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1. Which of the following is the most fundamental objective of a criminal investigation?

A) To prove the suspect's guilt immediately upon arrest.
B) To determine the facts about the crime and legally gather evidence
C) To obtain a confession from the primary suspect.
D) To recover stolen property and return it to the owner.

2. The legal principle known as Corpus Delicti relates directly to which objective of criminal investigation?

A) Establishing the motive of the crime (the "why").
B) Locating and separating witnesses immediately.
C) Proving that a crime has actually occurred
D) Identifying the specific perpetrator (the "who").

3. How does a thorough investigation primarily support the objective of assisting in the prosecution of the suspect?

A) By presenting the case to the media before the trial.
B) By offering a large monetary reward for information.
C) By publicizing the suspect's name to garner public support.
D) By providing a complete, legally admissible, and factual case file

4. Which action is most consistent with the investigative objective of identifying and apprehending the suspect?

A) Conducting a background check on the victim's family.
B) Focusing solely on determining the exact time of the crime.
C) Developing a suspect profile and executing a lawful arrest warrant
D) Documenting only the physical evidence left at the scene.

5. An investigator who fails to document the chain of custody for a recovered weapon directly compromises which investigative objective?

A) Ensuring the evidence is admissible for prosecution
B) Preventing a future crime.
C) Recovering the stolen property.
D) Identifying the victim of the crime.

6. The primary goal of a criminal investigation is to:

A) Convict the most likely person.
B) Discover the truth and present all relevant facts
C) Establish probable cause to detain a suspect.
D) Create a sensational report for the public.

7. The core difference between information and intelligence is that intelligence:

A) Is easier to collect than raw information.
B) Is information that has been collected, evaluated, and analyzed
C) Is only useful for high-profile organized crime cases.
D) Is based on hearsay and unverified reports.

8. Which principle of intelligence is violated if an investigator distributes a tip about a future crime that is already one week past its projected date?

A) Principle of Timeliness
B) Principle of Usability.
C) Principle of Objectivity.
D) Principle of Security.

9. The principle of Security in intelligence dictates that:

A) The dissemination of intelligence must be controlled to protect sources and methods
B) Intelligence reports must be stored in a secured bank vault.
C) Intelligence must be shared immediately with all law enforcement agencies globally.
D) All intelligence must be kept hidden from patrol officers.

10. When an intelligence analyst cross-references multiple, independent sources to verify a criminal's identity, they are primarily upholding the principle of:

A) Dissemination.
B) Security.
C) Timeliness.
D) Objectivity (Accuracy and Reliability)

11. The Principle of Usability in intelligence ensures that the final intelligence product is:

A) Only about crimes that have already been solved.
B) Relevant to the user's needs and aids in decision-making
C) Written in a complex, specialized language.
D) Sent via certified mail to the Chief of Police.

12. Raw data, unverified witness statements, and unanalyzed surveillance footage fall under the category of:

A) Classified Documents.
B) Analytical Products.
C) Information
D) Processed Intelligence.

13. The 3 I's of criminal investigation refer to the three main tools used by an investigator. What do these three I's represent?

A) Intent, Integrity, and Impartiality.
B) Innovation, Implication, and Initiative.
C) Information, Interview/Interrogation, and Instrumentation
D) Identification, Inspection, and Incarceration.

14. In the context of the tools of investigation, Instrumentation refers to:

A) The physical tools used to break down a suspect's resistance.
B) The use of forensic science, technical equipment, and expert analysis
C) Gathering news reports and public records.
D) The use of specialized musical instruments for rapport-building.

15. The key difference between a formal Interrogation and an Interview is that interrogation is typically:

A) Conducted with witnesses and victims in a comfortable setting.
B) Accusatory, designed to elicit the truth or a confession from a suspect
C) Always the first step taken after securing a crime scene.
D) Focused solely on open-ended questions.

16. The tool of Information in an investigation includes which of the following sources?

A) The final court testimony of the victim.
B) Public records, surveillance reports, and confidential informants
C) Only DNA analysis results.
D) The polygraph machine analysis.

