SPECIAL CRIME INVESTIGATION

01. The mental attitude of a person making a dying declaration is of great importance because it can
determine whether:
A. the victim should be interrogated in the presence of witnesses
B. the victim will be willing to make a statement of any kind
C. the victim has been forced to make a statement
D. the statement will indicate who committed the crime
E. the statement can be used as evidence

02. In making initial contact with the person to be arrested with or without warrant the investigator
must always state the Miranda Doctrine EXCEPT when
A. the suspect is wanted for other crimes
B. giving of such information will imperil the arrest
C. the person to be arrested is a fugitive from justice or an escapee
D. the arrest is made by a bondsman for the purpose of surrendering the accused
E. the person to be arrested has committed, is actually committing, or is attempting to commit a
crime

03. This type of operation involves the collection of information to support investigative law
enforcement actions, counter-intelligence operations and other management usage. A. Order
of battle D. Undercover operation
B. Espionage E. Anti-insurgency operation
C. After mission report

04. Under RA 7787, sexual harassment may take place in the following places, exce pt:
A. At work or education or training-related social functions
B. At official conferences, symposia or training sessions
C. By telephone, cell phone, fax machine or e-mail
D. During work or school or training-related travel
E. None of the above

05. In investigating a rape victim, which of the following shall be the first thing to be considered by the
investigator?
A. Bring victim to hospital for medical examination.
B. Interrogate victim to get facts of the incident.
C. Conduct investigation in such a way that there is privacy
D. Prepare victim by having a person of her trust and confidence usually her mother, a sister, to talk to
victim to tell her side and decide if victim is really willing to be investigated.

06. How should criminal investigations be conducted?

A. Based on the discretion of the investigator
B. Depends on what is presented by the situation
C. In accordance with the dictates of the law
D. Availability of materials/equipment needed at the scene

07. “A” was caught after killing “C”. At the police station he freely and voluntarily confessed and
admitted the killing before the start of interrogation and no warning of his rights was made by the
police investigator. Is the confession admissible as evidence?
A. Yes, it was freely given before the start of the investigation
B. No, because he was not inform of his rights
C. Yes, inadmissible because it was made without a warning of his right
D. All of these
08. In the investigation of a homicide case, photographs taken on the victim in its original condition and
position. The best reason for this practice is that:
A. photographs show the motive for the homicide and thus indicate likely suspects
B. photographs indicate if the corpse has been moved in any way
C. photographs form a permanent record of the body and the scene of the crim e
D. photographs reveal the specific method used in committing the homicide

09. Which of the following facts makes it most difficult to identify stolen cars?
A. Thieves frequently damage stolen cars
B. Many cars are similar in appearance
C. Car thieves frequently disguise stolen cars
D. Owners frequently don’t report stolen cars which are covered by insurance
E. Owners frequently delay reporting the carnapping or theft

10. During a quarrel on a crowded city street in a university belt in Davao City, one man stabs another
and flees. A policeman arriving at the scene a short time later finds the victim unconscious, calls for an
ambulance and orders the crowd to leave. The action of the police officer is:
A. bad; there may have been witnesses to the assault among the crowd
B. good; it is proper first aid procedure to give an injured person room and air
C. bad; the assailant is probably among the crowd
D. good; a crowed may destroy needed evidence
E. bad; it is poor public relations for the police to order people about needlessly

11. In a shooting incident, who among the following has the most important and specific role?
A. Fingerprint examiner C. Forensic Chemist
B. Firearm examiner D. Medico Legal Officer

12. The following are the technical services required in the criminal investigation, except:
A. Police photographer C. Medico legal officer
B. Lawyer/counsel D. Fingerprint examiner

13. Who among the following can determine the cause of death of victim involved in criminal
investigation?
A. SOCO team leader C. Criminal Investigator
B. Pathologist D. Prosecutor

