CRI 198 FORENSIC PHOTOGRAPHY

INSTRUCTIONS: Read each question carefully and select the best answer. Write the letter of your choice
on the answer sheet provided. Absolutely no ERASURES or ANY ALTERATIONS are allowed. Please be guided.

1. Once the light hits a mirror and it bounce back. This is called _______.
A.Reflected C. Refracted
B. Diffracted D. Absorbed

2.What surface of the sensitized material which actually contains the light sensitive materials and which appears glossy in
a developed material?
A. Base C. Emulsion
B. Anti-halation backing D. Silver halide

3. This refers to the degree of darkness of the image developed whether it is too dark or to light.
A. Contrast C. Density
B. Exposure D. Focusing

4. What is the best remedy to apply if the film is underexposed?

A. Intensification C. Reduction
B. Exposure D. Focusing

5.What is that range of distance from the nearest object to the farthest object that is sharp when the lens is set or focused
at a particular distance?
A. Focal length C. Depth of field
B. Focal distance D. Hyper-focal distance

6. What type of a camera is best suited for police photography due to its flexibility for adoption to any type of
photographing due to its replaceable lens?
A. View finder type C. Twin lens reflex
B. Single lens reflex D. View or press

7.What unit of film sensitivity is expressed in both arithmetic and logarithmic form?
A.ASA C. DIN
B.ISO D, ASO

8.What changes the size of the aperture of the lens and regulate the amount of light reaching the film?
A. Diaphragm C. Shutter
B. Lens D. Film

9.What part of the camera controls the opening and closing of the shutter, regulates the quantity of light that reaches and
affects the sensitized material?
A. Shutter speed C. Focusing mechanism
B. Shutter release button D. Shutter speed dial

10.What kind of lens causes light rays to converge, or come together? It is also called a positive lens.
A.Concave C. Convex
B.Reflex D. Converge

11.It is a lighting condition where objects in open space cast a deep and uniform or distinct shadow.
A.bright sunlight C. hazy sunlight
B.dull sunlight D. cloudy dull

12.Which of the following is not a characteristic of convex lens?

A.Ticker at the center thinner at the side
B.Light passing through is bended away from each other
C.It produces real image
D.It produces virtual image

13.This type of filter is used to reduce or minimize reflections on subjects like water, glass, and highly polished surfaces.
A.light balancing filter C. polarizing filter
B.color compensating filter D. blue filter

14.The function of this layer is to bond different layers together.

A.adhesion layer C. anti-curl backing layer
B.film base D. gelatin protective coating

15.What is the normal exposure setting of the lens and shutter for a film with ASA rating of 200 under bright sunlight?
A.1/500 f-11 C. 1/250 f-11
B.1/125 f-22 D. 1/250 f-16

16.The type of lens designed for surveillance work where the photographer must be far from the object being photograph
to avoid being detected is ____ lens
A.wide angle C. telephoto
B.normal D. shot focus

17.The film and photographic paper are both considered as_______material.

A.transparent C. sensitized
B.translucent D. opaque

18.The light sensitivity of the film is known as____.

A.emulsion content C. spectral sensitivity
B.emulsion speed D. reversal negative

19.What process produces a positive image through the contact between negative and photographic paper?
A.Contact printing C. Enlarging
B.Printmaking D. Printing

20. It refers to the documentation of the entire scene, the evidence, and any areas of special significance to the
investigation.
A.investigative photography C. surveillance photography
B.police photography D. crime scene photography

21. What special type of photography is used in fingerprints on multi-colored background, documents that are altered
chemically, or over writings and detection of secret writings?
A.Ultraviolet Photography C. Infrared Photography
B.Question Document Photography D. Fingerprint Photography

22.What special type of photography is very useful in visualizing gunshot residue, bloodstains, tattoos, obscured writing,
forgery, latent prints, and counterfeiting?
A.Ultraviolet Photography C. Infrared Photography
B.Question Document Photography D. Fingerprint Identification Photography

23.Officer C wants to use a kind of photography that involves capturing images that cannot be seen by the naked eye.
Which kind of photography Officer C should employ?
A.Photomacrography C. Macrophotography
B.Photomicrography D. Microphotography

24.The purpose of this type of photography is to allow law enforcement officer to have a photographic record of an
arrested individual. This is called as______photography.
A.Mug shot C. Crime Scene
B.Thermo D. Surveillance

25.In taking mug shots of a suspect who is standing, the camera is positioned in what level?
A.At neck level C. At chest level
B.Hips level D. Slightly above the head level

26.The first use of photography in Police work is for _______.

