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  • 1. Which of the following is a primary purpose of an investigative interview?
A) . To conduct a surprise raid
B) . To immediately obtain a confession
C) To gather accurate information and clarify facts
D) . To intimidate the suspect
  • 2. Which method of interview involves open-ended questions to encourage the subject
A) Direct questioning
B) Rapid-fire questioning
C) Leading questioning
D) Cognitive interviewing
  • 3. Which type of interrogation method relies on psychological strategies rather than
A) Reid technique
B) Physical intimidation
C) Forceful confrontation
D) Covert surveillance
  • 4. In an admission, a person acknowledges:
A) Their innocence
B) Only the elements of the crime
C) The entire criminal act
D) Facts that may indicate involvement but not the full criminal liability
  • 5. Which of the following is required for a confession to be admissible in court?
A) It must be coerced under pressure
B) It must be made to any person
C) It must be voluntarily made
D) It must be made in front of the media
  • 6. Which of the following statements about dying declarations is true?
A) They are only valid if the declarant survives
B) They are inadmissible unless a judge witnesses them
C) They are admissible even without corroboration if the declarant believes death is imminent
D) They must be notarized
  • 7. An independent relevant statement is:
A) . A statement that independently proves facts of the case
B) . A statement made to the police immediately after arrest
C) A statement made to influence another witness
D) A confession made under duress
  • 8. Which of the following is a method used in interrogation to detect deception?
A) Open-ended narrative
B) Polygraph testing
C) Note-taking
D) Passive observation
  • 9. Which principle underlies the validity of a voluntary confession?
A) Absence of threats, inducement, or coercion
B) Intimidation by authorities
C) Presence of media witnesses
D) Immediate police confrontation
  • 10. The type of interview that seeks to establish a timeline of events is:
A) Structured
B) Cognitive
C) Narrative
D) Informal
  • 11. Which of the following is NOT a legal requirement for a confession?
A) The suspect must be informed of their rights
B) It must be made knowingly and intelligently
C) . It must be voluntary
D) It must include a public apology
  • 12. The Reid Technique primarily focuses on:
A) Gathering physical evidence
B) Encouraging suspects to lie
C) Conducting surveillance
D) Using confrontation and behavioral analysis to elicit a confession
  • 13. A dying declaration can be admitted without corroboration if:
A) It was written and notarized
B) It was recorded on video
C) It was signed in front of police
D) The declarant was aware death was imminent
  • 14. Which of the following best describes a cognitive interview?
A) Relies on threats to elicit statements
B) Focuses on witness memory retrieval through context reinstatement
C) Is conducted without asking questions
D) Forces the suspect to provide a confession
  • 15. When analyzing an independent relevant statement, investigators should:
A) Ignore contradictions
B) Use the statement only as hearsay
C) Accept the statement at face value
D) Verify the statement independently without coercion
  • 16. Which technique encourages witnesses to reconstruct past events to improve recall accuracy?
A) Leading questions
B) Confrontational interrogation
C) Cognitive interviewing
D) Rapid questioning
  • 17. A confession made after prolonged detention without access to counsel is:
A) Admissible in court
B) Admissible in court
C) Considered independent relevant statement
D) Presumed involuntary and inadmissible
  • 18. The primary purpose of a police interrogation is to:
A) Immediately arrest anyone nearby
B) Publicly shame the suspect
C) Elicit the truth from a suspect
D) Obtain evidence through coercion
  • 19. Which of the following is a legal safeguard to ensure a confession is voluntary?
A) Using physical pressure
B) Threatening the suspect with punishment
C) Advising the suspect of their right to remain silent
D) Conducting the interrogation in private
  • 20. Which is a hallmark of an independent relevant statement?
A) Made voluntarily and without prompting
B) Requires police supervision
C) Given only after a court order
D) Needs corroboration to be valid
  • 21. During an investigative interview, the officer should:
A) Listen actively and encourage detailed narratives
B) Ask leading questions to force answers
C) Interrupt the witness frequently
D) Focus on irrelevant facts
  • 22. Which method of interrogation is structured around behavioral cues and inconsistencies in the suspect’s story?
