| Post Name | Photographer - Kerala Police Service |
|---|---|
| Question Paper Code | 234/2023 |
| Category Code | 668/2022 |
| Date of Test | 27 November 2023 |
| Medium of Question | ENGLISH |
| Exam Type | OMR Examination |
| Total Questions | 100 |
1
In 1889, who invented film with a base that was flexible, unbreakable, and could be rolled?
Answer
A. George Eastman
2
Who was the inventor of the negative/positive photographic process, the precursor to most
photographic processes of the 19th and 20th centuries?
Answer
B. Henry Fox Talbot
3
Who invented the Periphote panoramic camera?
Answer
A. Freres Lumiere
4
Who invented Color Photography?
Answer
C. James Maxwell
5
Which precious metal was most widely used in 19th -century photography?
Answer
A. Silver
6
This photographer’s large archive of work created in the mid-20th century was discovered by
chance in 2007.
Answer
D. Vivian Maier
7
The famous photograph titled Kiss by the Hôtel de Ville (1950) was taken by whom?
Answer
B. Robert Doisneau
8
The world’s first photographic portrait studio was opened in
Answer
A. 1840
9
‘Camera’ is actually a Latin word meaning :
Answer
C. room
10
The amount of light passing through a lens is defined by the :
Answer
D. Aperture
11
A low aperture would create :
Answer
A. A smaller depth of field
12
Which is the larger aperture?
Answer
B. F/2.8
13
What do we call a lens with a focal length longer than the standard?
Answer
D. Telephoto
14
Which type of zoom uses the camera’s lens to magnify the image?
Answer
A. Optical
15
What does the term “Prime Lens” mean?
Answer
C. Any lens with a fixed focal length
16
What type of digital camera has a detachable lens?
Answer
C. SLR
17
Which of these is not a type of camera lens?
Answer
C. Immersion
18
When an object is placed exactly 2f away from a thin converging lens, the image formed is
Answer
A. Real, inverted, same size as object
19
To increase the magnifying power of a telescope, the focal length of :
Answer
Question Cancelled
20
What is the power of concave lens?
Answer
B. Negative
21
When taking a photo at a gig, which camera mode should you be on?
Answer
C. Manual
22
The balancing of light within a photograph is known as :
Answer
A. The exposure
23
Which term describes the difference between the lightest and darkest areas in a photograph?
Answer
A. Contrast
24
Which compositional technique uses a blurry background and a sharp subject that’s in focus?
Answer
D. Diffused Background
25
What is the official name of the camera on display?
Answer
Question Cancelled
26
Which f-stop gives you the greatest depth of field?
Answer
C. 22
27
What does “photography” mean in Greek?
Answer
C. To write with light
28
What is dodging in photography?
Answer
C. Making the exposure lighter during printing or editing
29
Which mode should you shoot in if you want complete control of the camera settings?
Answer
B. Manual
30
Which shutter speed lets in more light?
Answer
A. 1/30
31
Which camera orientation is long horizontally and short vertically?
Answer
B. Landscape
32
You want to take a photo with blurred motion. Which of the following actions will accomplish
this?
Answer
B. Lengthen the shutter speed
33
Which camera setting controls the duration of time that light is allowed to hit the camera
sensor?
Answer
C. Shutter Speed
34
What does ISO represent in photography?
Answer
D. Inherent Sensitivity to Light
35
What does a smaller f-number (e.g., f/2.8) indicate in terms of aperture?
Answer
B. A larger aperture opening
36
Increasing the shutter speed from 1/60 to 1/250 will result in :
Answer
A. Less light reaching the sensor
37
What does Depth of Field
Answer
B. The sharpness of the subject in focus
38
Which of the following is a primary factor affecting Depth of Field
Answer
D. OF)?
39
White balance is used to :
Answer
C. Correct the color temperature of light sources
40
A higher ISO setting typically results in:
Answer
A. A brighter image
41
Which of the following white balance settings is suitable for shooting in daylight?
Answer
C. Daylight
42
In low-light conditions, what is a common technique to achieve proper exposure while
minimizing camera shake?
Answer
A. Increasing the ISO
43
What does the “K” stand for in resolutions like 2K, 4K, and 8K?
Answer
B. Kilo-Pixel
44
Which of the following is NOT a common type of image sensor used in digital cameras?
Answer
D. GPS (Global Positioning System)
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45
In digital photography, what is the primary function of pixels?
Answer
A. To capture color information
46
What is the difference between a 2K resolution and a 4K resolution?
Answer
B. 4K has more pixels
47
Which file format is commonly used for web images due to its lossy compression, which
reduces file size but may result in some loss of image quality?
Answer
C. JPEG
48
What is the minimum resolution required for a display to be considered “4K”?
Answer
D. 2160p
49
Which term describes the total number of pixels in a digital camera sensor?
Answer
C. Megapixels
50
Which file format is known for its lossless compression and ability to retain all image data,
making it suitable for post-processing?
Answer
Question Cancelled
51
What is a common advantage of using RAW file format in photography?
Answer
B. Lossless compression
52
Which composition principle involves the use of lines to guide the viewers eye through the
image?
