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Crime Detection and Investigation Review Questions

 Crime Detection and Investigation Review Questions


The use of one or more electrical appliances or devices that draw or consume electrical current beyond the designed capacity of the existing electrical system 

A. self-closing door  

B. jumper  

C. overloading 

D. oxidizing material


Answer: Overloading



An enclosed vertical space of passage that extends from floor  to floor, as well as from the base to the top of the building is called 

A. sprinkle evidence 

B. vertical shaft 

C. flash point 

D. standpipe system


Answer: Vertical shaft



A wall designated to prevent the spread of fire has a fire-resistance rating of not less than four hours with sufficient structural stability to remain standing even if construction on either side collapses under the fire conditions. 

A. Wood rack  

B. Firewall 

C. Post wall 

D. Firetrap


Answer: Firewall



Any act that would remove or neutralize a fire hazard. 

A. Allotment 

B. Combustion 

C. Distillation 

D. Abatement


Answer: Abatement



The ____ shall be conducted as a pre-requisite to grant permits and/or licenses by local governments or other government agencies. 

A. Fire safety inspection 

B. Fire protection assembly 

C. Fire alerting system 

D. Fire service


Answer: Fire safety inspection



An instance that may cause fires from the heat accumulated from the rolling, sliding, or friction in machinery or between two hard surfaces, at least one of which is usually a metal is called. 

A. static electricity 

B. overheating of the machine 

C. friction heat 

D. heat from arching


Answer: Friction heat



The minimum temperature at which a liquid forms a vapor above its surface in sufficient concentration that it can be ignited.

A. Ignition temperature

B. Kindling temperature

C. Fire point

D. Flash point


Answer: Flash point



It is a process by which heat is transferred by movement of a heated fluid such as air or water.

A. Convection

B. Conduction

C. Radiation

D. Electrolysis


Answer: Convection



Known as the “Fire Code of the Philippines”.

A. RA 6975

B. RA 9514

C. RA 9263

D. PD 1613


Answer: RA 9514



Product of combustion which combustible materials and oxidizing agents react to heat.

A. Fire 

B. Smoke

C. Fire Gases 

D. Flame


Answer: Fire



Means employed to avoid the occurrence of fire.

A. Fire Suppression 

B. Fire Inspection

C. Fire Control 

D. Fire Prevention


Answer: Fire Prevention


The ratio of the weight of a solid or liquid substance to the weight of an equal volume of water.

A. Specific Gravity

B. Vapor Pressure

C. Vapor density

D. Vapor Pressure


Answer: Specific Gravity



The weight of a volume of pure gas is composed of the volume of dry air at the same temperature and pressure.

A. Specific Gravity

B. Vapor Pressure

C. Vapor density

D. None of the above


Answer: Vapor density



The force exerted by the molecules on the surface of a liquid.

A. Specific Gravity

B. Vapor Pressure

C. Vapor density

D. Temperature


Answer: Vapor pressure



One of the kinds of oxidation which is the same as actual burning. It is the rapid oxidation accompanied by heat and light.

A. Combustion

B. Boiling point 

C. Flames

D. Flash point


Answer: Combustion



Heat is measured by its

A. heat wave

B. temperature

C. ignition

D. flash point


Answer: Temperature



Of the three things essential before a fire can occur which one of the following is not included?

A. Fuel

B. Oxygen

C. Wind

D. Initial source of heat


Answer: Wind



Whether it be liquid, solid, or gas, it is the minimum temperature the substance must be heated to sustain combustion.

A. Flash point

B. Burning point

C. Ignition Temperature

D. Temperature


Answer: Ignition temperature



It is poisonous and is a normal product of combustion, especially when the air supply to the fire is restricted.

A. Carbon monoxide

B. Smoke

C. Carbon Dioxide

D. Gas


Answer: Carbon monoxide



It is a form of energy caused by the random movement of molecules.

A. Oxygen

B. Fuel

C. Heat

D. Chemical reaction


Answer: Heat



During the combustion process, it is drawn from the atmospheric air to completely oxidize the fuel.

A. Flame

B. Oxygen

C. Heat

D. Ignition


Answer: Oxygen



Fires involving energized electrical equipment or those that start in live electrical wires, equipment, electrical appliances, and telephone switchboards.

