Digital Photography Basics Quiz 11/12ADT

What does ISO in camera settings stand for?

• Internal System Optimization

• International Standards Organization

• Image Sensitivity Output

• In-Scene Optimization

Which camera setting controls the amount of time the camera's shutter is open?

• Aperture

• ISO

• Shutter Speed

• White Balance

What is the rule of thirds in composition?

• Dividing the image into three equal parts horizontally and vertically

• Using three subjects in every photo

• Setting the camera's ISO to a third of its maximum value

• Editing the photo into three distinct color tones

Which of the following lighting principles is crucial for creating depth in a photograph?

• Backlighting

• Side lighting

• Front lighting

• Overhead lighting

What does the term "depth of field" refer to in photography?

• The color depth of the final image

• The distance between the nearest and farthest objects in a scene that appear acceptably sharp in an image

• The field of view of the camera's lens

• The depth of the camera's sensor

In image editing, what does the term "exposure" refer to?

• The sharpness of the image

• The brightness or darkness of the photo

• The saturation level of colors in the photo

• The contrast between light and dark areas of the photo

What is the primary purpose of using a tripod in photography?

• To increase the ISO setting

• To stabilize the camera for sharper images

• To hold extra lenses

• To adjust the height of the camera easily

Which composition technique involves placing the subject along lines or at the points where they intersect?

• Symmetry

• Leading lines

• Rule of thirds

• Framing

What effect does a wide aperture (e.g., f/2.8) have on depth of field?

• It increases the depth of field, making more of the scene in focus.

• It decreases the depth of field, blurring the background and foreground.

• It has no effect on depth of field.

• It makes the entire scene out of focus.

What is the main advantage of shooting photos in RAW format?

• Smaller file sizes compared to JPEG

• No need for post-processing

• More information for post-processing adjustments

• Better for fast action shots