A.

Director General
B. Deputy Director General
C. Director
D. Correction Chief Superintendent
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Charlemagne James P. Ramos
KEY POSITIONS RANK POSITION TITLE
Head of BuCor Undersecretary Director
General of
Corrections
COMPILATION OF QUESTION AND ANSWER IN Second Assistant Deputy
CORRECTIONAL ADMINISTRATION Officers in Secretary Directors of
Command Corrections
INSTRUCTION: Select the correct answer for each of Third Officer Chief Corrections
the following questions. Mark only the answer for in Command Superintendent Chief
each item by shading the box corresponding to the Superintendent
letter of your choice on the answer sheet provided. Fourth Officer Senior Corrections
STRICTLY NO ERASURES ALLOWED. in Command Superintendent Senior
Superintendent
MULTIPLE CHOICE
Fifth Officer Superintendent Corrections
in Command Superintendent
1. The Chief BJMP is retiring by 2019. His successor
will assume office by the time the position will be
Q: Who will endorse?
vacant. In this instance, who will endorse the
Director as the next Chief BJMP?
RA 10575 Sec 12. Appointment of Personnel to the
A. Secretary of the DILG
BuCor.
B. Chairman of the Civil Service Commission
C. President
CO1- Correction Chief Supt:
D. Secretary of DOJ
Appointed by DG of Corrections
Attested by CSC
NOTE: RA 9263 Sec. 5
Fire/ Jail Chief Superintendent:
Director General and Deputy Director of Corrections:
Appointment by the President
Appointed by the President
Recommendation of the Secretary of the DILG
Recommendation Secretary of DOJ
proper Endorsement by the Chairman CSC
Endorsement Chairman of CSC
2. Who is the appointing the director of BJMP
8. Jail officer 2 Antonio Browner was appointed by
A. Chief BJMP C. DILG
the president as the Director of the Bureau of
B. Under Secretary D. President of the Philippines
Corrections in the year 2016. What year would
Director Browner mandate end his position as the
3. Which of the following is appointed by the Chief
Chief of the BuCor?
of the Jail Bureau, as recommended by their
A. 2021 C. 2023
immediate superiors, and attested by the CSC?
B. 2022 D. 2020
A. Jail Officer I to Senior Officer IV
B. Jail Chief Superintendent to Jail Director
NOTE: RA 10575 Sec 9. The Director and Deputy
C. Jail Senior Superintendent
Directors of the BuCor shall serve a tour of Duty
D. Jail Inspector to Jail Superintendent
not to exceed six (6) years from the date of
appointment: provided, further, that in times of
NOTE:
war or other national emergency declared by
Jail Officer I to Senior Officer IV:
Congress, the President may extend such tour of
Appointed by Regional Director for Regional Offices
duty.
Appointed by Chief of Jail Bureau for National
Hedquarters
9. Maryann Quijano is a Dentist inside the
Attested by CSC
penitentiary. Based on RA 10575, what type of
Corrections Officer does she belong?
Jail Inspector to Jail Superintendent:
A. Admin’s Officer C. Custodial Officer
Appointed by Chief of Jail Bureau
B. Reformation’s Officer D. Engineering’s Officer
Recommended by their Immediate Superiors
Attested by CSC
NOTE: RA 10575 Sec. 19
Jail Senior Superintendent: CUSTODIAL RANK REFORMATION RANK
Appointed by the Secretary of the DILG
Recommendation of Chief of Jail Bureau Corrections Chief Corrections Technical
Proper Attestation of CSC Superintendent Senior Superintendent
Corrections Senior Corrections Technical
Superintendent Superintendent
4. Provincial jail is under what government agency? Corrections Corrections Technical
A. Provincial government C.Department of Justice Superintendent Chief Inspector
B. Bureau of Correction D. None of these Corrections Chief Corrections Technical
Inspector Senior Inspector
Corrections Senior Corrections Technical
5. Designated rank of a warden in city jails. Inspector Inspector
A. Inspector C. Chief inspector Corrections Corrections Technical
B. Superintendent D. Director Inspector Senior Officer IV
Corrections Senior Corrections Technical
6. The head of Bureau of Corrections is the Director Officer IV Senior Officer III
of prisons who is appointed by the _____________
Corrections Senior Corrections Technical
Officer III Senior Officer II
with the conformation of the Commission on Corrections Senior Corrections Technical
Appointments. Officer II Senior Officer I
A. Chief Executive C. DILG Secretary Corrections Senior Corrections Technical
B. DOJ Secretary D. None of the above Officer I Officer III
Corrections Corrections Technical
Officer III Officer II
7. Ariston Dimalanta is third higher ranking Corrections Corrections Technical
officer in command in the Bureau of Correction. What Officer II Officer I
would be his position and title in the bureau?
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 Corrections C. San Ramon Prison and Penal Farm
Officer I D. Iwahig Penal

10. The Jail Warden of the Provincial Jail is 21. Abuyog penal farm is located at?
appointed by the __________ A. Leyte penal farm C. San ramon penal farm
A. Provincial Governor B. Iwahig penal farm D. Muntinlupa prison
B. Secretary, DOJ
C. Secretary, DILG 22. In what institution should house minimum
D. Regional Trial Judge prisoners?
A. iwahig sub-penal farm C. San ramon penal farm
11. He has the supervisory powers over all B. New bilibid prison D. Davao penal farm
provincial and city jails but his powers are limited
in the sense that they are advisory and 23. The Iwahig penal colony was subdivided into four
recommendatory only. zones or districts during the time of President
A. Secretary of Justice C. Warden Carlos P. Garcia, namely central, sta. lucia,
B. Chief Justice D. Director of prison montible and inagawan sub-colonies and embodied with
this is their specific land area. Central sub-colony
NOTE: Bucor Chief has the land area of _____________.
A. Thirteen thousand (13,000) hectares
12. To whom does the prison warden report to? B. Eight thousand (8,000)hectares
A. Secretary, Department Justice C. Nine thousand six hundred eighty five (9,685)
B. Undersecretary, Department of Justice hectares
C. Local Chief Executive D. Fourteen thousand seven hundred (14,700)
D. Director, Bureau of Corrections hectares

13. When was the establishment of the Iwahig Penal Note:

Colony of Palawan with prisoners sailed for Palawan Inagawan sub-colonies - 13,000 hectares
to start building the colony thereof on orders for Montible - 8,000 hectares
Gov. Forbes. Sta. Lucia - 9,685 hectares
A. November 15, 1904 C. November 14, 1904
B. November 17, 1904 D. November 16, 1904 24. To what institution are convicted women
offenders committed?
NOTE: A. Iwahig Penal Colony
San Ramon Prison and Penal Farm – August 21, 1870 B. Davao Penal Colony
New Bilibid Prison – January 22, 1941 C. San Ramon Penal Farm
Davao Prison and Penal Farm – January 21, 1932 D. Correctional Institution for Women
Sablayan Prison and Penal Farm – September 26, 1954
Leyte Regional Prison – January 16, 1973 25. The Sablayan Penal Colony and Farm, a National
CIW – November 27, 1929 Penitentiary in the Philippines under the BUCOR is
located in _________________.
14. Which of the following is an open correctional A. Palawan C. Zamboanga
institution known to be the best and “prison without B. Davao D. Occidental Mindoro
walls”?
A. Davao penal colony 26. Under what agency is the Sablayan Penal Farm?
B. Sablayan penal colony A. Bureau of jail Management and Penology
C. Iwahig penal colony B. Probation and Parole Administration
D. San Ramon prison and penal farm C. Bureau of Correction
D. Board of Pardon and Parole
15. How many hectares do the San Ramon Penal Colony
has? 27. Which of the following is a sub-colony of the
A. 1,414 hectares C. 2,414 hectares Davao Penal Colony where released prisoners who no
B. 3,414 hectares D. 4,141 hectares longer wish to return to their homes stay and work?
A. Panabo Sub-colony C. Kapalong Sub-colony
16. Jorge Paterno was imprisoned at Zamboanga City B. Inagawan Sub-colony D. Tanglaw Settlement
upon Conviction with the Crime of drug trafficking
by the Regional Trial Court, what particular Penal NOTE: Region XI “Davao Region”
Institution receives his commitment order? TANGLAW - prison homestead for those prisoners who
A. San Ramon Provincial Jail don’t have families and home to be back
B. San Ramon Penal Jail
C. San Ramon Prison and Penal Farm 28. What is this prison system introduced individual
D. Sablayan Penal Colony housing in cellblocks with congregate work in shops
during the day?
17. Why was the San Ramon Prison in Zamboanga built A. Modern clinical school C. Pennsylvania system
in 1869? B. Auburn system D. Modern system
A. For the incarceration of political prisoners
B. For maximum security prisoners 29. What Prison System established the world’s first
C. For juvenile offenders electric chair?
D. For the convicts from Zamboanga A. Modern Clinical School C. Auburn System
B. Pennsylvania System D. Modern System
18. San Ramon Penal Colony is an institution
intended to detain or house? 30. This is the seed of Auburn Prion System of the
A. Convicted offenders C. Political offenders United States wherein rehabilitative concept and
B. Private offenders D. None of these pioneered segregation of prisoners and force silence
to make prisoners contemplate their wrongdoings.
19. Among the colonies established in the A. Connecticut State Prison C. Sing Sing Prison
Philippines, what penal colony was established in B. St. Michael Prison D. Maine State Prison
Zamboanga?
A. Iwahig Penal Colony C. Sablayan Penal Colony 31. Under the progressive development where it
B. Camp Sampaguita D. San Ramon Penal Colony focused on re-education rather than the imposition
of punitive measures.
20. What is the name of the prison institution A. Domets of France C. Borstal Institution
situated in Zamboanga, named after Capt. Blanco of B. Auburn System D. Elmira Reformatory
the Spanish Royal Army?
A. Sablayan Prison and Penal Farm
B. Old Bilibid Prison
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32. Which of these introduced the combination of 4. Assaulting any officer or member of a custodial
solitary confinement and work? force.
A. Walnut street jail C. Pennsylvania system A. 3 and 4 C. 4 and 1
B. Reformatory system D. Auburn system B. 2 and 3 D. 1 and 2