Answer
C. Leading lines
53
Which composition principle emphasizes the use of different tones and shades to create depth
and dimension in a photograph?
Answer
B. Contrast
54
Which composition principle deals with the arrangement of objects in relation to their size
and position in the frame?
Answer
A. Balance
55
The “Rule of Thirds” divides the frame into how many equal parts, both horizontally and
vertically?
Answer
D. 9
56
The “Golden Ratio” is approximately equal to what numerical value?
Answer
A. 1 : 1.618
57
Which composition technique involves placing the subject along the intersecting points of the
“Rule of Thirds” grid?
Answer
Question Cancelled
58
What does the “Golden Spiral” composition technique resemble?
Answer
D. A spiral staircase
59
Perspective in photography is often used to create the illusion of:
Answer
B. Depth
60
Which composition technique involves using elements within the frame to frame the main
subject?
Answer
D. Framing
61
In photography, what does “headroom” refer to?
Answer
A. Space above the subject’s head
62
What is the primary purpose of the “lockroom” composition technique?
Answer
Question Cancelled
63
Which composition principle emphasizes the use of colors to create harmony or contrast in an
image?
Answer
C. Color harmony
64
What is the primary advantage of using natural outdoor lighting for photography?
Answer
D. Authenticity
65
In photography, what does “three-point lighting” typically consist of?
Answer
C. Key light, fill light, and backlight
66
Which lighting technique is characterized by a light source directly above the subject,
creating a small shadow under the nose?
Answer
B. Butterfly lighting
67
When using flash photography, what is the purpose of a diffuser or softbox?
Answer
A. To reduce the harshness of the light and soften shadows
68
Which type of lighting is known for producing even illumination across the subject’s face with
minimal shadows?
Answer
D. Flat lighting
69
The lighting technique that creates a small triangle of light on the cheek opposite the key
light is known as:
Answer
A. Rembrandt lighting
70
In portrait photography, when the subject is mostly illuminated on the side facing the
camera, it is referred to as:
Answer
C. Broad lighting
71
What is the purpose of a Fill light in photography lighting setups?
Answer
C. To reduce shadows and provide additional light on the subject
72
Which lighting arrangement is often used in studio portrait photography to create a defined
shadow on one side of the subject’s face?
Answer
A. Short lighting
73
Which lighting technique is characterized by a single light source placed at a 45-degree angle
to the subject, creating a sense of depth and dimension in portraits?
Answer
D. Loop lighting
74
When shooting a portrait, what is the primary purpose of a reflector?
Answer
B. To bounce and soften existing light, reducing shadows
75
In advertising photography, what is the purpose of a “key visual”?
Answer
C. To convey the main message or focus of an advertisement
76
In model photography, what is the purpose of using a reflector or diffuser?
Answer
A. To provide a soft, flattering light source
77
What is “decisive moment” in street photography?
Answer
D. The perfect moment to capture a candid and significant scene
78
In industrial photography, what does “PPE” stand for?
Answer
C. Personal Protective Equipment
79
Which camera setting is crucial for reducing noise in long-exposure astrophotography?
Answer
D. Low ISO setting
80
What camera settings are typically used to achieve a deep depth of field in landscape
photography?
Answer
D. Small aperture (e.g., f/16)
81
Which of the following elements is crucial in advertising photography to convey the desired
message?
Answer
C. Strong storytelling
82
What is a “mood board” in the context of advertising photography?
Answer
B. A visual collage of images and concepts that inspire a photoshoot’s direction
83
What is the purpose of using a shallow depth of field in product advertising photography?
Answer
A. To capture intricate details of the product
84
What is the primary consideration when selecting props for food photography?
Answer
B. Their color and texture
85
When was the first ever colour photograph taken?
Answer
A. 1861
86
What is the term for the intensity or purity of a colour?
Answer
C. Saturation
87
What is the term for colors that evoke feelings of calmness and tranquility?
Answer
C. Cool colors
88
Daylight colour film is balanced for light at
Answer
C. 5400 K
89
What is the role of colour in photography?
Answer
D. All of the mentioned
90
Which photographic element allows photographers to control the intensity and saturation of
colours in an image?
Answer
D. Post-processing adjustments
91
What is the function of a polarizing filter in photography?
Answer
B. To reduce reflections and enhance colors
92
Which accessory is essential for macro photography to provide even lighting on small
subjects?
Answer
C. Ring flash
93
What is the term for the process of adjusting the color balance of an image to make it appear
more natural?
Answer
C. Color correction
94
What does HDR stand for in the context of photo finishing software?
Answer
A. High Dynamic Range
95
Which photo finishing software is known for its open-source nature and availability free of
charge?
Answer
C. GIMP
96
What type of filter is commonly used to enhance the contrast and drama of a landscape
photograph?
Answer
A. Polarizing filter
97
Which accessory is used to create soft, diffused lighting in portrait photography?
Answer
C. Softbox
98
What is the purpose of a remote flash trigger in photography?
Answer
B. To remotely activate a camera’s flash unit
99
In photo editing software, what is the purpose of the “Curves” tool?
Answer
D. To fine-tune the tonal values of an image
100
What is the ideal focal length for a portrait lens?
Answer
B. 50 mm
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