17. An investigator's decision to use a Cognitive Interview Technique (allowing the subject to recount the event freely) is an example of employing which tool?

A) Instrumentation.
B) Interview/Interrogation
C) Public Relations.
D) Information (specifically, the collection phase).

18. A fingerprint found at the scene that is sent to the laboratory for comparison falls under which of the three investigative tools?

A) Instrumentation
B) Interview.
C) Information.
D) Interrogation.

19. Which of the Cardinal Points seeks to establish the perpetrator’s intent or the specific motivation behind the criminal act?

A) WHO?
B) WHAT?
C) HOW?
D) WHY?

20. The Cardinal Point 'WHAT?' primarily focuses on establishing which critical aspect of the investigation?

A) The legal jurisdiction where the crime occurred.
B) The means used to carry out the crime.
C) The names of all persons present at the scene.
D) The nature of the crime committed (e.g., type of offense)

21. In a completed investigation report, answering the question 'HOW?' is essential for determining the crime's:

A) Modus Operandi (M.O.) or method of operation
B) Motivation.
C) Exact date and time.
D) Admissibility of evidence.

22. A detective reviews security footage to create a precise timeline of events, including the suspect's entry and exit. This action is focused on answering which two cardinal points?

A) WHO and WHY.
B) WHY and HOW.
C) WHAT and HOW.
D) WHERE and WHEN?

23. The most critical Cardinal Point for initial victim/witness identification and eventual apprehension is:

A) WHEN?
B) HOW?
C) WHY?
D) WHO?

24. The systematic application of the 5 W's and 1 H in a crime scene search and evidence collection is primarily used to ensure the investigation is:

A) Primarily centered around the motive.
B) Thorough, systematic, and covers all factual elements
C) Focused only on physical evidence.
D) Completed quickly and efficiently.

25. The first officer arriving at a crime scene is responsible for providing emergency aid, securing the scene, and briefly interviewing initial witnesses. These duties are part of which phase of investigation?

A) Preliminary Investigation Phase
B) Follow-up Phase.
C) Presentation Phase.
D) Focusing Phase.

26. During the Follow-up Phase, what is the primary activity of a detective that distinguishes it from the Preliminary Phase?

A) Conducting in-depth interviews, reviewing records, and waiting for lab results
B) Securing the crime scene perimeter.
C) Arresting the suspect on the spot.
D) Taking the initial photographs and sketches of the scene.

27. The Focusing Phase of an investigation typically involves:

A) The development of a strong case theory and the identification of a prime suspect
B) The initial arrival and first-aid procedures.
C) Waiting for the final verdict from the jury.
D) The presentation of the case in court.

28. The Presentation Phase of the criminal investigation is marked by the investigator's ultimate goal to:

A) Hold a press conference about the successful arrest.
B) Conduct the final interrogation of the prime suspect.
C) Re-examine the crime scene a final time.
D) Prepare and present the complete case file to the prosecutor/court

29. If an investigation is "cold" because the identity of the offender remains unknown despite all initial efforts, which phase has the investigation failed to successfully transition into?

A) Presentation Phase.
B) Follow-up Phase.
C) Preliminary Phase.
D) Focusing Phase

30. The systematic process of processing and documenting all physical evidence, often by a specialized Crime Scene Investigator (CSI), is central to the:

A) Interrogation Phase.
B) Presentation Phase.
C) Focusing Phase.
D) Preliminary/Follow-up Phases (Crime Scene Processing)

31. An investigator discovers a victim was killed while asleep, indicating treachery. The most critical investigative step is to focus on securing evidence of the qualifying circumstance to charge:

A) Parricide.
B) Death in a Tumultuous Affray.
C) Murder
D) Homicide.

32. A man kills his wife's lover after catching them in flagrante delicto. The key investigative distinction from Murder is the lack of qualifying circumstances and the likely presence of:

A) Mitigating circumstance of passion/obfuscation (to reduce the penalty for Homicide)
B) Treachery (to qualify as Murder).
C) Self-defense as a justifying circumstance.
D) Relationship between the offender and victim (to qualify as Parricide).

