FUNDAMENTALS OF CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION AND INTELLEGENCE OPERATION

DEPARTMENTAL EXAM

Name: Date:

Schedule: Score:

I. Encircle the letter of the correct answer. Strictly no erasure.

1. Evidence is ____ if it is relevant to the issue and is not excluded by the Rules of Court.
a. Credible evidence
b. Admissible evidence *
c. Material evidence
d. Relevant evidence
2. Can a blind man be an eyewitness?
a. Yes
b. No *
c. It depends
d. Maybe
3. Who can be an expert witness?
a. A janitor
b. A guard
c. A doctor *
d. A lawyer
4. In collecting a firearm where can you pick up the weapon?
a. In the barrel
b. In the handle
c. In the trigger guard *
d. In the butt
5. This evidence tends to prove the fact in issue and is determined by the rules of substantive
law or the Rules of Court.
a. Credible evidence
b. Admissible evidence*
c. Material evidence
d. Relevant evidence
6. Are easily identifiable as fingerprint by the unassisted eye.
a. Plastic fingerprint
b. Patent fingerprint *
c. Latent fingerprint
d. None of the above
7. Evidence is ____ if it is not only admissible evidence but also believable and used by the court
in deciding cases.
a. Credible evidence*
b. Admissible evidence
c. Material evidence
d. Relevant evidence
8. This can also provide vital information as to the type of weapon used, the type of
ammunition, and whether or not it was fired in a specific weapon.
a. Cartridge case *
b. Bullet
c. Firearm
d. None of the above
9. Are type of fingerprint formed if the fingers come in contact with a soft material such as soap,
wet paint, dust, etc. a ridge impression may left sufficient for performing a comparison.
a. Plastic fingerprint*
b. Patent fingerprint
c. Latent fingerprint
d. None of the above
10. It has relation to the fact in issue as to induce belief in its existence or non-existence.
a. Credible evidence
b. Admissible evidence
c. Material evidence
d. Relevant evidence*
11. This can provide information about the make and type of ammunition and weapon from
which the bullet was fired.
a. Cartridge case*
b. Bullet
c. Firearm
d. None of the above
12. This practice is called _______the physical evidence with the use of card where the initials of
the investigator, date and time of collection, specific case and other information can be
written.
a. Marking
b. Labelling *
c. Tagging
d. None of the above
13. The most common type, which requires additional processing to be rendered visible and
suitable for comparison.
a. Plastic fingerprint
b. Patent fingerprint
c. Latent fingerprint*
d. None of the above
14. A gait in which the foot is raised high, thrown forward and brought down suddenly.
a. Cows gait
b. Frog gait
c. Wadding gait
d. Ataxic gait *
15. It the means sanctioned by law of ascertaining in a judicial proceeding the truth respecting a
matter of fact.
a. Probable cause
b. Opinion
c. Evidence *
 d. Real evidence
16. Refers to the evidence that warrants a person of reasonable caution in the belief that a crime
was committed.
e. Warrant of arrest
f. Alias warrant
g. Probable cause*
h. John Doe warrant
17. If the suspect was arrested by virtue of warrantless arrest and committed a crime with a
penalty of Reclusion Perpetua the arresting officer should deliver him to the proper authority
with in?
e. 12 hours
f. 24 hours
g. 18 hours
h. 36 hours*
18. A warrant of arrest has an expiry date of?
e. 5 days
f. 10 days
g. 15 days
h. None of the above*
19. If you are a police officer can you arrest a wanted person in china?
e. Yes
f. No*
g. Maybe
h. It depends
20. Is it essential that the arresting officer has the warrant in his possession at the time he carries
out the arrest?
e. Yes
f. No*
g. Maybe
h. It depends
21. In making the arrest, the use of deadly force is justifiable if?
e. No resistance
f. Reasonable force
g. Threat to officer’s life*
h. resistance
22. If the validity of the warrant after 10 days has lapse what warrant will the judge issue to the
police officer?
e. Arrest warrant
f. John Doe warrant
g. Alias warrant*
h. Warrantless arrest
23. The term “arrest” came from the Latin word “arrestare” which means?
e. Stay behind
f. Stay here
g. Stop a cause
h. Cause to stop*
24. Who is authorized to be a warrant officer?
e. PNP member
f. NBI member
g. PDEA member
h. All of these*
25. Is an order in writing issued in the name of the people of the Philippines, signed by a judge
and directed to a peace officer commanding him/her to search for personal property to bring
it before the court?
e. Arrest warrant
