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