“150”,
Aptitude Test Questions and Answers for Investigation Officer II
– the Ministry of Home Affairs.
ABSTRACT
This
document contains 150 multiple-choice questions with answers and rationales
designed to help candidates prepare for the INVESTIGATION OFFICER II – Ministry
of Home Affairs - online aptitude test conducted by the Public Service
Recruitment Secretariat, in Tanzania. The questions integrate content from the
Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act, its Regulations, and related fields such as
criminology, psychology, cyber security, investigation techniques, and logical
reasoning. The set is crafted to reflect the test’s challenging nature, with
closely related answer choices and scenario-based reasoning to assess a
candidate’s comprehensive understanding and problem-solving capacity. It is a
practical tool for developing both subject knowledge and analytical skills
essential for the role.
Prepared
by:
Johnson
Yesaya Mgelwa.
A
lawyer stationed in Dar-es-salaam.
0628729934.
Date:
August 10, 2025
Dear
applicants,
This
collection of questions and answers has been carefully prepared to help all of you
to understand the key areas tested during the interview. The goal is to provide
a useful, and practical study guide so you can all perform confidently and
fairly in the selection process. I wish you the best of luck, and may this
resource support you in achieving success!
Warm
regards,
Johnson
Yesaya Mgelwa
For
Personal Use by Applicants Preparing for Investigation Officer II – Ministry of
Home Affairs, interview
ALL QUESTIONS COMPILED TOGETHER.
1. Under the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act, who is authorized to identify victims of trafficking in persons?
A. Any NGO official B. An authorized officer C. Any citizen D. Only a judge
Answer: B. An authorized officer
Rationale: Section 16 of the Act specifies that identification of
victims shall be carried out by an authorized officer, which includes police,
immigration, or other public officers with law enforcement powers, ensuring
proper legal and procedural safeguards.
2. Which of the following is not considered an act of trafficking in persons under the Act?
A. Recruiting a person for forced labour B. Offering marriage to sell a person C. Employing someone with a lawful contract D. Removing organs through coercion
Answer: C. Employing someone with a lawful contract
Rationale: Acts constituting trafficking involve exploitation through
coercion, deception, or abuse of power. Lawful employment contracts without
such elements do not constitute trafficking.
3. Severe trafficking in persons exists when:
A. The victim is over 18 years old B. The offence is committed by a syndicate C. The offender is unemployed D. The victim voluntarily agreed to travel
Answer: B. The offence is committed by a syndicate
Rationale: Section 6 of the Act classifies severe trafficking to include
cases involving syndicates, children, disabled persons, large-scale operations,
or public officials, warranting higher penalties.
4. Which measure is specifically required for interviewing child victims under the Regulations?
A. Standard police interrogation B. Courtroom cross-examination C. Child-friendly special procedure D. Parental cross-questioning
Answer: C. Child-friendly special procedure
Rationale: Regulation 18 mandates that police officers use
child-friendly procedures when interviewing child victims to reduce trauma and
encourage cooperation.
5. In psychological victim interviews, open-ended questions are preferred because they:
A. Produce short answers B. Encourage narrative responses C. Avoid legal records D. Allow guessing
Answer: B. Encourage narrative responses
Rationale: Open-ended questions help victims explain events in their own
words, improving accuracy and detail while minimizing suggestive questioning,
which is essential in sensitive cases like trafficking.
6. In digital investigations, which of the following is most relevant to detecting online human trafficking networks?
A. Manual typewriting skills B. IP address tracking C. Road traffic rules D. Weather reports
Answer: B. IP address tracking
Rationale: Cyber security skills such as IP tracking are essential in
tracing online communications and transactions used by traffickers to recruit,
advertise, or coordinate exploitation.
7. Which statement about victim consent in trafficking cases is correct?
A. Consent is always a valid defense B. Consent is irrelevant if coercion was used C. Consent is only invalid for children D. Consent cancels the offence if signed
Answer: B. Consent is irrelevant if coercion was used
Rationale: Section 4(4) of the Act states that victim consent is
immaterial where any coercive means have been used; in the case of children,
consent is never a defense.
