SCI-220 HUMAN ANATOMY 2026 EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS GRADED A+
✔✔True or False: No matter the size of evidence, we should try to fill the frame as much
as possible. - ✔✔True
✔✔1. What are the three reasons we take a second close-up photo with a labeled
scale? - ✔✔a. Gives the size of the evidence
b. The label on the scale helps with documenting the photograph
c. Helps enlarge evidence when processed in lab
✔✔1. When do we need to bracket exposure on a close-up? - ✔✔To help capture all
aspects of the evidence
✔✔1. List two reasons we would do an "altered" close-up photo. - ✔✔a. In order to take
additional photographs before evidence is packaged
b. We can pick up and inspect evidence once it is measured.
✔✔1. When doing midrange photos, do you need to include the entire body? Why or
why not? - ✔✔No. We will focus on only one part of the body and keep it fixed with an
object. We will take pictures of the full body with close-up photos.
✔✔1. What does it mean to take a "body panorama" series of photos? Why do we take
these? - ✔✔This means that we will take pictures of all four sides of the body, from the
left and right sides, head to toe and toe to head. We take these to show all wounds and
body parts from each side.
✔✔True or False: We do not have to take a full-face photo if there is no trauma to the
head (deceased victim). - ✔✔False
✔✔1. List two of the four issues with full-face photos. - ✔✔a. Facial Distortion
b. If taken from a different angle, face may appear longer if taken from the chin up
✔✔1. ist 3 variables that assist in taking an overhead photo of a body (do not use ISO).
- ✔✔a. Mount Camera on the tripod with handle reversed
b. Use elbow to steady tripod
c. Aperture starting at f/22
, ✔✔TrueorFalse:We should always use bracket exposure when taking photos of
wounds, especially bruises. - ✔✔True
✔✔1. True or False: We do not have to take photos of any jewelry or tattoos that are on
the body if they are not involved in trauma to the body.
a. Why or why not? - ✔✔False. Taking photos of jewelry and tattoos may help identify
the victim.
✔✔We must have (living) victim consent to take photos of injuries - ✔✔True
✔✔1. What should we always explain to the victim when asking for consent to take
photos of their injuries? - ✔✔We want to make the victim feel safe and comfortable and
not like a victim again. Let them know that the pictures may help with the prosecution.
✔✔1. What does it mean to "protect modesty" when taking sensitive pictures? What
other reason do we do this other than to make the victim comfortable? - ✔✔This means
only to take pictures of what is necessary and to keep in mind that other people will see
these pictures.
✔✔1. What are two ways to stay professional when taking photos of living victims? -
✔✔We always want to make sure the victim feels comfortable and assure them that
they are safe.
✔✔TrueorFalse:When an object/weapon is used to create a wound, the entire pattern
must be in one photograph.For example, a bruise left by the sole of a shoe. - ✔✔TRUE
✔✔1. Why do we take follow-up photos of injuries on living victims? Do we always have
to take follow-up photos? - ✔✔We take follow up pictures because after a couple of
days the wounds no longer look the same. They may change pattern or shape. If a
victim has a bruise, it may not be noticeable when you first take the pictures but will be
after a couple of days.
✔✔1. What is the Guide Number (GN)? - ✔✔A guide number is when you compare a
flash;s unit relative output power.
✔✔1. How do you determine the GN for correct exposure? - ✔✔This can be determined
by the number of feet that it needs to be lit, or it can vary by the ISO that is being used
in the camera settings
✔✔True or False: The higher the GN, the bigger the aperture needs to be for correct
exposure. - ✔✔False
ANSWERS GRADED A+
✔✔True or False: No matter the size of evidence, we should try to fill the frame as much
as possible. - ✔✔True
✔✔1. What are the three reasons we take a second close-up photo with a labeled
scale? - ✔✔a. Gives the size of the evidence
b. The label on the scale helps with documenting the photograph
c. Helps enlarge evidence when processed in lab
✔✔1. When do we need to bracket exposure on a close-up? - ✔✔To help capture all
aspects of the evidence
✔✔1. List two reasons we would do an "altered" close-up photo. - ✔✔a. In order to take
additional photographs before evidence is packaged
b. We can pick up and inspect evidence once it is measured.
✔✔1. When doing midrange photos, do you need to include the entire body? Why or
why not? - ✔✔No. We will focus on only one part of the body and keep it fixed with an
object. We will take pictures of the full body with close-up photos.
✔✔1. What does it mean to take a "body panorama" series of photos? Why do we take
these? - ✔✔This means that we will take pictures of all four sides of the body, from the
left and right sides, head to toe and toe to head. We take these to show all wounds and
body parts from each side.
✔✔True or False: We do not have to take a full-face photo if there is no trauma to the
head (deceased victim). - ✔✔False
✔✔1. List two of the four issues with full-face photos. - ✔✔a. Facial Distortion
b. If taken from a different angle, face may appear longer if taken from the chin up
✔✔1. ist 3 variables that assist in taking an overhead photo of a body (do not use ISO).
- ✔✔a. Mount Camera on the tripod with handle reversed
b. Use elbow to steady tripod
c. Aperture starting at f/22
, ✔✔TrueorFalse:We should always use bracket exposure when taking photos of
wounds, especially bruises. - ✔✔True
✔✔1. True or False: We do not have to take photos of any jewelry or tattoos that are on
the body if they are not involved in trauma to the body.
a. Why or why not? - ✔✔False. Taking photos of jewelry and tattoos may help identify
the victim.
✔✔We must have (living) victim consent to take photos of injuries - ✔✔True
✔✔1. What should we always explain to the victim when asking for consent to take
photos of their injuries? - ✔✔We want to make the victim feel safe and comfortable and
not like a victim again. Let them know that the pictures may help with the prosecution.
✔✔1. What does it mean to "protect modesty" when taking sensitive pictures? What
other reason do we do this other than to make the victim comfortable? - ✔✔This means
only to take pictures of what is necessary and to keep in mind that other people will see
these pictures.
✔✔1. What are two ways to stay professional when taking photos of living victims? -
✔✔We always want to make sure the victim feels comfortable and assure them that
they are safe.
✔✔TrueorFalse:When an object/weapon is used to create a wound, the entire pattern
must be in one photograph.For example, a bruise left by the sole of a shoe. - ✔✔TRUE
✔✔1. Why do we take follow-up photos of injuries on living victims? Do we always have
to take follow-up photos? - ✔✔We take follow up pictures because after a couple of
days the wounds no longer look the same. They may change pattern or shape. If a
victim has a bruise, it may not be noticeable when you first take the pictures but will be
after a couple of days.
✔✔1. What is the Guide Number (GN)? - ✔✔A guide number is when you compare a
flash;s unit relative output power.
✔✔1. How do you determine the GN for correct exposure? - ✔✔This can be determined
by the number of feet that it needs to be lit, or it can vary by the ISO that is being used
in the camera settings
✔✔True or False: The higher the GN, the bigger the aperture needs to be for correct
exposure. - ✔✔False
