Photography and Media Camera Equipment & Technology

Question 1

What does 'ISO' stand for in photography?

Accepted Answer

International Standards Organization

Answer

ISO stands for International Standards Organization, and in photography it measures the camera sensor's sensitivity to light.

Question 2

Which lens type provides a field of view closest to human vision, typically around 50mm on a full-frame camera?

Accepted Answer

Normal lens

Answer

A normal (or standard) lens, around 50mm on a full-frame sensor, most closely replicates the natural perspective of human vision.

Question 3

What is the function of a camera's aperture?

Accepted Answer

Controls the amount of light entering the lens

Answer

The aperture is the opening in the lens that controls how much light reaches the camera sensor by adjusting its diameter.

Question 4

What does 'full-frame' refer to in digital camera terminology?

Accepted Answer

A sensor the same size as 35mm film (36x24mm)

Answer

Full-frame refers to a digital sensor that matches the dimensions of traditional 35mm film at 36x24mm.

Question 5

Which camera metering mode measures light only from the center of the frame?

Accepted Answer

Center-weighted metering

Answer

Center-weighted metering averages the light reading across the frame but places the most emphasis on the central area.

Photography and Media Practice Test