SCI-220 Exam 3 || WITH A+ VERIFIED ANSWERS!!
True/False: Examining the interior of the body during the autopsy procedure, does NOT require
the ME to visualize, inspect and remove all organs for additional examination. correct answers
False
What on a body needs to be documented during an autopsy? correct answers -Bodies
-Injuries
-Disease
-Clothing
-Weapons
What scale is required for pictures of bite-marks? correct answers ABFO
What is considered primary and secondary demonstrative evidence? Give examples of each
correct answers Primary: ME testimony
Secondary: Autopsy photographs
True or false: the sex of the victim being photographed should be clearly recognizable? correct
answers False
What are some other things that can be used for identification other than the face? correct
answers -Scars
-tattoos
-birthmarks
-implants.
When photographing fingerprints during an autopsy, what should be visible? correct answers
Ridge Pattern
True/False: You need to maintain the decedents dignity when taking photographs during an
autopsy. correct answers True
True/False: It is okay for bloody gloves, tools, or debris to be in an autopsy photo. correct
answers False
Body cavities are difficult to photograph due to curvature. What can be done to still capture the
cavities? correct answers Photograph at different angles instead of the normal perpendicular
angle.
How is autopsy photography different from other aspects of evidence documentation? correct
answers -serves as documentation of physical evidence, but the body will not be available for
examination again
-photographs must be emotionally neutral
, What should you do if tools cannot be moved out of an autopsy picture? correct answers Clean
the tools, and make sure they are neatly placed.
What are the three main types of photographs taken during an autopsy? correct answers -
Overall/distant
-Intermediate
-Close-up
When photographing blood transfer patterns you need to be aware that blood reflects light. How
do you avoid this issue? correct answers Hold the detachable flash at a 45 degree angle.
Define the area of convergence. correct answers 2D meeting point for two or more blood
droplets.
Define the area of Origin. correct answers 3D area where blood droplets originated from. Where
the blood source was when hit.
What two methods are used to photograph blood stains in crime scene photography? correct
answers -The Roadmapping
-Grid method.
When taking photographs of stains that are lit with luminol (chemiluminescence), how many
photographs are taken and then merged to form the final product? correct answers 2
Entire process of using luminol correct answers -Place camera on tripod near item being
analyzed
-Camera settings: ISO 800, between f/5.6 and f/11, shutter 15 - 45 s
-Turn off flash
-Turn off room lights
-Apply luminol
-Depress shutter with shutter release on cable
-Examine picture in viewfinder
-Take another picture with the flash without changing camera settings
-Merge both photographs into a single image
When taking an overall photograph of a bloodstain pattern that stretches across two different
surfaces, what must the photographer do in order to properly photograph the stain? correct
answers -Adjust the camera so that the overall photograph is angled in order to be able to depict
both surfaces that contain the single blood stain.
-Take more photographs with the film plane parallel to each surface. (use sub-labels)
True/False: You cannot use the road mapping method on anything but bloodstains on
walls/floors. correct answers -False: Can be used on clothing
-What are the three things that should be by every separate bloodstain pattern after the initial as-
is photographs. correct answers 1.Direction which way is up/north arrow
True/False: Examining the interior of the body during the autopsy procedure, does NOT require
the ME to visualize, inspect and remove all organs for additional examination. correct answers
False
What on a body needs to be documented during an autopsy? correct answers -Bodies
-Injuries
-Disease
-Clothing
-Weapons
What scale is required for pictures of bite-marks? correct answers ABFO
What is considered primary and secondary demonstrative evidence? Give examples of each
correct answers Primary: ME testimony
Secondary: Autopsy photographs
True or false: the sex of the victim being photographed should be clearly recognizable? correct
answers False
What are some other things that can be used for identification other than the face? correct
answers -Scars
-tattoos
-birthmarks
-implants.
When photographing fingerprints during an autopsy, what should be visible? correct answers
Ridge Pattern
True/False: You need to maintain the decedents dignity when taking photographs during an
autopsy. correct answers True
True/False: It is okay for bloody gloves, tools, or debris to be in an autopsy photo. correct
answers False
Body cavities are difficult to photograph due to curvature. What can be done to still capture the
cavities? correct answers Photograph at different angles instead of the normal perpendicular
angle.
How is autopsy photography different from other aspects of evidence documentation? correct
answers -serves as documentation of physical evidence, but the body will not be available for
examination again
-photographs must be emotionally neutral
, What should you do if tools cannot be moved out of an autopsy picture? correct answers Clean
the tools, and make sure they are neatly placed.
What are the three main types of photographs taken during an autopsy? correct answers -
Overall/distant
-Intermediate
-Close-up
When photographing blood transfer patterns you need to be aware that blood reflects light. How
do you avoid this issue? correct answers Hold the detachable flash at a 45 degree angle.
Define the area of convergence. correct answers 2D meeting point for two or more blood
droplets.
Define the area of Origin. correct answers 3D area where blood droplets originated from. Where
the blood source was when hit.
What two methods are used to photograph blood stains in crime scene photography? correct
answers -The Roadmapping
-Grid method.
When taking photographs of stains that are lit with luminol (chemiluminescence), how many
photographs are taken and then merged to form the final product? correct answers 2
Entire process of using luminol correct answers -Place camera on tripod near item being
analyzed
-Camera settings: ISO 800, between f/5.6 and f/11, shutter 15 - 45 s
-Turn off flash
-Turn off room lights
-Apply luminol
-Depress shutter with shutter release on cable
-Examine picture in viewfinder
-Take another picture with the flash without changing camera settings
-Merge both photographs into a single image
When taking an overall photograph of a bloodstain pattern that stretches across two different
surfaces, what must the photographer do in order to properly photograph the stain? correct
answers -Adjust the camera so that the overall photograph is angled in order to be able to depict
both surfaces that contain the single blood stain.
-Take more photographs with the film plane parallel to each surface. (use sub-labels)
True/False: You cannot use the road mapping method on anything but bloodstains on
walls/floors. correct answers -False: Can be used on clothing
-What are the three things that should be by every separate bloodstain pattern after the initial as-
is photographs. correct answers 1.Direction which way is up/north arrow
