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

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