The document consists of a series of questions and answers related to legal evidence terminology, types of evidence, rules of court, and principles of law. It covers topics such as direct and circumstantial evidence, the burden of proof, types of documents, witness qualifications, and the admissibility of various forms of evidence. Each question is followed by multiple-choice options, indicating key legal concepts and distinctions essential for understanding legal proceedings.

1. CLJ 5
QUESTIONS

2. 1.A kind of evidence that can prove the fact in issue without
the aid of any inference or presumption.
A.Direct Evidence
B.Secondary Evidence
C.Primary Evidence
D.Relevant Evidence
2. A kind of evidence which is incontrovertible or that which
cannot be controverted or overturned by contradicting
evidence.
A.Relevant Evidence
B.Competent Evidence
C.Conclusive Evidence
D.Corroborative Evidence

3. 3. It is a kind of document that is a counterpart produced by the same
impression as the original, or from the same matrix, or by means of
photography, including enlargements and miniatures, or by mechanical or
electronic recording, or by chemical reproduction, or by other equivalent
techniques which reproduce the original.
A. Original Document
B. Duplicate Document
C. Secondary Document
D. Primary Document
4. It means oral or testimonial evidence or evidence by words of mouth.
E. Secondary Evidence
F. Testimonial Evidence
G.Parole Evidence
H.None of the above

4. 5. It refers to the act of declaration or omission of a party as to a
relevant fact in issue. The voluntary acknowledgement by
express terms or by implication of the existence or truth of a
fact in issue.
A.Admission
B.Confession
C.Hearsey
D.Statement
6. It is an evidence which is not based on personal knowledge
but just obtained from another person.
E.Admission
F. Statement
G.Confession
H.Hearsey

5. 7. The duty of a party to present evidence on the facts in issue
necessary to establish his or her claim or defense by the amount
of evidence required by law.
A.Burden of Proof
B.Burden of Evidence
C.Conclusive Presumptions
D.Disputable Presumptions
8. One which assumes as true a fact not yet testified to by the
witness, or contrary to that which he or she has previously
stated.
E.Impeachment
F. Leading Questions
G.Misleading Questions
H.Presumptions

6. 9. A classes of documents that are written in official acts, or
records of the sovereign authority.
A.Public Document
B.Private Document
C.Ancient Document
D.Public Record
10. The act of informing the court that the evidence or exhibit in
inadmissible.
E.Objection
F. Impeachment
G.Inadmissible
H.Decline

7. 11. It is required or allowed amount of evidence to prove a claim
or defense.
A.Weigh of Evidence
B.Sufficiency of Evidence
C.Reasonable Doubt
D.Quantum of Evidence
12. This is the kind of evidence needed for a party wot win in Civil
Case.
E.Poof Beyond Reasonable Doubt
F. Preponderance of Evidence
G.Circumstantial Evidence
H.Evidence

8. 13. This is the kind of evidence required before an administrative
or quasi-judicial bodies in Administrative Case.
A.Substantial Evidence
B.Proof Beyond Reasonable Doubt
C.Circumstantial Evidence
D.Evidence
14. This is the kind of evidence required in Criminal Case to
convict an accused.
E.Preponderance Evidence
F. Evidence
G.Proof Beyond Reasonable Doubt
H.Substantial Evidence

9. 15. The examination in chief of a witness by the party presenting
him or her on the facts relevant to the issue.
A.Direct Examination
B.Cross Examination
C.Re-direct Examination
D.Re-cross Examination
16. Under the rules of evidence, an object presented to court
proceeding as exhibition is called
E.Prima Facie Evidence
F. Real Evidence
G.Documentary Evidence
H.Material Evidence

10. 17. If an accused refused to plead or make a conditional plea of
guilty, what shall be entered for him
A.Plea of not Guilty
B.Plea of Guilty
C.Plea of Mercy Surrender
D.Plea of Something
18. In order for the prosecutor who conducted the preliminary
investigation in a criminal case can file an information with the
court, the needed evidence is
E.Prima Facie
F. Proof Beyond Reasonable Doubt
G.Probable Cause
H.Testimonial

11. 19. When is evidence presented in court for admissibility
considered relevant to the issue
A.When it is not excluded by the law
B.When it has a direct bearing and actual connection to the
facts and issue
C.When it is not immoral
D.When it is competent
20. What rule is observed when generally, there can be no
evidence of a writing, the contents of which is the subject matter
of inquiry other than the original itself
E.Best Evidence
F. Parole Evidence
G.Documentary Evidence
H.Secondary Evidence

12. 21. It is a formal reading of the charges against a person accused
of a crime and latter asking him whether he pleads guilty or not
to the crime charged
A.Arraignment
B.Plea
C.Preliminary Investigation
D.Promulgation of Judgement
22. When an evidence is disallowed by the rules for having no
rational probative value, the evidence is rendered
E.Incompetent
F. Irrelevant
G.Incredible
H.None of the following

13. 23. The rule upon which the court may deny the admission of
secondary evidence is
A.Best Evidence Rule
B.Parole Evidence Rule
C.Equipoise Rule
D.Rule of Law
24. It is the result or the effect of evidence
E.Law
F. Proof
G.Rights
H.Evidence

14. 25. It is the evidence given by an ordinary person regarding of
what he thinks
A.Opinion Evidence
B.Rebuttal Evidence
C.Testimony
D.None of the above
26. An evidence which will excuse a person from an alleged fault
or crime
E.Electronic Evidence
F. Documentary Evidence
G.Exculpatory Evidence
H.Forgotten Evidence

