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