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WorksheetsDIAGNOSTIC EXAMINATION IN CRIME DETECTION AND INVESTIGATION
Total questions: 95
Worksheet time: 2hrs 35mins
Finding out the location of the criminal suspects can be accomplished through the use of the following methods of surveillance. Among the following, which should be EXCLUDED?
Surveillance of a place or stakeout
Tailing or shadowing
General surveillance
Undercover operations
Ordinarily, the identity of the criminal could be discovered in one or more following ways, EXCEPT –
A. admission and confession
B. surveillance and undercover assignment
C. eyewitness testimony
D. circumstantial evidence
The tool of investigation, which may be useful in establishing the presence of the suspect at the crime scene due to physical evidence discovered therein, is
Interrogation
Information
Interview
Instrumentation
The following questions are part of the cardinal points of criminal investigation, EXCEPT:
How was the crime committed
What is the offender’s marital status?
Why was the crime committed?
Where was the crime committed?
Intel Officer Y obtained information concerning the rampant illegal gambling activities in one of the towns in Pampanga. The report was made by a member of the populace whose reliability cannot be judged but the info is probably true. The information could be rated –
F-5
F-2
D-4
D-3
Process of critical appraisal of an item of information to determine its pertinence?
I. Recording
II. Judgment of Accuracy
III. Dissemination
IV. Interpretation
Company records, police files and records from civic spirited citizens are classified as information –
from paid informants
from cultivated source
from regular sources
from grapevine sources
Document security is classified as follows, EXCEPT –
Top Secret
Secret
Confidential
Limited
Below are objectives of tailing and shadowing EXCEPT;
Detect evidence of criminal activities and establish the association of a suspects
Find the a wanted person
Protect witness
Gathering of evidence necessary for the prosecution of criminal case
Is the requirement for a lawmen to have a copy of a warrant of arrest in his possession when executing the same absolute?
Yes because the suspect is not likely to cooperate with the arresting officer unless a warrant is shown to him.
No because jurisprudence established that the lawmen need not have a copy of the warrant in his possession at the time of the arrest.
Yes because the suspect usually knows that it is a standard operating procedures for arresting officers to always bring the warrant and present it to the person to be arrested prior to effecting an arrest.
No because the lawmen’s badge and uniform are more than enough to compensate for the absence of warrant of arrest while executing the same.
Consider the following procedures in effecting warrantless arrests: 1. Freeze or restrain the suspect 2. Make proper introduction as to your identity and authority to arrest 3. Bring the arrested person to the police station for further investigation 4. Inform the arrested person of the circumstances of his arrest. 5. Recite to him the Miranda Warning and Anti-torture Warning 6. Conduct thorough search for weapons and other illegal materials and properly document confiscated materials Which of the following is the BEST sequential arrangement of the above procedures?
A. 1 2 3 5 4
B. 2 1 3 4 5
C. 1 2 4 5 3
D. 2 3 1 5 4
PEMS Marilou Ching, prepared a rough sketch of a homicide scene and is now at her office. At this point it is important that –
the proper scale be used
this sketch must be refined and improved
no changes be made on the sketch
a high grade of paper and ink are used
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?
At the time of custodial investigation
During the announcement that he is under arrest
During the actual questioning
At the moment that he is invited for questioning
Which is NOT a form of physical torture?
Electric shocking
Exposure to extreme sunlight and cold
Exposure to public humiliation
Use of drugs to induce extreme pain
What crime is committed when a step-father A killed step-son B ages 7 years while A was under the influence of illegal drugs?
Homicide
No crime
Parricide
Murder
When a bullet is fired through a pane of glass, the side of the glass where the concentric fractures will MOST probably appear is the pane of glass?
Both sides where the bullet entered
Neither side
The side where the bullet exited
The side where the bullet entered
Safe Spaces Act or Republic Act No. 11313 aimed to expand the scope of the Anti-sexual Harassment Act of 1995 known as?
Republic Act 8049
Republic Act 8353
Republic Act 7877
Republic Act 9165
When the gunshot wound of the victim is located in the area of the body that is relatively inaccessible to the victim, it is an indication of:
homicidal death
accidental death
suicide
In the following cases, defense wounds may be present, EXCEPT:
Physical injury
Infanticide
Homicide
Parricide
Under Republic Act 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
B. qualifying circumstance
C. mere aggravating circumstance
D. generic aggravating circumstances.
When we speak of intracranial hemorrhage, what part of the body are we referring to?
brain
lungs
liver
heart
Sofia is only 10 years old but he gave consent to have carnal knowledge with a male tourist provided she is paid with money. Which is true?
