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DRUGS EDUCATION & VICE CONTROL

1. Diego is a drug addict. Realizing that drug use will bring him elsewhere he ceased from using it. Diego’s act is called:
A. Abstinence – cessation of using drugs C. Self medication
B. Rehabilitation D. Dependence

2. Facility used for the illegal manufacture of dangerous drugs is called:

A. drug den – place where dangerous drugs is stored, delivered and administered.
B. laboratory equipment – paraphernalia used in manufacturing dangerous drugs.
C. drug laboratory
D. clandestine laboratory

3. Drug trafficking, according to Comprehensive Drug Act of 2002, except:

A. Cultivation, culture and delivery,
B. Administration, dispensation, manufacture, sale and trading,
C. Use, consumption, addiction and tolerance
D. Transportation, distribution, importation, exportation and possession

4. The amount of drug that produces untoward effect or symptoms of poisoning.

A. Minimal Dose C. Abusive Dose
B. Toxic Dose D. Maximal Dose
Drug Dosage – amount of drugs taken at one time.
 Minimal Dose- smallest amount of drugs needed to treat or heal
 Maximal Dose – largest amount of drugs needed to produce therapeutic effect.
 Abusive Dose – amount of drugs need to produce side effects.
 Lethal Dose – amount of drugs that cause death.

5. Which among these countries involved in the first important drug traffic route is responsible for preparation of drugs for distribution?
A. Middle East C. USA
B. Turkey D. Europe
First Important Drug Traffic Route
 Middle East – discovery, plantation, cultivation, harvest
 Turkey - preparation for distribution
 Europe - manufacture, synthesis, refine
 USA – marketing

6. Which among the following responsible for producing almost 60% of Opium in the world.
A. Golden triangle C. Golden Crescent
B. Sliver Triangle D. White Christmas

7. What countries constitute the Golden Crescent?

A. Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan, India
B. Peru, Columbia, Bolivia
C. Burma, Laos, Thailand
D. Myanmar, Laos Thailand

8. It is the most important alkaloids and constitutes about 10 % of the use raw opium
A. Morphine C. Heroin
B. Codeine D. opium

9. The drug taken from the coca bush plant Ertyroxylon coca.
A. Cocaine C. Marijuana
B. Papaver Somniferum D. claviceps

13. What is the highest rank in PDEA?

A. Assistant Secretary C. Secretary
B. Director General D. Undersecretary

14. Drug trafficking, according to Comprehensive Drug Act of 2002, except:

A. cultivation, culture and delivery,
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B. Administration, dispensation, manufacture, sale and trading,
C. Use, consumption, addiction and tolerance
D. Transportation, distribution, importation, exportation and possession

15. A laboratory examination is only required to an apprehended offender within 24 hours if the person arrested has:
1. Visible manifestation that suspect was under the influence of drugs
2. Physical sign of drug abuse
3. Psychological manifestation of drug addiction
4. Symptoms of Drug abuse
A. 1, 2 and 3 C. 2, 3 and 4
B. 1, 2 and 4 D. 1, 2, 3 and 4

LABORATORY EXAMINATION OF APPREHENDED OFFENDERS (SEC. 38)

If the apprehending or arresting officer has reasonable ground to believe that the person apprehended or arrested, on account of physical
signs or symptoms or other visible or outward manifestation is under the influence of dangerous drugs.
 24 hours- subject to screening laboratory examination
 15 days- results of the screening laboratory examination or test shall be challenged after receipt of the result through a confirmatory test

16. Considered by the Assyrians as a “Sacred Tree” planted by the Incas of Peru. It is considered as the world’s oldest cultivated plant
which is the source of dangerous drug.
A. Papaver Somniferum C. Coca Plant
B. Cannabis Sativa D. Ephedrine

17. The ______________ shall designate special courts from among the existing RTC in each judicial region to exclusively try and hear
cases involving violation of RA 9165.
A. DOJ C. Supreme Court
B. DDB D. Sandiganbayan

18. Can PDEA file an application for Search Warrant directly to the Court?
A. True C. Wholly Yes
B. False D. Maybe No
Circular 87-2013 - PDEA Agent can apply search warrant directly to court.

19. A person who is applying for Professional Driver’s license is required to undergo Mandatory Drug Testing.
A. True C. False – removed applicants of driver’s license to undergo mandatory drug test.
B. Partially True D. Partially False

20. The penalty imposed for possession of Dangerous Drug Paraphernalia shall be:
A. 6 years and 1 day to 12 years and a fine of 50 to 200 thousand pesos.
B. 6 months and 1 day to 4 years and a fine of 10 to 50 thousand pesos
C. 4months and 1 day and a fine of 10 to 40 thousand pesos
D. 6 months’ rehabilitation

21. Comprehensive Dangerous Drug Act took effect on:

A. June 7, 2002 C. July 4, 2002
B. July 30, 2002 D. June 19, 2002
Signed – June 7, 2002
Published – June 19, 2002
Took Effect – July 04, 2002

22. Known as the “Big Four Drugs” trafficked in the global drug market.
I. Heroin and Cocaine
II. Shabu and Ecstasy
III. Marijuana and Methamphetamine
IV. Narcotics, Hallucinogens, Stimulants and Depressants
A. I and II C. II and III
B. I and III D. V
Keyword: He-Co-Ma-Me

23. In what quantity of specimen should be taken by forensic examiner of dangerous drugs for scientific analysis:
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A. Not more than five (5) grams per package/bag
B. Not more than three (3) tablets for capsules or tablets
C. Not more than fifty (50 ml) for liquid solution
D. Not more than ten (10 grams) for dried leaves and not more than 2 plants.
E. All of these

24. Hallucinogen or psychedelic drugs are Natural or synthetic psychoactive drugs that produce reactions such as perceptual
alterations and changes in the state of consciousness. Which among the following is the most potent form of hallucinogen?
A. LSD C. Cocaine
B. Barbiturates D. Methadone

25. Which of the following is not false?

A. R.A. 9165 gives a single definition of dangerous drugs
B. R.A. 9165 did not remove the distinction between regulated and prohibited drugs
C. R.A. 9165 defers dangerous drugs from prohibited drugs
D. R.A. 9165 defined regulated drugs as dangerous drugs

26. The opiates family of drugs was derive from?

A. Claviceps purpurea C. Opium poppy
B. Psilocybin Mexicana D. Peyote cactus

27. Jutay was found guilty under the Section 70 of RA 9165, therefore Jutay is ______.
A. Qualified to apply for probation
B. Disqualified to apply for probation
C. Allowed to apply for probation
D. Not allowed to apply if the sentence is more than 6 years and 1 day

Sec. 66 – Suspension of Sentence of a 1st-time Minor offender.

 Accused should be over 15 but below 18.
 Not previously convicted
 Not committed to a center before
 Board favorably recommends.

