Multiple Choice Questions and Answers

Criminal Law Book 2

1. Which of the following refers to the branch or division of law which defines crimes, treats of
their nature, and provides for their punishment?
a. Crime Law
b. Criminal Law
c. Substantive Law
d. Criminal Procedure

2. Kulas, with evident premeditation and treachery killed his father. What was the crime
committed?
a. Murder
b. Parricide
c. Homicide
d. Qualified Homicide

3. Patrolman Jack entered the dwelling of Totoy against the latter’s will on suspicion that Totoy
keep unlicensed firearms in his home. What was the crime committed by Patrolman Jack?
a. Trespass to Dwelling
b. Violation of Domicile
c. Usurpation Of Authority
d. Forcible Trespassing

4. A person having knowledge of the plans to commit treason and fails to disclose such
information to the governor, fiscal, or mayor is guilty of what crime?
a. Treason
b. Arbitrary Detention
c. Misprision of treason
d. Conspiracy to commit treason

5. What is committed by a person who being under oath are required to testify as to the truth of a
certain matter at a hearing before a competent authority shall deny the truth or say something
contrary to it?
a. Forgery
b. Perjury
c. Falsification
d. False testimony

6. Which felony is committed upon a private person who comes to the aid of an agent of a person
in authority on the occasion of direct assault committed against the latter?
a. Direct Assault
b. Indirect Assault
c. Resistance
d. Disobedience

7. To avoid being charge with delay in the delivery of person to proper judicial authorities a person
caught in the act of committing felony punishable by penalties which are correctional in nature
must be must delivered to said authorities within
a. 12 hours
b. 18 hours
c. 36 hours
d. 48 hours

8. A husband who punched and kicked his pregnant wife because of jealousy causing the death of
their unborn child is guilty of
a. Parricide
b. Abortion
c. Intentional abortion
d. Unintentional abortion
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9. When a threat to commit a wrong not constituting a crime is made by another, that person is
liable of
a. Grave Threat
b. Light Threat
c. Grave Coercion
d. Light Coercion

10. Patrolman Marlon asked for assistance while being mobbed for arresting a popular criminal,
three persons assisted him but they were injured in the process, what crime was committed
against the three injured?
a. Direct Assault
b. Indirect Assault
c. Serious Physical Injury
d. Less Serious Physical Injury

11. It refers to a territorial unit where the power of the court is to be exercised.
a. Jurisdiction
b. Jurisprudence
c. Venue
d. Bench

12. Luiki killed Mayor Abner while the later is in the discharge of his official duty. What crime was
committed by Luiki?
a. Murder
b. Direct assault
c. Homicide
d. Direct assault with murder

13. Maria is walking down a busy street. Juan walks directly behind her. He waits until she's in a
less crowded spot, then pulls out a knife and stabs her in the back. Maria, unaware of the attack
until it's too late, collapses and dies. The crime committed was
a. Murder
b. Homicide
c. Parricide
d. Infanticide

14. What qualifying circumstance is present on the preceding number, if any?

a. Treachery
b. Evident Premeditation
c. Taking advantage of Superior Strength
d. None

15. A large, muscular man, known for his violent temper, attacks a small, elderly woman. He
pushes her to the ground and repeatedly punches her, that led to her death. The woman, due to
her age and frailty, has no chance of defending herself against the man's overwhelming physical
strength. The crime committed was
a. Murder
b. Homicide
c. Parricide
d. Infanticide

16. What qualifying circumstance is present on the preceding number, if any?

a. Treachery
b. Evident Premeditation
c. Taking advantage of Superior Strength
d. None
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17. If the abortion is produced by a physician to save the life of the mother, there is no liability.
This is known as
a. Unintentional Abortion
b. Therapeutic Abortion
c. Saving Grace Abortion
d. Abortion of last resort

18. A crime against honor which is committed by performing any act which casts dishonor,
discredit, or contempt upon another person. This crime is
a. Libel
b. Slander by deed
c. Incriminating innocent person
d. Intriguing against honor

19. Refers to a medley of discordant voices, a mock serenade of discordant noises designed to
annoy and insult.
a. Tumultuous
b. Charivari
c. Sedition
d. Scandal

20. The RPC was based on the ______

a. Spanish penal code
b. English penal code
c. American penal code
d. European penal code

21. Means the offended party was denied the chance to defend himself because of the means,
methods, form in executing the crime deliberately adopted by the offender. What qualifying
circumstance is this?
a. Disguise
b. Treachery
c. Scoffing
d. Evident Premeditation

