WorksheetsForensic Photography
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Last name
4 lines
2.
Which of these is NOT a reason to take photographs of a crime scene?
a)
to document the relative locations and positions of evidence
b)
some evidence can not be collected
c)
some evidence does not last / is temporary
d)
once evidence is used in court it is thrown away, and photographs allow CSI to study evidence years later
3.
How many pictures should be taken of each piece of evidence?
a)
3
b)
5
c)
20
d)
it depends
4.
All photographs should be documented in a list so they can be put into context later. According to the video, all of the following should be included in that documentation EXCEPT....
a)
weather conditions
b)
time
c)
date
d)
camera settings
e)
subject of the picture
5.
Per the opinion of the Forensic Photography Video: Today, digital technology is more detailed and accurate than film. For this reason, Forensic Photographers use digital cameras to document evidence at a crime scene.
a)
True
b)
False
6.
You have just taken a close up photo of a knife with the evidence number and ruler. Why is it also important to take a photo without the number and ruler?
a)
Just in case the evidence number changes
b)
To prove there is nothing hiding under the number / ruler at the scene
c)
As a backup if the first photo is corrupted or lost
d)
The one with the ruler/number is for CSI, the one without is for use in Court with the Jury
7.
Select the photograph(s) that must be taken directly above the evidence (at a 90 degree angle) so that there is no distortion of the object.
a)
Overview photo
b)
Midrange photo
c)
Close up with a ruler
d)
Close up without a ruler
8.
A Forensic Photographer takes just four photos of each piece of evidence (One overview, one midrange, and two close up).
a)
True
b)
False
9.
Which of these illustrations best represents the technique of Oblique Lighting?
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
None of these demonstrate the proper technique of Oblique Lighting
10.
You are photographing each of the following pieces of evidence. With which one would you most likely use oblique lighting?
a)
tire track impression in the dirt
b)
knife covered in blood
c)
a laceration wound on a victim
d)
broken window glass on the carpet
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