1. Barangay officials caught Domingo in the act of sniffing rugby.

One
of the officials knows the parents of Domingo so he summoned them and
warned them that next time, their son, who is only 13 years old will
be turned over to the DSWD. A week later, Domingo has been caught
again sniffing paint thinner. What is Domingo?
a. recidivist
b. habitual delinquent
c. child in conflict with law
d. child at risk

RA 10630 – SEC 57-A STATUS OFFENSE – act that discriminates only

against child – truancy, vagrancy, disobedience, sniffing rugby, pd
1619, prostitution, alcoholism, mendicancy

2. Ted is exactly 15 years old when he committed the offense. It was

found that he acted with discernment. What shall be done to Ted?
a. subject to a diversion program
b. sentenced to serve a prison term
c. subject to an interrogation
d. subject to an intervention (COMMUNITY-BASED & CENTER-BASED)
MULTIDISCIPLINARY TEAM – designs INTERVENTION

15 years and 1 day & he/she acted with DISCERNMENT

3. The CNJIP has revealed that the major cause of the susceptibility
of the children to juvenile delinquency is lack of parenting skills.
Both parents of Lito do not impose rules. Lito can have whatever he
wants. What parenting style is adopted by Lito’s parents?
a. authoritarian – STRICT
b. authoritative – DEMOCRATIC (rules reasonable)
c. permissive
d. uninvolved – NEGLECTFUL

4. Olivia is already 14 years old. Her father and her employer are
childhood friends so she thinks her employment is in accordance with
the law. When Kathleen, a social worker, learned from Olivia, that the
latter is employed and earning, she made a research on the legality of
the employment of Olivia. What law provides for the policy on the
employment of children below 15 years old?
a. R.A. No. 603 – PD 603 – CHILD AND YOUTH WELFARE CODE
b. R.A. No. 7658 – EMPLOYMENT OF CHILDREN BELOW 15 YEARS OLD
c. R.A. No. 7160 – LOCAL GOVT CODE OF 1991
d. R.A. No. 9344 – JUVENILE JUSTICE AND WELFARE ACT OF 2006
5. Petition for involuntary commitment was filed by the LSWDO before
the court. The court should resolve the said petition within a certain
period. How long is given to the court under the law to resolve such
petition
a. 15 days
b. 72 hours
c. 45 days – DIVERSION PROCEEDING, DIVERSION PROGRAM, PRELIMINARY
INVESTIGATION
RA 8369 – FAMILY COURT (ANY RTC)
d. 8 hours – NOT LATER 8 HRS – TURONVER – DSWD (DISCERNMENT)
FINAL – COURT
2 YEARS – DIVERSION PROGRAM

6. Tonton has been caught in the act of committing an offense

punishable by imprisonment of 8 years and 1 day to 14 days. The law
enforcer who arrested the child believes that the latter is already 19
years old. Who has the burden of proof in determining the age of
Tonton?
a. parents of Tonton c. State
b. the private offended party d. fiscal

7. Initial contact with the child is defined by R.A. No. 9344. Which
of the following does not constitute initial contact with the child?
a. receipt of summons
b. taking of the child into custody
c. posting of bail
d. when the child receives subpoena

8. A CICL has been taken into custody by a law enforcer. Who among the
following has the duty of initially determining the existence of
discernment?
a. any law enforcement officer
b. a social worker
c. the arresting officer
d. the Family court

9. Ed, 14 years of age, has been employed by his parents to be a clerk

in their family business. The cashier is his nanny and Mang Boy, their
family driver is the head housekeeper. Is the employment of Ed legal?
a. Yes. He is working in a store owned by his family
b. Yes. His employers are his parents
c. No. Mang Boy should not work in their family business
d. No. All his co-workers should be family members

BELOW 15 – 20HRS A WEEK (RA 9231) – 6AM AND 6PM

15 – LOWER THAN 18 – 40 HRS – 6AM – 10PM

10. The police officer has taken the CICL into custody. However, the
child is only 13 years old. He has been released by the arresting
officer in consultation with the local social welfare and development
officer. What should be done to such CICL after the release?
 a. subjected to community service
b. subjected to an intervention program
c. committed to Bahay Pag-asa
d. adopted by a principal of a public school

11. The CICL has been found guilty of the criminal charge. His
sentence has been automatically suspended. Where should the child be
committed while undergoing a disposition program?
a. City jail
b. Regular prison
c. Bahay Pag-asa
d. Rehabilitation Facility

