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Questioned Document Examination Quiz

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which instrument is best suited for revealing indented writings on a document without damaging it?

a)

Microspectrophotometer

b)

Electrostatic Detection Apparatus (ESDA)

c)

Spectrophotofluorometer

d)

Glossmeter

2.

A document shows uneven spacing between typed characters, some letters are too close while others are far apart. This defect is called:

a)

Alignment defect

b)

Escapement defect

c)

Rebound

d)

Off-its-feet

3.

Which of the following tools allows simultaneous side-by-side comparison of two handwriting samples under magnification?

a)

Stereoscopic microscope

b)

Comparison microscope

c)

Ridge Pro Plus Digital Magnifier

d)

Fixed Focus 10X Compact Device Magnifier

4.

A questioned document examiner suspects that two inks on a paper are different but look similar under visible light. Which instrument should be used to detect chemical differences based on fluorescence?

a)

Microspectrophotometer

b)

Spectrophotofluorometer

c)

Infrared Viewer

d)

UV Lamp

5.

Which type of paper is made from animal skin and was widely used for manuscripts in the 2nd century BC?

a)

Papyrus

b)

Parchment

c)

Vellum

d)

Kraft paper

6.

In typewriter defect terminology, what does “off-its-feet” refer to?

a)

Double impression of a character

b)

A character heavier on one side or corner

c)

Twisted or misaligned letters

d)

Clogged typeface due to ink residue

7.

Which chemical analysis technique separates ink components by their movement on a stationary phase under solvent flow?

a)

Raman Spectroscopy

b)

Thin-Layer Chromatography (TLC)

c)

Mass Spectrometry

d)

Infrared Spectroscopy

8.

A document examiner uses a slope protractor and letter frequency template to analyze handwriting. What features are primarily being assessed?

a)

Ink composition and color

b)

Letter slant and frequency of strokes

c)

Paper brightness and gloss

d)

Indented writings

9.

Which law in the Philippines penalizes the use of a fictitious name to conceal a crime or evade judgment?

a)

Republic Act No. 8293

b)

Commonwealth Act No. 142 (Anti-Alias Law)

c)

Article 178, Revised Penal Code

d)

Act No. 1754

10.

A document shows a double impression of characters, where the second impression is lighter and slightly offset. What is this defect called?

a)

Rebound

b)

Escapement

c)

Transitory defect

d)

Alignment defect

11.

Which device projects shadows of surface features on a document to reveal indentations or erasures?

a)

Shadowgraph

b)

ESDA

c)

UV Lamp

d)

Microspectrophotometer

12.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of ELITE typewriter typeface?

a)

Produces 12 characters per inch

b)

Characters are smaller and compact

c)

Preferred for official letters requiring larger print

d)

Allows more text per line

13.

Which instrument is essential for measuring the glossiness of paper or printed surfaces to detect tampering?

a)

Glossmeter

b)

Microspectrophotometer

c)

UV Lamp

d)

Stereoscopic microscope

14.

Which ink type is known as the oldest form of ink and is also called Indian ink?

a)

Carbon ink

b)

Iron gallotannate ink

c)

Logwood ink

d)

Nigrosine ink

15.

A questioned document examiner needs to capture high-resolution images of ink strokes and paper texture for detailed analysis. Which equipment is most appropriate?

a)

DSLR 35mm Camera

b)

Fixed Focus 10X Magnifier

c)

Spectrophotofluorometer

d)

Reprovit Unit

16.

Which of the following is a non-destructive method used in ink analysis?

a)

Thin-Layer Chromatography

b)

Raman Spectroscopy

c)

Gas-Liquid Chromatography

d)

Mass Spectrometry

17.

A handwritten document shows a sudden change in ink color and intensity midway through the text. What might this indicate?

a)

Use of multiple inks or alteration

b)

Natural ink aging

c)

Paper brightness variation

d)

Normal handwriting variation

18.