22. Which refers to the family history or descendant transmitted from one generation to another?
a. Pedigree
b. Reputation
c. Privies
d. None of the above
23. What crime refers to the violent expulsion of a fetus from the maternal womb?
a. Miscarriage
b. Abortion
c. Infanticide
d. Homicide

24. Who among the following is not considered a person in authority?

a. Teacher
b. Senator
c. Policemen
d. Municipal Mayor

25. It is a building or structure devoted for comfort or rest. This statement describes a
a. Jail
b. Prison
c. School
d. Dwelling
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26. Max exposes his private part at the Municipal Plaza, although no one sees him doing it. Can he
be charge of Grave Scandal?
a. No
b. Yes
c. Maybe
d. Partly No

27. A man and a woman went to Burnham Park and slept there. They covered themselves with
blanket and made the grass their conjugal bed. They may be liable of
a. Adultery
b. Unjust Vexation
c. Grave Scandal
d. Slander by Deed

28. Carlos and Maria were married. After several years, they legally obtained an annulment of
their marriage. One year after the annulment was finalized, Carlos, who had been struggling with
severe depression and anger issues, went to Maria's apartment and killed her. Carlos is liable of
a. Murder
b. Homicide
c. Parricide
d. Infanticide

29. The Barangay Captain detained Juan because he believed that Juan had taken his hen and
butchered it. He detained Juan for more than three days but less than fifteen days and released
him after being informed that Juan was not the one who had committed the act. The Barangay
Captain is liable for
a. Illegal Detention
b. Arbitrary Detention
c. Delay in the delivery of detained person
d. Delaying release of a detained person

30. Any person who by means of violence shall seized anything belonging to his debtor for the
purpose of applying the same as payment of the latter’s debt. Is liable for __________
a. Grave Threat
b. Light Threat
c. Grave Coercion
d. Light Coercion

31. The willful damaging of another property for the sake of causing damage due to hate revenge
or other evil motive refers to
a. Swindling
b. Destruction of Property
c. Malicious Mischief
d. Chattel mortgage

32. A married man who allows his paramour to live in their conjugal dwelling is liable of
a. Adultery
b. Concubinage
c. Acts of lasciviousness
d. Seduction

33. Felony committed by a public officer who agrees to commit an act in consideration of a gift
and this act is connected with the discharge of his public duties is
a. Qualified bribery
b. Direct bribery
c. Estafa
d. Indirect bribery

34. What crime refers to the forcible depredation in the high seas without lawful authority and
done with animo furandi and in the spirit and intention of universal hostility?
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a. Mutiny
b. Espionage
c. Piracy
d. Sedition

35. What crime refers to the gathering transmitting or losing information relative to national
defense with intent to be used to the injury of the Republic of the Philippines.
a. Treason
b. Espionage
c. Conspiracy to commit treason
d. Misprison of treason

36. In Misprision to Treason, the offender is penalized as

a. Principal
b. Accessory
c. Proponent
d. Accomplice
37. Cynthia published a newspaper article falsely claiming that Max, a well-known businessman,
was involved in illegal drug trafficking, causing significant damage to his reputation. What crime
did Cythia commit?
a. Slander
b. Libel
c. Unjust Vexation
d. Invasion of Privacy

38. When the offender enjoys and delights in making his victim suffer slowly and gradually,
causing him unnecessary physical pain in the consummation of the criminal act. This is known as
a. Ignominy
b. Cruelty
c. Treachery
d. Masochism

39. A felony wherein a person compels another by means of force, violence or intimidation to do
something against his will, whether right or wrong is
a. Light threat
b. Grave threat
c. Light coercion
d. Grave coercion

40. What is the wilful and corrupt assertion of falsehood under oath of affirmation, administered by
authority of law on a material matter?
a. Libel
b. Falsification
c. Perjury
d. Slander

41. Paulo, legally married to Paula, openly lives with Nelia in a separate house and has a sexual
relationship with her. What crime did Paulo commit?
a. Adultery
b. Bigamy
c. Concubinage
d. Immorality

42. When a gathering of persons is held with the presence of armed men and the purpose of the
meeting is to commit any crime punishable under the RPC, what crime is committed?
a. Sedition
b. Rebellion
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c. Illegal assembly
d. Illegal association
43. The resistance to a superior officer, and or raising of commotion and disturbances on board a
ship against the authority of the commander is
a. Espionage
b. Mutiny
c. Piracy
d. Sedition

