from regular InDesign documents with a ".indd" extension.