CDI 5 - Quiz
  • 1. Which of the following is a written sworn statement used as evidence in court?
A) Memorandum
B) Complaint
C) Petition
D) Affidavit
  • 2. Who must sign an affidavit to make it valid?
A) The complainant only
B) The police investigator
C) The respondent
D) The notary public
  • 3. What is the purpose of an Affidavit of Loss?
A) To respond to a charge
B) To file a criminal complaint
C) To record an arrest
D) To declare loss of an item or document
  • 4. Which of the following legal forms is made by an arresting officer?
A) Affidavit of Arresting Officer
B) Judicial Affidavit
C) Deposition of Witness
D) Affidavit of Witness
  • 5. A sworn statement made by someone who personally saw an event is a/an:
A) Affidavit of Denial
B) Affidavit of Witness
C) Complaint Affidavit
D) Affidavit of Undertaking
  • 6. What is filed to challenge a previous decision or judgment?
A) Judicial Affidavit
B) Motion for Reconsideration
C) Petition for Review
D) Affidavit of Loss
  • 7. A document applying for authorization to listen to phone conversations is a:
A) Application for Wiretap
B) Deposition of Witness
C) Petition for Reconsideration
D) Affidavit of Undertaking
  • 8. The affidavit used when denying a statement from the NBI is:
A) Complaint Affidavit
B) Affidavit of Denial for NBI Clearance
C) Affidavit of Witness
D) Affidavit of Undertaking
  • 9. Which document is used to withdraw a previous complaint?
A) Petition for Confinement
B) Affidavit of Counter
C) Affidavit of Rejoinder
D) B. Affidavit of Desistance
  • 10. The written statement given under oath before a notary public is called:
A) Petition
B) Memorandum
C) Certification
D) Deposition
  • 11. What affidavit is filed to explain missing items due to theft or accident?
A) Affidavit of Loss
B) Affidavit of Desistance
C) Complaint Affidavit
D) Affidavit of Undertaking
  • 12. Which form is used to apply for search warrant?
A) Petition for Reconsideration
B) Application for Search Warrant
C) Counter Affidavit
D) Complaint Affidavit
  • 13. The affidavit used to reply to a complaint is:
A) Judicial Affidavit
B) Affidavit of Denial
C) Counter Affidavit
D) Petition for Reconsideration
  • 14. A follow-up affidavit to a counter-affidavit is called:
A) Reply/Answer Affidavit
B) Affidavit of Undertaking
C) Motion for Reconsideration
D) Complaint Affidavit
  • 15. The affidavit filed after search warrant execution is:
A) Affidavit after Execution of Search Warrant
B) Judicial Affidavit
C) Affidavit of Loss
D) Affidavit of Witness
  • 16. Which legal document is made by a witness before a trial?
A) Counter Affidavit
B) Petition
C) Complaint Affidavit
D) Judicial Affidavit
  • 17. Counter Affidavit
A) Reply Affidavit
B) Petition
C) Counter Affidavit
D) Motion for Reconsideration
  • 18. The statement made to record a witness testimony outside the courtroom:
A) Affidavit of Witness
B) Affidavit of Undertaking
C) Deposition of Witness
D) Rejoinder Affidavit
  • 19. What affidavit is used by a person promising to fulfill an act?
A) Counter Affidavit
B) Affidavit of Loss
C) Affidavit of Witness
D) Affidavit of Undertaking
  • 20. What is submitted for voluntary drug confinement?
A) Petition for Drug Test
B) Affidavit of Undertaking
C) Application for Confinement through Representation
D) Judicial Affidavit
  • 21. Which form is made by a person who finds lost property?
A) Affidavit of Finder
B) Affidavit of Witness
C) Complaint Affidavit
D) Affidavit of Loss
  • 22. A Memo for Preliminary Investigation is issued by:
A) Clerk of Court
B) Complainant
C) Prosecutor
D) Barangay Captain
  • 23. What affidavit is used to formally respond to allegations?
A) Judicial Affidavit
B) Motion for Reconsideration
C) Counter Affidavit
D) Affidavit of Witness
  • 24. What document confirms a statement under oath before a notary public?
A) Petition
B) Certification
C) Complaint
D) Verification
  • 25. What part of an affidavit states the full name and address of the affiant?