8. The TIPMIS system is mainly used for:
A. Recording criminal convictions B. Managing trafficking case data C. Issuing passports D. Monitoring tax evasion
Answer: B. Managing trafficking case data
Rationale: The Trafficking in Persons Management Information System
(TIPMIS) is designed to register, store, and manage trafficking case
information for coordination and monitoring purposes.
9. In investigative ethics, which principle is most important when handling sensitive victim data?
A. Confidentiality B. Profitability C. Popularity D. Accessibility
Answer: A. Confidentiality
Rationale: Both the Act and good investigative practice require strict
confidentiality to protect victim identity and safety, preventing secondary
victimization.
10. Which of the following is a preventive measure under the Regulations?
A. Monitoring communication channels B. Issuing traffic fines C. Conducting marriage ceremonies D. Filing tax returns
Answer: A. Monitoring communication channels
Rationale: Regulation 4(6)(d) tasks the Tanzania Communication
Regulatory Authority with monitoring communication to track trafficking
incidences.
11. Logical reasoning: If all traffickers are criminals, and some criminals are cyber offenders, which of the following is true?
A. All cyber offenders are traffickers B. Some traffickers may be cyber offenders C. No traffickers are cyber offenders D. All criminals are traffickers
Answer: B. Some traffickers may be cyber offenders
Rationale: The statements allow the possibility that traffickers fall
within the group of cyber offenders without confirming all do.
12. Which section of the Act deals with reporting trafficking offences?
A. Section 4 B. Section 10 C. Section 20 D. Section 25
Answer: B. Section 10
Rationale: Section 10 mandates victims or persons with information about
trafficking offences to report immediately to the police.
13. Which is not a typical symptom of trauma in trafficking victims?
A. Hypervigilance B. Flashbacks C. Increased trust in strangers D. Anxiety
Answer: C. Increased trust in strangers
Rationale: Trauma symptoms often include fear, anxiety, and mistrust,
rather than increased trust in strangers, which would be atypical for such
victims.
14. What is the maximum imprisonment for severe trafficking under the Act?
A. 5 years B. 7 years C. 15 years D. 20 years
Answer: D. 20 years
Rationale: Section 6(4) prescribes a penalty of not less than ten years
and not more than twenty years imprisonment for severe trafficking.
15. A police officer can arrest without a warrant for trafficking if:
A. The offender is a foreign national B. The offence is committed in the officer’s presence C. The victim is over 18 D. There is a media report
Answer: B. The offence is committed in the officer’s presence
Rationale: Section 12(2)(a) allows arrest without warrant if the
trafficking offence occurs in the officer’s presence.
16. In criminology, a “push factor” contributing to trafficking may include:
A. Economic hardship B. Job stability C. Secure housing D. High education levels
Answer: A. Economic hardship
Rationale: Push factors are conditions that drive individuals towards
vulnerability, such as poverty, unemployment, or instability.
17. Which is a primary duty of the Ministry responsible for Home Affairs under the Regulations?
A. Issue business licenses B. Coordinate all anti-trafficking matters C. Conduct national elections D. Set fuel prices
Answer: B. Coordinate all anti-trafficking matters
Rationale: Regulation 4(7) assigns the Ministry of Home Affairs overall
responsibility for coordinating and overseeing trafficking matters.
18. Cyber security in trafficking cases can assist mainly in:
A. Tracing digital recruitment activities B. Filing court judgments C. Editing photographs D. Printing official gazettes
Answer: A. Tracing digital recruitment activities
Rationale: Online recruitment, communication, and exploitation are
increasingly common, and cyber tools help trace and gather digital evidence.
