THE UNIVERSITY OF MANILA

COLLEGE OF CRIMINOLOGY

CRIMINOLOGY Licensure Examination

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CRIME DETECTION, INVESTIGATION & PREVENTION SET A

INSTRUCTION: Select the correct answer for each of the following

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

MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. What is the upper section of an extension ladder?

A. top C. fly
B. butt D. extension

2. Which among the following reagents would turn purple color in the
chloroform layer indicating positive marijuana intake?
A. Marquis C. Dillie- Kappani
B. Duquenois- Levine D. Van urk

3. What kind of question suggests to the witness the answer which the
examiner wants?
A. Relevant C. Pertinent
B. All of these D. Leading

4. If amphetamines are known as “uppers”, what drugs are known as

“downers”?
A. hallucinogens C. barbiturates
B. solvents D. cocaine

5. What is a normally open device installed inside an air duct system

which automatically closes to restrict the passage of smoke or fire?
A. fire exit C. fire trap
B. damper D. fire alarm

6. A laboratory test to determine whether a blood sample is of animal or

human origin.
A. precipitin test C. rigor mortis
B. res gestae D. post mortem lividity

7. What is the combination of verbal warning and citations called?

A. Traffic consultation
B. Citation warnings
C. Written warnings
D. Traffic rules implementation

8. Who has committed an act which is punishable under RA 9165, with a

penalty range of life imprisonment to death and a fine of Php 500,000
to Php 10,000,000?
A. Pedro who is caught cultivating marijuana plants in a
Plantation in the Cordillera
B. Julio who was caught for illegal possession of opium
Pipes and other paraphernalia
C. Dr. Peter Allay who issued an unlawful medical
prescriptions
D. Pablo who is an employee of a den for the illegal use of
volatile substance

9. What is the material which produces and liberates its own oxygen when
heated?
A. radiation C. conductor
B. oxidizing agent D. vapor
10. Which of the following body system coincide the stopping of a mental
organ function of a person to medically “dead”?
A. cardiac C. central nervous
B. all of these D. respiratory

11. When a crime remains unsolved, we can most accurately conclude __.
A. the crime will be solved by hard work and perseverance
B. there was some deficiency in the investigation
C. the investigation may or may not have been a success
D. all available information has been uncovered

12. What is a vertical panel of non- combustible or fire resistant

materials attached to and extending below the bottom chord of roof
trusses to divide the underside of the roof into separate compartments
so that heat and smoke will be directed upwards to a roof vent?
A. fire door C. fire trap
B. electric arc D. curtain board

13. On police officer may find report writing to be easy but another
police officer may take it as a problem. This is because report
writing is a/an:
A. art C. talent
B. science D. habit

14. Which of the following is a strong oxidizing organic compound which

releases oxygen readily?
A. organic peroxide C. corrosive liquid
B. blasting agent D. combustible fiber

15. Modus operandi files would normally be most valuable if the crime was
______.
A. a first time offender C. an old offender
B. a female offender D. a juvenile offender

16. The Latin abbreviation “supra” means:

A. below C. above
B. bottom D. middle

17. In introducing physical evidence at a trial, three important factors

must be constructed: First, the evidence must be material and
relevant, second the article must be properly identified and _______.
A. it must be part of the modus operandi
B. there must be a knowledge of laboratory procedures
C. the object must have been use in the commission of the crime
D. the chain of custody must be established

18. What should be highlighted for publicity in a kidnap for ransom case?
A. Victim’s identity
B. None of these
C. Police investigator fine performance
D. Details of ransom rate

19. What is the enclosed space of passage that extends from floor to floor
as well as from the base to the top of the building?
A. vertical shaft C. standpipe
B. sprinkler system D. flash point

20. What is known as the Fire Code of the Philippines?

A. Presidential Decree No 448
B. Presidential Decree No 1184
C. Presidential decree No 421
D. Presidential Decree No 1185

21. A fire hydrant should be carefully opened when in use in order to:
A. reduce vibration of the hydrant
B. ensure that the drip valve is all the way closed
C. prevent water hammer
D. close the coupling
22. Police records are now being computerized and computers are used in
police stations. What do you call the physical machine that is seen,
touched and used in the computer system?
A. hardware C. software
B. procedure D. network

23. The Latin abbreviation “loc. Cit.” means:

A. same reference C. note well
B. the place cited D. for example

24. Police usually come in contact with acts of sodomy when it

involves_____.
A. violence and murders C. male and female
B. animals and people D. stomasexuals

25. There are three tools of the police investigator: information,

interrogation and instrumentation. One of these three, information is
deemed the most important simply because it answers the questions ______.
A. “what is malicious?” C. “was a weapon used?”
B. “why did it happen?” D. “who did it?”

26. This phase of fire operations is equivalent to the “reconnaissance”

phase of military operations.
A. salvage C. protection of exposure
B. overhaul D. size- up

27. Pedro cannot function without drugs in his system and if he does not
take drugs, he develops withdrawal signs such as restlessness, pain, or
convulsions. Pedro is
A. physically dependent on drugs
B. mentally dependent on drugs
C. psychologically dependent on drugs
D. socially dependent on drugs

28. What should the police officer do to make other think while he is on
the witness stand?
A. making the streets a safer place
B. defending the victim
C. trying to convict the criminal
D. merely presenting facts

29. What is the occurrence in a sequence of or a chain of events which

usually produce unintended injury, death, or damage to property?
A. Calamity C. Accident
B. crime D. Assault

30. Which of the following evidence referred to the body of the crime?
A. training C. corpus delicti
B. associative D. circumstantial

31. Stimulants and sedatives are known as “mood elevators” while heroin
and opiates are known as:
A. “the poor man’s cocaine C. “the superman”
B. “the enslavers D. “the assassin of the youth”

32. What is a piece of metal or an electrical conductor used to bypass a

safety device in an electrical system?
A. magnet C. brace
B. jumper D. wire

33. Under what category can the execution of a criminal act be classified?
A. attempted, frustrated, consummated
B. attempted, consummated, frustrated
C. frustrated, attempted, consummated
D. frustrated, consummated, attempted
34. The Latin abbreviation “et. al.” means:
A. for example C. same reference
B. and others D. that is

35. What is referred to as the “Green Triangle Area”?

A. Mindoro- Palawan- Masbate
B. Benguet- Kalinga Apayao- Mt Province
C. Ilocos Sur- Benguet- Mt Province
D. Zamboanga- Cotabato- Davao

36. These are drugs capable of provoking changes of sensation, thinking,

self- awareness and emotion.
A. narcotics C. depressants
B. hallucinogens D. stimulants

37. The first to take cognizance of a case has ______ over the case.
A. delegated jurisdiction C. general jurisdiction
B. appellate jurisdiction D. original jurisdiction

38. What is that movement of persons, good, and vehicles either powered by
animal or is an animal- drawn vehicle on by combustion system from one
place to another?
A. Engineering C. Traffic
B. Traffic management D. Construction

39. What drugs are synthetic that stimulate the central nervous system and
are commonly referred to as “uppers”?
A. Amphetamines C. Naptha
B. barbiturates D. Diazepam

40. Conduction is heat transfer through:

A. solid materials C. electromagnetic waves
B. smoke D. air motion

41. How are violators informed of violation of the law and thereafter,
explain the hazards to such action?
A. Verbal warning
B. Traffic accost
C. Traffic regulation explain
D. Traffic advice