Note: DOH – 6 months, after care not more than 18 months.

Section 67. Discharge After Compliance with Conditions of Suspended Sentence of a First-Time Minor Offender. – If the
accused first time minor offender under suspended sentence complies with the applicable rules and regulations of the Board, including
confinement in a Center, the court, upon a favorable recommendation of the Board for the final discharge of the accused, shall
discharge the accused and dismiss all proceedings.

Section 68. Privilege of Suspended Sentence to be Availed of Only Once by a First-Time Minor Offender.

Section 69. Promulgation of Sentence for First-Time Minor Offender.

Section 70. Probation or Community Service for a First-Time Minor Offender in Lieu of Imprisonment. – Upon promulgation of
the sentence, the court may, in its discretion, place the accused under probation, even if the sentence provided under this Act is higher
than that provided under existing law on probation, or impose community service in lieu of imprisonment.
28. National campaign strategy against illegal drugs, focus of which is through law enforcement, prosecution and judicial actions.
A. Demand reduction C. Inter-agency coordination
B. Supply reduction D. International cooperation
Drug demand - Preventive education, treatment and rehabilitation and research.

29. Thamuz was arrested in a buy- bust operation conducted by the PDEA and found in his possession is eight (8) grams of shabu.
What is the penalty provided under RA 9165?
A. 20 years and 1 day to life imprisonment
B. 12 years and 1 day to 20 years
C. Life imprisonment
D. Death Penalty
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30. How many grams of SHABU does an individual must possess to render him ineligible to post bail?
a. 100 grams c. less than 500 grams
B. half kilogram D. 50 g or more

31. PO3 Ian planted 0.5 grams of SHABU to their suspect and PO2 Claire planted 1 gram of SHABU. Is their penalty the same?
A. No C. It depends
B. Yes D. True

32. The DDB can issue subpoena duces tecum relative to the conduct of investigation involving the violations of RA 9165.
A. True C. Partially True
B. False D. Partially False

33. The drug crystal methamphetamine (shabu)

Originated from what country?
A. Korea C. Japan
B. China D. Mexico

34. What penalty is provided for a Drug user for its 2nd violation?
A.6 Months Rehabilitation
B.12 Months Rehabilitation
C. 6 years and 1 Day to 12 Years
D. 12 years and 1 Day to 20 Years

35. Perming Tigas was arrested for possessing seven (7) grams of Shabu at 9:00 P.M. December 3, 2018. Up to what time and date
the arresting officers have to subject “Perming Tigas” to a drug test as required by the law?
A.9:00 P.M, December 2
B.9:00 P.M., December 4
C.9:00 A.M., December 4
D.12:00 A.M., December 24

36. Hashish is 8 to 10 times stronger than the commercial trade marijuana because ___________.
A. It is a concentrated resin extracted from marijuana
B. Dried flower of marijuana
C. Fruiting top of the plant cannabis sativa
D. Finest and high-grade leaves of marijuana plant
37. Is a violator of RA 9165 allowed to plead guilty to a lesser offense?
A. yes C. no
B. it depends D. maybe
 Section 5 - less than 1g of shabu or less than 10g of MJ
 Section 7 - visitors of den,dive or resort
 Section 11 - shabu, opium, morphone, heroin or cocaine is less than 5 grams or is MJ is less than 300 grams.
Note: can plea to possession of drug paraphernalia
 Section 11 - shabu, opium, morphone, heroin or cocaine is 5 grams or more but less than 10 grams and if MJ is 300g or more
but less than 500gs
 Section 13 - Possession of DD in social gatherings
Note: can plea to possessio of drugs where penalty is 12 yrs and 1 day to 20 years.
 Section 12 - can plea to section 15.

No Plea Barganing:
 Section 4 - Imporation
 Section 4 par. 2 - Imporation of Controlled Precursor
 Section 4 par. 3 - Imporation through use of diplomatic passport
 Section 4 par. 4 - Financier in imporation

38. What is the primary component use in the production of Methamphetamine Hydrochloride?
A. Claviceps C. Ertyroxylon coca
B. Ephedrine D. papaver somniferum

39. What part of the globe is the principal source of all forms of cocaine?
A. South East Asia C. South America
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B. Middle East D. South West Asia

40. Drug in gaseous form enter the lungs and are quickly absorbed by the rich capillary system, it is probably the second most
commonly used route of drug administration.
A. Snorting C. Inhalation
B. Injection D. Oral Ingestion

41. Heroin is Blanco; Codeine is School Boy; psilocybin is Magic Mushroom; Cocaine is ________.
A. Hearts C. Uppers
B. Crack D. Speed

42. Which of the following does not carry a capital punishment?

A. possession of 20 grams’ morphine
B. possession of 100 grams of marijuana – penalty is 12 years and 1 day to 20 years & fine of 300k-400k (not capital
punishment)
C. possession of 15 grams MDMA
D. possession of 60 grams SHABU

43. He prescribed opium poppy juice in surgery which was cultivated by the Sumerians during 7000 BC. He was regarded as the
“Father of Medicine”.
a. Hippocrates c. Paulus Zachias
b. Morpheus d. Edmond Locard

44. Ms. Tina Moran cannot function without drugs in his system and if she do not take drugs, she develops withdrawal signs such as
restlessness, pain, or convulsions.
A. physically dependent on drugs
B. mentally dependent on drugs
C. psychologically dependent on drugs
D. socially dependent on drugs

45. The world’s transshipment point of all forms of illicit heroin?

A. Taiwan C. Japan
B. China D. Hong Kong

46. A situational users are persons who abused drugs to acquire additional energy and to perform well in their job. The example of
these are athletes who uses which type of drug?
a. Opium c. steroid
b. LSD d. demerol

47. Rommel Ramirez, sensing that their group will be captured by the anti- drug operation of PDEA. He placed inside the lady’s pants a
sachet of shabu. If proven to have “planted” a Shabu, as a civilian can he be punished under RA 9165?
A. Yes, because Under RA 9165 planting of evidence can be applied to a civilian.
B. No, Planting of evidence is only applicable to law Enforcement officers.
C. Yes, because she involves another person to be a violator.
D. No, it is not punishable under RA 9165

48. What is the number one abused drug in the

Philippines?
A. SHABU C. Marijuana
B. MDMA D. All of these

49. The following statements are true pertaining to drugs:

1. Any chemically active substance rendering a specific effect on the human brain
2. A chemical substance that affects the processes of the mind and body
3. Any chemical substance that by virtue of its chemical nature alters the structure and functioning of a living organism
4. The use of any chemical substance that alters physiological and psychological functioning
A. 1 and 2 C. 3 and 4
B. 1, 2 and 3 D. 1, 2 and 4

50. Drugs may be harmful to a living organism when, except:

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A. Taken in excess amount than what is advisable
B. Consumed in dangerous combination
C. Administered in physician’s supervision and prescription
D. Person is hypersensitive

