Practice Exam: Crime Detection & Investigation - Sexual Crimes Investigation (Set 61)
A 30-question practice exam covering investigation of rape, sexual abuse, and related offenses.
1. Under RA 8353, the Anti-Rape Law of 1997, which of the following is NOT a circumstance that qualifies rape as statutory?
A.The victim is under twelve (12) years of age.
B.The victim is unconscious.
C.The offender is a first-time offender.
D.The victim is deprived of reason or is otherwise unconscious.
2. What is the primary purpose of conducting a victim-sensitive interview in a rape case?
A.To quickly obtain a confession from the suspect.
B.To cross-examine the victim and test their credibility.
C.To gather information from the victim in a manner that minimizes re-traumatization.
D.To satisfy media and public inquiry about the case.
3. Which of the following pieces of evidence is considered the most crucial in proving carnal knowledge in a rape investigation?
A.Torn clothing of the victim.
B.Presence of the suspect's fingerprints at the scene.
C.Presence of semen or seminal fluid in the victim's genital area.
D.Testimonial evidence from an eyewitness who saw the victim and suspect together.
4. An investigator is interviewing a rape victim who appears distraught and has difficulty recounting the event. What is the most appropriate technique to use?
A.Insist that the victim provide all details immediately to ensure accuracy.
B.Ask leading questions to help the victim remember.
C.Use open-ended questions and allow the victim to narrate at their own pace.
D.Stop the interview and resume it only when a lawyer is present.
5. In the context of RA 8353, what does the "marital rape" provision imply?
A.A husband can never be charged with raping his wife.
B.Rape can only be committed if the spouses are legally separated.
C.A husband can be held criminally liable for raping his wife.
D.It is only considered rape if extreme violence is used within the marriage.
6. What type of evidence is collected using a Sexual Assault Evidence Collection Kit?
A.Financial records of the suspect.
B.Biological samples like hair, fibers, and bodily fluids.
C.Digital evidence from the victim's phone.
D.The weapon used to threaten the victim.
7. When is rape considered a complex crime of "Rape with Homicide"?
A.If the victim dies of a heart attack a week after the incident.
B.If the offender kills the victim's pet during the assault.
C.When by reason or on the occasion of the rape, a homicide is committed.
D.If the offender has a prior record of homicide.
8. Which of the following is NOT an essential element of rape by sexual assault under RA 8353?
A.The offender has carnal knowledge of a woman.
B.The act is done by inserting the penis into another person's mouth or anal orifice.
C.The victim and offender are of the opposite sex.
D.The act is done against the victim's will or without consent.
9. A police officer is the first responder at a scene where a rape has just been reported. What is the officer's most immediate priority?
A.To broadcast a description of the suspect.
B.To ensure the safety and medical needs of the victim.
C.To secure the crime scene and prevent evidence contamination.
D.To interview witnesses in the area.
10. How is "consent" legally defined in the context of sexual crimes?
A.A passive submission to the offender's will.
B.A prior romantic relationship between the parties.
C.A positive, conscious, and voluntary agreement to engage in a sexual act.
D.The absence of the word "no" from the victim.
11. Which crime is committed when a person, under circumstances of lewd design, performs an act of lasciviousness upon another person of either sex?
A.Adultery
B.Seduction
C.Acts of Lasciviousness (Art. 336, RPC)
D.Unjust Vexation
12. For a medico-legal examination in a sexual assault case to be effective, how soon should it be conducted?
A.Within one week of the assault.
B.Within 48 hours of the assault.
C.As soon as possible, ideally within 72 hours.
D.Anytime before the case is filed in court.
13. What is the main difference between Rape and Acts of Lasciviousness?
A.The gender of the offender.
B.The presence or absence of carnal knowledge or sexual assault.
C.The location where the crime was committed.
D.The age of the victim.
14. An investigator is handling a case of sexual assault. The victim is hesitant to undergo a medical examination. What should the investigator do?
A.Force the victim to undergo the examination as it is crucial for the case.
B.Disregard the need for a medical exam and rely solely on testimonial evidence.
C.Explain the importance of the examination but respect the victim's decision and document their refusal.
D.Tell the victim that the case cannot proceed without the medical examination.