A. Class "A" Fires

B. Class "B" Fires

C. Class "C" Fires

D. Class "D" Fires


Answer: Class "C" Fires



Described as a self-sustaining chemical reaction yielding energy or products that cause further reactions of the same kind.

A. Fire

B. Combustion

C. Oxidation

D. Chemical reaction


Answer: Combustion



The process of combining a substance with oxygen (usually air) in the presence of heat.

A. Fire

B. Combustion

C. Oxidation

D. Chemical reaction


Answer: Oxidation



A series of reactions that occur in sequence with the result of each individual reaction being added to the rest. Also called a chain reaction.

A. Fire

B. Combustion

C. Oxidation 

D. Chemical reaction


Answer: Chemical reaction



A rapid, self-sustaining oxidation process accompanied by the evolution of heat and light in varying intensities, or is a chemical reaction in which a substance combines with oxygen, heat is released and the form of the substance is destroyed.

A. Fire

B. Combustion

C. Oxidation

D. Chemical reaction


Answer: Fire



In criminal investigation, before taking the sworn statement of a suspect, the investigator should inform the former of?

A. The name of the complainant

B. His constitutional rights

C. The evidence collected against him

D. His identity as an officer in the case


Answer: His Constitutional rights



He is credited with creating the first crime laboratory in the US.

A. Alexander Lacassagne

B. Arthur Conan Doyle

C. Hans Gross

D. August Vollmer


Answer: August Vollmer



He is the first Filipino fingerprint technician employed by the Philippine Constabulary.

A. Generoso Reyes

B. Lucila Lalu

C. Augustin Patricio

D. Tanggol


Answer:  Generoso Reyes



It is known as the Fire Code of the Philippines.

a. RA. 9514

b. PD. 1185

c. RA. 9512

d. PD. 1613


Answer: A



It refers to the chemical process whereby fire consumes the most solid part of the fuel:

a. Combustion

b. Backdraft

c. Pyrolysis

d. Propagation


Answer: C



What is the color of a luminous flame?

a. Reddish-orange

b. Light Blue

c. Blue

d. Bright Yellow


Answer: D



It is the composition of oxygen in air under normal conditions.

a. 15%

b. 21%

c. 19%

d. 32%


Answer: B



What is the most important element of fire?

a. Heat

b. Oxygen

c. Fuel

d. None of these


Answer: B



It is an art that deals with the identity and location of the offender and proves his guilt in a criminal proceeding.

a. Investigation

b. Criminal Investigation

c. Probing

d. Criminal Detection


Answer: B



The following are the duties of the criminal investigator, except.

a. Establish that, in fact, a crime was committed under the law.

b. Identify and apprehend the suspect.

c. To establish the credibility of the organization.

d. To assist the state in prosecuting the party charged with the offense.


Answer: C



An eyewitness may aid the investigator in solving the crime and may identify the following, except?

a. Any deformities

b. Face

c. Attitude

d. Gait


Answer: C



This is not part of the phases of criminal investigation

a. Preliminary Investigation

b. Follow-up Investigation

c. Progress Investigation

d. Final Investigation


Answer: C



This refers to the act of making a situation, action, or offense seem less serious or more forgivable by providing reasons or factors that reduce its negative impact оr significance.

a. Extenuation

b. Shifting the blame

c. Sympathetic Approach

d. Kindness


Answer: A



Father of Modern Policing System?

a. Sir Robert Peel

b. John Fielding

c. Hans Gross

d. Eugene Francois Vidocq


Answer: A



He is attributed with the establishment of LA SÜRETÉ which means "security" or "safety".

a. Sir Robert Peel

b. John Fielding

c. Hans Gross

d. Eugene Francois Vidocq


Answer: D



He was a former criminal who first introduced the idea of a thief-taker?

a. Francis Turkey

b. Henry Fielding

c. Jonathan Wild

d. Eugene Francois Vidocq


Answer: C



He is regarded as America's Founder of Criminal Investigation?

a. Allan Pinkerton

b. Edgar J. Hoover

c. Insp. Thomas Byrnes

d. Edmond Locard


Answer: A



He is considered as the Father of Modern Policing System in the US.

a. Sir Robert Peel

b. John Fielding

c. Hans Gross

d. August Vollmer


Answer: D



What is extravasation or effusion of blood in a newly formed cavity underneath the skin?

A. Hematoma

B. Contusion

C. Abrasions

D. Petechiae


Answer: A



A wound that is produced by a sharp-edged instrument like a knife and bolo?

