WorksheetsPhotography Unit 1 Assessment Review
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 15mins
What type of memory card is the newest format with maximum capacity for photos and video?
SDXC
SDHC
SD
SIF
Samuel arrives at his first college class to find the teacher has written two definitions pertaining to the course name on the board. One definition is the literal meaning of the course title, and the other is a more profound definition that reads: this course is a form of visual communication and expression with distinct and well-studied aesthetic abilities. What course is Samuel MOST LIKELY enrolled in?
philosophy
computer science
photography
painting
What percentage of cameras sold today are digital?
20 percent
50 percent
99 percent
8 percent
As a photographer, what will be the driving force behind everything that you produce?
your education
your vision
your photography idols
your upbringing
Frank is teaching his son about the process of digital photography. He explains that the digital camera converts the image seen by the camera lens into digital data. When his son asks how the camera does this, how should Frank reply?
The camera uses a light-sensitive chip or image sensor.
The camera uses an automatic film strip that transforms to digital.
The camera does it using magic.
The aperture slowly changes the digital image to a cloud-based image.
During one of her first professional photo shoots, Marcia is relieved to be able to review her images immediately after taking them to confirm her shots were coming out as expected. What process allows Marcia to review her images immediately after taking them?
modern photography
digital capture
filmless photos
cloud-based imagery
After the digital camera converts the image seen by the camera lens into digital data, the camera then converts this information into a(n) _____ that is stored on a removeable _____ that holds everything for future access and use.
exposure; lens
memory card; image file
aperture; flash
image file; memory card
When asked why Ian loves digital cameras and digital photography so much, he says that he appreciates instant gratification. What does he mean by this?
Digital capture allows Ian to share his images in art galleries around the world which film capture does not.
Digital capture allows Ian to review, playback, or delete his pictures immediately after snapping them.
Digital capture allows Ian to take much better photographs than his actual skill set indicates.
Digital capture allows Ian to take perfectly clear images in complete darkness.
Fiona’s favorite camera allows her to view, compose, and focus her subject through the lens, which means she sees her picture through the frame. She can also switch out the lens for more control of elements like distance, overall focus, and brightness, and she enjoys how the camera functions well on an automatic setting. What type of camera is likely Fiona’s favorite based on this description?
point-and-shoot
digital single-lens reflex (DSLR)
ILC
hybrid camera
Jamie is learning how to use his brand new DSLR camera is trying different techniques for how to hold his camera. What best describes the correct way that Jamie should hold his camera?
Use his dominant hand to grip the end of the camera, gently rest his forefinger above the shutter button in a poised position, wrap the other three fingers around the front of the camera with his thumb gripping the back.
Use his non-dominant hand to grip the front of the camera, gently rest his forefinger above the shutter button in a poised position, wrap the two other fingers around the front of the camera with his thumb gripping the back.
Use his non-dominant hand to grip the end of the camera, gently rest his middle finger above the shutter button in a poised position, wrap his thumb around the front of the camera with nothing gripping the back.
Use his dominant hand to grip the end of the camera, gently rest his ring finger above the shutter button in a poised position, wrap his other three fingers around the back of the camera with his thumb gripping the front.
Most people don’t consider their breath or breathing when taking a photo, but there is a very important technique that should be used to achieve the best photo possible. What should you do with your breath or breathing when snapping a photo?
exhale and hold breath while shooting
inhale and hold still while shooting
three quick breaths in an out before shooting
deep breath in and hold until all photos are taken
What device on digital cameras are the size of postage stamps, come in different speed and capacity levels, and are capable of storing a great deal of data?
image file device (IF)
digital capture device (DC)
secure digital devices (SD)
optics device
What type of memory card can be described as having middle of the range capacity with some room for video?
SDXC
SDHC
SD
SIF
_____ is an application, a practice, and an art that creates images and then makes them permanent, on photographic film, on paper, and, thanks to technology today, in digital form.