A) Reid Technique
B) Direct confrontation
C) Cognitive interviewing
D) Passive observation
  • 23. Which factor may render a confession inadmissible?
A) Knowledge of rights
B) . Recording of the confession
C) Threats or promises made by law enforcement
D) Voluntary nature
  • 24. A statement made by a person under the belief that they are about to die is:
A) . A hearsay statement
B) An admission
C) A voluntary confession
D) A dying declaration
  • 25. Which is an example of an open-ended question during an interview?
A) Can you describe everything that happened that day?”
B) Was the door locked?”
C) Did you see him take the money?”
D) You didn’t hit anyone, right?”
  • 26. Which of the following best defines an admission?
A) . An acknowledgment of some facts that may establish a crime but stops short of full guilt
B) Statement without any factual basis
C) Complete confession of guilt
D) Statement by a third party
  • 27. Which of the following is NOT a type of interview?
A) Coercive
B) Cognitive
C) Investigative
D) Informational
  • 28. In applying the principles of dying declaration, one must ensure
A) The declarant knew death was imminent
B) The statement is recorded immediately
C) It is read aloud in court
D) The statement is notarized
  • 29. A confession made to a fellow detainee under threat is:
A) Inadmissible due to coercion
B) Admissible
C) Automatically valid
D) Considered independent relevant statement
  • 30. Which method is most effective for improving witness memory recall?
A) Rapid-fire questioning
B) Cognitive interviewing
C) Leading questions
D) Confrontational interrogation
  • 31. Which principle ensures the reliability of an independent relevant statement?
A) Must involve a police officer
B) Statement must be voluntary and independent of coercion
C) Must be repeated multiple times
D) Must be made publicly
  • 32. . The legal safeguard that a suspect’s statement cannot be used if obtained under
A) Doctrine of independent evidence
B) Rule against hearsay
C) Miranda rights
D) Principle of voluntariness
  • 33. During an interview, which approach helps minimize witness anxiety and improve information accuracy?
A) Ignoring witness responses
B) Repeating questions rapidly
C) Friendly and neutral demeanor
D) Aggressive confrontation
  • 34. Which of the following is an element of a valid confession?
A) Coerced under threat
B) Made without awareness of rights
C) Given to a third party only
D) Voluntary, knowing, and intelligent
  • 35. When analyzing a dying declaration, the investigator should:
A) Require the presence of legal counsel
B) Ignore the timing of the statement
C) Determine if the declarant believed death was imminent
D) Treat it as hearsay by default
  • 36. Which interview method emphasizes reconstructing the context of the event?
A) Leading questions
B) Cognitive interviewing
C) Rapid questioning
D) Coercive interrogation
  • 37. An independent relevant statement can be used in court:
A) Only if the declarant testifies
B) Never
C) Only if it is corroborated
D) Even without the declarant being present
  • 38. Which of the following is the main difference between an admission and a confession?
A) Admission is given in court; confession is private
B) Admission is always false; confession is always true
C) Admission acknowledges some facts; confession acknowledges full criminal responsibility
D) Admission is voluntary; confession is always coerced
  • 39. Which of the following statements is true about dying declarations?
A) They require corroboration
B) They must be witnessed by two officers
C) . They are inadmissible unless signed
D) They are exceptions to the hearsay rule
  • 40. During interrogation, detecting verbal and non-verbal cues is important because:
A) . It can identify deception or inconsistencies
B) It makes the suspect nervous
C) It forces a confession
D) It substitutes for evidence
  • 41. A voluntary statement made without threat, inducement, or promise is classified a
A) Leading question
B) Coerced statement
C) . Admission or confession
D) Hearsay
  • 42. Which is an example of an indirect interrogation method?
A) . Physical intimidation
B) Direct questioning with threats
C) Behavioral analysis of the suspect’s story
D) Forced written confession
  • 43. A statement that helps establish the facts independently of the suspect’s confession is:
A) Independent relevant statement
B) Hearsay evidence
C) Coerced confession
D) Dying declaration
  • 44. Which of the following is critical for admissibility of confessions?
