Document Analysis Part 1 Practice

A known sample of the suspects writing, which can be compared to the unknown document is called:

• Questioned Document
• Prototype
• Standard
• Exemplar

When dictating to a person in order to obtain samples of handwriting, one should not: 

• allow the suspect to view the questioned document before dictating it. 
• use a pen similar to that of the questioned document. 
• use similar or the same letter and word grouping as used in the questioned document 
• dictate the contents of the text at least three times. 

Each person has a range of natural variation; this means:

• Like fingerprints, handwriting is unique to each individual
• No one writes the exact same every time
• Everyone's handwriting has their own unique style
• No writer can exceed his or her skill level

Any signature, handwriting, typewriting, or other written mark whose source or authenticity is in dispute or uncertain is known as an:

• Forgery
• Counterfeit
• Questioned Document
• Exemplar

Handwriting is individual evidence.

• True
• False

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.

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

A ________ studies a person's personality traits based off of his/her handwriting

• Graphologist

• Linguist

Questioned documents include:

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

This technology is programmed to evaluate the speed, pressure, and rhythm of a person's signatures

• Biometric Signature Pad

• Microscope

• Electrostatic Detection Device

• Video Spectral Comparator