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General Photography Concepts

Total questions: 85

Worksheet time: 44mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

SHUTTER SPEED

Is the length of time when the film or digital sensor inside the camera is exposed to light.

a)

T

b)

F

2.

Which of the following is true about APERTURE (check as many that may apply)

a)

It is a hole or an opening through which light travels

b)

Changing the aperture settings determines the depth of field

c)

Measured in f-numbers (often referred to as f-stop or f-ratio)

d)

It is the measure of a photographic film's or digital sensors sensitivity to light.

3.

This the measure of a photographic film's or digital sensors sensitivity to light.

a)

ISO

b)

VDI

c)

f.Stop

d)

Shutter

4.

A FOCAL POINT is the element within an image on which the viewer’s eye is directed to

a)

T

b)

F

5.

The RULE OF THIRDS states that an image should be divided into an imaginary grid of 12 equal parts and that the focal point should be placed away from the points where the lines of the grid intersect.

a)

T

b)

F

6.

By increasing the ISO to a higher number this will happen

a)

Less light

b)

Less grain/noise

c)

More light

d)

More grain/noise

7.

This is unit of measure equal to one million pixels (picture elements)

a)

Megahertz

b)

Megadon

c)

Megapixels

d)

MC5

8.

Front lighting comes from behind the camera and illuminates the front of the subject, producing few or no shadows

a)

T

b)

F

9.

Photographing from a low angle makes subjects appear _________and ____________________

a)

Taller and wider

b)

smaller and less important

c)

bigger and more important

d)

Smaller and thinner

10.

WHITE BALANCE means that the camera attempts to make white look true with the yellowness of a candle or the blue of an overcast day

a)

T

b)

F

11.

The default file format for most digital cameras is __________

a)

RAW

b)

PDF

c)

JPG

d)

PSD

12.

_________________ are unplanned photographs taken with little or no preparation or posing

a)

Staged

b)

Still Lifes

c)

Candids

d)

Studio shots

13.

A way to create depth in your photos is to make sure you include these: (check all that apply)

a)

Background

b)

Underground

c)

Foreground

d)

Sideground

e)

Middle ground

14.

The two types of zoom are _______________ and _______________

a)

point, shoot

b)

dslr, slr

c)

optical, digital

d)

megatron, optimus prime

15.

Shutter, Aperture, and ISO determine the way a photograph is captured and exposed.

a)

T

b)

F

16.

When taking photographs you should always fill the frame , eliminate unwanted elements, and allow the subject to occupy more space.

a)

T

b)

F

17.

_______________ _____________are actual or suggested lines in an image that draw a viewer’s eye through an image in a specific direction, usually to the focal point.

a)

View Lines

b)

Curved Lines

c)

Crop Lines

d)

Leading Lines

18.

Changing the _________settings determines the depth of field

a)

ISO

b)

Shutter

c)

Capture

d)

Aperture

19.

An element of art made up of three properties, hue, value, and intensity.

a)

color

b)

line

c)

shape

20.

the arrangement of opposite element (ight vs. dark colors; rough vs. smooth textures, large vs. small shapes, etc.)

a)

shape

b)

color

c)

contract

21.

If I wanted a shallow depth of field which would be the best option

a)

f/1.4

b)

f/2.8

c)

f/3.5

d)

f/11

22.

If I want everything to be in focus which is the best option

a)

f/1.4

b)

f/2.8

c)

f/3.5

d)

f/11

23.

What is the best way to freeze motion?

a)

Shutter 1/2000"

b)

Shutter 1/2"

c)

ISO 100

d)

ISO 1600

24.

Which of these would be the best setting to capture a drone at night to create a "light painting"

a)

Shutter 1/1000"

b)

Shutter 30"

c)

ISO 100

d)

ISO 1600

25.

Which picture would be the brightest assuming the aperture and shutter are the same in all pictures?

a)

ISO 100

b)

ISO 200

c)

ISO 400

d)

ISO 800

26.

If I move my aperture one stop from f/1.4 to f/2.8 and my shutter is fixed at 1/60" what change must I make to my ISO which is currently at 200? Assuming the photo is exposed correctly before the change.

a)

change to 100

b)

change to 400

c)

change to 1600

d)

do NOT change

27.

What is a histogram?

a)

a graph that represents brightness

b)

a graph that represents your subject

c)

a graph of how awesome your photo will be

d)

a graph of where your photos were taken

28.

