[ LEC 2 ] LICENSURE EXAMINATION FOR CRIMINOLOGISTS REVIEWER II

LICENSURE EXAMINATION FOR CRIMINOLOGISTS Reviewer

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Please answer each question to the best of your ability. Each question is multiple choice, and only one answer per question is correct. Select the most appropriate answer from the options provided.

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1. What is the primary aim of criminal law?

A) To define civil disputes
B) To define crimes and prescribe penalties
C) To regulate property ownership
D) To regulate social interactions

2. Under the Revised Penal Code, which crime is punishable by reclusion perpetua?

A) Theft
B) Murder
C) Kidnapping
D) Infanticide

3. In criminology, what does *actus reus* refer to?

A) Criminal intent
B) The physical act of committing a crime
C) The law that punishes the crime
D) The punishment for the crime

4. Which of the following is an example of a white-collar crime?

A) Armed robbery
B) Embezzlement
C) Homicide
D) Kidnapping

5. In the Philippines, who has the authority to issue a warrant of arrest?

A) Judge
B) Police Chief
C) Prosecutor
D) Barangay Captain

6. What is the minimum age for criminal liability under Philippine law?

A) 7 years old
B) 15 years old
C) 18 years old
D) 21 years old

7. Which of the following is NOT considered as an aggravating circumstance under the Revised Penal Code?

A) Recidivism
B) Good faith
C) Disguise
D) Cruelty

8. In criminal procedure, who is responsible for the preliminary investigation?

A) Prosecutor
B) Judge
C) Police Officer
D) Barangay Captain

9. Which is the most common type of fingerprint pattern found on human fingers?

A) Whorl
B) Loop
C) Arch
D) Tentarch

10. What is the focus of forensic pathology?

A) Crime scene analysis
B) Determining cause of death
C) Blood pattern analysis
D) Firearm examination

11. Who is responsible for investigating and prosecuting criminal cases in the Philippines?

A) Police Officer
B) Prosecutor
C) Barangay Captain
D) Court Clerk

12. What is the legal basis for the establishment of the Philippine National Police (PNP)?

A) RA 6975
B) RA 8551
C) RA 9262
D) RA 9448

13. What is the primary focus of victimology?

A) Study of victims and victimization
B) Study of crime prevention
C) Study of criminal behavior
D) Study of criminal law

14. Which of the following is considered a crime against public order?

A) Rebellion
B) Theft
C) Kidnapping
D) Rape

15. Under Philippine law, who has the authority to arrest without a warrant?

A) Any citizen
B) Police officers in certain circumstances
C) Judges only
D) Barangay officials

16. What is the maximum penalty for the crime of qualified bribery?

A) Reclusion perpetua
B) Life imprisonment
C) Death penalty
D) 20 years imprisonment

17. What is the role of the Department of Justice (DOJ) in criminal justice?

A) Enforcement of criminal laws
B) Prosecution of criminal cases
C) Defense of the accused
D) Collection of evidence

18. Which of the following is an essential part of the Miranda warning?

A) Right to remain silent
B) Right to a public defender
C) Right to remain in the country
D) Right to free health care

19. What is the primary function of a criminal investigator?

A) To arrest the accused
B) To gather evidence
C) To conduct public hearings
D) To decide the guilt or innocence

20. Which of the following best defines “exclusionary rule”?

A) Evidence obtained illegally cannot be used in court
B) A rule that allows evidence to be obtained without a warrant
C) A rule that protects the rights of the police officers
D) Evidence can be used if it is deemed necessary for conviction

21. What is the penalty for the crime of robbery with homicide?

A) Death penalty or reclusion perpetua
B) Reclusion temporal
C) Life imprisonment
D) Imprisonment up to 12 years

22. Which law regulates the use of firearms in the Philippines?

A) RA 9262
B) RA 10591
C) RA 8551
D) RA 6975

23. What is the significance of a polygraph test in criminal investigations?

A) It is used to detect truthfulness
B) It can determine guilt or innocence
C) It can establish the motive for a crime
D) It can provide conclusive evidence

24. What is the function of forensic entomology in criminal investigations?

A) To determine time of death through insect activity
B) To analyze blood stains
C) To study DNA evidence
D) To identify fingerprints

25. Who is the head of the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) in the Philippines?

A) Secretary of Justice
B) Director of NBI
C) President of the Philippines
D) Chief of Police

26. What is the primary goal of criminal profiling?

A) To create a psychological profile of the offender
B) To arrest the offender
C) To gather physical evidence
D) To determine the motive behind the crime

27. In the context of criminology, what does the term "recidivism" refer to?

A) Reoffending after being punished for a previous crime
B) First-time offenders
C) Deterrence through punishment
D) Offenders being rehabilitated successfully

28. What is the primary responsibility of the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP)?

A) To manage jails and detention facilities
B) To investigate crimes
C) To enforce traffic laws
D) To prosecute criminal cases

29. What is the role of a defense attorney in a criminal trial?

A) To represent the victim
B) To represent the accused and protect their rights
C) To determine the penalty for the accused
D) To arrest the defendant

30. What is the purpose of restorative justice?

A) To repair the harm caused by the crime
B) To impose severe punishment on the offender
C) To focus solely on the offender
D) To prioritize punishment over rehabilitation

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