15. A person who inserts a finger into the vagina of another person against their will is liable for what crime?
A.Acts of Lasciviousness
B.Rape by Sexual Assault
C.Simple Seduction
D.Physical Injuries
16. What is the role of a forensic chemist in a sexual assault investigation?
A.To interview the victim and suspect.
B.To determine the cause of death.
C.To analyze biological evidence for the presence of semen, blood, and DNA.
D.To reconstruct the crime scene.
17. Which of the following is a common defense in Acts of Lasciviousness cases?
A.Self-defense
B.Lack of lewd design
C.Insanity
D.Mistaken identity
18. An investigation reveals that a man hugged a woman from behind and whispered obscene remarks without her consent. What crime was likely committed?
A.Sexual Harassment (RA 7877)
B.Attempted Rape
C.Acts of Lasciviousness
D.Unjust Vexation
19. Under RA 7610, who is considered a "Child in Conflict with the Law" (CICL)?
A.A child who is a victim of a crime.
B.A child who is alleged as, accused of, or adjudged as, having committed an offense under Philippine laws.
C.Any person below 21 years of age.
D.A child who is abandoned by their parents.
20. What is the primary goal of a forensic interview with a child victim of abuse?
A.To secure a conviction at all costs.
B.To obtain a statement from a child in a developmentally sensitive, non-leading, and legally defensible manner.
C.To make the child confront their abuser.
D.To provide therapy and counseling to the child.
21. Which principle must be strictly observed during an investigation involving a Child in Conflict with the Law (CICL)?
A.The principle of maximum penalty.
B.The principle of public disclosure.
C.The principle of the "best interest of the child."
D.The principle of parental liability.
22. Which of the following is a characteristic of a "child-friendly" investigation?
A.Conducting the interview in a police station with many officers present.
B.Using complex legal terminology to ensure accuracy.
C.Using simple, age-appropriate language and conducting the interview in a safe, private setting.
D.Asking the child to repeat their story multiple times to different investigators.
23. A 16-year-old is accused of committing theft. How should the police officer proceed upon apprehending him?
A.Place him in a regular detention cell with adult offenders.
B.Immediately release him without any record.
C.Turn him over to the local social welfare and development officer or a non-governmental organization within eight hours.
D.Subject him to a full custodial interrogation without the presence of a guardian.
24. A teacher notices bruises on a student and suspects child abuse. What is the teacher's legal obligation under RA 7610?
A.To investigate the matter privately.
B.To confront the parents directly.
C.To report the suspicion to the school administration, local social welfare office, or law enforcement.
D.To do nothing unless the child confesses to being abused.
25. What is the primary purpose of a Barangay Protection Order (BPO) under RA 9262?
A.To order the arrest of the respondent.
B.To grant financial support to the victim.
C.To provide immediate, short-term protection to a victim of violence by ordering the perpetrator to cease acts of violence and/or stay away.
D.To permanently dissolve the marriage between the parties.
26. The "Battered Woman Syndrome" is recognized under RA 9262 as a valid defense. What does it allow the court to do?
A.Automatically acquit the woman of any crime.
B.Justify the woman's actions in self-defense, even if the classic elements of self-defense are not perfectly met.
C.Sentence the abusive partner to the maximum penalty.
D.Order the woman to undergo psychiatric treatment.
27. Who is primarily responsible for handling VAWC cases at the police station level?
A.The Chief of Police.
B.The station's intelligence division.
C.The Women and Children Protection Desk (WCPD).
D.The general investigation section.
28. A woman reports to the WCPD that her husband is withholding her salary from her and threatening to harm her if she complains. What crime under RA 9262 is this?
A.Physical Abuse
B.Economic Abuse and Psychological Violence
C.Sexual Abuse
D.Stalking
29. Which of the following is NOT a form of violence covered by RA 9262 (VAWC)?
A.Causing physical harm to the woman or her child.
B.Stalking or threatening the woman.
C.A single, isolated argument over finances with no threats or control.
D.Forcing the woman to engage in sexual activity.
30. An investigator is gathering evidence in a VAWC case involving psychological abuse. Which piece of evidence would be most relevant?
A.Photos of the couple's house.
B.A sworn statement from the victim detailing the threats, and text messages from the respondent containing verbal abuse.
C.The respondent's employment records.
D.The marriage certificate of the couple.