42. The most common motive for arson is

A. jealousy C. profit
B. spite D. revenge

43. Police departments are encouraging people to engrave a number on their

valuables to serve as means of identification as it will facilitate
the recovery of lost and stolen property. Which of the following
number can be recommended for individual identification?
A. Social security number C. Date of birth
B. Age D. Home address

44. 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

45. What is that of physical evidence which linked the suspect to crime
scene or offense?
A. associative C. tracing evidence
B. circumstantial evidence D. corpus delicti
46. What is the objective of traffic control?
A. to arrest traffic violators
B. to increase safety level
C. to prevent scalawags
D. to solve crimes

47. This type of police report is submitted immediately after the conduct
of an investigation.
A. closing report C. progress report
B. development report D. initial report

49. What is the first action of an investigator upon arriving at a

homicide scene?
A. Bring dying victim in the hospital
B. Crime scene search
C. Witness interviewing
D. Identification of witness

50. What would smoke emanating from a building indicate?

A. presence of humid substance
B. flying ash
C. presence of phosphorus
D. presence of nitrates

51. Which among the following is an accurate way of determining the firing
distance?
A. Walkeirs test
B. Firing a series of test shots from various distances
C. The amount of concentration and powder residue or metal
traces
D. Visual observation

52. What enforcement action consists of taking a person into custody for
purpose of holding or detaining him to answer a charge of violation
before a court?
A. Traffic enforcement C. Traffic patrol
B. Traffic investigation D. Traffic arrest

53. SPO4 Cruz has prepared a rough sketch of a homicide scene and is now
at his district. At this point it is most important that
_____________.
A. the proper scale be used
B. a high grade of paper and ink be used
C. no changes be made on the sketch
D. this sketch be refined and improved

54. Where do we report collision between train and bus?

A. General investigation C. Auxiliary service
B. Traffic investigation D. Homicide division

55. Light is transferred by light rays through the method of

A. conduction C. oxidation
B. convection D. radiation

56. In the course of investigating the house where a stabbing took place,
police find what to be bloodstains on the front door. Since the
unknown perpetrator and the victim who may die were both cut their
identities need to be established through the bloodstains. How will
the police collect the stains?
A. moisten a piece of clean cotton with a saline solution and
rub gently
B. remove the door and submit it to the crime lab
C. scrap the stain into white paper using a clean razor blade
D. blot the stain with a clean tissue soaked in alcohol
57. Under what department is the Bureau of Fire Protection?
A. Department of National Defense
B. Department of Social Welfare and Development
C. Department of the Interior and Local Government
D. Department of Justice

58. What group of drugs are used medically as pain killers?

A. opiates C. shabu
B. track D. coke

59. What is the proof that one is given permission 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

60. The source of most analgesic narcotic is _________.

A. all of these C. heroine
B. morphine D. Opium

61. What drugs produce sensations such as distortions of time, space,

sound, color and other bizarre effects?
A. opiates C. heroine
B. narcotics D. hallucinogens

62. The most common use of moving camera or motion picture by the police
is on cases involving ___________.
A. an auto theft C. potential bribes
B. drunken drivers D. a narcotic buy

63. The majority of mistakes committed relative to evidence take place:

1. during periods of transportation
2. in the collection of samples
3. a contaminated sampling
4. the wrong type material

A. 1 and 2 C. 2 and 4
B. 3 and 4 D. 2 and 3

64. What is the purpose of cross-examination?

A. To test witness accuracy and truthfulness
B. To explain the witness answers
C. To prevent relevant facts
D. To test witness credibility

65. What is the process of raising the temperature to separate the non-
volatile from the less volatile parts and then cooling and condensing
the resulting vapor so as to produce a nearly purified substance?
A. combustion C. evaporation
B. distillation D. condensation

66. Which among the following items are to be gathered as evidence in a

crime scene of criminal abortion?
A. Syringe and catheter C. All of these
B. Prohibited drugs D. Blood on the panties

67. Which of the following areas must a police investigator consider

important as he stands to testify as witness?
A. Court procedure c. human nature
B. Rule of evidence D. Court jurisdiction

68. The primary reason a finished sketch is made from a rough sketch is
for _____________.
A. scale and proportion C. future use
B. accuracy and clarity D. courtroom presentation
69. The best photograph of a bullet to be used for presentation would be
where the object photograph is ___________.
A. indicated by chalk marks
B. untouched
C. delineated by arrows
D. in approximately enlarged

70. What is the minimum temperature at which any material gives off vapor
in sufficient concentration to form an ignitable mixture with air?
A. evaporating point C. boiling point
B. ignition point D. flash point

71. What is that means of identifying physical evidence in which the

investigator inscribe initial, date and time directly?
A. marking C. labeling
B. tagging D. none of these

72. Who among the following is a target subject of police interrogation?

A. All of these C. Ready witness
B. Complainant D. Hostile witness

73. Which of the following is “prima facie” existence of arson?

A. inflammable substance found in the premises
B. simultaneous fire in more than one part of the building
C. building insurance
D. any of these

74. Fire can leapfrog across wide malls and shopping centers through
electromagnetic waves. This heat transfer is
A. conduction C. combustion
B. radiation D. convection

75. A writer deliberately tried to alter his usual writing habit from
hopes of hiding his identity. His writing is called
A. plain writing C. regular writing
B. cursive writing D. disguised writing

76. To whom do we report an accident or collision bus and person?

A. Intelligence and investigation
B. Administrative
C. General investigation
D. Traffic investigation

77. What is the court process requiring a person to bring documents in his
possession to the courts?
A. summon C. subpoena
B. subpoena duces tecum D. bill of particulars

78. What kind of toxicological analysis are routinely carried out for fire
deaths?
A. Drug test
B. Body organ fluids
C. Carbon monoxide and alcohol
D. Neuro- psychiatric exam

79. Which word nearly expresses the meaning of COLLUSION?

A. decision C. connivance
B. continuation D. insinuation

80. What is the instrument used to open and close a fire hydrant?
A. hydrant key C. key board
B. fire hose D. jumper

81. How can plaster cast and photograph be marked for identification?
A. Affixing a seal on the front
B. Marking at the back
C. No mark at all
D. Tagging
82. Which of the following is the basic objective of police traffic
control?
A. prevention of traffic accidents
B. planning for safe roads
C. movement of traffic with safety
D. economized transport of goods and services

83. If fire occurs in a flow of liquefied petroleum gas storage tank and
the flow cannot be checked, the safest practice is to
A. use foam to put off the fire
B. permit the fire to burn itself
C. use fog to extinguish the fire
D. use sand to smother the flame

84. How many percent of air is needed to sustain combustion?

A. 20 C. 30
B. 10 D. 15

85. Which of the following is considered the most scientific approach of

noticing that there is loss of public funds?
A. By inspection and audit
B. By information
C. By accident
D. Disappearance of the embezzler

86. If the crime committed was homicide, search for physical evidence will
be centered on which of the following?
A. undercarriage and hood of car
B. tool marks
C. fingerprints nail and clothing
D. weapon and other types of evidence left as a result of
contact between victim and assailant

87. What kind of driver is one who shows a complete disregard for others,
aggressive, impatient, demanding and thoroughly selfish in his actions
affecting other drivers?
A. vociferous C. defensive
B. egotists D. emotional

88. In hostage survival, how do we increase the odds for hostage takers?
A. stay alert, collect and store information
B. all of these
C. control instinctive behavior and get small or non-
threatening
D. analyze route of travel and don’t volunteer information

