Criminal Detection and Investigation

CRIMINOLOGISTS Licensure Examination

Second Day – Afternoon Session
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REVIEW QUESTIONS IN
CRIMINAL DETECTION AND INVESTIGATION SET B

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INSTRUCTION: Select the correct answer for each of the following questions.
Mark only one answer for each item by marking the box corresponding to the
letter of your choice on the answer sheet provided. STRICTLY NO ERASURES
ALLOWED. Use pencil no. 1 only.
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1. Global organized crime exists in almost every country worldwide and

continues to expand in size infiltrating new economies. Atrocities are being
forced upon the unfortunate victims of organized crime. Some of these
affronts include, except –
A. Torture and violence
B. Extortion
C. Blackmail
D. Infiltration

2. Based on the Chinese Triad organizational structure, the highest official

“shan chu” is designated with number 489, responsible for –
A. Being the overall boss
B. Controller of finances
C. Management of all principal lodges
D. All of these

3. The numerical codes next to the titles of each Chinese Triad office
represent the numerological rank, with each one signifying –
A. location of base operation
B. a different level of responsibility
C. an incumbent position in the hierarchy
D. just an insignia

4. What case in the United States popularized the Poisonous Tree Doctrine?
A. Mapp vs. Ohio
B. Lapp vs. Illinois
C. Miranda vs. Arizona
D. The Jones Case

5. The Columbian Medellín Cartel was an organized network of "drug

suppliers and smugglers" originating in –
A. Colombo

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B. Mumbai India
C. Golden Traingle
D. None of the above

6. The term use designated to disruptive computer programs that use

computer networks or the internet to self replicate and send themselves to
other users, generally via e-mail, without the aid of the operator.
A. Malware
B. Virus
C. Worm
D. Bug

7. The Cali Cartel was a drug cartel based in southern Colombia. It was
founded by –
A. Rodríguez Orejuela brothers
B. Pancho Machete brothers
C. Juan Marquez Santacruz brothers
D. Fidel Castro brothers

8. The known earliest use of fire to mankind was for –

A. shaping of weapons and tools
B. changing clay to pottery
C. keeping them warm and furnish light
D. cooking their food

9. This refers to any distinctive mark, characteristic and/or sound in

electronic form, representing the identity of a person and attached to or
logically associated with the electronic data message or electronic
document or any methodology or procedures employed or adopted by a
person and executed by such person with the intention of authenticating or
approving an electronic data message or electronic documents.
A. Electronic Data
B. Avatar
C. Electronic Signature
D. Information Security

10. Ignition temperature is similarly situated as –

A. Heat
B. Fire Point
C. Flash point
D. Heat stroke

11. In general terms, what is the heat and light that comes from the
combustion of substances?
A. Fire
B. Flame

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C. Heat
D. Temperature

12. The combustion process is also the burning process know as –

A. Controlled Fire
B. Free Radicals
C. Pyrolysis
D. Vaporization

13. The intentional act committed by a person who, knowingly and without
lawful justification follows the woman or her child or places the woman or
her child under surveillance directly or indirectly is known as –
A. Tailing or shadowing
B. Stalking
C. Voyeurism
D. None of these

14. The fire triangle represents the glowing mode of fire while the fire
tetrahedron represents the ___ of fire.
A. Charring Mode
B. Flaming Mode
C. Pyrolysis
D. Thermal decomposition

15. The exporting and importing of human beings for purposes of exploitation
where the originating nation and the receiving nation are the main victims
of the illicit trade usually committed by organized criminals is known as –
A. Kidnapping
B. Human smuggling
C. Exploitation of women and children
D. Crimes against humanity

16. In the Cosa Nostra structure, Orders for any business venture and/or killing
must originate from at least as high as the –
A. Capo di mandamento
B. Capobastone
C. Capo de capo
D. Consigiere

17. How much percent of oxygen is needed to sustain combustion?

A. Approximately 16%
B. Must be more than 21%
C. At least 10%
D. Must not be less than 21%

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18. Organized Crime thrives on the infiltration of legitimate business much like
a parasite, attaching itself and stealing from the host. This statement is
A. Absolutely true
B. Absolutely false
C. Partially true
D. Partially false

19. Mafia families have begun to implant themselves deep into multinational
corporations in order to generate massive revenues to bypass having to
take on riskier investments such as ___, except –
A. Narcotics trafficking
B. Terrorism for political aim
C. Human Trafficking
D. Market monopoly

20. A complete understanding of the functions of organized crime lies not in

one discipline, but in several, multi disciplinary approach. This statement
describe –
A. The accumulation of knowledge and the eventual integration of the
relevant insights from several disciplines that gives the unique
perspective of the problem.
B. Planning the collection of information process for integration of anti-
organized crime measures
C. Interdisciplinary investigation of crimes
D. A more holistic understanding of the issue as well as means to a
possible solution.