44. What do we call a person having no apparent means of subsistence but has the physical ability
to work and neglects to apply himself or herself to lawful calling?
a. Bum
b. Destitutes
c. Prostitutes
d. Vagrants

45. What is the taking of personal property belonging to another, with intent to gain, by means of
violence against, or intimidation upon things of any person, or using force upon anything?
a. Brigandage
b. Estafa
c. Robbery
d. Theft

46. What crime is committed by a person who assaulted another, causing the latter not to attend
his ordinary labor for a period of 29 days?
a. Mutilation
b. Slight physical injury
c. Serious physical injury
d. Less serious physical injury

47. What refers to crime consummated in one instant or by a single act?

a. Formal crime
b. Informal crime
c. Irrational crime
d. Rational crime

48. Which of the following refers to alevosia, or means and method employed to ensure its
execution?
a. Craft
b. Deceit
c. Intent
d. Treachery

49. A person who shall kill his father, mother, or child shall be guilty of what felony?
a. Infanticide
b. Homicide
c. Murder
d. Parricide

50. Which of the following is known as the “Anti-bouncing Check Law”.

a. BP 22
b. BP 129
c. BP 229
d. BP 499

Therapeutic Modalities (CA3)

1. Which of the following refers to an immediate correction given by any member of the TC
community to another member who has committed a minor infraction but is unaware of it?
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a. Talk-to
b. Pull-up
c. Dealt With
d. Corrections

2. A self- help social learning treatment model which utilizes the community as the primary
therapeutic vehicle to foster behavioral and attitudinal change refers to
a. Therapetic Community Modality Program
b. Therapeutic Community Modality Program
c. Therapuetic Community Modality Program
d. Therapheutic Community Modality Program

3. What happens to a TCC recipient's status if they are granted parole?

a. They must complete the TCC program before release
b. Their parole is revoked, and they remain in the TCC
c. They shall be released from prison even if the TCC program is not completed
d. They are transferred to a different rehabilitation facility

4. Which is given when a resident commits the same negative behavior or infraction for the third
time or more, or when a grave offense is committed for the first time?
a. Fine
b. Bans
c. Pull-Up
d. Haircut

5. Which of the following is issued when a resident demonstrates lack of awareness, misses, or
lapses in awareness?
a. Fine
b. Bans
c. Pull-Up
d. Penalty

6. The structure of a Therapeutic Community is described as similar to a

a. Strict military hierarchy
b. Democratic organization
c. Functional family with a hierarchical structure
d. Business corporation

7. It is a structured system within the Jail facility where PDLs progress through different levels of
responsibility, accountability, and leadership. This refers to
a. TC Levels
b. TC Stages
c. TC Structure
d. TC Heirarchial Structure

8. Who has the authority to release a TCC recipient upon the expiration of their sentence?
a. President of the Philippines
b. Board of Pardons and Parole
c. Director of BuCor
d. Supreme Court or lower Courts

9. Which body has the authority to grant parole?

a. Supreme Court
b. Board of Pardons and Parole
c. Director of BuCor
d. President of the Philippines

10. Who has the authority to grant executive clemency?

a. Supreme Court
b. Board of Pardons and Parole
c. Director of BuCor
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d. President of the Philippines

11. Which authority can release an inmate in cases of acquittal while their case is still on appeal?
a. President of the Philippines
b. Board of Pardons and Parole
c. Director of BuCor
d. Supreme Court or lower Courts

12. Which body has the authority to grant parole?

a. Supreme Court
b. Board of Pardons and Parole
c. Director of BuCor
d. President of the Philippines

13. In the Therapeutic Community model, a resident who helps other residents is considered a
a. Client
b. Mentee
c. Therapist
d. Observer

14. In the Therapeutic Community model, a resident who is having difficulty adjusting and needs
help is considered a
a. Therapist
b. Mentor
c. Client
d. Facilitator

15. Which refers to the periodic rotation of assigned tasks within the facility which allows PDLs to
experience different roles, develop new skills, and learn adaptability?
a. Job Changes
b. Job Rotations
c. Job Functions
d. Staff Functions

16. In a jail facility, which serve as structured support systems within the Therapeutic Community
(TC) Modality Program, helping Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDLs) develop self-awareness,
accountability, and coping mechanisms?
a. Groups
b. Members
c. Association
d. Organization

17. In Therapeutic Community, PDLs in BJMP are referred to as

a. Inmates
b. Detainees
c. Residents
d. Clients

18. Which Republic Act mandates the state to provide effective mechanisms for the reintegration
of drug dependents?
a. Republic Act No. 10575
b. Presidential Decree No. 968
c. Republic Act No. 9165
d. Act No. 1407