89. What is called of that self- incriminatory statement by the subject

falling short of an acknowledgement of guilt?
A. admission C. confession
B. informant D. deposition

90. How can a wound by bomb explosion be identified?

A. All of these
B. Sharpnels all inner the body
C. Presence of powder burns in the body
D. Severe tearing of clothing

91. What is best applied to a clumsy and nervous person, where the
investigators choosing propitious moments shout out a pertinent question
and appears as though they themselves are in rage?
A. Pretense C. Bluff
B. Bolt D. Jolt

92. What is frequently being used as a disguise by bank robbers?

A. Hoods C. Sunglass
B. Hats D. Wigs
93. 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

94. Which of the following traffic concepts instructs drivers and

pedestrian when, how pedestrians move, not to move or stand ready at a
particular time?
A. Traffic direction
B. Traffic direction and control
C. None of these
D. Traffic control

95. Which of the following is a characteristic of COMPLEX EMERGENCIES?

A. Politically driven resources war
B. All of these
C. Cultures, ethics, minority groups at risk of extinction
D. High levels of violence

96. Marijuana is called damo, grass, hashish or Indian hemp. What is

called snow, C, the leaf, or dust?
A. cocaine C. heroin
B. barbiturates D. hallucinogen

97. Which among the five human senses is considered the most objective?
A. Hearing C. Tasting
B. Smelling D. Seeing

98. Upon what does the amount of force used in arrest depends?
A. the severity of crime committed
B. The level of threat applied
C. Degree of resistance offered by the person being arrested
D. The threat being posed to the public

99. In a crime of rape, its most likely place of commission cannot be

specified unless the victim or witness pinpoints the same. What is
considered critical observation to be done by the investigator?
A. evidence to prove unconsciousness of the victim
B. all of these
C. evidence to show sexual intercourse
D. look for evidence of struggle

100. Which of the following is NOT part of preliminary investigation?

A. weighing the evidence
B. securing the crime scene
C. documenting the crime scene
D. arresting the suspect

101. What equipment is made of trussed or solid beam where rungs are
connected horizontally to the beam forming ascent or descent?
A. rope C. hydrant
B. ladder D. nozzle

102. What drug acts on the central nervous system, producing excitement,
alertness and wakefulness?
A. barbiturates C. opiates
B. depressant D. stimulant

103. What are the “right questions” to ask a police interviewee in any
police investigation?
A. Ask hypothetical questions that would put interviewee at
ease
B. Ask open- ended questions that would make him relate in his
own words what he saw
C. Check at all times whether questions are easy to comprehend
D. Ask close- ended questions, as they are simple, direct and
answerable by yes or no
104. Safe use of the streets by drivers and pedestrians is a matter of
A. adequate utilization of traffic resources
B. effective traffic enforcement
C. correct attitude and habit
D. sustained information campaign

105. Generally, if black soot and smoke particles are found around the
bullet hole, what do these indicate?
A. none of these
B. discharge occurred close to target
C. discharge occurred far from target
D. discharge occurred at medium range from target

106. The Latin abbreviation “infra” means:

A. middle C. below
B. above D. bottom

107. PO1 Cruz is preparing a rough sketch of a homicide scene. What should
be given merit and importance?
A. proper scale to be used
B. high grade of paper
C. no changes
D. sketch be reprinted and improved

108. Which among the following is one of the characteristics of an

organized crime?
A. identified godfather C. corporate structure
B. bureaucratic structure D. chain of command

109. Contemporary complex social problems challenge police action. If a

street policeman takes a preventive measure in law enforcement, how would
he approach a barangay, once a lair for the abu sayyafs?
A. negotiating panel
B. regular dialogue
C. conduct of heavy patrol
D. establishment of heavy patrol

110. What is the first thing that an investigator must do before

interviewing witnesses, citizens and victims?
A. place interviewee at ease
B. conduct interview in private
C. develop a plan of action
D. ask the right questions

111. How do you treat a “kidnap for ransom gang”, if you are an
investigator?
A. all of these
B. a slightest mistake on the part of the law enforcement would
mean death of the victim
C. as witty, experienced and dangerous armed criminal
D. news black out

112. The proliferation of marijuana abuse is difficult to contain because

________.
A. it can easily be cultivated in hilly places of the country
B. it can be smoked easily and anywhere
C. it can be easily smuggled into the country
D. there is a big demand for it

113. Conduction is heat transfer through

A. electromagnetic waves C. smoke
B. air motion D. solid materials

114. What are the cross numbers between the beam and used in climbing the
ladder called?
A. hangar C. beams
B. rungs D. braces
115. 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

116. When a police officer arrives in a crime scene, what is his

fundamental duty?
A. preserve human life
B. cordon the area
C. summon emergency personnel
D. apprehend the criminal

117. If your are the officer in charge of PACER, what significant

requirement would you consider critical of police officers being utilized
in the campaign against kidnap for ransom syndicates?
A. well connected
B. trusted
C. experienced field officer
D. FBI trained

118. Which of the following types of behavior or individuals are most

often NOT associated together?
A. tribadism and men
B. transvertites and homosexual
C. sadism and masochism
D. frotteurs and women

119. From whom should written statement be taken by an investigator?

A. reluctant witnesses C. subjects and suspects
B. any of these D. key witnesses

120. Which of the following steps is part of the method of investigating

robbery by use of force upon thing?
A. description of the stolen articles
B. written testimony of the complainant
C. each of these
D. determining the points of entry and ext by the perpetrator

121. What drugs are commonly referred as “downers” because they relax,
create a feeling of well being and produced sleep to the user?
A. opium C. LSD
B. barbiturates D. marijuana

122. Which comes last in the conduct of criminal investigation?

A. Crime scene search & crime sketch
B. Removal of the victim’s body
C. Photographs, fingerprint lift and other evidence taken
D. Notes properly taken and witnesses identified

124. Which of the following is NOT a reason for taking drugs?

A. high self esteemed and ego
B. accessibility of sources such as drug stores, medicine
cabinets, etc.
C. personal reasons such as family problems and social pressure
D. influenced by friends and peers

125. Which method is considered appropriate in crime scene search

involving big space or area?
A. perpendicular C. double strip
B. quadrant zone D. circular wheel type

126. What is the constant temperature at which the vapor pressure of the
liquid is equal to the atmospheric pressure?
A. vapor density C. fire point
B. boiling point D. vapor pressure
127. Anything that is real, has substance, and helps to establish the
facts of the case ______________.
A. direct evidence C. corroborative evidence
B. circumstantial evidence D. physical evidence

128. Which among the following data concerning photographs as evidence is

LEAST essential?
A. proof of ownership of the camera
B. date and hour when each photograph was taken
C. focal length of the lens
D. identification of the police photographer

129. What is the first and most important step in enforcing traffic rules?
A. none of these C. enforcement
B. planning and enforcement D. planning

130. Each person handling an item of evidence from the time of discovery
until presentation in court must take certain safeguards. What is the
total processed called?
A. integrity of evidence C. standards of comparison
B. physical disposition D. chain of custody

131. What is an act which removes or neutralizes a fire hazard?

A. distillation C. allotment
B. abatement D. combustion

132. What kind of photographs is carried on clockwise until at least four

general view photographs have been taken?
A. none of these C. over- all
B. articles of evidence D. environmental

