FUNDAMENTALS OF CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION AND intelligence

1.The basic knowledge on legal matter concerning the criminal investigation:

A. Technical Knowledge B. Knowledge of Criminal Law
C. Perseverance D. Intelligent
2. Activities conducted to trace and locate the criminal offender:
A. Interview B. Tailing
C. Surveillance D. All of the above
3. The cordial questioning of a person who is deemed have knowledge of the commission of crime:
A. Interrogation B. Criminal Investigation
C. Interview D. Investigation
4. The acknowledgement of guilt concerning the commission of crime is called:
A. Admission B. Admission and Confession
C. confession D. Conviction
5. The skillful and aggressive questioning of a person who is believed to have committed a crime:
A. Interview B. Crime Narration
C. Interrogation D. None of the above
6. The use of forensic sciences in the investigation of crime:
A. information B. Instrumentation
C. Interview D. All of the above
7. Purpose of conducting interrogation in a criminal investigation:
A. To find out the facts and truth of the crime
B. To obtain confession and admission
C. Collection of information about the crime
D. All of the above
8. The rightful and wise decision making of a criminal investigation:
A. Endurance B. Good Intelligence
C. Perseverance D. Wisdom of Solomon
9.The person who was a subject for interview:
A. Interviewee B. Victim
C. Suspect D. Witness
10. Judicial confession is made during:
A. Criminal Investigation B. Ongoing Court proceeding
C. Questioning of the Police D. Confession with an attorney
11. The first source of information in order to identify the criminal offender:
A. Investigation Report B. Police Blotter Report
C. Crime Report D. Mass Media Report
12. The use of collected data which is processed by intelligence unit is called:
A. Police Intelligence B. Interpretation of Information
C. Dissemination of Intelligence D. Collation of data
13. Which of the following answer the cardinal question, how?
A. Modus Operandi B. Intent
C. Motive D. Instrumentality
14. It refers to the characteristics of an investigator to uphold the law despite temptation of bride for money:
A. Integrity B. Perseverance
C. Courage D. Endurance
15. The writer sworn statement of a person respecting the knowledge he possess about the commission of crime:
A. Admission of facts B. An affidavit
C. Written confession D. Disposition
16. All except one are the 3 I’s of criminal investigation
A. Information B. Interrogation
C. Interview D. Inquiry
17. The “fruit of the crime” in a case of robbery is:
A. Motive B. Evidence of Crime
C. Stolen Items D. All of the above
18. Criminal investigation is considered as__ because it uses different scientific instrument to investigation and solve the
crime:
A. Art B. Science
C. Process D. Art and Science
19. Which of the following answer the question, when?
 A. Corpus Delicte B. Modus Operandi
C. Time and Date D. Place of the Crime
20. To identify the criminal offender, the investigator should refer to:
A. Public Record B. Modus Operandi
C. Private Record D. All of the above
21. Identifying the criminal offender is done thru:
A. Gathering information about him/her B. The use of police intelligence
C. Tracing the criminal offender D. All of the above
22. The three elements of crime are:
A. Intent B. Instrumentality
C. Opportunity D. All of the above
23. An official record of crime incident that is reported to the police
A. Report B. Police Blotter Report
C. Police Crime Incident Report D. All of the above
24. In identifying the criminal offender, the investigator should first refer to the:
A. Testimony of witnesses B. The Complainant
C. The Police Blotter Report D. The Crime Report
25. One of the techniques in Surveillance:
A. Tracing the criminal offender B. Casing the criminal offender
C. Following up the offender D. Stake out on the criminal offender
26. The initial phase of police intelligence cycle
A. Planning the intelligence activity B. Collection of information
C. Evaluation of information D. Dissemination of intelligence
27. To get the complete information about the criminal offender, the investigation must conduct:
A. PBI B. CBI
C. RC D. All of the above
28. The cardinal questions necessary in criminal investigation:
A. The five W’s B. The five W’s and One H
C. Who is the criminal offender D. Who is the victim
29. The use of police sciences in criminal investigation is called:
A. Instrumentation B. Criminalistics
C. Forensic science D. All of the above
30. The in place observation and collection of information about a place and person occupying said place is called:
A. Casing B. Stake-out
C. Surveillance D. Deep penetration
31. The close-in observation of the criminal offender and the activities he is doing is called
A. Stake-out B. Casing
C. Surveillance D. All of the above
32. The collection and analysis of facts and truths about person, things and places in relation to criminality is called:
A. Identification of the criminal B. Intelligence
C. Surveillance D. None of the above
33. The moving power of force which compels a person to commit criminal offense is called:
A. Criminal Act B. Criminal wrong doing
C. Criminal Intent D. Criminal Liability
34. There is no crime when there is _______.
A. No law prohibiting the crime B. No Criminal Law prohibiting the crime
C. No Rules and Regulations prohibiting the crime D. All of the above
35. The use of forensic sciences in the investigation of crime
A. Information B. Interview
C. Instrumentation D. All of the above
36.It deals with the identity, location and arrest of a person who commits a crime and simultaneously identify, collect,
preserve and evaluate evidence for the purpose of bringing criminal offender to justice.
A. Investigation C. Investigative process
B. Criminal investigation D. Criminal inquest
37. Elements of investigative process are_____.
1. Recognition 4. Preservation
2. Collection 5. Evaluation
3. Dissemination
