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  • 1. An investigator interviews a witness in a friendly, non-accusatory manner to gather facts about a crime. This process best exemplifies which technique?
A) Elicitation
B) Interview
C) Cross-examination
D) Interrogation
  • 2. Which of the following best distinguishes an interview from an interrogation?
A) Both are the same under Philippine law.
B) An interrogation is done before arrest; interview after arrest.
C) An interrogation seeks to obtain admissions or confessions; an interview gathers information.
D) An interview is accusatory, while interrogation is neutral
  • 3. When an investigator uses empathy and understanding to encourage a suspect to talk, which method of interrogation is being applied?
A) Coercive technique
B) Logical approach
C) Emotional appeal
D) Direct approach
  • 4. The legal requirement that a confession must be made voluntarily ensures the observance of which constitutional right?
A) Right against self-incrimination
B) Right to privacy
C) Right against unreasonable search
D) Right to bail
  • 5. The admissibility of a confession depends on its being made:
A) Before the barangay captain
B) Voluntarily, intelligently, and with counsel
C) In writing and in the presence of a police officer
D) Under oath and notarized
  • 6. A confession made without the presence of counsel is inadmissible because it violates which rule of law?
A) Miranda Doctrine
B) Rule on res gestae
C) Fruit of the poisonous tree doctrine
D) Chain of custody rule
  • 7. What is the primary purpose of the Miranda warning in police interrogation?
A) To make the suspect feel guilty
B) To protect the investigator from liability
C) To shorten the process of interrogation
D) To ensure that confessions are voluntary and informed
  • 8. A statement made by a dying person regarding the cause of his death is called:
A) Res gestae
B) Admission
C) Confession
D) Dying declaration
  • 9. For a dying declaration to be admissible, it must be shown that:
A) The statement was in writing.
B) The declarant was under police custody
C) The declarant believed death was imminent.
D) The declaration was made before a lawyer
  • 10. The principle that a dying person would not meet death with a lie is known as:
A) Principle of truthfulness
B) Rule of Res Gestae
C) Doctrine of finality
D) Doctrine of dying declaration
  • 11. Statements made immediately after a startling event, without time to fabricate, are known as:
A) Admissions
B) Confessions
C) Res gestae
D) Independent relevant statements
  • 12. Which of the following is an example of an independent relevant statement?
A) . A bystander’s remark identifying the victim’s assailant
B) A suspect’s confession to police
C) A doctor’s report describing injuries
D) A witness’ excited utterance during the crime
  • 13. During interrogation, a suspect breaks down and admits the crime. The confession will be inadmissible if:
A) It was written in English
B) It was made in private
C) It was made without counsel
D) It was made after prolonged questioning
  • 14. Which of the following is NOT a type of interview used in criminal investigation?
A) Investigative interview
B) Structured interview
C) Cognitive interview
D) Coercive interview
  • 15. In the cognitive interview technique, the investigator encourages the witness to:
A) Confess guilt
B) Recall events from different perspectives
C) Create a timeline
D) Guess what happened
  • 16. Which of the following makes a confession valid and admissible?
A) Taken under oath in a barangay hearing
B) Signed before an ordinary witness
C) Made voluntarily, knowingly, and intelligently with counsel present
D) Made before a prosecutor without counsel
  • 17. A suspect confesses under threat of harm from the police. Under the Rules of Evidence, the confession is
A) Admissible
B) Conditional
C) Inadmissible
D) Partially admissible
  • 18. What distinguishes an admission from a confession?
A) An admission relates to the whole offense; a confession only to parts.
B) An admission is an acknowledgment of fact; a confession is acknowledgment of guilt.
C) A confession is made before arrest; an admission after.
D) They are synonymous in criminal law
  • 19. In evaluating a suspect’s confession, the court will primarily consider:
A) The number of witnesses
B) The investigator’s experience
C) The seriousness of the crime
D) The presence of counsel and voluntariness
  • 20. When the suspect exercises the right to remain silent, the investigator must:
A) Continue the questioning
B) Stop the interrogation immediately
C) Use persuasion
D) Detain the suspect longer
  • 21. During a police interview, the investigator allows the suspect to narrate freely without interruption. Which method of questioning is being applied?
