Question And Answer In Criminal Investigation

CRASH REVIEW ON CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION Presented by: RHEM RICK N. CORPUZ, Ph. D Crim

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 The concept of due process that determines whether a statute is fair and reasonable refers to A. B. C. D. E.

procedural Exclusionary absentive statutory none of these RHEM RICK N. CORPUZ, Ph. D Crim

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 Criminal investigations are conducted trough the use of different responses. What kind of response is involved if the investigation is geared towards the anticipation of a criminal activity? A. B. C. D. E.

recollective proactive anticipative preventive reactive RHEM RICK N. CORPUZ, Ph. D Crim

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 In the major types of investigation, the ongoing ZTE-NBN investigation conducted by the Senate is categorized as A. B. C. D.

formal investigation inquest probe inquisition

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 The solution of a crime is at highest probability when the crime is learned by the police through – A. B. C. D.

their own initiatives report of victims their patrol activities all of these

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 Systematic search for facts admissible in court to establish the truth of a criminal case is done – A. B. C. D.

crime scene search modus operandi sketch none of the above

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 Summary of the habits, techniques and peculiarities of behavior characterizing the operational procedure employed by certain criminalsA. B. C. D.

criminal tactics modus operandi planning none of the above RHEM RICK N. CORPUZ, Ph. D Crim

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 Questioning technique of a person who is suspected of having committed a crime thereby eliciting information from the suspect. A. B. C. D.

interrogation interview investigation none of the above RHEM RICK N. CORPUZ, Ph. D Crim

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 Person whose guilt is being considered on reasonable grounds to be a practical possibilityA. B. C. D.

criminal accused suspect none of the above

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 Self-incriminatory statement falling short of an acknowledgment of guilt A. B. C. D.

confession admission acceptance none of the above

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 Direct acknowledgment of guilt A. B. C. D.

confession admission conviction none of the above

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 Vitiation of freewill by threats and other methods of instilling fear A. B. C. D.

duress intimidation coercion none of the above

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 Imposition of restriction of physical behavior. A. B. C. D.

duress coercion intimidation none of the above

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 A planned coordinated legal search by component law enforcer to locate physical evidence or witnesses to a crime investigation. A. B. C. D.

Surveillance infiltration criminal investigation crime scene search RHEM RICK N. CORPUZ, Ph. D Crim

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 In criminal investigation, doctrine of fruit of poisonous tree is used. When we say fruit, this refers to what? A. B. C. D.

evidence kind of fruit apple information

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 Anything having physical or material quality a tangible article or matter however large or microscopic, which tends to prove or disprove a point under investigation. A. B. C. D.

corpus delicti physical evidence corpus cristi body of the crime RHEM RICK N. CORPUZ, Ph. D Crim

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 The means of recording crime A. B. C. D.

by photographs by sketches by notes all of the above

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 State the golden rule of criminal investigation. A. B. C. D.

MAC 5Ws and 1H POGI none of the above

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 The causes of alteration of physical evidence such as contamination, alteration of shape, damage or loss. A. B. C. D.

improper packaging corruption of investigation non-maintenance of chain of custody A and C are true

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 The factors to be considered in the introduction of physical evidence. A. B. C. D.

relevancy competency legally obtained all of the above

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 The systematic procedure for verbal description of a person after a short period of visual observation. A. B. C. D.

portrait parle rogues gallery line portrait of criminals

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 Description of police characters wherein witness may refer and which is kept by police unit for purposes of reference. A. B. C. D.

rogues gallery portrait parle line odex RHEM RICK N. CORPUZ, Ph. D Crim

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 The marking or labeling of physical evidence should be made – A. after tagging the evidence B. at the crime scene upon collection C. during trial in court D. any of the above

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 A case investigated by police investigator is considered solve ifA. suspect is identified B. suspect is apprehended C. evidences are gathered for successful prosecution of accused D. any of the above E. all of the above RHEM RICK N. CORPUZ, Ph. D Crim

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 What is the effect of the evidence through interrogation that has none of the legal requirements? A. B. C. D.

evidence evidence evidence evidence

is is is is

admissible invalid inadmissible good

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 Mere invitation of a suspect is already considered A. B. C. D.