A. 1, 2, 3 and 4 C. 1, 2, 4 and 5
B. 1, 3, 4 and 5 D. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
38. Form of relevant and material information that the investigator maybe obtained from regular, cultivated or grapevine
sources are___.
1. Sensory 3. Concrete
2. Written 4. Physical forms
A. 1, 2 and 3 C. 2, 3 and 4
B. 1, 3 and 4 D. 1, 2 and 4
39.Through this tool of criminal investigation tangible things can be used to detect crimes, identify the criminals, facilitate,
and assist the investigator in its task in achieving the objectives of criminal investigation.
A. Information C. Instrumentation
B. Criminalistics D. Interview/Interrogation
40. Which phase of criminal Investigation that the investigator should apprised the person of his right under Republic Act
7438?
A. During the identification of criminal offender
B. During the arrest, detention and interrogation of the offender
C. During the gathering of evidence to prove the guilt of criminal offender
D. During police line-up
41.What specific offence has been committed? Who committed it? When it was committed? Where it was committed? Why
it was committed? And how it was committed? This are called____ of criminal investigation.
A. Cardinal Five W’s and One H C. Golden Rule
B. Three I’s D. Bridges burn
42.One of the stages of criminal investigation Is the identification of criminals, which can be done in any or a combination
of the following, except.
A. By confession or admission by the criminal B. By corpus delicti
C. By circumstantial evidence D. By eyewitness
43.Coerced and uncounselled statements are considered involuntary or forced confession which are usually a/ and_____.
A. Judicial C. Prosecutorial
B. Extra judicial D. Admission
44.After apprising him of his rights under Republic Act 7438, Lauro Galit who was invited and interrogated for the crime of
murder executed an extra-judicial confession acknowledging his guilt to the crime charged. What is the effect of such
confession to his case?
A. It can be used as evidence against him B. He will be convicted for the crime of murder
C. He waived his rights to prove his innocence D. His case will prosper
45.May be in sensory, written or physical forms which can be obtained from regular, cultivated or grapevine sources.
A. Information C. Data
B. Evidence D. Proof
46. An act or declaration made in the presence and within the hearing or observation of a party who does or says nothing,
when the act or declaration naturally calls for action if comment is not true.
A. Admission by Silence C. Admission
B. Res inter alios acta D. Negative pregnant
47. In this process, written confession of the accused is used as a script in describing events of the crime. This strengthens
the prosecutor’s case and serves to convince the judge that the accused was not maltreated nor affected by sinister
psychological influence.
A. Mental reconstruction C. Reconstruction
B. Crime reenactment D. Physical reconstruction
48. Statement no. 1. Confession is a voluntary statement, either oral or written, made by a person charged with the
commission of a crime which he admits participation in, or commission of, the criminal act. It cannot be implied, it should be
direct and positive acknowledgment of guilt. Statement no. 2 Admission is a statement by the accused regarding facts
pertinent to the crime. It tends, in connection with the proof of other facts, to prove the suspect’s guilt. It can be implied.
A. Statement No. 1 is true while statement no. 2 is false
B. Statement No. 1 is false while statement no. 2 is true
C. Statements No. 1 and 2 are both true
D. Statements No. 1 and 2 are both false
49. Which of the following need not be present in order to prove the guilt of the accused by means of confession or
admission?
A. Confession must be supported by corroborative evidence
B. Corpus delicti must be established separately
C. Confession must be voluntarily and freely given
D. Confession must be ratified by the judge or the fiscal
50.Assume that you are an investigator who investigates a murder case perpetrated by an unknown suspect. A person in
the name of Ruel, a call center agent, saw the crime and he is willing to identify the suspect. Which of the following
methods will you not utilize to establish the identity of the suspect?
A. Verbal Description (Portrait Parle) and Rogue’s Gallery (Photographic Files)
B. General Photographs and Cartographic Sketch (Artist’s Assistance) [Composite Artist]
C. Police Line-up
D. Systematic interview that may lead to the identity of a known criminals
51. You are an investigator, investigating a suspected rape-slaying case which was allegedly witnessed by a certain person
who volunteered to identify and testify against the perpetrator. What are the factors that you should not consider to
determine the accuracy of his identification of the suspect?
A. His ability to observe and remember the distinct appearance of the suspect
B. The prevailing conditions of visibility and observation when the crime was committed
C. His state of mind when he witnessed the commission of the crime
D. The lapse of time between the criminal event and when identification was made
52. Circumstantial Evidence is an evidence that indirectly proves a fact in issue through an inference which fact-finder
draws from the evidence presented. It is sufficient to produce the conviction of the accused if___.
1. There are more than one circumstances present
2. The facts from which the inferences derived are proven
3. The combination of all the circumstances is such as to produce a conviction beyond reasonable doubt
A. 1, 2 and 3 C. 2 and 3
B. 1 and 2 D. Only 3
53.You are an investigator who investigates an alleged robbery with homicide case perpetrated by an unknown suspects.
Since there are no witnesses to the crime the following may give you a hint to identify the suspect, except one.
A. Motive and opportunity
B. Declaration and acts indicative of guilt, preparation for a commission of crime and possession of fruits of a crime of
