FINAL COACHING NA MAY KASAMANG CORRECTIONAL ADMINISTRATION

PAGMAMAHAL INSTITUTIONAL CORRECTION AND NON –

INSTITUTIONAL CORRECTION
MODULE 6
1. It is the branch of criminology which deals with the 9. Existed 350 years before Hammurabi or 2100 years before
management and administration of inmates: Christ was born, the king ruled the City of Ur in ancient Sumeria:
a. Criminal justice a. king Ur Nammu
b. Penology b. king Herodes
c. Victimology c. Emperor Justinian
d. Jail Management d. None of the above

2. A Latin word which means punishment:

a. Penology 10. The most popular workhouse in London which was built for
b. Poena the employment and housing of English prisoners.
c. Poenalis A. Bridewell
d. All of the abovementioned B. Hospicio de San Michelle
C. Saint Bridget” Well
D. Walnut Street Jail
3. It is a means correcting an offender by placing him to an
institution where he can be treated well until he becomes 11. It was opened in 1876, was the first penal institution to remodel
fully recovered and accepted by the community. its philosophy away from punitive and retributive practices and
A. Institutional Corrections veered towards reformation and treatment educational and
B. Non Institutional Correction vocational are imparted to the prisoner as a way to treat his lack of
C. BJMP life skills to survive according to the rules of the outside society:
D. Parole a. Elmira reformatory
b. Sing-sing prisons
4. It is the suffering inflicted by the state against an offending c. Alcatraz
member of the society for the transgression of the law d. Walnut street jail
a. Penalty b. Punishment
c. incarceration d. ordeal 12. The early Roman place of confinement which was built under
the main sewer of Rome in 64 BC refers to
5. It is one of the earliest devices for softening brutal severity a. Town Gates
of punishment through a compromise with the church b. Wulnut Street Jail
A. Benefit of Clergy B. None c. Bridewell Workhouse
C. Rehabilitation D. Retribution d. Mamertine Prison

13. He introduced the progressive stage system. It was also

6. This were the former warships used to house prisoners in referred to as the Irish System:
the 18th century and 19th century as means of relieving a. Evelyn Ruggles Brise
congestion of prisoners refers to b. Manuel Montesinos
a. Galleys b. Hulks c. Sir Walter Crofton
c. Gaols d. Warships d. Alexander Maconochie

7. According to this ancient law that was practice in the areas 14. He was the superintendent of the Elmira Reformatory in New
of Babylon, The killer is answerable not to the family but to York. He introduced a system of grades for prisoners:
the king: a. Zebulon Brockway
a. Code of Hammurabi b. Alexander Maconochie
b. Roman twelve tables c. Manuel Montesinos
c. Pharaoh’s law d. Domets of France
d. Burgundian code
15. He is the first leader to prescribe imprisonment as
correctional treatment for major offenders also responsible for the
8. What governing law of Aklan and Panay based on the abolition of death penalty and torture as a form of punishment.
beliefs, customs and practices, it is also reflects the level of A. John Howard
uprightness and morality of the people? B. Charles Montesquieu
A. Commonwealth Act No. 3203 C. William Penn
B. Law of the Talion D. Jeremy Bentham
C. Kalantiaw Code
D. Penitentiary Act of 1779 16. An agricultural colony for male juveniles was
established by Domets of France. The boys were confined
in cottages with an appointed ___ to supervise them:

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 a. Penal guards 26. It is an institution intended to detain or house political
b. Immediate supervisors offenders.
c. House fathers a. Iwahig Penal farm
d. Big brothers b. Davao Penal Farm
c. San Ramon Prison and Penal farm
17. The first juvenile reformatory which was opened in January d. Sablayan Prison Farm
1825 and located in New York City.
A. Borstal Institution 27. The Sablayan Penal Colony and Farm, a National
B. Elmira Reformatory Penitentiary in the Philippines under the BUCOR is located in ____.
C. New York House of Refuge A. Palawan B. Zamboanga
D. Panoptican Prison C. Oriental Mindoro D. Occidental Mindoro

18. It refers to a Prison System whereby prisoners are confined 28. Filipino female national prisoners are confined at the
in their own cells during the night and congregate work in A. Mental hospital B. CIW
shops during the day also known as “Congregate System”. C. Manila City Jail D. Iwahig Penal Colony
A. Auburn Prison System
B. Custody Oriented Prison 29. In 1936, the City of Manila exchanges its Muntinlupa property
C. Pennsylvania Prison System with the Bureau of Prisons originally intended as a site for boys’
D. Treatment Oriented Prison training school. Today, the old Bilibid Prison is now being used as the
Manila City Jail, famous as the :
19. This prison is known as the “ROCK” built in San Francisco A. “May Halique Estate”
Bay. B. “Tandang Sora State”
A. New York Prison C. San Francisco C. New Bilibid Jail
Prison D. Muntinlupa Jail
B. Alcatraz Prison D. New Gate Prison

20. Who are the three (3) famous escapees of Alcatraz Prison? 30. The following are the sub colonies of Sablayan Prison and
I. Al Capone Penal Farm.
II. John Anglin I. Central III. Pusog
III. Clarence Anglin II. Pasugui IV. Yapang
IV. Frank Morris V. Panabo VI. Kapalong
VII. Sta. Lucia VIII. Inagawan
a. 1 2 3 c. 2 3 4 IX. Montible X. Central
b. 4 3 1 d. 1 2 4
A. I, II, III, IV B. V and VI
21. Which of the following are the major goals of correction? C. VII, VIII, IX & X D. Either of these
a. Punishment, confinement, retribution, treatment
b. Retribution, deterrence, incapacitation, rehabilitation 31. It is considered as the highest income earner among the
c. Deterrence, punishment, incapacitation, treatment Philippine Correctional Institution.
d. Deterrence, retribution, punishment, treatment A. Iwahig Penal Colony
B. San Ramon Prison and Penal Farm
C. Davao Penal Colony
22. It is then known as Carcel y Presidio. D. Sablayan Prison and Farm
A. Old Bilibid Prison
B. Manila City Jail 32. A penalty having its minimum and maximum duration is
C. NBP referred to as
D. May Halique Estate a. Determinate sentence
b. Capital punishment
23. The so-called “prisons without bars” are referred to as the c. Corporal punishment
____. d. Indeterminate sentence
A. Provincial jails C. Penal colonies
B. New Bilibid Prison D. Probation 33. This refers to the act of prisoner trying to convert or induce
another to change his religious beliefs sect or the like to another
24. This penal establishment is formerly known as the Luhit while under confinement is referred to as
Penal Settlement. A. Proselytizing B. Proselyte
A. Iwahig Prison and Penal Farm C. Fraternization D. Inducement
B. San Ramon Prison
C. Sablayan Prison 34. A married prisoner is visited by his wife and they were
D. New Bilibid Prison granted the time for their marital sexual obligation. What do you call
this affair?
a. Sexual relation
25. Which of the following is an open correctional institution b. Conjugal partnership
known to be the best and prison without walls? c. Conjugal privilege
a. Davao penal farm d. Conjugal visitation
b. Sablayan penal colony
c. San Ramon prison and penal farm 35. What institution conducts the training program for
d. Iwahig penal colony uniformed personnel of the BJMP?
a. Jail National Training Center
b. Philippine National Jail Academy
c. BJMP Training Center

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 d. National Jail Training Institute
45. It is a deduction given to prisoners who have returned to their
36. Robin Pinadilla was convicted and ready to serve his places of confinement within 48 hours after a calamity.
sentence inside the prison. Why was he photographed at a. Good conduct time allowance
the Directorate for Reception and Diagnostics? b. Special time allowance for loyalty
a. He is an actor and photogenic c. Commutation of Sentence
b. It is rare opportunity to have his photograph d. Special Time Allotment for loyalty
c. To have a souvenir photo of the actor
d. Photographing the inmate is part of the reception 46. An offender who surrenders from escaping because of
procedure calamity 72 hour after the pronouncement of the passing away of
calamity shall be granted
37. Ronald “Graba” Dela Rosa was arrested by the police for A. 1/5 reduction of sentence
theft in the amount of P5,000.00. He was brought to the B. 2/5 reduction of sentence
police station and an administrative record of the arrest was C. 1/3 reduction of sentence
prepared. He was fingerprinted, photographed, interrogated D. none
and placed in a line-up for identification by witnesses. What
process did he undergo? 47. Jose Sotto was convicted by final judgment to serve the term
a. Preliminary hearing of imprisonment for 20 years. While serving his sixth year of
b. Booking imprisonment, an earthquake rocked the prison and several inmates
c. Trial escaped. Jose returned the following day, how many years would be
d. Indictment deducted from his sentence?
a. 4 years b. 8 years
38. Which of the following is a minor offense in jail? c. 9 years d. 11 years
a. Rendering personal services to fellow inmate
b. Loitering or being in an unauthorized place 48. A powerful earthquake destroyed a prison where W,X,Y & Z
c. Keeping or concealing keys or locks of places in the jail are inmates. All, except Z, escaped. W surrendered after 24 hours, X
where it is off- limits to inmates surrendered after 2 days and Y surrendered after 3 days. Who
d. Making untruthful statements or lies in official among them are not entitled to Special Time Allowance for Loyalty
communication, transaction or investigation under Art. 98.
A. X C. W
39. How many hours should the jail disciplinary board hear and B. Y D. X AND Y
decide the case brought before it?
a. 24 hours b. 12 hours 49. Prisoners are awarded ________ off from their minimum or
c. 48 hours d. 72 hours maximum term for maintaining good behavior or participating in
various types of vocational, educational and treatment programs.
40. What is the lowest authorized disciplinary punishment a. Good time
imposable to inmates? b. Credits
A. Close Confinement c. Days off
B. Extra-Fatigue Duty d. Vacation
C. Reprimand
D. Temporary cancellation of recreational privileges 50. Mario is in prison for the past 48 months and has never been
involved in any trouble, no matter how minor. If you were the prison
41. Close confinement in a cell in BJMP shall be between ___ director, how many days for each month would you approve as
in any calendar month provided that this punishment shall Mario’s good conduct time allowance?
be imposed only in the case of an incorrigible prisoner A. 5 days B. 8 days
when other disciplinary measured had been proven C. 20 days D. 23 days
ineffective.
A. 30-60 days C. 1-7 Days 51. All except one may grant GCTA under RA 10592 to an inmate
B. 1 day D. NONE for good behavior with no record of disciplinary infraction or violation
of prison rules and regulation.
42. Head count of inmates shall be conducted _ A. Director of BJMP B. Warden of provincial jail
times a day or as often as necessary to ensure that all C. President D. Director of Corrections
inmates are duly accounted for:
a. Two 52. It shall exercise supervision and control over all district, city and
b. Four municipal jails to ensure “a secured, clean and sanitary and
c. Three adequately equipped jail for the custody and safekeeping of city,
d. Five municipal prisoners, any fugitive from justice or persons detained
awaiting for investigation or trial and/or transfer to the National
43. It is regarded as the most important program that aids in Penitentiary:
the rehabilitation or prisoners and known to be the a. Bureau of Corrections
“cornerstone of rehabilitation” b. DILG
a. Recreational program c. Bureau of Jail Management and Penology
b. Religious program d. Provincial Jails
c. Educational program
d. Employment of prisoners 53. Mark Naculong was sentenced to serve with a penalty of
Reclusion Temporal who has the jurisdiction to detain him?
44. Person who are deemed instrumental on the reformation of A. BuCor C. BJMP
prisoners due to their daily contact with inmates? B. PNP D. AFP
a. Chaplain b. Warden
c. Psychologist d. Jail / Correction Officers

