Questioned Documents

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What is simulated forgery?

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A type of forgery where the forger knows what the signature is supposed to look like and attempts to replicate it.

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What is blind forgery?

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A forgery made without a model of the signature or writing being forged.

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How can mood influence handwriting?

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Mood can change the style and neatness of handwriting.

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What does AFIS stand for?

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Automated Fingerprint Identification System.

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What is the purpose of the FISH program?

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To analyze handwriting samples.

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What is chromatography?

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A technique used to determine individual dye components from different inks.

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What is traced forgery?

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A type of forgery where the forger uses a model or original signature as a guide.

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What is graphology?

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The study of handwriting, often used to analyze personality traits.

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What is the significance of infrared spectroscopy in questioned documents?

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It helps in analyzing the composition of inks and detecting alterations.

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What is the role of forensic document examiners?

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To analyze questioned documents and provide expert opinions on authenticity.