1. It deals with the identity, location and arrest of a person who commits a crime and simultaneously identify,
collect, preserve and evaluate evidence for the purpose of bringing criminal offender to justice.
a. Investigation c. Investigative process
b. Criminal investigation d. Criminal inquest
2. After identifying, collecting and preserving information gathered about the crime, the investigator shall
_______________ such information to determine whether it can stand prosecution and trial.
a. Recognize c. Preserve
b. Collect d. Evaluate
3. Which of the following is not one of the form of information the investigator obtained from regular, cultivated or
grapevine sources?
a. Sensory c. Concrete
b. Written d. Physical forms
4. Through this tool of criminal investigation tangible things maybe used to detect crimes, identify the criminals,
facilitate, and assist the investigator in its task in achieving the objectives of criminal investigation.
a. Information c. Instrumentation
b. Criminalistics d. Interview/Interrogation
5. Which phase of criminal Investigation that the investigator apprised the person of his right under Republic Act
7438?
a. During the identification of criminal offender
b. During the arrest, detention and interrogation of the offender
c. During the gathering of evidence to prove the guilt of criminal offender
d. During police line-up
6. What specific offence has been committed? Who committed it? When it was committed? Where it was committed?
Why it was committed? And how it was committed? This are called_______________________ of criminal
investigation.
a. Cardinal Points c. Golden Rule
b. Three I’s d. Bridges burn
7. One of the stages of criminal investigation is the identification of criminals, which can be done in any or a
combination of the following, except:
a. By confession or admission by the criminal
b. By corpus delicti
c. By circumstantial evidence
d. By eyewitness
8. Coerced and uncounselled statements are considered involuntary or forced confession which are usually an:
a. Judicial c. Prosecutorial
b. Extra judicial d. Admission
9. After apprising him of his rights under Republic Act 7438, Lauro Galit who was invited and interrogated for the
crime of murder executed an extra-judicial confession acknowledging his guilt to the crime charged. What is the
effect of such confession to his case?
a. It can be used as evidence against him
b. He will be convicted for the crime of murder
c. He waived his rights to prove his innocence
d. His case will prosper
10. Which of the following is not an element of corpus delicti?
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
11. An act or declaration made in the presence and within the hearing or observation of a party who does or says
nothing, when the act or declaration naturally calls for action if comment is not true.
a. Admission by Silence c. Admission
b. Res inter alios acta d. Negative pregnant
12. In this process, written confession of the accused is used as a script in describing events of the crime. This
strengthens the prosecutor’s case and serves to convince the judge that the accused was not maltreated nor affected
by sinister psychological influence.
a. Mental reconstruction c. Reconstruction
b. Crime reenactment d. Physical reconstruction
13. Statement no. 1. Confession is a voluntary statement, either oral or written, made by a person charged with the
commission of a crime which he admits participation in, or commission of, the criminal act. It cannot be implied, it
should be direct and positive acknowledgment of guilt. Statement no. 2 Admission is a statement by the accused
regarding facts pertinent to the crime. It tends, in connection with the proof of other facts, to prove the suspect’s
guilt. It can be implied.
a. Statement No. 1 is true while statement no. 2 is false
47. Statement no. 1-Tagging of physical evidence aside from the marking should be made immediately after receipt
by the evidence custodian; Statement no. 2- Marking or labeling of physical evidence should be made at the crime
scene upon collection.
a. Statement No. 1 is correct
b. Statement No. 2 is incorrect
c. Statement No.1 and 2 are both correct
d. Statement No.1 and 2 are both incorrect
48. 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?
a. At the time of custodial investigation c. During the announcement that he is under arrest
b. During the actual questioning d. At the moment that he is invited for questioning
49. What is the principal psychological factor that contributes to a successful interrogation?
a. Privacy
b. Rapport between the interrogator and the subject
c. Legality
d. It should be done in the interrogation room with one way mirror
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50. Statement no. 1- In spiral method of search, the searchers gather at the center and proceed outward along radius
or spokes. Statement no. 2- In wheel method, the searchers follow each other along the path of a spiral, beginning on
the outside and spiraling in toward the center.
