WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY-PHILIPPINES

Mabini Extn., Cabanatuan City

COLLEGE OF CRIMINOLOGY

PRE-BOARD EXAMINATION
Friday, March 3, 2006 01:00 p.m. – 05:00 p.m.
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CRIME DETECTION, INVESTIGATION & PREVENTION SET B

INSTRUCTIONS: Select the correct answer for each of the following

questions. Mark only one answer for each item by shading the box
corresponding to the letter of your choice on the answer sheet
provided. STRICTLY NO ERASURES ALLOWED. Use pencil no. 1 only.

MULTIPLE CHOICE:

1. It is an activity that collects facts to accomplish the

three fold aims of the criminal investigators.

A. Special Crime Investigation

B. Criminal Investigation
C. Investigation as a Science
D. Investigation as an Art

2. The 5Ws & 1H is commonly known as __________ in criminal

investigation.

A. Six Cardinal Points B. Golden Principle

C. Six Interrogatives D. Golden Rule

3. These are the three tools of criminal investigation, EXCEPT:

A. information B. interview
C. instrumentation D. interrogation

4. The “corpus delicti” of criminal offense is proved by

showing the following:

A. all of these
B. there exist a certain state of facts
C. the existence of criminal agency
D. none of these

5. It is asking question to person who is believed to possess

knowledge that of official interest to the investigator.

A. interview B. interrogation
C. information D. instrumentation

6. It is the skillful questioning of persons who are

uncooperative in the conduct of investigation.

A. interrogation B. interview
C. questioning D. investigation

7. It is an Act Defining Certain Rights of a Person Under

Custodial Investigation.
 A. RA 9262 B. RA 7438
C. RA 7659 D. RA 8553

8. The following are the rights of the person under custodial

investigation.

A. right to remain silent B. all of these

C. right to a lawyer D. none of these
9. It is the scientific examination of minute details of
physical evidence.

A. criminalistics B. forensic science

C. instrumentation D. all of these

10. It is self-incriminatory statement by the subject falling

short of an acknowledgment of guilt.

A. admission B. confession
C. any of these D. deposition

11. It is a direct acknowledgment of the truth of the guilty

fact as charged or of some essential part the commission of the
criminal act himself.

A. admission B. confession
C. any of these D. deposition

12. The foremost requirement, upon which later admissibility of

an admission or confession depends, is that a __________ given to
person before he is being questioned.

A. proof of voluntariness B. record of conduct

C. proof of waiver D. fourfold warning

13. The place where the essential ingredients of the criminal

act took place.

A. location B. venue
C. crime scene D. place

14. The purposes of crime scene search in criminal investigation

are as follows, EXCEPT:

A. the steadfast rule that nothing be disturbed

B. to find evidence to link the suspect
C. reconstruction of the crime
D. to collect physical evidence

15. In this method of crime scene search, the area is blocked

out in form of a rectangle.

A. strip method B. spiral method

C. zone method D. wheel method

16. It is the most universally used and most adaptable method of

crime scene recording.

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 A. sketching B. note-taking
C. all of these D. photography

17. It shows the crime scene in two dimensions of the plane.

A. cross-projection sketch B. plain sketch

C. rough sketch D. scale of proportion

18. It refers to the number of persons who handle the evidence

between the time of the commission of the offense and ultimate
disposition of the cases.

A. chain of custody B. safekeefing of evidence

C. chain of evidence D. property custodian

19. It is refers to the offender’s pattern of committing a

crime.

A. modus operandi B. motive & intent

C. profiling D. characteristics

20. It is made by the investigator on the scene, it need not be

drawn to scale, but the proportions should be the approximate
measurements of dimensions draw.

A. crime scene sketch B. rough sketch

C. finished drawing D. projection sketch

21. It is a file of photograph of arrested individuals which

usually includes full-face and mug shots along with detailed
physical description of subject persons.

A. roques gallery B. modus-operandi file

C. fingerprint file D. index card file

22. It is an investigative practice of placing the suspect

within a group of people for the purpose of being viewed by
eyewitnesses.

A. police line-up B. identification parade

C. all of these D. non of these

23. In waving the rights of suspect under custodial

investigation, it must be observe, because of the legal
requirements of the law.

