CDI Q&A

C

In essence, it is a chemical reaction in which the substance combines with oxygen, heat is released and the form of substance is destroyed.

a. Fire

b. Fuel

c. Ignition

d. Oxygen

It is defined as an art which deals with the identity and location of the offender and provides evidence of his guilt through criminal proceedings.

a. Criminal investigation

b. Interview and interrogation

c. Confession and admission

d. Criminal action

A

In sending out letters and relevant papers, the documents should be

arranged in a certain manner. What do you call the act of arranging the document?

a. Special mail handling

b. Filing

c. As sembling

d. Documentation

B

This provides a record of incidents requiring police response and includes criminal offenses, arrest and general information.

a. Report

b. Narrative

c. Narration

d. Police Report

D

Several persons were Injured as a result of a bus skidding on a wet pavement. In preparing an accident report, the term "apparently in good condition" should not be used in reference to-

a. The Muffler

b. The Brakes

c. The injured persons

d. The operator

B

In testhg a suspected intoxicated driver, which one of the followinf tests should be given last?

a. Hand writing

b. Pupils of eyes

c. Balance

d. Walking and turning

A

Mere 2 or more emergency vehicles, operating as such approach the same intersection from different directions, creating a probability conflict, an officer directing traffic at the intersection must give preference to one and cause the others to yield the right of way. Of the following, the type of vehicle which should generally be given preferences over any of the vehicle is the-

a. Ambulance

b. Police car

c. Fire truck

d. Wrecker

C

One of the qlalities of a good investigation report states that It must short but concise, meaning, the report must be-

a. Fair

b. Brief

c. Clear

d. Impartial

B

This is classification of the investigative report which is used as a way of determining if the officer is working on his case or not.

A. Spot report

B. Progress report

C. Basic report

D. Final report

B

What factors are taken into consideration in the determination of

the liability of the person found guilty of arson?

A. the kind of building or property that was burned.

B. the location of the building

C. whether the building is inhabited or not

D. all of the above

D

It is the transfer of heat whch requires physical contaet between the bodies or portions of bodies exchanging heat.

a. Conduction

b. Convection

c. Radiat ion

d. Heat transfer

A

The primary purpose of statutory requirements for fire protection is-

A. to see to it that the buildings are insured

B. to safeguard life

C. to see to it that the buildings are fire hazard free.

D. to generate income for the government.

C

Physical evidence is generally given weight the courts because-

A. it speaks for its self

B. it cannot lie

C. not affected by emotion

D. all of the forgoing

D

This is the tying up of all loose ends pertinent to the investigation so as to form a clear and composite picture of the crime committed, to the mind of the reader, for prosecutorial and judicial action.

A. spot report

B. progress report

C. basic report

D. final report

D

The effectiveness of a traffic law enforcement program is best measured by-

A. a reduction of a traffic accidents and delays.

B. an increase in traffic enforcement actions

C. a decrease in the ration of conviction to enforcement actions.

D. None of the Above

A

Physical or personal appearance is important when testifying in court because

A. it will determine the quality of your testimony

B. it will determine the quantity of your testimony.

C. it will affect the weight given to your testimony by the court

D. it will reduce the chances of the defense attacking your testimony·

A

In the conduct of custodial investigation, one of the rights provided for by the law is protection against self-incrimination and right is found on the grounds of-

A. public policy and morality

B. public policy and humanity

C. humanity kindness

D. humanity and conscience

B

This method or technique of criminal identification is more convenient than other methods or techniques since the element of suggestion is avoided In the identification process.

A. cartography

B. rogues gallery

C. police-line up

D. fingerprint

D

His methods made popular the logic of employing a thief to catch a thief

A. Henry Fielding

B. Jonathan Wild

C. John Fielding

D. Robert Peel

B

It is considered as a patient, step by step inquiry or observation, a careful examination, a recording of evidence or legal inquiry

A. recording

B. investigation

C. collection

D. examination

B

It is the art of suspect's surveillance, and this was pioneered by Allan Pinkerton.

