Photos MCQs

By: Prof. Dr. Fazal Rehman Shamil | Last updated: November 27, 2024

1. What does the aperture control in a camera?
A) Shutter speed
B) Depth of field
C) ISO sensitivity
D) White balance

Answer: B) Depth of field

2. Which of the following is a common file format for storing digital photographs?
A) TXT
B) JPEG
C) DOCX
D) HTML

Answer: B) JPEG

3. What is the primary function of the shutter speed in photography?
A) Control the exposure of the image
B) Adjust the color balance
C) Control the focal length
D) Adjust the image resolution

Answer: A) Control the exposure of the image

4. What does ISO measure in a camera?
A) Shutter speed
B) Aperture size
C) Sensor sensitivity to light
D) Lens focal length

Answer: C) Sensor sensitivity to light

5. Which of the following techniques is used to create a shallow depth of field?
A) Using a high ISO setting
B) Using a small aperture (high f-number)
C) Using a large aperture (low f-number)
D) Using a fast shutter speed

Answer: C) Using a large aperture (low f-number)

6. In photography, what is “white balance” used for?
A) To adjust the color temperature of the image
B) To set the exposure level
C) To sharpen the image
D) To adjust the contrast

Answer: A) To adjust the color temperature of the image

7. Which of the following is an example of a DSLR camera feature?
A) Fixed lens
B) Mirror and optical viewfinder
C) Point-and-shoot interface
D) Built-in flash only

Answer: B) Mirror and optical viewfinder

8. What is the “rule of thirds” in photography?
A) A technique to divide the image into nine equal parts using two horizontal and two vertical lines
B) A method for adjusting exposure
C) A guideline for choosing camera lenses
D) A setting for adjusting ISO sensitivity

Answer: A) A technique to divide the image into nine equal parts using two horizontal and two vertical lines

9. What does the term “bokeh” refer to in photography?
A) The sharpness of the image
B) The background blur created by out-of-focus points of light
C) The color balance of the image
D) The amount of detail in the image

Answer: B) The background blur created by out-of-focus points of light

10. Which of the following is used to control the amount of light entering the camera?
A) Shutter speed
B) ISO setting
C) Aperture
D) All of the above

Answer: D) All of the above

11. In portrait photography, what is the best way to achieve a well-lit subject?
A) Use direct sunlight
B) Use a flash in all situations
C) Use soft, diffused light
D) Use a very high ISO setting

Answer: C) Use soft, diffused light

12. Which term describes the amount of zoom a camera lens can achieve?
A) Focal length
B) Aperture size
C) Shutter speed
D) ISO sensitivity

Answer: A) Focal length

13. What does “HDR” stand for in photography?
A) High Dynamic Range
B) High Definition Resolution
C) High Data Rate
D) High Density Rendering

Answer: A) High Dynamic Range

14. Which of the following settings would be ideal for capturing fast-moving subjects?
A) Slow shutter speed
B) High ISO setting
C) Large aperture
D) Fast shutter speed

Answer: D) Fast shutter speed

15. What is the main advantage of using a tripod in photography?
A) To increase camera resolution
B) To stabilize the camera and reduce motion blur
C) To enhance color saturation
D) To automatically adjust the exposure

Answer: B) To stabilize the camera and reduce motion blur