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  • 1. What aspect of international cooperation is emphasized in RA 11862?
A) Limiting cooperation with international partners
B) Enhancing coordination among agencies and international partners
C) Focusing exclusively on domestic enforcement
D) Eliminating all international partnerships
  • 2. Which of the following statements about the progression of anti-trafficking laws in the Philippines is accurate?
A) The penalties for trafficking have decreased with each new law
B) The laws have become less comprehensive over time
C) The laws have focused increasingly on punishing victims
D) Each subsequent law has expanded upon and strengthened the previous legislation
  • 3. How did RA 11862 enhance funding compared to previous anti-trafficking laws?
A) It provided more funding specifically for victim rehabilitation and reintegration
B) It eliminated all funding for anti-trafficking efforts
C) It maintained the same funding levels as previous laws
D) It redirected all funding to law enforcement only
  • 4. What key contribution did RA 10364 make to anti-trafficking efforts in the Philippines?
A) It established the first penalties for trafficking
B) It addressed online trafficking
C) It criminalized attempts and broadened victim protection
D) It first defined what constitutes trafficking
  • 5. What forms of exploitation are covered under the definition of trafficking in RA 9208?
A) Only forced labor and slavery
B) Sexual exploitation, forced labor, slavery, servitude, and removal of organs
C) Only international trafficking cases
D) Only sexual exploitation
  • 6. Which of the three anti-trafficking laws first defined trafficking and created IACAT?
A) None of the above
B) RA 9208
C) RA 11862
D) RA 10364
  • 7. How does RA 11862 address modern trafficking methods compared to previous laws?
A) It reduces penalties for online trafficking
B) It ignores technological aspects of trafficking
C) It focuses exclusively on traditional forms of trafficking
D) It recognizes the role of technology in trafficking and strengthens digital-age enforcement
  • 8. Which of the following entities can now be held liable under RA 11862 if they knowingly allow trafficking content?
A) Internet intermediaries such as ISPs and online platforms
B) Only government officials who fail to act
C) Foreign governments
D) Only individual traffickers
  • 9. How did RA 10364 enhance protection for victims compared to the original law?
A) It removed all victim support services to focus on prosecution
B) It introduced the concept of victim protection for the first time
C) It transferred victim protection responsibilities to non-governmental organizations
D) It expanded victim support services including counseling, temporary shelter, and legal assistance
  • 10. What penalty does RA 9208 impose on convicted traffickers?
A) Community service and rehabilitation
B) Imprisonment of 10 years
C) Life imprisonment without parole
D) Imprisonment of 20 years and fines
  • 11. What was the primary purpose of Republic Act 9208?
A) To regulate overseas employment of Filipino workers
B) To strengthen international cooperation against organized crime
C) To criminalize human smuggling operations
D) To establish policies to eliminate trafficking, especially of women and children
  • 12. What was the primary purpose of Republic Act 9208?
A) To strengthen international cooperation against organized crime
B) To criminalize human smuggling operations
C) To establish policies to eliminate trafficking, especially of women and children
D) To regulate overseas employment of Filipino workers
  • 13. What is human trafficking as defined by Philippine law?
A) The recruitment, transport, transfer, harboring, or receipt of persons through force, fraud, or coercion for exploitation
B) The legal process of relocating workers to foreign countries through government agencies
C) The smuggling of illegal goods across international borders
D) The voluntary migration of individuals seeking better opportunities abroad
  • 14. How does RA 10883 differ from RA 6539 regarding penalties for simple carnapping?
A) RA 10883 removed imprisonment as a penalty
B) RA 10883 increased penalties significantly
C) RA 10883 reduced penalties
D) RA 10883 maintained the same penalties OK
  • 15. What penalty does PD 1612 impose for fencing stolen property valued over 22,000?
A) 8-12 years imprisonment
B) 12-20 years imprisonment
C) Life imprisonment
D) 4-8 years imprisonment
  • 16. What is considered prima facie evidence of fencing according to PD 1612?
A) Having a criminal record
B) Operating a second-hand store
C) Mere possession of stolen goods
D) Being friends with known thieves
  • 17. Before PD 1612, how were "fences" (buyers of stolen goods) treated under the law?
A) As principal offenders
B) They were not criminally liable
C) As accomplices to the theft
D) As accessories after the fact
  • 18. What is the legal definition of fencing according to PD 1612?
A) The act of tampering with vehicle serial numbers
B) The act of selling stolen vehicles only
C) The act of helping thieves escape
D) The act of buying, receiving, possessing, keeping, selling, or dealing in stolen goods
  • 19. How does RA 10883 treat carnapping that results in death?
A) 20-30 years imprisonment
B) 30 years imprisonment
C) Death penalty
D) Life imprisonment
  • 20. What penalty did the original Anti-Carnapping Act (RA 6539) impose for simple carnapping?
