COURT TESTIMOINY

1. A correction in a criminal action which may affect substantially the original charge.
a. amendment c. substitution
b. bill of particular d. motion for reconsideration

2. In filing a complaint or information, the real nature of the crime charge can be determined from

a. law specifically violated c. title of the charge sheet

b. facts recited in the complaint or information d.evidence to be presented

3. Provisional remedy which can be availed of during the pendency of a criminal case to secure
judgment of civil liability.
a. injunction c. repliven
b. attachment d. receivership

4. When charges are founded on the same facts or that which form part of a series of offenses of
the same character, the court may decide to obviate delay
a. by continuing proceedings c. pursue separate trials
b. set the cases for consolidated case raffle d. consolidate trials

5. This term applies to a complaint filed with the prosecutor’s office by any interested party.
a. information c. complaint - affidavit
b. complaint Wd. all of the above
6. A criminal action which is filed in court signed by law enforcers.
a. information c. complaint
b. denuncia d. complaint – affidavit

7. A complaint which charged more that one (1) distinct and separate offense is called ?
a. denuncia c. complaint-affidavit
b. complex crime d. duplicitous

8. Except in letter , the following persons are authorized to file Information.

a. city prosecutor & their assts. c. provincial prosecutors & their assts.
b. appointed special prosecutors d. legal officers of the comelec

9. The reason or reasons why police officer avoids appearing in court is/are, EXCEPT:
a. they have to cancel their vacation short
b.the potential of being tripped off in the cross-examination
c. the uncomfortable feeling while on the witness stand
d.none of the above
10. A witness’s answer that does not address the subject matter of the question or goes beyond the
scope of the question asked.
a. answer to the complaint c. responsive answer
b. unresponsive answer d. misleading
11. Does death of the husband after the complaint of adultery is filed with the Municipal
Trial Court be dismissed?
a. No. The participation of husband is not essential for the maintenance of criminal
action but solely for the initiation thereof.
b. No. Because the Municipal Trial Court has jurisdiction over a crime of adultery.
c. Yes. The participation of the husband is indispensable in the prosecution of the criminal
case.
d. Yes. Because the Municipal Trial Court losses its jurisdiction over the case after the death
of the husband.

12. Which of the following would support the statement that the “police officer must undertake to
review the case even if conviction of the accused is obtained”?
a. to enable officer to grow as a witness, as an investigator, and as a professional officer.
b. to improve investigation and courtroom techniques continually.
c. to determine mistake made in his/her testimony, i.e., collection and preservation of
evidence
d. to assist other officers in not making the same mistake.
e.all of the above.

13. Police court duty is what part of the basic fundamental functions of the
police? a. crime prevention c. crime repression
b. law enforcement d.maintenance of peace and order

14. Which of the following statement (s) is/are correct when a police is on the witness stand.
a. Testifying is very similar to taking an oral interview.
b.He must give the best possible of himself and of what he has to say.
c. He should maintain eye contact with the people in the court room
d.All of the above
e. All of the above except letter “a”

15. In the absence or unavailability of prosecutor, who may file a criminal action against the person
arrested without warrant?
a. PAO lawyer c. law enforcer
b.spouse or relatives of the victim d. none of the above

16. is that arising in the civil case but which is so intimately connected with the issues
involved in the criminal case as determinative of the innocence or guilt of the accused.
a. prejudicial question c. trial in absentia
b. res judicata d. denuncia

17. This is to test the sufficiency of the evidence presented in a criminal case after the prosecution
has rested his case.
a. objection c. bill of particular
b. demurrer d.rebuttal

18. An area separating the bench and counsel tables is off-limits without the judge’s permission.
a. the well c. lobby
b. aisle d. judge’s chamber
19. This is a remedy for the inclusion of evidence in the court proceedings/records after it is
timely objected by the adverse party.
a. offer of proof c. equipoise
b. offer of evidence d. curative admissibility

20. To become a good witness a police officer should follow the simple rule.
a. To seek an advice from a partner or superior officer on how to effectively testify in court.
b.To review thoroughly the records of the case and be ready of the evidence.
c. To testify truthfully when called to the witness stand.
d. To listen attentively on the questions asked to avoid mistakes or being trapped by the
cross-examination of the defense counsel.
e.To act professionally at all times while inside the court room.

