Document & Handwriting Analysis Flashcards
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Which type of paper examination can reveal whether pages from different sources were substituted in a multi-page document?
Answer: Both watermark comparison and fiber analysis
Both watermark comparison and SEM-EDX elemental fiber analysis can detect page substitutions by identifying different paper sources.
What does a 'line crossing sequence' examination determine?
Answer: The sequence in which multiple pen strokes were made at intersections
Line crossing sequence analysis determines which of two intersecting strokes was written first by examining ink layering at the intersection.
A certified forensic consultant is comparing handwriting samples. Which of the following is NOT an acceptable known standard (exemplar)?
Answer: Writing found in the suspect's home with unknown origin
Writing of unknown origin cannot serve as a reliable exemplar because its authorship cannot be independently verified.
Which characteristic of handwriting is considered the MOST persistent and difficult for a forger to suppress?
Answer: Pen pressure pattern
Pen pressure distribution is largely subconscious and controlled by individual grip and muscle memory, making it extremely difficult to alter.
In questioned document examination, 'obliteration' refers to:
Answer: Deliberate covering or destruction of original writing
Obliteration is the intentional hiding or destruction of original text, often using paint, correction fluid, or heavy overwriting.
Which spectroscopic method is most commonly used for non-destructive comparison of ink chemistries on questioned documents?
Answer: Raman spectroscopy
Raman spectroscopy provides detailed chemical fingerprints of inks without damaging the document.
When a document examiner issues a conclusion of 'probably did write,' this means:
Answer: The evidence strongly suggests common authorship but falls short of certainty
'Probably did write' is a qualified conclusion indicating the evidence favors but does not definitively establish common authorship.