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  • 1. What is the primary purpose of an affidavit?
A) To issue a court summons
B) To file a criminal complaint
C) To record a police investigation
D) To provide a written sworn statement under oath
  • 2. Which of the following is NOT a part of a standard affidavit?
A) Body
B) Witness deposition
C) Signature of affiant
D) Caption
  • 3. What distinguishes a sworn statement from a regular statement?
A) It is always submitted in court
B) It is notarized and signed under oath
C) It is only used in police investigations
D) It does not need a signature
  • 4. Which of the following is a type of affidavit used to declare facts in absence of the declarant?
A) Affidavit of loss
B) Affidavit of residence
C) Affidavit of absentia
D) Affidavit of death
  • 5. The “caption” of an affidavit typically contains:
A) The body of the statement
B) Witness attestation
C) Name of the affiant, court or agency, and case number
D) Sworn signature and date
  • 6. In pleadings, the part that contains the reasons for filing a motion is called:
A) Relief prayed
B) Relief prayed
C) Verification
D) Statement of facts
  • 7. What is the purpose of a “manifestation” in court pleadings?
A) To introduce new evidence
B) To notify the court of the party’s stance or updates
C) To settle a case
D) To file a criminal charge
  • 8. The part of a petition where the petitioner requests the court to act is known as:
A) Body
B) Prayer for relief
C) Caption
D) Verification
  • 9. Which of the following is an essential element of a motion?
A) Court approval
B) Witness list
C) Prayer for relief
D) Case background
  • 10. A “manifestation” is usually filed to:
A) Request additional time or inform the court of developments
B) Initiate a criminal complaint
C) Submit an affidavit
D) Record a police blotter entry
  • 11. What is the main purpose of a police blotter?
A) To summarize incidents and arrests reported in the police station
B) To replace a formal complaint
C) To file motions in court
D) To serve as a sworn statement
  • 12. Which of the following is a required content in a police blotter?
A) Case ruling
B) Name of the arresting officer
C) Affidavit of loss
D) Motion filed in court
  • 13. The complaint sheet differs from a police blotter because it:
A) Records only administrative notes
B) Is signed only by witnesses
C) Is used for traffic violations only
D) Contains the sworn complaint of the complainant
  • 14. Which part of a complaint sheet contains the incident details?
A) Body or statement of complaint
B) Relief prayed
C) Verification
D) Caption
  • 15. Which of the following best describes the function of a police blotter?
A) Pleading in court
B) Official chronological record of all police reports
C) Detailed investigation report
D) Legal advice for complainants
  • 16. Which type of affidavit is commonly used to declare ownership of lost items?
A) Affidavit of loss
B) Affidavit of support
C) Affidavit of marriage
D) Affidavit of residency
  • 17. In pleadings, verification is important because it:
A) Provides a signature under oath to validate the document
B) Lists court witnesses
C) Serves as the motion body
D) Summarizes the police report
  • 18. The “body” of an affidavit generally contains?
A) The signature of the officer
B) The name of the court
C) The statement of facts or information under oath
D) The prayer for relief
  • 19. Which of the following is an example of a petition in court?
A) Motion for reconsideration
B) Police blotter entry
C) Affidavit of loss
D) Complaint sheet
  • 20. The part of the police blotter that notes the time and date of reporting is called?
A) Caption
B) Chronological entry
C) Narrative
D) Verification
  • 21. Which type of pleading is specifically used to request a court order?
A) Manifestation
B) Motion
C) Affidavit
D) Complaint sheet
  • 22. An affidavit of support is primarily used to:
A) Declare financial responsibility for another person
B) File a petition
C) Summarize traffic violations
D) Report a crime
  • 23. Which of the following statements is correct about a police complaint sheet?
A) It does not include the complainant’s personal details
B) It is a sworn document initiated by a complainant
C) It is a chronological record of all police activities
D) It replaces court pleadings
  • 24. The prayer for relief in pleadings should:
A) Contain only personal opinions
B) Be vague to allow flexibility
C) Clearly state the remedy or action requested from the court
D) Be written after the verification
  • 25. Which of these is NOT a purpose of an affidavit?
A) To record informal discussions
B) To support legal action
C) To provide evidence in court
D) To present sworn facts
  • 26. The manifestation is usually filed to
A) File an affidavit
B) Introduce new witnesses
C) Submit a police blotter
D) Update the court about changes in the case or status
  • 27. What is the main difference between a motion and a petition?
