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CDI-5
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  • 1. The primary goal of criminal investigation is.
A) Punish the offender
B) Collect as many clues as possible
C) Discover the truth
D) Discover the truth
  • 2. Who is considered the "Father of Modern Criminal Investigation"?
A) Cesare Beccaria
B) Alphonse Bertillon
C) Hans Gross
D) Allan Pinkerton
  • 3. The three major functions of investigation are.
A) Search, interrogation, detention
B) Identification, arrest, prosecution
C) Detection, arrest, detention
D) Identification, arrest, prosecution
  • 4. The term "modus operandi" refers to:
A) Cause of death
B) Method of operation
C) Identity of the suspect
D) Motive of the suspect
  • 5. The best evidence rule refers to:
A) Best witness must testify
B) The original document must be presented
C) Best procedure must be used
D) Best investigator must collect evidence
  • 6. The Philippine National Police is established under
A) RA 6975
B) RA 8551
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 9165
C) RA 6975
D) RA 8551
  • 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 6425
B) RA 9208
C) RA 9165
D) RA 9208
  • 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) Testimonial evidence
B) Real evidence
C) Documentary evidence
D) Demonstrative evidence
  • 13. Fingerprints belong to what type of evidence?
A) Direct
B) Hearsay
C) Real
D) Circumstantial
  • 14. Chain of custody ensures:
A) Speed of investigation
B) Suspect's rights
C) Integrity of evidence
D) Immediate prosecution
  • 15. Evidence not based on personal knowledge:
A) Real
B) Hearsay
C) Direct
D) Circumstantial
  • 16. The first step in crime scene processing:
A) Documentation
B) Evidence collection
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 allow media
C) Do not conduct interviews
D) Do not rush
  • 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) Barangay official
B) Investigator
C) Medical officer
D) Police chief
  • 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) Get information
B) Pressure witnesses
C) Obtain a confession
D) Identify motives
  • 22. The main purpose of an interrogation is to:
A) Obtain a confession
B) Gather leads
C) Record states
D) Collect physic' evidence
  • 23. A good interviewer must have:
A) Anger
B) Aggressiveness
C) Patience
D) Prejudice
  • 24. The "best evidence" during interrogation is:
A) Confession
B) Hearsay
C) Denial
D) Alibi
  • 25. Miranda Warning is required during:
A) Witness briefing
B) Ordinary interview
C) Voluntary conversation
D) Arrest and custodial interrogation
  • 26. The study of fingerprints is called:
A) Ballistics
B) Serology
C) Dactyloscopy
D) Graphology
  • 27. The study of handwriting:
A) Serology
B) Graphology
C) Documentology
D) Toxicology
  • 28. Bloodstain analysis belongs to:
A) Ballistics
B) Odontology
C) Toxicology
D) Serology
  • 29. Tool mark examination belongs to:
A) Chemistry
B) Biology
C) Physical evid analysis
D) Ballistics
  • 30. The matching of bullets to a firearm is called:
A) Graphology
B) Toxicology
C) Serology
D) Ballistics
  • 31. The pillars of the Philippine Criminal Justice System are five. Which is NOT one of them?
A) Correction
B) Prosecution
C) Law enforcement
D) Journalism
  • 32. The last pillar of the CJS is:
A) Prosecution
B) Corrections
C) Community
D) Corrections
  • 33. Which pillar decides guilt or innocence?
A) Community
B) Law enforcement
C) Prosecution
D) Courts
  • 34. Responsible for filing the information in court
A) Judge
B) Prosecutor
C) NBI
D) Police
  • 35. Which pillar supervises prisoners after conviction?
