NEGROS ORIENTAL STATE UNIVERSITY

Main Campus II, Bajumpandan, Dumaguete City

COLLEGE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE EDUCATION

(Mid-term Examination-1st Sem. A.Y 2020-2021)

CDI 300 (SPECIAL CRIME INVESTIGATION-2)

ROCABERTE, JAY CHEEVER G

BSCRIM 3
SECTION C

MULTIPLE CHOICE (2 POINTS EACH)

Instruction: From the given choices, select and encircle the letter of the best answer for each of the
following questions/statements.

1.) It is the actual location or the area wherein the crime occurred.
a. Crime scene c. Crime incident
b. Alleged crime situation d. All of these
2.) If there is a reason to assume that a crime has indeed been committed, further investigation is
undertaken using more ___________________ and techniques.
a. Theoretical method c. Experimental method
b. Scientific method d. All of these
3.) Interrogation of suspects is one of the most important functions of whom?
a. Criminal Investigator c. Prosecutor
b. Judge d. SOCO Team
4.) The basic reason of investigator on case for utilizing interview or interrogation is to obtain?
a. Information c. a & b
b. Confession from suspect/s d. All of these
5.) Is the process of eliciting information from witnesses and confidential informants.
a. Deception c. Interview
b. Interrogation d. Admission
6.) The objective of the entire course of investigation of course, is to arrive at the truth of the situation
specifically with the following; except?
a. Incarceration of Criminal offender
b. Allows the investigator to narrow down the list of suspected criminals
c. To identify the facts and know the circumstances surroundings the crime
d. Provoke the guilty to confess
7.) Is meant to include the application of the instruments and methods of the physical sciences in the
detection of crime.
a. Instrumentation c. Interview
b. Confession d. Interrogation
8.) Is asking questions to a person who is believed to possess knowledge that is of official interest to the
investigator.
a. Confession c. Interview
b. Interrogation d. None of these
9.) The following is the collection of facts to accomplish a threefold aim of investigation; except?
a. To provide evidence of his guilt c. To locate the guilty party
b. To put offender in jail without due process of law d. To identify the guilty party
10.) In proving the _____________ of the accused in court, the fact/details of the existence of the crime
must be accomplished.
a. Evidence c. Guilt
b. Personal background d. a & b
11.) Is the vigorous questioning or skilful questioning of an investigator to suspects after the commission
of the crime.
a. Interview c. Interrogation
b. Preliminary Survey d. None of these
12.) What was the investigative procedure to be used by the prosecutor after the arrest of the suspected
violator with the benefit of valid warrant of arrest?
a. Preliminary investigation c. Inquest procedure
b. Custodial investigation d. None of these
13.) The investigator must procure testimony and physical evidence that will admissible-evidence that
will withstand the attacks of the ______________________ and be understood by the court.
a. Defendant c. Prosecutor
b. Defendant’s counsel d. b & c
14.) Is a positive proof wherein law enforcement agencies look upon the science as the best evidence of
positive identification.
a. Fingerprint c. Polygraphy
b. Forensic chemistry d. Photography
15.) What pillar of the criminal justice system is responsible in evaluation of evidence?
a. Law Enforcement c. Court
b. Prosecution d. Correction
16.) In removing bodies in the crime scene, its former position should be again;
a. preserved recorded notes c. marked on the floor of ground
b. photographed d. None of these
17.) What is the best evidentiary specimen that can be used in DNA analysis.
a. Saliva c. Firearms
b. Bladed weapons d. b & c
18.) Are people who examine crime scenes with distinct specialties such as forensic photography and
fingerprinting.
a. Police investigator c. Crime scene specialist’s
b. First Responder d. None of these
19.) What does it mean, by installing police line or other available materials like ropes, straws, human
barricade, wood and chain?
a. Crime scene survey c. Sketch of crime scene
b. Cordon off the crime scene d. b & c
20.) In cases where the evidence encountered needs special processing due to significant or sensational
cases, the __________ specialists of the crime laboratory shall be requested.
a. SOCO Team c. PNP SWAT
b. PDEA d. None of these
21.) This process of evaluation begins upon arrival at scene and becomes detailed in preliminary survey
stage.
a. Narrative description of the crime scene c. Final crime scene survey
b. Evaluation of physical evidence d. b & c
22. Articles and material which are found in connection with the investigation and which aid in
establishing the identify of the perpetrator or the circumstances under which the crime was committed or
which, in general assist in the prosecution of this criminal.
a.  Physical evidence c. Hearsay evidence
b.  Testimonial evidence d. All of these
 23. The key to any successful criminal investigation and prosecution is the ___________________
obtained at the crime scene.
a. Quality of evidence c. Scene analysis
b. Minimal evidence d. Scene assessment
24. The evidence consist of writing or any material containing letters, words, numbers, figures, symbols
or other modes of written expression offered as proof of their contents.
a. Testimonial evidence c. Secondary evidence
b. Documentary evidence d. Object evidence
25. In a criminal case, the accused is entitled to an acquittal, unless his guilt is shown
___________________________.
 a. Preponderance of evidence c. Extrajudicial confession
b. Evidence on motion d. Beyond reasonable doubt

