Cdi 8 Review Questionnaire

1.
Affidavit of Arresting Officers, Affidavit of Complaint, Affidavit of Witness, Application for

Search Warrant, Complaint, Information, and Deposition of Witness are examples of
a. Legal forms
b. Court decisions
c. Business forms.
d. Laws
2. The person who issues a warrant of arrest
a. The president
b. Police officer
c. Judge
d. Pilot
3. These are prototypes of any documents or forms used in a legal transaction or judicial
proceedings, which contain important matters conveyed in technical terminologies and presented
in a suitable and systematic order in accordance with the circumstances of any case.
a. Legal writing
b. Legal forms
c. Legal logic
d. Statutory construction
4. Is a document containing facts related to a legal proceeding made under oath.
a. Sworn Statement
b. Affidavit
c. Inquest
d. Complaint
5. The following are parts of an Affidavit of Complaint, except
a. the name of the accused

b. the designation of the offense by the statute
c. the acts or omissions complained of as constituting the offense
d. the place where the accused was born.
6. These are types of verified, formal sworn statement of fact signed by an affiant or author, and
witnessed by a notary public.
a. Sworn Statement
b. Affidavit
c. Inquest
d. Complaints
7. Is any claim by one party against a co-party arising out of the transaction or occurrence that is
the subject matter either of the original action or of a counterclaim therein. Such cross-claim may
cover all or part of the original claim.
a. Counterclaim
b. Intervention
c. Cross-claim
d. Third-party complaint
8. The nature of complaint against any PNP member is called
a. Individual Complaint
b. Public Complaint
c. Citizen’s Complaint
d. Administrative Complaint
9. One that is executed in accordance with the Code of Commerce or any Mercantile Law,
containing disposition of commercial rights or obligations.
a. Commercial document
b. Holographic wills
c. Notarial wills
d. Private document
10. Who acts as the alter ego of the judge who takes charge of the business of the court and
supervises all other court staff?
a. Pao Lawyer
b. Prosecutor
c. Clerk of Court
d. Chief of Police
11. Public figure authorized by government to administer oaths, authenticate contracts,

acknowledge deeds, certify documents, etc.
a. Police Officer
b. Doctor
c. Notary Public
d. Electrician
12. It is an undertaking constituted as a lien on the real property given as security for the amount
of bail.
a. Cash Bond
b. Corporate Surety
c. Property Bond
d. Recognizance
13. The crimes of adultery and concubinage shall not be prosecuted except upon a complaint filed by
the:
a. Offended children
b. Offended spouse
c. Fiscal
d. Private prosecutor
14. the security given for the release of a person in custody of the law, furnished by him or a
bondsman, to guarantee his appearance before any court.
a. Bribe money
b. Allowance
c. Padulas
d. Bail
15. It is an offense which, under the law existing at the time of its commission and of the application
for admission to bail may be punished with death.
a. Continuing offense
b. Transitory crime
c. Complex crime
d. Capital offense
16. is any claim which a defending party may have against an opposing party.
a. Counterclaim
b. Intervention
c. Cross-claim
17. A remedy by which a third party, not originally impleaded in the proceedings, becomes a litigant
therein for a certain purpose: to enable the third party to protect or preserve a right or interest that
may be affected by those proceedings.
a. Counterclaim
b. Intervention
c. Cross-claim
18. Which department or body of the government has the power to order a change of venue of trial
so as to avoid a miscarriage of justice?
a. Supreme Court
b. Department of Justice
c. Congress
d. Office of The President
19. It is the taking of a person into custody in order that he may be bound to answer for the
commission of an offense.
a. Arrest
b. Search
c. Seizure
d. Custodial Investigation
20. A witness’s sworn out-of-court testimony. It is used to gather information as part of the
discovery process and, in limited circumstances, may be used at trial.
a. Subpoena
b. Deposition of witness
c. Affidavit of witness
d. Affidavit of desistance
21. A mandate requiring the appearance of the defendant in the action in court under the penalty of
having judgment entered (against him or her) for failure to do so.
a. Judgment
b. Summons
c. affidavit of desistance
d. Trial
22. An affidavit where the complainant states that he/she didn’t really intend to institute the case
and he/she is no longer interested in testifying or prosecuting.
a. Affidavit of arrest
b. Affidavit of desistance
c. Complaint
d. Affidavit of witness
23. This is an accusation in writing charging a person with an offense, subscribed by the prosecutor
and filed with the court
a. Complaint
b. Information
c. Subpoena
d. Affidavit
24. It consists of statements that are made in court by witnesses and that are offered as proof of the
matter asserted, or of what is being discussed.
a. “Res Inter Allos Acta” Rule