33. During the initial investigation of a deceased child, a birth certificate reveals the offender is the child's legitimate father. The primary focus shifts from Murder/Homicide to establishing the element of relationship for:

A) Homicide.
B) Abortion.
C) Parricide
D) Infanticide.

34. The forensic pathologist confirms the victim died from a single, unprovoked stab wound with no evident premeditation. Absent any qualifying circumstance, the investigator should classify the finding for:

A) Homicide
B) Murder.
C) Parricide.
D) Frustrated Murder.

35. The necessary investigative step to distinguish Murder from Homicide is the comprehensive search and documentation of:

A) The victim's medical history.
B) Any qualifying circumstance (e.g., treachery, evident premeditation, cruelty)
C) The distance between the victim and the crime scene. B
D) The suspect's criminal record.

36. A suspect kills their father-in-law. Which investigative finding immediately rules out a charge of Parricide?

A) The killing was premeditated.
B) The crime was committed inside the family home.
C) The killing was done with treachery.
D) The relationship is by affinity, not direct ascendant/descendant or spouse

37. An investigator needs to establish Evident Premeditation to qualify the crime as Murder. Which evidence is most crucial?

A) The suspect's voluntary surrender after the crime.
B) Witness testimony that the suspect was angry.
C) The number of wounds inflicted.
D) A text message chain showing the suspect's plan to kill the victim days before

38. A woman kills her legal husband. To prove Parricide, the investigator must prioritize securing which type of documentation?

A) The victim's Will and Testament.
B) The Marriage Contract (Proof of a subsisting marital bond)
C) Evidence of self-defense.
D) The suspect's confession to the crime.

39. The investigator notes the victim was shot from behind without warning, negating any chance for resistance. This observation most directly supports the element of:

A) Illegal Detention.
B) Treachery (Alevosia)
C) Passion or Obfuscation.
D) Relationship.

40. Scenario: A brawl erupts in a bar, and one participant is stabbed to death. The actual stabber cannot be identified. The appropriate classification and investigative report should focus on the provision for:

A) Parricide due to relationship.
B) Simple Homicide by Unknown Perpetrator.
C) Death Caused in a Tumultuous Affray (Art. 251, RPC)
D) Murder due to cruelty.

41. The investigation reveals that the accused killed their three-day-old child. This finding necessitates the application of:

A) Infanticide
B) Parricide.
C) Homicide.
D) Intentional Abortion. C

42. To determine if the crime is Infanticide rather than Parricide (killing a child), the investigator's key finding must relate to the victim's:

A) Gender.
B) Manner of death (e.g., strangulation).
C) Age (less than three days old)
D) Legitimacy status.

43. A pregnant woman is punched in the stomach by a neighbor, resulting in a miscarriage. The neighbor did not know the woman was pregnant. The investigator should pursue a case of:

A) Unintentional Abortion by Violence (Art. 257, RPC)
B) Intentional Abortion.
C) Frustrated Homicide.
D) Serious Physical Injuries (only)

44. For a charge of Infanticide, the vital piece of evidence the investigator must secure from the autopsy is proof that the child was:

A) A legitimate child.
B) Born alive (e.g., lungs contained air)
C) At least 24 hours old.
D) Killed using a sharp weapon.

45. A woman administers a drug to herself to terminate her four-month pregnancy. The key finding for charging the crime of Abortion Practiced by the Woman Herself (Art. 258) is:

A) The voluntary and intentional nature of her own act
B) The medical necessity for the abortion.
C) The identity of the drug dispenser.
D) The involvement of her spouse.

46. A physician performs an abortion on a patient who consented. The investigative focus should be on the medical documentation and the physician’s role, which is penalized under:

A) Abortion Practiced by a Physician (Art. 259, RPC)
B) Simple Homicide.
C) Unintentional Abortion.
D) No crime, due to the woman's consent.

47. Physical Injuries investigation primarily relies on the medico-legal report to establish which crucial element?

A) The weapon used in the commission of the crime.
B) The gravity of the injury and the resulting period of incapacity or required medical attendance
C) The motive of the offender.
D) Whether the victim was aware of the attack.

