IAI Photography Practice Test

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• What does the aperture control in photography?
• If an image does not require much enhancement, how many bits per channel are typically used?
• What type of light does the light meter in most SLR cameras measure?
• What is the primary purpose of a histogram in photography?
• For aerial photography, what is the minimum recommended shutter speed?
• The wagon wheel ellipse demonstrates how the ________ of the photographer can affect distance relationship perceived in photographs.
• What is necessary when taking underwater photographs?
• What is the term used for a defect in an image that reduces the resolution produced by a lens?
• Which of the following choices impacts the clarity of an underwater photograph the most?
• In relation to aperture settings, the term "sweet spot" indicates what?
• What can degrade images captured with the widest aperture of a lens?
• Reciprocity failure can affect which type of cameras?
• The sunny day rule recommends which f-stop for most outdoor photography at 100 ISO?
• What can degrade images captured with the widest apertures of a lens?
• Which lens type typically provides the greatest depth of field?
• What is an effect of using a wide aperture while photographing a scene?
• How does lens choice influence the depth of field in photography?
• What term describes a camera's ability to render sharp edges in the photograph?
• On a bright, but hazy day with soft shadows, which aperture should be used to convert film speed to shutter speed?
• What process is necessary to improve the quality of an underexposed image?
• What is a significant requirement for high dynamic range imaging?
• Is the statement "The 'primary subject' of a photograph refers to a single object within the composition" true or false?
• What material can be placed over the flash head to effectively reduce the manual flash output by about one stop?
• After enhancing an image, which compression format is most suitable?
• If a lens is shorter than what measurement, is it classified as a wide-angle lens?
• At what distance from your intended subject should you be before adjusting the flash for proper aim?
• What is an important factor to consider when aiming flash underwater?
• Crime scene photography is documented to date back to which year?
• Which camera feature corrects for the quality of the photographer's eye?
• What is the term for the phenomenon where light reflected from a single point in space causes an out-of-focus image?
• What type of scene benefit from using hyperfocal focus?
• When using the burn or dodge tool in Adobe, what diameter should the round feather brush be?
• If a handkerchief is unavailable when using a manual flash, what can be used instead?
• To eliminate blur while hand-holding the camera, what is the recommended method?
• Which factor primarily affects the exposure time in photography when utilizing a flash?
• What device measures light from a very precise area near the center of the viewfinder?
• Which Supreme Court case established the admissibility of photographs in place of original documents?
• What device breaks up the light coming through the viewfinder into grids assigning different values?
• What is typically the composition of a color filter array (CFA) in cameras?
• Which photography technique would be best for adding detail to shadowed areas?
• If using a 200mm lens, what is the slowest shutter speed advisable for hand-holding the camera?
• When shooting indoors or outdoors at night, which ISO is preferred?
• To maximize depth of field in low light conditions, which combination is best?
• For Nikon and Sony, lens length settings need to be multiplied by what factor for digital focal length equivalent?
• What is the primary purpose of using a flash bracket in photography?
• What does the 'f/16 sunny day rule' recommend?
• Which of the following best describes the function of a polarizing filter?
• According to photography standards, what is considered the "sweet spot" for apertures?
• In camera settings, what does a lower f-stop number indicate?
• If using an exposure of f/8 and 1/125th second, what would be a better reciprocal exposure combination?
• What can assist in determining focus correction when utilizing UV light?
• What is the smallest unit of digital memory called?
• What is the bending of light as it travels from one medium into another called?
• Using a telephoto lens primarily results in which of the following effects?
• What is the effect of using a wider aperture on depth of field in photography?
• What is the approximate depth of field ratio for close-up photography at distances of less than 3 feet?
• What shutter speed is typically best for freezing a bicyclist or slow-moving vehicle (up to 30 mph)?
• Which components are part of the exposure triangle?
• What is the effect of stopping down the aperture in photography?
• What three camera variables affect the depth of field range?
• In what type of lighting should cameras be loaded and unloaded?
• When discussing ISO settings, using the 'slowest possible' means:
• What shutter speed is recommended to effectively freeze the motion of a walker?
• How is GSR affected by IR light?
• Which method increases the risk of overexposure when using different film speeds?
• What does the acronym ISO stand for in photography?
• What is a good guideline for selecting ISO settings in photography?
• During which time frame are most aerial photographs typically taken?