A. role

B. shadowing

C. modus operandi

D. casing

B

Being an investigator able to solve cases, he must posses the ability to be patient to obtain accurate and complete information, specially withuncooperative subjects is-

A. integrity

B. perseverance

C. alertness

D. logical mind

B

The fact that no physical evidence was found at the scene of the crime will most likely mean that-

A. the victim cleaned up before the police arrived.

B. the suspect was professional

C. the suspect was juvenile

D. the police probably did not conduct a complete search for evidence.

D

The term describes the transfer of heat through a gas or vacuum in a similar way to light is-

A. conduction

B. convection

C. radiation

D. fire

C

There are 2 types of standards to be obtained in the investigation of a questioned documents: 1 is collected and the other is _______

A. photographed

B. replicated

C. dictated

D. all of the foregoing

B

The purpose of this is to provide a brief, informative summary of the nature and important event in the case.

A. synopsis

B. details of the report

C. recommendation

D. conclusion

A

During an interview, planning is important and must follow the order of time and bring out facts orderly as they happened, this technique is called-

A. chronological questioning

B. physical questioning

C. psychological questioning

D. None of these

A

A case decided in USA in the year 1920 that established the "Doctrine of the Fruit of the Poisonous Tree".

A. MAPP VS. USA

B. MAPP vs. Ohio

C. USA vs. Ohio

D. Silverthorne Lumber Co. vs. US

D

An English man who wrote a novel entitled "Tom Jones", was appointed as Magistrate for the areas of Westminster and Middlesex in London.

A. Patrick Colquhoun

B. Charles Dickens

C. Henry Fielding

D. Robert Peel

C

This report is one which is routinary act It is submitted daily by any duty inspector.

A. spot report

B. special report

C. beat inspection report

D. after patrol report

C

Police report which requires deals with ordinary, miscellaneous, day-to-day memorandum, Letter or form accomplished by any member of a unit.

A. basic report

B. formal report

C. spot report

D. special report

B

The first female detective hired by the North-Western Police Angency·

A. Jane Doe

B. Kate Wayne

C. June Downey

D. Demi Moore

B

What Special law punishes the crime of Arson which amends the provision of the Revised Penal Code.

a. Presidential Decree 603

b. Presidential Decree 968

c. Presidential Decree 1612

d. Presidential Decree 1613

D

It is best to interrogate a suspect in a "foreign Territory" such as the investigator room at the police station because the place-

a. Is comfortable to the suspect

b. Is familiar to the suspect

C. Provides food and cigarette to the investigator

d. Intimidates the suspect

D

The collection of photographs of criminals taken by the police for

identification purposes is technically called?

a. Cartographic files

b. Identification kit

c. Mug File

d. Criminal Record

C

It is, in most cases, the initial step for obtaining information to detemine the origin and cause of fire.

a. Interviewing witness/es

b. Surveillance

C. Undercover work assignment

d. To investigate the insurance company and the owner of the insurance company

A

Fernando Jose is testifying in court to disprove the criminal charge filed against him. Thus, he is the

a. Suspect

b. Accused

c. Crimnal

d. Respondent

D

Edralin is an alleged thief. He is being accused of stealing personal property but he is not yet under the custody of the police. Therefore, he is legally addressed as-

a. Suspect

b. Accused

c. Accomplice

d. Accessory

A

A burned body found was subjected to autopsy, however, examination of lungs and blood showed no abnormal quantity of carbon monoxide or dioxide. What will be your interpretation under this circmstances?

a. The person died because of burning

b. The person died due to asphyxia

c. The person was killed before he was burned

d. The person died not of fire but because of suffocation

C

The primary reason for conducting a search in the crime scene is to

a. Obtain obvious physical evidence

b. Ascertain the reasons for the crime

c. Undercover hidden evdence

d. Determine the criminals method of operation

A

What do you think is the significant data for an arson investigator to gather from the fire scene?

a. Odor

b. Rapidity of fire

c. Color of smokes and flames

d. All of the foregoing

D

This situation takes place when a police officer induce a person

to commit a crime and arrest him after the comission of the crime.

a. Instigation

b. Recidivism

c. Voluntary surrender

d. Entrapment

A

It was the first natural stimulant that was discovered.

a. Nicotine

b. Epinedrine

c. Caffeine

d. Ephedrine

C

Wether it be solid, liquid, or gas, is the minimum temperature that the substance must be heated in order to sustain combustion.

