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  • 1. What is the primary purpose of an affidavit?
A) To file a criminal complaint
B) To record a police investigation
C) To issue a court summons
D) To provide a written sworn statement under oath
  • 2. Which of the following is NOT a part of a standard affidavit?
A) Caption
B) Body
C) Signature of affiant
D) Witness deposition
  • 3. What distinguishes a sworn statement from a regular statement?
A) It is always submitted in court
B) It does not need a signature
C) It is only used in police investigations
D) It is notarized and signed under oath
  • 4. Which of the following is a type of affidavit used to declare facts in absence of the declarant?
A) Affidavit of death
B) Affidavit of absentia
C) Affidavit of loss
D) Affidavit of residence
  • 5. The “caption” of an affidavit typically contains:
A) Name of the affiant, court or agency, and case number
B) The body of the statement
C) Sworn signature and date
D) Witness attestation
  • 6. In pleadings, the part that contains the reasons for filing a motion is called:
A) Relief prayed
B) Relief prayed
C) Statement of facts
D) Verification
  • 7. What is the purpose of a “manifestation” in court pleadings?
A) To notify the court of the party’s stance or updates
B) To settle a case
C) To file a criminal charge
D) To introduce new evidence
  • 8. The part of a petition where the petitioner requests the court to act is known as:
A) Prayer for relief
B) Verification
C) Caption
D) Body
  • 9. Which of the following is an essential element of a motion?
A) Court approval
B) Prayer for relief
C) Case background
D) Witness list
  • 10. A “manifestation” is usually filed to:
A) Initiate a criminal complaint
B) Submit an affidavit
C) Request additional time or inform the court of developments
D) Record a police blotter entry
  • 11. What is the main purpose of a police blotter?
A) To serve as a sworn statement
B) To file motions in court
C) To replace a formal complaint
D) To summarize incidents and arrests reported in the police station
  • 12. Which of the following is a required content in a police blotter?
A) Name of the arresting officer
B) Motion filed in court
C) Case ruling
D) Affidavit of loss
  • 13. The complaint sheet differs from a police blotter because it:
A) Is used for traffic violations only
B) Contains the sworn complaint of the complainant
C) Records only administrative notes
D) Is signed only by witnesses
  • 14. Which part of a complaint sheet contains the incident details?
A) Verification
B) Body or statement of complaint
C) Relief prayed
D) Caption
  • 15. Which of the following best describes the function of a police blotter?
A) Detailed investigation report
B) Pleading in court
C) Legal advice for complainants
D) Official chronological record of all police reports
  • 16. Which type of affidavit is commonly used to declare ownership of lost items?
A) Affidavit of loss
B) Affidavit of residency
C) Affidavit of support
D) Affidavit of marriage
  • 17. In pleadings, verification is important because it:
A) Serves as the motion body
B) Summarizes the police report
C) Provides a signature under oath to validate the document
D) Lists court witnesses
  • 18. The “body” of an affidavit generally contains?
A) The name of the court
B) The statement of facts or information under oath
C) The signature of the officer
D) The prayer for relief
  • 19. Which of the following is an example of a petition in court?
A) Affidavit of loss
B) Police blotter entry
C) Complaint sheet
D) Motion for reconsideration
  • 20. The part of the police blotter that notes the time and date of reporting is called?
A) Verification
B) Narrative
C) Chronological entry
D) Caption
  • 21. Which type of pleading is specifically used to request a court order?
A) Affidavit
B) Complaint sheet
C) Manifestation
D) Motion
  • 22. An affidavit of support is primarily used to:
A) Summarize traffic violations
B) Report a crime
C) Declare financial responsibility for another person
D) File a petition
  • 23. Which of the following statements is correct about a police complaint sheet?
A) It does not include the complainant’s personal details
B) It is a chronological record of all police activities
C) It is a sworn document initiated by a complainant
D) It replaces court pleadings
  • 24. The prayer for relief in pleadings should:
A) Clearly state the remedy or action requested from the court
B) Be written after the verification
C) Be vague to allow flexibility
D) Contain only personal opinions
  • 25. Which of these is NOT a purpose of an affidavit?
A) To record informal discussions
B) To provide evidence in court
C) To support legal action
D) To present sworn facts
  • 26. The manifestation is usually filed to
A) File an affidavit
B) Introduce new witnesses
C) Submit a police blotter
D) Update the court about changes in the case or status
  • 27. What is the main difference between a motion and a petition?
