CDI3-SCISIM - Quiz
  • 1. Which of the following is a primary purpose of an investigative interview?
A) . To conduct a surprise raid
B) To gather accurate information and clarify facts
C) . To immediately obtain a confession
D) . To intimidate the suspect
  • 2. Which method of interview involves open-ended questions to encourage the subject
A) Cognitive interviewing
B) Direct questioning
C) Rapid-fire questioning
D) Leading questioning
  • 3. Which type of interrogation method relies on psychological strategies rather than
A) Physical intimidation
B) Forceful confrontation
C) Covert surveillance
D) Reid technique
  • 4. In an admission, a person acknowledges:
A) Facts that may indicate involvement but not the full criminal liability
B) Only the elements of the crime
C) The entire criminal act
D) Their innocence
  • 5. Which of the following is required for a confession to be admissible in court?
A) It must be coerced under pressure
B) It must be made to any person
C) It must be made in front of the media
D) It must be voluntarily made
  • 6. Which of the following statements about dying declarations is true?
A) They must be notarized
B) They are only valid if the declarant survives
C) They are inadmissible unless a judge witnesses them
D) They are admissible even without corroboration if the declarant believes death is imminent
  • 7. An independent relevant statement is:
A) A confession made under duress
B) . A statement that independently proves facts of the case
C) A statement made to influence another witness
D) . A statement made to the police immediately after arrest
  • 8. Which of the following is a method used in interrogation to detect deception?
A) Open-ended narrative
B) Note-taking
C) Polygraph testing
D) Passive observation
  • 9. Which principle underlies the validity of a voluntary confession?
A) Immediate police confrontation
B) Absence of threats, inducement, or coercion
C) Presence of media witnesses
D) Intimidation by authorities
  • 10. The type of interview that seeks to establish a timeline of events is:
A) Informal
B) Narrative
C) Structured
D) Cognitive
  • 11. Which of the following is NOT a legal requirement for a confession?
A) It must be made knowingly and intelligently
B) It must include a public apology
C) The suspect must be informed of their rights
D) . It must be voluntary
  • 12. The Reid Technique primarily focuses on:
A) Conducting surveillance
B) Encouraging suspects to lie
C) Using confrontation and behavioral analysis to elicit a confession
D) Gathering physical evidence
  • 13. A dying declaration can be admitted without corroboration if:
A) It was signed in front of police
B) It was recorded on video
C) The declarant was aware death was imminent
D) It was written and notarized
  • 14. Which of the following best describes a cognitive interview?
A) Is conducted without asking questions
B) Relies on threats to elicit statements
C) Focuses on witness memory retrieval through context reinstatement
D) Forces the suspect to provide a confession
  • 15. When analyzing an independent relevant statement, investigators should:
A) Ignore contradictions
B) Accept the statement at face value
C) Use the statement only as hearsay
D) Verify the statement independently without coercion
  • 16. Which technique encourages witnesses to reconstruct past events to improve recall accuracy?
A) Confrontational interrogation
B) Cognitive interviewing
C) Leading questions
D) Rapid questioning
  • 17. A confession made after prolonged detention without access to counsel is:
A) Presumed involuntary and inadmissible
B) Admissible in court
C) Considered independent relevant statement
D) Admissible in court
  • 18. The primary purpose of a police interrogation is to:
A) Publicly shame the suspect
B) Obtain evidence through coercion
C) Immediately arrest anyone nearby
D) Elicit the truth from a suspect
  • 19. Which of the following is a legal safeguard to ensure a confession is voluntary?
A) Conducting the interrogation in private
B) Advising the suspect of their right to remain silent
C) Using physical pressure
D) Threatening the suspect with punishment
  • 20. Which is a hallmark of an independent relevant statement?
A) Made voluntarily and without prompting
B) Needs corroboration to be valid
C) Given only after a court order
D) Requires police supervision
  • 21. During an investigative interview, the officer should:
A) Listen actively and encourage detailed narratives
B) Ask leading questions to force answers
C) Focus on irrelevant facts
D) Interrupt the witness frequently
  • 22. Which method of interrogation is structured around behavioral cues and inconsistencies in the suspect’s story?