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 54. Baby Ama was sentenced to serve Prison Correctional. a. Reception diagnostic center
What is the duration of his penalty? b. Medical center
A. 12 Y&1D to 20 Y C. 6Y&1D to 12 Y c. Quarantine unit
B. 6M1D to 6 Y D. 1M&1D – 6 M d. None of the above

55. Mr. Bill Ibid a person convicted to serve 6 years 64. Alvin Tangero is a newly arrived inmate in the BuCor. What is
imprisonment would be classified as what kind of prisoner? the ideal number of days for an inmate to be placed in the quarantine
a. Municipal prisoner unit at the Reception and Diagnostic Center.
b. Insular prisoner A. 55 days B. 5 days
c. Provincial prisoner C. 60 days D. 15 days
d. Detention prisoner
65. What satellite of NBP does RDC is situated?
56. Ms. Ly B. Agin has duration of penalty of 6 years and one A. Camp Bukang Liwayway
day to 12 years. What correctional facility she should be B. Camp Sampaguita
incarcerated? C. Main building
A. Bureau of Correction B. Lock-up Jail D. Medium Security Compound
C. CIW D. BJMP
66. Involves the formulation of a tentative treatment program best
57. Where Roberto B. Hamog shall be confined if his sentence suited to the needs of the individual prisoner, based on the findings
is 0-6-0? of RDC.
a. National prison b. Municipal jail A. treatment planning
c. City jail d. Provincial jail C. Diagnostics
B. Execution of treatment Plan
58. Nard A. Kasala is an offenders who are committed to the D. Quarantine
jail or prison in order to serve his sentence after final
conviction of a competent court is known as _________ 67. Peter is a prisoner confined in RDC, which one of the
a. Detention prisoner components of RDC/DRD which is responsible in the examination of
b. Sentenced prisoner the prisoner’s mental and emotional make-up.
c. Safekeeping A. Medical Center
d. National prisoner B. Sociologist
C. Psychologist
59. Which of the following are classified as detention prisoner? D. Psychiatrist
1. Accused person who is confined in jail while undergoing
criminal probe 68. A writ ordering the temporary confinement of a person in
2. Accused person who is confined in jail while undergoing trial penal institution while undergoing trial.
3. Accused person who is confined in jail while awaiting final a. Detention order
judgment b. Commitment order
4. Accused person who is confined in jail and already convicted c. Mittimus Order
to serve a prison term d. None of the above
a. 3, 4 and 1
b. 2, 3 and 4 69. It is the national record of a prisoner at New Bilibid Prison
c. 4, 1 and 2 which contains his commitment order or mittimus, information and
d. 1, 2 and 3 decision of a trial court.
60. What law was passed during the Aquino administration that A. Mittimus B. Carpeta
renamed the Bureau of Prisons to Bureau of Corrections? C. Commitment Order D. Prison Record
a. E.O. 292 b. E.O. 929
c. A.O 229 d. E.O. 229 70. It is known as the “Age of Reason or Age of Enlightment”
A. 1870 – 1880
61. J/Supt. Armando Rukot a warden is responsible in seeing B. 18th century
to it that he continually motivates his staff and personnel to C. 19th century
perform at their best. This function is known as ____ D. 21st century
a. Decision making
b. Control of prison operation and activities 71. The Panopticon is a type of prison building designed by
c. Personnel program English philosopher Jeremy Bentham in 1785. The concept of the
d. Executive leadership design was derived from the word meaning of “pan” and “opticon”.
“Opticon’ means:
62. Its task is to conduct a more effective rehabilitation of A. to allow an observer to observe
prisoners through a more scientific study and diagnoses of B. without the prisoner
each and every prisoner committed to the Bureau of C. avoid watching
Corrections. It was established by virtue of Administrative D. To walk in military manner
Order No. 11 issued by the Secretary of Justice as
amended by RA 10575
A. Camp Bukang Liwayway 72. Operation conducted by the BJMP where a prisoner maybe
B. Directorate for Reception and Diagnostics checked at any time and also known to as a surprise invasion of a
C. Reception and Diagnostic Center cell for possession of contrabands.
D. Camp Bagong Diwa a. Search and seizure
b. Prison Raid
63. Place wherein a newly convicted prisoner is housed for the c. Inspection
conduct of medical examination, vaccination, x-rays to prevent d. Operation greyhound
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 73. When an inmate is given a “shakedown” before admission 83. When different crimes should be punished with different
it meant penalties, punishment should therefore be
a. Process of Identification, Record, Fingerprint and Photograph a. Correctional
b. Examination for Contraband b. Legal
c. His Commitment Paper are Delivered to Record Clerk c. Productive of suffering
d. All of These d. Commensurate with the offense

74. Strip search should be conducted: 84. One of the juridical conditions of Penalty, The consequence
a. In the presence of other inmates so that there are witnesses must be in accordance with the law it is a result of a judgment
b. At the warden’s office rendered by a court of justice.
c. At the admission office in the presence of other jail personnel A. Equal
d. Private room where it will be out of the view of the others to B. Legal
avoid further embarrassment C. Commensurate w/ the offense
D. Personal
85. A justification of penalty which states that nobody can
75. What is the standard ratio in escorting a non- bailable assume the suffering for a crime committed by others.
inmate? A. Justice
a. One is to one security officer B. Personal
b. One is to three security officers C. Legal
c. One is to two plus one security officers D. Certain
d. One is to one plus one security officer 86. An institution for the imprisonment of persons convicted of
major offenses refers to
76. When the offender is in transit, in case of ___ that a. Jail b. Prison
demands extra precaution additional guards shall be c. Penitentiary d. All of the above
employed
A. High Profile offender 87. The establishment of the usefulness and responsibility of the
B. Female Offender offender as a productive individual is a punishment justified by
C. High-risk offender a. Expiation b. Rehabilitation
D. Either of these c. Atonement d. Retribution

77. If escorting an inmate a guard shall keep distance of not 88. Which branch takes charge of the preparation of the daily
less than ____ paces from his charge. menu, prepares and cooks food and serve to inmates?
A. 10 B. 30 a. General Service Branch
C. 15 D. 45 b. Mess Service Branch
78. The ideal ratio or escort is____ prison guard for c. Budget and Finance Brach
every____number of inmates. d. Property and Supply Branch
a. 1:2
b. 1:4 89. In mess hall and dining area for purposes of precaution, the
c. 1:12 prescribe utensil for inmates shall be made of:
d. 1:7 A. Wood B. Paper
C. Plastic D. Carton
79. The ideal ratio of educational program is _____ officers for
every _____ inmates. 90. Who provides the security system of sound custody, security
and control of inmates and their movements and also responsible to
a. 1:180 enforce jail or prison discipline
b. 1:120 a. Administrative Group
c. 1:225 b. Custodial Group
d. 1:1 c. Rehabilitation Group
d. Medical Group
80. To compute for the ideal capacity of a certain jail for every
inmate, you must divide the measurement of the cells floor 91. Refers to the head of Bureau of Correction.
area by: a. C, BuCor
A. 2.5 sq. meters C. 3.5 sq. meters b. Director
B. 4.7 sq. meters D. 4.5 sq. meters c. Director General
d. Commander
81. The U.N. Standard Minimum Rules for the treatment of
offenders prescribes that penal facilities should not exceed 92. Who appoints the Director General of BuCor who shall be the
_____ inmates. Head of the Bureau?
A. 1000 B. 1500 a. Chief BJMP b. Sec. of DILG
C. 1200 D. 2000 c. Chief Executive d. Sec. of DOJ

82. In line with the formula stated above, what is the maximum 93. BUCOR has three (3) Assistant Directors, one for Administration,
capacity of Valenzuela City Jail if the total cell floor are in one for Rehabilitation and one for:
2,300 sqm. a. Health and Care services
b. Prisons Operation and Security
a. 591 c. Correction and Rehabilitation
b. 489 d. Custody and Security
c. 498
d. 476 94. Early forms of Prison Discipline by means of uttering
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 the prisoners to degrade or break the confidence of B. Custody
prisoners. C. Security
A. Social Degradation D. Safe-keeping
B. Corporal Punishment
C. Monotony 104. The B.J.M.P. is under the administration of the:
D. Mass Movement a. Department of the Interior and Local Government
b. Department of Interior and Local Government
95. Maiming; Physical Torture; Electrocution; ____ c. Department of the Interior and the Local Government
A. Social degradation B. Exile d. Department of Interior and the Local Government
C. Physical torture D. Death Penalty
105. The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology was created
96. When the death penalty was still enforced by means of thru ____ as one of the Tri Bureau under the Department of Interior
lethal injection, four guards keep a death watch, the convict and Local Government.
is confined in an individual cell ___ hours prior to the A. Section 13, RA 6975
scheduled time of execution which is usually 3:00 in the B. Section 53, RA 6975
afternoon. C. Section 23 of RA 6975
A. 6 B. 24 D. Section 60 of RA 6975
C. 12 D. 36
106. All except one is included in the command group of BJMP
97. A chemical that is injected to a Death Convict that puts him A. Chief of Staff
into deep sleep in lethal injection. B. Deputy C/BJMP
A. Potassium Chloride C. Chief of BJMP
B. Pancuronium Bromide D. Chief of Directorial staff
C. Sodium Thiopenthotal
D. Sodium chloride 107. The Jail Bureau shall be headed by a chief with a rank of
Director, and assisted by Deputy Chief with the rank of Senior
98. Execution by electrocution (referred to as the Electric Superintendent. This sentence is
Chair) is an execution method originating in the United A. partially true C. true
States in which the person being put to death is strapped to B. partially false D. false
a specially built wooden chair and electrocuted through
electrodes placed on the body. In the Philippines, its first 108. What is the minimum rank required to be appointed as Chief
use was in: Bureau of Jail Management and Penology?
A. 1926 B. 1976 A. Superintendent
C. 1972 D. 1918 B. C/Superintendent
C. Senior Superintendent
99. Commission of Art. 247 of RPC has a penalty of banishing D. Director
a person from the place where he committed a crime refers
to what contemporary forms of punishment 109. Under RA 9263, who is 2nd in command in BJMP?
a. Atonement b. Destierro A. Deputy for Administration
c. Exile d. Incapacitation B. Chief, Directorial Staff
C. Deputy for Operation
100. It is the conversion of fines into imprisonment D. Any of these
a. Straight penalty
b. Maximum penalty 110. Who appoints jail Sr. Superintend?
c. Subsidiary imprisonment a. Chief Executive b. DILG Secretary
d. Preventive imprisonment c. Chief BJMP d. Chief of BUCOR

