Forgery and Document Analysis

What is the definition of a questioned document?

• a signature doesn't look like the owners

• any signature, handwriting etc. whose source/

  authenticity

  is dispute or uncertain

• a document whose source/

  authenticity

  is dispute or uncertain

• all of the above

A _________ is someone who analyzes handwriting and other features of the documents.

A graphologist is a person who studies handwriting to determine personality.

• True

• False

A known material used for comparison with questioned documents is called what?

• Genuine

• Sample

• Exemplar

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

• True

• False

Answer explanation

That definition was actually to questioned documents. Document analysis is the examination and comparison of questioned documents with known material.

What are some factors that cause variation in a person’s handwriting? Choose all that apply

• Age

• Time of day

• Different types of writing instruments

• Mood

• Environment (School, work, home, etc.)

Answer explanation

Some other factors include how hurried the person is, and different types of writing instruments. Like pen(cil)s, markers, and crayons.

Your handwriting stays the same from birth

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Each person has a unique handwriting style developed over time as they become adults.

What are some of the characteristics of handwriting?

• - Spacing

  - Size consistency

  - Pen pressure

• - Line Quality

  - Writing utensil

  - Width of letter

• - Connecting Letters

  - Continuous

  - Underlined letters

• - Curved letters

  - Letters Complete

  - Cursive and printed letters