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Photography Quiz: Questions for Beginners and not only | Skylum

The quiz structure is simple: it consists of 20 photo questions divided into two parts.

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The first 10 questions aim to evaluate your theoretical knowledge and grasp of fundamental photographic concepts.

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The following 10 questions will put you in real-life photography situations, challenging you to choose the appropriate solutions.

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App Requirements

macOS

Mac Model

MacBook, MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, iMac, iMac Pro, Mac Pro, Mac mini, early 2010 or newer

Processor

CPU Intel® Core™ i5 or better

OS version

macOS 11.0 or higher.

RAM

Memory 8 GB RAM or more (16+ GB RAM is recommended)

Disk space

Hard disk 10 GB free space; SSD for best performance

Display

1280x768 size or better

Windows

Hardware

Windows-based hardware PC with mouse or similar input device

Processor

CPU Intel® Core™ i5 or better, AMD Ryzen™ 5 or better

OS version

10 version 1909 or higher (only 64-bit OS)

RAM

Memory 8 GB RAM or more (16+ GB RAM is recommended)

Disk space

Hard disk 10 GB free space; SSD for best performance

Display

1280x768 size or better

Graphics

Open GL 3.3 or later compatible graphics card

What does "ISO" stand
for in phоtography?

International Standards Organization
Image Sensitivity
Optiоn
Internal Sensitivity Output
Intense Source
Оutput

What setting do you need to adjust
if you want to control the amount of light entering the camera?

ISO
Aperture
Shutter Speed
White Balance

Which of the following best describes "depth of field" in photography?

The measure of distance between the camera and the main subject
The field where photographers take pictures
The range in a photo where the subject appears sharp, while objects in front of or behind the subject are blurred
The depth of
a camera`s sensor

What is the function
of a fast shutter speed?

Lets in more
light
Freezes fast-moving
subjects
Creates motion blur
Darkens the image

RAW files are crucial for photographers. What makes them so special?

They allow for extensive post-processing flexibility
They are smaller in size and save storage space
They produce higher quality prints directly from the camera
They enable faster shooting speeds

The golden hour is a well-known concept in photography. When does it occur?

The first hour after
sunrise
The last hour before
sunset
Both the first hour after sunrise and the last hour before sunset
The hour when the
sun is at its peak

Continuous Focus is essential for maintaining sharpness on moving subjects; how does it assist photographers in these situations?

It locks the focus on a single point, ensuring sharpness
It continuously adjusts the focus as the subject moves
It focuses only when the shutter button is half-pressed
It blurs the background while keeping the subject in focus

A classic in compositional technique, the Rule of Thirds is widely used, but what exactly is it?

A rule about using three lenses
A composition rule that divides the image into nine equal segments
A rule about taking three photos of the same subject
A rule about using three different settings

In photography, what is the meaning
of 'panning'?

Zooming in quickly
on a subject
Taking panoramic shots
Moving the camera horizontally to follow a moving subject, resulting in a sharp subject and blurred background
Rotating the camera upside down

In which situations is the use of
Bulb mode most appropriate?

When you want to highlight the intricate patterns and details in flower petals
When you're photographing light bulbs and want to emphasize their glow
When manually capturing light trails, star trails, or engaging in other long-exposure photography scenarios
When you are shooting under extremely bright conditions and need to counteract harsh lighting

You are shooting a landscape during the golden hour, and you want to achieve a deep depth of field so that everything is in focus. What should you do?

Use a large aperture
(small f-stop number)
Use a small aperture
(large f-stop number)
Use a small aperture
(large f-stop number)
Increase the shutter speed

You are photographing a waterfall and want to create a smooth, silky look to the flowing water. What is a crucial adjustment to make?

Use a faster shutter
speed
Use a slower shutter
speed
Decrease the ISO
Increase the aperture

You are taking a group photo in a dimly lit room without a flash. People in the photo appear blurry. What might help reduce the blur?

Use a tripod
Increase the aperture
Decrease the ISO
Increase the shutter speed

You are trying to capture a hummingbird in flight with a clear background. Which setting adjustment would be most beneficial?

Increase the ISO
Use a fast shutter speed
Use a large aperture
Use continuous autofocus

You're taking a photo of a friend in front of a sunset, but your friend's face is too dark. What could you do to balance the exposure?

Use a fill flash
Increase the shutter speed
Decrease the ISO
Use spot metering
on your friend’s face

You're photographing a cityscape at dusk and you want to capture the car lights as trails. What is a crucial adjustment to make?

Use a fast shutter speed
Use a slow shutter speed
Use a high ISO setting
Use a wide aperture

You are taking a close-up photo of a flower, but the background is too distracting. What can you do to make the flower stand out?

Use a smaller aperture
(larger f-stop number)
Use a larger aperture
(smaller f-stop number)
Increase the ISO
Use a faster shutter
speed

You are inside a museum where flash photography is prohibited, and the lighting is quite low. Which of the following should you adjust to properly expose your photo?

Increase the ISO
Use a slower shutter
speed
Use a wider aperture
All options are correct

You're taking action shots at a soccer game under bright sunlight. Which of the following settings is likely to give you the best results?

Fast shutter speed, low ISO
Slow shutter speed, high ISO
Fast shutter speed, high ISO
Slow shutter speed, low ISO

You're taking photos at a beach during midday with harsh sunlight. What can you do to reduce the contrast in your scene and capture more detail?

Use a polarizing filter
Increase the ISO
Use a faster shutter
speed
Use a flash to fill
in the shadows
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