A) Speed of confession
B) Presence of media
C) Voluntariness and knowledge of rights
D) Prior criminal record
  • 45. . Which of the following best represents a structured interview
A) Standardized questions asked in a pre-determined order
B) Aggressive interrogation
C) Random questions without structure
D) Surprise questioning
  • 46. Which of the following is NOT a recognized method of interrogation?
A) Reid technique
B) Public humiliation
C) Polygraph-assisted interview
D) Cognitive interviewing
  • 47. A suspect admits involvement in a crime but denies full responsibility. This is an example of:
A) Admission
B) Coerced statement
C) Hearsay
D) Full confession
  • 48. Which principle justifies admitting a dying declaration even if the declarant is unavailable?
A) The need for witnesses
B) The requirement for a judge’s approval
C) The belief that a person is unlikely to lie when facing imminent death
D) The requirement for notarization
  • 49. Which of the following ensures that a confession is legally obtained?
A) Taken after threats
B) Voluntary, informed, and without coercion
C) Taken in a public forum
D) Taken secretly with intimidation
  • 50. During interview analysis, an investigator should:
A) Accept statements at face value
B) Ignore inconsistencies
C) Only record confessions, not admissions
D) Correlate statements with independent evidence for reliability
  • 51. Which of the following best distinguishes theft from robbery under the Revised Penal Code?
A) Theft involves intimidation; robbery does not
B) Theft is committed only in commercial establishments; robbery is not
C) Robbery involves violence or intimidation; theft does not
D) Robbery requires prior consent of the victim; theft does not
  • 52. Which is a key element of estafa under the RPC?
A) Misappropriation or conversion of property through deceit
B) Killing a person to gain property
C) Breaking and entering a house
D) Taking personal property by intimidation
  • 53. During a criminal investigation, which approach is most appropriate for robbery with serious physical injuries?
A) Only review surveillance footage
B) Forensic and medical examination with crime scene documentation
C) ocus solely on recovering stolen property
D) Interview witnesses only
  • 54. In distinguishing theft from estafa, which factor is critical in investigation?
A) The value of the property
B) Number of victims
C) Whether the property is movable or immovable
D) Presence of deceit or fraudulent intent
  • 55. Which procedure is essential in investigating estafa?
A) Verifying the victim’s prior consent
B) Checking fingerprints only
C) . Interviewing neighbors
D) Establishing proof of deceit or misrepresentation
  • 56. A thief steals a bag from a crowded market. Which investigative approach is most effective?
A) Seizing unrelated evidence in nearby areas
B) Filing an administrative report
C) In-depth financial profiling of the suspect
D) Eyewitness identification and CCTV review
  • 57. What differentiates robbery in a dwelling from robbery in a public place?
A) Only dwelling robbery requires victim testimony
B) Robbery in a dwelling is punishable more severely due to violation of personal security
C) Public robbery requires prior planning; dwelling does not
D) Use of firearms is prohibited in dwelling robbery
  • 58. Which is a legal requirement for confiscating stolen property during investigation?
A) Public announcement
B) Consent from neighbors
C) Verbal permission from the suspect
D) Court-issued warrant or lawful seizure
  • 59. Which stage is most crucial in establishing criminal liability for theft?
A) Recovering the stolen item
B) Proving actual taking without consent
C) Proving motive
D) Establishing prior criminal record
  • 60. When analyzing a robbery scene, investigators should focus primarily on:
A) Public opinion
B) . The weather during the incident
C) Physical evidence and witness statements P
D) The social media accounts of neighbors
  • 61. Under R.A. 10883, carnapping with serious physical injuries is punishable by:
A) Imprisonment of 6 months
B) Fine only
C) Community service
D) Reclusion temporal to death
  • 62. Which of the following is a distinctive element of carnapping?
