AREA 3 SUBJECT 3 - Quiz
  • 1. An investigator interviews a witness in a friendly, non-accusatory manner to gather facts about a crime. This process best exemplifies which technique?
A) Interrogation
B) Elicitation
C) Interview
D) Cross-examination
  • 2. Which of the following best distinguishes an interview from an interrogation?
A) Both are the same under Philippine law.
B) An interrogation is done before arrest; interview after arrest.
C) An interview is accusatory, while interrogation is neutral
D) An interrogation seeks to obtain admissions or confessions; an interview gathers information.
  • 3. When an investigator uses empathy and understanding to encourage a suspect to talk, which method of interrogation is being applied?
A) Logical approach
B) Coercive technique
C) Emotional appeal
D) Direct approach
  • 4. The legal requirement that a confession must be made voluntarily ensures the observance of which constitutional right?
A) Right against unreasonable search
B) Right against self-incrimination
C) Right to bail
D) Right to privacy
  • 5. The admissibility of a confession depends on its being made:
A) Under oath and notarized
B) Before the barangay captain
C) In writing and in the presence of a police officer
D) Voluntarily, intelligently, and with counsel
  • 6. A confession made without the presence of counsel is inadmissible because it violates which rule of law?
A) Chain of custody rule
B) Miranda Doctrine
C) Fruit of the poisonous tree doctrine
D) Rule on res gestae
  • 7. What is the primary purpose of the Miranda warning in police interrogation?
A) To ensure that confessions are voluntary and informed
B) To protect the investigator from liability
C) To make the suspect feel guilty
D) To shorten the process of interrogation
  • 8. A statement made by a dying person regarding the cause of his death is called:
A) Admission
B) Res gestae
C) Dying declaration
D) Confession
  • 9. For a dying declaration to be admissible, it must be shown that:
A) The declarant believed death was imminent.
B) The declarant was under police custody
C) The statement was in writing.
D) The declaration was made before a lawyer
  • 10. The principle that a dying person would not meet death with a lie is known as:
A) Doctrine of finality
B) Principle of truthfulness
C) Doctrine of dying declaration
D) Rule of Res Gestae
  • 11. Statements made immediately after a startling event, without time to fabricate, are known as:
A) Admissions
B) Res gestae
C) Confessions
D) Independent relevant statements
  • 12. Which of the following is an example of an independent relevant statement?
A) A witness’ excited utterance during the crime
B) A suspect’s confession to police
C) . A bystander’s remark identifying the victim’s assailant
D) A doctor’s report describing injuries
  • 13. During interrogation, a suspect breaks down and admits the crime. The confession will be inadmissible if:
A) It was made after prolonged questioning
B) It was made in private
C) It was written in English
D) It was made without counsel
  • 14. Which of the following is NOT a type of interview used in criminal investigation?
A) Investigative interview
B) Cognitive interview
C) Coercive interview
D) Structured interview
  • 15. In the cognitive interview technique, the investigator encourages the witness to:
A) Confess guilt
B) Create a timeline
C) Guess what happened
D) Recall events from different perspectives
  • 16. Which of the following makes a confession valid and admissible?
A) Made voluntarily, knowingly, and intelligently with counsel present
B) Signed before an ordinary witness
C) Taken under oath in a barangay hearing
D) Made before a prosecutor without counsel
  • 17. A suspect confesses under threat of harm from the police. Under the Rules of Evidence, the confession is
A) Inadmissible
B) Conditional
C) Admissible
D) Partially admissible
  • 18. What distinguishes an admission from a confession?
A) They are synonymous in criminal law
B) A confession is made before arrest; an admission after.
C) An admission relates to the whole offense; a confession only to parts.
D) An admission is an acknowledgment of fact; a confession is acknowledgment of guilt.
  • 19. In evaluating a suspect’s confession, the court will primarily consider:
A) The number of witnesses
B) The investigator’s experience
C) The seriousness of the crime
D) The presence of counsel and voluntariness
  • 20. When the suspect exercises the right to remain silent, the investigator must:
A) Continue the questioning
B) Detain the suspect longer
C) Use persuasion
D) Stop the interrogation immediately
  • 21. During a police interview, the investigator allows the suspect to narrate freely without interruption. Which method of questioning is being applied?