a. Statement No. 1 is correct
b. Statement No. 2 is incorrect
c. Statements No.1 and 2 are both correct
d. Statements No.1 and 2 are both incorrect
51. “Eavesdropping the crime scene” means:
a. Extent the estimate of the scene
b. Search physical evidence at the scene
c. Playing the role of a curious spectator and mix with the crowd to listen to their conversation
83. Senior Police Officer III Judean and Police Officer II Castro arrested and detained Pedro Yengco without warrant
for the crime of theft. When brought to the inquest prosecutor, the latter issued release order for further
investigation. What crime if any do the dou commits?
A. Arbitrary detention
B. Delaying release
C. Delay in the delivery of detained persons to the proper judicial authorities
D. Illegal detention
84. Any person who killed his father, mother or child, whether legitimate or illegitimate, or any of his ascendants, or
his spouse, is guilty of what crime?
a. Homicide c. Parricide
b. Murder d. Any of the choices
85. A and B are husband and wife, while working as security guard of Landbank, A felt sick one night and decided
to go home around midnight and saw B having sexual intercourse with a neighbor C. A grabbed C and hacked the
latter to death. As Criminologist-Investigator what crime if any would you charged against A?
a. Homicide c. Parricide
b. Murder d. None because A is exempted from criminal liability
86. In attempted or frustrated homicide, the offender must have tthe intent to kill the victim. If there is no intent to
kill, the offender is liable for-
a. Physical injury c. Serious physical injury
b. Homicide d. Consummated physical injury
87. Under RA 8294 the use of unlicensed firearm in the commission of a crime is not considered as a separate crime
but shall be appreciated as a-
a. Mere alternative circumstance c. Qualifying circumstance
b. Mere aggravating circumstance d. Generic aggravating circumstance
88. X a male, takes Y another male, to a motel and there, through threat and intimidation succeeds in inserting his
penis into the anus of Y. What crime, if any does X commit?
a. Sexual assault c. Acts of lasciviousness
b. Rape d. None
89. Known as Anti Fencing Law of 1979.
a. PD 1612 c. BP 22
b. RA 3019 d. PD 532
90. In what order would the steps be done by the investigator upon the finding of an evidential cigarette butt?
1. making sketch
2. photographing
3. recording
A. 2, 1 and 3 C. 2, 3 and 1
B. 3, 2 and 1 D. 1, 2 and 3
91. What is the first action of an investigator upon arriving at a homicide scene?
A. Bring the dying victim in the hospital
B. Crime scene search
C. Witness interviewing
D. Identification of witness
136. It warn road users of the danger that lies ahead of the road and its nature.
A. informative signs C. warning signs
B. regulatory signs D. all of these
137. The effectiveness of traffic law enforcement program is best measured by which of the following.
A. Decrease in the ratio of convictions to enforcement actions
B. Reduction of traffic accidents and delay
C. Increase in traffic enforcement actions
D. None of the foregoing
138. When you combine verbal warning and citations in the traffic enforcement you are performing or issuing:
A. Traffic rules implementation C. Citation warnings
B. Traffic consultation D. Written warnings
139. You are a police officer who wants to determine whether a driver is authorized to drive. What is the evidence
that you will ask him to show to prove that he is allowed by the Land Transportation Office (LTO) to operate a
vehicle on public highways?
