Criminology Exam Reviewer - Criminal Jurisprudence Part 2

51. An act or omission which is a result of a misapprehension of facts that is voluntary but not intentional.
A. impossible crime
B. mistake of facts
C. accidental crime
D. complex crime

Answer: B

52. Infanticide is committed by killing a child not more than….
A. 36 hours
B. 24 hours
C. 48 hours
D. 72 hours

Answer: D

53. Ignorance of the law excuses no one from compliance therewith.
A. ignorantia legis non excusat
B. parens patriae
C. res ipsa loquitur
D. dura lex sed lex

Answer: A

54. An act which would be an offense against persons or property if it was not for the inherent impossibility of its accomplishment.
A. compound crime
B. impossible crime
C. complex crime
D. accidental crime

Answer: B

55. The law which reimposed the death penalty.
A. RA 5425
B. RA 8553
C. RA 7659
D. RA 8551

Answer: C

56. One who is deprived completely of reason or discernment and freedom of the will at the time of the commission of the crime.
A. discernment
B. insanity
C. epilepsy
D. imbecility

Answer: D

57. The quality by which an act may be subscribed to a person as its owner or author
A. responsibility
B. duty
C. guilt
D. imputability

Answer: D

58. Something that happen outside the sway of our will, and although it comes about through some acts of our will, lies beyond the bound s of humanly foreseeable consequences.
A. fortuitous event
B. fate
C. accident
D. destiny

Answer: C

59. A sworn written statement charging a person with an offense,subscribed by the offended party, any peace officer or other public officer charged with the enforcement of the law violated.
A. subpoena
B. information
C. complaint
D. writ

Answer: C

60. This right of the accused is founded on the principle of justice and is intended not to protect the guilty but to prevent as far as human agencies can the conviction of an innocent person.
A. right to due process of law
B. presumption of innocence
C. right to remain silent
D. right against self-incrimination

Answer: B

61. Known in other countries as the body of principles, practices,usages and rules of action which are not recognized in our country.
A. penal laws
B. special laws
C. common laws
D. statutory laws

Answer: C

62. Circumstances wherein there is an absence in the agent of the crime any of all the conditions that would make an act voluntary and hence, though there is no criminal liability there is civil liability.
A. Exempting
B. alternative
C. justifying
D. aggravating

Answer: A

63. Circumstances wherein the acts of the person are in accordance with the law, and hence, he incurs no criminal and civil liability.
A. exempting
B. alternative
C. justifying
D. aggravating

Answer: C

64. When the offender enjoys and delights in making his victim suffers slowly and gradually, causing him unnecessary physical pain in the consummation of the criminal act.
A. Ignominy
B. cruelty
C. treachery
D. masochism

Answer: B

65. One, who at the time of his trial for one crime shall have been previously convicted by final judgment of another crime embraced in the same title of the Revised Penal Code.
A. Recidivism
B. habitual delinquency
C. reiteracion
D. quasi-recidivism

Answer: A

66. Alevosia means
A. Craft
B. treachery
C. evident premeditation
D. cruelty

Answer: B

67. The law hears before it condemns, proceeds upon inquiry and render judgment after a fair trial.
A. ex post facto law
B. equal protection of the law
C. rule of law
D. due process of law

Answer: D

68. A person if within a period of 10 years from the date of his release or last conviction of the crime of serious or less serious physical injuries, robbery, theft, estafa or falsification, he is found guilty of any of the said crimes a third time or oftener.
A. Recidivist
B. quasi-recidivist
C. habitual delinquent
D. hardened criminal

Answer: C

69. A kind of evidence which cannot be rebutted or overcome.
A. Primary
B. Best
C. Secondary
D. Conclusive

Answer: D

70. A kind of evidence which cannot be rebutted or overcome.
A. Primary
B. Best
C. Secondary
D. Conclusive

Answer: D

71. These questions suggest to the witness the answers to which an examining party requires.
A. leading
B. misleading
C. stupid
D. hearsay

