CDI 5
  • 1. Which of the following is a written sworn statement used as evidence in court?
A) Affidavit
B) Petition
C) Memorandum
D) Complaint
  • 2. Who must sign an affidavit to make it valid?
A) The respondent
B) The complainant only
C) The police investigator
D) The notary public
  • 3. What is the purpose of an Affidavit of Loss?
A) To declare loss of an item or document
B) To file a criminal complaint
C) To respond to a charge
D) To record an arrest
  • 4. Which of the following legal forms is made by an arresting officer?
A) Judicial Affidavit
B) Affidavit of Witness
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) Complaint Affidavit
B) Affidavit of Witness
C) Affidavit of Denial
D) Affidavit of Undertaking
  • 6. What is filed to challenge a previous decision or judgment?
A) Petition for Review
B) Motion for Reconsideration
C) Judicial Affidavit
D) Affidavit of Loss
  • 7. A document applying for authorization to listen to phone conversations is a:
A) Affidavit of Undertaking
B) Application for Wiretap
C) Petition for Reconsideration
D) Deposition of Witness
  • 8. The affidavit used when denying a statement from the NBI is:
A) Affidavit of Undertaking
B) Complaint Affidavit
C) Affidavit of Witness
D) Affidavit of Denial for NBI Clearance
  • 9. Which document is used to withdraw a previous complaint?
A) Affidavit of Rejoinder
B) Petition for Confinement
C) Affidavit of Counter
D) B. Affidavit of Desistance
  • 10. The written statement given under oath before a notary public is called:
A) Memorandum
B) Petition
C) Certification
D) Deposition
  • 11. What affidavit is filed to explain missing items due to theft or accident?
A) Affidavit of Desistance
B) Complaint Affidavit
C) Affidavit of Loss
D) Affidavit of Undertaking
  • 12. Which form is used to apply for search warrant?
A) Counter Affidavit
B) Application for Search Warrant
C) Complaint Affidavit
D) Petition for Reconsideration
  • 13. The affidavit used to reply to a complaint is:
A) Affidavit of Denial
B) Counter Affidavit
C) Petition for Reconsideration
D) Judicial Affidavit
  • 14. A follow-up affidavit to a counter-affidavit is called:
A) Motion for Reconsideration
B) Complaint Affidavit
C) Affidavit of Undertaking
D) Reply/Answer Affidavit
  • 15. The affidavit filed after search warrant execution is:
A) Affidavit of Loss
B) Affidavit of Witness
C) Affidavit after Execution of Search Warrant
D) Judicial Affidavit
  • 16. Which legal document is made by a witness before a trial?
A) Judicial Affidavit
B) Counter Affidavit
C) Petition
D) Complaint Affidavit
  • 17. Counter Affidavit
A) Counter Affidavit
B) Motion for Reconsideration
C) Petition
D) Reply Affidavit
  • 18. The statement made to record a witness testimony outside the courtroom:
A) Affidavit of Witness
B) Affidavit of Undertaking
C) Rejoinder Affidavit
D) Deposition of Witness
  • 19. What affidavit is used by a person promising to fulfill an act?
A) Affidavit of Undertaking
B) Affidavit of Loss
C) Counter Affidavit
D) Affidavit of Witness
  • 20. What is submitted for voluntary drug confinement?
A) Application for Confinement through Representation
B) Judicial Affidavit
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) Affidavit of Witness
C) Complaint Affidavit
D) Affidavit of Loss
  • 22. A Memo for Preliminary Investigation is issued by:
A) Complainant
B) Clerk of Court
C) Barangay Captain
D) Prosecutor
  • 23. What affidavit is used to formally respond to allegations?
A) Affidavit of Witness
B) Counter Affidavit
C) Judicial Affidavit
D) Motion for Reconsideration
  • 24. What document confirms a statement under oath before a notary public?
A) Petition
B) Certification
C) Verification
D) Complaint
  • 25. What part of an affidavit states the full name and address of the affiant?
A) Subscription
B) Introduction
C) Verification
D) Body
  • 26. The main content or facts of the affidavit are found in the:
A) Jurat
B) Body
C) Conclusion
D) Heading
  • 27. The Jurat in an affidavit is signed by:
A) Notary Public
B) Police Officer
C) Witness
D) Complainant
  • 28. The person making an affidavit is called:
A) Prosecutor
B) Affiant
C) Witness
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) Description of events
B) Attached evidence
C) Court’s decision
D) Proof that a statement is true
  • 31. A false statement in an affidavit may lead to:
A) Suspension
B) Perjury
C) Contempt of court
D) Dismissal
  • 32. The legal responsibility of the affiant is to:
A) Obey the judge
B) Tell the truth
C) File daily reports
D) Write for others
  • 33. Who is liable if false information is written in an affidavit?
