FS_FCPHOT - Quiz
  • 1. Forensic photography is primarily used to
A) Document crime scenes and evidence
B) Record personal memories
C) Promote law enforcement on social media
D) Create artistic image
E) Document crime scenes and evidence
  • 2. The primary rule in forensic photography is
A) Accuracy and clarity
B) Camera brand must be expensive
C) Accuracy and clarity
D) Aesthetic lighting
E) Subjective interpretation
  • 3. What series of photographs is required in crime scene documentation?
A) Selfies, portraits, landscapes
B) Night, day, sunset
C) Overview, mid-range, close-up
D) Overview, mid-range, close-up
E) Only close-ups
  • 4. Which is NOT acceptable in forensic photography?
A) Proper lighting
B) Image manipulation
C) Tripod use
D) RAW format
E) Image manipulation
  • 5. What is the primary purpose of mid-range photographs?
A) Show detail
B) Show relationship
C) Show lighting
D) Show texture
E) Show relationship
  • 6. The best practice in forensic photography is to:
A) Take few photos
B) Take only close-ups
C) D. Edit images
D) Take redundant photos
E) Take redundant photos
  • 7. Photographs are considered reliable when they are:
A) Clear and accurate
B) Bright
C) Clear and accurate
D) Stylized
E) Dramatic
  • 8. What is used to minimize camera movement?
A) Zoom
B) Tripod
C) Flash
D) Tripod
E) Filter
  • 9. What is the function of a photo scale?
A) Size comparison
B) Color balance
C) Focus
D) Size comparison
E) Lighting control
  • 10. Which setting controls image brightness?
A) Focus
B) ISO
C) Exposure
D) Exposure
E) White balance
  • 11. What does ISO control?
A) Focus
B) Sensor sensitivity
C) Color
D) Zoom
E) Sensor sensitivity
  • 12. Which photo format is most detailed?
A) PNG
B) RAW
C) GIF
D) RAW
E) JPEG
  • 13. What type of photo captures gunshot wounds?
A) Mid-range
B) Close-up with scale
C) Close-up with scale
D) Overall
E) Landscape
  • 14. Photographs should be taken:
A) Only after collection
B) Only once
C) After cleaning scene
D) Before, during, and after processing
E) Before, during, and after processing
  • 15. What is the role of photography in autopsy?
A) Decoration
B) Journalism
C) Medical documentation
D) Editing
E) Medical documentations
  • 16. What ensures photo integrity?
A) Secure storage
B) Editing
C) Cropping
D) Secure storage
E) Filters
  • 17. Which evidence requires macro photography?
A) Rooms
B) Buildings
C) Vehicles
D) Fibers
E) Fibers
  • 18. A photograph showing evidence after collection is called:
A) Post-collection
B) Post-collection
C) Overall
D) Pre-collection
E) Mid-range
  • 19. What must be recorded along with photographs?
A) Date, time, and location
B) Date, time, and location
C) Filters used
D) Editing software
E) Photographer’s opinion
  • 20. Photographs should be taken from:
A) Random angles
B) One angle only
C) Multiple angles
D) Artistic angles
E) Multiple angles
  • 21. The primary purpose of forensic photography is to
A) Entertain investigators
B) Accurately document a crime scene
C) Make pictures artistic
D) Accurately document a crime scene
E) Enter photo contests
  • 22. Forensic photographs should be taken in what condition
A) Exactly as found C
B) Exactly as found
C) Edited and enhanced
D) With filters applied
E) After evidence is moved
  • 23. Which type of photograph shows the entire crime scene?
A) Overall
B) Portrait
C) Close-up
D) D. Detailed
E) Overall
  • 24. Midrange photographs are used to show
A) Artistic angles
B) Evidence with scale only
C) Only small details
D) B. Relationship between evidence and surroundings
E) Relationship between evidence and surroundings
  • 25. Close-up photographs are best used to
A) Show lighting conditions
B) Show crowd control
C) Show the whole scene
D) Show evidence in detail
E) Show evidence in detail
  • 26. A scale in forensic photography is used to
A) Identify suspects
B) Measure size accurately
C) Make photos attractive
D) Improve photo color
E) Measure size accurately
  • 27. What must be done before placing a scale near evidence?