101. Manny N. Bago was placed where in the public 111. Juan Tausan is a newly arrived inmate committed for the first
will be protected if he is being held in conditions where he time. He classified as ____ among the classification of inmates
cannot harm others. He was punished is by placing according to privileges.
offenders in prison so that society will be ensured from A. 1st class inmate B. 3rd class inmate
further criminal depredations. This is called as _____ C. 2 class inmate
nd D. Colonist
A. Deterrence
B. Incapacitation & Protection 112. Bong Rebudot is colonist, when classified by the director of the
C. Retribution Bureau of Corrections who is punished with reclusion perpetua will
D. Atonement have benefit from an automatic reduction from maximum term of forty
years to ___.
A. 20 Years B. 25 Years
102. Vina Barurot was placed in a separate cell or a C. 30 Years D. 35 Years
special building on the same site with the men prison. This
is called as 113. Freddy is a prisoner confined in a level of security facility
A. Diversification by Sex which is usually enclosed by a thick wall about 18-25 feet high, on
B. Segregation top are catwalks in every corner, a tower post is manned by heavily
C. Diversification by Age armed guards:
D. Diversification by Degree of Custody a. Maximum security facility
b. Medium security facility
103. Which of these refers to the assigning or grouping of c. Super maximum security facility
offenders according to their sentence, gender, age, nationality, d. Minimum security facility
health, criminal record, etc.?
A. None of these

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 114. This group consists of chronic troublemakers but 124. Antonio is a member of Magdaldal group and was convicted
not as dangerous as the super security prisoners. They are of rebellion, unfortunately her mother died and requested an
not allowed to work outside the institution. authorization to be released to visit the corpse of his mother this is
A. maximum security prisoners known as __
B. super security prisoners A. Furlough B. Prisonization
C. minimum security prisoners C. Diversification D. Counseling
D. medium security prisoners 125. Within the radius by road from the confinement facility and the
actual stay of the inmates to view the remains.
115. The institution for dangerous but not incorrigible A. 20 kilometers B. 40 Kilometers
prisoners in the Philippines is the C. 30 Kilometers D. 50 Kilometers
A. NBP
B. Medium Security Institution 126. Duration of viewing of privilege of a deceased relative is
C. Maximum Security Institution limited to ___ hours.
D. Minimum Security Institution A. 3 B. 9
C. 6 D. 12
116. The minimum security prisons provides a model
for those inmates who are: 127. How many days before election does inmate are prohibited
A. First-time offenders from going out?
B. In the death row A. 30 days B. 90 Days
C. Serving life sentences C. 60 Days D. 120 Days
D. Near the ends of their sentences
128. Telephone calls are permitted for inmates for a period not
117. What is the prescribed color of uniform for exceeding 5 minutes every ___ days.
Minimum Security Prisoners? A. 30 B. 90
A. Blue B. Brown C. 60 D. 120
C. Tangerine D. Gray
129. The most common problem for national penitentiaries.
118. Mario is soon to be released from camp Bukang A. Excessive number of inmates
Liwayway. He is sent to a pre-release facility called B. Lack of funds
_______________ for counseling and therapy. C. Sex problems
a. Recreation Center D. Discipline
b. Congregate Group
c. Half-way House 130. Under RA 9344, what happens to the sentence of a Child in
d. Diagnostic Center Conflict with the law after conviction of a trial Court?
A. His sentence serve
119. An inmate shall be transferred to a separation B. His sentence is suspended
center for adjustment process from life in prison to life is C. His sentence is suspended and is sent back to his family
free community within – D. His sentence is NOT suspended
A. 60 days prior to release
B. 30 days prior to release 131. It is a kind of court to settle tribunal and even individuals
C. 90 days before release people conflicts:
D. 15 days prior to release A. Bodong C. Capic
B. Korte Supremo D. Hito
120. Which of the following organizations donated the
Half-way House inside the compound of the Bureau of 132. Nestro Guevarra is an indigent. He is an accused which is
Corrections? released from imprisonment on his or her promise to return to court
A. Office of the President as required, or upon the undertaking of a suitable person that he
B. Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office will guarantee the accused’ appearance in court, there is what is
C. United Nations Security Council called:
D. Asia Crime Prevention Foundation a. Promise
b. Acknowledgment
121. Huawei De Guzman while being transported to c. Surety
the BJMP, he was handcuffed to control his movements. d. Recognizance
This tool is known to be a ______________
A. Instrument of Restraint B. Instrument of Control 133. Which of these is known as the Release on Recognizance
C. Leg iron D. Restraining Law providers for the release of offender charged with an offense
Tools whose penalty is not more than six (6) months and /or a fine of
P2,000.00 or both, to the custody of a responsible person in the
122. Inmates ____ may be excused from mandatory community, instead of a bail bond-
prison labor. A. RA 6036 B. PD 603
A. 60 years old B. 56 years old C. Act 2489 D. RA 9262
C. 50 years old D. 21 years old
134. What guarantees the appearance in court of a defendant
123. Inmates’ earnings that may be used to buy his granted release on recognizance?
needs. a. His/her promise to live a new life
A. ½ of his earnings b. His/her fear of being sent back to prison
B. ¼ if his earnings c. His/her ties with family, friends, employment, etc.
C. ¾ of his earnings d. His/her capacity to raise bail
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 135. The following are the duties of the custodial force A. Waiver of Liability
in prison, except: B. Waiver of Responsibility
A. Censor offender’s mail C. Waiver of Acceptance
B. Escort inmates D. Waiver of Agreement
C. Inspect security devices
D. Conduct disciplinary hearing 146. The head of prison may establish _______ whenever the
frequency of requests for interviews reach a volume that warrants
limitations:
136. It refers to the entrusting for confinement of an a. Media group c. Press pool
inmate to a jail by competent court or authority for b. news team d. public affairs
investigation, trial and/or service of sentence
A. Commitment B. Safekeeping
C. Entrustment D. Imprisonment 147. Garry Alejandro is a newly arrived inmate in the BJMP, he
was placed in shakedown prodedure. Who among the following
137. All letters for the inmates before distribution shall shall be responsible in the custody of all the properties seized from
pass through ______ for inspection and examination of the detainee prior to his detention?
contents A. Custodial Officer
B. Chief of Detention Center
a. Mail examination C. Property Custodian Officer
b. Letter checking D. Evidence Custodian / Officer
c. Letter sorting
d. Mail Censorship 148. Female detainees shall not be transported in handcuffs but
only with necessary restraint and proper escort preferably aided by
138. If the inmate fails to claim his letter within ____ a police woman. The statement is
after it has been posted, the mail should be delivered to A. Yes B. Wholly True
him. C. Partially False D. Wholly False
A. 48 hours B. 24 hours
C. 30 days D. 60 days 149. The act of getting out unlawfully from confinement or custody
by an inmate:
139. All letters passed by censors should bear the a. Escapium
censor’s stamp at the ____ of each page and on the b. Evasion of Service of Sentence
envelope. The letter should be placed back in the same c. Furlough
envelope and resealed. d. Escape
A. Back B. Conspicuous Area
C. Side D. Top
150. Mr. Peter Jakonini was convicted of the crime rape. After 12
140. Valenzuela City Jail experience a sudden days from the promulgation of the sentence he escaped from his
jailbreak, as part of the SOP, who will immediately sound place of confinement. He is ______ :
the alarm? A. liable of evasion of service of sentence
A. Desk Officer B. Armorer B. not liable for evasion of service of sentence
C. Control Center D. Officer-in-Charge C. considered as an escaped prisoner
D. Either C or B
141. If the Warden is taken as the hostage, for all
intents and purposes, he ceases to exercise authority and 151. Ms. Dina Virgen, a prisoner, learns that she is already
the next in command or the ___ officer present shall overstaying in jail because her jail guard, Many Nilip, who happens
assume the command. to be a law expert advised her that there is no more legal ground
A. Veteran B. most senior for his continued imprisonment, and Manny told her that she can
C. assistant D. custodian go. Ms. Malou Wang got out of jail and went home. Was there any
crime committed?
142. These are visitors of the inmate such as family A. Evasion of Service of sentence
members like mother, father and other close relatives. B. Infidelity in the custody of prisoners
A. Special Visitor B. Strange Visitor C. Evasion through Negligence
C. Regular Visitor D. Unusual visitor D. Delay in the Delivery of prison

143. ____responsible for handling the keys in 152. As far as Manny, the jail guard who allowed Ms. Malou Wang
Women’s quarter and the keys shall be available all the to go, is concerned, the crime committed if the former fallen asleep
time. during his tour of duty
A. Key Matron B. Resident Matron A. Evasion of Service
C. Matron D. Any of these B. Infidelity in the custody of prisoner
C. Evasion through Negligence
144. Before the actual date of interview, the media D. Delay in the Delivery of prison
shall file request within ____ and the duration of interview
must be _____ minutes. 153. This refers to the one-in-charge of a Prison.
A. 1 day – 10 minutes B. 3 days – 20 A. Director C. Warden
minutes B. Superintendent D. Wardress
C. 2 days – 20 minutes D. 8 days – 15 minutes
154. What correctional institution houses accused
145. It should be executed by the interviewer, which will exempt persons awaiting investigation?
prison authorities from any liability arising from death or injury A. BUCOR B. Jail
sustained while in prison: C. Penitentiary D. Prison

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 b. Saturate the area with riot gas
155. It was established in 1910 under the American c. All inmates must be locked up inside their respective cell
Regime. d. Disperse the rioters and get their leaders
A. Philippine Prison System
B. Provincial Jail System
C. Probation 165. How long does an inmate mother who gave birth inside the
D. Parole jail is allowed to be with his child?
A. 6 months B. 1 year
156. Who supervised and control the Provincial Jail? C. 2 years D. 7 years
A. DILG B. Governor
C. DOJ D. LGU 166. Salvador Puga is prisoner having the natural inclination or
tendency to evade custody against the will of the custodian or from
157. Which of the following statements is not true? the place where he is held in lawful custody or confinement.
a. Provincial Jails in the Philippines are under the A. Escape Prone Prisoner
jurisdiction of the DOJ B. Mental Deranged Prisoner
b. Provincial Jails are managed and controlled by the C. Sex Deviate Prisoner
provincial government D. Alien Prisoner
c. The jail bureau controls the administration and
supervision of all jails nationwide
d. The BJMP is under the DILG 167. Raymod Angasin is a prisoner who is aggressive, violent,
quarrelsome and does not cooperate with other inmates is referred
158. Mr. Puslit was able to commit hustling in the to as
BJMP. What is referred to as “hustling” inside the prison? a. Squealer
A. Reporting illegal activities b. Sucker
B. Doing prison assignment c. Hustler
C. Using prohibited drugs d. Tough
D. Selling illegal commodities
168. Which of the following unusual offender should be under the
159. There are various types of prison programs. close supervision of the jail physician?
What type of program that secures prisoner from escape or 1. Mentally-ill 3. Infirm or sick
violence? 2. Sex deviates 4. Escape-prone prisoners
a. Maintenance
b. Rehabilitative A. 1 and 2 B. 3 and 4
c. Industrial C. 1 and 3 D. 2 and 3
d. Security

