Photography for Year 9: Master the Art of Capturing Images

Question 1

Which of these is NOT an element of composition used by photographers?

Accepted Answer

Exposure

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Rule of thirds

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Leading lines

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Focal point

Question 2

Which factor does NOT affect the exposure of a photograph?

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Depth of field

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Aperture

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Shutter speed

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ISO speed

Question 3

Which camera setting determines the depth of field in a photograph?

Accepted Answer

Aperture

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Shutter speed

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ISO

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White balance

Question 4

Which three factors primarily determine the exposure of a photograph?

Accepted Answer

Aperture

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Shutter speed

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ISO

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White balance

Question 5

Which of these does NOT influence the exposure of a photograph?

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Focal length

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Aperture

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Shutter speed

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ISO speed

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT an essential element of composition in photography?

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Depth of Field

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Balance

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Unity

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Contrast

Question 7

In photography, composition refers to the arrangement of elements within a frame to create an appealing image. Which of the following is NOT an element of composition?

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Aperture

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Rule of thirds

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Leading lines

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Framing

Question 8

Which of the following factors does **not** directly influence the brightness or darkness of a photograph?

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White balance

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Aperture

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Shutter speed

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ISO

Question 9

In photography, which compositional element controls the range of distances that appear sharp in an image?

Accepted Answer

Depth of field

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Rule of thirds

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Leading lines

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Negative space

Question 10

What camera setting doesn't change how bright a photo is?

Accepted Answer

White balance

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Aperture

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Shutter speed

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ISO

Question 11

When composing a photograph, which of the following is NOT a primary consideration?

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Camera settings (aperture, shutter speed, ISO)

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Balance and Harmony

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Subject placement and Focal point

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Color and Contrast

Question 12

Which of the following does NOT directly affect the exposure of a photograph?

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Focal length

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Aperture

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Shutter speed

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ISO

Question 13

Which of these does NOT influence the exposure of a photograph?

Accepted Answer

Focal length

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Aperture

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Shutter speed

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ISO

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT a fundamental aspect of composition in photography?

Accepted Answer

Camera Settings

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Rule of Thirds

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Leading Lines

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Negative Space

Question 15

Which of the following factors does NOT directly affect the exposure of a photograph?

Accepted Answer

Color temperature

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Aperture

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Shutter speed

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ISO

Question 16

Which of the following factors does NOT directly influence the brightness or darkness of a photograph?

Accepted Answer

Color temperature

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Shutter speed

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Lens aperture

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ISO

Question 17

Which factor does NOT directly impact the amount of light captured by a camera, thus having no influence on the image's exposure?

Accepted Answer

File format

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Lens aperture

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Shutter speed

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ISO

Question 18

Which of these is NOT a factor that affects exposure in photography?

Accepted Answer

Resolution

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Aperture

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Shutter speed

Question 19

Which of these is NOT a professional photo editing software commonly used by photographers?

Accepted Answer

Microsoft Paint

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Adobe Photoshop

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GIMP

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Capture One

Question 20

Which of the following does NOT influence the exposure of a photograph?

Accepted Answer

Contrast

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Aperture

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Shutter speed

Question 21

In photography, what is the primary function of the aperture?

Accepted Answer

To regulate the amount of light entering the camera lens.

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To control the camera's shutter speed.

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To set the lens's focal length.

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To focus the image on the camera's sensor.

Question 22

Which photo editing software is renowned for its advanced image manipulation and retouching capabilities?

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Adobe Photoshop

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Adobe Lightroom

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GIMP

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Picasa

Question 23

In photography, which setting controls how long the camera's shutter stays open, allowing light to reach the sensor or film?

Accepted Answer

Shutter speed

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Aperture

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Focal length

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ISO

Question 24

In photography, which term refers to the total amount of light that reaches the camera's sensor, controlling the image's brightness or darkness?

Accepted Answer

Exposure value

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Aperture

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ISO

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Shutter speed

Question 25

Which photo editing technique focuses on adjusting the color balance and saturation of an image?