A) Move the evidence
B) Clean the area
C) Mark the evidence
D) Take a photo without the scale
E) Take a photo without the scale
  • 28. Which lighting method reduces shadows
A) Oblique lighting
B) Diffused lighting
C) Diffused lighting
D) Direct lighting
E) Side lighting
  • 29. Forensic photographs should be taken using
A) Proper lighting based on conditions
B) Natural light only
C) Proper lighting based on conditions
D) Colored lights
E) Flash only
  • 30. Which camera setting controls depth of field
A) ISO
B) Aperture
C) White balance
D) Shutter speed
E) Aperture
  • 31. A tripod is used to
A) Improve camera color
B) Reduce camera movement
C) Reduce camera movement
D) Adjust flash power
E) Increase ISO
  • 32. What type of photograph shows fine details such as fingerprints?
A) Mid-range
B) Panoramic
C) Overall
D) Close-up
E) Close-up
  • 33. Forensic photographs must be
A) Artistic
B) Accurate and unbiased
C) Dramatic
D) Edited for clarity
E) Accurate and unbiased
  • 34. What should never be done to forensic photographs?
A) Label them
B) Alter or edit them
C) Print copies
D) Store them properly
E) Alter or edit them
  • 35. Oblique lighting is useful for photographing:
A) Tool marks
B) Bloodstains
C) Walls
D) Tool marks
E) Portraits
  • 36. What is the best file format for preserving image quality?
A) GIF
B) RAW
C) PNG
D) RAW
E) JPEG
  • 37. The photographer must record the photo number in the:
A) Evidence bag
B) Photo log
C) Camera
D) Memory card
E) Photo log
  • 38. Who is responsible for crime scene photography
A) Assigned investigator
B) Any witness
C) Victim
D) Assigned investigator
E) Suspect
  • 39. Photographs should be taken
A) Only at night
B) Before during, and after evidence collection
C) Before during, and after evidence collection
D) Only after investigation
E) After the scene is cleaned
  • 40. The chain of custody for photographs ensures
A) Legal admissibility
B) Faster processing
C) Better photo quality
D) More storage space
E) Legal admissibility
  • 41. Why should photographs include a reference object or scale?
A) Decoration
B) Lighting control
C) Orientation
D) Size comparison
E) Size comparison
  • 42. What should be photographed first at a crime scene?
A) Overall scene
B) Mid-range shots
C) Investigators
D) Evidence close-ups
E) Overall scene
  • 43. Forensic photographs should be taken from
A) Multiple angles
B) Multiple angles
C) Artistic angles
D) One angle only
E) Random positions
  • 44. Flash photography is most useful when
A) Lighting is insufficient
B) Scene is outdoors
C) Evidence is large
D) Camera is broken
E) Lighting is insufficient
  • 45. The main rule in forensic photography is to
A) Take as many photos as possible
B) Edit photos for clarity
C) Document accurately and truthfully
D) Capture only close-ups
E) Document accurately and truthfully
  • 46. Mid-range photographs show:
A) A specific item and its relationship to the scene
B) The photographer’s shadow
C) Only the suspect
D) A specific item and its relationship to the scene
E) The entire neighborhood
  • 47. Close-up photographs focus on:
A) Small details of evidence
B) People passing by
C) Large buildings
D) Small details of evidence
E) The crime scene perimeter
  • 48. Which best describes “True and Accurate Representation”?
A) Photos show reality as is
B) Photos include filters
C) Photos are edited artistically
D) D. Photos can be staged
E) Photos show reality as is
  • 49. Which is NOT essential in forensic photography?
A) Lighting
B) Focus
C) Perspective
D) Photoshop filters
E) Photoshop filters
  • 50. Which lighting is best for rough textures like tire marks?
