DIAGNOSTIC TEST

PCJS
CHRISTIAN G DOMINGO
Criminologist

CGD-FilesCLE20-21 RKMCS Tarlac

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1. The following are matters within the control of
the prosecutor. Which one is not considered?

A. To hear and try the case

B. What case to file
C. Whom to prosecute
D. Manner of prosecution

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1. The following are matters within the control of
the prosecutor. Which one is NOT considered?

A. To hear and try the case

B. What case to file
C. Whom to prosecute
D. Manner of prosecution

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2. In this process, the main goal is to determine a
sufficient ground to engender and a well-founded
belief that a crime has been committed which should
be held for trial. Which one is being described?

A. Preliminary Investigation
B. Criminal Investigation
C. Investigation
D. Trial

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2. In this process, the main goal is to determine a
sufficient ground to engender and a well-founded
belief that a crime has been committed which should
be held for trial. Which one is being described?

A. Preliminary Investigation
B. Criminal Investigation
C. Investigation
D. Trial

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3. Which of the following nearly expresses the meaning
of probable cause?

A. sufficient ground to believed that a crime has been committed

B. proof beyond reasonable doubt

C. allegations on the surrounding circumstances of the crime
D. either a or b

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3. Which of the following nearly expresses the meaning of
probable cause?

A. sufficient ground to believed that a crime has been committed

B. proof beyond reasonable doubt
C. allegations on the surrounding circumstances of the crime
D. either a or b

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4. As a procedure, once a complaint has been filed
before the office of the prosecutor, the latter will issue
a notice to the respondent to submit counter-affidavit
not later than _______.

A. 15 days B. 20 days C. 10 days

D. 5 days

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4. As a procedure, once a complaint has been filed
before the office of the prosecutor, the latter will issue
a notice to the respondent to submit counter-affidavit
not later than _______.

A. 15 days B. 20 days C. 10 days

D. 5 days

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5. Convicted criminals with a penalty suffering from
more than 6 months but not more than 3 years of
imprisonment are classified as ___________.

A. municipal prisoner B. city prisoner

C. provincial prisoner D. national prisoner

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5. Convicted criminals with a penalty suffering from
more than 6 months but not more than 3 years of
imprisonment are classified as ___________.

A. municipal prisoner B. city prisoner

C. provincial prisoner D. national prisoner

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6. It is the power to apply the law to contests or
disputes concerning a legally recognized rights or
duties between the state and private persons. Which
one is being described?

A. pardoning power B. jurisdiction C. legal

power D. judicial power

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6. It is the power to apply the law to contests or
disputes concerning a legally recognized rights or
duties between the state and private persons. Which
one is being described?

A. pardoning power B. jurisdiction C. legal

power D. judicial power

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7. As mandated, the Lupong tagapamayapa shall
consist of ____________?

A. not less than 5 but not more than 10 B.

not less than 30 but not more than 60
C. as many D. not less than 10
but not more than 20

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7. As mandated, the Lupong tagapamayapa shall
consist of ____________?

A. not less than 5 but not more than 10 B.

not less than 30 but not more than 60
C. as many D. not less than 10
but not more than 20

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8. Considering territorial jurisdiction, all cases
punishable for a penalty of more than four years and
two months shall be brought before _______.

A. municipal trial court B. regional trial court

C. metropolitan trial court D. sandiganbayan

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8. Considering territorial jurisdiction, all cases
punishable for a penalty of more than four years and
two months shall be brought before _______.

A. municipal trial court B. regional trial court

C. metropolitan trial court D. sandiganbayan

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9. A proceeding in a criminal case whose object is to fix
the identity of the accused, to inform him of the charge
and to give him an opportunity to plead, or to obtain
from the accused his answer, in other words, his plea to
the information. Which of the following is being
described?

A. inquest B. preliminary investigation C.

arraignment D. trial

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9. A proceeding in a criminal case whose object is to fix
the identity of the accused, to inform him of the
charge and to give him an opportunity to plead, or to
obtain from the accused his answer, in other words, his
plea to the information. Which of the following is being
described?

A. inquest B. preliminary investigation C.

arraignment D. trial

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10. Considering pre-trial, which of the following is
not considered?

A. Plea bargaining B. Stipulation of facts

C. Waiver of objections D. motion to quash

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10. Considering pre-trial, which of the following is
NOT considered?

