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