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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 gather accurate information and clarify facts
C) . To intimidate the suspect
D) . To immediately obtain a confession
  • 2. Which method of interview involves open-ended questions to encourage the subject
A) Leading questioning
B) Direct questioning
C) Rapid-fire questioning
D) Cognitive interviewing
  • 3. Which type of interrogation method relies on psychological strategies rather than
A) Physical intimidation
B) Forceful confrontation
C) Covert surveillance
D) Reid technique
  • 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 coerced under pressure
B) It must be made in front of the media
C) It must be voluntarily made
D) It must be made to any person
  • 6. Which of the following statements about dying declarations is true?
A) They must be notarized
B) They are admissible even without corroboration if the declarant believes death is imminent
C) They are only valid if the declarant survives
D) They are inadmissible unless a judge witnesses them
  • 7. An independent relevant statement is:
A) A statement made to influence another witness
B) A confession made under duress
C) . A statement made to the police immediately after arrest
D) . A statement that independently proves facts of the case
  • 8. Which of the following is a method used in interrogation to detect deception?
A) Note-taking
B) Open-ended narrative
C) Passive observation
D) Polygraph testing
  • 9. Which principle underlies the validity of a voluntary confession?
A) Intimidation by authorities
B) Immediate police confrontation
C) Presence of media witnesses
D) Absence of threats, inducement, or coercion
  • 10. The type of interview that seeks to establish a timeline of events is:
A) Structured
B) Informal
C) Cognitive
D) Narrative
  • 11. Which of the following is NOT a legal requirement for a confession?
A) It must be made knowingly and intelligently
B) It must include a public apology
C) The suspect must be informed of their rights
D) . It must be voluntary
  • 12. The Reid Technique primarily focuses on:
A) Using confrontation and behavioral analysis to elicit a confession
B) Conducting surveillance
C) Gathering physical evidence
D) Encouraging suspects to lie
  • 13. A dying declaration can be admitted without corroboration if:
A) The declarant was aware death was imminent
B) It was signed in front of police
C) It was recorded on video
D) It was written and notarized
  • 14. Which of the following best describes a cognitive interview?
A) Is conducted without asking questions
B) Forces the suspect to provide a confession
C) Relies on threats to elicit statements
D) Focuses on witness memory retrieval through context reinstatement
  • 15. When analyzing an independent relevant statement, investigators should:
A) Accept the statement at face value
B) Ignore contradictions
C) Use the statement only as hearsay
D) Verify the statement independently without coercion
  • 16. Which technique encourages witnesses to reconstruct past events to improve recall accuracy?
A) Confrontational interrogation
B) Rapid questioning
C) Leading questions
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) Obtain evidence through coercion
B) Elicit the truth from a suspect
C) Immediately arrest anyone nearby
D) Publicly shame the suspect
  • 19. Which of the following is a legal safeguard to ensure a confession is voluntary?
A) Using physical pressure
B) Threatening the suspect with punishment
C) Advising the suspect of their right to remain silent
D) Conducting the interrogation in private
  • 20. Which is a hallmark of an independent relevant statement?
A) Given only after a court order
B) Made voluntarily and without prompting
C) Needs corroboration to be valid
D) Requires police supervision
  • 21. During an investigative interview, the officer should:
A) Interrupt the witness frequently
B) Listen actively and encourage detailed narratives
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) Reid Technique
C) Passive observation
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) An admission
B) . A hearsay statement
C) A voluntary confession
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) Was the door locked?”
C) Can you describe everything that happened that day?”
D) Did you see him take the money?”
  • 26. Which of the following best defines an admission?
A) Statement by a third party
B) Complete confession of guilt
C) . An acknowledgment of some facts that may establish a crime but stops short of full guilt
D) Statement without any factual basis
  • 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 statement is notarized
B) It is read aloud in court
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) Considered independent relevant statement
D) Automatically valid
  • 30. Which method is most effective for improving witness memory recall?
A) Confrontational interrogation
B) Leading questions
C) Cognitive interviewing
D) Rapid-fire questioning
  • 31. Which principle ensures the reliability of an independent relevant statement?
