Photography and Media Exposure & Lighting

Question 1

What is the 'Exposure Triangle' composed of?

Accepted Answer

Aperture, shutter speed, and ISO

Answer

The Exposure Triangle consists of aperture, shutter speed, and ISO — the three camera settings that together control the exposure of an image.

Question 2

What does a higher f-stop number (e.g., f/16) indicate about the aperture?

Accepted Answer

A narrower aperture opening

Answer

Higher f-stop numbers represent smaller aperture openings, as the f-number is the ratio of focal length to aperture diameter.

Question 3

What photographic lighting condition is often called the 'golden hour'?

Accepted Answer

The period shortly after sunrise or before sunset

Answer

The golden hour occurs shortly after sunrise or before sunset, when sunlight is warm, soft, and travels at a low angle ideal for photography.

Question 4

What is 'high dynamic range' (HDR) photography?

Accepted Answer

A technique combining multiple exposures to capture a wider tonal range than a single shot

Answer

HDR photography involves capturing multiple exposures of the same scene and blending them to represent a wider tonal range than any single exposure could capture.

Question 5

What is 'fill light' in a photography lighting setup?

Accepted Answer

A secondary light used to reduce shadows created by the key light

Answer

Fill light is a secondary light source used to soften and reduce the shadows created by the main (key) light, controlling the lighting ratio.

Photography and Media Practice Test

Photography and Media Practice Test

Photography and Media Exposure & Lighting