CDI 101

DIAGNOSTIC TEST
1. This is the stage in the investigation
where there is strict observance of the
Miranda Doctrine

a. Custodial investigation
b. Interview
c. Interrogation
d. Preliminary investigation
2. One of the rules to be observed in taking
confession or admission is, it must be freely and
voluntary given by the accused.

a. The statement is correct

b. The statement is not correct
c. Maybe it is true
d.Maybe it isn’t true
3. It is one of the types of physical evidence to identify
criminals that refers to the pieces of evidence that will link the
suspect to the crime scene. The suspect may leave some clues
at the scene such as weapons, tools, garments or prints

a. Tracing evidence
b. Corpus delicti
c. Associative evidence
d. Circumstantial evidence
4. It is one of the methods of shadowing which there
is poor chances of obtaining good results, agents are
stationed at a fixed point assuming that subject
followed the same general route each day

a. One man method

b. ABC method
c. Combined foot-auto surveillance
d. Progressive/leap frog method
5. At the crime scene, the photographer begins taking
photographs as soon as possible. The evidence collectors
do not touch or move any evidence once it is located
until it has been identified, measured and recorded

a.The statement is correct

b.The statement is not correct
c.Maybe it is true
d.Maybe it isn’t true
6. It is one of the types of measurements in crime
scene which refers to a sketching method that requires
measuring the distance of an object along a straight
line from two widely separated fixed reference points

a. Triangulation method
b. Baseline method
c. Rectangular method
d. Compass point method
7. Investigation is the collection of facts to accomplish a
three-fold aim which are, to identify the victim, to located
the guilty party, and to provide evidence of his guilt

a. The statement is correct

b. The statement is not correct
c. Maybe it is true
d. Maybe it isn’t true
8. It is one of the classes of information which
refers to information coming from the underworld
characters such as prisoners and ex-convict

a. Grapevine sources
b. Cultivated sources
c. Regular sources
d. Irregular sources
9. It is one of the interrogation techniques in which
the gesture of friendship may win his cooperation
because, the suspect may feel the need for sympathy
or friendship when he is apparently in trouble

a. Extenuation
b. Kindness
c. Emotional appeal
d. Sympathetic appeal
10. It is one of the types of physical evidence to
identify criminals that refers to the articles which
assist the investigator in locating criminal

a. Trancing evidence
b. Corpus delicti evidence
c. Circumstantial evidence
d. Associative evidence
11. The main objective of crime scene photography
is to create an accurate objective visual record of the
crime scene before any item is moved as possible
physical evidence

a. The statement is correct

b. The statement is not correct
c. Maybe it is true
d. Maybe it isn’t true
12. It is one of the types of measurements in crime scene which refers to a
sketching method that makes measurements along from a single reference
line, called a baseline, which can be established by using a length of
string, chalk line, or some other convenient means

a. Triangulation method
b. Baseline method
c. Rectangular method
d. Compass point method
13. It is one of the formats in having interview which is
prior to the commencement of an interview, the
investigator should identify himself to the subject by
name, rank and agency

a. Rapport
b. Opening statement
c. Identity
d. Conclusion
 14. It is the application of instruments and methods of
physical science to the detection of crimes. In cases where
there are no significant physical evidence to be found, then
the use of it is relatively unimportant

a. Information
b. Interview
c. Interrogation
d. Instrumentation
15. It is the method of operation by a specific criminal
or criminal syndicate. It is a distinct pattern of how a
crime is committed and is established by a series of
crimes under one classification. It is a criminal
trademark, logo or brand name
a. Modus operandi
b. Corpus delicti
c. Criminal operation
d. Organized crime
16. One of the types of informant which are
female associate of the criminals

a. Double-crosser informant
b. Mercenary informant
c. Woman informant
d. Self-aggrandizing informant
17. It is one of the major types of pictorial
views which is the photograph of the over-all
scene. It has a distance from the doorway to
the room and other corners of the room

a. General view
b. Short range view
c. Mid-range view
d. Close-up view
18. It refers to a person who gives information
to the police relevant to a criminal case about
the activities of criminals or syndicates

a. Subject
b. Surveillant
c. Criminal
d. Informant
19. It is a form of investigation in which the
investigator assumes a different and unofficial
identity in order to obtain information

a. Crime scene investigation

b. Undercover investigation
c. Surveillance investigation
d. Crime incident investigation
20. It is one of the major types of pictorial
views which has a distance of eight or ten
feet from the victim

a. General view
b. Long range view
c. Mid-range view
d. Close-up view
21. The fusion of the best training and vast experience is a
formidable force that can threat even the most sophisticated
technology and syndicated crimes

a. The statement is correct

b.The statement is not correct
c. Maybe it is true
d. Maybe it isn’t true
22. The three tools in a criminal investigation, whereby their
application varies in proportion on their necessity to establish
the guilt of the accused in a criminal case.

a. detection, apprehension, conviction

b. information, interrogation, instrumentation
c. inquiry, observation, conclusion
d. magnifying glass, pencil, tape measure
23. Which phase of criminal investigation that the investigator
apprised the person of his right under RA 7438?
a.During police line-up
b.During the identification of criminal offender
c.During the arrest, detention of criminal offender
d.During the gathering of evidence to prove the guilt of
criminal offender
24. What specific has been committed? Who committed?
When it was committed? Where it was committed? Why
it was committed? And how it was committed? This are
called ________of criminal investigation.
a.Three I’s
b.Bridge burn
c.Golden rule
d.Cardinal points
25. Which of the following is not an element of corpus
delicti?
a.Proper chain of custody
b.Proof of occurrence of certain event
c.Person’s criminal responsibility for the acts
d.Additional evidence of a deterrent character to
same point
26. Which of the following must be done to maintain
the physical integrity of evidence?
a.Maintain its chain of custody
b.Identify, tag and sealed the evidence
c.Evidence must be properly documented
d.Evidence must be photographed and packed
27. Which one is not means of recording the crime
scene?
a.By notes
b.By sketches
c.By surveying
d.By photographs
28. In searching for physical evidence at the crime scene, the
following types of search could be used depending upon locale
number of personnel available, type of object sought and speed
desire, except.
a.Zone search
b.Spiral and wheel search
c.Rectangular and circular search
d.Strip and double strip or grid search
29. Assumes that you are the investigator who investigates a murder
case perpetrated by an unknown suspect. A person in the name of
Samson, a call center agent, saw the crime and he is willing to identify
the suspect. Which of the following methods will you not utilize to
establish the identity of the suspect?
a.Police line-up
b.Systematic interview that may lead to the identity of a
known criminals
c.Verbal descriptions (PORTRAIT PARLE) and rogues’s gallery
(photographic files)
d.General photographs and cartographic sketch (artist’s
assistance) composite artist
30. Coerced and uncounseled statements are
considered involuntary or forced confession which are
usually an:
a.Admission
b.Extra judicial
c.Judicial
d.Prosecutorial