A. Lacerated wound

B. Punctured wound

C. Incised wound

D. Defense wound


Answer: C



It refers to a condition of a woman who permits any form of sexual liberties as long as they abstains from rupturing the hymen by the sexual act.

A. Demi-Virginity

B. Virgo Intacta

C. Moral Virginity

D. Physical Virginity


Answer: A



This is the instantaneous rigidity of the muscles which occurs at the moment of death due to extreme nervous tension.

A. Cadaveric spasm

B. Algor mortis

C. Rigor mortis

D. Cold stiffening


Answer: A



It is the complete, persistent, and continuous cessation of vital functions of the brain, heart, and lungs that maintain life and health.

A. Somatic Death

B. Molecular Death

C. Apparent Death

D. State of suspended animation


Answer: A



 A word or group of words that express a complete thought. 

A. adverb  

B. verb       

C. subject    

D. sentence  


Answer: D 



Drugs that are categorized as uppers or speeds can give the following symptoms of abuse, except:

A. dilation of pupils

B. sudden burst of laughter    

C. increasingly inactive

D. wakefulness


Answer: B



The burning of a small quantity of the suspected substance and determining whether the odor or smell is similar to burnt banana leaves or has a sweetish odor is a field test that can reveal the drug ___.

A. Marijuana   

B. Opium

C. Coca leaves

D. Peyote Cactus


Answer: A



The drug that is obtained from the alkaloid of the leaves of the Erythroxylon coca and the other species of Erythroxylon Linne, or by synthesis from ecgonine and its derivatives is called:

A. Heroin

B. Sodium Carbonate

C. Codeine

D. Cocaine 


Answer: D



“Bennies” and “dexies” are for amphetamines; “red devils” and “double trouble" are for ___.

A. Demerol

B. Sulfates

C. Barbiturates   

D. Deliriants 


Answer: C



What kind of drug examination is made during the initial investigation conducted by the first responding officers?

A. Field Testing   

B. Laboratory Analysis

C. Color Reaction Testing

D. all of these 


Answer: A



The Duquenois-Levine test is for marijuana; Symone’s test is for:

A. Shabu   

B. Cocaine

C. Opium derivatives

D. Amphetamine


Answer: A



The presence of drug paraphernalia at the drug scene in the form of a syringe and needle, tourniquet, spoon or bottle top “cookies” and tinfoil packet reveals that the drugs being administered are:

A. tablet drugs

B. capsule drugs

C. liquid drugs   

D. marijuana leaves


Answer: C



The body sign, in narcotic death investigation, of bluish discoloration of the face and or fingernails due to insufficient oxygenation of the blood caused by the increase in carbon dioxide in the body is called:

A. Petechial hemorrhage

B. Cyanosis   

C. Asphyxia

D. Hematoma


Answer: B



What is called the “visual evidence” in drug-related cases?

A. Needle marks/tracks   

B. Asphyxiation

C. Skin diseases

D. Internal body signs


Answer: A



What kind of alcohol is used in alcoholic drinks?

A. Methyl Alcohol

B. Ethyl Alcohol   

C. Brewery

D. Ethylene


Answer: B



Intoxication when considered under the law is considered 

A. Alternative Circumstance   

B. Maladaptive Behavior

C. Delinquent act

D. Anti-social Behavior


Answer: A



In substance abuse, what is the scientific name of the tobacco plant?

A. Nicotino Tabakumo

B. Nicotiana Tabacum   

C. Nikotiano Tabaku

D. Tabaku Nicotino


Answer: B



What is the addictive substance or chemical contained in tobacco cigarettes?

A. Tar

B. Carbon Monoxide

C. Carbon Dioxide   

D. Nicotine   


Answer: D



A certain intersection, for several reasons, has more traffic accidents than any other part of the area. The Police unit assignment to the area should. 

A. Park near the intersection, in plain view, and wait for violators. 

B. Park your motorcycle at the center of the intersection to caution motorists 

C. Park near the intersection, more or less hidden from view 

D. Cruise all the assigned areas but give extra attention to the intersection  


Answer: D



Every device which is self-propelled and every vehicle which is propelled by electric power obtained from overhead trolley wires, but not operated upon rails.

