SCI 220 (FORENSIC PHOTOGRAPHY AND RECONSTRUCTION)
GCU EXAM 2 / REVIEW OF KEY QUIZZES, AND PRACTICE
QUESTIONS FOR GUARANTEED PASS
True or False: photographs are supposed to be as sexless as possible, for the privacy of the victim and
their presentation in court. - ANSWER ✔ - True
What is the importance of taking overall photos of the entire exterior of a building, like a house, at your
crime scene? - ANSWER ✔ - 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? - ANSWER ✔ - Using
hands only
In order to take an overhead shot what does the aperture need to be set to when starting? - ANSWER ✔
- The aperture should start with an f/22
When taking the overhead shot of a body, how should the tripod handle be oriented with the camera
mounted on to it? - ANSWER ✔ - 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.
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? - ANSWER ✔ - 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? - ANSWER ✔ - Showing the
wound in relation to a joint
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, When taking photos of blood, should you use positive or negative exposure compensation? - ANSWER ✔
- 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? - ANSWER ✔ - The flash should be used horizontally as well.
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.
What are the three main types of photographs that should be taken at the object of interest at a crime
scene? - ANSWER ✔ - Midrange, close up as is, with scale, altered (flipped)
What is the first photograph that should be taken when arriving at a crime scene? - ANSWER ✔ - A
Photo Identifier Card
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)
At what places should the photographer be standing for stitched side photographs? - ANSWER ✔ -
Standing at the elbow, and standing at the knee.
In what order do you document the bodies? - ANSWER ✔ - Entire Body as-is
wounds or injuries
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GCU EXAM 2 / REVIEW OF KEY QUIZZES, AND PRACTICE
QUESTIONS FOR GUARANTEED PASS
True or False: photographs are supposed to be as sexless as possible, for the privacy of the victim and
their presentation in court. - ANSWER ✔ - True
What is the importance of taking overall photos of the entire exterior of a building, like a house, at your
crime scene? - ANSWER ✔ - 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? - ANSWER ✔ - Using
hands only
In order to take an overhead shot what does the aperture need to be set to when starting? - ANSWER ✔
- The aperture should start with an f/22
When taking the overhead shot of a body, how should the tripod handle be oriented with the camera
mounted on to it? - ANSWER ✔ - 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.
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? - ANSWER ✔ - 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? - ANSWER ✔ - Showing the
wound in relation to a joint
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, When taking photos of blood, should you use positive or negative exposure compensation? - ANSWER ✔
- 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? - ANSWER ✔ - The flash should be used horizontally as well.
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.
What are the three main types of photographs that should be taken at the object of interest at a crime
scene? - ANSWER ✔ - Midrange, close up as is, with scale, altered (flipped)
What is the first photograph that should be taken when arriving at a crime scene? - ANSWER ✔ - A
Photo Identifier Card
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)
At what places should the photographer be standing for stitched side photographs? - ANSWER ✔ -
Standing at the elbow, and standing at the knee.
In what order do you document the bodies? - ANSWER ✔ - Entire Body as-is
wounds or injuries
roll over
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