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