Evidence reviewer
  • 1. Which is the superior law?
A) Rules of Court
B) Constitution
C) The Civil Code
D) Revised Penal Code
  • 2. After the discovery or report of the commission of a crime, what does a law enforcement agency do?
A) Search for evidence
B) Conduct interviews
C) Report the case
D) File a case
  • 3. Which of the following is not admissible in evidence?
A) Testimony of a 5 year child.
B) Testimony of X about what Y told her about how A was killed.
C) Testimony of the brother of the victim of physical injuries as to how his brother was mauled.
D) Testimony of a deaf person about what he saw as to who killed the victim.
  • 4. Which of the following is the most important evidence for the crime of murder?
A) Testimony regarding hte suffering of the victim's family.
B) Testimony about the character of the victim
C) Testimony of an eye witness as to the manner of the killing of the victim.
D) Testimony of a witness regarding the character of the accused.
  • 5. Which of the following is an example of law enforcement agency?
A) CIDG
B) Police
C) NBI
D) All of these
  • 6. The materials and information for conviction of the accused refer to:
A) Testimonies
B) Affidavits
C) Witnesses
D) Evidence
  • 7. The rules on evidence are provided for in the:
A) Supreme Court Manuel
B) Trial Manual
C) Constitution
D) Rules of Court
  • 8. An autopsy report on the cause of the death of the victim is an example of:
A) Testimonial evidence
B) Object evidence
C) Real evidence
D) Documentary evidence
  • 9. The evidence to be gathered must be:
A) Sufficient to prove every element of the crime
B) Enough to justify filing of a case.
C) Sufficient to point to s suspect
D) Enough to create suspicion
  • 10. The truth which has been established after a judicial trial based on the quantum of evidence required by law.
A) Factum probandum
B) Real or actual truth
C) Proposition
D) Judicial or legal truth
  • 11. The declaration of the accused acknowledging his gilt of the offense charged.
A) Estoppel
B) Declaration
C) Admission
D) Confession
  • 12. It refers to the statements made by the litigants in a proceeding.
A) Testimony
B) Presumptions
C) Declarations
D) Allegations
  • 13. Evidence gathered through means not allowed or prohibited by law are known as:
A) Illegal evidence
B) Excluded evidence
C) Fruits of the poisonous tree.
D) Discarded evidence
  • 14. Testimonies of witnesses to be given in judicial trial should be based on:
A) Relayed information
B) Revelations
C) Personal knowledge
D) Reported information
  • 15. It means sanctioned by the rules to ascertain the truth respecting matter of fact.
A) Evidence
B) Proof
C) Testimony
D) Indictment
  • 16. A kind of evidence when the statement of a police officer or of any other witness is given in open court.
A) Real evidence
B) Documentary evidence
C) Testimonial evidence
D) Oral evidence
  • 17. It is known as autoptic evidence, addressed or made known to the senses of the court.
A) Testimonial evidence
B) Documentary evidence
C) Competent evidence
D) Real evidence
  • 18. The rules of evidence found in Rules 128-133 of the Rules of Court are applicable principally only in:
A) Quasi-judicial hearings or bodies
B) Judicial trial
C) Other tribunals
D) Administrative hearings
  • 19. It refers to an evidence which is not excluded in a certain case.
A) Real evidence
B) Competent evidence
C) Material evidence
D) Documentary evidence
  • 20. If an evidence was gathered in violation of the right of the accused against self incrimination, such evidence will be:
A) Excluded being detrimental to fair play.
B) None of these.
C) Excluded being unfair.
D) Excluded being a fruit of the poisonous tree.
  • 21. The testimony of a witness in open court or in a form of judicial affidavit or deposition is classified as what kind of evidence?
A) Dispositive evidence.
B) Declarative evidence.
C) Testimonial evidence.
D) Personal knowledge.
  • 22. A piece of evidence which is tangible or is able of demonstration or observation by the senses of the court is known as:
A) Object or real evidence.
B) Tangible evidence.
C) Demonstrative evidence.
D) Material evidence.
  • 23. A person charged of an offense but has no means to secure the service of a counsel or lawyer for his defense will be provided free legal assistance.
A) All of these are correct.
B) This is correct because this is part of due process.
C) This is correct because the right to adequate legal assistance is a ocnstitutional right.
D) This is correct because of presumption of innocence.
  • 24. When does the presumption of innocence end?
A) Until charged of an offense.
B) Until proven otherwise beyond reasonable doubt.
