Seat No: _____

Republic of the Philippines

PROFESSIONAL REGULATION COMMISSION
Manila

BOARD OF CRIMINOLOGY

CRIMINOLOGY Licensure Examination

CRIME DETECTION AND INVESTIGATION SET B

INSTRUCTION: Select the correct answer for each of the following questions. Mark only one answer for
each item by shading the box corresponding to the letter of your choice on the answer sheet provided.
STRICTLY NO ERASURES ALLOWED. Use pencil no. 2 only.

MULTIPLE CHOICE:

1. A pattern of deep cracking on the surface of a material that has been burned indicative of the point
of origin of fire.
A. Pavement marking C. Alligatoring
B. Charring D. Burning

2. Heat transfer can either be conduction, convection or by radiation. What term that describes the
transfer of heat within a solid material from hotter to cooler parts. It is due to direct contact between
to material.
A. Conduction C. Convection
B. Oxidation D. Radiation

3. What is the constant temperature at which the vapor pressure of the liquid is equal to the atmospheric
pressure?
A. Flash point C. Boiling point
B. Ignition temperature D. Fire point

4. In cases of fire accident or tragedy, deaths is usually caused by:

A. Burns C. Asphyxiation
B. Stroke D. Shock

5. There are four methods of extinguishing fire. When a high wind has an extinguishing effect on a fire, the
most probable extinguishing method is:
A. Cooling C. Separation (fuel removal)
B. Smothering D. Chemical chain Reaction

6. Which of the following fire extinguishing agent is the most effective in cooling the burning material
below its ignition temperature.
A. H2O C. Dry chemical
B. CO2 D. Dry powder

7. The burning of low-grade heavy oils or resinous or tarry materials with sufficient air forms lamp
black commonly known as:
A. Soot C. Black bone
B. Used petroleum D. Black iron

8. The spread of fire from floor to floor in the same building is usually the result of:
A. Fires burning through floors C. Open stairways or shafts
B. Failure to look of fire doors D. External exposures through windows

9. What is the past participle of drive?

A. Drove C. Drunk
B. Drived D. Driven

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10. It refers to a person who suffers from a compulsive desire to set things to fire or to incendiarism.
A. Pedophilia C. Kleptomaniac
B. Pyromania D. Dipsomaniac

11. What class of fire involves combustible metals?

A. Class A C. Class C
B. Class B D. Class D

12. Every device which is self propelled and every vehicle which is propelled by electrical power obtained
from overhead trolley wires, but not operated upon rails.
A. Skating C. Tricyle
B. Bicycle D. Motor vehicles

13. The law on Arson.

A. P.D. 1866 C. P.D. 1614
B. P.D. 1513 D. P.D. 1613

14. The color of the smoke can be a basis in determining the accelerant used in a fire. What color of
the smoke will indicate the presence of phosphorous?
A. Black C. White
B. Reddish brown D. Gray

15. Combustible material that is being burned.

A. Flame color C. Color of smoke
B. Size of fire D. Direction of travel

16. Mikee ketong moved by passion of jealousy against Maita Tama on account of her illicit relationship
with Pedro Penduko (Mikee’s husband), destroyed with a bolo one of the partitions of Maita’s house and
burned it. But as the wind was then blowing in the direction of the house this was also burned.
What is the crime committed by Mikee?
A. Arson C. Arson thru recless imprudence
B. Malicious mischief D. None of these

17. A combustible material that generates heat because of internal chemical action of eventually
ignites without any exposure to fire, spark of heat.
A. combustion C. Spontaneous combustion
B. Burning D. Ignition

18. Mr. X collets a rag, soak it with gasoline and place it on the wooden wall of the house of Mr.
Wong. When Mr. X was about to set fire to the rag, he was bothered by his conscience thus, X
gets back the rag and left the place. What crime, if any, did X commit?
A. Attempted Arson C. Consummated arson
B. Frustrated arson D. None of these

19. Is the result of the succeeding investigation submitted everytime or whenever any development is
accomplished.
A. Initial or advanced report C. Final or closing report
B. Progress of follow-up report D. Spot report