A) Cross-Examination Approach
B) Cognitive Interview
C) Structured Interview
D) Narrative Method
  • 22. In an interrogation, the investigator deliberately pauses after the suspect gives an incomplete answer to encourage further disclosure. This technique is known as:
A) Repetition technique
B) Emotional appeal
C) Theme development
D) Silence technique
  • 23. Which of the following best distinguishes an interview from an interrogation?
A) Interview is conducted before arrest; interrogation after arrest
B) Interview is accusatory; interrogation is non-accusatory
C) Interview is for witnesses; interrogation for complainants
D) Interview is conducted privately; interrogation publicly
  • 24. A police investigator fails to inform a suspect of his constitutional rights before taking a confession. Which is the legal consequence?
A) The confession remains admissible
B) The confession is considered involuntary and inadmissible
C) The confession can still be admitted with corroboration
D) The confession may be admitted if written and signed
  • 25. Which of the following elements is NOT essential for a confession to be admissible?
A) It must be in writing
B) It must be expressed and categorical
C) It must be voluntary
D) It must be made with the assistance of counsel
  • 26. A dying person tells a nurse that “Juan stabbed me because I refused to give him money.” Which statement is legally valid as a dying declaration?
A) The whole statement is inadmissible for lack of formality
B) Only the part identifying the assailant is admissible
C) It is inadmissible unless recorded by a police officer
D) The entire statement is admissible if made under a belief of impending death
  • 27. A confession made without counsel but later affirmed in open court with counsel present is:
A) Admissible if the suspect signed a waiver
B) Admissible because it was later confirmed
C) Admissible only if corroborated by physical evidence
D) Inadmissible for being originally obtained in violation of constitutional rights
  • 28. A statement made by a victim who later dies, but who did not believe death was imminent, may be admitted as:
A) Dying declaration
B) Admission
C) Independent relevant statement
D) Part of res gestae
  • 29. Which principle guides the admissibility of a dying declaration under Rule 130 of the Rules on Evidence?
A) Voluntariness and legality
B) Opportunity and impartiality
C) Materiality and spontaneity
D) Necessity and trustworthiness
  • 30. A suspect admits that he “might have hit the victim by accident.” What type of admission is this?
A) Tacit confession
B) Extrajudicial confession
C) Qualified admission
D) Judicial admission
  • 31. During an interrogation, the investigator uses deception to make the suspect believe evidence exists. Which statement is correct?
A) Deception is prohibited under all circumstances
B) Deception requires approval from a prosecutor
C) Deception invalidates all statements
D) Deception may be used if it does not induce false confession
  • 32. A witness spontaneously blurts out, “He ran that way after shooting the man!” immediately after the crime. This statement is classified as
A) Admission against interest
B) Confession
C) Dying declaration
D) Res gestae statement
  • 33. A police officer questions a suspect for six hours without counsel and without informing him of his rights. The resulting statement is:
A) Coerced confession
B) Admissible due to continuous questioning
C) Valid under implied waiver doctrine
D) Voluntary admission
  • 34. Which of the following is not a proper objective of interrogation?
A) test the validity of gathered evidence
B) To obtain a confession
C) To elicit truth about participation in a crime
D) To intimidate the suspect into cooperating
  • 35. When the declarant’s statement is offered only to prove that the statement was made, not for its truth, it falls under:
A) Independent relevant statement
B) Hearsay
C) Confession
D) Admission
  • 36. Which of the following situations best fits the rule on dying declaration?
A) The declarant must identify the killer in the statement
B) The declarant must die immediately after the statement
C) The declarant must believe death is inevitable
D) The declaration must be in written form
  • 37. When a suspect’s statement is taken with counsel but through threat and intimidation, the statement is:
A) Inadmissible for being involuntary
B) Valid if re-affirmed later
C) Admissible only as corroborative evidence
D) Admissible because counsel was present
  • 38. An investigator allows the witness to reconstruct the crime scene mentally to enhance recall. This method refers to
A) Cognitive interviewing
B) Narrative reconstruction
C) Hypnosis technique
D) Investigative visualization
  • 39. A confession obtained during custodial investigation without the presence of counsel but repeated voluntarily in court with counsel is:
A) Inadmissible due to constitutional violation
B) Admissible as corroborative evidence
C) Admissible only in part
D) Admissible in full
  • 40. A victim tells his neighbor before dying, “Tell my mother that Pedro stabbed me.” The victim clearly thought he was dying. This statement is:
A) Admission against interest
B) Inadmissible hearsay
C) Confession
D) Dying declaration
  • 41. A confession made after the suspect was informed of his rights but before counsel arrived is:
A) Inadmissible for lack of counsel during questioning
B) Admissible if the suspect voluntarily talked
C) Admissible if reduced into writing and signed freely
D) Valid if the suspect signed a waiver before a barangay official
  • 42. During an interrogation, the investigator builds rapport and gradually shifts to direct questioning about the crime. This process is part of which interrogation phase?
