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) Drawing
B) Sketching
C) Videography
D) Photography
  • 2. It is a detailed and systematic recording of observations, facts, statements, and actions taken during the course of an investigation.
A) Sketching
B) Videography
C) Photography
D) Note taking
  • 3. Which of the following can negatively affect the integrity of photographic evidence?
A) Using a digital camera
B) Including a scale in the photo
C) Capturing images from multiple angles
D) Altering or enhancing images without documentation
  • 4. What is one way to authenticate a photograph as real evidence in court?
A) Any of these
B) Have the photographer or a witness testify to its accuracy
C) Add digital effects to highlight important elements
D) Submit an edited copy with added labels
  • 5. It is used in marking physical evidences.
A) Lettered Markers
B) Markings
C) Evidence Markers
D) Numbered Markers
  • 6. What are the two basic requirements for the admissibility of a photographic evidence in court?
A) Accuracy and Competency
B) Competency and Relevancy
C) Complete and Relevant
D) Color and Competency
  • 7. What color are evidence markers most commonly?
A) Black
B) Red
C) Blue
D) Bright yellow or orange
  • 8. Evidence markers are essential for which phase of investigation?
A) Autopsy procedures
B) Crime scene documentation and photography
C) Only during arrest
D) Only during interrogation
  • 9. What is the main purpose of crime scene photography?
A) To document evidence accurately and permanently
B) To create dramatic photos for the media
C) To decorate police offices
D) To practice photography skills
  • 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 Scene
B) Scene of the Crime
C) Crime Seen
D) Location of the crime
  • 12. Which surface finish on photographic paper gives a glossy appearance?
A) Glossy
B) Semi matte
C) Matte
D) Satin
  • 13. A method of taking crime scene photographs starting from a fixed point, this includes photographing each piece of evidence.
A) Progressive Method
B) Manikin Method
C) Spiral Method
D) Overlapping Method
  • 14. Dashcams are most commonly used to record which of the following?
A) Courtroom sessions
B) Traffic incidents and vehicular movement
C) Surveillance footage
D) Phone conversations
  • 15. A continuing crime scene refers to:
A) A crime scene that continues to be discovered over time
B) A scene with ongoing criminal activity during the investigation
C) A crime that takes place in multiple locations connected by a sequence of events
D) A crime that involves multiple offenders across time
  • 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) Macrophotogarphy
C) Photomicrography
D) Telephotography
  • 17. What is the best way to ensure that crime scene photographs are admissible in court?
A) Post them to the department's website
B) Edit photos for clarity
C) Take photos without altering the scene and maintain a photo log
D) Apply filters to enhance images
  • 18. Which of the following should a crime scene photographer avoid?
A) Taking multiple angles of the evidence
B) Altering the scene for a better shot
C) Capturing overall, mid-range, and close-up shots
D) Using a ruler for scale
  • 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) Crime scene photography
B) For record purposes
C) For Court Exhibits
D) Preservation
  • 20. Which device is typically worn by law enforcement officers to record real-time encounters?
A) Handheld camcorder
B) Security drone
C) Voice recorder
D) Body-worn camera
  • 21. What is the role of the SOCO photographer?
A) To interview witnesses
B) To collect DNA samples
C) To take accurate and systematic photographs of the crime scene and evidence
D) To secure the perimeter
  • 22. Which field do image forensic scientists often collaborate with?
A) Fashion design
B) Sports broadcasting
C) Criminal investigation and law enforcement
D) Tourism
  • 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 identify the crime scene boundaries
B) To label and document the location of evidence items
C) To decorate the scene for media coverage
D) To protect the evidence from weather
  • 25. Which of the following recorders is specialized for use in underwater crime scenes?
A) Thermal camera
B) Webcam
C) Underwater digital camera
D) Drone
  • 26. Which of the following is a key rule in crime scene photography?
A) Photograph the scene before moving or disturbing anything
B) Focus only on the body
C) Only take pictures after cleaning the scene
D) Always use filters for dramatic effect
  • 27. What is digital evidence?
A) Evidence captured by a camera
B) Evidence found only in printed emails
C) Any data stored or transmitted in digital form that can be used in a court of law
D) Paper documents used in trials
  • 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) Light
B) Frequency
C) Wavelength
D) Crest
  • 29. Which member is tasked with briefing the team before and after the crime scene processing?
A) Photographer
B) Sketch artist
C) Evidence technician
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 Labels
B) Evidence Numbers
C) Evidence Tagging
D) Evidence Markers
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