f. John Doe warrant
g. Search warrant *
h. Warrant of Seizure
26. When can you arrest a person?
a. Weekdays
b. Weekends
c. Any time during weekdays
d. On any day and at any time of the day and night*
27. Is a surprise invasion of a building or area?
a. Search
b. Seizure
c. Raid *
d. None of these
28. It is in pursuit of a person reasonably believed to be guilty of a felony when it is known that
the felony has just been committed?
a. Search
b. Seizure
c. Raid
d. Arrest *
29. Search is derived from the Latin word “circare” which means?
a. “To look”
b. “to go around in circles”*
c. “to have a look”
d. “to explore”
30. Is a warrant containing no specific person to be arrested but only testimonies of the victim
and witness?
a. Arrest warrant
b. John Doe warrant*
c. Probable cause
d. Alias warrant
31. A felony committed by an arresting officer.
a. Arbitrary pension
b. Arbitrary pension house
c. Arbitrary detention*
d. Armpit detention
32. The suspect in this search lies on his stomach with arms and legs outstretched.
a. Handcuff
 b. Wall search
c. Kneeling search
d. Prone search*
33. Three phases of criminal investigation. Except?
a. The criminal is identified
b. The fact or evidence to prove his/her guilt is gathered for introduction during trial.
c. The criminal is traced, located and arrested.
d. The criminal is being trialed.*
34. What is the act of examining persons, documents and effects which may be legal or non-legal
depending on existing laws, rules and regulations?
a. Evidence
b. Search warrant
c. Raid
d. Search*
35. Validity of a search warrant?
a. 10 years
b. 1 year
c. 1 day
d. 10 days*
36. It refers to the confiscation of a property by an officer with legal authority to do so. In criminal
investigation, it is the logical consequence of search.
a. Search
b. Arrest
c. Raid
d. Seizure*
37. It is the means by which any alleged matter of fact, the truth of which is submitted to
investigation, is established or disproved.
a. Evidence*
b. Testimonial evidence
c. Documentary evidence
d. Physical evidence
38. This evidence suffices for the proof of a particular fact until contradicted by other evidence.
a. Conclusive evidence
b. Prima facie evidence*
c. Corroborative evidence
d. Cumulative evidence
39. This evidence is of different kind and character as that already given and tends to prove the
same proposition.
a. Conclusive evidence
b. Prima facie evidence
c. Corroborative evidence*
d. Cumulative evidence
40. This evidence is incontrovertible or one which the law does not allow to be contradicted.
a. Conclusive evidence*
b. Prima facie evidence
c. Corroborative evidence
 d. Cumulative evidence
41. This evidence is of the same kind and character as that already given and tends to prove the
same proposition.
a. Conclusive evidence
b. Prima facie evidence
c. Corroborative evidence
d. Cumulative evidence
42. In rooms, buildings and small outdoor areas, a systematic search of evidence should be
initiated. In the interest of uniformity it is recommended that the ____shall be used.
a. Clockwise movement *
b. Methodical approach
c. Initial notification
d. Initial observation
43. This refers to the basic understanding of the crime scene technicians about what they are
trying to accomplish and why.
a. Observing
b. Knowledge*
c. Investigating ethics
d. Flexibility
44. The most common activity involved in crime scene processing.
a. Observing *
b. Analysis
c. Searching
d. Understanding
45. Is an implied insinuation for law enforcers to accomplish the ultimate purpose of subduing the
illegal activities of criminal elements?
a. Rule of engagement
b. Warrant of arrest
c. Shoot to kill order*
d. Raid operation
46. The raid team shall be composed of the following, except?
a. Going-in detail
b. Entering party
c. Photographer
d. Sketcher*
47. This is a witness who is prone to exaggerate, adding irrelevant or new matter to their
narration.
a. Talkative type*
b. Drunken type
c. Honest type
d. Disinterested type
48. Kind of confession in which it is a confession that is made by the suspect during custodial
investigation or those confession that are made outside of the court.
a. Judicial confession
b. Weak link
c. Extra judicial confession*
 d. Friendliness
49. It is the period of delivering a person into proper judicial authority. Except one?
a. 12 hours
b. 16 hours *
c. 18 hours
d. 36 hours
50. It is a written record of evidence given orally and transcribe in writing in the form of question
by the investigator.
a. Composition
b. Despotation
c. Deposition*
d. Desposition

