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