b. Testimonial evidence
c. Hearsay evidence
d. Best evidence rule
25. This refers to a statement given under oath and penalty under perjury. It states about facts and
circumstances about the arrest, the information which led to the arrest, and the observation made
before and after the arrest. This is filled out by the arresting officer.
c. Complaint
26. It means as the power to try and decide, or hear and determine a cause
a. Court
b. Jail
c. Jurisdiction
d. Justice
27. A form of evidence supplied by written instruments or derived from conventional symbols, such
as letters, by which ideas are represented on material substances.
a. Documentary Evidence
b. Testimonial Evidence
c. Material Evidence
d. Real Evidence
b. Public Complaint
29. Is an informal and summary investigation conducted by a public prosecutor in criminal case
involving persons arrested and detained without the benefit of a warrant of arrest,
a. sworn statement
b. affidavit
c. inquest
d. complaint
30. A formal reading of a criminal charging document in the presence of the defendant, to inform
them of the charges against them. In response to arraignment, the accused is expected to enter
plea.
a. Arraignment
b. Judgment
c. Trial
d. Service of sentence
31. Evidence that strengthens or confirms already existing evidence.
a. Competent evidence
b. Character evidence
c. Corroborative evidence
d. Direct evidence
32. A kind of evidence which proves the fact in issue without aid of inference or presumptions
a. Competent Evidence
b. Character Evidence
c. Corroborative Evidence
d. Direct Evidence
33. A kind of document which is executed by a private person without the intervention of a notary
public, or of competent public official, by which some disposition of agreement is proved.
a. Commercial Document
b. Official Document
c. Public Document
d. Private Document
34. A term used in the law of evidence to describe any testimony or document submitted for the
purpose of proving that a person acted in a particular way on a particular occasion based on the
character or disposition of that person,
a. Competent Evidence
b. Character Evidence
c. Corroborative Evidence
d. Direct Evidence
35. A claim that a defending party may, with leave of court, file against a person not a party to the
action.
a. Counterclaim
b. Intervention
c. Cross-claim
36. Kind of document executed by a person in authority and by private parties but notarized by
competent officials.
a. private document
b. commercial document
c. public document
d. official document
37. These are facts and circumstances that would lead a reasonably discreet and prudent man to
believe that an offense has been committed and that the object sought to be seized is in the place
sought to be searched.
a. Proximate Cause
b. Probable Cause
c. Affidavit
d. Suspicion
38. Failure to appear in court after receiving a subpoena will subject a person to the following
punishments except
a. Contempt of court
b. Arrest
c. Fines
d. Physical labor
39. Is the course of action or process whereby accusations are brought before a court of justice to
determine the innocence or guilt of the accused?
a. Trial
b. Prosecution
c. Pre-trial
d. Arraignment
40. It pertains to the adjudication by the court that the accused is guilty or not guilty of the offense
charged and the imposition on him of the proper penalty.
a. Acquittal
b. Armageddon
c. Trial
d. Judgment
41. Before or after conviction by the Metropolitan Trial Court, Municipal Trial Court, or Municipal
Circuit Trial Court and before conviction by the Regional Trial Court of an offense not punishable by
death, reclusion perpetua, or life imprisonment all persons in custody shall be admitted to bail as a
matter of
A. Right
B. Discretion
C. Optional
D. If the price is right
42. What should be conducted in order to determine whether a case falls under the jurisdiction of
the regional Trial Court?
a. Inquest proceeding
b. Preliminary conference
c. Preliminary investigation
d. Search and Seizure
43. It is an inquiry or proceeding for the purpose of determining whether there is sufficient ground
to engender a well-founded belief that an offense has been committed and the offender is probably
guilty thereof and should be held for trial.
a. Pre-Trial
b. Arraignment
c. Preliminary Investigation
d. Plea Bargaining
44. Is a logbook with hard bound cover that contains the daily register of all crime incident reports,
official summary of arrests and other significant events reported in a police station.
a. Police Blotter
b. Legal Forms
c. Judgment
d. Affidavit
45. An application for or admission to bail shall not bar the accused from challenging the validity of
his arrest or the legality of the warrant issued therefore, or from assailing the absence of a
preliminary investigation, provided that he raises them
a. Before entering his plea

b. Immediately after entering his plea
c. After conviction
d. None of the above
46. An information refers to an accusation in writing charging a person with an offense, subscribed
by the prosecutor and filed with the __________
a. Chief of police
b. Court
c. Department of justice
d. President
47. A written order directed a peace officer to search for personal property described therein and
bring it before the court.
a. Ad testificandum
b. Search warrant
c. Duces tecum
d. Affidavit.
48. It is a written, out of court statement taken before a notary public or any person authorized to
administer oath.
a. Judicial affidavit
b. Complaint
c. Information
d. Subpoena
49. Evidence addressed to the senses of the court that are capable of being exhibited, examined or
viewed by the court. This includes but not limited to fingerprints, body fluid, explosives, hazardous
chemicals, soil/burned debris, bombs, electronic parts used in the commission of the crime.
a. testimonial evidence
b. material evidence
c. real evidence
d. Physical evidence
50. The place of trial or geographical location in which an action or proceeding should be brought.
a. Jurisdiction
b. Jurisprudence
c. Venue
d. Prison
1. It involves the presentation of arguments in legal memoranda and briefs and the examination of
fact patterns.
A. Legal Writing C. Legal Drafting
B. Legal Memorandum D. Legal Forms
2. It is the type of predictive legal analysis that is most frequently used; The client letter or legal
opinion might be included.
A. Legal Writing C. Legal Forms
B. Legal Drafting D. Legal Memorandum
3. A brief or motion that tries to convince a deciding authority to settle the dispute in the author’s
client’s favor. Usually, motions and briefs are sent to judges, but they can also be sent to
mediators, arbitrators, and other parties.
A. Affidavits C. Hard Document
B. Jurats D. Persuasive Document
4. It creates legally binding text. It includes laws that have been passed, like laws, rules, and
regulations; contracts, both public and private; documents of a personal nature, such as wills and
trusts; as well as public legal documents like instructions and notices. It generally lacks a stylized
voice and does not require a citation of any legal authority.
A. Legal Writing C. Legal Memorandum
B. Legal Drafting D. Legal Forms
5. Are examples of any documents or forms that are used in legal transactions or prejudicial
proceedings. They contain important information that is expressed in technical terms and is
presented in a suitable and systematic order based on the circumstances of each case.
A. Legal Forms C. Legal Memorandum
B. Legal Writing D. Legal Drafting
6. The two most common notarial acts are certificates, but many signers are unsure of the
difference between them.
A. Acknowledgement and Jurat C. Affidavits
B. Acknowledgement D. Jurats
A. When the signer is sworn to the document’s contents, it is used. Additionally, the signer must
sign in the presence of the notary.
B. Accusations C. Appeal
C. Jurats D. Affiant
7. It is used to confirm the signer’s identity and that they signed the document.
A. Appeal C. Jurats
B. Affidavits D. Acknowledgement
8. is a formal written statement of the facts that is made voluntarily by an affiant under oath or by
a public official, like a notary public, or by a person who has been given permission to do so.It will
be used in court to show that a particular statement is true.
A. Affidavits C. Appeal
B. Jurats D. Inquest
9. Contracts are those in which the only goal is the benefit of the party entering into them, with no
promise of profit or advantage in exchange. It is sometimes called a contract of beneficence.
A. Onerous C. Disposition
B. Gratuitous Contract D. Complaint
10. Are those situations in which a service, interest, or condition is imposed on what is given or
promised as a consideration for the engagement or gift, despite the fact that it is of a lesser value.
A. Affidavits C. Onerous
B. Appeal D. Disposition
The last assurance of a matter (as a case or movement) by a court or semi legal tribunal the
recipient of such a demeanor of charges against him.
A. Swindlers C. Brigandage
B. Fraud D. Disposition
11. A declaration that a situation is unacceptable or unsatisfactory.
A. Complaint C. Estafa
B. Swindling D. Usurpation
12. It also goes by the name Sword Declaration. It is a document that contains information about a
legal proceeding. In a separate endorsement paragraph at the document’s conclusion, the person
making the declaration states that it was made under oath and signs their name.
A. Onerous C. Sworn Statement
B. Inquest Form D. Affidavit