33. Who introduced the Silent System in 1831 at the 47. What is the classification of the prisoner’s
Auburn Prison? offense of “willful disobedience to a lawful order
A. John Howard C. Jeremy Bentham issued by an officer or member of the custodial
B. Elam Lynds D. James Wilson force?
A. Less grave offense C. Victimless offense
34. A prison system which includes confinement of B. Grave offense D. Minor offense
prisoners in single cells at night and congregate
work in shops during the day. 48. What is the classification of the prisoner’s
A. Pennsylvania system C. Auburn system offense of “forcibly taking or extracting money from
B. Elmira reformatory D. Irish system fellow inmates”?
A. Grave offense C. Minor offense
35. It is considered as the best reform institution B. Less grave offense D. Major offense
for young offenders.
A. Elmira reformatory C. Auburn prison system 49. Which of the following are grave offenses of
B. Borstal institution D. Bridewell penitentiary jail inmates?
1. Giving gifts, selling or bartering with jail
36. A system that teaches inmates to value himself personnel
and his dealing with others. 2. Tattooing others or allowing others to be
A. Auburn system C. Pennsylvania system tattooed
B. Millien system D. Congrete system 3. Damaging any government property or equipment
4. Making, improvising or keeping any kind if
37. He introduced a progressive humane system to deadly weapons
substitute for corporal punishment known as the 5. Failing to turn over any issued
“Mark System”. articles/complements after work detail
A. Manuel Montesimos C. Alexander Macanochie 6. Possession of lewd or pornographic materials
B. Pope Inncocent II D. Domets of France A. 2,3,4 and 5 C. 1,2,3, and 4
B. 4,5 6 and 1 D. 3,4,5 and 6
38. In the history of correction, thinkers during
the reformatory movement were the major influences NOTE:
of today’s correctional system. Alexander underlined are commonly asked questions!
Macanochie was the one who introduced the ____ MINOR LESS GRAVE GRAVE OFFENSES
OFFENSES
A. Solitary system C. Irish system OFFENSES
B. Marked system D. Congregate system 1. Selling or 1. Failure to 1. Making
bartering report for work untruthful
with a fellow detail of statements or
39. He introduced the worldwide progressive mark
inmate those sentenced inmates lies in any
system in prison. items not without official
A. Manuel Montesimos C. Alexander Macanochie classified justifiable communication,
B. Zebulon Brockway D. Walter Crofton as reason; transaction or
contraband; 2. Failure to investigation;
40. Who among the following was given the title 2. Rendering render assistance 2. Keeping or
“father of Prison Reform” in the United States? personal to an injured concealing
A. Zebulon Brockway C. Robert Peel service to personnel or keys or locks
B. John Howard D. Alexander Mocanochie fellow inmate inmates; of places in
and jail 3. Failure to the jail which
41. Who said that “criminal acts are signs of personnel; assist in putting are off-limits
3. Untidy or out fires inside to inmates;
distress, signals of failures, the spasm of
dirty the jail; 3. Giving
struggles and convulsions of a sub marginal human
personal 4. Behaving gifts, selling
being trying to make it in the complex society with appearance; improperly or or bartering
inadequate equipment and preparation” 4. Littering acting with jail
A. John Howard C. James Wilson or failing to boisterously personnel;
B. Jeremy Bentham D. Karl Menninger maintain during religious, 4. Keeping in
cleanliness social and other possession
42. He wrote his book “State of the Prisons” and he and group functions; money,
was also considered as the great prison reformer. orderliness 5. Swearing, jewelry,
A. John Howard C. John Augustus in cursing or using cigarettes,
B. William Penn D. Domets of France quarters or profane or cellular
surroundings; defamatory phones or
5. Making language directed other
43. Selling or bartering with fellow inmate(s) those
frivolous or at other persons; communication
items not classified as contraband groundless 6. Malingering or devices or
A. Grave offense C. Allowed in the jail complaints; pretending to be other items
B. Minor offense D. Less grave offense 6. Taking the sick to escape classified as
cudgels for work assignment; contraband
44. Failure to report for work detail without or reporting 7. Spreading under the
sufficient justification. complaints in rumors or rules;
A. Minor offenses C. Grave offenses behalf of malicious 5. Tattooing
B. Allowed in the jail D. Less grave offenses other intrigues to others or
inmates; besmirch the allowing
45. Having a pornographic materials inside jail is 7. Tardiness honor of any yourself to be
during person, tattooed on
a?
formation for particularly to any part of
A. Minor offense C. Grave Offense headcount any BJMP the body, or
B. Less grave offense D. Major offense without personnel; keeping any
justifiable 8. Failure to paraphernalia
46. Which two (2) of the following offenses of reasons; stand at to be used in
prisoners are considered less grave? 8. Willful attention and tattooing;
1. Acting boisterously during religious, social and waste of give due respect 6. Forcibly
other group functions. food. when confronted taking or
2. Loitering or being in an unauthorized place. by or reporting extorting
3. Keeping in his possession money, jewelry or to any BJMP money from
other contrabands. personnel; fellow inmates
9. Forcing fellow and visitors;
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inmates to render 7. Punishing a mock court;
personal service; or inflicting 20.
10. Exchanging injury or any Affiliating
uniforms or harm upon with any gang
wearing clothes oneself or or faction
other than those other inmates; whose main
issued for the 8. Receiving, purpose is to
purpose of keeping, foment
circumventing selling, regionalism or
jail rules; taking or to segregate
11. Loitering or drinking from others;
being in an liquor and 21. Engaging
unauthorized prohibited in gambling or
place; drugs; in any game of
12. Using the 9. Making, chance;
telephone without improvising or 22. Failing to
the authority keeping any inform the
from the Desk kind of deadly authorities
Officer/ Warden; weapon; concerned when
13. Writing, 10. Concealing afflicted with
defacing, or or withholding any
drawing on walls, information on communicable
floors, or any plans of disease, such
furniture or attempted as
equipment; escapes; tuberculosis,
14. Withholding 11. Unruly sexually
information which conduct and transmitted
may be inimical flagrant disease, etc.
or prejudicial to disregard of 23. Committing
the jail discipline and any act which
administration; instructions; is in
15. Possession of 12. Escaping, violation of
lewd or attempting or any law or
pornographic planning to ordinance, in
literature or escape from which case,
photograph; the you may be
16. Absence from institution or prosecuted
cell, brigade, from any criminally in
place of work guard; accordance
during headcount, 13. Helping, with law;
or at any time aiding or 24.Committing
without abetting any act
justifiable others to prejudicial to
reason; and escape; good order and
17. Failure to 14. Fighting discipline;
turn over any or causing any and
implement/article disturbance or 25. Engaging
issued after participating in illicit
work. therein and/or relationship
agitating with
fellow inmates personnel.
to cause such
disturbance or
riot; 50. What form of Executive Clemency was given when
15. Indecent, it reduces the sentence of a convicted person to a
immoral or shorter term?
lascivious A. Shortening C. Amnesty
acts by B. Reprieve D. Commutation
oneself or
allowing
oneself to be 51. Mrs. Delims was given an executive clemency by
the subject of Chief Executive which changes her heavier sentence
such indecent, to less serious one or a longer term to a shorter
immoral or term. This executive clemency refers to what?
lascivious A. Amnesty C. Pardon
acts; B. Commutation D. Reprieve
16. Willful
disobedience 52. Pardon is given only after conviction, while
to a lawful _________ may be exercised even before investigation
order issued trial or conviction.
by any BJMP
A. Amnesty C. Pardon
personnel;
17. Assaulting B. Probation D. Parole
any BJMP
personnel; 53. Considered as the special form of pardon
18. Damaging exercised by the president.
any government A. Reprieve C. Pardon
property or B. Amnesty D. Commutation
equipment;
19. 54. What refers to the deferment of the
Participating implementation of the sentence to an interval time?
in any A. Amnesty C. Pardon
kangaroo
B. Probation D. Reprieve
court, an
unauthorized
or irregular 55. An executive clemency given for the temporary
court stay of the execution of sentence.
conducted with A. Amnesty C. Reprieve
disregard for B. Commutation of sentence D. Pardon
or perversion
of legal 56. A prisoner is meted out the death sentence. On
procedures as the appointed time of his execution, the President
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called the Bureau of Correction for the delay of 68. A justification of punishment which state that
his execution. What is this stay of execution of “Severity of the punishment must fit the crime”.
sentence is called? A. Expiation C. Atonement
A. Reprieve C. Amnesty B. Retribution D. Deterrence
B. Parole D. Pardon
69. The period of 1870 to 1880 was called the
57. What is this early form of prison discipline __________of penology.
that involved giving the same food that is “off” to A. Age of Reason C. Age of Reform
diet, or requiring the prisoners to perform dowdy B. Age of Enlightenment D. Golden Age
or boring daily routine.
A. Degradation C. Deprivation 70. Changing criminals through non-punitive means is
B. Starving D. Monotony referred to as,
A. Restitution C. Retribution
58. What theory provides that criminal behavior is B. Reformation D. Institutional
learned in interaction with other persons in a
process of communication? 71. Punishment is associated with the ____ model
A. Differential association while treatment is associated to medical model.
B. Strain theory A. Reintegrative C. Retributive
C. Social Disorganization Theory B. Justice D. restorative
D. Psychoanalytic theory
72. According to the control theory, crime and
59. Theory which states that criminal behavior is delinquency result when an individual’s bond to ____
learned in interaction with other persons in the is weak and broken.
process of communication. (2x question) A. Society C. Police
A. Differential Association Theory B. Law D. Behavior
B. Strain Theory
C. Classical Theory 73. This concept of Bentham provides that the aim of
D. Positivist Theory all action should be the “greatest happiness of the
greatest number”
60. This is ____ theory provide that criminal A. Conformance C. Reformation
behavior is learned in interaction with other B. Utilitarianism D. Rehabilitation
persons in the process of communication
A. Differential association 74. The concept of “the greatest happiness of the
B. Social disorganization greatest number” is known as ______ and was espoused
C. Strain by Jeremy Bentham
D. Psychoanalytic A. Conformance C. Reformation
B. Utilitarianism D. Rehabilitation
61. The ____ theory assumes that people are law-
abiding but under great pressure they will resort 75. This refers to a victim-oriented approach to
to crime and that disparity between goals and means crime that emphasizes restitution for victims. This
provided that pressure intervention advocates reinstating the victim and
A. Psychoanalytic C. Strain creating constructive roles for victims in the
B. Social learning D. differential association criminal justice process, rather than focus on the
punishment of criminals.
62. What theory assumes that people are law-abiding A. Restoration C. Reformation
but they will resort to crime under great pressure B. Reservation D. Retribution
and that disparity between goals and means provides
that pressure? 76. These refers to the method of correcting
A. Psychoanalytic theory sentenced offenders without having to go in prison.
B. Strain theory A. Amnesty C. Institutional
C. Differential Association theory B. Non-Institutional D. Pardon
D. Social learning theory
77. During the reception of an inmate with his
63. What theory is criminology states that criminals documents before entering the jail or prison, the
are totally responsible for their behaviors. The committing officer should check the body of the
stress is more in the effect of their felonious act inmate for any birth marks or tattoos and other body
upon the criminal himself. marks. What category of search should be conducted
A. Positivist theory C. Biological theory by the officer?
B. Physiological theory D. Classical theory A. Body search C. Strip search
B. Frisk search D. Rub search
64. It is a justification of punishment which claims
that punishment gives lesson to the offender by NOTE:
showing to others what would happen to them if they BODY CAVITY SEARCH - is a search that probes
violate the law. the rectum and/or vagina for contraband. This
A. Retribution C. Expiation type of search shall only be conducted by a
B. Incapacitation D. Detterence doctor or nurse and with a written waiver from
the subject. is a search, which involves the inspection of the
65. Which model emphasize the assumption that
criminal behavior is caused by biological or anus and/or vaginal area, generally requiring the subject to bend
psychological conditions that require treatment? over and spread the cheeks of the buttocks; to squat and/or
A. Medical model C. Reform model otherwise expose body cavity orifices.
B. Rehabilitation model D. Community model
PAT/FRISK SEARCH - is a search wherein the
66. Mandated as the “age of reason”. officer pats or squeezes the subject’s
A. 17th century C. 18th century clothing to attempt to detect contraband. For
B. 19th century D. 20th century same gender searches the Pat/Frisk search is
normally accomplished in concert with Rub
67. It refers to the money paid to the relatives of Search.
a murdered person as compensation and to prevent
blood feud. RUB SEARCH - is a search wherein the officer
A. Wergild C. Restitution rubs and/or pats the subject’s body over the
B. Compensation D. Reprimand clothing, but in a more intense and thorough
manner. In a rub search, the genital,
buttocks, and breast (of females) areas are
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carefully rubbed-areas which are missed or not 87. One who is sentenced to a prison term of 3 years
carefully searched in a frisk/pat search. Rub and 1 day to reclusion perpetua or life
searches shall not be conducted on cross- imprisonment.
gender individuals but on exigent A. Municipal Prisoner C. City Prisoner
circumstances. B. Insular Prisoner D. Provincial Prisoner

STRIP SEARCH - is a search which involves the 88. Gael Harrison Makalintal who is sentenced to
visual inspection of disrobed or partially serve a prison term of over three (3) years is known
disrobed subject. as ...
A. National or Insular Prisoners
78. It refers to anything which is against or B. City Prisoner
contrary to the rules and regulation of a prison or A. Municipal Prisoner
jail facility? C. Detention Prisoner
A. Jewelry C. Deadly weapons
B. Dangerous drugs D.Contrabands 89. One who is sentenced to a prison term of six
months and one day to three years.
Note: scenario of Contraband “the wife of inmate A. City Prisoner C. Insular Prisoner
who brought a “blade” during conjugal visit B. Provincial Prisoner D. Municipal Prisoner

79. An operation conducted by BJMP officers where a 90. William Dominic “Liam” ilustre was convicted by
prisoner maybe checked at anytime for possession of the competent court and was sentence to serve an
contrabands inside prison cell. imprisonment of 1 month to 3 years. Under PD #29,
A. Man-haunt operation C. Operation greyhound he is classified as a...
B. Operation Bravo D. Thunderbolt Operation A. Municipal prisoner C. Provincial prisoner
B. National prisoner D. City prisoner
80. What is this operation being conducted by the
BJMP wherein a prisoner may be checked at any time. 91. Prisoners whose sentences are more than three
His bedding’s lockers and personal belongings may years to capital punishment are considered
also be opened at any time, in his presence whenever A. municipal prisoners
possible? B. provincial prisoners
A. Check and balance C. Search C. city prisoners
B. Inventory D. Operation Greyhound D. insular prisoners

81. Upon arrival and before admission, an inmate is 92. How is one who is sentenced to prison term of
given a “shakedown”. Shakedown means three (3) years and one (1) day to death referred
A. His commitment papers are delivered to the to?
record clerk A. National prisoner C. Provincial prisoner
B. Identification by fingerprinting and B. municipal prisoner D. city prisoner
photographing of an inmate
C. Examination for contraband note: national prisoner 1-6 years “who”
D. None of these
93. How is one who is sentenced to a prison term of
82. What is referred to as hustling inside the one (1) day to six (6) months referred to?
prison? A. Insular prisoner C. Municipal Prisoner
A. Reporting illegal activities B. Provincial prisoner D. City prisoner
B. Doing prison assignment
C. Using prohibited drugs 94. Those sentenced to suffer a term of imprisonment
D. Selling illegal commodities from One (1) day to six (6) months are classified
as:
83. What is meant by “hustling” inside the prison? A. Provincial prisoners C. City prisoners
A. Staying incommunicado for a period of time B. Insular prisoners D. Municipal prisoners
B. Selling illegal commodities such as drugs,
alcohol weapons 95. Differentiate National prisoners from that of
C. Heating a prisoner for bad behavior City prisoners.
D. Staying at work in a congregate shop A. National prisoners are those sentenced to suffer
a term of imprisonment from One (1) day to six (6)
84. A method undertaken to allow prisoners to have months, while City prisoners are those sentenced to
the opportunity for normal sexlife. suffer a term of imprisonment of Three (3) years
A. Visitation C. Sodomy and One (1) day to Life imprisonment.
B. Conjugal visit D. All of these B. National prisoners are those sentenced to suffer
a term of imprisonment from One (1) day to (3) years
85. What is the privilege of the visiting husband or or a fine of not more than 1,000 pesos or both, City
wife that the jail will allow for sexual prisoners are those sentenced to suffer a term of
intercourse? imprisonment from One (1) day to six (6) months
A. Privilege Visit C. Marital Visit C. National prisoners are those sentenced to suffer
B. Conjugal Visit D. Parental Visit a term of imprisonment from One (1) day to (3) years
or a fine of not more than 1,000 pesos or both,
86. Rodelio Suson was convicted of a crime of murder while City prisoners are those sentenced to suffer
and was committed to San Ramon Prison and Penal a term of imprisonment of Three (3) years and One
Farm. If you are to classify Rodelio, what (1) day to Life imprisonment.
classification of prisoner would he be? D. National prisoners are those sentenced to suffer
A. Provincial Prisoner C. Municipal Prisoner a term of imprisonment of Three (3) years and One
B. Insular Prisoner D. City Prisoner (1) day to Life imprisonment, while City prisoners
are those sentenced to suffer a term of imprisonment
NOTE: from One (1) day to (3) years or a fine of not more
INSULAR/NATIONAL PROVINCIAL CITY MUNICIPAL than 1,000 pesos or both.

