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  • 1. Which of the following is a primary purpose of an investigative interview?
A) To gather accurate information and clarify facts
B) . To immediately obtain a confession
C) . To conduct a surprise raid
D) . To intimidate the suspect
  • 2. Which method of interview involves open-ended questions to encourage the subject
A) Direct questioning
B) Leading questioning
C) Rapid-fire questioning
D) Cognitive interviewing
  • 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) Their innocence
B) Only the elements of the crime
C) Facts that may indicate involvement but not the full criminal liability
D) The entire criminal act
  • 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 made to any person
C) It must be made in front of the media
D) It must be coerced under pressure
  • 6. Which of the following statements about dying declarations is true?
A) They are admissible even without corroboration if the declarant believes death is imminent
B) They are inadmissible unless a judge witnesses them
C) They are only valid if the declarant survives
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 confession made under duress
D) A statement made to influence another witness
  • 8. Which of the following is a method used in interrogation to detect deception?
A) Polygraph testing
B) Passive observation
C) Note-taking
D) Open-ended narrative
  • 9. Which principle underlies the validity of a voluntary confession?
A) Presence of media witnesses
B) Immediate police confrontation
C) Absence of threats, inducement, or coercion
D) Intimidation by authorities
  • 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) It must be made knowingly and intelligently
B) The suspect must be informed of their rights
C) It must include a public apology
D) . It must be voluntary
  • 12. The Reid Technique primarily focuses on:
A) Encouraging suspects to lie
B) Using confrontation and behavioral analysis to elicit a confession
C) Gathering physical evidence
D) Conducting surveillance
  • 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) 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) Use the statement only as hearsay
C) Ignore contradictions
D) Accept the statement at face value
  • 16. Which technique encourages witnesses to reconstruct past events to improve recall accuracy?
A) Confrontational interrogation
B) Cognitive interviewing
C) Rapid questioning
D) Leading questions
  • 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) Obtain evidence through coercion
B) Immediately arrest anyone nearby
C) Publicly shame the suspect
D) Elicit the truth from a suspect
  • 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) Using physical pressure
D) Threatening the suspect with punishment
  • 20. Which is a hallmark of an independent relevant statement?
A) Needs corroboration to be valid
B) Given only after a court order
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) Reid Technique
B) Passive observation
C) Direct confrontation
D) Cognitive interviewing
  • 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) A voluntary confession
C) An admission
D) A dying declaration
  • 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 by a third party
B) Statement without any factual basis
C) . An acknowledgment of some facts that may establish a crime but stops short of full guilt
D) Complete confession of guilt
  • 27. Which of the following is NOT a type of interview?
A) Cognitive
B) Coercive
C) Informational
D) Investigative
  • 28. In applying the principles of dying declaration, one must ensure
A) The declarant knew death was imminent
B) It is read aloud in court
C) The statement is recorded immediately
D) The statement is notarized
  • 29. A confession made to a fellow detainee under threat is:
A) Admissible
B) Considered independent relevant statement
C) Automatically valid
D) Inadmissible due to coercion
  • 30. Which method is most effective for improving witness memory recall?
A) Confrontational interrogation
B) Cognitive interviewing
C) Leading questions
D) Rapid-fire questioning
  • 31. Which principle ensures the reliability of an independent relevant statement?
A) Must be repeated multiple times
B) Must involve a police officer
C) Must be made publicly
D) Statement must be voluntary and independent of coercion
  • 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) Rule against hearsay
D) Miranda rights
  • 33. During an interview, which approach helps minimize witness anxiety and improve information accuracy?
A) Aggressive confrontation
B) Ignoring witness responses
C) Repeating questions rapidly
D) Friendly and neutral demeanor
  • 34. Which of the following is an element of a valid confession?
A) Coerced under threat
B) Voluntary, knowing, and intelligent
C) Given to a third party only
D) Made without awareness of rights
  • 35. When analyzing a dying declaration, the investigator should:
A) Treat it as hearsay by default
B) Determine if the declarant believed death was imminent
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) Coercive interrogation
B) Rapid questioning
C) Leading questions
D) Cognitive interviewing
  • 37. An independent relevant statement can be used in court:
A) Only if the declarant testifies
B) Only if it is corroborated
C) Even without the declarant being present
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 is voluntary; confession is always coerced
C) Admission is given in court; confession is private
D) Admission acknowledges some facts; confession acknowledges full criminal responsibility
  • 39. Which of the following statements is true about dying declarations?