133. How can identification be made on a decomposed cadaver?

A. study his bones C. study his dentures
B. study his skull D. all of these

134. Marijuana treated cubes are known as what?

A. jutes C. snow
B. stuff D. coke

135. What is the general rule for the movement of vehicular traffic in the
Philippines?
A. “keep to the left” C. none of these
B. “keep to the right” D. “watch out”

136. Which among the following is perceived to be the major cause of

initial drug use?
A. experimental thrill C. peer pressure
B. unsanitary environment D. domestic violence

137. What should drivers do when an emergency vehicle approaches

displaying legally authorized red light and sounding a siren?
A. pull aside and stop the car abruptly
B. continue driving slowly without regard of the emerging
vehicle
C. yield the right of way and wait for the passage of the
vehicle
D. disregard the red light and siren

138. If cocaine is a stimulant, what is LSD?

A. solvent C. hallucinogen
B. narcotic D. depressant

139. Who is any licenses operator of a motor vehicle?

A. pedestrian C. pilot
B. driver D. cruiser
140. What is that event where harm is done, either injury to a person or
damage to property, that is attributed to the movement of motor vehicles
on the road?
A. road accident C. emergency
B. fortuitous event D. hazard

141. Evidence to be presented in court must be presented in the same

substantial condition as it is at the time the crime was committed. Thus,
protection must be made from ____________.
A. accidental alteration C. all of these
B. natural alteration D. intentional alteration

142. What traffic formation facilitates safe movement of vehicles and

pedestrian in traffic?
A. Traffic control C. supervision
B. Management D. enforcement

143. The ratio of the weight of a solid or liquid substance to the weight
of an equal volume of water.
A. vapor density C. specific gravity
B. molecular weight D. vapor pressure

144. During a conflagration, the smoke emitted is grayish, what does it

indicate?
A. presence of nitrate
B. indicate humid substance
C. loosely packed substance such as straw and hay
D. presence of phosphorus

145. After completion of the crime search, what is that effect made by the
investigator to determine from the appearance of the place and it`s
objects what actually occurred and what are the circumstances of the
crime?
A. Crime reconstruction C. All of these
B. Crime scene stripping D. Crime sketch

146. In suicide cases, the underlying emotion is always hopelessness,

What is the best investigative technique when you respond?
A. ask questions
B. show willingness to help
C. emphasize, build and establish rapport
D. all of these

147. What would be the best mark for clothing as evidence?

A. marking lining of ballpen
B. attaching a metal label
C. photograph taken from several angles
D. serving a cloth tag to part of learning

148. In what crime would the matter of preserving the crime scene LEAST
dealt with?
A. Robbery C. traffic accident
B. Arson D. homicide

149. What method promotes anxiety by placing the accused on the line up
and he is identified by several fictitious witnesses or victims who got
associated with him in different offenses until subject becomes desperate
and confesses in order to escape accusations.
A. greater or lesser guilt C. reverse line up
B. line-up D. stern approach

150. What is that imposition of restriction on physical behavior such as

prolonged interrogation, deprivation of water, food or sleep.
A. duress C. contempt
B. third degree D. coercion
151. What is that point or place where two or more, either single or
double or multi-lanes certainly meet at a point?
A. parallel C. intersection
B. corner D. crossfire

152. What is that chemical substance that has an effect upon the body and
mind of the person?
A. powder C. drug
B. liquefied solution D. herb

153. Which of the following is the best element of proof in case of

forgery?
A. legal liability C. none of these
B. identity of the forger D. intent to defraud

154. Which among the following is the most true governing interview of a
new informant?
A. uninterrupted time and sufficient space
B. safety of investigation
C. all of these
D. privacy of interview

155. It is the heat transfer through solid materials such as steel beams,
metal conduits and ducts.
A. conduction C. radiation
B. combustion D. convection

156. In collecting glass standards, samples must at least be the size of a

quarter, and must be taken from what area?
A. any of these
B. near as possible to point of contact
C. from the point of contact
D. from the biggest cluster of fragments

157. Statistics among youths show that the use of “gateway drugs” such as
cigarettes, alcohol and marijuana takes place within which of the
following teenage group categories?
A. 14-15 C. 10-15
B. 11-15 D. 10-12

158. Rank in the order of importance the following physical evidence

against kidnap for ransom.
A. written statement of complainant, detention gadgets, victim
B. recorded conversation, ransom money, vehicles used
C. detention gadgets, safe house site, firearms, of any
D. written statement of complainant, recorded conversation,
ransom money

159. What could be the best camera position in taking photographs showing
a view of what a witness might have seen?
A. at 6 foot distance from cameraman
B. overhead
C. parallel to the subject or witness
D. at eye level

160. What should be proven for the crime of arson to exist?

A. none of these
B. establishment of corpus delicti
C. identity of the perpetrator
D. malicious intent of the perpetrator

161. The transfer of heat from one material to another by direct contact
is called _______________.

A. oxidation C. convection
B. conduction D. radiation
163. Which refers to an inquiry or proceeding conducted by a duly trained
members of multidisciplinary team to determine whether child abuse was
committed?
A. Custodial interrogation C. Police interrogation
B. Police interview D. Disclosure interview

164. What is the modern procedure for coping with streets and highway
traffic by improving road efficiency?
A. Traffic engineering C. Traffic education
B. Traffic management D. Traffic direction

165. What is the key to gaining an inside informant from a terrorist

group?
A. Knowledge of frustration within the organization
B. Knowledge of the person
C. Knowledge of the person and organization
D. Knowledge of the organization

166. What is the state arising from the repeated administration of a drug
on a periodic or on a continuing basis?
A. Habituation C. Drug dependence
B. Drug addiction D. Physical dependence

167. In crime scene photography, the crime photographer should be

interested only in ______________.
A. Taking the pictures of the relatives
B. Portraying the facts of the case
C. Taking the view only
D. Taking good photographs

168. Which of the following is an investigative deficiency in evidence

collection?
A.Any of these
B.Inadequate sampling
C.Clue materials usually found in the presence of a foreign
collection
D. Sub-standard samples

169. Aware of the common modus operandi of arson cases in our midst, which
of the following facilities should you check?
A. Electric switch system B. Gift-wrapped packages
B. All of these D. Telephones

170. When taking a photograph with the purpose of showing a view that a
witness might have seen the camera, position would normally be ________.
A. in it’s normal position
B. at eye level
C. parallel to the subject matter
D. overhead

171. What should the firefighter do when ventilating a peaked roof?

A. Make openings at right angles to ridge pole
B. Make openings on ridge pole on windward side of the roof
C. Rip off roof covering on lee side and cut sheathing
D. Make opening on windward side of the roof peak

172. What classification would solvents, paints and gasoline which are
examples of substances that are sniffed to obtain intoxication fall?
A. Depressants C. energizers
B. Inhalants D. Tranquillizers

173. What is the measure of the degree of thermal agitation of molecules?

A. Ignition point C. Temperature
B. Flash point D. Boiling point
174. To cut a hole in the concrete floor for a cellar type, the cutting
operation should start ____________.
A. At the thickest point of the concrete flooring
B. In the center of the concrete flooring between the floor
beams
C. Close to the floor beams
D. None of these

176. When there is a collision between a train and bus, which unit of the
police takes charge?
A. Homicide division
B. Traffic investigation unit
C. General investigation unit
D. Traffic management group

177. What is a material that easily yields oxygen in quantities sufficient

to stimulate or support combustion?
A. Smoke C. carbon
B. oxidizing material D. ember