C) Until trial
D) Until indictment.
  • 25. Proof beyond reasonable doubt means:
A) Absolute certainty
B) Moral certainty
C) Conclusive certainty
D) Convincing certainty
  • 26. The rules of evidence may be applied retroactively because there is no vested rights in evidence.
A) This is correct because this odes not contravene the rules.
B) This is correct because this is provided by the Rules of Court.
C) This is incorrect because laws apply only prospectively.
D) This is correct unless such will result to ex post facto law.
  • 27. How is the presumption of innocence in favor of the accused overcome?
A) By proof of accused's guilt beyond reasonable doubt.
B) By preponderance of evidence of accused's guilt.
C) By conclusive evidence of accused's guilt.
D) By convincing evidence of accused's guilt.
  • 28. The word magistrate refers to:
A) None of these.
B) The prosecutor.
C) The Public Attorney.
D) A judge or justice.
  • 29. It is that degree of proof which produces conviction in an unprejudiced mind.
A) Absolute certainty
B) Convicning certainty
C) Conclusive certainty
D) Moral certainty
  • 30. It is evidence that which the law regards as affording the greatest certainty.
A) Primary evidence
B) Secondary evidence
C) Positive evidence
D) Prima facie evidence
  • 31. Evidence which affirms a fact in issue.
A) Corroborative evidence
B) Rebuttal evidence
C) Demonstrative evidence
D) Positive evidence
  • 32. This kind of evidence is incontrovertible.
A) Prima facie evidence
B) Primary evidence
C) Conclusive evidence
D) Rebutting evidence
  • 33. This evidence refers to oral averments given in open court by the witness.
A) Demeanor evidence
B) Testimonial evidence
C) Positive evidence
D) Character evidence
  • 34. The testimony of a witness should be based on:
A) Observation
B) Personal knowledge
C) Perception
D) Relayed information
  • 35. This evidence refers to evidence which can stand alone to support conviction unless rebutted.
A) Prima facie evidence
B) Competent evidence
C) Material evidence
D) Rebuttal evidence
  • 36. The testimony of one possessing knowledge not usually acquired by otehr persons.
A) Conclusive evidence
B) Expert evidence
C) Best evidence
D) Demonstrative evidence
  • 37. This evidence proves the fact in issue without aid of inference or presumptions.
A) Positive evidence
B) Direct evidence
C) Competent evidence
D) Prima facie evidence
  • 38. It is evidence having any value in reason as tending to prove any matter probable in action.
A) Pma facie evidence
B) Direct evidence
C) Relevant evidence
D) Competent evidence
  • 39. Evidence which is not exluded by law is:
A) Prima facie evidence
B) Relevant evidence
C) Competent evidence
D) Material evidence
  • 40. The ones who are the first respondes in case of the commission of a crime are:
A) The victims
B) The community
C) The prosecution
D) Law enforcers
  • 41. When a person declares that he does not know whether the accused was at the scene of the crime, such is what kind of evidence?
A) Controverting evidence
B) Denial
C) Rebuttal evidence
D) Negative evidence
  • 42. The Rules of Evidence are found in:
A) Articles 114-365 of the Revised Penal Code
B) Rules 110-127 of the Rules of Court
C) None of these.
D) The Rules 128-133 of the Rules of Court
  • 43. It refers to the examination before a competent tribunal of the facts in issue in a case, to determine the truth of such issue.
A) Trial
B) Reception of evidence
C) Presentation of evidence
D) Evidence collection
  • 44. It is the factual dispute between the litigants.
A) Question of law
B) Question of fact
C) None of these.
D) Question of credibility
  • 45. The officer who presides over a trial is:
A) Judge
B) Solicitor
C) Attorney General
D) Prosecutor
  • 46. A point of fact is also known as:
A) A question of law
B) A question of fact
C) A question of evidence
D) A question of guilt.
  • 47. Evidence helps in the:
A) Determination of the questions of fact.
B) Determination of the questions of law.
C) Determination of the admissibility of evidence.
D) Determination of the guilt of the accused.
  • 48. This is answered by applying relevant legal questions.
A) Question of fact
B) Question of admissibility
C) Question of law
D) Question of credibility
  • 49. Through the determination of question of facts, the jduge:
A) Re enacts the events that resulted in the commision of the crime.
B) Reconsiders the circusmtnaces of hte parties involved in the commission of hte crime.
C) None of these.
D) Reconstructs the chain of event of the anatomy of a crime.
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