Evidence - Quiz
  • 1. What is evidence?
A) A police badge
B) Any fact presented in court
C) A punishment
D) Opinion only
  • 2. Which is a type of evidence?
A) Emotional evidence
B) Documentary evidence
C) Personal evidence
D) Secret evidence
  • 3. Testimonial evidence refers to:
A) Witness statements
B) Drawings only
C) Physical objects
D) Videos only
  • 4. Documentary evidence includes:
A) Fingerprints
B) Bullets
C) Guns
D) Contracts
  • 5. Object evidence refers to:
A) Oral testimony
B) Physical objects
C) Court decisions
D) Written contracts
  • 6. Evidence must be ______ to be accepted in court.
A) Secret
B) Relevant
C) Expensive
D) Popular
  • 7. Relevant evidence means:
A) Very old
B) Related to the issue
C) Signed by police
D) Colorful
  • 8. Who determines admissibility of evidence?
A) Witness
B) Accused
C) Judge
D) Lawyer
  • 9. Hearsay evidence is generally:
A) Inadmissible
B) Accepted always
C) Mandatory
D) Required
  • 10. Hearsay is a statement made:
A) Inside court
B) Outside court
C) Under oath
D) By the judge
  • 11. Direct evidence directly:
A) Proves a fact
B) Confuses facts
C) Hides truth
D) Delays trial
  • 12. Circumstantial evidence requires:
A) Judge approval
B) Inference
C) Signature
D) Video recording
  • 13. The burden of proof in criminal cases belongs to the:
A) Prosecution
B) Accused
C) Police officer
D) Witness
  • 14. Proof beyond reasonable doubt” applies in:
A) Criminal cases
B) Traffic violations only
C) Civil cases
D) Barangay disputes
  • 15. A witness gives:
A) Bail
B) Judgment
C) Testimony
D) Punishment
  • 16. Cross-examination is conducted by the:
A) Opposing party
B) Witness
C) Clerk of court
D) Judge
  • 17. A leading question usually:
A) Ends the case
B) Removes evidence
C) Suggests an answer
D) Confuses the witness
  • 18. Chain of custody refers to:
A) Evidence handling
B) Prison rules
C) Police training
D) Court schedule
  • 19. Chain of custody is important to maintain:
A) Court expenses
B) Media coverage
C) Popularity
D) Integrity of evidence
  • 20. An affidavit is:
A) Police badge
B) Sworn written statement
C) Oral testimony
D) Court order
  • 21. The Best Evidence Rule requires the presentation of the:
A) Oldest witness
B) Police report only
C) Original document
D) Most expensive evidence
  • 22. Privileged communication is protected by:
A) Law
B) Barangay
C) Friends
D) Media
  • 23. Which is privileged communication?
A) Student-student
B) Neighbor-neighbor
C) Vendor-customer
D) Lawyer-client
  • 24. Corroborative evidence serves to:
A) Destroy evidence
B) Support other evidence
C) Remove testimony
D) Delay hearing
  • 25. Impeaching evidence aims to:
A) Stop trial
B) Strengthen credibility
C) Challenge credibility
D) Dismiss the judge
  • 26. Physical evidence is another term for:
A) Digital evidence
B) Documentary evidence
C) Testimonial evidence
D) Object evidence
  • 27. The person accused of a crime is called the:
A) Juror
B) Lawyer
C) Witness
D) Defendant
  • 28. Evidence obtained illegally may become:
A) Inadmissible
B) Permanent
C) Stronger
D) Admissible
  • 29. Fingerprint evidence is classified as:
A) Oral evidence
B) Judicial notice
C) Object evidence
D) Secondary evidence
  • 30. DNA evidence is commonly used to:
A) Decorate reports
B) Identify persons
C) Delay cases
D) Approve warrants
  • 31. A confession is an admission of:
A) Innocence
B) Guilt
C) Friendship
D) Ownership
  • 32. The court may reject evidence that is:
A) Relevant
B) Irrelevant
C) Competent
D) Reliable
  • 33. Competent evidence means:
A) Expensive
B) Popular
C) Allowed by law
D) Colorful
  • 34. Judicial notice means the court:
A) Recognizes facts without proof
B) Ignores facts