19. What does “in custodia legis” mean in trafficking asset forfeiture?
A. Assets are hidden from court B. Assets are held under court custody C. Assets are sold to the public D. Assets are exempt from seizure
Answer: B. Assets are held under court custody
Rationale: Regulation 19 provides that assets remain in court custody
during proceedings and cannot be disposed of until final determination.
20. Which is an example of a “pull factor” in human trafficking?
A. Political instability B. High demand for cheap labour C. Family conflict D. Poverty
Answer: B. High demand for cheap labour
Rationale: Pull factors are conditions in destination areas that attract
victims, such as demand for exploitative labour or sex work markets.
21. Which of these bodies is explicitly tasked with training airport personnel to curb trafficking?
A. Tanzania Civil Aviation Authority B. Tanzania Ports Authority C. Ministry of Education D. National Bureau of Statistics
Answer: A. Tanzania Civil Aviation Authority
Rationale: Regulation 4(6)(c) requires TCAA to provide mandatory
training for airport personnel on preventing trafficking.
22. In logic, if all authorized officers are public officers, and some police officers are authorized officers, then:
A. All police officers are public officers B. No police officers are public officers C. Some public officers are police officers D. All public officers are police officers
Answer: C. Some public officers are police officers
Rationale: The relationship allows for overlap without making
all-inclusive statements about the categories.
23. Under the Act, who manages the Anti-Trafficking Fund?
A. The Judiciary B. The Secretariat C. NGOs D. The Police Force
Answer: B. The Secretariat
Rationale: Section 28 of the Act states the Fund shall be managed by the
Secretariat.
24. What is the first step when a Social Welfare Officer receives a trafficking victim referral?
A. Conduct intake assessment B. Write a press release C. Send victim to court D. Issue a public warning
Answer: A. Conduct intake assessment
Rationale: Regulation 14(c) provides that upon receiving a report or
referral, the officer must assess the case to determine the appropriate
intervention.
25. In an investigation, the principle of “chain of custody” ensures:
A. Media coverage of evidence B. Continuous control and documentation of evidence C. Evidence is stored in public places D. Anyone can handle evidence freely
Answer: B. Continuous control and documentation of evidence
Rationale: Chain of custody maintains the integrity and admissibility of evidence by documenting every handler and location from collection to court presentation.
26. Under the Act, what is the minimum imprisonment term for trafficking in persons (non-severe)?
A. 1 year B. 2 years C. 5 years D. 10 years
Answer: B. 2 years
Rationale: Section 4(5) prescribes a penalty of not less than two years
for trafficking offences that do not fall under the “severe” category.
27. Which of the following best describes “debt bondage”?
A. Loan repayment through legal wages B. Pledging services without clear limits as debt security C. Saving money for a relative D. Working part-time to repay a bank
Answer: B. Pledging services without clear limits as debt security
Rationale: Debt bondage involves pledging one’s services (or those of
another under one’s control) as debt repayment where the service length or
value is unclear or unfair.
28. In investigative interviewing, the “cognitive interview” technique is designed to:
A. Test IQ B. Help interviewees recall more details C. Diagnose mental illness D. Teach interviewees to memorize laws
Answer: B. Help interviewees recall more details
Rationale: Cognitive interviewing uses memory-enhancing techniques like
context reinstatement and varied recall to improve accuracy in witness
statements.
29. Which organ is responsible for prosecuting trafficking cases in Tanzania?
A. Judiciary B. Director of Public Prosecutions C. Police Force D. Social Welfare Department
Answer: B. Director of Public Prosecutions
Rationale: The DPP is tasked with prosecuting offences, including
trafficking cases, and coordinating with investigators.
30. Logical reasoning: If all TIPMIS records are confidential, and some confidential records are shared internationally, which statement is true?
A. All TIPMIS records are shared internationally B. No TIPMIS records are shared internationally C. Some TIPMIS records are shared internationally D. All international records are from TIPMIS
Answer: C. Some TIPMIS records are shared internationally
Rationale: The facts allow for some, but not all, confidential TIPMIS
records to be shared with relevant international bodies.
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