a. Temperature

b. Flash point

c. Ignition temperature

d. Burning point

B

Which of the following types of accidents is most decreased by the

installation of traffic lights?

a. Accidents of confusion

b. Cross traffic accidents

c. Accidents of decisions of right of way

d. Misunderstanding between motorists

D

It is the accomplishment of the act, and which must be proved where it is an element of the offense charged.

a. Motive

b. Intent

c. Modus operandi

d. Background interview

A

Can a child below 15 years old be employed?

a. Yes, provided that the employer shall ensure the protection, health safety and morals of the child

b. Yes, provided that the employer shall secure the child a working permit from DOLE

c. No. He is a minor

d. A and B only

D

A former convict who became a Paris investigator and founder of the Brigade De la Surete and the forerunner of our credit card system.

a. Henry Fielding

b. Jonathan Wild

c. Eugene Vidocq

d. Sir Robert Peel

C

In police stations, It is the record

of all crimes and complaints.

a. Police Blotter

b. Police Arrest

c. Booking Report

d. NOTA

A

This involves the process of allowing a witness to select the primary sugpect from a group of chosen persons (suspects and innocent persons).

a. Cartography

b. Portrait parle

c. Rogues gallery

d. Police line-up

D

A kind of crime scene sketch which picture the immediate scene

a. Sketch of locality

b. Sketch of ground

c. Sketch of Details

d. Cross projection sketch

C

An evidence which links the suspects to the crime scene or offense.

a. Corpus Delicti

b. Associative evidence

c. Tracing evidence

d. Documentary evidence

B

These are articles which assist the investigator in locating the suspect.

a. Tracing evidence

b. Associative evidence

c. Documentary evidence

d. Testimonial evidence

A

In the year 2005, the Philippines was tagged by the USA as the

number one producer of?

a. Marijuana

b. Cocaine

c. Shabu

d. Opium

C

In dental examination, location of teeth, position and ______ are the main consideration.

a. Site

b. Spot

c. Direction

d. Place

C

A method of safe breaking by battering of the top, bottom or sides of a safe with a chisel or other metal cutter.

a. Burning

b. Bursting

c. Ripping

d. Carrying away

C

The world's oldest cultivated plant as a source of prohibited drugs.

a. Marijuana

b. Coca plant

c. Opium poppy plant

d. Caffeine

A

It is the derivative of Morphine

a. Cocaine

b. Heroin

c. Codeine

d. Caffeine

B

"Suspecting foul play, the detective arranged to have the package under the hellometer to see if any bombs were contained therein. His suspicions not being verified, he then arranged to have the hydroscopic test applied to the box hoping thus to detect any latent fingerprints on it. It was only after this that he had the document contained in the box removed and examined with ultra- violet radiation to see if there had been any alterations in it."

The arrangements made by the detective would not have helped him

discover what he wanted.

a. only in so far as the contents of the box were concerned

b. Except in testing for latent fingerprints

c. in examining the document

d. In examining the box for the contents and for latent fingerprints

e. In that the use of the ultra-violet radiation would have seriously

affected any material contained in the package.

D

When a burglary might have been prevented by a patrolman on post,

the patrol sergeant assigned to investigate must investigate to

determine in _________ or if __________

a. He tried all the doors on post

b. There was neglect on the part of the patrolman

C. the storekeepers had left their stores in totals darkness

d. The Patrolman was on leave of absence at the time

e. The Patrolman had been properly relieved

f. The patrolman was too well known in the neighborhood

g. He could have discovered the crime

h. The patrolman was too intimate with storekeepers.

G

A citizen who operates a motel reports on 8-10-48 that a Graflex camera, serial number XY2107 was stolen form his living quarters on 8-8-48 at 9:00 pm. He can furnish no clues who the thief might be and states that the camera was insured against theft. There is no evidence of forced enforced entry. which of the following would be the first action, for the officers investgating the case?

