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Crime Detection and Investigation Review Questions

 Crime Detection and Investigation Review Questions


The use of one or more electrical appliances or devices that draw or consume electrical current beyond the designed capacity of the existing electrical system 

A. self-closing door  

B. jumper  

C. overloading 

D. oxidizing material


Answer: Overloading



An enclosed vertical space of passage that extends from floor  to floor, as well as from the base to the top of the building is called 

A. sprinkle evidence 

B. vertical shaft 

C. flash point 

D. standpipe system


Answer: Vertical shaft



A wall designated to prevent the spread of fire has a fire-resistance rating of not less than four hours with sufficient structural stability to remain standing even if construction on either side collapses under the fire conditions. 

A. Wood rack  

B. Firewall 

C. Post wall 

D. Firetrap


Answer: Firewall



Any act that would remove or neutralize a fire hazard. 

A. Allotment 

B. Combustion 

C. Distillation 

D. Abatement


Answer: Abatement



The ____ shall be conducted as a pre-requisite to grant permits and/or licenses by local governments or other government agencies. 

A. Fire safety inspection 

B. Fire protection assembly 

C. Fire alerting system 

D. Fire service


Answer: Fire safety inspection



An instance that may cause fires from the heat accumulated from the rolling, sliding, or friction in machinery or between two hard surfaces, at least one of which is usually a metal is called. 

A. static electricity 

B. overheating of the machine 

C. friction heat 

D. heat from arching


Answer: Friction heat



The minimum temperature at which a liquid forms a vapor above its surface in sufficient concentration that it can be ignited.

A. Ignition temperature

B. Kindling temperature

C. Fire point

D. Flash point


Answer: Flash point



It is a process by which heat is transferred by movement of a heated fluid such as air or water.

A. Convection

B. Conduction

C. Radiation

D. Electrolysis


Answer: Convection



Known as the “Fire Code of the Philippines”.

A. RA 6975

B. RA 9514

C. RA 9263

D. PD 1613


Answer: RA 9514



Product of combustion which combustible materials and oxidizing agents react to heat.

A. Fire 

B. Smoke

C. Fire Gases 

D. Flame


Answer: Fire



Means employed to avoid the occurrence of fire.

A. Fire Suppression 

B. Fire Inspection

C. Fire Control 

D. Fire Prevention


Answer: Fire Prevention


The ratio of the weight of a solid or liquid substance to the weight of an equal volume of water.

A. Specific Gravity

B. Vapor Pressure

C. Vapor density

D. Vapor Pressure


Answer: Specific Gravity



The weight of a volume of pure gas is composed of the volume of dry air at the same temperature and pressure.

A. Specific Gravity

B. Vapor Pressure

C. Vapor density

D. None of the above


Answer: Vapor density



The force exerted by the molecules on the surface of a liquid.

A. Specific Gravity

B. Vapor Pressure

C. Vapor density

D. Temperature


Answer: Vapor pressure



One of the kinds of oxidation which is the same as actual burning. It is the rapid oxidation accompanied by heat and light.

A. Combustion

B. Boiling point 

C. Flames

D. Flash point


Answer: Combustion



Heat is measured by its

A. heat wave

B. temperature

C. ignition

D. flash point


Answer: Temperature



Of the three things essential before a fire can occur which one of the following is not included?

A. Fuel

B. Oxygen

C. Wind

D. Initial source of heat


Answer: Wind



Whether it be liquid, solid, or gas, it is the minimum temperature that the substance must be heated in order to sustain combustion.

A. Flash point

B. Burning point

C. Ignition Temperature

D. Temperature


Answer: Ignition temperature



It is poisonous and is a normal product of combustion, especially when the air supply to the fire is restricted.

A. Carbon monoxide

B. Smoke

C. Carbon Dioxide

D. Gas


Answer: Carbon monoxide



It is a form of energy caused by the random movement of molecules.

A. Oxygen

B. Fuel

C. Heat

D. Chemical reaction


Answer: Heat



During the combustion process, it is drawn from the atmospheric air in order to completely oxidize the fuel.

A. Flame

B. Oxygen

C. Heat

D. Ignition


Answer: Oxygen



Fires involving energized electrical equipment or those that start in live electrical wires, equipment, electrical appliances, and telephone switchboards.

A. Class "A" Fires

B. Class "B" Fires

C. Class "C" Fires

D. Class "D" Fires


Answer: Class "C" Fires



Described as a self-sustaining chemical reaction yielding energy or products that cause further reactions of the same kind.

A. Fire

B. Combustion

C. Oxidation

D. Chemical reaction


Answer: Combustion



The process of combining a substance with oxygen (usually air) in the presence of heat.

