CHAPTER 4 (Review Questions)

Direction: Read each question carefully. Encircle the letter of the correct answer.
1. Refers to the additional unnecessary strokes in writing that is for decorative or
ornamental purpose.
a. rubric b. tremor c. rhythm d. variation

2. Characterized by general irregularity, that is not due to weakness but lack of skills and
mental uncertainty as to the form and general clumsiness resulting from unfamiliarity with
whole writing process.
a. tremor of fraud c. tremor of age
b. tremor of illiteracy d. tremor of weakness

3. Deviation from uniform strokes due to lack of smoothness perfectly apparent even
without magnification.
a. variation b. tremor c. rubric d. rhythm

4. Relative degree of ability of a writer’s proficiency.

a. skill b. rhythm c. tremor d. variation

5. Balanced quality of movement of the harmonious recurrence of stress or impulse.

a. skill b. rhythm c. alignment d. variation

6. A gap between strokes.

a. pen lift b. spacing c. hiatus d. ratio

7. An interruption in strokes caused by removing the pen from the paper.

a. pen lift b. spacing c. hiatus d. ratio

8. The following are classification of connecting strokes, except.

a. circular b. oblong c. high d. low

9. Letters written entirely between the lines.

a. short b. tall c. high d. low

10. Refers to the relation between the tall and short letters.
a. short b. tall c. ratio d. proportion

11. Refers to the shape and design of individual letters.

a. slant b. form c. slope d. rhythm

12. Angle or inclination of the axis of elements from the baseline.

a. slant b. form c. slope d. a and c

13. Generally speaking, how many groups of muscles are employed in writing?
a. one b. two c. three d. four
14. It pushes the pen to form the upward strokes.
a. flexor b. lumbrical c. extensor d. fingers

15. It functions as the extension of the hand in writing.

a. ball pen b. pencil c. sign pen d. writing instrument

16. It is a disease where one loses the ability to write even though he could still grasp a
writing instrument.
a. agraphia b. Parkinson’s c. arthritis d. stress
17. The attention of the person who first begins to learn the art of handwriting is focused
on.
a. execution of letters b. drawing c. form d. subject

18. The attention of a matured writer is centered on.

a. execution of letters c. writing process
b. letter forms d. subject matter

19. A combination of basic design of letters and writing movements as taught in school.
a. system of writing c. cursive writing
b. handwriting d. writing

20. Any repeated elements or details which may serve to individualize writing.
a. signature c. holograph document
b. habit d. elements
 CHAPTER 6(Review Questions)
Direction: Read each question carefully. Encircle the letter of the correct answer.
1. The upward strokes usually on letters that have long loops.
a. knob b. shank c. whirl d. space filler
2. Short horizontal beginning strokes.
a. spur b. knob c. shank d. whirl
3. The bend, crook, or curve on the inner side of the bottom loop or curve of small letter.
a. spur b. knob c. hook d. shank
4. The rounded outside of the bend, crook, or curved in small letters.
a. hook b. hump c. spur d. knob
5. Any arcade form in the body of letter.
a. arch b. beard c. bucket knot d. eyelet
6. A rudimentary curved initial stroke.
a. arch b. beard c. buckle knot d. eyelet
7. The lower portion of the letter which terminates on the base.
a. foot b. diacritic c. hitch d. eyelet
8. An element added to complete certain letters.
a. foot b. diacritic c. hitch d. eyelet
9. Backspace of the latter.
a. foot b. back c. hitch d. staff
10. A stroke which goes back over another writing stroke.
a. retouching b. punching c. retracing d. whirl
11. The following are primary signs of forgery, except;
a. slow, broken strokes and wavy lines;
b. blunt starting and ending strokes;
c. general rhythmic writing throughout;
d. unnecessary patching or retouching.
12. The following is not an example of class characteristics, except;
a. ordinary copybook form
b. ordinary scale of proportion or ratio
c. usually systematic slant
d. all of the above
13. It is impossible to write two signatures precisely and exactly alike. This statement is;
a. true b. partly true c. false d. doubtful
14. No signature or writing of the same person will exactly coincide with each other in
design, size, and proportion. This statement is;
a. true b. partly true c. false d. partly false

15. It is the result of an attempt to transfer to a fraudulent document an exact facsimile of s

genuine signature or writing.
a. traced signature c. simple forgery
b. copied or simulated d. forgery

16. This kind of forgery is best termed as “spurious” forgery.

a. traced b. copied c. simulated d. simple

17. It is committed by any person, who, with intent to defraud, signs the name of another
person, or of fictitious person knowing that he has no authority to do so.
a. traced b. copied c. simulated d. forgery

18. The following are the classification of movements, except;

a. smooth unbroken strokes c. usual systematic slant
b. wide writing and spacing d. all of the above

19. A stroke that goes back to repair a defective portion of writing.

a. retouching b. punching c. retracing d. all of the above

20. It is the periodic increase in pressure of intermittently forcing the pen against the paper
surface with increased pressure.
a. pen pressure b. pen emphasis c. pen lift d. pen stop
 CHAPTER 7 (Review Questions)

Direction: Read each question carefully. Encircle the letter of the correct answer.