A) Introduction
B) Body
C) Subscription
D) Verification
  • 26. The main content or facts of the affidavit are found in the:
A) Conclusion
B) Jurat
C) Body
D) Heading
  • 27. The Jurat in an affidavit is signed by:
A) Witness
B) Notary Public
C) Complainant
D) Police Officer
  • 28. The person making an affidavit is called:
A) Affiant
B) Prosecutor
C) Respondent
D) Witness
  • 29. Verification in an affidavit means:
A) Recording the date filed
B) Checking spelling and grammar
C) Confirming the truth of the statements
D) Giving evidence in court
  • 30. Which statement best describes certification?
A) Court’s decision
B) Description of events
C) Attached evidence
D) Proof that a statement is true
  • 31. A false statement in an affidavit may lead to:
A) Contempt of court
B) Perjury
C) Dismissal
D) Suspension
  • 32. The legal responsibility of the affiant is to:
A) File daily reports
B) Obey the judge
C) Write for others
D) Tell the truth
  • 33. Who is liable if false information is written in an affidavit?
A) Affiant
B) Prosecutor
C) Notary public
D) Witness
  • 34. What ensures that an affidavit is properly executed?
A) It is handwritten
B) It is short
C) It is notarized
D) It is in English
  • 35. What is the main purpose of an incident report in law enforcement?
A) To express personal opinions
B) To summarize court proceedings
C) To document facts for official record
D) To document facts for official record
E) To narrate events for entertainment
  • 36. What is the proper term for the document that records events immediately after they occur?
A) Spot report
B) Final report
C) Spot report
D) Status report
E) After-incident report
  • 37. The term “relieved order” in police administration means
A) Retirement order
B) Dismissal from service
C) Suspension of duty
D) Transfer or reassignment of personnel
E) Transfer or reassignment of personnel
  • 38. Which of the following reports is used after operations to summarize accomplishments?
A) Post-operation report
B) Progress report
C) After-operation report
D) Initial report
E) Post-operation report
  • 39. Why is clarity important in investigative report writing
A) It makes the report longer
B) It ensures the reader understands facts without confusion
C) It adds style to the report
D) It hides sensitive information
E) It ensures the reader understands facts without confusion
  • 40. How does objectivity affect the quality of a police report?
A) It allows opinions to be included
B) It makes the report emotional
C) It allows opinions to be included
D) It adds humor to the narrative
E) It removes personal bias from the report
  • 41. Why must investigative reports be written in chronological order?
A) To shorten the report
B) To ensure logical sequence of events for accuracy
C) To make the story more dramatic
D) To ensure logical sequence of events for accuracy
E) To follow personal writing style
  • 42. Which best explains the purpose of a final report?
A) To summarize findings and conclusions after investigation
B) To summarize findings and conclusions after investigation
C) To record daily attendance
D) To notify reassignment
E) To introduce a case
  • 43. What is the difference between an incident report and a progress report?
A) Progress reports come first
B) There is no difference
C) Incident reports are about results; progress reports are about causes
D) Incident reports record initial facts; progress reports update ongoing developments
E) Incident reports record initial facts; progress reports update ongoing developments
  • 44. Why must radio codes be used properly in report writing?
A) To make conversation entertaining
B) To sound professional and maintain brevity
C) To sound professional and maintain brevity
D) To replace written language
E) To confuse suspects
  • 45. Why should grammar and composition rules be followed in writing reports?
A) To avoid short sentences
B) To impress the reader
C) To maintain clarity and professionalism
D) To maintain clarity and professionalism
E) To make the report artistic
  • 46. What does a mission order authorize?
A) The conduct of a specific operation or task
B) The termination of employment
C) The promotion of an officer
D) The approval of an academic research
E) The conduct of a specific operation or task
  • 47. Which statement best describes the tone of a police report?
A) Dramatic and personal
B) Formal, factual, and neutral
C) Formal, factual, and neutral
D) Humorous and conversational
E) Emotional and persuasive
  • 48. How does a status report differ from a follow-up report?
A) Status reports contain opinions; follow-ups contain data.
B) Follow-up reports come before status reports
C) Status reports summarize current conditions; follow-up reports record next actions
D) Both mean the same
E) Status reports summarize current conditions; follow-up reports record next actions
  • 49. Why should an investigative report be free from grammatical errors?
A) Errors add character
B) Errors can hide evidence
C) Errors make the report appear unprofessional and unreliable
D) Errors make reports longer
E) Errors make the report appear unprofessional and unreliable
  • 50. You are tasked to design a new form for a witness statement report. What must be included?