15. 27. Which among the following may disqualify a witness
A.Capacity of Observation
B.Capacity of Recollection
C.Capacity of Communication
D.Capacity of Knowledge
28. Prescribe the governing rules of evidence
E.Revised Penal Code
F. Constitution
G.Rules of Court
H.Rules on Criminal Procedure

16. 29. In case of falsification of document what would be the best
evidence
A.Authentic Document
B.Genuine Document
C.Questioned Document
D.Holographic Document
30. Who among the following are automatically disqualified to
take the witness stand
E.Sick Person
F. Children
G.Homosexual
H.Insane Person

17. 31. What meant by the word Evidence
A.Evidence is the sanctioned by the rules of court.
B.Evidence pertains to the means or procedures in determining the
truth
C.Both A and B
D.None of the above
32. Which is the best answer regarding the Direct Evidence.
E. It is the kind of evidence that can prove the fact in issue without
the aid of any inference or presumption
F. It is the kind of evidence that can prove the fact in issue with the
aid of any inference or presumption
G.It is the kind of evidence that cannot prove the fact in issue with
the aid of any inference or presumption
H.It is the kind of evidence that can prove the fact in issue within the
aid of any inference or presumption

18. 33. How would you compare the Criminal Case and Civil Case
A. Criminal Case needs reasonable doubt to convict while Civil Case needs
preponderance of evidence in order to win
B. Criminal Case needs proof beyond reasonable doubt to convict while Civil Case
needs preponderance of evidence in order to win
C. Criminal Case don not need reasonable doubt to convict while Civil Case do not
need preponderance of evidence in order to win
D. None of the above
34. How would you compare the Judicial Admission and Extra-Judicial Admission
E. Judicial Admission is the kind of admission made during the court proceedings
while the Extra-Judicial Admission is the kind of admission made out of court
F. Judicial Admission is the kind of admission made during and after the court
proceedings while the Extra-Judicial Admission is the kind of admission made
out of court
G. Judicial Admission is the kind of admission made during the court proceedings
while the Extra-Judicial Admission is the kind of admission made out of court or
during court proceedings
H. Judicial Admission is the kind of admission made in the court proceedings
while the Extra-Judicial Admission is the kind of admission made out of court

19. 35. What can you say about the doctrine of RES INTER ALIOS ACTA
A. It is the rights of a party that can be prejudiced by an act, declaration, or admission of
another
B. It is the rights of a party that cannot be prejudiced by an act, declaration, or admission
of another
C. It is the rights of a accused that can be prejudiced by an act, declaration, or admission
of another
D. It is the rights of a party that can be prejudiced by an act, declaration, or admission of
one another
36. What is the difference between Admission and Confession
E. Confession refers to the declaration of an accused acknowledging his or her guilt of the
offense charged while Admission refers to the act, declaration or omission of a party as
to a relevant fact in issue.
F. Confession refers to the declaration of an accused not acknowledging his or her guilt of
the offense charged while Admission refers to the act, declaration or omission of a
party as to a relevant fact in issue.
G. Confession refers to the declaration of an accused acknowledging his or her guilt of the
offense charged while Admission refers to the act, declaration or omission of a party as
to a not relevant fact in issue.
H. None of the Above

20. 37. Choose the Best answer regarding the Primary Evidence
A.Mr. X sell his car to Mr. Y . The primary evidence is the photocopy
of the Deed of sale of the car executed between Mr. X and Mr. Y
B.Mr. X sell his car to Mr. Y . The primary evidence is the original copy
of the Deed of sale of the car executed between Mr. X and Mr. Y
C.Both A and B
D.None of the above
38. How is Object evidence Presented
E. Object Evidence may be Export to, examined or viewed by the
court
F. Object Evidence may be Import to, examined or viewed by the
court
G.Object Evidence may be Analyzed, examined or viewed by the
court

21. 39. Choose the best answer regarding the Previous Conduct
A.The accused was not previously convicted of theft or estafa
B.The accused was previously convicted of theft or estafa
C.The accused was previously done theft or estafa
D.The accused was previously committed theft or estafa
40. How can Dying Declaration admissible in court
E.If the notes was declaring the cause or circumstances
surrounding the person’s death
F. If the notes was not declaring the cause or circumstances
surrounding the person’s death
G.Both A and B
H.None of the above

22. 41. It is known as presumption or presumptions juris. They are
conclusive and disputable presumptions
A.Presumption of Fact
B.Burden of Proof
C.Presumption of Poof
D.Presumption of Law
42. When a witness affirms that a fact did or did not occur
E.Primary Evidence
F. Positive Evidence
G.Secondary Evidence
H.Prima Facie Evidence

23. 43. It is submitted to the court through the testimony or
deposition of a witness. It is that which directly comes out the
witness mouth, oral or written, such as deposition and affidavits
A.Testimonial Evidence
B.Material Evidence
C.Relevant Evidence
D.Object Evidence
44. What would ascertain an alibi and denial in hearing
E.Testimony
F. Evidence
G.Proof
H.Positive Identification

24. 45. Factum probans means
A.Evidentiary Fact
B.Ultimate Fact
C.Weigh of Evidence
D.Preponderance of Evidence
46. Cognizance of certain facts which judge may properly take a
fact because they are already know to them
E.Cognizance
F. Judicial Admission
G.Judicial Knowledge
H.Judicial Notice

25. 47. Which among the following may not be a means to impeach
judicial record
A.Want of jurisdiction in the court or judicial officer
B.Conclusion between the parties
C.Fraud in the party offering the record
D.Alteration
48. Which among the following may be used as evidence in a
judicial processing
E.Privilege Conversation
F. Dying Declaration
G.Testimony
H.Hearsey

