CRIMINAL SOCIOLOGY
1. What nature of criminology regards it as changing since social conditions
change?
It is dynamic
2. What is that attempt at scientific analysis of all the cause of crimes?
Criminal etiology
3. They introduce the application of mitigating circumstances in imposing
penalties?
C. Neo - classical school
4. Sutherland explains that criminal behavior is an invention by the criminal itself
but developed in the process of association with others. This theory presents
A. That criminal behavior is learned
5. In bringing the offenders to the folds of the law and assessing in their conviction,
what is the role of the police when the case is under trial?
A. Act as witness in favor of the prosecution
6. This theory holds that people learn criminal attitudes and behavior while in their
adolescence from close and trusted friends and/or relatives.
D. Deferential association theory
7. It explains the role of physical and mental conditions the individuals prior or
after the commission of the criminal acts.
Biological approach
8. This consists of the conditions and factors that surround and influence the
individual.
D. Environment
9. Crimes committed by persons who usually occupy key positions, maintains
prestige and high social are referred to as ________.
D. White collar crimes
10. One who is not actually acquainted with his victim, he selects victim at random
A. Targeted offender
11. Classical schools differ from Positivist School on the premise that classical is
for definite sentence while positivist is for.
A. Indeterminate sentence
12. A doctrine which criminals where seen as distinct types of humans who could
be distinguished from non criminals by certain criminal traits.
A. Theory of biological inferiority
13. The purpose of penalty in the Positivist School of Criminology.
B. Reformation
14. Which of the following is/are the source/s of the criminal state of mind of the
offender?
Desire for revenge
Emotional or psychological disorder
Desire for financial or monetary gain
Desire for acceptance with in a peer group subculture
A. All of these
15. The study of criminology in relation to physical constitution of man is called.
D. Criminal physical anthropology
16. Refers to children male or female, who for money profit or any consideration
influence by an adult or syndicate, indulge in sexual intercourse.
C. Children exploited in prostitution
17. It refers to an order of the court requiring the offender to desist from
committing any act of violence repeated against women and their children,
including economic abuse, physical violence, repeated verbal abuse or destroying
her property.
C. Temporary protection order
18. This theory assumes that people are law abiding, but under great pressure
they resort to crime.
A. Strain theory
19. In the social learning process violence is learned through a process called:
A. Behavior modeling
20. Which of the following WILL NOT exempt the child from criminal liability?
A. A child is above 16 but below 21 years
B. A child is 15 years and below who acted w/o discernment
C. A child above 15 yrs. But below 18 yrs. who acted with discernment
D. A child is above 15 years but below 18 years who acted w/o discernment
21. People with this disorder show excessive emotional instability, which means
they are unpredictable and often theatrical.
A. Dissociative identity disorder C. Borderline personality disorder
B. Histrionic personality disorder D. Antisocial personality disorder
22. People with this disorder developed two or more sub-personalities, each with
it’s own identity.
A. Multiple personality disorder C. Antisocial personality disorder
B. Histrionic personality disorder D. Borderline personality disorder
23. He defined Anomie (normisness) as the breakdown of social order as a result
of the lost of values.
A. Rafael Garofalo C. Emile Durkhiem
B. Sigmund Freud D. Cesare Lombroso
24. People with this disorder sustain a pattern of instability throughout their adult
lives. They often appear to be in crisis of mood, behavior, or interpersonal
relationships.
A. Dissociative personality disorder C. Histrionic personality disorder
B. Borderline personality disorder D. Antisocial personality disorder
25. According to this theory, criminal behavior is learned through process of
communication and not inherited.
A. Containment theory
B. Strain theory
C. Differential association theory
D. Somatotyping theory
26. Advocated by reckless as a form of control which suggest that a series of both
internal and external factors contributes to criminal behavior
A. Containment theory C. Conflict theory
B. Differential association theory D. Anomie theory
27. Classification of body physique by Sheldon is a group of people who are
routinely active and aggressive, and are most likely to commit crimes.
A. Mesomorphic C. Ectomorphic
B. Endomorphic D. Asthenic
28. The study of crimes focused on the group of people and society as a whole,
based on the examination of the relationship of demographic and group variables
to crime.
A. Sociological Criminology C. Psychiatric Criminology
B. Psychological Criminology D. Scientific Criminology
29. The general term used to refer to offenses, felonies, delinquency and
misdemeanor.
A. Criminology C. Crime
B. Criminal D. Criminalistics
30. Ramon is imprisoned to prevent him from committing another crime is a goal
of punishment called.
