Lesson 7.1.3
7.1.3 Studio photography Quiz: Pearson Edexcel Art & Design, Unit 7
20 questions
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Lesson 7.1.3, Studio photography: 20 multiple choice questions for the Pearson Edexcel GCSE Art & Design (1AD0/1FA0/1GC0/1TE0/1TD0/1PY0), Unit 7: Photography, written with Revision Ninja.
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The 20 questions
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What is the primary function of a formal studio setting?
- Natural lighting
- Controlled environment
- Outdoor scenery
- Random elements
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Which two subjects are explicitly named for studio photography?
- Portraiture and still life
- Street and architecture
- Sports and action
- Landscapes and wildlife
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Which elements does the spec list for studio photography techniques?
- GPS tracking, mapping
- Weather proofing, timers
- Field recording, drones
- Lighting, props, posing
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Why is a controlled backdrop used in studio photography?
- To isolate subjects
- To increase noise
- To speed shutter
- To add shadows
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A studio light moves from 2 m to 4 m from a subject. Using the inverse square law, what fraction of the original brightness does the subject now receive?
- 1/8
- 1/4
- 1/3
- 1/2
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Which lighting setup creates soft and even portrait illumination?
- Diffused light source
- Harsh spotlight
- Unmodified flash
- Direct sunlight
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What is the purpose of a prop in a still life studio shoot?
- To steady camera
- To clean lenses
- To add meaning
- To measure light
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Why is posing important in studio portraiture?
- Shapes body language
- Controls shutter speed
- Adjusts lens aperture
- Measures colour temp
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Which principle helps a still life arrangement look balanced?
- Identical sizing
- Maximum clutter
- Random placement
- Complementary shapes
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Which tool helps reduce harsh shadows in studio photography?
- Dark filters
- Fill reflectors
- Narrow apertures
- Fast shutters
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Which light source gives a studio photographer consistent results?
- Artificial lighting
- Window sunlight
- Strobe weather
- Passing clouds
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What visual effect is created by placing a dark subject against a white backdrop?
- Low contrast
- High contrast
- Flat lighting
- Total camouflage
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A studio session has 3 subjects, each needing 4 setups of 2 minutes. How many minutes are needed?
- 24
- 20
- 32
- 14
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What does 'use of light' primarily involve in studio work?
- Direction and quality
- Tripod height setting
- Camera brand choice
- Memory card speed
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Which skill is most critical when arranging objects for still life?
- Wide zooming
- High ISO setting
- Fast movement
- Composing spacing
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Which lighting choice helps create a dramatic studio portrait?
- Even diffusion
- Directional light
- Flat ringlight
- Ambient flooding
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Why might a photographer choose a neutral grey background?
- Create lens flare
- Avoid colour distraction
- Increase shutter lag
- Boost saturation
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What is the primary benefit of a controlled studio environment?
- Random movement
- Natural sunlight
- Uncontrolled weather
- Consistent lighting
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Which aspect of a portrait is most directly affected by model posing?
- Camera resolution
- Shutter speed
- Body gesture
- Lens aperture
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What is the main purpose of using a reflective card opposite a studio light?
- Fill shadows
- Add grain
- Block focus
- Increase temperature
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