Tecwr+++++ - Quiz

1. A supervisor uses index cards to track case progress and assignments. What method is being applied?

A) Blotter System
B) Tickler System
C) Assignment Record
D) Filing System

2. In the Blotter entry,it is made by:

A) Duty PNCO or Desk Officer
B) Mayor
C) Barangay Captain only
D) Prosecutor

3. A detective forwards a case file to the Regional Director with comments and recommendation using "Respectfully forwarded." What document is this?

A) COPLAN
B) Endorsement
C) After Operations Report
D) Sworn Statement

4. A police unit lists communication flow, coordination procedures, and approval chain in their operational plan. What OPLAN section is being described?

A) Execution
B) Situation
C) Mission
D) Command and Signal

5. A police operation was conducted based on a written plan that includes mission, execution, logistics, and command structure. What document is this?

A) Investigation Report
B) After Encounter Report
C) Operational Plan (OPLAN)
D) Sworn Statement

6. A police officer submits a report to serve as official documentation of a robbery case. The primary function is:

A) Replace court decisions
B) Entertain readers
C) Serve as a diary
D) Provide official record of findings

7. A report contains slang used during interviews. This is avoided because it:

A) Reduces professionalism
B) Improves clarity
C) Enhances tone
D) Adds creativity

8. A suspect executes a narrative statement admitting involvement in illegal recruitment under oath. What type of sworn statement is this?

A) After Operations Report
B) Endorsement
C) Affidavit
D) COPLAN

9. The abbreviation ZIP in a letter heading refers to:

A) Zone Information Postal
B) Zone International Postal
C) Zip Internal Protocol
D) Zero Identification Post

10. Recommendation section suggests:

A) Summary
B) Action to be taken
C) Facts
D) Opinion

11. An autopsy report is classified as:

A) Opinion
B) Supporting evidence
C) Recommendation
D) Summary

12. Investigators collect physical and testimonial proof. They are gathering:

A) Opinion
B) Evidence
C) Rumors
D) Guesses

13. A report is written strictly based on evidence without personal opinion. This shows:

A) Bias
B) Error
C) Fairness
D) Delay

14. "Inves" in case files usually refers to:

A) Inventory
B) Investigation
C) Interview Note
D) Valid

15. An investigator delayed submission of the report for several weeks without valid reason. What is the consequence?

A) Report becomes brief
B) Credibility may be questioned
C) Report becomes accurate
D) Report becomes fair

16. The PNP organizational head at the station level is usually called:

A) Patrol officer
B) Barangay Officer
C) Chief of Police
D) Investigator Clerk

17. A report contains spelling mistakes and incorrect words. This is:

A) Error of substance
B) Error of form
C) Judgment error
D) Logic Error

18. After a successful drug buy-bust operation, the team leader prepares a report detailing all actions taken by each member regardless of outcome. What report is being prepared?

A) Background Investigation Report
B) Case Operation Plan
C) Endorsement
D) After Operations Report

19. Poor investigation reports may result in:

A) Damage credibility
B) Increase trust
C) Strengthen case
D) Improve reputation

20. In police reports, "DOA" means:

A) Date of Assignment
B) Dead on Arrival
C) Department of Action
D) Duty of Arrest

21. In writing a civilian letter using the full block format, how should all parts of the letter (date, inside address, salutation, body, and closing) be aligned?

A) The body is double-spaced and the address is right-aligned
B) All parts are aligned at the left margin with no indentation
C) Only the signature block is left-aligned
D) Only the first line is centered, and the rest are indented

22. A report answers WHO, WHAT, WHEN, WHERE, WHY. HOW in detail. This ensures:

A) Style
B) Completeness
C) Brevity
D) Promptness

23. An investigator prepares a report involving a high- ranking government official and a sensational case. What report is required?

A) Alarm Report
B) Final Investigation Report
C) Crime Report
D) Progress Report

24. Proper supervision results in;

A) Confusion
B) Good investigation
C) Bias
D) Delay

25. After a major raid, officers document all activities regardless of success or failure of the mission. What report is required?

A) After Encounter Report
B) Sworn Statement
C) After Operations Report
D) Endorsement

26. A unit chief assigns officers for a checkpoint operation. The plan includes manpower, communication lines, and logistics. Which part of OPLAN refers to communication channels?

A) Excision
B) Mission
C) Command and Signal
D) Situation

27. In police report, "OIC" means

A) Officer-In-Charge
B) Operational Intelligence Center
C) Office Investigation Clerk
D) Order of Incident Control

28. A police officer writes a document explaining why an operation is needed, the peace and order situation, and crime trend in the area. Which part of OPLAN is this?

A) Situation
B) Execution
C) Command and Signal
D) Mission

29. A major crime involving a politician requires:

A) Final Investigation Report
B) Alarm Report
C) Crime Report
D) Progress Report

30. "Crime Report" is generally used for:

A) Estafa and crimes against chastity
B) Traffic violations only
C) Internal memos
D) Administrative complaints only

31. During evaluation, supervisors assess officers based on their written reports. This meanseffectiveness is judged by:

A) His/her position
B) His/her uniform
C) His/her rank
D) His/her reports

32. An investiqator records a witness statement in a question-and-answer format under oath regarding a robbery incident. What is this document called?

