Criminal Law II [Page 1 of 2]

Dr. Aurelio Mendoza Memorial Colleges

College of Criminology
Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay Province
1st Half-Midterm Examination
(Criminal Law Book 2)
Name: _________________________________________ Date:__________________
Year: ________________________ Score: _________________
PART I. Multiple Choice Question (MCQ). 2 points each
Instructions: Choose the best answer and write it before each number. This questionnaire consist of 2
pages including this page. This exam will test your ability on the basic principles of Criminal Law Book 2. The exam
is good for 1 hour only. Please present your examination permit. Cheating is strictly prohibited. Avoid erasure.
Good Luck.
_______ 1. It is a breach of allegiance to a government, committed by a person who owes allegiance to it.
a. Mutiny c. Rebellion
b. Treason d. Coup detat.
_______ 2. It is the obligation of fidelity and obedience, which one owes to the government under which he lives, in return for
the protection he receives.
a. Obligation c. Oath
b. Pledge d. Allegiance
_______ 3. Who are the persons that may be liable for the crime of treason?
a. Filipino Citizens only c. Non-Resident
b. Both Filipino and Alien d. None of the above.
_______ 4. The following are the elements of conspiracy to commit treason, except
a. In time of Peace c. Two or more persons come to an agreement
b. They decide to commit it d. None of the above
_______5. The following are the elements of proposal to commit conspiracy to commit treason, except
a. In time of war c. Proposes its execution to some other person or persons.
b. A person who has decided to levy war against the government, or to adhere to the enemies and give
them aid and comfort. d. None of the above
_______6. The offender owes allegiance to the government and conceals or does not disclose and make known the same as
soon as possible to the governor or fiscal of the province in which he resides, or the mayor or fiscal of the city in which he
resides is liable for what crime?
a. Treason c. Misprision of treason
b. Mutiny d. Piracy
_______ 7. The offense of gathering, transmitting, or losing information respecting the national defense with
intent, or there is reason to believe that information is to be used to the injury of the Republic of the
Philippines or to the advantage of any foreign nation is called?
a. Mutiny c. Rebellion
b. Espionage d. Coup detat.
_______ 8. When piracy is committed and accompanied by murder, homicide, physical injuries and rape, what crime is
committed?
a. Treason c. Qualified Piracy
b. Mutiny d. Piracy
_______ 9. Any attack upon or seizure of any vessel or the taking away of the whole or part thereof or its cargo, equipment or
the personal belongings of its complement or passengers, irrespective of the value thereof, by means of violence against or
intimidation of persons or force upon things committed by any person including a passenger or member of the complement of
said vessel, in Philippine waters is known as?
a. Treason c. Qualified Piracy
b. Mutiny d. Piracy
_______ 10. AntiPiracy and Anti Highway Robbery is also known as?
a. PD 573 c. PD 375
b. PD 532 d. PD 235
_______ 11. What are the elements of the crime of arbitrary detention?
a. Offender is a public officer or employee c. He detains a person
b. Detention is without legal grounds. d. All of the above
_______ 12. What are the legal grounds for the detention of persons without which a public officer may be held liable?
a. Commission of a crime
` b. Violent insanity or other ailment requiring compulsory confinement of the patient in a hospital.
c. When the person to be arrested is an escaping prisoner.
d. All of the above
______ 13. The elements of expulsion are the following except?
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a. Offender is a public officer or employee. c. Compels a person to change residence.

b. Expels any person from the Philippines d. Offender is authorized to do so by law
______ 14.The following are the elements of Flight to enemys country, except?
a. Existence of war in which the Philippines is involved
b. Offender owes allegiance to the Philippines.
c. Offender attempts to flee or go to the enemy country
d. Going to enemy country is not prohibited by competent authority
_______ 15. What is/are acts/s that are punishable under Art. 128 or the Violation of Domicile?
a. Entering any dwelling against the will of the owner thereof.
b. Searching papers or other effects found therein without the previous consent of such owner,
c. Refusing to leave the premises, after having surreptitiously entered said dwelling and after
having been required to leave the same
d. all of the above.

PART II. Differentiate the following crimes. (5 points)

1. What are the distinctions between espionage and treason?

2. What are the distinctions between Mutiny and Piracy?

3. What are the distinctions between arbitrary detention and illegal detention?

PART III. Define the following terms. (5 points each)

a. Warrant of Arrest

b. Search Warrant

Part IV. Enumeration (2 points each)

1. Give 5 instances where Search Warrant is not required.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.

2. Give 3 instances where Warrant of Arrest is not required.

a.
b.
c.

Romel G Torres
Visiting Lecturer