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