- 1. A supervisor uses index cards to track case progress and assignments. What method is being applied?
A) Filing System B) Tickler System C) Blotter System D) Assignment Record
- 2. In the Blotter entry,it is made by:
A) Duty PNCO or Desk Officer B) Mayor C) Barangay Captain only D) Prosecutor
- 3. A detective forwards a case file to the Regional Director with comments and recommendation using "Respectfully forwarded." What document is this?
A) COPLAN B) After Operations Report C) Endorsement D) Sworn Statement
- 4. A police unit lists communication flow, coordination procedures, and approval chain in their operational plan. What OPLAN section is being described?
A) Command and Signal B) Execution C) Situation D) Mission
- 5. A police operation was conducted based on a written plan that includes mission, execution, logistics, and command structure. What document is this?
A) After Encounter Report B) Investigation Report C) Sworn Statement D) Operational Plan (OPLAN)
- 6. A police officer submits a report to serve as official documentation of a robbery case. The primary function is:
A) Replace court decisions B) Entertain readers C) Provide official record of findings D) Serve as a diary
- 7. A report contains slang used during interviews. This is avoided because it:
A) Enhances tone B) Adds creativity C) Reduces professionalism D) Improves clarity
- 8. A suspect executes a narrative statement admitting involvement in illegal recruitment under oath. What type of sworn statement is this?
A) After Operations Report B) COPLAN C) Affidavit D) Endorsement
- 9. The abbreviation ZIP in a letter heading refers to:
A) Zone Information Postal B) Zero Identification Post C) Zone International Postal D) Zip Internal Protocol
- 10. Recommendation section suggests:
A) Facts B) Action to be taken C) Opinion D) Summary
- 11. An autopsy report is classified as:
A) Summary B) Recommendation C) Supporting evidence D) Opinion
- 12. Investigators collect physical and testimonial proof. They are gathering:
A) Guesses B) Rumors C) Evidence D) Opinion
- 13. A report is written strictly based on evidence without personal opinion. This shows:
A) Bias B) Error C) Fairness D) Delay
- 14. "Inves" in case files usually refers to:
A) Interview Note B) Investigation C) Inventory D) Valid
- 15. An investigator delayed submission of the report for several weeks without valid reason. What is the consequence?
A) Report becomes brief B) Credibility may be questioned C) Report becomes fair D) Report becomes accurate
- 16. The PNP organizational head at the station level is usually called:
A) Chief of Police B) Investigator Clerk C) Patrol officer D) Barangay Officer
- 17. A report contains spelling mistakes and incorrect words. This is:
A) Error of substance B) Judgment error C) Error of form D) Logic Error
- 18. After a successful drug buy-bust operation, the team leader prepares a report detailing all actions taken by each member regardless of outcome. What report is being prepared?
A) After Operations Report B) Endorsement C) Case Operation Plan D) Background Investigation Report
- 19. Poor investigation reports may result in:
A) Increase trust B) Damage credibility C) Strengthen case D) Improve reputation
- 20. In police reports, "DOA" means:
A) Duty of Arrest B) Department of Action C) Dead on Arrival D) Date of Assignment
- 21. In writing a civilian letter using the full block format, how should all parts of the letter (date, inside address, salutation, body, and closing) be aligned?
A) All parts are aligned at the left margin with no indentation B) The body is double-spaced and the address is right-aligned C) Only the first line is centered, and the rest are indented D) Only the signature block is left-aligned
- 22. A report answers WHO, WHAT, WHEN, WHERE, WHY. HOW in detail. This ensures:
A) Brevity B) Promptness C) Style D) Completeness
- 23. An investigator prepares a report involving a high- ranking government official and a sensational case. What report is required?
A) Final Investigation Report B) Alarm Report C) Progress Report D) Crime Report
- 24. Proper supervision results in;
A) Delay B) Good investigation C) Bias D) Confusion
- 25. After a major raid, officers document all activities regardless of success or failure of the mission. What report is required?
A) Sworn Statement B) After Operations Report C) After Encounter Report D) Endorsement
- 26. A unit chief assigns officers for a checkpoint operation. The plan includes manpower, communication lines, and logistics. Which part of OPLAN refers to communication channels?
A) Situation B) Command and Signal C) Mission D) Excision
- 27. In police report, "OIC" means
A) Operational Intelligence Center B) Office Investigation Clerk C) Order of Incident Control D) Officer-In-Charge
- 28. A police officer writes a document explaining why an operation is needed, the peace and order situation, and crime trend in the area. Which part of OPLAN is this?
A) Execution B) Command and Signal C) Mission D) Situation
- 29. A major crime involving a politician requires:
A) Final Investigation Report B) Crime Report C) Progress Report D) Alarm Report
- 30. "Crime Report" is generally used for:
A) Traffic violations only B) Estafa and crimes against chastity C) Internal memos D) Administrative complaints only
- 31. During evaluation, supervisors assess officers based on their written reports. This meanseffectiveness is judged by:
A) His/her reports B) His/her rank C) His/her uniform D) His/her position
- 32. An investiqator records a witness statement in a question-and-answer format under oath regarding a robbery incident. What is this document called?