13. These are examples of formal, verified, and sworn statements of the facts that are witnessed
by a notary public and signed by an affiant or author.
A. Affidavit C. Complaint
B. Sworn Statement D. Onerous
14. is a formal and succinct investigation that the public prosecutor conducts in criminal cases
involving individuals who have been arrested and detained without the benefit of a warrant of
arrest, which is issued by the court to determine whether or not the aforementioned individual
ought to remain in custody and, consequently, be charged in court.
A. Investigation C. Inquest Forms
B. Interrogation D. Affidavit
15. On a sworn statement, usually in the upper left corner.
A. The Body C. Jurat
B. The Header D. Signature of the Affiant
A. It is the sworn statement’s majority. It can be broken down into two parts.
A. The Body C. Jurat
B. The Header D. Signature if the Affiant
16. You simply tell facts here. They are broken up into paragraphs, which you can probably
identify by their numbers or letters. The most important thing here is that you present facts rather
than conclusions and that you do so as accurately as you can. The conclusion of the paragraph
typically reads like this, though it may or may not convey the same message.
A. The Body C. The Header
B. Jurat D. The Statements of Facts
The body is followed by this. The affiant writes his name here.
A. Signature of the Affiant C. Signature
B. Jurat D. Acknowledgement
17. It is an informal and succinct investigation that a public prosecutor conducts in a criminal case
involving individuals who have been arrested and detained without the benefit of a warrant of
arrest issued by the court to determine whether those individuals ought to remain in custody and,
if so, whether they ought to be chargedin court.
A. Inquest Proceedings C. Subpoena
B. Inquest D. Admission
18. It is a public prosecutor’s informal and concise investigation. In criminal cases in which
individuals are detained without a warrant of arrest.
A. Vigorous Interview C. Inquest Proceedings
B. Interrogation D. Inquest
19. It is a document in which the complainant declares that they will not bring the case and that
they will not testify or prosecute in court.
A. Affidavit of Complaint C. Affidavit of Death
B. Affidavit of Desistance D. Affidavit of Arrest
20. A witness who has already testified later admits that the statement they made was incorrect.
A. Affiant C. Admission
B. Recantation D. Instrumentation
21. Are official notices advising individuals that they must appear in court at a particular time and
location to answer a criminal charge.
A. Interview C. Interrogation
B. Summons/Appearance Notice D. Field Inquiry
22. Is a court order requiring a person to testify as a witness in a case at a particular location, on a
particular date, and at a particular time.
A. Criminal Investigation C. Subpoena
B. Interrogation D. Interview
23. What happens to an accused criminal defendant if they are found not guilty. In a criminal case,
it is a verdict of not guilty.
A. First Person C. Admission
B. Officer in Charge D. Acquittal
24. An assertion made by involved with a claim or a criminal litigant, as a rule before preliminary,
that specific realities are valid. An admission is not the same as a confession of guilt or blame;
rather, it only acknowledges some facts.
A. Admission C. Summon
B. Acquittal D. Trial
25. A person who, in contrast to a mere accessory, is present or directly aids in the commission of
a crime (such as holding a gun on a bank guard while the vault is looted or holding an assault and
battery victim).
A. Affiant C. First person
B. Accomplice D. Friend
26. A person who, in front of a notary public or another person authorized to take oaths, such as a
County Clerk, signs an affidavit and swears to its truth.
A. Accomplice C. Complainant
B. Affiant D. Secret
27. An affirmative defense, a criminal charge, or a statement of claimed facts in a complaint (a

written pleading filed to start a lawsuit).
A. Allegation C. Affiant
B. Accomplice D. Appeal
28. To request a higher court to switch the choice from a preliminary court after last judgment or
other legitimate decision.
A. Complaint C. Appeal
B. Affidavit D. Sentence
29. A legal process that directs the arrest of a person or people for the reasons stated in it, issued
by a competent authority.
A. Notary C. Warrant of Arrest
B. Appeal D. Warrant
30. How many days after the complaint or information is filed, the judge must personally evaluate
the prosecutor’s resolution and the evidence supporting it.
A. 10 Days C. 40 Days
B. 60 days D. 15 Days
31. Within ten (10) days of its receipt, the warrant of arrest must be executed by the office head to
whom it was delivered for execution.
A. Warrant C. Affidavit
B. Execution of Warrant D. Police Blotter