beginning beginning beginning beginning

of of of of

arrest detention custody informing his rights

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 A case wherein it is considered dormant where the witness and suspect have ample time to mull over the ramification of the case and to put up their respective alibis or defenses, or otherwise from subjective impression of the case A. B. C. D.

freezing case cold case hot case none of the above RHEM RICK N. CORPUZ, Ph. D Crim

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 A case wherein the violation of law or ordinance has just been unearthed or discovered and the suspect and witness are still emotionally affected, upset or shocked. A. B. C. D.

hot case cold case freezing case none of the above RHEM RICK N. CORPUZ, Ph. D Crim

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 In what case must an investigator investigate at once and shall not wait for tomorrow? A. B. C. D.

hot case cold case freezing case dormant case

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 What is the law defining certain rights of person arrested, detained or under custodial investigation as well as the duties of the arresting, detaining and investigating officer? A. B. C. D.

RA RA RA RA

7438 7638 7738 7386 RHEM RICK N. CORPUZ, Ph. D Crim

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 Supposing in the interrogation, the suspect said he does not want the assistance of lawyer because he himself is a lawyer. What will be the consequence if the police investigator proceeds with the interrogation without lawyer assisting the suspect- lawyer? A. if he made confession, the same is not admissible B. the investigator can be charge criminally. C. if found guilty, the investigator will be meted a penalty of not less than 8 years and not more than 10 years of imprisonment. D. All of the above

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 Assisting lawyer to the suspect must beA. competent lawyer of the suspect’s choice B. choice of the investigator C. lawyer from the Public Attorney’s Office D. lawyer from the DOJ

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 Which among the situations below can be considered valid warrantless search? A. B. C. D.

body search customs search gate search toilet inspection

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 Vina Rurot, a twelve year old girl was found dead. On the strength of five witnesses that Bino Litas was the latest person seen with the victim alive, Bino was arrested. In your opinion, was the arrest legal? A. B. C. D.

Yes Partly No Partly Yes No RHEM RICK N. CORPUZ, Ph. D Crim

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 A police record containing police complaints, report of animals lost, persons missing. A. B. C. D.

police police police police

index blotter bulletin record

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A. B. C. D. E.

SPO4 Kadyo Tero arrested Professor Jackolino Mastovini, a rapist professor, upon the complaint of his twenty students whom he devirginized. SPO4 Tero was armed with warrant of arrest issued by his friend, PCINSP Lucky Lagay. SPO4 Tero conducted interrogation inside a room in a hotel. He did not allow Prof. Mastovini to have counsel. To ensure that the professor will admit the crime, he used force and intimidation. What administrative and criminal offenses did SPO4 Tero committed if any? none, as there was a valid complaint none, as there was warrant of arrest in arresting the professor many offenses like no valid warrant of arrest in arresting the professor, no counsel when interrogated, use of force or intimidation and many others only no valid warrant of arrest

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 What is the primary purpose of properly tagging and marking of associative evidence? A. B. C. D.

to be valid evidence to identify holder to establish chain of custody to establish the proper officer who investigated the crime RHEM RICK N. CORPUZ, Ph. D Crim

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 If the crime scene is as big as five square meter room, what kind of search can be adopted? A. B. C. D.

spiral quadrant grid zone

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 In crime scene investigation, what would be considered as priority? A. B. C. D.

secure the scene dying victim fleeing suspect emergency first

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 Early people group themselves for mutual interest; that is for A. B. C. D.

protection prevention governance aggression

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 A class of thief catchers who would implicate their accomplice in order to move up the social ladder. This is called A. B. C. D.

social thinker hired balls mercenary none of these RHEM RICK N. CORPUZ, Ph. D Crim

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 Some personalities stressed that Criminal Investigation is more than a science because A. B. C. D.

it it it it

is not governed by rigid rules involves adventures is governed by perspiration requires imagination

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 Evaluation of pieces of physical evidence like seminal fluids, hairs fibers etc. is usually done in a A. B. C. D.

police precinct crime scene crime laboratory all of these

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 SPO 1V Dimagiba started to establish the facts of the case by looking for possible witness present at the crime scene. What function is he observing A. B. C. D.

collection preservation Evaluation none of these RHEM RICK N. CORPUZ, Ph. D Crim

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 Which of the following is a purpose of criminal law? A. to exercise public wrongs B. to place offenders in prison C. to deter social acts D. all of these

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 A counsel chosen by a person to assist him while under custodial investigation must be A. B. C. D.

competent and independent eloquent and intelligent free of party affiliation all of these

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 As matter of procedure the constitutional rights of an accused can be waived in writing in the presence of a counsel. This statement is A. B. C. D.

partly true partly false true false RHEM RICK N. CORPUZ, Ph. D Crim

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 A criminal investigator must possess necessary training prior to his appointment as investigator. Which of the following training should a police officer needs to attend to qualify as investigator? A. B. C. D.

