SCI 220
SCI 220 (Forensic Photography and
Reconstruction) GCU Exam 2 Study
Questions and Answers 2025
What do you do if you can't fit the whole body in one picture when taking overall
photos? - Correct Ans-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 Ans-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: - Correct Ans-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 Ans-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 Ans-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 Ans-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 Ans-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 Ans-
Showing the wound in relation to a joint
When taking photos of blood, should you use positive or negative exposure
compensation? - Correct Ans-Positive exposure compensation
RECALL:
Although blood appears dark, it will reflect light since it is a liquid.
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If the camera is being used horizontally, which way should the extended flash be facing
if it is not attached to the camera? - Correct Ans-The flash should be used horizontally
as well.
How should overhead shots of bodies be handled? - Correct Ans-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 Ans-Midrange, close up as is, with scale, altered
(flipped)
What is the first photograph that should be taken when arriving at a crime scene? -
Correct Ans-A Photo Identifier Card
What are the different types of wound pictures taken ? - Correct Ans-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 Ans-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 Ans-True
What is the importance of taking overall photos of the entire exterior of a building, like a
house, at your crime scene? - Correct Ans-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? - Correct
Ans-Using hands only
In order to take an overhead shot what does the aperture need to be set to when
starting? - Correct Ans-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 Ans-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.
In what order do you document the bodies? - Correct Ans-Entire Body as-is
wounds or injuries
roll over
Entire Body as-is
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SCI 220 (Forensic Photography and
Reconstruction) GCU Exam 2 Study
Questions and Answers 2025
What do you do if you can't fit the whole body in one picture when taking overall
photos? - Correct Ans-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 Ans-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: - Correct Ans-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 Ans-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 Ans-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 Ans-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 Ans-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 Ans-
Showing the wound in relation to a joint
When taking photos of blood, should you use positive or negative exposure
compensation? - Correct Ans-Positive exposure compensation
RECALL:
Although blood appears dark, it will reflect light since it is a liquid.
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If the camera is being used horizontally, which way should the extended flash be facing
if it is not attached to the camera? - Correct Ans-The flash should be used horizontally
as well.
How should overhead shots of bodies be handled? - Correct Ans-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 Ans-Midrange, close up as is, with scale, altered
(flipped)
What is the first photograph that should be taken when arriving at a crime scene? -
Correct Ans-A Photo Identifier Card
What are the different types of wound pictures taken ? - Correct Ans-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 Ans-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 Ans-True
What is the importance of taking overall photos of the entire exterior of a building, like a
house, at your crime scene? - Correct Ans-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? - Correct
Ans-Using hands only
In order to take an overhead shot what does the aperture need to be set to when
starting? - Correct Ans-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 Ans-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.
In what order do you document the bodies? - Correct Ans-Entire Body as-is
wounds or injuries
roll over
Entire Body as-is
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