the perpetrator
C. Modus Operandi, associative evidence and criminal potentiality
D. Knowledge, skills, tools or facilities that could easily be adopted to criminal use by the suspect
54.Circumstantial Evidence is an evidence that indirectly proves a fact in issue through an inference which fact-finder draws
from the evidence presented. It is sufficient to produce the conviction of the accused if:
1. There are more than one circumstances present
2. The facts from which the inferences derived are proven
3. The circumstances presented should be supported by testimonial evidence
4. The combination of all the circumstances is such as to produce a conviction beyond reasonable doubt
A. 1 and 3 C. 1, 2 and 3
B. 2 and 4 D. 1, 2 and 4
55. Person who by social or professional position possesses or has access to information of continuing interest, and who
willingly provides information to the police either in response to a specific request or his own initiative.
A. Incidental informant C. Automatic informant
B. Casual informant D. Recruited informant
56. Covert observation of a person, place, or things by human or technical means to acquire information.
A. Surveillance C. Mobile
B. Stationary surveillance D. Technical
57.In this method of shadowing, operatives are station at a fixed point assuming that subject followed the same general
route each day.
A. ABC Method C. Combined Foot- Auto Surveillance
B. Leap Frog Method D. Fixed surveillance
58. Sometimes called “roping”. An investigation technique whereby the operative conceals his true identity and adopts an
assumed role to obtain information or accomplish a specific mission.
A. Undercover assignment C. Work assignment and social assignment
B. Dwelling assignment D. Personal contact assignment
59. You are one of the police operatives tasked to trace a fugitive. Which of the following information for his capture will
you consider?
1. His full name, known aliases, description and distinctive marks, modus operandi, motive and associates
2. His habits, hangouts, criminal record, residence, employment, relatives and close friends 3. His physical condition, LTO
records check, SSS number, selective service history and handwriting specimen
A. 1 and 2 C. 1 and 3
B. 2 and 3 D. 1, 2, and 3
60. You were an investigator who tries to reconstruct the crime scene. What are the components of the crime scene
situation which you would analyzed?
1. Suspect’s arrival at the scene
2. Place of entry
3. Movement of suspect from point of entry and his contact with the victim
4. Place of exit
A. 1, 2, 3 and 4 C. 1, 2 and 4
B.n1, 2 and 3 D. 1, 3 and 4
61. SPO2 Florenz Santos is examining a crime scene, which a dead victim sustained a gunshot wound in the head with a
handgun near his hand. He was informed that the victim had a painful terminal illness. SPO2 Santos concluded that the
wound is self inflicted. This is an example which the investigator use what kind of reasoning?
A. Deductive C. Reasonable
B. Logical D. Inductive
62. Is the covert observation of a person, place, or things by human or technical means to acquire information.
A. Surveillance C. Stationary surveillance
B. Mobile D. Technical
63. Rough tailing or shadowing is the one that___.
A. General impression about the target is needed C. So much precaution is needed
B. The target is aware that he is being tailed D. None of them
64. Statement no. 1. In the reconstruction of a crime, the investigator rational theory of the crime may begins with
deductive logic and later on inductive logic; Statement no. 2. A rational theory of crime is more than a learned guess, but
less than a certainty, but have very high order of probability.
A. Statement no. 1 is true while statement no. 2 is false
B. Statement no. 1 is false while statement no. 2 is true
C. Statements no. 1 and 2 are both true
D. Statements no. 1 and 2 are both false
65.Statement no. 1. In Physical of reconstruction, the physical appearance of the crime scene is reconstructed from the
description, of the witnesses and the indication of the physical evidence. Statement no. 2. In mental reconstruction after
physical reconstruction, conclusions are made about the consistency of the accounts of the various witnesses. No
assumption is made without supporting evidence.
A. Statement no. 1 is correct B. Statement no. 2 is incorrect
C. Statements no. 1 and 2 are both correct D. Statements no. 1 and 2 are both incorrect
66. After reconstructing the crime scene, the following are the minimal requirements to be observed by the investigator to
insure admissibility of photographs in court.. Which of the following is not one of them?
A. The object which is represented should not be immaterial or irrelevant
B. The photograph should not unduly incite prejudice and sympathy
C. The photograph should be free from distortion
D. The photograph should be clearly developed
67.Why does the dead body of the victim of violence needs to be photographed after its removal from the crime scene?
A. To have a set of view showing the relationship of the body with the surrounding
B. To identify the victim and have close-up picture of the wounds
C. To provide reserve picture in case of loss or damage
D. None of them
68.. Photographs to be taken at the scene of the c
A. Over-All and environment’s photograph
B. Photographs of articles of evidence and photographs of the deceased
C. Photographs of the scene of the crime operatives showing their identity
D. Special techniques photograph of the body after
69. It supplements photographs of the crime scene and considered to be the simplest and the most effective way of
showing actual measurements and of identifying significant items of evidence in their location at the scene.
A. Crime scene sketch C. Finished sketch
B. Rough sketch D. Direction sketch
70. In searching for physical evidence at the crime scene, the following types of search could be used depending upon
