Certified Professional Photographer (CPP) Practice Exam

What aspect of photography does color calibration primarily address?

1. Sharpness of images

2. Color accuracy between devices

3. Exposure time settings

4. File compression techniques

The correct answer is: Color accuracy between devices

Color calibration primarily addresses the accuracy of colors between devices. This process ensures that colors captured by the camera, displayed on a monitor, and printed on paper appear consistent and true to life. Each device can interpret and reproduce colors differently, influenced by its own settings and nature. By calibrating the devices, photographers can create a workflow that allows for reliable color reproduction across various media. This is particularly important in professional photography where color fidelity is crucial for tasks such as product photography, portraiture, and fine art reproduction. The other options refer to different technical aspects of photography. For instance, sharpness relates to the clarity and detail in an image, exposure time pertains to how long the camera’s sensor is exposed to light, and file compression techniques deal with reducing file size for storage and transmission without significant loss of image quality. Each of these plays an important role in the photographic process but does not concern the fundamental goal of color calibration.