FORENSIC1
  • 1. The photographic method used to document unique ridge patterns of fingers is called:
A) Wide-angle photography
B) Fingerprint photography
C) Portrait photography
D) Micrography
E) Landscape photography
  • 2. Photographs of scars, tattoos, and marks for identification belong to:
A) Artistic photography
B) Commercial photography
C) Wedding photography
D) Medico-legal photography
E) Wildlife photography
  • 3. The ideal angle for photographing a subject's face for identification is:
A) Side view
B) Overhead
C) Frontal view
D) Low-angle
E) Oblique view
  • 4. Mugshots primarily consist of how many required views?
A) Four
B) Two
C) Five
D) Six
E) One
  • 5. Photographing tattoos helps in identifying a person because tattoos are:
A) Seasonal
B) Temporary
C) Easily removed
D) Permanent features
E) Variable
  • 6. Facial identification photography relies mainly on:
A) Colored filters
B) Clear frontal illumination
C) Dark backgrounds
D) Angled shadows
E) Soft blur
  • 7. The branch involved when photographing teeth for identification is:
A) Entomology
B) Dermatology
C) Toxicology
D) Odontology
E) Botany
  • 8. Birthmarks used in identification are considered:
A) Unreliable features
B) Temporary marks
C) Permanent physical identifiers
D) Decorative features
E) Cosmetic additions
  • 9. Standardization of ID photos requires:
A) Consistent lighting and distance
B) Changing angles
C) Random lighting
D) Different backgrounds
E) Heavy shadows
  • 10. The first step in photographing a living person for identification is:
A) Positioning the subject properly
B) Editing the background
C) Applying filters
D) Cropping the image
E) Retouching the face
  • 11. Photography used to observe a suspect without their knowledge is:
A) Night portrait
B) Wildlife photography
C) Macro photography
D) Surveillance photography
E) Studio photography
  • 12. A photograph that shows the entire crime scene is called:
A) Processed shot
B) Cropped shot
C) Overall shot
D) Close-up shot
E) Detail shot
  • 13. Photographing injuries for medico-legal documentation is:
A) Clinical photography
B) Artistic photography
C) Interior photography
D) Nature photography
E) Fashion photography
  • 14. The first photos taken before anything is moved are called:
A) Original condition photographs
B) Modified photos
C) Staged shots
D) Edited images
E) Artificial shots
  • 15. Photographs that show very small details like tool marks are taken using:
A) Wide-angle lens
B) Panoramic lens
C) Macro photography
D) Fish-eye
E) Telephoto
  • 16. Photos showing evidence in relation to surrounding objects are:
A) Creative shots
B) Extreme close-ups
C) Close-ups
D) Mid-range shots
E) Dramatic shots
  • 17. To show fine detail in bloodstain patterns, the best method is:
A) High-definition close-ups
B) Dark filters
C) Strong artistic shadows
D) Low-resolution shots
E) Underexposed images
  • 18. Documenting each step of evidence processing is called:
A) Interrupted photography
B) Progression photography
C) Artistic documentation
D) Shadow photography
E) Selective photography
  • 19. Photography used to capture fast movements such as fleeing suspects:
A) Low-light photography
B) Action photography
C) Posed photography
D) Portrait photography
E) Still photography
  • 20. The most effective technique for photographing at night is:
A) Long exposure
B) Shadow casting
C) Overexposure
D) Blur technique
E) Lens distortion
  • 21. Photographing the crime scene from above using a drone is:
A) Portrait photography
B) Close-up photography
C) Studio photography
D) Aerial photography
E) Micro photography
  • 22. Photographing an entire room from a corner is a:
A) Full-view shot
B) Cropped view
C) Obscured shot
D) Artistic angle