locale, number of personnel available, type of object sought and speed desired, except:
A. Strip and double strip or grid search C. Rectangular and circular search
B. Zone search D. Spiral and wheel search
71. Which of the following must be done to maintain the physical integrity of evidence?
A. Evidence must be photographed and packaged B. Evidence must be properly documented
C. Maintain its chain of custody D. Identify, tag and seal the evidence
72. Which of the following must be done to maintain the legal integrity of evidence?
A. Evidence must be properly documented B. Maintain its chain of custody
C. Identify, tag and seal the evidence C. Photographed and packaged the evidence
73. The methodology involving the systematic searching, handling, distribution and accountability of all evidence found at
the crime scene, including the documentation of every article of evidence from the point of initial discovery at the scene, to
its collection and transport to the point of examination, its temporary storage and its final disposal is referred to us.
A. Corpus delicti C. Blotter
B. Necropsy report D. Chain of custody
74 To prove the chain of custody of evidence the following must be demonstrated except:
A. The evidence must be free from alteration, contamination and switching
B. The evidence offered is the same evidence found at the scene
C. There is no opportunity to replace or improperly alter the evidence
D. Any change in the condition of the evidence can be explained
75. Which of the following is not one of the questioning techniques that should be utilized in interrogation?
A. Chronological C. Going backward
B. General to specific D. Going upward
76.In questioning a witness, an ideal type of written statement is:
A. Narrative type because it is easier and will be short
B. Question and answer because it provides details of acts
C. Combination of the two
D. Your convenient type
77. Jessie was invited by the NBI operatives to answer questions pertinent to the murder case investigated. After the
questioning at the NBI Headquarters however, he was held for further questioning and considered him a suspect already.
Persons who can visit him are as follows, except:
A. Lovers, friends and countrymen B. Immediate member of his family
C. Any medical doctor, priest or religious minister D. Personnel of the C.H.R.
78. Republic Act No. 7438 defines immediate members of the family are as follows, except:
A. Spouse, fiancé/fiancée, parents, child, brother or sister
B. Grandparents, grandson/daughter, great granddaughter/grandson
C. Uncle, aunt, guardian, ward
D. Relatives, intimate friends and best friends
79. What are the Golden Rules in homicide investigation?
A. Never touch, alter and change the position of anything until identified, measured and photographed
B. If article has been move it can never be restored again to its original position
C. A and B are true
D. None of them
80.The interview of a witness can be described by the acronym IRONIC, which stands for:
A. Inquiry, Recognition, Organization, Novelty, Identity, Continuity
B. Identity, Rapport, Omnipresent, Narration, Inquiry, Conclusion
C. Identity, Recognition, Opening statement, Narration, Inquiry, Conclusion
D. Identity, Rapport, Opening statement, Narration, Inquiry, Conclusion
81. Which one is not a means of recording crime a scene?
A. By photographs C. By sketches
B. By notes D. Surveying
82.Application of all procedures for the search of missing persons.
A. Rogues gallery C. manhunt
B. Tracing D. order of battle
83. Physical evidence are contaminated, altered of shape, damaged or lost because of:
1. Improper packaging
2. Corruption of investigator
3. Non-maintenance of chain of custody
4. Inadequate sampling
A. 1 and 3 C. 1, 2 and 3
B. 2 and 4 D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
84.Statement No. 1-The systematic procedure for verbal description of a person after a short period of visual observation is
termed Portrait Parle; Statement No. 2-Description of police characters which a witness may refer and that is kept by police
unit for purpose of references is Rogue’s Gallery
A. Statement No. 1 is correct while statement No. 2 is incorrect
B. Statement No. 2 is correct while statement 1 is incorrect
C. Statement No.1 and 2 are both correct
D. Statement No.1 and 2 are both incorrect
85. Statement no. 1-Tagging of physical evidence aside from the marking should be made immediately after receipt by the
evidence custodian; Statement no. 2- Marking or labeling of physical evidence should be made at the crime scene upon
collection.
A. Statement No. 1 is correct B. Statement No. 2 is incorrect
C. Statement No.1 and 2 are both correct D. Statement No.1 and 2 are both incorrect
86. Under Republic Act 7438, when does the police’ custody of suspect to a crime commence, hence the latter is entitled to
be informed of his rights under the Miranda doctrine which cannot be waived?
A. At the time of custodial investigation C. During the announcement that he is under arrest
B. During the actual questioning D. At the moment that he is invited for questioning
87. What is the principal psychological factor that contributes to a successful interrogation?
A. Privacy B. Rapport between the interrogator and the subject
C. Legality D. It should be done in the interrogation room with one way mirror
88. Statement no. 1- In spiral method of search, the searchers gather at the center and proceed outward along radius or
spokes. Statement no. 2- In wheel method, the searchers follow each other along the path of a spiral, beginning on the
outside and spiraling in toward the center.
A. Statement No. 1 is correct B. Statement No. 2 is incorrect
C. Statements No.1 and 2 are both correct D. Statements No.1 and 2 are both incorrect
89. “Eavesdropping the crime scene” means___.
A. Extent the estimate of the scene
B. Search physical evidence at the scene
C. Playing the role of a curious spectator and mix with the crowd to listen to their conversation
D. None of the above