ABOVE 3 YEARS TO 6 MONTHS 1 DAY 1 DAY TO 6 96. How is one who is sentenced to prison term of
DEATH TO 3 YEARS TO 3 MONTHS three(3)years and one (1) day to death reffered to?
YEARS A. National prisoner C. Provincial prisoner
B. city prisoner D. municipal prisoner

97. Who among the following prisoners is a national

prisoner?

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1. One who is sentenced to maximum term of A. Property Custodian C. Records officer
imprisonment of more than 3 years or a fine of more B. Gater D. Desk Officer
than 5,000.
2. One sentenced to serve 2 or more prison sentences 106. Who is tasked with the gathering and
in the aggregate exceeding the period of 3 years. collecting of information and other data of every
3. Regardless of the length of sentence, one prisoner into a case study to determine the work
sentenced for violation of Custom Law or other laws assignment, the type supervision and degree of
within the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Customs custody and restriction under which an offender must
4. Regardless of the length of sentence, one live in jail
sentenced for violation of Immigration Laws and A. Classification board
Election Laws. B. Board of custody
A. 1, 2, and 3 C. 2, 3, and 4 C. Diagnostic board
B. 1, 3, and 4 D. All of the listed D. Treatment board

98. PO1 Duling was convicted to serve a penalty of 107. Peter was sentenced to serve a prison term
6 years of imprisonment for usurpation of a person of six (6) years. He did not qualify for probation.
in authority due to his frequent introduction of He was brought to the Bureau of Corrections in
himself as NBI agent, what would be his Muntinlupa. To which place should he be brought for
classification under PD 29? processing and classification?
A. Detention prisoner C. Provincial prisoner A. Testing center
B. Municipal Prisoner D. National Prisoner B. Reception diagnostic center
C. Processing center
99. How is an offender called if he is convicted by D. Evaluation center
the court to a prison term of more than three (3)
years and one (1) day? 108. What is the Security Classification of an
A. City/municipal prisoner C. Provincial prisoner inmate whose sentence is under review by the Supreme
B. district prisoner D. national prisoner Court?
A. Medium security C. Minimum security
100. Gael Harrison Makalintal convicted to serve B. Optimum security D. maximum security
6 years imprisonment would be classified as what
kind of prisoner? 109. Which of the following should be classified
A. Insular prisoner C. Municipal prisoner as maximum security prisoner?
B. Detention D. Provincial prisoner A. all of the above
B. High security risk inmates
101. Who among the following is a provincial C. Those sentence to death
prisoner? D. Those whose minimum sentence is twenty (20)
A. A prisoner serving a term below six (6) years years imprisonment
B. A prisoner serving a term of six (6) years and
up 110. These are prisoners who cannot be trusted in
C. A prisoner serving a term of six (6) months and open conditions and pose less danger to society if
one (1) day to three (3) years they escape.
D. A prisoner serving a term of three (3) years and A. Medium security Camp
one (1) day up B. Minimum security camp
C. Minimum security prisoners
102. Provincial prisoners are prisoners with D. Medium security prisoners
imprisonment ranging from?
A. 1 day to 3 years 111. Those who cannot be trusted in open condition
B. 6 months,1 day to 3 years and pose lesser danger than the above mentioned in
C. 3 years to life case they escape. They can allowed to work outside
D. Not more than 6 months the fence under guards or escort.
A. super maximum prisoner
103. What is this process of determining the needs B. maximum security prisoner
and requirements of prisoners for assigning them to C. medium security prisoner
programs according to their existing resources? D. minimum security prisoner
A. Diversification C. Quarantine
B. Classification D. Quality Control 112. Maximum security prisoners are confined in
the maximum security prison NBP building and wear
NOTE: Diversification is an administrative device what color of uniform.
of correctional institutions of providing varied and A. Blue C. Yellow
flexible types of physical plants for the more B. Green D. Orange
effective custody, security and control of the
treatment programs of its diversified population. 113. This group consists of chronic troublemakers
but not as dangerous as the super security
104. Which of the following refers to prison prisoners. They are not allowed to work outside the
classification? institution.
A. A process by which inmates are assigned to types A. Maximum security prisoners
of custody and treatment appropriate to their own B. Super security prisoners
individual needs C. Minimum security prisoners
B. A process by which inmates are grouped for D. Medium security prisoners
purposes of sentence determination
C. A process by which inmates are registered and 114. A security camp that houses prisoners whose
assigned their prison cells sentence are 20 years and above, life termers or
D. A process by which inmates are assigned to prison those under capital punishment, those with pending
guards for cases, those under disciplinary punishment, those
whose cases are on appeal, and those under detention
105. In the reception procedures of jail A. Maximum Security Camp
admission, he is responsible for booking the newly B. Medium Security Camp
committed inmate in the jail blotter; assigns the C. Minimum Security Camp
inmate to a reception area, if any, where he/she D. None of these
shall be scheduled for orientation on jail rules
and regulation, and shall undergo risk assessment 115. A special group of prisoners composed of
and classification, evaluation and conduct of incorrigible, intractable, and highly dangerous
further medical evaluation/screening by the Medical persons who are the source of constant disturbances
Officer. Who is being described?

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even in a maximum security prison and wear orange putting the law into his own hand. What
color of uniform. justification of punishment would this be?
A. Medium Security Prisoners A. Reformation C. Expiation
B. Maximum Security Prisoners B. Deterrence D. Retribution
C. Super Maximum Security Prisoners
D. Minimum Security Prisoners
127. Emilio Puchunkuy was convicted for multiple
116. A maximum security prison is otherwise called crimes and his own conviction involves imprisonment
________ so that he will be prevented from committing similar
A. Courtyard prison C. Radial prison crimes. This purpose his imprisonment is known as.
B. Close custody prison D. Campus style prison A. Reformation C. Incapacitation
B. Prevention D. Retribution
117. The Bukang Liwayway Camp of the New Bilibid
Prison houses the: 128. He advocated that crimes would be understood
A. Mentally Deranged Prisoners by scientific methods, in understanding the traits
B. Minimum Security Inmates and circumstances of criminal offenders.
C. Medium Security Inmates A. Rafaele Garofalo C. Cesare Beccaria
D. Maximum Security Inmates B. Cesare Lombroso D. Enrico Ferri

118. This refers to the administration of proper 129. Which of this term has this duties and
nutrition, hygiene, sanitation, cleanliness and responsibilities of escorting high ranking/key
promotion of good health to inmates. officers and other dignitaries of state?
A. Work and Livelihood Program A. Greyhound force
B. Sports and Recreation Program B. Quick Response Team (QRT)
C. Health and Welfare Program C. Special Tactics and Response (STAR) Team
D. Behavior Modification Program D. National Inmates Monitoring System

119. This punishment gives lesson to offender by 130. Pancho Makalintal served his sentence at the
showing to others what would happen to them if they New Bilibid Prison in Muntinlupa. Why was he
violate the law. photographed at the Reception and Diagnosed Center?
A. Atonement C. Deterrence A. He is a good looking personality upon his entry
B. Protection D. Reformation B. Photographing the inmate is part of the
reception procedure
120. This code punishes offenders to hard labor C. It is a rare opportunity to have his photograph
of four years to life. Fortunate prisoners sentenced D. To have a souvenir photo for his family
to hard labor were destined to the factories or
construction of fortresses. Sentences to labor in 131. This school stresses out that children and
the mines were unluckiest of the destinations. lunatic should not be regarded as criminals or be
A. Code of Hammurabi C. King Ur-Nammu’s Code punished.
B. Justinian Code D. Penal Code of Russia A. Classical School C. Positive School
B. Neo Positive School D. Neo-Classical School
121. Who is this first victim on August 6, 19990
this form of execution which through the use of 132. A school of criminology which maintain the
electric chair convicted of murder? doctrine of psychological hedonism or freewill.
A. William Dannyson C. Elam Lynds A. Classical School C. Neo-classical school
B. William Tell D. William Kemmler B. Positivist school D. None of these

122. The first formal law dealing with the concept 133. This theory denies individual responsibility
of justice as Lex Taliones “an eye for an eye and and reflected an essentially non-punitive reaction
tooth for a tooth”. to crime and criminality.
A. Code of Hammurabi C. King Ur-Nammu’s Code A. Classical school C. Negative school
B. Burgundian Code D. Justinian Code B. Neo-Classical D. Positive school

123. Jail Officer Joaquin Delgado is aspiring to 134. What provision does classical theory have?
become the Chief BJMP in the future. At least what A. Criminal behavior is inherited and therefore
rank should the said officer meet as the law could be controlled by regulating the reproduction
requires and qualifies him to be on the highest of families
position as the Chief BJMP. B. The basis for criminal liability is human free
A. Jail Senior Superintendent will and the purpose of penalty is retribution
B. Jail Chief Superintendent C. Crime and delinquency are symptoms of social and
C. Jail Superintendent penalty disorders
D. Jail Director D. Criminal behavior is learned in interaction with
other persons in the process of communication
124. What is this punishment that should be
provided by the state whose sanction is violated, 135. This theory advocated the study of the
to afford the society or individual the opportunity criminal rather than the crime; its field of
of imposing upon the offender suitable punishment interest is the personality and circumstances of
as might be enforced. Offenders should be punished offenders to understand their criminal behavior.
because they deserve it. This is one justification A. Positive School
of punishment called: B. Modern Clinical School
A. Deterrence C. Retribution C. Neo Classical School
B. Incapacitation D. Atonement D. Classical School

125. What is this self-help social learning 136. This maintains the doctrine of psychological
treatment model used in the rehabilitation of drug hedonism, that the individual calculates pleasures
offenders and other clients with behavioral and pain in advance of action and regulates his
problems? conduct by results of his calculation.
A. Probation C. Community Service A. Classical school C. Negative school
B. Restorative Justice D. Therapeutic Community B. Neo-classical D. Positive school

126. When an individual cannot move on to the pain 137. This theory in criminology states that
he suffered caused by his aggressor and goes back criminals are totally responsible for their
to a primitive justification of punishment by behaviors and the stress is more on the effect of
their felonious act than upon the criminal himself.

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A. Biological theory C. Positivist theory 148. for amnesty to be granted, there should
B. Classical theory D. None of the above be______
A. Recommendation from commission of human rights
138. This theory provides that the basis for B. Application for amnesty
criminal liability is human free will and the C. Concurrence of the congress
purpose of penalty is retribution D. Recommendation from the united nation
A. Classical theory C. Physiological theory
B. Biological theory D. Positivist theory 149. Inigo Sandoval is medium security prisoners
in the New Bilibid Prison, what camp will be his
139. What does the classical theory provide? venue for confinement?
A. Criminal behavior is learned in interaction with A. Medium security prison C. Camp sampaguita
other persons in a process of communication B. Camp bukang liwayway D. NBP main prison
B. Crime and delinquency are symptoms of social and
penalty disorders 150. He is a warden at Elmira reformatory in New
C. The basis for criminal liability is human York and instituted a program of education, training
freewill and the purpose of penalty is retribution in useful trades physical activity, indeterminate
D. Criminal behavior is inherited and therefore sentences, inmate classification, and incentive
could be controlled by regulating the reproduction program. He also wrote ‘Fifty years of prison
of families service’
A. Ferri antosonos C. Miguel montisimos
140. Samuel “Sam” Isaac, an 18-year-old who is B. Sir Sutherland D. Zebulon reed Brockway
convicted for a crime murder by adding toxic
substance intentionally to his office mate Inigo 151. Who will be responsible in taking measures
Sandoval and shall serve 20 years of imprisonment. to abate the tension in tail in the event of crisis
Samuel “Sam” Isaac shall have to serve his sentence situation until the intervention of crisis response
as he is the one who is accountable for that crime authorities?
and as the law requires. The principle behind the A. Quick response team (QRT)
imprisonment of Samuel “Sam; Isaac is known as? B. Special tactic and response (STAR) team
A. Reformation C. Retribution C. Crisis management group
B. Restoration D. Reformation D. National inmates monitoring system

141. These are inmates who are likely and have the 152. It is authority of the President of the
tendency to escape from the jails facility. Philippines to suspend the execution of penalty,
A. Escape-Prone Inmates reduce the sentence and extinguish criminal
B. Jail Aide liability.
C. High Risk inmates in BJMP Jails A. Clemency C. Commutation
D. High Profile Inmates in BJMP Jails B. Executive clemency D. Amnesty

