DIAGNOSTICS EXAMINATION ON CRIME

DETECTION AND INVESTIGATION

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Multiple Choice:

General Direction: Select the correct answer for each of the following questions. Mark only ONE
answer for each item. You have 3 hours to answer this test. Good luck!

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SURNAME  FIRST NAME M.I. (ALL CAPS)*

ESTORQUE ANGELIE REGIE J

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HERCOR COLLEGE

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1. It is the system used in the Philippines which is handled by a medical jurist who is a
registered physician and duly qualified to practice medicine in the Philippines*

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A. Coroner System

B. Medico-Legal System

C. Medical Examiner System

D. None of these

2. Circumstantial Evidence may produce conviction if the following requisites are present. Which
of the following is not included?*
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A. When there are more than one circumstance present

B. When the combination of all circumstances is such produce a conviction beyond reasonable
doubt

C. When the facts from which the inference are derived are proven

D. When the quantum of substantiality of evidence are proven

Correct answer

D. When the quantum of substantiality of evidence are proven

3. A promise of hope, reward, favor and use of force or intimidation, threat or fear, and other
analogous acts make confession or admission _______, therefore_______.*

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A. Voluntary, not admissible in court

B. Involuntary, Inadmissible in court

C. Involuntary, not admissible in court

D. Voluntary, admissible in court

4. What is the penalty imposed for possession of Dangerous Drug Paraphernalia?*

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A. 6 months rehabilitation

B. 6 months and 1 day to 4 years and a fine of 50 thousand pesos

C. 4 months and 1 day and a fine of 10 thousand pesos

D. 6 years and 1 day to 12 years and a fine of 50 to 200 thousand pesos

5. The heat energy derived from nuclear energy by the splitting of atoms is known as:*

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A. Radiation

B. Ignition

C. Fusion

D. Fission
Correct answer

D. Fission

6. Several tests could be administered to the victims body in order to ascertain if there is still
sign of life. What is that test in which a ligature will be applied around the victim's finger?*

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A. Icard's test

B. Finger web test

C. Winslow's test

D. Magnus test

7. Prohibitive signs and restricted signs shall have_______________.*

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A. Green background with white and black symbols

B. Red background with white symbol and black border

C. White background with black symbol and red border

D. Blue background and white symbol

Correct answer

C. White background with black symbol and red border

8. Elements of corpus delicti are? I. Cadaver of the dead victim or evidence of the stolen
property II. Additional evidence of a different character the same point III. Proof of occurrence of
a certain event IV. Person’s criminal responsibility of the acts*

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A. I and II

B. III and IV

C. I and III

D. I, III and IV

Correct answer

B. III and IV
9.  What do you call an act which removes or neutralizes a fire hazard?*

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A. Distillation

B. Allotment

C. Ventilation

D. Abatement

Correct answer

D. Abatement

10. The test to determine whether blood is of human origin or not.*

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A. Blood typing

B. Precipitin test

C. Confirmatory test

D. Preliminary test

Correct answer

B. Precipitin test

11. When marking the specific evidence such as a revolver, the same must marked on the;*

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A. Separately on the frame, butt, cylinder, barrel and stock

B. The chamber facing the firing pin as soon as it is opened for examination

C. A and B is correct

D. Either A and B is correct

Correct answer

A. Separately on the frame, butt, cylinder, barrel and stock

12. The court which has jurisdiction to hear and try drug cases.*

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A. Special Court designated by the SC among the existing RTC

B. Heinous Crimes Court designated by the SC among the existing RTC

C. Sandiganbayan

D. Special Court designated by the SC

Correct answer

A. Special Court designated by the SC among the existing RTC

13. Medical jurisprudence is that branch of ______ which deals with the regulation and
organization of medical profession.*

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A. law

B. justice

C. jurisprudence

D. medicine

14. The cuticle of animal hair is*

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A. circular

B. serrated

C. oblong

D. rounded

Correct answer

B. serrated

15. Within what period should a police officer who has arrested a person liable for the crime of
murder by virtue of a warrant arrest turn over the arrested person to the judicial authority?*

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A. 12 hours

B. 18 hours

C. 36 hours

D. None
Correct answer

D. None

16. What is a regular part of an officer’s job and just like any other skill in police work, writing it
effectively is a skill that must be learned and practiced?*

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a. Writing

b. Police Report Writing

c. Report Writing

d. effective writing

17. The appropriate term used to describe the vitiation of freewill by threats and other methods
of instilling fear.*

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A. Coercion

B. Threats

C. Intimidation

D. Duress

Correct answer

D. Duress

18. It is known as an illegal smuggling of alcoholic beverages:*

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A. Political graft

B. Alcohol legging

C. Butt legging

D. Boot legging

Correct answer

D. Boot legging
19. What is generally used in media, business and professional correspondence, private and
government  agencies including academic institutions?*

