Aspiring criminologists must have a solid understanding of criminalistics, which includes personal identification, police photography, forensic ballistics, questioned documents examination, polygraph (lie detection), and legal medicine. Mastery of these topics is essential for anyone planning a career in law enforcement, forensic investigation, or crime scene analysis. This section of the Criminology Licensure Examination tests your ability to apply scientific methods, analyze evidence, and interpret forensic results in accordance with Philippine law.
This online CLE reviewer is designed to help B.S. Criminology graduates and graduating students familiarize themselves with the types of questions they may encounter in the board exam. The questions provided are for practice purposes only; they are not guaranteed to appear in the actual examination. Click the START QUIZ button below to begin the test and select the best answer from the choices provided. After answering, correct responses will be highlighted in green, while incorrect ones will appear in red, allowing you to immediately identify areas for improvement.
About This Practice Test
This Criminalistics reviewer covers the following topics:
• Personal Identification – techniques and methods for identifying individuals.
• Police Photography – capturing and documenting crime scenes accurately.
• Forensic Ballistics – examination of firearms, bullets, and related evidence.
• Questioned Documents Examination – analyzing handwriting, signatures, and official documents.
• Polygraph – principles of lie detection and interpretation.
• Legal Medicine – applying medical knowledge to criminal investigations, including autopsy and injury analysis.
The questions are multiple-choice and designed to test both knowledge and application. They simulate the reasoning required in the actual exam, helping you develop strategies for answering efficiently.
Study Tips
Preparing for the Criminalistics section of the CLE requires both focus and strategy. Here are some tips to maximize your study time:
• Review the scientific principles behind each forensic technique.
• Understand procedural steps instead of just memorizing terms.
• Practice analyzing sample cases or scenarios to strengthen application skills.
• Revisit your incorrect answers and identify why they were wrong.
• Pair this reviewer with textbooks and practical exercises for a well-rounded preparation.
Tips During the Exam
Answering Criminalistics questions efficiently requires both speed and accuracy. Keep these tips in mind on exam day:
• Read each question carefully and identify the key forensic concept being tested.
• Eliminate clearly incorrect options to narrow your choices.
• Visualize processes, such as crime scene procedures or evidence handling, when answering.
• Stay calm and manage your time wisely — do not spend too long on a single item.
Important Reminder
This online Criminalistics reviewer is intended for familiarization and practice only. The actual CLE may include different questions, and the answers here are provided to help you understand reasoning and methodology. Consistent practice, careful review, and focus on understanding concepts will significantly increase your confidence and performance on exam day.