Which Philippine law covers penalties for counterfeiting government obligations and securities?

a)

Act No. 1697

b)

Act No. 1754

c)

RA No. 7653

d)

Commonwealth Act 142

19.

What is the primary purpose of a Master Questioned Document Kit?

a)

To provide a comprehensive set of tools for detailed document examination

b)

To reproduce questioned documents

c)

To detect fingerprint ridges on documents

d)

To measure paper brightness

20.

Which instrument uses electrostatic charges to reveal indented writings on sheets beneath the original writing?

a)

ESDA

b)

UV Lamp

c)

Infrared Viewer

d)

Shadowgraph

21.

A document examiner notices a typewritten text with characters that appear blurry and smudged. The typeface is likely:

a)

Clogged typeface

b)

Off-its-feet defect

c)

Rebound defect

d)

Alignment defect

22.

Which writing instrument uses a ball rotating at its nib to evenly spread ink?

a)

Fountain pen

b)

Ball pen

c)

Fiber tip pen

d)

Quill pen

23.

Which of the following is NOT a function of a spectrophotofluorometer in document examination?

a)

Measuring fluorescence of inks

b)

Differentiating inks with similar visible color

c)

Measuring paper thickness

d)

Detecting chemical differences in inks

24.

Which of the following is a key element in proving perjury under Philippine law?

a)

Statement made under oath on a material matter

b)

Concealing true name

c)

Using a fictitious name publicly

d)

False testimony in civil cases only

25.

Which tool helps in analyzing handwriting features such as letter size, spacing, and alignment using multiple reticles?

a)

Handwriting Analysis Instrument with 16 Reticles

b)

Stereoscopic microscope

c)

Ridge Pro Plus Digital Magnifier

d)

Type Angle Template

26.

A document examiner uses UV light and observes fluorescence in certain ink areas that are invisible under normal light. What does this suggest?

a)

Possible ink alteration or addition

b)

Paper brightness variation

c)

Normal ink drying process

d)

Typewriter defect

27.

Which of the following best describes “transitory defect” in typewriting?

a)

Permanent damage to the typeface

b)

Temporary print quality issues due to dirty typefaces or clogged parts

c)

Misalignment of letters

d)

Double impression of characters

28.

Which instrument is used to measure the slant or angle of handwritten letters?

a)

Slope protractor

b)

Anglepoise lamp

c)

Typewriter measurement template

d)

Shadowgraph

29.

What is the primary use of a duplicating device in questioned document examination?

a)

To create copies for comparison without damaging originals

b)

To measure paper weight

c)

To detect ink composition

d)

To reveal indented writings

30.

Which Philippine law penalizes the unauthorized use of a fictitious name to conceal a crime or evade judgment?

a)

Article 178, RPC

b)

Commonwealth Act 142

c)

RA 7653

d)

Act No. 1754

31.

Which instrument provides a three-dimensional view of document surfaces, allowing detailed examination of fibers and ink deposits?

a)

Stereoscopic Binocular Microscope

b)

Comparison Microscope

c)

Ridge Pro Plus Digital Magnifier

d)

Fixed Focus Magnifier

32.

A document shows a break or chip on the raised letter of a typewriter character. This is classified as:

a)

Typeface defect

b)

Alignment defect

c)

Rebound defect

d)

Machine defect

33.

Which of the following inks is known to turn brown over time due to its corrosive properties?

a)

Iron gallotannate ink

b)

Carbon ink

c)

Nigrosine ink

d)

Logwood ink

34.

If a document examiner wants to detect hidden watermarks or paper thickness variations, which device should be used?

a)

Transmitted Light Gadget

b)

Shadowgraph

c)

UV Lamp

d)

Microspectrophotometer

35.

Which of the following is NOT a typical use of high-end computers in questioned document examination?

a)

Digital image enhancement

b)

Database comparison

c)

Chemical ink analysis

d)

Simulation and modeling

36.