A) Question-and-answer phase
B) Termination phase
C) Preparation phase
D) Approach phase
  • 43. The “PEACE” model (Preparation, Engage, Account, Closure, Evaluation) commonly used in investigative interviewing focuses on:
A) Extracting confession through pressure
B) Use of psychological manipulation
C) Rapid confessional tactics
D) Structured, ethical, and non-coercive questioning
  • 44. Which of the following is NOT an acceptable method of interrogation under Philippine law?
A) Encouraging voluntary cooperation
B) Allowing the suspect to narrate his version freely
C) Presenting evidence to elicit a truthful reaction
D) Using intimidation or threat to induce confession
  • 45. In applying the “logical approach” to interrogation, the investigator primarily relies on:
A) Physical pressure
B) Emotional appeal and sympathy
C) Deception and bluffing
D) Logical reasoning and factual inconsistencies
  • 46. When a witness’s statement is taken immediately after the incident to preserve accuracy of recollection, it is called:
A) Cognitive interrogation
B) Preliminary interview
C) Cross-examination
D) Investigative debriefing
  • 47. A suspect, after consulting with his lawyer, voluntarily admits his role in the crime without coercion. The confession is
A) Inadmissible for being post-consultation
B) Considered res gestae
C) Admissible in evidence
D) Inadmissible unless signed by two witnesses
  • 48. The main purpose of conducting an interview before an interrogation is to:
A) Intimidate the suspect to confess
B) Determine guilt beyond reasonable doubt
C) Gather information without accusation
D) Obtain physical evidence
  • 49. Under the Rules on Evidence, which of the following is required for a dying declaration to be valid?
A) The declaration must concern the cause or circumstances of death
B) The statement must be recorded by a police investigator
C) The declarant must be under oath
D) The declarant must identify the killer
  • 50. A statement made by a witness out of court to explain his subsequent actions, not to prove the truth of the statement, is an example of:
A) Admission
B) Confession
C) Independent relevant statement
D) Res gestae
  • 51. The key distinguishing element between theft and robbery under the Revised Penal Code is:
A) The value of the property stolen
B) The number of offenders
C) The use or threat of violence or intimidation
D) The intent to gain
  • 52. Which of the following is a crucial initial step in investigating a robbery incident?
A) Tracing the stolen property
B) Filing the case immediately
C) Conducting a background check on the victim
D) Securing the crime scene and interviewing witnesses
  • 53. The modus operandi of the suspect and the means of entry and escape are primarily analyzed during which phase of property crime investigation?
A) Suspect profiling
B) Crime scene reconstruction
C) Evidence collection
D) Intelligence gathering
  • 54. The main difference between estafa and theft is:
A) Estafa involves deceit or abuse of confidence; theft does not.
B) Theft requires a written contract; estafa does not
C) Estafa occurs only in corporate settings.
D) Theft requires intent to gain; estafa does not.
  • 55. In investigating estafa cases, the most vital documentary evidence is:
A) CCTV footage
B) Property inventory
C) Confession of the accused
D) Written or electronic proof of deceit or fraudulent transaction
  • 56. A car is taken without the owner’s consent with intent to gain. This act falls under:
A) Qualified theft
B) Estafa
C) Robbery
D) Carnapping
  • 57. The Anti-Carnapping Law (R.A. 10883) defines carnapping as the taking of a motor vehicle:
A) Only when the vehicle is sold illegally
B) Without violence but with intent to gain
C) With or without the owner’s consent, with intent to gain
D) With violence or intimidation only
  • 58. Under R.A. 10883, when carnapping results in the death of a person, the penalty is:
A) Life imprisonment
B) Death by lethal injection
C) Reclusion temporal
D) Reclusion perpetua to death
  • 59. In the investigation of carnapping cases, the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is primarily used to:
A) Trace ownership and vehicle identity
B) Identify the manufacturer
C) Determine insurance status
D) Locate the driver
  • 60. The Anti-Fencing Law (P.D. 1612) penalizes
A) Those who deal in stolen property knowing it was stolen
B) Only those who steal cars
C) Those who physically steal property
D) Those who report stolen property
  • 61. The essential element that distinguishes a fencer from a thief is:
A) The act of concealing the property
B) The ownership of the property
C) The absence of intent to gain
D) The act of possession rather than the act of taking
  • 62. Which document serves as the primary reference in proving ownership of a motor vehicle in carnapping cases?