a. Report the loss to the insurance company

b. Check the guest register of the motel for 8-8-48

c. Report the loss with social number to the manufacturer of the camera

d. Question the citizen's story

e. Check the records of local pawn shops

D

A policewoman answered a call to a cheap hotel on the complaint of a resident that a whining noise appeared to come from a certain room during most of the day. A baby was discovered lying on a filthy blanket in the closet. The child appeared to be about two months old and malnourished. Investigation disclosed that Mrs. X had rented the room the previous week. The first thing for the policeman to do would be

a. take the child to the station pending placement in a foster home

b. wait until the woman returns before taking any actionn

c. bather and feed the child then question residents and employees of

the hotel to learn as much as possible about the circmstances

d. swear out a warrant for the arrest of the woman for child neglect

e. Take the child to General Hospital pending further investigation of

the case

E

A prisoner charged with assault and robbery was taken to a precinct station house and searched. Among the articles removed from his possession was an expensive watch. The most probable

reasons for removal of the watch was that it

a. Might be stolen from him

b. was required for evidence was very valuable

d. could be used for bail purposes

B

In an intersection which has the right of way when they meet

A. ambulance

B. police car

C. fire truck

D. president's car

A

Abu sayaf means _________

A. Islamic congreqation

B. The base

C. The sword bearer

D. All of the above

C

The first responsibility of a police officer assigned to investigate a reported homicide is-

A. arrest the offender

B. administer first aid to the victim

C. promptly responds to the assignment with reasonable and safe speed.

D. protects the crime scene.

C

Know as the simplest and the most effective way of showing actual

measurement and of identifying significant items of evidence in their

location at the scene is-

A. photograph

B. sketch

C. graphing

D. all of the above

B

Illegal acts committed by business and professional people while earning their living are classified as-

A. Blue-collar crimes

B. crime mala in se

C. white-collar crimes

D. crime mala prohibita

C

Julia Roberts gives information to the police without waiting for reward or payment because she considered herself as-

a. Ex-convict

b. Informant

c. Defendant

d. Accused

B

This is the lifeblood of investigation and hence to be considered seriously and also to be followed up. Once it dries you have nowhere to go.

a. Information

b. Intelligence

c. Interview

d. Instrumentation

A

These are attached and distributed in the ceiling of rooms, activated by the increase of temperature and water is delivered right where It is needed.

a. Fire pump

b. Fire hydrant

c. Automatic sprinklers

d. Fire extinguisher

C

When a police officer finds a tool at the crime scene, he should first of all-

a. Pick it up for a closer examination, taking care not to jar

b. Wait until the crime scene has been sketched or photographed and

measurements taken before he collects the evidence

c. Immediately collect it and always send it to the Crime Laboratory

for specific examination

d. Compare the following edge of the tool with impression to

determine if this was the tool used in crime.

B

This inquiry begins with a general re examination of all facts, leads and other types of information secured during the initial investigation.

a. Preliminary investigation

b. In Depth invest igat ion

c. Follow-up investigation

d. In Depth investigation or Follow-up investigation

D

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

a. Measurement of guilt

b. Means of social control

C. Instrument of proof

d. All of the foregoing

D

He became the first detective in Chicago Police Department in 1849.

a. Henry Fielding

b. Allan Pinkerton

C. Jonathan Wild

d. Robert Peel

B

This may be applicable to a crime scene which approximately circular or oval. The searchers gather at the center and proceed outward along a radii or spokes.

a. Wheel method

b. Zone method

c. Spiral method

d. Strip method

A

This signifies the ways and means device by a peace officer to apprehend a person who has committed a crime: with or without the said device or means, the crime has already been committed-

a. Entrapment

b. Treachery

c. Instigation

d. None of the foregoing

A

All of the following are generally accepted rules of behavior that should be followed by police officer first arriving at the crime scene of a murder committed indoors, EXCEPT-

a. Try to keep the witnesses separated

b. Record the time of discovery of the crime

c. Discuss the crime with persons who witness the incident

d. Notify the superior officer as quickly as possible but do not leave the scene unguarded while doing so

C

The known case on personal identification that caused the total

damaged of Anthropometry is-

a. Best case

b. Dellinger case

c. USA vs. Jemnings

d. West case

D

The "whom ", "where ", or "which" information are derived and

developed refers to the-

a. Traces of information

b. Testimony

c. Evidence

d. Sources of information

D

Marking of evidgnce, as far as practicable, should be made on the

item itself upon collection, in a place least likely to affect the appearance of its?