A) 30 years to life imprisonment
B) Prisión correccional (6 months-6 years)
C) 20-30 years imprisonment
D) Reclusión perpetua (life imprisonment)
  • 21. Which law first established anti-carnapping provisions in the Philippines
A) Presidential Decree No. 1612
B) Republic Act 10883
C) Republic Act 6539
D) Presidential Decree No. 1613
  • 22. What is the legal definition of carnapping according to Philippine law?
A) The unlawful taking of a motor vehicle without the owner's consent, with intent to gain
B) The theft of vehicle parts with intent to reassemble
C) The unauthorized borrowing of a vehicle with intent to return
D) The forcible taking of a motor vehicle with intent to sell
  • 23. What is meant by "Hot Pursuit" as a basis for warrantless arrest?
A) The arresting officer witnessed the crime from a distance
B) The crime was committed within the last 24 hours
C) The arresting officer has personal knowledge that the suspect committed the offense recently
D) The suspect is fleeing from the scene of the crime
  • 24. After an Information has been filed in court following an inquest, can the respondent still request a preliminary investigation?
A) Only with the prosecutor's consent
B) No, the opportunity is lost once the Information is filed
C) Yes, by filing a motion for re-investigation before arraignment
D) Only if new evidence favorable to the respondent is discovered
  • 25. If the arrest is found unlawful but there is strong evidence of guilt, what is the correct procedure
A) The case must be dismissed entirely
B) The evidence obtained becomes inadmissible but detention continues
C) The respondent must be released, but a regular preliminary investigation may be initiated
D) The detention may continue if approved by a judge
  • 26. What can happen if an inquest prosecutor fails to comply with time limits for detention?
A) The prosecutor may face administrative and/or criminal liability
B) The respondent is entitled to monetary compensation
C) The case is automatically dismissed
D) The court takes over the investigation directly
  • 27. What can happen if an inquest prosecutor fails to comply with time limits for detention?
A) The respondent is entitled to monetary compensation
B) The court takes over the investigation directly
C) The case is automatically dismissed
D) The prosecutor may face administrative and/or criminal liability
  • 28. If a respondent in custody executes a valid waiver under Article 125 and requests a full preliminary investigation, what happens to the inquest?
A) The inquest is converted into a regular preliminary investigation
B) The inquest continues but with expanded procedural rights
C) The inquest is terminated and the respondent is released
D) The inquest findings are submitted to the court for immediate review
  • 29. What does "In Flagrante Delicto" mean in the warrantless arrests?
A) The suspect has admitted guilt to authorities
B) The suspect is attempting to flee the jurisdiction
C) The suspect has a prior criminal record
D) The suspect is caught in the act of committing an offense
  • 30. An inquest proceeding is conducted when
A) The suspect is arrested with a warrant and is in custody
B) A warrant of arrest has been issued but the suspect cannot be located
C) The preliminary investigation has been completed and charges are ready to be filed
D) The suspect is arrested without a warrant and remains in custody
  • 31. What can a suspect execute to allow for a more thorough preliminary investigation?
A) A waiver of the Article 125 timeline
B) A notarized affidavit
C) A request for bail
D) A plea bargain
  • 32. What does Article 125 of the Revised Penal Code limit?
A) The time an individual may be detained without formal charge
B) The authority of prosecutors
C) The number of witnesses in a case
D) The types of offenses eligible for inquest
  • 33. Which section of Rule 112 deals with the procedure upon a lawful warrantless arrest?
A) Section 1
B) Section 5
C) Section 7
D) Section 3
  • 34. According to Article III, Section 14 of the 1987 Constitution, what must the suspect be informed of?
A) The evidence against them
B) Their right to remain silent
C) The nature and cause of accusation against them
D) Their right to a speedy trial
  • 35. What constitutional right is particularly implicated in inquest proceedings?
A) Right against prolonged detention
B) Right to remain silent
C) Right to speedy trial
D) Right to confront witnesses
  • 36. What triggers an inquest proceeding?
A) A formal complaint filed by a citizen
B) A request from the defense counsel
C) An arrest without a warrant
D) A warrant issued by a judge
  • 37. How does a Preliminary Investigation differ from an Inquest?
A) Inquest is only for minor offenses
B) Preliminary Investigation is more formal, thorough, and extended
C) Inquest requires more documentation
D) They are identical processes with different names
  • 38. In what format must documents be submitted for an E-Inquest?
A) Any digital format
B) PDF format
C) Physical copies only
D) Word document format
  • 39. What is an E-Inquest?
A) A physical proceeding where all parties must be present
B) A court trial conducted by a judge
C) A virtual option that allows inquest proceedings via videoconferencing
D) A preliminary investigation conducted by law enforcement
  • 40. What does the inquest prosecutor determine regarding the arrest during resolution?
A) Only the punishment for the offense
B) Only the guilt of the respondent
C) The validity of the arrest and if there is prima facie evidence
D) Only the validity of the arrest
  • 41. What is the time limit for filing a referral for correctional offenses?
A) 18 hours
B) 24 hours
C) 12 hours
D) 36 hours
  • 42. What benefit does signing a waiver of the Article 125 period provide to the respondent?