26. 49. Evidence of this kind are those which are capable of
perception
A.Testimonial evidence
B.Corroborative Evidence
C.Real Evidence
D.Documentary Evidence
50. A duplicate receipt signed and carbon copied at the same
time is in terms of eventiary value is deemed as
E.Duplicate
F. Original
G.Authenticate
H.Genuine

27. 51. Z wrote to P that he is sorry for kicking him on his thigh
because he is hurt by what P told him. It is an example of
A.Admission
B.Confession
C.Express Admission
D.Express Confession
52. Opinion is what a person thinks or views or his conclusion
about something, it is admissible in court.
E.True
F. False
G.Partially true
H.Partially false

28. 53. Dying declaration is admissible in court if the dying person
talks about the cause that is making him to die, example
Bornok borrowed 5 million to Boyet and didn’t pay for a long
time that’s why it makes Boyet stressed that’s why he died.
A.True
B.False
C.Partially true
D.Partially false
54. It’s means guilty mind.
E.Means rea
F. Mens rea
G.Actus reus
H.Actus rues

29. 55. It’s means guilty act.
A.Means rea
B.Mens rea
C.Actus reus
D.Actus rues
56. It refers to the previous act or omission of an accused.
E.Previous conduct
F. Past conduct
G.Previous omission
H.Past omission

30. 57. Hearsay is an evidence that is admissible in court.
A.False
B.True
C.Partially true
D.Partially false
58. The opinion of an expert witness in the court can be
considered as an evidence and it is bound to be considered or
accept by the court.
E.True
F. False
G.Partially true
H.Partially false

31. 59. It pertains to body of essential facts, when taken together,
prove the commission of a crime.
A.Corpus delicti
B.Body of the crime
C.Evidence
A.Both a and b
60. In the presumption of death, the absentee shall be
considered dead for the purpose of opening his succession only
after a absence of 8 years
D.True
E.False
F. Partially true
G.Partially false

32. 61. A judicial admission is only in writing, made by the party in
the course of the proceedings in the case, does not require
proof.
A.True
B.False
C.Partially true
D.Partially false
62. These are the elements or requisites of judicial admission
except .
E.It must be made a party to the case
F. It must be made in the same case
G.It does require a particular form for an admission
H.It must be made in writing

33. 63. These is where you will find Judicial admission except.
A.Pleadings
B.Motions
C.Manifestation
D.Outside the trial court
64. These are the admissibility of documentary evidence except
E.It must be relevant
F. It must be authenticated
G.It must be authenticated by a competent lawyer
H.It must be offered as evidence in court

34. 65. For many days that X was installing a fence at a property, Y who is
his neighbor had not object or shown any opposition to it. Y inaction
may be used against him should he later on claim interest over the
property fenced by X is an example of admission by silence.
A. True
B. False
C. Partially True
D.Partially False
66. Generally, evidence of specific instances of conduct is not admissible
to prove that the person to whom the evidence refers acted in
conformity therewith on a particular occasion.
E. True
F. False
G.Partially true
H.Partially False

35. 67. It is when there is doubt as to what the law is on certain
state of facts or there is doubt as to what law is applicable.
A.Question of Law
B.Question of Fact
C.Question of Doubt
D.Question of State
68. It is when doubt arises as to the truth or falsity of the
alleged facts claimed.
E.Question of Doubt
F. Question of Law
G.Question of Fact
H.Question of State

36. 69. It helps in the determination of Questions of facts by helping
the judge reconstruct the chain of events from the conception
up to the consummation of a criminal design.
A.Reasonable Doubt
B.Evidence
C.Prima Facie
D.None of the above
70. It is a rule of evidence which excludes evidence obtained in
violation of a person’s constitutional rights or statutory rights
secured through illegal means or sources.
E.Exclusionary Law
F. Miranda Rule
G.Fruit of the Poisonous Tree Doctrine
H.Exclusionary

37. 71. It is an evidence illegally obtained by the State (thru its agents) should
not be used to gain other evidence because the illegally obtained evidence
taints all evidence subsequently obtained.
A. Exclusionary Law
B. Miranda Rule
C. Fruit of the Poisonous Tree Doctrine
D. Exclusionary
72. If P claims to have been injured by the negligence of D who denies having
been negligent, the negligence of D and the causal connection between such
negligence, and the injuries of P taken as a whole. The evidence offered by P,
whether it be object, documentary or testimonial, constitute the materials
to prove the liability of D. The totality of the evidence of prove the liability
refers to what
E. Facttum Probantum
F. Factum Probandum
G.Factum Probans
H.Factum Prob

38. 73. In a criminal prosecution for sexual assault, evidence of the defendant's
commission of another offense or offenses of sexual assault is not
admissible to prove that the defendant acted in conformity therewith on a
particular occasion.
A. True
B. False
C. Partially True
D. Partially False
74. Literally means things done; it includes circumstances, facts, and
declarations incidental to the main facts or transaction necessary to
illustrate its character and also includes acts, words, or declarations which
are closely connected therewith as to constitute part of the transaction.
E. Res Gestae
F. Res State
G.Evidence
H.None of the Above

39. 75. It includes relationship, family genealogy, birth, marriage, death, the
dates when, and the placer where these facts occurred and the names of
their relatives.
A. Presumption
B. Pedigree
C. Document
D. Personal document
76. It is the apparent on the face of the writing itself and requires something
to be added in order to ascertain the meaning of the words used. In this case,
parole evidence is not admissible, otherwise the court would be creating a
contract between the parties.
E. Patent
F. Extrinsic Ambiguity
G.Patent or Extrinsic Ambiguity
H.Ambiguity