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a. Standard English

b. plain English

c. English language

d. spanish

Correct answer

a. Standard English

20. If combustion gates propagated at supersonic speed, a shock front develops ahead of it to
produce what?*

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A. Explosion

B. Conflagration

C. Big Fire

D. Detonation

Correct answer

D. Detonation

21. Criminal investigation is a responsibility of the first pillar of the criminal justice system. Which
among the following is not considered a function of criminal investigation?*

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A. Identify, collect and preserve evidence

B. Identify, locate and arrest the person who commits the crime

C. Prosecute and convict the criminal

D. Bring the offender to justice

22. __________ the beginning of every sentence.*

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a. capitalization

b. capitalize

c. capitalizing

d. all of the above

Correct answer

b. capitalize

23. The type of search may be used when the area to be searched is approximately circular or
oval. In this search, the searchers gather at the center and simultaneously proceed toward
along a radii or spoke.*

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A. Grid method

B. Pie method

C. Spiral method

D. Zone search

Correct answer

B. Pie method

24. Which of the following is NOT a form of relevant and material information taken from regular,
cultivated or grapevine sources?*

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A. Physical forms

B. Written

C. Sensory

D. Material forms

Correct answer

D. Material forms

25. It is a brief notation concerning specific events while fresh in one’s mind and used to
prepare a report*

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a. note taking

b. opinion

c. narrative

d. coherence

26.  Suppose you are investigating a crime with so many suspects, which of the following can
help you in identifying the specific suspect to the crime?*

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A. Confession

B. Associative evidence

C. Motive

D. Circumstantial evidence

27. Which of the following are purpose of written reports.  I. To Preserve Knowledge   II. To
Provide Accurate Details  III. To Aid the Personnel and Other Agencies  IV. To Coordinate the
Activities within the Organization*

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A. I,II III

B. I, II and IV

C. I, II, III and IV

D. I and II

Correct answer

C. I, II, III and IV

28. All of the following statements are false, except:*

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A. R.A. 9165 did not remove the distinction between regulated and prohibited drugs

B. R.A. 9165 defined regulated drugs as dangerous drugs

C. R.A. 9165 differs dangerous drugs from prohibited drugs

D. R.A. 9165 gives a single definition of dangerous drugs

Correct answer

D. R.A. 9165 gives a single definition of dangerous drugs

29. In case there are two (2) vehicles which approach an intersection at approximately the same
time, the vehicle_________ should give the right of way.*

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A. coming from the right

B. one which arrives first

C. coming from the left

D. coming from the center

Correct answer

C. coming from the left

30. ____________ is the taking of a person into custody in order that he may be bound to
answer for the commission of an offense.*

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a. Apprehend

b. Restraint

c. Arrest

d. Exploita

31. Known as the major transshipment point for international drug traffickers in Europe and
known to be the “Paradise of Drug Users in the said continent.*

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A. Portugal

B. Turkey

C. Spain

D. Germany

32. A machine or device that performs processes, calculations and operations based on
instructions provided by a software or hardware program. It is designed to execute applications
and provides a variety of solutions by combining integrated hardware and software
components.*

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a. computer

b. computer hardware

c. USB flashdrive

d. CD and DVD

33. It is the enclosed space of passage that extends from floor to floor as well as from the base
to the top of the building.*

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A. Standpipe

B. Sprinkler system

C. Vertical shaft

D. Flash point

34. It is the smoke which indicates lack of air but if accompanied by large flames it indicates
petroleum products or rubber?*

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A. Fire smoke

B. Black smoke

C. White smoke

D. Biting smoke

Correct answer

B. Black smoke

35. In terms of organizational structure, what is the similarity of organized crimes from the police
or the military?*

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A. Autocratic
B. Democratic

C. Bureaucratic

D. Patrimonial

36. The term “Ecstasy” is used for a group of “designer drugs” closely related in chemical form
to the amphetamine family of illicit drugs. What is its scientific name?*

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A. Methamphetamine Hydrochloride

B. Cannabis sativa

C. Papaver somniferum

D. Methylenedioxymethamphetamine

37. It is a kind of search method wherein the crime scene is subdivided into areas, a building
into rooms or floors then each of the fire officer or offices are then assigned accordingly?*

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A. Double strip search

B. Sector search

C. Strip search

D. Concentric search

Correct answer

B. Sector search

38. Also known as Hacking. Involves gaining access illegally to a computer system or network
and in some cases making unauthorized use of this access. Hacking is also the act by which
other forms of cyber-crime (e.g.,fraud, terrorism) are committed.*

