Questioned Documents

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What is simulated forgery?

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Simulated forgery is a type of forgery where the forger knows what the signature is supposed to look like and attempts to replicate it.

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What is a benefit of using non-requested materials in forgery?

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Non-requested materials are naturally produced, making them harder to detect as forgeries.

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What is an exemplar in questioned documents?

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An exemplar is a writing sample obtained from a suspect for comparison with questioned documents.

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What is tracing in the context of forgery?

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Tracing is a type of fraudulent writing where an original sample is used as a guide to replicate the writing.

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How can mood influence handwriting?

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Mood can influence handwriting by changing its style and neatness.

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What is the difference between blind forgery and simulated forgery?

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Blind forgery is done without any reference to the original signature, while simulated forgery is done with knowledge of how the original looks.

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What does graphology study?

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Graphology is the study of handwriting and its connection to personality traits.

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What is the purpose of handwriting analysis in forensic science?

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The purpose is to determine the authenticity of documents and identify the writer.

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What is disguised writing?

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Disguised writing is when a writer intentionally alters their handwriting to conceal their identity.

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What are the characteristics of normal hand forgery?

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Normal hand forgery involves imitating someone's handwriting without a direct reference.