48. A victim is hospitalized for 30 days due to injuries sustained from an assault, and the injury has visibly deformed their face. The investigator should classify the crime as:

A) Slight Physical Injuries.
B) Attempted Homicide.
C) Serious Physical Injuries (Art. 263, due to deformity and period of incapacity)
D) Less Serious Physical Injuries.

49. Which investigative distinction is critical for charging Infanticide over Parricide when the offender is the parent?

A) The child's age being under three (3) days old
B) The child's location at the time of death.
C) The child's legal status (legitimate/illegitimate).
D) The specific weapon used.

50. In an investigation for Intentional Abortion (Art. 256), the key element the prosecution must prove beyond reasonable doubt is:

A) The offender was a medical professional.
B) The victim consented to the procedure.
C) The explicit intent of the offender to cause the termination of the pregnancy
D) The offender knew the identity of the father.

51. The physician's report states the victim's injury required 10 days of medical attendance, but did not result in any deformity or loss of a principal organ. The investigator should classify the crime as:

A) Slight Physical Injuries.
B) Less Serious Physical Injuries (more than 9 but less than 30 days)
C) No crime committed.
D) Serious Physical Injuries.

52. A man punches another man, causing bruises that heal within 5 days and require no serious medical treatment. The investigator should recommend the charge of:

A) Slight Physical Injuries (incapacity/attendance of 1 to 9 days)
B) Less Serious Physical Injuries.
C) Attempted Homicide
D) Other Forms of Swindling.

53. The most significant piece of evidence that distinguishes Infanticide from Abortion is the determination of:

A) The mother's mental state.
B) The motive for the killing.
C) The method used to cause death.
D) Whether the child was born alive (extra-uterine life)

54. Scenario: A woman is assaulted, resulting in injuries that prevent her from working for 45 days. The investigator’s report should highlight the length of her incapacitation to qualify the crime as:

A) Less Serious Physical Injuries.
B) Reckless Imprudence.
C) Serious Physical Injuries (over 30 days of incapacity)
D) Slight Physical Injuries.

55. The necessary investigative step in a Rape case is the immediate preservation of the victim's clothing and the conduct of a Medico-Legal Examination. This is primarily to secure forensic evidence of:

A) The offender's alibi.
B) The exact time the crime occurred.
C) Sexual intercourse or penetration (forensic evidence of seminal fluid, DNA, or trauma)
D) The victim's motive.

56. Rape under the law can be committed through sexual assault, but also through sexual assault under which two key circumstances in the Revised Penal Code?

A) Through force, threat, or when the victim is under 12 years old/insane
B) Relationship and Authority.
C) Treachery and Premeditation.
D) Force and Threat.

57. In an investigation where the victim is confirmed to be 11 years old, the investigative focus shifts from proving the element of force/threat to simply establishing the fact of penetration due to the victim's:

A) Marital Status.
B) Socio-economic background.
C) Statutory Age (Qualifying Circumstance)
D) Lack of immediate complaint.

58. The investigation of an alleged Rape must prioritize the documentation of all circumstances surrounding the act, including the use of a weapon or relationship of authority, as these may serve as:

A) Qualifying Circumstances (e.g., familial relationship) for a higher penalty
B) Justifying Circumstances.
C) Exempting Circumstances.
D) Mitigating Circumstances.

59. Under RA 11053, which key element must an investigation conclusively prove to classify an act as hazing?

A) The physical or psychological suffering was inflicted as an initiation rite or prerequisite for membership
B) The victim gave prior consent.
C) The act occurred outside school premises.
D) The act resulted in death.

60. The investigation reveals that the organization conducting the initiation rite failed to provide a written notice to the school authorities 7 days prior. This finding is crucial because RA 11053.

A) Automatically reduces the penalty.
B) Allows hazing as long as it is done with consent.
C) Prohibits the initiation rite entirely if the required notice and approval are not secured
D) Exempts the school from all liability.

