Evidence
  • 1. What is evidence?
A) Opinion only
B) Any fact presented in court
C) A police badge
D) A punishment
  • 2. Which is a type of evidence?
A) Personal evidence
B) Secret evidence
C) Documentary evidence
D) Emotional evidence
  • 3. Testimonial evidence refers to:
A) Witness statements
B) Videos only
C) Drawings only
D) Physical objects
  • 4. Documentary evidence includes:
A) Contracts
B) Guns
C) Fingerprints
D) Bullets
  • 5. Object evidence refers to:
A) Oral testimony
B) Physical objects
C) Court decisions
D) Written contracts
  • 6. Evidence must be ______ to be accepted in court.
A) Popular
B) Secret
C) Expensive
D) Relevant
  • 7. Relevant evidence means:
A) Colorful
B) Signed by police
C) Very old
D) Related to the issue
  • 8. Who determines admissibility of evidence?
A) Judge
B) Lawyer
C) Accused
D) Witness
  • 9. Hearsay evidence is generally:
A) Required
B) Mandatory
C) Inadmissible
D) Accepted always
  • 10. Hearsay is a statement made:
A) By the judge
B) Under oath
C) Inside court
D) Outside court
  • 11. Direct evidence directly:
A) Hides truth
B) Confuses facts
C) Proves a fact
D) Delays trial
  • 12. Circumstantial evidence requires:
A) Video recording
B) Signature
C) Judge approval
D) Inference
  • 13. The burden of proof in criminal cases belongs to the:
A) Prosecution
B) Accused
C) Police officer
D) Witness
  • 14. Proof beyond reasonable doubt” applies in:
A) Civil cases
B) Traffic violations only
C) Criminal cases
D) Barangay disputes
  • 15. A witness gives:
A) Judgment
B) Punishment
C) Testimony
D) Bail
  • 16. Cross-examination is conducted by the:
A) Witness
B) Judge
C) Clerk of court
D) Opposing party
  • 17. A leading question usually:
A) Ends the case
B) Suggests an answer
C) Removes evidence
D) Confuses the witness
  • 18. Chain of custody refers to:
A) Evidence handling
B) Prison rules
C) Police training
D) Court schedule
  • 19. Chain of custody is important to maintain:
A) Integrity of evidence
B) Court expenses
C) Media coverage
D) Popularity
  • 20. An affidavit is:
A) Oral testimony
B) Police badge
C) Sworn written statement
D) Court order
  • 21. The Best Evidence Rule requires the presentation of the:
A) Police report only
B) Most expensive evidence
C) Oldest witness
D) Original document
  • 22. Privileged communication is protected by:
A) Friends
B) Barangay
C) Law
D) Media
  • 23. Which is privileged communication?
A) Neighbor-neighbor
B) Lawyer-client
C) Vendor-customer
D) Student-student
  • 24. Corroborative evidence serves to:
A) Delay hearing
B) Remove testimony
C) Destroy evidence
D) Support other evidence
  • 25. Impeaching evidence aims to:
A) Strengthen credibility
B) Dismiss the judge
C) Challenge credibility
D) Stop trial
  • 26. Physical evidence is another term for:
A) Documentary evidence
B) Digital evidence
C) Testimonial evidence
D) Object evidence
  • 27. The person accused of a crime is called the:
A) Witness
B) Defendant
C) Juror
D) Lawyer
  • 28. Evidence obtained illegally may become:
A) Admissible
B) Stronger
C) Permanent
D) Inadmissible
  • 29. Fingerprint evidence is classified as:
A) Secondary evidence
B) Object evidence
C) Oral evidence
D) Judicial notice
  • 30. DNA evidence is commonly used to:
A) Identify persons
B) Delay cases
C) Decorate reports
D) Approve warrants
  • 31. A confession is an admission of:
A) Guilt
B) Friendship
C) Ownership
D) Innocence
  • 32. The court may reject evidence that is:
A) Relevant
B) Competent
C) Reliable
D) Irrelevant
  • 33. Competent evidence means:
A) Expensive
B) Popular
C) Colorful
D) Allowed by law
  • 34. Judicial notice means the court:
A) Ignores facts
B) Delays hearing
C) Recognizes facts without proof