142. This is one of the facilities of the bureau 153. How many days will be deducted from an inmate
of corrections having a combined facility where for each month for his good behavior during his
cultural and sports activities are conducted on seventh year stay at prison?
combined basis. A. Twenty-three days for each month of good
A. Infirmary behavior
B. Recreation/Multipurpose hall B. Twenty-days for each month of good behavior
C. Training/Lecture Center C. Twenty-five days for each month of good behavior
D. Workshop Facility D. Thirty days for each month of good behavior

143. Mastery of important skills for delivery of 154. The jail warden generally exercise
quality services. supervision and control over all personnel in the
A. Teamwork C. Commitment jail unit and the inmates in all matters related to
B. Competence D. Cooperation the following EXCEPT ONE.
A. Always upholds human rights and observes the
144. When a prisoner evaded sentenced or escape code of conduct
during a calamity and return within 48 hours after B. Endeavors to promote personal and professional
the passing away of the calamity, the prisoner shall growth of subordinates
be entitled to a deduction. C. Leads ad enforces a high standard of discipline
A. 4/5 of the period of his sentence among his personnel
B. 2/5 of the period of his sentence D. Acts as chairman of the inmates disciplinary
C. 1/5 of the period of his sentence machinery
B. 3/5 of the period of his sentence
155. Which core values of the BJMP concerns on the
145. How long is the duration of stay in the strong sense of dedication to the ideals of the
viewing of the deceased relative of an inmate? organization ad to the public that it serves?
A. 3 hours C. 6 hours A. Teamwork C. Competence
B. 12 hours D. 2 hours B. Commitment D. City prisoner

146. This unit examines the completeness & 156. What justification of punishment has been
authenticity of the requirements for commitment emphasized when Mr. Trilly a prisoner stays for good
(commitment order) booking sheet, arrest report at the correction institution whereby society in
information before it refers the inmate for physical the future will be save from harm by Mr. Trilly?
information by this health unit. A. Reformation C. Protection
A. Property custodian C. Desk officer B. Deterrence D. Retribution
B. Health unit D. records unit
157. What is being refers to the Jail Bureau’s
147. Suficar alibutu had served his term of aims to enhance public safety by providing humane
sentence and had been released and while being safekeeping and development of inmates in all
released, he didn’t commit any other offence and district, city and municipal jails?
totally renewed his life as a law abiding citizen A. Mission C. vision
of the community. What is the idea behind this B. Powers D. Mandate
scenario would refer?
A. Reformation C. Rehabilitation 158. To promote and protect the rights of our
B. Positive changes D. renewal fellow human beings.
A. Teamwork C. Cooperation
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 A. Jail officer 1
159. In the history of Correctional Institution, B. Jail inspector
if Xian Lim is one of the 2 million prisoners who C. Senior Jail inspector
has been tortured and slaughtered in a known prison D. Senior officer
in Poland, what prison institution would that be?
A. Bastille Prison C. Auschwitz Prison 170. What happens if the probationer transfer his
B. Sachsenhausen Prison D. Insein Prison residence to a place outside the jurisdiction of
the regional court?
160. When a person who is detained for the A. Control over the probationer is transferred to
violation of a law are ordinances awaiting for the the Chief of Police
promulgation of decision of a court of Law and was B. Control over the probationer is transferred to
not yet convicted of a crime , how he will be the executive judge of the Regional Trial Court at
classified as what? the place of the new residence
A. Inmate C. Arrested Person C. Control and supervision over the probationer is
B. Custodial detainee D. Detainee transferred to the Head Probation Officer
D. Control and supervision over the probationer is
161. There are inmates who require less transferred to the judge of the neighboring
supervision than other inmates. city/municipality
A. Jail Aide
B. Risk Inmates in BJMP Jails 171. The Post-Sentence Investigation Report is
C. High Profile Inmates in BJMP Jails submitted to court within the
D. Escape-Prone Inmates A. 60-day period C. 45-day period
B. 15-day period D. 30-day period
162. Mr. Trilly has been imprisoned for almost 5
years, until then he was not given a chance to avail 172. What is the action of the court in case a
the good conduct time allowance due to his negative probationer violated his probation conditions?
performance in the correctional institution. If A. Court directs probationer to re apply for
given a chance and if he will display good behavior probation
for a three consecutive months, how many Days will B. Court orders the continuation of the probation
be deducted from his penalty? C. Court releases the probationer to the community
A. 23 days C. 69 days D. Court revokes probation and probationer goes
B. 25 days D. 75 days back to prison

163. An offender who surrenders from escaping 173. Presidential Decree No. 968 established the
because of calamity immediately 48 hours after ________ system.
the pronouncement of the passing away of calamity A. Adult probation C. Juvenile Justice
shall be granted B. Family Welfare D. Civilian Police
A. 1/5 reduction of sentence
B. ½ reduction of sentence 174. Billy the kid was 17 years old when he was
C. 2/5 reduction of sentence convicted for the crime of theft. Can he apply for
D. 2/6 reduction of sentence probation under the Adult Probation System?
A. No, because his crime is theft
Note: colonist B. No, because he is only 17 years old
C. No, because he is entitled for parole
164. It was known as the Great Escape at the D. No, because he is convicted of a crime
Alcatraz Maximum prison. Who among the following
were considered the escapees from the Rock but they 175. Under our laws, when should a probationer
were never found? report to his designated probation officer?
A. Frank Morris and the Anglin Brothers A. Within 72 hours after probation order has been
B. Frank Hamilton and Billy the Kid granted
C. John Rivard and George Blake B. Upon court order
D. Pat Pottle and Michael Randle C. Upon initial interview
D. Upon completion of the PSIR
Note: How many escapees? And who William benet
176. What is the age requirement for drug user for
165. How many days should the inmate is placed in admission for probation under RA 6425?
quarantine upon admission? A. Less than 21
A. 5 C. 7 B. 25 years old and above
B. 6 D. 8 C. 21 years old and above
D. 25 years old and below
Note: quarantine would accept two prisoner? Is it
allowed “NO” 177. The probation officer is required by law to
submit the PSIR within how many days?
166. Indeterminate Sentence law was created by? A. 90 days C. 60 days
A. RA 4103 C. RA 9344 B. 120 days D. 30 days
B. RA 3413 D. RA 6975
178. Under the rules, methods and procedures of
167. If the warden is taken as the hostage, for probation, the reglamentary period for which the
all intents and purposes, he ceases to exercise convicted offender may apply for probation after
authority and the next in command or the __________ conviction is within-
officer present shall assume the command. A. 10 days C. 15 days
A. Veteran C. Assistant B. 20days D. 30 days
B. Most senior D. Custodian
Note: assistant warden – if the warden is absent or 179. A probationer is allowed to do the following
sick. EXCEPT,
A. Stay away from bad associates
168. Who will appoint the director of prison? B. Work regularly to support his family
A. Chairman DOJ C. Chief Executive C. Make periodic report
B. Chairman. CSC D. BPP D. Go and play in a gambling den

169. Lilly is a Doctor of Criminology and 3years in 180. When is a probationer required to report to
Dean of school if she applied in the Bureau of Jail probation officer?
Management and Penology in what rank she will be A. Within 24 hours from receipt of probation order
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C. Within 72 hours from receipt of probation order 194. Which of the following should a probationer
D. Within 48 hours from receipt of probation order NOT do?
A. Stay away from bad associates
181. It serves as the basis in granting probation B. Make periodic office report
for qualified petitioners. C. Go and play in a gambling den
A. Pre-sentence investigation report D. Work regularly to support his family
B. Post-sentence investigation report
C. Admission summary 195. A petition for probation is filed by the
D. behavior report defendant with the ____
A. Judge of the Regional Trial Court
182. Before the travel of probationer outside the B. Justice of the Appellate Court
jurisdiction of the City/Provincial probation C. Municipal Trial Court
office, application for court should be filed within D. Trial Judge who tried and convicted
how many days?
A. 45 days C. 30 days 196. The early practice in England that humanized
B. 15 days D. 5 days criminal justice served as the forerunners of
probation. These are
183. Probation order will take effect 1. Benefit of the clergy
A. Before its issuance 2. Judicial reprieve
B. Upon order by the court 3. Recognizance
C. Upon its issuance 4. Commutation
D. When the offender will be found guilty A. 4, 1 and 2 C. 3, 4 and 1
B. 1, 2 and 3 D. 2, 3 and 4
184. When you are once on probation, are you still
allowed to apply for the second time? 197. A convicted offender whose age is ____ can
A. Yes C. No apply for probation.
B. True D. False A. 21 years old or above
B. 18 years old or above
185. After receiving the PSIR, how many days must C. 12 years old or above
a judge decide whether to grant or deny probation? D. 16 years old or above
A. 15 days C. 30 days
B. 60 days D. 90 days 198. Is a person convicted of treason qualified
for probation?
186. Preliminary form filed up by the petitioner A. Yes, as long as he is first-time offender.
within 72 hours after the release of his probation B. No, his crime is against the security of the
order. state
A. Arrest and Booking Report C. Release form C. Yes, everyone is qualified for probation
B. Work Sheet D. None of the above D. Yes, as long as he is a Filipino

187. The judge’s bases of the grant of probation 199. The probation supervision period maybe
relies on the report of, terminated on any of the following grounds, EXCEPT
A. Prosecutor C. Police officer A. Order of the Secretary of Justice
B. Probation officer D. Social worker B. Death of the probationer
C. Successful completion of program
188. Pending the submission of the Post Sentence D. Probation revocation for cause
Investigation Report (PSIR) and the resolution of
the application for probation, may the applicant be 200. Probationers are given the opportunity to
allowed temporary liberty? engage in productive and income generating projects
A. Yes, but he executes an affidavit to return through the
B. Yes, the judge gives a temporary pass A. Vocational training program
C. Yes, under the bail filed in the criminal case B. Rehabilitation program
D. Yes, his release is automatic C. Medical assistance program
D. Livelihood program
189. The post-Sentence Investigation Report
Prepared by the Investigating Probation Officer is 201. Which of the following should not be done by
approved by _____ a probationer?
A. The Probation Administrator A. Pursue his rehabilitation program
B. The Chief Probation and Parole Officer B. Engage in illegal activities
C. The Judge C. Abstain from drinking intoxicating liquors
D. The Probation Regional Director D. Reside at premises approved by the trial court

190. A drug user who is placed under probation may 202. Presidential Decree No. 968 as amended grants
be made to serve his sentence by the court if he probation to qualified adult offenders while
A. Becomes unruly and undisciplined Presidential Decree No. 603 grants probation to
B. Commits another offense _____ offenders.
C. Violates any of the conditions of his probation A. Sexual C. Blue-collar
D. Is 21 years old B. Criminal D. youthful