A. driver’s ID C. driver’s license
B. franchise D. operator’s license
140. How should a driver approach an intersection?
A. Be at the right of way C. Be at the full stop
B. Give a signal D. Overtake other vehicles
141. Which of the following evidence is important to gather from fatal motor crash?
A. Spare tire C. Footwear of driver and skid mark of vehicle
B. Unusual odor D. All of these
142. The first action taken by a traffic unit to escape from collision course or otherwise avoid hazard.
A. Start of evasive action C. Point of no escape
B. Point of possible perception D. Final position
153. The minimum age for non-professional driver’s license applicant is:
A. 16 C. 18
B. 17 D. 21
154. When the applicant for student driver’s permit is between 16-18 years old, the most important document he
should submit is:
A . Birth certificate C. Voter’s I.D.
B. Passport D. Parent’s consent
155. The chronological arrangement of the color of the traffic lights from the top.
A. Yellow, red, green C. Red, yellow, green
B. Green, red, yellow D. Green, yellow, red
156. While approaching an intersection , the green traffic light is on, however, a police officer suddenly proceed to
the center and signals a motorist to stop. What should the motorist do?
A. Ignore the police officer and proceed with caution
B. Ignore the traffic light and come to a full stop
C. Ignore both the police officer and traffic light and cross the intersection
D. Ignore the police officer and stop only when second signal is made
157. When approaching in an intersection where the flashing yellow is on, the motorist should:
A. Stop and proceed with caution
B. Slow down and proceed with caution
C. Reduce speed
D. Give way to motor vehicles coming from the opposite direction
158. Overtly violent organized crime group whose members are known to be los hampones (the hoodlums) and
controller of coca cultivation in Bolivia and Peru; production-drug labs in Colombia, Nicaragua, and Panama;
smuggling operations- Bahamas, Turks, and Caicos, and later in Mexico.
a. Colombian Drug Cartels c. The Cali Cartel
b. Medellin Cartel d. Northern Valle Del Cauca
159. Known as the Guzmán-Loera Organization called La Alianza de Sangre ("Blood Alliance"), which considered by
the United States intelligence community as the "the most powerful drug trafficking organization in the world“.
166. These are the conditions exist which lend cohesiveness to modern-day drug trafficking organizations, except:
a. Vertical integration and alternative sources of supply
b. Exploiting social and political conditions
c. Insulation of leaders
d. Corrupt government official and society indifference
167. An offense whose inception, prevention and/or direct or indirect effects involved more than one country.
a. Drug trafficking and human smuggling c. Transnational crimes
b Terrorism, piracy and cyber crimes d. Global crimes
168. Unlawful activities of the members of a highly organized, disciplined association engaged in supplying illegal
goods and services.
a. Enterprise Crime c. White collar crime
b. Organized Crime d. Economic crime
169. Organized crime is an enterprise of group of persons engaged in a continuing illegal activity which has as its
primary purpose is:
a. the generation of profits irrespective of national boundaries
b. the control of certain illegal activities in a specific territory
c. the creation of fear among its enemies
d. the domination of a certain community
170. Where does the concept of organized crime emerged?
a. In China, when the Triad was established
b. In Japan, when Yakuza was founded
c. In Sicily Italy, when the Mafia was first to emerged
d. In the US, when Al Capone ran Chicago with blood and guns
171. Founders of organized crime in the US like Alphonse Capone, Charles “Lucky” Luciano, Meyer Lansky and
Benjamin “Bugsy” Siegel, are notably, members of a small street gang in New York called:
a. Five Points Gang c. Outlaws
b. Tongs d. Hells Angels
172. Structural group of three or more persons existing for the period of time and acting in concert, with the aim of
committing one or more serious crimes or offenses established in accordance with this conviction in order to obtain,
directly or indirectly, a financial or other material benefit.
a. Crime syndicate c. Criminal gang
b. Organized criminal group d. Fraternity
173. Which of the following is not one of the attributes of organized criminal group?
a. Non-Ideological, hierarchical and exclusive Membership
b. Dominating, witty, influential and generous contributor to the church, politicians etc.
