ART OF PHOTOGRAPHY

Multiple Choice

What is the meaning of the word photography?

• A method of painting with colors.
• Developing film in a darkroom.

• Painting with light

• Science of studying light.

Multiple Choice

Which device laid the groundwork for the invention of modern cameras?

• Camera obscura

• Daguerreotype

• Polaroid camera

• Digital camera

Multiple Choice

Name the invention of George Eastman in 1888 that changed the accessibility of photography to the general public?

• Polaroid camera
• Digital camera
• Kodak film camera

• Roll film projector and printer

Multiple Choice

What is the major difference between a digital camera and a film camera

• Digital cameras have viewfinder

• Digital cameras have interchangeable lenes

• Digital cameras produce colour images

• Digital cameras use electronic sensors instead of film

Multiple Select

Which of the following are specific parts found only in DSLR cameras and not in mirrorless cameras?

• Pentaprism and mirror

• LCD screen

• Electronic viewfinder

• Sensor

Multiple Choice

Mirrorless cameras are generally ------- than DSLR cameras.

• more expensive and complex
• less versatile and slower
• heavier and bulkier
• lighter and more compact

Multiple Choice

A wider aperture (lower f-stop) results in which of the following?

• More light entering the camera

• Less light entering the camera

• More motion blur in the image

• A beautiful image

Multiple Choice

High shutters speed results in ________?

• less motion blur
• increased exposure to light

• more motion blur
• longer shutter duration

Multiple Choice

Which aperture setting would be most suitable for achieving a blurred background effect in portrait photography?

• f/1.4

• f/11

• f/16

• f/8

Fill in the Blank

Photographing a light source with a narrow aperture can create stunning ___ effects.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following scenarios would benefit most from using a narrow aperture (e.g., f/16)?

• Capturing a cityscape at night

• Taking a close-up of a flower

• Photographing a single person with a blurred background

• Shooting a sports event indoors

Open Ended

Explain how focal length influences the angle of view and magnification in photography, and give an example of when you might use a telephoto lens.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are advantages of using a prime lens?

• Exceptional sharpness and clarity

• Ability to zoom in and out

• Lightweight and compact

• Excellent low-light performance

Multiple Choice

Which type of lens is best suited for travel and event photography due to its versatility in framing and composition?

• Zoom lens

• Wide angle lens

• Standard lens

• Telephoto lens

Multiple Choice

What is the primary advantage of using a wide-angle lens in architectural photography?

• It captures a wide field of view, emphasizing depth and scale.

• It magnifies distant subjects for close-up shots.

• It provides a natural perspective similar to human vision.

• It compresses perspective, making backgrounds appear closer.

Fill in the Blank

A lens with a focal length of around ___ mm is typically classified as a standard lens.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following factors does NOT affect depth of field?

• Shutter speed

• Aperture

• Distance between camera and subject

• Focal length

Multiple Select

Select all the correct statements about the influence of aperture on depth of field:

• A larger aperture (smaller f-number) creates a shallower depth of field.

• A smaller aperture (larger f-number) results in more of the scene being in focus.

• A larger aperture allows less light to enter the lens.

• A smaller aperture blurs the background more.