CLE Reviewer: 6 Criminology Board Exam Questions with Answers and Rationalization
Test your knowledge with these Criminology Licensure Examination (CLE) practice questions covering evidence, criminal law, police administration, firearms, criminal identification, and corrections.
Criminology Licensure Examination Reviewer
Preparing for the Criminology Licensure Examination (CLE) requires continuous practice, mastery of concepts, and familiarity with board-exam-style questions.
In this CLE reviewer, you will find 6 practice questions with answers and rationalized explanations. The questions cover important areas of criminology, including evidence, criminal law, police patrol and deployment, firearms and ammunition, criminal identification, and corrections.
Try answering each question first before checking the correct answer and explanation. This approach can help improve your recall, test-taking skills, and understanding of important criminology concepts.
1. Quantum of Evidence
The quality of evidence necessary for a court to affirm a decision of an administrative body. It is more popularly known as substantial evidence.
- Admissibility of evidence
- Conditional admissibility of evidence
- Probative value of evidence
- Quantum of evidence
Rationalization
Quantum of evidence refers to the degree or level of proof required to establish a particular fact or support a decision. In administrative proceedings, the required standard is generally substantial evidence.
Substantial evidence means such relevant evidence as a reasonable mind might accept as adequate to support a conclusion. It does not require proof beyond a reasonable doubt, which is the standard used in criminal cases.
2. Theories of the Origin of Criminal Law
Following are the theories of origin of criminal law, EXCEPT:
- That criminal law originated from cooperation of interest of different social groups.
- That criminal law originated from private wrong or tort.
- That criminal law originated from the development of customs, usages and traditions.
- That criminal law originated from the national processes of unified societies.
Rationalization
The recognized theories concerning the origin and development of criminal law include the idea that criminal law developed from private wrongs or torts, from customs, usages, and traditions, and from the need to regulate competing interests among social groups.
The statement concerning the national processes of unified societies is not included among the commonly recognized theories presented in this question.
3. Patrol Coverage and Deployment
The random and unpredictable character of patrol, cultivation of feeling of police omnipresence, high hazard areas, adequacy of the number of men to meet the need, likelihood of criminal apprehension, and safety of control officers determine:
- Patrol coverage and deployment
- Degree of police-community relations
- Type of weapon to be used
- Deployment of intelligence agent
Rationalization
The factors mentioned in the question are considerations in determining effective police patrol coverage and deployment.
Patrol deployment involves determining where, when, and how police personnel should be assigned to maximize visibility, prevent crime, respond to incidents, and improve the likelihood of apprehending offenders.
High-risk or high-hazard areas, manpower requirements, unpredictability of patrol activities, officer safety, and the likelihood of apprehension are all important considerations in patrol planning.
4. Tracer Bullet
What do you call this type of bullet which is designed to be fired at night which emits a bright flame at its base usually colored red-top?
- Armor piercing
- Double action
- Reflectorize
- Tracer
Rationalization
A tracer is a type of ammunition designed to produce a visible luminous trace as it travels through the air. This makes the projectile's trajectory visible, particularly in low-light or nighttime conditions.
Tracer ammunition contains a pyrotechnic material that produces the visible light associated with the projectile's flight.
5. Identified Criminal
This refers to criminals whose identity are furnished by eyewitnesses.
- Known criminal
- Convicted criminal
- Unknown criminal
- Identified criminal
Rationalization
An identified criminal refers to an offender whose identity has been established or furnished through information such as eyewitness identification.
Eyewitnesses may provide information that helps law enforcement identify a suspect. This is an important component of criminal investigation and identification.
6. Detention Prisoner
A person who is detained for the violation of law or ordinance and has not been convicted is a –
- Detention Prisoner
- Provincial Prisoner
- Municipal Prisoner
- City Prisoner
Rationalization
A detention prisoner is a person who is being held in custody in connection with an alleged violation of law or ordinance and who has not yet been convicted.
The important distinction is the person's legal status. A detainee or detention prisoner is not yet serving a sentence based on a final conviction.
📌 Answer Key
| Question | Answer | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | D | Evidence |
| 2 | D | Criminal Law |
| 3 | A | Police Patrol |
| 4 | D | Firearms & Ammunition |
| 5 | D | Criminal Identification |
| 6 | A | Corrections |
📊 How Did You Score?
- 6/6: Excellent! You have a strong grasp of these concepts.
- 4–5/6: Good job! Continue reviewing the topics you missed.
- 2–3/6: Keep practicing and strengthen your foundational concepts.
- 0–1/6: Don't worry. Use the rationalizations to review the concepts and try again.
🎯 CLE Review Tip
Board exam preparation is not only about answering hundreds of questions. The goal is to understand the concepts behind every answer.
When reviewing, take note of unfamiliar terms and create your own list of important concepts. Revisit questions that you answered incorrectly and understand why your original answer was wrong.
Consistent practice combined with proper review strategies can help improve your confidence and readiness for the Criminology Licensure Examination.
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