Our Lady of the Pillar College - San Manuel, Inc.

DISTRICT 3, SAN MANUEL, ISABELA, PHILIPPINES

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QUESTIONED DOCUMENT EXAMINATION (FORENSIC 4)

PRELIM EXAMS
DIRECTIONS: Read, understand, and follow instructions, otherwise, answers will be invalidated.
Write your answers on the questionnaire provided except on specific questions that require a specific
paper. ERASURES AND ALTERATIONS will automatically be wrong. Write all answers clearly and
neatly.

1. (1) According to People Vs. Moreno, a document is any written document by which a right is
established or an obligation is extinguished; (2) A document is every deed or instrument
executed by a person by which some disposition or agreement is proved, evidenced or set forth.
(People Vs. Moreno).
a. Statement 1 is correct
b. Statement 2 is correct
c. Both statements are correct
d. Both statements are incorrect
2. What is the primary legal basis for the authentication of public documents in the Philippines?
a. Civil Code of the Philippines
b. Administrative Code of the Philippines
c. Notarial Law
d. Family Code of the Philippines
3. (1) Pamphlets or books which do not evidence any disposition or agreement are documents; (2)
A draft of a municipal payroll which is not yet approved by the proper authority is not a
document.
a. Statement 1 is correct
b. Statement 2 is correct
c. Both statements are correct
d. Both statements are incorrect
4. What is a primary aim of a forensic document examiner when analyzing documents in the
Philippines?
a. Identifying the emotional intent behind the writing
b. Verifying the legality of contracts and agreements
c. Decrypting coded messages within the text
d. Establishing a timeline of events based on document content
5. In addition to educational qualifications, what other requirement is necessary for becoming a
Questioned Document Examiner in the Philippine National Police?
a. Proficiency in at least two foreign languages
b. Certification in fingerprint analysis
c. Completion of specialized training in document examination
d. Membership in a professional association
6. Which of the following skills is NOT essential for a Questioned Document Examiner in the
Philippine National Police?
a. Handwriting analysis
b. Typewriting analysis
c. Proficiency in digital forensics
d. Expertise in ballistics
7. What is the main responsibility of a Questioned Document Examiner in the Philippine National
Police?
a. Analyzing fingerprints on documents
b. Investigating cybercrimes related to document forgery
c. Authenticating signatures and handwriting
d. Examining DNA evidence on documents
8. What are those things whose origins are known and can be proven and which can be legally used
as examples to compare with other matters in question?
a. Holographic
b. Reference collection
c. Disputed
d. Exemplar
9. The following are examples of reference collection, except one:
a. Typewriting
b. Check writing specimen
c. Inks
d. Ammunition
10. Any material which some issue has been raised or which is under scrutiny.
a. Undisputed
b. Disputed
c. Standard
d. Holographic
11. What is the term used to describe the scientific analysis of handwriting characteristics for the
purpose of identifying or verifying the author of a document?
a. Graphology
b. Typology
c. Handwriting analysis
d. Linguistic profiling
12. Which of the following is NOT typically examined during forensic document examination?
a. Ink analysis
b. Paper analysis
c. Font analysis
d. Email metadata analysis
13. Which type of document forgery involves erasing or removing original writing to replace it with
new content?
a. Simulation forgery
b. Tracing forgery
c. Alteration forgery
d. Counterfeiting
14. What term describes the process of comparing questioned documents with known handwriting
samples to determine authorship?
a. Ink analysis
b. Photocopying
c. Signature analysis
d. Exemplar comparison
15. Any document created, executed, or issued by a public official in response to the exigencies of
the public service, or in the execution of which a public official with solemnities required by law.
a. Public document
b. Official document
c. Private document
d. Commercial document
16. Usually, a document examiner does not go to the crime scene with the SOCO Team. Is the
statement correct?
a. True
b. False
c. Yes
d. No
17. Which government agency in the Philippines is responsible for issuing birth certificates?
a. Department of Justice
b. National Bureau of Investigation
c. Philippine Statistics Authority
d. Department of Foreign Affairs
18. Under Philippine law, which of the following documents typically require notarization for
validity?
a. Birth certificates
b. Marriage certificates
c. Affidavits
d. School diplomas
19. Which of the following is NOT a typical method used in standard document examination?
a. Handwriting analysis
b. Ink analysis
c. Fingerprint analysis
d. Typewriting analysis
20. What is the primary goal of standard document examination?
a. To determine the authenticity of a document
b. To evaluate the literary quality of a document
c. To analyze the content of a document
d. To assess the physical condition of a document
21. What is the primary purpose of a Certificate of Live Birth in the Philippines?
a. Proof of citizenship
b. Proof of identity
c. Proof of birth
d. Proof of education
22. A selected representative portion of the whole is known as ______________.
a. Standard
b. Exemplar
c. Sample
d. None of the above mentioned
23. Which of the following is a key objective of forensic document examination in the Philippines?
a. Deciphering encrypted messages in documents
b. Identifying alterations or forgeries in documents
c. Analyzing the grammatical structure of a text
d. Tracing the geographical origin of a document's paper
24. What is one of the main purposes of a forensic document examiner's work in the Philippines?
a. Identifying the type of ink used in a document
b. Proving the historical significance of a manuscript
c. Detecting counterfeit currency notes
d. Determining the font style of a printed document
25. Which goal is typically NOT associated with the role of a forensic document examiner in the
Philippines?
