Deck 5: Traditional Darkroom Printing

Question 1

After the test print is complete, the enlarger timer is:

A)Set to the full amount of time required for the correct exposure.
B)Set to the minimum amount of time required to create a slightly darker than desired exposure.
C)Kept at the same setting as used for the test print.
D)Changed to the same time as the shutter speed used to create the in-camera exposure.

Answer 1

C

Question 2

"Burning" a portion of a print means:

A)Portions of the print receive more exposure than the overall exposure.
B)Portions of the print receive less exposure than the overall exposure.
C)The extreme edges of the printing paper are not fixed with fixer.
D)The extreme edges of the printing paper are not held in place by the easel.

Answer 2

A

Question 3

Color print processing typically involves the:

A)CPT-4 color print process.
B)RA-4 chemicals.
C)Black-and-white chemicals plus food coloring.
D)Red, green, and blue color chemicals.

Answer 3

B

Question 4

To make a larger print:

A)Raise the enlarger.
B)Lower the enlarger.
C)Keep the enlarger at the same level, but use a wider lens aperture.
D)Keep the enlarger at the same level, but use a smaller lens aperture.

Question 5

Fiber-based paper needs to be washed for:

A)10 minutes.
B)½ hour.
C)1 hour.
D)12 hours.

Question 6

One advantage of glossy paper is:

A)It produces soft blacks that don't go all the way to total black.
B)It produces less contrast in images than created with the same negative and matte paper.
C)It doesn't show fingerprints.
D)It holds a wide range of tones, contrast, and sharpness.

Question 7

"Dodging" a portion of a print means:

A)Portions of the print receive more exposure than the overall exposure.
B)Portions of the print receive less exposure than the overall exposure.
C)The extreme edges of the printing paper are not fixed with fixer.
D)The extreme edges of the printing paper are not held in place by the easel.

Question 8

A contact print places the:

A)Enlarger lens directly against the negative.
B)Negative directly against the easel.
C)Enlarger light directly against the enlarger lens.
D)Negative directly against the photographic paper.

Question 9

The safelight used in a black-and-white printing darkroom is usually:

A)Green.
B)Blue.
C)Amber.
D)Red.

Question 10

A printing easel:

A)Is always fixed in one position on the base of the enlarger.
B)Can be rotated to straighten a crooked horizon line in the photograph.
C)Can be manually lifted on one or more sides during the exposure to compensate for enlarger flaws.
D)Does not come in adjustable sizes.

Question 11

The correct order of print processing is:

A)Prewash, developer, fix.
B)Developer, fix, stop bath.
C)Developer, stop bath, fix.
D)Prewash, developer, stop bath.

Question 12

The aperture of an enlarger lens:

A)Works the same as an aperture on a camera lens.
B)Can't be manually adjusted.
C)Has no effect on the amount of light hitting the printing paper.
D)Brings the image into focus on the printing paper.

Question 13

All unexposed black-and-white photographic paper includes:

A)Metallic silver in the emulsion.
B)Colored dyes.
C)Plastic coating on front and back.
D)Silver halide crystals in the emulsion.

Question 14

Which grade of printing paper will yield the highest-contrast print?

A)Grade 1
B)Grade 2
C)Grade 3
D)Grade 4

Question 15

True or false: All enlargers can print any size of film.

Question 16

True or false: Archival processing is done on both RC and fiber-based papers.

Question 17

What is a "straight print"?

A)A print that receives the same amount of exposure across its entire surface
B)A print in which the horizon line is straight
C)A print in which the entire image is exposed for maximum detail in highlights and shadows
D)A print that is horizontal rather than vertical

Question 18

What is the purpose of a safelight?

A)Give you a small amount of light when you are rolling exposed film onto a film reel.
B)Give you a small amount of light when you are making a print.
C)Prevent the enlarger light from overexposing a print.
D)Prevent the enlarger light from underexposing a print.

Question 19

What is the role of an enlarger timer?

A)Act as a light meter to determine the proper exposure before the printing actually begins.
B)Make the enlarger light properly color balanced for the type of film being printed.
C)Turn on the enlarger light for a prespecified period of time.
D)Keep track of the amount of time the enlarger has been used during its lifetime.

Question 20

Items found on the dry side of a darkroom include:

A)Printing paper.
B)Developing trays.
C)Developing canisters.
D)Stock developer.