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