Answer: A

72. A method fixed by law for the apprehension and prosecution of persons alleged to have committed a crime, and or their punishment in case of conviction
A. Criminal Law
B. Criminal Evidence
C. Criminal Procedure
D. Criminal Jurisprudence

Answer: C

73. The period of prescription of crimes punishable by death.
A. 20 years
B. 15 years
C. 10 years
D. 40 years

Answer: A

74. Persons who take direct part in the execution of a crime.
A. Accomplices
B. Accessories
C. Instigators
D. Principals

Answer: D

75. A crime against honor which is committed by performing any act which casts dishonor, discredit, or contempt upon another person.
A. libel
B. slander by deed
C. incriminating innocent person
D. intriguing against honor

Answer: B

76. The improper performance of some act which might lawfully be done.
A. misfeasance
B. malfeasance
C. nonfeasance
D. dereliction

Answer: B

77. A sworn statement in writing, made upon oath before an authorized magistrate or officer.
A. subpoena
B. writ
C. warrant
D. affidavit

Answer: D

78. Any other name which a person publicly applies to himself without authority of law.
A. alias
B. common name
C. fictitious name
D. screen name

Answer: C

79. A special aggravating circumstance where a person, after having been convicted by final judgment, shall commit a new felony before beginning to serve such sentence, or while serving the same.
A. quasi-recidivism
B. recidivism
C. reiteracion
D. charivari

Answer: A

80. Which of the following is not a person in authority?
A. Municipal mayor
B. Private School Teacher
C. Police Officer
D. Municipal Councilor

Answer: C

81. In its general sense, it is the raising of commotions or disturbances in the State.
A. Sedition
B. Rebellion
C. Treason
D. Coup d’ etat

Answer: A

82. The length of validity of a search warrant from its date.
A. 30 days
B. 15 days
C. 10 days
D. 60 days

Answer: C

83. The detention of a person without legal grounds by a public officer or employee.
A. illegal detention
B. arbitrary detention
C. compulsory detention
D. unauthorized detention

Answer: B

84. A breach of allegiance to a government, committed by a person who owes allegiance to it.
A. treason
B. espionage
C. rebellion
D. coup d’ etat

Answer: A

85. A building or structure, exclusively used for rest and comfort.
A. sanctuary
B. prison
C. jail
D. dwelling

Answer: D

86. The mental capacity to understand the difference between right and wrong.
A. treachery
B. premeditation
C. recidivism
D. discernment

Answer: D

87. Conspiracy to commit this felony is punishable under the law.
A. Estafa
B. Murder
C. Rebellion
D. Rape

Answer: C

88. It means that the resulting injury is greater than that which is intended.
A. Aberratio ictus
B. Error in personae
C. Dura Lex Sed lex
D. Praeter Intentionem

Answer: D

89. It means mistake in the blow.
A. Aberratio Ictus
B. Error in Personae
C. Dura lex sed lex
D. Praeter Intentionem

Answer: A

90. A stage of execution when all the elements necessary for its execution and accomplishment are present.
A. Attempted
B. Frustrated
C. Consummated
D. Accomplished

Answer: C

91. An act or omission which is the result of a misapprehension of facts that is voluntary but not intentional.
A. Absolutory Cause
B. Mistake of facts
C. Conspiracy
D. Felony

Answer: B

92. Crimes that have three stages of execution.
A. Material
B. Formal
C. Seasonal
D. Continuing

Answer: A

93. Felonies where the acts or omissions of the offender are malicious.
A. Culpable
B. Intentional
C. Deliberate
D. Inculpable

Answer: B

94. It indicates deficiency of perception.
A. Negligence
B. Diligence
C. Imprudence
D. Inference

Answer: A

95. Acts and omissions punishable by special penal laws.
A. Offenses
B. Misdemeanors
C. Felonies
D. Ordinances

Answer: A

96. A character of Criminal Law, making it binding upon all persons who live or sojourn in the Philippines.
A. General
B. Territorial
C. Prospective
D. Retroactive

