Indented writings – Criminalistics Quiz

The key terms in this Criminalistics/Forensics course include Indented writings, Xerox copy.


As the age difference between genuine and unknown handwriting specimens becomes greater, the standard has a tendency to become _________________ (More, Less)  representative of the known.  Select a word in bold for your response.

Correct Answer

Less


Writings or partially visible impressions appearing on a sheet of paper underneath the one on which the visible writing was done are called:

Graphite enhanced writings

Indented writingCorrect

Pressure writings

Ultraviolet writings


Xerox copy machines are so universal that there is no way to discriminate the photocopier toner on one sheet of a copy compared to another sheet.

TrueCorrect

False


A single handwriting characteristic by itself can be taken as a basis for a positive comparison.

True

FalseCorrect


Variations in mechanical, physical, and mental functions make it unlikely that the writing of two individuals can be distinguished.

True

FalseCorrect


The place or places where a fire is suspected of starting at is called the _________.

Point of Origin(s)

Flame Point(s)

Spontaneous Combustion Point(s)

Fire Point(s)


As the age difference between genuine and unknown handwriting specimens becomes greater, the standard has a tendency to become _________________ (More, Less)  representative of the known.  Select a word in bold for your response.

Correct Answer

Less


Writings or partially visible impressions appearing on a sheet of paper underneath the one on which the visible writing was done are called:

Graphite enhanced writings

Indented writingCorrect

Pressure writings

Ultraviolet writings


Xerox copy machines are so universal that there is no way to discriminate the photocopier toner on one sheet of a copy compared to another sheet.

TrueCorrect

False


A single handwriting characteristic by itself can be taken as a basis for a positive comparison.

True

FalseCorrect


Variations in mechanical, physical, and mental functions make it unlikely that the writing of two individuals can be distinguished.

True

FalseCorrect


The place or places where a fire is suspected of starting at is called the _________.

Point of Origin(s)

Flame Point(s)

Spontaneous Combustion Point(s)

Fire Point(s)