a. Verifying the authenticity of signatures
b. Examining handwriting characteristics
c. Assessing the emotional state of a document's author
d. Analyzing indented impressions on paper
26. Documents previously written in the normal day to day course of business and known to be
genuine.
a. Collected standards
b. Requested standards
c. Post liten motan exemplars
d. All of the above
27. Which government agency in the Philippines is responsible for issuing a Certificate of
Employment?
a. Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE)
b. Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA)
c. Social Security System (SSS)
d. Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR)
28. What is the primary purpose of a Certificate of Land Title in the Philippines?
a. Proof of residency
b. Proof of ownership of real property
c. Proof of employment
d. Proof of educational attainment
29. What is the primary purpose of a Private Document in the Philippines?
a. To establish legal ownership of property
b. To record personal transactions between individuals
c. To maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
d. To serve as proof of identity in official transactions
30. Who typically has access to a Private Document in the Philippines?
a. The general public
b. Only the individuals involved in the document's creation
c. Government authorities
d. Any individual with legal permission
31. Which of the following is NOT a common type of Private Document in the Philippines?
a. Last Will and Testament
b. Lease Agreement
c. Birth Certificate
d. Employment Contract
32. What legal requirements must be met for a document to be considered private in the Philippines?
a. Notarization by a licensed attorney
b. Registration with the Department of Justice
c. Mutual agreement between parties involved
d. Approval from the National Privacy Commission
33. What recourse is available if a Private Document in the Philippines is breached or violated?
a. Filing a lawsuit for damages
b. Reporting to the National Bureau of Investigation
c. Seeking arbitration through a third-party mediator
d. None, as private documents have no legal standing
34. Can a Private Document in the Philippines be used as evidence in court proceedings?
a. Yes, but only if it is notarized
b. No, private documents are not admissible in court
c. Yes, as long as both parties consent to its use
d. Only if it is registered with the Supreme Court
35. Mr. A writes what Mr. B dictates. This is an example of:
a. Post liten motan exemplar
b. Post liten motan standard
c. Requested standard
d. None of the above
36. Writings produced by the subject after evidential writings have come into dispute and solely for
the purpose of establishing his contentions.
a. Post liten motan exemplar
b. Post liten standard
c. Requested standard
d. None of the above
37. What is the primary goal of forensic document examination?
a. To determine the age of a document
b. To identify the authorship or authenticity of a document
c. To analyze the paper used in a document
d. To assess the emotional state of the author
38. Which of the following techniques is commonly used in forensic document examination to detect
alterations or forgery in documents?
a. DNA analysis
b. Handwriting analysis
c. Fingerprinting
d. X-ray imaging
39. Who is responsible for examining questioned documents in the Philippines?
a. Forensic psychologists
b. Forensic document examiners
c. Police officers
d. Judges
40. Which of the following is NOT a task typically performed by a forensic document examiner in
the Philippines?
a. Analyzing handwriting and signatures
b. Identifying alterations or forgeries in documents
c. Conducting DNA analysis on documents
d. Examining paper and ink composition
41. What is the primary purpose of forensic document examination in the Philippines?
a. To identify the author of a document
b. To determine the age of a document
c. To establish the historical significance of a document
d. To authenticate or verify the integrity of a document
42. In cases of suspected document forgery in the Philippines, what role does a forensic document
examiner play in the legal process?
a. Serving as the primary investigator
b. Providing expert testimony in court
c. Issuing arrest warrants
d. Conducting interrogations
43. Which of the following standard writing is inadmissible for comparison purposes?
a. Standard writing witness
b. Standard writings admitted
c. Records maintained in the regular course
d. Non-government documents
44. Which of the following is NOT typically included in a commercial document in the Philippines?
a. Company name and address
b. Official receipt number
c. Employee identification number
d. Description of goods or services provided
45. In a commercial document in the Philippines, what is the purpose of including the official receipt
number?
