Naga College Foundation, Inc. College of Criminal Justice Education

Naga College Foundation, Inc.
Liboton St., Naga City 4400, Philippines

COLLEGE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE EDUCATION
Subject: Forensics 1 Examination: Final

Exam
INSTRUCTION: Choose the letter of the correct answer for each of the
following questions. SHADE the corresponding letter of your answer on the
ANSWER SHEET provided. ERASURES AND ALTERATIONS ARE NOT
ALLOWED
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1. It refers to the study of the general practices, methods and steps in
taking pictures of the crime scene physical things and other
circumstances that can be used as criminal evidences or for law
enforcement purposes.
A. Police photography C. Forensic photography
B. Surveillance photography D. Aerial photography
2. It is the art or process of producing images of objects on sensitized
surfaces by the chemical action of light.
A. Photography C. Forensic photography
3. It is a factual reproduction and accurate record of the crime scene
because it captures TIME, SPACE AND EVENT
A. Picture C. Photograph
B. Evidence D. Motion Picture
4. It is a method of recording images by the action of light or related
radiations on a sensitive material
A. Macrophotography C. Photography
B. Photomicrography D. All of the foregoing
5. He was the first person to coin the word CAMERA OBSCURA IN 1604,
and in 1609, he further suggested the use of a lens to improve the
image projected by a Camera Obscura.
A. Isaac Newton C. Joseph Nicephore Niepce
B. William Henry Fox Talbot D. Johannes Kepler

6. The field of photography covering the legal application of photography
in criminal jurisprudence and criminal investigations.
7. It is an image produced through the action of light.
8. It is a representation or image on a surface especially as a work of art.
Example: painting, drawing, print or photograph.
9. It is the type of photography which focuses on the preparation of
photographic evidence needed by prosecutors and courts of law
10. It is the process of obtaining a magnified photograph of a small
object without the use of a microscope, by using a short focus lens or
macro lens/close-up lens and a long bellow extension.
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A. Macrophotography C. Photomacrography
B. Photomicrography D. Microphotography
11. It is the production of photographs in which the image of an
object is reproduced much smaller than it actually is, it is the opposite
of photomicrography.
A. Macrophotography C. Photomacrography
B. Photomicrography D. Microphotography
12. It refers to the recording of images formed by infrared radiation.
This type of photography uses a special type of film that is sensitive to
infrared radiation.
A. Infrared photography C. Photomacrography
B. UV photography D. Microphotography
13. The type of photography that is best used in aerial surveillance
since it allows the viewer to see things clearly even in bad weather
conditions.
14. It is the process that records the glow or visible light given off by
certain substances when they are irradiated by ultraviolet rays.
15. A photograph of the crime scene is a factual reproduction and

accurate record of the crime scene because it captures __________.
A. Time C. Event
B. Space D. All of the foregoing
16. It is a branch of forensic science dealing with the preparation of
photographic evidence needed by prosecutors and courts of law.
A. Photography C. Infrared photography
B. Police photography D. Forensic photography
17. A photograph of the crime scene is capable of capturing the
event that happened. What does EVENT pertains to?
A. The WHERE of the Crime C. The WHAT of the Crime
B. The WHEN of the Crime D. The HOW of the Crime
18. The word PHOTOGRAPHY was derived from the Greek word Phos
which means to light, and the word Graphos which means __________.
A. To draw C. To see
B. To Graph D. To click
19. It is the process of taking photographs of the suspect/s in full
length, half body, right and left side views, and two quarter views.
A. Investigation C. Mug-shot Photography