51. Which is classified as drug abuse?

1. Deliberate use of medically useful drugs which have the capacity to alter mood and behavior without the benefit of a prescription.
2. The use of a medically useful mood-altering drug for a purpose different from the one for which the drug has been indicated.
3. The use of a drug with such frequency that it causes physical or mental harm to the user or impairs social functioning.
4. The use of dangerous drugs
A. 1, 2 and 3 C. 1, 3 and 4
B. 2, 3 and 4 D. 1, 2, 3 and 4

52. A substance considered as main precursor of methamphetamine hydrochloride:

A. ephedrine C. THC
B. codeine D. ephedra plant

53. A category of drugs which involves those which are legally sold or dispensed without prescription. A user is prone to self-
medication syndrome.
A. Prescriptive drugs C. over the counter drugs
B. Illicit drugs D. unrecognized drugs

54. When the organism is too accustomed with a certain chemical, it will no longer react to such particular substance. The need
for additional amount to achieve the desired effect is necessary.
A. Addiction C. tolerance
B. Habituation D. Abstinence

55. Malachi went for mountain climbing one Saturday. On their way up to Mt. Banahaw, Hannah was bitten by a well-trained ninja
mosquito. As a treatment, Malachi get his ointment from his backpack and applied it directly on the mosquito bite while the two are
having sticky and direct eye contact. What route of drug administration was employed by Malachi?
A. Oral Ingestion C. Topical
B. Suppositories D. Iontophoresis

56. This statement is not true when referring to family problems as factor that pushes a person to be involved in drug using.
A. Domestic violence; liberal parentage
B. Parents who are irresponsible giving less attention to their children
C. Broken family and lack of parental values
D. Drug using friends encourage and pressure a certain individual

57. Drug trafficking generally refers to the sale and distribution of illegal drugs. Which of the following do not supports this statement?
A. It refers to the illegal process through which narcotics and other illegal drugs are produced, transported, and sold.
B. It refers to the illegal cultivation, culture, delivery, administration, dispensation, manufacture, sale, trading, transportation, distribution,
importation, exportation
C. Includes possession of any dangerous drug and/or controlled precursor and essential chemical.
D. It refers to the use and consumption which led to the addiction, tolerance and habituation

58. An opiate which was synthesized by Alder Wright of purposes of morphine addiction treatment. This drug is considered as the most
potent type of depressant.
A. Codeine C. heroin
B. Methadone D. Darvon

59. Which among the following is not a route of administration of a drug shabu?
A. Oral C. smoking
B. Inhalation D. snorting

50. Selling, distributing, supplying or transporting of legitimately imported, in-transit, manufactured or procured controlled precursors
and essential chemicals, by the manufacturer of medicine to the drug trafficker is called:
A. Drug trafficking C. Chemical diversion
B. Sale D. Chemical smuggling
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51. Tigas uses drugs. This drug produces sensations such as distortion of time, space, sound, color and other bizarre effects?
A. Opiates C. Narcotics
B. Heroin D. Hallucinogens

52. Goku uses amphetamines to make him capable of observing himself during the night. What are the symptoms of the use of
amphetamines?
A. Sensation of distortion of time, space, sound and color
B. False perception of object and experience
C. Excitement,, alertness and wakefulness
D. Initial relaxation, drowsiness and sleep

53. Marijuana has been one of the most abuse hallucinogens in the Philippines and its control becomes difficult according to some
authorities due to the fact that:
A. It is easy to smoke secretly C. It is easy to cultivate
B. It is sellable in the market D. It is in demand

54. Drugs that affect sensation, thinking, self-awareness and emotion:

A. Hallucinogens C. Stimulants
B. Sedatives/Depressant D. Narcotics

55. A form of physical dependence characterized by severe craving for the drugs even to the point of interfering with the person’s ability
to function normally.
A. Tolerance C. Habituation
B. Addiction D. Psychological dependence

56. The prevention of drug addiction is primarily a responsibility of what institution so as to prevent its members from being hook to
addiction?
A. Church C. Barangay
B. Family D. School

57. What group of drugs is used medically as pain killers?

A. Opiates C. Shabu
B. Track D. coke

58. The source/s of most analgesic narcotics is/are:

1. Opium 4. Heroin
2. Morphine 5. Ephedrine
3. Cocaine 6. Cannabis
A. 1, 2 and 3 C. 3, 4 and 5
B. 1, 2 and 4 D. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6

59. Consider the following:

I. Addiction is an overpowering compulsion to continue taking drugs
II. Addiction provide tendency of drug tolerance
III. Addiction has a detrimental effect to the individual and society
A. I and II are correct C. I and III are wrong
B. II and III are correct D. I, II and III are correct

60. To administer illegal drug means __________.

A. To introduce any dangerous drug into the body of any person, with or without his/her knowledge
B. To use drug through injection
C. To consume dangerous drug through inhalation
D. To introduce any illegal drugs into the body through snorting

61. Only a physician can prescribe a medicinal drug. The practice of taking drugs without proper medicinal supervision is called non-
medical use of drugs or ___________.
A. Drug misuse- wrong usage of drugs C. Drug Misadministration
B. Drug abuse D. Drug addiction

62. Mind altering drugs that gives the general effect of mood distortion.
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A. Hallucinogens C. Hypnotic
B. Sedatives D. Narcotics

63. The major transhipment point for international drug traffickers in Europe and known to be the “Paradise of Drug Abusers” in this
continent:
A. Portugal C. Germany
B. Spain D. Turkey

64. What is this process of removal of toxic substances from the body of a person as a result of drug abuse?
A. Detoxification
B. Wellness treatment
C. Cleansing process
D. Rehabilitation Program

65. In the Philippines, the most abused hallucinogenic drugs that contain Tetrahydro-cannabinol is ___________.
A. marijuana C. ecstasy
B. LSD D. Shabu

66. The following are statements about drug addiction, which one is TRUE among the following?
A. Drug tolerance involves greater drug response.
B. Nicotine is an addictive drug.
C. Withdrawal symptoms means cessation from drug use.
D. Psychological dependence is not drug addiction.

