CRI 200 - Long Quiz (BSCRIM3-03)

To send the document to the expert, please use a designated messenger and include a forwarding letter that lists all the dispatched documents with their identifying marks.

• Absolutely True

• Absolutely False

• Partially True

• Partially False

I. Refrain from handling the document with bare hands, as it can get soiled or contaminated, and the contents may get destroyed.

II. Wearing of gloves is not recommended to ensure that latent prints from crime scene responders are not added to the disputed document.

• Both Statements are true.

• Both Statements are false.

• The first statement is true while the second statement is false.

• The first statement is false while the second statement is true.

Answer explanation

I. Refrain from handling the document with bare hands, as it can get soiled or contaminated, and the contents may get destroyed.

II. Wearing of gloves is (NOT) recommended to ensure that latent prints from crime scene responders are not added to the disputed document.

Any material containing marks, symbols, or signs either visible, partially visible that may present or ultimately convey a meaning to someone, maybe in the form of pencil, ink writing, or typewriting, or printing on paper.

• File

• Document

• Questioned Document

• Questioned

These are known (genuine) handwriting of an individual such as signature and endorsements on canceled checks, legal papers letters, etc.

• Collected Standard

• Requested Standard

• Post Litem Motam Exemplars

• Exemplars

If necessary, strengthen the burnt document by spraying a dilute solution of __________ before collection.

• sulfuric acid

• polyvinyl acetate

• nitrate

• acetate acid

When a document becomes disputed and deposited in court or with the attorney, in order to maintain its original condition, it should?

• be photograph properly.

• be kept unfolded and in a separate, proper size envelope or folder.

• be folded and put in separate folder.

• be photographed and carelessly put in a folder.

No test should be made to alter the conditions of the document; for example, the old-fashioned

ink test, which was used to determine the age of the ink-writing. This statement is?

• Maybe False

• Absolutely True

• Absolutely False

• Maybe True

Which of the following is NOT one of the “do’s” in handling and preserving of documents.

• Take disputed papers to the Document Examiner's Laboratory at the First Opportunity.

• If storage is necessary, keep it in a dry place away from excessive heat and strong light.

• Maintained in a consequential document, unfolded and in a transparent plastic envelope or evidence preserver.

• Do smear with fingerprints powder or chemicals.

What is the second golden rule in handling documents?

• Common Sense

• Wearing of gloves is recommended to ensure that latent prints from crime scene responders are not added to the disputed document.

• The document examination must take place before the evidence is examined by other forensic disciplines.

• Careless handling can also cause cross-contamination that directly affects the interpretation of the evidence.

An identification mark should be placed on the document at an inconspicuous place so that questioned writing is not disturbed.

• Absolutely True

• Absolutely False

• Maybe True

• Maybe False