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