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