What is photojournalism?
a) A form of fiction writing
b) A style of documentary filmmaking
c) The practice of telling news stories through photographs
d) A type of advertising photography
Who is considered the “father of photojournalism”?
a) Henri Cartier-Bresson
b) Ansel Adams
c) Dorothea Lange
d) Alfred Eisenstaedt
Which of the following is NOT a key principle of photojournalism ethics?
a) Truthfulness
b) Sensationalism
c) Objectivity
d) Respect for subjects
What is the purpose of a photo essay in photojournalism?
a) To capture staged scenes
b) To tell a visual story through a series of photographs
c) To promote commercial products
d) To manipulate public opinion
What does the term “candid photography” mean in photojournalism?
a) Posed and staged photography
b) Natural and unposed photography
c) Altered and edited photography
d) Abstract and artistic photography
Which element is crucial for a powerful news photograph?
a) Blurriness
b) Composition
c) Overexposure
d) Monochrome colors
What is the role of a photo editor in photojournalism?
a) Capturing photographs
b) Editing and selecting photographs for publication
c) Writing news articles
d) Designing layouts
What is the “decisive moment” in photojournalism?
a) A moment of hesitation
b) A moment of significant action or emotion captured in a photograph
c) A moment of staged photography
d) A moment of overexposure
What is the importance of captions in photojournalism?
a) Captions are not necessary in photojournalism
b) Captions provide context and information about the photograph’s subject
c) Captions distract from the photograph
d) Captions are used for advertising purposes
What does “embedded journalism” refer to in photojournalism?
a) Journalists working closely with advertisers
b) Journalists embedded within military units to report on conflicts
c) Journalists focusing on nature photography
d) Journalists covering celebrity events
What is the purpose of photojournalism awards and contests?
a) To discourage ethical practices
b) To recognize and celebrate excellence in photojournalism
c) To promote sensationalist photography
d) To limit photographers’ creativity
Which of the following is an example of an iconic photojournalistic image?
a) A fashion magazine cover
b) “Migrant Mother” by Dorothea Lange
c) A celebrity selfie
d) A product advertisement
What is the “rule of thirds” in photography composition?
a) Placing the main subject in the center of the frame
b) Dividing the frame into nine equal parts and placing the subject along the lines or intersections
c) Using only one color in a photograph
d) Blurring the background to focus on the subject
What is the primary goal of photojournalism ethics?
a) To promote sensationalism
b) To ensure truthfulness, accuracy, and respect for subjects
c) To manipulate public opinion
d) To prioritize commercial interests
What is the role of digital editing in photojournalism?
a) To create unrealistic images
b) To enhance or adjust photographs while maintaining the integrity of the story
c) To erase important details from photographs
d) To add fictional elements to photographs
What is the “golden hour” in photography?
a) The hour before sunset or after sunrise, known for soft and warm lighting
b) The hour before sunrise or after sunset, known for harsh lighting
c) The hour when photographs should not be taken
d) The hour when photographs should be edited
What is “photo manipulation” in photojournalism?
a) Creating authentic and accurate photographs
b) Editing photographs to deceive or mislead viewers
c) Adding captions to photographs
d) Composing photo essays
What is the role of a photojournalist during breaking news coverage?
a) To wait for official statements before taking photographs
b) To capture timely and accurate images of the event
c) To stage scenes for dramatic effect
d) To avoid risky situations
What is the “inverted pyramid” style in photojournalism writing?
a) Starting with the most important information and progressively providing less critical details
b) Starting with less critical details and building up to the most important information
c) Avoiding written content in photojournalism
d) Focusing only on headlines
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photographs in photojournalism?
a) They provide context and documentation of past events.
b) They serve as artistic inspirations.
c) They are used for commercial purposes.
d) They are not relevant in contemporary photojournalism.
What is the “ISO” setting in photography?
a) The International Standards Organization for photography
b) The sensitivity of the camera sensor to light
c) The speed at which photographs are taken
d) The type of lens used in photography
What is the role of photojournalists in covering sensitive or tragic events?
a) To sensationalize the events
b) To respect the dignity of those involved and convey the story with sensitivity
c) To avoid covering such events
d) To stage scenes for dramatic effect
What is the purpose of using different camera lenses in photojournalism?
a) To increase the weight of the camera
b) To change the perspective and focal length of photographs
c) To add filters to photographs
d) To make photographs blurry
What is the “burst mode” in photography?
a) Taking a series of rapid-fire shots in quick succession
b) Taking long-exposure shots
c) Taking photographs without focusing
d) Taking photographs with a flash
What is the significance of composition in photojournalism?
a) It determines the exposure of photographs.
b) It influences the visual storytelling and impact of photographs.
c) It refers to the editing process of photographs.
d) It is not important in photojournalism.
