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