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) Alphonse Bertillon
B) Allan Pinkerton
C) Cesare Beccaria
D) Hans Gross
  • 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) Motive of the suspect
B) Identity of the suspect
C) Method of operation
D) Cause of death
  • 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) PD 1603
B) RA 8551
C) RA 9263
D) RA 6975
  • 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 9165
C) RA 9344
D) RA 7438
  • 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 6975
B) RA 7438
C) RA 9208
D) RA 8263
  • 11. Evidence which directly proves a fact without inference:
A) Documentary
B) Real
C) Direct
D) Circumstantial
  • 12. Anything perceby the five senses and presented art:
A) Demonstrative evidence
B) Documentary evidence
C) Real evidence
D) Testimonial evidence
  • 13. Fingerprints belong to what type of evidence?
A) Real
B) Circumstantial
C) Direct
D) Hearsay
  • 14. Chain of custody ensures:
A) Immediate prosecution
B) Suspect's rights
C) Integrity of evidence
D) Speed of investigation
  • 15. Evidence not based on personal knowledge:
A) Real
B) Direct
C) Hearsay
D) Circumstantial
  • 16. The first step in crime scene processing:
A) Securing the area
B) Evidence collection
C) Documentation
D) Preservation
  • 17. The golden rule of crime scene investigation:
A) Do not conduct interviews
B) Do not allow media
C) Do not rush
D) Do not touch, move, or alter anything
  • 18. Which method is often used to search large outdoor areas?
A) Spiral
B) Zone
C) Grid
D) Strip method
  • 19. Which professional officially pronounces death at the crime scene?
A) Barangay official
B) Medical officer
C) Police chief
D) Investigator
  • 20. Which is NOT a proper documentation method?
A) Notes
B) Sketching
C) Photography
D) Memory recall
  • 21. The main purpose of an interview is to.
A) Obtain a confession
B) Identify motives
C) Get information
D) Pressure witnesses
  • 22. The main purpose of an interrogation is to:
A) Obtain a confession
B) Gather leads
C) Collect physic' evidence
D) Record states
  • 23. A good interviewer must have:
A) Patience
B) Aggressiveness
C) Anger
D) Prejudice
  • 24. The "best evidence" during interrogation is:
A) Alibi
B) Confession
C) Denial
D) Hearsay
  • 25. Miranda Warning is required during:
A) Ordinary interview
B) Voluntary conversation
C) Arrest and custodial interrogation
D) Witness briefing
  • 26. The study of fingerprints is called:
A) Ballistics
B) Graphology
C) Serology
D) Dactyloscopy
  • 27. The study of handwriting:
A) Documentology
B) Serology
C) Graphology
D) Toxicology
  • 28. Bloodstain analysis belongs to:
A) Ballistics
B) Odontology
C) Serology
D) Toxicology
  • 29. Tool mark examination belongs to:
A) Ballistics
B) Biology
C) Chemistry
D) Physical evid analysis
  • 30. The matching of bullets to a firearm is called:
A) Graphology
B) Toxicology
C) Ballistics
D) Serology
  • 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) Community
B) Corrections
C) Corrections
D) Prosecution
  • 33. Which pillar decides guilt or innocence?
A) Prosecution
B) Law enforcement
C) Courts
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) Mala prohibita
B) Mala in se
C) Violations
D) Infractions
  • 37. Crimes punished by special laws are:
A) Infractions
B) Felonies
C) Mala prohibita
D) Mala in se
  • 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 person
C) Crime against public morals
D) Crime again chastity
  • 40. Homicide under RPC is generally punishable by:
A) Prision mayor
B) Reclusion perpetua
C) Reclusion temporal
D) Arresto mayor
  • 41. Investigation of burned structures focuses on finding:
A) Origin and cause of fire
B) Suspect whereabouts
C) Victim identity
D) Insurance value
  • 42. Narcotics investigation often involves:
A) Undercover operations
B) Traffic enforcement
C) Roadblocks
D) Crowd control
  • 43. White-collar crimes involve:
A) Physical violence
B) Professional deceit
C) Street crimes
D) Sexual offenses
  • 44. Cybercrime investigation is primarily handled by:
A) PNP-CIDG
B) Bureau of Fire Protection
C) PNP-Cybercrime Group
D) BJMP
  • 45. Human trafficking cases fall under:
A) RA 9208
B) RA 7610
C) RA 9263
D) RA 7438
  • 46. The backbone of police operations:
A) Investigation
B) Intelligence
C) Community relations
D) Patrol
  • 47. Common patrol method in cities:
A) Mounted patrol
B) Drone patrol
C) Foot patrol
D) Bicycle patrol
  • 48. Primary objective of patrol:
A) Prevent crime
B) Arrest suspects
C) Write reports
D) Conduct interrogations
  • 49. Random, unpredictable patrol pattern is called:
A) Saturation patrol
B) Directed patrol
C) Preventive Patrol
D) Aggressive patrol
  • 50. Which is NOT a patrol technique?
A) Invisible patrol
B) Conspicuous patrol
C) Covert patrol
D) Underwater patrol
  • 51. Crime rate is calculated based on number of crimes per:
A) 500 population
B) 1,000 population
C) 10,000 population
D) 100,000 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) Cleared
B) Solved
C) Closed
D) Unfounded
  • 54. A false report or non-existent crime is termed:
A) Suspended
B) Cleared
C) Unfounded
D) Closed
  • 55. Crime volume refers to:
A) Severity of crimes
B) Total number of crimes
C) Crime trends
  • 56. Arrest is the taking of a person into custody in order to:
A) Restrain only
B) Answer for an offense
C) Punish
D) Interrogate
  • 57. A warrantless arrest is allowed when a crime is:
A) Already filed in court
B) Proven in investigation
C) Committed in the officer's presence
D) Reported by witness
  • 58. Search warrant must be issued by a:
A) Judge
B) Mayor
C) Prosecutor
D) Police officer
  • 59. Search warrant must particularly describe the:
A) Hearsay witnesses
B) Victim
C) Place and items to be seized
  • 60. Serving a search warrant must generally be done during:
A) Weekend
B) Daytime
C) Night
D) Anytime
  • 61. Reports must always be:
A) Emotional
B) Opinion-based
C) Biased
D) Clear and factual
  • 62. Best description of a police report:
A) Hypothetical nario
B) Personal opinion
C) Fictional narrative
D) Factual account
  • 63. The most important characteristic of a good report:
A) Humorous toned
B) Complexity
C) Clarity
D) Length
  • 64. Which is NOT included in a police
A) Why
B) Personal opinion
C) Who
D) What
  • 65. A police blotter is considered:
A) Evidence
B) Intelligence material
C) Public document
D) Classified document
  • 66. Which agency is primarily responsible for traffic management nationwide?
A) DPWH
B) LTO
C) DILG
D) LTFRB
  • 67. The point of first contact in a vehicular collision:
A) Area of collision
B) Final rest position
C) Point of impact
D) Area of engagement
  • 68. A primary cause of road accidents:
A) Excessive caution
B) Overthinking
C) Mechanical failure
D) Over-documentation
  • 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) 6 hours
C) 24 hours
D) 12 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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