• What is another commonly used filter, besides the unsharp mask, for correcting and addressing imaging sensor issues in raw files?
• When using flash in bright daylight, what effect can occur?
• The guide number divided by the distance between the flash and the subject matter equal the required__________?
• Diffraction primarily affects which aspect of an image?
• What can influence the overall exposure of an image?
• What does increasing the ISO setting on a camera do?
• What process adds light to an underexposed area in photos?
• What is the appropriate angle for close up/comparison quality photographs to ensure the entire subject is in view?
• Which of the following methods is often used to enhance depth of field in photography?
• How can you specifically improve only the underexposed areas of a digital image?
• In existing light situations, what will the camera's light meter likely indicate in an excessively dark scene?
• What is the recommended f-stop increase for correcting a predominately light scene such as dirty snow?
• If two areas of lighting extremes need to be photographed together, what should be used?
• Which of the following can be metered in order to determine "proper" exposures in a "non-normal" scene?
• Which technique is used to maximize depth of field when infinity is composed in the background?
• What shutter speed is necessary to "freeze" the movement of a slow-moving vehicle traveling at 30 mph?
• What concept refers to film's limitation in capturing details in extreme lighting situations?
• When is it advisable to use a fast shutter speed in photography?
• What technique can be used to properly expose a backlit or high-contrast scene?
• What shutter speed should be used when hand holding a camera that is focused on a target 600 feet away?
• What effect does a polarizing filter create when photographing natural landscapes?
• Which sequence best represents the order of enhancements in photography?
• On a heavy overcast day with ISO 400, which aperture setting should be used to convert film speed to shutter speed?
• What is the process of creating an electronic image from a physical object using a digital camera or scanner called?
• Distance in millimeters between the optical center of a lens and the sensor when focused at infinity is known as?
• When should you typically use a polarizing filter?
• How much of a lens can be obscured and still effectively photograph a subject under surveillance?
• How can a photographer indicate that an "altered" photograph is distinguishable from an "as found" photograph?
• What commonly affects the exposure in photography when using different film isos?
• Who is recognized as the father of the modern crime lab?
• Which photographic technique refers to lightening specific areas of an image?
• Which guidelines specify the necessity of maintaining a detailed history of the enhancement process in photography?
• When photographing underwater objects, where should the flash or underwater light be aimed?
• What is the process of altering an image using software tools to create a new meaning called?
• What aperture setting is suggested for converting film speed to shutter speed on a bright, hazy day with soft shadows?
• What is the technique called that uses a sheet of glass at a 45-degree angle for photographing untreated fingerprints on glossy surfaces?
• Which of the following is true about RAW image files?
• What angle should a polarizing lens be used to effectively eliminate reflections?
• The Color Filter Array is commonly referred to by what pattern name?
• What percentage of a skid mark may be identified as a "shadow mark" when visualized using a polarizing lens?
• What does an infrared (IR) filter block?
• This type of aberration occurs when the primary colors of red, green, and blue separate and converge near the sensor at different locations.
• What is the cure for most lens aberrations?
• What should be used to convert file speed to shutter speed on an overcast day?
• What is the most appropriate technique when photographing a single item with the film plane parallel to the item of evidence?
• What aspect does adjusting the ISO setting on a camera primarily affect?
• What does HDR stand for in photography?
• Pincushion distortion is usually created by what type of lens?
• What part of a camera is influenced by the diameter of the diaphragm?
• When photographing fast-moving subjects, what is generally recommended for shutter speed?
• What shutter speed is typically needed to freeze an airplane powered by propellers?
• What type of light meter measures the amount of light falling on the subject?
• What aspect of crime scene photography is considered the most important and/or hardest?
• What aperture setting should the camera be set to when following Tiller's Rule of Film Selection?
• What technique can be used to compensate for underexposure of the background while photographing Luminol evidence?
• What should you expect when photographing a scene with very high contrast lighting?
• What does TIFF stand for in photography?
• In digital imaging, which format is most commonly used for photographic files?
• What is the term used to describe the rendering of a sharp edge in photography?
• If the flash recycle time exceeds a certain duration, what does it indicate?
• Which of the following f-stops is considered "fast"?
• What term refers to bright spots visible underwater caused by flash photography?
• What is an effective way to mitigate diffraction effects in photography?
• What will DX coded film set automatically on a compatible camera?
• Which of the following is a popular lens type for portrait photography?
