Forensic Photography & Sketching Unit
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2026
What are the 3 perspectives of photography that should be included in crime scene photos? -
Correct Answers -Show the layout of the crime scene
-Show the position of collected and uncollected evidence
-Show the point of view of victims, suspects, and witnesses
What should the first photograph ALWAYS be of at a crime scene? - Correct Answers casecard
Why is a tripod and cable lock release necessary when photographing at night with the painting
with light method? - Correct Answers the tripod eliminated all possibility of a blurred picture
and if painting with light you only have a limited amount of time
Who is responsible for deciding if photographs are admissible in court? - Correct Answers judge
In order for photographs to be admissible in court, they must be ruled as _________________
and __________________. - Correct Answers fair; accurate
List the information that should be included on a case card (case placard). - Correct Answers
case #
DATE
LOCATION
GROUP MEMBERS
List the information that should be in a photo log - Correct Answers case #
type of scene
, date
location
description of camera
type of lense
type of film
speed of shuttle
photographer's name
What is a scale (ruler) used for and when should it be used? - Correct Answers measuring;
Explain why the ability to take color photos at a crime scene is so important. - Correct Answers
see more detail
During which century did we really start a revolution in crime scene photography? - Correct
Answers 19th century
What type of lens is best for very close up, detailed photos - Correct Answers 50m lens
Define what aperture is? - Correct Answers space through which light pasess in an optical
photographic instrument
How does aperture affect photos - Correct Answers by controlling the amount of light entering
in the camera
Define shutter speed? - Correct Answers is the length of time that the film or microchip is
exposed to light
Test Review with correct answers 100%
2026
What are the 3 perspectives of photography that should be included in crime scene photos? -
Correct Answers -Show the layout of the crime scene
-Show the position of collected and uncollected evidence
-Show the point of view of victims, suspects, and witnesses
What should the first photograph ALWAYS be of at a crime scene? - Correct Answers casecard
Why is a tripod and cable lock release necessary when photographing at night with the painting
with light method? - Correct Answers the tripod eliminated all possibility of a blurred picture
and if painting with light you only have a limited amount of time
Who is responsible for deciding if photographs are admissible in court? - Correct Answers judge
In order for photographs to be admissible in court, they must be ruled as _________________
and __________________. - Correct Answers fair; accurate
List the information that should be included on a case card (case placard). - Correct Answers
case #
DATE
LOCATION
GROUP MEMBERS
List the information that should be in a photo log - Correct Answers case #
type of scene
, date
location
description of camera
type of lense
type of film
speed of shuttle
photographer's name
What is a scale (ruler) used for and when should it be used? - Correct Answers measuring;
Explain why the ability to take color photos at a crime scene is so important. - Correct Answers
see more detail
During which century did we really start a revolution in crime scene photography? - Correct
Answers 19th century
What type of lens is best for very close up, detailed photos - Correct Answers 50m lens
Define what aperture is? - Correct Answers space through which light pasess in an optical
photographic instrument
How does aperture affect photos - Correct Answers by controlling the amount of light entering
in the camera
Define shutter speed? - Correct Answers is the length of time that the film or microchip is
exposed to light