A. reduced in writing B. all of these

C. presence of lawyer D. none of these

24. The basic steps through a crime scene search normally

progresses are the following, EXCEPT:

A. approach, secure, protect & survey the crime scene

B. photograph, sketch & detailed crime scene search
C. collection, marking & preservation of evidence
D. look for necessary link for the solution of the case

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25. In order to introduce physical evidence in trial, three
important factors must be considered, EXCEPT:

A. the article must be property identified

B. continuity of the chain of custody
C. competency must be proved
D. preserved and properly maintained

26. The following are the elements of the crime of homicide,

EXCEPT:

A. the accused killed a person without any justifying

circumstances
B. the accused had the intention to kill which is
presumed
C. the killing was not attended by any qualifying
circumstances
D. the killing of the persons is neither parricide,
murder nor infanticide

27. These are some of the investigative activities in a homicide

case, EXCEPT:

A. record the crime scene through notes, photographs, and

sketches
B. recognize, collect, and preserves all physical
evidences and clue materials
C. establish the cause and the manner of death of the
victim
D. ostensible suspicion as they initially appear to the
investigators

28. Evidence that can link the perpetrator to the crime scene or
victim is of two kinds, one is evidence taken deliberately or
accidentally from the crime scene, and other two is:

A. tracing evidence that lead to the identity of suspect

B. evidence brought to and left at the crime scene
C. circumstantial evidence to prove the crime
D. associative evidence found at the crime scene

29. It is hearsay evidence, and it is also known as an ante-

mortem statement.

A. allegations of facts B. hearsay testimony

C. dying declaration D. material evidence

30. To be admissible as evidence, a dying declaration must meet

these several conditions, EXCEPT:

A. the victim must believe he is about to die

B. the victim’s declaration must state the circumstances
C. the victim was subjected to formal investigation
D. the victim’s declaration must identify the suspect

31. As provided by the Revised Penal Code, robbery is divided

into two different classifications, one is robbery by the use of
force upon things, and the other is:

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 A. robbery with violence, or intimidation of person
B. taking of personal property belonging to another
C. with intent to gain and to possess the property
D. pre-conceived plans and unexpected opportunity

32. The following are the elements of the crime of robbery,

EXCEPT:

A. personal property belonging to another

B. the taking must be with intent to gain
C. there is violence pr intimidation of any person
D. it engender fear and quality of life

33. In addition to interviewing the victims and witnesses, the

investigator should remember that important information may also
be gleaned from the __________ who arrived on the scene.

A. police officer B. community members

C. witness D. barangay tanod

34. It is an important starting point in all criminal

investigations, and the crime of robbery is no exception.

A. physical evidence B. crime scene

C. modus operandi D. interview of victims

35. It is the taking of personal property belonging to another,

with intent to gain, by means of violence against, or
intimidation of any person, or using force upon things.

A. robbery B. theft
C. brigandage D. hijacking

36. The following are the elements of rape as provided by the

new rape law, EXCEPT:

A. that the offender commits an act of sexual assault

B. the act of sexual assault is committed by inserting
penis or any instrument or object
C. the act of sexual assault is accomplished by using
force of intimidation, the woman is deprived of reason
or otherwise unconscious, by fraudulent machinations
or grave abuse of authority, and the woman is under 12
years of age
D. having carnal knowledge by a man to a woman

37. Initially, the crime scene of rape case the investigator

should record it by means of __________.

A. note-taking B. sketching
C. photography D. all of these

38. In bringing rape victim at the hospital, the procedure will

accomplish two primary objectives in treating the victim, one is
to treat the victim with physical injury, and the other is
__________.

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 A. to be immediately interviewed by the investigator
B. to collect evidence of investigative significance
C. to provide emergency medical attention
D. to undergo professional psychological counseling

39. It is otherwise known as the “The Anti-Rape Law of 1997.”

A. RA 7659 B. RA 8353
C. RA 9262 D. RA 8294

40. Rape is committed under any of the following circumstances,

EXCEPT:

A. trough the use of force, threat or intimidation

B. when the offended party is deprived of reasons or
otherwise unconscious
C. by means of fraudulent machinations or grave abuse of
authority
D. it is an exclusive offense committed by man to a woman

41. It pertains to any group of suspects who have formed a

highly organized, disciplined association engaged in criminal
activities.

A. organized crime B. white-collar crime

C. syndicated crime D. street gangs

42. It is a non-violent crime for financial gain committed by

means of deception by person utilizing their special occupational
skills and opportunities.

A. organized crime B. white-collar crime

C. syndicated crime D. street gangs

43. In this technique, the money launderers take their cash to a

bank and conduct several transactions that usually involve
trading currency of small denominations for larger ones.

A. bank methods B. smurfing

C. currency exchange D. double invoicing

44. The law enforcement agency that maintains an effective

intelligence program should be able to answer all of the
following questions on organized crime, EXCEPT:

A. does its exists in this community & who control it

B. portion of the population directly victimized
C. leadership & extent of pubic corruption
D. organization structure and hierarchy

45. It is another effect of organized crime on the community, in

addition to pyramid effect.

