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BATAAN HEROES MEMORIAL COLLEGE

Roman Superhighway, Balanga City, Bataan
Criminology Department
CDI 3 – Special Crime Investigation
Preliminary Examination
(2nd Sem, AY 2018-2019)

ANSWER KEY
INSTRUCTION: Read and analyze each questions and choices CAREFULLY, for each question, there is ONE
answer, encircle the appropriate answer, work as quickly and carefully as possible. (Strictly NO ERASURES) (2
points each)

1. ________________ means the observed 5. One of the following is not a goal of

violation of law, which triggers the criminal investigation.
operation of the justice system. a. To appease the public
a. Investigation b. To recover stolen property
b. Detection c. To arrest the suspect
c. Observation d. To obtain evidence legally
d. Commission e. To determine if a crime has been
e. Omission committed

2. Investigation came from the Latin word 6. Effective investigators are emotionally
which means “to track of trace”. well balanced, detached, inquisitive,
a. Viagra suspecting, discerning, humble, self-
b. Vestigare disciplined and perseverant.
c. Stigmata a. Intellectual Characteristics
d. Turbate b. Psychological Characteristics
e. Interregnum c. Physical Characteristics
d. All of the above
3. To follow step-by-step by patient inquiry e. None of the above
or observation; to search into, examine and
inquire with care and accuracy. 7. Ability to retain information, apply
a. Criminal Investigation technical knowledge, logical, open-minded
b. Inquest and objective.
c. Investigation a. Intellectual Characteristics
d. Locus Criminis b. Psychological Characteristics
e. Crime Scene Search c. Physical Characteristics
d. All of the above
4. The process of discovering attempt to re- e. None of the above
live, re-enact or re-visit what really
happened over a particular setting. This 8. An ideal investigator must have the ability
involves the “putting together” of all to endure the rigors of investigative works
pieces of the puzzle so that a more such as working for long hours, exposure
complete picture of an event is clearly seen to elements, inadequate rest, conducting
as well as the circumstances surrounding search on difficult environments, etc.
its commission. a. Intellectual Characteristics
a. Crime scene reconstruction b. Psychological Characteristics
b. Crime scene investigation c. Physical Characteristics
c. Crime scene analysis d. All of the above
d. Crime scene search e. None of the above
e. Crime scene interpretation
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9. Knows how to manufacture evidence and e. Police intern’s office

forcefully extract information from any
person. 15. This type of search focuses on a focal
a. Intellectual Characteristics point where most of the crucial evidence
b. Psychological Characteristics are concentrated and spreads outward on a
c. Physical Characteristics circular pattern.
d. All of the above
e. None of the above a. Strip
b. Double Strip
10. Three (3) tools available to the c. Wheel or Pie
investigator. d. Spiral
a. Information, instrumentation, e. Grid or Zone
intelligence
b. Interview, instrumentation, intelligence 16. Search pattern most suitable for processing
c. Information, instrumentation, large areas with different terrains or multi-
interrogation storey buildings.
d. Interview, Instrumentation,
interrogation a. Strip
e. Information, instrumentation, b. Double Strip
interview c. Wheel or Pie
d. Spiral
11. Which of the following has little of no use e. Grid or Zone
to the investigator?
a. Camera 17. This search is more thorough then a single
b. Notebook and Pen strip but it takes longer to complete and
c. Tape measure some evidence found during the second
d. Surveillance pass may actually be left behind during the
e. None of the these first search.

12. The focal point or place where evidence of a. Strip

criminal activities is concerned. b. Double Strip
a. Crime scene c. Wheel or Pie
b. Office room d. Spiral
c. Household e. Grid or Zone
d. Street corner
e. Church 18. Investigative technique of employing
covert ways and means in order to catch a
13. The exact place where a crime principally criminal in the act.
took place, regardless if it was continued a. White wash
elsewhere. b. Frame up
a. Inner perimeter c. Entrapment
b. Outer perimeter d. Instigation
c. Primary crime scene e. All of these
d. Secondary Crime scene
e. Police intern’s office 19. Unprofessional investigative practice
wherein a crime actually committed is
14. Place subsequent to the commission of the concealed, white-washed or hidden by
main offense where the effects, proceeds officially denying that a violation of the
of the crime or corpus delicti was law was committed.
continued, transferred or disposed of. a. Cover-up
b. Frame up
a. Inner perimeter c. Entrapment
b. Outer perimeter d. Instigation
c. Primary crime scene e. All of these
d. Secondary Crime scene
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20. Any object, thing, document, information

or clue that points to the identity of the 23. One of the following is not a scientific
perpetrator: approach to interrogation:
a. Lead a. Sympathetic approach
b. Tip b. Cognitive approach
c. Intuition c. Logical approach
d. Personal Identification d. Interview approach
e. Sketch e. Reflective interview technique

21. The uncanny ability of a seasoned 24. In this form of tactical interrogation, two
investigator to identify leads, recognize police investigators form a tandem; one of
evidence and locate witnesses. This can them is friendly towards the suspect while
only be developed through experience and the other is hostile.
is usually cited as the reason why a. Mutt and Jeff
investigation is also an art. b. Hot and Cold
a. Lead c. Good Cop, Bad Cop
b. Tip d. All of these
c. Intuition e. None of these
d. Personal Identification
e. Sketch 25. The process of documenting in a
systematic and logical manner all evidence
22. The purpose of Interrogation are the collected during the investigation and
following, except: submit it before the public prosecutor for
a. To test information already obtained evaluation.
b. There is no difference a. Case preparation
c. Interviews are intended to elicit b. Crime suppression
confessions c. Crime prevention
d. Interrogations result in convictions d. Case interview
e. I don’t care e. Case closed
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Part II. ENUMERATION (25 points)

1. Distinctions between INTERVIEW & INTERROGATION (9 points)

 INTERVIEW
o Friendly or cooperative
o Purpose is to gather unknown facts and/or known facts
o Does not require Miranda Warning
 INTERROGATION
o Hostile and confrontational
o Purpose is to obtain confession
o Miranda warning is required if subject is the accused.
o if subject is hostile witness (uncooperative), no Miranda warning required.

2. Kinds of Police Report (3 points)

o Initial or Spot report

o Progress report
o Final or closing report

3. Characteristics of a Good Report (7 points)

o Factual & Objective

o Accurate
o Concise or complete
o Timely
o Unadulterated
o Analytical
o Legible

4. Techniques/Approaches in Interrogation (6 points)

o Bad cop/Good cop, Mutt & Jeff, Hot & Cold

o Sympathetic
o Reflective Interview or Mirror Interview
o Cognitive Interview
o Intellectual Approach
o Mixed Approach

“Never criticize or condemn or it will all come back on you. Go easy on others; then they will do the same
for you. For if you give, you will get.”- Luke 6:37-38.

Prepared by

JO2 Mart Law S Ocampo

Instructor

Approved by:

JESSIE ABAO-HERNANDO ARNOLD P. VERGARA

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Dean Director for Academic