Sofia is a victim of statutory rape
Sofia is a child prostitute and thus no rape occurred
There is no rape since consent was given by Sofia
Sofia must be 12 years old to be a victim of statutory rape
Below are the situations which the Miranda rule does not apply EXCEPT:
Interview of suspects who are not under custody and in custody but are not being questioned
Questioning initiated by the police after a person has been taken into custody
Volunteered statements of suspects in custody and general on-the-scene questioning
Statements made by the suspect to a private party
The principal psychological factor contributing to a successful interrogation is –
A. privacy
B. threat
C. respect
D. rapport
Which tool used in criminal investigation performed through casual but systematic conversation with a victim, witness or informant who may have knowledge relevant to a crime under investigation?
Interview
Deposition
interrogation
Custodial Investigation
What is best applied to a clumsy and nervous person, where the investigators choosing propitious moments to shout out a pertinent question and appears as though they themselves are in rage?
Pretense
Bluff
If your objective is to associate suspect to the crime under investigation, you will formulate the question that will link to the crime known as –
Sacrifice question
Evidence connecting question
Knowledge question
Control question
In general, the most important piece of evidence left at the scene of a robbery is –
Weapons dropped by a robber
The visual identification of the robber by any victims or witnesses
Tire marks left by a getaway car
Pieces of rope used by a robber to restrain victims
Placement in money laundering process means –
merging of money into legitimate economic and financial systems
separating illicit proceeds from their source by creating complex layers of financial transactions designed to disguise the source of money, subvert the audit trail and provide anonymity
disposal of cash proceeds derived from the unlawful activity
investing dirty money to legitimate business
Member of the organized criminal group who handles difficult assignments involving the use of violence in a crime is the –
Money mover
Fixer
Enforcer
Intelligence analyst
Which one is the best tracing clues in a crime of robbery?
One who bought the stolen item(s)
Location of the robbery
Dress of the suspect
Object(s) stolen
The application of the processes of planning, organizing, directing and controlling to traffic affairs is referred to as-
Traffic Engineering
Traffic Enforcement
Traffic Management
Traffic Education
Traversing a highway with double yellow line with dotted line in between means that the motorist can
Not to overtake under any circumstances
Overtake as long as there is no traffic enforcers looking
Overtake when the opposite direction is clear of incoming vehicle
Not overtake when there is oncoming vehicles on the opposite lane
Obstruction can cause traffic accidents and we attribute the same to-
Unworthy vehicle
Vehicle factors
Human error
Road factors
Which of the following is the term used to describe the separation of traffic units involve in vehicular accidents?
Physical reconstruction
Disengagement
Final position
Mental reconstruction
When the red light is on, motorists should observe the following, except;
STOP at the designated line.
Vehicles will be crossing from the other side.
Expect pedestrians to cross at the pedestrian lane.
Unless specified, you can TURN LEFT after a FULL STOP to clear traffic coming from the left.
The construction of an alternate route or road ease traffic in a particular area addresses the problem on-
Human errors
Physical Inadequacy
Poor control measures
Poor maintenance
What is the enforcement action which does not contemplate possible assessment of penalty by the court or otherwise as a result of warning alone?
Traffic warning
Traffic accosting
Traffic citation
Written warning
In using traffic signs, there are basic sign, shapes and colors. Which is NOT one of them?
Round and red sign
Round black and yellow signs
Equilateral triangle red signs
Eight-sided (octagonal) red and white stop sign
Triangle red and green sign
If a driver is involved in a traffic accident, he must report to the nearest police station-
within forty-eight (48) hours
at once
within seventy-two (72) hours
Never
On a highway, a traffic sign reads 80 kph as the maximum speed. While the area is very foggy, a man drives at 80 kph. If you are a traffic patrol officer assigned at the area, you may apprehend the driver for:
over speeding
reckless driving
under speeding
traffic obstruction
It is considered as the most effective deterrent to traffic accidents.