67. Which of the following is considered by illegal drug historians as the world’s oldest cultivated plant referred to as the “sacred tree”
by the Assyrians?
A. Coca Plant C. Papaver Somniferum
B. Cocaine hydrochloride D. Cannabis Sativa

68. The following is NOT CORRECT regarding possession of dangerous drugs?

A. The question of possession is one that can be an actual or constructive.
B. The penalty to be imposed by the law is determined by the quantity of the illegal substance
C. the person caught with possession of different kinds of substance may be charged for complex crimes for as many possessions.
D. The suspect may be convicted for possession if the charge for delivery is not proven

69. Which of the following is referred to as the Golden Triangle wherein 80% of illicit drugs of the world originate?
A. Thailand – Laos – Myanmar
B. Peru – Columbia – Bolivia
C. Iran – Afghanistan – India
D. Thailand – Laos – Burma

70. The following are statements about addiction: (1) Addiction is an overpowering compulsion to continue taking drug, (2) Addiction
provide a tendency of drug tolerance, (3) Addiction has a detrimental effect to the individual and society. Which of the foregoing is
correct?
A. 1, 2 are correct C. 1, 2, 3 are correct
B. 1, 3 are correctD . 2, 3 re correct

71. Which of the following does R.A. 9165 provides when a person discharged from confinement as a drug dependent under voluntary
submission programs?
A. Deserving of a suspended sentence for a period of 6 years.
B. Entitled to a mitigating circumstance for his criminal liability.
C. Considered pardoned of his criminal liability.
D. Exemption from serving criminal liability.

72. The following acts of law enforcement officers are, in relation to the enforcement of R.A. 9165, penalized ________.
A. of dismissal through patent laxity, inexcusable neglect or unreasonable delay
B. failure of the immediate superior to notify the court of the transfer or reassignment of a witness during the pendency of the case to
another territorial jurisdiction
C. failure if the immediate superior to exert reasonable efforts to present the witness in court
D. failure or refusal after due notice, to appear as witness for the prosecution
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73. One of the significant drug education programs is one hinges on the belief that even if there is an over-supply of drugs if there is no
demand, there will be no drug addiction. The BEST approach to curb drug addiction under this belief is to ____________.
A. control the supply of illegal drugs
B. jail all users without benefit of probation or parole
C. implement legislation and imposition of severe penalty
D. conduct seminars to all sectors of society

74. Euphoria is the feeling experienced by a person who is taking illegal drugs means ______.
A. state of sleepiness
B. feeling of exhaustion
C. state of well being
D. feeling hyper happiness

75. Which of the following are the symptoms of the use of amphetamines?
A. Excitement, alertness and wakefulness.
B. Sensation of distorted time, space, sound, color
C. Loss of appetite, anxiety and irritability
D. Initial relaxation leads to drowsiness and sleep

76. Under the Comprehensive and Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002, any person found guilty of “planting” illegal drugs as evidence
regardless of purity and quantity shall suffer the penalty of:
A. reclusion perpetua C. Death
B. life imprisonment D. prision mayor

77. PSSg Hatikol planted 0.5 grams of shabu to their suspect and PCpl. Nuesca planted 1 gram of shabu. Is their penalty the same?
A. No C. False
B. Yes D. True

78. TOPUS, sensed that their group will be captured by Anti-drug operation of PDEA. He then placed inside to the bag of his
companion a 1gram of shabu. If proven to have planted a Shabu, as a civilian can he be punished under RA 9165?
A. YES, because he involves another person to be a violator
B. NO, it is not punishable under RA 9165
C. YES, because under RA 9165 planting of evidence is applicable also to a civilian.
D. NO, planting of evidence is applicable only to LAW ENFORCER.

79. TOPUS, sensed that their group will be captured by Anti-drug operation of PDEA. He then placed inside to the bag of his
companion a 1gram of shabu. If proven to have planted a Shabu, as a civilian what will be the imposable punishment of TOPUS?
A. Life imprisonment
B. DEATH
C. 20 years and 1 day to 40 years.
D. No punishment at all, because it only apply to law enforcer.

80. Preliminary investigation of drug cases shall be terminated within the period of ______.
A. 20 C. 15
B. 30 D. 35

Past Board Exam Question:

1. Which of the following drugs affects the sensation thinking, self-awareness and emotion of a person?
A. Hallucinogens C. Stimulants
B. Sedatives D. Narcotics

2. Primarily RA 9165 is different from previous laws on illegal drugs because RA 9165
A. Gives a single definition to dangerous drugs
B. Included the definition of regulated drug the dangerous drugs
C. Prefers the classification of dangerous drugs to prohibited drugs
D. Did not remove the distinction between regulated and prohibited drugs

3. Mandatory drug testing is NOT required by RA 9165 for

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A. Applicant for firearms license and for the permit to carry firearms outside residence
B. All persons charge before the prosecutor’s office with a criminal offense having an impossible penalty of less than six (6)
years and one (1) day
C. Officers and members of the military, police and other law enforcement agencies
D. Officers and employee of public and private offices

4. Which of the following gives the feeling of a need for more and more of legal drugs to achieve the same level of effect?
A. Physical dependency C. Toxicity
B. Psychological dependency D. Tolerance

5. Which of the following is NOT considered as drug trafficking pursuant to the applicable provisions of RA 9165?
A. Cultivation, culture and delivery
B. Transportation, distribution, importation and possession
C. Use, abstinence, consumption, addiction
D. Administration, dispensation, manufacture, sale and trading

6. Pleasure or reward is that part of the brain affected by pain, thus the motivation why people used drugs and alcohol is to
A. Forget their problems C. Get high
B. Feel good D. Spend money

7. Which of the following is NOT a condition precedent before an arrest person may be required undergo a laboratory examination
within 24 hours
A. The person is manifestly showing symptoms of drug abuse
B. There is a clear showing that the suspect was under the influence of drugs
C. The person is showing physical sign of drug abuse
D. The person is showing psychological drug adduction

8. The largest volume of evidence received by the crime laboratory is in the relation to
A. Murders and homicide C. illegal drugs
B. Ballistics examination D. Falsification of documents

9. The withdrawal symptoms produced by a drug is manifested by

A. Withdrawal symptoms that are usually severe and incapacitating
B. Withdrawal symptoms which are psychological in nature
C. A person who is always seen with alcohol but never with heroin
D. Symptoms which is usually opposite to the effects of the drug itself

10. A minor who is convicted for the possession of illegal; drugs is entitled to
A. Suspended sentence C. Custody by DSWD
B. Suspension of judgment D. Suspended enforcement
11. Without a supply of illegal drugs, it will be difficult for drug addicts to
A. Be happy and feel good
B. Sustain their habit of drug abuse
C. Undergo rehabilitation
D. Have easy access to illegal drugs

12. Aware of the number of arrest and cased filed in court, expert propose that hearing of illegal cases should be tried and heard by
A. RTC Court designated as heinous crimes
B. Special Court designated by the SC among existing RTC
C. Sandiganbayan
D. Special Court designated by the SC

13. When a person who is known as drug addict by his own volition ceased by taking illegal drugs, he/she is
A. In abstinence C. In self-healing
B. Into wellness D. In self-medication

14. Which of the following is NOT correct regarding of the treatment and rehabilitation of drug dependents?
A. Charge can be filed against drug dependents who is not rehabilitated under the voluntary submission program
B. The Dangerous Drug Board shall be order the confinement of drug dependent who refuses to apply under the voluntary
submission program
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C. A drug dependent discharge as rehabilitated but does not qualify for exemption from criminal liability shall be placed on probation
D. Temporary release of drug dependent subject to after-care and follow-up treatment from DOH shall be for a period of not exceeding
18 months

Case situation:
Mr. Kati M. Peri, a married man of his 20’s was proven on due course that he is being a drug user for the first time after he
undergone screening test and later confirmatory test.