D) Stops trial
  • 35. A subpoena compels a person to:
A) Pay taxes
B) Appear in court
C) File charges
D) Leave court
  • 36. Subpoena duces tecum orders a person to:
A) Produce documents or objects
B) Arrest someone
C) Dismiss a case
D) Testify only
  • 37. Expert witnesses testify based on their:
A) Friendship
B) Rank only
C) Wealth
D) Experience and expertise
  • 38. A minor is generally considered a:
A) Sheriff
B) Lawyer
C) Child
D) Judge
  • 39. Motive refers to the:
A) Police report
B) Reason for committing a crime
C) Weapon used
D) Place of arrest
  • 40. Opportunity means the suspect had the:
A) Money
B) Lawyer
C) Chance to commit the crime
D) Vehicle
  • 41. The witness oath is administered to ensure:
A) Silence
B) Delay
C) Immunity
D) Truthfulness
  • 42. Perjury means:
A) Filing charges
B) Honest mistake
C) False testimony under oath
D) Police arrest
  • 43. The accused is presumed:
A) Innocent
B) Dangerous
C) Guilty
D) Convicted
  • 44. The right against self-incrimination protects a person from:
A) Being forced to testify against oneself
B) Court attendance
C) Paying taxes
D) Hiring a lawyer
  • 45. An objection is raised by:
A) Media
B) Accused only
C) Witness
D) Lawyer
  • 46. When an objection is sustained, the question is:
A) Approved
B) Recorded only
C) Disallowed
D) Allowed
  • 47. Secondary evidence may be presented when the original is:
A) Expensive
B) Signed
C) Lost or destroyed
D) Colorful
  • 48. Photographs may be used as:
A) Opinion evidence
B) Demonstrative evidence
C) Judicial notice
D) Hearsay only
  • 49. A hostile witness is one who:
A) Shows adverse interest
B) Supports the examiner
C) Is always absent
D) Is a judge
  • 50. The Rules on Evidence are intended to ensure:
A) Fast conviction only
B) Publicity
C) Entertainment
D) Fair trial
  • 51. The credibility of evidence depends on its:
A) Color
B) Price
C) Size
D) Weight and reliability
  • 52. Alibi is a defense claiming the accused:
A) Lost evidence
B) Was elsewhere during the crime
C) Confessed
D) Is a police officer
  • 53. recantation means a witness:
A) Withdraws previous statement
B) Leaves the country
C) Repeats testimony
D) Signs documents
  • 54. The corpus delicti refers to the:
A) Body of the crime
B) Police station
C) Criminal record
D) Court building
  • 55. Evidence must be presented in:
A) Social media
B) Proper procedure
C) Newspaper only
D) Secret meeting
  • 56. Which evidence is strongest in identifying suspects?
A) DNA evidence
B) Gossip
C) Rumor
D) Opinion
  • 57. The prosecution represents the:
A) State
B) Media
C) Accused
D) Witness only
  • 58. A material witness is one who:
A) Is absent
B) Is wealthy
C) Has important testimony
D) Is famous
  • 59. Evidence may be excluded if obtained through:
A) Illegal search
B) Proper warrant
C) Legal process
D) Consent
  • 60. The exclusionary rule protects constitutional:
A) Salaries
B) Uniforms
C) Rights
D) Decorations
  • 61. Admissions are statements against one’s:
A) Family
B) Salary
C) Interest
D) Uniform
  • 62. A dying declaration is admissible when:
A) Signed abroad
B) Made before death
C) Written by lawyers
D) Made by police only
  • 63. The judge evaluates the:
A) Weight of evidence
B) Uniform of witness
C) Court design
D) Police rank
  • 64. Real evidence means:
A) Tangible evidence
B) Secret evidence
C) Hidden evidence
D) Imaginary evidence
  • 65. Authentication is required to prove evidence is:
A) Expensive
B) Heavy
C) Genuine
D) Popular
  • 66. A public document is issued by:
A) Student
B) Neighbor
C) Government office
D) Private company only
  • 67. Private documents usually require:
A) Burning
B) Approval by media
C) Publication
D) Authentication
