OSIAS COLLEGES, INC.

Mc Arthur Highway Cor. F. Tanedo St., San Nicolas, Tarlac City www.osiascollegesinc.com

NAME:___________________________________________ SCORE:__________

COURSE AND YEAR:_________________________________ DATE:___________

General Direction: this is a 100 item quiz, read each directions written in every type of quiz, answer
this quiz in 1 hour.

GOODLUCK!!!

I. Each question is a multiple-choice question with four answer choices. Read each question and
answer choice carefully and choose the ONE best answer by writing the letter of your choice in
the space line provided. ( 1 POINT EACH FOR A TOTAL OF 20 POINTS )

1. __________Refers to the degree of proof required in order to arrive at a conclusion.

a) Quantum of evidence
b) Quantum of proof
c) Burden of evidence
d) Burden of proof
2. __________The duty of the affirmative to prove that which it alleges.
a) Quantum of evidence
b) Quantum of proof
c) Burden of evidence
d) Burden of proof
3. __________The totality of evidence presented for consideration
a) Quantum of evidence
b) Quantum of proof
c) Burden of evidence
d) Burden of proof
4. __________Preponderance of evidence [evidence of greater weight or more convincing than that
which is offered to refute it]
a) Criminal Action
b) Administrative Action
c) Civil Action
d) Burden of proof
5. __________Sufficiency of evidence [that amount of relevant evidence which a reasonable mind
might accept as adequate to justify a conclusion]
a) Criminal Action
b) Administrative Action
c) Civil Action
d) Burden of proof
6. __________Proof beyond reasonable doubt [that degree of proof which produces conviction in
an unprejudiced mind]
a) Criminal Action
b) Administrative Action
c) Civil Action
d) Burden of proof
7. __________An acknowledgement of guilt.
a) Confession
 b) Admission
c) Acquittal
d) Conviction
8. __________An acknowledgment of facts.
a) Confession
b) Admission
c) Acquittal
d) Conviction
9. __________Evidence which affirms a fact in issue.
a) Circumstantial evidence
b) Secondary evidence
c) Positive evidence
d) Prima facie evidence
10. __________The behavior of a witness on the witness stand during trial to be considered by the
judge on the issue of credibility.
a) Demeanor evidence
b) Object/Auotoptic proferrence/Real evidence
c) Relevant evidence
d) Competent evidence
11. __________Evidence that has tangible and exemplifying purpose.
a) Character evidence
b) Demonstrative evidence
c) Cumulative evidence
d) Conclusive evidence
12. __________Oral testimony or documentary evidence which does not derive its value solely
from the credit to be attached to the witness himself.
a) Hearsay evidence
b) Demeanor evidence
c) Object/Auotoptic proferrence/Real evidence
d) Relevant evidence
13. __________The testimony of one possessing knowledge not usually acquired by other persons.
a) Hearsay evidence
b) Demeanor evidence
c) Object/Auotoptic proferrence/Real evidence
d) Expert evidence
14. __________Evidence which can stand alone to support a conviction unless rebutted
a) Prima facie evidence
b) Conclusive evidence
c) Expert evidence
d) Primary/Best evidence
15. __________That which the law regards as affording the greatest certainty.
a) Prima facie evidence
b) Conclusive evidence
c) Expert evidence
d) Primary/Best evidence
16. __________Incontrovertible evidence
a) Prima facie evidence
b) Conclusive evidence
c) Expert evidence
d) Primary/Best evidence
17. __________Given to repel, counter act or disprove facts given in evidence by the other party.
a) Positive evidence
b) Negative evidence
c) Rebutting evidence
d) Direct evidence
18. __________Proves the fact in issue without aid of inference or presumptions.
 a) Positive evidence
b) Negative evidence
c) Rebutting evidence
d) Direct evidence
19. __________The duty of a party to present evidence on the facts in issue necessary to establish
his claim or defense by the amount of evidence required by law.
a) Conclusive presumptions
b) Disputable presumptions
c) Presumption
d) Burden of proof
20. __________Based on rules of substantive law which cannot be overcome by evidence to the
contrary.
a) Conclusive presumptions
b) Disputable presumptions
c) Presumption
d) Burden of proof

II. Identification. Write the meaning of the following Latin principles( 5 POINTS EACH )

21. Actus mi invictu reus, nisi mens facit reum.

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22. Mens rea

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23. Actus reus

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24. Res ipsa loquitor

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25. Causa Proxima

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26. Prima facie.

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27. Locus Criminis

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28. Dura lex sed lex – the law may be harsh but it is the law.
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29. Ignorantia legis neminem excusat – ignorance of the law excuses no one.
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 30. Ignorantia facti excusat – mistake of fact excuses.
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III. Enumeration. ( 2 POINTS EACH )

A. 5 types of questions during trial

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B. Kinds of Conclusive Presumptions

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C. General Rule: The rights of a party cannot be prejudiced by an act, declaration, or

omission of another. Exception:
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