160. When a jailbreak, escape or riot in progress or 169. Bikoy is currently imprisoned for the crime of estafa. While in
has just been perpetrated in the jail, the officer at the prison a prison guard was able to acquire shabu in the pocket of
control centers shall immediately: Bikoy. There is ________
A. sound the alarm A. Quasi-recidivism
B. notify the nearest police precinct B. No Quasi Recidivism
C. locked prisoners in their respective cells C. Habitual Delinquency
D. call the warden or the director D. Recidivism

161. In case of mass jailbreak, all member of the 170. What is the legal process that results in the removal of
custodial force shall be immediately issued firearms and conviction from the official records?
assigned to critical posts to: A. Mitigation B. Expungement
A. plug off the escape routes C. Exoneration D. Restriction
B. protect the other inmates
C. to shoot the escape 171. All original appointments of officers who are lawyers in the jail
D. give warning shots bureau shall commence with the rank of ___
A. JO1 B. Jail Inspector
162. Who should make an immediate preparation for C. JO11 D. Jail Senior Inspector
the issuance of the necessary anti-riot equipment and
firearms? 172. If Jail Officer I Masipag was appointed in 2013 at a monthly
A. the Warden C. Director for operation salary of 19,000, how much his total salary including his longevity
B. Director D. Desk Officer pay in 2018?
A. 9000 pesos B. 1900 pesos
163. Who composed of guards trained on proper C. 9500 pesos D. 20, 900 pesos
handling and use of firearms who shall be ready to fire
when the lives of the guards are in danger on orders of the 173. This is the basic needs of a convicted person under custody.
Officer in Command? a. Shelter b. Food e.
A. 1st group Anti-Riot cigarettes
B. 4th Group Anti-Riot c. gadgets d. Slippers f. Drinks
C. 3rd Group Anti-Riot A. a,b,c,d B. a,c,d,e
D. 2nd Group Anti-Riot C. c,d,e,f D. a,b,d,f

164. Under the plan for riots and violent disturbances, what shall 174. Any article, thing, or item prohibited by law/ or
be done at the sound of the first pre-arranged alarm? forbidden by jail rules is called:
a. Assault group of jail guards fire at the rioters a. Instrument of restraint

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 b. contrabands a. 100 or more
c. Handcuff b. 21- 99
d. leg iron c. 150 or more
d. 20 or less
175. It refers to those items, though authorized, is
already in excessive quantities to become a fire hazard, a 184. There is proposal that BJMP, BuCor and Provicial jails should
threat to security or has become causative in making the be combined as one agency. An advantageous result in the
place unsanitary. integration of correctional agencies is:
A. Contraband a. More physical facilities to maintain
B. Paraphernalia b. More prisoners to supervise
C. Prohibited items c. Divided resources such as manpower and finances
D. Nuisance Contraband d. Better coordination of services and increased cost-efficiency

185. Cardo is a detainee currently confined in the BJMP while

176. The attempt to prevent future crimes through fear undergoing trial for the alleged theft with a possible maximum penalty
of punishment. of 3 years and in the lapse of 3 years of trial, the judgement is not yet
a. Retribution given to him. Which of these authorizes the release of a detainee
b. Punishment who has undergone preventive imprisonment equivalent to the
c. Deterrence maximum imposable sentence for the offense he is charged with?
d. Rehabilitation A. B.P 85 B. RA 4200
C. B.P. 22 D. PD 968
177. Crimes of adultery and concubinage shall not be
prosecuted except upon a complaint filed by whom? 186. JOI Donald Dick confiscated white crystalline substance
a. Parents rolled in a transparent sachet and she suspected it to be “shabu”.
b. Offended Spouse What should he do first?
c. Guardians a. Record the incident in the logbook
d. Godfather b. Bring the substance to NBI
c. Properly identify the substance
178. Is a pecuniary punishment imposed by the law d. Properly preserve the evidence
tribunal upon a person convicted of crime or misdemeanor?
a. Remission 187. Which theory of criminal punishment holds that punishment is
b. Forfeiture imposed on the offender to allow society to vent its anger toward and
c. Fine exact vengeance upon the criminal?
d. All of the above a. Retribution
b. Restoration
179. Exist as the more common forms of punishment. c. Rehabilitation
this was tied to the crime committed: d. Deterrence
a. Banishment
b. Death 188. There are various types of prison programs. For what
c. Torture purpose is a rehabilitative program?
d. Mutilation a. It secures prisoners from escape or violence
b. It employs prisoners in various products or good-producing
180. Isolating the offender for the purpose of protecting the tasks
public and at the same time rehabilitating them by requiring c. It attempts to improve a prisoner’s job skills or educational
the latter to undergo institutional treatment program: achievement
a. Solitary confinement d. It assigns prisoners to daily routine work like laundry and
b. Punishment janitorial
c. Floggings e. Changes behavior of the prisoners towards becoming a
d. Imprisonment productive and law abiding citizens
189. There are two (2) inmates arguing over loss of some items in
181. Today, the stand of the Church has become a their cell. You are the guard on duty. What will you do?
complete reversal of the past. it was the late Pro-Life Pope a. Invite both of them to the office and investigate the matter
John Paul II who reversed this so called: b. Poke your gun at both of them to stop the heated discussion
a. Ecclesiastical court c. Confine the culprit in a segregated room
b. Inquisition d. Look for witnesses to testify who is the culprit
c. Ordeal 190. The ______________ model of correctional institution
d. Culture of death focuses in security, discipline and order:
a. Rehabilitative
182. STATEMENT 1: Provincial Prisons/Jails are b. Reintegration
administered and controlled by the Provincial Government c. Medical
(Governor). d. Custodial
STATEMENT 2: The Bureau of Corrections is under the 191. These are studies are conducted to determine
supervision of the Department of the Interior and Local the experiences of residents with crimes which are not
Government. usually reported to the police. What are these studies
a. Statement 1 is true, statement 2 is false called?
b. Statement 1 is false, statement 1 is true a. Population surveys
c. Both statements are true b. Police surveys
d. Both statements are false c. Victimization surveys
d. Information surveys
183. Type A jail has a population of ___ offenders:

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 192. Ms. Yna A. Tucky is a prisoner with heart 199. How is an offender released from prison or jail?
diseases, she needs to be treated with a little more care 1. After service of sentence
than other inmates. Which of the following should NOT be 2. Issuance of order of the court
done by a jail officer? 3. Grant of parole
a. Ensure that the inmates see the medical staff regularly 4. Grant of pardon
b. Ensure that the inmates comply with his prescribed diet 5. Grant of amnesty
c. Avoid assigning strenuous jobs to the inmate 6. Any lawful order of competent authority
d. Prescribe the medicine to the heart-patient inmate a. 1,3,4,5 and 6
b. 1,2,3,4 and 5
193. Sociologists look at corrections as: c. 2,3,4,5, and 6
a. The intervention which documents the attitudinal response of d. All of those listed above
offenders and staff to processes of punishment
b. The medium through which prisoners change their behavior 200. According to the routine activities’ theory, the volume and
and attitudes distribution of predatory crimes are affected by the following,
c. The consolidation of interactions between correctional officers EXCEPT:
and the prisoners a. Presence of motivated offenders
d. A total institution in which the basic physiological needs of b. Absence of capable guardians
prisoners were to be met away from the outside world c. Availability of suitable targets
d. Absence of motivated offenders
194. What is the function responsibility of correction
officers?
a. Inmates’ health 201. This place is where inmates are doing labor or anything for
b. Prison security their livelihood?
c. Prisoner’s interpersonal relations a. Hardwood shops
d. Prison industry b. Soft wood shops
c. Barbershops
195. Which of the following procedures should be d. Livelihood shops
observed in handling drug addicts who are incarcerated?
1. They should be segregated especially during the withdrawal 202. The superintendent is the disciplinary authority in prison while
period in jail, is the ___.
2. They should be closely supervised to prevent attempts to A. Warden C. Assistant warden
commit suicide or self-mutilation B. Chief, Custodial force D. Chief, Escort team
3. They should not be administered sedatives/stimulants unless
prescribed by a physician
4. They should be transferred to mental institution of proper 203. The center of reformation of the probationer is
psychiatric treatment a. the probation administration
a. 2, 3 and 4 b. DOJ
b. 3, 4 and 1 c. The community
c. 4, 1 and 2 d. The people
d. 1, 2 and 3 204. Panny Samantala is in a temporary custody of a person or the
detention of a person for his own protection or care, to secure from
liability, harm, injury or damage.
196. Math Thaleno was planed in a correctional A. Safekeeping C. Preventive imprisonment
program which enables him to enhance his employability, B. Custodial investigation D. Voluntary surrender
develop his intellectual faculties, and graduate to a free
existence in community living all at the same time is
referred to as _______________ 205. The following are agencies involved in corrections under the
a. Livelihood program Department of Justice, except:
b. Guidance counseling A. Bureau of Corrections
c. Education program B. Bureau of Jail Management and Penology
d. Religious program C. Boards of Pardon and Parole
D. Probation Administration
197. Stores and basketball courts can also be found in
Jail. What rehabilitation program that provides a pre-social 206. Also known as the Bureau of Correction Law of 2013.
environment within the prison to help the inmates develop A. RA 10175 B. RA 10575
noncriminal ways to coping outside? C. RA 10705 D. RA 10707
a. Psychotherapy
b. Behavior therapy 207. Articles 1706 - 1727 of the revised Administrative
c. Occupational therapy Code as amended is known as
d. Milieu therapy A. Correction Law
B. Jail Management Law
C. Prison Law
198. Time in prison is slow and boring and the soul grows bitter. D. Parole and Probation Law
Which of the following mitigate the oppressiveness of time?
a. Administrative program 208. He handled and headed the last batch of
b. Security programs prisoners of Alcatraz Prison.
c. Recreational program a. Warden Fred Wilkinson c. Warden James Bennet
d. Rehabilitation programs b. Warden Elan Lyrd d. Gaylord Hubbell
e. Custodial program 209. When was the Philippine Prisons placed under
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 a. 1989 c. 1990 d. Edward Savage
b. 1905 d. 1910
210. A judicial action for legal disposition that allows 221. It was held as the 1st probation officer employed by the
the offender to remain in the community subject to government:
conditions imposed by the court? a. John Augustus
a. Reprieve b. Probation b. Teodulo C Natividad
c. Commutation d. Parole c. Edward N Savage
d. Mattew Davenport
211. The concept of probation, from the Latin word
“probatio” which means ___, has historical roots in the 222. Federal Probation act signed by President Calvin Coolidge
practice of judicial reprieve. became a Law on _____.
A. walk with faith B. live with integrity A. April 26, 1878 B. 1899
C. testing period D. promise C. 1887 D. March 4, 1925

