Handwriting Analysis/ Counterfeiting

The production of an imitation of currency, works of art, documents, and name-brand look-alikes for the purpose of deception.

• exemplar

• counterfeiting

• forgery

• fraudulence

A standard document of known origin and authorship used in handwriting analysis

• exemplar

• example

• sample

• control

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

• questioned document

• document analysis

• exemplar

• forgery

Which of these is not a handwriting characteristic?

• Line Quality

• Connecting Letters

• Pen Pressure

• Ink Type

The handwriting on top is

• Sloped right

• Sloped left

• Slanted right

• Slanted left

Which of these would NOT be a questioned document?

• lottery ticket

• receipt

• photo

• passport

What characteristics to prevent forgery is #6 pointing to?

• Federal Reserve seal has no sharp points

• Federal Reserve Number and Letter

• Treasury seal with clear, sharp, saw-tooth points

• Series numbers that correspond to a specific bill

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

When a material gain, such as money, accompanies a forgery, it is called:

• a monetary gain.

• fraudulence.

• battery.

• deception.

The speed, pressure, and rhythm of signing your name can be matched to your signature by technological advances, such use of a _____________________ signature pad.

• biometric

• bionic

• digital

• counterfeiting