20. Which of the following is a conclusive sign of death?

A. Dry mouth C. Cessation of circulation
B. Cessation of respiration D. Cooling of the body

21. A method of therapy on alcoholism that is based on conversion and fellowship is?
A. Aversion method C. Program of Alcoholic Anonymous
B. Psychotheraphy method D. None of the above

22. Preliminary investigation of cases involving dangerous drugs shall be terminated win a period of _____?
A. 15 days C. 45 days
B. 30 days D. 60 days

23. It involves a number of people who have handled the evidence between the times of the
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 commission of the offense until the ultimate disposition of the case?
A. Chain of custody C. Tracing evidence
B. Transfer of evidence D. Preservation of evidence

24. A man testified that he saw a gay named Mr. Bean leaving the place before it was burned. The
man’s testimony is what kind of evidence?
A. Direct evidence C. Indirect evidence
B. Commulative evidence D. Corroborative evidence

25. After the completion of the search, effort must be made to determine from the appearance of the
place and object what actually occurred and what the circumstances of the crime are:
A. Mental reconstruction of the crime C. Admission
B. Background investigation D. Modus operandi

26. How much percent or weight of alcohol in a person’s blood will presumed a person to be under the
influence of intoxicating liquor?
A. 0.05 percent or less C. .05 to 0.15 percent
B. 0.15 percent or more D. .15 percent to 1.5%

27. This serves as the implementing arm of the Board and it shall be responsible for the efficient and
effective law enforcement of all the provisions of the Comprehensive Dangerous Drug Act of 1992.
A. Dangerous Drug Board C. Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency
B. Drug Enforcement Unit D. Anti-Narcotics Command

28. In its pure form, it is white and made up of shinu, colorless crystals and called “snow” in the junkle
jargon. Is it a drug from the coca leaves of coca, A south American Shurb. It is a central nervous
system stimulant. Its use is also referred to as “the king’s habit”.
A. Opoim C. Marijuana
B. Shabu D. Cocaine

29. This refers to the group of drugs which affect the central nervous system, producing perceptual
alterations, intense and varying emotional changes and thought disruption.
A. Narcotics C. Depressant
B. Hallucinogens D. Stimulants

30. Within how many hours upon confiscation or seizure of dangerous drugs, the same shall be
submitted for qualitative and quantitative examination?
A. 24 hours C. 72 hours
B. 48 hours D. 12 hours

31. The Golden triangle is located at the borders of Thailand, Laos and Myanmar. Which one of the
following countries is not one of the collective names for Golden Crescent?
A. Afganistan C. Iraq
B. Pakistan D. Iran

32. It is the removal of toxic substances from the body as a result of abusing drugs:
A. Cleansing process C. Abstinence
B. Aversion treatment D. Detoxification

33. Marijuana also called, marijane or grass or weed is a crude drug made from cannabis Sativa, a
plant that contains a meal 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/disorientation
C. Impaired reflexes coordination and concentration
D. Moderate heart beat and pulse rate

34. Investigator is the person in charged of carrying out the objective of the investigation which is to identify
the suspect/s, locae and trace the violator and to produce evidence of their guilt. In the conduct of such
how many cardinals he used?
A. Three C. Five
B. Four D. Six

35. An incriminatory statement given by a person outside of the court falling short of an acknowledgment
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 of guilt?
A. Judicial admission C. Judicial confession
B. Extra – judicial admission D. Extra – judicial confession

36. A person who is turned to be a state witness is considered acquitted or ________?

A. Dismissed C. Guilty
B. Exonerated D. Adjudged

37. What is the physical evidence which linked the suspect to the crime scene or offense?
A. Associative Evidence C. Tracing evidence
B. Circumstantial evidence D. Corpus Delicti

38. What is the distinct pattern of how the crime was committed and established by a series of crimes
under one classification?
A. Verbal description C. Physical line-up
B. Physical show-up D. General photograph

39. 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

40. Modus Operandi file was first devised by:

A. Sir Francis Galton C. Informer
B. General Atcherly D. Eugene Vidocq

41. 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. Sabouter

42. 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

43. What is that art which deals with the identity and location of the offender and provides evidence of
his guilt though the criminal proceedings?
A. Police Interview C. Instrumentation
B. Criminal Interrogation D. Criminal Investigation

44. 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 voluntary undergo polygraph examination

