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C20 · ONLINE ASSESSMENT
Sports & Action Photography MCQ Exam
20 multiple-choice questions selected from the course question bank. Passing threshold: 70%.
Question 1
An AF zone should be selected based on?
A
only the image file type
B
subject movement, background complexity and how precisely the photographer can place the focus area
C
only the camera brand
D
only memory-card speed
Question 2
A peak moment is often strongest when?
A
the frame contains no context
B
the photographer shoots randomly
C
movement, expression and context align
D
the subject is between meaningful actions
Question 3
A slower shutter speed can be useful when the intent is to?
A
increase autofocus points
B
reduce focal length
C
show motion through controlled blur
D
freeze every movement
Question 4
In changing outdoor sport light, exposure consistency can improve when the photographer?
A
uses a deliberate metering and exposure strategy appropriate to the situation
B
changes every setting randomly
C
ignores the background
D
locks focus and exposure without considering conditions
Question 5
Sport-specific knowledge helps determine?
A
only the camera color
B
where to stand, what to anticipate and what moments matter
C
only the file format
D
only the aperture ring
Question 6
Drive mode should be selected according to?
A
only lens weight
B
the movement pattern and the photographer’s ability to anticipate
C
only the camera price
D
only memory-card color
Question 7
Action photography planning begins by understanding?
A
the sport, movement patterns, rules and likely peak moments
B
only the camera brand
C
only the longest lens
D
only the memory card
Question 8
Good panning depends on?
A
manual focus in every situation
B
smooth rotation, consistent subject tracking and appropriate timing
C
random camera movement
D
maximum aperture only
Question 9
A good burst should begin?
A
before the camera is ready
B
only when the subject is still
C
close to the anticipated action window rather than randomly
D
after the event has ended
Question 10
A disciplined burst strategy helps manage?
A
frame count, buffer capacity, selection workload and timing
B
sensor size
C
lens mount diameter
D
file extension
Question 11
A long lens does not eliminate the need to consider?
A
shutter speed, support, heat shimmer and atmospheric conditions
B
memory-card labels
C
file names
D
camera color
Question 12
The correct action shutter speed depends on?
A
only megapixels
B
only lens color
C
only file naming
D
subject speed, direction, focal length and desired amount of motion blur
Question 13
Burst shooting is most useful when?
A
focus is irrelevant
B
a sequence contains a brief moment where timing is difficult to predict precisely
C
every scene requires hundreds of identical frames
D
composition is unnecessary
Question 14
A fast shutter speed is commonly used to?
A
increase depth of field
B
change focal length
C
increase sensor size
D
freeze rapid subject movement
Question 15
Long lenses magnify camera movement, so technique should emphasize?
A
stable support, posture and controlled shutter speed
B
maximum ISO regardless of light
C
random framing
D
manual focus in every situation
Question 16
Action exposure needs to balance?
A
only file format
B
shutter speed, aperture and ISO according to the desired motion rendering
C
only ISO
D
only memory-card speed
Question 17
Credentials and position matter because?
A
they improve lens sharpness
B
access determines where and how safely the photographer can work
C
they increase megapixels
D
they change shutter speed
Question 18
Continuous autofocus is useful for action because?
A
it increases sensor size
B
it changes shutter speed automatically
C
focus can update as the subject changes distance
D
focus becomes permanently fixed
Question 19
Long-lens framing is easier when the photographer?
A
ignores background
B
tracks the subject with controlled body movement and a stable starting position
C
moves randomly
D
uses maximum zoom constantly
Question 20
Atmospheric haze becomes more noticeable with long lenses because?
A
sensor size increases
B
autofocus creates haze
C
greater viewing distance and air between camera and subject can reduce contrast
D
long lenses remove haze
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