Photography Basics: Master the Fundamentals of Photography

Question 1

Which camera setting controls the depth of field, the area of the image that is in focus?

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Aperture

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Shutter speed

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ISO

Question 2

Which of the following camera settings regulates the amount of light entering the lens?

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Aperture

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Shutter speed

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ISO

Question 3

What effect does increasing the shutter speed have on a photograph?

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Freezes motion

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Blurs motion

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Increases the depth of field

Question 4

Which of the following factors does NOT influence the ISO setting of a camera?

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Aperture

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Sensor size

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Lighting conditions

Question 5

What is the ideal aperture value to achieve a shallow depth of field?

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f/2.8

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f/8

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f/16

Question 6

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

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Mitigating camera shake

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Enhancing depth of field

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Adjusting the amount of light entering the lens

Question 7

Which type of lens is commonly used for portrait photography?

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Prime lens

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Wide-angle lens

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Telephoto lens

Question 8

What is the primary function of a camera's viewfinder?

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Composing the image

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Adjusting camera settings

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Displaying the captured image

Question 9

What is the term used to describe the relationship between aperture, shutter speed, and ISO in photography?

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Exposure Triangle

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Compositional Harmony

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Rule of Thumb

Question 10

When taking photos, what are the pros and cons of using natural light compared to artificial light?

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Natural light is softer and more flattering

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Natural light is always superior

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Artificial light is always superior

Question 11

Which of the following directly influences the depth of field in an image?

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Aperture

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Shutter speed

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ISO

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Focal length

Question 12

A faster shutter speed will result in:

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Sharper images

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Blurred motion

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Darker images

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Lighter images

Question 13

ISO is a measure of the:

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Sensitivity of the image sensor to light

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Brightness of the image

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Colour accuracy

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Sharpness of the image

Question 14

The 'inverse square law' states that:

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Light intensity decreases exponentially with distance

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Light intensity decreases linearly with distance

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Light intensity increases linearly with distance

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Light intensity increases exponentially with distance

Question 15

The histogram of an image graphically represents:

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The distribution of light and dark tones

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The colour balance

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The sharpness of the image

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The focal length

Question 16

Which filter is primarily used to reduce glare and reflections?

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Polarizing filter

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UV filter

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ND filter

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Warm filter

Question 17

The primary purpose of using a tripod is to:

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Reduce camera shake

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Enhance colour accuracy

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Increase shutter speed

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Block out unwanted light

Question 18

When you increase the ISO setting on a camera, what is the main effect?

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Adds more noise to the image

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Makes the image sharper

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Brightens the image without changing exposure

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Increases the depth of field

Question 19

How does applying the rule of thirds improve the visual impact of photographs?

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It divides the frame into thirds horizontally and vertically, creating a balanced and visually appealing composition.

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It focuses attention on the center of the frame, highlighting the main subject.

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It simplifies the composition by reducing the number of elements in the frame.

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It overlays a grid on the viewfinder, helping to align elements.

Question 20

Which setting on a camera controls the amount of light that enters the lens?

Accepted Answer

Aperture

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Shutter speed

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ISO

Question 21

What is the main purpose of using a faster shutter speed?

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To reduce motion blur

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To increase depth of field

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To capture images in low light

Question 22

Which ISO setting is most suitable for shooting in low-light conditions?

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1600

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100

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400

Question 23

What aperture value would you use to achieve a shallow depth of field in a portrait?

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f/2.8

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f/8

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f/16

Question 24

Which technique involves using a slow shutter speed and moving the camera to create a sense of motion?

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Panning

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Zooming

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Blurring

Question 25

What is the primary function of a polarising filter?

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Reducing glare and reflections

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Enhancing image contrast

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Protecting the lens from scratches

Question 26

What is the term used to describe the blurred background that isolates the subject in a photograph?

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Bokeh

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Vignetting

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Flare

Question 27

What is the primary purpose of the viewfinder in a DSLR camera?

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Composing and framing the shot

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Adjusting camera settings

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Storing images

Question 28

How does changing the aperture setting affect the blurriness of the background in a photo?

