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

    Reorganization Act":
A) RA 9165
B) RA 6975
C) RA 7438
D) RA 8551
  • 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 9165
B) RA 9208
C) RA 9208
D) RA 6425
  • 10. The Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act is:
A) RA 8263
B) RA 9208
C) RA 6975
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) Documentary evidence
B) Real evidence
C) Testimonial evidence
D) Demonstrative evidence
  • 13. Fingerprints belong to what type of evidence?
A) Real
B) Circumstantial
C) Hearsay
D) Direct
  • 14. Chain of custody ensures:
A) Integrity of evidence
B) Speed of investigation
C) Immediate prosecution
D) Suspect's rights
  • 15. Evidence not based on personal knowledge:
A) Real
B) Direct
C) Circumstantial
D) Hearsay
  • 16. The first step in crime scene processing:
A) Evidence collection
B) Preservation
C) Documentation
D) Securing the area
  • 17. The golden rule of crime scene investigation:
A) Do not touch, move, or alter anything
B) Do not rush
C) Do not allow media
D) Do not conduct interviews
  • 18. Which method is often used to search large outdoor areas?
A) Grid
B) Spiral
C) Strip method
D) Zone
  • 19. Which professional officially pronounces death at the crime scene?
A) Investigator
B) Barangay official
C) Medical officer
D) Police chief
  • 20. Which is NOT a proper documentation method?
A) Photography
B) Sketching
C) Notes
D) Memory recall
  • 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) Collect physic' evidence
B) Gather leads
C) Record states
D) Obtain a confession
  • 23. A good interviewer must have:
A) Aggressiveness
B) Patience
C) Anger
D) Prejudice
  • 24. The "best evidence" during interrogation is:
A) Alibi
B) Denial
C) Hearsay
D) Confession
  • 25. Miranda Warning is required during:
A) Ordinary interview
B) Witness briefing
C) Voluntary conversation
D) Arrest and custodial interrogation
  • 26. The study of fingerprints is called:
A) Dactyloscopy
B) Serology
C) Ballistics
D) Graphology
  • 27. The study of handwriting:
A) Documentology
B) Toxicology
C) Graphology
D) Serology
  • 28. Bloodstain analysis belongs to:
A) Ballistics
B) Serology
C) Odontology
D) Toxicology
  • 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) Serology
B) Ballistics
C) Toxicology
D) Graphology
  • 31. The pillars of the Philippine Criminal Justice System are five. Which is NOT one of them?
A) Law enforcement
B) Correction
C) Prosecution
D) Journalism
  • 32. The last pillar of the CJS is:
A) Community
B) Corrections
C) Corrections
D) Prosecution
  • 33. Which pillar decides guilt or innocence?
A) Law enforcement
B) Prosecution
C) Courts
D) Community
  • 34. Responsible for filing the information in court
A) Prosecutor
B) Police
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) Violations
B) Mala in se
C) Mala prohibita
D) Infractions
  • 37. Crimes punished by special laws are:
A) Felonies
B) Infractions
C) Mala in se
D) Mala prohibita
  • 38. The Filipino term "krimen" best refers to:
A) Religious violation
B) Administrative offense
C) Civil wrong
D) Criminal act
  • 39. Arson is classified as:
A) Crime again chastity
B) Crime against public morals
C) Crime agains' perty
D) Crime against person
  • 40. Homicide under RPC is generally punishable by:
A) Arresto mayor
B) Prision mayor
C) Reclusion perpetua
D) Reclusion temporal
  • 41. Investigation of burned structures focuses on finding:
A) Insurance value
B) Origin and cause of fire
C) Suspect whereabouts
D) Victim identity
  • 42. Narcotics investigation often involves:
A) Traffic enforcement
B) Roadblocks
C) Undercover operations
D) Crowd control
  • 43. White-collar crimes involve:
A) Physical violence
B) Sexual offenses
C) Street crimes
D) Professional deceit
  • 44. Cybercrime investigation is primarily handled by:
A) PNP-CIDG
B) PNP-Cybercrime Group
C) BJMP
D) Bureau of Fire Protection
  • 45. Human trafficking cases fall under:
A) RA 9263
B) RA 9208
C) RA 7438
D) RA 7610
  • 46. The backbone of police operations:
A) Intelligence
B) Patrol
C) Investigation
D) Community relations
  • 47. Common patrol method in cities:
A) Bicycle patrol
B) Foot patrol
C) Drone patrol
D) Mounted patrol
  • 48. Primary objective of patrol:
A) Conduct interrogations
B) Write reports
C) Prevent crime
D) Arrest suspects
  • 49. Random, unpredictable patrol pattern is called:
A) Preventive Patrol
B) Aggressive patrol
C) Saturation patrol
D) Directed 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) 1,000 population
B) 500 population
C) 100,000 population
D) 10,000 population
  • 52. The system that records and analyzes crime incidents nationwide:
A) CIC
B) NCIC
C) NIBRS
D) E-blotter
  • 53. An unsolved case due to lack of evidence is usually classified as:
A) Solved
B) Unfounded
C) Cleared
D) Closed
  • 54. A false report or non-existent crime is termed:
A) Cleared
B) Unfounded
C) Closed
D) Suspended
  • 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) Interrogate
B) Restrain only
C) Punish
D) Answer for an offense
  • 57. A warrantless arrest is allowed when a crime is:
A) Already filed in court
B) Reported by witness
C) Proven in investigation
D) Committed in the officer's presence
  • 58. Search warrant must be issued by a:
A) Prosecutor
B) Police officer
C) Mayor
D) Judge
  • 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) Daytime
B) Night
C) Weekend
D) Anytime
  • 61. Reports must always be:
A) Opinion-based
B) Clear and factual
C) Biased
D) Emotional
  • 62. Best description of a police report:
A) Personal opinion
B) Hypothetical nario
C) Factual account
D) Fictional narrative
  • 63. The most important characteristic of a good report:
A) Humorous toned
B) Clarity
C) Length
D) Complexity
  • 64. Which is NOT included in a police
A) What
B) Personal opinion
C) Why
D) Who
  • 65. A police blotter is considered:
A) Evidence
B) Public document
C) Classified document
D) Intelligence material
  • 66. Which agency is primarily responsible for traffic management nationwide?
A) LTO
B) DPWH
C) DILG
D) LTFRB
  • 67. The point of first contact in a vehicular collision:
A) Point of impact
B) Area of collision
C) Final rest position
D) Area of engagement
  • 68. A primary cause of road accidents:
A) Excessive caution
B) Over-documentation
C) Overthinking
D) Mechanical failure
  • 69. Skid marks help determine:
A) Driver's identity
B) Vehicle model
C) Direction of travel
  • 70. Traffic accident reports must be submitted within:
A) 6 hours
B) 24 hours
C) 48 hours
D) 12 hours
  • 71. The national crime laboratory of the PNP is under:
A) PNP-CLG (Crime Lab Group)
B) PNP-CSPD
C) PNP-ASCOM
D) PNP-CIDG
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