Chapter 10 Vocabulary - Handwriting Analysis, Forgery, and Counterfeiting

Question 1

Counterfeiting

Answer 1

Typically, the forging of currency; also the forging of other government-issued documents (postage stamps) and production of fake name-brand products for profit.

Question 2

Currency

Answer 2

A printed document issued by a bank, guaranteeing payment to the holder on demand.

Question 3

Document Analysis

Answer 3

The examination of questioned documents with known material using a variety of criteria such as authenticity, alterations, erasures, and obliterations.

Question 4

Document Expert

Answer 4

A person who scientifically analyzes handwritten, typewritten, photocopied, and computer-generated documents and their materials for authenticity.

Question 5

Exemplar

Answer 5

A standard document of known origin and authorship used in handwriting analysis for comparison to documents of unknown authorship (questioned documents).

Question 6

Forgery

Answer 6

The making, altering, or falsifying of personal documents or other objects with the intention of deception.

Question 7

Fraudulence

Answer 7

(fraud) deliberate deception practiced to secure unfair or illegal financial gain.

Question 8

Questioned Document

Answer 8

Any signature, handwriting, typewriting, or other written mark whose source or authenticity is in dispute or uncertain.