191. What is referred to as the withdrawal of the 203. The probation law which was enacted on July
privilege of probation or parole resulting in the 24, 1976 is oftentimes referred to as:
incarceration of the offender? A. Presidential Decree No. 126
A. Revocation C. Retaliation B. Presidential Decree No. 28
B. Suspension D. Commutation C. Presidential Decree No. 807
D. Presidential Decree No. 968
192. A convicted defendant who files an
application for probation is called _____. 204. A convicted offender may avail of probation
A. Probationer C. Petitioner as a/an
B. Respondent D. applicant A. Choice C. Right
B. Privilege D. option
193. A drug user may be placed under probation by
virtue of 205. The Post-Sentence Investigation report shall
A. R.A. No. 6425 C. R.A. No. 4864 be approved by the
B. R.A. No. 7192 D. R.A. No. 6963 A. Head, Probation Office C. Social Worker
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 A. Control over the probationer is transferred to
206. What is the action of the court in case a the Chief of Police
probationer violated his/her probation conditions? B. Control over the probationer is transferred to
A. Court release the probationer to the community the executive judge of the Regional Trial Court at
B. Court revokes probation and probationer goes to the place of the new residence
prison C. Control and supervision over the probationer is
C. Court orders the continuation of probation transferred to the Head Probation Officer
D. Court directs probationer to re-apply for D. Control and supervision over the probationer is
probation transferred to the judge of the neighboring
city/municipality
207. ____ conditions are designed to increase the
painfulness of probation such as imposition of fines 217. Mario was convicted and meted out a penalty
and community service. of more than one (1) year. If his petition for
A. Standard C. Punitive probation is granted, his probation shall not be
B. Reduction D. rehabilitation more than _____ years.
A. Two (2) C. Six (6)
208. Juanito is 17 years old when he was convicted B. Five (5) D. Three (3)
for the crime of theft. Can he apply for probation
under the Adult Probation System? 218. When is the probationer required to report
A. No, because his crime is theft to the Probation Office?
B. No, because he is entitled for parole A. Within 60 hours from receipt of Probation Order
C. No, because he is only 17 years old B. Within 96 hours from receipt of Probation Order
D. No, because he is convicted crime C. Within 36 Hours from receipt of Probation Order
D. Within 72 Hours from receipt of Probation Order
209. In the United States, home confinement or
house arrest may be imposed by the courts and the 219. Who among the following convicted drug
offenders are confined in their own residences but pushers may be placed under probation?
are placed under _____ A. Martin who is a third time offender and 21 years
A. Probation supervision old
B. Electronic monitoring B. Juan who is a first time offender and 20 years
C. Intensive probation supervision old
D. Parole supervision C. Pablo who is a second time offender and 21 years
old
210. Jerome, a 55 years old activist, was D. Pedro who is a first time offender land 25 years
convicted of treason. Is he qualified for probation? old
A. Yes, treason is a crime against the state
B. No, treason is a non-probationable crime 220. With what court shall an application for
C. Yes, if that was his first conviction probation be filed?
D. No, he is only 55 years old. A. The court located in the place where the offender
was arrested
211. During the period of probation, how often is B. The court that tried and sentenced the offender
the probationer required to report to the Probation C. The court nearest the residence of the victim
Officer D. The court nearest the residence of the applicant
A. At least once a month
B. At least twice a month 221. When can an offender apply for probation?
C. At least bi-monthly A. Upon being charged
D. At least twice a week B. Before his conviction
C. Any time during the trial
212. What law provides for the establishment of D. After his conviction
the Adult Probation System?
A. PD No. 448 C. PD No. 968 222. Which is NOT a factor to consider in the grant
B. PD No. 603 D. PD No. 765 of probation?
1. The defendant acted under strong provocation
213. The Probation order is read before the 2. The victim induced or facilitated the commission
petitioners and the Probation Officer of crime
A. In confidence 3. The defendant has made or will make restitution
B. In the Probation Office or reparation to the victim
C. Inside the Judge’s room 4. The defendant is a person of wealth and power in
D. In open court the community
A. 2 C. 4
214. The following may be recommended for the B. 3 D. 1
early termination of their probation period except
A. Those who are consistent in complying with all 223. Within how many days after verdict must a
their probation conditions and have served 1/3 of petitioner file his application for probation?
the imposed period A. 30 days C. 120 days
B. Those who have approved travel abroad for B. 15 days D. 10 days
scholarship, or study grant for a period not less
than six (6) months 224. Pardon is to the President as Probation is
C. Those who completed their schooling in tertiary to the:
education program A. Prison Director C. Judge
D. Those suffering from serious physical and mental B. Probation Officer D. Jail Warden
disability
Note: who?
215. Who monitors the compliance of offenders 5 times question the court will grant? Answer
under probation? probation
A. Probation officer
B. Social worker 225. Which of the following statements is false?
C. Police officer A. Probation is mere privilege and its grant
D. Probation officer depends on the discretion of the court
B. The grant of probation is automatic and the
216. What happens if the probationer transfers his offender need not apply
residence to a place outside the jurisdiction of C. An order granting or denying probation shall not
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D. Probation may be revoked if there is a violation 237. Pablo Mandayag is a Probationer who is
of parole conditions, notice is given and hearing ordered by the court to pay civil liability. To whom
is held for the probationer shall he pay the amount for remittance of the
victim.
226. When can a drug user or who is in possession A. Clerk of Court of the Trial Court
of drugs be placed on probation? B. Cashier of the trial court
A. First time offender and less than 21 years old C. Municipal treasurer
B. Second time offender and less than 21 years old D. Cashier of the probation office
C. Second time offender
D. First time offender 238. An alternative to incarceration and allows
convicted person to remain at large under varying
227. One of the following is the least valid degrees of restriction and supervision and certain
reason for keeping probation records: condition.
A. To meet the legal requirement A. Probation C. work release
B. To provide a record which may be used in B. Parole D. halfway house
appealing from conviction
C. To maintain accurate record of the activities of 239. A disposition, under which a defendant, after
the probationer conviction and sentence, is released subject to
D. To provide for the continuity of service of the condition imposed by court and to supervision of a
probationer probation officer. Which is being defined?
A. Probation
228. Probation is granted by a court judge while B. Parole
pardon is granted by the ______ C. Executive Clemency
A. Prosecutor D. Good conduct and time allowance
B. Chief of police
C. Chief Justice of Supreme Court 240. A convict whose application for probation has
D. President of the Philippines been granted but fails to report to the proper
probation officer within 72 hours upon receipt of
229. Who is the Father of Probation in the notice or a probationer whose whereabouts cannot be
Philippines? determined for more than a month:
A. Fernidand E. Marcos C. Teodulo C. Natividad A. absconding probationer
B. Crspino M. de Castro D. Cicero C. Campos B. wanted person
C. fugitive from justice
230. The period of probation of a defendant D. absconding petitioner
sentenced to a term of more than one (1) year
imprisonment shall not exceed ____________. 241. Which of these serves as an informal basis
A. Three (3) years C. Ten (10) years for the court’s decision to grant or deny probation?
B. Five (5) years D. Six (6) years A. BPP C. Warden
B. Probation officer D. Probationer
231. Who among the following is qualified for
probation? Note: PSIR
A. A prisoner whose conviction is on appeal
B. A prisoner sentenced to serve a prison item of 242. A probation officer may authorities a
more than 6 years probationer to travel outside his area of
C. A first time offender operational or territorial jurisdiction for period
D. A person convicted of subversion of.
A. More than 30 days within period of 6 moths
232. Which is done first by the Probation B. More than 10 days but not exceeding 30 days
Officer in his/her investigation? C. More than 30 days but not exceeding 60 days
A. Interviews relatives and friends if the D. Not more than 10 days
probation applicant
B. Conducts the interview of the probation 243. Who among the following is responsible to
applicant inform the probationer the consequences of such
C. Determines background history of probation probation order and explain to him that failure to
applicant comply the condition, he shall serve the penalty
D. Goes to NBI to request for record check of imposed, and this information shall be done
probation applicant immediately upon the issuance of a probation order
by the court to the probationer?
233. The approval of the application for probation A. Director prison C. Judge the trial court
is done by the Judge through the B. Probation officer D. Probation administrator
A. Issuance of clearance certificate
B. Issuance of probation clearance 244. Probation is only granted
C. Issuance of probation order A. Many times C. Thrice
D. Issuance of citation ticket B. Twice D. Once

234. All data gathered about the probation 245. Person place on probation
applicant shall be treated A. Probationaire C. Probationee
A. Judiciously C. Appropriately B. Probationeer D. Probationer
B. Confidentially D. Comprehensively
246. Pancho Makalintal a convict whose application
235. It refers to the continuing relationship for probation has been granted but fails to report
between the probationer and the probation officer. the proper probation officer within 72 hours upon
A. Orientation receipt of notice or a probationer whose whereabouts
B. Post sentence investigation cannot be determined for more than a month.
C. Supervision A. Fugitive of Justice C. Wanted Person
D. None of the above B. Absconding Probationer D. Absconding Petitioner

236. Who is the Father of Probation in England? 247. Which of the following, a probationer should
A. Calvin Coolidge not do?
B. Teodulo Natividad A. Go and play in the gambling den
C. Mathew Davenport Hill B. Make periodic office report
D. John Howard C. Stay away from bad associates
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248. The investigation report of Probation Officer English barrister and judge, John Augustus, a 19th
shall be submitted to the court not later than century Boston boot-maker.
A. 40 days from the receipt of the order A. John Howard C. None of these
B. 18 days from the receipt of the order B. Matthew Davenport Hill D. Edward N. Savage
C. 35 days from the receipt of the order
B. 60 days from the receipt of the order 261. The word probation was adopted from Latin verb
“probare.” Which means-
249. All but one is the major rehabilitation A. To probe/test
programs of probation... B. To release
A. Volunteer Probation Ade Program C. To testing period- probatio
B. Retributive Justice D. Temporary release
C. Therapeutic Community
D. Restorative Justice 262. He is the first appointed probation officer
in the world.
250. This is an investigation conducted by A. Hans Gross C. Edward Savage
probation officer not within the jurisdiction of John Augustus D. Benjamin Franklin
the court.
A. Initial investigation 263. The concept of probation, from the Latin word
B. Post Sentence Investigation Report “Probatio” which means ______, has historical roots
C. Courtesy Investigation Report in the practice of judicial reprieve.
D. Pre-sentence Investigation Report A. Walk with faith C. Live with integrity
B. Testing period D. Out of prison
251. Defined as the disposition, under which a
defendant, after a conviction and a sentence is 264. The man who coined the word “Probation”
released subject to a condition imposed by a court derived from the latin word “probare”
and a supervision by a probation officer. A. Laila Delima C None of these
A. Executive clemency C. Probation B. John Augustus D. Edward N. Savage
B. Reprieve D. Parole
265. Parole and Probation Administration is under
252. A judicial action or legal disposition that the direction of the _________.
allows the offender to remain in the community A. Department of Interior and Local Government
subject to the conditions imposed by the court. B. BJMP
A. Reprieve C. Department of Justice
B. Commutation D. Department of Finance
C. Probation
D. Good Conduct Time Allowance 266. After release, from prison, when does a
parolee present himself to the Parole and Probation
253. Which of the following does NOT belong to the Officer?
group? A. At least three weeks from release
A. Probation C. Commutation of sentence B. Within the period prescribed in the Release
B. Absolute pardon D. Reprieve Document
C. At least one month from release
254. A person who is granted ______ continues his D. Within three weeks from release
sentence away from prison and must follow certain
rules. 267. After release from the jail or prison, when
A. Parole C. Probation does the parolee present himself to the Parole and
B. Reprieve D. Pardon Probation Officer?
A. At least three (3) weeks from release
255. Instaneously upon the issuance of a probation B. Within the period prescribed in the Release
order by the court to the probationer, who among Document
the following is accountable to inform the C. Within three (3) months from release
probationer the penalty of such order and explain D. At least one (1) month from release
to him that failure to comply the conditions, he
shall serve the penalty imposed? 268. The parole and probation administration
A. Director of Prison administers a _____________ corrections program.
B. Probation Administrator A. Integrated C. Community-based
C. Probation Officer B. Traditional D. Institutional
D. Judge of the Trial Court
269. Which is not a function of Parole and
256. Among the following, one of the purpose of Probation Officers?
Adult Probation is to. A. Needs assessment and diagnosis
A. Create a probation office for all offenders B. Pre-sentence investigation
B. Foster closer relationship between the offender C. Physical and medical examination
and the judge who promulgated the Probation Order D. Client supervision
C. Place the offender outside police power of the
state 270. Parolee Juan De la Cruz commits an infraction
D. Prevent the commission of crime of the terms and conditions appearing in his Release
Document. Which of the following guidelines shall
257. Who was the first probation officer in the be applied to him?
whole correctional enterprise? 1. An Infraction Report (IR) is prepared by his
A. Jeremy Bentham C. Peter Thatcher Parole and Probation Officer and such IR is
B. John Augustus D. Cesare Beccaria submitted to the Board of Pardon and Parole
2. The Board, upon receipt of the IR, orders the
258. Who is the true father of probation? arrest of the parolee
A. Matthew Davenport Hill C. Alexander Rice 3. The Board recommits the parolee to prison if it
B. Frederick Rainer D. John Augustus finds that the continuation of his parole is
incompatible to public welfare
259. He was held as the 1t probation officer 4. The Board orders the parolee to pay a fine for
employed by the US government his interaction
A. Teodolo C. Natividad C. John Augustus A. 1, 2 and 3 C. 2, 3 and 4
B. None of these D. Edward N. Savage B. 3, 4 and 1 D. 4, 1 and 2