1. Refers to those things whose origin are known and can be legally used as samples to
compare with other matters in questioned.
a. Standard b. Collected Standard
c. Requested Standard d. Post Litem Motem Exemplars

2. Known handwritings of a person in the course of his daily life, business social or personal
affairs such as signatures and endorsement and cancelled checks, commercial, public and
private documents.
a. Standard b. Collected Standard
c. Requested Standard d. Post Litem Motem Exemplars

3. Signatures and known writings written by an individual upon request of investigator for
the purpose of comparison with other handwritings, hand printings and signatures.
a. Standard b. Collected Standard
c. Requested Standard d. Post Litem Motem Exemplars

4. Writing procedures by the subject after evidential writings have come into dispute and
solely for the purpose of establishing contention court room demonstration where the
writer gives a sample which a check within an hour to a day by the questioned document
expert.
a. Standard b. Collected Standard
c. Requested Standard d. Post Litem Motem Exemplars

5. The act of setting two or more items side by side to weigh their identifying qualities. It
implies not only a visual but also a mental act in which the elements if one item is related to
the counter parts of the other.
a. Comparison b. Collation
c. Positive evaluation d. Negative evaluation

6. Critical comparison or side to side examination.

a. Comparison b. Collation
c. Positive evaluation d. Negative evaluation

7.When the number of significant similarities that exist between the disputed writing and
the standards show singularity of genuineness; the conclusion is that the former is written
by the same hand that wrote the latter.
a. Comparison b. Collation
c. Positive evaluation d. Negative evaluation
8. When the weight of divergent characteristics that exist between the disputed writing and
the standards show significant differences, and these differences fundamentally differ from
genuine variations, the conclusion is that the former is written not by the same hand that
wrote the latter.
a. Comparison b. Collation
c. Positive evaluation d. Negative evaluation

9. Is the one who determine if a questioned item originated from the same source as the
known item(s), then presents his opinion in court as an expert witness.
a. Document Examiner b. Fingerprint Examiner
c. Polygraph Examiner d. Ballistician

10. A legal term used to describe a witness who by reason of his special technical training
or experience is permitted to express an opinion regarding the issue, or a certain aspect of
the issue, which is involved in a court action.
a. Expert Witness b. Fingerprint Examiner
c. Polygraph Examiner d. Ballistician

11. The field of science that is used in the judicial process.

a. Science b. Chemistry
c. Forensic Science d. Physics

12. Refers to the same purpose of photography but looking at semantics, spelling, word
choice, syntax and phraseology.
a. Forensic Stylistics b. Certification
c. Qualification d. Requirement

13. The recognition of a particular level of professional qualifications. A natural

organization, the American Board of Forensic Document Examiners, Inc. has set up a
certification program for document examiners based upon a review and testing of their
qualifications.
a. Forensic Stylistics b. Certification
c. Qualification d. Requirement

14. The professional experience, education and ability of document examiner. Before he
permitted to testify as an expert witness, the court must rule that he is qualified expert in
his field.
a. Forensic Stylistics b. Certification
c. Qualification d. Requirement

15. A trait of Document Examiner which is required in order to see fine details of the
material he/she examines.
a. Excellent eyesight b. Pass a form blindness test
c. Normal color perception d. Bachelor of Science degree
 CHAPTER 8 (Review Questions)

Direction: Read each question carefully. Encircle the letter of the correct answer.

1. What security feature is found in 1000-peso note?

a. security thread b. fluorescent printing c. optically variable ink

2. Which denomination bears a concealed value?

a. 500-peso b. 20-peso c. 200-peso

3. Whose portrait is on the 100-peso note?

a. Benigno Aquino b. Emilio Aguinaldo c. Manuel Roxas

4. Which denomination has a composite portrait of three Filipinos heroes during the
Japanese
war?
a. 50-peso b. 10-peso c. 1000-peso

5. Which denomination has a predominantly orange color?

a. 10-peso b. 20-peso c. 100-peso

6. Where is watermarks located in a note?

a. center of the note b. left side of the note c. right side of the note

7. what is the highest denomination in the present circulation coins series?

a. 1-peso b. 5-peso c. 10-peso

8. What is the lowest denomination in the present circulation coins series?

a. 1-centavo b. 5-centavo c. 10-centavo

9. What is the highest denomination in the legal tender notes in circulation?

a. 200-peso b. 500-peso c. 1000-peso

10. What design is at the back of 200-peso note?

a. Portrait of former Diosdado Macapagal
b. Aguinaldo Shrine
c. Oath taking of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo

II. Fill the blank with correct answer:

1. _______________ it is the silhouette of the portrait appearing on the face of the note. Sharp
details of the light and shadow effect can be seen when the note is viewed against the light.

