Seat No: _____

Republic of the Philippines

PROFESSIONAL REGULATION COMMISSION

Manila

BOARD OF CRIMINOLOGY

CRIMINOLOGY Licensure Examination

Saturday December, 2022 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

CRIME DETECTION AND INVESTIGATION SET A

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:

MOCK BOARD CRIME DETECTION AND INVESTIGATION

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:

1. This test booklet contains 100 test questions.

2. Read INSTRUCTIONS TO EXAMINEES printed on your answer sheet.
3. Shade only one (1) box for each question on your answer sheets. Two or more boxes shaded will
invalidate your answer.
4. AVOID ERASURES.

MULTIPLE CHOICE:

1. It is the part of the roadway having a constructed surface for the facilitation of vehicular accident.
A. Embankment C. Pavement
B. Headway D. Crosswalk

2. In traffic enforcement, what do you call the act of bringing a motor vehicle as a consequence of
traffic law violation?
A. Impounding C. Seizure
B. Confiscation D. Encumbrance

3. What enforcement action will not result to legal consequences?

A. Warning
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C. Impounding
D. Apprehension

4. It is any motor vehicle accident occurring entirely at a place other than on a highway.
A. Motor vehicle non-traffic accident
B. Motor vehicle accident
C. Motor vehicle traffic accident
D. Non-motor vehicle traffic accident

5. A principle in traffic which allows a vehicle or pedestrian to go ahead against another vehicle or
pedestrian
A. Right of way
B. Road courtesy
C. Keep right rule
D. Maximum engagement

6. The sense or understanding that the unusual or unexpected movement of the vehicle would lead in
an accident.
A. Perception of hazard
B. Start of evasive action
C. Initial contact
D. Maximum engagement

7. This is defined as the effort to determine, from whatever information is available, how the accident
happened?
A. Reconstruction C. Investigation
B. Assessment D. Analysis

8. He perfected the macadamized road system in England.

A. John Mc Adam C. John Palmer
B. John Road D. John Negroponte

9. The professional driver’s license is renewable every after.

A. Three years C. Five years
B. Two years D. Four years

10. When approaching an intersection and the roadway beyond is blocked with traffic, the driver
should:
A. Stop before the intersection and wait until the traffic moves on
B. Proceed slowly into the car until the traffic ahead moves on
C. Keep close as possible to the car ahead
D. Proceed at normal, safe speed

11. Before changing lanes in traffic, one should give signal by:
A. Blinking signal lights
B. Stopping and using hand signal
C. Activate “hazard” lights
D. Sounding the horn

12. An analytical test using a devise, tool or equipment with a different chemical or physical principle
that is more specific which validates and conforms the result of the screening test is;
A. Preparatory test C. Confirmatory test
B. Initial test D. Validity test

13. If poorman’s cocaine is shabu; the opiates drug of the “golden Triangle” is:
A. Marijuana C. Heroin
B. Morphine D. Cocaine

14. Is a kind of intoxication where the drunken person does not know the intoxicating strength of
beverage he has taken:
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B. Habitual D. Slight inebriation

15. Is the degree of intoxication where there is slight impairment of mental faculties, difficulties of
articulation lost of coordination of finer movement and maybe certified by the doctor as being under
the influence of liquor:
A. Slight inebriation
B. Drunk
C. Moderate inebriation
D. Very drunk

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17. It is the method of treating alcoholism through therapeutic interviews, letting the person aware of
why he drinks and to provide him with the strength necessary to combat his problems:
A. Aversion treatment
B. Program of alcoholic anonymous
C. Psychotherapy method
D. None of these

18. Depressant are drugs that affect the central nervous system causing initial relaxation leading to
drowsiness and sleep. What induces alertness, wakeness, relieve fatigue and boredom:
A. Narcotics C. Stimulants
B. Hallucinogens D. Neurotics