A) Motion is informal; petition is notarized
B) There is no difference
C) Motion is for administrative matters only
D) Motion requests court action; petition requests relief or remedy
  • 28. A police blotter should always include:
A) Officer in charge and incident summary
B) Petition prayers
C) Affidavit details
D) Judgment of the case
  • 29. Which of the following is a type of affidavit used to declare the death of an individual?
A) Affidavit of death
B) Affidavit of residency
C) Affidavit of support
D) Affidavit of loss
  • 30. Which part of a pleading shows the legal grounds for the request?
A) Prayer for relief
B) Statement of facts
C) Verification
D) Caption
  • 31. Verification in pleadings ensures that?
A) Police officers approve the filing
B) The case number is correct
C) Witnesses are listed
D) The document is notarized and truthful under oath
  • 32. Which of the following is a key element of a complaint sheet?
A) Relief prayed
B) Caption of a petition
C) Facts of the incident
D) Motion body
  • 33. An affidavit of residence is used to
A) File a criminal complaint
B) Declare one’s place of abode
C) Notify the court of a case update
D) Report a lost item
  • 34. Which of the following is a characteristic of a police blotter?
A) Contains prayer for relief
B) Sworn statement under oath
C) Filed as a petition in court
D) Chronological and factual record
  • 35. The body of a petition should contain
A) The case caption
B) Police blotter summary
C) Statement of facts and legal basis
D) Affidavit signature
  • 36. Which type of affidavit is used to confirm a person’s financial or moral responsibility for another?
A) Affidavit of support
B) Affidavit of loss
C) Affidavit of residence
D) Affidavit of death
  • 37. In court pleadings, the term “motion” refers to
A) A police blotter entry
B) A police complaint
C) A sworn statement under oath
D) A request for the court to issue an order or take action
  • 38. The main purpose of a complaint sheet is to
A) Replace a petition
B) Document an official sworn complaint for police action
C) Notify the court of proceedings
D) Record administrative notes
  • 39. Affidavits are considered evidence because they are
A) Filed in police blotters
B) Always motions
C) Written documents sworn under oath
D) Court judgments
  • 40. Which part of a pleading confirms that the statements therein are true?
A) Verification
B) Prayer for relief
C) Manifestation
D) Caption
  • 41. Which section of a spot report primarily records the initial observations at the crime scene?
A) Narrative
B) Action Taken
C) Synopsis
D) Findings
  • 42. The primary purpose of a progress report is to
A) Close the case officially
B) Record continuous updates on the investigation
C) Detail witness statements
D) Summarize the final outcome of a case
  • 43. When analyzing a case folder, which of the following is MOST important to verify the authenticity of documents?
A) Sequence of reports
B) Official stamps and signatures
C) Handwriting of the officer
D) Presence of photographs
  • 44. In a final investigative report, which section demonstrates the logical flow from observation to conclusion?
A) Appendices
B) Witness List
C) Recommendations
D) Findings and Analysis
  • 45. Spot reports are usually submitted
A) Weekly
B) After the case is closed
C) Immediately after the incident
D) Monthly
  • 46. Which part of a progress report allows supervisors to track the performance of investigating officers?
A) Action Taken
B) Synopsis
C) Recommendations
D) Narrative
  • 47. What is the main analytical task when examining different police reports in a case folder?
A) Reviewing equipment inventory
B) Counting the number of pages
C) Identifying inconsistencies and gaps
D) Checking officer attendance
  • 48. When comparing spot and final reports, the investigator should focus on
A) Changes in witness statements and evidence interpretation
B) Font style
C) Formatting differences
D) Officer signature
  • 49. The “Action Taken” section of a spot report should include
A) Future recommendations
B) Specific measures undertaken at the scene
C) Officer’s personal background
D) Personal opinions of the officer
  • 50. In analyzing a progress report, which of the following questions is most critical?
A) Who typed the report?
B) Are there any personal comments included?
C) Has the investigation followed proper procedure?
D) Is the report printed in color?
  • 51. Which document is typically the most comprehensive summary of the investigation?
A) Final investigative report
B) Blotter entry
C) Progress report
D) Spot report
  • 52. When applying analytical skills to a case folder, the first step is usually to
A) Focus on officer performance
B) Categorize reports by type and date
C) Rewrite all reports in your own words
D) Memorize all witness statements
  • 53. Which of the following BEST describes a “case folder”?
A) A folder containing only evidence
B) A compilation of all reports, statements, and evidence related to a case
C) A template for writing reports
D) A folder of witness photographs
  • 54. How does a spot report contribute to the final investigative report?
A) It provides initial observations that can be verified or disproved later
B) It records personal opinions
C) It is not included in the final report
D) It lists recommendations for officer promotion
  • 55. When analyzing different police reports, what is the purpose of cross-referencing statements?