40. 77. It is a situation where an ambiguity partakes of the nature of both
patent and latent. In this, the words are seemingly clear and with a settled
meaning, is actually equivocal and admits of two interpretations. Here,
parol evidence is admissible to clarify the ambiguity provided that the
matter is put in issue by the pleader. Example: Dollars, tons and ounces.
A. Extrinsic Ambiguity
B. Intermediate Ambiguity
C. Ambiguity
D. Patent
78. It is an evidence by calling attention of such party to his former
statement so as to give him an opportunity to explain before such
admissions are offered in evidence.
A. Impeaching Evidence
B. Evidence
C. Hearsey
D. Prima Facie Evidence

41. 79. If the fact in issue is who stabbed Mr. A, the Testimony of witness
who personally saw Mr. B stabbing Mr. A is what kind of evidence?
A. Prima Facie Evidence
B. Best Evidence
C. Primary Evidence
D.Direct Evidence
80. Evidence is defined as the _____
E. Means, sanctioned by the supreme court of ascertaining in a judicial
proceeding the truth respecting a matter of fact.
F. Procedures in determining the truth or of knowing what actually
happened.
G.Proof of a fact which affords the greatest certainty of the fact in
issue.
H.Means, sanctioned by the supreme court of ascertaining in a extra-
judicial proceeding the truth respecting a matter of fact.

42. 81. It is a procedural law and not a substantial law.
A.Rules of court
B.Rules on evidence
C.Revised rules of court
D.None of the above
82. The following are definition of proof except:
E.Cannot be objected
F. The result after following a procedure
G.Means ascertaining the truth
H.The basis in promulgating a decision like proof beyond
reasonable doubt

43. 83. If Juan sell his motorcycle to Pedro the original copy of deed
of sale executed between Juan and Pedro is an example of
A.Documentary evidence
B.Conclusive evidence
C.Best evidence
D.Direct Evidence
84. The following are not example of secondary evidence except:
E.Photocopy of a contract or deed of sale
F. CCTV footage
G.Original copy of deed of sale
H.Birth certificate

44. 85. Which of the following statement is correct?
A.Prima facie evidence is a kind of document that can be
contradicted but cannot be overturned.
B.Prima facie evidence is a kind of evidence that can be
overturned but cannot be contradicted
C.Prima facie evidence can be contradicted or disproved
D.Prima facie evidence can be contradicted but cannot
disproved.
86. Which of the following statement is incorrect ?
E.Conclusive evidence is incontrovertible
F. Conclusive evidence can be contradicted or overturned
G.Conclusive evidence cannot be contradicted or overturned
H.None of the above

45. 87. The following are example of relevant document except:
A.To show height of other person is to compare with another
person whose height was already taken.
B.Birth certificate can be use to prove minority of person
C.To prove that you are a singer you must show your awards in
dancing
D.Both a and b
88. Which of the following is true about competent evidence
E.Evidence which should not be included by the law
F. Evidence which should be excluded by law
G.Evidence which should not be excluded by law
H.All of the above

46. 89. Which of the following statement is incorrect?
A. Rules on evidence as a general rule will be uniform in its application in
all courts
B. Rules on evidence as a general rule will be uniform in its application in
all courts except RTC
C. Rules on evidence as a general rule will be uniform in its application in
all courts except MTC
D. Rules on evidence as a general rule will be uniform in its application in
all courts except in barangay court
90. Circumstantial evidence needs at least ____ to become a sufficient for
conviction
E. 4
F. 3
G.2
H.5

47. 91. Which of the following statement is true?
A.Evidence cannot be objected while proof can be objected
B.Evidence is a procedure that must be followed while proof is
the result after following the procedure
C.Evidence is the basis in promulgating a decision like proof
beyond reasonable doubt while proof means ascertaining the
truth.
D.All of the above
92. Which of the following statement is true?
E.Quantum of evidence in criminal case is preponderance of
evidence
F. of offer in civil case is considered admission of guilt
G.Presumption of innocence is inapplicable in criminal case
H.None of the above

48. 93. This are facts which are subjected to judicial notice except:
A.Laws of nature
B.Law of nation
C.Measures of territorial extent of state
D.Measure of time
94. This refer to the judicial admission made during court
proceedings?
E.Written admission during pre-trial stage
F. Oral admission during the pre-trial stage
G.Pleadings filed by a party
H.All of the above

49. 95. The following statement is true about object evidence except:
A.Those addressed to the senses of the court
B.Object evidence may be exhibit to examined or viewed by the
prosecutor
C.Knife used in homicide case
D.Cards used in illegal cards game
96. Which of the following is true about best evidence rule?
E.1 piece of best evidence is greater than 20 testimonial
evidences
F. As a general rule no evidence shall be admissible other than
the original document itself
G.It is also known as original document rule
H.All of the above

50. 97. What is the reason why the best evidence rule requires the presentation
of the original document?
A. Assurance of originality
B. Assurance of accuracy
C. Both a and b
D. None of the above
98. Which of the following best describe original document?
E. The document itself or any counterpart intended to have the same
effect by a person who own or issuing it
F. The photocopy itself or any counterpart intended to have the same
effect by a person who own or issuing it
G.The document itself or any counterpart intended to have the different
effect by a person who own or issuing it
H.The document itself or any counterpart intended to have the same
effect by a person who executing or issuing it

