by Cristine Cordova
Photography is an art form that allows us to capture moments and tell stories through the lens of a camera. This quiz will take you through various aspects of photography, from technical details to historical milestones. Challenge yourself and see how well you understand the nuances of this fascinating craft.
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Photography Quiz Questions Overview
1. What is the term for the amount of light that reaches the camera sensor?
Exposure
Brightness
Contrast
Saturation
2. Which of the following is a common focal length for portrait photography?
24mm
50mm
85mm
200mm
3. What does ISO stand for in photography?
International Standards Organization
Image Sensitivity Optimization
Internal Sensor Operation
Image Standard Output
4. Which famous photographer is known for the ‘Afghan Girl’ portrait?
Annie Leibovitz
Steve McCurry
Henri Cartier-Bresson
Dorothea Lange
5. What is the primary function of a camera’s aperture?
Adjusting the focus
Controlling the amount of light entering the camera
Setting the shutter speed
Changing the ISO sensitivity
6. Which type of lens is ideal for capturing wide landscapes?
Telephoto lens
Macro lens
Wide-angle lens
Prime lens
7. What does the term ‘bokeh’ refer to in photography?
The sharpness of an image
The color balance of a photo
The quality of the background blur
The contrast of an image
8. Which camera mode allows the photographer to set the aperture while the camera selects the shutter speed?
Manual mode
Shutter priority mode
Aperture priority mode
Program mode
9. What is the rule of thirds in photography?
A rule for adjusting exposure
A guideline for composing images
A technique for focusing
A method for setting white balance
10. Which of the following is NOT a type of camera sensor?
Full-frame
APS-C
Micro Four Thirds
Macro
11. What is the main advantage of using a RAW file format over JPEG?
Smaller file size
Better compatibility
Higher image quality and more post-processing flexibility
Faster upload speeds
12. Which of the following is a technique used to reduce camera shake?
Using a faster shutter speed
Increasing the ISO
Using a tripod
All of the above
13. What is the purpose of a polarizing filter in photography?
To increase exposure
To reduce reflections and enhance color saturation
To adjust white balance
To zoom in on distant objects
14. Who is considered the father of modern photojournalism?
Ansel Adams
Henri Cartier-Bresson
Robert Capa
Walker Evans
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