Film and Visual Communication

Photography and visual language

20 Previous Year Questions from 2006–2024 · answers and explanations included

Visual recall · Visual grammar

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20 of 20 questions
Question 1 of 20Original Question No.: 5Asked in: June 2006 Paper II

The first colour-corrected film print returned to the editor from the laboratory for verification is known as:

  1. first print
  2. correction print
  3. collect print
  4. answer print
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D. answer print

The keyed response is option 4, “answer print”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this photography and visual language question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 2 of 20Original Question No.: 49Asked in: June 2006 Paper II

Which of the following pairs of terms has been appropriately put together, according to the author?

  1. Remote control and a book
  2. Icons and visual language
  3. Text and animation
  4. Television and neighbour
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C. Text and animation

The keyed response is option 3, “Text and animation”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this photography and visual language question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 3 of 20Original Question No.: 50Asked in: June 2006 Paper II

The material in the passage could best be used in an argument for developing

  1. an agreed grammar of online media
  2. awareness of new types of programs
  3. standards in audio-visual communication
  4. skill of story telling
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A. an agreed grammar of online media

The keyed response is option 1, “an agreed grammar of online media”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this photography and visual language question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 4 of 20Original Question No.: 21Asked in: December 2007 Paper II

Sounds that have a complementary effect on the visual are considered as:

  1. parallel sound
  2. contact sound
  3. support sound
  4. patch sound
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B. contact sound

The keyed response is option 2, “contact sound”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this photography and visual language question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 5 of 20Original Question No.: 24Asked in: December 2007 Paper II

The printing of a negative film on a negative film stock will result in:

  1. reverse film
  2. back-to-back film
  3. film positive
  4. double negative
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B. back-to-back film

The keyed response is option 2, “back-to-back film”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this photography and visual language question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 6 of 20Original Question No.: 25Asked in: December 2007 Paper II

Cel is the base material to draw individual:

  1. animation frames
  2. infographics
  3. colour combinations
  4. characters Consider the following statements:
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B. infographics

The keyed response is option 2, “infographics”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this photography and visual language question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 7 of 20Original Question No.: 40Asked in: December 2007 Paper II

Identify the chronological order of:

  1. photography, telegraphy, telephone, film
  2. photography, film, telegraphy, telephone
  3. photography, telegraphy, film, telephone
  4. telegraphy, photography, telephone, film
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A. photography, telegraphy, telephone, film

Option 1 gives the keyed pairing or order: photography, telegraphy, telephone, film. Reconstruct the dates or associations in photography and visual language before comparing the four sequences.

Question 8 of 20Original Question No.: 20Asked in: December 2010 Paper II

The contrast of a photograph is measured by

  1. Pixels
  2. Aspect ratio
  3. Focal point
  4. f-stop
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A. Pixels

The keyed response is option 1, “Pixels”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this photography and visual language question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 9 of 20Original Question No.: 14Asked in: June 2010 Paper II

Photomatic means a series of

  1. photographs presented with a sound track.
  2. storyboard drawings.
  3. visuals in a video format.
  4. drawings replaced by a series of still photographs.
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D. drawings replaced by a series of still photographs.

The keyed response is option 4, “drawings replaced by a series of still photographs.”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this photography and visual language question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 10 of 20Original Question No.: 14Asked in: June 2011 Paper II

Nickwick was a Pulitzer Award winning photographer. This photograph was connected with

  1. Vietnam War
  2. Iraq War
  3. India-China War
  4. India-Pak War
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B. Iraq War

The keyed response is option 2, “Iraq War”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this photography and visual language question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 11 of 20Original Question No.: 38Asked in: June 2011 Paper II

Match List – I (terms) with List – II (explanations) List – I (Terms) List – II (Explanations) (a) f-stop (i) The element in a photograph (b) pixel (ii) The one that an experiment is not done on. (c) view finder (iii) Opening in a camera that controls the amount of light passing into the lense (d) control group (iv) The screen that shows the framing of an image Codes: (a) (b) (c) (d)

  1. (iv) (ii) (iii) (i)
  2. (iii) (i) (iv) (ii)
  3. (i) (iv) (ii) (iii)
  4. (ii) (iii) (i) (ii)
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B. (iii) (i) (iv) (ii)

Option 2 gives the keyed pairing or order: (iii) (i) (iv) (ii). Reconstruct the dates or associations in photography and visual language before comparing the four sequences.

Question 12 of 20Original Question No.: 61Asked in: December 2012 Paper III

Match List – I with List – II: List – I (Concepts) List – II (Similar Concepts) a. Dailies 1. T-numbers b. F-stops 2. Clapper board c. Cinemascope 3. Rushes d. Slate 4. Vitascope Codes: a b c d

  1. 2 4 1 3
  2. 3 1 4 2
  3. 1 2 3 4
  4. 4 3 2 1
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B. 3 1 4 2

Option 2 gives the keyed pairing or order: 3 1 4 2. Reconstruct the dates or associations in photography and visual language before comparing the four sequences.