45. 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. Prima-facie
B. Associative D. Mens rea

46. The technique of covertly observing a person or a place in order to gather information that is
criminal in nature is called:
A. Surveillance C. Casing
B. Roping D. Elicitation

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47. This kind of informant moves around the centers of criminals, group or syndicate and delights the
police about bits of information.
A. False informant C. Double – crosser informant
B. Mercenary informant D. Self – aggrandizing informant

48. In the chain of event in traffic accident what is the first action taken by a traffic unit to escape from
collision course or otherwise avoid hazard is:
A. State of evasive action C. Point of no escape
B. Point of possible perception of hazard D. Final position

49. It is any facility used for the illegal manufacture of any dangerous drugs and or controlled precursor
and essential chemical is:
A. Chemical laboratory C. Controlled precursor laboratory
B. Clandestine laboratory D. Chemical Diversion Lab.

50. When an enforcement action consist of taking a person into custody for purpose of holding or detaining
him to answer a charge or violation before a court?
A. Traffic warning C. Traffic arrest
B. Traffic citation D. Traffic investigation

51. The greatest single cause of Taxi cabs traffic accidents is attributed to:
A. Conversation with the fare C. Unnecessary speed
B. Following too close to other vehicles D. General recklessness

52. Several person were injured as a result of a bus skidding on a wet pavement. In preparing an
accident report, the term “apparently good condition” should not be used in reference to:
A. The tires C. The brakes
B. An injured passenger D. The operator

53. It rigor mortis leads to approximation of time of death and livor mortis leads to the determination of
position maintained by the body after death. What is the value of instantaneous rigor (cadaveric
spasm?
A. Sign of death C. Time of death
B. Cause of death D. Kinds of death

54. It is the rapid test performed to establish potential positive result:

A. Validity test C. Confirmatory test
B. Preliminary test D. Screening test

55. Any person found in possession of 100 grams of marijuana shall be punished with:
A. Imprisonment of twenty years and one day to life imprisonment
B. Imprisonment of twelve years and one day to twenty years
C. Life imprisonment to death
D. Life imprisonment

56. This refers to an altered physiological state brought about by repeated use of a drug over a period
of time, necessitating continued use of the drug to prevent withdrawals.
A. Psychological dependence C. Biological dependence
B. Chemical dependence D. Physical dependence

57. The following are derivates of Opium, EXCEPT

A. Heroin C. Codeine
B. Morphine D. Cocaine

58. MDMA is the other name for Ecstacy which means:

A. Methylene dioxymethampetamine C. Methyline dioxy-methampetamine
B. Methylene diocximethampetamine D. Metyl diosymentampetamine

59. The rule which governs the principle of whether or not bullet is inside the body of the victim.
A. Odd-even rule C. Entry and Exit Rule
B. Color coding D. Multiplicity of evidence

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

61. The first privately paid group to follow-up investigation of crime….

A. Road runner C. Bow Street Runner
B. CSI D. SOCO

62. When a police officer finds a tool at the scene of a crime, he should first of all:
A. Pick it up for closer examination taking care not to jar it
B. Wait until the crime scene has bee sketched or photographed and measurements taken
before he collects the evidence
C. Immediately collected and always send it to the crime laboratory for scientific examination
D. Compare the cutting edge of the tool with the impressions to determine if this was the tool
used in the crime

63. Tool markings are said to be important evidence

A. Because they identify the specific type of tool that left the marking
B. If the situations are visible to the naked eye or easily collected
C. If they reproduce the Characteristics of a tool found in the possession of a suspect.
D. None of the above.

64. Both impression and striation marks are important traces left by the criminal at the scene of the crime.
Investigators have generally found striations to be:
A. Of less significance than the impression
B. Better recorded on wood surfaces
C. Best collected and preserved by the use of the film of foil
D. None of these.

