CDI-5
  • 1. The primary goal of criminal investigation is.
A) Punish the offender
B) Collect as many clues as possible
C) Discover the truth
D) Discover the truth
  • 2. Who is considered the "Father of Modern Criminal Investigation"?
A) Hans Gross
B) Allan Pinkerton
C) Alphonse Bertillon
D) Cesare Beccaria
  • 3. The three major functions of investigation are.
A) Identification, arrest, prosecution
B) Detection, arrest, detention
C) Search, interrogation, detention
D) Identification, arrest, prosecution
  • 4. The term "modus operandi" refers to:
A) Method of operation
B) Cause of death
C) Motive of the suspect
D) Identity of the suspect
  • 5. The best evidence rule refers to:
A) The original document must be presented
B) Best witness must testify
C) Best procedure must be used
D) Best investigator must collect evidence
  • 6. The Philippine National Police is established under
A) RA 8551
B) RA 6975
C) RA 9263
D) PD 1603
  • 7. The law that strengthened the PNP, also known as "PNP Reform and

    Reorganization Act":
A) RA 8551
B) RA 7438
C) RA 6975
D) RA 9165
  • 8. Rights of persons arrested, detained, or under custodial investigation is covered under:
A) RA 6975
B) RA 9344
C) RA 7438
D) RA 9165
  • 9. The Dangerous gs Act of 2002 is:
A) RA 6425
B) RA 9165
C) RA 9208
D) RA 9208
  • 10. The Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act is:
A) RA 9208
B) RA 8263
C) RA 6975
D) RA 7438
  • 11. Evidence which directly proves a fact without inference:
A) Circumstantial
B) Direct
C) Documentary
D) Real
  • 12. Anything perceby the five senses and presented art:
A) Demonstrative evidence
B) Real evidence
C) Testimonial evidence
D) Documentary evidence
  • 13. Fingerprints belong to what type of evidence?
A) Circumstantial
B) Real
C) Hearsay
D) Direct
  • 14. Chain of custody ensures:
A) Speed of investigation
B) Immediate prosecution
C) Suspect's rights
D) Integrity of evidence
  • 15. Evidence not based on personal knowledge:
A) Hearsay
B) Real
C) Circumstantial
D) Direct
  • 16. The first step in crime scene processing:
A) Evidence collection
B) Documentation
C) Securing the area
D) Preservation
  • 17. The golden rule of crime scene investigation:
A) Do not allow media
B) Do not touch, move, or alter anything
C) Do not conduct interviews
D) Do not rush
  • 18. Which method is often used to search large outdoor areas?
A) Strip method
B) Spiral
C) Zone
D) Grid
  • 19. Which professional officially pronounces death at the crime scene?
A) Investigator
B) Police chief
C) Barangay official
D) Medical officer
  • 20. Which is NOT a proper documentation method?
A) Sketching
B) Memory recall
C) Notes
D) Photography
  • 21. The main purpose of an interview is to.
A) Obtain a confession
B) Identify motives
C) Pressure witnesses
D) Get information
  • 22. The main purpose of an interrogation is to:
A) Gather leads
B) Record states
C) Obtain a confession
D) Collect physic' evidence
  • 23. A good interviewer must have:
A) Prejudice
B) Patience
C) Anger
D) Aggressiveness
  • 24. The "best evidence" during interrogation is:
A) Confession
B) Hearsay
C) Denial
D) Alibi
  • 25. Miranda Warning is required during:
A) Arrest and custodial interrogation
B) Ordinary interview
C) Witness briefing
D) Voluntary conversation
  • 26. The study of fingerprints is called:
A) Dactyloscopy
B) Ballistics
C) Serology
D) Graphology
  • 27. The study of handwriting:
A) Toxicology
B) Graphology
C) Serology
D) Documentology
  • 28. Bloodstain analysis belongs to:
A) Serology
B) Ballistics
C) Odontology
D) Toxicology
  • 29. Tool mark examination belongs to:
A) Chemistry
B) Physical evid analysis
C) Ballistics
D) Biology
  • 30. The matching of bullets to a firearm is called:
A) Toxicology
B) Serology
C) Ballistics
D) Graphology
  • 31. The pillars of the Philippine Criminal Justice System are five. Which is NOT one of them?
A) Journalism
B) Prosecution
C) Correction
D) Law enforcement
  • 32. The last pillar of the CJS is:
A) Corrections
B) Corrections
C) Prosecution
D) Community
  • 33. Which pillar decides guilt or innocence?
A) Courts
B) Prosecution
C) Law enforcement
D) Community
  • 34. Responsible for filing the information in court
A) NBI
B) Police
C) Judge
D) Prosecutor
  • 35. Which pillar supervises prisoners after conviction?
