Photography
17 Grade 9 Creative Arts & Sports questions on Photography, with worked marking schemes. 17 questions are available on this topic in full.
Question 1
1 markA learner takes a photograph focusing only on a person's face and shoulders. This type of shot is called a:
A. Aerial shot
B. Portrait
C. Long shot
D. Landscape
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1 markThe photography composition guideline that divides the frame into nine equal parts to place the subject off-centre is known as the:
A. Rule of thirds
B. Rule of shadows
C. Rule of thumb
D. Rule of colour
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1 markWhen editing photographs on a computer, adjusting how light or dark the image appears changes its:
A. Print size only
B. File name
C. Brightness
D. Storage location
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1 markWhich piece of equipment is used to keep a camera steady and avoid blurred images during a long exposure?
A. Lens cap
B. Flash diffuser
C. Tripod
D. Memory card
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1 markA photographer shooting outdoors in the early morning or late evening uses this time because of the warm, soft light. This period is commonly called the:
A. Midnight hour
B. Zero hour
C. Golden hour
D. Rush hour
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1 markA photographer captures the pattern of a butterfly's wing in extreme close-up detail. This branch of photography is called:
A. Sports photography
B. Aerial photography
C. Macro photography
D. Documentary photography
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1 markA photographer wants to capture a wide scene of the Great Rift Valley showing the landscape. Which type of photograph is this?
A. Landscape photography
B. Studio portrait
C. Macro photography
D. Portrait photography
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4 marksWanjiru has been asked to photograph the school's inter-house sports day.
(a) Name TWO types of shots she could take to tell the story of the day.
(b) State TWO qualities of a good photograph.
(4 marks)
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(a) Any TWO shot types (1 mark each): action/sports shots of athletes; portrait of winners; wide/long shot of the crowd or field; close-up of medals/awards. (b) Any TWO qualities (1 mark each): sharp focus/clarity; good composition (e.g. rule of thirds); appropriate lighting/exposure; clear subject; balanced/interesting framing.
Question 9
1 markA learner wants to photograph a fast-moving athlete without blur. Which camera setting adjustment is most appropriate?
A. Remove the lens
B. Turn off autofocus permanently
C. Use a fast shutter speed
D. Use a very slow shutter speed
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1 markA Grade 9 student photographing the school garden in the early morning is advised to keep the sun behind them and on the subject. The main purpose of this advice about lighting is to:
A. Make the camera battery last longer
B. Ensure the subject is well lit and clearly visible
C. Increase the zoom range
D. Prevent the lens from cracking
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1 markA student photographer is taking pictures outdoors on a very bright, sunny day and finds the images come out too bright and washed out. Adjusting which camera setting would BEST reduce the amount of light entering the camera?
A. Widening the aperture
B. Using a smaller aperture (higher f-number)
C. Increasing the ISO
D. Removing the lens cap
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4 marksA learner intends to start a small photography business after school. Outline TWO ways the learner can use photography skills to earn income and TWO ethical issues to keep in mind.
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TWO income ways (1 mark each): event photography (weddings, functions, sports); portrait/passport photos; selling stock/landscape photos; product photography for businesses; social media content. TWO ethical issues (1 mark each): obtain consent before photographing/publishing people; respect privacy; do not manipulate images to deceive; give credit/avoid copyright infringement.
Question 13
1 markIn photography, the part of the camera that controls the amount of light entering by opening and closing is the:
A. Strap
B. Tripod
C. Viewfinder
D. Aperture
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1 markWhich of the following is the correct role of the shutter in a camera?
A. It stores the images permanently
B. It supplies power to the flash
C. It magnifies the printed photo
D. It controls how long light reaches the sensor/film
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1 markWhich of the following is an ethical practice a photographer should observe when taking pictures of people?
A. Seek the subject's consent before photographing them
B. Photograph people secretly and share without asking
C. Ignore the privacy of the subjects
D. Edit images to spread false information
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6 marksExplain THREE factors a photographer should consider before taking an outdoor photograph.
(6 marks)
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Any THREE factors with explanation (2 marks each): Lighting - direction and intensity affect exposure and mood; Composition - arranging the subject (rule of thirds, framing, angle) for a pleasing image; Background - a clean/uncluttered background keeps focus on the subject; Weather/time of day - affects light and clarity; Camera stability/settings - to avoid blur; Subject/consent - positioning and permission.
Question 17
5 marksPhotography is increasingly done using mobile phones.
(a) State TWO advantages of using a smartphone camera for photography.
(b) Give ONE disadvantage compared to a professional camera.
(5 marks)
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(a) Any TWO advantages (2 marks each): portable/always available so easy to capture spontaneous moments; affordable/accessible to many learners; allows instant editing and sharing; easy to use with automatic settings. (b) ONE disadvantage (1 mark): lower image quality/limited zoom and control compared to professional cameras; smaller sensor performs poorly in low light; limited manual control of aperture/shutter.
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