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CDI-5
Contributed by: delos santos
  • 1. The primary goal of criminal investigation is.
A) Collect as many clues as possible
B) Discover the truth
C) Punish the offender
D) Discover the truth
  • 2. Who is considered the "Father of Modern Criminal Investigation"?
A) Allan Pinkerton
B) Alphonse Bertillon
C) Cesare Beccaria
D) Hans Gross
  • 3. The three major functions of investigation are.
A) Detection, arrest, detention
B) Identification, arrest, prosecution
C) Identification, arrest, prosecution
D) Search, interrogation, detention
  • 4. The term "modus operandi" refers to:
A) Motive of the suspect
B) Identity of the suspect
C) Cause of death
D) Method of operation
  • 5. The best evidence rule refers to:
A) Best witness must testify
B) Best procedure must be used
C) Best investigator must collect evidence
D) The original document must be presented
  • 6. The Philippine National Police is established under
A) RA 8551
B) RA 9263
C) PD 1603
D) RA 6975
  • 7. The law that strengthened the PNP, also known as "PNP Reform and

    Reorganization Act":
A) RA 7438
B) RA 6975
C) RA 8551
D) RA 9165
  • 8. Rights of persons arrested, detained, or under custodial investigation is covered under:
A) RA 6975
B) RA 9165
C) RA 9344
D) RA 7438
  • 9. The Dangerous gs Act of 2002 is:
A) RA 9208
B) RA 9208
C) RA 9165
D) RA 6425
  • 10. The Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act is:
A) RA 8263
B) RA 9208
C) RA 7438
D) RA 6975
  • 11. Evidence which directly proves a fact without inference:
A) Circumstantial
B) Documentary
C) Real
D) Direct
  • 12. Anything perceby the five senses and presented art:
A) Real evidence
B) Documentary evidence
C) Testimonial evidence
D) Demonstrative evidence
  • 13. Fingerprints belong to what type of evidence?
A) Hearsay
B) Real
C) Circumstantial
D) Direct
  • 14. Chain of custody ensures:
A) Speed of investigation
B) Immediate prosecution
C) Suspect's rights
D) Integrity of evidence
  • 15. Evidence not based on personal knowledge:
A) Direct
B) Hearsay
C) Real
D) Circumstantial
  • 16. The first step in crime scene processing:
A) Securing the area
B) Preservation
C) Documentation
D) Evidence collection
  • 17. The golden rule of crime scene investigation:
A) Do not touch, move, or alter anything
B) Do not rush
C) Do not conduct interviews
D) Do not allow media
  • 18. Which method is often used to search large outdoor areas?
A) Strip method
B) Grid
C) Zone
D) Spiral
  • 19. Which professional officially pronounces death at the crime scene?
A) Medical officer
B) Police chief
C) Barangay official
D) Investigator
  • 20. Which is NOT a proper documentation method?
A) Memory recall
B) Notes
C) Photography
D) Sketching
  • 21. The main purpose of an interview is to.
A) Obtain a confession
B) Get information
C) Identify motives
D) Pressure witnesses
  • 22. The main purpose of an interrogation is to:
A) Collect physic' evidence
B) Obtain a confession
C) Gather leads
D) Record states
  • 23. A good interviewer must have:
A) Prejudice
B) Aggressiveness
C) Anger
D) Patience
  • 24. The "best evidence" during interrogation is:
A) Denial
B) Confession
C) Hearsay
D) Alibi
  • 25. Miranda Warning is required during:
A) Ordinary interview
B) Voluntary conversation
C) Arrest and custodial interrogation
D) Witness briefing
  • 26. The study of fingerprints is called:
A) Dactyloscopy
B) Graphology
C) Ballistics
D) Serology
  • 27. The study of handwriting:
A) Graphology
B) Serology
C) Documentology
D) Toxicology
  • 28. Bloodstain analysis belongs to:
A) Serology
B) Toxicology
C) Odontology
D) Ballistics
  • 29. Tool mark examination belongs to:
A) Chemistry
B) Ballistics
C) Biology
D) Physical evid analysis
  • 30. The matching of bullets to a firearm is called:
A) Toxicology
B) Ballistics
C) Serology
D) Graphology
  • 31. The pillars of the Philippine Criminal Justice System are five. Which is NOT one of them?
A) Correction
B) Prosecution
C) Journalism
D) Law enforcement
  • 32. The last pillar of the CJS is:
A) Corrections
B) Corrections
C) Prosecution
D) Community
  • 33. Which pillar decides guilt or innocence?
A) Law enforcement
B) Prosecution
C) Courts
D) Community
  • 34. Responsible for filing the information in court
A) Prosecutor
B) NBI
C) Police
D) Judge
  • 35. Which pillar supervises prisoners after conviction?
