ch 10 Forensics Handwriting, Forgery, Counterfeiting

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What is the term for analyzing whether capital letters are connected to lowercase letters and if words are connected?

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Connecting letters

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Is handwriting considered individual evidence?

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True

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What is the examination and comparison of questioned documents with known material called?

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Document Analysis

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What is the term for the amount of space put between letters?

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Letter spacing

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Which of the following is not a characteristic of handwriting: spacing between letters and words, line quality, color of ink, size consistency?

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Color of ink

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What is the term for the unique style of writing that can be used to identify an individual?

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Handwriting analysis

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What is the significance of exemplars in document analysis?

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Exemplars are known samples of handwriting used for comparison with questioned documents.

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What are some common characteristics analyzed in handwriting?

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Line quality, spacing, size, slant, and connecting letters.

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What does the term 'forgery' refer to in the context of handwriting?

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Forgery refers to the act of falsifying a signature or document with the intent to deceive.

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What is counterfeiting in relation to handwriting?

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Counterfeiting involves creating a fake document or currency that appears genuine.