B. Aerial Photography D. Personal Identification
20. It is the art or science of photographically documenting a crime

scene and evidence for laboratory examination and analysis for
purposes of court trial.
A. Police photography C. Surveillance photography
B. Forensic photography D. Aerial photography
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21. An evidence that is presented in court once accepted will
become known as __________.
A. Evidence C. Proof
B. Exhibit D. Photographic Evidence
22. Before an evidence is accepted in court, it is a requirement that
they must first satisfy the basic requirements of admissibility which is
__________.
A. Relevancy D. Both A and B
B. Competency E. None of the Above
23. Which of the following is best used in the examination of
questioned or disputed documents?
A. Infrared Photography C. Photomicrography
B. UV Photography D. X-ray Photography
24. The word forensic was derived from the Latin word ___________
which means “a market place” where people gathered for public
discussion.
A. Forens C. Forum
B. Forensis D. Legal
25. It is the mechanical and chemical result of Photography.
26. It is generally known as the birth year of photography.
A. 1604 C. 1827
B. 1609 D. 1839
27. It is the process of taking photograph of a far object with the aid
of a long focus and Telephoto lens.
A. Photomicrography C. Macrophotography
B. Microphotography D. Telephotography
28. The process of photographing unseen objects with the naked eye
with the use of ultra-violet rays and filters.
A. UV Photography C. Macrophotography
B. Microphotography D. Infrared Photography
29. The use of photography from which reproduction of the evidence
can be made in any number giving unlimited opportunity for its
examination without compromising the original.
A. For Identification C. For Communication
B. For Reproduction and Copying D. For Preservation
30. Refers to the zone of acceptable sharpness or the area or zone of
a photograph, from front to back, which is in focus.
A. Depth of Focus C. Focal Point
B. Depth of Field D. Hyperfocal Point
31. Refers to the range of distance in a scene that appears to be in
focus and will be reproduced as being acceptably sharp, it could be
shallow or greater.
32. In the relationship between the f-number, lens opening and the
depth of field, the higher the f-number, the _________ the lens opening,
the _________ depth of field.
A. Larger; Shallow C. Smaller; Greater
B. Larger; Greater D. Smaller; Shallow
33. This refers to the zone of focus in the camera.
34. Refers to the distance between the focal point of a lens and the
film plane when the lens is focused at infinity.
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A. Hyperfocal Distance C. Focal Length
B. Hyperfocal Point D. Focal Point
35. The central or principal point of focus.
36. When the lens is focused on infinity, the distance of the nearest
object in a scene that is acceptably sharp is called ___________?
A. Depth of Focus C. Hyperfocal Point
B. Hyperfocal Distance D. Focal Point
37. When the lens is focused on infinity, the nearest point to the
camera that is acceptably sharp is the __________.
A. Depth of Focu10s C. Hyperfocal Point
B. Hyperfocal Distance D. Focal Point
38. A piece of glass, plastic or any transparent substance bounded
by two surfaces of different curvature, generally spherical, by which
rays of light may be made to converge or diverge.
A. Lens C. Mirror
B. Prism D. Viewfinder
39. A very important part of the camera which controls the amount
of light that reaches the film. It also controls the magnification of the
image.
A. Prism C. Mirror
B. Lens D. Viewfinder
40. A type of lens which diverge light and produce a virtual or real
image. Also called a diverging lens.
A. Chromatic Lens C. Concave Lens
B. Process Lens D. Convex Lens
41. A camera lens which has a focal length of 24mm-35mm is
categorized as _________?
A. Ultra-Wide Angle Lens C. Normal Lens
B. Wide Angle Lens D. Telephoto Lens
42. It refers to the failure of light rays to focus properly after they
pass through a lens or reflect from a mirror.
A. Aberration C. Curvature of field
B. Coma D. Astigmatism
43. This lens defect arises from a variation of magnification with
axial distance and is not caused by a lack of sharpness in the image.
A. Barrel Distortion C. Distortion
B. Wave Distortion D. Pincushion Distortion
44. A type of distortion which is present when straight lines running
parallel with the picture edges appear to bow inward.
A. Barrel Distortion C. Distortion
B. Wave Distortion D. Pincushion Distortion
45. It is a tinted glass, gelatin or plastic disc, squares or rectangles
that modify light passing through them.
A. Filter C. Haze Filter
B. Lens D. Viewfinder
46. When using a red filter, what colors of light will be absorbed?
A. Blue C. Green and Blue
B. Red D. Red and Green
47. A filter that absorbs atmospherically scattered sunlight. This filter
affect the gray tone of colored objects.
A. Haze Filter C. Neutral Density Filter
B. Skylight Filter D. Polarizing Filter
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48. It is a transparent cellulose nitrate or cellulose acetate
composition made in thin, flexible strips or sheets and coated with a
light sensitive emulsion for taking photograph.
A. Filter C. Photographic Paper
B. Film D. Top Coating
49. A black dye applied on the rear surface of the film used to absorb
light that may penetrate the emulsion layer, preventing it to reflect
back to the emulsion.
A. Top Coating C. Emulsion Layer
B. Anti-Halation Backing D. Film Base
50. It is an over coating of a thin layer of hard gelatin which helps
protect the silver halide emulsion from scratches and abrasions.
51. It is the light sensitive portion of a film or paper that records the
image.