212. For a convicted offender, probation is a form of 223. Probation in Philippines was first introduced by virtue of ___
__. also known as Philippine Probation Act of 1935
a. punishment b. treatment A. HB 393 B. PD 968
c. enjoyment d. incarceration C. Act 4221 D. RA 4221

213. In probation system’s philosophy and concept, it 224. Celebrated case which paved the way for declaring
is stated that the individual has the ability to ____ and to unconstitutional of the first probation law of November 16, 1937
modify his anti-social behavior with the right kind of help. A. People vs. Vera B. People vs. De Vera
A. challenge C. People vs. De Vega D. People vs. Vega
B. none of these
C. change 225. What law grants probation to first time offenders who are sent
D. aggravate his behavior to prison terms of not more than six (6) years?
a. Presidential Decree No. 448
214. The purpose of the decree on probation shall be b. Presidential Decree No. 968
to c. Presidential Decree No. 603
A. provide an opportunity for the reformation of a penitent d. Presidential Decree No. 1184
offender
B. prevent the commission of offenses 226. Who grants probation?
C. promote the correction and rehabilitation of an a. Probation officer
offender by providing him with individualized treatment b. Solicitor general
D. All of these c. Court
d. All of the above
215. A person who is placed under probation.
a. Petitioner 227. Where the application for probation should be filed?
b. Probationer a. Board of Pardons and Parole
c. Probationee b. Office of the Solicitor General
d. None of the above c. Trial court
d. Appellate court
216. He is the father of probation in the Philippines
a. Ferdinand Marcos 228. What court will you apply for Probation?
b. Manuel Roxas A. Regional Trial Court for 6 years and above
c. Teodulo Natividad B. MTC or MCTC for 6 years and below
d. Ramon Bagatsing Sr. C. Same court, where you had been convicted
D. Any of these
217. Idea of probation first existed early in the 19 th
century in 229. It serves as the basis in granting probation to qualified
a. Japan applicants.
b. U.S.A. a. Post Investigation Report
c. England b. Pre Sentence Investigation report
d. Ireland c. Admission report
d. Post Sentence Investigation
218. When does probation started?
a. 1938 b. 1841 230. Which of the following is NOT an objective in the
c. 1896 d. 1932 conduct of interview of probation applicant?
a. To diagnose the applicant’s problems
219. A shoemaker and became the father of probation b. To determine how the person shall respond to supervision
in the U.S c. To gather information about the person
a. Mathew Davenport Hill d. To determine his paying capacity
b. Edward Savage
c. John Augustus 231. It is a report on the background of the convict,
d. Teodolo Natividad prepared for the judge to decide on the approval or denial
of application of probation.
220. He is considered as the father of Probation in England. a. Probation Report
a. Matthew Davenport Hill b. Post-Sentence Investigation Report
b. Father Cook c. Pre-Sentence Investigation Report
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 B. Department of Justice
232. After receiving the PSIR, within how many days C. Department of Interior and Local Government
must a judge decide whether to grant or deny the D. BJMP
application for probation?
a. 5 days b. 15 days 242. The probationer and his probation program shall be under the
c. 30 days d. 60 days control and supervision of ___?
a. Probation officer
233. The judge approves or denies the grant of b. Board of pardons and parole
probation based on the report of the c. Court
a. Social worker d. All of the above
b. Probation officer
c. Prosecutor 243. The one who investigates for the court a referral for probation
d. Police office or supervises a probationer or both
a. police officer
234. The approval of the application of probation is b. probationer officer
done by the Judge thru the issuance of c. intelligence officer
a. Probation Citation Ticket d. law enforcer
b. Probation Order
c. Probation Certificate 244. Juan dela Cruz was sentenced to serve a penalty of Prision
d. Probation Clearance Mayor. Is he qualified to apply for probation?
A. Yes B. True
235. What is the effect of the grant of probation? C. No D. False
a. The prisoner is sent to half-way house
b. The execution of sentence is suspended 245. Zosimo was convicted to a prison term of prision correccional.
c. The probationer is sent to prison Will he qualify for probation?
d. The prison term is doubled a. No, his sentence is six (6) years and one (1) day
b. No, his sentence is more than six (6) years and one (1) day
236. When shall probation order take effect? c. Yes, his sentence is less than six (6) years and one (1) day
A. Three days after issuance d. Yes, his sentence is three (3) years and one (1) day
B. Three days prior to issuance
C. Upon its issuance 246. Violations of the following Special Laws shall disqualify an
D. Upon reporting to the probation officer offender to avail of the benefits of PD 968 except,
A. Omnibus Election Code
237. Waiting for the decision of the court on the B. Robbery
application for probation, the offender applying for C. Wage Rationalization Act
probation – D. Videogram Law
A. Must stay in prison as a detainee
B. Maybe set free without bail 247. As a general rule Violation of Comprehensive Dangerous Drug
C. Maybe released on bail or recognizance Act of 2002 is qualified to apply for Probation, EXCEPT:
D. all of these A. Section 12 B. Section 14
C. Section 13 D. Section 17
238. Probation shall be denied if the court finds that_. E. Section 70
a. Probation will depreciate the seriousness of the offense 248. This decree mandated the disqualification of the petitioner’s
committed. application for probation if an appeal is perfected.
b. The offender is in need of correctional treatment A. PD 1357 B. BP 76
c. There is undue risk that during the period of probation the C. PD 968 D.PD 1257
offender will commit another crime
d. All of the choices 249. Which of the following cases is disqualified to apply for
probation?
239. Is the denial of probation appealable? A. Infanticide C. Simple Theft
a. It depends on the violation b. Yes B. Malicious Mischief D. Unjust Vexation
c. No d.
Partially No 250. Who are disqualified to apply for probation?
a. Those sentences to serve a prison term of more than 6 years
240. Mr. Yao Patalo was convicted of a crime and b. Those who have once been placed on probation under this law
sentenced to an imprisonment term of 8 years, since he is c. Those whose serving sentence when the probation has taken
disqualified for probation, he decided to appeal his case to effect
a higher court. The appellate court declared him again d. All of the above
guilty but to a lesser penalty of six years. Can he apply now
for probation? 251. Juanito is 17 years old when he was convicted
for the crime of theft. Can he apply for probation under the
a. Yes, because his sentence is less than 6 years and 1 day adult probation system?
b. No, because he already appealed his case a. no, because he is entitled for parole
c. No, because he is disqualified b. no, because his crime is theft
d. Yes, because his 1st sentence is non probationable and his c. no, because he is only 17 years old
2nd sentence is a probationable offense. d. no, because he is convicted of a crime

241. Parole and Probation Administration is under the direction of 252. How many times an offender be granted
the probation under PD 968
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 b. Twice 262. What should the court do where the accused violated the
c. Only once terms and conditions of his probation?
d. 3 times a. Court releases the probationer to the community
b. Revoked and let the probationer served his sentence
253. Those that have been once on probation under c. Court order the probationer to apply for parole
the Probation Law: d. Court should allow the probationer to continue his probation
A. are qualified to apply for probation
B. are disqualified to apply for probation 263. If the Probationer did not comply with the conditions, if the
C. may be granted for another probation reasons for non-compliance is not meritorious the court will issue a
D. should be confined in prison ____.
A. termination order B. Warrant of Arrest
254. Who shall have the control over the probationer C. OAR D. Revocation Order
once the latter is permitted to reside under the jurisdiction
of another court? 264. What is the effect of the recommitment of a Probationer?
a. Regional Director A. Serve the remaining portion of the his sentence
b. Executive judge of the municipal court B. Serve the remaining portion of the maximum sentence
c. Executive Judge of the first instance C. Minimum sentence impose
d. Appellate court D. Serve the original sentence of imprisonment in full