Answer: A

97. A legislative act which inflicts punishment without judicial trial.
A. Bill of Attainder
B. Bill of Rights
C. Ex Post Facto Law
D. Penal Law

Answer: A

98. The taking of a person into custody in order that he may be bound to answer for the commission of an offense.
A. Search
B. Seizure
C. Arrest
D. Detention

Answer: C

99. Pedro stole the cow of Juan. What was the crime committed?
A. Robbery
B. Farm Theft
C. Qualified Theft
D. Simple Theft

Answer: C

100.Pedro, a 19 year old man had sexual intercourse with her 11 year old girlfriend without threat, force or intimidation. What was the crime committed?
A. Child rape
B. Qualified Rape
C. Statutory Rape
D. None of these

Answer: C

Criminology Exam Reviewer - Criminal Jurisprudence Part 3

1. The SC ruled the 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 Wett

Answer: C

2. It is defined as a remedy or process by which a child born out of lawful wedlock and are therefore considered illegitimate are by fiction of law considered by subsequent valid marriage of the parents.
A. Adoption
B. Legitimation
C. Foster parenting
D. Naturalization

Answer: B

3. What is the Latin term for criminal intent?
A. Mens Rea
B. Magna Culpa
C. Inflagrante Delicto
D. Mala Vise

Answer: A

4. What should be conducted in order to determine whether a case falls under the jurisdiction of the regional Trial Court?
A. Inquest proceeding
B. Preliminary conference
C. Preliminary investigation
D. Search and Seizure

Answer: C

5. For offense falling under the jurisdiction of Municipal Trial Courts and Municipal Circuit trial courts, prosecution is instituted
A. By filling a compliant with the Regional Trial Court
B. By filing a complaint directly with the court
C. By filling a complaint with the chief of Police in the municipality
D. By filling a complaint with the fiscal for preliminary investigation

Answer: B

6. Intervention of the offended party in the criminal action is not allowed in the following instances EXCEPT:
A. when he has not waived the civil action
B. when he has file the civil action ahead of the criminal
C. when he has expressly reserved the right to institute the civil action separately
D. when he has waived the civil action

Answer: B

7. The place of trial for a criminal action is cited
A. territory
B. action
C. jurisdiction
D. venue

Answer: D

8. The primary purpose of bail is
A. to protect the accused rights
B. to keep the accused in jail until trial
C. to punish the accused for the crime
D. to release the accused

Answer: D

9. The authority of the court to take cognizance of a case in the first instance is known as:
A. original jurisdiction
B. appellate jurisdiction
C. general jurisdiction
D. delegated jurisdiction

Answer: A

10. "A" stabbed "B". "A" brought "B" to a hospital for medical treatment.Had it not been the timely medical attendance. "B" would have died.This is a case of
A. a physical injury
B. an attempted felony
C. a consummated felony
D. a frustrated felony

Answer: D

11. A person undergoing criminal investigation enjoys his three constitutional rights such as
A. the right to oppose whatever the accusation on him
B. the right to plea guilty and not guilty
C. the right to oppose whatever accusation or him based on his constitutional right
D. the right to remain silent, the right to counsel, the right to be informed of the nature of the accusation

Answer: D

12. Evidence is admissible when it is relevant to the issue and is not excluded by the rules on
A. Real evidence
B. Secondary evidence
C. Admissibility of evidence
D. Relevancy of evidence

Answer: D

13. What is the sworn written statement charging a person with an offense, subscribed by the offended party, any peace officer or other employee of the government or government institution in change of the enforcement or execution of the law violated?
A. Deposition
B. Complaint
C. Police blotter
D. Information

Answer: B

14. 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

15. 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

16. Intoxication when considered under the law is considered
A. Alternative Circumstance
B. Maladaptive Behavior
C. Delinquent act
D. Anti social Behavior