187. Members of the Mafia are bound by an oath of five basic principles. Which of the following is not one of them
a. Omerta, or code of silence and total obedience to the “Don” or “Boss”
b Assistance to any befriended Mafia faction, no question asked and to avenge any attack on members of the
family
c. Avoid any and all contact with law enforcement authorities
d. Avoid killing police officer
188. Considered to be the one who first to master money laundering.
a. Al Capone In Chicago c. Meyer Lansky
b. Salvatore “Lucky” Luciano d. Bugsy Seigel
189. Not one of the Italian criminal enterprise.
a. The Camorra c. La Cosa Nostra
b. ‘Ndrangheta d. Sacred Crown
190. The United Nations defines terrorism as:
a. The use or threatened use of force designed to bring about a political change
b. An illegitimate use of force to achieve a political objective by targeting innocent people
c. Socially and politically unacceptable violence aimed at an innocent target to achieve psychological effect .
d. Any act intended to cause death or serious bodily harm to civilians or non-combatants with the purpose of
intimidating a population of serious bodily harm and compelling a government or an international organization to
do or abstain doing any act
191. Terrorist Act is an any act that is unlawful, involves the use or threatened use of violence or force against
individuals or property which designed to coerce a government or society and supports any of the following, except:
a. political objectives c. barbaric objectives
b. ideological objectives d. religious objectives
192. Which of the following is not one of the traditional terrorist tactics?
a. Bombing and hijacking c. Arson and Assault
b. Rape or any form of sexual assault d. Kidnapping and taking hostages
193. The origin of terrorism can be traced from:
a. The French Revolution which describe the actions of the French government.
b. After World War II, when the world’s nationalist groups revolted from European domination
c. Year 1960 to early 1980, when it was applied to violent left-wing groups, as well as nationalist.
d. A large groups who are independent from a state, violent religious fanatics, and violent groups who
terrorize for a particular cause such as the environment
194. Use of lethal force by the state government against its own civilian population with the purpose of repressing
the people, making them apolitical or politically malleable, and/or weakening the population’s willingness to
support revolutionary or other anti-government forces.
a. Apolitical terrorism c. State terrorism
b. Revolutionary terrorism d. State sponsored terrorism
195. In state sponsored terrorism, the state’s regime:
a. Instills fear against elements of its own population to create conditions sufficient to remain in political
control.
b. Uses its military instrument against the civilian population of an enemy nation for the purpose of
undermining the population’s will to support its own government, or shattering the cohesion of the population
making it unable to support its government.
c. Employs lethal force across international borders for the purpose of destroying or weakening the political
cohesion of a targeted political entity without using its own military instrument to deliver the lethal force, but
harness social elements within the targeted entity to do so.
d. All of the above
196. Which of the following may not be a target for terrorist attack?
a. Structures which have a symbolic or practical significance and propaganda value
b. Places where the terrorists have an easy access to the target area and security
c. Structures which are vulnerable for destruction and persons of importance to the enemy
d. Places where weapons, transportation needs, and support network are available
197. Terrorist safe haven is:
a. an area of relative security exploited by terrorists to indoctrinate, recruit, train, and regroup, as well as
prepare and support their operations.
b. a place where terrorists hide and coddled by their symphatizers
c. global media, and satellite communications that allow terrorists to fulfill many of their functions
d. an area which is difficult to track and control.
198. The giving of alms for the poor and needy as prescribed by the Quran which is the primary means within the
Muslim world for terror organizations to “legitimately” receive money.
a. Zakat c. Hawala
b. Islamic Banking d. Money Laundering
199. The leader of Al Qaeda is called:
232. A laboratory examination is only required to apprehended offender within 24 hours if the person arrested has:
A. Visible manifestation that suspect was under the influence of drugs
B. Physical sign of drug abuse
C. Symptoms of Drug abuse
D. All of the above
233. Known as the “Father of Medicine” . He prescribed opium poppy juice in surgery which was cultivated by the
Summerrians during 7000 BC.
a. Hippocrates c. Confucious
b. Morpreus d. Socrates
234. Chinese Emperor who prohibited the trading of opium in China by the British Indies that lead to the Opium
War of 1840.