A) Law enforcement
B) Corrections
C) Court
D) Prosecution
  • 36. Crimes punishable under the Revised Penal Code are called:
A) Mala prohibita
B) Violations
C) Mala in se
D) Infractions
  • 37. Crimes punished by special laws are:
A) Felonies
B) Mala in se
C) Infractions
D) Mala prohibita
  • 38. The Filipino term "krimen" best refers to:
A) Civil wrong
B) Criminal act
C) Administrative offense
D) Religious violation
  • 39. Arson is classified as:
A) Crime against public morals
B) Crime against person
C) Crime again chastity
D) Crime agains' perty
  • 40. Homicide under RPC is generally punishable by:
A) Prision mayor
B) Reclusion temporal
C) Reclusion perpetua
D) Arresto mayor
  • 41. Investigation of burned structures focuses on finding:
A) Origin and cause of fire
B) Suspect whereabouts
C) Victim identity
D) Insurance value
  • 42. Narcotics investigation often involves:
A) Crowd control
B) Traffic enforcement
C) Roadblocks
D) Undercover operations
  • 43. White-collar crimes involve:
A) Sexual offenses
B) Physical violence
C) Street crimes
D) Professional deceit
  • 44. Cybercrime investigation is primarily handled by:
A) Bureau of Fire Protection
B) BJMP
C) PNP-Cybercrime Group
D) PNP-CIDG
  • 45. Human trafficking cases fall under:
A) RA 9208
B) RA 7610
C) RA 7438
D) RA 9263
  • 46. The backbone of police operations:
A) Investigation
B) Community relations
C) Intelligence
D) Patrol
  • 47. Common patrol method in cities:
A) Bicycle patrol
B) Mounted patrol
C) Foot patrol
D) Drone patrol
  • 48. Primary objective of patrol:
A) Arrest suspects
B) Conduct interrogations
C) Prevent crime
D) Write reports
  • 49. Random, unpredictable patrol pattern is called:
A) Directed patrol
B) Saturation patrol
C) Aggressive patrol
D) Preventive Patrol
  • 50. Which is NOT a patrol technique?
A) Covert patrol
B) Invisible patrol
C) Conspicuous patrol
D) Underwater patrol
  • 51. Crime rate is calculated based on number of crimes per:
A) 500 population
B) 100,000 population
C) 1,000 population
D) 10,000 population
  • 52. The system that records and analyzes crime incidents nationwide:
A) NCIC
B) CIC
C) E-blotter
D) NIBRS
  • 53. An unsolved case due to lack of evidence is usually classified as:
A) Unfounded
B) Cleared
C) Solved
D) Closed
  • 54. A false report or non-existent crime is termed:
A) Suspended
B) Cleared
C) Closed
D) Unfounded
  • 55. Crime volume refers to:
A) Crime trends
B) Severity of crimes
C) Total number of crimes
  • 56. Arrest is the taking of a person into custody in order to:
A) Punish
B) Answer for an offense
C) Restrain only
D) Interrogate
  • 57. A warrantless arrest is allowed when a crime is:
A) Proven in investigation
B) Committed in the officer's presence
C) Already filed in court
D) Reported by witness
  • 58. Search warrant must be issued by a:
A) Mayor
B) Police officer
C) Prosecutor
D) Judge
  • 59. Search warrant must particularly describe the:
A) Hearsay witnesses
B) Victim
C) Place and items to be seized
  • 60. Serving a search warrant must generally be done during:
A) Weekend
B) Night
C) Daytime
D) Anytime
  • 61. Reports must always be:
A) Emotional
B) Biased
C) Clear and factual
D) Opinion-based
  • 62. Best description of a police report:
A) Factual account
B) Hypothetical nario
C) Personal opinion
D) Fictional narrative
  • 63. The most important characteristic of a good report:
A) Humorous toned
B) Clarity
C) Complexity
D) Length
  • 64. Which is NOT included in a police
A) Personal opinion
B) Why
C) What
D) Who
  • 65. A police blotter is considered:
A) Public document
B) Classified document
C) Evidence
D) Intelligence material
  • 66. Which agency is primarily responsible for traffic management nationwide?
A) LTFRB
B) DILG
C) DPWH
D) LTO
  • 67. The point of first contact in a vehicular collision:
A) Area of collision
B) Point of impact
C) Final rest position
D) Area of engagement
  • 68. A primary cause of road accidents:
A) Over-documentation
B) Overthinking
C) Excessive caution
D) Mechanical failure
  • 69. Skid marks help determine:
A) Direction of travel
B) Vehicle model
C) Driver's identity
  • 70. Traffic accident reports must be submitted within:
A) 6 hours
B) 12 hours
C) 48 hours
D) 24 hours
  • 71. The national crime laboratory of the PNP is under:
A) PNP-CIDG
B) PNP-CSPD
C) PNP-ASCOM
D) PNP-CLG (Crime Lab Group)
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