Photography Basics for Year 10 Students

What does the term "aperture" refer to in photography?

• The sensitivity of the camera sensor

• The opening in a lens through which light passes

• The speed at which the shutter closes

• The distance between the camera and the subject

Which of the following is measured in ISO?

• Shutter speed

• Aperture

• Light sensitivity

• Focal length

What is the "rule of thirds" in photography?

• A guideline for adjusting ISO settings

• A composition principle dividing the image into nine equal parts

• A method for calculating exposure

• A technique for focusing on moving subjects

What does "shutter speed" control in a camera?

• The amount of light entering the lens

• The duration the camera's sensor is exposed to light

• The colour balance of the image

• The depth of field in a photograph

Which of the following is NOT a type of camera lens?

• Telephoto lens

• Macro lens

• Wide-angle lens

• ISO lens

What is the primary function of a camera's viewfinder?

• To adjust the camera's settings

• To preview and compose the image

• To store captured images

• To control the camera's flash

What does "white balance" adjust in a photograph?

• The exposure level

• The colour temperature

• The focus sharpness

• The image resolution

Which of the following is a common file format for digital photos?

• PDF

• DOCX

• JPEG

• MP3

What is "depth of field" in photography?

• The range of distance that appears acceptably sharp

• The amount of light captured by the sensor

• The speed of the camera's shutter

• The size of the camera's sensor

Which of the following settings would you adjust to capture a fast-moving subject without blur?

• Lower ISO

• Faster shutter speed

• Smaller aperture

• Longer focal length