255. Pedro Juana was sentenced to serve an

imprisonment of six months, how many years would be the 265. When does probation revocable before the final discharge of
duration of his probation? the probationer by the court for the violation of any of the conditions
a. One year of probation.
b. Two years a. any time during probation
c. Shall not exceed two years b. 1st 3 months of the probationer
d. Shall not be more than six years c. after 1 year under probation
d. none of the above
256. How long is the period of probation of a
defendant sentenced to a term of imprisonment of more 266. Modifications of conditions for probation is allowed ___.
than one (1) year? A. 15 days after granting it
A. Not to exceed 6 years B. At any time during supervision
B. Not to exceed 8 years C. Upon the application of the community
C. Not to exceed 10 years D. Any of these
D. Not to exceed 2 years
267. Who is authorized to modify the condition of probation
257. A probationer is allowed to do the following a. Judge
except? b. probationer
a. Stay away from bad associates c. probation officer
b. Work regularly to support his family d. all of the above
c. Make periodic office report
d. Go and play in a gambling den 268. What is the effect of the termination of probation?
a. Erase criminal records
258. The following are conditions of probation: b. Operate to restore civil rights lost or suspended as a result of
EXCEPT: conviction
a. Granted by the court c. Both A and B
b. He was once on Probation d. None of the above
c. Must not have committed any crime against
national security 269. Volunteer Probation Aides may be appointed from among the
d. Penalty should not exceed six years citizen’s of ____
imprisonment A. Good religious background
B. High Educational Level
259. Under rules and methods employed by probation, C. Good Repute and Probity
what is the maximum number of minor violations that would D. High Social Standing
result in the revocation of the probation order?
A. 5 Violations B. 3 Violations 270. Maximum number of probationers under
C. 4 Violations D. 2 Violations supervision of a probation aide
A. 3 B. 7
260. In the hearing for the violation committed by the probationer, C. 5 D. 9
the latter shall have the right to be informed of the violation charged 271. Probation aids shall have the term in office for
and to adduce evidence in his favor. This right is in pursuant to his ___?
right to ___? a. 3 years b. 1 year
a. Equal protection c. 2 years d. 4 years
b. Presumption of innocence
c. Miranda rights 272. When does an applicant who was granted
d. Due process of law probation report to the assigned Probation Officer for
Interview?
261. What is nature in hearing the violation of a probation? a. Within thirty-six (36) hours from receipt of probation order
A. Formal B. Summary b. Within fifteen (15) days from receipt of probation order
C. Due process D. None of the above c. Within seventy-two (72) hours from his receipt of the
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 d. Within twenty-four (24) hours from receipt of probation order programs.
a. BJMP
273. He is a convicted defendant whose application b. Bureau of Corrections
for probation has been given due course by the court but c. Provincial Government
fails to report to the probation officer or cannot be located d. Parole and Probation Administration
within a reasonable period of time.
A. Absconding Petitioner B. Absconding Probationer 283. A term means a friend of a court
C. Disobedient Petitioner D. Uncooperative a. Amicos curae
Petitioner b. Amigos curae
c. Amicus curiae
274. Probation is a privilege granted to deserving and d. None of the above
qualified petitioners, when does it become a matter of
right?
A. After the submission of the PSIR 284. PPA is headed by:
B. When the convict files a petition for probation a. Director
C. When the appeal was undertaken b. Administrator
D. When his probation is approved c. Secretary
d. Superior
275. Who appoints Probation Administrator, Regional
Probation Officers and Assistant Probation Officers?
A. DILG Secretary B. President 285. Probation officer may authorize a probationer to travel outside
C. DOJ Secretary D. Administrator his area of operational territorial jurisdiction for a period of
a. 1-5 days
276. Probationer and his Probation Officer will prepare b. 5-10 days
a _____. c. 10-30 days
A. Associate Plan d. 30 days
B. Supervision & Treatment Plan
C. Treatment Program 286. When will you close a probation case?
D. Orientation Plan A. When the probationer absconds the place
B. When he incurred violations
277. One of the mandatory conditions to a probationer C. When there is recommendation for revocation
is to present himself to the probation officer designated to D. When the termination order is approved
undertake his supervision within ___ from receipt of said
order. 287. The Probation Officer and Volunteer Probation Aides
A. 24 hours B. 72 hours undertake supervision and visitation of the probationer. However,
C. 48 hours D. 150 hours control over the probationer and probation program is exercised by:
a. The Chief of Police of the place where he/she resides
278. The following are considered as discretionary b. The Parole and Probation Administrator
conditions of probation except c. The Secretary of Justice
a. Drinking intoxicated liquor to excess d. The Court who placed him on probation
b. Abstain from visiting house of all ill repute
c. Report at least once a month 288. A drug user who is placed under probation may be made to
d. Cooperate with the program of probation serve his sentence by the court if he
a. Becomes unruly and undisciplined
279. Probation is a privilege granted to deserving and b. Commits another offense
qualified petitioners, when does it become a matter of c. He is 21 years old
right? d. Violates any of the conditions of his probation
A. After submission of the PSIR 289. All data gathered about the probation applicant shall be
B. When the convict files a petition for probation treated _________________.
C. When the appeal was undertaken a. Comprehensively
D. When the probation is approved b. Appropriately
c. Confidentially
280. Who is the ultimate beneficiary of Probation d. Judiciously
Law?
A. Criminal 290. Is the court order revoking the grant of probation appealable?
B. Society a. Definitely yes, it is appealable
C. Family b. Definitely no, it is not appealable
D. Governor c. It depends on the outcome of the investigation
d. It depends on the violations committed
281. It refers to those that handle the investigation of petitioners for
probation, and the supervision of probationers, parolees and 291. Pedro Ayog is a probationer who is ordered by
conditional pardonees. the Court to pay certain amounts to the victim as part of his
A. Parole and Probation Administration civil liability. To whom shall he pay the amount for
B. Board of Pardons and Parole remittance of the victim?
C. Secretary of Justice a. Municipal treasurer
D. Department of Justice b. Cashier of the trial court
c. Clerk of Court of the Trial Court
282. An attached agency of the Department of Justice which d. Cashier of the Probation Office
provides a less costly alternative to imprisonment of offenders who
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 a. Pardon b. Probation
c. Parole d. Amnest 303. All except one are the requisites to be eligible for review of a
Parole cases.
293. Under the Indeterminate Sentence Law, who acts A. Final conviction
as the chairman of the Board of Pardons and Parole? B. maximum period of sentence exceeds one year
a. PNP Chief C. served the minimum period of said sentence
b. DILG Secretary D. None of the above
c. DOJ Secretary
d. Chief Executive 304. The following are disqualifications for parole EXCEPT one:
a. those who escape from confinement or evaded sentence
294. Maximum term of office for those appointed as b. those convicted of offense punished by death penalty, reclusion
members of the Board of Pardon and Parole. perpetua or life imprisonment
A. 3 years B. 5 years c. those who are habitual delinquents
C. 4 years D. 6 years d. none of the above

