Practice Exam: Crime Detection & Investigation - Kidnapping & Illegal Detention (Set 62)
A 30-question practice exam covering investigation of kidnapping, serious illegal detention, and related crimes.
1. Which of the following is the primary element that distinguishes Kidnapping for Ransom under Article 267 of the Revised Penal Code from other forms of illegal detention?
A.The victim is a minor.
B.The demand for ransom as a condition for the victim's release.
C.The perpetrator is a public officer.
D.The detention lasts for more than three days.
2. What is the highest penalty for Kidnapping for Ransom if the victim is killed or dies as a consequence of the detention?
A.Reclusion perpetua
B.Death
C.Reclusion temporal
D.Life imprisonment
3. Which specialized unit of the Philippine National Police (PNP) is the lead agency in handling kidnapping for ransom cases?
A.Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG)
B.Anti-Kidnapping Group (AKG)
C.Special Action Force (SAF)
D.Intelligence Group (IG)
4. During a hostage-taking situation arising from a kidnapping incident, what is the primary goal of a crisis negotiator?
A.To neutralize the hostage-takers immediately.
B.To gather intelligence on the kidnappers' identities.
C.To establish communication and rapport to de-escalate the situation and ensure the safe release of the victim.
D.To arrange the ransom payment.
5. In the context of Art. 267 (Kidnapping and Serious Illegal Detention), which circumstance will NOT qualify the crime to its serious form?
A.The person kidnapped is a minor, female, or a public officer.
B.The detention lasts for more than five days.
C.The kidnapping was committed for purely political reasons.
D.The victim is killed or dies as a consequence of the detention.
6. According to PNP-AKG's operational procedures, what is the first action to be taken by an investigator upon receiving a report of a kidnapping for ransom?
A.Immediately alert the media for public assistance.
B.Organize a tactical assault team.
C.Validate the information and establish proof of life.
D.Advise the family to pay the ransom immediately.
7. The penalty for Kidnapping for Ransom shall be death, even if no ransom has been demanded or paid, under which circumstance?
A.The victim was detained for only 24 hours.
B.The kidnapper is a former police officer.
C.The victim was subjected to torture or degrading acts during detention.
D.The victim is a foreign national.
8. What is the "critical period" in a kidnapping for ransom investigation, during which the risk to the victim is considered highest?
A.After the ransom has been paid.
B.The first 24 to 48 hours after the abduction.
C.During the negotiation phase.
D.When the media becomes aware of the incident.
9. A person is taken and detained against their will. The perpetrators demand P1 million for their release. What crime has been committed?
A.Serious Illegal Detention
B.Kidnapping for Ransom
C.Coercion
D.Robbery with Intimidation
10. In crisis negotiation, what does the term "Stockholm Syndrome" refer to?
A.The negotiator's sympathy towards the kidnapper's cause.
B.The family's distrust of the police negotiation team.
C.A psychological phenomenon where hostages develop a bond and sympathy with their captors.
D.A tactic where negotiators pretend to agree with the kidnapper's demands.
11. What is the primary distinction between Serious Illegal Detention (Art. 267) and Slight Illegal Detention (Art. 268)?
A.The age of the victim.
B.The place where the victim was detained.
C.The absence of the qualifying circumstances enumerated in Article 267.
D.The motive of the offender.
12. If a private individual unlawfully detains another person for only two days and none of the qualifying circumstances under Art. 267 are present, what crime is committed?
A.Serious Illegal Detention
B.Slight Illegal Detention
C.Abduction
D.Unlawful Arrest
13. A public officer arrests a person without a warrant for a crime that does not allow warrantless arrest and detains them for questioning. What crime did the officer commit?
A.Slight Illegal Detention
B.Arbitrary Detention (Art. 124)
C.Unlawful Arrest (Art. 269)
D.Serious Illegal Detention
14. An investigator is handling a case where a house helper was locked inside her employer's house for a day to prevent her from leaving. Which crime is most likely committed?
A.Slight Illegal Detention
B.Serious Illegal Detention
C.Grave Coercion
D.Arbitrary Detention
15. The element of "deprivation of liberty" is common to both serious and slight illegal detention. Which of the following best describes this element?
A.Persuading a person to stay in a specific location.
B.The complete and actual confinement of a person against their will.
C.Threatening a person not to leave a certain place.
D.Deceiving a person into remaining in a room.
