- 1. A supervisor uses index cards to track case progress and assignments. What method is being applied?
A) Filing System B) Tickler System C) Assignment Record D) Blotter System
- 2. In the Blotter entry,it is made by:
A) Prosecutor B) Barangay Captain only C) Mayor D) Duty PNCO or Desk Officer
- 3. A detective forwards a case file to the Regional Director with comments and recommendation using "Respectfully forwarded." What document is this?
A) After Operations Report B) Endorsement C) COPLAN D) Sworn Statement
- 4. A police unit lists communication flow, coordination procedures, and approval chain in their operational plan. What OPLAN section is being described?
A) Mission B) Command and Signal C) Execution D) Situation
- 5. A police operation was conducted based on a written plan that includes mission, execution, logistics, and command structure. What document is this?
A) Operational Plan (OPLAN) B) After Encounter Report C) Sworn Statement D) Investigation Report
- 6. A police officer submits a report to serve as official documentation of a robbery case. The primary function is:
A) Serve as a diary B) Replace court decisions C) Entertain readers D) Provide official record of findings
- 7. A report contains slang used during interviews. This is avoided because it:
A) Improves clarity B) Reduces professionalism C) Adds creativity D) Enhances tone
- 8. A suspect executes a narrative statement admitting involvement in illegal recruitment under oath. What type of sworn statement is this?
A) After Operations Report B) Affidavit C) COPLAN D) Endorsement
- 9. The abbreviation ZIP in a letter heading refers to:
A) Zero Identification Post B) Zip Internal Protocol C) Zone International Postal D) Zone Information Postal
- 10. Recommendation section suggests:
A) Summary B) Facts C) Opinion D) Action to be taken
- 11. An autopsy report is classified as:
A) Recommendation B) Opinion C) Supporting evidence D) Summary
- 12. Investigators collect physical and testimonial proof. They are gathering:
A) Rumors B) Guesses C) Evidence D) Opinion
- 13. A report is written strictly based on evidence without personal opinion. This shows:
A) Error B) Fairness C) Bias D) Delay
- 14. "Inves" in case files usually refers to:
A) Valid B) Investigation C) Inventory D) Interview Note
- 15. An investigator delayed submission of the report for several weeks without valid reason. What is the consequence?
A) Report becomes fair B) Report becomes accurate C) Credibility may be questioned D) Report becomes brief
- 16. The PNP organizational head at the station level is usually called:
A) Patrol officer B) Barangay Officer C) Chief of Police D) Investigator Clerk
- 17. A report contains spelling mistakes and incorrect words. This is:
A) Error of form B) Judgment error C) Error of substance D) Logic Error
- 18. After a successful drug buy-bust operation, the team leader prepares a report detailing all actions taken by each member regardless of outcome. What report is being prepared?
A) Endorsement B) Case Operation Plan C) After Operations Report D) Background Investigation Report
- 19. Poor investigation reports may result in:
A) Improve reputation B) Increase trust C) Strengthen case D) Damage credibility
- 20. In police reports, "DOA" means:
A) Department of Action B) Duty of Arrest C) Date of Assignment D) Dead on Arrival
- 21. In writing a civilian letter using the full block format, how should all parts of the letter (date, inside address, salutation, body, and closing) be aligned?
A) The body is double-spaced and the address is right-aligned B) Only the first line is centered, and the rest are indented C) Only the signature block is left-aligned D) All parts are aligned at the left margin with no indentation
- 22. A report answers WHO, WHAT, WHEN, WHERE, WHY. HOW in detail. This ensures:
A) Promptness B) Style C) Brevity D) Completeness
- 23. An investigator prepares a report involving a high- ranking government official and a sensational case. What report is required?
A) Alarm Report B) Progress Report C) Final Investigation Report D) Crime Report
- 24. Proper supervision results in;
A) Confusion B) Bias C) Delay D) Good investigation
- 25. After a major raid, officers document all activities regardless of success or failure of the mission. What report is required?
A) Endorsement B) After Encounter Report C) Sworn Statement D) After Operations Report
- 26. A unit chief assigns officers for a checkpoint operation. The plan includes manpower, communication lines, and logistics. Which part of OPLAN refers to communication channels?
A) Mission B) Excision C) Command and Signal D) Situation
- 27. In police report, "OIC" means
A) Office Investigation Clerk B) Operational Intelligence Center C) Officer-In-Charge D) Order of Incident Control
- 28. A police officer writes a document explaining why an operation is needed, the peace and order situation, and crime trend in the area. Which part of OPLAN is this?
A) Mission B) Execution C) Situation D) Command and Signal
- 29. A major crime involving a politician requires:
A) Progress Report B) Alarm Report C) Crime Report D) Final Investigation Report
- 30. "Crime Report" is generally used for:
A) Traffic violations only B) Estafa and crimes against chastity C) Internal memos D) Administrative complaints only
- 31. During evaluation, supervisors assess officers based on their written reports. This meanseffectiveness is judged by:
A) His/her position B) His/her rank C) His/her reports D) His/her uniform
- 32. An investiqator records a witness statement in a question-and-answer format under oath regarding a robbery incident. What is this document called?
