Handwriting Review

In what year did the U.S. Court of Appeals determine that handwriting analysis qualifies as expert testimony?

• 1985

• 1999

• 2005

• 2012

What must be followed for handwriting analysis to be admissible in court?

• The expert must have a law degree

• The handwriting must be over 10 years old

• Scientifically accepted guidelines

• The writer must be present for verification

What is required for two writings to be considered from the same person?

• They must look exactly identical

• Similarities must be unique, with no unexplainable differences

• The writer must confirm the document as their own

• A witness must verify the handwriting

How do biometric signature pads help detect forgeries?

• A) They scan for invisible ink

• B) They evaluate speed, pressure, and rhythm of a signature

• C) They compare signatures against a human expert

• D) They match the writing with fingerprints

Which of the following is NOT a challenge in handwriting analysis?

• A) Mood, age, or fatigue affecting handwriting

• B) Experts missing details

• C) Base documents being real or fake

What is the term for forgery committed for material gain?

• Counterfeiting

• Fraudulence

• Literary forgery

• Embezzlement

Which is NOT a common feature used to prevent check forgery?

• Chemically sensitive paper

• High-resolution borders

• Watermarks embedded in the check

• Invisible ink writing

Which of the following is NOT commonly counterfeited?

• Currency

• Postage stamps

• Car registration stickers

• Traveler's checks

Why is it difficult to counterfeit U.S. paper currency?

• It contains rag fiber instead of starch

• It is made of waterproof materials

• It can only be produced with government-approved ink

• It has metallic elements woven into every bill

Which security feature helps verify authentic currency?

• Glow-in-the-dark print

• Security thread with microprinting

• Raised holograms

• Text printed in invisible ink