CDI-5 - Quiz
  • 1. The primary goal of criminal investigation is.
A) Discover the truth
B) Punish the offender
C) Discover the truth
D) Collect as many clues as possible
  • 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) Search, interrogation, detention
C) Detection, arrest, detention
D) Identification, arrest, prosecution
  • 4. The term "modus operandi" refers to:
A) Motive of the suspect
B) Cause of death
C) Method of operation
D) Identity of the suspect
  • 5. The best evidence rule refers to:
A) The original document must be presented
B) Best investigator must collect evidence
C) Best procedure must be used
D) Best witness must testify
  • 6. The Philippine National Police is established under
A) PD 1603
B) RA 6975
C) RA 8551
D) RA 9263
  • 7. The law that strengthened the PNP, also known as "PNP Reform and

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