178. What is the most difficult challenge for an investigator regarding

informants?
A. Tapping outside source
B. Convincing an insider to “spill the beans”
C. Outsourcing information
D. Convincing a peripheral informant to act as witness

179. The cause of the majority of fire deaths is ________.

A. Infection C. shock
B. burns D. asphyxiation

180. In a crime scene physical investigation, what is the interest of the

police investigator in relation to the criminal or suspect?
A. scene reconstruction
B. extent of influence of the victim as reflected by the
physical evidence
C. pattern of actions or modus operandi
D. traces from the scene imparted on the criminal/ suspect

181. Street level pushing/ peddling is a problem addressed by which of the

following police operational strategy?
A. demand reduction
B. community oriented policing system
C. all of these
D. supply reduction

182. Anti- sexual harassment act is also known as _____________.

A. R.A. 6975 C. R.A. 7877
B. R.A. 7610 D. PD 603

183. Any person under investigation shall have the right to __________.
A. Be informed of such rights
B. Remain silent
C. All of these
D. Counsel

184. What is street name for morphine?

A. crystal C. lahar
B. monkey D. bata

185. What are the symptoms of the use of amphetamines?

A. loss of appetite, alertness and wakefulness
B. sensation of distorted time, space, sound, color
C. false perception of objects and experiences
D. all of these

186. In a combustion process, which event comes first?

A. fire point C. none of these
B. ignition temperature D. flash point
187. What is that act of injecting or that means of introducing the
dangerous drug into physiological system of the body?
A. consumption C. use
B. administration D. abuse

188. What is called of that threat of using illegal physical methods to

induce a suspect to make admission or confession?
A. all of these C. contempt
B. coercion D. duress

189. What medical evidence can show that a gunshot wound is homicidal?
A. no sign of struggle from the victim
B. site of wound entrance has no point of election
C. wounding firearm found in the hands of the victim
D. no disturbance in the crime scene

190. What would be the crime of a person who applied violence over a dead
person?
A. reckless imprudence C. unintentional
B. murder D. impossible crime

191. What is obtained as milky white secretion from unripened seed pods of
the poppy plant?
A. heroin C. morphine
B. codeine D. opium

192. How do you handle interview of suspicious types?

A. transform him in to an ideal witness
B. employ physical influences
C. his fears must first be allayed
D. lead subject to relevant matters

193. If proof is the outcome of evidence, what is evidence?

A. measurement of guilt C. instrument of proof
B. means of social control D. all of these

194. What kind of gas exists solely in the gaseous state under pressure
and at normal atmospheric temperature inside its container?
A. cryogenic gas C. liquefied gas
B. compressed gas D. nuclear gas

195. What drugs are capable of provoking changes of sensation, thinking,

self- awareness and emotion?
A. narcotics C. stimulants
B. depressants D. hallucinogens

196. As a basic guide to investigator, he should look upon the pieces of

evidence as serving to establish _____________.
A. identification of the guilty person
B. any of these
C. method of operation
D. the corpus delicti

197. Cannabis Sativa is commonly known as:

A. opium poppy C. coca bush
B. marijuana D. peyote

198. Who built in 1885 the first vehicle propelled by a high speed
internal combustion engine?
A. Walter Ladd C. Henry Ford
B. Joseph Cugnot D. Gottlieb Daimler

199. What is the questioning initiated by law enforcement officers after a

person has been taken into custody?
A. detention C. criminal interrogation
B. custodial investigation D. interview
200. What moves rapidly by convection and can spread laterally along the
ceiling?
A. heat C. smoke
B. fire D. temperature

201. What type of light ray can detect obliterated and/ or altered
writings to determine if two different inks where used on the same
document?
A. X- ray C. any of these
B. Ultra- violet D. infra- red

202. Before attacking a fire in a closed building, it is necessary to

determine whether ventilating is necessary and if so, the method to
ventilate. Which is of LEAST value in making such decision?
A. Observing density of smoke through windows
B. Observing the points at which smoke may be oozing out from
the building
C. Feeling walls and roofs for hot spots
D. Observing the color of the flame

203. If a person devotes considerable time and effort in obtaining the

drug, thinking and discussing about it and using it to meet his problems
and to escape from reality, he is _____________.
A. socially dependent on drugs
B. mentally dependent on drugs
C. psychological dependent on drugs
D. physically dependent on drugs

204. Rigor mortis is first observed in the jaws and neck, and moves to the
head front direction. While it starts at the same time, within how many
hours can it be said to have been completed?
A. 6 to 8 C. 8 to 12
B. 12 to 24 D. 6 to 12

205. What is the antidote for amphetamine poisoning?

A. argot C. morphine
B. barbiturate drugs D. chloral hydrate

206. The lowest section of an extension ladder is known as:

A. heel C. butt
B. bed ladder D. fly ladder

207. Which of the following restrict the spread of fire to the point of
origin or atleast to the area involved?
A. extinguishments C. suppression
B. confinement D. control

208. The technique used in clearing a building of smoke and with the use
of smoke ejector is called as what?
A. smoke ejector C. forced ventilation
B. horizontal ventilation D. vertical

209. The clearing of smoke and heated gases at the highest point of the
roof is referred to as:
A. vertical ventilation C. cross ventilation
B. forced ventilation D. horizontal ventilation

210. Which of the following occur when a room is heated enough that flame
sweep over the entire surface?
A. oxidation C. flash over
B. back draft D. combustion

211. In the examination of the scene of accident, which of the following

evidence will show how the accident happened?
A. hole on the road pavement
B. point of impact
C. the driver under the influence of liquor
D. vehicle has break failure
212. Which of the following is a safe place for over taking?
A. commercial lanes C. rural highways
B. expressways D. dry pavement

213. What term refers to the distance traveled before applying the brakes?
A. braking distance C. reaction distance
B. reaction time D. braking reaction

214. The marks left on the road surface left by metal parts of the vehicle
and may serve as a clue in traffic investigation is referred to as:
A. scuff marks C. scratches and gouges
B. skid marks D. flat tire marks

215. Kind of criminal whereby the description and characteristics maybe

vague that identification maybe difficult.
A. professional criminal C. ordinary criminal
B. known fugitives D. unknown fugitives

216. The use of one or more electrical appliances or devices which draw or
consumes electrical current beyond the designed capacity of the existing
electrical system.
A. self- closing door C. jumper
B. overloading D. oxidizing material

217. One of the following is exempted from paying 0.01% of the assessed
value of a building.
A. single family dwellings C. department store
B. hospitals D. schools

218. The intelligent and logical questioning of a suspect about a crime to

secure a confession of guilt is called:
A. Admission C. Information
B. Interview D. Interrogation

219. It is one that induces the criminal to act and need NOT to be shown
in order to obtain conviction.
A. Motive C. Intent
B. Alibi D. Opportunity

220. What is the distinct pattern of how the crime was committed and
established by a series of crimes under one classification?
A. Associative evidence C. Confession
B. Modus operandi D. Tracing evidence

221. The process of identification by witness of the unknown suspect mixed

with innocent persons lined before the witness.
A. Verbal description C. Physical line- up
B. Physical show- up D. General Photographs

223. The accuracy of identification by eyewitness depends on the following

factors:
1. Ability of the witness to observe distinct appearance
of suspect
2. Visibility condition when the crime was committed
3. Degree of intelligence of the witness
4. Lapse of time in filing the case
A. 1 & 3 is correct C. 1 & 4 is correct
B. 3 & 4 is correct D. 1 & 2 is correct

