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Exercise PMF3: Answers

 

  1. Can you find a convincing match?
    No.

    After playing around with the search parameters for a while, you may be able to get a match above threshold. But, adjusting the search parameters to try and get a match on an unknown is very dangerous. We advise setting the parameters using a standard that gives a strong match, such as the example in the first PMF exercise. When analysing an unknown, resist the temptation to tweak the setttings.

 

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