A. Retribution C. Deterrence
B. Incapacitation D. Rehabilitation
31. Is a study of crime wherein victims area is the focal point.
A. Criminology C. Victimology
B. Biology D. Penology
32. He was the first criminologist to expound the theory “crime is the result of
manifold causes, which although found always linked into an intricate network,
can be detected by means of careful study” as sociologist, he wrote the “New
Horizons in Criminal Law and Penal Procedure”
A. Stanfold Sargent C. Garofalo
B. Lombroso D. Enrico Ferri
33. It is branch of criminology dealing with prison management and the treatment
of offenders especially with regards to their rehabilitation. This is the study of
punishment.
A. Dactyloscopy C. Ballistics
B. Penology D. Ethics
34. The absence of weakness of rules and social norms in any person or group is
known as _________.
A. Normlessness C. Anomie
B. Disorganization D. Disintegration
35. The result of the criminal act is destructive.
A. Static crime C. Acquisitive crime
B. Extinctive crime D. Instant crime
B - CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM 36 - 60 (25 POINTS)
36. An agency under the Department of justice responsible to the custody,
rehabilitation and treatment of persons convicted of committing crime.
A. Law Enforcement D. Community
B. Prosecution E. Courts
C. Corrections
37. The most broad based pillar of the Philippine Criminal Justice System being
the front line in the administration of justice.
A. Community D. Courts
B. Corrections E. Prosecution
C. Law enforcement
38. As a process, what is not true about Criminal justice?
A. Not every crime that is committed is not reported to the police
B. Not every crime reported to the police results in an arrest
C. Not every conviction results in a prison sentence
D. Not every prosecution results in a conviction
E. Not every arrest results in a prosecution
39. The primary and major output of the Criminal Justice System is:
A. Law D. Rehabilitation
B. Arrest E. Punishment
C. Justice
40. Otherwise known as the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act.
A. R.A. 6713 D. R.A. 3019
B. R.A. 7377 E. R.R. 9262
C. R.A. 9208
41. These are laws made by justices in cases decided in the appellate courts
especially by the Supreme Court.
A. Case Laws C. Civil Laws
B. Statutory Laws D. Common Laws
42. The society’s primary instrument for making known what acts are crimes and
what sanctions may be applied to those who commit acts defined as crimes.
A. Media D. Law
B. Ethics E. Traditions
C. Customs
43. Which PCJS pillar takes care of the investigation of complaints?
A. Courts D. Law Enforcement
B. DIDM E. Prosecution
C. CIDG - PNP
44. The legal term for the authority of the court to hear and determine a case.
A. Hearing D. Legislative power
B. Decision E. Judicial power
C. Jurisdiction
45. It is under the supervision and control of the DOJ and tasked as the
prosecutorial arm of the government.
A. PAO C. Ombudsman
B. National Prosecution Service D. Integrated Bar of the Philippines
46. In general, both jail and prison are places for confinement of arrested criminal.
In practice, there is no distinction between a jail and a prison, except that the latter
belongs to a greater extent of the country (States prison or penitentiary and a
country jail) in the Philippines, which of the following distinguishes jail from
prison?
A. Nature of the facility
B. Supervision and control
C. Rehabilitation and treatment programs
D. Severity of punishment and classification of prisoner
47. Refers to a court which is created by law amicably settle disputes between
individuals within a particular community.
A. Municipal Trial Court D. Barangay Courts
B. Interior Courts E. Kangaroo Courts
C. Lower Courts
48. Which is not true about the first level courts in the Philippines?
A. They also include Municipal Trial Courts
B. They comprise the metropolitan trial courts an the municipal trial courts
C. They try and decide only the particular types or classes of cases specified by
law
D. They decide cases filed or appealed to them by lower courts such as the
Barangay courts
49. What is the total number of justices composing the Supreme Court including
the Chief Justice?
A. 9 D. 11
B. 14 E. 7
C. 15
50. A special court tasked to handle graft and corruption cases committed by
public officials or employees.
A. Regional Trial Court C. Sandiganbayan
B. PCGG D. Supreme Court
51. Who has the ultimate power of judicial to interpret the Constitution and to
declare any legislative or executive act invalid because it is in conflict with the
fundamental law?
A. Senate D. Congress
B. Chief Justice E. Supreme Court
C. Court of Appeals
52. The Regional Trial Court has the jurisdiction to take a case already heard and
decided by a lower court. This kind of jurisdiction is called:
A. Higher D. General
B. Exclusive E. Appellate
C. Concurrent
53. I jurisprudence, it refers to the constant perpetual disposition of legal matters
or disputes to render man his due.