A) To reduce the number of pages in the case folder
B) To identify contradictions or confirm consistency
C) To highlight the officer who wrote the most
D) To ensure all handwriting matches
  • 56. Which of the following is a key difference between spot and progress reports?
A) Progress reports focus on ongoing updates, spot reports focus on initial actions
B) Progress reports do not include evidence
C) Spot reports are typed, progress reports are handwritten
D) Spot reports are longer
  • 57. The “Narrative” section in a final investigative report should
A) Summarize the crime scene observations, investigation steps, and findings in chronological order
B) Only list evidence
C) Include officer personal opinions
D) Be written in bullet points without context
  • 58. Which factor is essential when applying analytical skills to evaluate police reports?
A) Report font size
B) Sequence and consistency of reported events
C) Number of exhibits included
D) Officer seniority
  • 59. Which report type is MOST useful in identifying procedural errors during investigation?
A) Final Investigative Report
B) Progress report
C) Spot Report
D) Blotter entry
  • 60. If a witness statement in a spot report conflicts with a statement in the progress report, what should an analyst do?
A) Delete the conflicting statement
B) Replace it with officer notes
C) Ignore the discrepancy
D) Highlight and investigate the discrepancy
  • 61. Which of the following is an example of applying Bloom’s “Analyzing” level when reviewing reports?
A) Writing a new report from scratch
B) Listing all witnesses
C) Comparing evidence across multiple reports to detect patterns
D) Reading the report once
  • 62. When examining a final investigative report, which section usually provides recommendations for court proceedings?
A) Conclusion and Recommendations
B) Action Taken
C) Appendices
D) Witness List
  • 63. A progress report may include all of the following EXCEPT
A) Officer’s personal opinion on the suspect’s guilt
B) Next steps in the investigation
C) Evidence collected
D) Updates on investigation
  • 64. Which of the following best describes the relationship between spot, progress, and final reports?
A) Progress report is optional
B) Spot report is the initial record, progress reports track updates, and the final report summarizes all findings
C) They are independent reports with no connection
D) Only spot and final reports are required
  • 65. In analyzing investigative reports, recognizing repetitive or missing information is important because
A) It improves report formatting
B) It shortens the report
C) It helps in officer promotions
D) It helps in identifying procedural lapses or errors
  • 66. Analyzing reports from multiple cases to detect procedural patterns is an example of
A) Applying analytical skills to improve investigation methods
B) Ignoring reports
C) Memorizing reports
D) Writing spot reports
  • 67. When reviewing a case folder, which of the following indicates a high-quality investigative report?
A) Long narrative without structure
B) Chronological, complete, evidence-based, and clear recommendations
C) Minimal details with vague conclusions
D) Only includes photographs
  • 68. Which section of a final report contains the conclusions drawn from all collected evidence?
A) Blotter Entry
B) Action Taken
C) Findings and Analysis
D) Narrative
  • 69. When applying the “applying” level of Bloom’s Taxonomy to police reports, one should
A) Ignore inconsistencies
B) Write personal opinions
C) Memorize all reports
D) Use the information to reconstruct the sequence of events
  • 70. An investigator notices that the sequence of events in a spot report does not match the progress report. What should they do?
A) Rewrite both reports
B) Note the discrepancy and verify with evidence and witnesses
C) Blame the reporting officer
D) Ignore the mismatch
  • 71. Which administrative issuance is primarily used to inform, guide, or direct all personnel on a general policy?
A) Executive Order
B) Memorandum Order
C) Circular
D) Special Order
  • 72. A Special Order is typically issued to
A) Assign specific tasks or personnel to duties
B) Disseminate general information
C) Announce new agency-wide policies
D) Provide annual agency guidelines
  • 73. When comparing a Circular and a Memorandum Order, which statement is correct?
A) Both are interchangeable in purpose
B) Memorandum Orders always precede Circulars
C) Circulars are more general and policy-oriented; Memorandum Orders convey instructions for action
D) Circulars are for specific actions; Memorandum Orders are for general guidelines
  • 74. An example of a Memorandum Order would be
A) Informing personnel of a new dress code
B) Announcing agency-wide budget guidelines
C) Assigning an officer to a temporary post
D) Publishing a national holiday
  • 75. Which issuance is least likely to be used for assigning personnel to specific tasks?