295. It is an executive clemency whereby the 305. The following are disqualifications for Parole to be granted.
convicted person should serve part of his sentence? a. who escaped from confinement or evaded sentence;
a. Pardon b. Parole b. those who have pending criminal case;
c. Probation d. Amnesty c. habitual delinquencies;
d. suffering from any mental disorder; and
296. It is a conditional release after the prisoner’s e. conviction is on appeal
conviction is final and executory and has already served A. a,b,c, and e B. a,b,c, and d
the minimum period of the sentence imposed to him. C. b,c,d, and e D. a,b,c,d, and e
A. Parole
B. Word of Hohor 306. All except one are objectives of the Parole System.
B. Parole d’ Honeur A. It standardize the penalty
D.Probare B. Prevent unnecessary and excessive deprivation of liberty
C. Uplift and redeem valuable Human, material and economic
297. Parole is a matter of ___. usefulness
a. privilege b. right D. Individualize the administration of criminal law, without prejudice
c. grace d. to the basic needs of maintaining and protecting social order
requirement
307. Director of Prisons has the responsibility to forward the
298. Parole is not claimed as a right but the Board of document to the board, ____ before the expiration of prisoner’s
Parole grants it as a privilege to a qualified prisoner. This is minimum sentence.
statement is: A. 15 days B. 45 days
A. Partially true C. True C. 30 days D. 60 days
B. Partially false D. False 308. It is an investigation conducted by a parole officer made
before the grant of Parole
299. Among the following, which has the authority to
grant parole? a. Post Sentence Investigation
a. President b. Pre Probation and Parole System Investigation
b. Board of Pardons and Parole c. Pre parole investigation
c. Director of Prison d. Pre parole and investigation report.
d. Court
309. The board shall assess and determine whether the petitioner
300. He is the Governor/Superintendent in Norfolk is qualified for Parole, the decision or action must be suspended by
Island, a penal colony in the East of Australia and initiated ____ of the members of the board.
the famous “Mark System”. A. 4 votes B. Majority
A. Alexander Macanochie B. Edward Savage C. 5 members of the Board D. at least four (4) votes
C. Walter Crofton D. Edward Savage
310. If petition for Parole was granted, BOARD will
301. Which is considered the forerunner of parole? issue a ____ or specifically known as discharge on parole.
A. Mark system B. Solitary A. Release Document
system B. Final Release & Discharge
C. Benefits of a clergy D. Congregate system C. Discharge on Parole
D. Summary Report
302. Which of the following requirements shall qualify a prisoner 311. One of the mandatory conditions attached to the
for parole? parolee is to report at least once a month for those residing
1. Confinement in jail or prison to serve an indeterminate outside Metro Manila/to report at least twice a month for
sentence those who are residing in Metro Manila.
2. Maximum period exceeds one (1) year pursuant to a final A. True
judgment of conviction B. Partially True
3. Service of the minimum period of said sentence less the good C. False
conduct time allowance earned D. Partially False
4. Service of 1/2 of the minimum period of sentence 312. The Probation and Parole Officer submits ___ if
a. 4, 1 and 2 parolee commits any violation of the terms and conditions
b. 2, 3 and 4 stated in the release document.
c. 3, 4 and 1 A. Violation Report B. Progress Report
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 313. Upon receipt of the Report the BOARD may 324. It refers to leniency or mercy.
issue an ____ against the parolee. a. Power
A. Warrant of Arrest b. Clemency
B. Search Warrant c. Grace
C. Order of Arrest d. Damages
D. Order of Arrest & Recommitment (OAR)
314. What is the effect of the recommitment of a 325. A kind of pardon which applies to all persons falling on a
Parolee? certain category.
A. Serve the remaining portion of his sentence a. Special pardon
B. Serve the remaining portion of the maximum sentence b. Absolute pardon
C. Minimum sentence impose c. Conditional pardon
D. Serve the original sentence of imprisonment in full d. General pardon
315. As a general rule, a Parolee may not transfer
residence stated in the release document except if the 326. The case where the Supreme Court laid down the doctrine
petition for transfer of residence is approved by ____. that the absolute pardon removes all that is left of the
A. Regional Director consequences of conviction, and that it is absolute in so far it
B. Probation & Parole Officer restores the pardonee to full civil and political rights.
C. BOARD A. Cristobal vs. Labrador
D. Administration B. Fernandez vs. Aquino
316. A Chief Probation and Parole Officer may C. People vs. Galit
authorize outside travel of a parolee his area of jurisdiction D. None of these
for a period of NOT more than ___.
A. 30 days B. 15 days 327. What branch of government has the sole authority to exercise
C. 20 days D. 10 days pardon?
317. If a travel of a Parolee is more than 30 days shall a. Executive branch b. Judicial branch
be approved by the ____. c. Legislative branch d. Nota
A. Regional Director B. Probation & Parole Officer
C. BOARD D. Administration 328. Kind of Executive Clemency which exempts an individual
318. A parolee may work or travel abroad if he has within certain limits or conditions from the punishment that the law
NO pending criminal case in any court. Application for inflicts for the offense he has committed resulting from the partial
travel and work abroad shall be approved by the extinction of his criminal liability.
Administration and confirmed by the ____. A. Absolute Pardon
A. Regional Director C. BOARD B. Reprieve
B. Probation and Parole Officer D. Administration C. Commutation of Sentence
D. Conditional Pardon
319. Why is probation service analogous to parole
service? 329. It refers to the total extinction of the criminal liability of the
a. Both have similar investigation and supervision functions. individual to whom it is granted without any condition.
b. Both services are performed by the prosecutors. a. Special pardon
c. Both services are performed by alcoholics. b. Absolute pardon
d. Both services are under the courts. c. Conditional pardon
d. General pardon
320. It is exercise exclusively within the sound
discretion of the President for the objective of preventing 330. Pardon can be extended to any of the cases, EXCEPT:
miscarriage of Justice or correcting manifests injustice. A. Carnapping B. Impeachment
A. Parole B. Pardon B. Estafa D. Parricide
C. Executive Clemency D. Reprieve
331. Pardon by the President shall be extended ____.
321. Who has the authority to assist the Chief A. Before Prosecution of Criminal Action
Executive in his exercise of the power to grant executive B. After Conviction of Final Judgment
clemency? C. After Filling of Complaint/Information
A. DOJ B. BOARD D. Upon the discretion of the President
C. Administration D. Administrator
332. A pardon violator upon conviction will be liable for
322. The act of grace from a sovereign power inherent in the state imprisonment of “prision correctional”.
which exempts an individual from the punishment which the law A. Article 95 of RPC B. Article 59 of
imposes or prescribes for his crime, extended by the President thru RPC
the recommendation of the Board of Parole and Pardon is called: C. Article 159 of RPC D. A and C
a. Amnesty
b. Parole 333. On Executive Clemency petition filed by prisoner
c. Probation should be addressed to ____.
d. Pardon A. Board B. Administrator
C. Chairman of BPP D. President
323. Is a pardon which is conceded to a single individual for an
ordinary crime. 334. Who shall endorse to the Board the petition for
a. General pardon absolute or conditional pardon if the crime committed is
b. Absolute pardon against the national security?
c. Conditional pardon A. DFA Secretary B. COMELEC
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 335. Any willful or malicious concealing material 345. Pardon may be granted upon the recommendation of what
information made by the client either or after the grant of government agency
Conditional Pardon or Parole is a ground for the BOARD to a. Parole and Probation Administration
– b. Board of Pardons and Parole
A. Extend the period of Supervision c. Probation and Parole Administration
B. Modify the conditions appeared on released document d. Board of Parole and Pardons
C. Cancel the Parole or recommend the revoke of
Conditional Pardon
D. Suspend the exercise of said privileges until good 346. It refers to reduction or mitigation of the penalty.
behavior has shown by the client a. Reprieve
b. Amnesty
336. All except one are the instances wherein c. Probation
supervision of parole and conditional pardon case deemed d. Commutation
to archive/close.
A. Order o Arrest and recommitment issued by the Board 347. What is referred to as the reduction of the duration of a prison
against the client sentence?
B. Certificate of transfer of resident a. Commutation of sentence
C. Upon receipt of certificate of final release and discharge b. Parole
of the client c. Absolute pardon
D. Certified True Copy of the death certificate of the d. Conditional pardon
deceased client
348. Refers to the conditional release of an offender from a
337. The power of the Chief Executive to grant pardon correctional institution after he has served the minimum of his
is limited to the following, EXCEPT: prison sentences.
A. Pardon is administered by the court a. Parole
B. Pardon cannot be extended o cases of impeachment. b. Pardon
C. No pardon, parole or suspension of sentence for the c. Probation
violation of any election law may granted without favourable d. None of the above
recommendation of the Commission of Elections.
D. Pardon is exercised only after conviction 349. It is a report given to a parolee when he or she has been
338. Under Article VII, Section 10 paragraph (B) of the subsequently convicted of another crime;
Philippines Constitution, pardoning power is vested with a. progress report
the: b. violation report
a. Department of Justice c. infraction report
b. Chief Executive d. arrest report
c. Judiciary 350. It refers to the withdrawal or withholding of punishment for a
d. Legislative time after conviction and sentence.
339. It is the authority of the President of the a. Reprieve
Philippines to suspend the execution of a penalty, reduce b. Amnesty
the sentence and extinguish criminal liability. c. Probation
a. Parole c. Pardon d. Commutation
b. Executive clemency d. none of the above
340. It is an act of clemency which changes a heavier 351. It is an executive clemency whereby the convicted person
sentence to a less serious one or a longer term to a shorter should serve part of his sentence?
term. a. Pardon
a. Amnesty b. Parole
c. Reprieve c. Probation
b. Commutation d. Amnesty
d. none of the foregoing
352. Who among the following may be granted conditional
341. It is the temporary suspension in the execution of pardon?
sentence? a. A sick prisoner, certified as such by government physician
a. Pardon b. Appeal b. A prisoner who served as “bastonero”
c. Commutation d. Reprieve c. A prisoner who is sixty years old and above
d. A prisoner with good behavior
342. The temporary stay of execution of sentence is called
a. Reprieve c. Amnesty 353. What documents are attached to the Release
b. Pardon d. Communication Document of the parolee?
1. Prison record
343. Which of the following is an executive clemency that 2. Name of the Parole and Probation Officer
requires the concurrence of congress? 3. Location of the Prison or Confinement
a. probation b. Amnesty 4. Order of Court
c. pardon d. Parole a. 4 and 1
b. 1 and 2
344. The following are forms of executive clemency, EXCEPT c. 3 and 4
a. Commutation d. 2 and 3
b. Parole
c. Amnesty 354. A petition for the grant of absolute or conditional
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 _______ if the crime committed by the petitioner is against c. Within five (5) months from receipt of the BUCOR Director of
national security. the BPP request for prison record and carpeta
a. Secretary of Foreign Affairs d. Within one (1) month from receipt of the BUCOR Director of
b. Secretary of Justice the request made by the BPP for the prison record and carpeta
c. Secretary of National Defense
d. Secretary of the Interior and Local Government
362. If probation is granted by a court judge, who grants pardon?
355. The President grants absolute/conditional pardon a. Secretary of Justice
based on the recommendation of: b. President of the Philippines
a. Board of Pardon and Parole c. Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
b. Bureau of Corrections d. Director of Board of Pardon and Parole
c. Parole and Probation Administration
d. Office of the Executive Secretary 363. Which agency exercises supervision over parolees?
a. Bureau of Pardon and Parole
356. To what agency is an alien parolee turned over b. Probation and Parole Administration
for disposition, documentation and appropriate order? c. Bureau of Corrections
a. Bureau of Immigration and Deportation d. Department of Justice
b. Bureau of Corrections
c. Board of Pardons and Parole 364. What is referred to as the reduction of the duration of a prison
d. National Bureau of Investigation sentence?
a. Parole
357. To be eligible for the grant of conditional pardon, b. Commutation of sentence
what portion of the sentence must have been served by a c. Absolute pardon
petitioner-prisoner? d. Conditional pardon
a. At least one half of the minimum of his indeterminate
sentence 365. Reducing the degree of Death penalty inflected upon the
b. At least one half of the maximum of his indeterminate council.
sentence a. amnesty
c. At least one fourth of the maximum of his indeterminate b. commutation
sentence c. pardon
d. At least one third of the minimum of his indeterminate d. commutation of sentence
sentence
366. There are three (3) casework techniques applied by the
358. What agency issues the Certificate of Final parole officer, which is not included?
Release and Discharge of a Parolee? A. The trick and treat techniques
a. Bureau of Corrections B. The executive techniques
b. Board of Pardons and Parole C. The guidance, counseling and leadership techniques
c. Parole and Probation Administration D. The manipulative techniques
d. Department of Justice
367. Which of the following instances Pardon cannot be
359. Which of the following guidelines shall be exercised?
followed when the parolee commits an infraction of the A. before conviction
terms and conditions appearing in his Release Documents? B. before trial
1. His Parole and Probation Officer prepares and submits an C. after conviction
Infraction Report to the Board of Pardon and Parole D. during service of sentence
2. Upon receipt of Infraction Report, the Board orders the arrest E. Both a and b
of the parolee
3. The Parolee is recommitted to prison if the Board finds that 368. This is a procedure which permits a jail prisoner to pursue his
the continuation of his parole is incompatible with public normal job during the week and return to the jail to serve his
welfare sentence during the weekend or non-working hours.
4. The parolee is made to pay fine for his infraction S A. Amnesty
a. 2, 3 and 4 B. good conduct time allowance
b. 4, 1 and 2 C. probation
c. 1, 2 and 3 D. delayed sentence
d. 3, 4 and 1
369. Pardon is exercised when the person is __.
360. What is the effect of the grant of probation? A. already convicted
a. The prisoner is sent to half-way house B. not yet convicted
b. The execution of sentence is suspended C. about to be convicted
c. The probationer is sent to prison D. serve the sentence
d. The prison term is doubled
370. For amnesty to be granted, there should be __.
361. When shall the prison record and carpeta of a petitioner for A. Recommendation from U.N.
executive clemency be forwarded to the Board of Pardon and B. Recommendation from C.H.R.
Parole (BPP)? C. Application from C.H.R
a. Within three (3) months from receipt of the BUCOR Director D. Concurrence of the congress
of the request of the BPP for prison record and carpeta
b. At least one (1) month before the expiration of the minimum 371. Which program plays a unique role in the moral
of the prisoner’s indeterminate sentence and spiritual regeneration of the prisoner?
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 B. Work programs 381. Which of the following Philippine correctional institution
C. Education programs was established on 1931 by virtue of Act no. 3579 on Nov. 27,
D. Religious programs 1929?
a. Leyte Regional Prison
372. A recipient of absolute pardon is ________ b. Sablayan Penal Colony and Farm
from civil liability imposed upon him by the sentence. c. Davao Prison and Penal Farm
A. partially exempted d. Women’s Correctional
B. exempted
C. conditionally exempted 382. Is the separation of different types of inmates for their
D. not exempted sound execution of treatment programs and custody.
373. Amnesty came from the Latin word amnestia a. Security classification c. Classification
which means __ b. Isolation d. Diversification
a. To forgive
b. To forget 383. An Act establishing the “Bureau of Fire and Protection and
c. To test Bureau of Jail Management and Penology Professionalization Act
d. Promise of 2004”.
374. What is the effect of pardon exercise by the a. R. A. 9262 c. R. A. 9263
offended party? b. R. A. 9346 d. R. A. 9243
a. Extinguished both criminal and civil liability
b. Extinguished only criminal liability 384. What is the effect if the accused after conviction filed an
c. Does not extinguish the criminal liability appeal to the appellate court?
d. Does not no extinguish both criminal and civil liability a. May apply probation
b. Sentence is deem suspended
375. Constructed in a radial spokes of a wheel c. Waiver of probation
architectural designed and established as a major or d. All of the above
central confinement facility for Filipino prisoners.
a. Davao Penal Colony 385. A system of penalty which limits the culprit penalty up to
b. Iwahig Penal Colony and Farm not more than the three fold the length of time corresponding to the
c. San Ramon Prison and Penal Farm most severe and in no case to exceed 40 years.
d. Bilibid Prison a. Absorption system
b. Material accumulation system
376. The preventive imprisonment will exist, except… c. Correctional system
a. When the offense charged is non bailable d. Juridical Accumulation system
b. When the accused is acquitted
c. When bail required cannot be furnished by the accused 386. Which is NOT a theory justifying imposition of penalty?
d. Answer not given A. Incarceration
B. Expiation
C. Retribution
377. Pennsylvania Prison became a known D. Deterrence
correctional institution because it applied…
a. the concept of congregate system 387. What statement BEST describes punishment in general?
b. the concept of prisoner’s freedom to socialization A. It is the redress that the state takes against an offending
c. the concept of segregate system member.
d. A & B B. It is an infliction of pain to a member of the society
C. It is a government remedy to correct a wrong.
D. It is a human suffering inflicted to an individual.
378. This involves the application of security
measures in guarding and safekeeping of prisoners to 388. The self-defense theory justifying the imposition of penalty
insure their safety and control inside the correctional implies that offenders to _________.
institution. A. serve as example to deter other (Exemplary)
a. Prison discipline c. Security B. correct and reform them (Reformation)
b. Control d. Custody C. protect the society from danger and evil
D. prevent and suppress crime (Prevention)
379. At what satellite camp of Bilibid Prison “in houses”
minimum security offenders? 389. What is the purpose of confining prisoners to
a. Camp Sampaguita c. Camp Montible cells with a radial where a tower is erected at the center?
b. Camp Bukangliwayway d. Minimum Security A. To make the prison sturdy to withstand natural
disaster.
380. It handed the “Tagumpay Settlement”. A settlement B. To easily control prisoners during tumult and
intended to those released prisoners who have decided to live disturbances
along the premises of the penal institution together with their C. To easily monitor prison guards performing
respective families. duties
a. Iwahig Penal Colony and Farm D. To make the life of the Officer of the Day easier
b. Leyte Regional Prison
c. Davao Prison and Penal Farm 390. Offenders found guilty and sentenced by the
d. San Ramon Prisons and Penal Farm courts for deprivation of liberty are categorized based on
their _________.
A. degree of risk
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 D. length of sentence 399. The treatment of prisoners to be effective shall include
services and programs that will er and enhance their ________.
391. 13. Which is designed to provide jail inspectors A. love of God and their fellowmen
with the basic functions and responsibilities of an officer B. Self-respect, dignity and sense of responsibility
particularly on Jail Management, Administration and C. Physical, Moral and spiritual aspect
Operation? D. Discipline, nationalism and patriotism
A. Jail Advance Course
B. Jail Officers Orientation Course 400. Select the ONLY program that is conducted during free
C. Jail Basic Recruit Course time schedule.
D. Jail Officers Basic Course A. Recreational
B. Education
392. The Second Officer in command of the Bureau of C. Religious
Corrections has the rank of D. Medical and
A. Undersecretary
B. Deputy Director 401. the following core programs of the Bureau of Jail
C. Director Management and Penology EXCEPT.
D. Assistant Secretary A. Cultural and Sports
B. Welfare and Development
393. 16. Who among the following shall be designated C. Provision of basic services
as District Jail Warden? D. Health Services
A. Chief Inspector Kiko, a graduate of Bachelor
Laws. 402. Online or e-marketing of PDL livelihood products is being
B. Sr. Superintendent Sara, a graduate of Master in run by the _______.
Public Administration A. Welfare and Development Office
C. Superintendent Willie, a Registered B. Alternative Learning System Unit
Criminologist. C. Office of the Jail Warden
D. Chief Inspector Tito, a graduate of M.S. D. Business Administration Office
Criminology
403. The entire treatment process of an offender requires
394. 17. One of the powers of the Bureau of Jail individualized treatment program success will depend upon___.
Management and Penology is to exercise supervision and A. Training programs of personnel
control over_ jails nationwide. B. Fiscal Planning and Allotment
A. city, provincial and regional C. Workable Classification System
B. district, city and municipal D. Effective Custodial Discipline
C. municipal, city, and provincial
D. district, provincial and national 404. Choose the correction model that completely encapsulates
the lives of the people live there.
395. Select the classification of inmates who have A. Custodian
lesser tendencies to commit offenses and generally pose B. Rehabilitation
the least risk to public safety. C. Responsibility
A. maximum risk D. Total Institution
B. minimum risk
C. low risk 405. As a Jail Warden, you received an information from the
D. medium risk Health Services that the inmate, is recently found to be exhibiting
bizarre behaviors. The MOST appropriate and should do is to ___
396. The identification as a prisoner is established by A. request the Physician to prescribed sedatives as initial
one's treatment
A. valid identification card, case number and B. place her in a comfortable quarter separate from
photograph other inmates
B. certification of detention and the commitment C. prevent male offenders to enter the women's
order of the court quarter
C. court decision of the case, valid identification D. arrange her transfer to the metal institutions for
card and photograph psychiatric treatment
D. rolled fingerprint card, photograph and prison number
406. Drug user inmate to continue using
397. What report is prepared by the staff regarding their findings drugs……………..them work suitable to their
on the prisoners? A. age and physical conditions
A. Narrative B. body built and appearance
B. Admission Summary C. social status and educational orientation
C. Staff D. gang affiliation and connection
D. Staff Summary
407. Which is frequently conducted by Bureau of
398. What is the MAIN purpose of providing correctional Corrections to search inmates and their quarters for
treatment program? possible of contraband?
A. To give shelter and change the attitude of prisoners. A. Operation Salikop
B. To punish prisoners and segregate them from the public B. Operation Greyhound
C. To segregate prisoners from the community. C. Operation Galugad
D. To eliminate pattern of criminal behavior and reform D. Operation Kontrabando
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 408. Identify the largest component of the entire 416. Good conduct time allowance is intended to - -
prison personnel that is responsible for the maintenance of A. recognize the difficulty of being a prisoner
discipline and ensure safety of inmates. B. reduce the actual time an inmate/prisoner serves his/her
A. Custodial force sentence
B. Brigade force C. increase the chance of early release from prison
C. Recovery team D. decongest prisons and jails
D. Control center
417. What is the written declaration of a detained inmate, with
409. When escorting a group of inmates, guard will the assistance of a counsel the same disciplinary rules imposed
keep a distance of not less than his charge until they reach upon a convicted inmate for the purpose of availing the full credit of
their destination. the period of his pre imprisonment?
A. 20 A. Detainee's Manifestation
B. 10 B. Carpeta
C. 15 C. Manifesto
D. 5 D. Detainee's Waiver

