CHA Regulatory Compliance & Legal Framework 2

Question 1

Under the Federal Rules of Evidence, a handwriting expert witness must satisfy which standard before testifying about document authenticity?

Accepted Answer

The Daubert reliability and relevance standard

Answer

Federal courts apply the Daubert standard, requiring that expert testimony be based on sufficient facts, reliable methodology, and relevant application to the case.

Question 2

Which U.S. law most directly governs privacy protections that may affect how a handwriting analyst handles client records?

Accepted Answer

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)

Answer

HIPAA applies when handwriting analysis is performed in a medical or psychological context involving protected health information.

Question 3

A CHA analyst is asked to authenticate a signature on a decades-old will. Which document type is typically used to establish the known handwriting standard?

Accepted Answer

Exemplars — authentic writing samples from the same person

Answer

Exemplars are verified authentic handwriting samples used as the comparison standard when authenticating questioned documents.

Question 4

In questioned document examination, chain of custody refers to:

Accepted Answer

The documented record of who possessed, handled, and transferred the evidence

Answer

Chain of custody documents every transfer of evidence to ensure its integrity and admissibility in court proceedings.

Question 5

A CHA analyst discovers during a court engagement that opposing counsel's client forged the disputed document. The analyst's primary ethical obligation is to:

Accepted Answer

Immediately inform the retaining attorney of the finding and provide an honest opinion

Answer

Analysts owe honest, objective findings to the retaining attorney; concealing evidence of forgery violates professional ethics and legal duties.

(CHA) Certified Handwriting Analyst Practice Test

(CHA) Certified Handwriting Analyst Practice Test

CHA Regulatory Compliance & Legal Framework 2