A) Narrative Method
B) Cross-Examination Approach
C) Structured Interview
D) Cognitive Interview
  • 22. In an interrogation, the investigator deliberately pauses after the suspect gives an incomplete answer to encourage further disclosure. This technique is known as:
A) Silence technique
B) Theme development
C) Repetition technique
D) Emotional appeal
  • 23. Which of the following best distinguishes an interview from an interrogation?
A) Interview is conducted before arrest; interrogation after arrest
B) Interview is conducted privately; interrogation publicly
C) Interview is for witnesses; interrogation for complainants
D) Interview is accusatory; interrogation is non-accusatory
  • 24. A police investigator fails to inform a suspect of his constitutional rights before taking a confession. Which is the legal consequence?
A) The confession can still be admitted with corroboration
B) The confession is considered involuntary and inadmissible
C) The confession may be admitted if written and signed
D) The confession remains admissible
  • 25. Which of the following elements is NOT essential for a confession to be admissible?
A) It must be voluntary
B) It must be made with the assistance of counsel
C) It must be in writing
D) It must be expressed and categorical
  • 26. A dying person tells a nurse that “Juan stabbed me because I refused to give him money.” Which statement is legally valid as a dying declaration?
A) Only the part identifying the assailant is admissible
B) The entire statement is admissible if made under a belief of impending death
C) It is inadmissible unless recorded by a police officer
D) The whole statement is inadmissible for lack of formality
  • 27. A confession made without counsel but later affirmed in open court with counsel present is:
A) Admissible only if corroborated by physical evidence
B) Inadmissible for being originally obtained in violation of constitutional rights
C) Admissible if the suspect signed a waiver
D) Admissible because it was later confirmed
  • 28. A statement made by a victim who later dies, but who did not believe death was imminent, may be admitted as:
A) Independent relevant statement
B) Admission
C) Part of res gestae
D) Dying declaration
  • 29. Which principle guides the admissibility of a dying declaration under Rule 130 of the Rules on Evidence?
A) Opportunity and impartiality
B) Necessity and trustworthiness
C) Materiality and spontaneity
D) Voluntariness and legality
  • 30. A suspect admits that he “might have hit the victim by accident.” What type of admission is this?
A) Judicial admission
B) Extrajudicial confession
C) Tacit confession
D) Qualified admission
  • 31. During an interrogation, the investigator uses deception to make the suspect believe evidence exists. Which statement is correct?
A) Deception requires approval from a prosecutor
B) Deception invalidates all statements
C) Deception is prohibited under all circumstances
D) Deception may be used if it does not induce false confession
  • 32. A witness spontaneously blurts out, “He ran that way after shooting the man!” immediately after the crime. This statement is classified as
A) Dying declaration
B) Admission against interest
C) Res gestae statement
D) Confession
  • 33. A police officer questions a suspect for six hours without counsel and without informing him of his rights. The resulting statement is:
A) Coerced confession
B) Admissible due to continuous questioning
C) Voluntary admission
D) Valid under implied waiver doctrine
  • 34. Which of the following is not a proper objective of interrogation?
A) test the validity of gathered evidence
B) To obtain a confession
C) To elicit truth about participation in a crime
D) To intimidate the suspect into cooperating
  • 35. When the declarant’s statement is offered only to prove that the statement was made, not for its truth, it falls under:
A) Confession
B) Hearsay
C) Independent relevant statement
D) Admission
  • 36. Which of the following situations best fits the rule on dying declaration?
A) The declarant must believe death is inevitable
B) The declaration must be in written form
C) The declarant must die immediately after the statement
D) The declarant must identify the killer in the statement
  • 37. When a suspect’s statement is taken with counsel but through threat and intimidation, the statement is:
A) Valid if re-affirmed later
B) Admissible only as corroborative evidence
C) Admissible because counsel was present
D) Inadmissible for being involuntary
  • 38. An investigator allows the witness to reconstruct the crime scene mentally to enhance recall. This method refers to
A) Hypnosis technique
B) Cognitive interviewing
C) Narrative reconstruction
D) Investigative visualization
  • 39. A confession obtained during custodial investigation without the presence of counsel but repeated voluntarily in court with counsel is:
A) Admissible only in part
B) Inadmissible due to constitutional violation
C) Admissible as corroborative evidence
D) Admissible in full
  • 40. A victim tells his neighbor before dying, “Tell my mother that Pedro stabbed me.” The victim clearly thought he was dying. This statement is:
A) Admission against interest
B) Inadmissible hearsay
C) Dying declaration
D) Confession
  • 41. A confession made after the suspect was informed of his rights but before counsel arrived is:
A) Valid if the suspect signed a waiver before a barangay official
B) Admissible if the suspect voluntarily talked
C) Inadmissible for lack of counsel during questioning
D) Admissible if reduced into writing and signed freely
  • 42. During an interrogation, the investigator builds rapport and gradually shifts to direct questioning about the crime. This process is part of which interrogation phase?