A) Officer’s opinion
B) Identity, contact details, narrative, and signature blocks
C) Title only
D) Identity, contact details, narrative, and signature blocks
E) Only the name and date
  • 51. You need to draft a model incident report. What is the first step?
A) Identify purpose, facts, and structure
B) Add photos first
C) Write immediately
D) Identify purpose, facts, and structure
E) Skip the introduction
  • 52. You are to compose a mission order for a buy-bust operation. What information must you create?
A) Date, time, team composition, and objective
B) Suspect’s confession
C) Court decision
D) Budget plan
E) Date, time, team composition, and objective
  • 53. Create a conclusion for an after-operation report. What should it include?
A) Unverified rumors
B) Summary of results and recommendations
C) A story about the weather
D) Summary of results and recommendations
E) Personal emotions
  • 54. You are tasked to assess a subordinate’s report. What should you check first?
A) Accuracy, completeness, and clarity of data
B) Style of handwriting
C) Length of the paragraphs
D) Accuracy, completeness, and clarity of data
E) Font size
  • 55. A report uses vague words like “somehow” and “maybe.” How should you evaluate it?
A) It is detailed
B) It lacks precision and must be revised
C) It lacks precision and must be revised
D) It is acceptable
E) It shows objectivity
  • 56. A final report contains conflicting statements. Your evaluation should focus on
A) Consistency and credibility of information
B) Consistency and credibility of information
C) Use of decorative words
D) Grammar alone
E) Writing style
  • 57. An officer submitted a report with opinions included. What should the reviewer do?
A) Rewrite for emotion
B) Return for revision, removing subjective statements
C) Approve as is
D) Return for revision, removing subjective statements
E) Add more opinions
  • 58. Officer Ramos investigated a vehicular accident. Which report should he file immediately after the event?
A) Incident report
B) Progress report
C) Final report
D) After-operation report
E) Incident report
  • 59. A superior officer requests a brief written update on an ongoing case. Which document should you prepare?
A) After-operation report
B) Progress report
C) Mission order
D) Final report
E) Progress report
  • 60. An officer writes: “The victim sustained multiple injuries due to blunt force trauma.” This is an example of
A) Exaggeration
B) Emotional and informal language
C) Technical and objective language
D) Bias writing
E) Technical and objective language
  • 61. To maintain professionalism, a police report should always be written in
A) Second person point of view
B) Third person point of view
C) First person point of view
D) Third person point of view
E) Any style
  • 62. If an officer fails to include the date in a report, what is affected?
A) Accuracy and traceability
B) Grammar
C) Politeness
D) Creativity
E) Accuracy and traceability
  • 63. A report mentions “The suspect was seen running away.” What question should the officer ask to verify this statement?
A) Was it raining?
B) How does the officer feel?
C) Why did it happen?
D) Who saw it and when?
E) Who saw it and when?
  • 64. You read two reports about the same incident but with different details. What should you do first?
A) Choose the longer report
B) Compare facts and identify inconsistencies
C) Accept both as true
D) Disregard both
E) Compare facts and identify inconsistencies
  • 65. An investigator finds conflicting times in reports. What must be analyzed?
A) The officer’s handwriting
B) The color of ink used
C) The paper size
D) The accuracy of time records and witness memory
E) The accuracy of time records and witness memory
  • 66. Which document is submitted when a person withdraws their complaint in a criminal case?
A) Affidavit of Desistance
B) Affidavit of Loss
C) Affidavit of Undertaking
D) Judicial Affidavit
  • 67. What legal form is used by a person who witnessed a crime?
A) Petition for Review
B) Affidavit of Witness
C) Counter Affidavit
D) Complaint Affidavit
  • 68. Which of the following is a sworn statement used to initiate a criminal case?
A) Complaint Affidavit
B) Petition for Confinement
C) Affidavit of Denial
D) Affidavit of Undertaking
  • 69. What affidavit is used to explain why a document cannot be presented?
A) Affidavit of Loss
B) Counter Affidavit
C) Judicial Affidavit
D) Affidavit of Undertaking
  • 70. The affidavit used to formally answer a complaint is:
A) Complaint Affidavit
B) Motion for Reconsideration
C) Reply Affidavit
D) Counter Affidavit
  • 71. The follow-up to a Counter Affidavit is called:
A) Deposition
B) Petition
C) Affidavit of Loss
D) Rejoinder Affidavit
  • 72. What affidavit is required for lost driver’s license?