A. Plea bargaining B. Stipulation of facts

C. Waiver of objections D. motion to quash

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11. When one party is a government, or any
subdivision or instrumentality, the case is subject for
settlement by virtue of the law on –

A. Alternative Dispute Resolution B.

Amicable Settlement at the Barangay Level
C. Revised Penal Code D. Civil Code

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11. When one party is a government, or any
subdivision or instrumentality, the case is subject for
settlement by virtue of the law on –

A. Alternative Dispute Resolution B.

Amicable Settlement at the Barangay Level
C. Revised Penal Code D. Civil Code

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12. In this form of jurisdiction, the authority is
manifested to try and decide a case which cannot be
presented before any other court. What is it?

A. general jurisdiction B. exclusive jurisdiction

C. delegated jurisdiction D. jurisdiction

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12. In this form of jurisdiction, the authority is
manifested to try and decide a case which cannot be
presented before any other court. What is it?

A. general jurisdiction B. exclusive jurisdiction

C. delegated jurisdiction D. jurisdiction

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13. As a procedure, during trial, the
_____________ is the one to first present
evidence.

A. prosecution B. defense C. court

D. witness

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13. As a procedure, during trial, the
_____________ is the one to first present
evidence.

A. prosecution B. defense C. court

D. witness

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14. Trial may proceed notwithstanding the absence of
the accused provided that he has been duly notified
and his failure to appear is unjustifiable. In this case, it
is called __________.

A. ex parte trial B. suspended trial C. pre-

trial D. trial in absentia

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14. Trial may proceed notwithstanding the absence of
the accused provided that he has been duly notified
and his failure to appear is unjustifiable. In this case, it
is called __________.

A. ex parte trial B. suspended trial C. pre-

trial D. trial in absentia

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15. ______________ is one of two or more persons
jointly charged with the commission of a crime but who
is discharged with his consent as such accused so that
he may be a witness for the state.

A. star witness B. star for all season C. eye

witness D. state witness

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15. ______________ is one of two or more persons
jointly charged with the commission of a crime but
who is discharged with his consent as such accused so
that he may be a witness for the state.

A. star witness B. star for all season C. eye

witness D. state witness

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PCJS POST - TEST
RKMCS Tarlac Review

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1. Whether the evidence absolutely failed to prove the
guilt of the accused or merely failed to prove it
beyond reasonable doubt is a manifestation of
___________.

A. acquittal B. conviction C.
disbarment D. imprisonment

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1. Whether the evidence absolutely failed to prove the
guilt of the accused or merely failed to prove it
beyond reasonable doubt is a manifestation of
___________.

A. acquittal B. conviction C.
disbarment D. imprisonment

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2. There are three types of detainees inside the jail. Which of
the following is correct?
1. Those undergoing investigation
2. Those awaiting or undergoing trial
3. Those awaiting final judgment
4. Those awaiting final release and discharge

A. 1, 2 and 4 are correct B. 1, 2 and 3 are correct

C. 1, 3 and 4 are correct D. 2, 3 and 4 are correct

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2. There are three types of detainees inside the jail. Which of
the following is correct?
1. Those undergoing investigation
2. Those awaiting or undergoing trial
3. Those awaiting final judgment
4. Those awaiting final release and discharge

A. 1, 2 and 4 are correct B. 1, 2 and 3 are correct

C. 1, 3 and 4 are correct D. 2, 3 and 4 are correct

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3. All cases decided by Regional Trial Court shall be
subject to appeal at –

A. court of appeals B. supreme court C. court

of tax appeals D. appellate court

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3. All cases decided by Regional Trial Court shall be
subject to appeal at –

A. court of appeals B. supreme court C. court

of tax appeals D. appellate court

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4. A proceeding for review by which the whole
case is transferred on the higher court. Under the
court procedure, it is called _____.

A. review B. appeal C. re-trial

D. reconsideration

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4. A proceeding for review by which the whole
case is transferred on the higher court. Under the
court procedure, it is called _____.

