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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 conduct a surprise raid
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) Cognitive interviewing
B) Rapid-fire questioning
C) Leading questioning
D) Direct questioning
  • 3. Which type of interrogation method relies on psychological strategies rather than
A) Physical intimidation
B) Reid technique
C) Forceful confrontation
D) Covert surveillance
  • 4. In an admission, a person acknowledges:
A) Only the elements of the crime
B) Their innocence
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 made to any person
B) It must be made in front of the media
C) It must be voluntarily made
D) It must be coerced under pressure
  • 6. Which of the following statements about dying declarations is true?
A) They are only valid if the declarant survives
B) They are admissible even without corroboration if the declarant believes death is imminent
C) They are inadmissible unless a judge witnesses them
D) They must be notarized
  • 7. An independent relevant statement is:
A) . A statement made to the police immediately after arrest
B) A confession made under duress
C) . A statement that independently proves facts of the case
D) A statement made to influence another witness
  • 8. Which of the following is a method used in interrogation to detect deception?
A) Note-taking
B) Polygraph testing
C) Open-ended narrative
D) Passive observation
  • 9. Which principle underlies the validity of a voluntary confession?
A) Presence of media witnesses
B) Absence of threats, inducement, or coercion
C) Intimidation by authorities
D) Immediate police confrontation
  • 10. The type of interview that seeks to establish a timeline of events is:
A) Informal
B) Narrative
C) Cognitive
D) Structured
  • 11. Which of the following is NOT a legal requirement for a confession?
A) It must include a public apology
B) The suspect must be informed of their rights
C) It must be made knowingly and intelligently
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 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) Ignore contradictions
B) Verify the statement independently without coercion
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) Cognitive interviewing
C) Confrontational interrogation
D) Rapid questioning
  • 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) Publicly shame the suspect
B) Obtain evidence through coercion
C) Immediately arrest anyone nearby
D) Elicit the truth from a suspect
  • 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) 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) Focus on irrelevant facts
B) Ask leading questions to force answers
C) Listen actively and encourage detailed narratives
D) Interrupt the witness frequently
  • 22. Which method of interrogation is structured around behavioral cues and inconsistencies in the suspect’s story?
A) Passive observation
B) Cognitive interviewing
C) Direct confrontation
D) Reid Technique
  • 23. Which factor may render a confession inadmissible?
A) Threats or promises made by law enforcement
B) Voluntary nature
C) Knowledge of rights
D) . Recording of the confession
  • 24. A statement made by a person under the belief that they are about to die is:
A) A dying declaration
B) An admission
C) A voluntary confession
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) Did you see him take the money?”
C) Can you describe everything that happened that day?”
D) Was the door locked?”
  • 26. Which of the following best defines an admission?
A) Statement by a third party
B) . An acknowledgment of some facts that may establish a crime but stops short of full guilt
C) Complete confession of guilt
D) Statement without any factual basis
  • 27. Which of the following is NOT a type of interview?
A) Cognitive
B) Informational
C) Investigative
D) Coercive
  • 28. In applying the principles of dying declaration, one must ensure
A) The statement is recorded immediately
B) It is read aloud in court
C) The statement is notarized
D) The declarant knew death was imminent
  • 29. A confession made to a fellow detainee under threat is:
A) Automatically valid
B) Considered independent relevant statement
C) Admissible
D) Inadmissible due to coercion
  • 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) 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) Rule against hearsay
B) Doctrine of independent evidence
C) Principle of voluntariness
D) Miranda rights
  • 33. During an interview, which approach helps minimize witness anxiety and improve information accuracy?
A) Ignoring witness responses
B) Aggressive confrontation
C) Friendly and neutral demeanor
D) Repeating questions rapidly
  • 34. Which of the following is an element of a valid confession?