A) Preparation phase
B) Termination phase
C) Approach phase
D) Question-and-answer phase
  • 43. The “PEACE” model (Preparation, Engage, Account, Closure, Evaluation) commonly used in investigative interviewing focuses on:
A) Structured, ethical, and non-coercive questioning
B) Extracting confession through pressure
C) Rapid confessional tactics
D) Use of psychological manipulation
  • 44. Which of the following is NOT an acceptable method of interrogation under Philippine law?
A) Using intimidation or threat to induce confession
B) Allowing the suspect to narrate his version freely
C) Encouraging voluntary cooperation
D) Presenting evidence to elicit a truthful reaction
  • 45. In applying the “logical approach” to interrogation, the investigator primarily relies on:
A) Logical reasoning and factual inconsistencies
B) Emotional appeal and sympathy
C) Physical pressure
D) Deception and bluffing
  • 46. When a witness’s statement is taken immediately after the incident to preserve accuracy of recollection, it is called:
A) Cross-examination
B) Investigative debriefing
C) Cognitive interrogation
D) Preliminary interview
  • 47. A suspect, after consulting with his lawyer, voluntarily admits his role in the crime without coercion. The confession is
A) Inadmissible unless signed by two witnesses
B) Admissible in evidence
C) Inadmissible for being post-consultation
D) Considered res gestae
  • 48. The main purpose of conducting an interview before an interrogation is to:
A) Determine guilt beyond reasonable doubt
B) Intimidate the suspect to confess
C) Obtain physical evidence
D) Gather information without accusation
  • 49. Under the Rules on Evidence, which of the following is required for a dying declaration to be valid?
A) The declarant must identify the killer
B) The statement must be recorded by a police investigator
C) The declarant must be under oath
D) The declaration must concern the cause or circumstances of death
  • 50. A statement made by a witness out of court to explain his subsequent actions, not to prove the truth of the statement, is an example of:
A) Res gestae
B) Independent relevant statement
C) Confession
D) Admission
  • 51. The key distinguishing element between theft and robbery under the Revised Penal Code is:
A) The number of offenders
B) The intent to gain
C) The value of the property stolen
D) The use or threat of violence or intimidation
  • 52. Which of the following is a crucial initial step in investigating a robbery incident?
A) Securing the crime scene and interviewing witnesses
B) Conducting a background check on the victim
C) Filing the case immediately
D) Tracing the stolen property
  • 53. The modus operandi of the suspect and the means of entry and escape are primarily analyzed during which phase of property crime investigation?
A) Intelligence gathering
B) Suspect profiling
C) Evidence collection
D) Crime scene reconstruction
  • 54. The main difference between estafa and theft is:
A) Estafa occurs only in corporate settings.
B) Estafa involves deceit or abuse of confidence; theft does not.
C) Theft requires a written contract; estafa does not
D) Theft requires intent to gain; estafa does not.
  • 55. In investigating estafa cases, the most vital documentary evidence is:
A) CCTV footage
B) Confession of the accused
C) Written or electronic proof of deceit or fraudulent transaction
D) Property inventory
  • 56. A car is taken without the owner’s consent with intent to gain. This act falls under:
A) Estafa
B) Carnapping
C) Robbery
D) Qualified theft
  • 57. The Anti-Carnapping Law (R.A. 10883) defines carnapping as the taking of a motor vehicle:
A) Without violence but with intent to gain
B) With or without the owner’s consent, with intent to gain
C) With violence or intimidation only
D) Only when the vehicle is sold illegally
  • 58. Under R.A. 10883, when carnapping results in the death of a person, the penalty is:
A) Life imprisonment
B) Reclusion temporal
C) Death by lethal injection
D) Reclusion perpetua to death
  • 59. In the investigation of carnapping cases, the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is primarily used to:
A) Locate the driver
B) Trace ownership and vehicle identity
C) Identify the manufacturer
D) Determine insurance status
  • 60. The Anti-Fencing Law (P.D. 1612) penalizes
A) Those who deal in stolen property knowing it was stolen
B) Those who report stolen property
C) Only those who steal cars
D) Those who physically steal property
  • 61. The essential element that distinguishes a fencer from a thief is:
A) The act of concealing the property
B) The ownership of the property
C) The act of possession rather than the act of taking
D) The absence of intent to gain
  • 62. Which document serves as the primary reference in proving ownership of a motor vehicle in carnapping cases?
