#2. Forensics Handwriting Analysis Quiz

What is a common characteristic of handwriting that forensic analysts examine to distinguish between individuals?

• The color of the ink

• The size of the letters

• The pressure applied to the writing surface

• The type of paper used

Which technique is NOT commonly used in forgery detection?

• Examination under UV light

• Chemical analysis of ink

• Comparison of handwriting characteristics

• Listening to the sound of the handwriting

What aspect of document alteration analysis might involve examining indentations on a paper?

• Ink analysis

• Paper age determination

• Detection of erased or overwritten text

• Signature authentication

In ink analysis, what is chromatography used for?

• Determining the age of the document

• Identifying the manufacturer of the pen

• Separating the components of the ink

• Measuring the thickness of the ink on the paper

Which method is NOT a signature authentication technique?

• Biometric analysis

• Graphological examination

• Digital scanning

• Taste testing

What does the term "baseline" refer to in handwriting analysis?

• The bottom edge of the paper

• The imaginary line upon which letters rest

• The top margin of the document

• The pressure applied while writing

How can forensic analysts use the slant of handwriting in their analysis?

• To determine the emotional state of the writer

• To identify the type of pen used

• To ascertain the age of the document

• To measure the speed of writing

What role does the analysis of letter spacing play in handwriting analysis?

• It helps in determining the ink type.

• It assists in identifying the writer's habitual patterns.

• It is used to determine the paper quality.

• It identifies the age of the document.

In the context of forgery detection, what is "simulated forgery"?

• Copying a signature by tracing

• Creating a new signature without a model

• Altering a document without attempting to replicate handwriting

• Using digital means to replicate a signature

Why is the examination of the ink solvent important in ink analysis?

• It can reveal the age of the document.

• It helps in identifying the geographical origin of the document.

• It can indicate if the document has been altered.

• It determines the type of paper used.