19. After filing of the criminal cases, the court shall conduct ocular inspection of the confiscated,
seized and / or surrendered dangerous drugs, and controlled precursors within:
A. 24 hours C. 72 hours
B. 30 days D. 48 hours

20. Investigator is the person in charged of carrying out the objective of the investigation which is to
identify the suspect/s, locate 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

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

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24. 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 and 3 is correct C. 1 and 4 is correct
B. 3 and 4 is correct D. 1 and 2 is correct

25. Modus Operandi file was first devised by:

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

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

27. As a police investigator, if you are dealing with a double-cross 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

28. 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

29. 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

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

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

32. X was acquitted by the court of arson because motive was not proved in the trial. Is the acquittal
correct or wrong?
A. Correct because it was not established
B. Wrong because motive is immaterial
C. Correct because the court did not err in its decision
D. Wrong because X should be convicted rather than acquitted it being not an
element of Arson

33. In the trial, X was acquitted of arson because intent was not proved. Is the acquittal proper or not?
A. Proper because it was not proved
B. Wrong because it should be proved being an element of arson
C. Proper because it should be proved being an element of arson
D. Not proper. X should be convicted because of intent which is an essential element of
arson

34. Fuel, heat and oxygen are referred to as triangle of fire. However, there are other matters that
contribute in its development, like the following, except:
A. Glowing combustion
B. Fire point
C. Exothermic reactions
D. Flames

35. X sets fire intentionally to a BMW car, a personal property owned by the government. What crime
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A. Malicious mischief
B. Terrorism
C. Arson
D. Destruction to property

36. The underlying factor of convection as transmission of heat is:

A. Direct contact
B. Motion of air vacuum
C. Circulating medium
D. Rays of the sun

37. Fire triangle is used to technically explains:

A. Flaming combustion
B. Spontaneous combustion
C. Principle of combustion
D. Glowing combustion

38. Transmission of heat through direct contact is:

A. convection C. radiation
B. conduction D. combustion

39. Evidence which significantly relates to the fact or issue involved.

A. Competent C. Relevant
B. Material D. Direct

40. X places a rag soaked in gasoline near the wall of W’s house. When he was about to set fire to
the rag, he was bothered by his conscience so he took back the rag and left. What crime is committed
by X.
A. Attempted arson
B. Frustrated arson
C. consummated arson
D. None

41. In the ruins of an explosion and fire, dynamite caps, a fuse and a timer were found. The suspect
was arrested and turned out to be former military man. What kind of evidence that would connect him
to the crime?
A. Real evidence
B. Competent evidence
C. Material evidence
D. Relevant evidence

42. Point of origin if located will tell the investigator of the:

A. Cause of the fire C. Unconnected fire
B. Start of the fire D. Spread of the fire

43. Fire extinguished quickly on wood will show a:

A. Small alligatoring pattern
B. Large alligatoring pattern
C. Deeper charring pattern
D. All of these

44. A type of pyromaniac who burns a building and endeavour to achieve spectacular rescue to
attract the attention of spectators.
A. Drug addicts and alcoholics
B. Spontaneous combustion
C. Sexual deviates
D. Hero type

45. Fire tetrachedron explains flaming combustion because of the additional element known as:
A. Oxidation
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C. Chemical chain reaction
D. Internal chemical reaction

46. Glowing combustion occurs when a fuel mass glows without flaming.
A. Chemical chain reaction
B. Gas-to-gas reaction
C. Solid-to-gas reaction
D. Exothermic reaction

47. If the fire started simultaneously in more than one part of the building, such circumstance shall
constitute ________.
A. Unusual rapid spread of fire
B. Rapid fire propagation
C. Prima facie evidence of arson
D. Separate fires

48. Eustress is __________.

A. Bad C. Positive
B. Good D. Negative

49. Is the accumulation of the broken parts of vehicles rubbish, dust and other materials left at the
scene of the incident by a collision.
A. Lebris C. Skid Marks
B. Debris D. Marks