A) Must involve a police officer
B) Statement must be voluntary and independent of coercion
C) Must be made publicly
D) Must be repeated multiple times
  • 32. . The legal safeguard that a suspect’s statement cannot be used if obtained under
A) Principle of voluntariness
B) Miranda rights
C) Doctrine of independent evidence
D) Rule against hearsay
  • 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) Coerced under threat
B) Given to a third party only
C) Made without awareness of rights
D) Voluntary, knowing, and intelligent
  • 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) Treat it as hearsay by default
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) Only if it is corroborated
B) Never
C) Even without the declarant being present
D) Only if the declarant testifies
  • 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 acknowledges some facts; confession acknowledges full criminal responsibility
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 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) Leading question
B) . Admission or confession
C) Hearsay
D) Coerced statement
  • 42. Which is an example of an indirect interrogation method?
A) Behavioral analysis of the suspect’s story
B) Direct questioning with threats
C) . Physical intimidation
D) Forced written confession
  • 43. A statement that helps establish the facts independently of the suspect’s confession is:
A) Hearsay evidence
B) Coerced confession
C) Dying declaration
D) Independent relevant statement
  • 44. Which of the following is critical for admissibility of confessions?
A) Speed of confession
B) Voluntariness and knowledge of rights
C) Prior criminal record
D) Presence of media
  • 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) Cognitive interviewing
B) Reid technique
C) Polygraph-assisted interview
D) Public humiliation
  • 47. A suspect admits involvement in a crime but denies full responsibility. This is an example of:
A) Hearsay
B) Admission
C) Coerced statement
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 a judge’s approval
C) The requirement for notarization
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 secretly with intimidation
B) Taken in a public forum
C) Voluntary, informed, and without coercion
D) Taken after threats
  • 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) Killing a person to gain property
B) Taking personal property by intimidation
C) Breaking and entering a house
D) Misappropriation or conversion of property through deceit
  • 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) Whether the property is movable or immovable
C) Number of victims
D) The value of the property
  • 55. Which procedure is essential in investigating estafa?
A) Verifying the victim’s prior consent
B) Checking fingerprints only
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) Public robbery requires prior planning; dwelling does not
B) Robbery in a dwelling is punishable more severely due to violation of personal security
C) Only dwelling robbery requires victim testimony
D) Use of firearms is prohibited in dwelling robbery
  • 58. Which is a legal requirement for confiscating stolen property during investigation?
A) Public announcement
B) Consent from neighbors
C) Court-issued warrant or lawful seizure
D) Verbal permission from the suspect
  • 59. Which stage is most crucial in establishing criminal liability for theft?
A) Proving motive
B) Establishing prior criminal record
C) Recovering the stolen item
D) Proving actual taking without consent
  • 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) Public opinion
D) Physical evidence and witness statements P
  • 61. Under R.A. 10883, carnapping with serious physical injuries is punishable by:
A) Imprisonment of 6 months
B) Reclusion temporal to death
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) . 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) 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) Location of the vehicle
B) Type of vehicle used
C) Number of suspects involved
D) Use of physical harm or intimidation during the crime
  • 66. Which approach helps trace the stolen vehicle in anti-carnapping cases
A) Reviewing traffic camera footage and GPS tracking
B) nterviewing unrelated witnesses
C) Seizing property in nearby towns
D) Forensic analysis of tire marks
  • 67. P.D. 1612 “Anti-Fencing” law primarily addresses
A) Theft of livestock only
B) . Kidnapping for ransom
C) Forgery of documents
D) Selling stolen goods knowingly
  • 68. nvestigators suspect a person of selling a stolen vehicle knowingly. Which law applies?
