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