Traffic education
Increased fines
More police patrols
Public awareness campaigns
Safe use of the streets by drivers and pedestrians is a matter of
Adequate utilization of traffic resources
Correct attitude and habit
Effective traffic enforcement
Sustained information campaign
What do you call a person, possessing a driver's license, who is on board a motor vehicle:
Driver
Passenger
Pedestrian
Traffic unit
While driving towards the accident scene, the motorist should
Ignore incoming persons and motor vehicle
Ascertain hazard to approaching traffic
Ascertain possible situation at the scene
Consider obstructions on approach so
As a rule, maximum speed limits are necessary for the use of our streets. The following instances when these maximum speed limits may not be observed, EXCEPT:
Drivers who are members of the PNP and AFP
Any driver bringing a wounded or sick person for emergency treatment
The drivers or his passengers who are in pursuit of a criminal
A physician or his driver when responding to emergency calls
The tool employed by an arsonist to delay the start of the fire and allow him to establish an alibi is
Accelerant
Timing device
Stopper
Delaying tactic
The burning of a building used as offices of the government or any of its agencies was burned it is classified as
Destructive arson
None of these
Malicious arson
other cases of arson
The dry chemical that is intended to be used for class “A”, “B” and “C” fire is
Multi-purpose dry chemical
CO2 dry chemical
Ordinary and regular dry chemical
All of these
In most cases, the initial step for obtaining information to determine the origin and cause of fire IS –
Evidence collection
Interrogation of suspects
Laboratory examination
Interview witnesses
Aside from reducing the temperature, fire in the flaming mode of combustion may be extinguished by any of the following methods. Which is not one of them?
Inhibition of chain reaction
Use of fire extinguisher
Exclusion of flames
Removal of fuel
EXCEPT one, the following are indicators of criminal intent in the commission of arson:
Valuables were removed before the fire
Ill feeling between the accused and the occupants of the building burned
Absence of effort to put out the fire
Absence of the owner during the fire
This phase of fire operations is equivalent to the “reconnaissance” phase of military operations.
salvage
rescue
overhaul
size-up
Aside from heat, another product of combustion are:
I. Light
II. Smoke
III. Gases
IV. Oxygen
Aside from burns, heat as product of combustion may endanger life by any of the following, EXCEPT -
Dehydration
Respiratory injury
Exhaustion
insanity
Every fire should be thoroughly investigated to determine how it started. The primary reason for finding out how the fire started is to –
evaluate the firefighting units
collect statistics on the number and types of fires
reduce the possibilities of future fires
prove that the fire was arson
Which statement is/are TRUE?
1 only
1, 2 and 3
1 and 3 only
None
Which of the following drugs affects the sensation thinking, self-awareness and emotion of a person?
Hallucinogens
Stimulants
Sedatives
Narcotics
Primarily RA 9165 is different from previous laws on illegal drugs because RA 9165
Gives a single definition to dangerous drugs
Included the definition of regulated drug the dangerous drugs
Prefers the classification of dangerous drugs to prohibited drugs
Did not remove the distinction between regulated and prohibited drugs
Which of the following gives the feeling of a need for more and more of legal drugs to achieve the same level of effect?
Physical dependency
Addiction
Psychological dependency
Tolerance
Mandatory drug testing is NOT required by RA 9165 for:
Applicant for firearms license and for the permit to carry firearms outside residence
All persons charge before the prosecutor’s office with a criminal offense having an impossible penalty of not less than six (6) years and one (1) day
Officers and members of the military, police and other law enforcement agencies
Officers and employee of public and private offices
Pleasure or reward is that part of the brain affected by pain, thus the motivation why people used drugs and alcohol is to
Forget their problems
Get high
Feel good
Spend money
Which of the following is NOT a condition precedent before an arrest person may be required undergo a laboratory examination within 24 hours
The person is manifestly showing symptoms of drug abuse
There is a clear showing that the suspect was under the influence of drugs
The person is showing physical sign of drug abuse
The person is showing psychological drug addiction
Without a supply of illegal drugs, it will be difficult for drug addicts to
Be happy and feel good
Sustain their habit of drug abuse
Undergo rehabilitation
Have easy access to illegal drugs
Which of the following is NOT correct regarding the treatment and rehabilitation of drug dependents?
Charge can be filed against drug dependents who is not rehabilitated under the voluntary submission program
The Dangerous Drug Board shall be order the confinement of drug dependent who refuses to apply under the voluntary submission program
A drug dependent discharge as rehabilitated but does not qualify for exemption from criminal liability shall be placed on probation
Temporary release of drug dependent subject to after-care and follow-up treatment from DOH shall be for a period of not exceeding 18 months
Selling, distributing, supplying or transporting of legitimately imported, in transit, manufactured or procured controlled precursors and essential chemicals, by the manufacturer of medicine to the drug trafficker is called:
Drug trafficking
Sale
Chemical diversion
Chemical smuggling
After the filing of criminal case, the court shall, conduct an ocular inspection of the confiscated, seized and/or surrendered dangerous drugs, within______.
3 days
24 hours
12 hours
18 hours
This usually refers to men, and often in the context of cheating on a wife or girlfriend, which is called____.
prostitution
prostitute
philandering
concubinage
The oldest and biggest criminal organization in the world that controls the Golden Triangle. This refers to which criminal organization?
Medellin Cartel
Chinese Mafia
Cali Cartel
La Cosa Nostra
Which of the following is not untrue?