65. The primary duty of the first officer at the scene of a reported homicide is to:
A. Arrest the offender
B. Administer first aid to the victim
C. Promptly respond to the assignment with reasonable and safe speed
D. Protect the crime scene

66. The primary duty of the first police officer at the scene of a reported homicide is to:
A. Administer first aid and call for medical assistance if the victim is still alive
B. Pursue the fleeing suspect
C. Protect the crime scene
D. Obtain information from the witness

67. The fundamental value of the information which an officer present in the court is affected most by:
A. The techniques used by the defense in cross – examination
B. The ability of the prosecutor to make appropriate objections
C. The thoroughness of the officer’s original investigation
D. The attentiveness of the prosecutor

68. In the majority of criminal trials, primary objective of the defense attorney is to:
A. Discredit the witness called by the prosecution
B. Prove the innocence of his client
C. Cause the court to doubt the guilt of his client
D. Explain the reason behind his client’s actions

69. The best time for conducting a raid on premises occupied as living quarters by criminals is:
A. Midnight, because the raiding party can approach unobserved.
B. Around three A.M. because the occupants will probably be asleep
C. Mid-afternoon, because the elements of surprise will be greatest
D. At dawn, because the approach can be made under cover of darkness and the occupants
will be least alert

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70. The first duty of a police investigator upon arriving at the scene of an alleged fatal accident should be to:
A. Determine the cause of death C. Verify that the victim is dead
B. Determine the time of death D. Identify the victim

71. The most valuable, advantageous and psychological factor in the interrogation on criminal suspect
is __________?
A. Friendliness C. Quietness
B. Privacy D. Knowledge of the facts.

72. The witness that is usually considered to provide the best information as to air style or type of
clothing of a female suspect is the:
A. Pre-adolescent girl C. Young male adult
B. Adolescent girl D. Elderly woman

73. When obtaining a drunk, the best results are usually obtained by:
A. Treats of imprisonment C. Flattery concerning his character
B. Promises of leniency D. Belittling him in the presence of others

74. In a burglary, assuming that the burglar touched all of the following, the one most likely to yield a
good fingerprint after proper treatment is:
A. The exterior side of a window C. A dirty window ledge
B. The surface of a mirror D. The brass-plated handle of an interior door

75. In investigation of a rape case, use of ultra violet light is useful method
A. Both to locate stains and to establish that they are semen stains
B. To locate strains, but not to establish that they are semen stains
C. Only to establish whether certain stains are semen stains, after they have been located by
some other method.
D. Neither for finding stains nor for determining their nature.

76. A written order of the court or any other competent authority consigning an offender to a jail or
prison for confinement.
A. Mittimus C. Subpoena
B. Commitment order D. Letter of invitation

77. A technique that is useful aid in investigation otherwise known as instrumental detection of deception.
A. Truth serum test C. Fingerprint test
B. Ballistics tests D. Polygraph test

78. Any event that results in an unintended injury or property damage attributed directly or indirectly to
the action of motor or its load.
A. Motor vehicle accident C. Motor transportation damage or injury
B. Motor vehicle non traffic accident D. Non motor vehicle traffic accident

79. SPO1 Manlalamang not being authorized by judicial order enters the house of Ms. Pining Garcia,
against her will. What crime is committed by SPO1 Manlalamang?
A. Trespass to dwelling C. Unlawful search
B. Illegal entry D. Violation of domicile

80. The main reason why both traffic officers and signal lights are used on some intersection is that:
A. To discourage motorist from “jumping signals”
B. To make the traffic flow fast
C. Greater safety of the pedestrian and motorist is effected.
D. So that officer can stop and start traffic as necessity demands.

81. Which of the following is the best definition of the term “Right of way”?
A. The personal right to move from one place to another.
B. A way of place open to the motorist and pedestrian
C. The privilege of the immediately use of a particular section of the highway.
D. The right of a vehicle to occupy a space which at that time is occupied by another vehicle.

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82. From among the following measure one is the most effective in police campaign directed at a new
parking regulations.
A. Written warning C. Verbal warning
B. Citation D. Arrest

83. An accusation in writing charging a person with an offence subscribed by the prosecutor and filed to court.
A. Complaint C. Deposition
B. Information D. Blotter

84. The right of a person undergoing criminal investigation can be found in:
A. Rules of Court C. Rule 115
B. Art. III Sec. 12 of the Constitution D. Rules of procedure

85. Which of the following types of accidents is most decreased by the installation of traffic lights?
A. Cross traffic accident
B. Misunderstanding between motorist and traffic officer.
C. Accidents of confusion
D. Accidents of decision of right of way