19. Under what conditions can a TCC recipient be released from prison?
a. Only upon successful completion of the TCC program
b. Only upon the expiration of their prison sentence
c. Only upon a grant of executive clemency
d. On a grant of parole or conditional pardon, and upon expiration of sentence
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20. Who bears the expenses if a sick TCC recipient is referred to a private health institution?
a. The Bureau of Corrections
b. The Dangerous Drugs Board
c. The government hospital fund
d. The recipient or his family or nearest of kin

21. Tailored to meet the specific needs of PDLs, focusing on particular issues such as gender-
based concerns, anger management, grief, and medication support. They are the
a. Static Group
b. Encounter Group
c. Specialized Group
d. Peer Confrontation

22. Which consists of a fixed set of PDLs who participate in regular group activities, discussions, or
interventions?
a. Static Group
b. Encounter Group
c. Specialized Group
d. Peer Confrontation

23. Which group aims to develop emotional resilience, self-awareness, and conflict resolution
skills.
a. Static Group
b. Encounter Group
c. Specialized Group
d. Peer Confrontation

24. It is a therapeutic process where PDLs provide direct, constructive feedback to each other to
encourage accountability, personal growth, and behavior modification. This is
a. Static Group
b. Encounter Group
c. Specialized Group
d. Peer Confrontation

25. According to Rule 7 of the Nelson Mandela Rules, no person shall be received in a prison
without
a. Valid identification card
b. Record of previous convictions
c. Valid commitment order
d. Medical clearance

26. In the Philippines, the standardized prisoner file management system is called
a. Mittimus
b. Commitment Order
c. Carpeta
d. Prosecutor's Information

27. What is the consequence of repeated violations of the TCC House Rules regarding visiting
rights?
a. Permanent revocation of all visiting privileges
b. Transfer to a different correctional facility
c. Temporary suspension of visiting rights, excluding visits from legal counsel
d. Demotion in their TCC classification

28. Who has the right to visit a TCC recipient at any time, according to their constitutional rights?
a. Family members
b. Reputable friends
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c. Legal counsel
d. Religious leaders

29. Under what circumstances can a TCC recipient be expelled from the program?
a. Minor disagreements with staff
b. Expressing a desire to leave the program
c. Violation of the Cardinal Rules and repeated violation of house rules
d. Completion of a certain phase of the treatment

30. What determines a TCC recipient's advancement to more responsible positions within the TCC
hierarchy?
a. Length of time in the TCC program
b. Their social connections outside the institution
c. Positive changes in behavior and good attitude towards work
d. Completion of specific educational modules

31. The UN Standard Minimum Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners are also known as the
a. Geneva Rules
b. Nelson Mandela Rules
c. Tokyo Principles
d. Hague Standards

32. The DSWD is involved in the treatment of offenders in the Philippines, particularly with which
type of offender?
a. Juvenile offenders
b. National offenders
c. Offenders in provincial jails
d. Offenders who are eligible for parole

33. Which of the following is part of community-based correction program?

a. Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP)
b. Parole and Probation Administration (PPA)
c. Bureau of Corrections (BuCor)
d. Provincial Jails

34. Provincial Jails are under the control and supervision of?
a. Provincial Government
b. Bureau of Corrections (BuCor)
c. Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP)
d. Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)

35. Rule 50 emphasizes that searches of prisoners and cells shall be conducted in a manner that is
respectful of
a. The need for absolute security
b. The efficiency of the search process
c. The inherent human dignity and privacy of the individual
d. The convenience of the searching officers

36. Which characteristic of human rights states that all human beings, regardless of race, color,
sex, language, religion, national or social origin, or status, are equally entitled to these rights?
a. Inherent
b. Universal
c. Inalianable
d. Interdependent

37. What refers to the redress that the state takes against an offending member of the society
that usually involves pain and suffering?
a. Fine
b. Violation
c. Restitution
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d. Punishment

38. What justification of punishment that gives lesson to the offender and shows other what would
happen if they violate the law?
a. Restitution
b. Retribution
c. Deterrence
d. Incapacitation

39. The return or the restoration of a thing or condition back to its original status refers to
a. Restitution
b. Retribution
c. Deterrence
d. Incapacitation

40. Within a Therapeutic Community, what is the dual role that residents can assume?
a. Inmate and guard
b. Prisoner and warden
c. Client and therapist
d. Patient and doctor