A. Lao Tzu C. Yung Chen
B. Sun Tzu D. Mao Zedong
235. Considered as the most powerful natural stimulant.
A. Tetrahydrocannabinnol C. Methamphetamine Hydrochloride
B. Cocaine hydrochloride D. Methylenedioxymethamphetamine
236. Considered by the Assyrians as a “Sacred Tree” planted by the Incas of Peru. It is considered as the world’s
oldest cultivated plant which is the source of dangerous drug.
a. Papaver Somniferum c. Coca Plant
b. Cannabis Sativa d. Ephedrine
237. Most popular plants as a source of dangerous drugs, except:
A. Indian hemp C. Coca bush
B. Opium poppy D. Ephedra
238. Which of the following drug trafficking organization which furnishes drugs to the users?
A. Core organization C. Cartel
B. Secondary organization D. Local organization
240. Known as the “Big Four Drugs” trafficked in the global drug market.
I. Heroin and Cocaine
II. Shabu and Ecstacy
III. Marijuana and Methamphetamine
IV. Narcotics, Hallucinogens, Stimulants and Depressants
246. National campaign strategy against illegal drugs, focus of which is through law enforcement, prosecution and
judicial actions.
a. Demand reduction c. Inter-agency coordination
b. Supply reduction d. International cooperation
247. What will be the disposition in a case where minor is convicted for the possession of dangerous drugs?
A. Judgment will be suspended C. Sentence will be suspended
B. Turn-over to DSWD D. None of the above
248. A person found guilty of use of dangerous drugs for the first time shall be punished with:
A. Imprisonment of 6 yrs and one day to 12 years
B. Rehabilitation of a minimum period of 6 months
C. Rehabilitation for 6 months to 18 months
D. Imprisonment of at least 6 months
249. What drug classification are solvents, paints and gasoline which are examples of substances that are sniffed to
obtain intoxication fall?
A. Depressants C. Energizers
B. Tranquilizers D. Inhalants
250. Operation of drug syndicates are usually made secretly that makes it detection quite difficult. Various
techniques were made by its operator in concealing their activities.
A. Hide –out operation C. Clandestine Operation
B. Disguised operation D. Confidential
251. 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:
A. Thailand –Laos –Burma C. Iran –Afghanistan – Pakistan
B. Thailand – Laos- Myanmar D. Peru- Columbia- Bolivia
252. A type of Drugs according to pharmacological classification which often relives pain and induces sleep.
A. Hallucinogens C. Stimulants
B. Sedatives/Depressant D. Narcotics
253. One of the most abuse hallucinogenic drugs in the Philippines that contain active components known as
Tethrahydro-cannabinol?
A. Mescaline C. LSD (Lysergic Acid Diethylamine)
B. Marijuana D. Ecstacy (methylenedioxymethamphetamine)
254. 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:
A. It is easy to smoke it secretly C. It is easy to cultivate
B. It is sellable in the market D. It is in demand
255. Drugs that affects sensation, thinking and self-awareness and emotion:
A. Hallucinogens C. Stimulants
B. Sedatives/Depressant D. Narcotics
256. Drugs that is commonly used by athletes having the properties of increasing stamina and/or energy.
A. Ecstasy C. MDMA
B. Shabu D. Anabolic Steroid
257. They serve as permanent consultant of the Dangerous Drug Board:
A. Secretary of DILG and Secretary of Justice
263. The prevention of drug addiction is primarily a responsibility of what institution so as to prevent its members
from being hook to addiction?
