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Photography Fundamentals

Photography

Exploring foundational concepts in photography suitable for elementary learners.

visual arts technology imaging

10 Questions Hard Ages 5+ Apr 7, 2026

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1 What is the name of the part of a camera that controls how much light enters the lens?

A Shutter
B Aperture
C Sensor
D Viewfinder

2 Which element of photography refers to how bright or dark an image appears?

A Focus
B Composition
C Exposure
D Depth of Field

3 What is the process of capturing an image on a light-sensitive surface called?

A Developing
B Printing
C Exposing
D Scanning

4 In digital photography, what replaces the film from older cameras to record the image?

A Lens
B Memory card
C Image sensor
D Battery

5 What photographic term describes the area of a photograph that is sharp and in focus?

A Background
B Foreground
C Depth of Field
D White Balance

6 Which of these is a primary colour of light used in colour photography?

A Green
B Yellow
C Cyan
D Magenta

7 What is the function of the shutter in a camera?

A To adjust the size of the lens opening
B To control how long light hits the sensor
C To make the image sharper
D To convert light into an electrical signal

8 What is the term for the closest distance at which a camera lens can focus on an object?

A Focal length
B Maximum focus distance
C Minimum focus distance
D Infinity focus

9 When taking a photograph, what does 'composition' refer to?

A The colours in the image
B How the subjects are arranged in the frame
C The brightness of the image
D The sharpness of the image

10 What is the term for the effect of making a photograph appear to have more or less contrast?

A Saturation
B Hue
C Brightness
D Tone

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