A.crime scene investigation C. identification
B.surveillance work D. crime prevention

27.The following are purposes of crime scene photography EXCEPT:

A.to provide the investigators the permanent visual record of the scene
B.to provide the court the necessary photographs to be used in court hearings
C.to provide the investigators the photos of the suspect in a crime
D.to record the initial appearance of physical evidence

28.This type of photography is quite difficult and complex, but they employ discreet, legal, and professional tactics to
discover or gather information about the subject.
A.investigative photography C. covert photography
A.police photography D. crime scene photography

29.What kind of photography applied for photo mapping?

A.Crime scene photography C. Traffic accident photography
B.Surveillance photography D. Aerial photography

30.Which of the processes shows the correct sequence of chemical processing of film and photo paper?
A.Stop bath, Development, Fixation C. Development, Fixation, Stop bath
B.Fixation, stop bath, development D. Development, Stop bath, Fixation

31.Stop bath is used in chemical processing of the film to _______________.

A.avoid contamination between developer and fixer
B.fix the image from the film
C.provide for additional time exposure
D.because the books says so

32.The following are factors that affect the developing time EXCEPT.
A.characteristic of the positive material C. agitation and stirring during the development
B. temperature of the developing solution D. characteristic of the negative material

33.It is a cellulose tape or plate where silver salts are suspended capable of recording image.
A.photographic film C. photographic paper
B.lens D. camera

34.Which among the following is considered as the most common format of film?
A.35mm C. 120mm
B.110mm D. All of these

35.Traditional or Analog Photography is photography performed with ___________ .

A.a camera and a roll of film C. a digital camera and computer
B.an analogue camera and a roll of film D. a digital camera and digital storage

36.In layman’s term, which among the following is the primary factor that distinguishes the analogue and digital
photography?
A.There can be a lower initial cost for a film camera than for a comparable digital camera.
B.Film photography is more forgiving of minor focusing issues.
C.film photography has a higher resolution than what is found in most digital cameras.
D.The two methods can be distinguished in their manner of storing the captured images.

37.What type of camera encodes digital images and videos and stores them for later production?
A.Digital Camera C. Still Video Camera
B.Kodak Digital Camera Prototype D. Apple QuickTake 100

38.In photography and digital photography applications, it is the device on the camera that open and closes to control how
long the focal plane is exposed to light.
A.focusing control C. camera Shutter
B.main Dial D. mode Dial

39.The used of electronic image sensor to record the image as a set of electronic data rather than as chemical changes
on film is known as _____________.
A.digital Camera C. digital photography
B.digital imaging D. analogue photography

40.What is the most important parts of a digital camera that powered most of its component?
A.LCD Monitor C. Batteries
B.Main Dial D. Mode Dial

41.The basic function of this part of camera is to “gather” light rays from the subject, form and focus those rays into an
image, and project this image onto film inside the camera.
A.camera Lens C. photographic Filters
B.focusing Control D. aperture

42.Which among the following is the principle of relative aperture?

A.The higher the number, the faster the shutter speed.
B.The higher the number, the more sensitive/faster the film.
C.The larger the f-number, the smaller the aperture.
D.The smaller the f-number, the smaller the aperture.

43.A type of camera that is best suited for police work due to its interchangeability of the lens.
A.digital Camera C. single Lens Reflex Camera
B.twin Lens Reflex Camera D. apple QuickTake 100

44.Which among these principles is describing shutter speed?

