Camera Controls

Test your knowledge of camera controls including aperture, shutter, ISO, focus, exposure, and image quality settings

15 Questions Published

Questions

Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the primary function of the aperture in a camera?

  1. To control the amount of light entering the lens
  2. To focus the image on the sensor
  3. To change the focal length of the lens
  4. To adjust the white balance of the image
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the relationship between the aperture and the shutter speed?

  1. They are inversely proportional
  2. They are directly proportional
  3. They are independent of each other
  4. They are inversely proportional at low ISO and directly proportional at high ISO
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the function of the shutter in a camera?

  1. To control the amount of light entering the lens
  2. To focus the image on the sensor
  3. To change the focal length of the lens
  4. To open and close to expose the sensor to light
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the purpose of the ISO setting in a camera?

  1. To control the amount of light entering the lens
  2. To focus the image on the sensor
  3. To change the focal length of the lens
  4. To adjust the sensitivity of the sensor to light
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the difference between manual and autofocus?

  1. Manual focus requires the photographer to adjust the focus manually, while autofocus does it automatically
  2. Manual focus is more accurate than autofocus
  3. Autofocus is faster than manual focus
  4. All of the above
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the purpose of the white balance setting in a camera?

  1. To adjust the color temperature of the image
  2. To focus the image on the sensor
  3. To change the focal length of the lens
  4. To adjust the brightness of the image
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the function of the exposure compensation setting in a camera?

  1. To adjust the brightness of the image
  2. To focus the image on the sensor
  3. To change the focal length of the lens
  4. To adjust the white balance of the image
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the purpose of the depth of field preview button in a camera?

  1. To allow the photographer to preview the depth of field before taking the picture
  2. To focus the image on the sensor
  3. To change the focal length of the lens
  4. To adjust the white balance of the image
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the function of the focus mode switch on a camera?

  1. To change the focus mode of the camera
  2. To focus the image on the sensor
  3. To change the focal length of the lens
  4. To adjust the white balance of the image
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the purpose of the self-timer in a camera?

  1. To allow the photographer to take a picture without having to press the shutter button
  2. To focus the image on the sensor
  3. To change the focal length of the lens
  4. To adjust the white balance of the image
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the function of the flash mode dial on a camera?

  1. To change the flash mode of the camera
  2. To focus the image on the sensor
  3. To change the focal length of the lens
  4. To adjust the white balance of the image
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the purpose of the drive mode dial on a camera?

  1. To change the drive mode of the camera
  2. To focus the image on the sensor
  3. To change the focal length of the lens
  4. To adjust the white balance of the image
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the function of the metering mode button on a camera?

  1. To change the metering mode of the camera
  2. To focus the image on the sensor
  3. To change the focal length of the lens
  4. To adjust the white balance of the image
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the purpose of the image quality setting on a camera?

  1. To change the image quality of the camera
  2. To focus the image on the sensor
  3. To change the focal length of the lens
  4. To adjust the white balance of the image
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the function of the file format setting on a camera?

  1. To change the file format of the camera
  2. To focus the image on the sensor
  3. To change the focal length of the lens
  4. To adjust the white balance of the image