A. Skating

B. Bicycle

C. Tricycle

D. Motor vehicles  


Answer: D



Hypothetical means

A. Temporary

B. Exaggerated

C. Provable

D. Assumed     


Answer: D



A public officer or employee when NOT being authorized by judicial order, shall enter a dwelling against the will of the owner thereof is committing:

A. Legal entry

B. Violation of domicile   

C. Illegal entry

D. Abatement


Answer: B



Any act that would remove or naturalize a fire hazard.

A. Allotment

B. Combustion

C. Distillation

D. Abatement  


Answer: D



It is the investigator's responsibility to ensure that every precaution is exercised to preserve physical evidence in the state in which it was recovered/obtained until it is released to the evidence custodian.

A. Tagging of evidence

B. Evaluation of evidence   

C. Preservation of evidence

D. Releasing evidence


Answer: C



Trial is allowed only after arraignment and the accused may waive his right to appear at the trial except when his presence is required for purposes of identification. This is the principle of trial in __.

A. Substitution      

B. Absentia   

C. Re-assignment      

D. Ordeal


Answer: B



From among the following, which is correct?

A. RA 6975, Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002 which took effect on June 7, 2002

B. RA 9165, Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002 which took effect on July 4, 2002

C. RA 6975, Dangerous Drugs Act of 1972, took effect on March 2, 1972

D. RA 6425, Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002 which took effect on July 4, 2002


Answer: B



What is the term used to describe the intoxicating effect of a drug in the lingo of the drug users?

A. Stoned   

B. Rush

C. High

D. Trip


Answer: A



The drug heroin was chemically synthesized of

A. Morphine   

B. Opium Juice

C. Codeine

D. Coca paste


Answer: A



What group of countries where the first important drug traffic route organized from drug discovery up to marketing?

A. Peru-Uruguay-Panama-Columbia

B. The Golden Triangle

C. Middle East-Europe-U.S   

D. The Golden Crescent


Answer: C



What part of the globe is the principal source of all forms of cocaine?

A. South East Asia

B. South America   

C. Middle East

D. South West Asia


Answer: B



The Golden Triangle is for the Chinese Triad, and Columbia and Peru are for:

A. La Cosa Nostra

B. Cammora

C. Medellin Cartel   

D. YAKUZA


Answer: C



The drug addict who shows many “tracks” from an injection of hypodermic needles is mostly addicted to:

A. liquid amphetamine   

B. heroin

C. shabu

D. freebase cocaine


Answer: A



Are those crimes committed against individuals, particularly against their chastity, but which do not produce danger or prejudice common to other members of society.

A. Private crimes    

B. Public crimes

C. Felony

D. Infractions


Answer: A



Are those acts and omissions committed not only by means of deceit but also by means of fault and are punishable by law.

A. Justifying circumstances

B. Felonies   

C. Exempting circumstances

D. Attempted felony


Answer: B



Is committed whenever the offender commences the commission of a crime directly by overt acts but does not perform all the acts of execution which should produce the felony as a consequence by reason of some cause or accident other than his own spontaneous desistance.

A. Frustrated felony

B. Attempted felony    

C. Consummated felony

D. Felony


Answer: B



Derived from the name Hasan or Hashasin, the Muslim cult leader who fed his disciples a preparation made from the resin of the female hemp plant as a reward for their successful activities in assassinations.

A. Opium

B. Hashis

C. Marijuana

D. Heroin


Answer: B



The drug addict or user generally acquires the drug habit because of being:

A. powerless and less self-control

B. emotionally unstable

C. socially maladjusted

D. all of these  


Answer: D



In knowing the history of drug taking of a person, the best information is taken from:

A. trained psychologist

B. doctors or physicians

C. laboratory results

D. patient himself


Answer: D



When the drug dependent develops changes in the normal functioning of the brain that can be manifested in undesirable conditions, he suffers from mental invalid. Mental invalid in the context of drug abuse means:

A. mental deterioration due to drug addiction   

B. loss of willpower to quit drug use

C. loss of contact with reality

D. distortion of sensory perception


Answer: A



A drug abuser, because of his use of unsterilized paraphernalia, tends to develop low resistance and becomes susceptible to various infections such as:

A. stomach cancer

B. headaches and body pains

C. communicable diseases   

D. loss of appetite


Answer: C



Any private person who shall enter the dwelling of another against the will of the latter. 

A. usurpation

B. trespassing to dwelling    

C. light threats  

D. none of these


Answer: B



Which of the following types of accidents is most decreased by the installation of a traffic light? 

