CHA Study Guide 2026
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📋 CHA Exam Format at a Glance
📚 CHA Topics to Study (69)
✍️ Sample CHA Questions & Answers
1. How should a handwriting analyst handle a situation where a stakeholder asks them to alter a finding to support a predetermined conclusion?
Altering findings to suit a client's preferred conclusion violates professional ethics and undermines the validity of the analysis.
2. A wavy or sinuous connection form between letters is graphologically interpreted as indicating:
Wavy or sinuous connections suggest adaptability and diplomatic skill, though they can also point toward cunning or a tendency to avoid directness.
3. When a handwriting report is used in a legal context, which documentation standard becomes especially critical?
Chain of custody documentation ensures the original sample's integrity is provable in court, establishing that it was not altered.
4. What does the term 'graphology' literally mean based on its Greek roots?
Graphology derives from the Greek 'grapho' (to write) and 'logos' (study), meaning the study of writing.
5. What is a quality audit in CHA practice?
Quality audits examine whether established standards and procedures are implemented effectively, identifying non-conformances.
6. In a multi-phase handwriting analysis project, what is the purpose of a 'preliminary assessment' phase?
A preliminary assessment evaluates sample adequacy early so the analyst can advise the client before investing full examination resources.