First Semester Image Technology Exam
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- 1.The _________projects (casts) an enlarged image from the negative onto a sheet of photo paper.
- A.
Easel
- B.
Safelight
- C.
Enlarger
- D.
Grain magnifier
- 2.The enlarging _____ holds the photo paper flat under the enlarger lens and provides the mask for the white border around the print.
- A.
Grain magnifier
- B.
Enlarger
- C.
Safelight
- D.
Easel
- 3.A shutter in the enlarger lens controls the length of exposure. (True or False)
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 4.Undeveloped film is generally sensitive to rays from the safelight and will be fogged if exposed to the light.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 5.Which of the following is best to use to trim photo paper to size in the dim light of a darkroom:
- A.
Scissors
- B.
Paper cutter
- C.
Knife
- D.
None of the above
- 6.When making prints, you should pick the prints up with your hands to move them from processing tray to processing tray.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 7.For best results, print-processing _____ must be fresh, free of contamination, and mixed as recommended by the manufacturer.
- A.
Trays
- B.
Paper
- C.
Safelights
- D.
Chemicals
- 8.Since _____ papers do not absorb processing chemicals, fixing, washing, and drying times are shortened.
- A.
Fiber base
- B.
Resin coated
- 9.Which surface texture in photo print paper shows details most clearly?
- A.
Glossy
- B.
Semi-matte
- C.
Pearl
- D.
Silk
- E.
Fabric
- 10.The weight of a photo print paper refers to its thickness. (True or False)
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 11.A high contrast paper is used with a _____ contrast negative.
- A.
High
- B.
Low
- 12.The darkroom should be kept spotlessly clean because dust and dirt will cause spotted prints. (True or False)
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 13.The correct order of developing chemicals is :
- A.
Fixer, stop bath, developer
- B.
Developer, fixer, stop bath
- C.
Fixer, developer, stop bath
- D.
Developer, stop bath, fixer
- E.
Stop bath, developer, fixer
- 14.Scratch remover is useful in eliminating scratches on the emulsion side of a negative. (True or False)
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 15.The elimination of unwanted areas on a print is called:
- A.
Burning-in
- B.
Cropping
- C.
Dodging
- D.
None of the above
- 16.When part of an enlargement is too light, the light area can be given additional exposure. This is called:
- A.
Burning-in
- B.
Cropping
- C.
Dodging
- D.
All of the above
- 17.A _____ is a light-tight box made to expose light-sensitive material (film).
- A.
Light meter
- B.
Enlarger
- C.
F-stop
- D.
Camera
- 18.A _____ is a device something like a window blind that controls the length of exposure.
- A.
Tripod
- B.
Aperture
- C.
F-stop
- D.
Shutter
- 19.When the shutter is opened, _____ passes through the lens and focuses on the film.
- A.
Subject
- B.
Shutter
- C.
Light
- D.
Photographic chemicals
- 20.The _____ controls the amount of light admitted into the camera.
- A.
Film speed
- B.
Zoom control
- C.
Diaphragm
- D.
Focus control
- 21.Which shutter speed would you use to stop the action of a runner?
- A.
1 second
- B.
1/8 second
- C.
1/15 second
- D.
1/500 second
- 22.Shutter speeds of _____ second or faster are needed when the camera is hand held using a normal lens.
- A.
1
- B.
1/8
- C.
1/15
- D.
1/30
- 23.The photographer uses the _____ to aim and compose the picture.
- A.
Zoom control
- B.
Focus control
- C.
View finder
- D.
Aperture
- 24._____ _____ opens the shutter and exposes the film.
- A.
Zoom control
- B.
Focus control
- C.
Aperture
- D.
Shutter release
- 25.In which of the following camera modes of operation is the lens aperture and shutter speed set by hand:
- A.
Automatic
- B.
Manual
- C.
Automatic focusing
- D.
None of the above
- 26.In automatic program system, the camera selects both shutter speed and aperture opening. (True or False)
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 27.When loading a camera, the emulsion side (dull surface) of the film is always _____ the shutter.
- A.
Away from
- B.