410. If there is a necessity to evacuate records, 418. During the sixth year until the tenth year of imprisonment,
supplies and equipment, they show safe place according to the good conduct of any convicted prisoner qualified for credit for
___. preventive imprisonment, shall entitle him for _days for each month
A. Value of good behavior during detention.
B. priority A. 30
C. price B. 15
D. importance C. 25
D. 23
411. What should be done if the Warden is held
hostage, for all intents and purposes are trying to escape? 419. A deduction of _ the period of his sentence shall be
A. The Warden ceases to exercise his authority, the granted in case said prison stay in the place of his confinement
next in command or the most senior takes charges notwithstanding the existence of a calamity or cat enumerated in
B. The Warden may conduct the negotiation to the Article 158 of this Code.
hostage taker. A. two-fourth
C. The Officer-in-Charge may immediately use B. two-fifth
maximum force to rescue C. two-third
D. two-sixth
412. According to the United Nations Standard
Minimum Rules for the Treatment of Prisoner a child is born 420. What shall be imposed upon a convict who shall evade the
in prison, this fact shall__ service of his sentence in penal institution during a calamity or
A. be reflected in the birth certificate disorder?
B. be registered in the prison record A. He shall suffer an increase of one-third of the time
C. not be mentioned in the birth certificate remaining to be served un sentence.
D. not be discussed with anyone B. He shall suffer an increase of one-fifth of the time
remaining to be served ur sentence.
413. 4Instruments of restraint shall only be used to C. He shall suffer an increase of one-fourth of the time
prisoner when authorized by law as against escape during remaining to be served sentence.
a transfer, provided that they are removed when the D. He shall suffer an increase of two-fifth of the time
prisoner judicial or administrative authority and remaining to be served
A. upon the evaluation and assessment of escorting
guard 421. The Post Sentence Investigation Report which will serve as
B. by order of the prison director if other methods of guide for the court granting or denying the application is _
control failed A. Optional
C. upon the advice of a physician for medical B. jurisdictional
purposes C. mandatory
D. upon the directive of the judge to facilitate the D. required
transfer
422. The application for Probation shall be filed with
414. What law that created the Bureau of Jail Management and the which has jurisdiction
Penology as a line Bureau of Department of the Interior and Local A. Probation Office
Government? B. Trial Court
A. RA 10575 C. Warden's Office
B. RA 6975 D. Prosecution Office
C. RA 9263
D. RA 8551 423. One advantage of probation is that it protects the
society by placing the probation supervision of the
415. What law extended for five (5) years the reglementary A. Probation Officer
period for complying with educational qualification and appropriate B. Trial Court
eligibility in the Bureau of Jail Management C. Mayor
A. RA 9592 D. Court
B. RA 9708
C. RA 11200 424. Which is NOT an advantage of probation?
D. RA 9263 A. it restores probationer his civil rights
B. It conforms to the concept of restorative justice.

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 C. It makes the probationer a tax eater rather than a B. both criminal and civil
taxpayer. C. only the civil aspect of the case
D. It prevents first time convict to become hardened D. only the criminal aspect of the case
criminal.
432. If the applicant for probation failed to appear before the
425. What shall be accomplished by the applicant Probation Office for seventy-two (72) hours, what should be done by
once he reports to the Probation OFFICER during initial the Probation Officer?
interview? A. Write the applicant in his court given address and warn him
A. Post-Sentence Investigation Work Sheet that his failure constraint the Court not to approve the application.
B. Interview Work Sheet B. Recommend the immediate disapproval of the application
C. Pre-Sentence Investigation Work Sheet for probation be appearance shows that the applicant is not
D. Investigation Work Sheet interested.
C. Write the applicant in his court given address or personally
426. The order of the court granting or denying visit the applicant schedule an interview at the Probation Office,
probation shall be ___. D. Personally visit the applicant’s place to schedule an
A. temporary interview at the Probation office to check his actual condition.
B. appealable
C. academic 433. The probation officer when conducting investigation, either
D. not appealable interviewing or examining documents must weigh the evidence
based on the best available information in order to provide the court
427. The Probation Order may also require the accurate basis for sentencing. It is important on the part of probation
probationer in appropriate cases to The EXCEPT to_ officer to
A. utilize the instrumentation approach to scientifically obtain
428. Application for probation shall be filed with the the facts needed by the court
Trial Court which has _____ over the B. distinguish between facts and the inferences, opinions or
A. authority conclusion based upon those fact
B. jurisdiction C. conduct surveillance operations against the applicant or
C. responsibility potential source of information that verify the truth
D. venue D. apply the method of crime scene search to cover all the
details of the case
429. Probation is but a mere privilege and its grant or
denial depend upon the Trial court that grant it becomes a 434. What is the nature of information obtained during the Post-
____. and it shall only be cancelled or revoked for cause Sentence Investigation?
and a hearing. A. Useful
A. statutory right B. confidential
B. political right C. important
C. constitutional right D. overt
D. civil right
435. When shall the supervision service to a probationer
430. What is the significance of the Post-Sentence commence?
Investigation Report to the application A. Upon the issuance of the probation order.
A. To determine whether the applicant has immoral B. Upon completion of the Post Sentence Investigation.
conduct. C. After 72 hours from receipt of the order.
B. To determine the past offenses of the applicant. D. On the day of initial interview or reporting.
C. It would serve as a basis to grant or deny the
application for probation 436. Who shall approve the request of a probationer to travel
D. To know the personal affairs of the applicant. outside his area for more than thirty (30) days?
A. The Trial Court Judge
431. The conviction and sentence clause of the statutory B. The Chief Probation Officer
definition of probation affects C. The Probation and Parole Officer
A. both criminal and civil including subsidiary penalty

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PROF. JOHN MICHAEL D. DIONISIO, RCrim, MSCJ, CSP,
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