14. Which of the following is not considered as a special crime?

A. Murder/homicide C. Rape
B. Robbery/malicious mischief D. Kidnapping

15. Which of the following traffic enforcement units is responsible in the investigation of carnapping,
highway robbery and other offenses involving motor vehicles?
A. Traffic Management Center C. Highway Patrol-LTO
B. Eagle’s Squad-TMC D. Highway Patrol Group-PNP
16. This is a stage in kidnapping where syndicates come up with a list of possible targets capable of
paying ransom.
A. Identification C. Risk analysis
B. Spotting D. seizing of victim
17. The following statements are basis in the detection of a carnapped or stolen vehicle, except:
A. If the driver is not the registered owner of the vehicle
B. If plate number does not correspond with the year/model of the vehicle
C. If the vehicle lacks plate number
0. If the vehicle does not have sticker for the current year

18. The crime of kidnapping is define as the taking away of a person against his or will with:
A. a getaway vehicle C. either force, fraud or intimidation
B. without consent 0. the intention of demanding ransom

19. The primary responsibility of the officer in charge of protecting the crime scene is:
A. Arrest of the suspect
B. Interrogation of witnesses
C. engaging in the search for trace evidence
0. collection of evidence which may prove significant to the crime
E. preserving the scene in the same physical condition when discovered

20. This is the method used in the examination of a defaced or tampered factory -inscribed serial
numbers of the engine or chassis of any motor vehicle.
A. Macro photography C. Micro scope
B. Micro etching 0. Macro Examination

21. This is a term used to describe the relationship a hostage can build with their kidnapper.
A. Stock room syndrome C. Stockholm syndrome
B. Attraction syndrome 0. Proximity syndrome

22. Republic Act Number 6539 is known as:

A. Land Transportation Code of the Philippines C. Anti-Carnapping Act of 1972
B. Seat Law of the Philippines 0. Traffic Code and Carnapping Act of 1982

23. What instrument is used in documenting the processing of a crime scene?

A. Computer C. camera
B. Criminal Investigation Kit 0. magnifying glass

24. Which of the following terms best characterize organizations or syndicates involved in carnapping in
the Philippines at present?
A. Members of syndicates are former and active police and military personnel
B. Organizations or syndicates are highly organized
C. Syndicate members are mostly first time offenders
0. Syndicate members belong to the lower strata of the society

25. Juana went to the police to file a case against her husband Juan. According to Juana, Juan took their
5 years old son without her consent after their quarrel over a financial matter. Accordingly, she can’t locate
anymore her husband. If you are the police officer, what case would you file?
A. Theft, because no force or intimidation was used C. Kidnapping
B. Child abuse 0. None of the above

26. Syndicates involved in kidnapping usually have modus operandi in their operation, this involves the
following stages, except:
A. spotting C. risk analysis and target selection
B. surveillance 0. targeting
27. Who among the following can be subjected to interrogation?
A. The person who witnessed the commission of a crime
B. The person who reported the crime to the police
C. The person accused of committing the crime
D. The victim of the crime

28. One of the golden rules in criminal investigation is “Do not touch or Move any Object”. This means
that:
A. Objects must only be moved or touched by the SOCO team
B. Objects must never be moved or touched at the crime scene
C. Objects must only be moved or touched with the presence of the victim and accused
D. Objects must only be moved or touched after measurement, sketched and photographed

29. Which of the following statements does not apply to Special Crimes?
A. Special crimes are defined by special laws
B. Special crimes are major or common crimes
C. Special crimes are against persons and properties
D. Special crimes are committed by special people

30. When is the Miranda rights/warning applied?

A. When the perpetrator is under custody and is being questioned or interrogated
B. During the filing of charges against the perpetrator
C. During the conduct of preliminary investigation
D. When the case against the accused is filed

31. In the course of your investigation of an alleged sexual offense, you found out that the penis of the man
was able to be in contact only with the labia majora (outer folds enclosing women's
genitalia) of the woman thereby no penetration into the vagina. What crime was committed?
A. Attempted rape C. Consummated rape
B. Frustrated rape D. Sexual harassment

32. The data gathered from other persons, the victim and from other records such as public records,
private records and Modus Operandi file is known as:
A. Facts of the case C. Interview
B. Information D. Interrogation

33. Which of the following is the purpose of conducting autopsy?

A. To determine defective body parts and tissues C. to determine cause of death
B. To determine organs for donation D. to determine the manner of death

