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Photography Basics Practice Exam

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Exam details

  • 50 questions drawn from 51 cards
  • Countdown timer — auto-submits when time runs out
  • Pass mark 70% (real certification threshold)
  • Full review of wrong answers at the end
  • No signup required — save your score with a free account

Sample Questions

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What is photography?

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Photography is the art and science of creating images by recording light, either electronically using digital sensors or chemically using film.

What does the term 'photography' mean etymologically?

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Photography comes from Greek roots 'phos' (light) and 'graphé' (drawing), meaning 'drawing with light'.

What are the three fundamental elements of the exposure triangle?

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The exposure triangle consists of aperture, shutter speed, and ISO, which together control the brightness and quality of an image.

What is a camera?

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A camera is a light-tight device that captures images by focusing light onto a sensor or film through a lens.

What is the difference between analog and digital photography?

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Analog photography uses film to chemically record light, while digital photography uses electronic sensors to capture and store images as data files.

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