- 1. A supervisor uses index cards to track case progress and assignments. What method is being applied?
A) Filing System B) Assignment Record C) Tickler System D) Blotter System
- 2. In the Blotter entry,it is made by:
A) Duty PNCO or Desk Officer B) Prosecutor C) Mayor D) Barangay Captain only
- 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) Endorsement C) COPLAN 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) Operational Plan (OPLAN) D) Sworn Statement
- 6. A police officer submits a report to serve as official documentation of a robbery case. The primary function is:
A) Serve as a diary B) Entertain readers C) Provide official record of findings D) Replace court decisions
- 7. A report contains slang used during interviews. This is avoided because it:
A) Adds creativity B) Improves clarity C) Reduces professionalism D) Enhances tone
- 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) Endorsement C) COPLAN D) Affidavit
- 9. The abbreviation ZIP in a letter heading refers to:
A) Zero Identification Post B) Zone Information Postal C) Zone International Postal D) Zip Internal Protocol
- 10. Recommendation section suggests:
A) Action to be taken B) Opinion C) Facts D) Summary
- 11. An autopsy report is classified as:
A) Summary B) Supporting evidence C) Recommendation D) Opinion
- 12. Investigators collect physical and testimonial proof. They are gathering:
A) Rumors B) Guesses C) Evidence D) Opinion
- 13. A report is written strictly based on evidence without personal opinion. This shows:
A) Fairness B) Delay C) Error D) Bias
- 14. "Inves" in case files usually refers to:
A) Investigation B) Interview Note 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 form B) Error of substance C) Logic Error 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) After Operations Report B) Endorsement C) Background Investigation Report D) Case Operation Plan
- 19. Poor investigation reports may result in:
A) Strengthen case B) Improve reputation C) Increase trust D) Damage credibility
- 20. In police reports, "DOA" means:
A) Duty of Arrest B) Date of Assignment C) Department of Action D) Dead on Arrival
- 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) Only the first line is centered, and the rest are indented B) Only the signature block is left-aligned C) The body is double-spaced and the address is right-aligned D) All parts are aligned at the left margin with no indentation
- 22. A report answers WHO, WHAT, WHEN, WHERE, WHY. HOW in detail. This ensures:
A) Completeness B) Brevity C) Promptness D) Style
- 23. An investigator prepares a report involving a high- ranking government official and a sensational case. What report is required?
A) Crime Report B) Final Investigation Report C) Progress Report D) Alarm Report
- 24. Proper supervision results in;
A) Confusion B) Good investigation C) Delay D) Bias
- 25. After a major raid, officers document all activities regardless of success or failure of the mission. What report is required?
A) After Operations Report B) Sworn Statement C) Endorsement D) After Encounter 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) Excision C) Mission 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) Execution C) Mission D) Command and Signal
- 29. A major crime involving a politician requires:
A) Progress Report B) Final Investigation Report C) Crime Report D) Alarm Report
- 30. "Crime Report" is generally used for:
A) Traffic violations only B) Administrative complaints only C) Internal memos D) Estafa and crimes against chastity
- 31. During evaluation, supervisors assess officers based on their written reports. This meanseffectiveness is judged by:
A) His/her uniform B) His/her rank C) His/her position D) His/her reports
- 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) Operational Plan B) After Encounter Report C) Sworn Statement D) Routing Slip
- 33. Upon arriving at the crime scene, the investigator immediately conducted inspection and interviewed witnesses. What SOP step is applied?
A) Filing case to the prosecution office B) Endorsement to the higher office C) Ocular investigation and interview D) Final reporting
- 34. Supervisors ensure reports submitted are complete and correct. This means:
A) Short only B) Accurate and complete C) Opinionated D) Emotional
- 35. A report is delayed for weeks before submission. This may affect:
A) Grammar B) Length C) Style D) Credibility
- 36. The COP in police rank abbreviation means:
A) Criminal Operations Personnel B) Chief of Police C) Command Officer Patrol D) Case Operations Plan
- 37. An investigator conducted interviews but failed to document them properly in the report. What error is committed?
A) Inadequate interviews (substance error) B) Grammar error C) Style error D) Typographical error
- 38. A report contains a wrong case number and incorrect file reference. What type of error is this?
A) Procedural error B) Analytical error C) Error of form D) Error of substance
- 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) Victim B) Clerk C) Witness 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) Avoid responsibility B) Reduce workload C) Ensure correctness and accountability D) Delay submission
- 42. Training investigators improves their understanding of:
A) Avoidance B) Workload C) Standards D) Speed only
- 43. A report updates new arrests and recovered evidence. This is:
A) Final Report B) Progress Report C) Memo D) Affidavit
- 44. An investigator failed to mention that the suspect had violent tendencies. What type of error is committed?
A) Error of form B) Error of substance C) Typographical error D) Minor error
- 45. A supervisor tracks cases using index cards. This is:
A) Assignment Record B) Blotter System C) Tickler System D) Filing System
- 46. Tab "A" in reports usually refers to
A) Complaint sheet B) Report C) Evidence log D) Arrest record
- 47. M.O." in police investigation reports refers to:
A) Means of Operation B) Modus Operandi C) Member Officer 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) Intelligence Summary B) After Operations Report C) After Encounter Report D) Police Blotter Report
- 49. In letter writing, "Re:" stands for:
A) Report Entry B) Regarding C) Reply D) Reference
- 50. An investigator cannot suggest a logical solution to the case. This shows:
A) Accuracy B) Promptness C) Investigative weakness D) Brevity
- 51. Evidence was not properly preserved during investigation. This is:
A) Substance error B) Minor mistake C) Style issue D) Form error
- 52. Matters investigated refers to:
A) Opinion B) Scope of case C) Recommendation D) Conclusion
- 53. A case is first recorded in the blotter upon receipt. This is:
A) Write report B) Entry in blotter C) File case D) Arrest suspect
- 54. Annexes are used to attach:
A) Notes B) Supporting documents C) Opinions D) Drafts
- 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 quickly D) Writing briefly
- 56. In a block format civilian letter, where is the complimentary close (e.g., "Sincerely yours,") typically placed?
A) Indented on the right margin B) Centered at the bottom of the page C) Written in uppercase at the top of the letter D) A. Flush left, aligned with the date and body of the letter
- 57. Police immediately inspect a crime scene upon arrival. This is:
A) Final reporting B) Ocular investigation C) Endorsement D) Filing case
- 58. A report contains false statements about the suspect. This is:
A) Minor form error B) Clerical issue C) Serious substance error D) Acceptable mistake
- 59. The "Progress Report" refers to:
A) Evidence inventory only B) Update on case development C) Arrest warrant D) Final decision of court
- 60. A document is transmitted internally within an office for immediate action without formal correspondence. What is used?
A) Memorandum B) Routing Slip C) Endorsement D) Sworn Statement
- 61. Blotter in police parlance refers to:
A) Evidence storage record B) Official logbook of incidents C) Court filing sheet D) Arrest warrant list
- 62. A supervisor returned a report due to spelling errors and incorrect grammar. What type of error is
this?
A) Error of judgment B) Error of substance C) Error of analysis D) Error of form
- 63. A well-written report is easily understood by readers. This ensures:
A) Confusion B) Complexity C) Easy understanding D) Length
- 64. A report has incorrect file number. This is:
A) Form B) Judgement C) Accuracy D) Substance
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