• Which technique is recommended to make an object like a fence disappear in a photograph?
• What does the term "depth of field" refer to?
• What color filter should be used with a UV light source when photographing fluorescence at a crime scene?
• What is defined as the fraction of the size of the opening in relation to the focal length of the lens?
• Which of the following factors is important for achieving a correct exposure?
• Which of the following is a recommended technique to photograph bullet hole evidence in glass?
• Film sensitivity is primarily due to different sizes of what component?
• How can flash shadow be controlled?
• Dots per inch (DPI) refer to what aspect of printing?
• What color tint will fluorescent light typically create in a photograph?
• What is the appropriate correction for a predominately dark scene, such as a black tire?
• ___________ maximizes depth of field when infinity is in the background.
• What does the word "photography" literally mean?
• What is the location called where the camera is designed to focus light coming through the lens?
• Which of the following is considered a normal scene?
• Which of the following is NOT a concern when selecting film for photography?
• What color tint can less common fluorescent lights create in a photograph?
• What corrective action is performed to improve focus when shooting with UV light?
• Which aperture number indicates the largest opening and most light in photography?
• What does the f-stop represent in photography?
• What type of filter is required for a "night shot" capable camera to take full infrared photographs?
• Which camera mode allows you to manually set both the shutter speed and aperture?
• The function of the shutter in a camera is to:
• When is auto focus best utilized?
• What does depth of field primarily control in a photograph?
• If a portion of a scene is expected to be out of focus, what should a photographer do?
• Which of the following is a common type of digital file used in photography?
• Which aperture setting allows the most light to enter the camera?
• What is the term for lenses that have a focal length shorter than 50mm?
• What technique involves masking an area of the negative to allow more light in the unmasked area?
• What should a photographer focus on when aiming for a well-composed photo?
• What is the term used for being two stops in from the widest aperture?
• Which component is critical for determining film's reaction to light exposure?
• What is the term for the distance in millimeters between the optical center of a lens and the camera sensor when focused on infinity?
• What type of shutter is commonly found in a single lens reflex camera?
• What term encompasses a film's ability to capture detail in varying lighting conditions?
• What is the primary purpose of calibrating your camera equipment?
• What happens if the ISO is set too high when photographing in low light?
• If you meter your palm to achieve a proper exposure, what adjustment should you make?
• On a bright cloudy day with no shadows, which aperture setting is recommended and how should it relate to film speed?
• What type of ISO setting is recommended for taking surveillance photographs?
• What element measures the amount of light passing through the lens?
• What technique should be used to maximize depth of field when photographing large crime scenes?
• What shutter speed is recommended to freeze the motion of a jogger or someone running or jumping?
• In a Single Lens Reflex camera, where is the shutter typically located?
• Which technique is commonly used to create depth of field in photography?
• For early morning, late afternoon, overcast days, night or indoors photography, which ISO setting is typically recommended?
• Which of the following factors is crucial for underwater photography?
• What is the purpose of using a polarizing filter in photography?
• What type of lighting condition usually requires a higher ISO to compensate for low light?
• According to the theory of reciprocity, what is true regarding photo opportunities?
• What term describes the apertures that are 2 to 3 stops in from the extreme f/stops of a lens?
• What does TTL stand for in the context of photography?
• For low-level aerial photography, filters are not required as long as you are below which altitude?
• What are the normal full f/stops in photography?
• Which of the following scenarios is least suitable for using black and white film?
• In aperture priority mode, what will the camera automatically select?
• What effect does a wide-angle lens typically have on a photographic subject?
• What is the best technique to soften a hard shadow created by an oblique flash?
• Which aperture setting would be best for achieving a shallow depth of field?
• Stokes' Law is fundamental to which type of photography?
• What type of lighting creates a warm yellowish tint in images?
• Which exposure setting will provide the largest depth of field?
• A palm reflects what percentage of the light striking it?
• ISO 100 speed film can normally be expected to be correctable for which of the following?
• To produce an image with the same 100 line pair per millimeter as 100 ISO black and white film, a digital camera would need to capture _________ megapixels.
• What is the name of the technique used to track a moving subject with the camera to reduce image blurriness?
• To determine the magnification ratio of a telephoto lens, the focal length should be divided by?
• True or False: Enhanced digital images may be used if new material has been added to the original image.
• When attaching filters to the camera, in which direction should the lens be aimed?