A. Court D. Due process
B. Justice E. None of these
C. Judgment
54. Under RA 7438, the police investigator must observe the following rights of the
arrested person during custodial investigation, except the right to:
A. Remain silent D. Bail and speedy trial
B. Counsel of his own choice E. Be informed such rights
C. Be visited by the immediate family
55. The core of the criminal justice system of an institution, which the other
machineries of the criminal justice system are developed is
A. Penal system C. The court
B. Police/law enforcement D. Prosecution
56. A police officer who detains a person beyond the period allowed by law.
A. Illegal detention C. Neglect of duty
B. Infidelity in the custody of prisoners D. Arbitrary detention
57. Written allegation of the parties regarding claims and defenses submitted to
the court for trial and judgment is called
A. Pleading C. Complaint
B. Notices D. Summon
58. What are emphasized under custodial model of correctional institutions?
A. Reintegration into society C. Rehabilitation and correction
B. Security, discipline and other D. Physical and mental upliftment
59. What does the Latin maxim “Nullum crimen, nulla poena sine lege” means?
A. There is a no crime if there is no law punishing the act
B. There is no crime if there is no punishment
C. There is no crime if there is no suspect
D. There is no crime if there is no victim
60. A principle which requires a process of resolving conflicts which the maximum
involvement of the victims, the offender and the community. It seeks to obtain
reparation for the victim, reconciliation of the offended and the community.
A. Criminal procedure C. Juvenile justice system
B. Criminal justice system D. Restorative justice
C - POLICE ETHICS AND COMMUNITY RELATIONS 61 - 70 (10 POINTS)
61. It is the result if crisis on the individual.
A. Change C. Equilibrium
B. Time D. Crisis Model
62. The best relation a law enforcement organization can give the community it
serves is:
A. Good and credible performance C. Frequent press conference
B. A top-rate public relations unit D. Lavish use of the tri-media
63. Development of public attitude favorable to the accomplishment of the police
goals is one of the objectives of good public relations PCR therefore shall not be
a:
A. Social philosophy C. Defensive activity for unit’s shortcomings
B. Management tool D. Expressed policies and practices
64. It is considered with those actions that pertain to one’s duties towards his
neighbors and himself that build the character of a person.
A. Physical Virtue C. Moral Virtue
B. Emotional Virtue D. Social Virtue
65. It is the strength of mind or spirit that enables a person to encounter danger
with firmness which is given the highest distinction in police and military.
A. Bravery C. Courage
B. Gallantry D. Valor
66. The key to successful police - community relations (PCR) depends to a large
extent upon
A. Character and temperament of the police unit commander
B. Selection of personnel to the PCR unit
C. Character of the community residents
D. Environmental dictates
67. It is defined as a dereliction of police duties either because of malfeasance,
misfeasance or nonfeasance:
A. Police Deviancy C. Police Misconduct
B. Police Discipline D. Police Misbehavior
68. A police officer should always avoid any occasions to humiliate, embarrass,
annoy or inconvenience any individual to avoid
A. Support C. Goodwill
B. Response D. Resentment
69. It is the lack of interest, confidence and social skills to relate meaningfully,
harmoniously and truthfully with others.
A. Social crisis C. Matrix crisis
B. Moral crisis D. Emotional crisis
70. What program is concerned with creating a favorable public image of the
police?
A. Human relations C. Community relations
B. Press relations D. Public relations
D - JUVENILE DELINQUENCY 71 - 80 (10 POINTS)
71. It is committed by any person who shall engage in trading and dealing with
children including but not limited to the act of buying and selling of a child for
money or for any other consideration or barter.
A. Child prostitution C. Child exploitation
B. Child marketing D. Child trafficking
72. Republic Act No. 9344 a child who vulnerable to and at the risk of committing
criminal offenses because of personal family and social circumstances is referred
to as
A. Child under offcut circumstances C. Child at Risk
B. Child in conflict with the community D. Child in conflict with the law
73. Under RA 9262 this order may be issued for the purpose of preventing further
acts of violence against a woman or her child.
A. Restraining Order C. Protection Order
B. Cease and desist Order D. Prohibitory Order
74. Refers to the programs provided in a community setting developed for
purposes of intervention and diversion as well as rehabilitation of a child in conflict
with law.
A. Foster home C. Day care center
B. Rehabilitation D. Community based program
75. What is the law that protects children from child abuse exploitation and
discrimination?
A. R. A. No. 7610 C. R. A. No. 6425
B. P. D. No. 1179 D. P. D. No. 603
76. What is wrong, degrading or immoral habit or practice accustomed to the
child?
A. Addiction C. Vice
B. Indecent action D. Habitual Delinquency
77. Social learning theorists view violence as something learned through behavior
modeling in the following sources of behavior models, except.