A) Sworn Statement B) Routing Slip C) After Encounter Report D) Operational Plan
- 33. Upon arriving at the crime scene, the investigator immediately conducted inspection and interviewed witnesses. What SOP step is applied?
A) Endorsement to the higher office B) Filing case to the prosecution office C) Ocular investigation and interview D) Final reporting
- 34. Supervisors ensure reports submitted are complete and correct. This means:
A) Opinionated B) Short only C) Accurate and complete D) Emotional
- 35. A report is delayed for weeks before submission. This may affect:
A) Style B) Length C) Grammar D) Credibility
- 36. The COP in police rank abbreviation means:
A) Chief of Police B) Command Officer Patrol C) Case Operations Plan D) Criminal Operations Personnel
- 37. An investigator conducted interviews but failed to document them properly in the report. What error is committed?
A) Style error B) Inadequate interviews (substance error) C) Typographical error D) Grammar error
- 38. A report contains a wrong case number and incorrect file reference. What type of error is this?
A) Analytical error B) Error of form C) Error of substance D) Procedural error
- 39. A report is submitted immediately after investigation is completed. This shows:
A) Style B) Bias C) Promptness D) Accuracy
- 40. A case is assigned to an investigator by the supervisor. This is done by:
A) Witness B) Victim C) Clerk D) Chief Investigator
- 41. A supervisor ensures that no report is filed without proper review and signature. What is the purpose of this action?
A) Ensure correctness and accountability B) Avoid responsibility C) Reduce workload D) Delay submission
- 42. Training investigators improves their understanding of:
A) Avoidance B) Standards C) Speed only D) Workload
- 43. A report updates new arrests and recovered evidence. This is:
A) Memo B) Progress Report C) Final Report D) Affidavit
- 44. An investigator failed to mention that the suspect had violent tendencies. What type of error is committed?
A) Error of substance B) Typographical error C) Error of form D) Minor error
- 45. A supervisor tracks cases using index cards. This is:
A) Assignment Record B) Tickler System C) Blotter System D) Filing System
- 46. Tab "A" in reports usually refers to
A) Report B) Evidence log C) Arrest record D) Complaint sheet
- 47. M.O." in police investigation reports refers to:
A) Modus Operandi B) Mission Order C) Member Officer D) Means of Operation
- 48. A police unit conducted an anti-insurgency encounter with rebels. The report includes ammunition expended and sketch of the encounter site. What report is required?
A) Police Blotter Report B) Intelligence Summary C) After Operations Report D) After Encounter Report
- 49. In letter writing, "Re:" stands for:
A) Regarding B) Report Entry C) Reply D) Reference
- 50. An investigator cannot suggest a logical solution to the case. This shows:
A) Investigative weakness B) Accuracy C) Promptness D) Brevity
- 51. Evidence was not properly preserved during investigation. This is:
A) Substance error B) Style issue C) Form error D) Minor mistake
- 52. Matters investigated refers to:
A) Conclusion B) Opinion C) Scope of case D) Recommendation
- 53. A case is first recorded in the blotter upon receipt. This is:
A) Write report B) Arrest suspect C) Entry in blotter D) File case
- 54. Annexes are used to attach:
A) Opinions B) Notes C) Drafts D) Supporting documents
- 55. A report is based strictly on verified facts from witnesses and evidence. This demonstrates:
A) Writing emotionally B) Truthful representation of facts C) Writing briefly D) Writing quickly
- 56. In a block format civilian letter, where is the complimentary close (e.g., "Sincerely yours,") typically placed?
A) A. Flush left, aligned with the date and body of the letter B) Indented on the right margin C) Written in uppercase at the top of the letter D) Centered at the bottom of the page
- 57. Police immediately inspect a crime scene upon arrival. This is:
A) Final reporting B) Filing case C) Endorsement D) Ocular investigation
- 58. A report contains false statements about the suspect. This is:
A) Acceptable mistake B) Serious substance error C) Minor form error D) Clerical issue
- 59. The "Progress Report" refers to:
A) Final decision of court B) Evidence inventory only C) Update on case development D) Arrest warrant
- 60. A document is transmitted internally within an office for immediate action without formal correspondence. What is used?
A) Memorandum B) Routing Slip C) Sworn Statement D) Endorsement
- 61. Blotter in police parlance refers to:
A) Arrest warrant list B) Official logbook of incidents C) Court filing sheet D) Evidence storage record
- 62. A supervisor returned a report due to spelling errors and incorrect grammar. What type of error is
this?
A) Error of analysis B) Error of form C) Error of substance D) Error of judgment
- 63. A well-written report is easily understood by readers. This ensures:
A) Complexity B) Easy understanding C) Length D) Confusion
- 64. A report has incorrect file number. This is:
A) Accuracy B) Substance C) Judgement D) Form
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