a. To identify the employee who processed the transaction
b. To indicate the date of the transaction
c. To provide a reference for tracking the transaction
d. To calculate the total amount due
46. Which of the following is an example of a commercial document in the Philippines?
a. Birth certificate
b. Passport
c. Sales invoice
d. Marriage contract
47. What is the purpose of a commercial document in the Philippines?
a. To certify a person's identity
b. To facilitate business transactions
c. To authorize travel abroad
d. To prove ownership of property
48. Which party typically issues a commercial document in the Philippines?
a. The buyer
b. The seller
c. The government
d. A third-party certification agency
49. What is the significance of including the company name and address in a commercial document?
a. To confirm the buyer's identity
b. To facilitate delivery of goods or services
c. To determine the document's validity
d. To calculate taxes owed
50. Which aspect of a commercial document helps ensure compliance with taxation laws in the
Philippines?
a. Signature of the buyer
b. Official receipt number
c. Description of goods or services
d. Date of transaction
51. How do commercial documents contribute to accountability in business transactions?
a. By providing a record of the transaction
b. By verifying the buyer's financial status
c. By ensuring prompt payment
d. By facilitating communication between parties
52. Questioned Document Examination is also known as:
a. Forensic Document Examination
b. Forensic Document Analysis
c. Standard Document Examination
d. NOTA
53. The following are the forensic document examiner’s scope of expertise, except one:
a. Recognizing genuineness
b. Revealing additions and substitutions
c. Analyzing fingerprint after providing a photocopy of a document
d. Restoring or deciphering erased and obliterated writing
54. Dario, grandfather of Elinio made a last will and testament that contains a land title of 42
hectares that will be passed down to Elinio. After Dario died, Elinio wants to know his rights
about this 42 hectares’ land entitled to him.
a. Litigant
b. Legal counsel
c. Judge
d. Document examiner
55. One of the duties and responsibilities of a document examiner is to appear as expert witness in
civil and military courts regarding findings on questioned documents.
a. True
b. False
c. Yes
d. No
56. If a criminologist is deemed unethical, his license may be revoked. What is the legal basis of
this?
a. Sec. 20 of R.A. 6506
b. Sec. 1 of R.A. 11131
c. Sec 6 of R.A. 9165
d. NOTA
57. As an expert witness, a questioned document examiner is primarily responsible for:
a. Providing legal advice to clients
b. Analyzing documents and presenting findings in court
c. Conducting criminal investigations
d. Drafting contracts for document authentication services
58. Which of the following is a key requirement for a questioned document examiner to serve as an
expert witness?
a. Certification in forensic psychology
b. Membership in a professional organization for document examiners
c. Completion of a law degree
d. Proficiency in computer programming
59. What is the purpose of the expert witness testimony provided by a questioned document
examiner?
a. To testify about the emotional state of the document's author
b. To provide an opinion on the authenticity or characteristics of a document
c. To advocate for the defendant in a criminal case
d. To interpret complex legal statutes
60. During cross-examination, a questioned document examiner may be asked to:
a. Offer personal opinions unrelated to the case
b. Discuss confidential client information
c. Explain and defend their analysis methods
d. Refuse to answer questions from opposing counsel
61. Which of the following is NOT a typical challenge faced by questioned document examiners
when providing expert testimony?
a. Adherence to professional ethics and standards
b. Keeping up-to-date with changes in document examination technology
c. Navigating complex legal procedures and terminology
d. Creating documents for use as evidence in court
62. In court, an expert witness' testimony is often evaluated based on their:
a. Physical appearance
b. Confidence in speaking
c. Educational background and experience
d. Personal relationship with the judge
63. Which of the following statements accurately describes the role of a questioned document
examiner as an expert witness?
a. They must always advocate for the side that hired them
b. They serve as impartial evaluators of evidence
c. They have the authority to decide the outcome of a legal case
d. They are responsible for enforcing courtroom rules
64. Which factor is NOT considered when determining the credibility of an expert witness?
a. Their reputation within the legal community
b. The complexity of their analysis techniques
c. Their level of education and training
d. Their personal opinions on the case
65. What is the primary goal of a questioned document examiner when providing expert testimony?
a. To ensure a conviction in criminal cases
b. To clarify ambiguous legal statutes
c. To assist the court in understanding complex technical information
d. To advocate for their client's interests
66. One of the role of a practicing questioned document examiner as expert witness is:
a. He enlightens the problem
b. He focuses on the conviction of the offender
c. He does not care about the feelings of the litigant
d. All of the above
67. The opinion of a witness on a matter requiring special knowledge, skill, experience or training
which he shown to possess, may be received in evidence.
a. True
b. False
c. Yes
d. No
68. What is the first step in the proper handling of a questioned document?
a. Place it in direct sunlight
b. Handle it with bare hands
c. Secure it in a protective sleeve or envelope
d. Fold it multiple times
69. Why is it important to avoid touching questioned documents with bare hands?
a. To prevent contamination with fingerprints
b. To enhance the document's aesthetic appearance
c. To make it easier to handle
d. To leave DNA evidence behind
70. What should be done if a questioned document is found torn or damaged?
a. Attempt to repair it with adhesive tape
b. Leave it as is and make a note of the damage
c. Discard it immediately
d. Fold it to conceal the damage