A. Political leaders C. Family member
B. Mass media D. Environmental experiences
78. Any head of a public or private hospital upon any knowledge of a child who
have been treated on suffering from abuse shall report the incident to.
A. Immediate family
B. The law enforcement authority
C. The DSWD, whether oral or written
D. The security and file a case in court in behalf of the child
79. The offender is over 9 of age but less than 18 years of age at the time of the
commission of the crime is often referred to as:
A. Criminal C. Socialized delinquent
B. Youth offender D. Truant
80. The institution which serves as the primary social control of the children as the
__________.
A. School C. Family
B. Government D. Church
E - HUMAN BEHAVIOR AND CRISIS MANAGEMENT 81 - 95 (15 POINTS)
81. What is sudden condition or state of affairs calling for immediate actions?
A. Hazard C. Emergency
B. Crisis D. Disaster
82. The highest ranking field commander should not also be the chief negotiator
because
A. Hostage takers will befriend him
B. Hostage takers will not trust him
C. He is not authorized to grant concessions
D. Of conflict interest as mediator and decision maker
83. History will tell us that the longer a terrorist hostage taking situation lasts the
greater the possibility that
A. The hostage taker will increase their demand
B. The hostage will be safety retrieved
C. The hostage will be killed
D. The hostage will escape
84. A phenomenon in a hostage situation where the hostages become
sympathetic to the hostage takers.
A. Oslo Syndrome D. Helsinki Syndrome
B. Hostage Syndrome E. Stockholm Syndrome
C. Paranora Syndrome
85. During the negotiation, it is preferable that the negotiator should be in a civilian
attire because:
A. Civilian uniform is neat
B. Hostage taker are afraid of the military or uniformed personnel
C. Civilian is perceived by the terrorist to be broad minded than military personnel
D. A civilian attire advances the neutral image and blocks aversion of terrorist to
military personnel.
86. The following are the major types of Hostage Takers, except.
A. Alcoholic C. Fanatic
B. Professional Criminal D. Psychotic
87. The most important consideration in a hostage taking situation is the:
A. Preservation of life C. Protection of property
B. Media coverage D. Immediate capture of hostage taker
88. Identify the organizational body that shall act primarily on the crisis situation
arises out of manmade emergencies:
I. National Disaster Coordination Council
II. Peace and Order Council
III. Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office
IV. Department of social Welfare and Development
A. I, II, III C. II only
B. I, III, IV D. I, II, III, IV
89. A police officer should conduct himself in an upright manner at all times
because
A. Individual actions are reflective of the police office
B. Misconduct encourages others to misbehave
C. Misconduct causes personal embarrassment
D. Any misconduct will prejudice his career
90. This phase of crisis management is designed to predict or prevent the
probability of occurrence of crises and at the same time prepared to handle them
when these occur?
A. Reactive C. Active
B. Pro - active D. Inactive
91. The last option to be considered by the crisis committee in a hostage situation.
A. Negotiation D. No ransom policy
B. Denial to demands E. Assault
C. Give in to demands
92. They are police officers who engage in minor type of corruption as they
present themselves:
A. Rouges C. Grass eaters or vegetarian cop
B. Straight shooters D. White knights
93. The instilling of fear through violence or threats of violence is called ______.
A. Terrorism C. Prying
B. Harassment D. Stalking
94. In hostage-taking situation, which is one form of crisis management, one of
the most important elements that should always be considered on the side of law
enforcement is
A. Resources C. Superior firearm/weapon
B. Publicity D. Time
95. Which of the following is a group organized to make an assult on the hostage
takers to neutralized the terrorist and rescue the hostage?
A. Threat management force C. Inner perimeter elements
B. Special reaction team D. The crisis management team
96. For the second quarter of this year, Davao City has recorded a total crime
volume of 550, with 450 crimes recorded were considered as solved. What is the
Crime Solution Efficiency of the Davao City Police Office?
A. 81.82% C. 18.20%
B. 83.00% D. 88.10%
97. It refers to a quantity or a “characteristics” that has two or more mutually
exclusive values of properties
A. Indicator C. Hypothesis
B. Variable D. Theoretical framework
98. What research design to be use when the focus of the study is on the present
condition?
A. Case study C. Descriptive design
B. Historical design D. Experimental design
99. If Philippines have a total population of 90 million, what should be the average
authorized strenght of the PNP nationwide?
A. 1:1000 C. 90,000
B. 1:500 D. 180,000
100. The college of Criminal Justice Education (CCJE) has a total population of
1,875 from first year to fourth year. How many respondents will you have if you
desire to conduct a study using the Slovin’s formula with a margin of error of .05?
A. 175 C. 330
B. 225 D. 459
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