A) Ability to apply for bail
B) Immediate release
C) Reduced charges
D) Guaranteed acquittal
  • 43. What happens to the case records if insufficient evidence is provided within the allowed period?
A) They are destroyed
B) They are automatically filed in court
C) They are permanently sealed
D) They are returned to the referring LEA or forwarded to the appropriate LEA
  • 44. What is the purpose of administering an oath to affiants during inquest proceedings?
A) To formalize their statements as evidence
B) To determine their credibility
C) To verify their identities
D) To ensure they are citizens
  • 45. What is the time frame for completing a preliminary investigation?
A) 10 days
B) 30 days
C) 5 days
D) 15 days
  • 46. What is required if a respondent opts for a preliminary investigation?
A) Admission of guilt
B) Payment of additional fees
C) Presenting witnesses immediately
D) Signing a waiver of the Article 125 period in the presence of counsel
  • 47. What does the inquest prosecutor explain to the detained person during inquest proceedings?
A) Only the nature of the proceedings
B) The nature of the proceedings, the charges, and their right to preliminary investigation
C) Only their right to preliminary investigation
D) Only the charges against them
  • 48. What happens if the LEA fails to provide sufficient evidence within the allowed period?
A) The detained person is released
B) The prosecutor extends the timeline
C) The case proceeds to court regardless
D) The prosecutor conducts their own investigation
  • 49. What must the inquest prosecutor ensure regarding the detained person?
A) That they have paid the filing fees
B) That they have legal representation
C) That they have signed a confession
D) That they have been detained for at least 24 hours
  • 50. Who is responsible for reviewing the validity of a warrantless arrest?
A) The judge
B) The head of the prosecution office or designated prosecutor
C) The arresting officer
D) The detained person's counsel
  • 51. What happens if the head of the prosecution office deems the arrest invalid?
A) The case is automatically filed in court
B) The detained person is released immediately
C) The prosecutor requests additional evidence
D) The case proceeds to inquest proceedings anyway
  • 52. What evidence should be included with the referral letter?
A) Only the investigation report
B) Only the complaint-affidavit
C) Affidavit of arrest, investigation report, and complaint-affidavit
D) Only the affidavit of arrest
  • 53. What is the time limit for filing a referral for light offenses under Article 125 of the RPC?
A) 18 hours
B) 24 hours
C) 12 hours
D) 36 hours
  • 54. How many copies of the referral letter must be submitted in total?
A) Three originals
B) One original and one duplicate
C) One original and two duplicates, plus copies for each respondent
D) One original plus copies for each respondent
  • 55. Who may file a referral letter in cases of citizen's arrest?
A) The court clerk
B) The private citizen who conducted the arrest
C) The prosecution office
D) The inquest prosecutor
  • 56. What is the first step in the inquest process?
A) Review by the Prosecution Office Head
B) Inquest Proceedings
C) Filing of Referral Letter
D) Preliminary Investigation
  • 57. How is an inquest proceeding characterized in terms of formality?
A) It is an informal and summary investigation
B) It is a formal investigation with strict evidentiary rules
C) It is a semi-formal administrative procedure
D) It is a highly formal judicial proceeding
  • 58. What happens after an inquest prosecutor determines that probable cause exists?
A) An information is filed in court
B) The accused is released from custody
C) A full trial begins without preliminary proceedings
D) The case is immediately dismissed
  • 59. Under which Rule and Section of the Revised Rules of Criminal Procedure are warrantless arrests allowed?
A) Rule 111, Section 4
B) Rule 113, Section 5
C) Rule 114, Section 2
D) Rule 110, Section 3
  • 60. What does an inquest proceeding ensure following a warrantless arrest?
A) The assignment of a public attorney
B) The immediate release of the detained person
C) The legality of the detention
D) The compensation of the victim
  • 61. Who conducts an inquest proceeding?
A) The Philippine National Police
B) The public prosecutor
C) The Department of Justice Secretary
D) A judge of the Regional Trial Court
  • 62. When does an inquest proceeding apply?
A) When a person files a counter-affidavit
B) When a person is lawfully arrested without a warrant
C) When a person voluntarily surrenders to authorities
D) When a person is arrested with a valid warrant
  • 63. What is an inquest proceeding?
A) A formal trial conducted by a judge
B) An informal and summary investigation conducted by a public prosecutor
C) A preliminary investigation for all criminal cases
D) ?An administrative hearing for government employees
  • 64. What is the primary legal basis governing inquest proceedings in the Philippines?
A) Rule 112 of the Revised Rules of Criminal Procedure
B) The Philippine Constitution
C) The Local Government Code
D) The Civil Code of the Philippines
  • 65. What happens if the referral is deemed incomplete by the prosecution office?
A) The case is immediately dismissed
B) The prosecutor conducts their own investigation
C) The LEA or arresting citizen must submit additional evidence within the Article 125 timeline
D) The case automatically proceeds to preliminary investigation
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