Which photo would have the largest f-stop?

a)

A - top left

b)

B - top right

c)

C - bottom left

d)

D - bottom right

29.

This picture best illustrates which of the following?

a)

Franklin Scale

b)

ISO

c)

Shutter Speed

d)

Aperture

30.

Which of the following photos is not "well-balanced?"

a)
b)
c)
d)
31.

This would be a good example of using the element of ________ to draw your eyes to the bridge structure.

a)

Sepia

b)

Golden Hour

c)

Horizon

d)

Leading Lines

32.

What is the difference between a snapshot and fine art photography?

a)

snapshots are planned out with a careful composition, while photographs are not

b)

snapshots contain the elements and principles of design

c)

photographs are well thought out and have an artistic composition, while snapshots are lazy and poor in design

d)

photographs are fuzzy, blurry, and have poor lighting

33.

Which of the following images would be considered a fine art photograph?

a)

top left

b)

bottom right

34.

Which of the following images would be considered a photograph?

a)

top left

b)

bottom right

35.

This photo....

a)

used a long exposure

b)

is in the new Marvel Movie

c)

was made on a youtube tutorial

d)

had a short aperture

36.

This Photo

a)

needs more light

b)

needs lens to be fixed

c)

needs a longer exposure

d)

needs less light

37.

If i wanted to make this photo better I would

a)

hire a better photographer

b)

make my lightmeter go into +

c)

make my lightmeter balanced

d)

make my lightmeter go into -

38.

Which of the following is not a Creative Mode?

a)

Aperture Value

b)

Time Value

c)

Manual

d)

Night Portrait

39.

Which of the following is NOT true about ISO?

a)

low light demands higher ISO

b)

actions shots use a higher ISO

c)

enlarging the image decreases the noise

d)

the higher the ISO the more noise

40.

If you want to darken an exposure, which method will not work?

a)

Adjusting the Exposure Dial

b)

Decrease the ISO

c)

Use a slower Shutter Speed

d)

Increase the F-Stop/aperture number

41.

What is the purpose of the 'Auto' mode on a DSLR camera?

a)

To take panoramic photos

b)

To shoot in black and white

c)

For automatic settings

d)

To manually adjust settings

42.

Explain the difference between the 'Aperture Priority' mode and the 'Shutter Priority' mode on a DSLR camera.

a)

Aperture Priority mode allows the photographer to set the aperture while the camera selects the appropriate shutter speed.

b)

Shutter Priority mode allows the photographer to set the shutter speed while the camera selects the appropriate aperture.

c)

Shutter Priority mode allows the photographer to set the aperture while the camera selects the appropriate ISO.

d)

Aperture Priority mode allows the photographer to set the ISO while the camera selects the appropriate shutter speed.

43.

When would you use the 'Manual' mode on a DSLR camera?

a)

When you want to take blurry photos

b)

When you want to capture fast-moving subjects

c)

When you want to use automatic settings

d)

When you want full control over the exposure settings

44.

Explain the concept of 'depth of field' in relation to aperture.

a)

A wider aperture creates a deeper depth of field

b)

A wider aperture creates a shallower depth of field, while a smaller aperture creates a deeper depth of field.

c)

A smaller aperture creates a shallower depth of field

d)

Aperture has no effect on the depth of field

45.

Which part of the Exposure Triangle does the following values/examples belong to?

a)

ISO

b)

Aperture

c)

Shutter Speed

46.

The technique used in this photo uses things in the environment to highlight the focal point. What is it called?

a)

Framing

b)

Lines

c)

Perspective

d)

Rule of thirds

47.

This setting allows the user to control the aperture, while the camera adjusts the shutter speed.

a)

Tv

b)

M

c)

Av

d)

Auto

48.

Which F number will give me the smallest aperture?

a)

2

b)

22

49.

Which F Number will probably give me a blurry background?

a)

2

b)

22

50.

Where is the shutter speed?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

51.

Which of the following has the shallowest depth of field?

a)

1/1000, f11, ISO 800

b)

1/250, f5.6, ISO 100

c)

1/100, f2.8, ISO 400

d)

1/500, f4, ISO 800

52.

If you are in a low light area which f-stop would be best?

a)

1.5

b)

2.8

c)

3.5

53.

