CDI 5 - Quiz
  • 1. Which of the following is a written sworn statement used as evidence in court?
A) Memorandum
B) Complaint
C) Affidavit
D) Petition
  • 2. Who must sign an affidavit to make it valid?
A) The complainant only
B) The notary public
C) The police investigator
D) The respondent
  • 3. What is the purpose of an Affidavit of Loss?
A) To respond to a charge
B) To declare loss of an item or document
C) To file a criminal complaint
D) To record an arrest
  • 4. Which of the following legal forms is made by an arresting officer?
A) Judicial Affidavit
B) Deposition of Witness
C) Affidavit of Witness
D) Affidavit of Arresting Officer
  • 5. A sworn statement made by someone who personally saw an event is a/an:
A) Affidavit of Witness
B) Complaint Affidavit
C) Affidavit of Denial
D) Affidavit of Undertaking
  • 6. What is filed to challenge a previous decision or judgment?
A) Judicial Affidavit
B) Affidavit of Loss
C) Motion for Reconsideration
D) Petition for Review
  • 7. A document applying for authorization to listen to phone conversations is a:
A) Deposition of Witness
B) Affidavit of Undertaking
C) Application for Wiretap
D) Petition for Reconsideration
  • 8. The affidavit used when denying a statement from the NBI is:
A) Complaint Affidavit
B) Affidavit of Undertaking
C) Affidavit of Denial for NBI Clearance
D) Affidavit of Witness
  • 9. Which document is used to withdraw a previous complaint?
A) Petition for Confinement
B) Affidavit of Rejoinder
C) B. Affidavit of Desistance
D) Affidavit of Counter
  • 10. The written statement given under oath before a notary public is called:
A) Deposition
B) Certification
C) Petition
D) Memorandum
  • 11. What affidavit is filed to explain missing items due to theft or accident?
A) Affidavit of Undertaking
B) Affidavit of Desistance
C) Affidavit of Loss
D) Complaint Affidavit
  • 12. Which form is used to apply for search warrant?
A) Application for Search Warrant
B) Complaint Affidavit
C) Counter Affidavit
D) Petition for Reconsideration
  • 13. The affidavit used to reply to a complaint is:
A) Counter Affidavit
B) Petition for Reconsideration
C) Affidavit of Denial
D) Judicial Affidavit
  • 14. A follow-up affidavit to a counter-affidavit is called:
A) Affidavit of Undertaking
B) Reply/Answer Affidavit
C) Motion for Reconsideration
D) Complaint Affidavit
  • 15. The affidavit filed after search warrant execution is:
A) Affidavit of Witness
B) Affidavit after Execution of Search Warrant
C) Affidavit of Loss
D) Judicial Affidavit
  • 16. Which legal document is made by a witness before a trial?
A) Counter Affidavit
B) Judicial Affidavit
C) Petition
D) Complaint Affidavit
  • 17. Counter Affidavit
A) Reply Affidavit
B) Counter Affidavit
C) Petition
D) Motion for Reconsideration
  • 18. The statement made to record a witness testimony outside the courtroom:
A) Affidavit of Witness
B) Rejoinder Affidavit
C) Affidavit of Undertaking
D) Deposition of Witness
  • 19. What affidavit is used by a person promising to fulfill an act?
A) Affidavit of Loss
B) Affidavit of Witness
C) Counter Affidavit
D) Affidavit of Undertaking
  • 20. What is submitted for voluntary drug confinement?
A) Judicial Affidavit
B) Application for Confinement through Representation
C) Petition for Drug Test
D) Affidavit of Undertaking
  • 21. Which form is made by a person who finds lost property?
A) Affidavit of Finder
B) Complaint Affidavit
C) Affidavit of Witness
D) Affidavit of Loss
  • 22. A Memo for Preliminary Investigation is issued by:
A) Clerk of Court
B) Prosecutor
C) Barangay Captain
D) Complainant
  • 23. What affidavit is used to formally respond to allegations?
A) Judicial Affidavit
B) Counter Affidavit
C) Motion for Reconsideration
D) Affidavit of Witness
  • 24. What document confirms a statement under oath before a notary public?
A) Verification
B) Petition
C) Complaint
D) Certification
  • 25. What part of an affidavit states the full name and address of the affiant?
