FORENSIC REVIEWER - Quiz
  • 1. It is the process of creating a scaled, visual representation of a crime scene to accurately document the location, dimensions, and relationships of physical evidence and other important features. It complements photographs and notes, providing a clear overview of the scene layout.
A) Videography
B) Sketching
C) Photography
D) Drawing
  • 2. It is a detailed and systematic recording of observations, facts, statements, and actions taken during the course of an investigation.
A) Note taking
B) Photography
C) Videography
D) Sketching
  • 3. Which of the following can negatively affect the integrity of photographic evidence?
A) Using a digital camera
B) Altering or enhancing images without documentation
C) Capturing images from multiple angles
D) Including a scale in the photo
  • 4. What is one way to authenticate a photograph as real evidence in court?
A) Submit an edited copy with added labels
B) Add digital effects to highlight important elements
C) Have the photographer or a witness testify to its accuracy
D) Any of these
  • 5. It is used in marking physical evidences.
A) Numbered Markers
B) Evidence Markers
C) Lettered Markers
D) Markings
  • 6. What are the two basic requirements for the admissibility of a photographic evidence in court?
A) Color and Competency
B) Complete and Relevant
C) Competency and Relevancy
D) Accuracy and Competency
  • 7. What color are evidence markers most commonly?
A) Blue
B) Red
C) Black
D) Bright yellow or orange
  • 8. Evidence markers are essential for which phase of investigation?
A) Only during interrogation
B) Autopsy procedures
C) Crime scene documentation and photography
D) Only during arrest
  • 9. What is the main purpose of crime scene photography?
A) To decorate police offices
B) To practice photography skills
C) To document evidence accurately and permanently
D) To create dramatic photos for the media
  • 10. It is a light-sensitive material used in analog photography to capture images. It consists of a flexible plastic base coated with a silver halide emulsion, which reacts to light exposure.
A) Plastic
B) Folding Camera
C) Film
D) Photographic Paper
  • 11. This refers to a location at which an offense was committed and where the potential evidence of the crime may exist.
A) Crime Seen
B) Crime Scene
C) Location of the crime
D) Scene of the Crime
  • 12. Which surface finish on photographic paper gives a glossy appearance?
A) Satin
B) Glossy
C) Matte
D) Semi matte
  • 13. A method of taking crime scene photographs starting from a fixed point, this includes photographing each piece of evidence.
A) Overlapping Method
B) Manikin Method
C) Spiral Method
D) Progressive Method
  • 14. Dashcams are most commonly used to record which of the following?
A) Traffic incidents and vehicular movement
B) Courtroom sessions
C) Phone conversations
D) Surveillance footage
  • 15. A continuing crime scene refers to:
A) A crime that takes place in multiple locations connected by a sequence of events
B) A crime that involves multiple offenders across time
C) A crime scene that continues to be discovered over time
D) A scene with ongoing criminal activity during the investigation
  • 16. This process of taking photograph of a far object with the aid of long focus and it is the best use in surveillance work.
A) Photography
B) Photomicrography
C) Macrophotogarphy
D) Telephotography
  • 17. What is the best way to ensure that crime scene photographs are admissible in court?
A) Edit photos for clarity
B) Apply filters to enhance images
C) Post them to the department's website
D) Take photos without altering the scene and maintain a photo log
  • 18. Which of the following should a crime scene photographer avoid?
A) Using a ruler for scale
B) Capturing overall, mid-range, and close-up shots
C) Taking multiple angles of the evidence
D) Altering the scene for a better shot
  • 19. All evidence presented in court, before being formally accepted, requires that it satisfies the basic requirements for admissibility, which are relevancy and competency
A) Preservation
B) For record purposes
C) For Court Exhibits
D) Crime scene photography
  • 20. Which device is typically worn by law enforcement officers to record real-time encounters?
A) Voice recorder
B) Handheld camcorder
C) Security drone
D) Body-worn camera
  • 21. What is the role of the SOCO photographer?
A) To collect DNA samples
B) To take accurate and systematic photographs of the crime scene and evidence
C) To interview witnesses
D) To secure the perimeter
  • 22. Which field do image forensic scientists often collaborate with?
A) Criminal investigation and law enforcement
B) Tourism
C) Sports broadcasting
D) Fashion design
  • 23. Basic Parts of the Camera.
A) Camera Body, Lens, Shutter, Viewfinder and Flash
B) Camera Body, Apperture, Shutter, Lens and SD Card
C) Camera Body, Lens, Shutter, Viewfinder and Film Holder
  • 24. What is the primary purpose of using evidence markers at a crime scene?
A) To label and document the location of evidence items
B) To protect the evidence from weather
C) To identify the crime scene boundaries
D) To decorate the scene for media coverage
  • 25. Which of the following recorders is specialized for use in underwater crime scenes?
A) Drone
B) Underwater digital camera
C) Webcam
D) Thermal camera
  • 26. Which of the following is a key rule in crime scene photography?
A) Always use filters for dramatic effect
B) Photograph the scene before moving or disturbing anything
C) Focus only on the body
D) Only take pictures after cleaning the scene
  • 27. What is digital evidence?
A) Any data stored or transmitted in digital form that can be used in a court of law
B) Paper documents used in trials
C) Evidence captured by a camera
D) Evidence found only in printed emails
  • 28. One of a number of known form of radiant energy which travel in wave motion. Its travels at a speed of 186,000 miles per second.
A) Crest
B) Wavelength
C) Light
D) Frequency
  • 29. Which member is tasked with briefing the team before and after the crime scene processing?
A) Evidence technician
B) Photographer
C) Sketch artist
D) Team leader
  • 30. Those are the tools used by crime scene investigators to label and identify items, locations or points of interest during an investigation
A) Evidence Markers
B) Evidence Numbers
C) Evidence Tagging
D) Evidence Labels
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