  • 68. The court transcript contains:
A) Witness testimony record
B) Jail inventory
C) Newspaper articles
D) Police salary
  • 69. An eyewitness personally:
A) Read newspapers
B) Saw the incident
C) Watched television
D) Heard rumors
  • 70. The accused may waive the right to:
A) Evidence
B) Counsel
C) Court
D) Human rights
  • 71. Evidence should be preserved to avoid:
A) Decoration
B) Fame
C) Integrity issues
D) Publicity
  • 72. A forensic expert commonly analyzes:
A) Social media comments
B) Scientific evidence
C) Opinions only
D) Rumors
  • 73. Ballistics examination involves:
A) Drugs only
B) Firearms and bullets
C) Fingerprints only
D) Handwriting only
  • 74. Handwriting analysis is used in:
A) Traffic enforcement
B) Jail management
C) Questioned document examination
D) Patrol operation
  • 75. The competency of a witness refers to the ability to:
A) Arrest suspects
B) File taxes
C) Testify properly
D) Write reports only
  • 76. Children may testify if they can:
A) Carry firearms
B) Understand questions and answer truthfully
C) Vote
D) Drive vehicles
  • 77. An exhibit is:
A) Evidence presented in court
B) A punishment
C) A police rank
D) A warrant
  • 78. A judge must remain:
A) Neutral
B) Biased
C) Emotional
D) Hostile
  • 79. The testimony of a witness should be based on:
A) Personal knowledge
B) Rumors
C) Social media
D) Guessing
  • 80. The defense lawyer protects the rights of the:
A) Media
B) Judge
C) Witness
D) Accused
  • 81. Evidence may be oral or:
A) Physical
B) Political
C) Secret
D) Emotional
  • 82. The Rules of Court govern:
A) Military rules
B) School grading
C) Election campaigns
D) Evidence procedures
  • 83. A confession obtained through force is:
A) Admissible
B) Encouraged
C) Inadmissible
D) Mandatory
  • 84. Digital evidence includes:
A) Wooden sticks
B) Emails and videos
C) Food samples
D) Clothing only
  • 85. An arrest warrant is issued by a:
A) Police trainee
B) Witness
C) Judge
D) Barangay captain
  • 86. Probative value refers to the ability of evidence to:
A) Gain popularity
B) Delay hearing
C) Prove something
D) Entertain
  • 87. The accused has the right to confront:
A) The judge
B) Witnesses against him
C) Media reporters
D) Jurors only
  • 88. The court may strike out testimony that is:
A) Improper
B) Short
C) Loud
D) Emotional
  • 89. A search warrant authorizes police to:
A) Hold elections
B) File taxes
C) Conduct lawful search
D) Suspend classes
  • 90. Evidence collected at the crime scene should be:
A) Ignored
B) Preserved carefully
C) Shared online
D) Burned
  • 91. The term “admissibility” means:
A) Acceptance in court
B) Witness ranking
C) Popularity
D) Arrest authority
  • 92. A rebuttal witness is presented to:
A) Support opposing evidence
B) Replace the judge
C) Contradict opposing evidence
D) Delay proceedings
  • 93. The prosecution must rely on the:
A) Media coverage
B) Weakness of defense only
C) Strength of its own evidence
D) Public opinion
  • 94. The judge decides questions of:
A) Fashion
B) Sports
C) Law
D) Entertainment
  • 95. Evidence illegally seized violates:
A) Constitutional rights
B) Traffic signs
C) Company policy
D) School rules
  • 96. The right to counsel means access to a:
A) Reporter
B) Police officer
C) Witness
D) Lawyer
  • 97. Evidence may be classified as direct or:
A) Circumstantial
B) Personal
C) Political
D) Emotional
  • 98. An expert witness gives opinion based on:
A) Friendship
B) Training and experience
C) Guesswork
D) Rumors
  • 99. The ultimate goal of evidence is to:
A) Discover the truth and achieve justice
B) Increase court fees
C) Entertain the public
D) Delay cases
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