Answer: A

17. The adjudication by the court that the defendant is guilty or is not guilty of the offense charged and the imposition of the penalty provided by law on the defendant who pleads or is found guilty thereof
A. judgment
B. false informant
C. information
D. admission

Answer: A

18. 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

19. Any private person who shall enter the dwelling of another against the will of the latter
A. none of these
B. trespassing to dwelling
C. light threats
D. usurpation

Answer: B

20. 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

21. 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

22. 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

23. Are those crimes committed against the society which produce direct damage or prejudice common to all its members.
A. Private crimes
B. Public crimes
C. Felony
D. Infractions

Answer: B

24. One of the characteristics of criminal law, where penal laws do not have retroactive effect, except in cases where they favor the accused charged with felony and who are not habitual criminals.
A. Retrospective
B. General
C. Territorial
D. All of the foregoing

Answer: A

25. A theory underlying the system of our criminal law, of which Rafael Garafalo and Enrico Ferri, including Dr. Cesare Lombroso, were the greatest exponents, that crime is considered as essentially asocial and natural phenomenon.
A. Juristic or classical theory
B. Positivist or realistic theory
C. Punitive theory
D. Non- punitive theory

Answer: B

26. It is the Latin term referring to "caught in the act" of performing a crime.
A. Nullum Crimen
B. Dura lex sed lex
C. Ignorancia lex excusat
D. none of these

Answer: D

27. Any act committed or omitted in violation of a public law forbidding or commanding it.
A. legal act
B. Crime
C. Poena
D. Punishment

Answer: B

28. A rule of conduct, just, obligatory, enacted by legitimate authority for the common observance and benefit.
A. Regulation
B. City Ordinance
C. Law
D. Lawful Act

Answer: C

29. The Latin term POENA means:
A. Penalty
B. Pain
C. Punishment
D. Police

Answer: A/B/C

 

 

Criminology Exam Reviewer - Criminal Jurisprudence Part 1

1. Berto, with evident premeditation and treachery killed his father. What was the crime committed?
A. Murder
B. Parricide
C. Homicide
D. Qualified Homicide

Answer: B

2. PO3 Bagsik entered the dwelling of Totoy against the latter’s will on suspicion that Bitoy keep unlicensed firearms in his home. What was the crime committed by PO3 Bagsik?
A. Trespass to Dwelling
B. Violation of Domicile
C. Usurpation Of Authority
D. Forcible Trespassing

Answer: B

3. Charlie and Lea had been married for more than 6 months.They live together with the children of Lea from her first husband. Charlie had sexual relation with Jane, the 14 year old daughter of Lea.Jane loves Charlie very much.What was the crime committed by Charlie?
A. Simple Seduction
B. Qualified Seduction
C. Consented Abduction
D. Rape

Answer: B

4. Prof. Jose gave a failing grade to one of his students, Lito. When the two met the following day, Lito slapped Prof. Jose on the face. What was the crime committed by Lito?
A. Corruption of Public Officials
B. Direct Assault
C. Slight Physical Injuries
D. Grave Coercion

Answer: B

5. A warrant of arrest was issued against Fred for the killing of his parents. When PO2 Tapang tried to arrest him,Fred gave him 1 million pesos to set him free. PO2 Tapang refrained in arresting Fred. What was the crime committed by PO2 Tapang?
A. Indirect Bribery
B. Direct Bribery
C. Corruption of Public Officials
D. Qualified Bribery

Answer: D

6. Which of the following is the exemption to the hearsy rule made under the consciousness of an impending death?
A. Parol Evidence
B. Ante mortem statement
C. Suicide note
D. Dead man statute

Answer: D

7. Factum probans means __.
A. preponderance of evidence
B. ultimate fact
C. evidentiary fact
D. sufficiency of evidence

Answer: C

8. It refers to family history or descent transmitted from one generation to another.
A. inheritance
B. heritage
C. pedigree
D. culture