Passion
Painting
Photography
Poetry
While shopping for his first camera, Jose is tempted to select a DSLR. He’s specifically excited about being able to control his own settings. What are some of the drawbacks of a DSLR camera that Jose should consider?
They are all very expensive, and there are next to no more affordable options.
The viewfinder window is often way too small to see any kind of real image.
They don’t offer enough personalized settings or buttons.
They can be a little bulky, heavy, and complex to operate.
Francis is posing for his friend’s photography portfolio but while taking a break, he asks his friend if they can switch roles for a moment. When Francis gets behind the camera, his friend tells him to look through the rectangular window at the top of the camera while composing his subject. What is this window called?
flash
viewfinder
shutter
aperture
Frankie is sitting in her first photography lecture course and feels quite prepared since she has been taking photos her whole life. However, when the professor begins the lecture by asking what a photograph is all about on the most basic level, Frankie incorrectly responds “memories.” What would have been a more accurate answer?
creativity
light
darkness
chemicals
What term refers to the outline around the viewpoint on a DSLR camera?
aperture
flash
shutter
frame
Debbie is surprised to learn in her Photography 101 class that she already owns a point and shoot camera and she didn’t even know it. What point and shoot camera does Debbie MOST LIKELY already have?
her smartphone
her disposable camera
her own eyes
her discman
What term does the following definition apply to: “A picture created using a camera, where an image is captured on film, or a light-sensitive material used to produce these images, and then made visible through a specific chemical treatment.”
viewfinder
subject
portrait
photograph
Which feature makes it possible to manually adjust the amount of exposure and light that a camera uses?
flash
film
memory card
optics
Liam is frustrated with his point and shoot camera because he is noticing a delay between the shutter function and the capturing of the image, which means some quick or candid shots have been getting missed. What is this common issue with point and shoot cameras called?
frame altering
composition scramble
shutter lag
image disruption
Henry is frustrated that his younger brother left his camera sitting out on a towel while visiting the beach with the camera lens directly exposed to the sun for much of the afternoon. Consequently, what is Henry MOST LIKELY concerned will happen?
The sun will damage the aperture and shutter speed.
The sun will damage the viewfinder’s plastic casing.
The sun will damage the plastic surrounding the flash.
The sun will damage the image sensor in the camera lens.
Before leaving for his photo shoot, Wilson stops to select the best camera for the job. He wants to be able to zoom in on smaller subjects but doesn’t want a bulky camera. Which type of camera would MOST LIKELY be the one for the job?
point and shoot
hybrid
DSLR
format field camera
Monica recently purchased a used DSLR camera that came without a user’s manual. While Monica is an intermediate photographer, she is still unsure how all of the special settings, or bells and whistles, work. Where could she look to find detailed instructions on how to use her new/used camera?
ask a friend
the library
on the manufacturer’s website
in her photography class notes
What quality is at the core of all artists, especially great ones?
tidiness
passion
an eye for detail
intelligence
Jonah is a respected and successful photographer, but things can go wrong even for someone with his talents. On a recent fashion shoot, he simply could not get the lighting correct no matter how many different set-ups he tried. What quality allowed Jonah to continue trying to fix this problem without getting frustrated or overwhelmed?
patience
eye for detail
frantic temperament
stubbornness
Nikki is shopping for a new memory card. He is planning to use it to photograph a variety of already picked vegetables for an advertisement for a local farmer’s market. Which type of memory card should he select?
SDXC
SDHC
SD
SIF
Jannah is working on setting up one of the features on her digital camera because she wants to have a dated analog of the images she takes so that she can see exactly when shots were taken. What feature is Jannah setting up?
size setting
date and time
memory card
battery
Phillip is working on a project for his photography class. For his project he has rounded up five people to act as volunteers, and he is working on posing each subject in a specific manner for each of his shots. He is also purposefully setting up a specific type of lighting and background that will remain consistent through all photos. What type of photo is Phillip MOST LIKELY taking?
at-work portrait
nature shot
landscape
planned portrait
