Forensic Ch 10 Notes Quiz

How is a sample of handwriting evidence compared with an exemplar?

• Using qualitative characteristics only

• Using quantitative characteristics only

• Using both qualitative and quantitative characteristics

• Using neither qualitative nor quantitative characteristics.

Describe some of the limitations of handwriting analysis.

• It is always accurate

• It can be subjective

• It is never used in court

• It is faster than digital analysis.

Identify a historical case of document fraud and explain how the fraudulent document(s) was/were created.

• The Hitler Diaries

• The Moon Landing

• The Roswell Incident

• The Bermuda Triangle

Recent developments in technology for use in handwriting analysis include ______.

• Laser scanning

• Digital imaging

• DNA analysis

• Carbon dating

Which of the following is a way businesses prevent check forgery?

• Using watermarks

• Ignoring suspicious activities

• Not updating security features

• Allowing unrestricted access to checks.

New paper currency includes features such as ______ to protect against counterfeiting.

• Holograms

• Plain paper

• Simple designs

• No security features

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Compare and contrast older paper currencies with new currencies, including those on plastic stock. Which of the following is a feature of new currencies?

• Less durable

• More susceptible to wear

• Enhanced security features

• No difference in material

Which of the following terms refers to the illegal act of making an imitation of something valuable with the intent to deceive?

• Exemplar

• Counterfeiting

• Document Analysis

• Currency

A _______ is a standard document of known origin and authorship used in handwriting analysis.

• Forgery

• Exemplar

• Fraudulence

• Questioned Document

Which of the following is considered a questioned document?

• Textbook

• Checks

• Magazine

• Newspaper