Accepted Answer

Color correction

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Sharpening

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Resizing

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Cropping

Question 26

Which camera setting directly controls the depth of field (the range of distances that appear sharp) in a photograph?

Accepted Answer

Aperture

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Shutter Speed

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ISO

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Focal Length

Question 27

Which photography technique uses a grid to divide the frame into nine equal sections, guiding the viewer's focus?

Accepted Answer

Rule of thirds

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Golden ratio

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Center framing

Question 28

In photography, what is the primary function of the lens's aperture?

Accepted Answer

Controlling the amount of light entering the camera

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Determining the focal length of the lens

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Adjusting the focus of the lens

Question 29

In photography, which camera setting primarily controls the depth of field?

Accepted Answer

Aperture

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Shutter speed

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ISO

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Focal length

Question 30

Which of these does NOT influence the exposure of a photograph?

Accepted Answer

Focal length

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Aperture

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Shutter speed

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ISO

Question 31

In portrait photography, which camera setting controls the depth of field?

Accepted Answer

Aperture

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Shutter speed

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ISO

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White balance

Question 32

Which composition technique is most effective for creating a sense of balance and stability in a photograph?

Accepted Answer

Symmetry

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Rule of thirds

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Leading lines

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Asymmetry

Question 33

Which camera setting controls the amount of light entering the camera, influencing the image's brightness?

Accepted Answer

Aperture

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Shutter speed

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ISO

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White balance

Question 34

Which lighting technique creates a silhouette effect by placing the subject with their back to the light source?

Accepted Answer

Backlighting

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Fill-in Lighting

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Broad Lighting

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Butterfly Lighting

Question 35

How has photography been used in social and political activism? Discuss how photographers have leveraged their images to raise awareness, inspire change, and document historical events.

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Photography is a powerful tool that photographers have used to raise awareness, inspire change, and document historical events in social and political activism.

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Photography has no role in activism, as it is subjective and cannot objectively portray social or political issues.

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Photographers have documented historical events but have not significantly influenced their outcomes.

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Photography can raise awareness but is not reliable for inspiring change or action.

Question 36

What makes a photograph capture the 'decisive moment'?

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The photographer uses their intuition and anticipation to capture a meaningful moment.

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The photographer simply presses the shutter button.

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It's a rare event that happens by chance.

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It's a technical method for improving image quality.

Question 37

Photographers have ethical responsibilities when capturing and sharing images of people in public places. What factors should photographers consider?

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Photographers should respect people's wishes if they don't want their picture taken, even if the photographer already has permission.

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Photographers can take pictures of anyone in public without asking for permission.

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Photographers can take pictures of newsworthy events, even if people don't want their picture taken.

Question 38

What is the main reason to use a tripod in photography?

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To reduce camera shake and stabilize shots

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To change the aperture and shutter speed

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To alter the angle of the shot

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To focus the lens more accurately

Question 39

Which exposure setting controls the amount of light entering the camera lens and affects the image's brightness?

Accepted Answer

Aperture

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Shutter speed

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ISO

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White balance

Question 40

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

Accepted Answer

To preview the scene and compose the shot

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To adjust the exposure settings

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To focus the lens

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To store the captured images

Question 41

What is the term for the illusion of three-dimensional depth in a two-dimensional photograph?

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Perspective

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Bokeh

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Motion blur

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Fisheye distortion

Question 42

Which camera shooting mode is designed to prioritize capturing fast-moving subjects with sharp and frozen action?

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Shutter priority mode

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Aperture priority mode

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Program mode

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Manual mode

Question 43

What is the ideal focal length range for taking flattering portraits that emphasize the subject's facial features?

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50mm - 85mm

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18mm - 55mm

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200mm or longer

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12mm - 24mm

Question 44

Which of the following is NOT a fundamental principle of photography?

Accepted Answer

Color Theory

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Composition

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Lighting

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Exposure

Question 45

What is the primary function of a viewfinder in a camera?