A) Introduction
B) Body
C) Subscription
D) Verification
  • 26. The main content or facts of the affidavit are found in the:
A) Jurat
B) Body
C) Heading
D) Conclusion
  • 27. The Jurat in an affidavit is signed by:
A) Witness
B) Police Officer
C) Notary Public
D) Complainant
  • 28. The person making an affidavit is called:
A) Respondent
B) Witness
C) Prosecutor
D) Affiant
  • 29. Verification in an affidavit means:
A) Recording the date filed
B) Giving evidence in court
C) Confirming the truth of the statements
D) Checking spelling and grammar
  • 30. Which statement best describes certification?
A) Court’s decision
B) Attached evidence
C) Proof that a statement is true
D) Description of events
  • 31. A false statement in an affidavit may lead to:
A) Dismissal
B) Suspension
C) Perjury
D) Contempt of court
  • 32. The legal responsibility of the affiant is to:
A) File daily reports
B) Tell the truth
C) Obey the judge
D) Write for others
  • 33. Who is liable if false information is written in an affidavit?
A) Witness
B) Prosecutor
C) Affiant
D) Notary public
  • 34. What ensures that an affidavit is properly executed?
A) It is in English
B) It is short
C) It is handwritten
D) It is notarized
  • 35. What is the main purpose of an incident report in law enforcement?
A) To document facts for official record
B) To express personal opinions
C) To summarize court proceedings
D) To narrate events for entertainment
E) To document facts for official record
  • 36. What is the proper term for the document that records events immediately after they occur?
A) Spot report
B) Spot report
C) After-incident report
D) Final report
E) Status report
  • 37. The term “relieved order” in police administration means
A) Transfer or reassignment of personnel
B) Retirement order
C) Transfer or reassignment of personnel
D) Dismissal from service
E) Suspension of duty
  • 38. Which of the following reports is used after operations to summarize accomplishments?
A) Post-operation report
B) After-operation report
C) Initial report
D) Progress report
E) Post-operation report
  • 39. Why is clarity important in investigative report writing
A) It hides sensitive information
B) It makes the report longer
C) It ensures the reader understands facts without confusion
D) It ensures the reader understands facts without confusion
E) It adds style to the report
  • 40. How does objectivity affect the quality of a police report?
A) It allows opinions to be included
B) It adds humor to the narrative
C) It allows opinions to be included
D) It makes the report emotional
E) It removes personal bias from the report
  • 41. Why must investigative reports be written in chronological order?
A) To shorten the report
B) To make the story more dramatic
C) To ensure logical sequence of events for accuracy
D) To follow personal writing style
E) To ensure logical sequence of events for accuracy
  • 42. Which best explains the purpose of a final report?
A) To record daily attendance
B) To summarize findings and conclusions after investigation
C) To summarize findings and conclusions after investigation
D) To notify reassignment
E) To introduce a case
  • 43. What is the difference between an incident report and a progress report?
A) Incident reports record initial facts; progress reports update ongoing developments
B) Incident reports are about results; progress reports are about causes
C) Progress reports come first
D) There is no difference
E) Incident reports record initial facts; progress reports update ongoing developments
  • 44. Why must radio codes be used properly in report writing?
A) To confuse suspects
B) To sound professional and maintain brevity
C) To replace written language
D) To sound professional and maintain brevity
E) To make conversation entertaining
  • 45. Why should grammar and composition rules be followed in writing reports?
A) To make the report artistic
B) To avoid short sentences
C) To maintain clarity and professionalism
D) To impress the reader
E) To maintain clarity and professionalism
  • 46. What does a mission order authorize?
A) The conduct of a specific operation or task
B) The conduct of a specific operation or task
C) The termination of employment
D) The approval of an academic research
E) The promotion of an officer
  • 47. Which statement best describes the tone of a police report?
A) Humorous and conversational
B) Emotional and persuasive
C) Formal, factual, and neutral
D) Formal, factual, and neutral
E) Dramatic and personal
  • 48. How does a status report differ from a follow-up report?
A) Status reports summarize current conditions; follow-up reports record next actions
B) Follow-up reports come before status reports
C) Status reports summarize current conditions; follow-up reports record next actions
D) Both mean the same
E) Status reports contain opinions; follow-ups contain data.
  • 49. Why should an investigative report be free from grammatical errors?
A) Errors make the report appear unprofessional and unreliable
B) Errors can hide evidence
C) Errors make the report appear unprofessional and unreliable
D) Errors add character
E) Errors make reports longer
  • 50. You are tasked to design a new form for a witness statement report. What must be included?
