CFP Risk Management & Mitigation 3

Question 1

A photographer is assigned to document an autopsy. Which control best mitigates infectious disease risk?

Accepted Answer

Following universal precautions and treating all body fluids as infectious

Answer

Universal precautions assume every specimen is infectious, providing consistent protection regardless of known disease status.

Question 2

Which backup strategy best protects archived forensic images against a facility fire or flood?

Accepted Answer

Maintaining a verified off-site or geographically separate backup copy

Answer

Geographic separation ensures a single facility disaster cannot destroy both the primary archive and its backup.

Question 3

During nighttime highway crash documentation, the most immediate physical risk to mitigate is:

Accepted Answer

Being struck by passing vehicles

Answer

Traffic strikes are a leading cause of responder death, so high-visibility apparel and traffic control take priority.

Question 4

A photographer discovers their agency has no written standard operating procedure for image handling. Why is this a risk management concern?

Accepted Answer

Inconsistent practices make images easier to challenge in court and errors more likely

Answer

Written SOPs create consistent, defensible workflows; without them, opposing counsel can attack ad hoc handling practices.

Question 5

To mitigate the risk of equipment failure at a remote scene, a forensic photographer should:

Accepted Answer

Carry backup camera bodies, batteries, and media as standard practice

Answer

Redundant gear on hand ensures documentation can continue immediately, since transient scenes may never be reproducible.

(CFP) Certified Forensic Photographer Practice Test