16. During an investigation for illegal detention, what is the most crucial piece of evidence to establish the corpus delicti?
A.The testimony of the suspect.
B.The motive for the detention.
C.The testimony of the victim proving the deprivation of their liberty.
D.The location of the detention.
17. The detention of a child by one of his parents is not considered illegal detention. What is the legal basis for this?
A.The parent has a right to discipline the child.
B.The parent is exercising parental authority.
C.The child is not capable of giving consent.
D.The parent's action is presumed to be in the child's best interest.
18. A security guard prevents a person from leaving a store, believing them to be a shoplifter, but the person is innocent. If the guard had no reasonable grounds for this belief, what crime might he have committed?
A.Arbitrary Detention
B.Grave Coercion
C.Slight Illegal Detention
D.Unlawful Arrest
19. Which government body is the lead agency in the fight against trafficking in persons in the Philippines?
A.Department of Justice (DOJ)
B.Philippine National Police (PNP)
C.Inter-Agency Council Against Trafficking (IACAT)
D.Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)
20. An investigator discovers a factory where workers are held against their will, forced to work long hours with little pay, and threatened with harm if they try to leave. This is a classic example of?
A.Serious Illegal Detention
B.Human Trafficking for the purpose of forced labor
C.Grave Coercion
D.Slavery
21. What is the primary role of an investigator during a rescue operation for victims of human trafficking?
A.To arrest the traffickers immediately, even at the risk of the victims.
B.To ensure the safety and security of the victims while gathering evidence against the traffickers.
C.To interview the victims on-site to get their immediate testimony.
D.To document the scene for media release.
22. Republic Act No. 9208, as amended by R.A. 10364, is also known as:
A.The Anti-Violence Against Women and Their Children Act
B.The Child and Youth Welfare Code
C.The Expanded Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act
D.The Domestic Workers Act
23. In coordinating with IACAT, what is a crucial step for a PNP unit investigating a potential trafficking case?
A.Proceed with the operation independently to ensure speed.
B.Seek media partnership for maximum exposure.
C.Share intelligence and coordinate operational plans to ensure a multi-disciplinary approach.
D.Request IACAT to take over the entire investigation.
24. During a human trafficking rescue, a DSWD social worker must be present. What is their primary function?
A.To act as a witness for the prosecution.
B.To provide immediate psycho-social support and ensure the victim's welfare needs are met.
C.To help investigators identify the traffickers.
D.To take custody of any minor victims from their parents.
25. In a missing person investigation, what is the first step an investigator should take after receiving the report?
A.Immediately classify the person as a victim of kidnapping.
B.Conduct a thorough interview with the reporting person to gather all pertinent details about the missing person and the circumstances of their disappearance.
C.Post the missing person's photo on social media.
D.Wait for 24 hours before taking any action.
26. What is the primary purpose of a "covert operation" in a kidnapping investigation?
A.To intimidate the kidnappers.
B.To publicly demonstrate police efforts.
C.To gather intelligence on the kidnappers, victim's location, and operational plans without being detected.
D.To prepare for a media briefing.
27. During a kidnapping for ransom case, what is the main objective of "ransom monitoring"?
A.To ensure the family can afford the ransom.
B.To establish control over the ransom money, often by treating it with tracking devices or fluorescent powder, to trace the kidnappers after pickup.
C.To negotiate a lower ransom amount.
D.To photograph the person paying the ransom.
28. An "entrapment operation" is a valid police operation to catch a kidnapper. It is legally permissible when:
A.The police instigate the criminal intent in the mind of the suspect.
B.The police provide an opportunity for a person already having criminal intent to commit the crime.
C.The police deceive the suspect into committing a crime they would not otherwise commit.
D.The operation is conducted without a warrant.
29. A person has been missing for 10 days. The family has not received any ransom demand. The investigation should now focus on exploring which possibility more deeply?
A.The person is likely on an unannounced vacation.
B.The person may have been a victim of foul play unrelated to kidnapping for ransom, or may have left voluntarily.
C.The kidnappers are waiting for a longer period before making contact.
D.It is a case of slight illegal detention.
30. An undercover officer poses as a wealthy businessman to attract a known kidnapping-for-ransom group. The group contacts him and demands money in exchange for his "safety." When they meet to collect, they are arrested. This operation is an example of:
A.Instigation
B.Entrapment
C.Surveillance
D.Proactive policing