12 Questions
What is considered as a document at present?
Electronic files, as well as materials containing marks, symbols, or signs
What is a questioned document?
Any signature, handwriting, typewriting, computer generated or other marks whose source or authenticity is in dispute or doubtful
What is the difference between a questioned document and a disputed document?
A disputed document is always a questioned document, but a questioned document is not always a disputed document
What is the main purpose of examining a questioned document?
To identify its authors, or to establish their source
What is true about all documents?
Not all documents are fraudulent or instruments of crime
What is the scope of a questioned document?
Includes its authenticity, identity, origin, and relation to other things
What does the Latin term 'Documentum' mean?
Lesson or Example
What is the term used to describe a document that arouses suspicion about its genuineness?
Disputed Document
What is the term used by document examiners and attorneys to describe known material?
Exemplar
What is the term used to describe the visible effect of bodily movement that expresses a fixed mental expression of certain ideas associated with script form?
Handwriting
What is the term used to describe a writer's attempt to alter their usual writing habits to hide their identity?
Disguised Writing
What is the term used to describe a series of lines or curves written in a single letter?
Stroke
This quiz covers the different types of documents, their origins, and characteristics. Learn about disputed documents, docere, documentum, and standard documents. Test your knowledge and understanding of document analysis and classification.
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