SCI-220 EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS
.■A direct flash on 3D evidence will not show detail. What type of flash will create shadows to show
more details? - ANSWER-■Oblique flash
.■At what places should the photographer be standing for stitched side photographs? - ANSWER-
■Standing at the elbow, and standing at the knee.
.■How should overhead shots of bodies be handled? - ANSWER-■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.
.■How should the body panorama series be taken (in order)? - ANSWER-■Right side, left side, head to
toe, toe to head, overhead & full face for identification
.■If the camera is being used horizontally, which way should the extended flash be facing if it is not
attached to the camera? - ANSWER-■The flash should be used horizontally as well.
.■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 - ANSWER-■C. 100- to 120mm focal length, which is the perfect portraiture
lens focal length range.
.■In what order do you document the bodies? - ANSWER-■Entire Body as-is
■wounds or injuries
■roll over
■Entire Body as-is
■wounds of injuries
.■True or False: photographs are suppose to be as sexless as possible, for the privacy of the victim and
their presentation in court. - ANSWER-■True
.■True or False: When taking a photo of a 3D Shoeimpression the scale should be on the top surface of
the ground and not on the same plane as the impression. - ANSWER-■False
.■True or False: When taking a photo of a 3D Tireimpression the scale should be on the top surface of
the ground and not on the same plane as the impression. - ANSWER-■True
.■True or False: When using the extended flash detached from the camera, you should keep the
orientation the same as the camera. - ANSWER-■True
.■What are the different types of wound pictures taken ? - ANSWER-■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)
CORRECT ANSWERS
.■A direct flash on 3D evidence will not show detail. What type of flash will create shadows to show
more details? - ANSWER-■Oblique flash
.■At what places should the photographer be standing for stitched side photographs? - ANSWER-
■Standing at the elbow, and standing at the knee.
.■How should overhead shots of bodies be handled? - ANSWER-■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.
.■How should the body panorama series be taken (in order)? - ANSWER-■Right side, left side, head to
toe, toe to head, overhead & full face for identification
.■If the camera is being used horizontally, which way should the extended flash be facing if it is not
attached to the camera? - ANSWER-■The flash should be used horizontally as well.
.■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 - ANSWER-■C. 100- to 120mm focal length, which is the perfect portraiture
lens focal length range.
.■In what order do you document the bodies? - ANSWER-■Entire Body as-is
■wounds or injuries
■roll over
■Entire Body as-is
■wounds of injuries
.■True or False: photographs are suppose to be as sexless as possible, for the privacy of the victim and
their presentation in court. - ANSWER-■True
.■True or False: When taking a photo of a 3D Shoeimpression the scale should be on the top surface of
the ground and not on the same plane as the impression. - ANSWER-■False
.■True or False: When taking a photo of a 3D Tireimpression the scale should be on the top surface of
the ground and not on the same plane as the impression. - ANSWER-■True
.■True or False: When using the extended flash detached from the camera, you should keep the
orientation the same as the camera. - ANSWER-■True
.■What are the different types of wound pictures taken ? - ANSWER-■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)