A) Front lighting only
B) Oblique lighting
C) Oblique lighting
D) No light
E) Direct flash
  • 51. Overexposure results in:
A) Too dark images
B) Too bright images
C) Too bright images
D) Perfect balance
E) No change
  • 52. Underexposure results in images that are:
A) Too dark
B) Too bright
C) Colorless
D) Blurry
E) Too dark
  • 53. The “chain of custody” in photography refers to:
A) Documentation of photo handling
B) Documentation of photo handling
C) Who took selfies
D) Who owns the camera
E) Filters used
  • 54. What should be photographed first?
A) Overall scene
B) Overall scene
C) Suspect’s face
D) Close-ups
E) Individual evidence pieces
  • 55. To prevent distortion, cameras should be:
A) Level and directly facing the subject
B) Shaken intentionally
C) Level and directly facing the subject
D) Held above the head
E) Angled sharply
  • 56. Photographs of the victim’s injuries are called:
A) Abstract images
B) Medical-legal photography
C) Medical-legal photography
D) Personal photography
E) Family photos
  • 57. Which is recommended for bloodstain documentation?
A) High-resolution macro shots
B) Only front focus
C) Only long shots
D) No close-ups needed
E) High-resolution macro shots
  • 58. What should be included before collecting evidence?
A) Self-portraits
B) Proper photographic documentation
C) Story retelling
D) Reset the scene
E) Proper photographic documentation
  • 59. Which type of camera is preferred in forensic photography?
A) Hidden spy pen camera
B) Toy camera
C) DSLR/Mirrorless camera
D) DSLR/Mirrorless camera
E) Disposable camera
  • 60. JPEG format disadvantage:
A) Cannot be printed
B) Too raw
C) Lossy compression
D) Large file
E) Lossy compression
  • 61. RAW format advantage:
A) More editing flexibility
B) Smaller file
C) More editing flexibility
D) Lower quality
E) Auto-delete feature
  • 62. Depth of field is controlled by:
A) Camera strap
B) Aperture
C) Lens cap
D) Memory
E) Aperture
  • 63. The best photographic log should include:
A) Photographer’s favorite food
B) Photo number, description, location
C) None
D) Photo number, description, location
E) Joke captions
  • 64. Aerial photography documents
A) Crime scene layout from above
B) Fingerprints
C) Tattoos
D) Crime scene layout from above
E) Documents
  • 65. What type of shot documents wall bloodstains?
A) Mid-range with orientation
B) Without scale
C) Tilted dramatic shot
D) Selfie angle
E) Mid-range with orientation
  • 66. Purpose of duplicates/backups:
A) Prevent data loss
B) Decorate laptop
C) Prevent data loss
D) For fun
E) Fill memory card
  • 67. Numbering evidence markers helps:
A) Easy reference in photos
B) Crime recreation
C) Easy reference in photos
D) Decoration
E) Hide evidence
  • 68. Which is the most crucial in court?
A) Accuracy
B) Artistic creativity
C) Camera brand
D) Background music
E) Accuracy
  • 69. Enlargement of photos must not:
A) Remain proportional
B) Show details
C) Distort images
D) Be accompanied by original
E) Distort images
  • 70. The fault of wide-angle lenses is:
A) Edge distortion
B) Edge distortion
C) No aperture control
D) No details
E) High zoom
  • 71. What should be recorded before taking photos?
A) Mood of photographer
B) Food eaten
C) Favorite settings
D) Weather conditions
E) Weather conditions
  • 72. Low contrast photos show:
A) Washed-out tones
B) Perfect shadows
C) Washed-out tones
D) Very sharp colors
E) Perfect clarity
  • 73. Camera shake is reduced by:
A) Holding by one hand
B) Tripod use
C) Tripod use
D) Running while shooting
E) Zooming too much
  • 74. Which should accompany every photo exhibit?
A) Testimony of the photographer
B) Social media caption
C) Watermark logos
D) Suspense music
E) Testimony of the photographer
  • 75. Red-eye effect comes from:
A) Flash reflection on retina
B) Flash reflection on retina
C) Wrong white balance
D) Underexposure
E) Blood in the eyes
  • 76. Which photographs support bullet trajectory analysis?
