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What is the purpose of document examination?
What is the purpose of document examination?
What are the different types of tests used for paper?
What are the different types of tests used for paper?
What is obliteration?
What is obliteration?
What are the different types of tests used for ink?
What are the different types of tests used for ink?
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What is sympathetic ink or invisible ink?
What is sympathetic ink or invisible ink?
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What is contact writing?
What is contact writing?
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What are illegible writings?
What are illegible writings?
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What is the importance of handling and preserving documents?
What is the importance of handling and preserving documents?
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How can the age of a document be determined?
How can the age of a document be determined?
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What is the definition of a document?
What is the definition of a document?
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Study Notes
- A document is an official paper used as proof or to provide information.
- Document examination involves determining alterations, forgery, origin, and authenticity.
- Documents should be handled and preserved carefully to avoid damage or contamination.
- Tests for paper include preliminary, physical, and chemical tests.
- Tests for ink include physical, chemical, and paper chromatography.
- The age of a document can be determined by the age of the paper and ink.
- Illegible writings include erasures, sympathetic or invisible ink, indented writing, and obliterations.
- Obliteration is the obscuring of writing by superimposing ink or other materials.
- Sympathetic ink or invisible ink are substances used for invisible writings.
- Contact writing refers to blank paper containing traces of ink due to previous contact with writing.
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Description
Test your knowledge of document examination with this quiz! Learn about the various tests for paper and ink, how to handle and preserve documents, and how to determine the age and authenticity of a document. From illegible writings to obliterations, this quiz covers it all. Sharpen your skills and become an expert in document examination.