A) Title only
B) Identity, contact details, narrative, and signature blocks
C) Identity, contact details, narrative, and signature blocks
D) Only the name and date
E) Officer’s opinion
  • 51. You need to draft a model incident report. What is the first step?
A) Write immediately
B) Identify purpose, facts, and structure
C) Skip the introduction
D) Add photos first
E) Identify purpose, facts, and structure
  • 52. You are to compose a mission order for a buy-bust operation. What information must you create?
A) Date, time, team composition, and objective
B) Date, time, team composition, and objective
C) Court decision
D) Suspect’s confession
E) Budget plan
  • 53. Create a conclusion for an after-operation report. What should it include?
A) Summary of results and recommendations
B) A story about the weather
C) Summary of results and recommendations
D) Personal emotions
E) Unverified rumors
  • 54. You are tasked to assess a subordinate’s report. What should you check first?
A) Accuracy, completeness, and clarity of data
B) Font size
C) Style of handwriting
D) Length of the paragraphs
E) Accuracy, completeness, and clarity of data
  • 55. A report uses vague words like “somehow” and “maybe.” How should you evaluate it?
A) It lacks precision and must be revised
B) It lacks precision and must be revised
C) It shows objectivity
D) It is detailed
E) It is acceptable
  • 56. A final report contains conflicting statements. Your evaluation should focus on
A) Consistency and credibility of information
B) Consistency and credibility of information
C) Writing style
D) Grammar alone
E) Use of decorative words
  • 57. An officer submitted a report with opinions included. What should the reviewer do?
A) Add more opinions
B) Return for revision, removing subjective statements
C) Approve as is
D) Return for revision, removing subjective statements
E) Rewrite for emotion
  • 58. Officer Ramos investigated a vehicular accident. Which report should he file immediately after the event?
A) Progress report
B) Incident report
C) After-operation report
D) Incident report
E) Final report
  • 59. A superior officer requests a brief written update on an ongoing case. Which document should you prepare?
A) Final report
B) Progress report
C) Progress report
D) Mission order
E) After-operation report
  • 60. An officer writes: “The victim sustained multiple injuries due to blunt force trauma.” This is an example of
A) Technical and objective language
B) Bias writing
C) Exaggeration
D) Technical and objective language
E) Emotional and informal language
  • 61. To maintain professionalism, a police report should always be written in
A) Second person point of view
B) First person point of view
C) Third person point of view
D) Third person point of view
E) Any style
  • 62. If an officer fails to include the date in a report, what is affected?
A) Accuracy and traceability
B) Politeness
C) Accuracy and traceability
D) Creativity
E) Grammar
  • 63. A report mentions “The suspect was seen running away.” What question should the officer ask to verify this statement?
A) Why did it happen?
B) Was it raining?
C) Who saw it and when?
D) Who saw it and when?
E) How does the officer feel?
  • 64. You read two reports about the same incident but with different details. What should you do first?
A) Choose the longer report
B) Accept both as true
C) Disregard both
D) Compare facts and identify inconsistencies
E) Compare facts and identify inconsistencies
  • 65. An investigator finds conflicting times in reports. What must be analyzed?
A) The paper size
B) The accuracy of time records and witness memory
C) The accuracy of time records and witness memory
D) The officer’s handwriting
E) The color of ink used
  • 66. Which document is submitted when a person withdraws their complaint in a criminal case?
A) Affidavit of Loss
B) Affidavit of Desistance
C) Affidavit of Undertaking
D) Judicial Affidavit
  • 67. What legal form is used by a person who witnessed a crime?
A) Petition for Review
B) Counter Affidavit
C) Affidavit of Witness
D) Complaint Affidavit
  • 68. Which of the following is a sworn statement used to initiate a criminal case?
A) Affidavit of Denial
B) Petition for Confinement
C) Complaint Affidavit
D) Affidavit of Undertaking
  • 69. What affidavit is used to explain why a document cannot be presented?
A) Affidavit of Undertaking
B) Judicial Affidavit
C) Affidavit of Loss
D) Counter Affidavit
  • 70. The affidavit used to formally answer a complaint is:
A) Complaint Affidavit
B) Reply Affidavit
C) Motion for Reconsideration
D) Counter Affidavit
  • 71. The follow-up to a Counter Affidavit is called:
A) Petition
B) Affidavit of Loss
C) Deposition
D) Rejoinder Affidavit
  • 72. What affidavit is required for lost driver’s license?
