- 1. A supervisor uses index cards to track case progress and assignments. What method is being applied?
A) Tickler System B) Filing System C) Assignment Record D) Blotter System
- 2. In the Blotter entry,it is made by:
A) Prosecutor B) Duty PNCO or Desk Officer C) Barangay Captain only 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) COPLAN B) After Operations Report C) Sworn Statement D) Endorsement
- 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) Situation C) Execution D) Command and Signal
- 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) Sworn Statement C) Investigation Report D) After Encounter Report
- 6. A police officer submits a report to serve as official documentation of a robbery case. The primary function is:
A) Replace court decisions B) Entertain readers C) Serve as a diary D) Provide official record of findings
- 7. A report contains slang used during interviews. This is avoided because it:
A) Enhances tone B) Adds creativity C) Improves clarity 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) COPLAN C) After Operations Report D) Endorsement
- 9. The abbreviation ZIP in a letter heading refers to:
A) Zero Identification Post B) Zone Information Postal C) Zone International Postal D) Zip Internal Protocol
- 10. Recommendation section suggests:
A) Action to be taken B) Summary C) Facts D) Opinion
- 11. An autopsy report is classified as:
A) Opinion B) Recommendation C) Summary D) Supporting evidence
- 12. Investigators collect physical and testimonial proof. They are gathering:
A) Guesses B) Rumors C) Opinion D) Evidence
- 13. A report is written strictly based on evidence without personal opinion. This shows:
A) Delay B) Error C) Bias D) Fairness
- 14. "Inves" in case files usually refers to:
A) Inventory B) Interview Note C) Investigation D) Valid
- 15. An investigator delayed submission of the report for several weeks without valid reason. What is the consequence?
A) Report becomes accurate B) Credibility may be questioned C) Report becomes fair D) Report becomes brief
- 16. The PNP organizational head at the station level is usually called:
A) Investigator Clerk B) Chief of Police C) Barangay Officer D) Patrol officer
- 17. A report contains spelling mistakes and incorrect words. This is:
A) Error of substance B) Judgment error C) Error of form 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) Case Operation Plan B) After Operations Report C) Background Investigation Report D) Endorsement
- 19. Poor investigation reports may result in:
A) Damage credibility B) Improve reputation C) Strengthen case D) Increase trust
- 20. In police reports, "DOA" means:
A) Date of Assignment B) Department of Action C) Dead on Arrival D) Duty of Arrest
- 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 signature block is left-aligned D) Only the first line is centered, and the rest are indented
- 22. A report answers WHO, WHAT, WHEN, WHERE, WHY. HOW in detail. This ensures:
A) Completeness B) Brevity C) Style D) Promptness
- 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) Confusion B) Delay C) Bias 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) Sworn Statement B) After Operations Report C) After Encounter Report 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) Command and Signal B) Excision C) Mission D) Situation
- 27. In police report, "OIC" means
A) Office Investigation Clerk B) Order of Incident Control C) Operational Intelligence Center 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) Command and Signal C) Situation D) Execution
- 29. A major crime involving a politician requires:
A) Progress Report B) Crime Report C) Final Investigation Report D) Alarm Report
- 30. "Crime Report" is generally used for:
A) Estafa and crimes against chastity B) Administrative complaints only C) Internal memos D) Traffic violations only
- 31. During evaluation, supervisors assess officers based on their written reports. This meanseffectiveness is judged by:
A) His/her position B) His/her uniform C) His/her rank 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) Operational Plan B) Routing Slip 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) Endorsement to the higher office D) Final reporting
- 34. Supervisors ensure reports submitted are complete and correct. This means:
A) Emotional B) Opinionated C) Accurate and complete D) Short only
- 35. A report is delayed for weeks before submission. This may affect:
A) Style B) Credibility C) Grammar D) Length
- 36. The COP in police rank abbreviation means:
A) Chief of Police B) Case Operations Plan C) Criminal Operations Personnel D) Command Officer Patrol
- 37. An investigator conducted interviews but failed to document them properly in the report. What error is committed?
A) Inadequate interviews (substance error) B) Style error C) Grammar error D) Typographical error
- 38. A report contains a wrong case number and incorrect file reference. What type of error is this?
A) Error of form B) Error of substance C) Procedural error D) Analytical error
- 39. A report is submitted immediately after investigation is completed. This shows:
A) Style B) Accuracy C) Bias D) Promptness
- 40. A case is assigned to an investigator by the supervisor. This is done by:
A) Witness B) Victim C) Clerk D) Chief Investigator
- 41. A supervisor ensures that no report is filed without proper review and signature. What is the purpose of this action?
A) Avoid responsibility B) Ensure correctness and accountability C) Reduce workload D) Delay submission
- 42. Training investigators improves their understanding of:
A) Standards B) Speed only C) Workload D) Avoidance
- 43. A report updates new arrests and recovered evidence. This is:
A) Progress Report B) Final Report C) Affidavit D) Memo
- 44. An investigator failed to mention that the suspect had violent tendencies. What type of error is committed?
A) Error of substance B) Minor error C) Error of form D) Typographical error
- 45. A supervisor tracks cases using index cards. This is:
A) Blotter System B) Filing System C) Tickler System D) Assignment Record
- 46. Tab "A" in reports usually refers to
A) Report B) Complaint sheet C) Arrest record D) Evidence log
- 47. M.O." in police investigation reports refers to:
A) Means of Operation B) Modus Operandi C) Mission Order D) Member Officer
- 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) Intelligence Summary C) After Encounter Report D) After Operations Report
- 49. In letter writing, "Re:" stands for:
A) Reply B) Report Entry C) Reference D) Regarding
- 50. An investigator cannot suggest a logical solution to the case. This shows:
A) Brevity B) Accuracy C) Investigative weakness D) Promptness
- 51. Evidence was not properly preserved during investigation. This is:
A) Form error B) Minor mistake C) Substance error D) Style issue
- 52. Matters investigated refers to:
A) Recommendation B) Conclusion C) Opinion D) Scope of case
- 53. A case is first recorded in the blotter upon receipt. This is:
A) Write report B) Arrest suspect C) File case D) Entry in blotter
- 54. Annexes are used to attach:
A) Opinions B) Drafts C) Supporting documents D) Notes
- 55. A report is based strictly on verified facts from witnesses and evidence. This demonstrates:
A) Truthful representation of facts B) Writing briefly C) Writing emotionally D) Writing quickly
- 56. In a block format civilian letter, where is the complimentary close (e.g., "Sincerely yours,") typically placed?
A) Written in uppercase at the top of the letter B) Indented on the right margin C) Centered at the bottom of the page D) A. Flush left, aligned with the date and body of the letter
- 57. Police immediately inspect a crime scene upon arrival. This is:
A) Final reporting B) Filing case C) Endorsement D) Ocular investigation
- 58. A report contains false statements about the suspect. This is:
A) Minor form error B) Clerical issue C) Acceptable mistake D) Serious substance error
- 59. The "Progress Report" refers to:
A) Update on case development B) Evidence inventory only 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) Evidence storage record B) Arrest warrant list C) Official logbook of incidents D) Court filing sheet
- 62. A supervisor returned a report due to spelling errors and incorrect grammar. What type of error is
this?
A) Error of form B) Error of analysis C) Error of judgment D) Error of substance
- 63. A well-written report is easily understood by readers. This ensures:
A) Confusion B) Complexity C) Length D) Easy understanding
- 64. A report has incorrect file number. This is:
A) Form B) Substance C) Judgement D) Accuracy
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