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A. IP Crimes

B. Email Spoofing

C. Unauthorized access

D. Salami Attacks

Correct answer
C. Unauthorized access

39. Refers to any accident occurring on a traffic way involving persons using the traffic way or
travel or transportation, but not involving a motor vehicle in motion.*

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A. Non-motor vehicle traffic accident

B. Motor vehicle non-traffic accident

C. Motor vehicle traffic accident

D. Non- motor vehicle Non-traffic accident

40. It is the same level of underboss or the one who considered as council or adviser.*

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A. Capo de tuti capi

B. Consigliere

C. Caporogime

D. Boss

41. It is a program which pretends to do one thing while actually doing something completely
different:*

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A. Worm

B. Trojan horse

C. Either of the above

D. Neither of the above

42. Which of the following does not carry a capital punishment?*

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A. possession of 60 grams of shabu

B. possession of 15 grams of MDMA

C. possession of 100 grams of marijuana

D. possession of 20 grams morphine

43. Means sanctioned by the rules, of ascertaining in a judicial proceeding the truth respecting a
matter of fact.*

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A. Evidence

B. Corpus Delicti

C. Document

D. Testimony

44. The burnt pattern in woods indicating the spontaneous and intensive burning has occurred.*

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A. Collapse

B. Alligatoring

C. Discoloration

D. Charring

Correct answer

B. Alligatoring

45. The crime of Parricide shall have the penalty of Reclusion Perpetua to Death.*

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A. True

B. False

C. No

D. Yes

46. The first to be observed in ascertaining the cause of fire.*

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A. The color of smoke and flame

B. The room of origin

C. The burnt pattern of ceiling

D. The point of origin

47. Most arson cases are proved by__________________ evidence rather than that direct
evidence.*

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A. Testimonial

B. Physical

C. Circumstantial

D. Documentary

48. Is any dishonest misrepresentation of fact intended to let another to do or refrain from doing
something which causes loss.*

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A. Internet Fraud

B. Computer Fraud

C. Financial Fraud

D. Bank fraud

49. He who kills an illegitimate grandfather or an illegitimate grandson is not guilty of parricide,
but of homicide or murder.*

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A. The above statement is inadmissible

B. The above statement is partly correct

C. The above statement is true

D. The above statement is erroneous

50. Physical evidence which may identify the criminal by means of clues or personal properties
is known as:*

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A. Real evidence

B. Associative Evidence

C. Tracing Evidence
D. Circumstantial Evidence

51. Mr./Ms. Future Police Officer, as a general rule, can you arrest a person without a warrant?*

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A. Yes, if the person arrested has escaped from prison

B. Yes, by means of in flagrante delicto/caught in the act

C. Both A & B

D. No

Correct answer

D. No

52. Drug addicts when under the influence of drugs are menace to the community because
they:*

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A. Feel no restraint in committing crimes.

B. Ruin their life/health

C. Flagrantly immoral

D. Are violently insane

Correct answer

A. Feel no restraint in committing crimes.

53. Terrorist group led by Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, whose aim is to establish an Islamic state in
the world.*

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A. Abu Sayyaf

B. ISIS

C. Jemaah Islamiyah

D. Al Qaeda

54. Injection, inhalation, ingestion or other means of dangerous drugs to the body by one person
to another is __________.*
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A. Administer

B. Drug use

C. Taking

D. Addict

Correct answer

A. Administer

55. The person who provides the investigation with confidential information concerning a past
crime or a projected/planned crime and does not wish to be known.*

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A. Surveillant

B. Confidential

C. Informer

D. Confederates

56. When an accused directly acknowledges his guilt before a court of law, it is referred to as?*

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A. Extrajudicial Confession

B. Judicial Confession

C. Admission

D. Confession

Correct answer

B. Judicial Confession

57. What drugs are synthetic that stimulate the central nervous system and are commonly
referred to as “uppers”?*

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A. Amphetamines

B. barbiturates
C. Naptha

D. Diazepam

58. What enforcement action consists of taking a person into custody for purpose of holding or
detaining him to answer a charge of violation before a court?*

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A. Traffic enforcement

B. Traffic investigation

C. Traffic patrol

D. Traffic arrest

Correct answer

D. Traffic arrest

59. B is less than three days old. He is a child of X by his paramour Y. B is killed by X to prevent
his discovery by X’s legitimate wife, Z. The crime committed by X is:*