E) Extreme close-up
  • 23. A lens ideal for photographing subjects from a long distance is the:
A) Standard lens
B) Telephoto lens
C) Pinhole lens
D) Fish-eye lens
E) Wide lens
  • 24. Photographing handwriting and documents falls under:
A) Wildlife photography
B) Document photography
C) Fashion photography
D) Travel photography
E) Portrait photography
  • 25. Photographs of weapons, clothes, and small physical evidence belong to:
A) Glamour photography
B) Landscape photography
C) Evidence photography
D) Sports photography
E) Creative photography
  • 26. Panoramic photos are especially useful in documenting:
A) Large outdoor scenes
B) Hair strands
C) Microscopic samples
D) Small tool marks
E) Latent prints
  • 27. A method used to photograph dark scenes without visible light:
A) Overhead spotlight
B) Infrared photography
C) Yellow tint
D) Flash flooding
E) Bright filters
  • 28. The correct order of crime scene photographs is:
A) Overall → mid-range → close-up
B) Random order
C) Close-up → overall → random
D) Mid-range → overall → close-up
E) Close-up → mid-range → overall
  • 29. Photographing a corpse exactly where it was found is a:
A) Filtered shot
B) Studio-style shot
C) Location shot
D) Corrected shot
E) Modified shot
  • 30. When photographing firearms, the most important addition is:
A) Background color
B) Angled shadow
C) Decorative lighting
D) Soft blur
E) Measuring scale
  • 31. A camera that uses film instead of a sensor is:
A) Digital camera
B) Hybrid camera
C) VR camera
D) Mirrorless camera
E) Analog camera
  • 32. The part of a digital camera that converts light into data is the:
A) Image sensor
B) Color wheel
C) Shutter plate
D) Optical mirror
E) Flash capacitor
  • 33. Photos taken using digital cameras are stored in:
A) Memory cards
B) Negatives
C) Chemical sheets
D) Darkroom trays
E) Film rolls
  • 34. Chemical developing is required only in:
A) Ultraviolet photography
B) Infrared photography
C) Film photography
D) Night-mode photography
E) Digital photography
  • 35. A key advantage of digital cameras is:
A) Instant review of images
B) No battery needed
C) No lens required
D) Unlimited zoom
E) Film-based storage
  • 36. Film photos may degrade over time due to:
A) Pixel loss
B) Chemical deterioration
C) Software errors
D) Memory card failure
E) Digital corruption
  • 37. Zooming too far on digital images often results in:
A) Lens fogging
B) Chemical burns
C) Pixelation
D) Film grain
E) Emulsion cracks
  • 38. A major advantage of analog photos in court is that they are:
A) Stored in cloud systems
B) Easy to duplicate
C) Harder to manipulate
D) Easy to edit
E) Automatically filtered
  • 39. Storing thousands of photographs is easiest with:
A) Digital storage
B) Slide projectors
C) Photo albums
D) Negative storage boxes
E) Film reels
  • 40. A disadvantage of digital images as evidence is the:
A) Slow processing
B) Potential for undetectable editing
C) High film cost
D) Limited shot capacity
E) Darkroom requirement
  • 41. The file format most commonly used for digital forensic photos is:
A) PPT
B) WAV
C) EXE
D) JPEG
E) TXT
  • 42. RAW images are preferred because they:
A) Remove shadows
B) Preserve maximum image data
C) Compress heavily
D) Contain no detail
E) Lose clarity
  • 43. Analog photos are created using:
A) Pixel grids
B) Digital chips
C) Light-sensitive chemicals
D) Surge crystals
E) Electric rays
  • 44. A digital camera requires power from:
A) Gas cells
B) Magnet coils
C) Solar sheets
D) Batteries
E) Film chemicals
  • 45. A major limitation of analog photography is:
A) Automatic backup
B) Unlimited storage
C) Instant sharing
D) Limited film capacity
E) Cloud access
  • 46. Loss of detail due to low digital resolution is called:
