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

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