A. Church C. Barangay
B. Family D. School
264. Percentage of alcohol blood which indicates that the person is under the influence of the liquor (alcohol)?
A. 0.05 C. 1.5
B. 0.15 D. 0.50
265. What group of drugs is used medically as pain killers?
A. opiates C. shabu
B. track D. coke
266. The source of most analgesic narcotic is:
A. Opium C. heroine
B. morphine D. All of them
267. Which of the factors below is perceived to be the major cause of initial drug abuse?
A. poor environment C. domestic violence
B. experimental thrill D. peer pressure
268. If cocaine is a stimulant, what is LSD?
A. solvent C. hallucinogen
B. narcotic D. depressant
269. Marijuana plant can easily be identified by:
A. Its stalk that grows up to 12 feet
B. Its pungent scent when matured or fully grown.
C. Its branches which occur at opposite points on the stalk
D. Its finger-like leaves broken into leaflets whose edges are serrated in shape.
270. Drug addicts when under the influence of drugs are menace to the community because they:
A. Are violently insane C. Flagrantly immoral
B. Ruin their life/health D. Feel no restraint in committing crimes.
271. Which of the following is the commonly known as the “poorman’s cocaine”.
A. Amphethamine C. Methamphetamine
B. Ecstasy D. Shabu
272. This drug is representative of a broad class of stimulants known as “pep pills”. It is usually prescribed to reduce
appetite and to relieve minor cases of mental depression.
A. Amphethamine C. Methamphetamine
B. Ecstasy D. Shabu
273. White crystalline powder with very bitter numbering taste and said to be one of the strongest derivatives of
Opium poppy.
A. Morphine C. Codeine
B. Heroin D. Cocaine
274. It is any immoral conduct or habit, the indulgence of which leads to depravity, wickedness and corruption of
the minds and body.
282. The Golden Triangle produces how many percent of opium in the world?
a. 60% c. 80%
b. 70% d. 90%
283. The Golden Crescent is located in the South West Asia composed of which Countries?
a. Iran, Persia, India and Pakistan
b. Afghanistan, Iran, India and Pakistan
c. Pakistan, Afghanistan, Persia and Iraq
d. Iraq, Iran, Lebanon and Turkey
284. Sources of Dangerous drugs particularly opium poppy is cultivated and harvested mostly in the areas of which
part of the globe?
a. South East Asia c. Middle East
b. South West Asia d. Europe
285. How many grams of shabu does a person possess to render him ineligible to post bail?
a. 100 grams c. less than 50 gram
b. Half of a kilogram d. 50 grams or more
286. Hashish is 8 to 10 times stronger than the commercial trade marijuana, it is:
a. Concentrated resin extracted from marijuana
b. Dried flower of marijuana
c. Fruiting top of the plant cannabis sativa
d. Finest and high grade leaves of marijuana plant
287. Ecstasy is essence; LSD is wedding bells; mescaline is:
a. Buttons c. Brain eaters
b. Dope d. Herbals
288. Herion is Blanco; Codeine is School Boy; psilocybin is Magic Mushroom; Cocaine is:
a. Hearts c. Uppers
b. Crack d. Speed
289. Which of the following does not carry a capital punishment?
a. possession of 20 grams morphine c. possession of 15 grams of MDMA
b. possession of 100 grams of marijuana d. possession of 60 grams of shabu
290. Which of the following is not false?
a. R.A. 9165 gives a single definition to dangerous drug
b. R.A. 9165 did not remove the distinction between regulated and prohibited drug
c. R.A. 9165 defers dangerous drug to prohibited drug
d. R.A. 9165 defined regulated drug as dangerous drug
291. Which of the following is not untrue?
a. The DDB shall have the custody of all dangerous drugs confiscated
b. The DDB cause the filing of the appropriate civil action for violation of RA 9165 while the PDEA takes care to
criminal aspects
c. The DDB promulgates rules and regulations related to drugs which are usually implemented by PDEA
d. . The DDB is the implementing arm of the PDEA in the enforcement of the prohibitory provisions of RA 9165
292. Who shall handle the prosecution of drug related cases?
a. Public Attorney’s Office
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