Naval State University

College of Arts and Sciences

CRIMINOLOGY DEPARTMENT
Naval, Biliran

Final Examination in Criminal Justice System

I. Enumeration

A. Functions of the Prosecution

B. Powers and Functions of the PNP
C. Requisites for issuing search warrant
D. Purpose of inquest procedure
E. Circumstances under warrantless arrest
F. Action to be taken upon commission of the crime.

II. Identification

1. It is a written document issued in the name of the People of the Philippines signed by the judge
commanding to any peace officer to search for personal property described therein and bring it
to court.
2. It is a written document issued in the name of the People of the Philippines signed by the judge
directing any peace officer to arrest a particular person and bring it to proper authorities or
nearest police station.
3. It is an inquiry or proceeding to determine whether there is a sufficient ground to engender a
well founded belief that a crime was committed and the respondent is probably guilty and
should be held for trial.
4. It is a process or stage where the accused is formally informed of the charges against him in
open court and asking him to plead guilty or not.
5. Is the means, sanctioned by the rules of court of ascertaining in a judicial proceeding the truth
respecting a matter of fact.
6. This was organized in 1712 and also known as mounted police for the purpose of carrying out
the regulations of the state. Years after, they discharged duties as port, harbor and river police.
7. This was a body of rural police organized in each town and was created by Royal Decree of
January 8, 1836. It composed of 5% able-bodied men of each town or province and served for at
least 3 years.
8. Created by Royal Decree of February 12, 1852. Spanish troops were replaced by Filipino
policemen organized in each provinces of Luzon under the command of Alcalde (Governor).
9. Known as the Japanese military police and was held responsible in maintaining peace and order
in Manila.
10. This act was created through RA 4864 on September 18, 1966. This law established the National
Police Commission as a supervisory agency which oversee the training and professionalization of
the local police.
11. Was enacted on August 8, 1975 and stipulated that the NAPOLCOM should be under the
National Defense. This law also merged the Integrated National Police and the Philippine
Constabulary.
12. Was enacted and approved by Pres. Cory Aquino on December 13, 1990. This act is known as
the DILG Act of 1990 or the PNP Law of 1991 and gave birth to the Philippine National Police.
13. Was passed and approved by Pres. Fidel V. Ramos on February 25, 1998 amending the RA 6975
and this law was known as the PNP Reform and Reorganization Act of 1998.
14. It is a police operation towards the identification and apprehension of alleged criminals and the
collection, preservation and presentation of evidence regarding illegal activities.
15. Is an actual restraint of a person to be arrested or by his submission to the custody of the
person making the arrest.

III. Multiple Choice

1. Inquest Procedure is an inquiry made by the duty prosecutor to determine the legality of the
arrest made especially those arrests with warrant. This statement is?
a. True b. false c. maybe true d. sometimes false

2. The following statements are the purpose of inquest procedure, except?

a. To have immediate custody of the suspect.
b. To continue detain the person while his case is under investigation.
c. To have immediate or speedy resolution of the case.
d. To give the suspect a chance to file bail.

3. The following are the actions to be taken if the prosecutors failed or refused to accept filing of
cases despite the presence of probable cause and strong evidence, except?
a. File a motion for reconsideration
b. File a criminal case against the prosecutor
c. File administrative case against the prosecutor
d. All above statement are correct

4. Who are authorized to conduct Preliminary Investigation?

a. Judges of the Regional Trial Court
b. Provincial or City Prosecutors and their assistants
c. Judges of the Municipal Trial Court or Municipal Circuit Trial Court
d. All are correct except letter A

5. After the conduct of preliminary investigation, how many days given to the prosecutor or judge
to decide either to dismiss or file a case?
a. 15 days b. 20 days c. 10 days d. 30 days

6. After receipt of the subpoena by the respondent, within how many days that the said
respondent and witnesses shall submit their counter-affidavit?
a. 20 days b. 10 days c. 15 days d. 30 days
7. Report from the witnesses and upon filing of the complaint by the offended party or his/her
family are the two from the three ways on how the crime reaches to the attention of the police
or law enforcers, give the last one to complete the said three ways?
a. Upon detection of the law enforcers concerned
b. Upon arrest of the suspect
c. Upon conviction of the suspect
d. None of the above

8. When will be the search enforced through forcible method?

a. When the subject of the search is not present
b. When there is resistance from the subject
c. When the subject of the search cooperates
d. When the subject of the search died

9. The following are the grounds falling under warrantless search, except?
a. Where there is consent or waiver
b. Where search is an incident to a lawful arrest
c. By Plain View Doctrine
d. Where search is through search warrant

10. Search Warrant is serviceable or must be served within how many days?
a. 15 days b. 10 days c. 20 days d. 30 days