What is “street photography” in relation to photojournalism?
a) Photographing street signs and buildings
b) Capturing candid moments and scenes in public spaces
c) Editing photographs with street art
d) Organizing street festivals for photography
What is the “viewfinder” in photography?
a) The person viewing photographs
b) The part of the camera used to compose and frame shots
c) A digital filter for photographs
d) A type of camera lens
What is the role of photojournalists in covering environmental issues?
a) To ignore environmental issues
b) To raise awareness and document environmental changes and challenges
c) To promote environmental destruction
d) To manipulate images of the environment
What does “white balance” adjustment in photography involve?
a) Balancing the exposure of photographs
b) Adjusting colors to appear natural under different lighting conditions
c) Adding a white filter to photographs
d) Changing the size of photographs
What is “long-exposure photography” used for in photojournalism?
a) Capturing fast-moving subjects
b) Capturing motion blur and creating dramatic effects
c) Capturing still life images
d) Capturing close-up shots
What is the role of photo captions in photojournalism?
a) To mislead viewers
b) To provide context, information, and attribution to photographs
c) To add fictional elements to photographs
d) To make photographs visually appealing
What is “depth of field” in photography?
a) The distance between the camera and the subject
b) The amount of detail in a photograph
c) The range of sharpness from foreground to background in a photograph
d) The color temperature of a photograph
What is the “JPEG” format commonly used for in digital photography?
a) High-resolution printing
b) Web and email sharing
c) Video recording
d) Special effects
What is the role of photo editing software in photojournalism?
a) To manipulate images for deceptive purposes
b) To enhance, adjust, and crop photographs while maintaining accuracy and truthfulness
c) To delete photographs
d) To create fictional scenes
What is the “exposure triangle” in photography?
a) The balance between the camera, lens, and tripod
b) The relationship between aperture, shutter speed, and ISO in determining exposure
c) The positioning of photographers to capture the best angles
d) The editing process of photographs
What is the role of photojournalists in documenting cultural events?
a) To avoid cultural events in photojournalism
b) To celebrate and preserve cultural diversity through photographs
c) To stage cultural events for photographs
d) To promote cultural stereotypes
What is “raw format” in digital photography?
a) Unprocessed image data directly from the camera sensor
b) A format for low-quality images
c) A format for black and white images
d) A format for panoramic images
What is the “spot metering” mode used for in photography?
a) Metering the entire scene for exposure
b) Metering a specific area or spot in the scene for exposure
c) Metering sound levels in a scene
d) Metering color temperature in a scene
What is the purpose of using a tripod in photography?
a) To increase camera weight
b) To stabilize the camera and reduce camera shake
c) To add motion blur to photographs
d) To distort photographs
What is “telephoto lens” used for in photography?
a) Capturing wide-angle shots
b) Capturing close-up shots from a distance
c) Capturing blurry shots
d) Capturing black and white shots
What is the role of photojournalists in covering social issues?
a) To avoid social issues
b) To raise awareness, provoke thought, and promote social change through photographs
c) To manipulate social issues
d) To ignore social issues
What does “leading lines” refer to in photography composition?
a) Lines that lead the viewer’s eye into the photograph or towards the subject
b) Lines drawn on photographs
c) Lines used for framing photographs
d) Lines indicating motion in photographs
What is “panning” used for in photography?
a) Capturing still life images
b) Capturing motion by moving the camera along with a moving subject
c) Capturing close-up shots
d) Capturing black and white shots
What is “fill light” in photography lighting?
a) Light used to fill empty spaces in photographs
b) Light used to create dramatic effects
c) Light used to balance exposure and reduce shadows
d) Light used for night photography
What is the role of photojournalists in covering political events?
a) To avoid political events
b) To provide visual documentation and unbiased coverage of political events
c) To manipulate political events
d) To sensationalize political events
What is “high dynamic range (HDR)” photography used for?
a) Capturing images with high contrast and detail in both shadows and highlights
b) Capturing low-resolution images
c) Capturing motion blur
d) Capturing black and white images
What is the “golden ratio” in photography composition?
a) A ratio of 2:3 used for framing photographs
b) A ratio of 1:1 used for square photographs
c) A mathematical ratio considered aesthetically pleasing for composition
d) A ratio used for panoramic photographs
What is “noise” in digital photography?
a) Unwanted distortion or graininess in photographs, often seen in low-light conditions or high ISO settings
b) A visual effect added to photographs
c) A type of lens used in photography
d) A format for saving photographs
What is the role of photojournalists in covering sports events?
a) To avoid sports events
b) To capture action, emotions, and key moments in sports events
c) To manipulate sports events
d) To focus only on celebrity athletes
What is “bokeh” in photography?
a) A style of black and white photography
b) A technique for capturing motion blur
c) The aesthetic quality of the out-of-focus areas in a photograph
d) The exposure level of a photograph