Which instrument is used to measure the brightness of paper according to TAPPI and ISO standards?

a)

Paper Brightness Tester

b)

Glossmeter

c)

Microspectrophotometer

d)

UV Lamp

37.

In a questioned document, the presence of multiple inks with different chemical compositions suggests:

a)

Possible document alteration or forgery

b)

Normal handwriting variation

c)

Paper defect

d)

Typewriter defect

38.

Which writing instrument was historically used by Jose Rizal in writing his novels?

a)

Quill pen

b)

Ball pen

c)

Fountain pen

d)

Fiber tip pen

39.

Which of the following best describes the function of a Reprovit Unit?

a)

To reproduce documents or images for detailed analysis without damaging originals

b)

To detect ink fluorescence

c)

To measure paper gloss

d)

To reveal indented writings

40.

Which of the following is a characteristic of PICA typewriter typeface?

a)

Produces 10 characters per inch

b)

Produces 12 characters per inch

c)

Characters are smaller and compact

d)

Preferred for dense text documents

41.

Which instrument is primarily used to detect erased writings on paper?

a)

Erased Writing Detection Kit

b)

Shadowgraph

c)

Microspectrophotometer

d)

Ridge Pro Plus Digital Magnifier

42.

Which of the following Philippine laws protects inventions, patents, and copyrights related to questioned documents?

a)

RA No. 8293 – Intellectual Property Code

b)

RA No. 7653 – Central Bank Law

c)

Commonwealth Act 142 – Anti-Alias Law

d)

Act No. 1754 – Forgery Law

43.

A document examiner notices a character in a typewritten document appears to have a double impression with a lighter offset. What is the most likely cause?

a)

Rebound defect

b)

Off-its-feet defect

c)

Clogged typeface

d)

Alignment defect

44.

A questioned document examiner uses a hand lens and a fixed focus 10X magnifier primarily to:

a)

Detect surface irregularities and ink differences

b)

Measure paper brightness

c)

Analyze chemical composition of ink

d)

Reveal indented writings

45.

Which of the following is a common cause of clogged typeface in typewriters?

a)

Accumulation of ink residue and dust

b)

Misalignment of type bars

c)

Mechanical failure of carriage

d)

Double impression due to rebound

46.
  1. Which penalty applies to a person who uses a fictitious name publicly to conceal a crime under Article 178 of the Revised Penal Code?

a)

Arresto menor and fine not exceeding ₱200

b)

Arresto mayor and fine not exceeding ₱500

c)

Prision mayor and fine up to ₱1,000,000

d)

Reclusion temporal and fine up to ₱10,000

47.
  1. A person is found guilty of forging a government treasury note. What penalty is most likely imposed?

a)

Prision correccional and fine up to ₱5,000

b)

Reclusion temporal (12 years and 1 day to 20 years) and fine up to ₱10,000

c)

Arresto menor and fine not exceeding ₱200

d)

Arresto mayor and fine not exceeding ₱500

48.
  1. If a person knowingly induces another to testify falsely under oath, what is the crime called and what penalty applies?

a)

Subornation of perjury; same penalty as perjury (prision mayor)

b)

Using fictitious name; arresto mayor

c)

False testimony; arresto menor

d)

Forgery; reclusion temporal

49.
  1. Under the Anti-Alias Law (Commonwealth Act 142 as amended by RA 6085), what is required before a person may legally use an alias?

a)

Permission from the barangay captain

b)

Judicial authority or court approval

c)

Registration with the local police

d)

No special requirement; anyone can use an alias

50.
  1. Which penalty applies to unauthorized reproduction or imitation of Philippine currency under BSP Circular No. 61?

a)

Confiscation of counterfeit notes and administrative/criminal sanctions under related laws

b)

Arresto menor and fine not exceeding ₱200

c)

No penalty if for educational purposes

d)

Only a warning is issued