26. The declaration of an accused acknowledging his guilt of the offense charged, or of any offense
necessarily included therein, may be given in evidence against him.
a. Admission c. Admission by silence
b. Admission by privies d. Admission by privies Confession
27. Who decides if someone is qualified as an expert witness?
a. The judge c. Police
b. Prosecutor d. Defense lawyer
28.  Evidence is admissible when it is relevant to the issue and is not excluded by the rules on
a.  Evidence c.  Relevancy of evidence
b.  Admissibility of evidence d.  All of these
29. The process of ascertaining whether two or more objects of evidence have a common origin.
a. Identification c. Comparison
b. Testing d. Recognition
30. It refers to the chronological and careful documentation of evidence to establish its connection to an
alleged crime.
a. Chain of Custody c. a & b
b. Evidence collection d. None of these

TEST II: TRUE OR FALSE (2 POINTS EACH)

Direction: Write a complete word TRUE if the statement is correct and the word FALSE if the statement
is wrong.

____________1. Whenever possible, interview and interrogations should be planned well in advanced
and mentally rehearsed.
____________ 2. In whatever stage the investigation may be in, whether in the process of identification,
location, or court litigation, the investigator relies heavily on gathered information.
____________ 3. Experienced investigators should not employ a handbook to record the relevant details
of the case.
____________ 4. Corpus Delicti is one of the most important concepts in a murder investigation.
____________ 5. The crime may come to the attention of the police through their observation.
____________ 6. The actual location of the crime may simply refers to a crime scene.
____________ 7. The search is performed by investigators based on what was observed during the earlier
survey of the crime scene.
___________ 8. Successful criminal investigative techniques are usually gained through experience, but
these can also be gained through reading.
___________ 9. The complainant and the witnesses must give the investigator their cooperation.
___________ 10. Crime of violence usually will leave evidence of physical struggle.

TEST III: DISCUSSION/ESSAY (5 POINTS EACH)

1. How would you describe the value of physical evidence and why should police investigators
concern themselves with an understanding of the uses and ways to collect physical evidence?
Answer:

2. Why do you think forensic scientists are so careful that the tests they do are sensitive,
reproducible, and specific? What might happen if they were less careful about this?
Answer:
3. What is the purpose of physical evidence? I mean, I know I need to collect physical evidence, but
why?
Answer:

4. Why do you think a crime scene photography are so important for a crime scene investigation?
Explain

5. Discuss what you think on why physical evidence collected at the scene can reveal numerous
powerful facts in the case?

6. Explain the statement that” “The significance of forensic science applied to the solution of
criminal acts by identifying suspects, clearing innocent persons of suspicion and ultimately
bringing the wrongdoers to justice”.

Prepared by:

TIRSO C. ALAS-AS, MSCJ

Instructor