handwriting analysis

Questioned documents include:

• petitions and lottery tickets
• rare books
• contracts and passports
• all of the above

Line form includes the smoothness of letters and the darkness of the lines on the upward, compared to the downward stroke. 

• true
• false

Generally, the primary purpose of forging something is to profit from the fake or alteration. 

• true
• false

Criminals can alter or acquire checks in many ways, including: 

• ordering someone else’s checks from a deposit slip.
• directly altering a check
• intercepting someone’s check, altering it and cashing it. 
• All of these choices.

Which 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.

Document experts analyze paper and ink as well as the writing to determine authenticity.

• True
• False

 Handwriting is unique to each individuals 

• True
• False

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of handwriting analysis?

• pen pressure
• slant
• line spacing
• letter measurement

Handwriting samples can be a perfect match if they in fact came from the same person.

• True
• False

Counterfeiting is a federal offense that involves copying

• money
• food stamps
• social security cards
• all of the above