ST. ELIZABETH GLOBAL SKILLS INSTITUTE, INC.

Esguerra Dist., Maharlika Highway, Talavera, Nueva Ecija

CRIMINOLOGY DEPARTMENT

Name: Date:

EVIDENCE
1 Semester A.Y. 2021-2022
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Instruction: Circle the letter of the correct answer.

I. Multiple Choice. (20 pts)

1. The following are classification of evidence according to form except:

a. Missing Evidence *
b. Objective Evidence
c. Documentary Evidence
d. Testimonial Evidence

2. It is evidence directed to prove a fact in issue as determined by the rules of

substantive law and pleadings.

a. Relevant Evidence
b. Circumstantial Evidence
c. Material Evidence*
d. Real Evidence

3. The court may refuse the introduction of object evidence and rely on
testimonial evidence alone, except:

a. The exhibition of such object is not contrary to morals or decency *

b. To require its being viewed in court or in an ocular inspection would
result in delays, inconvenience, unnecessary expenses out of proportion
to the evidentiary value of such object
c. Such object evidence would be confusing or misleading, as when the
purpose is to prove the former condition of the object and there is no
preliminary showing that there has been no substantial change in said
condition
 d. The testimonial or documentary evidence already presented clearly
portrays the object in question as to render a view thereof unnecessary.
4. It is is a tangible evidence that merely illustrates a matter of importance in
the litigation such as maps, diagrams, models, summaries and other materials
created especially for litigation.
a. Object Evidence
b. Documentary Evidence
c. Testimonial Evidence
d. Demonstrative Evidence *

5. It is the method of authentication requires that every link in the chain of

custody – every person who possessed the object since it was first recognized
as being relevant to the case, must explain what he did with it.

a. Methodology
b. Chain of Custody *
c. Arrest
d. Recording of tapes

6. It is the ultimate fact or the fact sought to be established.

a. Proof
b. Factum Probandum *
c. Factum Probans
d. Evidence
7. It is the highest form of evidence.

a. Relevant Evidence
b. Circumstantial Evidence
c. Physical Evidence *
d. Testimonial Evidence

8. Which of the following is a requisite for the admissibility of the object

evidence?

a. Must not be relevant to the fact in issue.

b. Must be relevant to the fact in issue. *
c. Object must be not authenticated before it is admitted.
d. There must be tape recordings.
9. Documentary evidence is?

a. It is evidence that which is submitted to the court through the testimony

or deposition of a witness.
b. Evidence that is directly addressed to the senses of the court and
consists of tangible things exhibited or demonstrated in open court.

c. Evidence supplied by written instruments or derived from conventional

symbols, such as letters, by which ideas are represented on material
substances.*
d. Evidence directed to prove a fact in issue as determined by the rules of
substantive law and pleadings.

10. It is that which is submitted to the court through the testimony or

deposition of a witness.

a. Object Evidence
b. Documentary Evidence
c. Testimonial Evidence *
d. Demonstrative Evidence

11. Competent Evidence is?

a. It is one that is not excluded by this Rule, a stature or the Constitution.*

b. Evidence that is directly addressed to the senses of the court and
consists of tangible things exhibited or demonstrated in open court.

c. Evidence supplied by written instruments or derived from conventional

symbols, such as letters, by which ideas are represented on material
substances.
d. Evidence directed to prove a fact in issue as determined by the rules of
substantive law and pleadings.

12. Cumulative Evidence is?

a. It is one that is not excluded by this Rule, a stature or the Constitution.

b. Evidence supplied by written instruments or derived from conventional

symbols, such as letters, by which ideas are represented on material
substances.
c. Evidence of the same kind and to the same state of facts. *
 d. Is additional evidence of a difference character to the same point.
13. It is that which is standing alone, unexplained or uncontradicted, is
sufficient to maintain the proposition affirmed.
a. Primary Evidence
b. Conclusive Evidence
c. Secondary Evidence
d. Prima Facie Evidence *

14. It is the means, sanctioned by these rules, of ascertaining in a judicial

proceeding the truth respecting a matter of fact.
a. Proof
b. Factum Probandum
c. Factum Probans
d. Evidence *
15. For tape recordings, the ff. must be shown:
a. the recording device was capable of recording testimony
b. the operator of the device was competent
c. establishment of the correctness or authenticity of the recording
d. all of the above *
16. When the witness affirms that a fact did or did not occur.

a. Primary Evidence
b. Conclusive Evidence
c. Negative Evidence *
d. Prima Facie Evidence

17. It is the evidentiary fact and are materials which establish the proposition.
a. Proof
b. Factum Probandum
c. Factum Probans *
d. Evidence
18. It is directly addressed to the senses of the court and consists of tangible
things exhibited or demonstrated in open court.

e. Relevant Evidence
f. Circumstantial Evidence
g. Documentary Evidence
h. Real Evidence *

19. It is an evidence having any value in reason as tending to prove any matter
provable in an action.

a. Relevant Evidence *
b. Circumstantial Evidence
c. Physical Evidence
d. Testimonial Evidence

20. It is the result or effect of evidence. When the requisite quantum of

evidence of a particular fact has been duly admitted and given weight.
a. Proof *
b. Factum Probandum
c. Factum Probans
d. Evidence

II. Essay. Use the back of the paper if necessary. (10 pts. Each)

1. Discuss Testimonial Evidence, Objective Evidence, and Documentary

Evidence.
2. Differentiate direct and circumstantial evidence.

3. In relation to drug cases, how does the chain of custody should be

administered?