Deck 10: Photography

Question 1

Consumer cameras are typically DSLRs with interchangeable lenses.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

Digital video cameras and digital still cameras share similarities in basic operation.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Macro and fisheye lenses are classified under the category of normal lenses.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

Most point and shoot cameras do not have a zoom feature.

Question 5

The terms aperture and iris are interchangeable.

Question 6

The size of the aperture decreases as the f-stop number increases.

Question 7

A variable focal length lens is limited to a wide-angle view of the subject.

Question 8

The size of an APS-C image sensor is smaller than that of the 35mm film frame.

Question 9

The reciprocity law states that Exposure = Intensity x ISO.

Question 10

The faster the shutter speed the sharper a moving image will appear when taking a photograph.

Question 11

_________ is the process of fixing an image in time through the action of light.

A) exposure
B) graphic design
C) photography
D) video

Question 12

Why do experienced photographers prefer to compose through-the-lens?

A) because it's easier
B) because it's more precise
C) because the quality is better
D) just to be different

Question 13

The term _________ refers to someone whose level of expertise and needs falls between that of an average consumer and a working professional.

A) consumer
B) professional
C) prosumer
D) All of the above

Question 14

__________ is a measure of the distance (in millimeters) between the optical center of the lens, when focused at infinity, and the surface of the image sensor.

A) angle of view
B) autofocus
C) depth of field
D) focal length

Question 15

The _______ controls the magnification of the subject being photographed and the sharpness and clarity of the image

A) image sensor
B) iris
C) lens
D) shutter

Question 16

When a lens has only a single focal length, it is called __________ lens.

A) normal
B) prime
C) telephoto
D) wide angle

Question 17

Which of the following lenses will allow a photographer to quickly change the angle of view without swapping out the lens?

A) fisheye
B) super-telephoto
C) wide angle
D) variable focal length lens

Question 18

The ________ is an adjustable plastic or metal diaphragm that regulates the amount of light striking the image sensor.

A) aperture
B) iris
C) lens
D) shutter

Question 19

The device in a camera's imaging chain that controls the amount of time the image sensor is exposed to light is called the __________.

A) aperture
B) iris
C) lens
D) shutter

Question 20

Which file format do professional photographers generally prefer?

A) JPEG
B) PSD
C) RAW
D) TIFF

Question 21

A digital camera records a picture by exposing the _____________ to light.

A) film emulsion
B) image sensor
C) shutter
D) viewfinder

Question 22

The ____________ states that there is an inverse relationship between intensity and time and can be expressed mathematically.

A) DOF
B) exposure triangle
C) reciprocity law
D) rule of thirds

Question 23

A(n) ____________ is an electronic instrument with a light-sensitive cell that's activated by partially depressing the camera's shutter button.

A) evaluative meter
B) exposure meter
C) spot meter
D) viewfinder

Question 24

The mode used for calculating a camera's exposure based on the light intensity of the main subject located in the center of the screen is called _____________.

A) center-weighted metering
B) evaluative metering
C) spot metering
D) white balance

Question 25

How can you manually calculate the white balance of a camera?

A) depress the manual white balance button
B) shoot a white object while depressing the manual white balance button
C) shoot any object that is red, blue, or green (a primary color) while depressing the manual white balance button
D) white balance can only be determined on clear, sunny days

Question 26

The __________ is used to define the sharpness of an object within the frame by changing the distance between the optical elements of a lens.

A) aperture
B) focus control
C) shooting mode
D) white balance

Question 27

The term _____________ refers to the area of a scene in front of and behind the main subject that appears in focus.

A) depth of field
B) film speed
C) focal length
D) ISO

Question 28

In _____________, the exposure controls of the camera are optimized for shooting close-ups with a shallow depth of field.

A) fully automatic mode
B) landscape mode
C) portrait mode
D) sports mode

Question 29

In _____________, the photographer has control of all of the camera's exposure settings and related controls.

A) full manual mode
B) landscape mode
C) portrait mode
D) shutter priority mode

Question 30

The phrase decisive moment refers to the instance in photography when _____________.

A) an action is at its peak
B) focus is acquired
C) the photographer releases the shutter
D) the subject is perfectly still