Question 13 of 20Original Question No.: 41Asked in: December 2013 Paper III

Throw line is

  1. fragmented scenes of a large event
  2. graphic representation
  3. transition from one visual to another
  4. a sentence in the news story that leads to a sound bite
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D. a sentence in the news story that leads to a sound bite

The keyed response is option 4, “a sentence in the news story that leads to a sound bite”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this photography and visual language question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 14 of 20Original Question No.: 57Asked in: June 2013 Paper III

Assertion (A): Iconic languages, for example Photography work differently. Reason (R): Here the paradigms are clearly defined. Codes:

  1. Both (A) and (R) are true.
  2. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanationof(A).
  3. (A) is true, but (R) is false.
  4. (A) is false, but (R) is true.
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C. (A) is true, but (R) is false.

Option 3 states the keyed relationship between the assertion and reason: (A) is true, but (R) is false.. Check each statement first, then test whether the reason actually explains the assertion.

Question 15 of 20Original Question No.: 58Asked in: June 2013 Paper III

Assertion (A): A photograph is an icon, smoke is an index of fire and a word is a symbol. Reason (R): Because each category shows a different relationship between a sign and its object. Codes:

  1. Both (A) and (R) are true.
  2. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanationof(A).
  3. (A) is true, but (R) is false.
  4. (A) is false, but (R) is true.
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A. Both (A) and (R) are true.

Option 1 states the keyed relationship between the assertion and reason: Both (A) and (R) are true.. Check each statement first, then test whether the reason actually explains the assertion.

Question 16 of 20Original Question No.: 38Asked in: June 2014 Paper III

When a photograph is edited to adjust the colour balance, it is called

  1. Colour separation
  2. Colour gradation
  3. Colour constancy
  4. Colour correction
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D. Colour correction

The keyed response is option 4, “Colour correction”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this photography and visual language question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 17 of 20Original Question No.: 60Asked in: June 2015 Paper III

Identify the correct chronological sequence of readability formula developers.

  1. Flesch, Gray and Leary, Vogel and Washburne, Lively and Pressey
  2. Gray and Leary, Lively and Pressey, Vogel and Washburne, Flesch
  3. Flesch, Lively and Pressey, Vogel and Washburne, Gray and Leary
  4. Lively and Pressey, Vogel and Washburne, Gray and Leary, Flesch
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D. Lively and Pressey, Vogel and Washburne, Gray and Leary, Flesch

Option 4 gives the keyed pairing or order: Lively and Pressey, Vogel and Washburne, Gray and Leary, Flesch. Reconstruct the dates or associations in photography and visual language before comparing the four sequences.

Question 18 of 20Original Question No.: 42Asked in: July 2018 Paper II

The final edited version of a television commercial prepared for the client’s approval is called as:

  1. Final print
  2. Approved print
  3. Final cut
  4. Answer print
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D. Answer print

The keyed response is option 4, “Answer print”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this photography and visual language question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 19 of 20Original Question No.: 54Asked in: December 2023 - 13 December 2023, Shift II

Identify the following facts related to photography: A. Nada (Felix Toumken) opened ‘Portrait Studio' in Paris in the year book 1853. B. In 1868, Ducas de Horrian's book highlighting various measures of color photography was published. C. Luminaire brothers produced the first commercial colour film in France in 1905. D. Invention of first multilayer film Kodakrom in 1936. E. In 1996, Kodak launched photo CD in the market. Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  1. A, B and C Only
  2. B, C and D Only
  3. A, C and D Only
  4. B, D and E Only
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A. A, B and C Only

The keyed response is option 1, “A, B and C Only”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this photography and visual language question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 20 of 20Original Question No.: 56Asked in: June 2024 - 3 September 2024, Shift II

Which combination is correct with reference to features of lenses in photography? (A) Resolution (B) Contrast (C) Distortation (D) Price (E) Availability Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  1. (A), (B) and (C) only
  2. (8), (© and (D) only
  3. (©), (D) and (E) only
  4. (D), (8) and (A) only
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A. (A), (B) and (C) only

The keyed response is option 1, “(A), (B) and (C) only”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this photography and visual language question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

References

  1. Question papers and answer keys: UGC NET Mass Communication and Journalism — June 2006 Paper II; December 2007 Paper II; December 2010 Paper II; June 2010 Paper II; June 2011 Paper II; December 2012 Paper III; December 2013 Paper III; June 2013 Paper III; June 2014 Paper III; June 2015 Paper III; July 2018 Paper II; December 2023 - 13 December 2023, Shift II; June 2024 - 3 September 2024, Shift II.
  2. Langford, Michael. Basic Photography. 7th ed.
  3. Bordwell, David, and Kristin Thompson. Film Art: An Introduction.
  4. Saran, Renu. History of Indian Cinema.
  5. Thompson, Roy, and Christopher J. Bowen. Grammar of the Edit. 2nd ed.
  6. University Grants Commission. UGC NET syllabus listing, Subject Code 63: Mass Communication and Journalism.