A. Cross-traffic accidents 

B. Misunderstanding between motorists and traffic officers 

C. Accidents of confusion 

D. Accidents of the decision of right of way  


Answer: D



Is that which is not excluded by the law as tending to prove a fact in issue 

A. material evidence  

B. relevant evidence    

C. direct evidence 

D. competent evidence


Answer: B



The use of one or more electrical appliances or devices that draw or consume electrical current beyond the designed capacity of the existing electrical system. 

A. self-closing door 

B. jumper 

C. overloading    

D. oxidizing material


Answer: C



The method of determining and finding the best way to remedy the specific cause or causes of the complaint or grievance refers to _____. 

A. investigation procedure    

B. cross-examination 

C. grievance procedure 

D. criminal procedure


Answer: A


When people are considered as sources of information, the experienced police officer. 

A. recognizes that persons from all walks of life represent potential investigative resources

B. develops his contacts only with law-abiding citizens 

C. restricts his efforts to members of the departments 

D. concentrates all his efforts on acquiring informants only from criminal types


Answer: A



A cannabis cigarette.

A. sticks    

B. knocks–out drops     

C. reefer    

D. pop pills


Answer: C



All lines, patterns, words, colors, or other gadgets EXCEPT signs set into the surface or applied upon or attached to the pavement or curbing officially placed to regulate traffic is called _____. 

A. warning signs 

B. traffic management 

C. traffic engineering 

D. pavement marking


Answer: D



The main reason why both traffic officers and signal lights are used in some intersections is that

A. motorists are discouraged from “jumping signals” 

B. traffic can be kept moving at a faster rate 

C. greater safety for pedestrians and motorists is effected 

D. an officer can stop and start as necessity demands


Answer: D



The main reason why both traffic officers and signal lights are used on some intersections is that

A. motorists are discouraged from “jumping signals” 

B. traffic can be kept moving at a faster rate 

C. greater safety for pedestrians and motorists is effected 

D. an officer can stop and start as necessity demands


Answer: D



The fundamental responsibility of the officer in charge of protecting the crime scene is to:  

A. interrogate the witnesses 

B. engage in the search for traces left by the criminal 

C. removal of evidence which may prove important to the case 

D. preserving the site of the crime in the same physical condition as it was left by the perpetrator 


Answer: D



An instance that may cause fires from the heat accumulated from the rolling, sliding, or friction in machinery or between two hard surfaces, at least one of which is usually a metal is called. 

A. static electricity 

B. overheating of the machine 

C. friction heat    

D. heat from arching


Answer: C



Method of heat transfer by direct contact. 

A. nuclear fission     

B. conduction        

C. convection    

D. Radiation


Answer: B



The desire to give information as an excuse to talk to the police to get more information from them than he gives. A. double crosser informants    

B. false informants 

C. self-aggrandizing 

D. mercenary informants


Answer: A



Assume that a dead body has been discovered on the street and being the only police officer around, you have been called upon by passersby to proceed to the scene, upon arriving at the scene, several onlookers are gathered. As a rule, a police officer must refrain from expressing his opinion as to the probable cause of death because. 

A. his opinion may influence the investigator assigned to the case    

B. no useful purpose will be served 

C. the killer may overhead your conclusion 

D. he does not know the cause of the death


Answer: A



The first action taken by a traffic unit to escape from a collision course or otherwise avoid a hazard. 

A. state of evasive action    

B. point of possible perception 

C. point of no escape 

D. final position


Answer: A



An informant gives information to the police/investigator, and his purpose of informing the police is to eliminate rivals or competition. 

A. rival-elimination informant    

B. self-aggrandizing informant

C. mercenary informants 

D. anonymous informant


Answer: A



A number representing the resistance to sliding of two surfaces in contact is known as: 

A. coefficient of friction    

B. traffic jam 

C. attribute 

D. contract damage


Answer: A



The primary job of an investigator is to determine whether a crime has been committed in order to determine such he must have knowledge of the so-called cardinal question of investigation and there are ____ cardinals of investigation. 

A. six        

B. three     

C. vocabulary 

D. diction


Answer: A



The correct choice of words selecting the exact precise objective words to convey meaning 

A. exclamation point    

B. punctuation    

C. vocabulary   

D. diction


Answer: C



The instrument used to open and close a fire hydrant.

