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WorksheetsFinal Exam — Photojournalism (Weeks 1–3)
Total questions: 24
Worksheet time: 13mins
What is the primary purpose of photojournalism?
Promote products or services
Inform the public about real events
Create images for gallery exhibitions
Produce commercial advertising images
Which of these is NOT a core ethical value of photojournalism?
Accuracy in depiction
Providing contextual information
Manipulating content to increase drama
Respect for subjects’ dignity
True / False — It is acceptable to remove a person from a photo if it improves composition.
True
False
Which news value best explains why a local school fire becomes a strong story?
Novelty that surprises readers
Proximity and impact on the community
Involvement of a famous individual
Presentation in an artistic format
True / False — You generally need a signed model release to publish a news photo taken in a public park.
True
False
In a newsroom workflow, who typically chooses the images to run in publication?
The person assigning the story
The photo editor responsible for selection
The reporter writing the article
The social media content manager
Which shot type is best for showing the location and scale of a scene?
Close-up of a person’s face
Establishing wide shot of the setting
Tight detail of an object
Reaction shot showing emotions
True / False — A photo essay works best when every image uses the same framing and composition.
True
False
Which compositional guideline uses a three-by-three grid to position elements?
Use of converging lines as guides
Rule of thirds placement of subjects
Emphasis on empty or negative space
Creating perfect mirror symmetry
Leading lines in an image are used to:
Distract attention from the subject
Guide the viewer’s eye toward the subject
Equalize color saturation across the frame
Reduce the image’s depth of field
True / False — Hard light creates sharp, high-contrast shadows while soft light produces gentle, diffuse shadows.
True
False
Which shutter-speed approach is best to freeze very fast action like sprinting?
Long exposure of several seconds
Moderate exposure around one-thirtieth second
Fast exposure at around one-five-hundredth second
Using bulb mode for timed exposures
Which autofocus mode is most appropriate for tracking a moving subject?
Single-shot AF for one focus lock
Continuous AF that follows subject movement
Manual focus only, no AF assistance
Automatic AF that never changes mode
True / False — Raising ISO helps you use faster shutter speeds in low light but increases image noise.
True
False
Depth of field becomes shallower when you:
Use a much smaller aperture number (wider opening)
Move farther away from your subject
Use a shorter focal length lens and step back
Increase the image file size in post processing
Panning as a technique involves:
Keeping the camera stationary on a tripod
Following the subject with the camera while shooting
Shooting handheld at very slow speeds without movement
Using flash to freeze all motion in the frame
True / False — Acceptable newsroom edits include exposure and color correction; unacceptable edits include adding or removing people from the scene.
True
False
A complete caption for a news photo should include:
Subject identification, context, timing, and credit line
The photographer’s personal opinion about the scene
If a subject asks not to be published, the responsible action is to:
Publish the image anyway without noting the request
Respect the request, avoid publishing, and document it
Publish but remove identifying details without consent
Sell the image to a third party for nonjournalistic use
Good on-assignment safety practices include carrying ID, planning escape routes, securing gear, and checking in with your editor.
True
False
Match the following types of shots to their descriptions
A SHOT TAKEN FROM A VERY LOW ANGLE TO MAKE THE SUBJECT LOOK MORE POWERFUL
CLOSE UP
A SHOT THAT FOCUSES ON A SINGLE SUBJECT WITH A BLURRED BACKGROUND
DEPTH OF FIELD
A PICTURE WHRE THE SUBJECT APPEAS NOT IN THE CENTER BUT MORE TO ONE SIDE OF THE PICTURE
RULE OF THIRDS
A SHOT THAT INCLUDES A SIGNIFICANT THE SKYAMOUNT OF SPACE TO ESTABLISH THE SETTING
WIDE SHOT
A SHOT WHERE THE ROAD OR A BRIDGE ENCOURAGE THE VIEWER'S EYE TO FOLLOW IT TOWARD THE MAIN SUBJECT
LEADING LINES
Which of the following is an example of an ethical violation in photojournalism?
Respecting subjects’ privacy requests
Providing accurate captions for all images
Capturing candid moments as they happen
Staging a scene to make it appear more dramatic
What is the main reason for using captions with news photographs?
To obscure the true meaning of the photo
To add artistic flair to the image
To advertise the photographer’s services
To provide context and essential information to viewers
Which of these best describes the role of a photo editor in a newsroom?
Designing the newspaper layout
Selecting and approving images for publication
Assigning stories to reporters
Writing headlines for articles