21. Organized crime refers to any group having a corporate structure whose
primary objective is to obtain money through illegal activities, often
surviving on fear and corruption. This definition of organized crime is
based on –
A. INTERPOL
B. United Nations
C. Philippine Anti Organized Crime Task Force
D. Military parlance

22. Organized crime commonly established division of labor designated for the
commission of crime. Thus, this characterized its being –
A. Monopolistic
B. Hierarchical
C. Exclusive membership
D. Unique subculture

23. What is produced when fire is in its supersonic speed mode?

A. Explosion
B. Detonation

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C. Vaporization
D. High Voltage

24. What is also known as Pyrolysis?

A. Thermal decomposition of matter
B. The Burning Process
C. The Combustion Process
D. All of these

25. In the burning process, what are being burned are gasses or vapors known
as free radicals. Among the following, which is not or the least of free
radicals?
A. Hydrogen gas
B. Carbon monoxide
C. Nitrogen
D. Inert gas

26. Organized Crime as any group having some manner of a formalized

structure and whose primary objective is to obtain money through –
A. Natural events
B. Untoward incidents
C. Illegal activities
D. All of the above

27. The constant temperature at which the vapor pressure of the liquid is equal
to the atmospheric pressure is called –
A. Kindling/Ignition Temperature
B. Boiling Point
C. Fire point
D. Vapor density

28. What do we call, in the study of fires, changes whereby heat is absorbed
before a reaction takes place?
A. Endothermic
B. Exothermic
C. Oxidation
D. Flame

29. ___ are crimes committed in violation of the code of war. It is directed often
to the innocent civilian of protagonist nations.
A. POW
B. War Crimes
C. Crimes against humanity
D. Military crimes

30. ______ is energy in motion.

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A. Thermal
B. Oxidation
C. Flame
D. Heat

31. Among the following, who was credited as the chief organizer of the
Scotland Yard in London?
A. Henry Fielding
B. Francis Glaton
C. Robert Peel
D. Queen Elizabeth

32. The kind of flame that is disturbed and thus produces rugged edges rather
than being smooth is called __.
A. Luminous Flame
B. Premixed Flame
C. Turbulent Flame
D. Diffused Flame

33. This refers to a condition of enforced, compulsory service induced by

means of any scheme, plan or pattern, intended to cause a person to
believe that, if the person did not enter into or continue in such condition,
that person or another person would suffer serious harm or other forms of
abuse or physical restraint, or the abuse or threatened abuse of the legal
process. What is being defined?
A. Forced labor or slavery
B. Involuntary Servitude
C. Maltreatment
D. Threat against persons

34. The best reason why a luminous flame has orange-red color is due to
______.
A. incomplete combustion of matter
B. the chemical component of the burning material
C. carbon monoxide
D. slow input of oxygen

35. The fireman has noticed an accelerated burning process and estimated a
temperature of about 800-1000 °F at the base of fire in the burning house.
This observation leads to conclusion that the fire is in its __ stage.
A. Incipient
B. Free Burning
C. Smoldering
D. Controlled

36. Which of the following does not fall under Class A fires?

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A. None of these
B. Exploding gas depot
C. Burning nipa hut
D. Forest fire

37. What is the term used to refer to organic matters like wood, garbage and
animal manure that can be use to produce energy?
A. Plastic
B. Biomass
C. Coal
D. Fossils

38. What do we call plastic fuel that contains nitro cellulose?

A. Pyroxylin
B. Pyrolytic
C. Pyrolyzed
D. None of the above

39. What is the flash point of a liquid?

A. 82 degrees celcius
B. 88 degrees celcius
C. 79 degrees celcius
D. 69 degrees celcius

40. What kind of fuel has no definite shape or volume?

A. Liquid
B. Gas
C. Solid
D. All of the above

41. Which of the following is considered as the forerunner of the Federal

Bureau of Investigation in the United States?
A. Scotland Yard
B. The Texas Ranger
C. Los Angeles Police Department
D. Boston Police