15. Based on the facts stated above, since it was the first time he was proven in-violation of Republic Act 9165. What would be his
penalty under existing law?
A. Imprisonment of 6 yrs and one day to 12 years
B. Rehabilitation of a minimum period of 6 months
C. Rehabilitation for 6 months to 18 months
D. Imprisonment of at least 6 months

15-A. Supposing that Mr. Kati M. Peri was already convicted by his initial act, but then he again convicted for the same offense for the
second time. Is his penalty for the first offense and second offense the same?
A. YES, 50K - 200k fine
B. NO, There will be a different penalty
C. NO, there will be imprisonment minimum of 6 months
D. Both A and C are correct

16. The effect of illegal drugs use that gives a feeling of a need for a more and more of illegal drugs to achieve the same level of effect
is _________.
A. Tolerance C. Physical Dependency
B. Addiction D. Psychological dependency

17. The type of drugs which according to pharmacological classification relieve pain and induces sleep is _____.
A. Narcotics C. Stimulants
B. Hallucinogens D. Sedatives

18. The BEST reason why Marijuana has been one of the most abuse hallucinogens in the Philippines and its control becomes difficult
according to some authorities because ________.
A. Is highly in demand for all users
B. Can be easily and secretly be smoked
C. can easily be cultivated even in one’s backyard
D. It is sellable in any place, in any market

19. The placing of any dangerous substances in the person, house effects, or in the immediate vicinity of innocent individual for the
purpose of implicating, incriminating or imputing the commission of any violation of Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002 is
________.
A. Incriminatory machination
B. Fabrication of evidence
C. Incriminating an innocent person
D. Planting of evidence

20. What is the appropriate term in determining the drugs and crime relationship especially when drug use and crimes are common
aspects of deviant behavior and lifestyle or increases exposure to situations that encourage crime?
A. Drug related offenses C. Inter-fractional circumstances
B. Drug induced circumstances D. Drug defines offenses

21. What is this level of drug trafficking organization which operates like subsidiaries and typically performs such as transportation of
money laundering within the specific territorial jurisdiction?
A. Secondary Organization
B. International Organization
C. Core Organization
D. Local Organization
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FIRE TECHNOLOGY & ARSON INVESTIGATION
1. It is a combustion product and a manifestation of fire when it is in its gas-phased combustion characterized by its incandescence.
A. Flames C. soot
B. smoke D. Fire
Fire- active principle of burning characterized by light and noticeable heat.
MANIFESTATION OF FIRE:
 Flame – incandescent gas / glowing-body of gases.
 Smoke – composed of gases & tiny solid particles called soot/lamp black.
 Heat – energy generated by fire
 Light – the illumination made by flame
2. What type of Flame is orange-red, deposit soot at the bottom of a vessel being heated due to incomplete combustion and has a low
temperature.
A. Luminous C. Non – luminous
B. Laminar D. Turbulent
b. NON-LUMINOUS FLAME – bluish in color; it does not deposit soot because it is a product of complete combustion; it has a higher
temperature than luminous flame.
2. According to Smoothness:
a. TURBULENT – irregular, unsteady swirls or rough flame
b. LAMINAR – smooth flame

3. One responsible for declaring the fire scene as “fire out”?

A. Fire Investigator C. Fire Ground Commander
B. Fire Technician D. Fire Inspector
Fire inspector – conduct inspection in every building or structure within area once a year.
Arson Investigator – a person from Bureau of Fire Protection who is trained and tasked to investigate the causes of fires and to file
proper charges in court.

4. Heat energy transmitted from the sun in the form of electromagnetic radiation is known as:
A. Electrical Heat Energy C. Solar Heat Energy
B. Mechanical Heat Energy D. Chemical Heat Energy
 Electrial heat – Product of arcing, or other electrical malfunction.
 Mechanical – It is product of friction and compression.
 Chemical – Result of rapid oxidation

5. When heat is transmitted through fluid or vapor, the method is called___________.

A. radiation C. oxidation
B. convection D. conduction
Method of Heat Transfer - CCR
1. CONDUCTION (CLE1014) – through solid materials, that is, direct contact. Heat travels through solid or between solids in contact with each
other or through intervening heat conducting medium.
2. CONVECTION (CLE0415) – heat is transferred through circulating medium either gas or liquid, heat travel in upward movement. The process
of conduction b/n solidsurface and a moving liquid or gas.
3. RADIATION – through the motion of air vacuum or the sun. Heat energy or through intervening space by heat rays or electromagnetic wave
without an intervening medium.

6. Which of the following does not fall under class A fires?

A. none of these C. burning nipa hut
B. exploding gas depot D. forest fire

7. Why water is prohibited to quench Class D fires?

A. water is not capable of extinguishing the fire
B. there is the danger of electrocution
C. burning metals are too hot
D. explosion may occur
Note:
* Using water on Class B? ---makes the fire worse
** using water on Class C? --- electrocution
***using water on Class D? --- explosion may occur.
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8. Mechanical device strategically located in an installation or street where fire hose is connected so that water with pressure will be
available to extinguish fire.
A. fire hose box C. fire truck
B. hose reel D. fire hydrant

9. As A fire prober, you need to look for the last person who walks out from the fire scene for the purpose of __________.
A. Interview C. Suspect
B. Witness D. All of these

10. This is the normal/ common behavior of fire in a building:

A. It only moves horizontally
B. It has a circular movement
C. It moves vertically
D. It has a circular movement while moving horizontally

11. A sudden introduction of air into a closed space containing an oxygen-starved superheated product of incomplete combustion or
oxygen-deficient free radicals, may result to an explosion, which is called:
A. Spontaneous ignition C. flashover
B. Backdraft D. Flash Fire
 Flashover- sudden and dramatic simultaneous combustion of all solid materials in a room. This occurs in free-burning phase.
 Flash Fire – occurs when the metal post that is completely covered with dust going to be hit by lightning.

12. It refers to the increase or rising of amperage while electric current is flowing in a transmission line resulting to the damage or
destruction of insulating materials, maybe gradual or rapid, internal or external
A. Arcing C. Induced Current
B. Over Heating D. Sparking
Arcing – is a product of interruption of electrical circuit.
Sparking – production of incandescent particles when different potentials come in contact.
Induced current – increased electrical energy flow or power voltage.

13. What moves rapidly by convection and can spread laterally along the ceiling?
A. heat C. fire
B. smoke D. temperature

14. Which among the following material will serves as the best conducting material?
A. Styrofoam C. plastic
B. Clothe D. iron
Note: Metal are best conductor of heat.