A) Voluntary, knowing, and intelligent
B) Made without awareness of rights
C) Coerced under threat
D) Given to a third party only
  • 35. When analyzing a dying declaration, the investigator should:
A) Ignore the timing of the statement
B) Treat it as hearsay by default
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) Leading questions
B) Coercive interrogation
C) Rapid questioning
D) Cognitive interviewing
  • 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 is voluntary; confession is always coerced
B) Admission is always false; confession is always true
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 forces a confession
B) It substitutes for evidence
C) . It can identify deception or inconsistencies
D) It makes the suspect nervous
  • 41. A voluntary statement made without threat, inducement, or promise is classified a
A) Hearsay
B) Coerced statement
C) . Admission or confession
D) Leading question
  • 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) Hearsay evidence
C) Independent relevant statement
D) Dying declaration
  • 44. Which of the following is critical for admissibility of confessions?
A) Voluntariness and knowledge of rights
B) Speed of confession
C) Prior criminal record
D) Presence of media
  • 45. . Which of the following best represents a structured interview
A) Aggressive interrogation
B) Surprise questioning
C) Random questions without structure
D) Standardized questions asked in a pre-determined order
  • 46. Which of the following is NOT a recognized method of interrogation?
A) Cognitive interviewing
B) Polygraph-assisted interview
C) Public humiliation
D) Reid technique
  • 47. A suspect admits involvement in a crime but denies full responsibility. This is an example of:
A) Coerced statement
B) Hearsay
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 requirement for a judge’s approval
C) The belief that a person is unlikely to lie when facing imminent death
D) The need for witnesses
  • 49. Which of the following ensures that a confession is legally obtained?
A) Taken after threats
B) Voluntary, informed, and without coercion
C) Taken secretly with intimidation
D) Taken in a public forum
  • 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) Robbery requires prior consent of the victim; 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) Killing a person to gain property
C) Misappropriation or conversion of property through deceit
D) Taking personal property by intimidation
  • 53. During a criminal investigation, which approach is most appropriate for robbery with serious physical injuries?
A) ocus solely on recovering stolen property
B) Forensic and medical examination with crime scene documentation
C) Interview witnesses only
D) Only review surveillance footage
  • 54. In distinguishing theft from estafa, which factor is critical in investigation?
A) Presence of deceit or fraudulent intent
B) Number of victims
C) Whether the property is movable or immovable
D) The value of the property
  • 55. Which procedure is essential in investigating estafa?
A) Establishing proof of deceit or misrepresentation
B) Verifying the victim’s prior consent
C) Checking fingerprints only
D) . Interviewing neighbors
  • 56. A thief steals a bag from a crowded market. Which investigative approach is most effective?
A) In-depth financial profiling of the suspect
B) Filing an administrative report
C) Seizing unrelated evidence in nearby areas
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) Only dwelling robbery requires victim testimony
C) Robbery in a dwelling is punishable more severely due to violation of personal security
D) Use of firearms is prohibited in dwelling robbery
  • 58. Which is a legal requirement for confiscating stolen property during investigation?
A) Verbal permission from the suspect
B) Court-issued warrant or lawful seizure
C) Consent from neighbors
D) Public announcement
  • 59. Which stage is most crucial in establishing criminal liability for theft?
