Northern Virginia Criminal Justice Academy (NVCJA) Practice Exam

How should photos be presented in a sequential display?

1. All at once

2. In random order

3. In a fixed order

4. Only two at a time

The correct answer is: In random order

When presenting photos in a sequential display, the best approach is to show them in a fixed order. This method ensures that viewers can follow the narrative or the sequence of events as intended. Presenting images in a logical, chronological manner helps to maintain clarity and allows the audience to make connections between the images, enhancing their understanding of the context. In contrast, displaying images all at once can overwhelm viewers, making it difficult to focus on individual photos and discern their relationship to the overall story or sequence. Random order disrupts the intended flow and can confuse the audience, as they may struggle to establish the rightful sequence or context. Showing only two at a time can also be limiting, as it may not provide a comprehensive view of the full sequence and could inhibit the viewer's ability to appreciate the progression or continuity of the images.