32. The most common way of insisting something, bearing witness to or on the other hand
committing to a reality.
A. Notary C. Penal Code
B. Affirmation D. None
33. It is a meeting of minds between two people in which one person commits to helping or giving
something to the other.
A. Contract C. Appeal
B. Special Law D. None
34. The structures utilized in conveyancing, or of the types of deeds, instruments or reports
making, moving, adjusting or restricting privileges to genuinely as well as private properties.
A. Judicial Forms C. Trial Forms
B. Business Forms D. Forms
35. The various forms for pleadings, applications, petitions, affidavits, motions, and other similar
documents.
A. Business Forms C. Trial Forms
B. None D. Judicial Forms
A. It alludes to any demonstration that a legal official public is engaged to perform.
A. Notarization C. N-Public
B. Notary D. Acting Qualities
36. It allows for the affixing of a thumb or other mark as a signature to a document or instrument
that is being presented for notarization.
A. Notarization C. Notary
B. Notary Public D. None
37. Is when an individual or legal entity transfers or assigns a property right or interest.
A. Notary C. Conveyance
B. Cardinal Rules D. Deed
38. Is a contract or agreement that has been delivered by the parties to be bound and accepted by
the oblige or covenantee in writing under seal.
A. Deed C. Cardinal Rules
B. Notary D. Notary
39. It is a document stating that a security has been stolen or destroyed, usually.
A. Affidavit of Loss C. Affidavit of Witness
B. Affidavit of Arrest D. Affidavit of Complaint
40. It is a legal document that can be used to confirm the details of a person’s birth, such as the
date, place, and name of each parent.
B. Affidavit of Birth D. Affidavit of Complaint
A. Is a legal document that is signed under oath to verify a person’s death.
B. Affidavit of Death D. Affidavit of Complaint
41. Is the process of apprehending and securing a person, typically as a result of a crime being
observed or suspected.
A. Arrest C. Appeal
B. Complaint D. Subpoena
42. It is a declaration made under oath and punishable by perjury. This describes the arrest’s facts
and circumstances, the information that led to the arrest, and the observations made prior to and
following the arrest.
A. Affidavit of Complaint C. Affidavit of Desistance
B. Affidavit of Arrest D. Affidavit of Loss
43. As a means of presenting evidence to the court, a witness’s written testimony is a legally
binding document.
A. Affidavit of Witness C. Affidavit of Loss
B. Affidavit of Complaint D. Affidavit of Arrest
44. A sworn statement made by a person who wants to file a lawsuit.
A. Affidavit of Complaint C. Affidavit of Death
B. Affidavit of Loss D. Affidavit of Witness

1. Is a type of writing where the author i writing about a particular subject that requires direction,
instruction, or explanation.
A. Abstract
B. Tangible
C. Technical Writing
D. Accuracy
2. Something that can be seen or touched, such as a computer or software program, or information
on how to assemble a piece of furniture.
A. Abstract
B. Tangible
D. Accuracy
3. Something that involves a series of steps that aren’t related to a tangible object.
A. Abstract
B. Tangible
D. Accuracy
4. There is no room for ambiguity or errors in a technical document.
A. Abstract
B. Tangible
D. Accuracy
5. Is the system or process in community by which crimes are investigated, and the persons
suspected thereof are taken into custody, prosecuted in court and punished, if found guilty,
provisions being made for their correction and rehabilitation.
A. Law enforcement
B. Corrections
C. Criminal Justice System
D. Community
6. It is involved in the custody and safekeeping of PDLs and criminal offenders.
A. Law enforcement
B. Corrections
D. Community
7. It is the prime mover of the criminal justice system.
A. Law enforcement
B. Corrections
D. Community
8. It refers to the elements that are mobilized and energized to help authorities in effectively
addressing the law and order concern of the citizenry.
A. Law enforcement
B. Corrections
D. Community
9. Is a daily job duty for many police officers, who must write clear reports detailing their
interactions with and arrest of suspects.
A. Narrative writings
B. Police narrative constructions
C. Judicial order
D. Legal pleadings
10. Is a formal story-telling process necessary to focus investigative strategy and to form the basis of
a prosecution case file.
C. Judicial order
D. Legal pleadings
11. Are formal pieces of writing submitted to the court, such as motions for summary judgment and
complaints for damages.
C. Judicial order
D. Legal pleadings
12. Is a document written by a judge that renders a decision about a case. It outlines the legal
rationale for the judge’s decision, and may also outline the basic facts of the case.
C. Judicial order
D. Legal pleadings
13. Documents used in the criminal justice field need to be very detailed and specific about names,
times, dates, events, and geographical location.
A. Narration
B. Point of view
C. Descriptive writing
D. Writing styles
14. Is the “eye” or narrative voice through which a story was told.
A. Narration
B. Point of view
D. Writing styles
15. It is the dominant writing style in criminal justice document narrative.
A. Narration
B. Point of view
D. Writing styles
16. In this uncommon POV, the narrator is usually an "me” talking to the spoken “you”
A. First person point of view
B. Second person point of view
C. Third person point of view
D. Point of view
17. The story could be told by a character who is involved in the story, or a perspective that sees and
knows all of the characters but is not one of them.
D. Point of view
18. This is generally revealed by the "1" sentence construction and relies on first person
pronouns such as I, Me, My, We, Us, Our, Myself, and Ourselves.
D. Point of view
19. Involves the analysis of fact patterns and presentation of arguments in documents such as legal
memoranda and briefs.
A. Legal writing
B. Predictive legal analysis
C. Legal drafting
D. Affidavit
20. The legal memorandum is the most common type of predictive legal analysis; it may include the
client letter or legal opinion.
A. Legal writing
C. Legal drafting
D. Affidavit
21. Creates binding legal text. It includes enacted law like statutes, rule and regulations; contracts
(private and public); personal legal documents like wills and trusts; and public legal documents like
notices and instructions.
A. Legal writing
C. Legal drafting
D. Affidavit
22. A sworn statement in writing made especially under oath or on affirmation.
A. Legal writing
C. Legal drafting
D. Affidavit
23. A statement that someone makes under oath and swears to be true.
A. Legal writing
C. Sworn statement
D. Affidavit
24. Something that is the cause or subject of protest or outcry.
A. Complaint
C. Legal drafting
D. Affidavit
25. The notary must administer an oath or affirmation to the signer in order to complete the jurat.
A. Complaint
B. Jurats
C. Legal drafting
D. Affidavit
26. Is used to verify the identity of the signer and to confirm that they signed the document.
A. Complaint
B. Jurats
C. Acknowledgement
D. Affidavit
27. Information and belief or although not based on their personal perspective, the affiant states
only what he/she feels they can state as true.
A. Complaint
B. Jurats
C. Acknowledgement
D. Affidavit
28. Are those in which something is given or promised as a consideration for the engagement or gift,
or some service, interest, or condition is imposed on what is given or promised, although unequal to
it in value.
A. Complaint
B. Jurats
C. Onerous contracts
D. Affidavit
29. The final determination of a matter (as a case or motion) by a court or quasi-judicial tribunal the
beneficiary of such a disposition of charges against him.
A. Disposition
B. Jurats
D. Affidavit
30. Is also termed as Sword Declaration.
A. Complaint
B. Jurats
D. Sworn statement
31. Is an informal and summary investigation conducted by public prosecutor in criminal case
involving persons arrested and detained without the benefit of a warrant of arrest, issued by the
court for the purpose of determining whether or not the said person should remain under custody
and correspondingly be charge in court.
A. Complaint
B. Inquest forms
D. Affidavit
32. Usually seen on the upper left of a sworn statement.
A. Complaint
B. Inquest forms
C. Onerous contract
D. The Header
33. Opening Statement an opening statement where the affiant states his name, nationality, that he
is of legal age, his residential address and that has been sworn to in accordance with law.
A. Complaint
B. The body
C. Onerous contract
D. The Header
34. This is placed after the body. This is where the affiant signs his name. It appears like this.
A. Signature of the affiant
B. The body
C. Onerous contract
D. The Header
35. Written documents that serve as means for putting into effect legal proceedings, court orders
and notice.
A. Legal forms
B. Contract
C. Notary public
D. Affiant
36. Forms used in conveyancing, or of the forms of deeds, instruments or documents creacting,
stransferring , modifying or limiting rights to reveal.
A. Legal forms
B. Judicial form
C. Business forms
D. Forms
37. which pertain to, different kinds of pleading, applications , petitions, affidavits, motions and like.
A. Legal forms
B. Judicial form
C. Business forms
D. Forms
38. Meeting of minds between two persons whereby one binds himself, with respect to the other, to
give something or render some service.
A. Contract
B. Contracting parties
C. Valid contract
D. Civil code
39. Refers to any act that a notary public is powered to perform.
A. Notarization
B. Notarial acts
C. Both a and b
D. None of the above
40. Writing in order to render them available as evidence of the facts that it contains.
A. Notarization
B. Notarial acts
C. Notary