51. 99. Which of the following is a best example of duplicate document?
A. Carbon copies & enlarge photo
B. Xerox copies & photocopy
C. Carbon copies & xerox copies
D. Enlarge photo & photocopy
100. What are the two requisites for the admissibility of duplicate
document?
E. If a genuine question is raised as to the authenticity of the original & in
the circumstances, it is unjust or inequitable to admit the duplicate in
lieu of the original
F. If a genuine question is raised as to the authenticity of the original &
the circumstances is just or inequitable to admit the duplicate in lieu of
the original
G.If a genuine question is raised as to the authenticity of the original & in
the circumstances, it is just or equitable to admit the duplicate in lieu of
the original
H.None of the above

52. 101. The following statement about secondary evidence rule are correct
except:
A. It is admissible as evidence when the original has been lost or
destroyed
B. When the original document is in the custody or under the control of
the adverse party
C. When the original document is a public record or in the custody of
public officer
D.When the original document is in the custody or under the control of
the offended party
102. Parole evidence means
E. Written or testimonial evidence
F. Evidence in writing
G.Both a and b
H.None of the above

53. 103. When may a party present evidence to modify, explain or add to the
terms of agreement he/she puts in issue in a verified pleading?
A. If there is intrinsic ambiguity, mistake or imperfection in the written
agreement
B. The failure of the written agreement to imply the true intent and
agreement of the parties thereto
C. The validity of the oral agreement
D.All of the above
104. Which of the following is the best example of agreement in writing
under parole evidence rule
E. Memorandum of agreement
F. Deed of sale
G.Lease of agreement
H.All of the above

54. 105. What is the limited instances where parole evidence is allowed?
A. When there is a mistake and the purpose of the parole evidence is to
assess the mistake in the agreement
B. When the parole evidence is to show that one of the parties is a not a
minor, hence the agreement is invalid
C. Both a & b
D.None of the above
106. Testimonial evidence is obtained from a person who ____
E. Testifies to the prosecutor regarding facts which he knows based on
his personal knowledge
F. Testifies to the court regarding facts which he knows based on his
personal experiences
G.Testifies to the court regarding facts which he knows based on his
personal skills
H.None of the above

55. 107. What is the qualification of witness under testimonial evidences?
A. All person who can perceive and perceiving, can make known their
perception to others
B. Religious or political belief shall not be ground for the outcome of
the case
C. A witness who can testify only those facts which he/she knows based
on his/her personal knowledge
D.All of the above
108. The following are examples of grounds for objection except:
E. The evidence is incompetent
F. Questions calls for a hearsay answer
G.Witness cannot testify on a privileged communication
H.The question is beyond the scope of the cross examination

56. 109. Expert testimony means __
A. The testimony of one possessing in regard to a particular subject or
department of human activity, knowledge which is not usually acquired by
other persons.
B. The testimony of one possessing in regard to a particular subject or
department of human activity, knowledge which is usually acquired by
other persons.
C. The testimony of many possessing in regard to a particular subject or
department of human activity, knowledge which is not usually acquired by
other persons.
D. All of the above
110. The opinion of ordinary witness may be received in evidence regarding of
the subject if the opinion is:
E. The identity of a person about whom he or she has adequate knowledge;
F. A handwriting with which he or she has sufficient familiarity; and
G. The mental sanity of a person with whom he or she is sufficiently

57. 111. Under rule 132 section 36 Objection to offer of evidence must be made
_____ immediately after the offer is made.
A. In writing with the assistance of competent and independent counsel
B. In writing
C. Orally
D. None of the above
112. What is the distinction between proof and Evidence
E. Evidence is the effect or result of Proof, while evidence is the medium of
proof.
F. Evidence is the effect or result of Proof, while evidence is the minimum
of proof.
G.Evidence is the effect or result of Proof, while evidence is the medium of
proof.
H.Evidence is the effect or result of Proof, while evidence is the medium of
proof.

58. 113. Factum probandum refers to a fact in issue or proposition
sought to be established. Factum probans refers to the facts or
material evidencing the fact or proposition to be established
A.First statement is true and second statement is false.
B.Second statement is true and first statement is false.
C.Both statement are true.
D.Both statement are false
114. Cases where the rule on evidence are strictly applicable:
E.Agrarian disputes
F. Rules of Summary Procedure
G.Labor cases
H.None of the above

59. 115. Rules of procedure are mere tools intended to facilitate rather than
frustrate the attainment of justice. Procedural rules must be liberally
interpreted and applied so as not to frustrate substantial justice.
A. First statement is true and second statement is false.
B. Second statement is true and first statement is false.
C. Both statement are true.
D. Both statement are false
116. In a criminal case, circumstantial evidence may be sufficient for
conviction provided the following requisites occur except:
E. There is more than one circumstance
F. The facts from which the inferences are derived are proven
G.The combination of all the circumstances is such as to produce a
conviction beyond reasonable doubt
H.All the essential facts must be consistent with the hypothesis of guilt

60. 117. The following are the basic guidelines in the appreciation of
circumstantial evidence except:
A.It should be acted upon with caution;
B.One essential facts must be consistent with the hypothesis of guilt;
C.The facts must exclude every other theory but that of guilt; and
D.The facts must establish such a certainty of guilt of the accused as
to convince the judge beyond a reasonable doubt that the accused
is the one who committed the offense.
118. Which of the following is a best example of demonstrative
evidence
E. Map
F. Diagram
G.Photograph
H.All of the choices