42. Air has approximately __ % of oxygen, which is also the needed amount to
begin reacting with fuel.
A. 28
B. 16
C. 81
D. 21

43. This refers to the extraction of work or services from any person by means
of enticement, violence, intimidation or threat, use of force or coercion,

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including deprivation of freedom, abuse of authority or moral ascendancy,

debt-bondage or deception. What is being defined?
A. Forced Labor or Slavery
B. Banishment
C. Assault
D. Child Abuse

44. What is called the behavior of fire where fire ball maybe produces?
A. Backdraft
B. Flashover
C. Biteback
D. Flashfire

45. 100*C is equivalent to __ *F.

A. 212 degrees Fahrenheit
B. 312 degrees Fahrenheit
C. 412 degrees Fahrenheit
D. 122 degrees Fahrenheit

46. He was America’s most famous private investigator and founder of the first
private criminal investigation in the United States. He established the
practice of handwriting examination in American courts and promoted a
plan to centralize criminal identification records. Who was he?
A. Laurence Lawton
B. Allan Pinkerton
C. Charles Dekkins
D. Thomas Byrnes

47. When the heat source which provided a destructive fire is from cooking
appliances that involves combustible cooking media such as vegetable or
animal oil, the class of fire is considered as _________.
A. Class K fire
B. Class D fire
C. Class B fire
D. No Class

48. Generally, the term use to refer to the act of inflicting physical harm upon a
woman or her child resulting to the physical and psychological or
emotional distress is called –
A. Physical abuse
B. Battering
C. Child and woman abuse
D. Mauling

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49. He was a criminal who turned Paris Investigator. He was a former convict
who became a notorious thief-catcher and was credited being the founder
of La Surete - France’s national detective organization. Who was he?
A. Eugene Vidocq
B. Sherlock Wool
C. Etchoneva Viera
D. Hendrick Lupin III

50. Which of these best describe conduction?

A. Heat transfer through liquid
B. Heat transfer through heat wave
C. Heat transfer through solid material
D. Heat transfer through air motion

51. In the study of the fire tetrahedron, which is called the 4th element of fire?
A. Pyrolysis
B. Combustion process
C. The Chain reaction
D. Thermal decomposition of matter

52. What is called the total quantity of combustible contents of a building,

space, or fire area including interior finish which can totally affect the
combustion process?
A. Fuel load
B. Fire origin
C. Humidity
D. Physical characteristic

53. Symbolism for identity purposes are common features of organized crime
groups. Which group of organized crime has the symbol of images of a
black hand? The gang's primary symbol, which is often used in tattoos by
members, is the symbol of eagle and a snake atop a flaming circle over
crossed knives.
A. Mexican Mafia
B. Cosa Nostra
C. Irish Mob
D. Creep and Blood

54. The Russian Mafia is a name applied to organized crime syndicates

in Russia and Ukraine. The mafia in various countries takes the name of the
country, as for example the Ukrainian Mafia. The term “Bratva” is a name
designating a range of organized crime syndicates originating in the
former Soviet Union, and literally means –
A. Brotherhood
B. Fratman
C. Gang Member

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D. Brave member

55. Generally, when the moisture content of fuel is above 15%, ignition is
difficult and requires heat in a prolonged period of time. What is being
described?
A. Fuel load
B. Oxygen content
C. Fuel condition
D. Class of the fuel

56. The abnormal decomposition of matter through fire is called __.

A. Thermodynamics
B. Thermal Balance
C. Thermal Imbalance
D. Pyrolitic Characteristic

57. During the stages of fire, the rate of fire spread is determined by the heat
release rate of a burning fuel. This statement is __.
A. Correct
B. Incorrect
C. Sometimes correct
D. Sometimes incorrect

58. What common condition maybe produced when air suddenly enters a non-
ventilated area where carbon and other products of fire are confined?
A. Backdraft
B. Fireball
C. Flashover
D. Intensity

59. Which of the following is not a means of measuring temperature?

A. Rankin
B. Kelvin
C. Compass
D. Celcius

60. What is the doctrine which states that a person who has the last clear
chance to avoid the impending harm and fails to do so is chargeable with
the consequences without reference to prior negligence of the other party?
A. Doctrine of Last Clear Chance
B. Doctrine of Poisonous Tree
C. Free will doctrine
D. Doctrine of determinism