224. He is a person who provides information to the investigator on a

regular basis. They are either paid regularly or in a case to case basis.
A. Informant C. Informer
B. Infiltrator D. Saboteur

225. These are information provided by the underworld characters such as

prisoners or ex- convicts.
A. Regular C. Cultivated
B. Grapevines D. Special
226. Which of the following is the first duty of a surveillant?
A. Record all activities taking place in the subject area
B. Move the observation post when necessary
C. Relieve another surveillant
D. All of these

227. One of the motives of an informant for providing the investigator

necessary information solely for the material gain he is to receive.
A. Vanity C. Remuneration
B. Repentance D. Civic mindedness

228. An attempt to determine if the suspect is the perpetrator being

sought by means of having the victim/ witness view the suspect in person
without conducting formal multi person line- up. Only one person is
presented to the victim or witness.
A. Staged identification C. Physical line- up
B. Physical show- up D. Confrontation

229. As a police investigator, if you are dealing with a double- crosser

informant, the best practice to counter this is:
A. Reveal information about facts already known
B. Use third degree interrogation
C. Give him false information that will lead to his capture
D. Request him to voluntarily undergo polygraph examination

230. Evidence that will prove the existence of a fact that specific loss
or injury was sustained as a result of the crime.
A. Corpus delicti C. Tracing
B. Associative D. Mens rea

231. When people are considered as source of information, the experienced

officer:
A. Recognizes that persons from all walks of life represents
potential investigative resources
B. Develops his contacts only with law abiding citizens
C. Restricts his effort to members of the department
D. Concentrates all his effort to acquire informants only from
criminal type

232. The primary job of an investigator is to determine whether a crime

has been committed in order to determine such, he must have knowledge of
the so called cardinal questions of investigation and there are ____
cardinal of investigation.
A. Four C. Nine
B. Six D. Seven

234. A practice of obtaining information that relies heavily in buying

information.
A. English system C. Continental system
B. Metric system D. French system

235. The risk that is constantly incurred by a shadower is:

A. Being caught C. Being followed
B. Being recognized D. All of these

236. Information furnished by informants/ informers is classified as___.

A. Cultivated C. Grapevines
B. Regular D. Special
237. Some of the instructions in foot surveillance are the following
EXCEPT
A. Stop quickly, look behind
B. Drop paper, never mind what happens to the paper
C. Window shop, watch reflections
D. Retrace steps
238. It is usually for the purpose of waiting for the anticipated arrival
of a suspect who is either wanted for investigation or who is expected to
commit a crime at a certain location.
A. Stake out
B. Cops and robbers game
C. Follow- up
D. Surveillance

239. Which of the following type of accidents is most decreased by the

installation of traffic lights?
A. Cross traffic accident
B. Misunderstanding between motorist and traffic officers
C. Accidents of confusion
D. Accidents of decision of right of way

240. Any private person who shall enter the dwelling of another against
the latter’s will.
A. none of these C. light threats
B. trespass to dwelling D. usurpation

241. An enclosed vertical space of passage that extends from floor to

floor, as well as from the base to the top of the building.
A. sprinkler system C. vertical shaft
B. flash point D. standpipe system

242. A wall designed to prevent the spread of fire, having a fire

resistance rating of not less than four hours with sufficient structural
stability to remain standing even if construction on either side collapses
under fire condition:
A. firewood C. post wall
B. fire wall D. fire trap

243. A declaration made under a consciousness of an impending death.

A. res gestae
B. Declaration against interest
C. Dying declaration
D. All of these

244. A police officer testifying to the fact that he observed the

defendant assaulting the victim is presenting to the court __________.
A. circumstantial evidence C. direct evidence
B. artificial evidence D. real evidence

245. Prohibitive signs and restrictive signs shall have _______.

A. blue background and white symbol
B. red background with white symbol and black border
C. white background with black symbols and red border
D. green background with white and black symbols

246. Heat transferred by direct contact from one body to another is known
as:
A. nuclear fission C. convection
B. conduction D. radiation

247. Passage way from one building to another or through or around a wall
in appropriately the same floor level.
A. smelting C. fulminate
B. vestibule D. horizontal exit

248. The first action taken by a traffic unit to escape from collision
course or otherwise avoid hazard.
A. state of evasive action
B. point of possible perception
C. point of no escape
D. final position
249. Descriptive of any materials which by its nature or as a result of
its reaction with other elements produces a rapid drop in temperature of
the immediate surroundings.
A. oxidizing material C. curtain board
B. dust D. cryogenic

250. With respect to minor traffic violations, the traffic police officer
should be guided foremost by the consideration that _________.
A. some traffic violations are intended
B. the aim is to discourage violation
C. some traffic violations are caused by negligence
D. violations must be punished

251. The effectiveness of traffic law enforcement is best measured by:

A. reduction of traffic accidents and delays
B. increase in traffic law enforcement actions
C. decrease in the ratio of convictions to enforcement action
D. smooth flow of traffic

252. A general principle of traffic accident investigation is:

A. look for the key event that caused the accident
B. regard any unfavorable factor existing immediately prior to
the accident as the cause
C. consider violations as primary cause and any factor as
secondary cause
D. consider road condition

253. A systematic examination of all facts relating to conditions, actions

and physical features associated with motor collision is called:
A. traffic engineering
B. hit and run investigation
C. traffic collision
D. traffic accident investigation

254. Driving without due regard for the consequences likely to occur,
ignoring the right and safety of another is:
A. hit and run C. over speeding
B. none of these D. reckless driving

255. A device mounted on a portable support where a message is conveyed by

means of words or symbols.
A. traffic light C. traffic island
B. traffic signs D. pavement marking

256. The type of undercover operation wherein techniques are applied for a
longer time and are considered as the most different investigative
activity yet the most rewarding.
A. casing C. stake- out
B. penetration D. surveillance

257. In the process of surveillance, sometimes the subject or suspect is

being guarded against shadower and he usually stays at the rear of the
subject.
A. surveillant C. convoy
B. decoy D. back- up

258. An element of sketch which explains the symbols used to identify

objects is called:
A. title C. essential element
B. scale and proportion D. legend

259. What is called as the conduct of processes, more particularly the

recognition, search, handling, preservation and documentation of physical
evidence to include the identification and interview of witnesses and the
arrest of suspect at the crime scene?
A. criminal interrogation
B. criminal investigation
C. crime scene investigation
D. all of these
260. Which method of search is a modification of strip search method where
the rectangle is traverse to the base and then parallel to a side?
A. strip method C. zone method
B. spiral method D. grid method

261. Among the elements of sketching, which one must be started

accurately?
A. compass direction C. title
B. legend D. measurement

263. Which sketch gives a picture of the scene of the crime and its
environs, including such items as neighboring buildings and roads leading
to the location?
A. sketch of details C. sketch of the ground
B. sketch of locality D. exploded view

264. What is known as the graphic representation of scene of the crime

with complete measurement of the relative distances of relevant objects
and conditions obtained?
A. crime scene investigation
B. composite criminal investigation
C. crime scene sketch
D. preservation of physical evidence

265. The police investigator must be able to recognize the valuable

physical evidence and determine its significance to the offense. For him
to be competent, he must possess which among the following
characteristics?
A. knowledge of the law of evidence
B. ability to identify modus operandi
C. all of these
D. knowledge of substantive law relating to the offense

267. What is the stiffening of a certain group of muscles at the moment of

death, usually associated with violent deaths due to extreme nervous
tension or even fatigue?
A. cold stiffening C. cadaveric spasm
B. heat stiffening D. rigor mortis

