Forensics Chapter 16 Quiz: Document Analysis

Questions and Answers

Handwriting can be considered individual evidence when examined by an expert.

True

The term diacritic refers to the fancy letters, curls, loops, and/or circles that a person uses in their writing.

False

The most common type of forgery is counterfeiting.

False

Probably the easiest forgery to detect for a lay person is the traced forgery.

False Signup and view all the answers

A document examiner is also known as a graphologist.

False Signup and view all the answers

Digital image processing can be a useful tool to the document examiner.

True Signup and view all the answers

Sometimes it can be chemically established how long ink has been on paper.

True Signup and view all the answers

There are virtually no means of determining or identifying the source of paper from a particular printer or photocopier.

False Signup and view all the answers

Trash marks are associated with typewriters.

False Signup and view all the answers

The works of a linguist would be considered junk science.

False Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a tool used by a document examiner?

Spectroscope Signup and view all the answers

In order to make a positive match between an unknown sample and an exemplar, an examiner has to:

both a and b (have enough samples of the known writing and have a recent sample of known writing) Signup and view all the answers

A person could disguise his or her own handwriting by:

both a and b (changing from printing to cursive and changing from the natural writing hand to the other) Signup and view all the answers

Placement of diacritics is examining:

crossing of t's and dotting of i's Signup and view all the answers

A simulated forgery of a signature is made:

by copying a genuine signature Signup and view all the answers

A watermark is:

a design incorporated during the manufacturing process by reducing the number of fibers within a certain patterned area Signup and view all the answers

A good, but inexpensive way to analyze water-based inks is the use of:

paper chromatography Signup and view all the answers

The US agency that is responsible for suppressing counterfeiting is the:

Secret Service Signup and view all the answers

A document examiner would have difficulty identifying handwriting:

if the examiner did not have enough questioned samples Signup and view all the answers

The following tool can be useful in observing indentations on paper:

electrostatic detection apparatus Signup and view all the answers

A known sample that is used for comparison is called an:

exemplar Signup and view all the answers

The crossing of t's and dotting of i's is known as:

diacritics Signup and view all the answers

Forgery made without a model is known as:

blind Signup and view all the answers

Forgery made by copying a genuine signature is known as:

simulated Signup and view all the answers

Forgery made by writing on top of a genuine signature is known as:

traced Signup and view all the answers

Writing in which the slant to the letters is to the left of the vertical is known as:

backhand Signup and view all the answers

The removal of writing by physical or chemical means is known as:

obliterations Signup and view all the answers

Type of writing in which impressions are left under the paper that has been written on is known as:

indentations Signup and view all the answers

A design incorporated into the paper during manufacturing is referred to as a:

watermark Signup and view all the answers

The process in paper manufacturing that improves writability and stiffens the paper is called:

sizing Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Handwriting and Forgery Analysis

Handwriting analysis is regarded as individual evidence when conducted by an expert.
Diacritics: Commonly misunderstood; they do not refer to decorative elements in writing.
The most prevalent type of forgery is not counterfeiting; clarification on definitions is crucial.
Traced forgeries, while detectable for experts, are not easily caught by laypersons.
A document examiner and a graphologist are two distinct roles; they should not be confused.

Tools and Techniques

Digital image processing assists document examiners in their investigations.
Chemical methods can sometimes determine the age of ink on paper.
Identifying the source of paper from printers or photocopiers is feasible with various tools.
Electrostatic detection apparatus can reveal indentations left on paper.

Understanding Forgery Types

Simulated forgery: Involves copying a genuine signature.
Blind forgery: Created without a model to reference.
Traced forgery: Made by writing over an authentic signature.

Ink and Paper Analysis

Paper chromatography is a cost-effective method to analyze water-based inks.
Watermarks are designs in paper created during manufacturing, indicating the manufacturer.

Document Examination Challenges

Document examiners require ample questioned samples to identify handwriting successfully.
Insufficient samples hinder accurate analysis and matching to known exemplars.

Writing Characteristics

Diacritics include elements like the crossing of t’s and dotting of i’s.
Backhand refers to letters slanting to the left of vertical.
Obliterations involve removing writing through physical or chemical means.
Indentations are the impressions left on paper beneath the written surface.

Key Definitions

Exemplar: A known sample used for comparison in handwriting analysis.
Watermark: Incorporates design in paper during manufacturing, aiding in identification.
Sizing: A process in paper production that improves writing quality and paper stiffness.

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Test your knowledge on document and handwriting analysis with this forensic quiz. Explore key concepts and definitions essential for identifying individual evidence in handwriting. Challenge yourself and see how much you know about forgery and diacritics in writing.

Forensics Chapter 16 Quiz: Document Analysis

Questions and Answers

Handwriting can be considered individual evidence when examined by an expert.

The term diacritic refers to the fancy letters, curls, loops, and/or circles that a person uses in their writing.

The most common type of forgery is counterfeiting.

Probably the easiest forgery to detect for a lay person is the traced forgery.

A document examiner is also known as a graphologist.

Digital image processing can be a useful tool to the document examiner.

Sometimes it can be chemically established how long ink has been on paper.

There are virtually no means of determining or identifying the source of paper from a particular printer or photocopier.

Trash marks are associated with typewriters.

The works of a linguist would be considered junk science.

Which of the following is NOT a tool used by a document examiner?

In order to make a positive match between an unknown sample and an exemplar, an examiner has to:

A person could disguise his or her own handwriting by:

Placement of diacritics is examining:

A simulated forgery of a signature is made:

A watermark is:

A good, but inexpensive way to analyze water-based inks is the use of:

The US agency that is responsible for suppressing counterfeiting is the:

A document examiner would have difficulty identifying handwriting:

The following tool can be useful in observing indentations on paper:

A known sample that is used for comparison is called an:

The crossing of t's and dotting of i's is known as:

Forgery made without a model is known as:

Forgery made by copying a genuine signature is known as:

Forgery made by writing on top of a genuine signature is known as:

Writing in which the slant to the letters is to the left of the vertical is known as:

The removal of writing by physical or chemical means is known as:

Type of writing in which impressions are left under the paper that has been written on is known as:

A design incorporated into the paper during manufacturing is referred to as a:

The process in paper manufacturing that improves writability and stiffens the paper is called:

Study Notes

Handwriting and Forgery Analysis

Tools and Techniques

Understanding Forgery Types

Ink and Paper Analysis

Document Examination Challenges

Writing Characteristics

Key Definitions

Studying That Suits You

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