A) They must be witnessed by two officers
B) . They are inadmissible unless signed
C) They require corroboration
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 makes the suspect nervous
D) It substitutes for evidence
  • 41. A voluntary statement made without threat, inducement, or promise is classified a
A) Leading question
B) . Admission or confession
C) Coerced statement
D) Hearsay
  • 42. Which is an example of an indirect interrogation method?
A) Behavioral analysis of the suspect’s story
B) . Physical intimidation
C) Forced written confession
D) Direct questioning with threats
  • 43. A statement that helps establish the facts independently of the suspect’s confession is:
A) Independent relevant statement
B) Coerced confession
C) Hearsay evidence
D) Dying declaration
  • 44. Which of the following is critical for admissibility of confessions?
A) Voluntariness and knowledge of rights
B) Presence of media
C) Speed of confession
D) Prior criminal record
  • 45. . Which of the following best represents a structured interview
A) Standardized questions asked in a pre-determined order
B) Random questions without structure
C) Aggressive interrogation
D) Surprise questioning
  • 46. Which of the following is NOT a recognized method of interrogation?
A) Cognitive interviewing
B) Polygraph-assisted interview
C) Reid technique
D) Public humiliation
  • 47. A suspect admits involvement in a crime but denies full responsibility. This is an example of:
A) Hearsay
B) Coerced statement
C) Full confession
D) Admission
  • 48. Which principle justifies admitting a dying declaration even if the declarant is unavailable?
A) The requirement for notarization
B) The belief that a person is unlikely to lie when facing imminent death
C) The requirement for a judge’s approval
D) The need for witnesses
  • 49. Which of the following ensures that a confession is legally obtained?
A) Voluntary, informed, and without coercion
B) Taken in a public forum
C) Taken after threats
D) Taken secretly with intimidation
  • 50. During interview analysis, an investigator should:
A) Ignore inconsistencies
B) Only record confessions, not admissions
C) Correlate statements with independent evidence for reliability
D) Accept statements at face value
  • 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) Only review surveillance footage
B) Interview witnesses only
C) ocus solely on recovering stolen property
D) Forensic and medical examination with crime scene documentation
  • 54. In distinguishing theft from estafa, which factor is critical in investigation?
A) The value of the property
B) Presence of deceit or fraudulent intent
C) Whether the property is movable or immovable
D) Number of victims
  • 55. Which procedure is essential in investigating estafa?
A) Checking fingerprints only
B) Verifying the victim’s prior consent
C) Establishing proof of deceit or misrepresentation
D) . Interviewing neighbors
  • 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) 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) Only dwelling robbery requires victim testimony
B) Robbery in a dwelling is punishable more severely due to violation of personal security
C) Use of firearms is prohibited in dwelling robbery
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) Public announcement
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) Proving motive
B) Establishing prior criminal record
C) Proving actual taking without consent
D) Recovering the stolen item
  • 60. When analyzing a robbery scene, investigators should focus primarily on:
A) The social media accounts of neighbors
B) . The weather during the incident
C) Physical evidence and witness statements P
D) Public opinion
  • 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) Kidnapping for ransom
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) Ignoring CCTV footage
D) . Interviewing neighbors only
  • 64. In an anti-carnapping investigation, which evidence is most vital
A) . Victim’s income record
B) . Vehicle registration and plate number
C) Public sentiment
D) The suspect’s prior unrelated offenses
  • 65. What is the difference between carnapping with violence and carnapping without violence?