• In what year did videotapes begin to be used as evidence in court?
• Before pressing the shutter button, which issues should a photographer consider?
• A total of 8 bits is used to represent how many shades of gray?
• Which type of paper is best for use with an inkjet printer?
• Which individual is credited with coining the term "photography"?
• What is the digital camera equivalent of reciprocity failure?
• Why do some digital cameras have a focal length multiplier?
• When shooting in low light conditions, which setting should you adjust to help improve exposure?
• When photographing a knife on a kitchen floor, how should the camera be positioned?
• If you meter your palm to achieve a proper exposure, what else must be done?
• Barrel distortion is usually an effect of using a _________?
• Why is composition emphasized in crime scene photography?
• RAW files are approximately how much of the file size of a non-compressed TIF image?
• If you cannot switch to a faster film to achieve proper exposure, which option could help using existing light?
• What factor primarily influences the resolution in a photograph?
• What is the term for light that is reflected from an object causing the light to be diffused?
• Glow in the dark toys are an example of which phenomenon?
• How many bytes roughly make up one terabyte?
• What technique maximizes depth of field when infinity is not in the background?
• When using flash, beyond what distance is the "world" effectively nonexistent?
• When should a photographer drape a photograph?
• What is the recommended correction method for large amounts of blue sky in a photograph's background?
• What group determined that 1000 pixels per inch is the minimum resolution for 1:1 photography?
• If a scene is lit with shade, overcast with clouds or near twilight, the tint in the photograph appears what color?
• What effect might the use of an electronic flash create in your image?
• Who is credited with being the inventor of photography for creating the first known photograph in 1826?
• Which statement about film plane parallelism is TRUE?
• What appears to be in focus when the variable range goes from foreground to background?
• What term describes defects in optics quality?
• What is the recommended technique to maximize depth of field when taking photographs of a large crime scene when infinity is NOT in the background?
• What does the abbreviation "AF" stand for in photography?
• Elongation of foreground and background can occur using which type of lens?
• Aime Laussedat is considered the developer of which field?
• What is the primary function of a polarizing filter in photography?
• Why is it important to ensure the film plane is parallel to the item of evidence in forensic photography?
• To prevent backscatter when taking underwater photographs, the flash should be:
• How is one nanometer defined?
• What is the primary purpose of ambient shadows in photography?
• Which aberration occurs when light is focused at different areas of the film plane or sensor?
• The f/16 sunny day rule is most applicable to what type of photography?
• What is the effect of increasing the ISO setting on your camera during nighttime photography?
• What f-stop should be set when using 400 speed film with a shutter speed of 1/500th in deep shade?
• In the common f/stop range of f/2 to f/22, which setting represents the shortest depth of field (DOF)?
• Which type of lighting is characterized by the ability to capture depth and texture?
• Which type of filter can be used for lens protection and to filter excessive blue from the sky?
• What is the term for the bending of light when it strikes an edge?
• What technique is used to hold light back from an overexposed area?
• When would you most likely use a shallow depth of field?
• To effectively freeze the motion of a jogger, what shutter speed or faster is required?
• What is an effective method for maximizing depth of field?
• What type of filter is primarily used to enhance contrast in black and white photography?
• When feathering an area of interest, if the resolution exceeds 1500 PPI, by how much should you multiply the number of hundreds?
• RAW and TIF images are characterized by what type of compression?
• What does the term 'sharpness' refer to in photography?
• On a bright cloudy day with no shadows, which f-stop should you set for the proper film speed and shutter speed conversion?
• Which of the following can be used to magnify small objects to fill the frame?
• What shutter speed is typically required to freeze a vehicle traveling at 60 mph?
• Which setting is recommended for achieving sharp underwater images?
• In which mode does the photographer set the f/stop and shutter speed?
• What is the relationship between aperture size and depth of field?
• What is the term for the loss of resolution, edge sharpness, and clarity in an image?
• The hyperfocal distance is defined as how many times the short end of the depth of field (DOF) range?
• What does JPEG stand for in the context of digital photography?
• Tungsten light will create what color tint in a photograph?
• Using a wide-angle lens results in which of the following effects?
• What is the primary function of a lens hood in photography?
• What type of camera setting is least effective for fast-moving subjects?
• What does DX coding on a film communicate to the camera?
• At midday on a bright sunny day with crisp shadows, which aperture is advised and how should it interact with ISO speed?