A) Sworn Statement
B) Routing Slip
C) Operational Plan
D) After Encounter Report

33. Upon arriving at the crime scene, the investigator immediately conducted inspection and interviewed witnesses. What SOP step is applied?

A) Final reporting
B) Endorsement to the higher office
C) Filing case to the prosecution office
D) Ocular investigation and interview

34. Supervisors ensure reports submitted are complete and correct. This means:

A) Emotional
B) Accurate and complete
C) Opinionated
D) Short only

35. A report is delayed for weeks before submission. This may affect:

A) Credibility
B) Style
C) Length
D) Grammar

36. The COP in police rank abbreviation means:

A) Criminal Operations Personnel
B) Command Officer Patrol
C) Chief of Police
D) Case Operations Plan

37. An investigator conducted interviews but failed to document them properly in the report. What error is committed?

A) Typographical error
B) Inadequate interviews (substance error)
C) Grammar error
D) Style error

38. A report contains a wrong case number and incorrect file reference. What type of error is this?

A) Analytical error
B) Error of form
C) Procedural error
D) Error of substance

39. A report is submitted immediately after investigation is completed. This shows:

A) Style
B) Bias
C) Accuracy
D) Promptness

40. A case is assigned to an investigator by the supervisor. This is done by:

A) Clerk
B) Victim
C) Chief Investigator
D) Witness

41. A supervisor ensures that no report is filed without proper review and signature. What is the purpose of this action?

A) Avoid responsibility
B) Ensure correctness and accountability
C) Delay submission
D) Reduce workload

42. Training investigators improves their understanding of:

A) Standards
B) Avoidance
C) Speed only
D) Workload

43. A report updates new arrests and recovered evidence. This is:

A) Final Report
B) Progress Report
C) Affidavit
D) Memo

44. An investigator failed to mention that the suspect had violent tendencies. What type of error is committed?

A) Error of form
B) Minor error
C) Typographical error
D) Error of substance

45. A supervisor tracks cases using index cards. This is:

A) Blotter System
B) Tickler System
C) Filing System
D) Assignment Record

46. Tab "A" in reports usually refers to

A) Complaint sheet
B) Evidence log
C) Report
D) Arrest record

47. M.O." in police investigation reports refers to:

A) Modus Operandi
B) Member Officer
C) Mission Order
D) Means of Operation

48. A police unit conducted an anti-insurgency encounter with rebels. The report includes ammunition expended and sketch of the encounter site. What report is required?

A) After Operations Report
B) Police Blotter Report
C) After Encounter Report
D) Intelligence Summary

49. In letter writing, "Re:" stands for:

A) Regarding
B) Report Entry
C) Reply
D) Reference

50. An investigator cannot suggest a logical solution to the case. This shows:

A) Brevity
B) Promptness
C) Accuracy
D) Investigative weakness

51. Evidence was not properly preserved during investigation. This is:

A) Form error
B) Minor mistake
C) Substance error
D) Style issue

52. Matters investigated refers to:

A) Scope of case
B) Recommendation
C) Conclusion
D) Opinion

53. A case is first recorded in the blotter upon receipt. This is:

A) Entry in blotter
B) File case
C) Arrest suspect
D) Write report

54. Annexes are used to attach:

A) Drafts
B) Supporting documents
C) Notes
D) Opinions

55. A report is based strictly on verified facts from witnesses and evidence. This demonstrates:

A) Writing briefly
B) Writing emotionally
C) Truthful representation of facts
D) Writing quickly

56. In a block format civilian letter, where is the complimentary close (e.g., "Sincerely yours,") typically placed?

A) Centered at the bottom of the page
B) Indented on the right margin
C) A. Flush left, aligned with the date and body of the letter
D) Written in uppercase at the top of the letter

57. Police immediately inspect a crime scene upon arrival. This is:

A) Ocular investigation
B) Endorsement
C) Final reporting
D) Filing case

58. A report contains false statements about the suspect. This is:

A) Acceptable mistake
B) Serious substance error
C) Minor form error
D) Clerical issue

59. The "Progress Report" refers to:

A) Final decision of court
B) Update on case development
C) Arrest warrant
D) Evidence inventory only

60. A document is transmitted internally within an office for immediate action without formal correspondence. What is used?

A) Routing Slip
B) Endorsement
C) Memorandum
D) Sworn Statement

61. Blotter in police parlance refers to:

A) Arrest warrant list
B) Official logbook of incidents
C) Evidence storage record
D) Court filing sheet

62. A supervisor returned a report due to spelling errors and incorrect grammar. What type of error is
this?

A) Error of analysis
B) Error of substance
C) Error of judgment
D) Error of form