61. There are three primary effects that structure geometry will have on fire,
except?

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A. Ventilation
B. Fuel Load
C. Ability to retain heat
D. Humidity

62. What are called the “eyes and ears” of fire investigators in the case of
arson?
A. Witness
B. Complainant
C. Firemen
D. Fire setter

63. It is a statement made in passing; a rule issued on a point not necessarily

involved in the case.
A. Obiter Dictum
B. Malis Dictum
C. Dictum Probum
D. Pro Bono

64. Which of the following law punishes the crime of arson?

A. PD 1613
B. PD 1744
C. Revised Penal Code
D. All of the Above

65. What is meant by the acronym GPS?

A. Global Positioning System
B. Global Pilot System
C. Global Positioning Scheme
D. General Post Satellite

66. Which of the following illustrates the crime of arson?

A. Simultaneous fire
B. Faulty electric wiring
C. Unexplained explosion
D. Thick reddish smoke

67. In studying the motives of arsonist, expert suggested that the most
common motive why people put things on fire is _.
A. Reward
B. Monetary gain
C. Revenge
D. Covering up another crime

68. A type of pyromaniac who set a building on fire then pretends he discovers
it?

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A. Abnormal youth
B. Drug addict
C. Hero type
D. Sexual pervert

69. Who among the following was a prominent London president who
proposed the unique idea of creating sizeable uniformed force to police the
city of London in order to remedy the public outcry concerning the
alarming increase of criminality during the early 1800s?
A. Patrick Colquhoun
B. Patrick Swayze
C. Patrick Wales
D. Patrick Gayzon

70. Which of the following is synonymous with intentional fire or arson?

A. Simultaneous fire
B. Pyromanianism
C. Dragon fire
D. Incendiary fire

71. Motive is an element in the crime of arson. This statement is -

A. True
B. False
C. Partially true
D. Partially false

72. In cyber crime investigation, this refers to a program that disrupts or

destroys existing programs and networks, causing them to perform the
task for which it was designed.
A. Computer Protocol
B. Computer Virus
C. Computer System
D. Control Delete

73. Which of the following tale tell signs indicates the material used by the
arsonist?
A. Type of building under fire
B. Color of smoke
C. Wind direction
D. Smoke marks

74. By observation, the fireman noticed black smokes and reddish flame
coming out of the windows of the burning building. This indicates that the
burning material would be -
A. Petroleum or rubber products
B. Magnesium products

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C. Nitrogen products
D. Potassium products

75. The marijuana alkaloid THC is considered hallucinogen drug; ___ is a

stimulant drug.
A. Cocaine Hydrochloride
B. Barbiturates
C. Tranquilizers
D. The Opiates

76. Under set rules and guidelines, how many copies of the Fire Investigation
Report (FIR) should be prepared by the fire investigator?
A. Duplicated copy
B. Five (5) copies
C. Three (3) copies
D. As many copies as he can

77. What is referred to as the total damage of the whole area burned?
A. Aggregate damage
B. Property damage
C. Actual damage
D. Moral damage

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

A. Burning metals are too hot
B. Water is not capable of extinguishing fires
C. There is danger of electrocution
D. Class D fires react violently with water

79. Heat can be extinguished by means of __ method.

A. Cooling
B. Smothering
C. Fuel removal
D. Chemical inhibition

80. The use of a fire track is considered a fire extinguisher.

A. True
B. False
C. Partially true
D. Partially false

81. During war, or in pursuit of an ideology, this is committed for purposes of

extinction of a certain race or group who are hostile to a ruling party of
government. This only happens when the incumbent government is under
the regime of a dictator or authoritarian. Which one of the following?
A. Mass destruction

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B. Genocide
C. Crimes against humanity
D. Martial law crimes

82. Which of the following drug is an alkaloid extracted from a cactus plant
called peyote?
A. LSD
B. Mescaline
C. Morning glory seed
D. Psylocibin

83. Which of the following is not one among the types of chemicals used in a
portable fire extinguisher?
A. Compressed gas
B. Halon
C. Dry Chemical
D. Dry Powder

84. Under the DILG or PNP Law, which government agency is responsible for
the prevention and suppression of all destructive fires on buildings,
houses, and other structures, forest, land transportation vehicles, aircraft,
sea transportation and equipment.
A. Bureau of Jail and Management
B. Local Government
C. Bureau of Fire Protection
D. Fire Department

