09 Developing Film (Part 1)

1. (continued from previous question)...to keep the ___________ out.

Page 130: "The top of the processing tank has a light trap, an opening designed to allow processing solutions in and out without letting light in."

Explanation

Page 130: "The top of the processing tank has a light trap, an opening designed to allow processing solutions in and out without letting light in."

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2. Negatives are vulnerable to scratching or other physical damage.

True

False

Page 133: "Negatives are vulnerable to scratching or other physical damage from contaminants, such as dust and dirt, and careless handling."

Explanation

Page 133: "Negatives are vulnerable to scratching or other physical damage from contaminants, such as dust and dirt, and careless handling."

3. Storage bottles that can eliminate excess _____ in some way are especially good for extending the life of your chemicals.

Page 133: "Bottles that collapse or can be squeezed to eliminate excess air are especially good for extending the life of your chemicals."

Explanation

Page 133: "Bottles that collapse or can be squeezed to eliminate excess air are especially good for extending the life of your chemicals."

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4. If you were to dilute 1 quart of stock solution 1:3 (1 part developer to 3 parts H20), how many quarts of working solution would you have? _______ quarters

If you dilute 1 quart of stock solution with a ratio of 1:3 (1 part developer to 3 parts H20), you would have a total of 4 quarts of working solution. The ratio indicates that for every 1 part of developer, you mix it with 3 parts of water. Since you start with 1 quart of stock solution, you would add 3 quarts of water to it, resulting in a total of 4 quarts of working solution.

Explanation

If you dilute 1 quart of stock solution with a ratio of 1:3 (1 part developer to 3 parts H20), you would have a total of 4 quarts of working solution. The ratio indicates that for every 1 part of developer, you mix it with 3 parts of water. Since you start with 1 quart of stock solution, you would add 3 quarts of water to it, resulting in a total of 4 quarts of working solution.

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5. A _________________ is a school or other darkroom that is shared by many people.

Page 130: "This is especially true of equipment in a gang darkroom, a school or other darkroom shared by many people."

Explanation

Page 130: "This is especially true of equipment in a gang darkroom, a school or other darkroom shared by many people."

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6. The usable form of the chemical is called a ___________________.

Page 134: "The usable form of the chemical (whether diluted or undiluted) is called a working solution."

Explanation

Page 134: "The usable form of the chemical (whether diluted or undiluted) is called a working solution."

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8. A __________________ can be used to load film into your processing reels and tank if a darkroom is not available.

Page 134: "When a darkroom is not available, you can load film into your processing reels and tank in a collapsible, lighttight sack called a changing bag."

Explanation

Page 134: "When a darkroom is not available, you can load film into your processing reels and tank in a collapsible, lighttight sack called a changing bag."

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9. Chemical poweders must be mixed with __________ to make a stock solution.

Liquid chemicals

Water

Air

None of the above

Page 134: "Powders must be mixed with water to make a stock solution, the form in which chemicals are generally stored."

Explanation

Page 134: "Powders must be mixed with water to make a stock solution, the form in which chemicals are generally stored."

10. The function of the light trap on the developing tank is to let the ____________ in and... (continued in next question)

Page 130: "The top of the processing tank has a light trap, an opening designed to allow processing solutions in and out without letting light in."

Explanation

Page 130: "The top of the processing tank has a light trap, an opening designed to allow processing solutions in and out without letting light in."

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11. With the stop bath described in the text, how much stock solution should you use to make 20 oz. of working solution?

Page 137: "1 part prepared stop to 9 parts water"
____oz stop x 9oz water = 20oz working solution

Explanation

Page 137: "1 part prepared stop to 9 parts water"
____oz stop x 9oz water = 20oz working solution

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12. Scissors with a/an ______________-end are safest for in the darkroom.

Sharp

Blunt

None of the above

Page 132: "You will need to cut the film from the spool after winding it on a reel, and you will have to cut dry film into strips for storage and handling. Blunt-end scissors are the safest, particularly because you will often be cutting in the dark."

Explanation

Page 132: "You will need to cut the film from the spool after winding it on a reel, and you will have to cut dry film into strips for storage and handling. Blunt-end scissors are the safest, particularly because you will often be cutting in the dark."

13. What is the most important processing chemical?

Fixer remover

Wetting agent

Fixer

Developer

Stop bath

Page 136: "The developer is the most important processing chemical because it forms the image, turning exposed film into negatives."

Explanation

Page 136: "The developer is the most important processing chemical because it forms the image, turning exposed film into negatives."

14. Most ___________ reels are adjustable to accommodate either 35mm or 120 (medium format) film.

Plastic

Stainless steel

Page 130: "Stainless steel reels fit only one side of film -- usually 35mm or 120 (medium format). If you shoot both kinds of film, you will need to purchase two separate reels. Most models of plastic reels are adjustable to accommodate either size."

Explanation

Page 130: "Stainless steel reels fit only one side of film -- usually 35mm or 120 (medium format). If you shoot both kinds of film, you will need to purchase two separate reels. Most models of plastic reels are adjustable to accommodate either size."

15. __________ reels fit only one size of film.

Plastic

Stainless steel

Page 130: "Stainless steel reels fit only one side of film -- usually 35mm or 120 (medium format). If you shoot both kinds of film, you will need to purchase two separate reels. Most models of plastic reels are adjustable to accommodate either size."

Explanation

Page 130: "Stainless steel reels fit only one side of film -- usually 35mm or 120 (medium format). If you shoot both kinds of film, you will need to purchase two separate reels. Most models of plastic reels are adjustable to accommodate either size."

16. What chemical used first in film-processing?

Fixer remover

Wetting agent

Fixer

Developer

Stop bath

Page 136

Explanation

Page 136

17. A film washer is a mandatory accessory for a darkroom.

True

False

Page 133: "Note that a film washer is an optional accessory, as there are ways to wash film without one."

Explanation

Page 133: "Note that a film washer is an optional accessory, as there are ways to wash film without one."

18. The terms hypo and fix (or fixer) are interchangeable.

True

False

Page 138: "Fixer, sometimes called hypo, is a chemical that removes this unexposed (and thus undeveloped) silver, allowing the film to be viewed safely in the light."

Explanation

Page 138: "Fixer, sometimes called hypo, is a chemical that removes this unexposed (and thus undeveloped) silver, allowing the film to be viewed safely in the light."