Exam 11: Questioned Documents

Which of the following is a good example of a non-requested exemplar?

Digital methods to process handwriting so that subjectivity in analysis is minimized using computer programs such as

ESDA stands for Electronic Super Detection Analyzer and is used in handwriting analysis.

Which of the following instruments work most like ESDA?

A stereomicroscope can be used to determine if overwriting has occurred.

Two classifications of exemplars are

When a document examiner has completed their apprenticeship, they are known as a

Which of the following is not an alteration of a document?

Graphology is the science of questioned document examination.

Which of the following traits is NOT one of the primary traits used to determine that of forgery could have occurred.

Which of the following renders a questioned document invalid?

Tracing may occur by placing one piece of paper over a document and attempting to copy the writing.

A questioned document does not have to be written on paper.

Two variations of handwriting penmanship taught in schools are

Two people can have identical handwriting.

Which organization has been working on standards for document examination.

An original writing sample is known as an exemplar.

Nonrequested exemplars are writings that the author has been asked to provide.

A questioned document must be handwritten.

A questioned document is any correspondence, written or printed, that is easily forged.