Which tool permits you to make corrections without sampling first? The tool samples the surrounding area to make the correction?

• A. Healing Brush Tool
• B. Patch Tool
• C. Clone Stamp Tool
• D. Spot Healing Brush Tool

Answer: (D)

This question is about how retouching tools handle sourcing pixels. The Spot Healing Brush Tool is designed to fix blemishes or small flaws without you having to pick a source first. As you brush, it automatically samples pixels from the surrounding area and blends them to match texture, tone, and lighting. That makes it ideal for quick corrections like spots or dust because you just paint over the imperfection and the tool handles the rest.

In contrast, the Healing Brush Tool requires you to define a source area before painting, by sampling from somewhere else and then painting with that sampled texture. The Clone Stamp Tool copies pixels from a chosen source point to the target area, requiring you to set the source first and then paint. The Patch Tool involves selecting a patch and dragging it to another area to replace it, which also hinges on selecting specific source content rather than automatic surrounding-area sampling.