12. The court found no discernment on the part of the CICL when he has
committed the acts which constituted the crime. The CICL is 16 years
and 1 day. Which statement about criminal and civil liability of the
CICL is correct?
a. the CICL is criminally and civilly liable
b. the CICL is criminally liable but not liable civilly
c. the CICL is neither criminally nor civilly liable
d. the CICL is not criminally liable but liable civilly

14. The court ruled in favor of the offended party. The CICL who has
been found guilty of the offense punishable by imprisonment of 4 years
and 1 day to 6 years has been committed to a rehabilitation center.
After 6 months, the social worker handling the case recommended the
imprisonment of the CICL as the latter willfully failed to fulfill the
conditions of his disposition program. Is the CICL qualified for adult
probation?
a. No. Only adults are allowed to be on probation
b. Yes. Under R.A. No. 9344, the CICL is qualified for adult
probation
c. Yes. He was only a child when he committed an offense
d. No. The CICL is disqualified

15. The CICL has committed an offense punishable by Arresto Mayor. It

is his second time stealing from the same convenience store. The child
is only 13 years of age. A social worker made his assessment and found
that it is not practicable to release the child to his family. Where
should the child be committed?
a. Bahay Pag-asa
b. Bahay ng social worker
c. Intensive Juvenile Intervention and Support Center
d. Youth Rehabilitation Center

16. A child who has been taken into custody for committing an offense
shall be released to his or her family as far as practicable. However,
there are instances that the commitment of the child to Bahay Pag-asa
is recommended by the social worker. Which of the following is
conducted to determine whether or not the child shall be committed to
Bahay Pag-asa?
a. initial investigation
b. intake assessment
c. multidisciplinary team
d. diversion proceeding

17. A stabbing incident has been reported to the local police station.
Patrolman Sanchez arrived at the scene and saw the perpetrator, a
young girl who is about 16 or 17 years old. It can be gleaned from the
surrounding circumstances that a ground for a warrantless arrest
exists. Hence, Sanchez recited the Miranda Warning and arrested the
young girl. At the police station, the police officer conducted
initial investigation. Who must be present during the questioning of
the young girl?
a. her parents or at least her school adviser
b. a lawyer and a social analyst
c. a policewoman and a representative from a faith-based
organization
d. her parents, a lawyer and an LSWDO

19. Since Martha is only 13 years old when she committed physical
injuries, she has been released immediately by the police officer.
However, her parents refused to take custody. Where may the arresting
officer turn over the CICL?
a. to a Family Court
b. to a City Hall
c. to a faith-based organization
d. to a house of ill-repute

20. Hazel has committed a non-serious offense. She is only 13 years

old. What shall be done to Hazel if she is not living in a wholesome
environment?
a. committed to Youth Rehabilitation Center
b. placed under a diversion program
c. subjected to community-based intervention program
d. subjected to center-based intervention program

21. The arrested claims that he is still a minor, but the arresting
officer believes that the suspect is lying. There are no documents to
support the claim of the suspect but based on his physical appearance,
he could probably be a minor. Is the physical appearance of the
arrested a sufficient basis for him to be considered a minor?
a. No. There should be other evidence to support
b. No. A birth certificate must be presented by the arrested
c. No. A testimony from a barangay official is necessary to prove
the claim
d. Yes. It is sufficient

22. Instead of pronouncing the judgment of conviction, as a rule, the

Family Court automatically suspended the sentence of the CICL. The
child was committed to a regional center. What program shall be
designed under which such child will be placed?
a. intervention program c. suspension program
b. rehabilitation program d. diversion program

23. If the police officer who arrested a child for committing an

offense believes that the latter is no longer underage, it is the duty
of the arresting officer to prove it. Why is the burden of proof on
the arresting officer?
a. the arrested has the presumption of innocence
b. the arrested has the presumption of minority
c. the arrested has the presumption of regularity
d. the arrested has extraordinary immunity

24. The law has provided a list of conditions that may be considered
by the authority in charge of formulating a diversion program. Which
condition is not in the list of those that could be considered by a
Punong Barangay but could be considered and included by a police
officer or fiscal in the formulation of diversion program of a child
in conflict with law?
a. counseling for the family of the CICL
b. payment of the cost of the proceeding
c. confiscation of proceeds of crime
d. fine

25. The team has determined the duration of commitment of Andy. Andy
is 13 years of age and was committed to Bahay Pag-asa for committing
homicide. When will the contract between the team and Andy be
terminated?
a. after the discharge of Andy
b. one year after the discharge of Andy
c. one year from the commitment of Andy
d. six months after discharge