41. The transfer and assignment of any property rights or interest.
A. Conveyance
B. Deed
C. Agreement
D. Contract
42. Writing instrument under seal containing a contract or agreement which has been delivered by
the parties to be bound and accepted by the oblige or covenantee.
A. Deed
B. Conveyance
C. Agreement
D. Contract
43. Legal document which is prepared with certain formalities and under which a person directs
what will happen to his/her property after his/her death.
A. Will
B. Agreement
C. Trust
D. Deed
44. Part of an affidavit in which the officer certifies that the instrument was sworn to before him.
A. Jurat
B. Statement of facts
C. Body
D. Opening statement
45. Act of one who has executed a deed, in going before some competent officer or court and
declaring it to be his act or deed.
A. Acknowledgement
B. Jurat
C. Form
D. Functions
46. Voluntarily sworn declaration of written facts.
A. Affidavit
B. Sworn.
C. Sworn statement
D. Affiant
47. Place where the affidavit was taken.
A. Venue
B. Place
C. Mars
D. Court
48. The facts stated in the body of an affidavit must be stated positively.
A. Body
B. Opening
C. Jurat
D. Venue
49. Document declaring the loss of a security usually through theft or destruction.
A. Affidavit of loss
B. Affidavit of desistance
C. Affidavit
D. Loss
50. It is a sworn legal document used to attest that a person is dead.
A. Affidavit of birth
B. Affidavit of loss
C. Affidavit of death
D. Affidavit of born
1. This refer to a document where the complainant states that he/she does not intend to institute
the case and he/she is no longer interested in prosecuting or testifying in court.
a. Affidavit of Complaint
b. Affidavit of Witness
c. Affidavit of Desistance
d. Affidavit of Arrest
2. This a legal and binding document of written testimony of a witness as a way for evidence to be
presented to the court. It is usually filled out by a lawyer, and then filed as part of the case.
3. A statement given under oath and penalty under perjury. This states about the facts and
circumstances about the arrest, the information which led to the arrest, and the observation made
before and after the arrest. This is filled out by the arresting officer.
4. It involves the analysis of fact patterns and presentation of arguments in documents such as legal
memoranda and briefs.
a. Legal Writing
b. Legal Forms
c. Persuasive Analysis
d. Legal Drafting
5. It creates binding legal text. It includes enacted law like statutes, rule and regulations; contracts
(private and public); personal legal documents like wills and trusts; and public legal documents like
notices and instructions.
a. Legal Writing
b. Legal Forms
d. Legal Drafting
6. A prototype of any documents or forms used in a legal transactions or prejudicial proceedings,
these contain important matters conveyed in technical terminologies and presented in a suitable
and systematic order in accordance with the circumstances of any case.
a. Legal Writing
b. Legal Forms
d. Legal Drafting
7. A formal written statement of facts voluntarily made by an affiant under an oath or a public
official such as the notary public or a person authorized to do so.
a. Affidavit
b. Notary
c. Jurat
d. Dispositions
8. Also termed as Sword Declaration. It is a document containing facts related to a legal proceeding.
The person who makes the declaration affixes his or her signature in a separate endorsement
paragraph at the end of the document with a statement that the declaration is made under oath.
a. Affidavits
b. Complaint
c. Sworn Statement
d. Jurat
9. In taking the sworn statement, the police officer should comply with Section___, Article III of the
1987 Constitution:
a. 10
b. 11
c. 12
d. 13
10. S.S. stands for __________.
a. SPECIAL SERVICE
b. SCILICET
c. SCHUTZSTAFFEL
d. SOCIAL SECURITY
11. It is the part of the sworn statement wherein the notarial officer indicates that the affiant has
subscribed and sworn to in his presence and that the latter has shown a proof of his/her identity to
the former.
a. Jurat
b. Statement of Facts
c. Body
d. Header
12. This is an order from court that requires an individual to be somewhere in person at a certain
place, date, and time to testify as a witness in a case.
a. Appeal
b. Affidavit
c. Summons
d. Supboena
13. A legal process issued by a competent authority, directing the arrest of a person or persons upon
grounds stated therein.
a. Affidavit of Arrest
b. Warrant of Arrest
d. Summons
14. Within ____ days from the filing of the complaint or information, the judge shall personally
evaluate the resolution of the prosecutor and its supporting evidence.
a. 9
b. 10
c. 11
d. 12
15. Where the affiant states his name, nationality, that he is of legal age, his residential address and
that he has been sworn to in accordance with law.
a. Header
c. Signature of Affiant
d. Opening Statement
16. This is placed after the body. This is where the affiant signs his name.
a. Header
c. Signature of Affiant
d. Opening Statement
17. A written order for a person to appear in court bringing with him/her personal property
described in that order.
a. Ad testificandum
b. Search warrant
c. Duces tecum
d. Affidavit
18. A written order directed to a peace officer to search for personal property described therein and
bring it before the court.
a. Ad testificandum
b. Search warrant
c. Duces tecum
d. Affidavit
a. the name of the accused
b. the designation of the offense by the statute
c. the acts or omissions complained of as constituting the offense
d. the place where the accused was born.
20. An affidavit is composed of the following parts, except
a. Attestation
b. Signature
c. Statement of Truth

