Chapter 6 - Fundamentald of Signatures Examination (with Rhytm) Flashcards
A succession of connected, uniform strokes working full coordination which the pressure is always in a state of change moving from light to heavy or heavy light
Rhythm
Characterized by a succession of awkward, independent, poorly directed and disconnected motions
Lack of Rhythm
A rounded stroke shaped like an arc. It is a slow mode of connection resulting from controlled movements
Arcade
A downward stroke to the upstrokes with a flowing curves swinging from left to right
Garland
A downward stoked and upwards strokes which meet directly angular connection to form
Angular Connective Form
The joining of downward and upward strokes where rounded turns used at both top and bottom to produce double curved
Threadlike Connective Form
Elements of a fundamental writing system or variations thereof found within a sizable group of writers, possessing minimal distinctive characteristics
General Characteristics
An identifying features which are the result of the writer’s muscular control, coordination, age, health and nervous temperament, frequency of writing personality and character
Individual Characteristics
This is characterized by unrestricted motion and a noticeable absence of control, especially evident in the tall letters
Loose Writing
This written stroke is characterized by a restriction of freedom and constrained movements, creating the impression that each stroke was executed with considerable effort
Restrained Writing
A sign of acknowledgement which marks that a person puts at the end of a document to attest that he/she is the author on its content
Signature
An authentic mark which is used today by illiterates who could not sign and it can legally stand for signature
Cross Mark
It is made by a person in lieu of an actual signature due to illiteracy and disability of a person which may be unable to append a full signature
X Mark Signature
How many witness/es to testify for an X mark signature to be valid
1
A signature which was. executed in particular date, particular time and place, under a particular writer’s. condition and for a particular purpose.
Evidential Signature
It involves the writing of a name as a signature by someone other than by himself without his permission.
Fraudulent Signature or Forge Signature
This kind of signature are most commonly written during serious illness or deathbed
Guided Signature
A signature that is executed while the writer’s hand or arm is steadied in anyway
Guided Signature
Synonymous with freehand signature
Imitated Signature
It was executed purely by simulation other than by tracing the outline of a genuine signature
Freehand Signature
A genuine signature that has been used to prepare an imitated or traced forgery
Model Signature
It refers to completely involuntary incapability of motor activity and signatory may be conscious or even unconscious
Inert Hand
One in which the person provides the portion of control (Partial Incapacitation)
Guided Hand
The signatory is forced to write against his will by threats, constraints and the like
Force Hand
One in which the person assisting co-adjutant provides help to a lesser degree perhaps only to the point of steadying a tremulous arm or hand without actually directing the movement of the writing instrument
Assisted Hand
A complete signature for an important document such as will
Formal, Convential or CopyBook Form
A signature which is usually for routine document and personal correspondence
Informal Signature or Cursory
What is the other term for Informal Signature?
Cursory
It is a signature used to acknowledge such mail carrier, delivery boy or autograph collector
Careless Scribble
It is a handwriting signature of a famous or notable person and can hold sentimental value for fans or collectors
Autograph
It refers to free hand drawing in imitation of model signature. It is executed purely by simulation rather than by tracing the outline of a genuine signature
Simulated or Freehand Imitation Forgery
Types of forgery which the forger works directly with ink
Direct Technique
Type of forgery in which forger writes in pencil first afterwards covers the pencil strokes with ink
Indirect Technique
It is used by forgers who have a certain skill in writing, after some practice which execute the copy of the model quickly
Simulated Free Hand Forgery
It is the type of signature in which the tracing is made by transmitted light
Direct Tracing
It is the type of signature which the forger uses a carbon paper and places it on the documents which he will trace the forged signature
Indirect Tracing
Forger in which does not copy a model but writes something resembling what we ordinarily call a signature
Spurious Signature
What is the term for Spurious Signature?
Simple Signature or Simple Forgery
A signature which created without the direct use of the human hand
Mechanical Signature
A signature that is reproduced by a rubber stamp that replicates a handwritten signature
Stamped Facsimile
It is the crime of making, circulating, or uttering false coins and banknotes.
Counterfeiting
The act/process of making the content/s of a document not the intended content
Falsification
The act of falsely making or materially altering with intent to defraud
Forgery
What is the penalty for an offender who shall be guilty under the provisions of Article 163 of the RPC?
Prision Correcional
What is the period of imprisonment for an offender who adjudged guilt under the provisions of Article 163 of uttering coins any of the coinage of the Philippines?
Prision Correcional in its minimum and medium period
What is the period of imprisonment for an offender who adjudged guilt under the provisions of Article 163 of uttering coins any of the coinage of the foreign country?
