[TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE] What do you know about photography?
RubicOnline Staff|May 15, 2023
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If you have a phone, you have a camera. There are also point-and-shoot, disposable, DSLR… and so many other options. Whether you took a class, take photos as a hobby, or just realized your phone can do more than take a selfie, test your knowledge (and maybe learn a little along the way):
How much do you know about photography?
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What does DSLR stand for?
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What does DSLR stand for?
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Double Subtle-Lens Reflex
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Digital Single-Lens Reflex
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Digital Subtle-Lens Reflex
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Double Single-Lens Reflex
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What is aperture?
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What is aperture?
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The length of time the camera shutter is open, exposing light onto the camera sensor
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The distance between the nearest and furthest elements in a scene that appear to be "acceptably sharp" in an image
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The opening of a lens's diaphragm through which light passes
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Question 3/10
Which composition technique involves placing your subject in the left or right third of an image?
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Which composition technique involves placing your subject in the left or right third of an image?
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Rule of thirds
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Leading lines
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Framing
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What makes the sports mode on a camera good for shooting action shots?
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What makes the sports mode on a camera good for shooting action shots?
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It increases the zoom
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It increases the ISO value
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It uses a faster shutter speed
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Question 5/10
Which of these brands make cameras?
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Which of these brands make cameras?
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Nikon
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Sony
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Canon
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All of the above
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Question 6/10
Which type of photo is spontaneous and often captures actions or reactions?
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Which type of photo is spontaneous and often captures actions or reactions?
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Portrait
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Candid
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The purpose of a tripod is to support a camera.
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The purpose of a tripod is to support a camera.
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True
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False
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Question 8/10
The depth of field is the number that indicates the camera's sensitivity to light.
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The depth of field is the number that indicates the camera's sensitivity to light.
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True
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False
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Question 9/10
White balance is the practice in digital photography of making the colors look more natural.
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White balance is the practice in digital photography of making the colors look more natural.
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True
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False
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Question 10/10
You have to have expensive equipment to take good-quality photos.
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You have to have expensive equipment to take good-quality photos.
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True
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False
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