Questioned Documents, Forgery, Counterfeiting

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What is a questioned document?

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Any signature, handwriting, typewritten, or other mark whose authenticity is disputed.

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What is a watermark?

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A translucent mark or image impressed on paper during manufacture, visible when the paper is held up to the light.

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What is an exemplar in questioned document analysis?

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A known sample of handwriting or signature used for comparison with a questioned document.

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What is chromatography used for in document analysis?

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To separate the components of different inks.

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What do line habits refer to in handwriting analysis?

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The position of the text in relation to the line, whether it is above, below, or on the line.

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What is forgery?

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The act of falsifying documents, signatures, or other items with the intent to deceive.

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What is counterfeiting?

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The production of imitation currency or documents with the intent to use them as if they were genuine.

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What is document analysis?

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The examination of documents to determine their authenticity and to identify any alterations or forgeries.

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What is a blind forgery?

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A forgery created without a known original for comparison.

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What is a chemical wash in document examination?

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A technique used to remove ink or other markings from a document.