CDI-5 - Quiz
  • 1. The primary goal of criminal investigation is.
A) Discover the truth
B) Discover the truth
C) Punish the offender
D) Collect as many clues as possible
  • 2. Who is considered the "Father of Modern Criminal Investigation"?
A) Alphonse Bertillon
B) Hans Gross
C) Allan Pinkerton
D) Cesare Beccaria
  • 3. The three major functions of investigation are.
A) Identification, arrest, prosecution
B) Detection, arrest, detention
C) Identification, arrest, prosecution
D) Search, interrogation, detention
  • 4. The term "modus operandi" refers to:
A) Method of operation
B) Identity of the suspect
C) Motive of the suspect
D) Cause of death
  • 5. The best evidence rule refers to:
A) Best procedure must be used
B) Best investigator must collect evidence
C) The original document must be presented
D) Best witness must testify
  • 6. The Philippine National Police is established under
A) PD 1603
B) RA 6975
C) RA 8551
D) RA 9263
  • 7. The law that strengthened the PNP, also known as "PNP Reform and

    Reorganization Act":
A) RA 6975
B) RA 9165
C) RA 7438
D) RA 8551
  • 8. Rights of persons arrested, detained, or under custodial investigation is covered under:
A) RA 9165
B) RA 6975
C) RA 7438
D) RA 9344
  • 9. The Dangerous gs Act of 2002 is:
A) RA 9165
B) RA 9208
C) RA 9208
D) RA 6425
  • 10. The Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act is:
A) RA 9208
B) RA 6975
C) RA 7438
D) RA 8263
  • 11. Evidence which directly proves a fact without inference:
A) Documentary
B) Direct
C) Real
D) Circumstantial
  • 12. Anything perceby the five senses and presented art:
A) Demonstrative evidence
B) Testimonial evidence
C) Real evidence
D) Documentary evidence
  • 13. Fingerprints belong to what type of evidence?
A) Circumstantial
B) Real
C) Direct
D) Hearsay
  • 14. Chain of custody ensures:
A) Immediate prosecution
B) Integrity of evidence
C) Speed of investigation
D) Suspect's rights
  • 15. Evidence not based on personal knowledge:
A) Hearsay
B) Direct
C) Circumstantial
D) Real
  • 16. The first step in crime scene processing:
A) Preservation
B) Securing the area
C) Documentation
D) Evidence collection
  • 17. The golden rule of crime scene investigation:
A) Do not allow media
B) Do not conduct interviews
C) Do not rush
D) Do not touch, move, or alter anything
  • 18. Which method is often used to search large outdoor areas?
A) Zone
B) Strip method
C) Grid
D) Spiral
  • 19. Which professional officially pronounces death at the crime scene?
A) Medical officer
B) Barangay official
C) Investigator
D) Police chief
  • 20. Which is NOT a proper documentation method?
A) Notes
B) Memory recall
C) Photography
D) Sketching
  • 21. The main purpose of an interview is to.
A) Get information
B) Pressure witnesses
C) Identify motives
D) Obtain a confession
  • 22. The main purpose of an interrogation is to:
A) Obtain a confession
B) Gather leads
C) Record states
D) Collect physic' evidence
  • 23. A good interviewer must have:
A) Patience
B) Anger
C) Aggressiveness
D) Prejudice
  • 24. The "best evidence" during interrogation is:
A) Alibi
B) Hearsay
C) Denial
D) Confession
  • 25. Miranda Warning is required during:
A) Ordinary interview
B) Witness briefing
C) Arrest and custodial interrogation
D) Voluntary conversation
  • 26. The study of fingerprints is called:
A) Dactyloscopy
B) Ballistics
C) Serology
D) Graphology
  • 27. The study of handwriting:
A) Documentology
B) Toxicology
C) Graphology
D) Serology
  • 28. Bloodstain analysis belongs to:
A) Toxicology
B) Odontology
C) Ballistics
D) Serology
  • 29. Tool mark examination belongs to:
A) Chemistry
B) Physical evid analysis
C) Biology
D) Ballistics
  • 30. The matching of bullets to a firearm is called:
A) Toxicology
B) Graphology
C) Ballistics
D) Serology
  • 31. The pillars of the Philippine Criminal Justice System are five. Which is NOT one of them?
A) Correction
B) Law enforcement
C) Prosecution
D) Journalism
  • 32. The last pillar of the CJS is:
A) Corrections
B) Community
C) Corrections
D) Prosecution
  • 33. Which pillar decides guilt or innocence?
A) Courts
B) Community
C) Prosecution
D) Law enforcement
  • 34. Responsible for filing the information in court
A) Judge
B) Police
C) NBI
D) Prosecutor
  • 35. Which pillar supervises prisoners after conviction?