A) Motion requests court action; petition requests relief or remedy
B) Motion is informal; petition is notarized
C) There is no difference
D) Motion is for administrative matters only
  • 28. A police blotter should always include:
A) Officer in charge and incident summary
B) Petition prayers
C) Judgment of the case
D) Affidavit details
  • 29. Which of the following is a type of affidavit used to declare the death of an individual?
A) Affidavit of support
B) Affidavit of residency
C) Affidavit of loss
D) Affidavit of death
  • 30. Which part of a pleading shows the legal grounds for the request?
A) Prayer for relief
B) Caption
C) Statement of facts
D) Verification
  • 31. Verification in pleadings ensures that?
A) Witnesses are listed
B) The case number is correct
C) Police officers approve the filing
D) The document is notarized and truthful under oath
  • 32. Which of the following is a key element of a complaint sheet?
A) Motion body
B) Facts of the incident
C) Caption of a petition
D) Relief prayed
  • 33. An affidavit of residence is used to
A) Notify the court of a case update
B) Report a lost item
C) File a criminal complaint
D) Declare one’s place of abode
  • 34. Which of the following is a characteristic of a police blotter?
A) Sworn statement under oath
B) Filed as a petition in court
C) Chronological and factual record
D) Contains prayer for relief
  • 35. The body of a petition should contain
A) Police blotter summary
B) Affidavit signature
C) Statement of facts and legal basis
D) The case caption
  • 36. Which type of affidavit is used to confirm a person’s financial or moral responsibility for another?
A) Affidavit of residence
B) Affidavit of death
C) Affidavit of support
D) Affidavit of loss
  • 37. In court pleadings, the term “motion” refers to
A) A sworn statement under oath
B) A request for the court to issue an order or take action
C) A police blotter entry
D) A police complaint
  • 38. The main purpose of a complaint sheet is to
A) Record administrative notes
B) Notify the court of proceedings
C) Document an official sworn complaint for police action
D) Replace a petition
  • 39. Affidavits are considered evidence because they are
A) Written documents sworn under oath
B) Court judgments
C) Filed in police blotters
D) Always motions
  • 40. Which part of a pleading confirms that the statements therein are true?
A) Manifestation
B) Prayer for relief
C) Verification
D) Caption
  • 41. Which section of a spot report primarily records the initial observations at the crime scene?
A) Narrative
B) Findings
C) Synopsis
D) Action Taken
  • 42. The primary purpose of a progress report is to
A) Summarize the final outcome of a case
B) Detail witness statements
C) Record continuous updates on the investigation
D) Close the case officially
  • 43. When analyzing a case folder, which of the following is MOST important to verify the authenticity of documents?
A) Handwriting of the officer
B) Sequence of reports
C) Official stamps and signatures
D) Presence of photographs
  • 44. In a final investigative report, which section demonstrates the logical flow from observation to conclusion?
A) Recommendations
B) Witness List
C) Findings and Analysis
D) Appendices
  • 45. Spot reports are usually submitted
A) Immediately after the incident
B) After the case is closed
C) Weekly
D) Monthly
  • 46. Which part of a progress report allows supervisors to track the performance of investigating officers?
A) Synopsis
B) Action Taken
C) Recommendations
D) Narrative
  • 47. What is the main analytical task when examining different police reports in a case folder?
A) Identifying inconsistencies and gaps
B) Reviewing equipment inventory
C) Checking officer attendance
D) Counting the number of pages
  • 48. When comparing spot and final reports, the investigator should focus on
A) Changes in witness statements and evidence interpretation
B) Formatting differences
C) Font style
D) Officer signature
  • 49. The “Action Taken” section of a spot report should include
A) Personal opinions of the officer
B) Future recommendations
C) Officer’s personal background
D) Specific measures undertaken at the scene
  • 50. In analyzing a progress report, which of the following questions is most critical?
A) Who typed the report?
B) Is the report printed in color?
C) Are there any personal comments included?
D) Has the investigation followed proper procedure?
  • 51. Which document is typically the most comprehensive summary of the investigation?
A) Progress report
B) Blotter entry
C) Final investigative report
D) Spot report
  • 52. When applying analytical skills to a case folder, the first step is usually to
A) Rewrite all reports in your own words
B) Categorize reports by type and date
C) Memorize all witness statements
D) Focus on officer performance
  • 53. Which of the following BEST describes a “case folder”?
A) A folder containing only evidence
B) A template for writing reports
C) A folder of witness photographs
D) A compilation of all reports, statements, and evidence related to a case
  • 54. How does a spot report contribute to the final investigative report?
A) It lists recommendations for officer promotion
B) It provides initial observations that can be verified or disproved later
C) It records personal opinions
D) It is not included in the final report
  • 55. When analyzing different police reports, what is the purpose of cross-referencing statements?