21. These statements are correct, except
a. Police reports can serve as raw materials from which record systems can be adopted.
b. Police reports likewise serve as a gauge for good police performance.
c. Police reports make police investigators efficient in their jobs.
d. Police reports can be used for future reference.
21. A formal reading of a criminal charging document in the presence of the defendant, to inform
them of the charges against them. In response to arraignment, the accused is expected to enter
plea.
a. Arraignment
b. Judgment
c. Trial
d. Service of sentence
22. For offense falling under the jurisdiction of Municipal Trial Courts and Municipal Circuit trial
courts, prosecution is instituted
a. By filling a compliant with the Regional Trial Court
b. By filing a complaint directly with the court
c. By filling a complaint with the chief of Police in the municipality
d. By filling a complaint with the fiscal for preliminary investigation
26. What should be conducted in order to determine whether a case falls under the jurisdiction of
the regional Trial Court?
a. Inquest proceeding
b. Preliminary conference
c. Preliminary investigation
d. Search and Seizure
27. It refers to any questioning initiated by law enforcement officers after a person has been taken
into custody otherwise deprived of his freedom of action in any significant way
a. arrest
b. search
c. seizure
d. custodial investigation
28. It is a remedy by which a party seeks to establish a status, a right, or a particular fact.
a. Ordinary civil actions
b. Criminal actions
c. Special proceedings
d. Special civil action
29. Is an informal and summary investigation conducted by a public prosecutor in criminal case
involving persons arrested and detained without the benefit of a warrant of arrest.
a. sworn statement
b. affidavit
c. inquest
d. complaint
30. A mandate requiring the appearance of the defendant in the action in court under the penalty of
having judgment entered (against him or her) for failure to do so.
a. Judgement
b. Summons
d. Trial
31. A final police report can only be submitted, and the case considered closed and solved when
suspect was arrested and charged, witnesses are willing to testify in court, and,
a. police investigator was summoned to appear in court
b. statements taken were corroborated by witnesses
c. evidence were gathered and preserved for the prosecution of the case
d. Judge to handle the case was already appointed
32. It is the taking of a person into custody in order that he may be bound to answer for the
commission of an offense.
a. arrest
b. search
c. seizure
d. custodial investigation
a. The president
b. Police officer
c. Judge
d. Pilot
34. An information refers to an accusation in writing charging a person with an offense, subscribed
by the prosecutor and filed with the ______.
a. Chief of police
b. Department of justice
c. Court
d. President
35. In taking sworn statements, the police officer should comply with _________ of the 1987
Constitution. It states that “any person under custodial investigation for the commission of an
offense shall have the right to remain silent and to have a competent and independent counsel. He /
she must be provided with one. These rights cannot be waived except in writing and in the presence
of counsel. No torture, force or violence, threat, intimidation or any means which influences the free
will shall be used against him/her. Secret detention places, solitary, incommunicado, or other similar
forms of detention are prohibited.
a. Section 12, Article lll
b. Section 1, Art. III
c. Section 12, Article VI
d. Section 2, Article VIII
36. It is a written, out-of-court statement taken before a notary public or any person authorized to
administer oath.
a. Subpoena
b. Complaint
c. Information
d. Judicial Affidavit
37. Which statement is not true about warrant of arrest?
a. Clerks of court may issue warrant of arrest.

b. A warrant of arrest has a prescriptive period.
c. Private persons are authorized to effect warrantless arrest.
d. Police officers can execute both warrantless arrest and arrest with warrant.
38. The following are official notices for the appearance of a person in court at a specific time and
place except:
a. Summons
b. Subpoena
c. Appearance notice
d. Notice of appeal
39. Evidenced addressed to the senses of the court that are capable of being exhibited, examined or
viewed by the court. This includes but not limited to fingerprints, body fluid, explosives, hazardous
chemicals, soil/burned debris, bombs, electronic parts used in the commission of the crime.
a. Testimonial Evidence
b. Material Evidence
c. Physical Evidence
d. Real Evidence
40. It is a logbook with hard bound cover that contains the daily register of all crime incident reports,
official summary of arrests and other significant events reported in a police station.
a. Legal Forms
b. Police Blotter
c. Judgement
d. Affidavit
41. When may the court grant a new trial or reconsideration?
a. any time before judgment of conviction becomes final

b. after judgment of conviction becomes final
c. before pleading to the complaint or information
d. before the accused begins to serve his sentence
42. In case of heavy work schedule or lack of public prosecutor, the private prosecutor may be
authorized in writing by the __________ to prosecute the case subject to the approval of the court.
a. chief prosecution office

