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1
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What is the primary goal of forensic examination of questioned documents?

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To determine the authenticity and origin of the document.

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True or False: Handwriting analysis is a key component of questioned document examination.

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True

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What types of documents are typically examined in forensic document analysis?

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Letters, contracts, wills, and checks.

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Fill in the blank: The study of the characteristics of handwriting is known as __________.

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graphology

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What is the term for the alteration of a document’s content after it has been created?

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Forgery

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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a method used in questioned document examination? A) Ink analysis B) Handwriting comparison C) Voice recognition D) Paper analysis

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C) Voice recognition

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What is the role of ultraviolet light in document examination?

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To reveal hidden features and alterations in the document.

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True or False: Forensic document examiners only analyze handwritten documents.

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False

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What is the significance of the term ‘baseline’ in handwriting analysis?

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It refers to the imaginary line upon which the text rests.

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What type of evidence is obtained from comparing the ink used in a document?

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Ink differentiation evidence

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Fill in the blank: The examination of the paper used in a document can provide information about its __________.

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origin

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Multiple Choice: Which of the following can indicate a document’s age? A) Type of ink B) Handwriting style C) Paper composition D) All of the above

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D) All of the above

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What is ‘typewriting analysis’?

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The examination of typewritten documents to identify the specific typewriter used.

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True or False: The presence of watermarks can help authenticate a document.

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True

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What is the purpose of comparing signatures in questioned document examination?

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To verify the authenticity of the signature.

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Fill in the blank: __________ is the process of creating a document that appears to be genuine but is actually a fake.

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Counterfeiting

17
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What is the importance of chain of custody in forensic document analysis?

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To ensure the integrity and reliability of the evidence.

18
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a common tool used by forensic document examiners? A) Microscope B) Digital camera C) Ruler D) All of the above

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D) All of the above

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What does ‘document dating’ refer to in forensic examination?

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Determining the time period when a document was created.

20
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True or False: The use of digital signatures can complicate the analysis of questioned documents.

A

True

21
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What is a ‘disguised handwriting’?

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Handwriting that has been altered purposely to conceal the writer’s identity.

22
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Fill in the blank: The examination of __________ can reveal the method of creation and potential alterations in a document.

A

document features

23
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What is meant by ‘pressure analysis’ in handwriting examination?

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Assessing the pressure applied while writing to identify individual characteristics.

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Multiple Choice: Which of the following factors is NOT considered in handwriting analysis? A) Slant B) Speed C) Color D) Size

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C) Color

25
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True or False: All handwriting is unique to the individual.

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True

26
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What role does a forensic document examiner play in legal proceedings?

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To provide expert testimony regarding document authenticity.

27
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Fill in the blank: __________ refers to the practice of using a document for fraudulent purposes.

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Fraud

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What is the significance of ‘comparison samples’ in document examination?

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They are used to compare against questioned documents for analysis.

29
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is an example of a questioned document? A) A birth certificate B) A grocery list C) A forged check D) All of the above

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D) All of the above

30
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What is the term for the examination of whether a document has been altered after its creation?

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Document alteration analysis

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True or False: Digital forensics includes the analysis of electronic documents only.

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False

32
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What is the importance of ‘ink comparison’ in questioned document analysis?

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To identify similarities or differences in ink used in different documents.

33
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Fill in the blank: The study of __________ involves examining the physical properties of the paper used in a document.

A

paper analysis

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