A) . R.A. 6539
B) P.D. 1612
C) . R.A. 9160
D) R.A. 9208
  • 69. In analyzing a carnapping case, the chain of custody of evidence is essential to:
A) Protect suspect’s rights
B) Ensure the admissibility of recovered vehicle in court
C) Reduce police workload
D) . Increase public awareness
  • 70. Which investigative method best aids prevention of vehicle theft
A) . Surveillance and monitoring of known “hot spots
B) Asking the media to report thefts
C) Random public announcements
D) Conducting surprise inspections only in schools
  • 71. Which is a core element of human trafficking
A) Theft of property
B) . Force, coercion, or deception for exploitation
C) Illegal importation of goods
D) Simple kidnapping without intent
  • 72. R.A. 10364 (Expanded Anti-Rape Law) strengthens protection of:
A) Bank account holders
B) Private property owners
C) Minors and women in trafficking-related sexual exploitation
D) Vehicle owners
  • 73. In human trafficking cases, first investigative step is:
A) Ignore digital evidence
B) Arrest suspects immediately without plan
C) . Search unrelated areas
D) . Locate and rescue victims safely
  • 74. Investigating a suspected trafficking operation, the investigator should
A) . Avoid interviewing victims
B) . Focus solely on financial transactions
C) . Ignore online communication records
D) . Trace recruitment, transport, and exploitation stages
  • 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) Public announcements only
B) . Coordinating with social welfare agencies and local authorities
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) Attending community events
C) Owning a private vehicle
D) . Unusually large or frequent money transfers from unknown sources
  • 78. Investigators analyzing digital communication in trafficking cases focus on
A) . Ignoring online chats
B) Publicly disclosing personal data
C) . Identifying recruiters, victims, and financial transactions
D) Monitoring unrelated social media
  • 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) . 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) . Placement – introducing illicit funds into the financial system
B) . Recovery – reporting to authorities
C) Layering – separating illicit funds from origin
D) Integration – using money for business investment
  • 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) Assets are seized by authorities
C) Money is stolen physically
D) Money appears legitimate for investment or business
  • 84. Which law governs Anti-Money Laundering in the Philippines
A) . RA 9208
B) . RA 6539
C) . RA 9160
D) . PD 1612
  • 85. When analyzing suspicious financial transactions, investigators are applying which Bloom’s level?
A) Remembering
B) Repeating reports
C) Memorizing laws only
D) Analyzing
  • 86. RA 10927 amends which law
A) . RA 9208 – Human Trafficking
B) . RA 9160 – Anti-Money Laundering Act
C) . RA 6539 – Anti-Carnapping
D) RA 10364 – Expanded Anti-Rape
  • 87. Investigators use bank records and transaction monitoring in which stage of money laundering?
A) Recovery only
B) . Placement and layering
C) None of the above
D) Integration only
  • 88. Which method is critical for applying AML laws
A) Customer Due Diligence (CDD) and reporting of suspicious transactions
B) Asking media for information
C) Random inspections of homes
D) Ignoring large transactions
  • 89. Which is a typical red flag for money laundering
A) . Buying groceries with cash
B) . Routine payroll deposits
C) Small daily purchases
D) Structuring transactions to avoid reporting requirements
  • 90. Investigating money laundering linked to trafficking requires
A) Tracing illicit money, linking to suspects, and analyzing transaction patterns
B) Confiscating property randomly
C) Ignoring financial flows
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) Interviewing only neighbors
C) Filing separate complaints without coordination
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) . Random surveillance
C) . Vehicle/asset registration, GPS tracking, financial transactions
D) Only eyewitness statements
  • 94. In evaluating a theft-robbery scenario with money laundering links, what should investigators prioritize?
A) Arresting without warrants
B) Conducting public surveys
C) Only recovering stolen property
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) . Filing reports without evidence
C) Memorizing laws only
D) Asking for public opinion
  • 96. An integrated analysis of trafficking and money laundering requires
A) . Confiscating vehicles randomly
B) . Ignoring financial records
C) Interviewing unrelated parties
D) Understanding recruitment, exploitation, and fund movement stages
  • 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) Writing press releases
B) . Analytical skills to identify patterns, connections, and evidence chains
C) Public speaking skills
D) Only memorization of laws
  • 99. Which is a critical legal principle in investigating multiple property crimes
A) Arrest without warrant is preferred
B) . Media exposure ensures conviction
C) Public opinion can replace evidence
D) Evidence must be legally obtained to ensure admissibility
  • 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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