SCI-220 || QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS!!
■What do you do if you can't fit the whole body in one picture when taking overall photos?
correct answers ■Take one picture when standing at the elbow and another picture standing at
the knees. These can later be put together to form one picture.
■What type of overall photographs need to be taken? correct answers ■The overall photographs
need to be from the exterior and interior of the scene.
■If you want to fill the frame with a face, while remaining back a distance that does not enlarge
the nose, it is best to use a lens in the:
A. 14-35mm focal length
B.50-60mm focal length
C.100-120mm focal length
D.300-600mm focal length correct answers ■C. 100- to 120mm focal length, which is the perfect
portraiture lens focal length range.
■What is the proper viewpoint to avoid perspective distortion in midrange photographs? correct
answers ■Make sure your fixed object and the evidence item are equal distance from you to
avoid distortion.
■What is the purpose of a photo log and how do you use one? correct answers ■Photo logs are
required by every agency and are used to record every photograph taken on scene, they can jog
your memory and help determine what went wrong in a photo. The photograph number and the
description of the picture is the minimum that needs to be recorded.
■How should the body panorama series be taken (in order)? correct answers ■Right side, left
side, head to toe, toe to head, overhead & full face for identification
■When taking a close up picture with a scale, should the scale be on the same plane or parallel to
the evidence? Why is this important? correct answers ■When taking a close up picture with a
scale, the scale should be on the same plane as the evidence, not diagonal to or parallel. This
ensures proper perspective so that the size is not distorted. This also ensures both the evidence
and scale are properly lit and in focus.
■When taking a photo of a wound what is important for a midrange photo? correct answers
■Showing the wound in relation to a joint or body part
■When taking photos of blood, should you use positive or negative exposure compensation?
correct answers ■Positive exposure compensation
■
RECALL:
Although blood appears dark, it will reflect light since it is a liquid.
, ■If the camera is being used horizontally, which way should the extended flash be facing if it is
not attached to the camera? correct answers ■The flash should be used horizontally as well.
■How should overhead shots of bodies be handled? correct answers ■Mount camera onto tripod,
turn camera view onto mini screen, set timer for the shot, and use legs of tripod for leverage to
take the shot.
What are the three main types of photographs that should be taken at the object of interest at a
crime scene? correct answers ■Overall, midrange, closeup with and without scale.
■What is the first photograph that should be taken when arriving at a crime scene?
■A. A Selfie
■B. A Photo Identifier Card
■C. An Overall of the Crime Scene
■D. A Labeled Scale correct answers ■B. A Photo Identifier Card
■What are the different types of wound pictures taken ? correct answers ■Midrange
(Demonstrates wound's relation to a fixed feature (Joint)
■Close up: "As Is"
■Close up: with labeled scale
■Close up: with part of the scale and bracketed (-1, 0, +1)
■At what places should the photographer be standing for stitched side photographs? correct
answers ■Standing at the elbow, and standing at the knee.
■True or False: photographs are suppose to be as sexless as possible, for the privacy of the
victim and their presentation in court. correct answers ■True
■What is the importance of taking overall photos of the entire exterior of a building, like a
house, at your crime scene? correct answers ■To show all the possible entrances and exits a
person could have used to get into or out of the house or building.
■When taking overhead full body pictures, how should the tripod NOT be held?
■A. Using hands only
■B. Directly overhead, post 100% extended
■C. Supported with elbow and forearm, supported on the hip
■D. With handle reversed correct answers ■A. Using hands only
In order to take an overhead shot what does the aperture need to be set to when starting correct
answers ■The aperture should start with a f/22
■When taking the overhead shot of a body, how should the tripod handle be oriented with the
camera mounted on to it? correct answers ■The handle should be reversed. This allows the
camera to be held against the ceiling for extra stability and also allows for more coverage of the
scene.
SOLUTIONS!!
■What do you do if you can't fit the whole body in one picture when taking overall photos?
correct answers ■Take one picture when standing at the elbow and another picture standing at
the knees. These can later be put together to form one picture.
■What type of overall photographs need to be taken? correct answers ■The overall photographs
need to be from the exterior and interior of the scene.
■If you want to fill the frame with a face, while remaining back a distance that does not enlarge
the nose, it is best to use a lens in the:
A. 14-35mm focal length
B.50-60mm focal length
C.100-120mm focal length
D.300-600mm focal length correct answers ■C. 100- to 120mm focal length, which is the perfect
portraiture lens focal length range.
■What is the proper viewpoint to avoid perspective distortion in midrange photographs? correct
answers ■Make sure your fixed object and the evidence item are equal distance from you to
avoid distortion.
■What is the purpose of a photo log and how do you use one? correct answers ■Photo logs are
required by every agency and are used to record every photograph taken on scene, they can jog
your memory and help determine what went wrong in a photo. The photograph number and the
description of the picture is the minimum that needs to be recorded.
■How should the body panorama series be taken (in order)? correct answers ■Right side, left
side, head to toe, toe to head, overhead & full face for identification
■When taking a close up picture with a scale, should the scale be on the same plane or parallel to
the evidence? Why is this important? correct answers ■When taking a close up picture with a
scale, the scale should be on the same plane as the evidence, not diagonal to or parallel. This
ensures proper perspective so that the size is not distorted. This also ensures both the evidence
and scale are properly lit and in focus.
■When taking a photo of a wound what is important for a midrange photo? correct answers
■Showing the wound in relation to a joint or body part
■When taking photos of blood, should you use positive or negative exposure compensation?
correct answers ■Positive exposure compensation
■
RECALL:
Although blood appears dark, it will reflect light since it is a liquid.
, ■If the camera is being used horizontally, which way should the extended flash be facing if it is
not attached to the camera? correct answers ■The flash should be used horizontally as well.
■How should overhead shots of bodies be handled? correct answers ■Mount camera onto tripod,
turn camera view onto mini screen, set timer for the shot, and use legs of tripod for leverage to
take the shot.
What are the three main types of photographs that should be taken at the object of interest at a
crime scene? correct answers ■Overall, midrange, closeup with and without scale.
■What is the first photograph that should be taken when arriving at a crime scene?
■A. A Selfie
■B. A Photo Identifier Card
■C. An Overall of the Crime Scene
■D. A Labeled Scale correct answers ■B. A Photo Identifier Card
■What are the different types of wound pictures taken ? correct answers ■Midrange
(Demonstrates wound's relation to a fixed feature (Joint)
■Close up: "As Is"
■Close up: with labeled scale
■Close up: with part of the scale and bracketed (-1, 0, +1)
■At what places should the photographer be standing for stitched side photographs? correct
answers ■Standing at the elbow, and standing at the knee.
■True or False: photographs are suppose to be as sexless as possible, for the privacy of the
victim and their presentation in court. correct answers ■True
■What is the importance of taking overall photos of the entire exterior of a building, like a
house, at your crime scene? correct answers ■To show all the possible entrances and exits a
person could have used to get into or out of the house or building.
■When taking overhead full body pictures, how should the tripod NOT be held?
■A. Using hands only
■B. Directly overhead, post 100% extended
■C. Supported with elbow and forearm, supported on the hip
■D. With handle reversed correct answers ■A. Using hands only
In order to take an overhead shot what does the aperture need to be set to when starting correct
answers ■The aperture should start with a f/22
■When taking the overhead shot of a body, how should the tripod handle be oriented with the
camera mounted on to it? correct answers ■The handle should be reversed. This allows the
camera to be held against the ceiling for extra stability and also allows for more coverage of the
scene.
