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Handwriting can be considered individual evidence when examined by an expert.
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.
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.
The most common type of forgery is counterfeiting.
False
Probably the easiest forgery to detect for a lay person is the traced forgery.
Probably the easiest forgery to detect for a lay person is the traced forgery.
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A document examiner is also known as a graphologist.
A document examiner is also known as a graphologist.
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Digital image processing can be a useful tool to the document examiner.
Digital image processing can be a useful tool to the document examiner.
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Sometimes it can be chemically established how long ink has been on paper.
Sometimes it can be chemically established how long ink has been on paper.
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There are virtually no means of determining or identifying the source of paper from a particular printer or photocopier.
There are virtually no means of determining or identifying the source of paper from a particular printer or photocopier.
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Trash marks are associated with typewriters.
Trash marks are associated with typewriters.
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The works of a linguist would be considered junk science.
The works of a linguist would be considered junk science.
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Which of the following is NOT a tool used by a document examiner?
Which of the following is NOT a tool used by a document examiner?
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In order to make a positive match between an unknown sample and an exemplar, an examiner has to:
In order to make a positive match between an unknown sample and an exemplar, an examiner has to:
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A person could disguise his or her own handwriting by:
A person could disguise his or her own handwriting by:
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Placement of diacritics is examining:
Placement of diacritics is examining:
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A simulated forgery of a signature is made:
A simulated forgery of a signature is made:
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A watermark is:
A watermark is:
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A good, but inexpensive way to analyze water-based inks is the use of:
A good, but inexpensive way to analyze water-based inks is the use of:
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The US agency that is responsible for suppressing counterfeiting is the:
The US agency that is responsible for suppressing counterfeiting is the:
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A document examiner would have difficulty identifying handwriting:
A document examiner would have difficulty identifying handwriting:
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The following tool can be useful in observing indentations on paper:
The following tool can be useful in observing indentations on paper:
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A known sample that is used for comparison is called an:
A known sample that is used for comparison is called an:
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The crossing of t's and dotting of i's is known as:
The crossing of t's and dotting of i's is known as:
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Forgery made without a model is known as:
Forgery made without a model is known as:
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Forgery made by copying a genuine signature is known as:
Forgery made by copying a genuine signature is known as:
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Forgery made by writing on top of a genuine signature is known as:
Forgery made by writing on top of a genuine signature is known as:
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Writing in which the slant to the letters is to the left of the vertical is known as:
Writing in which the slant to the letters is to the left of the vertical is known as:
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The removal of writing by physical or chemical means is known as:
The removal of writing by physical or chemical means is known as:
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Type of writing in which impressions are left under the paper that has been written on is known as:
Type of writing in which impressions are left under the paper that has been written on is known as:
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A design incorporated into the paper during manufacturing is referred to as a:
A design incorporated into the paper during manufacturing is referred to as a:
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The process in paper manufacturing that improves writability and stiffens the paper is called:
The process in paper manufacturing that improves writability and stiffens the paper is called:
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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.