A) Law enforcement
B) Court
C) Prosecution
D) Corrections
  • 36. Crimes punishable under the Revised Penal Code are called:
A) Infractions
B) Mala prohibita
C) Mala in se
D) Violations
  • 37. Crimes punished by special laws are:
A) Mala prohibita
B) Felonies
C) Mala in se
D) Infractions
  • 38. The Filipino term "krimen" best refers to:
A) Criminal act
B) Civil wrong
C) Religious violation
D) Administrative offense
  • 39. Arson is classified as:
A) Crime agains' perty
B) Crime against public morals
C) Crime again chastity
D) Crime against person
  • 40. Homicide under RPC is generally punishable by:
A) Reclusion temporal
B) Prision mayor
C) Arresto mayor
D) Reclusion perpetua
  • 41. Investigation of burned structures focuses on finding:
A) Origin and cause of fire
B) Suspect whereabouts
C) Insurance value
D) Victim identity
  • 42. Narcotics investigation often involves:
A) Undercover operations
B) Traffic enforcement
C) Crowd control
D) Roadblocks
  • 43. White-collar crimes involve:
A) Professional deceit
B) Physical violence
C) Sexual offenses
D) Street crimes
  • 44. Cybercrime investigation is primarily handled by:
A) PNP-Cybercrime Group
B) PNP-CIDG
C) BJMP
D) Bureau of Fire Protection
  • 45. Human trafficking cases fall under:
A) RA 9263
B) RA 7610
C) RA 9208
D) RA 7438
  • 46. The backbone of police operations:
A) Patrol
B) Investigation
C) Intelligence
D) Community relations
  • 47. Common patrol method in cities:
A) Drone patrol
B) Bicycle patrol
C) Foot patrol
D) Mounted patrol
  • 48. Primary objective of patrol:
A) Write reports
B) Arrest suspects
C) Conduct interrogations
D) Prevent crime
  • 49. Random, unpredictable patrol pattern is called:
A) Aggressive patrol
B) Preventive Patrol
C) Directed patrol
D) Saturation patrol
  • 50. Which is NOT a patrol technique?
A) Invisible patrol
B) Covert patrol
C) Underwater patrol
D) Conspicuous patrol
  • 51. Crime rate is calculated based on number of crimes per:
A) 1,000 population
B) 500 population
C) 10,000 population
D) 100,000 population
  • 52. The system that records and analyzes crime incidents nationwide:
A) CIC
B) NCIC
C) E-blotter
D) NIBRS
  • 53. An unsolved case due to lack of evidence is usually classified as:
A) Cleared
B) Solved
C) Unfounded
D) Closed
  • 54. A false report or non-existent crime is termed:
A) Closed
B) Unfounded
C) Suspended
D) Cleared
  • 55. Crime volume refers to:
A) Severity of crimes
B) Crime trends
C) Total number of crimes
  • 56. Arrest is the taking of a person into custody in order to:
A) Answer for an offense
B) Restrain only
C) Punish
D) Interrogate
  • 57. A warrantless arrest is allowed when a crime is:
A) Already filed in court
B) Reported by witness
C) Committed in the officer's presence
D) Proven in investigation
  • 58. Search warrant must be issued by a:
A) Mayor
B) Prosecutor
C) Police officer
D) Judge
  • 59. Search warrant must particularly describe the:
A) Place and items to be seized
B) Victim
C) Hearsay witnesses
  • 60. Serving a search warrant must generally be done during:
A) Weekend
B) Daytime
C) Anytime
D) Night
  • 61. Reports must always be:
A) Biased
B) Opinion-based
C) Clear and factual
D) Emotional
  • 62. Best description of a police report:
A) Fictional narrative
B) Factual account
C) Personal opinion
D) Hypothetical nario
  • 63. The most important characteristic of a good report:
A) Length
B) Humorous toned
C) Clarity
D) Complexity
  • 64. Which is NOT included in a police
A) Personal opinion
B) Why
C) What
D) Who
  • 65. A police blotter is considered:
A) Evidence
B) Intelligence material
C) Classified document
D) Public document
  • 66. Which agency is primarily responsible for traffic management nationwide?
A) DILG
B) LTFRB
C) DPWH
D) LTO
  • 67. The point of first contact in a vehicular collision:
A) Point of impact
B) Area of engagement
C) Final rest position
D) Area of collision
  • 68. A primary cause of road accidents:
A) Overthinking
B) Mechanical failure
C) Over-documentation
D) Excessive caution
  • 69. Skid marks help determine:
A) Vehicle model
B) Direction of travel
C) Driver's identity
  • 70. Traffic accident reports must be submitted within:
A) 12 hours
B) 6 hours
C) 48 hours
D) 24 hours
  • 71. The national crime laboratory of the PNP is under:
A) PNP-CSPD
B) PNP-CIDG
C) PNP-ASCOM
D) PNP-CLG (Crime Lab Group)
Created with That Quiz — where test making and test taking are made easy for math and other subject areas.