By: Audie B.

Rojas

1. what is that method fixed by law for the apprehension and prosecution of a
person who is supposed to have committed a crime and for his punishment
in case of conviction.
A. criminal procedure c. criminal evidence
B. criminal law d. custodial investigation
2. The detection and prosecution of offender are not left to initiative of private
parties but to the official or agent of the law
A. accusatorial c. inquisitorial
B. mixed system d. adversary system
3. As a general rule a court proceeding in our Judicial set up is
A. inquisitorial c. accusatorial
B. mixed system d. prosecutorial
4. Which is not a requisite for valid exercise of criminal jurisdiction ?
a. jurisdiction over the subject matter c. jurisdiction over the accused
b. jurisdiction over territory d. jurisdiction over the rest
5. It is the power to hear and determine cases of the general class to which the
proceeding in question belongs
a. jurisdiction over the accused c. jurisdiction over the rest
b. jurisdiction over territories d. jurisdiction over the subject
matter
6. The word jurisdiction derived from the latin term juris and dico which mean.
a. I speak by the court c. I speak by the judge
b. I speak by the people d. I speak by the law
7. what kind of jurisdiction is the authority of the court to take cognizance of a
case in the first instance ,that is when no court below it in grade has the
power to try and decide the case?
a. appellate juridiction c. original jurisdiction
b. exclusive jurisdiction d. concurrent jurisdiction
8. what kind of jurisdiction, is exercised over all kind of cases,except those
withheld from the plenary power of the court.
a. delegated jurisdiction c. general jurisdiction
b. limited jurisidction d. territorial jurisdiction
9. It is the geographical division in which an action is brought to trial ,or place
of trial for a criminal action ,or a civil action or special proceeding or in short
a territorial unit where the power of the court is to be exercised
a. jurisdiction c. venue
b. b. criminal jurisdiction d. place of trial
10.Where there is jurisdiction , the decision of all question arising in a case is
but.
a. error of judgment c. error of jurisdiction
b. exercise of jurisdiction d. jurisdiction
11. An act expanding the jurisdiction of the Metropolitan trial courts ,Municipal
trial courts ,and Municipal circuit trial courts amending for the purpose BP
blg.129 otherwise known as the judiciary reorganization act.
a. RA No 7691 c. RA. NO. 8249
b. RA.NO 3019 d. RA .No. 8369
12.Which court has jurisdiction over offenses involving damages to property
through criminal negligence?
a. MTC c. RTC
b. SB d. FC
13.Which court shall have jurisdiction over offenses punishable by a fine
exceeding four thousand pesos ?
a. MTC c. SB
b. RTC d. FC
14.The following cases are falling within the jurisdiction of the RTC .except.
a. libel c. election case
b. violation of dangerous drug act d. offenses punishable by
destierro
15. In which of the following offices should an information be filed ?
a. Prosecutor c. police
b. Barangay d. courts
16.In Metro Manila and other chartered cities ,where shall the offended party
file his complaint?
a. Municipal Circuit Trial Court c. Office of the Prosecutor
b. Metropolitan Trial Court d. Regional Trial Court
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17.Criminal action for violation of city and Municipal ordinances being subject to
the rule on summary procedure ,the period of prescription for such offenses
is governed by.
a. Art .91 of the RPC c. Act no 3326
b. RA. no 6981 d.RA NO 6758
18.Complaint is sworn statement charging a person with an offense subscribed
by any of the following complainants,except.
a. by the offended party c. any peace officer
b. by the fiscal d. public officer charged of the
law violated
19.Who represents the People of the Philippines in criminal cases on appeal
before the court of appeals or the supreme court?
a. Private prosecutor c. public prosecutor
b. Ombudsman d. solicitor general
20.Under the new constitution, who is empowered to order or change the venue
or place of trial in order to avoid miscarriage of justice?
a. Executive judge c. supreme court
b. Chief executive d. legislative
21.All criminal actions shall be commenced by:
a. Complaint c. information
b. Preliminary investigations d. a or c
22.A complaint or information must state the name or surname of the persons
against whom or against whose property the offense was committed ,or any
appellation or nickname by which such person has been or is known ,and if
there is no better way of identifying him, he must be described under what
name?
a. His physical description c. his family or surname alone
b. Fictitious name d. common name
23.A complaint or information is sufficient if it states the following .except one,
which one is the exception?
a. name of accused
b. designation of offense
c. act or omission complaint of constituting the offense
d. title of the case
24.The rule that a complaint or information must charge only one offense is
absolute
a. True.
b. False, this is subject to exception
c. False, except when existing laws prescribe a single punishment for various
Offense
d. False, except when there are several accused with different participations
in the commission of the crime.
25.Any amendment before plea ,which downgrades the nature of the offense or
excludes any accused from the complaint or information can be made only
on the following conditions, except.
a. There must be a motion filed by the prosecutor.
b. There must be notice of the motion upon the offended party
c. The amendment must be by leave of court
d. There must be consent by the court
26.what is a written statement charging a person with an offense, subscribed
to the offended party ,any peace officer charged with the enforcement of the
law violated.
a. Complaint c. information
b. Criminal case d. jurat
27.Which of the following is not a private crime?
a. Abduction c. bigamy
b. Acts of lasciviousness d. seduction
28.What is the effect of the death of the offended party in a criminal case for
libel or defamation?
a. Extinguish the criminal liability of the accused
b. Does not extinguished the criminal liability of the accused
c. Dismissal of the complaint or information
d. The criminal liability of the accused is partially extinguished
29.If there is no designation of the offense. What will become the reference in
designating the offense ?
a. The section or subsection of the statute punishing it.
b. The designation of the offense given by statute
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c. The recital of facts in the complaint or information

