Which term describes the area of the frame that the camera will use for autofocus, as shown by the viewfinder?

• A. Spot Focusing
• B. Area Focus
• C. Matrix Metering
• D. Continuous Shooting

Answer: (B)

The key idea is recognizing that autofocus relies on a defined region of the frame that the camera uses to determine focus. That region, shown in the viewfinder as a box or group of points, is the focus area. When you choose Area Focus, you’re selecting the portion of the frame the AF system should consider, which is exactly what the question describes. This distinguishes it from other terms: spot focusing targets a single small point for focus, matrix metering deals with how the camera measures light for exposure across the frame, and continuous shooting refers to capturing multiple frames rapidly, not where the camera focuses.