51. The investigator should provide emotional stimuli that will prompt the subject to unburden
himself by confiding.
A. Emotional Appeals
B. Sympathetic Approach
C. Kindness
D. Extenuation

ANSWER: A

52. The suspect may feel the need for sympathy or friendship.
A. Emotional Appeals
B. Sympathetic Approach
C. Kindness
D. Extenuation

ANSWER: B

53. It is the simplest technique is to assume that the suspect will confess if he is treated in a kind
and friendly manner?
A. Emotional Appeals
B. Sympathetic Approach
C. Kindness
D. Extenuation

ANSWER: C

54. The investigator indicates he does not consider his subject’s indiscretion a grave offense.
A. Kindness
B. Extenuation
C. Shifting the Blame
D. Mutt & Jeff

ANSWER: B

55. The interrogator makes clear his belief that the subject is obviously not the sort of person who
usually gets mixed up in a crime like this.
 A. Kindness
B. Extenuation
C. Shifting the Blame
D. Mutt & Jeff

ANSWER: C

56. The good cop bad cop scenario?

A. Kindness
B. Extenuation
C. Shifting the Blame
D. Mutt & Jeff

ANSWER: D

57. Can a police officer do a physical harm to the suspect?

A. Yes
B. No
C. Maybe
D. It Depends

ANSWER: B

58. Which of the following should not be present in an Interrogation room?

A. Lamp
B. Window
C. Door
D. Table

ANSWER: A

59. Which of the following is not a purpose of interrogation?

A. To obtain information concerning the innocence or guilt of suspect.
B. To learn of the existence and location of physical evidence such as documents or weapons.
C. To develop additional leads for the investigation.
D. To learn the identity of the victim.

ANSWER: D

60. Factors to consider before undercover investigation is initiated except;

A. The exact result desired
B. Preclude compromise
C. The equipment and preparation necessary
D. Danger to the investigator involved

ANSWER: B

61. In General qualifications undercover work as a selective assignment requires that the
investigator possess all is qualifications except one;
A. Skill adaptable to the occupation assumed.
 B. Well-trained and experienced.
C. Complete self-confidence to feel absolutely certain that he can successfully play the part of
the character he will assume.
D. Courage and ability to meet unforeseen situations with quick, sound decisions.

ANSWER: A

62. In Specific qualifications undercover work as a selective assignment requires that the
investigator possess all is qualifications except one;
A. Will power to avoid drugs and excessive use of intoxicants.
B. Good memory in an investigation in which no notes can be taken or report submitted.
C. Physical appearance and capabilities consistent with his assumed qualifications.
D. Ability to act out an assumed role.

ANSWER: A

63. All are reminders to the undercover operative except one;

A. Act as natural as possible.
B. Do not indulge in any activity, which is not in conformity with the assumed identity.
C. Do not use codes unless they are to be mailed or passed immediately.
D. Do not use intoxicants except to play the part.