1. A form of investigation in which the investigator assume a different and unofficial identity.
A. tailing B. espionage
C. casing D. undercover work

2. A kind of evidence which may link the suspect to the crime scene or offense.
A. Physical evidence B. Chain of custody
C. Associative evidence D. Tracing evidence
3. It is the questioning of a person suspected of having committed an offense or of person who is reluctant to make a full
disclosure of information in his position which is persistent to the investigation.
A. Investigation B. Instrumentation
C. Interrogation D. Interview

3. A method of locating a spot in the area by measurements from two or more reference points.
A. traffic report B. spot report
C. triangulation D. accident investigation

4. An extra judicial confession obtained from a suspect is admissible in court of law it was made in the presence of a
counsel of his own choice and must be in:
A. writing B. the presence of a police investigator
C. front of a judge D. the presence of a prosecutor E. English

5. Authority of a person he exercised over his subordinates.

A. chain of command B. command responsibility
C. responsibility D. Command

6. The collection of facts to establish the identity and location of the guilty party and providing evidence of his guilt is called:
A. Intelligence effort B. information
C. instrumentation D. Investigation
7. Before the questioning starts, the suspect request to have counsel of his own but he could not afford to have one the
best thing investigator should do is?
A. Stop the interrogation until a lawyer is produced
B. Continue the investigation with a promise that the counsel will be present when he signs the statement
C. Stop the interrogation and release the suspect immediately
D. All of these
8. The surprised invasion of a building or area or an attack of a limited territory on a small scale?
A. Arrest B. Demolition
C. Raid D. Search and Seizure
9. This method of search is where the searchers gather at the center and proceed outward along the radii or spokes, the
procedure of which is repeated several times depending on the size of the circle and numbers of searchers.
A. Circle method B. Zone method
C. Wheel method D. Quadrant method E. Radial method

10. Who among the following scientific aiders in crime detection can inform the investigator as to the death of a person?
A. Ballistician B. Cardiologists
C. Medical examiner D. Finger print expert

11. Which of the following drawing is made primarily for courtroom presentation?
A. Rough draft B. Blue print
C. Rough sketch D. Finished drawing

12. It involves a number of persons who might have handled evidence between the time of commission of the alleged
offense and the ultimate disposition of the case, should be kept to a minimum. Each transfer of evidence should be
receipted.
A. Chain of custody B. Interrogation
C. Interview D. Tracing evidence
13. It is defined as the testimony of a witness reduced to writing under oath or affirmation, before a person is empowered to
administer an oath in answer to interrogations submitted by the party desiring it.
A. Sources of information B. Informant
C. Deposition D. Tracing

14. It is induces the criminal to act and need not be shown in order to obtain conviction.
A. Background interview B. Intent
C. Modus operandi D. Motive
15. It is sworn statement charging a person with an offense and signed by the offended party.
A. warrant B. endorsement
C. complaint D. court order
E. Information
16. Its identification is established indirectly providing other facts or circumstances from which, either alone or in connection
with other facts, the identity of the offender can be inferred.
A. Circumstantial evidence B. Sufficient, strong and convincing evidence
C. Physical evidence D. Testimony of a witness

17. The art which deals with the identity & location of the offender & provide evidence of his guilt through Criminal
Proceedings.
A. Criminal Investigation B. Intelligence
C. Interrogation D. Interview

18. It is a simple questioning of a person believed to possess knowledge that is of official interest to the investigator.
A. Investigation B. Instrumentation
C. Interrogation D. Interview

Placing the subject in the proper frame of mind.The investigator should provide emotional stimuli that will prompt the subject
to unburden himself by confiding.
A. Emotional appeal B. Kindedness
C. Sympathetic approach D. Extenuation
20. He is the skilled person who is charged with conducting criminal investigation when a crime is committed.
A. First Responder B. Senior Detective
C. Criminal Investigator D. All of these

21. It is the knowledge or facts which the investigator had gathered or acquired from the persons or documents, which are
pertinent concerning the commission of a crime or criminal activities.
A.Interview B.Instrumentation
C.Interrogation D.Information
22. Defined as a graphic representation of the scene of the crime.
A. Photograph B. Dactyloscopy
C. Sketch D. Dactylography

23. Made by the investigator at the crime scene which is full of important details but without scale and proportion and used
as a basis of Finished Sketch.
A. Final Sketch B. Finished Sketch
C. Rough Sketch D. All of These

24. Deals with the crime scene in relation to the environs, to include neighboring buildings, structures, or means of access
leading to the scene.
A. Sketch of Locality B. Sketch of Details
C. Sketch of the Ground D. None of these

