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