260. Two are the most closely associated with the

founding of the probation _________, an 18th century

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271. Which agency performs the evaluation of 280. Which if the following factors are considered
prisoner’s fitness and qualifications for the grant by the Board of Pardons and Parole in the review of
of Pardon or parole? parole cases?
A. Board of Pardon and Parole 1. The degree of the prisoner’s rehabilitation and
B. National Police Commission institutional behavior or conduct
C. Department of Social Welfare and Development 2. The age of the prisoner and the availability of
D. National Bureau of Investigation after-care services for the old or sickly person
3. The social position of the prisoner in the
272. With respects to parole supervision, under community before his conviction
whose supervision is a parolee placed? 4. The level of his/her education and how well he
A. A Parole Officer performed during the interview
B. A Probation Officer A. 2 and 3 C. 4 and 2
C. A Jail Warden B. 1 and 2 D. 3 and 1
D. A Parole and Probation Officer
281. The Board of Pardon and Parole considers the
273. Which office evaluates the fitness and following factors in deciding a prisoner’s parole,
qualifications of prisoners for the grant of pardon EXCEPT ______.
and parole? A. The crime involved
A. Board of Pardon and Parole B. The prisoner’s behavior in prison
B. Department of Social welfare and Development C. The time already served
C. Parole and Probation Administration D. The marital status of prisoner
D. Department of Justice
282. The form of conditional release that is
274. Parolee Juan Dela Cruz commits an infraction granted after a prisoner has served a portion of
of the terms and conditions appearing in his Release his sentence in a correctional
Document. Which of the following guidelines shall A. Conditional pardon C. Probation
be applied to him? B. Parole D. Commutation
1. An Infraction Report (IR) is prepared by his
Parole and Probation Officer and such IR is 283. Parole is matter of right?
submitted to the Board of Pardon and Parole A. Yes C. No
2. The Board, upon receipt of the IR, orders the B. Maybe D. none of these
arrest of the parolee
3. The Board recommits the parolee to prison if it 284. Parole is not matter of _____________________.
finds that the continuation of his parole is A. privilege C. right
incompatible to public welfare B. grace D. requirement
4. The Board orders the parolee to pay a fine for
his interaction 285. Which agency performs the evaluation of
A. 1, 2 and 3 C. 2, 3 and 4 prisoner’s fitness and qualifications for the grant
B. 3, 4 and 1 D. 4, 1 and 2 of pardon or parole?
A. PPA C. BPP
275. Which of the following is a manifest function B. DDB D. Court
of parole?
A. To protect the public 286. Parole is matter of right?
B. To integrate parolees into society A. Yes C. No
C. To ease prison and jail overcrowding B. Maybe D. none of these
D. To remedy sentencing disparities
287. A minimum and maximum amount of time to be
276. What document is issued to a parolee when the served in prison is referred to as ________.
maximum period of his prison term has expired? A. A determinate sentence
A. Certificate of Prison Term Completion B. A corporal punishment
B. Certificate of Final Release C. A Indeterminate sentence
C. Certificate of Final Discharge D. A capital punishment
D. Certificate of Final Release and Discharge
288. Under the rules, a parolee who violates
277. Which of the following factors are special provision of parole should be recommitted the prison
considerations in the grant of parole or conditional to serve the –
pardon? A. Remaining unexpired portion of his maximum
1. Old age, provided prisoner was not yet sixty sentence
(60) years of age at the time of commission of crime B. Remaining unexpired portion of his minimum
2. Physical disability such as when prisoner is sentence
bed-ridden, a deaf-mute, a leper, a cripple or blind C. Quarter or 1/4 of the un served portion of his
3. Serious illness duly certified by a government sentence
physician D. All of these
4. Similar circumstances which show that continued
imprisonment will be inhuman or pose a serious 289. An alien parolee turned over for disposition,
danger to the prisoner’s life documentation and appropriate order, which agency
A. 3, 4 and 1 C. All these listed shall accept him for this matter?
B. 1, 2 and 3 D. 2, 3 and 4 A. Board of Pardons and Parole
B. Bureau of Correction
278. The member of the Board of Pardons and Parole C. National Bureau of Investigation
shall hold office for a term of ____ years, without D. Bureau of Immigration and deportation
prejudice to reappointment.
A. Six (6) C. Five (5) 290. Alien pardonees or parolees shall be turned
B. Three (3) D. Four (4) over which agency for disposition, documentation and
appropriate action?
279. How long is the term of office of members if A. Bureau of immigration and deportation
the Board of Pardon and parole? B. National Bureau of Investigation
A. Five (5) years, without reappointment C. Department of Foreign Affairs
B. Six (6) years, without reappointment D. Department of Justice
C. Six (6) years, without prejudice to
reappointment 291. He is the pioneers of penology who introduced
D. Five (5) years, without prejudice to an open-ended sentencing structure and well-known
reappointment for his “Mark system” similar to parole where by
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A. Walter Crofton C. John Augustus B. Pardon D. conditional pardon
B. Alexander Macanochie D. William Penn
301. The conditional pardon for a petitioner must
Note: John Augustus coined the term “probare” a have serve at least _____ of the minimum of his
Latin verb, meaning to prove, to test. indeterminate sentence.
The term “penitentiary” came from the Latin word A. 1/2 C. 1/7
“paenitentia”, meaning “penitence”. This term was B. 1/6 D. 1/4
coined by an English prison reformer named John
Howard 302. Who may be granted conditional pardon?
A. An old prisoner provided he was not yet 60 when
292. It has been regarded as the forerunner of he/she was put to prison
modern penology due to its extensive use of parole, B. A probationer who broke his probation conditions
social casework and training school type of C. A prisoner who was the “bastonero”
institution. D. A prisoner who is female
A. Pennsylvania System C. Auburn System
B. Elmira Reformatory D. All of these 303. In determining the fitness of a prisoner for
release on conditional pardon, the following points
293. To whom shall a petition for executive shall be considered as guides EXCEPT:
clemency be addressed? A. The political, organizational religious
A. The President of the Philippines affiliation of the prisoner should be disregarded.
B. The Chairman, Board of Pardons and Parole B. Due regard should be given the attitude of the
C. Secretary of Justice people in the community from which he was sentenced.
D. Secretary of National Defense C. The background of the prisoner before he was
committed to prison social, economic.
294. Under the indeterminate sentence law, who D. Financial capacity of the prisoner.
acts the chairman of the board of pardon and parole?
A. PNP chief C. DOJ secretary 304. Granted by the Chief Executive without any
B. Chief executive D. DILG secretary conditions attached which serves to wipe away the
guilt of pardonee and makes him innocent as if he
295. Which of the following factors are special has not committed a crime.
consideration in the grant of parole or conditional A. Pardon C. Absolute Pardon
pardon? B. Conditional Pardon D. Parole
1. Old age, provided prisoner was not yet sixty
(60) years of age at the time of commission of crime 305. The church maintained its own ecclesiastical
2. Physical disability such as when prisoner is punishments during the middle ages. While the church
bed-ridden, a deaf-mute, a leper, a cripple or blind zealously punished those who violated the law, it
3. Serious illness duly certified by a government also gave refuge to those who are literate. This
physician was called
4. Similar circumstances which show that continued A. Just deserts model C. Ecclesiastical pardon
imprisonment will be inhuman or pose a serious B. Action of inquisition D. Benefit of the clergy
danger to the prisoner’s life
A. 3, 4 and 1 C. All these listed 306. What happens if a prisoner is granted
B. 1, 2 and 3 D. 2, 3 and 4 absolute pardon?
A. His criminal liability is conditionally
296. The following are authorized to commit a extinguished
person to jail, EXCEPT B. His criminal liability is partially extinguished
A. Court of Appeals C. His criminal liability continues to exist
B. Philippine National Police D. His criminal liability is totally extinguished
C. Board of Pardon and Parole
D. Regional Trial Court 307. The power of the chief executive to grant
pardon is limited to the following EXCEPT:
297. Who shall endorse to the Board of Pardons and A. Pardon cannot be extended to cases of
Parole a petition for the grant of absolute or impeachment
conditional pardon if the crime committed by the B. No pardon, parole or suspension of sentence for
petitioner is violation of laws, rules and the violation of any election law may be granted
regulations? without favorable recommendation of the commission
A. National Police Commission of elections.
B. Civil Service Commission C. Pardon is exercised only after conviction
C. Commission on Elections D. Pardon is administered by the court
D. Commission on Human Rights
308. The stigma of conviction is removed as the
298. The following category of prisoners shall not criminal records are expunged through
be considered for conditional Pardon, EXCEPT: A. Absolute pardon C. Parole
A. The petitioner is eligible for parole B. confidential pardon D. reprieve
B. The petitioner had been sentenced to another
prison within 1 year from the date of his last 309. During the middle ages, which of the
recommitment to the jail following was a system for mitigation of penalties
C. The prisoner is suffering from mental illness by the church?
D. At least two (2) years of the minimum sentenced A. Benefit of clergy
if convicted of murder or parricide but not B. Imposition of fines
sentenced to reclusion perpetua C. Refusal to execute penalty
D. pardon
299. Which if the following is considered in the
grant of conditional pardon? 310. This refers to an act of grace and the
A. Old age provided that he was not yet 60 years recipient is not entitled to it as matter of right.
old at the time of his commitment to prison A. Pardon C. Parole
B. Discipline of the prisoner B. Reprieve D. Commutation of Sentence
C. Good conduct shown
D. Length of time spent in prison 311. It is extended to a group/class of persons
generally exercised by the Chief Executive with the
300. When a prisoner is pardoned under certain concurrence of Congress.
administrative requirements like reporting monthly A. Pardon C. Commutation of sentence
to a judge for a certain number of years. B. Parole D. Amnesty
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312. An executive clemency intended to reduce the 321. At least how many working hours convicted
degree of penalty inflicted upon the convict, or by inmate are required to work?
decreasing the length of his imprisonment. A. Six C. seven
A. Amnesty C. Reprieve B. Eight D. nine
B. Commutation of sentence D. Pardon
322. Good conduct time allowance granted a prisoner
313. A privilege granted to a prisoner that shall becoming irrevocable is provided
entitle him to a deduction of his term of A. Art. 99 RPC
imprisonment for his good behavior. B. Art. 3 New Constitution
A. Amnesty C. Sec. 43, RA 6975
B. Reprieve D. Sec. 67, Local Government Code
C. Commutation of sentence Note: 10592
D. Good Conduct Time Allowance
323. If the duration of sentence is from 6 months
314. What is temporary stay of execution of and 1 day to 6 years it is?
sentence exercised by the President when the A. Prison mayor
sentence has become final? B. Prison Correctional
A. Reprieve C. Absolute pardon C. Reclusion Perpetua
B. Conditional pardon D. Probation D. Arresto mayor

315. “Lex taliones” means Law of retaliation or 324. As compared before, criminals today are more
an eye for an eye; a tooth for a tooth. The phrase sophisticated and in several occasions/cases, are
“an eye for an eye; a tooth for a tooth” is “graduates of the penal institution”. What does
translated into Greek word as “graduates” in the said phrase mean?
_______________________. A. Students C. Ex-convicts
A. Dontu for oculo; Oculo for dontu B. Parolees D. Living-outs
B. Law of Talions
C. Oculo for oculo; Dontu for dontu 325. Which one of the following signifies the
D. Sword for sword earliest codification of the Roman law, which was
integrated into the Justinian Code when emperor
316. More or less, how many hours can the inmate Justinian mounts his reign?
view the remains of his deceased relative? A. Twelve Tabulae C. Burgundian Code
A. Two C. three B. Code of Draco D. Hammurabic Code
B. four D. five NOTE: CORPUS JURIS CIVILIS

Note: visiting hours / visiting hour to sick 326. Which is the High profile inmate luxury kubol
relative has an entertainment area where punching bag and
bed was found?
317. Those who require increased security based A. Jaybee Sebastian C. Peter Co
on intense media coverage or public concern as a B. Herbert Colangco D. Melchor Ong
result of their offense such as but not limited to
those who have been involved in a highly 327. When in times or case of massive jailbreak,
controversial or sensationalized crime or those who all members of the custodial force shall be
became prominent for being a politician, government immediately issued firearms and assigned to vital
official, multi-million entrepreneur, religious or posts to:
cause-oriented group leader and movie or television A. plug off the escape routes
personality. What is being described? B. to shoot the escape
A. High Profile Inmate C. Medium Risk Inmates C. protect the other inmates
B. Minimum Risk Inmates D. High Value Target D. to give warning shots

318. This refers to those who are considered 328. Satellite unit of the New Bilibid Prisons
highly dangerous and who require a greater degree (NBP) that houses minimum security risk prisoners.
of security, control and supervision because of A. Camp Sampaguita C. Camp Bukang Liwayway
their deemed capability of escape, of being rescued, B. Camp Abelon D. Camp Abubakar
and their ability to launch or spearhead acts of
violence inside the jail. This includes those 329. The imprisonment a convicted offender may
charged with heinous crimes such as murder, serve, at the rate of php 8.00 a day subject to a
kidnapping for ransom, economic sabotage, certain rules, for failure to pay a fine and if
syndicated or organized crimes, etc. Also included ordered to do so by the judgment is referred to as.
are inmates with military or police trainings or A. subsidiary imprisonment
those whose life is in danger or under imminent B. secondary imprisonment
threat. C. preventive imprisonment
A. High Profile Inmate D. none of the above
B. High Risk Inmate
C. Security Threat Group 330. A satellite unit of NBP that houses the
D. Violent Extremist Offender Mediums Security Risk prisoner located near the
Reception and Diagnostic Center (RDC) and Youth
319. What are the three (3) classes of detainees Rehabilitation Center.
in jail? A. Camp Sampaguita C. Camp Bukang Liwayway
I. Undergoing investigation B. Camp Abelon D. Camp Abubakar
II. High Profile Inmate
III. Awaiting or undergoing 331. JO1 Jojo induce Juan a prisoner to change his
IV. Awaiting final judgment religious, what crime committed JO1 Jojo?
V. High Risk Inmate A. Inducement C. Proselytizing
B. None of this D. All of the about
A. I, II, IV C. I, III, IV Note: coercing to change religion
B. II, III, IV D. I, IV, V
332. The word penology is derived from the Latin
320. For good conduct and behavior of an inmate, word “Poena” which means
how many days of the month are being deducted during A. Imprisonment C. Incarceration
the first two years of imprisonment? B. Punishment D. Suffering
A. Five C. eight
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333. These were abandoned or unusable transport
ships use to confine criminals during the early 345. What correctional institution houses accused
period of treating criminal offenders. awaiting trial?
A. Hulks C. Gaols A. Prison C. Half-way house
B. Transportation D. Galleys B. Jail D. Rehabilitation center

