SCI 220 (forensic photography and
reconstruction) GCU exam 2 Questions And
Answers
What do you do if you can't fit the whole body in one picture when taking overall
photos? - (correct answer) -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 answer) -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 answer) -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 answer) -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 answer) -
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 answer) -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 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? - (correct
answer) -Showing the wound in relation to a joint
When taking photos of blood, should you use positive or negative exposure
compensation? - (correct 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? - (correct answer) -The flash should be used
horizontally as well.
How should overhead shots of bodies be handled? - (correct 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? - (correct 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? -
(correct answer) -A Photo Identifier Card
What are the different types of wound pictures taken ? - (correct 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? -
(correct answer) -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 answer) -True
reconstruction) GCU exam 2 Questions And
Answers
What do you do if you can't fit the whole body in one picture when taking overall
photos? - (correct answer) -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 answer) -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 answer) -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 answer) -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 answer) -
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 answer) -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 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? - (correct
answer) -Showing the wound in relation to a joint
When taking photos of blood, should you use positive or negative exposure
compensation? - (correct 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? - (correct answer) -The flash should be used
horizontally as well.
How should overhead shots of bodies be handled? - (correct 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? - (correct 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? -
(correct answer) -A Photo Identifier Card
What are the different types of wound pictures taken ? - (correct 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? -
(correct answer) -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 answer) -True