85. What important point to be established to determine the location or place in

the building the fire started?
A. The most damaged part of the building
B. The exterior part of the building
C. The interior and the badly damaged part of the building
D. The point of origin of the fire

86. The Dangerous Drugs Board is the policy making body in pursuit to a drug
free Philippines. Are there how many ex-officio members of the DDB as per
RA 9165?
A. 14
B. 18
C. 12
D. 10

87. It is the uncontrollable impulse of a person to burn anything.

A. Reaction
B. Pyromania
C. Body spasm

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D. Pyromaniac

88. In a fire situation, or burning building, an important factor in determining

the use of incendiary fire and a good indication of the intensity of the fire is
_.
A. Color of smoke
B. The heat
C. Type of fuel
D. Color of flame

89. Organized crime group controls its members promptly and deadly; there's
a code of silence, secrecy, extensive rules and regulations; extensive
attempts will be made to insulate key members from identification by
authorities. Thus, the group has another characteristic –
A. Restricted membership
B. Strict Discipline
C. Immunity from prosecution
D. White collar criminals

90. Appropriately, in a vehicular accident, ___ refers to marks left on the

roadway by tires, which are not free to rotate, usually because brakes are
applied strong, and the wheels locked.
A. Wheel marks
B. Skid marks
C. Tire marks
D. All of the above

91. In computer crime investigation, the acronym USB means –

A. United Serial Box
B. Unified Series Box
C. Universal Serial Bus
D. Universal Series Bus

92. In criminal investigation, when three investigators follow a circular path in

the search of items that can be used as evidence, then the search method
used is simply –
A. Zone Method
B. Grid Method
C. Strip Search
D. None of the above

93. The activity of protecting the properties from preventable damage other
than the fire. The steps are a) remove the material outside the burning area,
and b) protecting or cover the materials by using tarpaulins (cotton
canvass treated with water proofing) is called __.
A. Fire fighting

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B. Extinguishment
C. Salvage
D. Overhauling

94. In general, the act of filing the same suit in different court is called –
A. Forum shopping
B. Multiple complaint
C. Double Jeopardy
D. All of the above

95. Among the following, which one refers to a group of crimes where the
borders defining territorial boundaries of nations are involved?
A. International crimes
B. Transnational crimes
C. Border crimes
D. Intercontinental crimes

96. Under Republic Act 9165, the following are part of the mandatory drug
testing provision, except –
A. Application to Elective Positions
B. Securing Driver’s License
C. Application to the Military or Police Agencies
D. Officers of Secondary and Tertiary Educational Institutions

97. If the DDB is the policy making body in relation to the provision of RA 9165,
what then the implementing arm?
A. National Bureau of Investigation
B. Philippine National Police
C. Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency
D. All of the above

98. Historically, which plant is considered older in terms of cultivation

purposely used as intoxicant?
A. The Marijuana plant, as it was cultivated for religious rituals and as
intoxicant
B. The Opium poppy plant because it goes back 7000 yrs B.C.
C. The Opium poppy plant because it was originally cultivated as a
source medicine
D. The Coca Bush Plant as it was used by the Native Indians

99. When the testimony of a witness is reduced into writing or affirmation, then
it is appropriately called –
A. an affidavit
B. a disposition
C. a confession
D. an admission

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100. The accumulation of broken parts of vehicle rubbish, dust and other
materials left at the scene of a vehicular accident by a collision is
commonly known as –
A. Particles
B. Debris
C. Auto parts
D. Scuff

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ANSWER KEY

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SET B

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

2. D 27. B 52. A 77. A
3. B 28. A 53. A 78. D
4. A 29. B 54. A 79. A
5. D 30. D 55. C 80. B
6. C 31. C 56. C 81. B
7. A 32. C 57. A 82. B
8. C 33. B 58. A 83. A
9. C 34. A 59. C 84. C
10. B 35. B 60. A 85. D
11. A 36. B 61. D 86. C
12. C 37. B 62. C 87. B
13. B 38. A 63. A 88. B
14. B 39. C 64. D 89. B
15. B 40. B 65. A 90. B
16. A 41. B 66. A 91. C
17. A 42. D 67. B 92. D
18. A 43. A 68. C 93. C
19. B 44. B 69. A 94. A
20. A 45. A 70. D 95. B
21. A 46. B 71. B 96. D
22. B 47. A 72. B 97. C
23. B 48. B 73. B 98. A
24. D 49. A 74. A 99. B
25. D 50. C 75. A 00. B

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