A) Breaking into a house
B) Theft of personal jewelry
C) Taking a motor vehicle with intent to gain
D) Kidnapping for ransom
  • 63. The essential investigative step in carnapping is
A) . Interviewing neighbors only
B) . Filing a complaint with barangay officials
C) Verifying vehicle ownership and tracing its location
D) Ignoring CCTV footage
  • 64. In an anti-carnapping investigation, which evidence is most vital
A) . Victim’s income record
B) The suspect’s prior unrelated offenses
C) . Vehicle registration and plate number
D) Public sentiment
  • 65. What is the difference between carnapping with violence and carnapping without violence?
A) Number of suspects involved
B) Type of vehicle used
C) Location of the vehicle
D) Use of physical harm or intimidation during the crime
  • 66. Which approach helps trace the stolen vehicle in anti-carnapping cases
A) Reviewing traffic camera footage and GPS tracking
B) Seizing property in nearby towns
C) Forensic analysis of tire marks
D) nterviewing unrelated witnesses
  • 67. P.D. 1612 “Anti-Fencing” law primarily addresses
A) . Kidnapping for ransom
B) Selling stolen goods knowingly
C) Forgery of documents
D) Theft of livestock only
  • 68. nvestigators suspect a person of selling a stolen vehicle knowingly. Which law applies?
A) P.D. 1612
B) . R.A. 9160
C) R.A. 9208
D) . R.A. 6539
  • 69. In analyzing a carnapping case, the chain of custody of evidence is essential to:
A) Ensure the admissibility of recovered vehicle in court
B) Reduce police workload
C) . Increase public awareness
D) Protect suspect’s rights
  • 70. Which investigative method best aids prevention of vehicle theft
A) Conducting surprise inspections only in schools
B) Random public announcements
C) Asking the media to report thefts
D) . Surveillance and monitoring of known “hot spots
  • 71. Which is a core element of human trafficking
A) Theft of property
B) . Force, coercion, or deception for exploitation
C) Illegal importation of goods
D) Simple kidnapping without intent
  • 72. R.A. 10364 (Expanded Anti-Rape Law) strengthens protection of:
A) Minors and women in trafficking-related sexual exploitation
B) Bank account holders
C) Private property owners
D) Vehicle owners
  • 73. In human trafficking cases, first investigative step is:
A) . Search unrelated areas
B) Ignore digital evidence
C) . Locate and rescue victims safely
D) Arrest suspects immediately without plan
  • 74. Investigating a suspected trafficking operation, the investigator should
A) . Trace recruitment, transport, and exploitation stages
B) . Ignore online communication records
C) . Focus solely on financial transactions
D) . Avoid interviewing victims
  • 75. Which law addresses the prevention of child exploitation in trafficking
A) . R.A. 9160
B) . R.A. 6539
C) P.D. 1612
D) . R.A. 9208
  • 76. Key investigative approach in human trafficking involves
A) Public announcements only
B) Filing reports without rescue operations
C) . Coordinating with social welfare agencies and local authorities
D) . Ignoring forensic digital evidence
  • 77. Which is a red flag in money laundering related to trafficking
A) Owning a private vehicle
B) Small personal spending
C) . Unusually large or frequent money transfers from unknown sources
D) Attending community events
  • 78. Investigators analyzing digital communication in trafficking cases focus on
A) . Identifying recruiters, victims, and financial transactions
B) . Ignoring online chats
C) Publicly disclosing personal data
D) Monitoring unrelated social media
  • 79. The expanded law on human trafficking (R.A. 11862) covers:
A) Financial fraud
B) . Vehicle carnapping
C) . Prevention of trafficking in persons, especially women and children
D) . Only property theft
  • 80. In analyzing trafficking cases, investigators apply which Bloom’s level
A) . Understanding and analyzing patterns of recruitment and exploitation
B) Recording weather data
C) . Memorizing names only
D) Ignoring financial evidence
  • 81. Which is the first stage of money laundering
A) . Recovery – reporting to authorities
B) Integration – using money for business investment
C) . Placement – introducing illicit funds into the financial system
D) Layering – separating illicit funds from origin
  • 82. Which stage of money laundering involves complex transactions to conceal
A) Layering
B) Exploitation
C) Placement
D) Integration
  • 83. Integration stage in money laundering means
A) No financial movement occurs
B) Assets are seized by authorities
C) Money appears legitimate for investment or business
D) Money is stolen physically
  • 84. Which law governs Anti-Money Laundering in the Philippines
A) . RA 6539
B) . RA 9160
C) . RA 9208
D) . PD 1612
  • 85. When analyzing suspicious financial transactions, investigators are applying which Bloom’s level?