A. hydrant key   

B. kilowatts        

C. keyboard      

D. bunch of keys


Answer: A 



With respect to minor traffic violations, traffic police officers should be guided foremost by the consideration that  

A. some traffic violations are intended 

B. the aim is to discourage violations 

C. some traffic violations are caused by negligence    

D. violations must be punished


Answer: C



Who among the following scientific aiders in crime detection can inform the investigator as to the death of a person?

A. Ballistician

B. Cardiologists

C. Medical examiner

D. Fingerprint expert


Answer: C



This method of search is where the searchers gather at the center and proceed outward along the radii or spokes, the procedure of which is repeated several times depending on the size of the circle and the number of searchers.

A. Circle method

B. Zone method

C. Wheel method

D. Quadrant method

E. Radial method


Answer: C



The surprise invasion of a building or area or an attack of a limited territory on a small scale?

A. Arrest

B. Demolition

C. Raid

D. Search and Seizure


Answer: C



Before the questioning starts, the suspect requests to have counsel of his own but he cannot afford to have one, the best thing an investigator should do is?

A. Stop the interrogation until a lawyer is produced

B. Continue the investigation with a promise that the lawyer will be present when he signs the statement

C. Stop the interrogation and release the suspect immediately

D. All of these


Answer: A



The collection of facts to establish the identity and location of the guilty party and provide evidence of his guilt is called:

A. Intelligence effort

B. information

C. instrumentation

D. Investigation


Answer: D



Authority of a person he exercised over his subordinates.

A. chain of command

B. command responsibility

C. responsibility

D. Command


Answer: B



An extra-judicial confession obtained from a suspect is admissible in the court of law if it was made in the presence of a counsel of his own choice and must be in:

A. writing

B. the presence of a police investigator

C. front of a judge

D. the presence of a prosecutor

E. English


Answer: A



8. A method of locating a spot in the area by measurements from two or more reference points.

A. traffic report

B. spot report

C. triangulation

D. accident investigation


Answer: C



It is the questioning of a person suspected of having committed an offense or of a person who is reluctant to make a full disclosure of information in his position which is persistent to the investigation.

A. Investigation

B. Instrumentation

C. Interrogation

D. Interview


Answer: C



A kind of evidence that may link the suspect to the crime scene or offense.

A. Physical evidence

B. Chain of custody

C. Associative evidence

D. Tracing evidence


Answer: C



 _______ are used to prohibit certain types of maneuvers or some types of traffic.

A. Warning signs 

B. Cautionary signs

C. Informative traffic signs 

D. Prohibitory traffic signs   


Answer: D



A motor vehicle propelled by an internal combustion engine shall be equipped with a ____ to prevent excessive or unusual noise. 

A. wiper     

B. light      

C. muffler         

D. windshield


Answer: C



The ____ shall be conducted as a pre-requisite to grant permits and/or licenses by local governments or other government agencies.

A. Fire safety inspection    

B. Fire protection assembly 

C. Fire alerting system 

D. Fire service


Answer: A



Articles and material that are found in connection with the investigation and which aid in establishing the identity of the perpetrator or the circumstances under which the crime was committed or which, in general assist in the prosecution of this criminal. 

A. physical evidence   

B. associative evidence 

C. corpus delicti 

D. tracing evidence 


Answer: A



Investigator must be patient to obtain accurate and complete information, especially with uncooperative subjects.  

A. logical mind

B. power of self-control       

C. perseverance   

D. Integrity 


Answer: B



A traffic police officer stationed on the route of a parade has been ordered by his superior to allow no cars to cross the route. While the parade is in progress, an ambulance driver on an emergency run attempts to drive his ambulance across the route while the parade is passing. Under these circumstances, the traffic police officer should. 

A. ask the driver to wait until the traffic police officer contacts his superior and obtains decisions 

B. stop the parade long enough to permit the ambulance to cross the street    

C. hold up the ambulance following the superior’s order 

D. direct the ambulance driver to the shortest detour which will add at least then minutes to run 


Answer: B



What test is used to determine whether blood is of human or non-human origin?

A. Marquis test

B. Precipitin test   

C. Baberios test

D. Levine test


Answer: B



It is a specialized epithelial outgrowth of the skin that occurs everywhere on the human body except on the palms of the hands and the soles of the feet. 

A. nails

B. skin

C. hair   

D. pores


Answer: C



What kind of fluid is used to restore tampered serial numbers? 