C) Delays hearing
D) Stops trial
  • 35. A subpoena compels a person to:
A) Pay taxes
B) Leave court
C) Appear in court
D) File charges
  • 36. Subpoena duces tecum orders a person to:
A) Testify only
B) Produce documents or objects
C) Arrest someone
D) Dismiss a case
  • 37. Expert witnesses testify based on their:
A) Experience and expertise
B) Friendship
C) Wealth
D) Rank only
  • 38. A minor is generally considered a:
A) Child
B) Judge
C) Lawyer
D) Sheriff
  • 39. Motive refers to the:
A) Weapon used
B) Reason for committing a crime
C) Police report
D) Place of arrest
  • 40. Opportunity means the suspect had the:
A) Money
B) Lawyer
C) Chance to commit the crime
D) Vehicle
  • 41. The witness oath is administered to ensure:
A) Truthfulness
B) Immunity
C) Delay
D) Silence
  • 42. Perjury means:
A) Filing charges
B) False testimony under oath
C) Honest mistake
D) Police arrest
  • 43. The accused is presumed:
A) Dangerous
B) Innocent
C) Convicted
D) Guilty
  • 44. The right against self-incrimination protects a person from:
A) Court attendance
B) Hiring a lawyer
C) Paying taxes
D) Being forced to testify against oneself
  • 45. An objection is raised by:
A) Accused only
B) Witness
C) Lawyer
D) Media
  • 46. When an objection is sustained, the question is:
A) Recorded only
B) Allowed
C) Approved
D) Disallowed
  • 47. Secondary evidence may be presented when the original is:
A) Colorful
B) Expensive
C) Signed
D) Lost or destroyed
  • 48. Photographs may be used as:
A) Judicial notice
B) Demonstrative evidence
C) Opinion evidence
D) Hearsay only
  • 49. A hostile witness is one who:
A) Is a judge
B) Is always absent
C) Shows adverse interest
D) Supports the examiner
  • 50. The Rules on Evidence are intended to ensure:
A) Fair trial
B) Fast conviction only
C) Publicity
D) Entertainment
  • 51. The credibility of evidence depends on its:
A) Price
B) Color
C) Weight and reliability
D) Size
  • 52. Alibi is a defense claiming the accused:
A) Is a police officer
B) Lost evidence
C) Confessed
D) Was elsewhere during the crime
  • 53. recantation means a witness:
A) Repeats testimony
B) Signs documents
C) Withdraws previous statement
D) Leaves the country
  • 54. The corpus delicti refers to the:
A) Court building
B) Body of the crime
C) Criminal record
D) Police station
  • 55. Evidence must be presented in:
A) Newspaper only
B) Secret meeting
C) Proper procedure
D) Social media
  • 56. Which evidence is strongest in identifying suspects?
A) Rumor
B) Opinion
C) Gossip
D) DNA evidence
  • 57. The prosecution represents the:
A) Accused
B) State
C) Witness only
D) Media
  • 58. A material witness is one who:
A) Is wealthy
B) Is absent
C) Is famous
D) Has important testimony
  • 59. Evidence may be excluded if obtained through:
A) Consent
B) Illegal search
C) Legal process
D) Proper warrant
  • 60. The exclusionary rule protects constitutional:
A) Decorations
B) Salaries
C) Rights
D) Uniforms
  • 61. Admissions are statements against one’s:
A) Salary
B) Family
C) Interest
D) Uniform
  • 62. A dying declaration is admissible when:
A) Signed abroad
B) Made before death
C) Made by police only
D) Written by lawyers
  • 63. The judge evaluates the:
A) Police rank
B) Uniform of witness
C) Court design
D) Weight of evidence
  • 64. Real evidence means:
A) Imaginary evidence
B) Tangible evidence
C) Hidden evidence
D) Secret evidence
  • 65. Authentication is required to prove evidence is:
A) Genuine
B) Heavy
C) Expensive
D) Popular
  • 66. A public document is issued by:
A) Neighbor
B) Government office
C) Student
D) Private company only
  • 67. Private documents usually require:
A) Burning
B) Authentication
C) Publication
D) Approval by media