A.The higher the number, the faster the shutter speed.
B.The higher the number, the more sensitive/faster the film.
C.The larger the f-number, the smaller the aperture.
D.The smaller the f-number, the smaller the aperture.

45Which among the following is the principle in film sensitivity?

A.The higher the number, the faster the shutter speed.
B.The higher the number, the more sensitive/faster the film.
C.The larger the f-number, the smaller the aperture.
D.The smaller the f-number, the smaller the aperture.

46.It is used to view the menus and camera settings, playback captured images and videos and also frame your shot.
A.View Finder C. Focusing Control
B.Main Dial D. LCD Monitor

47.The invisible latent image in an emulsion is made visible under what stage of chemical processing?
A.Development C. Stop Bath
B.Washing D. Fixation

48.Which of the following shows the correct sequence of chemical processing of sensitized materials?
A.Development, washing, stop bath, drying, fixation
B.Development, stop bath, washing, fixation, drying
C.Development, stop bath, fixation, washing, drying
D.Development, fixation, washing, stop bath, drying

49.What stage of the development process involves the dissolution and removal of unexposed and underdeveloped silver
halides crystals from the emulsion of the photographic material?
A.Development C. Stop Bath
B.Washing D. Fixation

50.The lighter the numerical value of the shutter speed dial, the opening and closing of shutter is____.
A.Slow to allow a greater amount of light to reach the sensitized material.
B.Fast to allow a smaller amount of light to reach the sensitized material
C.Normal to allowed the exact amount of light to reach the sensitized material
D.Fast to allow a greater amount of light to reach the sensitized material

51.For a film with an ASA rating of 200, the exposure setting at bright sunlight is at f 11 and shutter speed of 1/250
seconds. With the same lighting condition and shutter speed, change the ASA rating to 400, what is the next aperture to
be used?
A.f 22 C. f 8
B.f 16 D. f 5.6

52.If a basic exposure for a given film in a bright sunlight is 1/125 f11, the exposure setting at hazy sunlight would_____.
A.1/125 f14 C. 1/125 f8
B.1/125 f5.6 D. 1/125 f16

53.The lens opening also known as the relative aperture is the indicator for light transmitting capability of the lens. Which
lens opening will admit more light to pass through its medium?
A.f 11 C. f 2.8
B.f 5.6 D. f 4

54.A basic exposure for a film with ASA 100, at a bright sunlight, normal subject would be _______.
A.1/30 f-5.6 C. 1/125 f-11
B.1/60 f-4 D. 1/250 f-2.8

55.If a combination of f-16 at 1/30th of a second yields the correct exposure what effect will be seen by increasing the
aperture to f-8?
A.Underexposure C. Overexposure
B.Nothing D. Reduced film speed

56.If the result of the chemical processing of film is negative, the result of photo paper processing is ______________.
A.latent image C. positive image
B.clear image D. negative image

57.Officer C, an expert specialist, enhanced the digital image files and documented her changes on a separate CD. Is
photographic enhancement still admissible in court?
A.Yes, because she recorded the enhancement in a separate CD
B.Yes, because my teacher says so
C.No, digital photographs are not subject to enhancement
D.No, changes or edits to digital images are not permitted.

58.Compressed image formats such as JPEG are useful for saving storage space. What does JPEG stand for?
A.Joint Photographic Experts Group C. Join Photographer Experts group
B.Joint Photo Experts group D. Join Photographic Experts Group

59.The photograph must meet all of the following conditions in order to be admissible as proof in court, EXCEPT ONE:
A.relation of the photo to the original C. limitation of the equipment
B.consider the subject position D. distortion by using an appropriate film

60.It is vital to develop a habit of always checking the camera settings before taking making a shot to the next. What
absolute basics of digital photography is this?
Stop shaking the camera C. Remember to reset the camera setting
Keep the batteries charged D. Use the zoom wisely

61.Which of the following is NOT an objective of Crime Scene Photography?

A.To produce a pictorial record of everything regarding the crime.
B.To help in keeping the police officer’s memory accurately as possible as to where he find things.
C.To help in securing or obtaining confession description and information to the case.
D.To produce a pictorial record of everything pertaining to the crime.

