Licensure Examination for Criminologists

CRIME DETECTION, INVESTIGATION & PREVENTION (CRIDIP)

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

1. It is an act providing for the constitutional rights of persons under custodial investigation.

A. RA 5487 B. RA 9262

C. RA 7438 D. RA 7610

2. These are the three fold aims of the criminal investigator, EXCEPT:

A. to identify the guilty party

B. to provide evidence of his guilt

C. to locate the guilty party

D. to file charges at the proper court

3. It is a type of search wherein one searcher is assigned to each subdivision of a quadrant.

A. zone method B. spiral method

C. wheel method D. strip method

4. It is made by the investigator on the scene, it need not be drawn to scale, but the proportions should
be the approximate measurements of dimensions draw.

A. crime scene sketch B. rough sketch

C. finished drawing D. projection sketch

5. It is the normal sketch that shows the scene in two dimensions of one plane.

A. crime scene sketch B. rough sketch

C. finished drawing D. projection sketch

6. It is the simplest way to locate points on sketch to give the distances from two mutually perpendicular
lines.

A. surveying methods B. cross projection

C. rectangular coordinates D. polar coordinate

7. This consists of objects or substances which are an essential part of the body of the crime.

A. corpus delicti B. tracing evidence

C. associative evidence D. evidence

8. It is refers to the number of persons who handle evidence between the time of commission and
disposition of the case.

A. disposition B. preservation

C. chain of custody D. evaluation

9. It is the questioning of person who is believed to possess knowledge that is of official interest to the
investigator.

A. interrogation B. investigation

C. interview D. instrumentation

10. It is existing between the investigator and the subject, and it is usually determines, the success of the
investigation.

A. rapport B. personality

C. breadth of interest D. the approach

11. It is a questioning of a person who is reluctant to make a full disclosure of information in his
possession.

A. interrogation B. investigation

C. interview D. Instrumentation

12. It is a person other than the suspect, who is requested to give information concerning an incident or
person.
A. witness B. victim

C. subject D. suspect

13. It is a self-incriminatory statement made by the subject falling short of an acknowledgement of guilt.

A. admission B. confession

C. acknowledgment D. acceptance

14. It is the direct acknowledgment of the truth of the guilty fact as charged or of some essential part of
the commission of the criminal act itself.

A. admission B. confession

C. acknowledgment D. acceptance

15. It is a file of photograph of arrested individuals which usually includes full-face and mug shots along
with detailed physical description of subject persons.

A. roques gallery B. modus-operandi file

C. fingerprint file D. index card file

16. Usually, the conduct of investigation must start with this, purposely to develop rapport with the
subject, either the victim or suspect.

A. opening statement B. inquiry of subject

C. narration D. sympathetetic approach

17. It is the questioning of person who are suspected to have committed and/or has been involved in the
commission of an offense.

A. Interview B. interrogation

C. tactical interrogations D. custodial investigation

18. It is the purpose why the subject of the investigation was being asked of the question, “do you know
why you are here.”

A. to place the subject in the vulnerable position

B. to know the purpose the reason why he is investigated

C. to solicit other vital information

D. it usually observed during interrogation

19. Any person under investigation for the commission of an offense shall have the following rights,
EXCEPT.

A. right to inform of his right to remain silent

B. right to have a competent and independent counsel

C. right to be provided with a counsel

D. right not to answer all the questions

20. It is must be made in every page of the sworn statement of suspects and witnesses intentionally
committed by the investigator or typist.

A. page number

B. name of investigator

C. intentional errors

D. name of affiant

21. It is the collection of information and evidence for identifying, apprehending, and convicting
suspected offenders.

A. tactical interrogation

B. custodial investigation

C. criminal investigation

D. criminal interrogation

22. It is a device which is designed to ignite combustible material sometimes after initiating action.

A. trailer

B. plant

C. devices

D. accelerants
23. The fundamental responsibility of the officer in charge of protecting the crime scene is:

A. interrogating the witness, the victims and the suspects

B. engaging in the search for traces left by the criminals

C. removal of evidence which may be important to the case investigated.

D. preserving the site of the crime in the same physical conditions as it was left by the perpetrator.

24. What kind of personal property can be subject of search or seizure?

A. fruits of the offense or those used or intended to be used as the means of committing an offense

B. subject of the offense

C. stolen or embezzled property

D. all of the above

25. It is the official inquiry made by the police on the facts and circumstances surrounding the death of
the person which is expected to be criminal or unlawful.

