Shutter Speed Quiz

What are the 3 elements of the Exposure Triangle?

• Shutter Speed

• ISO

• Megapixels

• Aperture

Answer explanation

The Exposure Triangle is made up of:

1. Shutter Speed

2. Aperture

3. ISO

Select the correct definition for the given word:

Aperture -

• the opening of a lens' diaphragm through which light passes

• the speed at which the shutter of the camera closes

• your camera's sensitivity to light as it pertains to either film or a digital sensor

Shutter Speed determines...

• how much movement is in your picture.

• how much light passes through to reach the sensor.

• how many pixels are in the picture.

• how small the subject looks in the picture.

Select the correct definition for the given word:

Shutter Speed -

•  the opening of a lens' diaphragm through which light passes

• the speed at which the shutter of the camera closes

• your camera's sensitivity to light as it pertains to either film or a digital sensor

A long or slow shutter speed will blur any image with action or movement taking place.

• True

• False

Select the correct definition for the given word:

ISO -

• the opening of a lens' diaphragm through which light passes

• your camera's sensitivity to light as it pertains to either film or a digital sensor

• the speed at which the shutter of the camera closes

There is always a correct shutter speed for a photo.

• True

• False

The faster the shutter speed, the shorter the ________.

• lighting

• exposure.

• movement.

• window

A short or fast shutter speed will freeze an object in motion within your field of view.

• True

• False

Do you think the photographer of this picture used a long or short exposure?

• Long

• Short