15. A chemical process by which a liquid is transformed into its gaseous state is known as:
A. Vaporization C. Condensation
B. Sublimation D. Melting
Condensation – from gas to liquid
Sublimation – solid to liquid.

16. Fire or combustion produces elements and substances that are both beneficial and destructive to humans. Product of combustion
composed of tiny solid particles ________.
A. Fire gases C. Smoke
B. Flames D. Heat

17. Heat energy derived from nuclear energy by the splitting of atoms is known as:
A. Fusion C. Fission
B. Radiation D. Ignition
 Nuclear Fusion – reactions in which two light nuclei combine to form heavier nucleus with the emission of particles or gamma rays.
 Nuclear Fission – the nucleus splits into two lighter nuclei.
 Ignition – literally means the start of fire.

18. Fires are classified by the:

A. Intensity of heat C. Fuel burning
B. Size or area covered D. Length of the flame
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19. What is the enclosed space of passage that extends from floor to floor as well as from the base to the top of the building?
A. vertical shaft C. sprinkler system
B. standpipe D. flash point
Flashpoint - It is the minimum temperature that must be reached by a liquid in order to release vapors that supports combustion.

20. What equipment is made of trussed or solid beam where rungs are connected horizontally to the beam forming ascent or descent?
A. rope C. hydrant
B. ladder D. nozzle
RUNGS - the cross numbers piece (cross bar) between the beam and used in climbing the ladder.
BUTT– the lowest section of an extension ladder.
FLY - the upper section of an extension ladder.

21. What is a portable metal device used to put out fires of limited size?
A. fire hose C. fire hydrant
B. fire extinguisher D. fire truck

22. What type of ladder is best suited for firefighting operation involving high-rise building?
A. attic C. aerial
B. extension D. hook
 Attic Ladder – commonly used in house

23. Is an act of making an opening to a building for purposes of removing smoke and heat from the burning building.
A. distillation C. abatement
B. ventilation D. combustion
 ABATEMENT- Any act that would neutralize or remove fire hazard.

24. The cause of the majority of fire deaths is ________.

A. Infection C. burns
B. shock D. asphyxiation

25. When firemen are working at the nozzle of a hose they usually lean forward on the hose. What is the most likely reason for taking
this position?
A. The stream is projected farther
B. The firemen can see better where the stream strikes
C. The surrounding air is cool making the firemen comfortable
D. A backward force is developed which must be counter acted

26. A complete and detailed checked of the structures and materials involved in the fire to make sure that every spark and ember has
been extinguished and to have assurance against rekindling.
A. Overhaul C. Rescue
B. Salvage D. None
Rescue – the act of removing the occupants from the building.
Salvage – it is the act of preventing properties to be damage.

27. Highly flammable chemicals that are used to facilitate flame propagation.
A. Plant C. Trailer
B. Accelerant D. Gasoline
PLANTS – physical arrangement of arsonist in setting fire.
TRAILERS – used to spread fire.
ACCELERANTS – used in speeding or propagating fire.
GASOLINE – Most common type of accelerants
TIMING DEVICE - used to delay to establish alibi

28. Faulty electrical wiring includes the following except:

A. Improper Voltage C. Pressing
B. Low Line Capacity D. Leaking gas pipe
 Leaking Gas Pipe – Class D (Flammable Gas)

29. Under normal condition the composition of oxygen in air is about:

A. 15% C. 21%
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B. 14% D. 16%
Keyword: I-O-N
 Impurities – 1%
 Oxygen – 21%
 Nitrogen – 78%

30. When fire occurs in a confined area, the oxygen content of air in the area.
A. Remain constant C. Increases
B. Decreases D. Multiplies

31. This usually indicates the type of burning materials.

A. Size of fire C. Size of Flame
B. Color of Smoke D. Color of Flame
 Size of fire - Magnitude
 Color of smoke - type of burning materials

32. Most common motive of Arson cases.

A. Economic gain C. Intimidation
B. Concealment of Crime D. Punitive Measure

33. JONEL, an employee of IPUTOK-MO-BEH fireworks factory in Bocaue, Bulacan has been intensely reprimanded by his supervisor
for being a habitual late-comer. With grudge to the company and his employer, he set fire in such factory and the same has been
burned. In this case, there is ______.
A. Arson of small value C. Simple arson
B. Destructive arson D. Consummated arson
Destructive Arson:
1. Any ammunition factory and other establishment where explosives, inflammable or combustible materials are stored.
2. Any archive, museum, whether public or private, or any edifice devoted to culture, education or social services.
3. Any church or place of worship or other building where people usually assemble.
4. Any train, airplane or any aircraft, vessel or watercraft, or conveyance for transportation of persons or property
5. Any building where evidence is kept for use in any legislative, judicial, administrative or other official proceedings.
6. Any hospital, hotel, dormitory, lodging house, housing tenement, shopping center, public or private market, theater or movie house or any similar
place or building.
7. Any building, whether used as a dwelling or not, situated in a populated or congested area.

34. Tired of seeing dilapidated train bound to Bicol, Manoy Eddie intentionally burned a moving train but there was no passenger
except the operator or driver. As a result, the train operator died of heart attack and the train was heavily burned. What will be your
charged in court, if any?
A. Arson C. None
B. Malicious Mischief D. Homicide
Section 3. Other Cases of Arson. The penalty of Reclusion Temporal to Reclusion Perpetua shall be imposed if the property burned
is any of the following:
1. Any building used as offices of the government or any of its agencies;
2. Any inhabited house or dwelling;
3. Any industrial establishment, shipyard, oil well or mine shaft, platform or tunnel;
4. Any plantation, farm, pastureland, growing crop, grain field, orchard, bamboo grove or forest;
5. Any rice mill, sugar mill, cane mill or mill central; and
6. Any railway or bus station, airport, wharf or warehouse
35. In order for arson to be deemed committed by a syndicate, what is the minimum number of persons involved?
A. 1 C. 3
B. 2 D. 4
Note: Syndicate is always 3 or more person except Drug Syndicate.

36. Before attacking a fire in a closed building, it is necessary to determine whether ventilating is necessary and if so, the method to
ventilate. Which is of least value in making such decision?
A. Observing density of smoke through windows
B. Observing the points at which smoke may be oozing out from the building
C. Feeling walls and roofs for hot spots
D. Observing the color of the flame
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37. The clearing of smoke and heated gases at the highest point of the roof is referred to as:
A. vertical ventilation C. mechanical ventilation
B. forced ventilation D. horizontal ventilation
KINDS OF VENTILATION:
1. VERTICAL VENTILATION– clearing of smoke and heated gases at the highest point of the roof.
2. HORIZANTAL VENTILATION – clearing of smoke and heated gases by opening windows on the side of the building.
3. FORCED VENTILATION – clearing of smoke with the used of smoke ejector.