A) Direct confrontation
B) Cognitive interviewing
C) Passive observation
D) Reid Technique
  • 23. Which factor may render a confession inadmissible?
A) Knowledge of rights
B) . Recording of the confession
C) Threats or promises made by law enforcement
D) Voluntary nature
  • 24. A statement made by a person under the belief that they are about to die is:
A) A dying declaration
B) An admission
C) A voluntary confession
D) . A hearsay statement
  • 25. Which is an example of an open-ended question during an interview?
A) Did you see him take the money?”
B) Was the door locked?”
C) Can you describe everything that happened that day?”
D) You didn’t hit anyone, right?”
  • 26. Which of the following best defines an admission?
A) . An acknowledgment of some facts that may establish a crime but stops short of full guilt
B) Statement by a third party
C) Statement without any factual basis
D) Complete confession of guilt
  • 27. Which of the following is NOT a type of interview?
A) Investigative
B) Cognitive
C) Informational
D) Coercive
  • 28. In applying the principles of dying declaration, one must ensure
A) It is read aloud in court
B) The declarant knew death was imminent
C) The statement is recorded immediately
D) The statement is notarized
  • 29. A confession made to a fellow detainee under threat is:
A) Automatically valid
B) Inadmissible due to coercion
C) Considered independent relevant statement
D) Admissible
  • 30. Which method is most effective for improving witness memory recall?
A) Rapid-fire questioning
B) Cognitive interviewing
C) Confrontational interrogation
D) Leading questions
  • 31. Which principle ensures the reliability of an independent relevant statement?
A) Statement must be voluntary and independent of coercion
B) Must be repeated multiple times
C) Must be made publicly
D) Must involve a police officer
  • 32. . The legal safeguard that a suspect’s statement cannot be used if obtained under
A) Doctrine of independent evidence
B) Principle of voluntariness
C) Miranda rights
D) Rule against hearsay
  • 33. During an interview, which approach helps minimize witness anxiety and improve information accuracy?
A) Ignoring witness responses
B) Aggressive confrontation
C) Friendly and neutral demeanor
D) Repeating questions rapidly
  • 34. Which of the following is an element of a valid confession?
A) Coerced under threat
B) Voluntary, knowing, and intelligent
C) Made without awareness of rights
D) Given to a third party only
  • 35. When analyzing a dying declaration, the investigator should:
A) Determine if the declarant believed death was imminent
B) Ignore the timing of the statement
C) Require the presence of legal counsel
D) Treat it as hearsay by default
  • 36. Which interview method emphasizes reconstructing the context of the event?
A) Cognitive interviewing
B) Coercive interrogation
C) Rapid questioning
D) Leading questions
  • 37. An independent relevant statement can be used in court:
A) Even without the declarant being present
B) Never
C) Only if it is corroborated
D) Only if the declarant testifies
  • 38. Which of the following is the main difference between an admission and a confession?
A) Admission is always false; confession is always true
B) Admission is voluntary; confession is always coerced
C) Admission acknowledges some facts; confession acknowledges full criminal responsibility
D) Admission is given in court; confession is private
  • 39. Which of the following statements is true about dying declarations?
A) They require corroboration
B) They must be witnessed by two officers
C) They are exceptions to the hearsay rule
D) . They are inadmissible unless signed
  • 40. During interrogation, detecting verbal and non-verbal cues is important because:
A) . It can identify deception or inconsistencies
B) It forces a confession
C) It substitutes for evidence
D) It makes the suspect nervous
  • 41. A voluntary statement made without threat, inducement, or promise is classified a
A) Leading question
B) Hearsay
C) Coerced statement
D) . Admission or confession
  • 42. Which is an example of an indirect interrogation method?
A) Direct questioning with threats
B) Forced written confession
C) Behavioral analysis of the suspect’s story
D) . Physical intimidation
  • 43. A statement that helps establish the facts independently of the suspect’s confession is:
A) Hearsay evidence
B) Independent relevant statement
C) Dying declaration
D) Coerced confession
  • 44. Which of the following is critical for admissibility of confessions?