50. It is drug that produce stuper and relieves pain due to its depressant effect on the central nervous
system.
A. Nembutal C. Narcotics
B. Methaqualone D. Hallucinogens

51. The law that penalized the use and possession and the unauthorized sale of volatile substances.
A. PD 580 C. PD 1619
B. PD 1196 D. PD 1916

52. The term of office of the Chairman of the Dangerous Drugs Board
A. 3 years C. 6 years
B. Co-Terminus D. 4 years

53. Modus Operandi file was first devised by:

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

54. It is as a self incriminatory statement falling short of the acknowledgment of guilt.

A. Affidavit C. Statement
B. Confession D. Admission

55. An attempt to determine if the suspect is the perpetrator being caught by means of having the
witness or the victim view the suspect in person without conducting formal multi person line-up.
Only one person is presented to the victim or witness.
A. Verbal Description C. Physical Show-up
B. Physical Line-up D. Rogue’s Gallery

56. A type of informant who reveals information usually of no consequence of stuff connected of thin
air.
A. Frightened Informant
B. False Informant
C. Double-Crosser Informant
D. Mercenary Informant

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57. It is usually for the purpose of waiting for the anticipated arrival of a suspect who is either wanted
for investigation or who is expected to commit a crime at a certain location.
A. Strike Out
B. Surveillance
C. Cops-Robbers Game
D. Stake Out
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60. In essence, it is a chemical reaction in which a substance combines with oxygen, heat is released
and the form of substance is destroyed
A. Fire C. Oxygen
B. Fuel D. Ignition

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62. It is a thing which help an arson investigator solve the fire mystery. The fact that feeds on
combustible while propagating itself, this thing will indicate generally be deepest from where the fire
originated
A. Charring C. Smoke
B. Allegator Pattern D. Flame

63. Whether it be liquid, solid or gas, is the minimum temperature that the substance must be heated
in order to sustain combustion
A. Temperature
B. Ignition Temperature
C. Flash Point
D. Burning Point

64. It is probably the most rapidly increasing from fire-setting. This is a rational act and therefore, the
elimination of the potential profit should prevent and attempt
A. Arson for Profit C. Group setters
B. Solitary fire setters D. None of the above

65. The first and most necessary step before making any attempt to put in motion any plans for
investigation, is:
A. To view the “situs” of the crime involved
B. To prepare and gather assistance available
C. To interview the witness
D. All of them

66. One of the most effective means of fire protection in a building is the:
A. Stand pipes
B. Fire hydrants
C. Automatic sprinkling system
D. Portable hand extinguishers

67. Located inside a building from the lowest to the top floor with water under pressure for use in case
of fire
A. Fire hydrants B. Stand pipes
C. Automatic sprinkling system
D. Portable hand extinguishers

68. This type of fire results from burning of wood, paper, textiles and other carbonaceous materials.
Extinguishment of this type is by quenching and cooling.
A. Class “A” fire C. Class “C”
B. Class “B” fire D. Class “D”

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69. Doors and windows showing signs of _________ may point to arson preceded by burglary.
A. Traces of criminal
B. Presence of fingerprints
C. Forced entry
D. Breakage

70. It refers to the inability of the lens to focus all colours at the same time
A. Flares
B. Chromatic aberration
C. Distortion
D. Coma

71. In the search for evidence, the investigator should know if money, personal property or other
valuables are missing to establish ________ in the commission of the crime.
A. Intent C. Motives
B. Malice D. Willfulness

72. Determination of the truth of a case lies on the part of the court:
A. Court C. Witness
B. Police D. Evidence

73. A photograph which was presented in court was not the exact picture of the crime scene, thus the
judge exclude this from evidence. What do you call this kind of evidence?
A. Irrelevant evidence
B. Immaterial evidence
C. Hearsay evidence
D. Incompetent evidence

74. Evidence which tends to prove the truth or untruth of the fact in issue.
A. Material C. Documentary
B. Relevant D. Competent

