SECTION 1: CORE TERMINOLOGY & CONCEPTS
QUESTION 1
The word "pixel" is derived from:
A) Picture element
B) Point element
C) Print element
D) Pixelated element
ANSWER: A
RATIONALE: Pixel is a combination of "picture" and "element"; it is the smallest element
in a picture, a small square that makes up a digital image
QUESTION 2
What is resolution in the context of digital images?
A) The size of the image file
B) The number of pixels in an image, measured by ppi
C) The color depth of an image
D) The compression ratio of a file
ANSWER: B
RATIONALE: Resolution refers to the number of pixels in an image, measured by ppi
(pixels per inch). Higher resolution creates a better image but requires more memory to
save
,QUESTION 3
Which file format is used for web pages, can display 16 million different colors, but
degrades each time it is saved?
A) GIF
B) PNG
C) JPEG/JPG
D) BMP
ANSWER: C
RATIONALE: JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group) files are used for web pages and
can display 16 million colors. However, every time they are saved, they compress images
smaller, causing the image to degrade with each save
QUESTION 4
Which file format uses 256 colors, is known for compressing files without degrading the
format, and is often used for animations?
A) JPEG
B) PNG
C) GIF
D) BMP
ANSWER: C
RATIONALE: GIF (Graphic Interchange Format) uses 256 colors and is known for its
ability to compress files without degrading the format. It is used for graphics with large
areas of the same color and for animations
, QUESTION 5
Which file format was designed to replace GIF, supports millions of colors, and
compresses files without degrading the image?
A) JPEG
B) PNG
C) BMP
D) GIF
ANSWER: B
RATIONALE: PNG (Portable Network Graphics) was intended to replace GIF. It can handle
millions of colors and compress files without degrading the image quality
QUESTION 6
Bitmap (BMP) is a Microsoft format primarily used for:
A) Web pages with animations
B) Digital graphics, often in the Paint app
C) High-quality print publications
D) Video editing
ANSWER: B
RATIONALE: Bitmap (BMP) is a Microsoft format used for digital graphics and is not
typically seen on webpages. It is commonly associated with the Paint application
QUESTION 7
The "rule of thirds" in photography is used to:
A) Frame a subject in a photograph
B) Create leading lines within a photograph
C) Produce a balanced photograph
D) Change lighting conditions
ANSWER: C
RATIONALE: The rule of thirds is popular with photographers. It divides the view into
thirds horizontally and vertically, and photographers try to place the focal point on the
grid rather than the center of the picture to produce a balanced composition
QUESTION 1
The word "pixel" is derived from:
A) Picture element
B) Point element
C) Print element
D) Pixelated element
ANSWER: A
RATIONALE: Pixel is a combination of "picture" and "element"; it is the smallest element
in a picture, a small square that makes up a digital image
QUESTION 2
What is resolution in the context of digital images?
A) The size of the image file
B) The number of pixels in an image, measured by ppi
C) The color depth of an image
D) The compression ratio of a file
ANSWER: B
RATIONALE: Resolution refers to the number of pixels in an image, measured by ppi
(pixels per inch). Higher resolution creates a better image but requires more memory to
save
,QUESTION 3
Which file format is used for web pages, can display 16 million different colors, but
degrades each time it is saved?
A) GIF
B) PNG
C) JPEG/JPG
D) BMP
ANSWER: C
RATIONALE: JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group) files are used for web pages and
can display 16 million colors. However, every time they are saved, they compress images
smaller, causing the image to degrade with each save
QUESTION 4
Which file format uses 256 colors, is known for compressing files without degrading the
format, and is often used for animations?
A) JPEG
B) PNG
C) GIF
D) BMP
ANSWER: C
RATIONALE: GIF (Graphic Interchange Format) uses 256 colors and is known for its
ability to compress files without degrading the format. It is used for graphics with large
areas of the same color and for animations
, QUESTION 5
Which file format was designed to replace GIF, supports millions of colors, and
compresses files without degrading the image?
A) JPEG
B) PNG
C) BMP
D) GIF
ANSWER: B
RATIONALE: PNG (Portable Network Graphics) was intended to replace GIF. It can handle
millions of colors and compress files without degrading the image quality
QUESTION 6
Bitmap (BMP) is a Microsoft format primarily used for:
A) Web pages with animations
B) Digital graphics, often in the Paint app
C) High-quality print publications
D) Video editing
ANSWER: B
RATIONALE: Bitmap (BMP) is a Microsoft format used for digital graphics and is not
typically seen on webpages. It is commonly associated with the Paint application
QUESTION 7
The "rule of thirds" in photography is used to:
A) Frame a subject in a photograph
B) Create leading lines within a photograph
C) Produce a balanced photograph
D) Change lighting conditions
ANSWER: C
RATIONALE: The rule of thirds is popular with photographers. It divides the view into
thirds horizontally and vertically, and photographers try to place the focal point on the
grid rather than the center of the picture to produce a balanced composition
