10 Questions
What is the term used to describe the process of removing writings from a document?
Erasure
What is the primary purpose of an expert witness in a court action?
To interpret technical information to assist the court
What is the primary goal of a document examiner?
To identify the source of a document
What is the term used to describe the outcome of a scientific investigation into a document?
Conclusion
What is the term for the addition of writing or material between lines or paragraphs of a document?
Insertion or interlineation
What is the principle of identification in document examination?
When two items contain a combination of corresponding characteristics, they are attributed to the same cause
What is an alternative term used to describe a document examiner?
Handwriting Identification Expert
What is the term used to describe any matter added to a document after its original preparation?
Addition
What is the focus of handwriting investigation/analysis?
Determining the author of a writing
What is the term for the blotting out or shearing over of writing to make the original invisible?
Obliteration
Test your knowledge of fundamental concepts in document examination, including addition, conclusion, and the role of a document examiner. Learn how to identify sources and discover facts from documents. This quiz covers the basics of document examination and its significance in legal terms.
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