CFC Document & Handwriting Analysis 2

Question 1

Which ink dating technique measures the ratio of solvent loss over time to estimate when a document was created?

Accepted Answer

Volatile component analysis

Answer

Volatile component analysis measures the evaporation rate of solvents in ink to estimate the age of a document.

Question 2

A questioned signature shows pen lifts at unusual locations. What does this most likely indicate?

Accepted Answer

Possible tracing or simulation

Answer

Unnatural pen lifts in unusual positions are a common sign of tracing or careful simulation of a signature.

Question 3

What is the term for the unconscious, automatic nature of genuine handwriting that makes it difficult to consciously alter all features simultaneously?

Accepted Answer

Motor automaticity

Answer

Motor automaticity refers to the subconscious execution of handwriting habits that forgers cannot fully suppress.

Question 4

When examining a will for authenticity, which feature would be LEAST useful to a questioned document examiner?

Accepted Answer

The date printed on the document

Answer

A printed date alone is easy to fabricate and provides little forensic value compared to physical evidence in the ink and paper.

Question 5

Which process can reveal indented writing on a document without damaging it?

Accepted Answer

Electrostatic Detection Apparatus (ESDA)

Answer

ESDA reveals indented impressions on paper by making them visible through electrostatic toner without altering the document.

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CFC Document & Handwriting Analysis 2