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