A) Routing Slip B) Operational Plan C) After Encounter Report D) Sworn Statement
- 33. Upon arriving at the crime scene, the investigator immediately conducted inspection and interviewed witnesses. What SOP step is applied?
A) Ocular investigation and interview B) Filing case to the prosecution office C) Final reporting D) Endorsement to the higher office
- 34. Supervisors ensure reports submitted are complete and correct. This means:
A) Accurate and complete B) Short only C) Emotional D) Opinionated
- 35. A report is delayed for weeks before submission. This may affect:
A) Grammar B) Length C) Credibility D) Style
- 36. The COP in police rank abbreviation means:
A) Chief of Police B) Command Officer Patrol C) Criminal Operations Personnel D) Case Operations Plan
- 37. An investigator conducted interviews but failed to document them properly in the report. What error is committed?
A) Typographical error B) Style error C) Inadequate interviews (substance error) D) Grammar error
- 38. A report contains a wrong case number and incorrect file reference. What type of error is this?
A) Analytical error B) Error of form C) Error of substance D) Procedural error
- 39. A report is submitted immediately after investigation is completed. This shows:
A) Promptness B) Bias C) Accuracy D) Style
- 40. A case is assigned to an investigator by the supervisor. This is done by:
A) Victim B) Witness C) Chief Investigator D) Clerk
- 41. A supervisor ensures that no report is filed without proper review and signature. What is the purpose of this action?
A) Delay submission B) Reduce workload C) Ensure correctness and accountability D) Avoid responsibility
- 42. Training investigators improves their understanding of:
A) Avoidance B) Speed only C) Workload D) Standards
- 43. A report updates new arrests and recovered evidence. This is:
A) Final Report B) Affidavit C) Memo D) Progress Report
- 44. An investigator failed to mention that the suspect had violent tendencies. What type of error is committed?
A) Minor error B) Error of form C) Typographical error D) Error of substance
- 45. A supervisor tracks cases using index cards. This is:
A) Assignment Record B) Tickler System C) Filing System D) Blotter System
- 46. Tab "A" in reports usually refers to
A) Complaint sheet B) Report C) Evidence log D) Arrest record
- 47. M.O." in police investigation reports refers to:
A) Modus Operandi B) Means of Operation C) Member Officer D) Mission Order
- 48. A police unit conducted an anti-insurgency encounter with rebels. The report includes ammunition expended and sketch of the encounter site. What report is required?
A) After Operations Report B) Police Blotter Report C) After Encounter Report D) Intelligence Summary
- 49. In letter writing, "Re:" stands for:
A) Report Entry B) Reply C) Reference D) Regarding
- 50. An investigator cannot suggest a logical solution to the case. This shows:
A) Investigative weakness B) Brevity C) Accuracy D) Promptness
- 51. Evidence was not properly preserved during investigation. This is:
A) Form error B) Minor mistake C) Style issue D) Substance error
- 52. Matters investigated refers to:
A) Opinion B) Recommendation C) Scope of case D) Conclusion
- 53. A case is first recorded in the blotter upon receipt. This is:
A) File case B) Arrest suspect C) Write report D) Entry in blotter
- 54. Annexes are used to attach:
A) Drafts B) Notes C) Supporting documents D) Opinions
- 55. A report is based strictly on verified facts from witnesses and evidence. This demonstrates:
A) Writing quickly B) Truthful representation of facts C) Writing briefly D) Writing emotionally
- 56. In a block format civilian letter, where is the complimentary close (e.g., "Sincerely yours,") typically placed?
A) A. Flush left, aligned with the date and body of the letter B) Centered at the bottom of the page C) Written in uppercase at the top of the letter D) Indented on the right margin
- 57. Police immediately inspect a crime scene upon arrival. This is:
A) Final reporting B) Endorsement C) Filing case D) Ocular investigation
- 58. A report contains false statements about the suspect. This is:
A) Minor form error B) Acceptable mistake C) Clerical issue D) Serious substance error
- 59. The "Progress Report" refers to:
A) Evidence inventory only B) Arrest warrant C) Final decision of court D) Update on case development
- 60. A document is transmitted internally within an office for immediate action without formal correspondence. What is used?
A) Routing Slip B) Memorandum C) Endorsement D) Sworn Statement
- 61. Blotter in police parlance refers to:
A) Official logbook of incidents B) Court filing sheet C) Evidence storage record D) Arrest warrant list
- 62. A supervisor returned a report due to spelling errors and incorrect grammar. What type of error is
this?
A) Error of substance B) Error of form C) Error of analysis D) Error of judgment
- 63. A well-written report is easily understood by readers. This ensures:
A) Length B) Complexity C) Easy understanding D) Confusion
- 64. A report has incorrect file number. This is:
A) Judgement B) Accuracy C) Substance D) Form
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