A) Certificate of Registration and Official Receipt (CR/OR)
B) Insurance policy
C) Driver’s license
D) Sales invoice
  • 63. The presumption of fencing arises when:
A) The property is found hidden
B) The accused buys property from a store
C) The accused was seen near the crime scene
D) The accused possesses stolen property without satisfactory explanation
  • 64. The Anti-Fencing Law (P.D. 1612) was enacted primarily to:
A) Penalize accessory crimes of selling stolen goods
B) Prevent the circulation of stolen property in commerce
C) Punish the original thief
D) Reduce robbery incidents
  • 65. In human trafficking under R.A. 9208, the core element is:
A) Payment of recruitment fees
B) Recruitment for legal overseas work
C) Exploitation through force, fraud, or coercion
D) Use of minors in employment
  • 66. R.A. 10364 (Expanded Anti-Trafficking Act) strengthened R.A. 9208 by:
A) Including internet-facilitated trafficking and accessory liability
B) Allowing voluntary prostitution
C) Limiting jurisdiction to the Philippines only
D) Decriminalizing illegal recruitment
  • 67. The latest amendment, R.A. 11862 (Expanded Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act of 2022), focuses on:
A) Reducing penalties for traffickers
B) Increasing fines
C) Strengthening prosecution and extraterritorial jurisdiction
D) Limiting law enforcement authority
  • 68. The victim-centered approach in human trafficking investigations emphasizes:
A) Immediate deportation
B) Protection and rehabilitation of victims
C) Aggressive interrogation
D) Media exposure
  • 69. Under R.A. 9208, the following is NOT considered trafficking:
A) Exploitation of prostitution
B) Adoption following legal procedures
C) Forced labor
D) Debt bondage
  • 70. One of the stages of money laundering where illegal money enters the financial system is called:
A) Layering
B) Structuring
C) Integration
D) Placement
  • 71. The layering stage of money laundering involves:
A) Moving funds through various accounts to hide origin
B) Investing clean money
C) Reporting suspicious transactions
D) Depositing the proceeds
  • 72. The integration stage occurs when:
A) Authorities freeze the assets
B) The launderer mixes illicit funds with legitimate businesses
C) The launderer deposits cash in small amounts
D) The launderer hides the funds abroad
  • 73. The Anti-Money Laundering Act (R.A. 9160) aims to:
A) Allow anonymous foreign accounts
B) Regulate pawnshops
C) Encourage secret banking
D) Prevent the financial system from being used for criminal proceeds
  • 74. Under R.A. 10927, casinos are included as:
A) Exempt institutions
B) Covered persons under AMLA
C) Charitable organizations
D) Non-reporting entities
  • 75. Under AMLA, a transaction exceeding ₱500,000 within one banking day must be reported as:
A) Layered transaction
B) Suspicious transaction
C) Threshold transaction
D) Covered transaction
  • 76. Failure of a covered institution to report suspicious transactions constitutes:
A) Gross negligence
B) A criminal violation under AMLA
C) No liability if unintentional
D) Administrative offense only
  • 77. The body primarily responsible for enforcing AMLA is:
A) Department of Justice
B) Securities and Exchange Commission
C) Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas
D) Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC)
  • 78. The approach in investigating theft focuses on:
A) Locating stolen property and proving intent to gain
B) Identifying the victim’s negligence
C) Establishing the suspect’s income
D) Checking bank accounts
  • 79. The investigative approach in robbery emphasizes:
A) Recovery of stolen property only
B) Studying the suspect’s financial background
C) Conducting digital forensics
D) Identifying use of force or intimidation and weapon evidence
  • 80. In estafa investigations, one must primarily analyze:
A) The victim’s wealth
B) Modus operandi and deceit pattern
C) Suspect’s criminal record
D) Place of transaction only
  • 81. Under R.A. 10883, the registered owner’s failure to report a stolen vehicle within 24 hours may result in:
A) No consequence
B) Forfeiture of insurance claims
C) Administrative sanction
D) Presumption of involvement in the crime
  • 82. A person who buys a motorcycle at a suspiciously low price without verifying ownership documents may be liable for:
A) Theft
B) Fencing
C) Estafa
D) Carnapping
  • 83. Under AMLA, a Suspicious Transaction Report (STR) is required when:
A) The account balance is low
B) The account is new
C) The depositor is a senior citizen
D) The transaction is legal but complex or unusual
  • 84. In investigating money laundering, the financial trail is reconstructed mainly through:
A) Paper and digital transaction audit
B) Witness interviews
C) Bank advertisements
D) News reports
  • 85. The common investigative challenge across property, financial, and trafficking crimes is:
A) International cooperation and evidence tracing
B) Political influence
C) Media pressure
D) Lack of police equipment
  • 86. A police investigator observes that a crime scene has no signs of forced entry, yet valuable items are missing. Which crime is most likely being investigated?