A) Mid-range and close-up
B) Mid-range and close-up
C) Photos without scale
D) Only selfies
E) Photos of sky
  • 77. Why take photos of adjacent rooms?
A) For curiosity
B) To fill memory card
C) To show possible exit routes
D) To decorate report
E) To show possible exit routes
  • 78. The most important photo of any scene:
A) Identification shot
B) Summary shot
C) Exit shot
D) Entrance shot
E) Identification shot
  • 79. Enlarged blood drops show:
A) Direction of travel
B) Photographer’s skill
C) Nothing important
D) Artistic meaning
E) Direction of travel
  • 80. Documentation at night requires:
A) Supplemental lighting
B) No photography allowed
C) Lasers only
D) Night vision only
E) Supplemental lighting
  • 81. The observer effect must be avoided by:
A) Removing unnecessary people from scene
B) Adding props
C) Moving evidence
D) Inviting audience
E) Removing unnecessary people from scene
  • 82. An out-of-focus photo is
A) Unreliable for court
B) Artistic requirement
C) Acceptable always
D) Better than actual
E) Unreliable for court
  • 83. Forensic photographers must:
A) Record each step carefully
B) Shoot randomly
C) Guess evidence meaning
D) Record each step carefully
E) Leave scene early
  • 84. Macro photography is mostly used for:
A) Building photos
B) Small evidence
C) Small evidence
D) Aerial shots
E) Car chase filming
  • 85. Which is a digital photography risk?
A) Unauthorized editing
B) Good metadata
C) Cheap storage
D) Clear images
E) Unauthorized editing
  • 86. Informed consent is required when photographing:
A) House layout
B) Tire tracks
C) Broken doors
D) Living victims with injuries
E) Living victims with injuries
  • 87. When is a re-entry photo taken?
A) Before calling backup
B) When returning to scene
C) Never
D) After disposing evidence
  • 88. The final step in forensic photography workflow:
A) Post online
B) Archiving and secure storage
C) Artistic edition
D) Delete photos
E) Archiving and secure storage
  • 89. Why should photographs be taken before moving a body?
A) For speed
B) For reconstruction
C) For beauty
D) For editing
E) For reconstruction
  • 90. A ruler used in photos must be placed:
A) Far from evidence
B) Beside and level with evidence
C) Beside and level with evidence
D) On top of evidence
E) Under evidence
  • 91. Why should forensic photos be time-stamped?
A) For legal documentation
B) For editing
C) For decoration
D) For social media
E) For legal documentation
  • 92. What is the danger of using excessive flash?
A) Blurred images
B) Overexposure
C) Camera damage
D) Underexposure
E) Overexposure
  • 93. Which principle ensures photos are acceptable in court?
A) Consistency and accuracy
B) Creativity
C) Cropping
D) Consistency and accuracy
E) Filters
  • 94. What should be photographed first at a crime scene?
A) Overall scene
B) Investigators
C) Overall scene
D) Evidence
E) The body
  • 95. Forensic photographs must always be:
A) Creative
B) Accurate and unbiased
C) Edited
D) Accurate and unbiased
E) Decorative
  • 96. What is the most important factor when photographing a crime scene?
A) Editing photos to highlight important details
B) Using flashy lighting for dramatic effect
C) Maintaining the scene's integrity and avoiding contaminatio
  • 97. Which type of forensic photograph is used to show the evidence in relation to the overall crime scene?
A) Overall photograph
B) Microscopic photograph
C) Close-up photograph
  • 98. Which of the following is NOT a standard practice in forensic photography?
A) ncluding a scale or ruler next to evidence
B) Removing objects from the scene before photographin
C) ) Keeping accurate photographic logs
  • 99. Which lighting technique is often used to reveal fingerprints or trace evidence invisible to the naked eye
A) ambient lighting
B) Alternate light sources (ALS)
C) flash photography
  • 100. Which of the following is the primary purpose of forensic photography?
A) To document evidence accurately for investigation and court
B) To create artistic images of a crime scene
C) To entertain the public with crime images
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