61. Scenario: A student dies from hazing injuries. The officers who were present but did not participate in the physical beating are criminally liable under RA 11053 because the law imposes liability on those who:

A) Were below 18 years old.
B) Were only supervisory officers.
C) Were not invited to the initiation rites.
D) Had actual knowledge of the planning and failed to prevent the hazing

62. Which evidence is most vital in an investigation to prove a violation of the Anti-Hazing Law against the school administration?

A) The school had a zero-tolerance policy.
B) Proof that the school advised the parents.
C) Proof that the school was notified and failed to disapprove or monitor a non-compliant rite
D) The school’s failure to have a faculty adviser present

63. The investigation finds that the hazing resulted in death. The penalty for the direct participants, under RA 11053, will be:

A) Exclusion from public service.
B) Reclusion Perpetua and a fine of Three Million Pesos (₱3,000,000)
C) Prision Correccional and a fine of P100,000.
D) C. Reclusion Perpetua and a fine of Three Million Pesos (₱3,000,000).

64. What is a mandatory investigative component that distinguishes a legal initiation rite from a prohibited act of hazing under RA 11053?

A) The written application and approval by the school authorities detailing the rite's nature
B) The use of a designated paddle.
C) The conduct of the rite off-campus.
D) The signing of an affidavit of consent.

65. The law states that even acts causing psychological suffering qualify as hazing. An investigator must therefore secure evidence such as:

A) The organization's financial records.
B) The victim's grades and academic records.
C) Only the medical certificate showing physical trauma.
D) Testimonies on humiliating or degrading psychological practices

66. The investigator determines that the hazing was conducted in a private residence. Does this preclude liability under RA 11053?

A) No, the law applies to all initiation rites of registered fraternities, sororities, and organizations, regardless of location
B) No, but the penalty is automatically reduced.
C) Yes, unless the parents consented.
D) Yes, the law only applies on school premises.

67. A female employee files a complaint against her manager for repeated verbal sexual advances that made her job environment hostile. For the investigation under RA 7877, the key element to establish is the offender's:

A) Lack of criminal record.
B) Authority, Influence, or Moral Ascendancy over the victim
C) Financial Status.
D) Marital Status.

68. The investigation finds that a university professor failed a student who refused to date him. This is a classic case of Quid Pro Quo harassment. Which element is crucial to prove for the crime?

A) The student failed all exams.
B) The act occurred outside the classroom.
C) The sexual favor was made a condition for the passing grade/benefit
D) The professor did not know the student.

69. What is the mandatory body the head of an office/educational institution must create to handle complaints under RA 7877?

A) Internal Audit Committee.
B) Committee on Decorum and Investigation (CODI)
C) Board of Directors.
D) Human Resources Department.

70. A subordinate harasses a supervisor in a work-related setting. Is this covered under R.A. 7877?

A) Yes, because the harassment created a hostile environment.
B) No, because R.A. 7877 requires the offender to have authority, influence, or moral ascendancy
C) No, because the victim is the supervisor.
D) Yes, because all harassment is covered.

71. The investigation of a sexual harassment complaint under RA 7877 is distinct because it must proceed on two parallel tracks:

A) Administrative (through CODI) and Criminal (through proper courts)
B) Labor and Immigration Court.
C) Civil and Family Court.
D) Local Barangay and Regional Trial Court.

72. The prescriptive period for filing an action arising from the violation of R.A. 7877 is:

A) Ten (10) years.
B) Three (3) years
C) Thirty (30) years.
D) One (1) year.

73. The investigation reveals that the employer was informed of the manager's sexual harassment acts but took no action. The employer or head of office shall be held:

A) Administratively liable only.
B) Criminally liable only.
C) Solidarily liable for damages arising from the acts
D) Exempt from liability.

74. Which key element does RA 11313 (Safe Spaces Act) eliminate the need to prove, which was required under RA 7877 for gender-based sexual harassment?