334. This is a harsh code that provides the same 346. Which of the following is an executive
punishment for both citizens and the slaves as it clemency that requires the concurrence of the
incorporates primitive concepts. It is said that congress?
the Greeks were the first society to allow any A. Probation
citizen to prosecute the offender in the name of B. Pardon
the injured party. C. Amnesty
A. Code of Draco C. Burgundian Code D. Parole
B. Justinian Code D. Code of King Hammurabi
347. The attempt to prevent future crimes through
335. The sheriff of Bedsfordshire in 1773 who fear of punishment.
devoted his life and fortune to prison reform. After A. Retribution
his findings on English Prisons, he recommended the B. Deterrence
following: single cells for sleeping, segregation C. Incapacitation
of women, segregation of youth, provision of D. Rehabilitation
sanitation facilities, and abolition of fee system
by which jailers obtained money from prisoners. 348. The task of changing an offender’s attitude
A. John Howard C. Robert Peel so that he or she may not commit another crime in
B. William Penn D. Manuel Montesimos the future.
A. Retribution
336. It is one of the earliest device for B. Deterrence
softening brutal severity of punishment through a C. Incapacitation
compromise with the church. D. Rehabilitation
A. Benefit of clergy C. Rehabilitation
B. Retribution D. None of the foregoing 349. A wooden framework with holes for the head
and hands, in which offenders were formerly
337. Which branch of the Administrative Group imprisoned and exposed to public abuse.
takes charge of the preparation of the daily menu, A. Flogging C. Pillory
prepares and cook the food and serve it to inmates. B. Stocks D. Ergastulum
A. Property and supply branch
B. Budget and finance branch 350. Which of these was operated by English
C. Mess service branch sheriffs as a pre-trial detention facility?
D. General service branch A. Stockade C. Jail
B. Gaol D. Galleys
338. Who advocated the principle that the basis
of all social actions must be the utilitarian 351. During the 16th up to the 18th century, a
conception of the greatest happiness for the criminal may be sent away from a place carried out
greatest number? by prohibition to coming against a specified
A. John Howard C. Jeremy Bentham territory. This is an ancient form of punishment
B. Cesare Becaria D. George Vold called:
A. Exile C. Transportation
339. The ________ exercises supervision and B. Banishment D. Public trial
control over all districts, cities and municipal
jails throughout the country. 352. The form of an individualized treatment
A. Bureau of Jail Management and Penology program which may include counseling, skills
B. Department of the Interior and Local Government training, education, and other activities that will
C. Department of Justice enhance a child’s psychological, emotional and
D. Bureau of Corrections psycho-social well being falls under the ____
programs of the government as mandated by law.
340. The mechanical device or contrivance, tools A. Intervention C. Rehabilitation
or implement used to hold back, keep in check or B. Diversion D. Probation
under control is the
A. Instrument of restraint C. Iron leg lock 353. It refers to a 24 hour child caring
B. Handcuffs D. Metallic chains institution managed by accredited government units
(LGUs) and licensed and/or accredited non-
341. What law renamed the Bureau of Prison to government organization (NGOs) providing short term
Bureau of Correction during the Aquino residential care for children in conflict with the
administration in the Philippines? law who are awaiting court disposition of their
A. E.O. 727 C. E.O. 292 cases or transfer to other agencies or jurisdiction.
B. E.O. 645 D. E.O. 104 A. Youth detention home
B. Youth rehabilitation center
342. In the exercise of religious beliefs of C. Halfway homes
prisoners, a prison official trying to covert a D. Rehabilitation centers
prisoner to change his religion.
A. Proselytizing C. Restitution 354. The depicrit ship, former warship use to
B. Reparation D. Compensation house offenders. This termed as ___________
A. Goals C. Transportation
343. The law creating the Bureau of Jail B. Hulk D. Galley
Management and Penology.
A. RA 8551 C. RA 9165 355. Among the Following, who supervise and
B. RA 6975 D. RA 4890 provide rehabilitation programs to all local,
municipal, city and other provincial jails
344. Detention prisoners who are awaiting judgment nationwide?
or trial of their case are under the supervision A. Board of Pardon and Parole.
and control of B. Department of Justice.
A. Bureau of Corrections C. Bureau of Jail Management and penology.
B. Provincial jails D. Parole and Probation Administration.
C. Davao penal colony
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356. Which is a place of confinement for persons C. When doing routinary inspection of prison cells
awaiting trial or court action and where the D. For legitimate self-defense on the part of jail
convicted offenders serve short sentences or penalty guard
of imprisonment?
A. Jail C. Lock-up 368. Which law authorized the release of a
B. Penitentiary D. Detention Cells detainee who has undergone preventive imprisonment
equivalent to the maximum imposable sentence for
357. Humanism, Age of enlightenment and children the offense he is charged with?
as flower A. Batas Pambansa 965 C. Batas Pambansa 95
A. 18th century C. 19th century B. Batas Pambansa 85 D. Batas Pambansa 105
B. 20th century D. 21st century
369. When may prisoner be taken out of jail?
358. Maria Clara was required to provide financial A. After filing of bail
remuneration for the losses incurred by the victim. B. Upon presentation of authority from jail warden
What is this type of sentence? C. Upon application for release in recognizance
A. Bond D. Upon orders of a competent court
B. Payment
C. Retribution 370. A community based approach to corrections is
D. Restitution _____ because the offender is not subjected to
custodial control unnecessarily
359. It is a code use by the prisoner in their A. Managerial C. Restorative
communication? B. Humanitarian D. Retributive
A. Code of Silence
B. Inmate social code 371. There is _____ in correctional administration
C. Code of jail conduct as there are various government agencies involved.
D. Unwritten code A. Integration C. Isolation
B. Fragmentation D. Merging
360. Why do all members of the custodial force
proceed or directed to go to their critical posts 372. Ronaldo Tubal was sentenced to a prison term
armed with their/ issued firearms when there is mass of two (2) years and one (1) day. To what
jailbreak? correctional institution shall he be committed?
A. To shoot any of the escapees A. City jail C. Municipal jail
B. To protect other inmates B. Provincial jail D. National prison
C. To plug off the escape routes
D. To make warning shot 373. Through what means are inmates taught how to
assess their own personalities?
361. Which is a place of confinement for persons A. Transactional analysis C. Reality therapy
awaiting trial or court action and where the B. Milieu therapy D. Behavior therapy
convicted offenders serve short sentences or penalty
of imprisonment? 374. When is an application for executive clemency
A. Jail C. Lock-up not considered or not processed?
B. Penitentiary D. Detention Cells A. During the trial of his case
B. During pendency if an appeal filed by the
362. Which of the following is considered an petitioner from the judgment of conviction
advantage if all correctional agencies are C. During the Christmas season
integrated? D. During the last three (3) months of the year
A. More physical facilities to maintain
B. More prisoners to supervise 375. Which of the following therapy system is
C. Divided resources such as manpower and finances aimed at changing offenders by giving them
D. Better coordination of services and increased responsibilities for creating and maintaining the
cost-efficiency social climate within which they must live inside
the prison and eventually outside in the community?
363. What document is required before a prisoner A. Positive peer culture C. Therapeutic community
is released? B. Melieu therapy D. Behavior therapy
A. Orders from a competent court
B. Medical record 376. Which is the most effective intervention for
C. Release order from jail warden suicide-risk inmate?
D. Application for release A. Place cushion on the walls
B. Close supervision
364. What psychological treatment encourages C. Keep all medicines away from his/her reach
inmates to identify the different aspects of their D. Remove blunt objects from his/her reach
personalities and to be their own therapists?
A. Millieu therapy 377. Which of the following provides direction,
B. Behavior therapy supervision and leadership over the administration
C. Transactional therapy and operation of a jail?
D. Association differentiation A. Deputy warden C. Warden
B. Prison guard D. Security officer
365. Which model underscores the assumption that
criminal behavior is caused by biological or 378. There is a ______ in the maximum sentence of
psychological conditions that require treatment? an offender when he is granted good conduct time
A. Community model C. Rehabilitation model allowance.
B. Reform model D. Medical model A. Nullification C. Modification
B. Increase D. Reduction
366. A community based approach to correctional
is _____ because there is a shift from custodial 379. What is the objective of proper enforcement
control to public protection and less financial of prison rules and regulations by prison
cost. authorities and compliance with by prisoners?
A. Managerial C. Restorative A. Prison industry C. Prison management
B. Humanitarian D. Retributive B. Prison code D. Prison discipline

367. When is unnecessary force used upon an 380. What concept is referred to when a prison
offender? completely encapsulates the lives of the people who
A. When pursuing an inmate who escaped from prison work and live there?
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B. Therapeutic community D. Voluntary institution 4. A prisoner must be handcuffed and secured to a
part of the vehicle during transit to preempt any
381. Prevention is associated with the escape plan or self-destruction
reintegration model and ____ is associated with the A. 3,4 and 1 C. 1, 2 and 3
custodial model. B. 2,3 and 4 D. 4,1 and 3
A. Retribution C. Control
B. Restoration D. Deterrence Note: who will order the transfer – court

382. Which of the following cannot be imposed by 393. What is this social treatment which was
the Disciplinary Board as disciplinary punishment? developed in 1956 and which means to change the
A. Temporary cancelation of recreational privilege prison institution into a more democratic operation
B. Reprimand where inmates have a say in what goes on?
C. Confinement in dark, ill-ventilated cell A. Psychotherapy C. Therapeutic community
D. Cancellation of visiting privilege B. Behavior therapy D. Occupational therapy

383. There are four (4) concepts of lifestyle in 394. It is the process by which a new prisoner
prison. What concept of prison lifestyle is referred absorbs the customs of the prison society and learns
to when inmates take advantage of opportunities to to adapt to the environment.
change their lives by trying to acquire a skill, A. Acculturation C. Integration
improve their minds, or find themselves? B. Prisonization D. Adaptation
A. Gleaning C. Doing time
B. Jailing D. Disorganizing criminals 395. Pedro is sentenced to life imprisonment. He
volunteered to be transferred to a penal colony so
384. What is the mark of shame or disgrace that he can work and earn a living. By volunteering,
attached to a person by virtue of his having his prison term is reduced to _____ years.
committed an offense or conviction? A. 20 C. 40
A. Stigma C. Prejudice B. 30 D. 25
B. Convict D. Distrust
396. Pedro an inmate of Camp Bukang Liwayway got
385. What is the main objective of segregation? sick with severe colds and influenza. What is right
A. Diversification by age for him to do?
B. Diversification by sex A. Write a letter to his wife and ask for medicine
C. Prevention of physical and moral contamination B. Just keep quiet and pray for his health
D. Diversification of degree of imprisonment C. Ask prison guard to help him request for NGO
help
386. What theory states that crime and delinquency D. Invoke his right to secure medical attention
result when the individual’s bond to society is weak from prison authorities
and broken?
A. Control theory 397. Under which condition can a prisoner be
B. Sociological theory immediately released provided he is not a recidivist
C. Cultural deviance theory or he had not been previously convicted 2 or more
D. Strain theory times of nay crime?
A. If he has been in jail for 30 days and the
387. What type of personnel are referred to those maximum penalty for the offense he may be found
provide services in support of the line personnel? guilty is reclusion perpetua
A. Staff personnel C. Jail personnel B. If has been in jail for 30 days and the maximum
B. Operational personnel D. Line personnel penalty of the offense he may be found guilty if
prison correctional
388. One of the effects if social stigma C. If he has been in jail for 60 days and the
maintained by an unforgiving society against maximum penalty for the offense he may be found
criminal is _________. guilty is destierro
A. Responded to rehabilitation programs D. If he has been in jail for a period equal to or
B. Difficulties in securing employment more than the possible maximum term of imprisonment
C. Fostered friendship with co-prisoners of the offense he may be found guilty
D. Worked out good relations with the community
398. Who among the following can apply released
389. What is a means of social control that on recognizance?
involves the infliction of pain on the offender for A. One who is charged with an offense whose penalty
violating the law? is a fine of P3,0000
A. Banishment C. Punishment B. One who is charged with an offense whose penalty
B. Prison labor D. Discredit is a fine of P 2,000
C. One who is charged with an offense whose penalty
390. What guarantees the appearance in court of a is a fine of P 5,000
defendant granted release ort recognizance? D. One who is charged with an offense whose penalty
A. His/her promise to live a new life is a fine of P 4,000
B. His/her ties with his/her family, friends,
employment, etc. 399. Who propounded the theory that crime is
C. His/her fear of being sent back to prison normal and that there is no society without any
D. His/her incapacity to raise bail crime?
A. Glueck C. Durkheim
391. It is a form of corporal punishment wherein B. Cohen D. Merton
the offender is beaten with a whip.
A. Flogging C. Stoning 400. A community-based approach to corrections has
B. Mutilation D. Branding three significant advantages, as follows:
A. humanitarian, restorative, evaluative
392. Which of the following rules shall be B. Restorative, medical, retributive
observed whenever transfer of inmates to another C. Managerial, retributive, restorative
jail is affected? D. Humanitarian, restorative, managerial
1. Notorious/disastrous prisoners being moved shall
be handcuffed 401. Psychologists look at corrections as
2. All prisoners shall be inspected and searched A. The medium through which prisoners change their
for dangerous weapons/objects behavior and attitudes
3. When two or more prisoners are transported, each B. The consolidation of interactions between
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C. A total institution in which the basic 412. Which of the following is NOT a guaranteed
physiological needs of prisoners were to be met away right of an inmate?
from the outside world. A. To receive authorized visitors at designated
D. The intervention which documents the attitudinal time and place
responses of offenders and staff to the processes B. To be confined in a private hospital if sick
of punishment C. To send and receive correspondence
D. To practice his faith or religion
402. What psychological treatment helps satisfy
individual’s needs to feel worthwhile to themselves 413. How is accuracy in counting prisoners
and others? ensured?
A. Behavior therapy C. Transactional analysis A. Mere presence of shoes under the bed is taken as
B. Milieu therapy D. Reality therapy presence of a prisoner.
B. Bastonero takes charge of checking presence of
403. Who are placed inside half-way houses? co-inmates.
A. Prisoners being punished for disorderly conduct C. A list is passed around and the name of offender
B. Convicted persons who are technically skilled is checked.
and employed D. Physical counting, with the person standing and
C. Inmates who are of good behavior and conduct the jailguards looking from head to foot.
D. Prisoners who are about to be released to the
community 414. What is a warrant issued by the court bearing
its seal and the signature of the judge directing
404. This is an investigation of behavior based the jail or prison authorities to receive the
on subject’s responses to questions concerning convicted offender for the service of sentence
activities in which they have engaged. imposed therein?
A. Criminological research C. Victimization study A. Warrant C. Nolle
B. Social study D. Self-report study B. Order of acceptance D. Mittimus