61. 119. Character evidence are not generally admissible in criminal case what
are the exception
A. If it tends to establish in any reasonable degree the probability or
improbability of the offense charged.
B. Only When pertinent to the issue or character involved in the case.
C. Both a & b
D. None of the above
120. Character evidence are not generally admissible in civil case what are
the exception
E. Only when pertinent to the issue or character involved in the case.
F. If it tends to establish in any reasonable degree the probability or
improbability of the offense charged.
G.In cases in which character or a trait of character of a person is an
essential element of a charge, claim or defense, proof may also be made
of specific instances of that person’s conduct
H.All of the above

62. 121. Facilitator means _____
A.Person appointed by the prosecutor to pose questions to a
child
B.Person appointed by the offended party to pose questions to
a child
C.Person appointed by the aggrieve party to pose questions to
a child
D.None of the choices
122. When making an offer all evidence must be offered ______
E.In writing
F. Orally
G.It must be written and orally
H.All of the choices

63. 123. It is a deduction which the law expressly directs to be made
from particular facts
A.Presumption Juris Or Of Law
B.Presumption
C.Privity
D.Previes
124. It is the greatest certainty of the fact in question. Also
referred to as the best evidence.
E.Relevant evidence
F. Presumption Juris Or Of Law
G.Primary evidence
H.Conclusive evidence

64. 125. Nulum crimen, nulla poena sine lege means ______
A. There is no crime when there is no law punishing it
B. From the words of the law there can be no departure
C. Principle in Criminal Law which states that where the statute admits of
several interpretations, the one most favorable to the accused shall be
adopted.
D. the law may be harsh but it is the law
126. What is Dura lex sed lex
E. There is no crime when there is no law punishing it
F. From the words of the law there can be no departure
G.Principle in Criminal Law which states that where the statute admits of
several interpretations, the one most favorable to the accused shall be
adopted.
H.The law may be harsh but it is the law

65. 127. Verba legis non est decendendum means _______
A. There is no crime when there is no law punishing it
B. From the words of the law there can be no departure
C. Principle in Criminal Law which states that where the statute admits of
several interpretations, the one most favorable to the accused shall be
adopted.
D. The law may be harsh but it is the law
128. What is Pro Reo?
E. There is no crime when there is no law punishing it
F. From the words of the law there can be no departure
G.Principle in Criminal Law which states that where the statute admits of
several interpretations, the one most favorable to the accused shall be
adopted.
H.The law may be harsh but it is the law.

66. 129. It is evidence that gives rise to two probabilities, one
consistent with defendant’s innocence, and another indicative
of his guilt
A.Equipose rule
B.Equiepose rule
C.Equepose rule
D.Equipuse rule
130. Judicial admission can be found in the following except:
E.Pleadings
F. Motions
G.Manifestations
H.Testimonies

67. 131. The investigator found a picture and there is something
written in it. What kind of evidence is that?
A.Physical evidence
B.Document evidence
C.Object evidence
D.Picture evidence
132. Pepita says that “x” is the boyfriend of “y” while Pepito says
that they are just close friends. Is there a fact in issue?
E.Partly yes
F. Yes
G.Partly no
H.No

68. 133. Laws that are made or enacted by the Congress
A.Rules on evidence
B.Constitutional law
C.Natural law
D.Substantial law
134. Sgt.Pito was caught sleeping during his duty. what is his
offense?
E.Administrative offense
F. Criminal offense
G.Public offense
H.Civil offense

69. 135. On how many days that there is no presumption of
legitimacy or illegitimacy of a child born?
A.140 days
B.200 days
C.300 days
D.400 days
136. The adverse party admitted that the victim is a woman.
E.Extra-judicial confession
F. Judicial confession
G.Extra-judicial admission
H.Judicial admission

70. 137. Pepita saw her husband shot Mr. X who died . Can pepita
testify against her husband
A.Yes, because she saw her husband killed a person
B.No, because her husband maybe will kill her
C.Yes, because she has her own free will
D.No, if her husband didn’t give her a consent to testify
138. Mr. X went to the PSA office to get a birth certificate and
after a week later he went again to get one. Does the second
document a duplicate document?
E.Not sure
F. Yes
G.No
H.Maybe

71. 139. Merry says that ancient document is more than 30 yrs old
wile Maryo says that it should be more than 20yrs old. Who is
correct?
A.Merry
B.Both of them
C.Maryo
D.None
140. Can a witness be recalled?
E.Yes, if there is leave by the court
F. Yes, because he/she is a witness
G.No, because he/she already testify
H.Maybe

72. 141. Which of the following is a disputable presumption?
A.That a person is innocent of crime or wrong
B.That the question is already suggesting a place
C.That the person is unwilling to testify
D. none of the above
142. Which of the following is NOT a misleading question?
E.The mother destroy the bike, didn’t she?
F. The bike was the girls , wasn’t it?
G.Isn’t it true that you were seen buying the bike with her that
day?
H.Did you see her buying that day?

