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