Police Intelligence Course Basic Investigative Reporting Criminal Investigation Course any of these

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 Criminal investigation is usually conducted once A. there is breech of security B. a crime is committed C. nefarious activities known to the police D. all of these

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 In criminal interrogation police to suspect, man to man the best process to handle in order to get the confidence of the subject A. B. C. D.

trust Information Communications clarification RHEM RICK N. CORPUZ, Ph. D Crim

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 If you were the prober, the accidental burning of a car due to a faulty wiring is extremely rare. A. B. C. D.

yes no sometimes it depends

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 Can all registered physician or Board passers (PRC) legally perform Autopsy without under going special training? A. B. C. D.

possible no yes not possible RHEM RICK N. CORPUZ, Ph. D Crim

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 In a criminal investigation, a firearm was found at the crime scene. The firearm was placed in a container and brought to the crime laboratory A. B. C. D.

to to to to

observe proper marking avoid contamination prevent change of evidence preserve it RHEM RICK N. CORPUZ, Ph. D Crim

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The Scene of the Crime Operation or SOCO is an operational unit under the PNP Crime Laboratory Service. It has the primary mission of – A. All of these B. preservation of the crime scene for proper searching, collection, care, handling, preservation and transporting of pieces of evidence C. arresting perpetrators or suspects whenever they are still at the crime scene D. physically securing the crime scene by placing security personnel and police line E. interviewing primary witnesses and other concerned individuals at the crime scene RHEM RICK N. CORPUZ, Ph. D Crim

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 All but one, are the cases handled by the SOCO: A. B. C. D. E.

Rape Murder Robbery Malicious mischief All of these

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 In crime of robbery where force upon thing was applied, which one is not considered as corpus delicti? A. None of these applies B. Broken door knob C. Testimony of a witness as having seen the actual commission of the robbery D. Crowbar used in forcibly opening the door E. Stolen jewelry recovered from the suspects

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A. B. C. D. E.

PO1 Richard Gordon is the investigator in-charge of the case filed against filed against a certain Greggy Gonzales. PO1 Gordon was also part of the probers who responded to the crime scene and he was also instrumental in locating vital pieces of evidence. During the criminal proceedings against the accused, PO1 Gordon was asked to testify. Which of the following should not be done by PO1 Gordon while the case is being heard? Contacting the defense counsel and the accused for possible plea bargaining Avoiding to give his personal opinion unless when asked by the court Attending the hearing ahead of the time set Wearing the appropriate attire such as wearing his complete uniform None of these applies RHEM RICK N. CORPUZ, Ph. D Crim

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 A. B. C. D. E.

It is a must for a criminal investigator to meet the prosecutor prior to the hearing of the case. This is so to establish the following, except: None of these applies The role of the different articles of evidence that will be offered The role that the investigator will play during the trial The role of the prosecution during the presentation of their evidence The overall strategy of the case

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 Which is not a subject of search warrant? A. Subject of the offense B. Stolen or embezzled and other proceed or fruits of the offense C. Those used or intended to be used as a means to perform charitable works D. Unlicensed firearms or prohibited drugs and related paraphernalia E. All of these can be seized RHEM RICK N. CORPUZ, Ph. D Crim

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 In crime scene photography, the crime scene photographer should be interested only in – A. Taking the picture of the people around the scene particularly the relatives B. Portraying the facts of the case C. Taking a good and clear view of the crime scene D. Taking good photographs E. All of these RHEM RICK N. CORPUZ, Ph. D Crim

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In a crime scene physical investigation, what is the interest of the police investigator in relation to the criminal or suspect? Crime scene reconstruction Extent of the influence of the victim as reflected by the physical evidence Pattern of actions or modes of committing the crime Traces of evidence imparted on and or by the criminal or suspect All of these

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Franny is a first time offender but he showed expertise in his first crime. In relation to modus operandi, which of the following is correct? Modus operandi files is not applicable to establish the identity of Franny Franny’s flawless technique in the commission of the crime could soon develop as his modus operandi He probably imitated others’ modus operandi which explains his success Franny has a secret modus operandi All of these are applicable

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 There are three tools of investigation: information, interrogation, and instrumentation. Of these three, information is deemed the most important because it answers the question – A. What is malicious? B. Why did it happen? C. Who did it? D. What weapon was used? E. All of these RHEM RICK N. CORPUZ, Ph. D Crim

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A. B. C. D. E.