86. Evidence should not only be related to the facts in issue but also that which is not excluded by the law?
A. Relevant evidence C. Credible evidence
B. Material evidence D. Competent evidence

87. The use of one or more electrical appliances or devices which draw or consume electrical current
beyond the designated capacity of the existing electrical system.
A. Over loading C. Self-closing door
B. Jumper D. Oxidizing material

88. The law that provides for the rights of a person arrested, detained or otherwise under custodial
investigation.
A. Miranda Doctrine C. R.A 7438
B. R.A.7348 D. Rule 115

89. A type of a question which suggest to the person the answer which the interview desire.
A. Direct question C. Relevant question
B. Leading question D. Misleading question

90. What is an ancient document?

A. A document 5 years before and after C. Document more than 20 years old.
B. Document made during the ancient time D. Document more than 30 years old.

91. Which of the following DOES NOT belong to the type of detainees.
A. Undergoing investigation C. Awaiting final judgment
B. Awaiting or undergoing trial D. For safe keepin

92. It is a process by which the instigator practically induces the would be defendant into the commission
of the offense, and himself becomes a co-principal.
A. Instigation C. Entrapment
B. Buy-bust operation D. In flagrante Delicto

93. ________ shall be conducted as a pre-requisite to grant permits and or licenses by local governments
or other government agencies.
A. Fire safety inspection C. Fire protection assembly
B. Fire alerting system D. Fire Service

94. Articles or materials which are found in connection with the investigation and which aid in establishing
the identity of the perpetrator or the circumstances under which the crime was committed or which,
in general assist in the prosecution of the criminal.
A. Material evidence C. Corpus delicti
B. Associative evidence D. Tracing evidence

95. A traffic officer stationed along the route of a parade has been ordered by his superior to allow no
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 cars to cross the route while the parade is in progress, an ambulance driver on an emergency run
attempts to drive his ambulance across the route while the parade is passing. Under these
circumstances the traffic police officer should:
A. Ask the driver to wait until the police officer contact his superior.
B. Stop the parade long enough to permit the ambulance to cross the superior.
C. Hold up the ambulance in accordance with the superior’s order.
D. Direct the ambulance driver to the shortest detour which will add at least ten minutes to run.

96. Investigator must be patient to obtain accurate and complete information especially with uncooperative
subject.
A. Logical mind C. Perseverance
B. Power of self control D. Discretion

97. The _______ supervise the enforcement of the law on prohibited and regulated drugs. It is the
policy- making and strategy-formulating body.
A. DDB C. PDEA Academy
B. PACC D. PNP

98. Who among the following shall serve as permanent consultant of the Board (DDB).
A. Director of the NBI C. A and B
B. Chief of the PNP D. Director General of PDEA

99. That profession and scientific discipline directed to the recognition, identification, individualization
and evaluation of physical science by application of natural sciences in matters of law.
A. Forensic pathologist C. Scientist
B. Criminalistics D. Chemist

100. The following are the three basic approaches to a traffic safety program:
A. Money, management and machinery C. Road, route and rescue
B. Education, enforcement and engineering D. All of the above

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CRIME DETECTION, INVESTIGATION AND PREVENTION
Answer Key – Set B

1. C 26. B 51. D 76. B

2. A 27. C 52. B 77. D
3. C 28. D 53. B 78. A
4. C 29. B 54. D 79. D
5. B 30. A 55. B 80. C
6. A 31. C 56. D 81. C
7. B 32. D 57. D 82. A
8. A 33. D 58. A 83. B
9. D 34. D 59. A 84. B
10. B 35. B 60. C 85. A
11. D 36. B 61. C 86. D
12. D 37. A 62. B 87. A
13. D 38. D 63. A 88. C
14. C 39. D 64. C 89. B
15. A 40. B 65. B 90. D
16. C 41. C 66. A 91. D
17. D 42. A 67. C 92. A
18. D 43. D 68. A 93. A
19. B 44. C 69. D 94. A
20. D 45. A 70. C 95. B
21. C 46. A 71. D 96. C
22. B 47. D 72. B 97. A
23. A 48. A 73. B 98. C
24. C 49. B 74. B 99. B
25. A 50. C 75. A 100. B

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