First Semester Photojournalism Quiz

Why is the purpose of a caption?

• To state if the photo is real or fake

• To let readers know the photo is there

• To explain the subject in the photo

• To explain who took the photo

Which is NOT a tip for portrait photography?

• Use natural light

• Use vibrant, colorful backgrounds

• Focus on the subject's eyes

• Have the subject look away from the camera

Which of the following came first in human communication?

• Pictograms

• Telephones

• Smoke signals

• Pigeon messengers

What is one tip for conducting an effective interview?

• Talk about simple subjects

• Use closed ended questions

• State your opinion

• Ask follow-up questions

What does a body paragraph of a news report include?

• Who/What/Where/When

• The Byline (who wrote the report)

• Why/How

• A nice ending

Which is NOT a type of headline?

• Statement

• Weird tricks

• Numbers

• Question

Which edit is okay under the Photography Code of Ethics?

• Edit to make subjects look prettier

• Edit out a piece of dirt flying through your picture

• Photoshop someone who moved away into the photo

• Edit in a celebrity to make it look like they were at the photoshoot

Which of the following IS a photography job?

• Food

• Wedding

• Sports

• All of the above

What rule applies to Bird's Eye and Worm Eye view?

• Rule of Thirds

• Keep it Simple

• Try Different Angles

• Get Close

Approximately how many pictures do humans take each year?

• 380 billion

• 400 million

• 240 billion

• A lot