2. _______________ it is located at the lower left corner of the face of the note and is
recognizable when the note is held at eye level.
3. _______________ it changes color from green to blue or blue to green when the note is held at
the different angles.
4. _______________ it is the invisible numerical value located off the center of the face of the
note that glows when exposed to ultra-violet light.

5. _______________ are the minute and finely printed words “Banko Sentral ng Pilipinas or
“Central Bank of the Philippines”

6. _______________ are designs made up of multicolored and well-defined lines and are
composed of web-crossing lines which are continuous.

7. _______________ it appears life-like. The eyes “sparkle”. Shading are formed by the fine lines
that give the portrait a characteristic facial expression which is extremely difficult to
replicate.

8. _______________ composed of 1 or 2 prefix letters and 6 or 7 digits. The letters and numerals
are uniform in size and thickness, evenly spaced and well – aligned and grow under ultra-
violet light.

9.________________ these are the lines and dashes composing fine, distinct, and sharp varying
color that gives a vivid look to the picture that makes it “standout”.

10. _______________ it is a special thread vertically implanted off center of the note during
paper manufacture. This can easily be seen when the note is viewed against the light. It
appears as a broken line for 5’s, 10’s, and 20’s and straight line for 50’s, 100’s, 500’s and
1000’s.
 CHAPTER 9 (Review Questions)

Direction: Read each question carefully. Encircle the letter of the correct answer.

1. Is the scientific method in the identification of questioned document especially in the

identification of handwriting.
a. ACE – V Methodology b. Analysis
c. Comparison d. Evaluation

2. Properties or characteristics of the unknown items determined thru analysis are

now compared with the familiar or recorded properties of known items.
a. ACE – V Methodology b. Analysis
c. Comparison d. Evaluation

3. Similarities or dissimilarities in property or characteristics that have certain

value for identification is determined by its likelihood of occurrence.
a. ACE – V Methodology b. Analysis
c. Comparison d. Evaluation

4. The scientific application (ACE – V Methodology) was done by?

a. Mr. Roy A. Huber b. Mr. Roy A. Haber
c. Mr. Roy B. Huber d. Mr. Roy C. Huber
5. A scientific conclusion results from relating observed facts by logical, common-sense
reasoning in accordance with established rules or laws. The document examiners are so
derived.
a. Conclusion b. Opinion
c. Expulsion d. Exclusion

6. In legal language, the document examiners conclusion.

a. Conclusion b. Opinion
c. Expulsion d. Exclusion

7. It is also known as a second opinion. Where numerous handwriting problems may occur
most especially when the identity is somewhat difficult to prove, the expert should seek
another expert’s opinion.
a. Conclusion b. Opinion
c. Expulsion d. Verification

8. In descriptive analysis it is generally formed in eyelet loop formation with multiple

embellishments and retracing strokes with arcaded top writing executions in slanting
position ended in hook formation.
a. General Formation b. Relation to Baseline
c. Line Quality d. Ration and Proportion

9. In descriptive analysis it is the higher elevation of the initial writing executions with
lower elevations in the middle portion and ended in downward directions.
a. General Formation b. Relation to Baseline
c. Line Quality d. Ration and Proportion

10. In descriptive analysis it is the consistent blunt initial strokes with alternation of
handwriting pressure on upward and downward strokes, and indicative to GHS in
spontaneous handwriting execution.
a. General Formation b. Relation to Baseline
c. Line Quality d. Ration and Proportion
 CHAPTER 10 (Review Questions)

Direction: Read each question carefully. Encircle the letter of the correct answer.
1.A small letter.
a. Majuscule b. Minuscule
c. Junction d. Ligature

2. The meeting of two lines which intersect.

a. Junction b. Typewriting Analyst
c. Intersection d. Terminal Strokes

3. A defect in which a character prints a double impression with the lighter one slightly
offset to the right or left.
a. Rebound b. Twisted Letter
c. Carbon Impression d. Typeface

4. Each character is designed to print at a certain fixed angle to the baseline. Wear and
damage to the type bars and the type block may cause some letters to become twisted so
that they lean to the right or left of their correct slant.
a. Rebound b. Carbon Impression
c. Twisted Letter d. Typeface

5. The printing surfaces of the type block or type element. On the type bar machine, the
type block is attached on arm, known as the type abr.
a. Typeface b. Carbon Impression
c. Twisted Letter d. Rebound

6. Typewriting made directly through a cloth carbon film is called ribbon impression.
Original typewriting is made in this way.
a. Ribbon Condition b. Carbon Impression
c. Ribbon Impression d. Rebound

7. Cloth or multiple-use typewriter ribbons gradually deteriorate with use, and the degree
of deterioration is a measure of the ribbon condition.
a. Ribbon Condition b. Carbon Impression
c. Ribbon Impression d. Rebound

8. It is composed of ten characters in an inch.

a. Elite b. Character
c. Typeface d. Pica

9. Refers to letters, symbols, numerals, or any point of functions in typewriter.

a. Elite b. Character
c. Typeface d. Pica
10. It is composed of twelve characteristics in an inch.
a. Elite b. Character
c. Typeface d. Pica