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- 1. Multiple Choice
What do Document Examiners do?
Restore erased & obliterated writing
Determine the relative age of documents and inks
verify handwriting & signatures
All of the above
- 2. Multiple Choice
The following are examples of 'Questioned Documents' EXCEPT...
Online websites
Bank checks
Receipts
Ransom notes
- 3. Multiple Choice
True or False: Handwriting has both Class & Individual characteristics.
True
False
- 4. Multiple Choice
What is an exemplar mainly used for?
To identify what material the paper is made out of
To identify the different inks used on the questioned documents
To compare handwriting styles between a suspect & questioned document
None of the above
- 5. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is NOT one of the steps used to minimize deception?
Require just a few lines of writing
The suspect should be given a pen and paper similar to the questioned document
The suspect should sit in a comfortable chair without distractions
Writing a set dictation
- 6. Multiple Choice
When we are analyzing the "Line Quality" characteristic we are looking to see if...
the letters are slanted
the lines are smooth, free flowing or if they're shaky and nervous
how big the letters are
we can determine the average amount of space between words & letters.
- 7. Multiple Choice
When we are analyzing the "Slant" characteristic we are looking to see if...
the letters are slanted
the lines are smooth, free flowing or if they're shaky and nervous
how big the letters are
we can determine the average amount of space between words & letters.
- 8. Multiple Choice
When we are analyzing the "ratio of letters" characteristic we are looking to see if...
the letters are slanted
the lines are smooth, free flowing or if they're shaky and nervous
the size of the letters and words match
we can determine the average amount of space between words & letters.
- 9. Multiple Choice
When we are analyzing the "spacing" characteristic we are looking to see if...
the letters are slanted
the lines are smooth, free flowing or if they're shaky and nervous
how big the letters are
we can determine the average amount of space between words & letters.
- 10. Multiple Choice
Which is an example of a diactric?
The connection between two letters
The dotting of i's and j's
The extra curls and loops people use on some letters
Unusual letter formation
- 11. Multiple Choice
Which of the following are ways to "obliterate" writing?
Erasing or scraping off ink
Crossing out and writing over the words
Chemically altering the ink
All of the above
- 12. Multiple Choice
True or False: An indented impression is left of paper beneath the primary writing because of the "ink" of the writing utensil?
True
False
- 13. Multiple ChoiceWhat term is used for the standard used for comparison?comparative evidencesignatory evidenceexemplar evidenceofficial evidence
- 14. Multiple ChoiceQuestioned documents include:petitions and lottery ticketsrare bookscontracts and passportsall of the above
- 15. Multiple ChoiceWhat acronym is used to describe the computer program that helps analyze handwriting samples (Forensic Information System for Handwriting)?AFISFRCIHWSPFISH
- 16. Multiple ChoiceBecause handwriting is difficult to disguise and forge, handwriting analysis is a good tool for including or excluding persons when determining a match between known material, and a questioned document.truefalse
- 17. Multiple ChoiceLine form includes the smoothness of letters and the darkness of the lines on the upward, compared to the downward stroke.truefalse
- 18. Multiple ChoiceFormatting includes the spacing between letters, the spacing between words and lines, the placement of words on a line, and the margins a writer leaves empty on a page.truefalse
- 19. Multiple ChoiceGenerally, the primary purpose of forging something is to profit from the fake or alteration.truefalse
- 20. Multiple ChoiceInitial comparisons of documents are done with:the naked eyemicroscopesa hand-held lensall of these choices
- 21. Multiple ChoiceCriminals can alter or acquire checks in many ways, including:ordering someone else’s checks from a deposit slip.directly altering a checkintercepting someone’s check, altering it and cashing it.All of these choices.
- 22. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following statements is not true?An individual's handwriting may show variation as a result of stress or illness.The handwriting of an individual is unaffected by advancing years.The handwriting of an individual shows natural variation.The influence of alcohol or drugs may cause variation in an individual's handwriting.