A. Etching fluid   

B. STP fluid

C. Motolite fluid

D. Gun serial fluid


Answer: A



As regards the relation between the site of the application of force and the location of injury, the injury found at the site of the application of force is called

A. Coup injury   

B. Contre injury

C. Coup contre coup injury

D. Locus minoris resistancia


Answer: A



Wounds characterized by products of forcible contact are called

A. Abrasion    

B. Multiple wound

C. Mutilation

D. Punctured


Answer: A



All forms of violent death that result primarily from the interference with the process of respiration or from conditions in which the supply of oxygen to the blood or tissue or both has been reduced below normal levels are called

A. Death by asphyxia   

B. Death by mutilation

C. Death by injection

D. Death by violence


Answer: A



It is defined as a remedy or process by which a child is born out of lawful wedlock and is therefore considered illegitimate by the fiction of law considered by the subsequent valid marriage of the parents.

A. Adoption

B. Legitimation   

C. Foster parenting

D. Naturalization


Answer: B



The introduction of seminal fluid with spermatozoa in the generative of a woman by any means of springe, pipette, irrigator, etc is called

A. penetration

B. insertion

C. insemination   

D. fingering


Answer: C



The physical incapacity of either sex to allow or grant to the other legitimate sexual gratification.

A. Sterility

B. Impotence   

C. Frigidity

D. Erectile failure


Answer: B



In England, he was a buckle maker then a brothel operator; a master criminal who became London’s most effective criminal investigator. He was the most famous THIEF-CATCHER in the 1720s. 

A. Alexander Mocanochie

B. Jonathan Wild   

C. Billy Cook

D. John Howard


Answer: B



He was known to be the creator of the “Bow Street Runners”, a group of police officers attached to the Bow Street Court, and not in uniform, performing criminal investigative functions.

A. Henry Fielding   

B. John Fielding

C. John Howard

D. Robert Peel


Answer: A



The founder and chief organizer of the London Metropolitan Police – the Scotland Yard, which became a famous police organization in the world.

A. Henry Fielding

B. John Fielding

C. John Howard

D. Robert Peel   


Answer: D



America’s most famous private investigator and founder of Criminal Investigation 

A. Alec Nayhem

B. Allan Pinkerton   

C. Thomas Byrnes

D. None of these


Answer: B



The first woman detective in the history of criminal investigation.

A. Kathleen Jacob

B. Candy Miles

C. Kate Warne   

D. Pines Hamilton


Answer: C



A French Police Clerk who introduced and established the first systematic identification system based on anthropometrical Signalment and became the founder of criminal identification.

A. Fox Talbot

B. Thomas Byrnes

C. Alphonse Bertillon   

D. Francis Galton


Answer: C



An Englishman who published his study on classifying fingerprints. While other scientists were studying fingerprints in their biological nature, he recognized their uniqueness and significance in criminal identification.

A. Arthur Conan Lyle

B. Thomas Byrnes

C. Alphonse Bertillon

D. Francis Galton   


Answer: D



An Englishman who published a handbook for Examining Magistrates in Munich, Germany, and advocated the use of scientific methods in the criminal investigation process.

A. Hans Gross   

B. Thomas Byrnes

C. Alphonse Bertillon

D. Francis Galton


Answer: A



The US SC ruled that illegally obtained evidence is inadmissible in state criminal prosecutions in the famous case of

A. Miranda vs Arizona

B. Otit vs Jeff

C. Mapp vs Ohio   

D. Milkey vs Wet


Answer: C



As a rule, do not touch, alter, or remove anything at the crime scene until the evidence has been processed through notes, sketches, and photographs, with proper measurements. This refers to 

A. the golden rule in investigation   

B. the number one SOP in investigation

C. the act of note-taking

D. the act of crime scene preservation


Answer: A



The continued accountability of persons handling evidence, and having the responsibility of taking care of and preserving the evidence from the time it was found until brought to court for presentation is called

A. Chain of events

B. Key events

C. Chain of custody of evidence   

D. Chain of command



Answer: C



In England, he was a buckle maker then a brothel operator; a master criminal who became London’s most effective criminal investigator. He was the most famous THIEF-CATCHER in the 1720s. 

A. Alexander Mocanochie

B. Jonathan Wild   

C. Billy Cook

D. John Howard


Answer: B




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