A) The presence of a witness.
B) The commission of the act in a public space.
C) The victim's consent.
D) The offender’s authority, influence, or moral ascendancy

75. Scenario: A woman is wolf-whistled and catcalled while walking on a city street. The proper legal provision the police investigator should apply is:

A) Slight Physical Injuries (RPC).
B) R.A. 9262 (VAWC).
C) R.A. 7877 (Anti-Sexual Harassment Law).
D) Gender-Based Sexual Harassment in Streets and Public Spaces (under R.A. 11313)

76. The investigation of Gender-Based Online Sexual Harassment under RA 11313 must focus on securing evidence of acts such as:

A) yberstalking, unauthorized sharing of private photos/videos, or persistent unwanted remarks
B) Simple defamation or libel.
C) Only online transactions for illegal goods.
D) Online solicitation for dating services.

77. A security guard witnesses a man publicly masturbating in a mall. Under the Safe Spaces Act, the guard is authorized to:

A) Issue a verbal warning only.
B) Conduct a citizen's arrest (caught in flagrante delicto) and coordinate with local authorities
C) Simply take a photo and let the man leave.
D) Immediately contact the mall management only.

78. Scenario: A man repeatedly uploads derogatory, misogynistic posts about a female colleague on social media. The penalty under RA 11313 for Online Sexual Harassment can include:

A) Only community service.
B) Imprisonment (Prision Mayor) or a fine ranging from P100,000 to P500,000
C) Lifetime disqualification from driving.
D) Only a fine of P10,000.

79. The investigation of a complaint against a PUV driver for making offensive sexual gestures towards a passenger should focus on which provision of RA 11313?

A) Workplace Sexual Harassment.
B) Physical Injuries.
C) Online Sexual Harassment.
D) Gender-Based Sexual Harassment in Public Utility Vehicles

80. Under R.A. 11313, the head of an establishment like a bar or restaurant is required to do all of the following except:

A) Install clearly visible warning signs against GBSH.
B) Adopt a zero-tolerance policy against GBSH.
C) Waive all criminal and administrative liability for GBSH committed on their premises
D) Provide assistance to victims by coordinating with the police.

81. An investigator needs to verify an informant's tip about a drug transaction time and location. Which phase of the Intelligence Cycle is being conducted through this physical verification?

A) Dissemination.
B) Collection
C) Processing.
D) Planning and Direction.

82. A surveillance team uses a hidden camera to record a suspect's routine. Which core principle of surveillance are they most strictly adhering to by avoiding direct contact?

A) Maintaining Cover/Inconspicuousness
B) Documentation of Warrants.
C) Completeness of Notes.
D) Coordination.

83. A large amount of collected raw information is being structured, cross-referenced, and converted into usable data, such as a timeline of events. This activity falls under which phase of the Intelligence Cycle?

A) Dissemination.
B) Processing (Evaluation, Integration, Analysis)
C) Collection.
D) Planning and Direction.

84. Which individual is primarily driven by monetary gain and provides information only when it benefits their financial interest?

A) Informant.
B) Intelligence Analyst.
C) Informer
D) Surveillance Specialist.

85. When classifying documents, the key distinction between Top Secret and Secret documents lies in the:

A) Degree of damage to national security if unauthorized disclosure occurs
B) Number of copies made.
C) Age of the document.
D) Amount of financial data contained.

86. During the Dissemination Phase of the Intelligence Cycle, what action is crucial for ensuring the intelligence product is effective?

A) Storing the report in a highly secured vault indefinitely.
B) Converting raw data into graphical charts.
C) Ensuring the report is delivered to the correct decision-maker in a timely and usable format
D) Re-interviewing all sources.

87. An investigator begins surveillance by driving past the target's house multiple times to memorize the area and escape routes. This preparation is a component of which investigative procedure?

A) Intelligence Collection.
B) Terminal Report.
C) Reconnaissance/Advanced Planning
D) Technical Surveillance.

