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CDI-5
Contributed by: delos santos
  • 1. The primary goal of criminal investigation is.
A) Discover the truth
B) Collect as many clues as possible
C) Punish the offender
D) Discover the truth
  • 2. Who is considered the "Father of Modern Criminal Investigation"?
A) Hans Gross
B) Cesare Beccaria
C) Alphonse Bertillon
D) Allan Pinkerton
  • 3. The three major functions of investigation are.
A) Identification, arrest, prosecution
B) Identification, arrest, prosecution
C) Detection, arrest, detention
D) Search, interrogation, detention
  • 4. The term "modus operandi" refers to:
A) Motive of the suspect
B) Cause of death
C) Method of operation
D) Identity of the suspect
  • 5. The best evidence rule refers to:
A) Best investigator must collect evidence
B) Best procedure must be used
C) Best witness must testify
D) The original document must be presented
  • 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 8551
B) RA 6975
C) RA 9165
D) RA 7438
  • 8. Rights of persons arrested, detained, or under custodial investigation is covered under:
A) RA 6975
B) RA 9165
C) RA 7438
D) RA 9344
  • 9. The Dangerous gs Act of 2002 is:
A) RA 9208
B) RA 6425
C) RA 9208
D) RA 9165
  • 10. The Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act is:
A) RA 7438
B) RA 8263
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) Real evidence
B) Documentary evidence
C) Demonstrative evidence
D) Testimonial evidence
  • 13. Fingerprints belong to what type of evidence?
A) Hearsay
B) Circumstantial
C) Direct
D) Real
  • 14. Chain of custody ensures:
A) Suspect's rights
B) Immediate prosecution
C) Speed of investigation
D) Integrity of evidence
  • 15. Evidence not based on personal knowledge:
A) Hearsay
B) Real
C) Circumstantial
D) Direct
  • 16. The first step in crime scene processing:
A) Documentation
B) Preservation
C) Evidence collection
D) Securing the area
  • 17. The golden rule of crime scene investigation:
A) Do not conduct interviews
B) Do not touch, move, or alter anything
C) Do not rush
D) Do not allow media
  • 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) Sketching
D) Notes
  • 21. The main purpose of an interview is to.
A) Obtain a confession
B) Get information
C) Pressure witnesses
D) Identify motives
  • 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) Patience
B) Anger
C) Prejudice
D) Aggressiveness
  • 24. The "best evidence" during interrogation is:
A) Alibi
B) Denial
C) Confession
D) Hearsay
  • 25. Miranda Warning is required during:
A) Voluntary conversation
B) Arrest and custodial interrogation
C) Ordinary interview
D) Witness briefing
  • 26. The study of fingerprints is called:
A) Serology
B) Dactyloscopy
C) Graphology
D) Ballistics
  • 27. The study of handwriting:
A) Graphology
B) Documentology
C) Serology
D) Toxicology
  • 28. Bloodstain analysis belongs to:
A) Ballistics
B) Odontology
C) Serology
D) Toxicology
  • 29. Tool mark examination belongs to:
A) Biology
B) Chemistry
C) Physical evid analysis
D) Ballistics
  • 30. The matching of bullets to a firearm is called:
A) Ballistics
B) Toxicology
C) Graphology
D) Serology
  • 31. The pillars of the Philippine Criminal Justice System are five. Which is NOT one of them?
A) Prosecution
B) Journalism
C) Law enforcement
D) Correction
  • 32. The last pillar of the CJS is:
A) Corrections
B) Prosecution
C) Corrections
D) Community
  • 33. Which pillar decides guilt or innocence?
A) Prosecution
B) Courts
C) Law enforcement
D) Community
  • 34. Responsible for filing the information in court
A) Prosecutor
B) Police
C) NBI
D) Judge
  • 35. Which pillar supervises prisoners after conviction?
