PENNSYLVANIA NOTARY EXAM PREP (MULTIPLE
CHOICE QUESTIONS)
What is an affirmation?
A. A written statement confirmed by oath, used as evidence in court.
B. A solemn promise invoking a divine witness.
C. A written statement confirmed by oath.
D. A formal declaration when a negotiable instrument is dishonored.
A. A written statement confirmed by oath, used as evidence in court.
What is identity verification?
A. The process of confirming the identity of a signer using valid identification.
B. A formal agreement for notarial services.
C. A solemn declaration made without an oath.
D. A process of verifying a document's authenticity.
A. The process of confirming the identity of a signer using valid identification.
What is tamper-proofing?
A. The process of confirming a signer's identity.
B. A log maintained by a notary.
C. A solemn promise regarding the truth of a statement.
D. Security features on documents that indicate if they have been altered.
D. Security features on documents that indicate if they have been altered.
What is an engagement in notarial terms?
A. A formal agreement for notarial services.
B. A written statement by a notary affirming facts.
C. The process of confirming a document's authenticity.
D. A signature on the back of a document.
A. A formal agreement for notarial services.
18. What is recordkeeping in notarial terms?
A. A log maintained by a notary documenting all notarial acts performed.
B. The practice of maintaining accurate and detailed logs of notarial acts performed.
C. The process of confirming the identity of a signer.
D. The use of security features on documents to indicate alterations.
, B. The practice of maintaining accurate and detailed logs of notarial acts performed.
17. What is authentication?
A. The process of verifying that a signature or document is genuine.
B. The legal authority of a notary to perform acts in a specific area.
C. The practice of maintaining accurate logs of notarial acts.
D. A formal agreement for notarial services.
A. The process of verifying that a signature or document is genuine.
16. What is documentary evidence?
A. A solemn declaration made without an oath.
B. Physical documents presented to support a fact or assertion.
C. A formal declaration when a negotiable instrument is dishonored.
D. A process of verifying a document's authenticity.
B. Physical documents presented to support a fact or assertion.
What is a self-proving will?
A. A will accompanied by a notarized affidavit from witnesses, eliminating the need for
them to testify.
B. A document signed in the presence of a credible witness.
C. A declaration made before a notary public that a document was signed willingly.
D. A log of notarial acts performed.
A. A will accompanied by a notarized affidavit from witnesses, eliminating the need for
them to testify.
Who is a credible witness?
A. A person signing a document whose identity is verified. B. An individual who
observes a signing and can attest to it. C. A person who knows the signer and can
confirm their identity to the notary.
D. An official authorized to witness signatures and administer oaths.
C. A person who knows the signer and can confirm their identity to the notary.
What is a notarial journal?
A. A formal declaration when a negotiable instrument is dishonored.
B. A log maintained by a notary documenting all notarial acts performed.
C. A solemn promise regarding the truth of a statement.
D. A formal agreement for notarial services.
CHOICE QUESTIONS)
What is an affirmation?
A. A written statement confirmed by oath, used as evidence in court.
B. A solemn promise invoking a divine witness.
C. A written statement confirmed by oath.
D. A formal declaration when a negotiable instrument is dishonored.
A. A written statement confirmed by oath, used as evidence in court.
What is identity verification?
A. The process of confirming the identity of a signer using valid identification.
B. A formal agreement for notarial services.
C. A solemn declaration made without an oath.
D. A process of verifying a document's authenticity.
A. The process of confirming the identity of a signer using valid identification.
What is tamper-proofing?
A. The process of confirming a signer's identity.
B. A log maintained by a notary.
C. A solemn promise regarding the truth of a statement.
D. Security features on documents that indicate if they have been altered.
D. Security features on documents that indicate if they have been altered.
What is an engagement in notarial terms?
A. A formal agreement for notarial services.
B. A written statement by a notary affirming facts.
C. The process of confirming a document's authenticity.
D. A signature on the back of a document.
A. A formal agreement for notarial services.
18. What is recordkeeping in notarial terms?
A. A log maintained by a notary documenting all notarial acts performed.
B. The practice of maintaining accurate and detailed logs of notarial acts performed.
C. The process of confirming the identity of a signer.
D. The use of security features on documents to indicate alterations.
, B. The practice of maintaining accurate and detailed logs of notarial acts performed.
17. What is authentication?
A. The process of verifying that a signature or document is genuine.
B. The legal authority of a notary to perform acts in a specific area.
C. The practice of maintaining accurate logs of notarial acts.
D. A formal agreement for notarial services.
A. The process of verifying that a signature or document is genuine.
16. What is documentary evidence?
A. A solemn declaration made without an oath.
B. Physical documents presented to support a fact or assertion.
C. A formal declaration when a negotiable instrument is dishonored.
D. A process of verifying a document's authenticity.
B. Physical documents presented to support a fact or assertion.
What is a self-proving will?
A. A will accompanied by a notarized affidavit from witnesses, eliminating the need for
them to testify.
B. A document signed in the presence of a credible witness.
C. A declaration made before a notary public that a document was signed willingly.
D. A log of notarial acts performed.
A. A will accompanied by a notarized affidavit from witnesses, eliminating the need for
them to testify.
Who is a credible witness?
A. A person signing a document whose identity is verified. B. An individual who
observes a signing and can attest to it. C. A person who knows the signer and can
confirm their identity to the notary.
D. An official authorized to witness signatures and administer oaths.
C. A person who knows the signer and can confirm their identity to the notary.
What is a notarial journal?
A. A formal declaration when a negotiable instrument is dishonored.
B. A log maintained by a notary documenting all notarial acts performed.
C. A solemn promise regarding the truth of a statement.
D. A formal agreement for notarial services.