34. Which of the following is correct in collecting dried blood in absorbent surfaces like paper or cloth?
A. Scrape the blood and place in a container
B. Cut the stained part of the paper or cloth
C. Use chemical to loosen the blood and place in a container
D. Bring in the entire paper or cloth where the blood is located

35. One Sunday morning, a man was found dead in his house. Soon the police came and asked people
living with him. Here are the alibis:
Wife: When I woke up, I found him dead! Gardener: I’m planting outside
Cook: I was cooking at the kitchen, I didn’t Butler: I was at the roof at that time
notice
Maid: I was in the post office mailing letters
After hearing all these alibis, the policemen already knew the killer was. Who was the killer?
 A. Cook C. Wife E. Gardener
B. Maid D. Butler

36. In the course of conducting homicide investigation, the following are the major problems face by the
investigator, except:
A. When the dead body was lost C. When the dead body was embalmed
B. When the dead body was moved D. When the dead body was cremated

37. In homicide investigation, the body should not be moved unless:

A. It will be seen the relatives C. It will be photograph
B. It will be fingerprinted D. It will be interviewed

38. Upon arrival at the crime scene, all the following must be observe by the investigator, except:
A. Determine the cause of death
B. Arrest suspect if present
C. Identify self and hold everyone at the scene for questioning
D. Note time and arrival and weather condition

39. Which of the following must not be done in the collection or handling a documentary evidence?
A. It must be folded
B. it must be collected with the use of tweezers
C. It must be handled with the use of gloves
D. it must be placed in a sealed envelope or container

40. The success of an investigation depends to a large extent on the actions taken by the first officer to
arrive at the crime scene. In order that this will be realized, which of the following should the first
officer do?
A. Immediately collect evidences to prevent it from being lost or contaminated
B. Coordinate immediately to prosecutors to determine the course of the case
C. Follow the correct procedures upon arrival at the crime scene
D. Testify in court regarding the result of his investigation

41. The following are the elements of robbery, except:

A. Taking property without permission C. Use violence or intimidation
B. Intent to gain D. Use force upon things

42. Which of the following best characterizes a crime scene?

A. It is where the physical evidences are collected
B. It is where the physical evidences, witnesses, victim and suspect can be found
C. It is where the crime is committed
D. It is where the crime was committed and where physical evidences can be collected

43. The process involved wherein all persons who have handled, from collection to examination, the
physical evidences can be traced or established.
A. Chain of command C. Chain of custody
B. Chain of evidence D. Chain of responsibility

44. The crime of rape is committed by a man who shall carnal knowledge to a woman under any of the
following circumstances, except:
A. When offended party is under 12 years of age
B. When the offended party is unconscious and did not enjoy the sexual act
C. Through force, threat and intimidation
D. With grave abuse of authority
45. Why must an investigator prevent unauthorized persons from entering the crime scene?
A. Unauthorized persons do not know how to conduct investigation
B. Because the crime scene cannot accommodate all the persons
C. To avoid contamination and loss of evidences
D. All of the above

46. In the Manila hostage taking that resulted to the death of eight victims, who among the following
can determine if the death of the victims were due to the shots from the responding SWAT Team or
from the hostage taker?
A. The Joint Incident Investigation and Review Committee (JIIRC) headed by Sec. Leila De Lima
B. The forensic examiners from Hongkong
C. The Hostage Negotiator
D. The Firearm Examiner

47. In investigating robbery, the following information must be acquired by the investigator, except:
A. Name and address of the person reporting
B. Names of possible witnesses
C. Background of robbery circumstances from the victim
D. Background of the investigator and his training

48. Which of the following statements justify the claim that sex offenses are difficult to investigate?
A. It takes a longer period before the victim report the sex offense
B. Inadequate police officers trained in sex crimes investigation
C. Victim is emotionally distraught
D. Sex offenses are amicably settled

49. If death seems to be due to gunshot wounds, the investigator should try to determine the following,
except:
A. From what direction the shots fired C. Why was the body shot
B. What was the position of the body when hit D. Was it an accident, suicide or murder

50. Which of the following laws is known as the Anti-Rape Law of 1997?
A. R.A. No. 9003 C. R.A. No. 7610
B. R.A. No. 9165 D. R.A. No. 8353