A) Establishing prior criminal record
B) Proving actual taking without consent
C) Recovering the stolen item
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) Public opinion
D) . The weather during the incident
  • 61. Under R.A. 10883, carnapping with serious physical injuries is punishable by:
A) Imprisonment of 6 months
B) Fine only
C) Reclusion temporal to death
D) Community service
  • 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) Ignoring CCTV footage
B) . Interviewing neighbors only
C) Verifying vehicle ownership and tracing its location
D) . Filing a complaint with barangay officials
  • 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) Type of vehicle used
B) Use of physical harm or intimidation during the crime
C) Location of the vehicle
D) Number of suspects involved
  • 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) . 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) . R.A. 9160
B) . R.A. 6539
C) P.D. 1612
D) R.A. 9208
  • 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) Protect suspect’s rights
D) . Increase public awareness
  • 70. Which investigative method best aids prevention of vehicle theft
A) Asking the media to report thefts
B) . Surveillance and monitoring of known “hot spots
C) Conducting surprise inspections only in schools
D) Random public announcements
  • 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) Bank account holders
B) Private property owners
C) Vehicle owners
D) Minors and women in trafficking-related sexual exploitation
  • 73. In human trafficking cases, first investigative step is:
A) Arrest suspects immediately without plan
B) Ignore digital evidence
C) . Search unrelated areas
D) . Locate and rescue victims safely
  • 74. Investigating a suspected trafficking operation, the investigator should
A) . Trace recruitment, transport, and exploitation stages
B) . Focus solely on financial transactions
C) . Ignore online communication records
D) . Avoid interviewing victims
  • 75. Which law addresses the prevention of child exploitation in trafficking
A) . R.A. 6539
B) . R.A. 9160
C) . R.A. 9208
D) P.D. 1612
  • 76. Key investigative approach in human trafficking involves
A) . Ignoring forensic digital evidence
B) Public announcements only
C) . Coordinating with social welfare agencies and local authorities
D) Filing reports without rescue operations
  • 77. Which is a red flag in money laundering related to trafficking
A) Owning a private vehicle
B) Small personal spending
C) Attending community events
D) . Unusually large or frequent money transfers from unknown sources
  • 78. Investigators analyzing digital communication in trafficking cases focus on
A) Monitoring unrelated social media
B) . Identifying recruiters, victims, and financial transactions
C) Publicly disclosing personal data
D) . Ignoring online chats
  • 79. The expanded law on human trafficking (R.A. 11862) covers:
A) . Only property theft
B) Financial fraud
C) . Vehicle carnapping
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) Recording weather data
C) . Understanding and analyzing patterns of recruitment and exploitation
D) Ignoring financial evidence
  • 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) Integration
B) Exploitation
C) Layering
D) Placement
  • 83. Integration stage in money laundering means
A) Money is stolen physically
B) Money appears legitimate for investment or business
C) Assets are seized by authorities
D) No financial movement occurs
  • 84. Which law governs Anti-Money Laundering in the Philippines
A) . RA 6539
B) . RA 9160
C) . PD 1612
D) . RA 9208
  • 85. When analyzing suspicious financial transactions, investigators are applying which Bloom’s level?
A) Analyzing
B) Memorizing laws only
C) Remembering
D) Repeating reports
  • 86. RA 10927 amends which law
A) . RA 9160 – Anti-Money Laundering Act
B) RA 10364 – Expanded Anti-Rape
C) . RA 9208 – Human Trafficking
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) Recovery only
D) None of the above
  • 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) Structuring transactions to avoid reporting requirements
B) . Routine payroll deposits
C) Small daily purchases
D) . Buying groceries with cash
  • 90. Investigating money laundering linked to trafficking requires
A) Memorizing case files only
B) Confiscating property randomly
C) Tracing illicit money, linking to suspects, and analyzing transaction patterns
D) Ignoring financial flows
  • 91. A suspect is involved in carnapping, trafficking, and money laundering. Which approach integrates all investigations?
A) Interviewing only neighbors
B) Multi-agency coordination, evidence tracing, forensic and financial analysis
C) Filing separate complaints without coordination
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) . Vehicle/asset registration, GPS tracking, financial transactions
B) . Only weather records
C) . Random surveillance
D) Only eyewitness statements
  • 94. In evaluating a theft-robbery scenario with money laundering links, what should investigators prioritize?
A) Only recovering stolen property
B) Following money trails, linking proceeds to suspects, and recovering property
C) Arresting without warrants
D) Conducting public surveys
  • 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) . Filing reports without evidence
C) Asking for public opinion
D) Memorizing laws only
  • 96. An integrated analysis of trafficking and money laundering requires
A) Interviewing unrelated parties
B) . Confiscating vehicles randomly
C) Understanding recruitment, exploitation, and fund movement stages
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) Evidence must be legally obtained to ensure admissibility
B) Public opinion can replace evidence
C) . Media exposure ensures conviction
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 file reports
B) Recover property, prosecute offenders, protect victims, and prevent recurrence
C) Publicize the case
D) Only arrest suspects
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