88. An Informant provides sensitive information to an investigator out of a sense of civic duty or revenge, without demanding payment. The investigator's primary concern in handling this source must be:

A) Giving them a large monetary reward.
B) Immediate public disclosure of their contribution.
C) Using them in undercover operations immediately.
D) Protecting their identity and ensuring their continuing availability (Source Security)

89. Why is the Planning and Direction phase considered the most critical starting point of the Intelligence Cycle?

A) It guarantees the final conviction of the suspect.
B) It is the easiest phase to execute.
C) It dictates the budget for the entire investigation.
D) It defines the specific information requirement and guides all subsequent collection efforts

90. A police chief receives a comprehensive intelligence report detailing an impending terrorist attack. The chief uses this report to authorize a specific tactical operation. This use of intelligence is a direct example of:

A) Processing.
B) Counter-Intelligence.
C) Feedback (completion of the cycle)
D) Collection.

91. The principle of Objective in surveillance dictates that the team must:

A) Maintain focus on the specific target and mission parameters without distraction
B) Always use three vehicles for a single tail.
C) Only conduct surveillance during daylight hours.
D) Use the most expensive equipment available.

92. Raw data, unanalyzed police reports, and witness statements that have not been verified or evaluated are best categorized as:

A) Information (Raw/Unprocessed Data)
B) Final Intelligence Report.
C) Counter-Intelligence.
D) Top Secret Documents.

93. A field investigator is submitting an initial report classified as Confidential. This classification means the unauthorized disclosure would cause:

A) Serious damage to national security.
B) Damage to public interest or administrative functions
C) No harm whatsoever.
D) Exceptionally grave damage to national security.

94. A moving surveillance team momentarily loses sight of the subject in heavy traffic. Which key principle should guide their next immediate action?

A) Anticipate the subject's destination/route and proceed there, or stop and maintain a lookout
B) Abort the mission immediately and return to headquarters.
C) Immediately call the subject on their cell phone.
D) Violate traffic laws to catch up quickly.

95. An intelligence officer compiles verified, predictive analysis about a criminal organization's future operations. This refined and analyzed product is correctly termed:

A) Intelligence (Processed and Evaluated Information)
B) Hearsay.
C) Raw Data.
D) Unclassified Documents.

96. What is the primary procedural distinction between an Informant and an Undercover Agent?

A) The Undercover Agent is always required to make an arrest.
B) The Informant is an external source providing information, while the Undercover Agent is a trained investigator assuming a false identity
C) The Informant always works for free.
D) The Informant has the authority to approve search warrants.

97. An investigator observes a body exhibiting greenish discoloration on the abdomen and the presence of gas bubbles 48 hours post-mortem. This observation primarily evaluates which stage and pathological classification of death?

A) Rigor Mortis; Cellular Death.
B) Putrefaction; Molecular Death (Chemical Change)
C) Algor Mortis; Somatic Death.
D) Mummification; Apparent Death.

98. A forensic examiner finds a body in which the livor mortis (post-mortem lividity) has become fixed and the investigator must determine if the body was moved. If the lividity is found on the victim's back, but the body is discovered lying face down, what must the investigator evaluate?

A) The body was repositioned after the fixation of lividity (typically 8-12 hours post-mortem)
B) The time of death is less than 6 hours.
C) The body was subjected to extreme heat.
D) The victim died from internal hemorrhage.

99. A crime scene technician documents a wound characterized by clean-cut edges, minimal bruising, and sharp angles at the end of the injury. Based on the characteristics, the investigator can evaluate that the injury is most likely a:

A) Gunshot wound (Perforating Trauma)
B) Lacerated wound (Tearing/Stretching).
C) Contused wound (Blunt Force Trauma).
D) Incision/Incised wound (Sharp-Force Trauma)

100. Scenario: A new toxic substance is created that immediately paralyzes the respiratory system but does not stop heart activity for several minutes. From an investigative and medical perspective, how would the documentation of this death creatively challenge the traditional classification of Somatic vs. Molecular Death?

A) It would transform all incised wounds into lacerated wounds.
B) It would prolong the interval between the cessation of breathing (Somatic Death) and the final stopping of heart cells (Molecular Death), requiring a new sub-classification for the intermediate state
C) It would reverse the effects of Algor Mortis. D. It would transform all incised wounds into lacerated wounds. B
D) It would immediately cause Putrefaction, skipping Rigor Mortis.

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