A. Fire

B. Combustion

C. Oxidation

D. Chemical reaction


Answer: Oxidation



A series of reactions that occur in sequence with the result of each individual reaction being added to the rest. Also called a chain reaction.

A. Fire

B. Combustion

C. Oxidation 

D. Chemical reaction


Answer: Chemical reaction



A rapid, self-sustaining oxidation process accompanied by the evolution of heat and light in varying intensities, or is a chemical reaction in which a substance combines with oxygen, heat is released and the form of the substance is destroyed.

A. Fire

B. Combustion

C. Oxidation

D. Chemical reaction


Answer: Fire



In criminal investigation, before taking the sworn statement of a suspect, the investigator should inform the former of?

A. The name of the complainant

B. His constitutional rights

C. The evidence collected against him

D. His identity as an officer in the case


Answer: His Constitutional rights



He is credited with the creation of the first crime laboratory in the US.

A. Alexander Lacassagne

B. Arthur Conan Doyle

C. Hans Gross

D. August Vollmer


Answer: August Vollmer



He is the first Filipino fingerprint technician employed by the Philippine Constabulary.

A. Generoso Reyes

B. Lucila Lalu

C. Augustin Patricio

D. Tanggol


Answer:  Generoso Reyes



It is known as the Fire Code of the Philippines.

a. RA. 9514

b. PD. 1185

c. RA. 9512

d. PD. 1613


Answer: A



It refers to the chemical process whereby fire consumes the most solid part of the fuel:

a. Combustion

b. Backdraft

c. Pyrolysis

d. Propagation


Answer: C



What is the color of a luminous flame?

a. Reddish-orange

b. Light Blue

c. Blue

d. Bright Yellow


Answer: D



It is the composition of oxygen in air under normal conditions.

a. 15%

b. 21%

c. 19%

d. 32%


Answer: B



What is the most important element of fire?

a. Heat

b. Oxygen

c. Fuel

d. None of these


Answer: B



It is an art that deals with the identity and location of the offender and proves his guilt in a criminal proceeding.

a. Investigation

b. Criminal Investigation

c. Probing

d. Criminal Detection


Answer: B



The following are the duties of the criminal investigator, except.

a. Establish that, in fact, a crime was committed under the law.

b. Identify and apprehend the suspect.

c. To establish the credibility of the organization.

d. To assist the state in prosecuting the party charged with the offense.


Answer: C



An eyewitness may aid the investigator in solving the crime and may identify the following, except?

a. Any deformities

b. Face

c. Attitude

d. Gait


Answer: C



This is not part of the phases of criminal investigation

a. Preliminary Investigation

b. Follow-up Investigation

c. Progress Investigation

d. Final Investigation


Answer: C



This refers to the act of making a situation, action, or offense seem less serious or more forgivable by providing reasons or factors that reduce its negative impact оr significance.

a. Extenuation

b. Shifting the blame

c. Sympathetic Approach

d. Kindness


Answer: A



Father of Modern Policing System?

a. Sir Robert Peel

b. John Fielding

c. Hans Gross

d. Eugene Francois Vidocq


Answer: A



He is attributed with the establishment of LA SÜRETÉ which means "security" or "safety".

a. Sir Robert Peel

b. John Fielding

c. Hans Gross

d. Eugene Francois Vidocq


Answer: D



He was a former criminal who first introduced the idea of a thief-taker?

a. Francis Turkey

b. Henry Fielding

c. Jonathan Wild

d. Eugene Francois Vidocq


Answer: C



He is regarded as America's Founder of Criminal Investigation?

a. Allan Pinkerton

b. Edgar J. Hoover

c. Insp. Thomas Byrnes

d. Edmond Locard


Answer: A



He is considered as the Father of Modern Policing System in the US.

a. Sir Robert Peel

b. John Fielding

c. Hans Gross

d. August Vollmer


Answer: D



What is extravasation or effusion of blood in a newly formed cavity underneath the skin?

A. Hematoma

B. Contusion

C. Abrasions

D. Petechiae


Answer: A



A wound that is produced by a sharp-edged instrument like a knife and bolo?

A. Lacerated wound

B. Punctured wound

C. Incised wound

D. Defense wound


Answer: C



It refers to a condition of a woman who permits any form of sexual liberties as long as they abstains from rupturing the hymen by the sexual act.

A. Demi-Virginity

B. Virgo Intacta

C. Moral Virginity

D. Physical Virginity


Answer: A



This is the instantaneous rigidity of the muscles which occurs at the moment of death due to extreme nervous tension.

A. Cadaveric spasm

B. Algor mortis

C. Rigor mortis

D. Cold stiffening


Answer: A



It is the complete, persistent, and continuous cessation of vital functions of the brain, heart, and lungs that maintain life and health.

A. Somatic Death

B. Molecular Death

C. Apparent Death

D. State of suspended animation


Answer: A


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