405. Prisoners should not be given corporal 415. Juan was charge with an offense with a
punishment nor confined in dark cells or sweat boxes penalty of not more than six (6) months and/or a
as these are: fine of 2,000, or both. His realease to a
A. Fairly prohibited C. Absolutely prohibited responsible person in a community instead of filing
B. Somewhat prohibited D. Relatively prohibited a bail bond as ordered by the court is called ____.
A. Release on probation
406. Which part of the day are treatment and B. Release on recognizance
recreation hours held? C. release on parole
A. Before and after work assignments D. release due to pardon
B. Middle hours of the day
C. Early morning hours 416. Where shall who are sentenced to a prison
D. Before sleeping hours term of more than three (3) years sent to?
A. Jails under provincial government
407. Why is inspection of jails and prisons B. Correctional facilities of the Bureau of
necessary? Corrections
A. To determine how many prisoners are inside the C. Jails of the Bureau of Jail Management and
facility Penology
B. For the administrator to be known to the inmates D. Detention cells of the police
C. To keep staff and inmates alert to required
standard od operation 417. What is that portion of the criminal justice
D. To check on adequacy of linkages with the system that carries out the court’s orders?
community A. Law enforcement C. Corrections
B. Community D. prosecution
408. In maintaining health, safety and sanitation
inside jail premises, jail officers are responsible 418. When shall an inmate’s request to view the
for the following, EXCEPT _____. remains of a deceased relative be filed with the
A. Scrub all floors, walls and ceilings jail warden?
B. Supervise hygiene habits of inmates A. At least one (1) day before the privilege sought
C. Ensure proper handling and labeling of hazardous is enjoyed
materials B. At least one (1) week before the privilege sought
D. Prepare a cleaning schedule is enjoyed
C. At least five (5) days before the privilege
409. This approach to the explanation of crime sought is enjoyed
traces behavior as a deviation to the regression of D. At least three (3) days before the privilege
basic drives. sought is enjoyed
A. Physiological approach
B. Psycho-analytical approach 419. A term which denotes a new trial as when an
C. Biological approach appellate court sends a case back to a lower court
D. Psychological approach for re-trial
A. Trial by jury C. Trial by default
410. Sociologists look at corrections as B. trial de Novo D. trial by publicity
A. The intervention which documents the attitudinal
response of offenders and staff to the processes of 420. How are the inmates called when they are
punishment. given special privileges such as work assignments
B. The medium through which prisoners change their which are not done at the regular times?
behavior and attitudes. A. Correctional officers C. Trustees
C. A total institution in which the basic B. Officers D. guardians
physiological needs of prisoners were to be met away
from the outside world. 421. Disciplinary power cannot be exercised by a
D. The consolidation of interactions between prisoner over his co-prisoners. However,
correctional officers and the prisoners. technically skilled prisoners may
A. Supervise prison labor
411. The study of criminality in relation to B. Be requested to assist other prisoners
population is called ___. C. Provide direction to livelihood program
A. Criminal psychology C. Criminal demography D. Run the whole show for livelihood program
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422. Julio Camacho is an inmate suffering from 1. Commitment order
asthma. He has serious attacks lately and has 2. Prosecutor’s information
difficulty in breathing. Can he be brought to the 3. Decision of trial and appellate courts
hospital? 4. Personal circumstances
A. Yes, if hospitalization is necessary A. 2, 3 and 4 C. 4, 1 and 2
B. No, left the prison nurse give the medication B. 1, 2 and 3 D. 3, 4 and 1
C. No, it is against prison rule
D. Yes, but a court order has to be secured first 434. What prison/jail unit is responsible for the
investigation of inmates who violate prison/jail
423. What is the practice of beating, torturing, rules and regulations?
maiming or any form of causing pain to a prisoner A. Action Boards C. Disciplinary
called? B. Appellate Board D. Board of investigator
A. Corporal punishment
B. Capital punishment 435. In 1869 the Spanish authorities established
C. Medical model of punishment the separate prison in Zamboanga for the confinement
D. Indeterminate punishment of ______
A. Maximum security prisoners
424. What facility was built recently within the B. Convicted offenders
Bureau of Correctios site for the purpose of housing C. Political prisoners
prisoners who are about to be released? D. Female prisoners
A. Recreation Area
B. Half Way House 436. Republic Act No. 6127 provides for the period
C. Congregation Shop of _____ of offenders.
D. Reception Diagnostic Center A. Pre-trial C. Diversion
B. Imprisonment D. preventive detention
425. Which of the following terms is most closely
associated to the day-to-day operations of the 437. An advantage result in the integration of
various units within the organization? correctional agencies is:
A. Control C. Administration A. More prisoner to supervise
B. Management D. supervision B. Efficiency in the utilization of resources
C. Divided resources such as manpower and finances
426. Citizen involvement in corrections is D. More physical facilities to maintain
anchored on the fact that
A. Society is fearful of the effects of crime and 438. Who among the following maybe excused from
it must abate such fear for the unknown hard prison work?
B. Society is collectively responsible for the A. Detention prisoners
conditions that breed injustice and crime thus, it B. Juvenile offenders
must have an equal responsibility for collective C. Women prisoners
remedial action D. Prisoners over 60 years old
C. There is profit in being involved in
correctional programs 439. In prison, what is the mechanism for treating
D. There is personal gratification in helping the underlying emotional or psychological problems
criminals that led inmates to criminality?
A. Physical therapy C. Behavior therapy
427. What is the newly legislated method of B. Psychotherapy D. social therapy
implementation death penalty?
A. Firing squad C. Hanging 440. This group regarded deviant behavior as a
B. lethal injection D. electrocution symptom of some underlying personality disturbance.
A. Political scientist C. Behaviorists
428. Prevention is associated to reintegration B. social advocates D. mental health advocates
model and control is associated to ____ model.
A. Restorative C. Medical 441. Which of the following provides, among
B. Custodial D. justice others, that for criminal offenses imposable with
an imprisonment of thirty (30) days or less, the
429. What is the primary purpose of the parties thereto must first try to settle the case
presentence investigation? amicably at the barangay level, and only when no
A. To help the judge in selecting the appropriate settlement can be reached, will a complainant be
sentence of the offender entertained in court?
B. To exonerate the offender A. Presidential Decree No. 603
C. To assist the judge in dismissing the case B. Presidential Decree No. 1508
D. To give the offender an opportunity to defend C. Presidential Decree No. 765
himself D. Presidential Decree No. 421

430. Retribution, deterrence, incapacitation and 442. If maiming is a corporal punishment, how is
rehabilitation are the acknowledge goals of ______. electrocution classified?
A. Criminal Action C. Criminal mind A. Conventional punishment C. Capital punishment
B. criminal Sanction D. criminal intent B. physical punishment D. Ordinary punishment

431. What is the most common form of sexual 443. The Correctional Institution for Women (CIW)
perversion in prison and jail facilities? is the only penal institution for women offenders.
A. Sodomy C. Masturbation This is under the
B. Homosexuality D. Pseudo marriages A. Bureau of Woman Welfare
B. Bureau of Jail Management and Penology
432. What is being referred to when the warden is C. National Bureau of Investigation
directly responsible for any act or omission of his D. Bureau of Corrections
subordinates in relation to the performance of their
duties? 444. Which of the following is NOT a justification
A. Delegation of authority that group treatment of inmates is more
B. Command responsibility advantageous?
C. supervision A. Much of criminal behavior is reinforced by group
D. flow of communication norms
B. It is in a group that inmates learn to define
433. Which of the following information are themselves and interpret their experiences
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D. Everybody must know the inmate’s story A. Exact respect
B. Enforce discipline
445. Who among the following may have his penalty C. Show physical strength and power
suspended under PD 603? D. Perform assignments
A. Pedro who is 19 years old
B. Juan who is 20 years old 457. The Supreme Court automatically reviews the
C. Martin who is 10 years old cases of criminals convicted and meted out the
D. 25 years old Pablo penalty of,
A. 12 years 6 months and 1 day
446. What is the movement in 1790 which held that B. Life imprisonment
offenders were out of touch with God thus, they were C. Death
given Bibles and placed in isolations? D. 6 years, 1 month and 1 day
A. Quaker reform movement
B. Reformatory movement 458. The first workhouse in England in 1557 to
C. Church Reform movement 1576.
D. Crime prevention movement A. Singsing prison C. Bridewell
B. Alcatraz D. Walnut Street Jail
447. What is the legal process that results in the
removal of conviction from the official records? 459. It is also known as the “Industrial Good Time
A. Mitigation C. Expungement Law”.
B. Exoneration D. Restriction A. Republic Act No. 2489 C. Republic Act No.6425
B. Act No. 2489 D. Act No. 3815
448. An _________ program employs prisoners in
various product or good-producing tasks. 460. First Juvenile Delinquency Law in the
A. Agricultural C. Industrial Philippines.
B. Operational D. Administrative A. Commonwealth Act No. 3203
B. Republic Act No. 7610
449. What institution conducts training program C. Presidential Decree No. 603
for uniformed personnel of the Bureau of Jail D. Republic Act No. 9344
Management and Penology?
A. PNP training center 461. When was the establishment of the
B. Fire service training institute Correctional Institution for Women.
C. Jail national training institute A. November 01, 1929 C. November 12, 1929
D. PNP academy B. November 27, 1929 D. November 17, 1929
Note: choices is by year “1929”
450. Which of the following organizations donated
the Half-way House inside the compound of the Bureau 462. It is an order issued by the court to a
of Corrections? correctional facility indicating the basis for the
A. Office of the President confinement of a prisoner.
B. Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office A. Mittimus C. Carpeta
C. United Nations Security Council B. Commitment Order D. Arrest Report
D. Asia Crime Foundation
463. A chemical that is injected to an offender
451. Robin Padilla served his sentence at the New that puts him into deep sleep in lethal injection.
Bilibid Prison in Muntinlupa. Why was he A. Potassium Chloride C. Pancuronium Bromide
photographed at the Reception and Diagnostic Center? B. Sodium Thiopental D. Sodium Chloride
A. It is a rare opportunity to have his photograph
B. He is an actor and photogenic 464. How many minutes is the allowable time for
C. Photographing the inmate is part of the an inmate to use the telephone
reception procedure A. 5 Minutes C. 10 Minutes
D. To have a souvenir photo of the actor B. 15 Minutes D. 20 Minutes

452. Prison work assignments are usually given to 465. An act which creates a Board of Claims under
prisoners, DOJ for claims for compensation of victims of
A. After recreational activities violent crimes.
B. At early morning hours A. Republic Act No. 7903 C. Republic Act No. 7309
C. Before sleeping hours B. Republic Act No. 3709 D. Republic Act No. 3079
D. During middle hours of the day
466. If two (2) inmates are arguing each other of
453. An arrangement where prisoner goes out of the some loss of their items in cell, refer them to the
institution to attend educational classes. ___________________.
A. Study release C. Work furlough A. Warden
B. Guidance counseling D. Vocational program B. Investigation and disciplinary board
C. Classification board
454. Jose Matalo was sentenced to imprisonment on D. Never mind them
Sept. 30, 2003. On Oct. 20, 2003 the judge who
promulgated the decision died. What is the effect 467. When was the Bilibid prison established?
of the judge’s death to the service of Jose’s A. 1845 C. 1846
sentence? B. 1847 D. 1848
A. His sentence will not be binding anymore
B. He will have to serve his sentence 468. Also known as the Juvenile and Youth Welfare
C. His sentence will be suspended Code.
D. His sentenced will be reduced A. BP 603 C. RA 9344
B. PD 603 D. RA 603
455. How do inmates know that they have letters?
A. A list of mails for inmates is posted 469. Before taking out the prisoner to jail, he
B. A jail guard delivers the letter personally will be pre-release to ___________.
C. An inmate trustees delivers the letters to the A. Diagnostic and Reception Center
addressee B. Reception
D. Inmate with letters are called to the Jail C. Classification board
Warden’s Office D. Disciplinary board

456. Forced is used only by correctional 470. It is the national record of a prisoner at
institutions to, New Bilibid Prison.

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A. Mittimus C. Carpeta
B. Commitment order D. Arrest record

471. ___________ is a security facility, common

to police stations used for temporary confinement
of individual held for investigation.
A. Ordinary jails
B. Lock-up jails
C. Workhouse, jail farms or camp
D. None of these

472. There is a _______ in the maximum sentence

of an offender when he is granted good conduct-time
allowance.
A. Modification C. Increase
B. Reduction D. nullification

473. Who among the following can apply for release

on recognizance?
A. One who is charged with an offense whose penalty
is a fine of P 3, 000
B. One who is charged with an offense whose penalty
is a fine of P 5,000
C. One who is charged with an offense whose penalty
is a fine of P 2,000
D. One who is charged with an offense whose penalty
is a fine of P 4,000

474. When may prisoner’s ne taken out of jail?

A. After filing of bail
B. Upon presentation of authority from jail warden
C. Upon application for release in recognizance
D. Upon order s of a competent court

475. What concept is referred to when a prison

completely ancapsulates the lives of the people who
work and live there?
A. half-way house C. Total institution
B. Therapeutic community D. Voluntary institution

476. Which of the following cannot be impose by

the Disciplinary Board as disciplinary punishment?
A. Temporary cancelation of recreational privilege
B. Reprimand
C. Confinement in dark, ill-ventilated cell
D. Cancellation of visiting privilege

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