38. A burned body found was subjected to autopsy; however, examination of lungs and blood showed no abnormal quantity of carbon
monoxide or dioxide, what will be your interpretation under such circumstance?
A. The person died because of asphyxia
B. The person died because of the burning
C. The person was killed before it was burned
D. The person died not of fire but because of suffocation

39. If you saw a man carrying all materials in arson, as an arson prober what case will you file?
A. attempted arson
B. malicious mischief
C. illegal possession of arson paraphernalia
D. none

40. The following are prohibited acts under the Revised Fire Code of the Philippines of 2008, except:
A. Giving false or malicious fire alarms
B. Removing, destroying, tampering or obliterating any authorized mark, seal, sign or tag posted or required by the fire service
C. Locking fire exits during period when people are inside the building
D. Abandoning or leaving a building or structure by the occupant or owner with appropriate safety measures.

41. If conflagration is only the means of killing the victim, the crime that you have to file is:
A. murder with arson C. arson with murder
B. murder D. arson

42. If the cause of fire is accidental in nature, does it constitute prima facie of arson?
A. no C. it depends
B. yes D. sometimes

43. It is an active chemical reaction that takes place between fuel heat and oxygen:
a. Combustion c. oxidation
b. Fire d. heat

44. An iron rod when exposed directly to a flame, the heat from the other end of the rod will be transferred to another end. This
statement is true when referring to?
a. Convection c. conduction
b. Radiation d. combustion

45. It is arson when the owner of a house burned his own for purposes of collecting insurance money. This is commonly referred to as:
a. Arson c. mischief
b. Insurance fraud d. concealment

46. James already placed gasoline-soaked rags beside the wall of Happy Ending Spa but was caught by John before he could strike
the match to burn the building. James committed arson at what stage?
a. Frustrated c. attempted
b. Consummated d. belated

47. A building was burned emitting black colored smoke. What possible fuel is being burned?
a) Hay c. humid substance
b) Tire d. nitrate

Colors and Characteristics of Smoke:

Characteristics and color of the smoke or other vapors which emanate from the fire may indicate the nature of burning substances.
1. Steam and Smoke – indicate that humid substance come in contact with combustible substances. The water present in humid substances
evaporates before the substance begins to burn.
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2. White Smoke – indicates the presence of phosphorous.
3. Grayish Smoke – may be caused by flying ashes or soot of loosely packed substances such as straw or hay.
4. Black Smoke – indicates burning materials of a product with petroleum base such as rubber, tar, coal, turpentine or petroleum.
5. Biting Smoke – irritating the nose and throat and causing lacrymation (pertaining to tears) and coughing indicates presence of chlorine.
6. Reddish-brown or Yellow Smoke – indicates the presence of nitrates or substances which are compounded with nitrates, such as nitric acid,
plastics, film.

48. The effort of every individual done to avoid or prevent the occurrence of fire:
a) Fire education c. fire evaluation
b) Fire prevention d. fire suppression

 Fire Suppression – used to PACIFY the fire.

49. Fire occurrences are divided into three stages. Which stage has the highest rate of intensity?
A. Incipient C. Smoldering
B. Free burning D. Initial
Stages of Fire Development
1. Overheating, Incipient or Initial Stage – by friction or increase in temperature, beginning of fire, temp 400 degrees Fahrenheit to 800 degrees
Fahrenheit.
2. Flaming or Free Burning Stage – bursting into flames, the peak of the fire, everything is burning, oxygen is 21%.
3. Smoldering Stage – presence of smoke and smolders, oxygen in the surrounding drops at 13%, fire glows, carbon monoxide (poisonous gas) is
produced, back draft may occur.

50 Basically, fire has three important elements for its sustenance. Authorities however established what is known as the 4th element of
fire. This refers to ____.
A. Fuel C. Uninhabited chemical reaction
B. Heat D. Oxygen

51. Fire spreads in various buildings or installation due to heat, which is responsible to the spread of combustion. Heat transfer that
occurs in fluids is known as _________.
A. Convection C. Conduction
B. Radiation D. Electrolysis

52. Out of anger, because his younger brother was mauled by the neighbour Alakdan, Cardo burned the house of Alakdan who
unknown to him was sleeping in the said house during that time. As Criminologist-Arson Investigator you will charge Cardo with ______.
A. Arson with homicide C. Destructive arson
B. Murder D. Arson only

53. Feeling unjustly treated by his landlord, Mang Kanor burned five warehouses owned by his landlord, where farm products are
stored. Mang Kanor committed what crime?
A. Simple Arson C. Destructive arson
B. Malicious mischief D. Qualified arson

54. Which of the following is the source of ignition?

A. Oxygen C. All of these
B. Heat D. Fuel

55. When white smoke appears even before the water from the fire hose comes in contact with the fire, it indicates ___________.
A. lack of oxygen C. indicates lack of air
B. chlorine burning D. humid material burning

56. Fire is an example of what type of chemical reaction?

A. None of these C. Precipitation
B. Oxidation-reduction D. Acid-base

57. What is the heat transfer whereby heat travel through solids or between solids in contact with each other or through intervening
heat conducting medium?
A. Inflammation C. Convection
B. Radiation D. Conduction
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58. Materials which by their nature produces a reaction that results to rapid drop of temperature of immediate surroundings are called
__________.
A. coolers C. distillation
B. cryogenic D. cryoprocessor

59. Which of the following is NOT a special aggravating circumstances in arson?

A. If committed for the benefit of another.
B. If committed with intent to gain.
C. If spite or hatred is the motive behind it.
D. If committed by insane person.
Keyword: I-B-S-S
 Intent to gain
 Benefit of another
 Spite of hatred or revenge
 Syndicate

60. The liquid which causes fire when in contact with organic matter or with certain chemicals is ________.
A. fuel C. corrosive acid
B. combustible liquid D. incendiary

61. What is this phenomenon in which a combustible material generates or produces heat because of internal chemical reaction?
A. All of these C. Combustion
B. Spontaneous Combustion D. Ignition
 Combustion is the chemical reaction that feeds a fire more heat and allows it to continue.

62. What is the category of fire setting that is a consequence of a simultaneous criminal act in order to hide the primary criminal activity?
A. Crime concealment C. Pyromania
B. Extremism D. Vandalism

63. What will happen when one or more electrical appliances or device which draw or consume electrical current beyond the designed
capacity of the existing electrical system?
A. Overheating C. Electric meter
B. Consumption D. Overloading

64. Anything that will burn when exposed to heat with sufficient oxygen is ____________.
A. combustion C. energy
B. fuel D. oxygen

65. What is the material or mixture consisting of a fuel and oxidizer used to set off explosive?
A. Combustible liquid C. Blasting agent
B. Corrosive acid D. All of these
 COMBUSTIBLE LIQUID - Any liquid having a flash point at or above 37.8_C (100_F).
 CORROSIVE LIQUID - Any liquid which causes fire when in contact with organic matter or with certain chemicals.

