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