21. In a criminal case if one of the parties would like to elevate her or his case to the appellate court
he or she is called the
a. Petitioner c. Appellee
b. Appellant d. Plaintiff

22.A direction in a subpoena that states that the police officer is not needed to appear personally in
court unless called by the prosecutor. It requires that the officer be readily available.
a. on-call c. recall
b. subpoena ad testificandum d. subpoena duces tecum

23. What is the remedy of the accused if the complaint or information is vague or ambiguous as to
enable him to prepare properly for the trial?
a. bill of particular c. to dismiss the action
b. to amend the complaint d.to quash the complaint

24. This is to test the sufficiency of the evidence presented in a criminal case after the prosecution
has rested his case.
a. objection c. bill of particular
b. demurrer d.rebuttal

25. The place where the judge holds office or conduct hearing on cases where the general public is
excluded.
a. bench c. lawyers’ table
b. chamber d. court sala

26. A mallet used by the presiding judge for commanding attention.

a. hammer c. gavel
b. bench d. contempt

27. The presentation of the witness to explain, counter or disprove facts given in evidence by the
defense.
a. impeachment c. cross examination
b. rebuttal d. surrebuttal

28.It is an appeal by a witness to God to witness that the truth what he declares.
a. affirmation c. acknowledgement
b. jurat d. oath
29. Calling of the witness back to the witness stand for further examination.
a. recall c. on call
b. rebuttal d. surrebuttal

30. The table where the judge

sits. a. lawyers’ table c. judge table
b. bench d. “the well”

31.It means offering of evidence showing that a witness who has been examined is unworthy of
belief.
a. offer of proof c. offer of evidence
b. impeachment d. rebuttal

32.Is one which assumes as true a fact not yet testified to by the witness or contrary to what the
witness stated.
a. leading question c. cross examination
b. misleading questions d.direct examination

33. A question that suggest to the witness that answer sought by the questioner usually
answerable by yes or no.
a. leading question c. cross examination
b. misleading questions d.direct examination

34. Ruling by the judge that prohibits the witness from answering the question
posed. a. ruling on objection c. promulgation of decision d.
b. sustain the objection overrule the objection

35. A witness aligned with the opposing side.

a. adverse witness c. bias witness
b. hostile witness d. star witness

36. The questioning of a witness by opposing counsel in which the questioner seeks to detract from
the witness’s credibility.
a. direct examination c. re-cross-examination
b. re-direct examination d. cross-examination

37. A person who can authenticate or verify the accuracy of the evidence.
a. expert witness c. attesting witness
b. character witness d. rebuttal witness

38. New test for admissibility of expert testimony requiring the trial judge to determine that the
subject of an expert’s testimony has achieved the stature of scientific knowledge based on four
(4) factors.
a. breathlyser c. dauber test
b. benzidine test d. frye test

39. Ruling by the judge that permits the witness to answer the question posed.
a. ruling on objection c. decision
b. overrule the objection d. sustain the objection
40. An order demanding the presence of the person in court as witness.
a. writ c. summon
b. subpoena d. notice of hearing

41. The questioning of a witness by the side who calls that witness.
a. direct examination c. re-cross-examination
b. re-direct examination d. cross-examination

42. A person who has some personal knowledge about the facts of the case and who has been
called upon to relate this information in court.
a. expert witness c. star witness
b. lay witness d. adverse witness

43. Further questioning, after cross-examination, for the limited purpose of rebutting or clarifying
information brought out during cross-examination.
a. rebuttal c. surrebuttal
b. redirect-examination d. recross-examination

44. Further questioning, after redirect examination, for clarification purpose.

a. recross-examination c. redirect-examination
b. direct examination d. cross examination

45. The process or fact of reviving a witness’s memory by a variety of means.

a. past recollection c. refreshing recollection
b. laying the foundation d. laying the premises

46. An order excluding other witness or witnesses inside the court room while other is testifying.
a. expulsion c. exclusion
b. contempt d. rule on witness or witness sequestration rule

47. Questions based on facts, data, or opinions that have some relation to the matter at issue and
upon which the expert witness is asked to render an opinion.
a. vior dire c. leading
b. hypothetical questions d. misleading
48. The questioning process by which an expert witness or a minor is qualified.
a. laying the premises c. vior dire
b. direct examination d. cross-examination

49. A witness’s answer that does not address the subject matter of the question or goes beyond the
scope of the question asked.
a. answer to the complaint c. responsive answer
b. unresponsive answer d. misleading

50. An order to commanding a person to appear in court and to bring specified documents or
objects with him or her,
a. notice of hearing c. summon
b. subpoena ad testificandum d. subpoena duces tecum