- 1. The preassumption where the disputed document was found to be identical with the standard document
A) the disputed document is a fake document
B) the documents are written by two different writers
C) the documents were written by the same writer
- 2. A specimen of writing was not written by a particular person if all its identifying elements are a part of his handwriting and furthermore the variation within its specimen falls within his range of writing variations.
A) false
B) true
- 3. Lack of rhythm as shown by awkward, independent, poorly directed and disconnected motion are often a sign of genuineness.
A) true
B) false
- 4. Writing movement which is employed by children or by those with whom writing is an unfamiliar process.
A) hand movement
B) finger movement
C) forearm movement
- 5. In hand movement, the pivotal for the lateral movement is the:
A) shoulder
B) wrist
C) elbow
- 6. In forearm movement, the pivotal for the lateral movement is the:
A) elbow
B) shoulder
C) wrist
- 7. All writing instruments will reflect the qualities of the writing movement.
A) true
B) false
- 8. A person cannot write better than his usual best.
A) true
B) false
- 9. Shading is produced by removing the writing instrument from the paper.
A) true
B) false
- 10. The best standards include writings which are prepared for a comparable purpose and under similar writing conditions to the matter under investigation.
A) false
B) true
- 11. The writing movement which when used in imitation of genuine writing will make a difficulty in its examination.
A) hand movement
B) forearm movement
C) finger movement
- 12. Retracing is a common fault in forgeries.
A) true
B) false
- 13. A specimen of writing was not written by a particular person if there exist significant difference between its identifying elements and those of the suspected writer.
A) false
B) true
- 14. The relative location of the pen in relation to the paper surface.
A) pen emphasis
B) pen scope
C) pen position
- 15. It represents the reach the hand with the wrists at rest.
A) pen position
B) pen scope
C) pen lift
- 16. The balance quality of movement or the harmonious recurrence of strokes or impulse.
A) rhythm
B) retracing
C) shading
D) skill
- 17. Speed can be measured accurately from the finished handwriting.
A) true
B) false
- 18. The individuality of handwriting is the basis of all:
A) identification
B) inquiries
C) examination
- 19. The first US patent for a mechanical writing machine was issued to :
A) William Burt
B) Henry Mill
C) Christopher Lotham Sholes
- 20. Which of the following are the typewriting questions that may be resolved in typewriting examination?
A) To determine whether all or typewriting was prepared by a suspected typist
B) To determine whether an evidential typewriting prepared on a known typewriter was actually typewritten on its purported date
C) all of these
D) To determine the make, brand or model of the typewriter of which a questioned typewriting was prepared.
- 21. typeface impression ordinarily spaced ten (10) characters to the horizontal inch
A) ELITE
B) PLATEN
C) PICA
- 22. The first recorded attempt to invent a typewriter was found in the records of the British Patent Office granted by Her Majesty Queen Ann to Henry Mill, an English engineer.
A) JANUARY 7, 1714
B) March 11, 1873
C) June 23, 1868
- 23. Remington Model No. 1 typewriter became available to the public
A) 1827
B) 1874
C) 1868
D) 1878
- 24. Which of the following are points that maybe involved in questioned typewriting?
A) all of these
B) Whether the various lines of the documents were written at different time by the same machine
C) none of these
D) Whether every line on the document was written at one time That of ascertaining the exact date of such typewriting
- 25. The following are the typewriting questions that may be resolved in typewriting examination, except:
A) determine the author of the document
B) determine the suspected typist
C) determine whether is prepared in one machine or not
D) determine the make, model or brand where the document was prepared
E) none of these
- 26. the printing surface of the typeblock
A) CHARACTERS
B) TYPEFACE
C) PLATEN
- 27. The following are points that maybe involved in questioned typewriting, except
A) Whether spurious typewriter pages have been substituted or inserted in the document
B) Whether interlineation have been added to the original document
C) none of these
D) Whether the document was written at different time by several machine
- 28. the condition of a typeface printing heavier on one side or corner than the remainder of its outline
A) OFF ITS FEET
B) REBOUND
C) ACTUAL BREAKAGE
D) TWISTED LETTER
- 29. Which of the following technique is utilized in examination of typewriting?