25. It describes the immediate scene only.

A. Exploded View B. Cross-projection
C. Sketch of Details D. All of these

26. Defined as a general questioning of all persons at, near, or around the crime scene.
A. Interview B. Interrogation
C. Instrumentation D. Field Inquiry
27. This is the physical description of the unknown fugitives by witness based on the extend and range of their perceptions.
A. Carthographic Sketch C. Verbal Description
C. Rouge’s Gallery D. None of these

28. These are the police files of photograph of known criminals. These photographs maybe directly taken by the police or
those gathered from the other sources to form part of the police gallery.
A. Mug Shot B. Rouge’s Gallery
C. General photographs D. Verbal description

29. It is the process of identification by witness of the unknown fugitive who is mixed with the innocent persons lined before
the witness.
A. Mug Shot B. Police line-up
C. Verbal Description D. Rouge’s Gallery

30. These are the object or substances, which constitute the essential parts or elements of the commission of the crime.
A. Tracing Evidence B. Corpus Delicti
C. Associative Evidence D. Physical Evidence

31. Modus Operandi means ?

A. Mode of operation B. Means of operation
C. Method of operation D. All of these

32. Is the relation between the interviewer and the interviewee which is conducted to a fruitful result.
A. Relationship B. Rapport
C. Connection D. Bond

33. Mr. Ricky is shadowing the subject to know the general impression of the latter's habits and associates. What type of
tailing is he conducting?
A. Loose Tail B. Rough Tail
C. close tail D. Shadowing

Subject for the surveillance is sometimes called .

Bird B. Rabbit
C. Mouse D. Cat

35. Police Officer Cardo collects information about the series of robbery incident coming from Caloy who is an ex convict.
From what classification of source of information does the former collects?
 A. Caloy source B. Cultivated sources
C. Robbery Incident D. Grapevine sources
E. Regular sources

36. The man asked Peter the Policeman not to divulge his identity for personal security's sake in giving voluntarily such
helpful information on criminals. What is the man referred?
A. Informer B. information
C. Informant D.not to divulge

37. The place where the crime of shooting happened was in the forest, where the cadaver and other essential elements of
the crime transpired. If you are going to conduct crime scene search, what is the ideal method in searching?
A. spiral method
B. strip method
C. zone method
D. wheel method

38. It serves as foundation for the case, which includes the information about the 5 wives and 1 husband.
A. Preliminary Investigation
B. Preliminary Examination
C. Basis
D. In-Depth Investigation

39. It refers to the use of physical evidence, scientific method, deductive reasoning or logic and their interrelationship to
acquire definite and clear knowledge of the series of events and circumstances that surrounds the commission of a crime.
A. Criminal investigation
B. Crime scene processing
C. Crime scene reconstruction
D. None of these

40. It refers to the application of psychological theory to the analysis and reconstruction of the forensic evidence that relates
to a suspect's crime scene, victims and behavior.
A. Criminal Investigation
B. Criminal Profiling
C. Crime Scene Reconstruction
D. None of these

41. A criminal investigator who is discreetly listening to the conversation of the subjects while the former is seated on a
table near the former’s table is applying:
A. eavesdropping
B. discreet listening
C. bugging
D. Wiretapping

42. The word investigation is taken from the Latin word “investigare” which means to:
A. determine
B. solve
C. prove
D. trace
E. All of these

43. The person who popularized the employment of “a thief to catch a thief” was:
A. William Henry Talbot
B. Thomas Byrnes
C. Charles Dickens
D. Jonathan Wild

44. Which of the following best describes corpus delicti:

A. the body of the victim in case of homicide or murder.
B. essential parts of the body of the crime or the body of the crime itself.
C. the recovered stolen properties in case of theft or robbery.
D. any recovered weapon, either firearm or bladed weapon.

45. All but one govern Criminal Investigation as an art:

A. Intuition
B. Chance or luck
C. Felicity of Inspiration
D. Rigid Rules
E. None of these

46. What type of reasoning is used in reconstruction of the crime whereby the detective assumes a theory based on
collected information?
A. Deduction
B. Inductive approach
C. Positive approach
D. Logical reasoning
E. None of these

47. The following are authorized to issue a valid search warrant, except
A. Appellate Judge
B. Presiding Judge of MCTC
C. Chief Prosecutor
D. RTC Judge
E. None of these

48. Physical evidence which identify the criminal by means of clues, personal properties or the characteristics pattern of
procedure deduced from the arrangement of objects at the crime scene is referred to as:
A. Circumstantial evidence
B. Modus operandi
C. Associative evidence
D. Corpus Delicti

49. If the purpose of the informer in giving information to the police is merely to gain a pecuniary material, then his motive
is
A. Remuneration
B. Repentance of sins
C. Revenge
D. Vanity

50. Which of these is a statement of the suspect directly acknowledging his criminal guilt?
A. Admission
B. Confession
C. Acknowledgement
D. Deposition

51. A form of investigation in which the investigator assume a different and unofficial identity.
A. tailing B. espionage
C. casing D. undercover work

52. A kind of evidence which may link the suspect to the crime scene or offense.
A. Physical evidence B. Chain of custody
C. Associative evidence D. Tracing evidence
53. It is the questioning of a person suspected of having committed an offense or of person who is reluctant to make a full
disclosure of information in his position which is persistent to the investigation.
A. Investigation B. Instrumentation
C. Interrogation D. Interview