- 23. Multiple ChoiceEvidence handwriting may be compared to pre-existing exemplars of someone’s handwriting or requested exemplars of their writing.TrueFalse
- 24. Multiple ChoiceDocument experts analyze paper and ink as well as the writing to determine authenticity.TrueFalse
- 25. Multiple ChoiceThe writing characteristics of a person may be altered by whethera significant amount of time has passed between writing of exemplar and the questioned document.the posture or stance of the author varies between writingspaper is ruled or unruled.all of the above
- 26. Multiple ChoiceWhen dictating to a person in order to obtain samples of handwriting, one should not:allow the suspect to view the questioned document before dictating it.use a pen similar to that of the questioned document.use similar or the same letter and word grouping as used in the questioned documentdictate the contents of the text at least three times.
- 27. Multiple ChoiceQuestioned documents include:petitions and lottery tickets.rare books.letters and checks.all of the above
- 28. Multiple ChoiceThe possibility of recognizing known writing habits in samples produced when a writer is under the influence of drugs or alcohol is ________ the possibility of recognizing known writing habits produced when the writer of a sample is not under the influence of drugs or alcohol.less thanthe same asgreater than
- 29. Multiple ChoiceWhen analyzing paper from a questioned document, which of the following is/are important to identify and compare?watermarkspaper size and thicknesslocation/number of staple holesall of the above
- 30. Multiple ChoiceThe two types of known samples are:requestednon-requestedboth A and Bnone of the above
- 31. Multiple ChoiceThin-layer chromatography is used to determine.if something has been erased from a documentseparate components of inkhandwritingnone of the above
- 32. Multiple ChoiceWhen a suspect computer printer is not available, the examiner may need to analyze the document’s ___________ to identify the make and model of the machine.class characteristicsluminescencehandwritingindividual characteristics
- 33. Multiple Choice___________ writings are partially visible impressions appearing on a sheet of paper underneath the one on which the visible writing was done.indentedexemplarcharredobliterated
- 34. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following statements is false?Writings on a charred document may be revealed by reflecting light off the paper’s surface at different angles.Every object that contains handwritten or typewritten markings whose source or authenticity is in doubt is a questioned document.An individual’s handwriting generally will not change with age.An inconclusive finding by a document examiner may be due to an insufficient number of known writings available for comparison.
- 35. Multiple ChoiceInks on handwritten documents may be compared for their chemical composition by the technique of:infrared spectrophotometry.gas chromatography.thin-layer chromatography.ultraviolet spectrophotometry.
- 36. Multiple ChoiceWhen dictating to a person in order to obtain samples of handwriting, one should not:allow the suspect to view the questioned document before dictating it.use a pen similar to that of the questioned document.use similar or the same letter and word grouping as used in the questioned documentdictate the contents of the text at least three times.
- 37. Multiple ChoiceDocument examiners frequently uncover the original writing of words that have been crossed out with the aid of:color photography.infrared lighting.thin-layer chromatographyside lighting.
