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

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