What setting do you need to adjust to affect the warmth of your photo ?

a)

white balance

b)

ISO

c)

Shutter speed

d)

aperture

54.

You want total control over your photograph but it's a cloudy day outside. What setting in your camera has a special option for cloudy days?

a)

Shutter Speed

b)

ISO

c)

White Balance

d)

Aperture

55.

What might you do in low light situations to get a better exposure?

a)

A) Decrease the ISO.

b)

B) Increase the shutter speed.

c)

C) Open the aperture.

d)

D) Give up.

56.

What is this button called?

a)

Shutter Button

b)

White balance

c)

Auto focus

d)

Lens Release Button

57.

What does WB stand for?

a)

Web Browser

b)

Warner Brothers

c)

White Balance

d)

Whipped Bernaise

58.

What does this button do?

a)

Changes shutter speed

b)

Takes a photo

c)

Releases the lens

d)

Switches to manual focus

59.

What is this dial called?

a)

Shooting Mode Dial

b)

Main Dial

c)

Focus Dial

d)

Shutter Dial

60.

When I turn this ring, what happens

a)

The lens focuses

b)

The lens changes shutter speed

c)

The lens males the image darker

d)

The lens zooms in and out

61.

What do you call this?

a)

Screen

b)

View Finder

c)

Window

d)

Glass

62.

What do these buttons do?

a)

Zoom in and out on your played back images

b)

Erase Images

c)

Change your ISO

d)

Take the photo

63.

What does this switch do?

a)

Change your aperture

b)

Change focus mode (auto focus or manual focus)

c)

Zoom in and out

d)

Change your shooting mode

64.

What is this part of the lens called

a)

Zoom Ring

b)

Focus Ring

c)

Engagement Ring

d)

The Ring of Power

65.

What shooting mode is this in?

a)

Manual

b)

Aperture Priority

c)

Shutter Priority

d)

Program

66.

What does the Main dial adjust if we're in Aperture Priority (Av)?

a)

Shutter Speed

b)

ISO

c)

F-stop

d)

White Balance

67.

If I want to adjust my ISO, which arrow button should I press?

a)

Up

b)

Down

c)

Left

d)

Right

68.

To play back your images, which button would you press?

a)

ISO

b)

DISP.

c)

Blue Triangle

d)

AF

69.

What part of the camera do you hold with your right hand?

a)

The grip

b)

The lens

c)

The screen

d)

The view finder

70.

What can you set in TV mode?

a)

you can set the shutter speed

b)

you can set the F-stop

c)

you can set the light meter

d)

you can watch TV

71.

Sports mode is mainly used to shoot what type of photo?

a)

high action such as running and swimming

b)

portrait photos

c)

outside photos

d)

every type of photo

72.

Manual mode lets you set everything.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

73.

we used TV mode to shoot ghost photos.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

74.

The fastest shutter speed for the cannon T7 is 1/4000.

a)

FALSE

b)

TRUE

75.

You would use a fast shutter speed when trying to take a photo of someone running.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

76.

What does a low aperture number mean?

a)

large/wide opening

b)

shallow depth of field

c)

blurry background

d)

none of these

77.

What does a high aperture number mean?

a)

everything (or majority) in your picture will be in focus

b)

deep depth of field

c)

small opening

d)

none of these

78.

What does shutter speed do?

a)

Sanity check your settings

b)

Sense the right amount of light for the visual effect you want

c)

Show the movement of a fast moving subject or freeze it in action.

d)

Control the amount of blur or sharpness around your subject

79.

The cannon T7 can take photos in jpeg and raw.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

80.

How many SD cards can a cannon T7 hold?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

umm..??

81.

What is the most common lens that comes with a cannon T7

a)

18-30mm

b)

18-55mm

c)

26-55mm

d)

19-54mm

82.
Aperture is measured in what?
a)
F Stops
b)
Fractures of Seconds
c)
Depth of Field
83.

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

a)

To increase the ISO setting

b)

To stabilize the camera for sharper images

c)

To hold extra lenses

d)

To adjust the height of the camera easily

84.

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

a)

The sharpness of the image

b)

The brightness or darkness of the photo

c)

The saturation level of colors in the photo

d)

The contrast between light and dark areas of the photo

85.

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

a)

The color depth of the final image

b)

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

c)

The field of view of the camera's lens

d)

The depth of the camera's sensor