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

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