A) Prosecutor
B) Notary public
C) Affiant
D) Witness
  • 34. What ensures that an affidavit is properly executed?
A) It is handwritten
B) It is short
C) It is in English
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 document facts for official record
C) To summarize court proceedings
D) To express personal opinions
E) To narrate events for entertainment
  • 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) Status report
E) Final report
  • 37. The term “relieved order” in police administration means
A) Transfer or reassignment of personnel
B) Suspension of duty
C) Retirement order
D) Transfer or reassignment of personnel
E) Dismissal from service
  • 38. Which of the following reports is used after operations to summarize accomplishments?
A) Post-operation report
B) After-operation report
C) Progress report
D) Initial report
E) Post-operation report
  • 39. Why is clarity important in investigative report writing
A) It hides sensitive information
B) It ensures the reader understands facts without confusion
C) It adds style to the report
D) It ensures the reader understands facts without confusion
E) It makes the report longer
  • 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 adds humor to the narrative
D) It allows opinions to be included
E) It makes the report emotional
  • 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 make the story more dramatic
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 introduce a case
C) To summarize findings and conclusions after investigation
D) To notify reassignment
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) Incident reports are about results; progress reports are about causes
D) Progress reports come first
E) There is no difference
  • 44. Why must radio codes be used properly in report writing?
A) To sound professional and maintain brevity
B) To make conversation entertaining
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 make the report artistic
B) To maintain clarity and professionalism
C) To impress the reader
D) To maintain clarity and professionalism
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 conduct of a specific operation or task
D) The promotion of an officer
E) The termination of employment
  • 47. Which statement best describes the tone of a police report?
A) Emotional and persuasive
B) Humorous and conversational
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) Status reports summarize current conditions; follow-up reports record next actions
C) Follow-up reports come before status reports
D) Status reports contain opinions; follow-ups contain data.
E) Both mean the same
  • 49. Why should an investigative report be free from grammatical errors?
A) Errors can hide evidence
B) Errors make reports longer
C) Errors add character
D) Errors make the report appear unprofessional and unreliable
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) Identity, contact details, narrative, and signature blocks
B) Only the name and date
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) Identify purpose, facts, and structure
B) Identify purpose, facts, and structure
C) Skip the introduction
D) Add photos first
E) Write immediately
  • 52. You are to compose a mission order for a buy-bust operation. What information must you create?
A) Budget plan
B) Date, time, team composition, and objective
C) Suspect’s confession
D) Date, time, team composition, and objective
E) Court decision
  • 53. Create a conclusion for an after-operation report. What should it include?
A) Unverified rumors
B) Summary of results and recommendations
C) A story about the weather
D) Summary of results and recommendations
E) Personal emotions
  • 54. You are tasked to assess a subordinate’s report. What should you check first?
A) Length of the paragraphs
B) Accuracy, completeness, and clarity of data
C) Font size
D) Accuracy, completeness, and clarity of data
E) Style of handwriting
  • 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 acceptable
C) It is detailed
D) It shows objectivity
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) Writing style
C) Consistency and credibility of information
D) Use of decorative words
E) Grammar alone
  • 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) Return for revision, removing subjective statements
D) Rewrite for emotion
E) Approve as is
  • 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) Progress report
B) Mission order
C) Final report
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) Exaggeration
C) Technical and objective language
D) Emotional and informal language
E) Bias writing
  • 61. To maintain professionalism, a police report should always be written in
A) Third person point of view
B) Any style
C) Second person point of view
D) First person point of view
E) Third person point of view
  • 62. If an officer fails to include the date in a report, what is affected?
A) Grammar
B) Creativity
C) Politeness
D) Accuracy and traceability
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) Why did it happen?
B) Who saw it and when?
C) Was it raining?
D) How does the officer feel?
E) Who saw it and when?
  • 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) Disregard both
C) Compare facts and identify inconsistencies
D) Accept both as true
E) Choose the longer report
  • 65. An investigator finds conflicting times in reports. What must be analyzed?