73. 143. One of the statement is how to impeach a witness of an
adverse party, which one?
A.By examination of a witness
B.By contradictory evidence
C.By evidence that he or she has not made at other times
statement
D.By giving false information
144. Public documents are documents acknowledge before a
notary public except;
E.Last wills and testaments
F. Public records
G.Fact birth
H.Fact of death

74. 145. Mr. X said that to Pepita that “it is Y who stab him in the
chest” before passing out but after being brought to the
hospital Mr. X lived. Does the statement of Mr. X considered a
last will and testament?
A.Maybe yes
B.Yes
C.Maybe no
D.No
146. In a criminal case, to whom does the burden of proof lie on?
E.Defendant
F. Prosecution
G.Accused
H.Judge

75. 147. It is the duty of a party to present evidence on the facts in
issue required by law.
A.Burden of presumptions
B.Burden of evidence
C.Burden of proof
D.Burden of confirmation
148. When a person in his own declaration, led another to believe
a particular thing true, and to act upon such belief, he or she
cannot, in any litigation arising out of such declaration, be
permitted to falsify it.
E.Estoppel by deed
F. Estoppel by omission
G.Estoppel in paes
H.Estoppel in pais

76. 149. Inferences which may be satisfactory when not
contradicted but may be overturned by opposing evidence.
A.Prima Facie evidence
B.Indisputable presumption
C.Controvertable presumption
D.Disputable presumption
150. This is issued by a court ordering a person to attend a
court or face a penalty.
E.Writ
F. Court order
G.Subpoena
H.Habeas

77. 151. The first examination of a witness by party presenting him.
A.Direct examination
B.Re-direct examination
C.Cross examination
D.Preliminary examination
152. After the direct examination, the witness may be cross
examined by the______?
E.Judge
F. Adverse party
G.Same party
H.Both parties

78. 153. A question to a witness that is suggesting an answer that
the questioning party desires.
A.Incriminatory question
B.Leading question
C.Pointing question
D.Inquiring question
154. To destroy the credibility of a witness testimony.
E.Impeach
F. Mislead
G.Acquit
H.Confirm

79. 155. What is the process of exhibiting that the document is
genuine and original?
A.Verification
B.Prove
C.Authentication
D.Authorization
156. What do we call a private document that is more than 30
years of age?
E.Old document
F. Archaic document
G.Ancient document
H.Antique Document

80. 157. This would refer to the act of stating exhibits one by one
coupled with the statement of the purpose/s of each exhibit.
A.Offer of evidence
B.Offer of proof
C.Offer of exhibit
D.Offer of objects
158. This is the act of informing the court that the evidence or
exhibits are not admissible.
E.Rejection
F. Protest
G.Objection
H.Refute

81. 159. Required amount of evidence to prove a claim or
defense.
A.Preponderance of evidence
B.Quantum of evidence
C.Proof beyond reasonable doubt
D.Prima Facie Evidence
160. What quantum of evidence is necessary to win in a
civil case?
E.Preponderance beyond doubt
F.Proof beyond reasonable doubt
G.Preponderance of evidence
H.Circumstantial evidence

82. 161. What evidence can produce a probability of a fact?
A.Circumstantial evidence
B.Probable evidence
C.Substantial evidence
D.Conclusive evidence
162. Quantum of evidence needed for an administrative
case.
E.Proof beyond reasonable doubt
F.Circumstantial evidence
G.Conclusive evidence
H.Substantial evidence

83. 163. This is a standalone evidence until it is contradicted.
A.Prima facie case
B.Prima facie evidence
C.Conclusive evidence
D.Prima Facei
164. What evidence rule states that no evidence shall be
admissible other than the original writing itself, and this only
applies to documents?
E.Original evidence rule
F. Authentic evidence rule
G.Legitimate evidence rule
H.Best evidence rule

84. 165. On the rule on DNA evidence, what is the term used to refer
to the blood, saliva , and other body fluids, tissues and hairs and
bones that is susceptible for DNA testing
A.Deoxyribonucleic acid sample
B.Inorganic sample
C.Biological sample
D.Human matters
166. In searching for a gun powder residue on a person, this test
is not really credible.
E.Gunshot residue analysis
F. Paraffin Testing
G.Parnaffin Testing
H.Parmaffin Testing

85. 167. When doubt arises as to the truth or falsity of the alleged
facts claimed.
A.Question of fact
B.Question of Truth
C.Question of Certainty
D.Question of Law
168. A doctrine that extends the exclusionary rule to make
evidence inadmissible in court if it was derived from evidence
that was illegally obtained.
E.Miranda Doctrine
F. Fruit of the Venomous Tree Doctrine
G.Fruit of the Poisonous Tree Doctrine
H.Exclusionary Evidence Doctrine

86. 169. Refers to the fact in issue or proposition sought to
be established
A.Factum probandum
B.Factum probans
C.Factum pronandum
D.Factum probas
170. This refers to the behavior of a witness on the
witness stand while testifying.
E.Characteristic evidence
F.Mannerism evidence
G.Actions evidence
H.Demeanor evidence

87. 171. Mr. Sy witness a crime of murder while passing by the park, he saw the
whole thing. Mr. Sy report the crime and state all the things he just witness.
Mr. Sy is qualified as?
A. Primary evidence
B. Secondary evidence
C. Positive evidence
D. Negative evidence
172. A robbery was committed in the house of Burnok. While the police are
investigating, this person named Marites states that she know what happen
and who is the perpetrator even though the truth is that she was never on
that scene but only claiming it. Marites is qualified as?
E. Primary evidence
F. secondary evidence
G.Positive evidence
H.negative evidence

88. 173. It refers to family history or descent transmitted from one
generation to another.
A.Inheritance
B.Heritage
C.Pedigree
D.Culture
174. Abdul claims that he saw Zaipo signing the document
contract, but Zaipo denied the claim of Abdul. Then a
handwriting expert says that the signature is indeed belong to
Zaipo. What evidence can be shown?
E.Cumulative evidence
F. Corroborative evidence
G.Positive evidence
H.Circumstantial evidence