In introducing a physical evidence at the trial, three important factors must be considered: First, the evidence must be material and relevant; second, the articles must be properly identified; and third – All of these may be considered The evidence or article must be part of the modus operandi There must be knowledge of laboratory procedures The object or evidence must have been used in the commission of the crime The chain of custody must be proven

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 As a police officer, what should you do to make other think while you are on the witness stand? A. Making the street a safer place B. Defending the victim C. Trying to convict the accused D. Merely presenting facts E. All of these RHEM RICK N. CORPUZ, Ph. D Crim

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 As the CSI Team Leader, what should be the order of steps you would like your men to take? 1. Making a sketch; 2. Photographing; 3. Recording A. 2, 1 and 3 B. 2, 3 and 1 C. 3, 1 and 2 D. 3, 2 and 1 E. 1, 2 and 3 RHEM RICK N. CORPUZ, Ph. D Crim

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 Of the following, what should be the first action of an investigator upon arriving at a homicide scene? A. Bring the dying victim to the hospital. B. Placing a police line C. Crime scene search D. Taking overall photograph of the scene E. Locate and interview witnesses

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A. B. C. D. E.

In the course of investigating the house where a stabbing took place, police find what to be blood stains on the front small door. Since the unknown perpetrator and the victim who may die were both cut, their identities need to be established through the blood stains. How will the police collect the stains? Any of these can be applied Moisten a piece of clean cotton with a saline solution and rub gently Remove the door since it is very small and submit it to the crime laboratory Scrap the stain into white paper using a clean razor or blade Blot the stain with a clean tissue soaked in alcohol RHEM RICK N. CORPUZ, Ph. D Crim

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 A. B. C. D. E.  A. B. C. D. E.

The best way to collect and preserve shoe prints on a muddy earth or ground is through – Photography D. All of these Molding clay Silicon mould Plaster casting PO2 Garcia is preparing a rough sketch of a homicide scene, he should – Use proper scale make a sketch to be reprinted and improved Use high grade of paper All of these Make no changes on the sketch RHEM RICK N. CORPUZ, Ph. D Crim

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 Which method is considered appropriate in crime scene search involving big space or area? A. Perpendicular B. Double strip C. Wheel method D. Quadrant zone E. Point to point RHEM RICK N. CORPUZ, Ph. D Crim

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 Jun witnessed the killing of the victim. Later in the day, he was invited to the police station where photographs of varied facial types which do not necessarily represent the criminal were shown to him. What file of photographs was shown to Jun? A. General photographs B. Rogues gallery C. Mug files D. Photographic files RHEM RICK N. CORPUZ, Ph. D Crim

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 The following are rules in questioning during police interview, except – A. one question at a time B. simplicity of questions C. avoiding implied answer D. answerable by yes or no E. None of these RHEM RICK N. CORPUZ, Ph. D Crim

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 Which among the following enforces all the laws regarding the provisions of the R.A. 9165? A. PDEA B. PNP C. NBI D. CIDG RHEM RICK N. CORPUZ, Ph. D Crim

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 PO 2 Dela Cruz sense that the operation of the Anti – drug Organization is “negative” put shabu on the pants of the suspect. What will be the penalty of PO 2 Dela Cruz if found guilty planting of evidence? A. life imprisonment B. 20 years C. death penalty D. distiero RHEM RICK N. CORPUZ, Ph. D Crim

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 What do you call the person who enjoys watching flame or fire? A. criminal B. pyromaniac C. arsonist D. trailer

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 What is the next procedure after the written examination when securing a driver’s license? A. interview B. screening test C. eye and ears examination D. interrogation RHEM RICK N. CORPUZ, Ph. D Crim

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