66. Conducting inspection of the building, you are mindful of flammable liquids. What is the term used to describe the lowest
temperature at which a flammable liquid in an open container at which vapors are evolved fast enough to support continuous
combustion?
A. Flash point C. Melting point
B. Fire Point D. Boiling point
Boiling point – is the constant temperature at which the vapor pressure of the liquid is equal to the atmospheric pressure.
Flash point – minimum temperature that must be reached in order to release vapors.

67. and the exact place where fire started is _____________.

A. fire scene C. incendiary place
B. point of origin D. corpus delicti

68. The rapid oxidation of substances by the generation of heat and light is referred to as ________.
A. radiation C. combustion
B. ignition D. convection
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69. What is this open device installed inside the air duct system which is automatically closes the passage of smoke or fire?
A. Ventilation C. Exhaust system
B. Damper D. Fire exit

70. What are these changes whereby energy (heat) is absorbed or is added before the reaction takes place?
A. Fuel Combustion C. Exothermic reaction
B. Endothermic reaction D. Combustion reaction

71. The minimum temperature to which the substance in the air must be heated in order to initiate combustion without the addition of
heat from outside source is _______.
A. flash point C. ignition temperature
B. fire point D. temperature

72. Fire spreads in various buildings or installation due to heat, which is responsible to the spread of combustion. Heat transfer that
occurs in fluids is known as _________.
A. Convection C. Conduction
B. Radiation D. Electrolysis

73. What is this open device installed inside the air duct system which is automatically closes the passage of smoke or fire?
A. Ventilation C. Exhaust system
B. Damper D. Fire exit

74. To establish the prima facie evidence of arson, the total insurance carried on the building and/or goals is more than ________ of
the value of such building and/or goods at the time of the fire.
A. 60% C. 80%
B. 50% D. 90%

75. When carbon monoxide is absent in the blood of the dead body found in a burned structure, this will be a strong circumstantial
evidence that the person:
A. Was dead when the fire began
B. Was killed by someone else during the blaze
C. Was still alive before the fire
D. Died due to suffocation

Past Board Exam Question:

1. What is the visual or audible signal produced by a device to warn the occupants of the building of the presence or danger of fire?
A. Fire drill C. Fire alarm
B. Fire hydrant D. Fire exit

2. What is the smoke that indicates petroleum and petroleum products and rubber?
A. Biting smoke C. White smoke
B. Black smoke D. Fire smoke

3. The tool employed by an arsonist to delay the start of the fire and allow him to establish an alibi is
A. Accelerant B. Timing device
B. Stopper D. Delaying tactic

4. Which is NOT one of the basis of criminal liability in arson?

A. Location of fire
B. Kind and character of the building burned
C. Location of the building
D. Whether the building burned was occupied or not
Basis and Extent of Criminal Liability in Arson (K-L-E-S)
 Kind and character of the building
 Location of the building
 Extent of damage of value
 State of being inhabited or not
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5. What is the suggested effective mixture of AFF with water to produce a foam?
A. 6% water to 94% foam C. 94% water to 6% foam
B. 60% water to 40% foam D. 50% water to 50% foam
Extinguishing Agents:
 Class A – water – most common quenching agent
 Class B – Foam (AFFF – aqueous film forming foam – 94% water 6% foam)
 CO2 – a) small fire, b) substantial amount.
 Class C – CO2/Sandpg. 10
 Class D – dry chemicals

6. The stage in the commission of the crime of arson where all the elements necessary for the execution and accomplishment are
present is
A. Frustrated C. Attempted
B. Consummated D. None of these

7. The burning of a building used as offices of the government or any of its agencies was burned it is classified as
A. Destructive arson C. None of these
B. Malicious arson D. other cases of arson

8. The dry chemical that is intended to be used for class “A”, “B” and “C” fire is
A. Multi-purpose dry chemical
B. CO2 dry chemical
C. Ordinary and regular dry chemical
D. All of these\

9. What is this stage when the offender commences the commission of felony directly by overt acts and does not perform all the acts of
execution?
A. Attempted C. Frustrated
B. None of these D. Consummated

10. What is this liquid having a flash point at or above 37.8 C (100 F)?
A. Kerosene C. Corrosive liquid
B. Turpentine D. Combustible liquid
 Corrosive Liquid - Any liquid which causes fire when in contact with organic matter or with certain chemicals (below 37.8°C)

11. A building must have this design which is used a continuous passageway for the transmission of air?
A. Exhaust system C. Duct system
B. Fire exit D. Duct

12. Investigating a burning building, you look for the source of fire and its ignition. Which of the following is NOT a source of ignition?
A. Electrical C. Accidental
B. Mechanical D. Chemical

13. As arson investigators, you understood that the following as some of the factors that may affect the EXTENT of burning, EXCEPT:
A. Wind velocity C. Number of incendiary
B. Relative humidity D. Air temperature
Factors Affecting Rate & Extent of Burning: (W-R-A-N-N)
 Wind velocity and direction
 Relative humidity, dryness of the materials and the absence of rain
 Air temperature
 Nature and condition of any vegetation surrounding the building.
 Nature of the building construction, as presence of wood and drafts.

Situation: Fire Officer “Bentong” was responding to the fire scene. Apparently, the flammable material is an asphalt or “krudo”. The only
extinguishing agent that he has is water.

14. From the foregoing situation, can FO Bentong use water to extinguish the fire?
I. No, water is not the best extinguishing agent for flammable liquid
II. Yes, if water is used in a rainy or sprinkler manner
III. No, absolutely not.
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A. I, III C. I, II
B. I D. III

15. From the foregoing situation and under the given circumstances, what would be the best extinguishing agent for FO Bentong?
A. Water, so that the flammable liquid may be diluted
B. Chemical powder, as it will absorb the flammable liquid material
C. Removal of the flammable material from the fire
D. Foam extinguishing agent as it will block the oxygen in penetrating the flammable liquid

16. From the foregoing situation, can FO Bentong use CO2 (Carbon Dioxide) as an extinguishing agent?
I. Yes, as it will absorb the flammable liquid if the fire is just a small one
II. No, as it will only be absorbed by the flammable liquid
III. Yes, provided that the CO2 is in substantial amount
A. I, II C. I, III
B. I D. II, III

17. From the foregoing situation, suppose that FO Bentong has foam fire extinguishing agent, can he use it effectively?
A. Yes, because foam will block the oxygen needed to sustain fire
B. No, because it will require a lot of foam extinguishing agent
C. Yes, foal will dilute the flammable liquid

D. No, since foam is lighter than flammable liquid, it will float