- 38. Multiple ChoiceInfrared luminescence is used to:reveal writing that has been erased.detect if two different inks were used in the writing of a document.both A and Bneither A nor B
- 39. Multiple ChoiceIn dealing with fax machines, photocopiers and computer printers, which class characteristics might be examined?type of paperchemical composition of tonerbrand of machine manufactureall of the above
- 40. Multiple ChoiceThe ease with which one can find individual variations in a typewritten document is ________ the ease of finding such defects in documents produced by business and personal computers.less thanmore than
the samethe same
greater - 41. Multiple ChoiceThis machine detects alterations, obliterations, erasures and page substitutions...Video Spectral ComparatorInfrared spectroscopeElectrostatic Detection DeviceBiometric Signature Pad
- 42. Multiple ChoiceThis technique is used to determine individual dye components from different inks...Infrared spectroscopyElectrostatic DetectionChromatographyGraphology
- 43. Multiple ChoiceThis device can be programmed to evaluate and record the speed, pressure, and rhythm of a person’s signature...Infrared SpectroscopeBiometric Signature PadVideo Spectral ComparatorElectrostatic Detection Device
- 44. Multiple ChoiceAdding to a number to make it look like a larger amount is considered what type of forgery?ObliterationAlterationOverwritingFreehand
- 45. Multiple ChoiceBleaching, burning, or using a laser to get rid of a document is considered what type of forgery?ObliterationAlterationOverwritingFreehand
- 46. Multiple ChoiceRemoving, adding, or changing a portion of an original document is considered what type of forgery?ObliterationAlterationOverwritingFreehand
- 47. Multiple ChoiceWriting with no knowledge of the appearance of the original document or signature so that the results often look nothing like the original is considered what type of forgery?ObliterationAlterationOverwritingFreehand
- 48. Multiple ChoicePen and ink manufacturers are asked to submit their new ink formulations to what database?Ink Analysis Lab of the USCombined Database Ink SystemFederal Bureau of InvestigationInternational Ink Library
- 49. Multiple ChoiceThe production of an imitation of currency, artwork, documents, and name-brand knock-off items for the purpose of deception is called:ForgeryCounterfeitQuestioned DocumentExemplar
- 50. Multiple ChoiceA process used by criminals to make, alter, or falsify a person’s signature or a document with the intent to deceive another person is called:ForgeryCounterfeitDistortionFraud
- 51. Multiple ChoiceWho is considered the father of the science of questioned document examination in North America?HerschelGaltonOrfilaOsborn
- 52. Multiple ChoiceWhat serial killer is known as the "BTK Strangler"?Ted BundyCharles MansonDennis RaderWayne Williams
- 53. Multiple ChoiceThe world’s oldest and largest organization for forensic document examination professionals is:American Society of Questioned Document ExaminersAmerican Board of Forensic Document ExaminersScientific Working Group for Forensic Document ExaminationUnited States Secret Service
- 54. Multiple ChoiceIf a forensic document examiner can make a definitive determination of authorship or source they use the term:MatchIdentificationConclusiveInclusion
- 55. Multiple ChoiceBecause of the destructive nature of this test, documents that need this type of analysis are usually sent off to laboratories that specialize in this particular method of analysis:Infrared spectroscopyChromatographyElectrostatic DetectionVideo Spectral Comparison
- 56. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the recommended method of shredding credit or college applications, junk mail, and insurance papers?High-securityMicro-cutStrip-cutCross-cut
- 57. Multiple ChoiceIn what year did the government started adding new security features to paper currency that scanning cannot reproduce?1973198519962001
- 58. Multiple ChoiceWhich is true about testing counterfeit currency?An iodine pen turns bluish-black when in contact with starch in the counterfeit paperAn iodine pen turns bluish-black when in contact with rag fiber in the counterfeit paper
- 59. Multiple ChoiceIn cases of forgery, what is the job of the judge or jury?determine whether the document is forgeddetermine whether the defendant is guilty of forging a documentdetermine if the writer’s intent was to defrauddetermine how much money the plaintiff is owed by the defendant who committed forgery
- 60. Multiple ChoiceWhen a material gain accompanies a forgery, it is calledfraudulencecounterfeitdeceptionlarceny
- 61. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is NOT a federal agency with a Questioned Document Unit:US Army Crime LabImmigration & CustomsInternal Revenue Service (IRS)Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
- 62. Multiple ChoiceWho maintains the FISH database and keeps it up to date?IRSSecret ServiceFBIQDU
- 63. Multiple ChoiceWhich is NOT one of the four major factors influencing handwriting?Size of fingers, hands, armsMuscular makeupEducationNative language
- 64. Multiple ChoiceWhat president is on the $5 bill?WashingtonJeffersonLincolnJackson
- 65. Multiple ChoiceWhat jumps over the lazy dog?The quick brown foxThe lazy green turtleThe furry white rabbitThe loud golden goose
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