Forensic Science - Handwriting Analysis, Forgery and Counter

Typically, the forging of currency; also the forging of other government-issued documents (postage stamps) and production of fake name-brand products for profit.

• counterfeiting

• document analysis

• exemplar

• questioned document

A person who scientifically analyzes handwritten, typewritten, photocopied, and computer-generated documents and their materials for authenticity.

• counterfeiting

• document analysis

• document expert

• questioned document

A printed document issued by a bank, guaranteeing payment to the holder on demand.

• forgery

• currency

• fraudulence

• exemplar

Deliberate deception practiced to secure unfair or illegal financial gain.

• forgery

• currency

• fraudulence

• exemplar

Any signature, handwriting, typewriting, or other written mark whose source or authenticity is in dispute or uncertain.

• counterfeiting

• document analysis

• exemplar

• questioned document

A standard document of known origin and authorship used in handwriting analysis for comparison to documents of unknown authorship.

• forgery

• currency

• fraudulence

• exemplar

When documents or other items are copied for the purpose of deception, it is called:

• forgery

• fraud

• counterfeiting

• All of these choices.

What is required to analyze and compare the handwriting on a document to determine its origin?

• cursive writing of the suspect

• an exemplar for comparison

• DNA

• fingerprints

Because handwriting is difficult to disguise and forge, handwriting analysis is a good tool for including or excluding persons when determining a match between known material and a questioned document.

• True

• False

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

• pen pressure
• slant
• line spacing
• letter measurement