Toward
- 28.Blurred of "fuzzy" pictures will result from camera movement or vibration. (True or False)
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 29.Telephoto and close-up lenses emphasize camera _____ .
- A.
Film speed
- B.
Aperture
- C.
F-stop
- D.
Movement
- 30.For sharp photos when hand holding the camera, a good rule of thumb is to use a shutter speed equal to the inverse (turned upside-down) of the lens' focal length. This means that a camera with a 250 mm lens should not be hand held at less the _____ second.
- A.
1/30
- B.
1/60
- C.
1/125
- D.
1/250
- 31.A camera should be supported by a _____ when there is not enough light to use at least a 1/30 second shutter speed or for close-up photography.
- A.
Zoom control
- B.
Film speed
- C.
Tripod
- D.
Shutter speed
- 32.The shutter release should be depressed in a _____ motion for sharp photos.
- A.
Smooth
- B.
Quick "jab"
- 33.Proper focusing is required for sharp pictures. (True or False)
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 34.The distance between the nearest and farthest object in a scene that appears in acceptability sharp focus is the _____ _____ _____ .
- A.
Focus ring control
- B.
Zoom ring control
- C.
Camera shake control
- D.
Depth of field
- 35.The _____ the focal length is, the greater the depth of field will be.
- A.
Shorter
- B.
Longer
- 36.Depth of field is increases as the lens aperture becomes _____ .
- A.
Smaller
- B.
Larger
- 37.Depth of field _____ the farther away the subject is from the camera.
- A.
Decreases
- B.
Increases
- 38.A _____ _____ is used to measure the amount of light that reaches the film.
- A.
Focus control
- B.
Zoom control
- C.
Light meter
- D.
Tripod mount
- 39.If you have no light meter, you can determine the proper exposure setting by:
- A.
Asking a friend
- B.
Guessing
- C.
Following suggestions on the film data sheet
- D.
None of the above
- 40._____ light meters are pointed at the subject from the same direction as the camera.
- A.
Reflected
- B.
Incident
- 41._____ light meters must be held near the subject and pointed at the camera or the light source.
- A.
Reflected
- B.
Incident
- 42.Moving the camera to follow a subject that is moving is called _____.
- A.
Micro
- B.
Macro
- C.
Zooming
- D.
Panning
- 43.The technique of partially or totally surrounding the primary subject with an object or objects in the foreground is called _____.
- A.
Backlighting
- B.
Zooming
- C.
Framing
- D.
Panning
- 44.When taking pictures, to avoid such things as a tree (growing) out of the subject's head, use a _____ that is uncluttered.
- A.
Side light
- B.
Back light
- C.
Foreground
- D.
Background
- 45.An interesting photograph should have a _____ _____ _____.
- A.
Panning eligibility marker
- B.
Zoom control point
- C.
Point of interest
- D.
Point of no return
- 46.Photographic film is a thin sheet or strip of flexible plastic coated with a light-sensitive material called an _____ .
- A.
Shutter speed
- B.
Film speed
- C.
Aperture
- D.
Emulsion
- 47.A transparency is a _____ image made on film.
- A.
Positive
- B.
Negative
- 48.A 6 x 7 cm film fits a camera which produces a negative of which size?
- A.
10.2 x 12.7 cm
- B.
6 cm
- C.
6 x 7 cm
- D.
None of the above
- 49.Bulk fim should only be purchased if it is to be used within a year. (True or False)
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 50._____ type cameras are easy to load because no film threading is required.
- A.
Roll
- B.
Cartridge
- 51.Sheet film is used primarily in _____ format cameras.
- A.
Large
- B.
Small
- 52.As a general rule, image sharpness improves as graininess _____ .
- A.
Increases
- B.
Decreases
- 53.Film speed is a measure of a film's sensitivity to _____.
- A.
Heat
- B.
Camera shake
- C.
Subject
- D.
Light
- 54.A _____ film would be useful to photograph dimly lit subjects, rapidly moving subjects, or when good depth of field is desired.
- A.
Fast
- B.
Slow
- 55.A _____ film would be useful in photographing bright scenes or long exposures.
- A.