53. A method of locating a spot in the area by measurements from two or more reference points.
A. traffic report B. spot report
C. triangulation D. accident investigation

54. An extra judicial confession obtained from a suspect is admissible in court of law it was made in the presence of a
counsel of his own choice and must be in:
A. writing B. the presence of a police investigator
C. front of a judge D. the presence of a prosecutor E. English

55. Authority of a person he exercised over his subordinates.

A. chain of command B. command responsibility
C. responsibility D. Command

56. The collection of facts to establish the identity and location of the guilty party and providing evidence of his guilt is
called:
A. Intelligence effort B. information
C. instrumentation D. Investigation
57. Before the questioning starts, the suspect request to have counsel of his own but he could not afford to have one the
best thing investigator should do is?
A. Stop the interrogation until a lawyer is produced
B. Continue the investigation with a promise that the counsel will be present when he signs the statement
C. Stop the interrogation and release the suspect immediately
D. All of these
58. The surprised invasion of a building or area or an attack of a limited territory on a small scale?
A. Arrest B. Demolition
C. Raid D. Search and Seizure
59. This method of search is where the searchers gather at the center and proceed outward along the radii or spokes, the
procedure of which is repeated several times depending on the size of the circle and numbers of searchers.
A. Circle method B. Zone method
C. Wheel method D. Quadrant method E. Radial method

60. Who among the following scientific aiders in crime detection can inform the investigator as to the death of a person?
A. Ballistician B. Cardiologists
C. Medical examiner D. Finger print expert

61. Which of the following drawing is made primarily for courtroom presentation?
A. Rough draft B. Blue print
C. Rough sketch D. Finished drawing

62. It involves a number of persons who might have handled evidence between the time of commission of the alleged
offense and the ultimate disposition of the case, should be kept to a minimum. Each transfer of evidence should be
receipted.
A. Chain of custody B. Interrogation
C. Interview D. Tracing evidence
63. It is defined as the testimony of a witness reduced to writing under oath or affirmation, before a person is empowered to
administer an oath in answer to interrogations submitted by the party desiring it.
A. Sources of information B. Informant
C. Deposition D. Tracing

64. It is induces the criminal to act and need not be shown in order to obtain conviction.
A. Background interview B. Intent
C. Modus operandi D. Motive
65. It is sworn statement charging a person with an offense and signed by the offended party.
A. warrant B. endorsement
C. complaint D. court order
E. Information
66. Its identification is established indirectly providing other facts or circumstances from which, either alone or in connection
with other facts, the identity of the offender can be inferred.
A. Circumstantial evidence B. Sufficient, strong and convincing evidence
C. Physical evidence D. Testimony of a witness
67. The art which deals with the identity & location of the offender & provide evidence of his guilt through Criminal
Proceedings.
A. Criminal Investigation B. Intelligence
C. Interrogation D. Interview

68. It is a simple questioning of a person believed to possess knowledge that is of official interest to the investigator.
A. Investigation B. Instrumentation
C. Interrogation D. Interview

Placing the subject in the proper frame of mind.The investigator should provide emotional stimuli that will prompt the subject
to unburden himself by confiding.
A. Emotional appeal B. Kindedness
C. Sympathetic approach D. Extenuation
70. He is the skilled person who is charged with conducting criminal investigation when a crime is committed.
A. First Responder B. Senior Detective
C. Criminal Investigator D. All of these

71. It is the knowledge or facts which the investigator had gathered or acquired from the persons or documents, which are
pertinent concerning the commission of a crime or criminal activities.
A.Interview B.Instrumentation
C.Interrogation D.Information

72. Defined as a graphic representation of the scene of the crime.

A. Photograph B. Dactyloscopy
C. Sketch D. Dactylography

73. Made by the investigator at the crime scene which is full of important details but without scale and proportion and used
as a basis of Finished Sketch.
A. Final Sketch B. Finished Sketch
C. Rough Sketch D. All of These

74. Deals with the crime scene in relation to the environs, to include neighboring buildings, structures, or means of access
leading to the scene.
A. Sketch of Locality B. Sketch of Details
C. Sketch of the Ground D. None of these

75. It describes the immediate scene only.

A. Exploded View B. Cross-projection
C. Sketch of Details D. All of these

76. Defined as a general questioning of all persons at, near, or around the crime scene.
A. Interview B. Interrogation
C. Instrumentation D. Field Inquiry
27. This is the physical description of the unknown fugitives by witness based on the extend and range of their perceptions.
A. Carthographic Sketch C. Verbal Description
C. Rouge’s Gallery D. None of these

78. These are the police files of photograph of known criminals. These photographs maybe directly taken by the police or
those gathered from the other sources to form part of the police gallery.
A. Mug Shot B. Rouge’s Gallery
C. General photographs D. Verbal description

79. It is the process of identification by witness of the unknown fugitive who is mixed with the innocent persons lined before
the witness.
A. Mug Shot B. Police line-up
C. Verbal Description D. Rouge’s Gallery