A. corruption of institution
B. fear of crime
C. neighborhood decay
D. social pathology

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46. It is the willful, malicious and intentional setting of fire
or the use of explosive to destroy property and/or the
preparation of building for burning.

A. arson B. fire
C. intentional fire D. incendiary fire

47. Three components are required for fire, EXCEPT:

A. fuel B. oxygen
C. heat D. ignition

48. It is kind of a burn pattern that results from pouring an

accelerant unto the floor of a room, and it is important in
determining the use of accelerant.

A. charring B. “V” pattern

C. alligatoring D. pour pattern

49. It can be readily identified by their distinctive odors, and

the most common examples of it are as follows: gasoline,
turpentine and kerosene.

A. timing device B. matches & candles

C. trailers D. accelerants

50. If gasoline and other extremely volatile fuels are ignited

at concentration between 1.5% to 6% gasoline vapors may produce
_________.

A. arson B. intentional fire

C. explosion D. fire injuries

51. The most common accelerant, and are readily identified by

their distinctive odor.

A. gasoline B. kerosene
C. thinner D. lighter fluid

52. It shall be known as the “Fire Code of the Philippines “

A. PD 1185 B. PD 1613
C. PD 1174 D. RA 3815

53. It is any act that would remove or neutralize a fire hazard.

A. fire suppression B. fire prevention

C. fire safety D. abatement

54. A vertical panel of non-combustible or fire resistive

materials attached to, and extending below the bottom chord of
the roof trusses.

A. vestibule B. vertical shaft

C. curtain board D. electrical arc

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55. It is an enclosed vertical space of passage that extends
from floor to floor, as well as from base to the top of the
building.

A. vertical shaft B. vestibule

C. fire exit D. self-closing doors

56. An integrated network of hydraulically designed piping

installed in a building, structure or area which automatically
discharges water when activated by heat or combustion.

A. sprinkler system B. hose box

C. hose reel D. standpipe system

57. It is the active principle of burning, characterized by the

heat and light combustion.

A. fire B. arson
C. explosion D. combustion

58. Fire involving ordinary combustible materials such as wood,

cloth, paper, rubber, and plastics.

A. Class “B” Fire B. Class “D” Fire

C. Class “A” Fire D. Class “C” Fire

59. This term describes the transfer of heat within a solid

material from hotter to cooler parts.

A. convection B. radiation
C. conduction D. none of these

60. Using water or water solution, the temperature of the

substance is lowered below burning point.

A. starving or cutting-off B. cooling or quenching

C. smothering or blankering D. all of these

61. Wholly a traffic law enforcers responsibility where the

traffic law enforcers are required to take action at once to
prevent continued and future violations.

A. detection B. apprehension
B. adjudication D. prosecution

62. It is an enforcement action which consists of taking person

into custody for the purpose of holding or detaining him.

A. traffic arrest B. traffic citation

C. traffic warning D. traffic apprehension

63. It is the control of vehicles or pedestrians at a certain

areas by mechanical means, fixed objects or manpower.

A. traffic enforcement B. traffic control

C. traffic supervision D. traffic education

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64. It is defined as keeping informed on streets, highways within
existing regulations to make their use safe and expeditious.

A. traffic enforcement B. traffic control

C. traffic supervision D. traffic education

65. This is otherwise known as the Traffic and Land

Transportation Code of the Philippines.

A. RA 7160 B. RA 6975
C. RA 8551 D. RA 4136

66. It is the science of measuring traffic and travel, study of

basic laws relative to traffic, and to achieve safe and efficient
transportation.

A. traffic management B. traffic enforcement

C. traffic education D. traffic engineering

67. It is the place and time after or beyond which the accident
cannot be prevented by the traffic unit under consideration.

A. point of impact B. point of perception

C. point of no escape D. non of the above

68. It is every device which is self-propelled and every vehicle which

is propelled by electric power obtained from overhead trolley wires, but
not operated upon a rails.

A. vehicle B. motor
C. motor vehicle D. all of these

69. It is an event in the road which characterizes the manner of

occurrence of a motor-vehicle traffic accident.

A. key event B. traffic accident

C. crucial events D. chain of events

70. It is any motor vehicle accident that results injuries other than
fatal to one of more persons.

A. fatal B. non-fatal
C. property damage D. traffic accident

71. It usually stabilizes the accident situation.

A. stopping B. maximum engagement

C. disengagement D. initial contact

72. Are marks lefts on the road by tires that are not moving
because the brakes are applied strongly enough to lock the wheels.

A. skidmarks B. scuffmarks

C. skips kid D. gaps kid

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73. A friction mark on pavement made by a tire which is booth
rotating and slipping acceleration, yaw marks, and flat time
marks.