d. The title of the case
30.In filing a complaint or information ,How is the real nature of the crime
charged determined?
a. Law specifically violated c. Facts recited in the complaint or
information
b. Title of the offense sheet d. Evidence to be presented
31.The required number of days in which the accused may ask for a preliminary
investigation with the same right to adduce evidence in his favor ,if the case
has filed in court without preliminary investigation having been first
conducted
a. within five (5) days from the time he learns of filing of the information
b. within ten (10) days from the time he learns of the filing of the
information
c. within fifteen (15) days from the time he learns of the filing of the
information
d. within thirty (30) days from the time he learns of the filing of the
information
32..An information or complaint filed in court shall be supported by the
following. except.
a. affidavits and counter affidavits of the parties and their witnesses
b. other supporting evidence
c. the resolution on the case
none of the above
33.What determines the jurisdiction in criminal cases?
a. Subject matter c. Territory
b. Person accused d. Extent of the penalty
34.This system of criminal justice is conducted either at the initiative of the
public prosecutor or the offended party and the right to appeal is limited to
the defense.
a. Fixed c. Mixed
b. Inquisitorial d. Accusatorial
35.A system characterized by the right to confrontation to a public trial and be
heard by competent counsel.
a. Fixed c. Mixed
b. Inquisitorial d. Accusatorial
36.Refers to a territorial unit where the power of the court is to be exercised.
a. Venue c. Jurisdiction
b. Jurisprudence d. Trial courts
37.Refers to the authority of the court to hear and decide cases.
a. Venue c. Criminal procedure
b. Jurisdiction d. Jurisprudence
38. Summary procedure may be applied in the following cases, except:
a. Violation of rental laws
b. Violation of traffic laws, rules and regulations
c. Violation of city or municipal ordinances
d. Criminal case where the penalty prescribed for by law is imprisonment not
exceeding six years
39.Which among the following is not essential requisite of a complaint or
information ?
a. It must be filed in court
b. It must be in writing
c. It must be in the name of the People of the Philippines
d. It must be filed with the office of the prosecutor
40. In crimes involving adultery and concubinage, who may file the complaint?
a. The prosecutor
b. Any peace officer charged with enforcement of the law violated
c. The offended spouse
d. All of the foregoing
41.The information or complaint should state the following except:
a. Name of the accused c. Name of the offended party
42.Name of the court d. Designation of the offense by statute
What determines the jurisdiction in criminal cases?
c. Subject matter c. Territory
d. Person accused d. Extent of the penalty
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43.This system of criminal justice is conducted either at the initiative of the

