Tecwr+++++ - Quiz

1. A supervisor uses index cards to track case progress and assignments. What method is being applied?

A) Filing System
B) Assignment Record
C) Blotter System
D) Tickler System

2. In the Blotter entry,it is made by:

A) Barangay Captain only
B) Prosecutor
C) Mayor
D) Duty PNCO or Desk Officer

3. A detective forwards a case file to the Regional Director with comments and recommendation using "Respectfully forwarded." What document is this?

A) After Operations Report
B) COPLAN
C) Sworn Statement
D) Endorsement

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) Situation
C) Execution
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) Investigation Report
B) Sworn Statement
C) After Encounter Report
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) Serve as a diary
C) Entertain readers
D) Provide official record of findings

7. A report contains slang used during interviews. This is avoided because it:

A) Enhances tone
B) Reduces professionalism
C) Adds creativity
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) Affidavit
C) COPLAN
D) Endorsement

9. The abbreviation ZIP in a letter heading refers to:

A) Zone International Postal
B) Zone Information Postal
C) Zip Internal Protocol
D) Zero Identification Post

10. Recommendation section suggests:

A) Facts
B) Action to be taken
C) Opinion
D) Summary

11. An autopsy report is classified as:

A) Supporting evidence
B) Summary
C) Recommendation
D) Opinion

12. Investigators collect physical and testimonial proof. They are gathering:

A) Opinion
B) Evidence
C) Guesses
D) Rumors

13. A report is written strictly based on evidence without personal opinion. This shows:

A) Error
B) Delay
C) Fairness
D) Bias

14. "Inves" in case files usually refers to:

A) Interview Note
B) Investigation
C) Valid
D) Inventory

15. An investigator delayed submission of the report for several weeks without valid reason. What is the consequence?

A) Report becomes accurate
B) Report becomes brief
C) Credibility may be questioned
D) Report becomes fair

16. The PNP organizational head at the station level is usually called:

A) Chief of Police
B) Barangay Officer
C) Patrol officer
D) Investigator Clerk

17. A report contains spelling mistakes and incorrect words. This is:

A) Error of substance
B) Logic Error
C) Error of form
D) Judgment 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) Endorsement
B) After Operations Report
C) Case Operation Plan
D) Background Investigation Report

19. Poor investigation reports may result in:

A) Damage credibility
B) Increase trust
C) Strengthen case
D) Improve reputation

20. In police reports, "DOA" means:

A) Duty of Arrest
B) Dead on Arrival
C) Date of Assignment
D) Department of Action

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) The body is double-spaced and the address is right-aligned
B) Only the first line is centered, and the rest are indented
C) All parts are aligned at the left margin with no indentation
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) Completeness
C) Style
D) Promptness

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) Crime Report
C) Alarm Report
D) Progress Report

24. Proper supervision results in;

A) Delay
B) Confusion
C) Bias
D) Good investigation

25. After a major raid, officers document all activities regardless of success or failure of the mission. What report is required?

A) Endorsement
B) After Encounter Report
C) Sworn Statement
D) After Operations Report

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) Command and Signal
B) Mission
C) Excision
D) Situation

27. In police report, "OIC" means

A) Officer-In-Charge
B) Operational Intelligence Center
C) Office Investigation Clerk
D) Order of Incident Control

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) Situation
B) Command and Signal
C) Execution
D) Mission

29. A major crime involving a politician requires:

A) Alarm Report
B) Crime Report
C) Final Investigation Report
D) Progress Report

30. "Crime Report" is generally used for:

A) Estafa and crimes against chastity
B) Administrative complaints only
C) Internal memos
D) Traffic violations only

31. During evaluation, supervisors assess officers based on their written reports. This meanseffectiveness is judged by:

A) His/her rank
B) His/her uniform
C) His/her reports
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) After Encounter Report
B) Operational Plan
C) Routing Slip
D) Sworn Statement

33. Upon arriving at the crime scene, the investigator immediately conducted inspection and interviewed witnesses. What SOP step is applied?

A) Final reporting
B) Endorsement to the higher office
C) Ocular investigation and interview
D) Filing case to the prosecution office

34. Supervisors ensure reports submitted are complete and correct. This means:

A) Emotional
B) Accurate and complete
C) Opinionated
D) Short only

35. A report is delayed for weeks before submission. This may affect:

A) Grammar
B) Style
C) Length
D) Credibility

36. The COP in police rank abbreviation means:

A) Command Officer Patrol
B) Chief of Police
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) Grammar error
D) Typographical error

38. A report contains a wrong case number and incorrect file reference. What type of error is this?

A) Analytical error
B) Procedural error
C) Error of substance
D) Error of form

39. A report is submitted immediately after investigation is completed. This shows:

A) Bias
B) Accuracy
C) Promptness
D) Style

40. A case is assigned to an investigator by the supervisor. This is done by:

A) Witness
B) Clerk
C) Victim
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) Reduce workload
B) Ensure correctness and accountability
C) Delay submission
D) Avoid responsibility

42. Training investigators improves their understanding of:

A) Workload
B) Standards
C) Avoidance
D) Speed only

43. A report updates new arrests and recovered evidence. This is:

A) Affidavit
B) Final Report
C) Memo
D) Progress Report

44. An investigator failed to mention that the suspect had violent tendencies. What type of error is committed?

A) Typographical error
B) Error of substance
C) Minor error
D) Error of form

45. A supervisor tracks cases using index cards. This is:

A) Assignment Record
B) Filing System
C) Tickler System
D) Blotter System

46. Tab "A" in reports usually refers to

A) Arrest record
B) Evidence log
C) Complaint sheet
D) Report

47. M.O." in police investigation reports refers to:

A) Member Officer
B) Modus Operandi
C) Means of Operation
D) Mission Order

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) Reply
B) Report Entry
C) Reference
D) Regarding

50. An investigator cannot suggest a logical solution to the case. This shows:

A) Investigative weakness
B) Promptness
C) Brevity
D) Accuracy

51. Evidence was not properly preserved during investigation. This is:

A) Minor mistake
B) Style issue
C) Form error
D) Substance error

52. Matters investigated refers to:

A) Opinion
B) Conclusion
C) Scope of case
D) Recommendation

53. A case is first recorded in the blotter upon receipt. This is:

A) Write report
B) File case
C) Entry in blotter
D) Arrest suspect

54. Annexes are used to attach:

A) Drafts
B) Opinions
C) Supporting documents
D) Notes

55. A report is based strictly on verified facts from witnesses and evidence. This demonstrates:

A) Writing briefly
B) Writing emotionally
C) Truthful representation of facts
D) Writing quickly

56. In a block format civilian letter, where is the complimentary close (e.g., "Sincerely yours,") typically placed?

A) Centered at the bottom of the page
B) Indented on the right margin
C) A. Flush left, aligned with the date and body of the letter
D) Written in uppercase at the top of the letter

57. Police immediately inspect a crime scene upon arrival. This is:

A) Filing case
B) Final reporting
C) Endorsement
D) Ocular investigation

58. A report contains false statements about the suspect. This is:

A) Acceptable mistake
B) Serious substance error
C) Clerical issue
D) Minor form error

59. The "Progress Report" refers to:

A) Evidence inventory only
B) Arrest warrant
C) Update on case development
D) Final decision of court

60. A document is transmitted internally within an office for immediate action without formal correspondence. What is used?

A) Routing Slip
B) Endorsement
C) Memorandum
D) Sworn Statement

61. Blotter in police parlance refers to:

A) Arrest warrant list
B) Evidence storage record
C) Official logbook of incidents
D) Court filing sheet

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 judgment
C) Error of substance
D) Error of form