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