WorksheetsCrime Scene Photography and Sketch
Total questions: 24
Worksheet time: 12mins
Which of the following is NOT a purpose of crime scene photography?
To provide evidence
To confuse the jury
To document the scene
To assist in investigations.
What is the role of lighting in crime scene photography?
To obscure details
To enhance visibility
To create shadows
To add color
Fill in the blank: Unless someone needs medical attention, objects must not be moved until they have been thoroughly _______.
cleaned
photographed
rearranged
altered
Which of the following is a criterion for forensic photographs to be admissible as evidence?
They must be colorful.
They must accurately reflect the true condition of the scene without alteration.
They must be taken at night.
They must be artistic.
Fill in the blank: ______ photographs should be made to provide an overview of the crime scene.
Close-up
Overview
Artistic
Personal
From where should overview photos be taken?
Inside the scene
From the outside borders
From above
From a single angle
As evidence is discovered, it is photographed to show its position and location relative to the entire ____.
Scene
Object
Person
Room
Why is it important to label photographed evidence with numbers?
To confuse investigators
To provide a visual record
To organize and identify evidence
To entertain the public.
Oblique lighting is usually used to show detail by creating shadows on the ______ of the evidence.
top
bottom
surface
side
What happens to the evidence if the photographic protocols are not followed correctly?
Nothing
the evidence can be considered inadmissible in court
the defendant automatically is convicted
the defendant is automatically set free
This type of photo is used to show items of evidence in relation to the surrounding area.
overall
close up w/ scale
close up w/out scale
mid-range
Photographs of the following should be made: ____________________________________________________________
overall scene, evidence, close-ups, points of entry and exit, victim's body, any other relevant details
only the victim's body
only the points of entry and exit
only the overall scene
Currently, _______________ photography is the preferred method of crime scene photography.
digital
analog
film
instant
Photographs are used in conjunction with _______________ and _______________ and are an important part of the forensic documentation process.
notes, sketches
reports, diagrams
videos, recordings
maps, charts
Why is it necessary to include measurements in a crime scene sketch?
To help investigators recreate the crime scene
To accurately represent the spatial relationships between objects and evidence.
To show the location of the crime scene
To provide a visual representation of the crime scene
1. first, pencil-drawn outline of a crime scene; drawn at the crime scene; not usually to scale.
Final Sketch
Overhead Sketch
Legend
Rough Sketch
We may decide to use this sketch if there are many significant entries/exits/objects/pieces of evidence on the walls.
Elevation
Cross-projection/
exploded view
Overview/
bird's eye view
Perspective
Which of the following is the most common type of sketch?
Overhead sketch
Elevation sketch
Three-dimensional sketch
Exploded sketch
Pictures are taken before a sketch is made.
True
False
Which of the following is used so a reader can understand the symbols used in the sketch?
Scale
Compass
Legend
Notation