A) To highlight the officer who wrote the most
B) To ensure all handwriting matches
C) To reduce the number of pages in the case folder
D) To identify contradictions or confirm consistency
  • 56. Which of the following is a key difference between spot and progress reports?
A) Progress reports do not include evidence
B) Progress reports focus on ongoing updates, spot reports focus on initial actions
C) Spot reports are typed, progress reports are handwritten
D) Spot reports are longer
  • 57. The “Narrative” section in a final investigative report should
A) Include officer personal opinions
B) Only list evidence
C) Be written in bullet points without context
D) Summarize the crime scene observations, investigation steps, and findings in chronological order
  • 58. Which factor is essential when applying analytical skills to evaluate police reports?
A) Report font size
B) Officer seniority
C) Sequence and consistency of reported events
D) Number of exhibits included
  • 59. Which report type is MOST useful in identifying procedural errors during investigation?
A) Progress report
B) Final Investigative Report
C) Spot Report
D) Blotter entry
  • 60. If a witness statement in a spot report conflicts with a statement in the progress report, what should an analyst do?
A) Delete the conflicting statement
B) Replace it with officer notes
C) Ignore the discrepancy
D) Highlight and investigate the discrepancy
  • 61. Which of the following is an example of applying Bloom’s “Analyzing” level when reviewing reports?
A) Writing a new report from scratch
B) Comparing evidence across multiple reports to detect patterns
C) Reading the report once
D) Listing all witnesses
  • 62. When examining a final investigative report, which section usually provides recommendations for court proceedings?
A) Appendices
B) Action Taken
C) Conclusion and Recommendations
D) Witness List
  • 63. A progress report may include all of the following EXCEPT
A) Next steps in the investigation
B) Officer’s personal opinion on the suspect’s guilt
C) Evidence collected
D) Updates on investigation
  • 64. Which of the following best describes the relationship between spot, progress, and final reports?
A) Spot report is the initial record, progress reports track updates, and the final report summarizes all findings
B) They are independent reports with no connection
C) Progress report is optional
D) Only spot and final reports are required
  • 65. In analyzing investigative reports, recognizing repetitive or missing information is important because
A) It improves report formatting
B) It shortens the report
C) It helps in officer promotions
D) It helps in identifying procedural lapses or errors
  • 66. Analyzing reports from multiple cases to detect procedural patterns is an example of
A) Writing spot reports
B) Memorizing reports
C) Ignoring reports
D) Applying analytical skills to improve investigation methods
  • 67. When reviewing a case folder, which of the following indicates a high-quality investigative report?
A) Long narrative without structure
B) Chronological, complete, evidence-based, and clear recommendations
C) Only includes photographs
D) Minimal details with vague conclusions
  • 68. Which section of a final report contains the conclusions drawn from all collected evidence?
A) Narrative
B) Action Taken
C) Findings and Analysis
D) Blotter Entry
  • 69. When applying the “applying” level of Bloom’s Taxonomy to police reports, one should
A) Use the information to reconstruct the sequence of events
B) Write personal opinions
C) Memorize all reports
D) Ignore inconsistencies
  • 70. An investigator notices that the sequence of events in a spot report does not match the progress report. What should they do?
A) Rewrite both reports
B) Note the discrepancy and verify with evidence and witnesses
C) Ignore the mismatch
D) Blame the reporting officer
  • 71. Which administrative issuance is primarily used to inform, guide, or direct all personnel on a general policy?
A) Executive Order
B) Special Order
C) Memorandum Order
D) Circular
  • 72. A Special Order is typically issued to
A) Assign specific tasks or personnel to duties
B) Disseminate general information
C) Provide annual agency guidelines
D) Announce new agency-wide policies
  • 73. When comparing a Circular and a Memorandum Order, which statement is correct?
A) Circulars are for specific actions; Memorandum Orders are for general guidelines
B) Both are interchangeable in purpose
C) Memorandum Orders always precede Circulars
D) Circulars are more general and policy-oriented; Memorandum Orders convey instructions for action
  • 74. An example of a Memorandum Order would be
A) Assigning an officer to a temporary post
B) Informing personnel of a new dress code
C) Publishing a national holiday
D) Announcing agency-wide budget guidelines
  • 75. Which issuance is least likely to be used for assigning personnel to specific tasks?