Fast
- B.
Slow
- 56.Fim reacts when light strikes some of the tiny _____ halide crystals during exposure.
- A.
Steel
- B.
Aluminum
- C.
Gold
- D.
Silver
- 57.A light subject reflects a great amount of light back to the film and produces a _____ area on the negative.
- A.
Light
- B.
Dark
- 58.A _____ density is preferred in a negative.
- A.
Low
- B.
Moderate
- C.
High
- D.
None of the above
- 59.A film with an ISO of 400 is _____ as fast as a film with an ISO of 200.
- A.
Half
- B.
Twice
- 60.Unprocessed film can be damaged by:
- A.
High humidity
- B.
High temperature
- C.
Light
- D.
All of the above
- 61.After it has gone through the development process, the film is known as a _____ because the image is the exact opposite of the subject photographed.
- A.
Piece
- B.
Strip
- C.
Negative
- D.
Gelatin
- 62.Light areas of a subject are seen as _____ areas on a negative.
- A.
Light
- B.
Dark
- 63.The _____ changes exposed silver salts into black metallic silver, which brings out the image on the film.
- A.
Water
- B.
Developer
- C.
Stop bath
- D.
Fixer
- 64._____ _____ neutralizes (makes inactive) the developer and prevents further development.
- A.
Water
- B.
Fixer
- C.
Stop bath
- D.
Developer
- 65._____ dissolves all remaining unexposed silver salts in the film emulsion so that the salts can be removed by washing the film in running water.
- A.
Developer
- B.
Stop bath
- C.
Fixer
- D.
Water
- 66.Film should not be exposed to light until the fixing cycle is complete. (True or False)
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 67.An accurate _____ is a must when processing film.
- A.
Camera
- B.
Thermometer
- C.
Contamination
- D.
Light meter
- 68.Exposed film must be wound on the reel in complete darkness. (True or False)
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 69.Once film is loaded into the developing tank and the lid is locked in place, the lights can be turned on. (True or False)
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 70.If a developing solution has a dilution factor of 1:3, the mixture contains one part developer and three parts water. (True or False)
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 71.The developing tank should be rapped on a hard surface several times during the first minute of development to dislodge _____ _____ that may be clinging to the film.
- A.
Halide particles
- B.
Silver crystals
- C.
Air bubbles
- D.
Chemical residue
- 72.After the developer has been drained from the tank, pour in:
- A.
The fixer
- B.
More developer
- C.
The stop bath
- D.
Hypo clearing solution
- 73.A hypo clearing solution will greatly _____ wash time.
- A.
Increase
- B.
Reduce
- 74.Film negatives should be stored in regular postal envelopes. (True or False)
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 75.Success in capturing a subject depends on the photographer's skill in controlling _____ .
- A.
Water
- B.
Air
- C.
Light
- D.
The enlarger
- 76.For a front lighted scene, keep the sun behind the _____ .
- A.
Camera
- B.
Subject
- 77.Static electricity can cause bulbs to flash unexpectedly. (True or False)
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 78.Modern electronic flashes have a very short duration that allows them to _____ action.
- A.
Clock
- B.
Enlarge
- C.
Blur
- D.
Freeze
- 79.An electronic flash may be powered by which of the following sources:
- A.
AC "House current" power
- B.
Rechargeable nickel cadmium batteries
- C.
Disposable batteries
- D.
All of the above
- 80.At distance from the flash to the subject increases, the amount of light needed to make an exposure _____, but at a faster rate.
- A.
Increase
- B.
Decreases
- 81._____ flash is an indoor lighting technique that illuminates the subject by reflecting light from the flash off the ceiling or a wall.
- A.
Short
- B.
Long
- C.
Bounce
- D.
Rapid
- 82._____ flash is used outdoors when part of the subject is shaded.
- A.
Super
- B.
No
- C.
Subtract
- D.
Fill-in
- 83.You can avoid "red eye" or "white eye" when taking photographs by:
- A.
Moving the flash a short distance away from the camera.
- B.
Having the subject look slightly away from the flash.
- C.
Both a. and b.
- D.
None of the above.
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