80. These are the object or substances, which constitute the essential parts or elements of the commission of the crime.
A. Tracing Evidence B. Corpus Delicti
C. Associative Evidence D. Physical Evidence

81. Modus Operandi means ?

A. Mode of operation B. Means of operation
C. Method of operation D. All of these

82. Is the relation between the interviewer and the interviewee which is conducted to a fruitful result.
A. Relationship B. Rapport
C. Connection D. Bond

83. Mr. Ricky is shadowing the subject to know the general impression of the latter's habits and associates. What type of
tailing is he conducting?
A. Loose Tail B. Rough Tail
C. close tail D. Shadowing

84. Subject for the surveillance is sometimes called .

Bird B. Rabbit
C. Mouse D. Cat

85. Police Officer Cardo collects information about the series of robbery incident coming from Caloy who is an ex convict.
From what classification of source of information does the former collects?
A. Caloy source B. Cultivated sources
C. Robbery Incident D. Grapevine sources
E. Regular sources

86. The man asked Peter the Policeman not to divulge his identity for personal security's sake in giving voluntarily such
helpful information on criminals. What is the man referred?
A. Informer B. information
C. Informant D.not to divulge

87. The place where the crime of shooting happened was in the forest, where the cadaver and other essential elements of
the crime transpired. If you are going to conduct crime scene search, what is the ideal method in searching?
A. spiral method
B. strip method
C. zone method
D. wheel method

88. It serves as foundation for the case, which includes the information about the 5 wives and 1 husband.
A. Preliminary Investigation
B. Preliminary Examination
C. Basis
D. In-Depth Investigation

89. It refers to the use of physical evidence, scientific method, deductive reasoning or logic and their interrelationship to
acquire definite and clear knowledge of the series of events and circumstances that surrounds the commission of a crime.
A. Criminal investigation
B. Crime scene processing
C. Crime scene reconstruction
D. None of these

90. It refers to the application of psychological theory to the analysis and reconstruction of the forensic evidence that relates
to a suspect's crime scene, victims and behavior.
A. Criminal Investigation
B. Criminal Profiling
C. Crime Scene Reconstruction
D. None of these

91. A criminal investigator who is discreetly listening to the conversation of the subjects while the former is seated on a
table near the former’s table is applying:
A. eavesdropping
B. discreet listening
C. bugging
D. Wiretapping

92. The word investigation is taken from the Latin word “investigare” which means to:
A. determine
B. solve
C. prove
D. trace
E. All of these

93. The person who popularized the employment of “a thief to catch a thief” was:
A. William Henry Talbot
B. Thomas Byrnes
C. Charles Dickens
D. Jonathan Wild

94. Which of the following best describes corpus delicti:

A. the body of the victim in case of homicide or murder.
B. essential parts of the body of the crime or the body of the crime itself.
C. the recovered stolen properties in case of theft or robbery.
D. any recovered weapon, either firearm or bladed weapon.

95. All but one govern Criminal Investigation as an art:

A. Intuition
B. Chance or luck
C. Felicity of Inspiration
D. Rigid Rules
E. None of these

96. What type of reasoning is used in reconstruction of the crime whereby the detective assumes a theory based on
collected information?
A. Deduction
B. Inductive approach
C. Positive approach
D. Logical reasoning
E. None of these

97. The following are authorized to issue a valid search warrant, except
A. Appellate Judge
B. Presiding Judge of MCTC
C. Chief Prosecutor
D. RTC Judge
E. None of these

98. Physical evidence which identify the criminal by means of clues, personal properties or the characteristics pattern of
procedure deduced from the arrangement of objects at the crime scene is referred to as:
A. Circumstantial evidence
B. Modus operandi
C. Associative evidence
D. Corpus Delicti

99. If the purpose of the informer in giving information to the police is merely to gain a pecuniary material, then his motive
is
A. Remuneration
B. Repentance of sins
C. Revenge
D. Vanity

100. Which of these is a statement of the suspect directly acknowledging his criminal guilt?
A. Admission
B. Confession
C. Acknowledgement
D. Deposition
ANSWERS KEY: 51. C
52. C
1. D 53. A
2. C 54. B
3. C 55. D
4. C 56. A
5. B 57. C
6. D 58. C
7. D 59. C
8. A 60. D
9. B 61. A
10. B 62. C
11. C 63. D
12. A 64. C
13. A 65. A
14. B 66. A
15. D 67. D
16. C 68. A
17. B 69. C
18. C 70. D
19. D 71. C
20. A 72. C
21. D 73. A
22. B 74. D
23. C 75. D
24. A 76. C
25. A 77. B
26. A 78. B
27. B 79. B
28. A 80. C
29. B 81. B
30. C 82. A
31. B 83. B
32. C 84. D
33. D 85. C
34. C 86. C
35. B 87. A
36. C 88. C
37. D 89. B
38. C 90. A
39. B 91. D
40. A 92. D
41. B 93. B
42. B 94. D
43. A 95. B
44. A 96. C
45. A 97. A
46. B 98. A
47. C 99. A
48. D
49. D 100.B
50. D