62.Which type of photography is best applicable in recording fingerprint evidence at the crime scene?
A.Photomicrography C. Photo macrography
B.Microphotography D. Crime scene photography

63.What is the best photographic technique used in recording markings from fired bullets and shell?
A.Photomicrography C. Photomacrography
B.Microphotography D. Crime scene photography

64.What color of filter should be used to improve the outer part of a fingerprint impression dusted with black powder on a
green background?
A.Green C. Yellow
B.Blue D. Red

65.A lens that is capable of taking photographs without the need of a close up attachment.
A.zoom lens C. telephoto lens
B.macro lens D. wide angle lens
66.You want to photograph bloodstains on a pair of pants, one method of accomplishing would be to_____.
A.Use iodine fumes C. Place lights at a 45 degree angle
B.Use a larger aperture D. Use a low grazing light

67.Mr. G a fingerprint examiner compared the two fingerprint photos side by side to find similarities and differences.
Which of the following techniques for demonstrating evidence prints described in the given situation?
A.Matching photographs C. Matching Transparencies
B.Composites Exhibits D. Juxta Position

68.In questioned document examination, if the examiner examined the two handwritings and point out only the similarities
and differences between the two specimens, what technique is being applied?
A.Matching photographs C. Matching Transparencies
B.Composites Exhibits D. Juxta Position

69.Which of the following techniques is best in demonstrating prints of bullets and cartridge?
A.Matching photographs C. Matching Transparencies
B.Composites Exhibits D. Juxta Position

70.When the evidence or test specimens is being positioned side by side using both half images and combining them into
one image, what technique is being used?
A.Matching photographs C. Matching Transparencies
B.Intermarriage D. Juxta Position

71.To demonstrate the similarities between two photographs, Mr. K carefully placed one shot over the other while aligning
the other. Which of the following techniques for demonstrating prints must be used?
A.Matching photographs C. Matching Transparencies
B.Composites Exhibits D. Juxta Position

72.It is a techniques of demonstrating evidence prints used in toolmarks, shells, pair illustrations or in matching glass
fragments or paint chips.
matching photographs C. matching Transparencies
composites Exhibits D. juxta Position

73.Which of the following photography procedure is used when the photographer wants to show the over-all view of the
scene of the crime?
A.General View C. Medium View
B.Close-up View D. Extreme Close-up View

74.It is the process of photographing the crime scene and dividing it into sections. This view will best show the nature of
the crime.
A.general View C. medium View
B.close-up View D. extreme Close-up View

75.The photographer wanted to emphasize the details of the crimes and the different physical evidence found in the crime
scene. What procedure of photography is best applicable?
A.General View C. Medium View
B.Close-up View D. Extreme Close-up View

76.What photographic procedure in the crime scene where magnification is needed to show details present in every piece
of evidence?
A.General View C. Medium View
B.Close-up View D. Extreme Close-up View

77.Which of the following is not belong in the basic Importance of crime scene photography?
A.Refresh memory C. Save time and money
B.Preserve time and event D. Save money and effort

78.All of the statement are TRUE concerning individual photographs of important items of evidence, EXCEPT
A.They are admissible only if the original item is unavailable
B.They provide a permanent record of the original appearance
C.They protect valuable evidence from unnecessary handling
D.They provide supplements for the case report

79.In order to cover the entire crime scene and bring out the relationships between the objects the shot should be
A.an overview C. a midrange shot
B.close up D. extreme close up

80.Which of the following is not an objective of crime scene photography?

A.To produce a pictorial record of everything regarding the crime.
B.For identification of persons, documents, fingerprints, shoe prints, and splashes of blood.
C.To help in keeping the police officer’s memory accurately as possible as to where he finds things.
D.To help in securing or obtaining confession, description and information to the case.

