Photography Technical Exam Review

Front

Which three camera settings make up the exposure triangle?

Back

ISO, aperture, shutter speed

Front

“Exposure” refers to: The angle of the camera, The total amount of light captured by the sensor, The brightness of the photo, The color saturation level

Back

The total amount of light captured by the sensor

Front

A histogram that is heavily weighted to the left usually means:

Back

The photo is underexposed

Front

A balanced histogram generally has: Data spread evenly across the middle, Most data at the far left, Most data at the far right, One tall spike on either edge

Back

Data spread evenly across the middle

Front

Shutter speed controls:

Back

How long the camera’s shutter stays open

Front

A fast shutter speed (1/1000 sec) is best for: Capturing star trails, Enhancing low-light landscapes, Blurring backgrounds in portraits, Freezing motion in sports

Back

Freezing motion in sports

Front

To intentionally create motion blur, you should: Use manual mode, Use a low ISO, Use a slower shutter speed like 1/30 sec, Use a faster shutter speed like 1/125 sec

Back

Use a slower shutter speed like 1/30 sec

Front

Aperture controls: A. How long the shutter stays open B. The amount of light entering through the lens C. ISO sensitivity D. The histogram’s contrast

Back

The amount of light entering through the lens

Front

A wide aperture (f/2.8) produces:

Back

Shallow depth of field (blurry background)

Front

Which f-stop lets in the least light? A. f/2.8, B. f/4, C. f/5.6, D. f/16

Back

f/16