A) Special Order
B) None of the above
C) Memorandum Order
D) Circular
  • 76. In evaluating the purpose of a Circular, one can say it is primarily intended to
A) Record official appointments
B) Direct agency-wide policy or instructions
C) Assign individual tasks
D) Authorize disciplinary action
  • 77. If an agency needs to temporarily reassign a staff member to a different office, the appropriate issuance is
A) Special Order
B) Memorandum Order
C) Executive Order
D) Circular
  • 78. Which issuance would require approval from higher authority due to its effect on personnel assignment?
A) None
B) Special Order
C) Memorandum Order
D) Circular
  • 79. A key difference between a Memorandum Order and a Special Order is
A) Memorandum Orders are temporary; Special Orders are permanent
B) Circulars supersede both
C) Both serve only administrative purposes
D) Special Orders pertain to personnel or duties; Memorandum Orders can include instructions or clarifications
  • 80. When creating an internal policy guideline for all employees, the most effective issuance would be
A) Special Order
B) Circular
C) Individual Letter
D) Memorandum Order
  • 81. A Special Order can be evaluated as effective when it
A) Circulates a general policy
B) Is addressed to a specific individual or group for a defined task
C) Contains recommendations only
D) Serves as a guideline for external stakeholders
  • 82. Which issuance is most formal and binding in assigning temporary duties or positions?
A) Circular
B) Special Order
C) Memorandum Order
D) Informal Memo
  • 83. Comparing the reach of Circulars vs. Special Orders, we can conclude that Circulars
A) Apply to individuals only
B) Apply to specific offices
C) Are issued only during emergencies
D) Apply broadly to all units or offices within the agency
  • 84. A Memorandum Order differs from a Circular because it
A) Announces general policy
B) Provides detailed instructions for implementation
C) Assigns permanent positions
D) Serves external stakeholders
  • 85. Which of the following is NOT a purpose of administrative issuances like Circulars, MOs, or Special Orders?
A) Legally alter national laws
B) Disseminate agency policies
C) Direct personnel action
D) Assign duties or tasks
  • 86. An officer receives a Special Order to temporarily manage another division. Evaluating this issuance, one can infer
A) It creates new legislation
B) It has a general policy function
C) It is a task-specific directive
D) It is primarily informative
  • 87. Which issuance allows for flexible but documented instructions within an office?
A) Circular
B) Executive Order
C) Special Order
D) Memorandum Order
  • 88. To create a directive that ensures all personnel follow a new reporting procedure, which issuance is appropriate?
A) Advisory Letter
B) Circular
C) Memorandum Order
D) Special Order
  • 89. When comparing binding effect, which issuance is more enforceable for specific assignments?
A) Policy Statement
B) Circular
C) Memorandum Order
D) Special Order
  • 90. A Circular is primarily used to
A) Modify personnel assignments
B) Approve promotions
C) Communicate general policies or guidelines to all units
D) Delegate authority to specific personnel B. Communicate general policies or
  • 91. Which issuance is considered more targeted and specific in scope?
A) Memorandum Order
B) Special Order
C) Circular
D) Administrative Bulletin
  • 92. Evaluating the effectiveness of a Memorandum Order, one should check if it
A) Assigns promotions only
B) Provides clear and actionable instructions
C) Is circulated to external agencies
D) Disseminates general policies
  • 93. When creating a document assigning an officer as head of a task force, which issuance is proper?
A) Memorandum Order
B) Executive Memorandum
C) Circular
D) Special Order
  • 94. Which issuance is mainly designed to inform and standardize procedures rather than assign personnel?
A) Circular
B) Memorandum Order
C) Executive order
D) Administrative Directive
  • 95. When an agency wants to clarify policy implementation without assigning duties, the best issuance is
A) Special Order
B) Circular
C) Task Directive
D) Memorandum Order
  • 96. A Special Order should contain
A) Budgetary instructions
B) Advisory notes
C) Only general policy guidelines
D) Names of individuals, purpose, and period of assignment
  • 97. In creating a Memorandum Order for a temporary office procedure, the main focus should be
A) Issuing general policies
B) Approving salaries
C) Assigning personnel permanently
D) Providing instructions and clarifications
  • 98. Which issuance allows evaluation of compliance by designated personnel?
A) Advisory Circular
B) Special Order
C) Memorandum Order
D) Circular
  • 99. A Circular is most useful when the objective is to
A) Assign an officer temporarily
B) Authorize a one-time transaction
C) Implement a new administrative policy across all departments
D) Provide individual instructions
  • 100. Comparing the three issuances, which statement is accurate
A) Circulars assign personnel; MOs are general; Special Orders are optional
B) All three are identical in purpose
C) Special Orders are only used for disciplinary actions
D) Circulars are general; Memorandum Orders provide instructions; Special Orders assign duties
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