A) Presence of media
B) Speed of confession
C) Voluntariness and knowledge of rights
D) Prior criminal record
  • 45. . Which of the following best represents a structured interview
A) Standardized questions asked in a pre-determined order
B) Random questions without structure
C) Surprise questioning
D) Aggressive interrogation
  • 46. Which of the following is NOT a recognized method of interrogation?
A) Cognitive interviewing
B) Public humiliation
C) Reid technique
D) Polygraph-assisted interview
  • 47. A suspect admits involvement in a crime but denies full responsibility. This is an example of:
A) Full confession
B) Admission
C) Coerced statement
D) Hearsay
  • 48. Which principle justifies admitting a dying declaration even if the declarant is unavailable?
A) The requirement for notarization
B) The requirement for a judge’s approval
C) The need for witnesses
D) The belief that a person is unlikely to lie when facing imminent death
  • 49. Which of the following ensures that a confession is legally obtained?
A) Taken after threats
B) Voluntary, informed, and without coercion
C) Taken secretly with intimidation
D) Taken in a public forum
  • 50. During interview analysis, an investigator should:
A) Only record confessions, not admissions
B) Accept statements at face value
C) Ignore inconsistencies
D) Correlate statements with independent evidence for reliability
  • 51. Which of the following best distinguishes theft from robbery under the Revised Penal Code?
A) Robbery involves violence or intimidation; theft does not
B) Theft involves intimidation; robbery does not
C) Robbery requires prior consent of the victim; theft does not
D) Theft is committed only in commercial establishments; robbery is not
  • 52. Which is a key element of estafa under the RPC?
A) Misappropriation or conversion of property through deceit
B) Killing a person to gain property
C) Taking personal property by intimidation
D) Breaking and entering a house
  • 53. During a criminal investigation, which approach is most appropriate for robbery with serious physical injuries?
A) Forensic and medical examination with crime scene documentation
B) ocus solely on recovering stolen property
C) Interview witnesses only
D) Only review surveillance footage
  • 54. In distinguishing theft from estafa, which factor is critical in investigation?
A) The value of the property
B) Number of victims
C) Whether the property is movable or immovable
D) Presence of deceit or fraudulent intent
  • 55. Which procedure is essential in investigating estafa?
A) Verifying the victim’s prior consent
B) . Interviewing neighbors
C) Checking fingerprints only
D) Establishing proof of deceit or misrepresentation
  • 56. A thief steals a bag from a crowded market. Which investigative approach is most effective?
A) Seizing unrelated evidence in nearby areas
B) Filing an administrative report
C) Eyewitness identification and CCTV review
D) In-depth financial profiling of the suspect
  • 57. What differentiates robbery in a dwelling from robbery in a public place?
A) Use of firearms is prohibited in dwelling robbery
B) Only dwelling robbery requires victim testimony
C) Public robbery requires prior planning; dwelling does not
D) Robbery in a dwelling is punishable more severely due to violation of personal security
  • 58. Which is a legal requirement for confiscating stolen property during investigation?
A) Verbal permission from the suspect
B) Consent from neighbors
C) Public announcement
D) Court-issued warrant or lawful seizure
  • 59. Which stage is most crucial in establishing criminal liability for theft?
A) Proving motive
B) Recovering the stolen item
C) Proving actual taking without consent
D) Establishing prior criminal record
  • 60. When analyzing a robbery scene, investigators should focus primarily on:
A) The social media accounts of neighbors
B) Physical evidence and witness statements P
C) Public opinion
D) . The weather during the incident
  • 61. Under R.A. 10883, carnapping with serious physical injuries is punishable by:
A) Community service
B) Imprisonment of 6 months
C) Fine only
D) Reclusion temporal to death
  • 62. Which of the following is a distinctive element of carnapping?
