Practice Exam: Crime Detection & Investigation - Robbery, Theft & Carnapping (Set 60)
A 30-question practice exam covering investigation of property crimes including robbery, theft, and carnapping.
1. In the crime of Robbery, what is the essential element that distinguishes it from Theft?
A.Intent to gain
B.Use of violence against or intimidation of any person, or force upon things
C.Unlawful taking of property
D.The property taken belongs to another
2. A hold-up incident occurred on a public bus where armed men took the passengers' belongings. This crime is specifically classified as?
A.Robbery with Homicide
B.Brigandage (PD 532)
C.Highway Robbery
D.Robbery in an Uninhabited Place
3. What is the primary role of the first responder in a robbery investigation?
A.Pursue the suspects immediately
B.Interview the victims and witnesses
C.Secure the crime scene and preserve evidence
D.Call for media coverage to alert the public
4. The "Akyat-Bahay" gang is notorious for what type of modus operandi?
A.Conducting hold-ups on public transport
B.Breaking into residential houses to commit robbery or theft
C.Using rented vehicles to stage carnapping incidents
D.Defrauding victims through online scams
5. An investigator is examining a case where a convenience store was robbed. The suspect used a toy gun to threaten the cashier. Does the use of a toy gun constitute the element of intimidation?
A.Yes, as long as it creates a reasonable fear of harm in the victim's mind.
B.No, the weapon must be real and capable of causing harm.
C.No, it only amounts to a crime of Threat.
D.Yes, but the crime is downgraded to Theft.
6. What is the minimum number of perpetrators required for a crime to be considered Brigandage under PD 532?
A.Three or more persons
B.Two or more persons
C.Four or more persons
D.Five or more persons
7. In robbery with "force upon things," which of the following is NOT a primary example?
A.Breaking a locked door to enter a warehouse.
B.Smashing a display case to steal jewelry.
C.Opening a locked safe using a duplicate key.
D.Snatching a handbag from a person walking on the street.
8. The term "modus operandi" in a robbery investigation is crucial because it helps the investigator to:
A.Determine the exact value of the stolen property.
B.Link a series of crimes to a specific suspect or group.
C.Establish the time of the robbery.
D.Identify the victim's socio-economic status.
9. Which of the following best describes "Robbery with Violence Against or Intimidation of Persons"?
A.A thief enters a house through an open window and steals a laptop.
B.A person points a knife at a pedestrian and demands their wallet.
C.A group of people break into a closed department store at night.
D.An employee steals company funds over a period of six months.
10. The investigation reveals that in the course of a bank robbery, a security guard was killed. What is the proper designation of the crime?
A.Robbery and a separate charge of Homicide.
B.Murder.
C.The special complex crime of Robbery with Homicide.
D.Bank Robbery under a special law.
11. A house helper, enjoying the trust and confidence of her employer, steals jewelry from the master's bedroom. What crime did she commit?
A.Simple Theft
B.Estafa
C.Qualified Theft
D.Robbery
12. What is the primary purpose of Presidential Decree No. 533, also known as the Anti-Cattle Rustling Law of 1974?
A.To regulate the sale of cattle in public markets.
B.To provide subsidies for cattle ranchers.
C.To impose a stricter penalty for the theft of large cattle.
D.To establish a national livestock registration system.
13. Which of the following is NOT an element of the crime of Theft?
A.The property taken belongs to another.
B.The taking is done with intent to gain.
C.The taking is accomplished with violence or intimidation.
D.The taking is done without the owner's consent.
14. An individual finds a lost wallet on a park bench, picks it up, and keeps it for himself, despite the presence of an ID card identifying the owner. What crime has been committed?
A.Estafa
B.Theft
C.No crime, as the property was lost.
D.Qualified Theft
15. A key technique in investigating large-scale theft in a warehouse is:
A.Immediately arresting all employees.
B.Conducting a thorough inventory and audit of records.
C.Questioning the security guards only.
D.Reviewing CCTV footage from the past 24 hours only.
16. What differentiates cattle rustling under PD 533 from simple theft of large cattle under the RPC?
A.The value of the cattle stolen.