A) look for individual typeface defects
B) verify size and design
C) all of these
D) measure the typepitch
- 30. The model of typewriter that first wrote both upper and lower cased letters.
A) Sholes Gladden and Scult typewriter
B) Remington Model No.2
C) Remington Model No. 1
- 39. This is necessary to establish the individual's normal writing habits and to show the degree of variation common to his writing.
A) writing standards
B) writing pressure
C) writing variations
D) writing conditions
- 40. This element of writing movement is one of the most personal but somewhat hidden characteristics in writing.
A) writing pressure
B) rhythm
C) pen emphasis
D) retouching
- 41. Rounded appearance at the beginning or ending strokes.
A) BUCKLE KNOT
B) KNOB
C) EYELOOP
D) EYELET
- 42. The horizontal and looped strokes that are often used to complete such letters as A, D, F, H, f
A) BUCKLE KNOT
B) EYELOOP
C) EYELET
D) KNOB
- 43. An upward horizontal or a downward final stroke seen in small letters
A) SPACE FILLER
B) DUCTUS LINK
C) EYELET
D) JUNCTION BROKEN
- 44. Whicih among the following belongs to common causes of error in rendering conclusions in document examination?
A) Allowing outside pressure, influence, sympathy or antipathy to affect a conclusion
B) Ability to properly recognize and evaluate writing characteristics and quality
C) all of these
D) Basing opinion on adequate amount of writing standards
E) none of these
- 45. Refers to the shape and design of the individual letter.
A) system of writing
B) writing variation
C) LETTER FORMS
- 46. Considered as the main strokes in the letter, ordinarily formed by a small circle that usually lies on the line of the writing.
A) SHANK
B) STEM
C) STAFF
D) CENTRAL PART or BODY
- 47. The main strokes or the downward strokes
A) SHANK
B) STAFF
C) STEM
D) ALL OF THESE
- 48. The introductory backward strokes added to the beginning or ending of many capital letters; it is also seen occasionally in introductory strokes of some small letters
A) BLUNT
B) HITCH
C) BEARD
D) SPUR
- 49. Which of the following does not belong to checklist of important elements in handwriting identification?
A) all of these
B) determination whether writing movement is rhythmic or varied
C) determination whether line quality is natural or feigned
D) none of these
E) determination whether handwriting was written slowly, rapidly or moderately
- 50. The upward stroke, usually on letters that have high loops such as h, d, and I but also w
A) SPACE FILLER
B) EYELET
C) LOOP
D) WHIRL
- 51. Which of the following belongs to primary signs of forgery?
A) none of these
B) meaningless marking and dots caused by a false start
C) unnecessary retouching or patching
D) lack of difference in pressure on up and down
E) all of these
- 52. the continuous line that joins two letters
A) DUCTUS-BROKEN
B) JUNCTION CONNECTED
C) SPACE FILLER
D) BUCKLE KNOT
- 53. The slight up and down introductory stroke, or sort of double hitch, seen at the beginning of many capital letters.
A) BEARD
B) BLUNT
C) SPUR
D) HITCH
- 54. Mere similarities in letter form are not alone sufficient as an indication of identity.
A) false
B) true
- 55. The bend, crook, or curve on the inner side of the upper loop of letters.
A) HUMPS
B) ARC
C) HOOK
D) TROUGH
- 56. The lower portion of any downstrokes which terminates on the baseline
A) FOOT
B) WHIRL
C) LOOP
- 57. Small loop formed by strokes that extend in divergent directions.
A) DUCTUS LINK
B) DUCTUS BROKEN
C) SPACE FILLER
D) EYELOOP or EYELET -
- 58. The beginning and ending strokes of letters, both small and capital, in which the pen touched the paper without hesitation.
A) SPUR
B) HITCH
C) BLUNT
D) BEARD
- 59. The rounded outside top of the bend, curve or crook in small letters such as h, k, m, n
A) HOOK
B) HUMPS
C) ARC
D) TROUGH
- 60. the disconnected or non continuous stroke between two letters.
A) DUCTUS-BROKEN
B) EYELOOP
C) BUCKLE KNOT
D) SPACE FILLER
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