52. A film which is sensitive to all colors and are further subdivided
according to their degree of sensitivity to each color.
A. Orthochromatic Film C. Panchromatic Film
B. Infrared Film D. Non-Chromatic Film
53. It is the most commonly used film in investigative photography
because it produces the most natural recording of colors.
A. Orthochromatic Film C. Panchromatic Film
B. Non-Chromatic Film D. Infrared Film
54. This refers to the heart of a digital camera.
A. Film C. Lens
B. Sensor D. Battery
55. It is that sensitized material that will record the visible image in
the final development and become the photograph.
A. Film C. Photographic Filter
B. Photographic Paper D. Sensor
56. In the chemical processing, this refers to the process necessary
for reducing the silver halides to form the image.
A. Development C. Fixation
B. Stop Bath D. Developer
57. In the development of the negative, what is the main developing
agent being used?
A. Elon Hydroquinone C. D-76
B. Dektol D. Acetic Acid
58. Under the stages of development, this refers to the process by
which all unexposed silver halides are dissolved or removed from the
emulsion surface making the image more permanent.
59. In the process of fixation, this is the commonly used fixing agent
to make the image in the film permanent.
A. Elon Hydroquinone C. D-76
B. Sodium thiosulfate D. Acetic Acid
60. The development stage normally composed of water with a little
amount of dilute acetic acid that serves as a means to prevent
contamination between the developer and the acid fixer
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61. This refers to the gradual fading of the image towards the side
through skillful adjustment on the dodging board.
A. Dodging C. Cropping
B. Dye-toning D. Vignetting
62. A darkroom technique which refers to the process of eliminating
unwanted portion of the negative during enlarging.
63. It refers to the addition of exposure on a desired portion of the
negative used for purposes of making a balance exposure
B. Dye-toning D. Burning-in
64. The process of omitting an object during the process of enlarging
and printing.
65.It refers to the sensitivity of the film emulsion to light, which is measured and
expressed in a numerical rating called ISO, formerly known as ASA/DIN.
A. Film Speed C. Lens
B. Emulsion Layer D. Camera
66. It is the crime scene view which establishes or shows the general
location and condition or the overall view of the crime scene to include
reference point.
A. Close-up View C. Birds’ Eye View
B. Midrange View D. General View
67. In the conduct of crime scene photography, what “crime scene
view” is needed to be taken first?
A. General View C. Midrange View
B. Close-up View D. Birds’ Eye View
68. A crime scene view which is utilized to facilitate identification or
to show the extent of damage or injury caused by the suspect.
A. Close-up View C. Birds’ Eye View
B. Midrange View D. General View
69. The requirement in crime scene photography wherein
photographs taken must show its purpose and photograph must for a
set together related to the scene as a whole.
A. Admissibility C. Consistency
B. Clarity D. Scale
70. It is a requirement in crime scene photography that is applied to
determine the actual measurement/size of the object being
photographed.
A. Admissibility C. Consistency
B. Clarity D. Scale
71. If in the crime scene a street sign or the building name is not
present to orient its location, the following can be used as reference
point to orient the viewer of its general location, except:
A. Known Building C. Natural Feature in the Area
B. A Car Parked D. Streetlight Post
72. What is the reason why the entire exterior of the building should
be photographed?
A. To establish location of the crime scene
B. To determine possible entrance and exits of perpetrators
C. To locate possible offenders
D. To show the appearance of the crime scene
73. Which of the following is a disadvantage of diagonal view in
capturing an overall exterior of a building?
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A. The near side and the far side have the same perspective
B. The façade has a better view
C. Flash cannot light all areas equally
D. It can identify possible entrance and exit in the building
74. In capturing the overall exterior of a large building, what type of
lens is best applicable?
A. Fisheye Lens C. Normal Lens
B. Telephoto lens D. Wide Angle Lens
75. Once inside the crime scene room, take a complete set of
“interior overall photographs”. The phrase “interior overall
photographs” means __________________.
A. All kinds of documentation C. All crime scene view of the
room
B. The overall exterior view D. Full 360° view of the room
76. To eliminate shadow of objects when photographing a dim crime
scene, what should the photographer do?
A. Detach flash C. Use bounce flash technique
B. Use direct flash technique D. Add more light intensity to the
flash
77. Which of the following would depict a fair and accurate
relationship between the distance of a subject and the reference point?
A. Isosceles Triangle Point of View C. Parallel View
B. Linear Point of View D. Diagonal Point of View
78. It is a cardinal rule in crime scene photography whereby only the
subject matter at hand should be seen in the photograph. All other
extraneous elements should be excluded from the photo.
A. Use Isosceles Triangle Point of View C. Maximize depth of field.
B. Fill the Frame D. Keep the film plane parallel
79. If the relationship of the evidence to a fixed feature of the scene
is the only story that should be told in a particular photograph,
everything else that does not contribute to this goal should be
eliminated from the field of view. This pertains to the cardinal principle
which is to _________________.
A. Use Isosceles Triangle Point of View C. Maximize depth of
field.