A) Sales invoice
B) Driver’s license
C) Certificate of Registration and Official Receipt (CR/OR)
D) Insurance policy
  • 63. The presumption of fencing arises when:
A) The property is found hidden
B) The accused was seen near the crime scene
C) The accused possesses stolen property without satisfactory explanation
D) The accused buys property from a store
  • 64. The Anti-Fencing Law (P.D. 1612) was enacted primarily to:
A) Punish the original thief
B) Reduce robbery incidents
C) Penalize accessory crimes of selling stolen goods
D) Prevent the circulation of stolen property in commerce
  • 65. In human trafficking under R.A. 9208, the core element is:
A) Exploitation through force, fraud, or coercion
B) Use of minors in employment
C) Recruitment for legal overseas work
D) Payment of recruitment fees
  • 66. R.A. 10364 (Expanded Anti-Trafficking Act) strengthened R.A. 9208 by:
A) Including internet-facilitated trafficking and accessory liability
B) Decriminalizing illegal recruitment
C) Limiting jurisdiction to the Philippines only
D) Allowing voluntary prostitution
  • 67. The latest amendment, R.A. 11862 (Expanded Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act of 2022), focuses on:
A) Reducing penalties for traffickers
B) Increasing fines
C) Limiting law enforcement authority
D) Strengthening prosecution and extraterritorial jurisdiction
  • 68. The victim-centered approach in human trafficking investigations emphasizes:
A) Protection and rehabilitation of victims
B) Aggressive interrogation
C) Media exposure
D) Immediate deportation
  • 69. Under R.A. 9208, the following is NOT considered trafficking:
A) Adoption following legal procedures
B) Debt bondage
C) Exploitation of prostitution
D) Forced labor
  • 70. One of the stages of money laundering where illegal money enters the financial system is called:
A) Placement
B) Structuring
C) Integration
D) Layering
  • 71. The layering stage of money laundering involves:
A) Moving funds through various accounts to hide origin
B) Depositing the proceeds
C) Investing clean money
D) Reporting suspicious transactions
  • 72. The integration stage occurs when:
A) The launderer hides the funds abroad
B) Authorities freeze the assets
C) The launderer mixes illicit funds with legitimate businesses
D) The launderer deposits cash in small amounts
  • 73. The Anti-Money Laundering Act (R.A. 9160) aims to:
A) Encourage secret banking
B) Regulate pawnshops
C) Prevent the financial system from being used for criminal proceeds
D) Allow anonymous foreign accounts
  • 74. Under R.A. 10927, casinos are included as:
A) Charitable organizations
B) Non-reporting entities
C) Exempt institutions
D) Covered persons under AMLA
  • 75. Under AMLA, a transaction exceeding ₱500,000 within one banking day must be reported as:
A) Layered transaction
B) Threshold transaction
C) Covered transaction
D) Suspicious transaction
  • 76. Failure of a covered institution to report suspicious transactions constitutes:
A) Gross negligence
B) No liability if unintentional
C) Administrative offense only
D) A criminal violation under AMLA
  • 77. The body primarily responsible for enforcing AMLA is:
A) Department of Justice
B) Securities and Exchange Commission
C) Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas
D) Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC)
  • 78. The approach in investigating theft focuses on:
A) Establishing the suspect’s income
B) Identifying the victim’s negligence
C) Locating stolen property and proving intent to gain
D) Checking bank accounts
  • 79. The investigative approach in robbery emphasizes:
A) Recovery of stolen property only
B) Conducting digital forensics
C) Studying the suspect’s financial background
D) Identifying use of force or intimidation and weapon evidence
  • 80. In estafa investigations, one must primarily analyze:
A) The victim’s wealth
B) Suspect’s criminal record
C) Modus operandi and deceit pattern
D) Place of transaction only
  • 81. Under R.A. 10883, the registered owner’s failure to report a stolen vehicle within 24 hours may result in:
A) Presumption of involvement in the crime
B) Forfeiture of insurance claims
C) No consequence
D) Administrative sanction
  • 82. A person who buys a motorcycle at a suspiciously low price without verifying ownership documents may be liable for:
A) Carnapping
B) Theft
C) Fencing
D) Estafa
  • 83. Under AMLA, a Suspicious Transaction Report (STR) is required when:
A) The account balance is low
B) The account is new
C) The depositor is a senior citizen
D) The transaction is legal but complex or unusual
  • 84. In investigating money laundering, the financial trail is reconstructed mainly through:
A) News reports
B) Bank advertisements
C) Paper and digital transaction audit
D) Witness interviews
  • 85. The common investigative challenge across property, financial, and trafficking crimes is:
A) Media pressure
B) Lack of police equipment
C) Political influence
D) International cooperation and evidence tracing
  • 86. A police investigator observes that a crime scene has no signs of forced entry, yet valuable items are missing. Which crime is most likely being investigated?