A. homicide investigation B. criminal investigation

C. murder investigation D. criminal interrogation

26. Any person under investigation shall have the right to ______________.

A. be informed of such rights

B. remain silent

C. all of these

D. counsel

27. It is a law that makes the crime of rape as a crime against persons.

A. RA 8353 B. RA 8535

C. RA 8553 D. RA 8335

28. It is a statement made by a person in an impending death, and it is also known as “ante-mortem
statement.”

A. dying declaration B. declaration of interest

C. affidavit D. sworn statement

29. It is an investigative practice of placing the suspect within a group of people for the purpose of being
viewed by eyewitnesses.

A. police line-up B. identification parade

C. all of the above D. none of the above

30. It is where the essential ingredients of the criminal act took place, and it includes the entry and exit
of both the offenders and victims.

A. place of occurrence B. setting of the crime

C. physical objectives D. crime scene

31. It is the ascertaining of information by systematically interviewing all people in certain vicinity or
area.

A. neighborhood canvassing B. intensive inquiry

C. all of the above D. none of the above

32. It is an anticipatory or proactive approach to solving crimes, focusing on the small group of career
criminals responsible for a large amount of crime in the area.

A. proactive Investigation B. anticipatory investigation

C. targeted investigation D. all of the above

33. These are the elements of the crime of robbery, EXCEPT:

A. unlawful taking of property

B. with intent to gain

C. with violent or intimidation

D. without the owner’s consent

34. It is an act that prescribes the violation against women and their children.

A. RA 9262 B. RA 9622
C. RA 6692 D. RA 9266

35. It is an investigative aid which provided information with regards offenders’ pattern of operations.

A. roques gallery B. modus-operandi file

C. fingerprint file D. index card file

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

A. poverty

B. ignorance

C. loss of family values

D. other various factors

37. It is regarded by many experts as the most commonly abused drug in our society.

A. tobacco B. alcohol

C. marijuana D. cough preparations

38. These are the motivating factors of drug use, EXCEPT:

A. to attain some degree of euphoria

B. peer pressure and curiosity

C. increased enjoyment of activities

D. as social lubricants

39. It is state of psychic or physical dependence or both on drug arising in a person following
administration.

A. drug dependence B. physical dependence

C. psychological dependence D. drug addiction

40. It is the penalty to be imposed to drug users during first offense.

A. 6 yrs. & 1 day-12 yrs B. 1 yr. & 1 day-6 yrs.

C. 12 yrs. & 1 day-20 yrs. D. 6 months rehabilitation

41. It presupposes an understanding of the motivation behind the behavior of motorists, commuters and
pedestrians.

A. traffic management B. traffic education

C. traffic enforcement D. traffic engineering

42. It is an action taken by the traffic law enforcers, and the count to compel obedience to traffic laws
and ordinances.

A. traffic management B. traffic education

C. traffic enforcement D. traffic engineering

43. This is wholly a traffic law enforcer’s responsibility, and entails in looking for the behavior of the
traffic units.

A. detection B. adjudication

C. apprehension D. prosecution

44. These are the important goals of traffic law enforcement activities, EXCEPT.

A. to increase safety level

B. to ensure harmonious & comfortable environment

C. to observe the 3Es of traffic

D. to increase traffic efficiency

45. It includes pedestrians, pedal cyclist, drivers, passengers, and others.

A. enforcement system B. road user system

C. traffic system D. road and traffic user

46. It is defined as keeping informed on the streets, highways within existing regulations to make their
use safe and expeditious.
A. traffic enforcement B. traffic control

C. traffic supervision D. traffic education

47. This is otherwise known as the Traffic and Land Transportation Code of the Philippines.

A. RA 7610 B. RA 6975

C. RA 7160 D. RA 4136

48. It is the science of measuring traffic and travel, study of basic laws relative to traffic, and to achieve
safe and efficient transportation.