268. What characteristic of the blood or bloodstain would determine the

direction of the escape of the victim or assailant?
A. none of these C. amount
B. shape D. color

269. Rigor mortis is a post- mortem body changes occurring in the ___.
A. color C. blood
B. eye D. muscle

270. In crime scene investigation, who determines its entry/ exit?

A. the prober C. SOCO
B. the chief D. sleuth

271. What is the official inquiry made by the police on facts and
circumstance surrounding the death of a person which is expected to be
unlawful?
A. special crime investigation
B. criminal investigation
C. custodial investigation
D. homicide investigation

271. B is lees than three days old. He is a child of X by his paramour Y.

B is killed by X to prevent his discovery by X’s legitimate wife, Z.
The crime committed by X is:
A. homicide C. murder
B. infanticide D. parricide
273. A form of violent death brought by the suspension of the body by a
ligature which encircles the neck and the constricting force is the
weight of the body?
A. asphyxia by suffocation
B. manual strangulation
C. asphyxia by hanging
D. none of these

274. Is it still possible to get DNA to a hair even if without root?

A. yes C. no
B. it depends D. possible

275. A girl was found dead wearing pajama. What is the possible time of
the commission of the crime?
A. daytime C. lunchtime
B. none of these D. nighttime

276. If the sharp edge portion of the wounding instrument is the first to
come in contact, then the wound produced is:
A. punctured C. hematoma
B. lacerated D. stab wound

277. Is it possible to have a number of gunshots wound entry less than the
exit wound?
A. maybe C. possible
B. impossible D. none of these

278. A drop of blood which falls from a moving object or person is

elongated and the splashes are found to be concentrated around one end of
the stain. As a general rule, the splashes and the extension of the drop
of bloods indicates___.
A. route C. fresh blood
B. direction movement D. dried stain

279. Which among the following is an essential element of parricide?

A. by means of treachery
B. relationship of the offender with the victim
C. relationship of the offender with the witness
D. age of the victim

280. Pedro threw a hand grenade at Juan who was killed as a result of the
explosion. What crime was committed?
A. parricide C. murder
B. frustrated murder D. homicide

281. “A” is a despondent mother of “B”. Due to poverty, “A” has thought of
killing “B” who is three months old to save the baby from further
suffering. What crime was committed?
A. homicide c. none of these
B. parricide D. infanticide

282. Blood stain evidence analysis can be used to determine a course

and______ of events that occurred during the commission of the crime.
A. time C. sequence
B. severity D. number

283. Which among the following is the primary source of evidence?

A. victim C. crime scene
B. suspect D. all of these

284. Which among the following is NOT one of the types of death that an
investigator will generally encounter?
A. suicide C. accidental
B. homicide D. natural cause

285. What type of blood stain pattern is produce when the blood is thrown
off at great speed or falls a large distance?
A. elliptical C. crenellated
B. circular D. none of these
286. What reagent is used by crime scene investigators to locate occult
blood, even if it has been cleaned or removed?
A. precipitin C. luminol
B. walkers test D. acid phosphatase

287. What branch of forensic science deals with the study of flies and
insects to approximate the time of death?
A. odontology C. entomology
B. ornithology D. orthodontics

288. What is the color of post- mortem lividity if the cause of death of
the victim is cyanide poisoning?
A. dark lividity
B. cherry red to pinkish color
C. dark brown lividity
D. blue specks

289. After death, blood remains fluid in the blood vessel for how many
hours?
A. 8 to 12 C. 12 to 24
B. 6 to 8 D. 24 to 36

290. These are shallow wounds inflicted near the fatal wound to test the
weapon before the actual suicide attempt.
A. defense wound C. signs of struggle
B. hesitation marks D. signs of death

291. Death due to throttling is highly indicative of___.

A. suicide C. homicide
B. accident D. none of these

292. What is the logical assumption when a body is found with wounds which
indicate that much blood has been lost but the amount of blood appears to
be less than what would normally expect to find?
A. the crime committed was murder
B. the suspect fled with the victim
C. the crime was committed elsewhere
D. the crime will never be solve

293. The act of killing of a father by his own child is called?

A. homicide C. murder
B. parricide D. patricide

294. In order to have a successful interrogation, one of the most

important factors to consider is:
A. subject’s emotion C. knowledge of all facts
B. cooperation D. privacy

295. What is that law which classified Rape as crimes against person?
A. RA 9262 C. RA 8553
B. RA 9165 D. RA 8353

296. In crime of rape, its most likely place of commission cannot be

specified, unless the victim or witness pinpoints the same, what is
considered critical observation to be done by the investigator?
A. Evidence to prove unconsciousness of the victim
B. All of these
C. Evidence to show sexual intercourse
D. Look for evidence of struggle

297. All of the following are act of sexual assault constituting the crime
of rape, EXCEPT
A. By inserting his penis into another person’s mouth
B. By inserting any instrument into another person’s genital or
anal orifice
C. By inserting any instrument into another person’s mouth
D. By inserting his penis into another person’s anal orifice
298. If a high wind has an extinguishing effect on a fire, the most
probable extinguishing method is:
A. smothering C. fuel removal
B. cooling D. dilution

299. A fire hydrant should be carefully opened when in use in order to:
A. prevent water hammer
B. to ensure that the drip valve is all the way closed
C. close the coupling
D. reduce the vibration of the hydrant

300. In cutting a roof to ventilate, the fire fighter should avoid

_______.
A. cutting a very large hole
B. cutting several small holes
C. cutting roof boards near the beam
D. making openings over the fire

301. Which of these statements is TRUE?

A. Radiation is heat transfer through combustion
B. Radiation is heat transfer through solid materials
C. Radiation is heat transfer through air motion
D. Radiation is heat transfer by electromagnetic waves

302. Which causes the greatest number of fire?

A. spontaneous combustion C. electrical wiring
B. leaking gas pipes D. smoking and matches

303. When heat is transmitted in circulating medium, the method is

called___________.
A. radiation C. oxidation
B. convection D. conduction

304. Which of the following doe NOT fall under class A fires?
A. none of these C. burning nipa hut
B. exploding gas depot D. forest fire

305. Which of the following best illustrate arson?

A. simultaneous fire C. faulty electric wiring
B. unexplained explosion D. thick reddish smoke

306. There is an increased quantity of carbon monoxide produced when fuel

is burned in limited supply of oxygen because ________.
A. carbon reacts with carbon monoxide
B. carbon reacts with carbon dioxide
C. carbon monoxide is an effective reducing agent
D. greater oxidation takes place

307. Why water is prohibited to quench Class D fires?

A. burning metals are too hot
B. water is not capable of extinguishing the fire
C. there is the danger of electrocution
D. explosion may occur

308. A power operated traffic control/ device by which traffic is warned

or directed to take some specific action is called _________.
A. object markings C. traffic light signal
B. reflectorized markings D. club markings

309. Can a high school student be compelled to undergo drug test?

A. yes C. it depends
B. maybe D. no
310. After finding sufficient and strong evidence against the suspect,
what will be the police prober do if the suspect denies allegation against
him?
A. get additional evidence
B. use 3rd degree
C. inquest
D. released the suspect

311. In what circumstance change murder to homicide?

A. treachery
B. lack of intent
C. absence of qualifying circumstances
D. taking advantage of superior strength

312. Mechanical device strategically located in an installation or street

where fire hose is connected so that water with pressure will be available
to extinguish fire.
A. fire hose box C. fire truck
B. hose reel D. fire hydrant