Accepted Answer

To preview the scene before capturing an image

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To adjust the focus settings

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To zoom in and out

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To edit images

Question 46

What is the primary reason for using a tripod in photography?

Accepted Answer

To stabilize the camera and prevent camera shake

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To adjust the camera settings more easily

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To frame the scene more accurately

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To zoom in and out more precisely

Question 47

Explain the distinction between aperture and shutter speed.

Accepted Answer

Aperture controls the depth of field, while shutter speed controls the amount of light that enters the camera.

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Shutter speed controls the depth of field, while aperture controls the amount of light that enters the camera.

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Both aperture and shutter speed affect the depth of field.

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Both aperture and shutter speed determine the amount of light that enters the camera.

Question 48

In photography, which of these is NOT considered a leading line?

Accepted Answer

A closed loop

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A winding road

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A cascading river

Question 49

When taking photos of people in public places, which ethical concern is most important?

Accepted Answer

Getting permission from the people in the photo

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Using good lighting to make the people look better

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Arranging the people and things in the photo to make it look nice

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Making sure the photo is not too dark or too light

Question 50

What is the primary purpose of adjusting the aperture setting on a camera?

Accepted Answer

To control the depth of field

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To alter the amount of light entering the camera

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To vary the shutter speed

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To enhance the contrast of an image

Question 51

Which type of lighting is most suitable for creating a dramatic and contrasting effect in a photograph?

Accepted Answer

Backlight

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Natural light

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Artificial light

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Sidelight

Question 52

Which software tool is primarily used to adjust the brightness, contrast, and color balance of an image?

Accepted Answer

Curves

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Crop tool

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Clone stamp

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Dodge and burn

Question 53

What is the key difference between a RAW image file and a JPEG image file?

Accepted Answer

RAW files contain more data and are uncompressed

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JPEG files are larger in size than RAW files

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RAW files are better suited for printing than JPEG files

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JPEG files are lossless, while RAW files are not

Question 54

What is the primary function of a histogram in photography?

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To display the distribution of tones in an image

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To adjust the exposure and contrast of an image

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To crop an image

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To add effects to an image

Question 55

Which element is NOT part of the composition of a photograph?

Accepted Answer

Aperture

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Rule of thirds

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Leading lines

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Colour contrast

Question 56

Why is a tripod used in photography?

Accepted Answer

To minimize camera shake

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To create intentional motion blur

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To achieve a shallower depth of field

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To increase the camera's ISO

Question 57

Which factor primarily influences the depth of field in a photograph?

Accepted Answer

Aperture

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Shutter speed

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ISO

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Focal length

Question 58

What does the term 'exposure' refer to in photography?

Accepted Answer

The brightness or darkness of an image

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The difference between the lightest and darkest areas of an image

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The intensity of colours in an image

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The colour temperature of an image

Question 59

Which software is primarily used for photo editing?

Accepted Answer

Adobe Photoshop

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Microsoft PowerPoint

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Google Docs

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Excel

Question 60

What is the main purpose of a polarizing filter in photography?

Accepted Answer

To reduce reflections and enhance colours

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To create a shallow depth of field

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To increase the shutter speed

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To reduce noise in an image

Question 61

Which aspect is NOT essential when selecting a camera for photography?

Accepted Answer

Number of USB ports

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Megapixels

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Lens quality

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Sensor size

Question 62

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

Accepted Answer

Prime lenses have a fixed focal length, while zoom lenses have an adjustable focal length.

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Zoom lenses are more expensive than prime lenses.

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Prime lenses are better for low-light photography.

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Zoom lenses are heavier than prime lenses.

Question 63

What is the main purpose of adjusting the ISO setting on a camera?

Accepted Answer

To control the brightness of the image

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To increase the shutter speed

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To decrease the depth of field

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To improve the image quality

Question 64

Which lighting technique involves placing the light source behind the subject, creating a silhouette effect?

Accepted Answer

Backlighting

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Sidelighting

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Frontlighting

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Rim lighting