A. traffic management B. traffic enforcement

C. traffic education D. traffic engineering

49. It is any inherent characteristics of a traffic way, a vehicle or a person making a trip on a traffic way.

A. accident B. attribute

C. violations D. crucial events

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

A. point of impact

B. point of no escape

C. perception of impending hazard

D. point of possible perception

51. It is every device which is self-propelled, and propelled by electric power obtained from overhead
trolley wires, but not operated upon rails.

A. vehicle B. motor

C. motor vehicle D. means of transportation

52. It characterized the manner of occurrence of a motor- vehicle traffic accident.

A. key events B. traffic accident

C. crucial events D. chain of events

53. It is any motor vehicle accident that results in injuries to one or more persons.

A. fatal accident B. non-fatal accident

C. property damage D. traffic accident

54. It is a kind of traffic accident where a person does thing that he or she should not have done.

A. errors of commission B. negligence

C. errors of omission D. reckless imprudence

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

A. skid marks

B. scuffmarks

C. gaps mark

D. gaps kid

56. A vehicle downhill with a slope of 0.15 and a drag factor of 0.70 leaves a skid marks of 20.6 meters,
what is the approximate speed of the said vehicle when involved in accident.

A. 64 kms./hour

B. 54 kms./hour

C. 46 km.s/hour

D. 45 kms./hour

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

A. look over the ground to locate the point of collision

B. follow the path of vehicle in leaving the scene

C. study the objects the vehicle has struck

D. established the identity of the driver and vehicle

58. It is a method of locating a spot in the area by measurements from two of more reference points.

A. measurements B. determining skidmarks

C. triangulation D. accident investigation

59. These are the types of international road signs, it may be oval, triangular, and rectangular in shapes,
EXCEPT.

A. regulatory signs B. informative signs

C. danger warning signs D. roads and pavement signs

60. These are the basic steps in traffic accident investigation, EXCEPT.

A. go to scene as quickly as possible

B. assess the situation and call for assistance

C. care to injured and protect their property

D. inter-agency coordination and linkages

61. It is the willful and intentional setting of fire to destroy property and/or the preparation of building
for burning.

A. arson B. fire

C. intentional fire D. incendiary fire

62. These are the corpus delicti of the crime of arson, EXCEPT:

A. fire occurred in the premises protected by the law

B. the fire was intentional

C. someone set the fire or furthered the act

D. violation of laws on arson

63. Only when it is known can possible causes be searched for and eliminated, and it is the first purpose
of examining the fire scene.

A. fire started B. point of origin

C. intentional setting D. presence of arsonist

64. It is a kind of burn pattern that results from splashing an accelerant unto the floor.

A. alligatoring B. charring

C. pour pattern D. “V” pattern

65. It is employed by the arsonist to delay the start of the fire and allow them to establish an interim
alibi.

A. timing device B. matches & candles

C. trailers D. accelerants

66. It can be readily identified by their distinctive odors.

A. timing device B. accelerants

C. trailers D. matches & candles

67. These fires results from the burning of wood, paper, textiles and other carbonaceous materials.

A. Type “A” B. Type “B”

C. Type “C” D. Type “D”

68. It is one way of extinguishing fire wherein the oxygen content of air is reduced below 15%-from
normal of 21% in volume.

A. smothering B. cooling

C. starving D. use of extinguishers

69. A passage hall or ante-chamber between the outer doors and interior parts of a house or a building.

A. vestibule B. vertical shaft

C. self-closing door D. lobby

70. Any condition or act which increase or may cause an increase in the probability of the occurrence of
fire.

A. fire hazard B. overloading

C. illegal connection D. jumper

71. These are the detection method use at the fire scene to determine presence of accelerants, EXCEPT.

A. visual observations

B. detection by scent

C. dye color test

D. interview of witnesses

72. An integrated network of hydraulically designed piping installed in a building structure or area which
automatically discharges water when activated by heat.

A. sprinkler system B. hose box

C. standpipe system D. hose reel

73. A system of vertical pipes in a building to which the fire hoses can be attached, including a system by
which water is made available to the outlets as needed.

A. sprinkler system B. hose box

C. standpipe system D. hose reel

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

A. fire suppression B. fire safety

C. fire prevention D. abatement

75. It is one of the motives of the crime of arson, wherein the purpose is to distract police from other
felony being committed.