A. skidmarks B. scuffmarks
C. skip skid D. gap skid

74. A vehicle down hill wit aslope of 0.15 and a drag factor of
0.70 leaves a skidmarks of 20.6 meters, what is the speed of
vehicle.

A. 64 kms./hr. B. 54 kms./hr.
C. 46 kms./hr. D. 45 kms./hr.

75. The following are the good ways of searching the scene of
hit-and-run accident, EXCEPT:

A. look over the grounds at what seems to be the point of

collision
B. follow the path that the vehicle took in leaving the
scene
C. study the objects the vehicle has struck
D. established the identity of the vehicles

76. It is any chemical substance that by virtue of its chemical

nature alters the structure and functioning of living organism.

A. drug B. alcohol
C. substance D. chemicals

77. Are commercially produced drugs that may be purchased

legally without prescription?

A. over-the-counter drug B. prescription drug

C. unrecognized drug D. herbal drug

78. Are drugs which increase or depress body functioning and

nerves activity?

A. hallucinogens B. stimulants
C. depressants D. narcotics

79. The drug is taken by the mouth and must pass through the
stomach before being absorbed into the bloodstream, the one of
the most common ways of taking a drug.

A. inhalation B. injection
C. oral ingestion D. snorting

80. It implies short term use at one or a variety of drugs,

either singly or in combination, curiosity, desire to experience
something new or peer group pressure are the major motivations
for this level of drug use.

A. intensified B. short term use

C. experimental D. compulsive

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81. It is state of psychic or physical dependence or both on a
drug arising in a person following administration of drug on a
periodic or continuous basis.

A. drug dependence B. physical dependence

C. psychological dependence D. drug addiction

82. This is the most prevalent factor that prompts pushers and
abusers alike to indulge in dangerous drugs.

A. various factors B. poverty

C. ignorance D. loss of family values

83. It is a cluster of characteristic reaction and behavior of

varying intensity, depending on the amount of drug taken and
length of time used which ensue upon abrupt cessation of drug
upon the body has physical dependence.

A. rehabilitation of abuser B. treatment of abuser

C. withdrawal symptoms D. diagnosis of abuser

84. It is often residential programs designed to delay with the

psychological causes of drug dependence some acute hazard to the
drug dependent’s personality.

A. therapeutic community B. crisis intervention

C. drug free model D. multi-modality approach

85. When the person became chronically confused because of the

use of drug for several times in a week, they are being nicknamed
what?

A. jelly brain B. confusional syndrome

C. closed-eyes imagery D. hallucinations

86. These are the requirements during the conduct of actual buy-
bust operations.

A. poseur buyer B. marked money

C. all of these D. none of these

87. An analytical test using a device, tool or equipment with a

different chemical or physical principle that is more specific.

A. confirmatory test B. screening test

C. drug test D. non of the above

88. It is an Act Instituting the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs

Act of 2002, Providing Funds Therefore and for Other Purposes.

A. RA 9165 B. RA 1956
C. RA 9156 D. RA 1965

89. It is any immoral conduct or habit, the indulgence of which

leads to depravity wickedness and corruption.

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 A. addiction B. vice
C. alcoholism D. gambling

90. It is any willful act by any person of maliciously and

surreptitiously inserting, placing, adding any dangerous drugs.

A. planting evidence B. illegal arrest

C. unlawful search D. non of the above

91. It is a chronological or step-by-step account of an incident

that transpired in a given place at a given time.

A. report B. police report

C. narrative D. story

92. This is commonly practice in the police service, which are

inter-office communications.

A. civilian letter B. memorandum

C. radio message D. indorsement

93. It must be observed during transmission, handling and giving

access to personnel of all significant reports.

A. completeness B. security
C. impartiality D. timeliness

94. The 5Ws and 1H is a helpful guide to report writers,

especially the beginners, in police report writing it is being
called as what?

A. six interrogatives B. six cardinal points

C. all of these D. none of these

95. In order for the police reports to be most effective and

achieve detachment of the writer, what particular tone must be
observed?

A. objective B. subjective
C. all of these D. none of these

96. It is a report that done after an important incident took

place in a certain area at a given time.

A. special report B. progress report

C. investigation report D. spot report

97. Among the techniques in composition writing, it is effective

in police report.

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 A. 5Ws & 1H B. report
C. narration D. police report

98. It is a reply or a forwarding statement usually added to a

letter, and it is a communication within a communication.

A. indorsement B. memorandum
C. business letter D. civilian letter

99. It is being used and adopted by the typist of a police

correspondence if the text is composed of more than nine lines.

A. blocked B. semi-blocked
C. all of these D. none of these

100. It is any idea expressed in plain or secret language

prepared in a form suitable for transmission by any means of
communication.

A. message B. memorandum
C. police report D. subject to letter

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