A) Gelatin breakdown
B) Emulsion damage
C) Chemical fading
D) Film spreading
E) Pixel loss
  • 47. A major advantage of digital zoom is that it is:
A) Chemical-based
B) Dependent on darkroom
C) Software-controlled
D) Powered by solvents
E) Film-based
  • 48. The clearest possible digital file format is often the:
A) GIF
B) RAW file
C) PDF
D) BMP
E) TXT
  • 49. Analog films must be processed in a:
A) Print factory
B) Darkroom
C) Sound room
D) Mechanical shop
E) Chemical freezer
  • 50. Digital cameras commonly adjust exposure using an internal:
A) Chemical meter
B) Cooling tank
C) Darkroom timer
D) Light meter
E) Film dial
  • 51. The correct way to photograph a fingerprint is to use:
A) Random shadows
B) Foggy lighting
C) Side blur
D) Dirty lens
E) Oblique lighting
  • 52. Before photographing evidence, it must first be:
A) Polished
B) Rearranged
C) Washed
D) Preserved in original condition
E) Handled bare-handed
  • 53. A scale placed next to evidence is used to show:
A) Size
B) Temperature
C) Weight
D) Texture
E) Fragrance
  • 54. The best angle to photograph a shoeprint is:
A) Half-angled
B) Overhead with a shadow
C) Random
D) Tilted 60 degrees
E) Direct, 90-degree angle
  • 55. To avoid distortion, the lens should be:
A) Covered
B) Rotated
C) Fogged
D) Tilted
E) Parallel to the evidence
  • 56. For photographing documents, the ideal lighting is:
A) Flash only
B) Flickering light
C) Even illumination
D) Harsh shadow
E) Colored light
  • 57. When photographing a bullet, the priority is:
A) Decorative background
B) Low resolution
C) Color filters
D) Showing striations clearly
E) Artistic shadows
  • 58. A series of shots showing evidence before and after processing is called:
A) Environmental sequence
B) Creative sequence
C) Progressive documentation
D) Artistic documentation
E) Emotional sequence
  • 59. When photographing blood stains, the most important factor is:
A) Color filters
B) Accurate color reproduction
C) Lens distortion
D) Fog
E) Strong blur
  • 60. A tripod is used to prevent:
A) Camera shake
B) Texture
C) Color
D) Shadow
E) Zoom
  • 61. The correct tool used to photograph very small evidence like fibers is:
A) Hyper lens
B) Television lens
C) Macro lens
D) Cloud lens
E) Wide-angle lens
  • 62. A measurement scale in photos must be placed:
A) Far from the object
B) Above the object
C) Next to the object
D) Behind the object
E) At a random spot
  • 63. When photographing glass fractures, lighting is usually:
A) Blocked
B) Hidden
C) Low-angle
D) Random
E) Blue
  • 64. A small evidence card used in photos is called:
A) Field card
B) Weather card
C) Tripod card
D) Lens card
E) Photo marker
  • 65. The preferred background for evidence photography is:
A) Reflective
B) Colorful
C) Neutral
D) Transparent
E) Patterned
  • 66. Latent fingerprints become visible after:
A) Tearing
B) Heating
C) Chemical processing
D) Wetting
E) Wrinkling
  • 67. The purpose of photographing questioned documents is to:
A) Decorate
B) Blur
C) Compare handwriting
D) Randomize
E) Stylize
  • 68. When photographing a torn document, the pieces should be:
A) Laid flat
B) Curled
C) Folded
D) Overlapped
E) Bent
  • 69. The best way to capture cartridge case markings is:
A) Backlight
B) Dim light
C) Kitchen light
D) Side lighting
E) Foggy light
  • 70. Fingerprints developed with powder should be photographed:
A) After wiping
B) After brushing off
C) Before lifting
D) Immediately after dusting
E) After blowing air
  • 71. Bloodstain pattern photography requires:
A) Blur
B) Multiple angles
C) Oblique shadows
D) Fogging
E) Random shots
  • 72. Tool mark impressions are photographed with:
A) Dark silhouette
B) Angled shadows
C) Close-up precision
D) Random filters
E) Soft blur