A) Theft
B) Robbery
C) Estafa
D) Carnapping
  • 87. In distinguishing theft from robbery, which investigative focus is most critical?
A) The monetary value of the property stolen
B) Use of deception or false pretenses
C) Presence or absence of violence or intimidation
D) Relationship between victim and offender
  • 88. A businessman convinces several investors to give money for a fake project. Which investigative approach should be applied?
A) Financial and documentary audit
B) Physical evidence collection at the scene
C) Property recovery operation
D) Vehicle tracing system
  • 89. In robbery cases, an investigator should prioritize the collection of which type of evidence?
A) Documentary and bank receipts
B) Vehicle registration documents
C) Physical evidence like weapons or fingerprints
D) Computer logs and online records
  • 90. In a case of estafa, what kind of evidence is most crucial for conviction?
A) Eyewitness testimony
B) DNA evidence
C) Documentary evidence proving deceit and damage
D) Physical evidence at the crime scene
  • 91. Under R.A. 10883 (New Anti-Carnapping Law), when is the crime of carnapping considered consummated?
A) When the offender takes possession without consent of the owner
B) When the vehicle leaves the city or province
C) When the vehicle is sold to another person
D) When the owner reports the loss
  • 92. A vehicle is stolen and immediately disassembled for sale of parts. Under R.A. 10883, this is classified as:
A) Robbery
B) Simple carnapping
C) Theft
D) Qualified carnapping
  • 93. Under P.D. 1612 (Anti-Fencing Law), which of the following elements must be proven to establish guilt?
A) Amount of profit derived from the property
B) Personal relationship between the thief and the fence
C) Ownership of stolen property by the fence
D) Knowledge or reasonable presumption that the item was stolen
  • 94. A buyer purchased a secondhand motorcycle at a suspiciously low price and failed to verify its origin. Under P.D. 1612, this constitutes:
A) Fencing
B) Theft by negligence
C) Innocent purchase
D) Estafa
  • 95. Which of the following is a distinguishing investigative step in human trafficking cases compared to other crimes against property?
A) Collection of firearms evidence
B) Accounting audit of business operations
C) Vehicle tracing through LTO database
D) Surveillance of illegal recruitment activities
  • 96. Under R.A. 9208 (Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act), what element distinguishes trafficking from illegal recruitment?
A) Employment abroad
B) Violation of labor regulations
C) Recruitment of minors under 18 years old
D) The use of force, coercion, or deception for exploitation
  • 97. Which law expanded the coverage of human trafficking to include “online sexual exploitation and cyber trafficking”?
A) R.A. 10883
B) R.A. 10364
C) R.A. 9208
D) P.D. 1612
  • 98. Under R.A. 11862, what new provision strengthened the protection of trafficking victims?
A) Non-deportation of foreign victims
B) Reclassification of all victims as offenders
C) Repatriation without consent
D) Immunity of recruiters
  • 99. In money laundering, which of the following stages involves depositing illegally obtained funds into the financial system?
A) Placement
B) Concealment
C) Integration
D) Layering
  • 100. An investigator detects multiple fund transfers among shell companies to obscure the origin of money. Which stage of money laundering is this?
A) Placement
B) Structuring
C) Integration
D) Layering
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