A) Kidnapping for ransom
B) Breaking into a house
C) Theft of personal jewelry
D) Taking a motor vehicle with intent to gain
  • 63. The essential investigative step in carnapping is
A) . Interviewing neighbors only
B) Verifying vehicle ownership and tracing its location
C) . Filing a complaint with barangay officials
D) Ignoring CCTV footage
  • 64. In an anti-carnapping investigation, which evidence is most vital
A) . Victim’s income record
B) The suspect’s prior unrelated offenses
C) . Vehicle registration and plate number
D) Public sentiment
  • 65. What is the difference between carnapping with violence and carnapping without violence?
A) Use of physical harm or intimidation during the crime
B) Type of vehicle used
C) Location of the vehicle
D) Number of suspects involved
  • 66. Which approach helps trace the stolen vehicle in anti-carnapping cases
A) nterviewing unrelated witnesses
B) Forensic analysis of tire marks
C) Seizing property in nearby towns
D) Reviewing traffic camera footage and GPS tracking
  • 67. P.D. 1612 “Anti-Fencing” law primarily addresses
A) Forgery of documents
B) Selling stolen goods knowingly
C) . Kidnapping for ransom
D) Theft of livestock only
  • 68. nvestigators suspect a person of selling a stolen vehicle knowingly. Which law applies?
A) . R.A. 9160
B) . R.A. 6539
C) P.D. 1612
D) R.A. 9208
  • 69. In analyzing a carnapping case, the chain of custody of evidence is essential to:
A) Protect suspect’s rights
B) Reduce police workload
C) Ensure the admissibility of recovered vehicle in court
D) . Increase public awareness
  • 70. Which investigative method best aids prevention of vehicle theft
A) . Surveillance and monitoring of known “hot spots
B) Conducting surprise inspections only in schools
C) Asking the media to report thefts
D) Random public announcements
  • 71. Which is a core element of human trafficking
A) Illegal importation of goods
B) Simple kidnapping without intent
C) . Force, coercion, or deception for exploitation
D) Theft of property
  • 72. R.A. 10364 (Expanded Anti-Rape Law) strengthens protection of:
A) Private property owners
B) Minors and women in trafficking-related sexual exploitation
C) Vehicle owners
D) Bank account holders
  • 73. In human trafficking cases, first investigative step is:
A) . Locate and rescue victims safely
B) Arrest suspects immediately without plan
C) Ignore digital evidence
D) . Search unrelated areas
  • 74. Investigating a suspected trafficking operation, the investigator should
A) . Ignore online communication records
B) . Focus solely on financial transactions
C) . Avoid interviewing victims
D) . Trace recruitment, transport, and exploitation stages
  • 75. Which law addresses the prevention of child exploitation in trafficking
A) . R.A. 9160
B) . R.A. 6539
C) . R.A. 9208
D) P.D. 1612
  • 76. Key investigative approach in human trafficking involves
A) Public announcements only
B) . Ignoring forensic digital evidence
C) Filing reports without rescue operations
D) . Coordinating with social welfare agencies and local authorities
  • 77. Which is a red flag in money laundering related to trafficking
A) Attending community events
B) . Unusually large or frequent money transfers from unknown sources
C) Small personal spending
D) Owning a private vehicle
  • 78. Investigators analyzing digital communication in trafficking cases focus on
A) Monitoring unrelated social media
B) . Ignoring online chats
C) Publicly disclosing personal data
D) . Identifying recruiters, victims, and financial transactions
  • 79. The expanded law on human trafficking (R.A. 11862) covers:
A) . Vehicle carnapping
B) . Only property theft
C) Financial fraud
D) . Prevention of trafficking in persons, especially women and children
  • 80. In analyzing trafficking cases, investigators apply which Bloom’s level
A) . Memorizing names only
B) Recording weather data
C) . Understanding and analyzing patterns of recruitment and exploitation
D) Ignoring financial evidence
  • 81. Which is the first stage of money laundering
A) Integration – using money for business investment
B) . Recovery – reporting to authorities
C) . Placement – introducing illicit funds into the financial system
D) Layering – separating illicit funds from origin
  • 82. Which stage of money laundering involves complex transactions to conceal
A) Integration
B) Exploitation
C) Layering
D) Placement
  • 83. Integration stage in money laundering means
A) Assets are seized by authorities
B) Money is stolen physically
C) Money appears legitimate for investment or business
D) No financial movement occurs
  • 84. Which law governs Anti-Money Laundering in the Philippines
A) . RA 6539
B) . PD 1612
C) . RA 9208
D) . RA 9160
  • 85. When analyzing suspicious financial transactions, investigators are applying which Bloom’s level?
