Questioned Document Examination Quiz

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

• Microspectrophotometer

• Electrostatic Detection Apparatus (ESDA)

• Spectrophotofluorometer

• Glossmeter

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

• Alignment defect

• Escapement defect

• Rebound

• Off-its-feet

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

• Stereoscopic microscope

• Comparison microscope

• Ridge Pro Plus Digital Magnifier

• Fixed Focus 10X Compact Device Magnifier

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?

• Microspectrophotometer

• Spectrophotofluorometer

• Infrared Viewer

• UV Lamp

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

• Papyrus

• Parchment

• Vellum

• Kraft paper

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

• Double impression of a character

• A character heavier on one side or corner

• Twisted or misaligned letters

• Clogged typeface due to ink residue

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

• Raman Spectroscopy

• Thin-Layer Chromatography (TLC)

• Mass Spectrometry

• Infrared Spectroscopy

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

• Ink composition and color

• Letter slant and frequency of strokes

• Paper brightness and gloss

• Indented writings

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

• Republic Act No. 8293

• Commonwealth Act No. 142 (Anti-Alias Law)

• Article 178, Revised Penal Code

• Act No. 1754

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

• Rebound

• Escapement

• Transitory defect

• Alignment defect