Prision Correcional and its minimum period
How much is the fine for an offender who adjudged guilt under the provisions of Article 163 of uttering coins any of the coinage of the Philippines?
Not exceeding 400,000 pesos
How much is the fine for an offender who adjudged guilt under the provisions of Article 163 of uttering coins any of the coinage of the foreign country?
Not exceeding 200,000 pesos
What is “An Act to Amend Article 163 of the Philippines”?
R.A 4202
When was R.A 4202 approved?
June 19, 1965
What is the period of the imprisonment for an offender adjudged guilty under the provisions of R.A 4202 for uttering false coins above 10 centavo denomination?
Prision Mayor in its minimum and medium periods
What is the period of the imprisonment for an offender adjudged guilty under the provisions of R.A 4202 for uttering false coins below 10 centavo denomination?
Prision Correcional in its minimum and medium period
What is the period of the imprisonment for an offender adjudged guilty under the provisions of R.A 4202 for uttering false coins of any metal currency of foreign country?
Prision Correcional in its minimum period
How much is the fine for an offender adjudged guilty under the provisions of R.A 4202 for uttering false coins above 10 centavo denomination?
Not to exceed 10,000 pesos
How much is the fine for an offender adjudged guilty under the provisions of R.A 4202 for uttering false coins below 10 centavo denomination?
Not to exceed 2,000 pesos
How much is the fine for an offender adjudged guilty under the provisions of R.A 4202 for uttering false coins and currency of foreign country?
Not to exceed 1,000 pesos
It involves the use of specialized tools and techniques to carve and etch the fine lines, portraits symbols and other security features onto printing plates
Engraving
It refers to the inclusion of alphanumeric characters such as letters and numbers on currency notes or bills
Letter printing
It involves the transfer of ink from a plate to a rubber blanket and then onto the printing surface
Offset Printing
What is the raised ink that is rough to the touch present on a banknote?
Embossed Print
How many percent of cotton is present in bank notes?
80%
How many percent of Abaca present in bank notes?
20%
This is due to the measurable thickness of the ink deposited on the paper which gives the prints an embossed effect
Main Print
It stands out distinctly from the background which appears life-like
Portrait
Shadow image of the portrait which is placed on s bank note by means of dandy roll during manufacture and particularly seen against the light
Watermark
Embedded thread that runs vertically across the width
Mettalic Metalic (?) Thread
How many millimeters of embedded threads in a paper bill of 20-50 pesos?
1 millimeter
How many millimeters of embedded threads in a paper bill of 100-1000 pesos?
2 milimeters
How many millimeters of embedded threads in a paper bill of 1000 pesos (polymer)?
5 mm
5 mm vertical band on either side of the note when viewed against the light. The denominational value and BSP text appear in repeated series
Shadow Thread
These are the fibers scattered on the surface of the paper at random and can be readily picked off by means of pointed instrument
Security Fibers or Colored fibers
What are the colors of the security fibers embedded and randomly scattered on the face and bank of the note?
Red and Blue
The geometric pattern which looks like a delicate lacework along the border on both surfaces, embellishing the portrait d, value panel & vignettes are multicolored and composed of harp lines which are continuous and traceable even at the joints
Lacework Design
It is an alphanumeric character of a banknote located at the lower left and upper right corners of the bank note bearing one or two prefix letters and six to seven digits, with font increasing in size and thichkness
Asymmetrical Serial Numbers
The varying color tone gives a bold look to the picture that makes it stand out the paper
Vignette
What is the pre-hispanic script which can be seen at the lower right corner of the face of the note slightly above the value panel
Baybayin
The Pre-Hispanic Script Baybayin means?
Pilipino
This becomes clearly visible when the note is rotated at 45° and slightly tilted
Concealed Value
It can be found only in 500 and 1000 notes which the patch is a reflective foil
Optically Variable Device Patch (OVD)
The five highly embossed dots intended to assist the elderly and the visually impared
Tactile Dots/Marks
It is the small transparent window depicting the Sampaguita flower and the transparent line structures with the text “BSP” within the flower
Sampaguita Clear Window
Large transparent vertical window containing multiple security features
Vertical Clear Window
This is an additional security features of a paper bill in which the wavy lines on the front face of the note move when it is tilted back and forth
Dynamic Waves
An additional security feature which both shows moving vertical line effects when the note is tilted back and forth.
RP (Republic of the Philippines) Seal and Mirrored Denomination
An additional security feature which outlines the display is striking rainbow effect when the note is tilted at different angles and at the back can be seen the BSP Logo
BSP Logo and 3D Denomination
What instrument which used to examine the suspected counterfeit banknote
UV Light