A) Prosecution
B) Corrections
C) Court
D) Law enforcement
  • 36. Crimes punishable under the Revised Penal Code are called:
A) Mala in se
B) Violations
C) Mala prohibita
D) Infractions
  • 37. Crimes punished by special laws are:
A) Mala in se
B) Infractions
C) Felonies
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 again chastity
B) Crime agains' perty
C) Crime against public morals
D) Crime against person
  • 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) Insurance value
B) Origin and cause of fire
C) Victim identity
D) Suspect whereabouts
  • 42. Narcotics investigation often involves:
A) Undercover operations
B) Crowd control
C) Roadblocks
D) Traffic enforcement
  • 43. White-collar crimes involve:
A) Sexual offenses
B) Physical violence
C) Professional deceit
D) Street crimes
  • 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 7610
D) RA 7438
  • 46. The backbone of police operations:
A) Patrol
B) Intelligence
C) Community relations
D) Investigation
  • 47. Common patrol method in cities:
A) Drone patrol
B) Foot patrol
C) Bicycle patrol
D) Mounted patrol
  • 48. Primary objective of patrol:
A) Arrest suspects
B) Prevent crime
C) Conduct interrogations
D) Write reports
  • 49. Random, unpredictable patrol pattern is called:
A) Preventive Patrol
B) Saturation patrol
C) Aggressive patrol
D) Directed patrol
  • 50. Which is NOT a patrol technique?
A) Covert patrol
B) Conspicuous patrol
C) Underwater patrol
D) Invisible patrol
  • 51. Crime rate is calculated based on number of crimes per:
A) 10,000 population
B) 500 population
C) 1,000 population
D) 100,000 population
  • 52. The system that records and analyzes crime incidents nationwide:
A) NCIC
B) NIBRS
C) E-blotter
D) CIC
  • 53. An unsolved case due to lack of evidence is usually classified as:
A) Cleared
B) Solved
C) Closed
D) Unfounded
  • 54. A false report or non-existent crime is termed:
A) Closed
B) Unfounded
C) Suspended
D) Cleared
  • 55. Crime volume refers to:
A) Severity of crimes
B) Total number of crimes
C) Crime trends
  • 56. Arrest is the taking of a person into custody in order to:
A) Restrain only
B) Interrogate
C) Answer for an offense
D) Punish
  • 57. A warrantless arrest is allowed when a crime is:
A) Already filed in court
B) Committed in the officer's presence
C) Proven in investigation
D) Reported by witness
  • 58. Search warrant must be issued by a:
A) Judge
B) Mayor
C) Police officer
D) Prosecutor
  • 59. Search warrant must particularly describe the:
A) Place and items to be seized
B) Victim
C) Hearsay witnesses
  • 60. Serving a search warrant must generally be done during:
A) Anytime
B) Weekend
C) Night
D) Daytime
  • 61. Reports must always be:
A) Biased
B) Emotional
C) Opinion-based
D) Clear and factual
  • 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) Complexity
D) Humorous toned
  • 64. Which is NOT included in a police
A) What
B) Personal opinion
C) Why
D) Who
  • 65. A police blotter is considered:
A) Evidence
B) Public document
C) Classified document
D) Intelligence material
  • 66. Which agency is primarily responsible for traffic management nationwide?
A) LTFRB
B) DPWH
C) DILG
D) LTO
  • 67. The point of first contact in a vehicular collision:
A) Area of collision
B) Area of engagement
C) Final rest position
D) Point of impact
  • 68. A primary cause of road accidents:
A) Overthinking
B) Excessive caution
C) Over-documentation
D) Mechanical failure
  • 69. Skid marks help determine:
A) Driver's identity
B) Vehicle model
C) Direction of travel
  • 70. Traffic accident reports must be submitted within:
A) 48 hours
B) 12 hours
C) 24 hours
D) 6 hours
  • 71. The national crime laboratory of the PNP is under:
A) PNP-ASCOM
B) PNP-CIDG
C) PNP-CLG (Crime Lab Group)
D) PNP-CSPD
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