A) Affidavit of Undertaking
B) Affidavit of Complaint
C) Affidavit of Loss
D) Affidavit of Witness
  • 73. The affidavit signed before an NBI clearance denial is:
A) Deposition
B) Affidavit of Denial for NBI Clearance
C) Affidavit of Undertaking
D) Complaint Affidavit
  • 74. What is a Deposition of Witness mainly used for?
A) To replace testimony in court
B) To report loss
C) To withdraw complaint
D) To file a criminal charge
  • 75. The Judicial Affidavit Rule aims to:
A) Require new evidence
B) Add more documents
C) Shorten court proceedings
D) Delay witness testimony
  • 76. The affidavit stating that a person promises to do something is called:
A) Complaint Affidavit
B) Affidavit of Loss
C) Counter Affidavit
D) Affidavit of Undertaking
  • 77. Which legal form is submitted to request a search warrant?
A) Petition for Drug Confinement
B) Counter Affidavit
C) Application for Search Warrant
D) Judicial Affidavit
  • 78. A sworn statement to apply for listening to private communication is:
A) Petition to Wiretap
B) Affidavit of Undertaking
C) Affidavit of Loss
D) Complaint Affidavit
  • 79. The affidavit prepared by an arresting officer is used to:
A) Apply for bail
B) Report details of arrest
C) Withdraw complaint
D) Explain loss of evidence
  • 80. What is the purpose of a Motion for Reconsideration?
A) To request review of a prior decision
B) To start a new case
C) To certify a document
D) To report evidence
  • 81. What is the document created after a search warrant is executed?
A) Affidavit after Execution of Search Warrant
B) Affidavit of Complaint
C) Judicial Affidavit
D) Counter Affidavit
  • 82. Which affidavit is written by a person retracting their previous statement?
A) Affidavit of Recantation
B) Counter Affidavit
C) Complaint Affidavit
D) Affidavit of Undertaking
  • 83. When a witness cannot attend trial, what can replace their oral testimony?
A) Deposition
B) Certification
C) Motion for Reconsideration
D) Judicial Affidavit
  • 84. The affidavit written to ensure a dependent’s confinement is voluntary is:
A) Complaint Affidavit
B) Petition/Application for Voluntary Confinement
C) Affidavit of Undertaking
D) Counter Affidavit
  • 85. A Memo for Preliminary Investigation is primarily used by:
A) The defense counsel
B) The affiant
C) The investigating prosecutor
D) The police station clerk
  • 86. The purpose of a Rejoinder Affidavit is to:
A) Apply for clearance
B) Certify a statement
C) Reply to a Counter Affidavit
D) Initiate an investigation
  • 87. A person can be charged with perjury if:
A) They miss the deadline
B) They refuse to testify
C) They lie under oath
D) They forget a detail
  • 88. A Certification of Statement is needed to:
A) Confirm document authenticity
B) Attach a photo
C) Terminate a case
D) Begin an investigation
  • 89. Which affidavit helps in filing a police blotter for missing items?
A) Affidavit of Undertaking
B) Affidavit of Loss
C) Counter Affidavit
D) Judicial Affidavit
  • 90. Who verifies that an affidavit is truthful?
A) Police Officer
B) Notary Public
C) Prosecutor
D) Affiant’s lawyer
  • 91. The person making an affidavit is called the:
A) Affiant
B) Notary
C) Witness
D) Prosecutor
  • 92. The notary’s signature appears in what part of the affidavit?
A) Jurat
B) Heading
C) Body
D) Verification
  • 93. The section describing facts and events is the:
A) Introduction
B) Body
C) Verification
D) Certification
  • 94. Which part indicates that the affiant swore to the truth of the contents?
A) Verification
B) Jurat
C) Heading
D) Certification
  • 95. What statement is TRUE about verification?
A) It certifies evidence
B) It authorizes notarization
C) It confirms that statements are true
D) It provides reference
  • 96. Certification of statements means:
A) Witnessing events
B) Confirming truthfulness
C) Repeating facts
D) Giving opinions
  • 97. Which of the following ensures an affidavit is legally binding?
A) It is handwritten
B) It is signed in pencil
C) It is attached to a letter
D) It is notarized
  • 98. Failure to tell the truth in an affidavit can result in:
A) Perjury
B) Reprimand
C) Warning only
D) Dismissal
  • 99. The affiant’s legal obligation is to:
A) Agree with others
B) Rewrite the document
C) Report weekly
D) State only what is true
  • 100. The notary public’s main role is to:
A) Write affidavits
B) Certify and administer the oath
C) File court decisions
D) Investigate the case
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