89. 175. It is that which, standing alone, unexplained or
uncontradicted is sufficient to maintain the proposition
affirmed.
A.Secondary evidence
B.Prima facie evidence
C.Corroborative evidence
D.Best evidence
176. When the witness states that he did not see or know the
occurrence of a fact.
E.Positive evidence
F. Corroborative evidence
G.Secondary evidence
H.Negative evidence

90. 177. Party A and party B submits all their evidences to the court. Upon
reviewing and evaluation of the evidences submitted, the judge come to
decision in favor of Party B. What evidence described the situation?
A. Quantum of evidence
B. Weight of evidence
C. Sufficiency of evidence
D. None of the above
178. Cardo Batumbakal present the evidence He collected at the crime
scene which is the Karambit, Cardo also engraved his initial to the handle
of karambit for identification. What type of object evidence Cardo present
to the court?
E. Unique objects
F. Objects made unique
G.Non- unique objects
H.All of the above

91. 179. Abdul Salsalani is chosen by her nephew to accompany her
to testify and attend the judicial proceeding to provide
emotional support to the nephew. Abdul Salsalani is called as?
A.Garduan ad litem
B.Guardian
C.Support person
D.Supporting entity
180. The judge excluded the evidence submitted by the party of
defendant because it cannot support the facts of the case.
E.Axiom of relevance
F. Axiom of competence
G.Axiom
H.Admissibility

92. 181. Anna a child victim of raped testifies to the court, the court accepted
all her testimony and credited them since no child or woman would concoct
a story of defloration, allow an examination to the private parts and being
subjected to public trial. The testimony of Anna is considered as?
A. Admissibility
B. Credibility
C. Inadmissible
D. Not credible
182. Manuel, the prosecutor in charge of presenting all necessary and
sufficient evidences to established their claim or defense by the amount of
evidence required by the law. What burden lies to the prosecutor?
E. Burden of Proof
F. Burden of evidence
G.Burden of burden
H.Inference

93. 183. Antecedent Circumstances is a facts existing before
the commission of the crime example of this are except
A.Hatred
B.Bad Moral Character of the Offender
C.Previous PLan
D.Emotion
184. Collateral Matters are classified into except
E.Antecedent Circumstances
F.Concomitant Circumstances
G.Matter Circumstances
H.Subsequent Circumstances

94. 185. Mario and Maria are married. One day Mario went to Thailand to work
and never came back to the Philippines. Although Maria known that Mario
is still in Thailand, filed a case in the court to declare Mario presumed death
already. This is because Maria lost contact with Mario and that they never
communicated with each other for 15 years already. Can Mario be declared
as presumed dead?
A. No
B. Yes
C. Maybe
D. No comment
186. Alvin submitted an 31 years old document to the court for
authentication and to proof genuineness. What kind of evidence Alvin
submitted?
E. Private document
F. Ancient document
G.Public document
H.None of the Above

95. 187. Witness Magellan take an outward pledge before the witness stand
that his attestation or promise is under the sense of responsibility to God.
What does the witness do before giving a testimony?
A. Affirmation
B. Promise
C. Oath
D. All of the above
188. After the seizure of illegal drugs done by the seizing officer of the
PDEA. In chain of custody of illegal drugs where should the seizing officer
transmit the said drugs?
E. Evidence Custodian
F. PNP/PDEA crime lab
G.Lead Investigator
H.Chief Investigator

96. 189. A deaf muted person witness a crime. Does he qualified to
be a witness even though he has disability?
A.Yes
B.No
C.Maybe
D.I don’t know
190. This means any organic material originating from a
person’s body, even if found in inanimate objects. This includes
blood, saliva and other body fluids.
E.DNA
F. DNA evidence
G.DNA sample
H.Biological sample

97. 191. You saw Maria killed Jose because you were present when it
happened , didn’t you ? What type of Question is this
A.Leading Question
B.Misleading Question
C.Argumentative Question
D.Speculative Question
192. The victim cried in pain didn’t he ? What type of question is
this
E.Misleading Question
F. Argumentative Question
G.Speculative Question
H.Leading Question

98. 193. In Res Inter Alios Acta Rule , the exception are the following
except
A.Admission by a Co-partner or agent
B.Admission by a Conspirator
C.Admission by Accused
D.Admission by Silence
194. The following are the qualifications of witnesses except
E.Can perceive
F. Can make known their perception to others
G.Not disqualified by reason of mental incapacity, immaturity
H.Can be expressive

99. 195. May a fake document be considered as original or authentic
A. Yes, a forged document when presented in court for examination is
considered as the original fake document. Thus, a mere photocopy of
the allegedly forged document is only secondary to the original
questioned document
B. No, Because it is a fake document and it is not admissible in court
C. Both A and B
D. None of the above
196. A document is legally considered original when. Except
E. It is the subject of an inquiry
F. When in two or more copies executed at or about the same time with
identical contents
G.When it is examined
H.When an entry is repeated in ordinary course of business, one being
copied from another at or near the time of the transactions

100. 197. This are example of Documentary Evidence except
A.Containing Letters
B.Containing Words
C.Containing Numbers
D.Containing Emoji
198. Mr X as a witness has a right to be detained longer
than the justice require
E.True
F.Maybe True
G.Maybe False
H.False

101. 199. Can the witness give an answer which will not tend to degrade his or
her reputation
A. No
B. Yes
C. Maybe
D. None of the Above
200. The examination of witnesses presented in a trial or hearing shall be
done in open court, and under oath or affirmation. Unless the witness is
incapacitated to speak, or the question calls for a different mode of
answer, the answer of the witness shall be given orally.
E. True
F. False
G.Maybe
H.Not sure