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A. homicide

B. infanticide

C. parricide

D. murder

60. It means "The Base',  is a global militant Islamist organization founded by Osama bin Laden
and Other militants.*

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A. Taliban

B. Al-Qaeda

C. Buko Haram

D. Jemaah Islamiah

61. What drugs produce sensations such as distortions of time, space, sound, color and other
bizarre effects?*
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A. opiates

B. narcotics

C. heroine

D. hallucinogens

62. The primary reason a finished sketch is made from a rough sketch is for _____________.*

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A. scale and proportion

B. accuracy and clarity

C. future use

D. courtroom presentation

63. A yellow or white line with a dotted white line do not mean EXCEPT*

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A. overtaking is extremely dangerous

B. that you cannot overtake if the solid line is on your side

C. absolutely no overtaking

D. overtaking is possible when other lane is clear of oncoming vehicle

Correct answer

B. that you cannot overtake if the solid line is on your side

64. These are motor vehicles owned by government offices and are used for official purposes
only.*

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A. private

B. public utility vehicles

C. government

D. diplomat
65. Free flowing travel, stop time and acceleration or deceleration are the elements of what we
call?*

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A. time of travel

B. vehicle travel time

C. speed

D. transportation

Correct answer

B. vehicle travel time

66. It literally mean Islamic Congregation, It is a Southeast Asian militant Islamist terrorist
organization dedicated to the establishment of a Daulah Islamiyah (regional Islamic caliphate) in
Southeast Asia founded by:*

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A. Abu Bakar Bashir

B. Abu Sayyaf

C. Buko Haram

D. Jemaah Islamiah

67. Under the concept of three (3) stage negotiation, negotiation must be performed through
opening, bargaining, and ____.*

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a. Negotiating

b. Closing

c. Goodbye Joe

d. Containing

68. This is a type of hostage-taker which is viewed as a group of psychopaths with a cause, all
under the leadership of one of the group. When caught in a criminal act, many of them
rationalize their behavior by claiming to be revolutionaries who are merely seeking social justice.
This hostage-taker is known as ___.*
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a. Criminal Hostage-taker

b. Fanatic Hostage-taker

c. Psychotic Hostage-taker

d. Terrorist Hostage-Taker

69. Under the Eight Stage Negotiation Process if the hostage negotiator tries to understand the
hostage-taker and the negotiator also seek to hear and listen to the captor, what is the process
practiced by the hostage negotiator?*

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a. Preparing and Opening

b. Opening and Arguing

c. Signaling and Exploring

d. Packaging and Sustaining

70. The Dangerous Drug Board shall be composed of how many members?*

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A. twelve

B. seventeen

C. ten

D. four

Correct answer

B. seventeen

71. What is the state arising from the repeated administration of a drug on a periodic or on a
continuing basis?*

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A. Habituation

B. Drug addiction

C. Drug dependence
D. Physical dependence

72. What is street name for morphine?*

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A. dust

B. monkey

C. lahar

D. bata

73. Considered to be one of the prime suppliers of Heroin in Asia is the so called Golden
Triangle where 80% of illicit drugs of the world originate. This lies on the borders of?*

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a. Thailand-Laos-Burma

b. Thailand-Laos-Myanmar

c. Iran-Afghanistan-Pakistan

d. Peru-Colombia-Bolivia

Correct answer

b. Thailand-Laos-Myanmar

74. Also known as Papaver Somniferum and considered as the mother drugs of other narcotics
substance:*

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a. Codaine

b. Heroine

c. Opium Poppy

d. Morphine

75. The form of physical dependence, severe craving for the drug event to the point of
interfering w/ the person’s ability to function normally:*

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a. Tolerance
b. Addiction

c. Habituation

d. Psychological Dependence

Correct answer

b. Addiction

76. Marijuana has been one of the most abuse hallucinogens in the Philippines and its control
becomes difficult according to some authorities due to the fact that:*

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A. It is easy to smoke it secretly

B. It is sellable in the market

C. It is easy to cultivate

D. It is in demand

77. Drugs that is commonly used by athletes having the properties of increasing stamina and/or
energy.*

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A. Ecstasy

B. Shabu

C. MDMA

D. Anabolic Steroid

Correct answer

D. Anabolic Steroid

78. It is the removal of toxic substances from the body as a result of abusing drugs:*

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A. Cleansing process

B. Aversion treatment

C. Abstinence

D. Detoxification
79. What is the material which produces and liberates its own oxygen when heated?*

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A. radiation

B. oxidizing agent

C. conductor

D. vapor

Correct answer

B. oxidizing agent

80. The lowest section of an extension ladder is known as:*

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A. heel

B. bed ladder

C. butt

D. fly ladder

81. Which of the following occur when a room is heated enough that flame sweep over the
entire surface?*

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A. oxidation

B. back draft

C. flash over

D. combustion

Correct answer

C. flash over

82. The term describes the transfer of heat through a gas or vacuum in a similar way to that of
light.*

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A. ignition
B. convection

C. radiation

D. conduction

83. Most malicious fires are set by individuals secretly, it is either set for revenge or self
aggrandizing; or set by psychotic fire setter, or for sexual gratification.*

