Illustrations and Design
Why might a designer use an illustration instead of a photograph?
a) To copy someone else's work
b) To show something that can't be photographed
c) To make a story less interesting
d) To avoid using colors
★ b) To show something that can't be photographed
What is a primary responsibility of a photo editor?
a) Paying photographers for staged photos
b) Ensuring photos contribute new information to the story
c) Manipulating images for artistic effect
d) Ignoring the needs of designers
★ b) Ensuring photos contribute new information to the story
What tense should the first sentence of a caption be written in?
a) Future tense
b) Past tense
c) Present tense
d) Conditional tense
★ c) Present tense
What is the main purpose of changing the ISO setting on a camera?
a) To zoom in on the subject
b) To make the camera more sensitive to light
c) To change the color of the photo
d) To adjust the size of the camera
★ b) To make the camera more sensitive to light
What is one technical quality that all good photographs must have?
a) Bright colors
b) In focus
c) Famous people
d) Large size
★ b) In focus
Which of the following is NOT a form of illustration mentioned in the passage?
a) Watercolor painting
b) Pen and ink drawing
c) Digital animation
d) Sculpture
★ d) Sculpture
Which is NOT a recommended photo editing technique?
a) Cropping
b) Dodging
c) Removing people from the image
d) Adjusting contrast
★ c) Removing people from the image
Why is it important to include full names in captions?
a) To make the caption longer
b) To clearly identify everyone in the photo
c) To fill space on the page
d) To follow a rule about sentence length
★ b) To clearly identify everyone in the photo
Which type of lens is ideal for close-up portraits without being too close?
a) Wide-angle lens
b) Short telephoto lens
c) Fisheye lens
d) Point-and-shoot lens
★ b) Short telephoto lens
Which tool is commonly used to adjust digital photos?
a) Microsoft Word
b) Adobe Photoshop
c) Google Slides
d) Paint
★ b) Adobe Photoshop
Who can contribute illustrations to school publications?
a) Only professional artists
b) Only the editor
c) Staff, students, or outside artists
d) Only teachers
★ c) Staff, students, or outside artists
According to the NPPA Code of Ethics, photojournalists should:
a) Alter images for dramatic effect
b) Accurately represent subjects
c) Ignore context
d) Accept gifts for coverage
★ b) Accurately represent subjects
When should you specify the naming pattern (e.g., left-to-right) in a caption?
a) Always
b) Only if it’s not left-to-right
c) Never
d) Only for sports photos
★ b) Only if it’s not left-to-right
Why should photographers avoid using direct flash?
a) It makes the picture blurry
b) It creates harsh shadows and washed-out highlights
c) It makes the camera heavier
d) It changes the lens focus
★ b) It creates harsh shadows and washed-out highlights
Which compositional technique places the subject off-center?
a) Leading lines
b) Rule of thirds
c) Framing
d) Impact
★ b) Rule of thirds
What should designers avoid when using graphic elements?
a) Using too many graphics and distracting the reader
b) Matching colors and type
c) Using illustrations with the story
d) Showing diversity in art
★ a) Using too many graphics and distracting the reader
Why is it important to use metadata on photo files?
a) To decorate the image
b) To help search and organize files later
c) To make the image brighter
d) To increase file size
★ b) To help search and organize files later
What is the main purpose of a caption under a photo?
a) To make the photo look bigger
b) To give details and identify people or events
c) To add extra colors
d) To show more pictures
★ b) To give details and identify people or events
What does “shallow depth of field” help a photographer do?
a) Make everything in the photo sharp
b) Blur the background to highlight the subject
c) Add more colors
d) Increase the size of the photo
★ b) Blur the background to highlight the subject
What is the role of a dominant image in a picture story?
a) To fill space
b) To be the most visually striking and set the scene
c) To hide other images
d) To show only one person
★ b) To be the most visually striking and set the scene
Why should designers avoid using images all the same size and shape?
a) It makes the page look static and boring
b) It saves time
c) It uses less paper
d) It adds more color
★ a) It makes the page look static and boring
What should editors avoid when placing multiple images in a layout?
a) Cropping pictures
b) Creating visual redundancy
c) Using photo captions
d) Organizing images by event
★ b) Creating visual redundancy
Which of the following best describes a picture sequence?
a) One photo showing everything
b) A group of unrelated images
c) Several photos showing steps in order
d) A photo with no caption
★ c) Several photos showing steps in order
What should photographers do if the background is distracting?
a) Ignore it
b) Use shallow depth of field
c) Make the photo brighter
d) Crop out the subject
★ b) Use shallow depth of field
In a picture package, each image should:
a) Repeat the same information
b) Add new information or perspective
c) Be the same size
d) Have no captions
★ b) Add new information or perspective