ANSWER: C

64. Can the whole police organization know the identity of the undercover operatives?
A. Yes
B. No.
C. Maybe
D. It Depends

ANSWER: B

65. This is much like the Mutt and Jeff system.

A. The good cop bad cop scenario.
B. The “friendly-unfriendly” act.
C. The Kindness act.
D. The Me and You act.

ANSWER: B

66. Which of the following is not a Standard Methods of Recording Investigative Data?
A. Photograph
B. Sketch
C. Plaster of Paris
D. Tape Recording
ANSWER: C
67. What to do first after arriving at the crime scene?
A. Record time/date of arrival at the crime scene, location of the scene, condition of the
weather, condition and type of lighting direction of wind and visibility.
B. Secure the crime scene by installing the crime scene tape or rope (police line).
 C. Determine first the status of the victim.
D. Measure, sketch and photograph the crime scene.
ANSWER: C
68. In this method of search the three (3) searchers A, B, and C proceed slowly at the same place
along paths parallel to one side of the rectangle.
A. Strip Search Method
B. The double strip or grid method of search
C. Spiral Search Method
D. Zone Search Method
ANSWER: A
69. Is a modification of the Strip Search Method? Here, the rectangle is traversed first parallel to the
base then parallel to a side.
A. Strip Search Method
B. The double strip or grid method of search
C. Spiral Search Method
D. Zone Search Method
ANSWER: B
70. In this method, the three searchers follow each other along the path of a spiral, beginning on
the outside and spiraling in toward the center.
A. Strip Search Method
B. The double strip or grid method of search
C. Spiral Search Method
D. Zone Search Method
ANSWER: C
71. In this method of search, the area is considered to be approximately circular. The searchers
gather at the center and proceed outward along radii or spokes. The procedure should be
repeated several times depending on the size of the circle and number of searchers. One
shortcoming of this method is the great increase in the area to be observed as the searcher
departs from the center.
A. Strip Search Method
B. The double strip or grid method of search
C. Spiral Search Method
D. Zone Search Method
ANSWER: D
72. Before collecting the evidence. What should you do first?
A. Photograph the crime scene
B. Sketch the crime scene
C. Search the crime scene
D. All that are mentioned
ANSWER: D
73. What should be placed when tagging the evidence?
A. Time, place, and date
B. Place and date only
C. Initials of the investigator
D. Initials of the investigator, time and date
ANSWER: D
74. What is a rough sketch?
A. Made at the crime scene, no scale, proportion ignored and everything is approximate.
 B. Made by the sketcher at the crime scene.
C. Approximated sketch made by the investigator copying the crime scene.
D. None of these
ANSWER: A
75. This sketch gives a picture of the crime scene in relation to its environs including neighboring
buildings, roads, etc.
A. Rough sketch
B. Finished sketch
C. Sketch of locality
D. Sketch of the ground
ANSWER: C
76. This sketch focuses on the crime scene and its nearest environment, ex a house w/ a garden.
A. Rough sketch
B. Finished sketch
C. Sketch of locality
D. Sketch of the ground
ANSWER: D
77. All that are mentioned is part of the SOCO team except one.
A. Photographer
B. Sketcher
C. Evidence recorder
D. Measurer
ANSWER: D
78. He has the responsibility to coordinate with other law enforcement agencies for the security of
the victims, offenders/suspects and the scene of the crime.
A. Team leader
B. Assistant team leader
C. Radio communicator
D. None of these
ANSWER: A
79. He has the responsibility to coordinate evidence nomenclature with sketcher, photographer and
evidence gatherer.
A. Team leader
B. Assistant team leader
C. Radio communicator
D. None of these
ANSWER: D
80. He has the responsibility to ensure that appropriate safety measures are adhered to especially
with respect to proper clothing including gloves.
A. Team leader
B. Assistant team leader
C. Radio communicator
D. None of these
ANSWER: D
81. All are the scientific tools a criminal investigator can use except?
A. Fingerprinting
B. Photography
C. Question Document examination
 D. Forensic psychology
ANSWER: D
82. What does DNA stands for?
A. Deoxyribonucleic Acid
B. Dioxyribonucleic Acid
C. Dioxyrebonucleic Acid
D. Deoxyrebonucleic Acid
ANSWER: A
83. All are samples where we can collect DNA except one?
A. Blood
B. Semen
C. Saliva
D. Nail
ANSWER: D
84. Can we collect DNA from a urine?
A. Yes
B. No
C. Maybe
D. Impossible
ANSWER: A
85. Is the questioning of a person believed to possess knowledge that is in official interest to the
investigator?
A. Interrogation
B. Interview
C. Instrumentation
D. None of these
ANSWER: B