75. These are examples of _______ as motive of arson: jilted lovers, feuding neighbors, etc.
A. Economic disabling
B. Concealment of crime
C. Public disturbance
D. Punitive measure

76. It is the moving cause which induces a person to commit a crime.

A. Corpus delicti C. Malice
B. Criminal design D. Motive

77. The following are economic gain EXCEPT:

A. Property transaction
B. Desire to move
C. Disposing of merchandise
D. Business competitors

78. When can a ceiling fan becomes real property?

A. When it is fixed in one area permanently
B. When the intent of the owner is to install it permanently
C. When it has been placed as to its architectural design
D. When it has been put by an engineer supervising the construction

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80. In the modern sense of the term, this means the actual commission of the crime charged.
A. Admission C. Confession
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81. The accused confessed that he was the one responsible of the fire. Is his confession sufficient
proof of guilt?
A. Yes because he admitted his guilt already
B. No unless corpus delicti is established
C. Yes because of his confession
D. No because of mere confession

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83. They derive sexual stimulation from setting a fire and watching the flame.
A. Sexual deviates C. Sexual intercourse
B. Sex maniacs D. Unusual sex desire

84. It is designed to feed the fire as rapidly as possible when the ignition device is lighted
A. Plant C. Accelerant
B. Trailer D. Ignition delaying device

85. It is the coming to rest that usually stabilizes the accident situation
A. Disengagement C. Evasive Action
B. Stopping D. Final Position

86. It is defined as keeping informed on streets, highways within existing regulations to make their
use safe and expeditious.
A. Traffic Engineering C. Traffic Control
B. Traffic Supervision D. Traffic Warning

87. What is the most modern scheme of developing latent prints?

A. Dusting method
B. Iodine fuming method
C. Ninhydrin method
D. Laser iron argon method

88. After filing a criminal case, the court shall conduct an ocular inspection of the confiscated
dangerous drugs within:
A. 24 hours C. 36 hours
B. 48 hours D. 72 hours

89. The primary job of the investigator is to determine whether a crime has been committed in order
to determine as such, he must have the knowledge of the so called fundamental questions of
investigation and there are _________ questions
A. Four C. Six
B. Five D. Seven

90. A practice obtaining information that relies heavily in buying information.

A. Metric System C. French System
B. Spanish System D. English System

91. Which is NOT the risk that a shadower is constantly incurred?

A. Being caught C. Being followed
B. Being recognizedD. Being lost

92. The following are types of surveillance, EXCEPT:

A. Stake Out C. Shadowing
B. Bugging D. Roping

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93. Which is NOT a qualifying circumstance of killing a person to murder?
A. Cruelty C. Planning
B. Ignominy D. Use of Firearms

94. It is as association of businesses in an international monopoly on drugs led by Pablo Escobar.

A. Mendellin Cartel C. Cali Cartel
B. Golden Crest D. Golden Triangle

95. When people are considered as source of information, the experienced officer:
A. Recognizes that persons from all walks of life represents potential investigative
purposes
B. Develops contacts only with law abiding citizens
C. Restricts his efforts to members of the department
D. Concentrates all his efforts to acquire informants only form criminal types.

96. It is simply a result of evidence. Which of these?

A. Proof C. Statement
B. Record D. Testimony

97. Oftentimes, arsonists are trapped because of this tell tale signs.
A. Usual odors
B. Separate fires
C. Unusual odors
D. Objects foreign to the scene

98. Motive of arson where the robbers set fire to their stolen vehicle used by them to escape after
they abandoned it.
A. Public disturbance C. Concealment of crime
B. Punitive measureD. Vandalism

99. An offender may resort to arson as a means of a _______ because a fire attracts people and
destruction causes confusion.
A. Vandalism C. Public disturbance
B. Pyromania D. Economic gain

100. A device used to shape, direct and control fire stream is a -

A. pump C. nozzle
B. fire hose D. pike pole

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