Question 1

An original writing sample is known as an exemplar.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

A questioned document must be handwritten.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Two variations of handwriting penmanship taught in schools are

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A)   Printing, Cursive
B)   Palmer, Zaner-Bloser
C)   Freeform, Prescribed
D)   Perry, ZietzwitzE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

A)   Line quality
B)   Connecting strokes
C)   Starts and stops
D)   Color of inkE) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Two classifications of exemplars are

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A)   Requested, non-requested
B)   written, printed
C)   original, forged
D)   none of theseE) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 10

Graphology is the science of questioned document examination.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which organization has been working on standards for document examination.

Accepted Answer

A)   OSHA
B)   SWGDOC
C)   AAFS
D)   DOJE) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 12

Which of the following instruments work most like ESDA?

Accepted Answer

A)   typewriter
B)   dot matrix printer
C)   photocopier
D)   none of the aboveE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

A)   a previously written check by the suspect
B)   a handwriting sample completed by the suspect at the police department
C)   a signed credit card receipt by the suspect
D)   a and c onlyE) A) and B)
F) All of the above D

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following renders a questioned document invalid?

Accepted Answer

A)   when the document is written in ink
B)   when the document is written in blood
C)   when the document is written in crayon
D)   none of the above renders a document invalidE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Two people can have identical handwriting.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

A)   Apprentice level 2
B)   Apprentice graduate
C)   Journeyman examiner
D)   Graduate examinerE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

A)   Google Write
B)   Microsoft Analyze
C)   CEDAR-FOX
D)   None of theseE) A) and D)
F) B) and D) C

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

A)   Erasure
B)   Obliteration
C)   Additions
D)   All of the aboveE) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Exam 11: Questioned Documents

An original writing sample is known as an exemplar.

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A questioned document must be handwritten.

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Two variations of handwriting penmanship taught in schools are

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

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

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

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

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Two classifications of exemplars are

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

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Graphology is the science of questioned document examination.

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Which organization has been working on standards for document examination.

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Which of the following instruments work most like ESDA?

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

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

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Which of the following renders a questioned document invalid?

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

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Two people can have identical handwriting.

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

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

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

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