Answer: C

9. The authority of the court to take cognizance of the case in the first instance.
A. Appellate Jurisdiction
B. General Jurisdiction
C. Original Jurisdiction
D. Exclusive Jurisdiction

Answer: C

10.A person designated by the court to assist destitute litigants.
A. Counsel de officio
B. Attorney on record
C. Attorney at law
D. Special counsel

Answer: A

11. Which of the following is not covered by the Rules on Summary Procedure?
A. Violation of rental laws
B. Violation of traffic laws
C. The penalty is more than six months of imprisonment
D. The penalty does not exceed six months imprisonment

Answer: C

12. It refers to a territorial unit where the power of the court is to be exercised.
A. jurisdiction
B. jurisprudence
C. venue
D. bench

Answer: C

13.The Anti-Bouncing Check Law.
A. RA 6425
B. RA 8353
C. BP.22
D. RA 6975

Answer: C

14. The taking of another person’s personal property, with intent to gain, by means of force and intimidation.
A. qualified theft
B. robbery
C. theft
D. malicious mischief

Answer: B

15. Felony committed when a person compels another by means of force, violence or intimidation to do something against his will, whether right or wrong.
A. grave threat
B. grave coercion
C. direct assault
D. slander by deed

Answer: B

16. These are persons having no apparent means of subsistence but have the physical ability to work and neglect to apply himself or herself to lawful calling.
A. Pimps
B. prostitutes
C. gang members
D. vagrants

Answer: D

17. A medley of discordant voices, a mock serenade of discordant noises designed to annoy and insult.
A. Tumultuous
B. charivari
C. sedition
D. scandal

Answer: B

18. The unauthorized act of a public officer who compels another person to change his residence.
A. violation of domicile
B. arbitrary detention
C. expulsion
D. direct assault

Answer: C

19. The deprivation of a private person of the liberty of another person without legal grounds.
A. illegal detention
B. arbitrary detention
C. forcible abduction
D. forcible detention

Answer: A

20. An offense committed by a married woman through carnal knowledge with a man not her husband who knows her to be married, although the marriage can be later declared void.
A. concubinage
B. bigamy
C. adultery
D. immorality

Answer: C

21. Age of absolute irresponsibility in the commission of a crime.
A. 15-18 years old
B. 18-70 years old
C. 9 years old and below
D. between 9 and 15 years old

Answer: C

22. Those who, not being principals cooperate in the execution of the offense by previous or simultaneous acts.
A. Accomplices
B. Suspects
C. principal actors
D. accessories

Answer: A

23. The loss or forfeiture of the right of the government to execute the final sentence after the lapse of a certaintime fixed by law.
A. prescription of crime
B. prescription of prosecution
C. prescription of judgement
D. prescription of penalty

Answer: D

24. A kind of executive clemency whereby the execution of penalty is suspended.
A. Pardon
B. commutation
C. amnesty
D. reprieve

Answer: D

25. Infractions of mere rules of convenience designed to secure a more orderly regulation of the affairs of the society.
A. mala prohibita
B. mala in se
C. private crimes
D. public crimes

Answer: A

26. Felony committed by a public officer who agrees to commit an act in consideration of a gift and this act is connected with the discharge of his public duties.
A. qualified bribery
B. direct bribery
C. estafa
D. indirect bribery

Answer: B

27. The willful and corrupt assertion of falsehood under oath of affirmation, administered by authority of law on a material matter.
A. libel
B. falsification
C. perjury
D. slander

Answer: C

28. Deliberate planning of act before execution.
A. Treachery
B. evident premeditation
C. ignominy
D. cruelty

Answer: B

29. Whenever more than 3 armed malefactors shall have acted together in the commission of a crime.
A. gang
B. conspiracy
C. band
D. piracy

Answer: C

30. The failure to perform a positive duty which one is bound to.
A. Negligence
B. imprudence
C. omission
D. act

Answer: C

31. Ways and means are employed for the purpose of trapping and capturing the law breaker in the execution of his criminal plan.
A. Misfeasance
B. entrapment
C. inducement
D. instigation