A) Memorizing laws only
B) Remembering
C) Analyzing
D) Repeating reports
  • 86. RA 10927 amends which law
A) . RA 6539 – Anti-Carnapping
B) . RA 9208 – Human Trafficking
C) . RA 9160 – Anti-Money Laundering Act
D) RA 10364 – Expanded Anti-Rape
  • 87. Investigators use bank records and transaction monitoring in which stage of money laundering?
A) None of the above
B) . Placement and layering
C) Recovery only
D) Integration only
  • 88. Which method is critical for applying AML laws
A) Random inspections of homes
B) Ignoring large transactions
C) Asking media for information
D) Customer Due Diligence (CDD) and reporting of suspicious transactions
  • 89. Which is a typical red flag for money laundering
A) Structuring transactions to avoid reporting requirements
B) Small daily purchases
C) . Buying groceries with cash
D) . Routine payroll deposits
  • 90. Investigating money laundering linked to trafficking requires
A) Memorizing case files only
B) Tracing illicit money, linking to suspects, and analyzing transaction patterns
C) Ignoring financial flows
D) Confiscating property randomly
  • 91. A suspect is involved in carnapping, trafficking, and money laundering. Which approach integrates all investigations?
A) Interviewing only neighbors
B) Multi-agency coordination, evidence tracing, forensic and financial analysis
C) . Ignoring digital evidence
D) Filing separate complaints without coordination
  • 92. When analyzing estafa committed via online platforms, investigators should
A) Seize unrelated property
B) . Examine digital contracts, trace financial transfers, and interview parties involved
C) Ignore electronic evidence
D) . Only ask victims for statements
  • 93. Which evidence type is common to carnapping and trafficking investigations
A) Only eyewitness statements
B) . Vehicle/asset registration, GPS tracking, financial transactions
C) . Only weather records
D) . Random surveillance
  • 94. In evaluating a theft-robbery scenario with money laundering links, what should investigators prioritize?
A) Only recovering stolen property
B) Conducting public surveys
C) Following money trails, linking proceeds to suspects, and recovering property
D) Arresting without warrants
  • 95. What distinguishes a high-level investigator’s approach from a basic investigation?
A) Asking for public opinion
B) Ability to analyze multiple crime patterns, link them to laws, and plan coordinated interventions
C) . Filing reports without evidence
D) Memorizing laws only
  • 96. An integrated analysis of trafficking and money laundering requires
A) . Ignoring financial records
B) . Confiscating vehicles randomly
C) Understanding recruitment, exploitation, and fund movement stages
D) Interviewing unrelated parties
  • 97. Which law is cross-cutting between trafficking and money laundering
A) . RA 6539 – Anti-Carnapping
B) . PD 1612 – Anti-Fencing
C) . RA 9160 – AML
D) RPC – Theft provisions only
  • 98. Investigators need which skill when linking multiple property crimes
A) Public speaking skills
B) Writing press releases
C) Only memorization of laws
D) . Analytical skills to identify patterns, connections, and evidence chains
  • 99. Which is a critical legal principle in investigating multiple property crimes
A) Arrest without warrant is preferred
B) . Media exposure ensures conviction
C) Public opinion can replace evidence
D) Evidence must be legally obtained to ensure admissibility
  • 100. In analyzing all property crimes, anti-carnapping, trafficking, and money laundering, the investigator’s ultimate goal is to:
A) Only file reports
B) Only arrest suspects
C) Recover property, prosecute offenders, protect victims, and prevent recurrence
D) Publicize the case
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