  • 68. The court transcript contains:
A) Newspaper articles
B) Jail inventory
C) Witness testimony record
D) Police salary
  • 69. An eyewitness personally:
A) Heard rumors
B) Watched television
C) Read newspapers
D) Saw the incident
  • 70. The accused may waive the right to:
A) Human rights
B) Evidence
C) Court
D) Counsel
  • 71. Evidence should be preserved to avoid:
A) Decoration
B) Publicity
C) Integrity issues
D) Fame
  • 72. A forensic expert commonly analyzes:
A) Opinions only
B) Social media comments
C) Rumors
D) Scientific evidence
  • 73. Ballistics examination involves:
A) Firearms and bullets
B) Drugs only
C) Handwriting only
D) Fingerprints only
  • 74. Handwriting analysis is used in:
A) Patrol operation
B) Jail management
C) Questioned document examination
D) Traffic enforcement
  • 75. The competency of a witness refers to the ability to:
A) Arrest suspects
B) File taxes
C) Testify properly
D) Write reports only
  • 76. Children may testify if they can:
A) Carry firearms
B) Drive vehicles
C) Understand questions and answer truthfully
D) Vote
  • 77. An exhibit is:
A) A police rank
B) Evidence presented in court
C) A warrant
D) A punishment
  • 78. A judge must remain:
A) Hostile
B) Biased
C) Emotional
D) Neutral
  • 79. The testimony of a witness should be based on:
A) Social media
B) Rumors
C) Personal knowledge
D) Guessing
  • 80. The defense lawyer protects the rights of the:
A) Judge
B) Accused
C) Witness
D) Media
  • 81. Evidence may be oral or:
A) Physical
B) Political
C) Secret
D) Emotional
  • 82. The Rules of Court govern:
A) Military rules
B) Election campaigns
C) Evidence procedures
D) School grading
  • 83. A confession obtained through force is:
A) Inadmissible
B) Mandatory
C) Admissible
D) Encouraged
  • 84. Digital evidence includes:
A) Clothing only
B) Food samples
C) Emails and videos
D) Wooden sticks
  • 85. An arrest warrant is issued by a:
A) Judge
B) Barangay captain
C) Witness
D) Police trainee
  • 86. Probative value refers to the ability of evidence to:
A) Gain popularity
B) Delay hearing
C) Entertain
D) Prove something
  • 87. The accused has the right to confront:
A) The judge
B) Media reporters
C) Witnesses against him
D) Jurors only
  • 88. The court may strike out testimony that is:
A) Improper
B) Loud
C) Short
D) Emotional
  • 89. A search warrant authorizes police to:
A) Hold elections
B) Conduct lawful search
C) Suspend classes
D) File taxes
  • 90. Evidence collected at the crime scene should be:
A) Burned
B) Shared online
C) Ignored
D) Preserved carefully
  • 91. The term “admissibility” means:
A) Acceptance in court
B) Popularity
C) Arrest authority
D) Witness ranking
  • 92. A rebuttal witness is presented to:
A) Support opposing evidence
B) Replace the judge
C) Contradict opposing evidence
D) Delay proceedings
  • 93. The prosecution must rely on the:
A) Weakness of defense only
B) Strength of its own evidence
C) Media coverage
D) Public opinion
  • 94. The judge decides questions of:
A) Law
B) Sports
C) Entertainment
D) Fashion
  • 95. Evidence illegally seized violates:
A) Constitutional rights
B) Company policy
C) Traffic signs
D) School rules
  • 96. The right to counsel means access to a:
A) Witness
B) Reporter
C) Lawyer
D) Police officer
  • 97. Evidence may be classified as direct or:
A) Circumstantial
B) Political
C) Emotional
D) Personal
  • 98. An expert witness gives opinion based on:
A) Guesswork
B) Friendship
C) Training and experience
D) Rumors
  • 99. The ultimate goal of evidence is to:
A) Discover the truth and achieve justice
B) Delay cases
C) Entertain the public
D) Increase court fees
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