A) None of the above
B) Memorandum Order
C) Special Order
D) Circular
  • 76. In evaluating the purpose of a Circular, one can say it is primarily intended to
A) Authorize disciplinary action
B) Record official appointments
C) Assign individual tasks
D) Direct agency-wide policy or instructions
  • 77. If an agency needs to temporarily reassign a staff member to a different office, the appropriate issuance is
A) Executive Order
B) Memorandum Order
C) Circular
D) Special Order
  • 78. Which issuance would require approval from higher authority due to its effect on personnel assignment?
A) Circular
B) Special Order
C) None
D) Memorandum Order
  • 79. A key difference between a Memorandum Order and a Special Order is
A) Circulars supersede both
B) Special Orders pertain to personnel or duties; Memorandum Orders can include instructions or clarifications
C) Memorandum Orders are temporary; Special Orders are permanent
D) Both serve only administrative purposes
  • 80. When creating an internal policy guideline for all employees, the most effective issuance would be
A) Special Order
B) Circular
C) Memorandum Order
D) Individual Letter
  • 81. A Special Order can be evaluated as effective when it
A) Is addressed to a specific individual or group for a defined task
B) Serves as a guideline for external stakeholders
C) Contains recommendations only
D) Circulates a general policy
  • 82. Which issuance is most formal and binding in assigning temporary duties or positions?
A) Memorandum Order
B) Special Order
C) Circular
D) Informal Memo
  • 83. Comparing the reach of Circulars vs. Special Orders, we can conclude that Circulars
A) Are issued only during emergencies
B) Apply to specific offices
C) Apply broadly to all units or offices within the agency
D) Apply to individuals only
  • 84. A Memorandum Order differs from a Circular because it
A) Announces general policy
B) Assigns permanent positions
C) Serves external stakeholders
D) Provides detailed instructions for implementation
  • 85. Which of the following is NOT a purpose of administrative issuances like Circulars, MOs, or Special Orders?
A) Assign duties or tasks
B) Disseminate agency policies
C) Direct personnel action
D) Legally alter national laws
  • 86. An officer receives a Special Order to temporarily manage another division. Evaluating this issuance, one can infer
A) It is primarily informative
B) It is a task-specific directive
C) It creates new legislation
D) It has a general policy function
  • 87. Which issuance allows for flexible but documented instructions within an office?
A) Special Order
B) Executive Order
C) Memorandum Order
D) Circular
  • 88. To create a directive that ensures all personnel follow a new reporting procedure, which issuance is appropriate?
A) Special Order
B) Memorandum Order
C) Circular
D) Advisory Letter
  • 89. When comparing binding effect, which issuance is more enforceable for specific assignments?
A) Policy Statement
B) Special Order
C) Circular
D) Memorandum Order
  • 90. A Circular is primarily used to
A) Communicate general policies or guidelines to all units
B) Modify personnel assignments
C) Approve promotions
D) Delegate authority to specific personnel B. Communicate general policies or
  • 91. Which issuance is considered more targeted and specific in scope?
A) Circular
B) Special Order
C) Memorandum Order
D) Administrative Bulletin
  • 92. Evaluating the effectiveness of a Memorandum Order, one should check if it
A) Assigns promotions only
B) Disseminates general policies
C) Provides clear and actionable instructions
D) Is circulated to external agencies
  • 93. When creating a document assigning an officer as head of a task force, which issuance is proper?
A) Memorandum Order
B) Special Order
C) Executive Memorandum
D) Circular
  • 94. Which issuance is mainly designed to inform and standardize procedures rather than assign personnel?
A) Executive order
B) Circular
C) Administrative Directive
D) Memorandum Order
  • 95. When an agency wants to clarify policy implementation without assigning duties, the best issuance is
A) Memorandum Order
B) Circular
C) Special Order
D) Task Directive
  • 96. A Special Order should contain
A) Advisory notes
B) Only general policy guidelines
C) Names of individuals, purpose, and period of assignment
D) Budgetary instructions
  • 97. In creating a Memorandum Order for a temporary office procedure, the main focus should be
A) Providing instructions and clarifications
B) Approving salaries
C) Issuing general policies
D) Assigning personnel permanently
  • 98. Which issuance allows evaluation of compliance by designated personnel?
A) Circular
B) Special Order
C) Memorandum Order
D) Advisory Circular
  • 99. A Circular is most useful when the objective is to
A) Implement a new administrative policy across all departments
B) Authorize a one-time transaction
C) Assign an officer temporarily
D) Provide individual instructions
  • 100. Comparing the three issuances, which statement is accurate
A) All three are identical in purpose
B) Circulars are general; Memorandum Orders provide instructions; Special Orders assign duties
C) Special Orders are only used for disciplinary actions
D) Circulars assign personnel; MOs are general; Special Orders are optional
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