A) The officer’s handwriting
B) The accuracy of time records and witness memory
C) The color of ink used
D) The paper size
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) Judicial Affidavit
B) Affidavit of Desistance
C) Affidavit of Loss
D) Affidavit of Undertaking
  • 67. What legal form is used by a person who witnessed a crime?
A) Petition for Review
B) Complaint Affidavit
C) Affidavit of Witness
D) Counter Affidavit
  • 68. Which of the following is a sworn statement used to initiate a criminal case?
A) Affidavit of Undertaking
B) Petition for Confinement
C) Affidavit of Denial
D) Complaint Affidavit
  • 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) Motion for Reconsideration
B) Reply Affidavit
C) Counter Affidavit
D) Complaint 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 Loss
B) Affidavit of Undertaking
C) Affidavit of Witness
D) Affidavit of Complaint
  • 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 file a criminal charge
C) To report loss
D) To withdraw complaint
  • 75. The Judicial Affidavit Rule aims to:
A) Require new evidence
B) Shorten court proceedings
C) Add more documents
D) Delay witness testimony
  • 76. The affidavit stating that a person promises to do something is called:
A) Counter Affidavit
B) Complaint Affidavit
C) Affidavit of Undertaking
D) Affidavit of Loss
  • 77. Which legal form is submitted to request a search warrant?
A) Counter Affidavit
B) Judicial Affidavit
C) Application for Search Warrant
D) Petition for Drug Confinement
  • 78. A sworn statement to apply for listening to private communication is:
A) Complaint Affidavit
B) Petition to Wiretap
C) Affidavit of Undertaking
D) Affidavit of Loss
  • 79. The affidavit prepared by an arresting officer is used to:
A) Report details of arrest
B) Withdraw complaint
C) Explain loss of evidence
D) Apply for bail
  • 80. What is the purpose of a Motion for Reconsideration?
A) To start a new case
B) To certify a document
C) To request review of a prior decision
D) To report evidence
  • 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) Affidavit of Recantation
C) Counter Affidavit
D) Affidavit of Undertaking
  • 83. When a witness cannot attend trial, what can replace their oral testimony?
A) Motion for Reconsideration
B) Deposition
C) Certification
D) Judicial Affidavit
  • 84. The affidavit written to ensure a dependent’s confinement is voluntary is:
A) Affidavit of Undertaking
B) Complaint Affidavit
C) Counter Affidavit
D) Petition/Application for Voluntary Confinement
  • 85. A Memo for Preliminary Investigation is primarily used by:
A) The police station clerk
B) The investigating prosecutor
C) The affiant
D) The defense counsel
  • 86. The purpose of a Rejoinder Affidavit is to:
A) Apply for clearance
B) Reply to a Counter Affidavit
C) Certify a statement
D) Initiate an investigation
  • 87. A person can be charged with perjury if:
A) They lie under oath
B) They forget a detail
C) They refuse to testify
D) They miss the deadline
  • 88. A Certification of Statement is needed to:
A) Confirm document authenticity
B) Terminate a case
C) Attach a photo
D) Begin an investigation
  • 89. Which affidavit helps in filing a police blotter for missing items?
A) Counter Affidavit
B) Affidavit of Undertaking
C) Affidavit of Loss
D) Judicial Affidavit
  • 90. Who verifies that an affidavit is truthful?
A) Affiant’s lawyer
B) Notary Public
C) Police Officer
D) Prosecutor
  • 91. The person making an affidavit is called the:
A) Witness
B) Affiant
C) Notary
D) Prosecutor
  • 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) Body
B) Verification
C) Introduction
D) Certification
  • 94. Which part indicates that the affiant swore to the truth of the contents?
A) Jurat
B) Heading
C) Verification
D) Certification
  • 95. What statement is TRUE about verification?
A) It certifies evidence
B) It authorizes notarization
C) It provides reference
D) It confirms that statements are true
  • 96. Certification of statements means:
A) Repeating facts
B) Confirming truthfulness
C) Giving opinions
D) Witnessing events
  • 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 notarized
D) It is signed in pencil
  • 98. Failure to tell the truth in an affidavit can result in:
A) Dismissal
B) Perjury
C) Reprimand
D) Warning only
  • 99. The affiant’s legal obligation is to:
A) Agree with others
B) State only what is true
C) Report weekly
D) Rewrite the document
  • 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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