Free practice test

Camera Operator Practice Test

Check what you know about the camera operator job with 15 free questions and instant explanations.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
About this practice test

15 multiple-choice questions on camera operator knowledge, safety and vocabulary. Submit to see your score and explanations, or open any question’s answer as you go. Nothing is saved or shared.

Question 1 of 15Coverage means:
Show answer

Answer: Shots from multiple angles. It gives editors options.

Question 2 of 15A gimbal is used for:
Show answer

Answer: Smooth handheld shots. It stabilizes cameras.

Question 3 of 15The DP is the:
Show answer

Answer: Director of photography. They lead camera and lighting.

Question 4 of 15Lead room means:
Show answer

Answer: Space for movement direction. Space in the direction of movement.

Question 5 of 15Commercial drone filming requires:
Show answer

Answer: FAA Part 107. Part 107 certification.

Question 6 of 15Which term matches this definition: “A stabilizer for smooth handheld shots.”
Show answer

Answer: Gimbal. Gimbal: A stabilizer for smooth handheld shots.

Question 7 of 15What does “Slate” mean?
Show answer

Answer: Marks takes for editing.. Slate: Marks takes for editing.

Question 8 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Digital imaging technician who manages footage.”
Show answer

Answer: DIT. DIT: Digital imaging technician who manages footage.

Question 9 of 15What does “Coverage” mean?
Show answer

Answer: Shots from multiple angles.. Coverage: Shots from multiple angles.

Question 10 of 15Which term matches this definition: “What’s inside the shot.”
Show answer

Answer: Framing. Framing: What’s inside the shot.

Question 11 of 15What does “Lens choice” mean?
Show answer

Answer: Focal length decisions.. Lens choice: Focal length decisions.

Question 12 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Frames per second.”
Show answer

Answer: Frame rate. Frame rate: Frames per second.

Question 13 of 15What does “B camera” mean?
Show answer

Answer: A second camera.. B camera: A second camera.

Question 14 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Range of focus.”
Show answer

Answer: Depth of field. Depth of field: Range of focus.

Question 15 of 15What does “Blocking” mean?
Show answer

Answer: Planning actor and camera movement.. Blocking: Planning actor and camera movement.

How to study

View training