SCI 220 EXAM 3 QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS
What should you do if tools cannot be moved out of an autopsy picture? - Answer-
Clean the tools, and make sure they are neatly placed.
What are the three main types of photographs taken during an autopsy? - Answer- -
Overall/distant
-Intermediate
-Close-up
When photographing blood transfer patterns you need to be aware that blood reflects
light. How do you avoid this issue? - Answer- Hold the detachable flash at a 45 degree
angle.
Define the area of convergence. - Answer- 2D meeting point for two or more blood
droplets.
Define the area of Origin. - Answer- 3D area where blood droplets originated from.
Where the blood source was when hit.
What are the three categories of shooting incidents? - Answer- -Justified
-accidental
-negligent
What are two ways to visualize a laser light for bullet path trajectory photography? -
Answer- -Particle spray/fog
-Walking the laser
When a bullet makes contact with a surface and skips off this is called a: - Answer- -
Ricochet
What is another name for horizontal angle? - Answer- -Azimuth
What type of protractor is needed to complete trajectory analysis? - Answer- -Zero-edge
(no tab)
If a bullet was fired into a wall and did NOT exit it this would be considered what? -
Answer- -Penetration
, True/False: Examining the interior of the body during the autopsy procedure, does NOT
require the ME to visualize, inspect and remove all organs for additional examination. -
Answer- False
What on a body needs to be documented during an autopsy? - Answer- -Bodies
-Injuries
-Disease
-Clothing
-Weapons
What scale is required for pictures of bite-marks? - Answer- ABFO
What is considered primary and secondary demonstrative evidence? Give examples of
each - Answer- Primary: ME testimony
Secondary: Autopsy photographs
True or false: the sex of the victim being photographed should be clearly recognizable?
- Answer- False
What are some other things that can be used for identification other than the face? -
Answer- -Scars
-tattoos
-birthmarks
-implants.
When photographing fingerprints during an autopsy, what should be visible? - Answer-
Ridge Pattern
True/False: You need to maintain the decedents dignity when taking photographs
during an autopsy. - Answer- True
True/False: It is okay for bloody gloves, tools, or debris to be in an autopsy photo. -
Answer- False
Body cavities are difficult to photograph due to curvature. What can be done to still
capture the cavities? - Answer- Photograph at different angles instead of the normal
perpendicular angle.
How is autopsy photography different from other aspects of evidence documentation? -
Answer- -serves as documentation of physical evidence, but the body will not be
available for examination again
-photographs must be emotionally neutral
What two methods are used to photograph blood stains in crime scene photography? -
Answer- -The Roadmapping
-Grid method.
CORRECT ANSWERS
What should you do if tools cannot be moved out of an autopsy picture? - Answer-
Clean the tools, and make sure they are neatly placed.
What are the three main types of photographs taken during an autopsy? - Answer- -
Overall/distant
-Intermediate
-Close-up
When photographing blood transfer patterns you need to be aware that blood reflects
light. How do you avoid this issue? - Answer- Hold the detachable flash at a 45 degree
angle.
Define the area of convergence. - Answer- 2D meeting point for two or more blood
droplets.
Define the area of Origin. - Answer- 3D area where blood droplets originated from.
Where the blood source was when hit.
What are the three categories of shooting incidents? - Answer- -Justified
-accidental
-negligent
What are two ways to visualize a laser light for bullet path trajectory photography? -
Answer- -Particle spray/fog
-Walking the laser
When a bullet makes contact with a surface and skips off this is called a: - Answer- -
Ricochet
What is another name for horizontal angle? - Answer- -Azimuth
What type of protractor is needed to complete trajectory analysis? - Answer- -Zero-edge
(no tab)
If a bullet was fired into a wall and did NOT exit it this would be considered what? -
Answer- -Penetration
, True/False: Examining the interior of the body during the autopsy procedure, does NOT
require the ME to visualize, inspect and remove all organs for additional examination. -
Answer- False
What on a body needs to be documented during an autopsy? - Answer- -Bodies
-Injuries
-Disease
-Clothing
-Weapons
What scale is required for pictures of bite-marks? - Answer- ABFO
What is considered primary and secondary demonstrative evidence? Give examples of
each - Answer- Primary: ME testimony
Secondary: Autopsy photographs
True or false: the sex of the victim being photographed should be clearly recognizable?
- Answer- False
What are some other things that can be used for identification other than the face? -
Answer- -Scars
-tattoos
-birthmarks
-implants.
When photographing fingerprints during an autopsy, what should be visible? - Answer-
Ridge Pattern
True/False: You need to maintain the decedents dignity when taking photographs
during an autopsy. - Answer- True
True/False: It is okay for bloody gloves, tools, or debris to be in an autopsy photo. -
Answer- False
Body cavities are difficult to photograph due to curvature. What can be done to still
capture the cavities? - Answer- Photograph at different angles instead of the normal
perpendicular angle.
How is autopsy photography different from other aspects of evidence documentation? -
Answer- -serves as documentation of physical evidence, but the body will not be
available for examination again
-photographs must be emotionally neutral
What two methods are used to photograph blood stains in crime scene photography? -
Answer- -The Roadmapping
-Grid method.