A) Carnapping
B) Estafa
C) Robbery
D) Theft
  • 87. In distinguishing theft from robbery, which investigative focus is most critical?
A) Relationship between victim and offender
B) Use of deception or false pretenses
C) Presence or absence of violence or intimidation
D) The monetary value of the property stolen
  • 88. A businessman convinces several investors to give money for a fake project. Which investigative approach should be applied?
A) Physical evidence collection at the scene
B) Vehicle tracing system
C) Property recovery operation
D) Financial and documentary audit
  • 89. In robbery cases, an investigator should prioritize the collection of which type of evidence?
A) Computer logs and online records
B) Documentary and bank receipts
C) Physical evidence like weapons or fingerprints
D) Vehicle registration documents
  • 90. In a case of estafa, what kind of evidence is most crucial for conviction?
A) Documentary evidence proving deceit and damage
B) Physical evidence at the crime scene
C) DNA evidence
D) Eyewitness testimony
  • 91. Under R.A. 10883 (New Anti-Carnapping Law), when is the crime of carnapping considered consummated?
A) When the vehicle leaves the city or province
B) When the owner reports the loss
C) When the offender takes possession without consent of the owner
D) When the vehicle is sold to another person
  • 92. A vehicle is stolen and immediately disassembled for sale of parts. Under R.A. 10883, this is classified as:
A) Robbery
B) Simple carnapping
C) Qualified carnapping
D) Theft
  • 93. Under P.D. 1612 (Anti-Fencing Law), which of the following elements must be proven to establish guilt?
A) Knowledge or reasonable presumption that the item was stolen
B) Ownership of stolen property by the fence
C) Amount of profit derived from the property
D) Personal relationship between the thief and the fence
  • 94. A buyer purchased a secondhand motorcycle at a suspiciously low price and failed to verify its origin. Under P.D. 1612, this constitutes:
A) Estafa
B) Innocent purchase
C) Theft by negligence
D) Fencing
  • 95. Which of the following is a distinguishing investigative step in human trafficking cases compared to other crimes against property?
A) Accounting audit of business operations
B) Vehicle tracing through LTO database
C) Surveillance of illegal recruitment activities
D) Collection of firearms evidence
  • 96. Under R.A. 9208 (Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act), what element distinguishes trafficking from illegal recruitment?
A) Violation of labor regulations
B) The use of force, coercion, or deception for exploitation
C) Recruitment of minors under 18 years old
D) Employment abroad
  • 97. Which law expanded the coverage of human trafficking to include “online sexual exploitation and cyber trafficking”?
A) R.A. 10883
B) R.A. 9208
C) P.D. 1612
D) R.A. 10364
  • 98. Under R.A. 11862, what new provision strengthened the protection of trafficking victims?
A) Non-deportation of foreign victims
B) Immunity of recruiters
C) Repatriation without consent
D) Reclassification of all victims as offenders
  • 99. In money laundering, which of the following stages involves depositing illegally obtained funds into the financial system?
A) Integration
B) Placement
C) Concealment
D) Layering
  • 100. An investigator detects multiple fund transfers among shell companies to obscure the origin of money. Which stage of money laundering is this?
A) Placement
B) Integration
C) Structuring
D) Layering
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