313. Which of the following is considered as the most effective fixed

installation for controlling fire which will discharge water into
incipient fire from heads located near the ceiling?
A. fire hydrant C. standpipe
B. automatic water sprinkler D. fire extinguisher

314. These are fires which are caused by flammable liquids like kerosene,
gasoline, alcohol, etc.
A. Class D C. Class A
B. Class C D. Class B

315. When firemen are working at the nozzle of a hose they usually lean
forward on the hose. What is the most likely reason for taking this
position?
A. The stream is projected farther
B. The surrounding air is cool making the firemen comfortable
C. A backward force is developed which must be counter acted
D. The firemen can see better where the stream strikes

316. How can discrepancies be best detected in information given by the

witnessed interviewed?
A. By physical and emotional mannerisms
B. By comparing that information with unknown facts
C. By open confrontation between the subject and interviewer
D. By signs of nervousness, sweating and evasiveness

317. What is the world’s oldest cultivated plant as source of a prohibited

drug?
A. Marijuana C. Opium
B. Coca bush D. Peyote

318. Proof of poisoning maybe obtained from the post mortem examination
and by:
A. toxicologic
B. pathologic analysis of the tissue
C. necropsy
D. chemical analysis of the organs

319. In collecting semen on an object, use a tube and transfer it to:

A. cotton cloth C. paper pocket
B. container D. glass kit

320. Which object as mentioned below requires individual photographs?

A. any clue to the perpetrator’s identity
B. identifying marks
C. tools or weapons used
D. wounds of the victim
321. In photographing a crime scene, what view will best feature the
nature of the crime scene?
A. medium C. close- up
B. general D. extreme close- up

322. In surveillance at night, what equipment do you use if the area is

unlighted?
A. telescope and extra large magnifiers
B. giant binoculars
C. snooperscope
D. camera with telephoto lens

323. Crime scene protection and preservation is the sole obligation of the
officers who first arrived in the scene, is it correct?
A. yes C. no
B. sometime D. it depends

324. Another way of determining the number of shot fired is the testimony
of witness and number of _______.
A. exit shot C. incised wounds
B. punctured wounds D. entrance wounds

325. Since 1997, the LTO issued ten (10) commandments of Traffic which is
not only useful to the public but also to traffic investigators. The
no. 1 of said commandments is_______.
A. if in doubt, don’t overtake
B. do not overtake on the right
C. keep right
D. safety first

326. Why water is prohibited to quench Class D fires?

A. burning metals are too hot
B. water is not capable of extinguishing the fire
C. there is the danger of electrocution
D. explosion may occur

327. Carbon dioxide is hazardous because it:

A. is poisonous
B. explodes when ignited by spark
C. does not support life
D. supports combustion

328. When an investigator finds a tool at the crime scene, he should first
of all_________.
A. pick it up for closer examination taking care not to jar it
B. compare the cutting edge of the tool with the impressions to
determine if this was the tool used in the crime
C. immediately collect it and always send it to the crime
laboratory for scientific examination
d. wait until the crime scene has been sketched or photographed
and measurements taken before he collects the evidence
329. In crime against person, the first duty of a peace officer is to
determine if the victim is still alive because his primary function is
to protect property and_______.
A. gasoline C. government funds
B. the public D. life

330. Crime scene protection and preservation is the sole obligation of the
officers who first arrived in the scene, is it correct?
A. yes C. no
B. sometimes D. it depends

331. What is an area or place where the crime was actually perpetrated and
most of pieces evidence will be found?
A. initial crime scene C. secondary
B. primary crime scene D. outdoor scene
 332. In order to have a successful interrogation, one of the most
important factors to consider is:
A. subject’s emotion C. knowledge of all facts
B. cooperation D. privacy

333.What is the logical assumption when a body is found with wounds which
indicate that much blood has been lost but the amount of blood appears to
be less than what would normally expect to find?
A. the crime committed was murder
B. the suspect fled with the victim
C. the crime was committed elsewhere
D. the crime will never be solve

334. The act of killing of a father by his own child is called?

A. homicide C. murder
B. parricide D. patricide

335. _______ shall designate special courts from among the existing
Regional Trial Courts in each judicial region to exclusively try and hear
cases involving violations of Dangerous drug laws?
A. Court of Appeal C. Department of Justice
B. PDEA D. Supreme Court

336.Which of the following is punishable by life imprisonment to death and

a fine ranging from 500,000.00 to 10,000,000.00?
A. possession of 20 grams of shabu
B. possession of 5 grams of cocaine
C. possession of equipment, apparatus and other paraphernalia
for dangerous drugs
D. possession of ten grams of marijuana resin

337. What is tendency to increase dosage of drugs to maintain the same

effect in the body?
A. treatment C. tolerance
B. use D. opiate

338. RA 9165 is known as the Dangerous drug law of 2002 which provide
stiffer penalty, it was approved on_______.
A. June 4, 2002 C. July 4, 2004
B. June 14, 2002 D. July 4, 2002

339. The Dangerous Drug Board shall be composed of how many members?
A. twelve C. ten
B. seventeen D. four

340. Stimulants are known as “mood elevators’ while heroin and opiates are
known as:
A. the poor man’s cocaine
B. the enslavers
C. the superman
D. the assassin of the youth

341. What drug is known as the “assassins of the youth”?

A. heroin C. cocaine
B. marijuana D. shabu

342. Marijuana often called grass, Indian hemp or weed is a crude drug
made from cannabis sativa, a plant that contains a mind-altering
ingredient. Which one is NOT an immediate effect of marijuana?
A. acute panic anxiety reaction- external fear of losing
control
B. altered sense of time/ distortion
C. impaired reflexes coordination and concentration
D. moderate heart beat and pulse rate

343. What drug was discovered by fredrich Serturner?

A. opium C. heroin
B. codeine D. morphine
344. What should be the appropriate penalty to be imposed upon any person
apprehended or arrested, who is found to be positive for use of any
dangerous drugs?
A. six years rehabilitation in a government center
B. six months imprisonment without probation
C. life imprisonment to death
D. six months rehabilitation in a government center for first
offense

345. Can a high school student be compelled to undergo drug test?

A. yes C. it depends
B. maybe D. no

346. What government agency shall take charge and have custody of all
confiscated dangerous drugs, plant sources, essential chemicals,
controlled precursors, etc.?
A. Dangerous Drug Board
B. Department of Health
C. Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency
D. Philippine National Police

347. What is the penalty provided under RA 9165 for any person who is
found guilty of planting of any dangerous drugs and/ or controlled
precursor?
A. life imprisonment C. six years and 1 day
B. twelve to twenty years D. death penalty

348. It is known as the policy- making and strategy- formulating body in

the planning and formulation of policies and programs on drug prevention
and control.
A. Dangerous Drug Board
B. Department of Health
C. Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency
D. Philippine National Police

349. How many years were given to personnel absorbed and on detail service
to finally decide to join the PDEA?
A. six years C. ten years
B. five years D. one year

350. The most recent popular scientific tool in the identification of

person is:
A. dactyloscopy C. discoverer
B. computer D. Deoxyribonucleic acid

351. What is the effect of heat of sunlight to DNA sample?

A. sanitation C. contamination
D. preservation D. none of these

352. What is the best evidentiary specimen that can be used in DNA
analysis?
A. semen C. urine
B. saliva D. blood