Photography Quizzes
Depth of field can be controlled by: All of the above
Which of the following directly impacts exposure? All of the above
Which of the following is referred to as the Cardinal Rules of Forensic
Photography?
Keep the film plane parallel, maximize depth of field, fill the frame
The meaning of the word “photography” is defined as __________ with
_________.
Writing or drawing with light
In CJUS 361 the type of photographs you are required to take are in the
format of: JPEG
only
Which of the following is the largest aperture opening, allowing the most
light? F2.8
An overexposed photograph will appear: light and bright
What is the “rule of thirds” referring to? NOT all of the above
True or False: In Forensic Photography having a perfectly exposed
photograph in every area of the picture is always the only way to capture all
information about the evidence and the only solution to getting the evidence
documented. False
The triangle of exposure discussed by the author of the textbook includes
light in the middle of the triangle and ISO, F-Stop & Shutter Speed making up
the three corners of the exposure triangle. True
The SLR camera is one of the most popular types of camera used in forensic
photography. What does SLR stand for? Single Lens Reflex
True or False: A Professional Crime Scene Photographer will only use a digital
SLR camera? False
What are two common image file formats used within many digital cameras,
especially with crime scene photography? RAW and JPEG
True or False: Digital images are NOT permitted in the courtroom because
they can be manipulated digitally? False
Crime Scene Photography dates back to what year? 1867
The drawbacks of a high ISO and a slow shutter speed are: A High ISO can
become
noisy and a slow shutter may cause motion blur.
The best method for crime scene photographs today could be safely
considered that of
the: Digital cameras are best for today and surpass the other formats in
quality.
Film Speed or ISO refers to: How sensitive the film is to light
What does the shutter speed of 1/125 mean? The shutter will open for 1/125 of a
second
True or False: Auto focusing always produces in focus photographs? False
When photographing a scene with a reflective surface, such as a glass table
or mirror a _________flash can help overcome reflections and shadows?
Bounce flash
Photographing evidence close up is referred to as photographing evidence in
___________? Macro
Different types of __________ must be used to adequately photograph
evidence that has been made visible through alternative light sources (Also
known as Forensic Light Source)? Filters and settings
When photographing a crime scene it is essential to? Photograph the entire
scene ensuring that everything is in focus, including reference shots and
close up without and with scale.
True or False: When using a flash, the flash should always be used in a “head
on” approach to avoid glare? False
Pincushion distortion is usually an effect of using a ____________lens?
Telephoto lens
_____________is the ability of the camera system to distinctly record two
separate but adjacent elements of an image. Resolution
UV light can be used to search for which of the following? All of the above
What shutter speed might be used when painting with light? 30”
Acutance is? The cameras ability to render a sharp edge of the subject as a
sharp edge in the photograph
___________is a chemical that can be used to show and photograph blood,
even after and attempt has been made to clean it up? Luminol or BlueStar
What are the three problems associated with camera lenses? Distortion,
diffraction, aberration
Which of the following directly affects the depth of field range? All of the
above
Barrel distortion is usually an effect of using a ____________lens? Wide angle
lens
In general hard shadows ____________ and soft shadows _____________? Hide
detail, reveal detail
_____________is a technique to maximize depth of field? All of the above
A “Snapshot” shooter does which of the following? NOT Looks through the
viewfinder and focuses on any random item just to make sure the auto focus
is locked into something in the scene.
Manuel focusing on a single item is best accomplished by having the camera
lens plane _________ to the top of the surface of the item? Parallel to
When is fill in flash used? When half the scene is dark and the other half has
ambient lighting
What light source is considered to be the sole light source in aerial
photography? The sun
All photographs taken from a DRONE can only be used for investigative
purposes seeing DRONE images have not yet been accepted in American
courtrooms. False
When photographing injuries that are on or near “private parts” you should
make ever attempt to? All of the above
Because crime scene photos are frequently used as evidence they are also
frequently ______________? Challenged
The first close up photo of any item of evidence should be taken with the
evidence All of the above
The documentation of evidence begins with _____________? Overall
photographs of the scene
Which of the following is NOT a purpose of the photo memo sheet? NOT
knowing what was photographed
When photographing a traffic accident, the surrounding areas is as important
to photograph as the point of impact. This is because? Sometimes the cause
of the accident is not near the actual scene
A faster shutter speed can help compensate for motion? True
When you are starting to photograph a scene you should begin with a
____________? A photo identifier
Chapter 9 deals with special Photography Situations. These include Areal
and elevated evidence, autopsy photography, bloodstain pattern,
drones, shooting incidents, surveillance photography, underwater
photography, vehicle crash photography and lunar (or space) photography.
False
Close up shots of evidence always come before overall shots of the scene
because the close ups are really what the courts want to see and they are
the pictures that bring probative value to the court case in question. False
In a photo identifier you should always include? All of the above
When photographing the vehicle involved in an accident air-bag safety
equipment should be photographed when? NOT When they have
deployed
What are the three primary types of perishable evidence? Evidence subject to
inclement weather, evidence in the path of travel, evidence subject to
biological or physiological processes
When photographing evidence several photos should be taken including a
photo with a ___________? Labeled scale
When photographing a body it is critical to photograph the face ___________?
Straight on
No matter what the scene the first priority should be? Scene safety
In an outdoor crime scene, overall photos should _____________? All of the
above
Overall photographs should be taken __________________? From a natural
perspective