b. regional state prosecutor
c. judge
d. either a or b
b. Public Complaint
a. Attestation
b. Signature
c. Statement of Truth
c. Complaint
46. A witness’s sworn out-of-court testimony. It is used to gather information as part of the
discovery process and, in limited circumstances, may be used at trial.
a. Subpoena
b. Deposition of witness
c. Affidavit of witness
d. Affidavit of desistance
47. An informal and summary investigation conducted by a public prosecutor in criminal case
involving persons arrested and detained without the benefit of a warrant of arrest.
a. Sworn Statement
b. Affidavit
c. Inquest
d. Complaint
48. A subpoena directed to a person requiring him/her to attend and testify at the hearing or trial of
a case
a. Ad testificandum
b. Search warrant
c. Duces tecum
d. Affidavit

a. Police officer
b. Doctor
c. Notary public
d. Electrician
50. Jurisdiction of the court over the person of the accused is acquired by the following EXCEPT:
a. upon his voluntary appearance in court
b. upon the arrest of the accused
c. upon his release from detention
d. none of the above

1. It is the act of one who has executed a deed, in going before some competent officer or court
and declaring it to be his act or deed.
A. Mortgages B. Acknowledgement C. Releases D. Witnesses
2. This the part of an affidavit in which the officer certifies the instrument was sworn to before him
(Suarez,2019).
A. Jurat B. Affiant C. Acknowledgement D. Document
3. It a voluntarily sworn declaration of written facts.
A. Affiant B. Document C. Affidavit D. Jurat
4. Is asserting that the information is true and that they have personal knowledge of the facts
contained in the affidavit.
A. Affiant B. Jurat C. Affidavit D. Document
5. The SCILICET/SUBSCIPSI (SS) is used to particularize a general statement. ”SS” literally means “
more particularly”
A. True B. False C. Both A&B D. None of the above
6. It must be stated positively, and not merely a matter of belief, by one who has actual
knowledge of the fact and its allegations should be full, certain and exact.
A. Venue B. Body C. Signature of the affiant and the jurat D. Affidavit of loss
7. The place where the affidavit was taken.
8.It is a document declaring the loss of security usually through theft or destruction.
9. This is the proper place of the signature is below the body of the affidavit.
10. Is a legal document that can be used to verify the facts surrounding an individual’s/persons.
A. Affidavit of death B. Affidavit of birth C. Affidavit of loss D. Affidavit of loss
11. These are prototypes of any documents or forms used in a legal transaction or judicial
proceedings, which contain important matters conveyed in technical terminologies and presented
in a suitable and systematic order in accordance with the circumstances of any case.
A. Legal writing B. legal forms C. Legal logic D. Statutory construction

12. Legal forms include forms in the following, except
A. Ordinary Civil Actions B. Special Civil Actions C. Special Proceedings D. None of the above
13. It is a remedy by which a party seeks to establish a status, a right, or a particular fact.
A. Ordinary civil actions B. Criminal actions C. Special proceedings D. Special civil action
14. is an informal and summary investigation conducted by a public prosecutor in criminal case
involving persons arrested and detained without the benefit of a warrant of arrest
A. sworn statement B. affidavit C. Inquest D. complaint
15. is a document containing facts related to a legal proceeding made under oath.
A. sworn statement B. affidavit C. inquest D. complaint
16. These are types of verified, formal sworn statement of fact signed by an affiant orauthor, and
witnessed by a notary public.
A. sworn statement B. affidavit C. inquest D. complaints
17. A mandate requiring the appearance of the defendant in the action in court under the penalty
of having judgment entered (against him or her) for failure to do so.
A. Judgment B. Summons C. affidavit of desistance D. Trial
18. is a legal and binding document of written testimony of a witness as a way for evidence to be
presented to the court.
A. Affidavit of arrest B. Affidavit of desistance C. Complaint D. Affidavit of witness
19. A subpoena directed to a person requiring him/her to attend and testify at the hearing or trial
of a case
A. Ad testificandum B. Search warrant C. Duces tecum D. Affidavit
20. A written order for a person to appear in court bringing with him/her personal property
described in that order
21. A written order directed to a peace officer to search for personal property described therein
and bring it before the court.

A. the name of the accused

B. the designation of the offense by the statute
C. the acts or omissions complained of as constituting the offense
D. the place where the accused was born
A. Attestation B. Signature C. Statement of Truth D. None of the above
25. This refers to a statement given under oath and penalty under perjury. It states about facts
and circumstances about the arrest, the information which led to the arrest, and the observation
made before and after the arrest. This is filled out by the arresting officer.
26. This is an accusation in writing charging a person with an offense, subscribed by the prosecutor
and filed with the court
A. Complaint B. Information C. Subpoena D. Affidavit
27. An evidence of a statement that was made other than by a witness while testifying at the
hearing and that is offered to prove the truth of the matter stated.
A. “Res Inter Alios Acta” Rule B. Testimonial evidence C. Hearsay evidence D. Best evidence rule
28. It states that a party seeking to prove the content of a writing, recording, or photograph must
produce the original unless an exception applies.
A. “Res Inter Alios Acta” Rule B. Testimonial evidence C. Hearsay evidence D. Best evidence rule
29. The authority of the court to take cognizance of a case in the first instance is known as
A. original jurisdiction B. appellate jurisdiction C. general jurisdiction D. delegated jurisdiction
30. The legal authority of a court to entertain whatever type of case comes up within the
geographical area over which its power extends.
31. A kind of jurisdiction which gives a court the power to reverse or modify the the lower court’s
decision