The DDB shall have the custody of all dangerous drugs confiscated
The DDB cause the filing of the appropriate civil action for violation of RA 9165 while the PDEA takes care to the criminal aspects
The DDB promulgates rules and regulations related to drugs which are usually implemented by PDEA
The DDB is the implementing arm of the PDEA in the enforcement of the prohibitory provisions of RA 9165
A facility used for the illegal manufacture of dangerous drugs is called:
drug den
laboratory equipment
drug laboratory
clandestine laboratory
When we speak of accuracy of the report it means that the said report should all be based on -
Facts
opinion
eyewitness testimony
observation
The objective of investigation can be found in what specific part of investigation report?
Conclusion
Subject
Recommendation
Matters to be Investigated.
Abbreviate the uniformed service rank “Police Lieutenant Colonel”.
PLT. COL.
PLTCOL
Lt. Col.
PLTCOL
“REPRISAL” means –
retaliation
advantage
warning
denial
Action in the police report answers the following:
1, 3 and 5
1, 2, 3 and 4
2 and 4
1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
Which of the following constitute a complete sentence that expresses a complete thought and conveys a sense of complete meaning?
Interviewed the police officer
Hoping this meets with your approval
Will send your order soon
Pat Jose was promoted
A written matter submitted by a police officer to his superior concerning his responsibilities about a particular subject is ___
police report
police blotter
investigation report
report writing
When a computer forensic expert makes a duplicate copy of the computer’s hard disk, the lawmen concerned must ensure that the original copy is kept by ___
The judge
Immediate supervisor
The evidence custodian
First responder
Which act is NOT punishable under the Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999?
Burning of municipal waste
Burning of hazardous substances and wastes
Burning papers containing classified matters
Smoking in public places
Permits to possess and use chainsaw issued to noncommercial orchard and fruit tree farmers is valid for a period of ___ years upon issuance.
two
ten
three
five
To ensure that the technical nature of cybercrime is given focus, the NBI and the PNP are required to submit timely and regular reports including pre-operation, post-operation and investigation results to the ___ for review and monitoring.
Department of Justice
Department of Science and Technology
Department of Information and Communication Technology
Department of the Interior and Local Government
EXCEPT one, all are not liable for the crime of cyber libel.
those who like the post
those who heart the post
those who upload the post
those who seen the post
Which of the following statements is correct?
I, II and III are correct
I and II are correct
Only I is correct
I and III are correct
To establish the prima facie evidence of arson, the total insurance carried on the building and/or goals is more than ___ of the value of such building and/or goods at the time of the fire.
60%
80%
50%
90%
Application of technologies, processes, and controls to protect systems, networks, programs, devices and data from cyber attacks is known as –
cybercrime
electronic data protection system
cyber protection
cyber security
Which of the following should be performed first in conducting fire investigation?
Secure the fire scene
Pacify the fire
Photograph the facade
Conduct search
Which of the following will not cause the investigator to hypothesize that the series of fires are not performed by a serial arsonist?
There is a significant difference in modus operandi in all series of fire
There is significant variations as to the time of the commission of arson
There is a significant similarity in manner of commission of offense
Similar devices were used to propagate the fire
Jessie is the step father of Jean. One day, Jessie and Jean quarreled. Because of anger, Jessie put the clothes of Jean in a luggage and burned them.
Jessie committed malicious mischief and is liable
Jessie committed malicious mischief but is exempt from criminal liability
Jessie committed arson and is criminally liable
Refers to the size of fire which is determined by the size of flame and the area of fuel that is burning.
Temperature
Intensity
Heat
Magnitude
Ordinarily the identity of the criminal could be discovered in one or more following ways, EXCEPT –
admission and confession
surveillance and undercover assignment
eyewitness testimony
circumstantial evidence
Hash value refers to the Mathematical algorithm produced against digital information such as file, physical disk or a logical disk. What is created by this process that is very important in the investigation of cybercrime?
Digital fingerprint
Forensic image
Computer DNA
Digital identifying information
Process of collecting, analyzing and recovering critical forensic digital data from the networks involved in the attack in order to identify the authors of the digital crime and their true intentions is known as –
forensic cybercrime
cybercrime investigation
cyber threat investigation
cyber threat intelligence
EXCEPT one, all are crimes punishable under Republic Act No. 9003, otherwise known as Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000
Open burning of solid waste
Causing or permitting the collection of non-segregated or unsorted wastes
Use of environmentally acceptable packaging materials
Squatting in open dumps and landfills
Who shall designate special prosecutors that will handle cases in violation of RA 9165?
Supreme Court
Court of Appeals
DILG
DOJ