81.In robbery cases, the photographer wanted to show the overall scene of the crime. Which of the following photographic
procedures will be used at the crime scene?
A.General View C. Medium View
B.Close-up View D. Extreme Close-up View

82.In cases of suicide by shooting, the photographer takes a series of shots of the victim and the wounds sustained that
cause his death. What photographic procedure should be used by the photographer?
A.General View C. Medium View
B.Close-up View D. Extreme Close-up View

83.If the photographer is an expert at applying ultraviolet or luminol Photography and other types of photography in crime
scene investigation and he is also expert in presenting photographic evidence in court, he/she is considered as
__________.
A.crime scene photographer C. lab Technician
B.forensic photographer D. crime scene specialist

84.Mr. K specializes in darkroom photography. He is expert in developing black-and-white and color film. Based on the
given facts, Mr. K is considered as ________.
A.crime scene photographer C. lab Technician
B.ofrensic Photographer D. crime scene specialist

85.The following conditions must all be met in order to accept a photograph into evidence, EXCEPT one.
A.Relevancy C. Reliability
B.Authenticity D. Accuracy

86.It is an established fact that a photograph offered in evidence should be true and faithful representation of the scene or
subject matter.
A.rules in relevancy C. rules in materiality
B.rules in accuracy D. rules in admissibility

87.The legal requirement for accuracy in photographic evidence must be___.

A.Mathematical C. Substantive
B.Objective D. Subjective

88.The following are some of the SOPs that must be followed by law enforcement, EXCEPTt:
A.get an archive and management system C. watch out for proprietary formatting
B.be afraid to invest in storage space D. potential issues with raw image formats

89.Digital images should be preserved in their original file formats. This statement is:
A.True, copies should overwrite the originals.
B.False, duplicates must be created on a separate drive.
C.True, copies should be saved as a new file.
D. False, duplicate the images by saving them to another folder.

90.It is one of the points of objection in the admissibility of a photograph, wherein the true color is a critical issue, and
arises questions may be directed on lighting, filters and processing because they affect color balance.
A.alterations on negative or on prints C. accuracy of colors
B.lighting D. errors in printing
91.Cardo Dalisay, an expert specialist, enhanced the digital image files and documented his changes on a separate CD.
Is photographic enhancement still admissible in court?
A.Yes, because he recorded the enhancement in a separate CD
B.Yes, because my teacher says so
C.No, digital photographs are not subject to enhancement
D.No, changes or edits to digital images are not permitted.

92.What characteristic of evidence is crucial and must be photographed immediately to maintain and preserve its
reliability?
A.Physical evidence C. Non-perishable evidence
B.Perishable evidence D. Photographic evidence

93.What is the basic requirements of photograph to be admissible in court?

A.Get as many photographs as you can and choose the best.
B.Take all angles and perspectives available.
C.Get accurate, relevant and material photographs which shall be used as evidence.
D.Never touch or move any object in the crime scene unless it has been measured, sketched or photographed.

94.Does photograph of crime scene always admissible in court?

A.Yes, especially if there is obliteration in crime scene
B . Yes, if the investigator crime scene does not follow “Mac” rules
C. No, if it is not the faithful representation of the scene
D. No, it should be in sketch to make it admissible
95.For photographs to be admitted as evidence in court, it must not possess any form of defects. Therefore, photographs
must be_____.
A.Unbiased C. Free from distortion
B.Accurate D. Material and relevant

96.A photograph of the crime scene is a factual reproduction and accurate record of the crime scene because it captures
time,space and ___.
A. . person C. event
B. thing D. crime scene

97.What type of specific light rays are required to preserve secret writings and forged signatures through photographs?
A.Ultraviolet C. Infrared
B.X-ray D. Visible light

98.Photomicrography is used for firearm identification. What kind of lens should be used to preserve evidence at the crime
scene?
A.Micro lens C. Macro lens
B.Zoom lens D. Magnifying lens

99.In order to show the locations of small objects and pinpoint the original location of each fingerprint, you must consider
both a close-up and____.
A.general view C. mid-range
B. long-range D. extreme close-up

100.The analysis of writing employed different kinds of special techniques. In order to take photographs of obliterated
writings, you must have____.
A.Ultraviolet C. infrared
B.x-ray D. visible light