Answer: B

32. Those where the act committed is a crime but for reasons of public policy and sentiment there is no penalty imposed.
A. impossible crimes
B. aggravating circumstances
C. absolutory causes
D. Complex Crimes

Answer: C

33. One of the following is an alternative circumstance.
A. Insanity
B. intoxication
C. passion or obfuscation
D. evident premeditation

Answer: B

34. If the accused refuse to plead, or make conditional plea of guilty, what shall be entered for him?
A. a plea of not guilty
B. a plea of guilty
C. a plea of mercy
D. a plea of surrender

Answer: A

35. At what time may the accused move to quash the complaint or information?
A. at any time before his arrest
B. only after entering his plea
C. any time before entering his plea
D. Monday morning

Answer: C

36. The process whereby the accused and the prosecutor in a criminal case work out a mutually satisfactory disposition on the case subject to court approval.
A. Arraignment
B. plea bargaining
C. preliminary investigation
D. trial

Answer: B

37. The security given for the release of a person in custody, furnished by him or a bondsman, conditioned upon his appearance before any court as required under the conditions specified by law.
A. Subpoena
B. recognizance
C. bail
D. warrant

Answer: C

38. The examination before a competent tribunal, according to the laws of the land, of the acts in issue in a case, for the purpose of determining such issue.
A. Trial
B. Arraignment
C. pre-trial
D. judgment

Answer: A

39. The adjudication by the court that the accused is guilty or is not guilty of the offense charged, and the imposition of the proper penalty and
A. trial
B. Pre-trial
C. Arraignment
D. Judgment

Answer: D

40. It is an inquiry or proceeding for the purpose of determining whether there is sufficient ground to engender a well founded belief that an offense has been committed and the offender is probably guilty thereof and should be held for trial.
A. pre-trial
B. arraignment
C. preliminary investigation
D. plea bargaining

Answer: C

41. It is evidence of the same kind and to the same state of facts.
A. secondary evidence
B. prima facie evidence
C. corroborative evidence
D. best evidence

Answer: C

42. It is that which, standing alone, unexplained or uncontradicted is sufficient to maintain the proposition affirmed.
A. secondary evidence
B. prima facie evidence
C. corroborative evidence
D. best evidence

Answer: B

43. A form of evidence supplied by written instruments or derived from conventional symbols, such as letters, by which ideas are represented on material substances.
A. documentary evidence
B. testimonial evidence
C. material evidence
D. real evidence

Answer: A

44. When the witness states that he did not see or know the occurrence of a fact.
A. positive evidence
B. corroborative evidence
C. secondary evidence
D. negative evidence

Answer: D

45. Personal property that can be subjects for search and seizure.
A. used or intended to be used as means in committing an offense
B. stolen or embezzled and other proceeds or fruits of the offense
C. subject of the offense
D. all of the above

Answer: D

46. All persons who can perceive and perceiving, can make known their perception to others.
A. Suspects
B. witnesses
C. victims
D. informers

Answer: B

47. The unlawful destruction or the bringing forth prematurely, of human fetus before the natural time of birth which results in death.
A. abortion
B. infanticide
C. murder
D. parricide

Answer: A

48. Felony committed when a person is killed or wounded during the confusion attendant to a quarrel among several persons not organized into groups and the parties responsible cannot be ascertained.
A. alarm and scandal
B. mysterious homicide
C. death under exceptional circumstances
D. tumultuous affray

Answer: D

49. A question which arises in a case the resolution of which is the logical antecedent of the issue involved in said case and the cognizance of which pertains to another tribunal.
A. legal question
B. juridical question
C. prejudicial question
D. judicial question

Answer: C

50. The RPC was based on the
A. Spanish penal code
B. English penal code
C. American penal code
D. Japanese penal code

Answer: A