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Photojournalism Vocabulary Quiz

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Camera - Definition: __________

a)

A camera is a device used to take photographs or record videos.

b)

A camera is a device used to play music.

c)

A camera is a device used to cook food.

d)

A camera is a device used to measure temperature.

2.

Ambient light - Definition: __________

a)

Ambient light is the natural or artificial light that is already present in a scene.

b)

Ambient light is the light produced only by artificial sources in a scene.

c)

Ambient light refers to the light that is focused directly on a subject.

d)

Ambient light is the light that is used exclusively for photography.

3.

Define the term 'Contrast' as used in photography.

a)

Contrast refers to the difference in luminance or color that makes an object distinguishable from other objects and the background.

b)

Contrast refers to the process of adjusting the camera's focus to create sharp images.

c)

Contrast is the technique of increasing the brightness of a photograph.

d)

Contrast is the method of changing the size of an image to fit a frame.

4.

Define the term 'Composition' as used in photography.

a)

Composition is the arrangement of elements within a photograph to create a balanced and visually appealing image.

b)

Composition refers to the use of color filters to enhance a photograph.

c)

Composition is the process of editing photos using software.

d)

Composition means the selection of camera brand for taking photographs.

5.

Define the term 'File' as used in photography.

a)

A file in photography refers to the digital storage of an image, such as a JPEG or RAW file format.

b)

A file in photography refers to a physical folder used to store printed photographs.

c)

A file in photography refers to a camera accessory used for focusing.

d)

A file in photography refers to a technique for adjusting exposure settings.

6.

What is the definition of photojournalism?

a)

Taking pictures

b)

Telling a story through photographs

c)

Instagram

d)

Taking photos and posting them

7.

What are captions?

a)

A misspelling for the word "captains"

b)

A long article written about a photo

c)

A short phrase or sentence describing a photo

d)

The subject of the photo

8.

What is the "subject" of a photo?

a)

The main focus of the photo; the person or thing being photographed

b)

Usually English

c)

The person who took the photo

d)

The purpose behind the photo

9.

What type of event is shown in the image?

a)

Concert

b)

Political rally

c)

Sports event

d)

Natural disaster

10.

Why is it important for photojournalists to have good editing skills?

a)

To make the photos look worse and confuse the audience

b)

To waste time and effort on unnecessary tasks

c)

To rely solely on the original quality of the photos

d)

To enhance the quality of their photos and tell a compelling story

11.

What does credibility in journalism refer to?

a)

The ability to write compelling stories

b)

The ability to be believed and trusted

c)

The ability to report first

d)

The ability to entertain the audience

12.

The relationship of a shadow and highlight.

a)

Contrast

b)

Depth of Field

c)

White Balance

d)

Exposure

13.
What is the best definition for composition in relation to photography?
a)
A work of art
b)
The successful arrangement of parts within the frame
c)
The combining of elements to create a unified piece of artwork
14.

What is lighting that already exists in a scene or space, without any additions being made?

a)

Natural Lighting

b)

Accent Light

c)

Ambient Lighting

d)

Key Light

15.

The arrangement of visual elements, such as shapes, colors, and textures, within the photographic image.

a)

Leading Lines

b)

Composition

c)

Center of Interest

d)

Rule of Thirds

16.

Which part of the camera is the most delicate or fragile?

a)

Flash

b)

Lens

c)

Battery latch

d)

Viewfinder or display screen

17.

One of the most important parts of a camera. It shows exactly what is going to be photographed.

a)

Eyepiece

b)

Viewer

c)

Viewfinder

d)

Viewdeck

18.

A photojournalist's main responsibility to their audience is to:

a)

Create emotionally powerful images

b)

Provide a truthful and meaningful visual representation of events

c)

Generate viral content

d)

Display personal artistic skills

19.

T/F: It draws the light into the camera and focuses it to take a picture. → Lens

a)

True

b)

False

20.

The part of a camera through which the light travels before it reaches the film is called.....

a)

Camera

b)

Lens

c)

Cable

d)

Led