public prosecutor or the offended party and the right to appeal is limited to
the defense.
c. Fixed c. Mixed
d. Inquisitorial d. Accusatorial
44.A system characterized by the right to confrontation to a public trial and be
heard by competent counsel.
c. Fixed c. Mixed
d. Inquisitorial d. Accusatorial
45.Refers to a territorial unit where the power of the court is to be exercised.
c. Venue c. Jurisdiction
d. Jurisprudence d. Trial courts
46.what is that method fixed by law for the apprehension and prosecution of a
person who is supposed to have committed a crime and for his punishment
in case of conviction.
C. criminal procedure c. criminal evidence
D. criminal law d. custodial investigation
47.The detection and prosecution of offender are not left to initiative of private
parties but to the official or agent of the law
C. accusatorial c. inquisitorial
D. mixed system d. adversary system
48.As a general rule a court proceeding in our Judicial set up is
C. inquisitorial c. accusatorial
D. mixed system d. prosecutorial
49.Which is not a requisite for valid exercise of criminal jurisdiction ?
c. jurisdiction over the subject matter c. jurisdiction over the accused
d. jurisdiction over territory d. jurisdiction over the rest
50.It is the power to hear and determine cases of the general class to which the
proceeding in question belongs
c. jurisdiction over the accused c. jurisdiction over the rest
d. jurisdiction over territories d. jurisdiction over the subject
matter
51.The word jurisdiction derived from the latin term juris and dico which mean.
c. I speak by the court c. I speak by the judge
d. I speak by the people d. I speak by the law
52.what kind of jurisdiction is the authority of the court to take cognizance of a
case in the first instance ,that is when no court below it in grade has the
power to try and decide the case?
c. appellate juridiction c. original jurisdiction
d. exclusive jurisdiction d. concurrent jurisdiction
53.what kind of jurisdiction, is exercised over all kind of cases,except those
withheld from the plenary power of the court.
c. delegated jurisdiction c. general jurisdiction
d. limited jurisidction d. territorial jurisdiction
54.It is the geographical division in which an action is brought to trial ,or place
of trial for a criminal action ,or a civil action or special proceeding or in short
a territorial unit where the power of the court is to be exercised
c. jurisdiction c. venue
d. b. criminal jurisdiction d. place of trial
55.Where there is jurisdiction , the decision of all question arising in a case is
but.
c. error of judgment c. error of jurisdiction
d. exercise of jurisdiction d. jurisdiction
56. An act expanding the jurisdiction of the Metropolitan trial courts ,Municipal
trial courts ,and Municipal circuit trial courts amending for the purpose BP
blg.129 otherwise known as the judiciary reorganization act.
c. RA No 7691 c. RA. NO. 8249
d. RA.NO 3019 d. RA .No. 8369
57.Which court has jurisdiction over offenses involving damages to property
through criminal negligence?
c. MTC c. RTC
d. SB d. FC
58.Which court shall have jurisdiction over offenses punishable by a fine
exceeding four thousand pesos ?
c. MTC c. SB
d. RTC d. FC
59.The following cases are falling within the jurisdiction of the RTC .except.
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c. libel c. election case

d. violation of dangerous drug act d. offenses punishable by
destierro
60. In which of the following offices should an information be filed ?
c. Prosecutor c. police
d. Barangay d. courts
61.In Metro Manila and other chartered cities ,where shall the offended party
file his complaint?
c. Municipal Circuit Trial Court c. Office of the Prosecutor
d. Metropolitan Trial Court d. Regional Trial Court
62.Criminal action for violation of city and Municipal ordinances being subject to
the rule on summary procedure ,the period of prescription for such offenses
is governed by.
c. Art .91 of the RPC c. Act no 3326
d. RA. no 6981 d.RA NO 6758
63.Complaint is sworn statement charging a person with an offense subscribed
by any of the following complainants,except.
c. by the offended party c. any peace officer
d. by the fiscal d. public officer charged of the
law violated
64.In what instance when a prosecutor without need of a preliminary
investigation may file a complaint or information provided an inquest has
been conducted in accordance with existing rules.
a. when a person is lawfully arrested without warrant involving an offense
which requires a preliminary investigation .
b. for an offense where the penalty prescribed by law is at leasth four (4)
years 2 months and One day.
c. for any offense where inquest prosecutor is absent or not available
d. all of the above
65.when there is violation of the right of the accused to speedy trial that
resulted to unreasonable delay of the trial of a criminal case as to make the
detention of the accused illegal. what remedy may be invoked by the
accused?
a. he should ask for the trial of the case not for dismissal
b. petition for mandamus
c. petition for habeas corpus
d. petition for writ of amparo