A) Use of physical harm or intimidation during the crime
B) Type of vehicle used
C) Number of suspects involved
D) Location of the vehicle
  • 66. Which approach helps trace the stolen vehicle in anti-carnapping cases
A) Seizing property in nearby towns
B) Forensic analysis of tire marks
C) Reviewing traffic camera footage and GPS tracking
D) nterviewing unrelated witnesses
  • 67. P.D. 1612 “Anti-Fencing” law primarily addresses
A) Selling stolen goods knowingly
B) Theft of livestock only
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. 9208
B) . R.A. 6539
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) Asking the media to report thefts
B) Conducting surprise inspections only in schools
C) . Surveillance and monitoring of known “hot spots
D) Random public announcements
  • 71. Which is a core element of human trafficking
A) Simple kidnapping without intent
B) Theft of property
C) . Force, coercion, or deception for exploitation
D) Illegal importation of goods
  • 72. R.A. 10364 (Expanded Anti-Rape Law) strengthens protection of:
A) Vehicle owners
B) Bank account holders
C) Minors and women in trafficking-related sexual exploitation
D) Private property owners
  • 73. In human trafficking cases, first investigative step is:
A) Ignore digital evidence
B) . Search unrelated areas
C) . Locate and rescue victims safely
D) Arrest suspects immediately without plan
  • 74. Investigating a suspected trafficking operation, the investigator should
A) . Focus solely on financial transactions
B) . Avoid interviewing victims
C) . Trace recruitment, transport, and exploitation stages
D) . Ignore online communication records
  • 75. Which law addresses the prevention of child exploitation in trafficking
A) . R.A. 9160
B) . R.A. 6539
C) . R.A. 9208
D) P.D. 1612
  • 76. Key investigative approach in human trafficking involves
A) . Coordinating with social welfare agencies and local authorities
B) Public announcements only
C) Filing reports without rescue operations
D) . Ignoring forensic digital evidence
  • 77. Which is a red flag in money laundering related to trafficking
A) Small personal spending
B) . Unusually large or frequent money transfers from unknown sources
C) Owning a private vehicle
D) Attending community events
  • 78. Investigators analyzing digital communication in trafficking cases focus on
A) . Ignoring online chats
B) Publicly disclosing personal data
C) Monitoring unrelated social media
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) . Vehicle carnapping
C) Financial fraud
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) . Memorizing names only
C) Ignoring financial evidence
D) Recording weather data
  • 81. Which is the first stage of money laundering
A) . Recovery – reporting to authorities
B) Integration – using money for business investment
C) Layering – separating illicit funds from origin
D) . Placement – introducing illicit funds into the financial system
  • 82. Which stage of money laundering involves complex transactions to conceal
A) Layering
B) Placement
C) Exploitation
D) Integration
  • 83. Integration stage in money laundering means
A) Money appears legitimate for investment or business
B) No financial movement occurs
C) Money is stolen physically
D) Assets are seized by authorities
  • 84. Which law governs Anti-Money Laundering in the Philippines
A) . RA 9208
B) . RA 9160
C) . PD 1612
D) . RA 6539
  • 85. When analyzing suspicious financial transactions, investigators are applying which Bloom’s level?
A) Remembering
B) Analyzing
C) Memorizing laws only
D) Repeating reports
  • 86. RA 10927 amends which law
A) . RA 9160 – Anti-Money Laundering Act
B) . RA 6539 – Anti-Carnapping
C) . RA 9208 – Human Trafficking
D) RA 10364 – Expanded Anti-Rape
  • 87. Investigators use bank records and transaction monitoring in which stage of money laundering?
A) None of the above
B) . Placement and layering
C) Integration only
D) Recovery only
  • 88. Which method is critical for applying AML laws
A) Asking media for information
B) Customer Due Diligence (CDD) and reporting of suspicious transactions
C) Random inspections of homes
D) Ignoring large transactions
  • 89. Which is a typical red flag for money laundering
A) . Routine payroll deposits
B) . Buying groceries with cash
C) Small daily purchases
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) Interviewing only neighbors
C) Multi-agency coordination, evidence tracing, forensic and financial analysis
D) . Ignoring digital evidence
  • 92. When analyzing estafa committed via online platforms, investigators should
A) Seize unrelated property
B) . Only ask victims for statements
C) . Examine digital contracts, trace financial transfers, and interview parties involved
D) Ignore electronic evidence
  • 93. Which evidence type is common to carnapping and trafficking investigations
A) . Only weather records
B) Only eyewitness statements
C) . Random surveillance
D) . Vehicle/asset registration, GPS tracking, financial transactions
  • 94. In evaluating a theft-robbery scenario with money laundering links, what should investigators prioritize?
A) Arresting without warrants
B) Only recovering stolen property
C) Conducting public surveys
D) Following money trails, linking proceeds to suspects, and recovering 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) Memorizing laws only
D) . Filing reports without evidence
  • 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) RPC – Theft provisions only
B) . RA 9160 – AML
C) . PD 1612 – Anti-Fencing
D) . RA 6539 – Anti-Carnapping
  • 98. Investigators need which skill when linking multiple property crimes
A) Public speaking skills
B) Writing press releases
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) Evidence must be legally obtained to ensure admissibility
B) Arrest without warrant is preferred
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) Only arrest suspects
B) Publicize the case
C) Only file reports
D) Recover property, prosecute offenders, protect victims, and prevent recurrence
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