a. Monetary value

b. Monetary and evidentiary

c. Evidentiary value

d. Integrity and identity

C

A powerful operated traffic control device by which traffic is warned of directed to take some specific action is called?

a. Object markings

b. Club markings

c. Reflectorized markings

d. Traffic light signal

D

Generally this drugs produces a relaxing state without impairment of high facilities or the inducement of sleep is known as-

a. Stimulants

b. Narcotics

c. Tranquilizers

d. Barbiturates

C

In pursuing a criminal and whan it appears that the pursuit is not possible, what should you not do?

a. Better use your time and efforts to alert another unit

b. Forego the pursuit and continue what you are previously doing

c. Infom the dispatcher of the unit

d. Use radio for possible active pursuit in coordination with other

police units

B

It is the intentional deprivation of any body organ necessary for reproduction.

a. Abortion

b. Castration

c. Mutilation

d. None of the foregoing

B

This crime is committed whenever a public officer does not account for what he collects and he misappropriates the fees collected.

a. Estafa

b. Malversation

c. Corruption of public official

d. Bribery

B

This refer to the imediate apprehension or cognition-quick and ready insight without the conscious use of reasoning.

a. Imagination

b. Intuition

c. Curiosity

d. Opinion

B

Criminal investigation is not a science, it is not governed by rigid rules, or laws, but most often, it is governed by-

a. Intuition

b. To a minor extent by chance or luck

c. Felicity or inspiration

d. All of the foregoing

D

This is defined as a transition which occurs in the development of fire when, for example, most of all the combustible surfaces within a room are heated above their ignition temperature at the same time.

a. Ignition

b. Starter

c. Flash-over

d. Intensity

C

In 1877, even without his field police experience, he become the head of the Scotland Yard organized Investigators known as the Criminal Investigation Department.

a. Charles Dickens

b. Edward Rucker

c. Howard Vincent

d. Francis Turkey

A

The word investigate was derived from the Latin word ________ meaning to track or trace, a derivation easily related to police investigation.

a. Investigare

b. Vestigare

c. Tracer

d. Tracker

B

A certain intersection, for several reasons, has more traffic accidents than any other in the area. The police unit assigned to the area should:

a. Park near the intersection, in plain view, and wait for violators

b. Cruise all the assigned area but give extra attention to the intersection

C. Park near the intersection, more or less hidden from view

d. Park your motorcycle at the center of intersection to caution

motorists

B

It is a term used as anything used to enhance the quality of fire

a. Accelerants

b. Arson

c. Trailers

d. Plants

D

The investigator who collects physical evidence should take it to the laboratory by himself whenever this is possible, otherwise, he should obtain a receipt from each person to whom he gives or receives evidence. This statement is applicable to-

a. Chain of custody of evidence

b. Cardinal rules in Investigation

C. Three tools in investigation

d. To established the guilt of the accused.

A

It is the duty of the officer who first arrive at the crime scene

a. Locate and apprehend the accused

b. Protection of the crime scene

c. Collect evidence

d. Present evidence of guilt

B

The most likely place to look for fingerprints of the thief in an automobile which has been stolen and abandoned is on -

a. Door handles

b. Steering wheel

c. Rear view mirror

d. Dashboard

A

It is defined as maybe a self - incriminatory statement by the

subject falling short of an acknowledgement of guilt.

a. Confession

b. Admission

c. Deposition

d. Information

B

Articles and materials found in connection with investigation and

which aides in establishing the identity of the perpetrator or circumstances under which the crime was committed or which in general, assist in the prosecution of the criminal.

a. Corpus delicti

b. Fruits of the crime

c. Physical evidence

d. Chain of custody of evidence

C

The most effective way to reduce the number of traffic accidents is to-

a. Arrest and prosecute traffic violators

b. Increase the premim of insurance and decrease the car insurance liability to a minimtm

c. Frequent checks on all cars for mechanical defects

d. all of the foregoing

A

The basic principle behind the selective enforcement in the traffic control is-

a. Selection of traffic areas for strict enforcement

b. Concentration of enforcement activities as peak traffic hours

c. A warning rather that a citation will act as preventive for future violation

d. Direction of enforcement activities to those points of greatest traffic danger

D