Introduction to Forensic Science and Criminalistics

Robert E Gaensslen, University of Illinois
Howard Harris, University of New Haven
Henry C Lee, University of New Haven

Questioned Documents Examination

Multiple Choice Quiz


1	What individualizing features may help to identify a particular copy machine?
		A)	Accidental marks on the drum
		B)	Toner formulations
		C)	Paper composition
		D)	The font characteristics
		E)	Ink composition


2	The fluid that is used to decolorize ink on a document is called:
		A)	A dye
		B)	"White-out"
		C)	Toner
		D)	Ink eradicator
		E)	Surface coating


3	Which of the following features reflect the skill level of the writer?
		A)	Grammar
		B)	Smoothness and flow
		C)	Slant of letters
		D)	Spelling
		E)	Ratio of letters


4	When collecting document evidence, it is important to carefully protect the document in order to avoid:
		A)	Loss of trace evidence
		B)	Damage from any liquids
		C)	Adding new fingerprints
		D)	Loss of fingerprints
		E)	All of the above


5	Which of the following would be an example of a transfer medium?
		A)	Fountain pens
		B)	Copy machines
		C)	Paper
		D)	Surface coatings
		E)	Pen Inks

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