A) Corrections
B) Prosecution
C) Law enforcement
D) Court
  • 36. Crimes punishable under the Revised Penal Code are called:
A) Mala prohibita
B) Infractions
C) Mala in se
D) Violations
  • 37. Crimes punished by special laws are:
A) Felonies
B) Mala prohibita
C) Infractions
D) Mala in se
  • 38. The Filipino term "krimen" best refers to:
A) Administrative offense
B) Civil wrong
C) Religious violation
D) Criminal act
  • 39. Arson is classified as:
A) Crime against person
B) Crime again chastity
C) Crime agains' perty
D) Crime against public morals
  • 40. Homicide under RPC is generally punishable by:
A) Reclusion perpetua
B) Prision mayor
C) Arresto mayor
D) Reclusion temporal
  • 41. Investigation of burned structures focuses on finding:
A) Victim identity
B) Insurance value
C) Origin and cause of fire
D) Suspect whereabouts
  • 42. Narcotics investigation often involves:
A) Roadblocks
B) Traffic enforcement
C) Crowd control
D) Undercover operations
  • 43. White-collar crimes involve:
A) Professional deceit
B) Physical violence
C) Street crimes
D) Sexual offenses
  • 44. Cybercrime investigation is primarily handled by:
A) Bureau of Fire Protection
B) PNP-CIDG
C) PNP-Cybercrime Group
D) BJMP
  • 45. Human trafficking cases fall under:
A) RA 9208
B) RA 9263
C) RA 7438
D) RA 7610
  • 46. The backbone of police operations:
A) Community relations
B) Patrol
C) Investigation
D) Intelligence
  • 47. Common patrol method in cities:
A) Drone patrol
B) Bicycle patrol
C) Mounted patrol
D) Foot 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) Aggressive patrol
B) Directed patrol
C) Preventive Patrol
D) Saturation patrol
  • 50. Which is NOT a patrol technique?
A) Underwater patrol
B) Conspicuous patrol
C) Covert patrol
D) Invisible patrol
  • 51. Crime rate is calculated based on number of crimes per:
A) 100,000 population
B) 1,000 population
C) 500 population
D) 10,000 population
  • 52. The system that records and analyzes crime incidents nationwide:
A) NIBRS
B) E-blotter
C) CIC
D) NCIC
  • 53. An unsolved case due to lack of evidence is usually classified as:
A) Solved
B) Closed
C) Cleared
D) Unfounded
  • 54. A false report or non-existent crime is termed:
A) Closed
B) Suspended
C) Cleared
D) Unfounded
  • 55. Crime volume refers to:
A) Total number of crimes
B) Crime trends
C) Severity 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) 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) Mayor
C) Judge
D) Prosecutor
  • 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) Night
B) Weekend
C) Daytime
D) Anytime
  • 61. Reports must always be:
A) Opinion-based
B) Emotional
C) Clear and factual
D) Biased
  • 62. Best description of a police report:
A) Fictional narrative
B) Hypothetical nario
C) Factual account
D) Personal opinion
  • 63. The most important characteristic of a good report:
A) Complexity
B) Length
C) Humorous toned
D) Clarity
  • 64. Which is NOT included in a police
A) What
B) Who
C) Personal opinion
D) Why
  • 65. A police blotter is considered:
A) Evidence
B) Public document
C) Intelligence material
D) Classified document
  • 66. Which agency is primarily responsible for traffic management nationwide?
A) DILG
B) LTFRB
C) DPWH
D) LTO
  • 67. The point of first contact in a vehicular collision:
A) Area of engagement
B) Area of collision
C) Point of impact
D) Final rest position
  • 68. A primary cause of road accidents:
A) Excessive caution
B) Over-documentation
C) Overthinking
D) Mechanical failure
  • 69. Skid marks help determine:
A) Vehicle model
B) Direction of travel
C) Driver's identity
  • 70. Traffic accident reports must be submitted within:
A) 6 hours
B) 24 hours
C) 12 hours
D) 48 hours
  • 71. The national crime laboratory of the PNP is under:
A) PNP-CLG (Crime Lab Group)
B) PNP-CSPD
C) PNP-ASCOM
D) PNP-CIDG
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