C11 · ONLINE ASSESSMENT

Portrait Photography MCQ Exam

20 multiple-choice questions selected from the course question bank. Passing threshold: 70%.

Question 1The primary purpose of portrait planning is to? Amaximize background blur in every portraitBmake every portrait use the same lightingCdecide what the portrait should communicate about the subjectDchoose the most expensive lens available

Question 2Small changes in head angle can significantly affect? Afile compression settings onlyBfacial shape, expression and light on the faceCsensor bit depthDmemory-card capacity

Question 3Increasing the apparent size of a light source generally makes its illumination? Aunrelated to shadow softnessBsofterCharderDmore monochromatic

Question 4Consistent exposure across a group is helped by? Achanging exposure for every face randomlyBusing a different white balance for each personCmoving the key light after every frameDstable lighting and a deliberate exposure strategy

Question 5Genuine expression is often encouraged by? Aavoiding all interactionBchanging memory cardsCconversation, prompts and timingDordering the subject to smile continuously

Question 6Window light becomes softer as the apparent size of the light source relative to the subject becomes? AsmallerBzeroCunrelated to sizeDlarger

Question 7Expression is strongest when technical control supports? Athe number of autofocus points usedBthe camera brandCthe emotional or communicative intent of the portraitDmaximum file size regardless of need

Question 8When arranging a tall and short subject, the photographer should consider? Aonly the memory cardBrelative height, spacing and visual balanceConly the camera’s megapixelsDonly the background color

Question 9Changing viewpoint in a portrait can directly change the viewer’s perception of? Ashape, proportion and relationship to the subjectBthe sensor’s native resolutionCthe camera battery chemistryDthe memory card capacity

Question 10A useful first decision before photographing a portrait is to clarify the? Alargest available memory cardBintended message and relationship with the subjectCmaximum number of frames to captureDcamera brand and menu layout

Question 11A key purpose of a main/key light in portrait lighting is to? Aestablish the primary illumination and modelling of the faceBstore the image fileCcontrol the camera’s memory cardDreplace the subject’s expression

Question 12When a subject is strongly backlit, the photographer may need to manage the difference between the bright background and the subject’s? Afile nameBcard capacityCexposureDwhite-balance menu language

Question 13For natural movement, posing direction should generally? Aguide rather than force a rigid poseBeliminate all movementCuse the same pose for every personDavoid communication

Question 14If a portrait looks technically polished but communicates nothing, the most useful improvement is to revisit the? Amemory-card speed ratingBexport filenameCpurpose, subject relationship and visual intentionDnumber of autofocus points

Question 15Group depth of field needs careful consideration because? Apeople may occupy different distances from the cameraBall people are always on one focal planeCautofocus always focuses everyone equallyDbackground distance determines sensor size

Question 16Open shade is often useful for portraits because it can provide? Aautomatic background separationBsoft, relatively even illuminationChard direct sunlight from aboveDcomplete darkness on the subject

Question 17For a couple portrait, interaction can often feel more natural when subjects are given? Aseparate unrelated instructionsBno directionCa relationship-based action or promptDidentical rigid poses

Question 18A reflector placed near a subject primarily helps to? Aredirect light into shadow areasBincrease sensor resolutionCchange the lens focal lengthDfreeze subject movement

Question 19A useful way to reduce stiffness is to give the subject? Aa fixed pose with no variationBa technical lecture during every exposureConly one possible facial expressionDshort prompts and allow micro-movements between frames

Question 20Multi-source portrait lighting is most effective when each light has a? Adeliberate role and controlled relationship to the othersBrandom power levelCdifferent camera bodyDseparate memory card