B. Fill the Frame D. Keep the film plane
parallel
80. In the documentation of wounds especially on the sensitive
portion of the female body, the foremost requirement before taking
photographs is the _____________.
A. Wounds Sustained C. Victims’ Consent
B. Relation to the Suspect D. Skill in Photography
81. It is a lighting technique which uses normal copy lighting with
one or more light sources at a 45-degree angles.
A. Bounce Lighting C. Oblique Lighting
B. Direct Lighting D. Direct Reflective Lighting
82. It is a lighting technique in which an opaque material is placed
between the light source and the subject to diffuse the light. This
usually results in even lighting with reduced reflections and hot spots.
B. Direct Lighting D. Diffused Lighting
83. It is a cardinal rule in photography, which means that the
photographer must aligned himself perpendicularly to subject being
photographed.
A. Use Isosceles Triangle Point of View C. Maximize depth of field.
B. Fill the Frame D. Keep the film plane parallel
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84. Under the evidence close-up photography, it is a special
technique that is commonly uses a light source at a low angle, usually
to show detail by creating shadows in the subject surface. It is
commonly used when photographing impressions, tool marks and
certain types of fingerprints.
B. Direct Lighting D. Direct Reflective Lighting
85. It is a lighting technique that is applied when the subject is
transparent. The light source is transmitted through the subject toward
the lens.
A. Direct Lighting C. Bounce Lighting
B. Transmitted Lighting D. Direct Reflective Lighting
86. It is an evidence close-up photography technique that is best
applied and is effective when photographing fingerprints on mirrors
and into glasses or cups to eliminate or minimize reflection.
A. Diffused Lighting C. Direct Reflective Lighting
B. Transmitted Lighting D. Front Directional or Axis Lighting
87. If during the investigation, there is a presence of soot in the
surroundings of the gunshot wound, this is in indication that
_____________________.
A. The shot was fired 10 meters away from the victim
B. The shot was fired at a distance
C. The shot was fired in contact with the victim
D. None of the above.
88. In taking photographs of wounds and injuries sustained by live
victims on the sensitive portions of the body, what should be the
considered?
A. Include in the photograph the face of the victim to facilitate
identification
B. Include the fix features of the body to locate the injury
C. Only the injuries/wounds that are significant should be
photographed
D. All of the above
89. It is the law which established the rules on electronic evidence in
the Philippines. It is also known as the E-Commerce Law.
A. RA 10175 C. RA 8792
B. RA 8551 D. RA 6539
90. In the rules of admissibility, evidence must have such a relation
to the fact in issue as to induce belief in its existence or non-existence.
This means that the evidence must be ___________.
A. Competent C. Material
B. Relevant D. Accurate
91. An evidence is said to be ___________ when it is not excluded by
the rules of court or by the law.
92. In the rules of admissibility, pictures must not emotionally
influence the judge and the witnesses as to the facts of the case. This
means that photographs should be ________.
A. Competent C. Relevant
B. Non-Inflammatory D. Free from Distortion
93. In the rules of admissibility of evidence, the photograph should
depict that a crime was actually committed and what crime was
committed.
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94. In the rules on electronic evidence, who has the burden of
proving the authenticity of the evidence to be presented?
A. The Judge of the Court C. The Prosecutor on Case
B. The Offended Party D. The Person Seeking to Introduce the
Evidence
95. Under Philippine law, evidence is competent when it relates
directly to the fact in issue as to induce belief in its existence or non-
existence.
A. True C. Partly True
B. False D. Partly False
96. If the person who made the recording is not available during the
presentation of the electronic evidence, who may prove its
authenticity?
A. The Judge of the Court C. The Witness
B. Other Persons Competent to Testify D. The Prosecutor of the case
97. The principal requirements to admit a photograph either digital
or film-based into evidence are:
A. Free of Distortion and Accuracy C. Relevance and
Authentication
B. Material and Relevant D. Competency and
Relevancy
98. In this method of proving authenticity, the affiant shall be made
to affirm the contents of the affidavit in open court and may be cross-
examined as a matter of right by the adverse party.
A. Cross-Examination of the Deponent C. Interview the Witnesses
B. Affidavit of Evidence D. Testimony of Witnesses
99. If the electronic evidence presents a faithful and clear
representation of the subject, it means that the evidence is ___________.
A. Competent C. Material and Relevant
B. Non-Inflammatory D. Free from Distortion and
Accurate
100. Mr. X is seeking to introduce an evidence of a decomposed body
in the court. He was denied to introduce evidence because it is so
smelly. This denotes that the evidence is ___________.
A. Not Competent C. Irrelevant
B. Inflammatory D. Not Accurate
“Never Give Up.

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Subject: Forensics 1 Examination: Final

B. William Henry Fox Talbot D. Johannes Kepler

A. Infrared photography C. Photomacrography

15. A photograph of the crime scene is a factual reproduction and

B. The WHEN of the Crime D. The HOW of the Crime

A. Investigation C. Mug-shot Photography

20. It is the art or science of photographically documenting a crime

“Never Give Up.

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