  • 73. To avoid contamination, evidence should be photographed:
A) Without moving it
B) After cleaning it
C) After drying it
D) After repositioning it
E) After touching it
  • 74. To compare two bullet markings, the photos must be:
A) Angled
B) High-resolution
C) Cropped
D) Underexposed
E) Blurry
  • 75. A photo log includes:
A) Stories
B) Doodles
C) Jokes
D) Decorations
E) Time, date, and description
  • 76. The chain of custody is used to maintain:
A) Battery power
B) Evidence integrity
C) Background color
D) Lens health
E) Camera weight
  • 77. Photographs must be:
A) Random
B) Authentic
C) Filtered
D) Distorted
E) Blurry
  • 78. A photograph is admissible if it is:
A) Randomly cropped
B) Edited heavily
C) Relevant to the case
D) Recolored
E) Digitally altered
  • 79. The person who took the photograph is called the:
A) Forger
B) Accuser
C) Listener
D) Manager
E) Photographer
  • 80. Photographic evidence must be able to:
A) Confuse
B) Accurately represent facts
C) Entertain
D) Distract
E) Exaggerate
  • 81. An objection to a photograph may be raised if it is:
A) Too detailed
B) Too clear
C) Properly taken
D) Misleading
E) Appropriately documented
  • 82. The court requires that forensic photographs be:
A) Artistic
B) Stylized
C) Symbolic
D) Abstract
E) Unaltered
  • 83. A photo used in court must be accompanied by:
A) Animation
B) Fiction
C) Personal opinions
D) Lighting effects
E) Testimony from the photographer
  • 84. The legal foundation of a photo includes proof that it is:
A) Accurate
B) Filtered
C) Altered
D) Staged
E) Fake
  • 85. Photos are considered secondary evidence if the original is:
A) Too new
B) Too colorful
C) Lost or destroyed
D) Too large
E) Too bright
  • 86. The best way to prove a photo’s authenticity is through:
A) Opinion
B) Gossip
C) Guesswork
D) Speculation
E) Direct testimony
  • 87. Forensic photographs must be stored in:
A) Wet rooms
B) Random piles
C) Open area
D) Unsecured tables
E) Secure storage
  • 88. Digital photo metadata contains:
A) Emotional tone
B) Technical details
C) Imagination
D) Stories
E) Camera jokes
  • 89. Digital tampering of evidence photos results in:
A) Rejection
B) Automatic acceptance
C) Faster approval
D) Legal protection
E) Stronger validity
  • 90. Photos of minors in crimes must be handled with:
A) Public display
B) No documentation
C) Negligence
D) Exposure
E) Confidentiality
  • 91. The purpose of a forensic photo report is to:
A) Create drama
B) Confuse readers
C) Entertain the judge
D) Explain findings clearly
E) Add color
  • 92. A forensic photography report must be written in:
A) Humor
B) Clear, technical language
C) Slang
D) Fiction
E) Poems
  • 93. The court accepts photographs that are:
A) Filtered
B) Distorted
C) Accurate reproductions
D) Manipulated
E) Edited
  • 94. When presenting photos, the witness must:
A) Guess the content
B) Add drama
C) Identify and explain them
D) Add jokes
E) Be unsure
  • 95. The entire process from taking to storing photos is part of:
A) Emotional work
B) Creative shooting
C) Artistic work
D) Documentation procedure
E) Fashion process
  • 96. The photographer must ensure that each photo is:
A) Abstract
B) Unreliable
C) Random
D) Properly labeled
E) Overedited
  • 97. The legal term for altering image content is:
A) Brightening
B) Manipulation
C) Stabilizing
D) Simplifying
E) Normalizing
  • 98. The court may reject a photo if it lacks:
A) Color
B) Mood
C) Decoration
D) Foundation
E) Style
  • 99. Only photographs taken by authorized personnel are:
A) Optional
B) Random
C) Uncertain
D) Illegal
E) Valid
  • 100. Forensic photographs help the court by providing:
A) Guesswork
B) Visual evidence
C) Symbolism
D) Imagination
E) Opinions
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