A. concealment of crime B. emotional reasons

C. intimidation D. financial gain

76. It is the most common accelerant, and is readily identified by their distinctive odor.

A. gasoline B. kerosene

C. thinner D. lighter fluid

77. It is otherwise known as the Comprehensive Fire Code of the Philippines of 2008.

A. PD 1185 B. RA 9514

C. Art. 322 – 326, RPC D. PD 1714

78. It is the transfer of heat from solid materials.

A. convection

B. conduction

C. combustion

D. radiation

79. These are the elements of fire, EXCEPT:

A. fuel B. oxygen

C. gas D. heat

80. It is the actual process or the active principle of burning, and it is characterized by the heat and light
combustion.

A. fire B. conflagration

C. arson D. destruction

81. It is otherwise known as the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002.

A. RA 6425 B. RA 9262

C. RA 7610 D. RA 9165

82. It is the common street name of methamphetamine hydrochloride.

A. shabu B. bato

C. poor man’s cocaine D. kakusaesai

83. Two or more persons forming or joining together with the intention of committing any offense
prescribed by the drugs act.
A. drug syndicate B. syndicated crime group

C. drug traffickers D. organized crime group

84. Are drugs which increases alertness, reduce hunger and provide a feeling of well being.

A. hallucinogens

B. stimulants

C. narcotics

D. depressants

85. It is a form of entrapment employed by law enforcement officers as an effective way of apprehending
criminals in the act of violating drug law.

A. search and seizure

B. mobile checkpoint

C. marijuana eradication

D. buy-bust operation

86. It is any immoral conduct or habit, the indulgence of which leads to depravity, wickedness or
corruption.

A. vice

B. drug addiction

C. gambling

D. alcoholism

87. It is the illegal cultivation, administration, manufacture, sale, trading, distribution, importation,
exportation and possession of any dangerous drug.

A. drug pushing

B. illegal trafficking

C. cultivate or culture

D. dispense
88. It is willful act by any person of maliciously and surreptitiously inserting dangerous drug for the
purpose of implicating the commission of violation of drug law.

A. Illegal trafficking

B. trading

C. planting evidence

D. use

89. It is an analytical test conducted to validate of confirm the results of initial test.

A. screening test

B. drug test

C. drug clearance test

D. confirmatory test

90. It is also known as the golden triangle, and it is considered as the main source of dangerous drugs
throughout the world.

A. Japan-Taiwan-China

B. Burma-Thailand-Laos

C. Cambodia-Mexico-Africa

D. Arabia-Malaysia-Singapore

91. It is the chronological and step-by-step account of an incident that transpired in a given place and at
a given time.

A. report B. police report

C. patrol report D. investigation report

92. It is primarily aimed at transmitting papers from office to office within a police unit and/or station, or
from branch to branch, within an office.

A. routine slip B. memorandum

C. endorsement D. business letter

93. It is a letter that sends, and it identifies what is being sent and what is being intended for.
A. transmittal letter

B. application letter

C. information letter

D. referral letter

94. It is a record of daily events occurring within the territories/jurisdiction of a given police unit or
command.

A. police blotter

B. police journal

C. police report

D. police files

95. It is complete in substance that answers the six interrogatives of police report writing—the 5Ws and
IH, it also provides in brief, the sworn statement executed by the individuals that was investigated.

A. special report

B. investigation report

C. administrative report

D. operational report

96. It is a reply or a forwarding statement usually added to a letter, it can be a message; it can be a
memorandum from higher police office, and it is communication within a communication.

A. routine slip

B. memorandum

C. endorsement

D. business letter

97. It is the widely-practiced written communications, and it is routine in nature, as it is submitted daily
by the duty beat supervisor.

A. beat Inspection report

B. after patrol report

C. Daily accomplishment

D. Initial report

98. It is commonly practice in the police service, and which are inter-office communications dealing with
official matters.

A. routine slip

B. memorandum

C. endorsement

D. business letter

99. It is that one done after an important incident took place in a certain area at a given time, and it
must be acted done or acted upon within twenty four hours.

A. special report

B. progress report

C. spot report

D. situation report

100. Among the techniques in composition writing, it is effective in police report, this is because it
concern events.

A. narration

B. clarity

C. specificity

D. accuracy

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