A) Court
B) Law enforcement
C) Prosecution
D) Corrections
  • 36. Crimes punishable under the Revised Penal Code are called:
A) Infractions
B) Mala prohibita
C) Violations
D) Mala in se
  • 37. Crimes punished by special laws are:
A) Mala prohibita
B) Infractions
C) Mala in se
D) Felonies
  • 38. The Filipino term "krimen" best refers to:
A) Civil wrong
B) Administrative offense
C) Criminal act
D) Religious violation
  • 39. Arson is classified as:
A) Crime against public morals
B) Crime again chastity
C) Crime against person
D) Crime agains' perty
  • 40. Homicide under RPC is generally punishable by:
A) Reclusion temporal
B) Reclusion perpetua
C) Arresto mayor
D) Prision mayor
  • 41. Investigation of burned structures focuses on finding:
A) Suspect whereabouts
B) Insurance value
C) Victim identity
D) Origin and cause of fire
  • 42. Narcotics investigation often involves:
A) Traffic enforcement
B) Undercover operations
C) Roadblocks
D) Crowd control
  • 43. White-collar crimes involve:
A) Sexual offenses
B) Professional deceit
C) Street crimes
D) Physical violence
  • 44. Cybercrime investigation is primarily handled by:
A) Bureau of Fire Protection
B) PNP-Cybercrime Group
C) BJMP
D) PNP-CIDG
  • 45. Human trafficking cases fall under:
A) RA 7438
B) RA 9208
C) RA 7610
D) RA 9263
  • 46. The backbone of police operations:
A) Patrol
B) Investigation
C) Intelligence
D) Community relations
  • 47. Common patrol method in cities:
A) Mounted patrol
B) Foot patrol
C) Drone patrol
D) Bicycle patrol
  • 48. Primary objective of patrol:
A) Write reports
B) Prevent crime
C) Arrest suspects
D) Conduct interrogations
  • 49. Random, unpredictable patrol pattern is called:
A) Directed patrol
B) Saturation patrol
C) Preventive Patrol
D) Aggressive patrol
  • 50. Which is NOT a patrol technique?
A) Invisible patrol
B) Covert patrol
C) Underwater patrol
D) Conspicuous patrol
  • 51. Crime rate is calculated based on number of crimes per:
A) 1,000 population
B) 100,000 population
C) 10,000 population
D) 500 population
  • 52. The system that records and analyzes crime incidents nationwide:
A) E-blotter
B) NIBRS
C) NCIC
D) CIC
  • 53. An unsolved case due to lack of evidence is usually classified as:
A) Cleared
B) Unfounded
C) Solved
D) Closed
  • 54. A false report or non-existent crime is termed:
A) Closed
B) Cleared
C) Suspended
D) Unfounded
  • 55. Crime volume refers to:
A) Severity of crimes
B) Total number of crimes
C) Crime trends
  • 56. Arrest is the taking of a person into custody in order to:
A) Restrain only
B) Punish
C) Interrogate
D) Answer for an offense
  • 57. A warrantless arrest is allowed when a crime is:
A) Already filed in court
B) Reported by witness
C) Committed in the officer's presence
D) Proven in investigation
  • 58. Search warrant must be issued by a:
A) Police officer
B) Judge
C) Mayor
D) Prosecutor
  • 59. Search warrant must particularly describe the:
A) Victim
B) Hearsay witnesses
C) Place and items to be seized
  • 60. Serving a search warrant must generally be done during:
A) Daytime
B) Weekend
C) Anytime
D) Night
  • 61. Reports must always be:
A) Emotional
B) Opinion-based
C) Biased
D) Clear and factual
  • 62. Best description of a police report:
A) Hypothetical nario
B) Factual account
C) Fictional narrative
D) Personal opinion
  • 63. The most important characteristic of a good report:
A) Humorous toned
B) Length
C) Complexity
D) Clarity
  • 64. Which is NOT included in a police
A) Personal opinion
B) What
C) Who
D) Why
  • 65. A police blotter is considered:
A) Public document
B) Intelligence material
C) Classified document
D) Evidence
  • 66. Which agency is primarily responsible for traffic management nationwide?
A) DILG
B) LTFRB
C) DPWH
D) LTO
  • 67. The point of first contact in a vehicular collision:
A) Area of collision
B) Point of impact
C) Area of engagement
D) Final rest position
  • 68. A primary cause of road accidents:
A) Over-documentation
B) Mechanical failure
C) Excessive caution
D) Overthinking
  • 69. Skid marks help determine:
A) Driver's identity
B) Vehicle model
C) Direction of travel
  • 70. Traffic accident reports must be submitted within:
A) 6 hours
B) 24 hours
C) 48 hours
D) 12 hours
  • 71. The national crime laboratory of the PNP is under:
A) PNP-CIDG
B) PNP-CSPD
C) PNP-CLG (Crime Lab Group)
D) PNP-ASCOM
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