B.The number of perpetrators.
C.PD 533 provides a specific, harsher legal framework for cattle theft.
D.The location where the cattle were stolen.
17. A person who buys a stolen mobile phone from an unknown seller in a plaza may be investigated for what crime, aside from the seller being liable for theft?
A.Estafa
B.Malversation
C.Fencing under PD 1612
D.Accomplice to Theft
18. An investigator is building a case for Qualified Theft based on grave abuse of confidence. What is the most crucial piece of evidence to establish?
A.The value of the item stolen.
B.The suspect's criminal record.
C.The relationship of trust and confidence between the victim and the suspect.
D.The location where the item was stolen.
19. What is the primary law that governs the crime of motor vehicle theft in the Philippines?
A.RPC Article 308 (Theft)
B.Presidential Decree 532
C.Republic Act 10883 (New Anti-Carnapping Act of 2016)
D.Republic Act 6539 (Old Anti-Carnapping Act)
20. Under RA 10883, when is carnapping considered a non-bailable offense?
A.When the motor vehicle is a high-end luxury car.
B.When the carnapping is committed by a syndicated group.
C.When the owner, driver, or occupant of the carnapped motor vehicle is killed or raped in the course of the carnapping.
D.When the vehicle is taken across regional borders.
21. What government agency is primarily tasked with leading investigations into carnapping incidents?
A.National Bureau of Investigation (NBI)
B.PNP Highway Patrol Group (HPG)
C.Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG)
D.Land Transportation Office (LTO)
22. A person takes a motorcycle from a parking lot without the owner's consent, but the keys were left in the ignition. What crime is committed?
A.Robbery
B.Theft
C.Carnapping
D.Estafa
23. An investigator finds a vehicle that is suspected of being carnapped. The vehicle's chassis number appears to have been tampered with. This is a common practice referred to as:
A.Rebranding
B.Cloning
C.Tampering with serial numbers
D.Registration fraud
24. What is the penalty for a person found guilty of carnapping if the act was committed without violence or intimidation?
A.Reclusion perpetua
B.Imprisonment of not less than 20 years and 1 day but not more than 30 years
C.Prision mayor
D.Prision correccional
25. What is the core act that constitutes the crime of Fencing under PD 1612?
A.Stealing an item with the intent to sell it.
B.Acting as a lookout during a robbery.
C.Possessing, receiving, or dealing in any article known, or which should be known, to be derived from robbery or theft.
D.Defrauding a person by pretending to own an item.
26. What is the "prima facie presumption of fencing"?
A.If the accused is a known thief, it is presumed they are also a fence.
B.Mere possession of any good which has been the subject of robbery or theft shall be prima facie evidence of fencing.
C.If a store sells secondhand goods, it is presumed to be a fencing operation.
D.If the item is sold below its market value, the buyer is presumed to be a fence.
27. An investigator raids a secondhand electronics shop and finds several laptops with their serial numbers scratched off. This discovery strengthens a case for Fencing because:
A.It proves the items were sold at a low price.
B.It is a strong indicator that the seller is trying to conceal the illicit origin of the items.
C.It shows the shop owner has a criminal record.
D.It proves the laptops were stolen more than a year ago.
28. To secure a conviction for Fencing, the prosecution must prove that the accused knew or _________ that the goods were stolen.
A.Secretly hoped
B.Was told by the thief
C.Should have known
D.Did not care
29. Why is the investigation of fencing operations critical in crime prevention?
A.It leads to the recovery of all stolen items.
B.It disrupts the economic incentive for thieves and robbers to commit crimes.
C.It is easier to prosecute than robbery or theft.
D.It generates positive media attention for the police.
30. A person is accused of Fencing. As a defense, they claim they did not know the seller and bought the item in good faith. What is the most important evidence they can present to support this claim?
A.A statement from a friend vouching for their character.
B.Proof that they have no prior criminal record.
C.A duly accomplished receipt or document of sale from a legitimate establishment.
D.The fact that they paid a fair market price for the item.