Forensic Photography Quiz
Test your knowledge of forensic photography principles, practices, and techniques.
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First Name
Last Name
Email Address
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Which of the following is the most important reason for using a scale in forensic photography?
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To determine the age of evidence
To provide size reference for evidence
To enhance photo quality
To identify the photographer
Match the following camera settings to their correct descriptions:
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Aperture
Shutter Speed
ISO
Aperture
Controls light entering lens
Controls image sharpness
Controls color balance
Controls light entering lens
Controls image sharpness
Controls color balance
Controls light entering lens
Controls image sharpness
Controls color balance
Shutter Speed
Controls light entering lens
Controls image sharpness
Controls color balance
Controls light entering lens
Controls image sharpness
Controls color balance
Controls light entering lens
Controls image sharpness
Controls color balance
ISO
Controls light entering lens
Controls image sharpness
Controls color balance
Controls light entering lens
Controls image sharpness
Controls color balance
Controls light entering lens
Controls image sharpness
Controls color balance
Select all items that should be documented in a forensic photography log:
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Date and time of photographs
Camera make and model
Weather conditions
Personal opinions about the case
Location of evidence
Which lighting technique is best for photographing impressions (e.g., footprints) at a crime scene?
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Direct flash
Side lighting (oblique)
Backlighting
Overhead lighting
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When photographing a crime scene, what is the recommended sequence of shots?
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Overall, midrange, close-up
Close-up, overall, midrange
Midrange, close-up, overall
Overall, close-up, midrange
Which of the following should NOT be done when photographing evidence?
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Use a scale for size reference
Alter the position of evidence for a better photo
Take photographs from multiple angles
Document the location of each item
Rate your confidence in your forensic photography skills:
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Not confident
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2
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4
Very confident
5
1 is Not confident, 5 is Very confident
A photograph of a bloodstain is shown below. What is the most important step before taking this photo? (Assume image is provided during quiz delivery)
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Place a scale and label next to the stain
Adjust the camera to macro mode
Use black and white mode
Increase ISO to maximum
Briefly explain why accurate documentation is essential in forensic photography.
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