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A. group fire setter

B. arson for profit

C .fire starter

D. solitary fire setter

Correct answer

D. solitary fire setter

84. The primary course of action in case of a fire.*

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A. pack up and flee

B. run for your life

C. call an ambulance

D. raise the alarm

Correct answer

D. raise the alarm

85. What are the “right questions” to ask in arson investigator interviewee in any fire
investigation?*

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A. Ask hypothetical questions that would put interviewee at ease

B. Ask open- ended questions that would make him relate in his own words what he saw

C. Check at all times whether questions are easy to comprehend

D. Ask close- ended questions, as they are simple, direct and answerable by yes or no
Correct answer

B. Ask open- ended questions that would make him relate in his own words what he saw

86. Except, How can identification be made on a decomposed cadaver and/or charred corpse?*

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A. study his bones

B. study his skull

C. study his dentures

D. study hair DNA strands

Correct answer

D. study hair DNA strands

87. What is that physical evidence which linked the suspect to the crime scene or offense?*

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A. Associative evidence

B. Circumstantial evidence

C. Tracing evidence

D. Corpus delicti

Correct answer

A. Associative evidence

88. The process of identification by witness of the unknown suspect mixed with innocent
persons lined before the witness.*

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A. Verbal description

B. Physical show- up

C. Physical line- up

D. General Photographs

89. These are information provided by the underworld characters such as prisoners or ex-
convicts.*
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A. Regular

B. Grapevines

C. Cultivated

D. Special

Correct answer

B. Grapevines

90. The use of one or more electrical appliances or devices which draw or consumes electrical
current beyond the designed capacity of the existing electrical system.*

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A. self- closing door

B. overloading

C. jumper

D. oxidizing material

91. There are three tools of the police investigator: Information, interrogation and
instrumentation. Of these three, information is deemed the most important simply because it
answers the question_______.*

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A. “what is malicious”

B. “why did it happen”

C. was a weapon used”

D. “who did it”

Correct answer

D. “who did it”

92. What is best applied to a clumsy and nervous person, where the investigators choosing
propitious moments shout out a pertinent question and appears as though they themselves are
in rage?*

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A. Pretense

B. Bolt

C. Bluff

D. Jolt

Correct answer

D. Jolt

93. During a conflagration, the smoke emitted is grayish, what does it indicate?*

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A. presence of nitrate

B. indicate humid substance

C. loosely packed substance such as straw and hay

D. presence of phosphorus

Correct answer

C. loosely packed substance such as straw and hay

94. Marijuana often called grass, Indian hemp or weed is a crude drug made from cannabis
sativa, a plant that contains a mind-altering ingredient. Which one is NOT an immediate effect of
marijuana?*

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A. acute panic anxiety reaction- external fear of losing control

B. altered sense of time/ distortion

C. impaired reflexes coordination and concentration

D. moderate heart beat and pulse rate

Correct answer

D. moderate heart beat and pulse rate

95. 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?  *
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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

Correct answer

c. His state of mind when he witnessed the commission of the crime

96. 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.*

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a. Incidental informant

b. Casual informant

c. Automatic informant

d. Recruited informant

97. 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?  *

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a. At the time of custodial investigation

b. During the actual questioning

c. During the announcement that he is under arrest

d. At the moment that he is invited for questioning

Correct answer

d. At the moment that he is invited for questioning

98. Application of all procedures for the search of missing persons.*

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a. Rogues gallery
b. Tracing

c. manhunt

d. order of battle

99. Principles in homicide investigation that should be borne in mind are, mistakes of the
homicide investigator cannot be corrected and the homicide investigator should not cross the
three bridges which he burns behind him. Which of the following is not one of this so called
“Burned bridge”?*

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a. When the dead person has been moved

b. When the dead body has been embalmed

c. When the dead body has been contaminated and the chain of custody was not properly
accounted

d. When the body is burned or cremated

100. Which of the following is not an element of corpus delicti?*

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a. Proof of the occurrence of certain event

b. Person’s criminal responsibility for the acts

c. Additional evidence of a different character to the same point

d. Proper chain of custody

Correct answer

c. Additional evidence of a different character to the same point

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