A. review B. appeal C. re-trial

D. reconsideration

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5. Considering amicable settlement law, the
appearance of both parties during the arbitration and
mediation is mandatory. This statement –

A. true in all cases under the barangay level B.

not true due to its limited jurisdiction
C. may be true D. maybe false

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5. Considering amicable settlement law, the
appearance of both parties during the arbitration and
mediation is mandatory. This statement –

A. true in all cases under the barangay level

B. not true due to its limited jurisdiction
C. may be true D. maybe false

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6. As a procedure, both motions for new trial and
reconsideration must be filed –

A. before the lapse of the period to file appeal

B. before trial ends
C. any time after trial
D. any time before judgment

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6. As a procedure, both motions for new trial and
reconsideration must be filed –

A. before the lapse of the period to file appeal

B. before trial ends
C. any time after trial
D. any time before judgment

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7. Any party to the dispute may repudiate the
same by filing with the Barangay Captain a
statement to that effect sworn to before him,
where the consent is vitiated by fraud, violence or
intimidation. The term repudiate means ____.

A. hold B. continue C. withdraw

D. waive
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7. Any party to the dispute may repudiate the
same by filing with the Barangay Captain a
statement to that effect sworn to before him,
where the consent is vitiated by fraud, violence or
intimidation. The term repudiate means ____.

A. hold B. continue C. withdraw

D. waive
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8. Legally, a rehearing of a case already
decided but before finality of judgment is
termed as –

A. new trial B. reconsideration C.

appeal D. re-trial

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8. Legally, a rehearing of a case already
decided but before finality of judgment is
termed as –

A. new trial B. reconsideration C.

appeal D. re-trial

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9. Municipal jails accommodate and reforms convicted
criminal with a penalty of –

A. more than 1 month but not more than 6 months

B. more than 6 months but not more 3 years
C. more than 3 years
D. more than 1 month but not more than 3 years

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9. Municipal jails accommodate and reforms convicted
criminal with a penalty of –

A. more than 1 month but not more than 6 months

B. more than 6 months but not more 3 years
C. more than 3 years
D. more than 1 month but not more than 3 years

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10. Arraignment commences within a period prescribed by
law from the date the court acquires jurisdiction over the
person of the accused, unless a shorter period is provided by a
special law or a Supreme Court Circular. Legally, when can the
court acquire jurisdiction over the person of the accused?

A. upon arrest of the suspect B. during

arraignment
C. during trial D. upon promulgation of
judgment

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10. Arraignment commences within a period prescribed by
law from the date the court acquires jurisdiction over the
person of the accused, unless a shorter period is provided by a
special law or a Supreme Court Circular. Legally, when can the
court acquire jurisdiction over the person of the accused?

A. upon arrest of the suspect B. during

arraignment
C. during trial D. upon promulgation of
judgment

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11. Arrest warrant shall be effected within the
prescribed period allowed by law. Those arrested for
crime classified as light offense shall be detained within
______, otherwise they should be released if without
initiation of proper complaint.

A. 18 hours B. 12 hours C. 36 hours

D. 24 hours

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11. Arrest warrant shall be effected within the
prescribed period allowed by law. Those arrested for
crime classified as light offense shall be detained
within ______, otherwise they should be released if
without initiation of proper complaint.

A. 18 hours B. 12 hours C. 36 hours

D. 24 hours

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12. This function of law enforcement aimed at the
eradication of the desire on the part of the
criminals to commit a crime. Which one is
correct?

A. crime prevention B. crime repression

C. order maintenance D. serve and protect

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12. This function of law enforcement aimed at
the eradication of the desire on the part of the
criminals to commit a crime. Which one is
correct?

A. crime prevention B. crime repression

C. order maintenance D. serve and protect

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13. Considering PNP’s crime repression activities,
which of the following is the best example?

A. Patrol B. Investigation
C. Order Maintenance D. Civic Activities

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13. Considering PNP’s crime repression activities,
which of the following is the best example?

A. Patrol B. Investigation
C. Order Maintenance D. Civic Activities

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14. Warrantless arrest can be effected on the
following attendant circumstances. Which one is
not included?

A. the presence of en flagrante delicto B.

proof beyond reasonable doubt
C. presence of personal knowledge D.
escapees from jail or prison
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14. Warrantless arrest can be effected on the
following attendant circumstances. Which one is
not included?

A. the presence of en flagrante delicto B.

proof beyond reasonable doubt
C. presence of personal knowledge D.
escapees from jail or prison
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15. Which of the following does not manifest the
concept of law?

A. it is a rule of conduct
B. it is just and obligatory
C. it is a prerogative for the implementers
D. it must be ordained for the common benefit

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15. Which of the following does not manifest the
concept of law?

A. it is a rule of conduct
B. it is just and obligatory
C. it is a prerogative for the implementers
D. it must be ordained for the common benefit

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End of Test

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