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