A) Affidavit of Undertaking
B) Affidavit of Witness
C) Affidavit of Loss
D) Affidavit of Complaint
  • 73. The affidavit signed before an NBI clearance denial is:
A) Affidavit of Denial for NBI Clearance
B) Deposition
C) Complaint Affidavit
D) Affidavit of Undertaking
  • 74. What is a Deposition of Witness mainly used for?
A) To replace testimony in court
B) To file a criminal charge
C) To report loss
D) To withdraw complaint
  • 75. The Judicial Affidavit Rule aims to:
A) Delay witness testimony
B) Shorten court proceedings
C) Add more documents
D) Require new evidence
  • 76. The affidavit stating that a person promises to do something is called:
A) Counter Affidavit
B) Complaint Affidavit
C) Affidavit of Undertaking
D) Affidavit of Loss
  • 77. Which legal form is submitted to request a search warrant?
A) Judicial Affidavit
B) Application for Search Warrant
C) Counter Affidavit
D) Petition for Drug Confinement
  • 78. A sworn statement to apply for listening to private communication is:
A) Complaint Affidavit
B) Affidavit of Loss
C) Affidavit of Undertaking
D) Petition to Wiretap
  • 79. The affidavit prepared by an arresting officer is used to:
A) Withdraw complaint
B) Report details of arrest
C) Explain loss of evidence
D) Apply for bail
  • 80. What is the purpose of a Motion for Reconsideration?
A) To certify a document
B) To report evidence
C) To request review of a prior decision
D) To start a new case
  • 81. What is the document created after a search warrant is executed?
A) Affidavit of Complaint
B) Counter Affidavit
C) Judicial Affidavit
D) Affidavit after Execution of Search Warrant
  • 82. Which affidavit is written by a person retracting their previous statement?
A) Affidavit of Undertaking
B) Complaint Affidavit
C) Counter Affidavit
D) Affidavit of Recantation
  • 83. When a witness cannot attend trial, what can replace their oral testimony?
A) Judicial Affidavit
B) Motion for Reconsideration
C) Deposition
D) Certification
  • 84. The affidavit written to ensure a dependent’s confinement is voluntary is:
A) Petition/Application for Voluntary Confinement
B) Affidavit of Undertaking
C) Counter Affidavit
D) Complaint Affidavit
  • 85. A Memo for Preliminary Investigation is primarily used by:
A) The police station clerk
B) The defense counsel
C) The investigating prosecutor
D) The affiant
  • 86. The purpose of a Rejoinder Affidavit is to:
A) Certify a statement
B) Apply for clearance
C) Reply to a Counter Affidavit
D) Initiate an investigation
  • 87. A person can be charged with perjury if:
A) They lie under oath
B) They refuse to testify
C) They forget a detail
D) They miss the deadline
  • 88. A Certification of Statement is needed to:
A) Confirm document authenticity
B) Begin an investigation
C) Attach a photo
D) Terminate a case
  • 89. Which affidavit helps in filing a police blotter for missing items?
A) Counter Affidavit
B) Judicial Affidavit
C) Affidavit of Loss
D) Affidavit of Undertaking
  • 90. Who verifies that an affidavit is truthful?
A) Notary Public
B) Police Officer
C) Affiant’s lawyer
D) Prosecutor
  • 91. The person making an affidavit is called the:
A) Prosecutor
B) Notary
C) Affiant
D) Witness
  • 92. The notary’s signature appears in what part of the affidavit?
A) Verification
B) Heading
C) Jurat
D) Body
  • 93. The section describing facts and events is the:
A) Introduction
B) Body
C) Certification
D) Verification
  • 94. Which part indicates that the affiant swore to the truth of the contents?
A) Jurat
B) Verification
C) Heading
D) Certification
  • 95. What statement is TRUE about verification?
A) It certifies evidence
B) It confirms that statements are true
C) It authorizes notarization
D) It provides reference
  • 96. Certification of statements means:
A) Giving opinions
B) Witnessing events
C) Confirming truthfulness
D) Repeating facts
  • 97. Which of the following ensures an affidavit is legally binding?
A) It is handwritten
B) It is notarized
C) It is signed in pencil
D) It is attached to a letter
  • 98. Failure to tell the truth in an affidavit can result in:
A) Reprimand
B) Perjury
C) Dismissal
D) Warning only
  • 99. The affiant’s legal obligation is to:
A) Rewrite the document
B) Agree with others
C) Report weekly
D) State only what is true
  • 100. The notary public’s main role is to:
A) File court decisions
B) Write affidavits
C) Certify and administer the oath
D) Investigate the case
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