32. The idea that the requisite elements of a crime must be proven before an individual can be
convicted of committing the crime.
A. Physical evidence B. Direct evidence C. Corpus delicti D. Testimonial evidence
A. The president B. Police officer C. Judge D. Pilot
34. Failure to appear in court after receiving a subpoena will subject a person to the following
punishments except
A. Contempt of court B. Arrest C. Fines D. Physical labor
35. The following are official notices for the appearance of a person in court at a specific time and
place except
A. Summons B. Subpoena C. Appearance notice D. Notice of appeal
36. Which statement is not true about warrant of arrest?
A. Clerks of court may issue warrant of arrest.
B. A warrant of arrest has a prescriptive period.
C. Private persons are authorized to effect warrantless arrest.
D. Police officers can execute both warrantless arrest and arrest with warrant.
37. An information refers to an accusation in writing charging a person with an offense,subscribed

by the prosecutor and filed with the ____.
A. Chief of police B. Department of justice C. Court D. President
38. In taking sworn statements, the police officer should comply with _______ of the 1987
Constitution. It states that “any person under custodial investigation for the commission of an
offense shall have the right to remain silent and to have a competent and independent counsel.
He / she must be provided with one. These rights cannot be waived except in writing and in the
presence of counsel. No torture, force or violence, threat, intimidation or any means which
influences the free will shall be used against him/her. Secret detention places, solitary,
incommunicado, or other similar forms of detention are prohibited.
A. Section 12, Article lll B. Section 1, Art. III C. Section 12, Article VI D. Section 2, Article VIII
39. It is a written, out-of-court statement taken before a notary public or any person authorized to
administer oath.
A. Judicial affidavit B. Complaint C. Information D. Subpoena

40. Affidavit of Arresting Officers, affidavit of Complaint, affidavit of witness, application for
Search Warrant, complaint, information, and deposition of witness are examples of
A. Legal forms B. Court decisions C. Business forms D. Laws

A. Police officer B. Doctor C. Notary public D. Electrician
42. The crimes of adultery and concubinage shall not be prosecuted except upon a complaint filed
by the:
A. Offended children B. Offended spouse C. Fiscal D. Private prosecutor
43. the security given for the release of a person in custody of the law, furnished byhim or a
bondsman, to guarantee his appearance before any court.
A. Bribe money B. Allowance C. “Padulas” D. Bail
44. Before or after conviction by the Metropolitan Trial Court, Municipal Trial Court, or Municipal
Circuit Trial Court and before conviction by the Regional Trial Court of an offense not punishable
by death, reclusion perpetua, or life imprisonment all persons in custody shall be admitted to bail
as a matter of:
A. Right B. Discretion C. Optional D. If the price is right
45. It is an offense which, under the law existing at the time of its commission and of the
application for admission to bail may be punished with death.
A. Continuing offense B. Transitory crime C. Complex crime D. Capital offense
46. It is an undertaking constituted as a lien on the real property given as security for the amount
of bail.
A. Cash bond B. Corporate surety C. Property bond D. Recognizance
47. The accused has the right to a public trial. However, the judge may exclude the public from the
courtroom if:
A. the judge wants to sleep first

B. the judge wants to eat first
C. evidence to be produced is offensive to decency or public morals
D. there is a prejudicial question and the judge wants to review his notes first
48. Jurisdiction of the court over the person of the accused is acquired by the following EXCEPT:
A. upon his voluntary appearance in court

B. upon the arrest of the accused
C. upon his release from detention
D. none of the above
49. Which among the following is (illegal) will not justify arrest without a warrant?
A. Hot pursuit B. Continuing crime C. Arrest based on probable cause D. Mere suspicion
50. An application for or admission to bail shall not bar the accused from challenging the validity
of his arrest or the legality of the warrant issued therefore , or from assailing the absence of a
preliminary investigation, provided that he raises them
A. Before entering his plea
B. Immediately after entering his plea
C. After conviction

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Affidavit of Arresting Officers, Affidavit of Complaint, Affidavit of Witness, Application for

2. The person who issues a warrant of arrest

4. Is a document containing facts related to a legal proceeding made under oath.

5. The following are parts of an Affidavit of Complaint, except

a. the name of the accused

8. The nature of complaint against any PNP member is called

11. Public figure authorized by government to administer oaths, authenticate contracts,

a. “Res Inter Allos Acta” Rule

28. The nature of complaint against any PNP member is called

a. Before entering his plea

A. Legal Writing C. Legal Drafting

B. Legal Memorandum D. Legal Forms

A. Legal Writing C. Legal Forms

B. Legal Drafting D. Legal Memorandum

A. Affidavits C. Hard Document

B. Jurats D. Persuasive Document

A. Legal Writing C. Legal Memorandum

B. Legal Drafting D. Legal Forms

A. Legal Forms C. Legal Memorandum

B. Legal Writing D. Legal Drafting

A. Acknowledgement and Jurat C. Affidavits

B. Gratuitous Contract D. Complaint

11. A declaration that a situation is unacceptable or unsatisfactory.

A. Onerous C. Sworn Statement

B. Inquest Form D. Affidavit

B. Sworn Statement D. Onerous

A. Investigation C. Inquest Forms

15. On a sworn statement, usually in the upper left corner.

A. The Body C. Jurat

B. The Header D. Signature of the Affiant

A. The Body C. Jurat

B. The Header D. Signature if the Affiant

A. The Body C. The Header

B. Jurat D. The Statements of Facts

A. Signature of the Affiant C. Signature

A. Inquest Proceedings C. Subpoena

A. Vigorous Interview C. Inquest Proceedings

A. Affidavit of Complaint C. Affidavit of Death

B. Affidavit of Desistance D. Affidavit of Arrest

B. Summons/Appearance Notice D. Field Inquiry

A. Criminal Investigation C. Subpoena

A. First Person C. Admission

B. Officer in Charge D. Acquittal

A. Affiant C. First person

27. An affirmative defense, a criminal charge, or a statement of claimed facts in a complaint (a

A. Notary C. Warrant of Arrest

B. Execution of Warrant D. Police Blotter

A. Notary C. Penal Code

B. Special Law D. None

A. Judicial Forms C. Trial Forms

B. Business Forms D. Forms

A. Business Forms C. Trial Forms

B. None D. Judicial Forms

A. It alludes to any demonstration that a legal official public is engaged to perform.

B. Notary D. Acting Qualities

B. Notary Public D. None

B. Cardinal Rules D. Deed

A. Deed C. Cardinal Rules