Photography and Digital Imaging Quizzes for Year 10 Art and Design

Question 1

In photography, what is the term for the range of distances that appear sharp in an image?

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Depth of field

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Aperture

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Shutter speed

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ISO

Question 2

Which of the following colors is considered a warm color?

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Yellow

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Blue

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Purple

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Green

Question 3

Which social media platform is primarily designed for sharing and engaging with visual content?

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Instagram

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Twitter

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Facebook

Question 4

What is the term for keywords or phrases used to categorize and discover content on social media?

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Hashtags

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Metadata

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Geotagging

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Watermarking

Question 5

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

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Motion Blur

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Lighting and Exposure

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Color and Perspective

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Symmetry and Alignment

Question 6

Which of the following is a commonly used editing technique for enhancing the contrast and brightness of an image?

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Levels adjustment

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Cropping

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Sharpening

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Color correction

Question 7

Which file format is recommended for storing high-quality digital images with minimal loss of detail?

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RAW

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JPEG

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PNG

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BMP

Question 8

What term in photography refers to the amount of light captured by the camera sensor?

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Exposure

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Composition

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Editing

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Lighting

Question 9

Which lighting technique involves using a spotlight to create a dramatic effect by highlighting a subject?

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Chiaroscuro

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Backlighting

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Silhouetting

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High-key lighting

Question 10

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

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Reducing reflections and glare

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Increasing contrast

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Controlling the depth of field

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Reducing lens flare

Question 11

Which type of photography is characterized by focusing on capturing recognizable forms and objects?

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Documentary photography

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Abstract photography

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Conceptual photography

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Fine art photography

Question 12

When taking photographs of people, what is the photographer's ethical responsibility regarding obtaining consent?

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Always obtain explicit verbal or written consent

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Consent is not necessary if the person is in a public place

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Consent is implied if the person is not aware of being photographed

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Consent is not required if the photograph is used for artistic purposes

Question 13

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

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Saturation

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Balance

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Contrast

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Rule of thirds

Question 14

What is the primary function of adjusting the aperture in a camera?

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To control depth of field

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To control exposure

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To change the focal length

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To adjust the shutter speed

Question 15

Which digital editing tool is specifically designed to modify the overall color balance of an image?

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Levels Adjustment Tool

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Clone Stamp

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Crop Tool

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Healing Brush

Question 16

What is the main purpose of utilizing a tripod in photography?

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To minimize camera shake and ensure image sharpness

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To enable time-lapse photography

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To extend the effective focal length of a lens

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To adjust the white balance of an image

Question 17

What is the key difference between a vector image and a raster image?

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Vector images are infinitely scalable without losing quality, while raster images lose quality when enlarged.

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Vector images are made up of individual pixels, while raster images are composed of lines and shapes.

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Raster images are best suited for photography, while vector images are ideal for creating graphics.

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There is no fundamental difference between vector and raster images.

Question 18

What photography term describes the overall lightness or darkness of an image?

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Exposure

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Contrast

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Saturation

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White balance

Question 19

In the sequence of the photographic process, what step typically comes first?

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Selecting the subject

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Taking the photograph

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Editing the photograph

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Choosing the camera settings

Question 20

What is the term for the brightness or darkness of a photograph?

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Exposure

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Aperture

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Shutter speed

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ISO

Question 21

Which editing tool is mainly used to adjust image contrast and brightness?

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Curves tool

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Crop tool

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Saturation tool

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Smudge tool

Question 22

What is the primary function of a histogram in image editing?

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Shows pixel distribution

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Adjusts image colors

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Enhances image sharpness

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Applies filters

Question 23

Which camera setting primarily determines 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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White balance

Question 24

What is the key difference between a raster image and a vector image?

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Raster images are composed of pixels, while vector images are composed of lines and shapes

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Raster images are larger in size, while vector images are smaller

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Raster images can be scaled without losing quality, while vector images cannot

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Vector images are used for digital printing, while raster images are used for web

Question 25

Which of the following is **NOT** a basic principle of photography?

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Editing

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Composition

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Lighting

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Perspective

Question 26

Which composition technique creates a sense of depth in a photograph?

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Shallow depth of field

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Wide-angle lens

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Long exposure

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Telephoto lens

Question 27

Which type of lighting is most effective for creating a dramatic effect?

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Backlighting

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Natural light

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Artificial light

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Sidelighting

Question 28

What is the purpose of a histogram in digital imaging?

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Analyzing tone distribution

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Adjusting image brightness

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Cropping an image

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Adjusting image contrast

Question 29

Which software is commonly used for professional photo editing?

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Adobe Photoshop

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Google Slides

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Microsoft Word

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Microsoft Excel

Question 30

Which shutter speed setting results in less motion blur?

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1/250th of a second

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1/60th of a second

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They have the same effect

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1/60th of a second is faster

Question 31

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

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Reducing camera shake

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Adjusting composition

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Controlling lighting

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Focusing the camera

Question 32

Which element is NOT a fundamental principle of photography?

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Typography

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Composition

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Lighting

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Editing

Question 33

What is the purpose of using a light meter in photography?

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Measuring light intensity

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Adjusting aperture and shutter speed

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Creating specific lighting effects

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Balancing white balance

Question 34

Which option describes a characteristic of high-key lighting?

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Bright and uniform illumination

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Strong contrast between light and shadow

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Dramatic shadows and highlights

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Dim overall brightness

Question 35

What term refers to the intentional cropping or framing of an image to emphasize a particular area of interest?

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Focal point

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Composition

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Aspect ratio

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Depth of field

Question 36

What is the primary function of a histogram in digital image editing?

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Examining the tonal distribution in an image

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Creating visual effects in an image

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Converting between image file formats

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Adjusting image resolution

Question 37

What is the primary function of a tripod in photography?

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To stabilize the camera and reduce camera shake

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To adjust the focus of the lens

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To control the aperture of the lens

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To capture moving subjects

Question 38

Which type of lighting creates a soft and diffused effect on a subject?

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Softbox lighting

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Direct sunlight

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Harsh side lighting

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Natural window light

Question 39

Which editing tool is commonly used to adjust the brightness and contrast of an image?

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Curves tool

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Crop tool

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Brush tool

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Clone stamp tool

Question 40

What is the Golden Ratio and how is it applied in photography?

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A mathematical proportion used to create visually pleasing compositions

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A technique for adjusting the exposure of an image

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A filter used to enhance image contrast

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A tool for cropping images

Question 41

Which file format is widely used for storing high-quality photographic images without significant loss?

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TIFF

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JPEG

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PNG

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GIF

Question 42

What is the fundamental difference between a digital camera sensor and traditional film?

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Digital sensors capture light electronically, while film uses a chemical reaction

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Film produces higher quality images than digital sensors

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Digital sensors are less expensive than film

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There is no significant difference

Question 43

Which of the following is NOT a common ethical concern in photography?

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Altering images significantly without disclosing the changes

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Obtaining consent from subjects

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Respecting privacy

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Using copyrighted images without permission

Question 44

In photography, what is the term used to describe the arrangement of visual elements within a frame to create a pleasing composition?

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Composition

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Framing

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Exposure

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Editing

Question 45

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

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To stabilize the camera and minimize blur

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To alter the height or angle of the camera

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To control the amount of light entering the lens

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To enhance the image's focus

Question 46

Which factor has the greatest influence on the depth of field in a photograph?

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Aperture

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Shutter speed

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ISO

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Focal length

Question 47

Which software application is widely recognized as the industry standard for professional image editing and manipulation?

Accepted Answer

Photoshop

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Lightroom

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GIMP

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CorelDRAW