Photography Legal and Ethical Quiz

(Unit 1) Which of the following best describes copyright in photography?

• The right to use any image found online for personal projects

• The legal right of the photographer to control how their images are used

• The ability to take photos in any public place without restriction

• The requirement to always pay for using a camera

(Unit 1) If you want to use someone else's photograph in your school project, what should you do first?

• Edit the image so it looks different

• Ask for permission from the photographer or copyright holder

• Use the image without crediting the photographer

• Only use the image if it is in black and white

(Unit 1) Which of the following is an example of respecting privacy rights in photography?

• Taking photos of people in their homes without asking

• Photographing people in public and sharing the images online without consent

• Asking for permission before taking and sharing someone's photo

• Using a hidden camera to capture candid moments

(Unit 2) What is one ethical consideration when digitally manipulating an image?

• Making the subject look as unrealistic as possible

• Ensuring the manipulation does not mislead viewers or misrepresent reality

• Removing all background details without telling anyone

• Editing images only in black and white

(Unit 1) Which law protects photographers' rights to their own images in Great Britain?

• The Data Protection Act

• The Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988

• The Freedom of Information Act

• The Official Secrets Act

(Unit 1) When is it generally acceptable to take photographs of people in public places in the UK?

• Always, without any restrictions

• Only if you are a professional photographer

• As long as you are not harassing or invading their privacy

• Only during daylight hours

(Unit 2) Which of the following is NOT an ethical practice in digital image manipulation?

• Clearly labelling manipulated images as edited

• Using manipulation to deceive or spread false information

• Editing for artistic effect with the subject's consent

• Adjusting brightness and contrast for clarity

(Unit 1) What should you do if someone asks you not to take their photograph?

• Take the photo anyway, as you are in a public place

• Respect their wishes and do not take the photo

• Take the photo secretly

• Offer to pay them for the photo

(Unit 1) Which of the following is a potential consequence of using copyrighted images without permission?

• Receiving praise for your creativity

• Facing legal action or having to pay compensation

• Automatically gaining copyright of the image

• Being given more freedom to use other images

(Unit 2) Why is it important to consider ethics when manipulating digital images?

• To make images look as different as possible from the original

• To ensure you do not mislead viewers or harm the reputation of subjects

• To avoid using any editing software

• To make the editing process faster