A) Repeating reports
B) Memorizing laws only
C) Analyzing
D) Remembering
  • 86. RA 10927 amends which law
A) . RA 9208 – Human Trafficking
B) . RA 9160 – Anti-Money Laundering Act
C) RA 10364 – Expanded Anti-Rape
D) . RA 6539 – Anti-Carnapping
  • 87. Investigators use bank records and transaction monitoring in which stage of money laundering?
A) Integration only
B) Recovery only
C) None of the above
D) . Placement and layering
  • 88. Which method is critical for applying AML laws
A) Customer Due Diligence (CDD) and reporting of suspicious transactions
B) Ignoring large transactions
C) Asking media for information
D) Random inspections of homes
  • 89. Which is a typical red flag for money laundering
A) . Routine payroll deposits
B) Small daily purchases
C) Structuring transactions to avoid reporting requirements
D) . Buying groceries with cash
  • 90. Investigating money laundering linked to trafficking requires
A) Ignoring financial flows
B) Memorizing case files only
C) Tracing illicit money, linking to suspects, and analyzing transaction patterns
D) Confiscating property randomly
  • 91. A suspect is involved in carnapping, trafficking, and money laundering. Which approach integrates all investigations?
A) Interviewing only neighbors
B) . Ignoring digital evidence
C) Filing separate complaints without coordination
D) Multi-agency coordination, evidence tracing, forensic and financial analysis
  • 92. When analyzing estafa committed via online platforms, investigators should
A) Seize unrelated property
B) . Examine digital contracts, trace financial transfers, and interview parties involved
C) . Only ask victims for statements
D) Ignore electronic evidence
  • 93. Which evidence type is common to carnapping and trafficking investigations
A) . Only weather records
B) . Vehicle/asset registration, GPS tracking, financial transactions
C) Only eyewitness statements
D) . Random surveillance
  • 94. In evaluating a theft-robbery scenario with money laundering links, what should investigators prioritize?
A) Following money trails, linking proceeds to suspects, and recovering property
B) Conducting public surveys
C) Arresting without warrants
D) Only recovering stolen property
  • 95. What distinguishes a high-level investigator’s approach from a basic investigation?
A) . Filing reports without evidence
B) Memorizing laws only
C) Ability to analyze multiple crime patterns, link them to laws, and plan coordinated interventions
D) Asking for public opinion
  • 96. An integrated analysis of trafficking and money laundering requires
A) Understanding recruitment, exploitation, and fund movement stages
B) Interviewing unrelated parties
C) . Ignoring financial records
D) . Confiscating vehicles randomly
  • 97. Which law is cross-cutting between trafficking and money laundering
A) . PD 1612 – Anti-Fencing
B) . RA 9160 – AML
C) RPC – Theft provisions only
D) . RA 6539 – Anti-Carnapping
  • 98. Investigators need which skill when linking multiple property crimes
A) Writing press releases
B) Public speaking skills
C) . Analytical skills to identify patterns, connections, and evidence chains
D) Only memorization of laws
  • 99. Which is a critical legal principle in investigating multiple property crimes
A) Public opinion can replace evidence
B) Arrest without warrant is preferred
C) . Media exposure ensures conviction
D) Evidence must be legally obtained to ensure admissibility
  • 100. In analyzing all property crimes, anti-carnapping, trafficking, and money laundering, the investigator’s ultimate goal is to:
A) Recover property, prosecute offenders, protect victims, and prevent recurrence
B) Publicize the case
C) Only arrest suspects
D) Only file reports
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