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Makes the background blurrier

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Makes the foreground and background sharper

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Doesn't change the blurriness of the background

Question 29

What is the unit of measurement used to describe the size of an aperture?

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F-stop

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ISO

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Shutter speed

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Pixels

Question 30

Using a higher shutter speed will result in:

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Sharper images

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Blurred motion

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Overexposed images

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Underexposed images

Question 31

ISO primarily measures the:

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Sensitivity of the camera sensor to light

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Brightness of an image

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Size of the camera's aperture

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Speed of the camera's shutter

Question 32

Which camera setting controls the depth of field in an image?

Accepted Answer

Aperture

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Shutter speed

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ISO

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Focal length

Question 33

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

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To prevent camera shake

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To increase the depth of field

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To capture images in low light

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To zoom in on distant objects

Question 34

Which of the following is NOT a factor that affects the exposure of a photograph?

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Weather conditions

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Aperture

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Shutter speed

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ISO

Question 35

What is the recommended aperture range for landscape photography to achieve a sharp focus throughout the image?

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f/8-f/11

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f/2.8-f/5.6

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f/16-f/22

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f/32-f/64

Question 36

What is the main purpose of using a light diffuser in photography?

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To soften the light and reduce shadows

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To increase the contrast in an image

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To add warmth to the image

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To reduce the amount of light entering the camera

Question 37

In the exposure triangle of photography, which three elements determine the amount of light captured?

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Aperture, Shutter Speed, ISO

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Aperture, Exposure, ISO

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Shutter Speed, Exposure, Contrast

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Contrast, Exposure, ISO

Question 38

How does aperture affect the depth of field in a photographic image?

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A smaller aperture creates a larger depth of field.

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A larger aperture creates a larger depth of field.

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Aperture has no effect on depth of field.

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A larger depth of field indicates a blurred background.

Question 39

Which shutter speed setting is commonly used to freeze fast-moving subjects in photography?

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1/500s

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1/60s

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1s

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10s

Question 40

What is the primary function of ISO in photography?

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Controls the sensor's sensitivity to light.

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Determines the brightness of an image.

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Adjusts the contrast of an image.

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Sets the camera's shutter speed.

Question 41

Which of these is NOT recognized as a compositional technique used in photography?

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Camera shake

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Rule of thirds

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Leading lines

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Negative space

Question 42

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

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To stabilize the camera and minimize camera shake.

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To enable longer exposure times.

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To increase the depth of field.

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To make the camera more portable.

Question 43

Which camera mode provides the photographer with the most control over exposure settings?

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Manual mode

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Auto mode

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Portrait mode

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Night mode

Question 44

What is the most effective approach to learning photography?

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Combining all of the above.

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Reading books and online tutorials.

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Regularly practicing photography.

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Seeking feedback from experienced photographers.

Question 45

Which of the following is NOT one of the three fundamental principles of photography covered in this unit?

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Colour theory

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Aperture

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Shutter speed

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ISO

Question 46

What is the main function of aperture?

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To control the amount of light entering the lens

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To adjust the shutter speed of the camera

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To manipulate the ISO sensitivity of the camera

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To determine the focal length of the lens

Question 47

What is the key difference between a prime lens and a zoom lens?

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Prime lenses have a fixed focal length, while zoom lenses have a variable focal length

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Zoom lenses have a fixed focal length, while prime lenses have a variable focal length

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Prime lenses are typically heavier than zoom lenses

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Zoom lenses are typically more expensive than prime lenses

Question 48

What is the main purpose of white balance in photography?

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To adjust the colour temperature of an image

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To control the exposure of an image

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To sharpen an image

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To reduce noise in an image

Question 49

Which file format is known for its high image quality and is often used by professional photographers?

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TIFF

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JPEG

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PNG

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BMP

Question 50

What is a key advantage of using a RAW file format compared to a JPEG file format?

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RAW files contain more data, allowing for greater flexibility in editing

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JPEG files are smaller in size

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RAW files are easier to convert to other formats

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JPEG files are more compatible with different software