1.

Which principle of modern policing, introduced by Sir Robert Peel, emphasizes crime prevention as
the basic mission of the police?

A. Physical force

B. Crime investigation

C. Prevention of crime

D. Law enforcement

Answer: C. Prevention of crime

2. What does the “old concept” of police service emphasize?

A. Crime prevention

B. Punishment and suppression

C. Public welfare

D. Public cooperation

Answer: B. Punishment and suppression

3. According to the “new concept” of police service, what is the primary measure of police efficiency?

A. Increasing number of arrests

B. Absence or decrease of crime

C. Increasing jail population

D. Public satisfaction

Answer: B. Absence or decrease of crime

4. The principle of using physical force only as a last resort was introduced by whom?

A. Max Weber

B. Sir Robert Peel

C. Henri Fayol

D. Frederick Taylor

Answer: B. Sir Robert Peel

5. Which of the following refers to the number of subordinates a superior officer supervises?

A. Unity of command

B. Span of control

C. Delegation of authority

D. Line of authority

Answer: B. Span of control

6. The theory where police are viewed as servants of the higher authority, with little connection to the
public, is called:

A. Home Rule Theory

B. Continental Theory

C. Organizational Theory

D. Bureaucratic Theory

Answer: B. Continental Theory

7. Which type of organizational unit is the largest within a police department?

A. Section

B. Division

C. Bureau

D. Unit

Answer: C. Bureau
8. What is the term for a fixed point where an officer is assigned for duty, such as traffic duty or general
guard duty?

A. Route

B. Beat

C. Post

D. Sector

Answer: C. Post

9. In police organizations, the formal system of assigning work and coordinating efforts is known as:

A. Informal organization

B. Formal organization

C. Functional organization

D. Operational unit

Answer: B. Formal organization

10. Which theory of police service promotes dividing authority among specialized roles and emphasizes
planning and standardizing human effort?

A. General Management Theory

B. Scientific Management Theory

C. Bureaucratic Model

D. Science of Administration

Answer: B. Scientific Management Theory

11. The organizational structure where responsibilities are divided among specialists, and each person
has control over their specific task is called:

A. Line organization
B. Line and staff organization

C. Functional organization

D. Hierarchical organization

Answer: C. Functional organization

12. What principle ensures that every officer in an organization reports to only one superior?

A. Delegation of authority

B. Unity of command

C. Span of control

D. Chain of command

Answer: B. Unity of command

13. The rule stating that the selection of a new officer should prioritize someone next in rank is known
as:

A. Span of control rule

B. Chain of command

C. Next-in-rank rule

D. Seniority rule

Answer: C. Next-in-rank rule

14. What is the term for a geographical subdivision of a city for patrol purposes, usually with its own
police station?

A. Route

B. Sector

C. Beat

D. District
Answer: D. District

15. Which function in police organizations is responsible for supporting line functions through activities
such as budgeting and legal advice?

A. Auxiliary functions

B. Administrative functions

C. Operational units

D. Service units

Answer: B. Administrative functions

16. The process of forecasting results and operations based on organizational efficiency is known as:

A. Reporting

B. Budgeting

C. Staffing

D. Organizing

Answer: B. Budgeting

17. In an emergency situation, an officer can bypass the chain of command to give direct orders under
which principle?

A. Delegation of authority

B. Scalar of command

C. Unity of command

D. Grouping of similar tasks

Answer: B. Scalar of command

18. Which organizational principle involves grouping tasks by function, time frame, place of work, or
level of authority?
A. Span of control

B. Grouping of similar tasks

C. Specialization based on needs

D. Unity of command

Answer: B. Grouping of similar tasks

19. What type of policing theory sees policemen as civil servants whose key duty is to preserve public
peace and security?

A. Continental Theory

B. Bureaucratic Theory

C. Home Rule Theory

D. Functional Theory

Answer: C. Home Rule Theory

20. Which staff function in police organizations involves recruiting, selecting, and appraising personnel?

A. Auxiliary functions

B. Line functions

C. Staffing functions

D. Budgeting functions

Answer: C. Staffing functions

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21. What does "Delegation of Authority" refer to in police administration?

A. The assignment of tasks without granting decision-making power

B. The assignment of responsibilities along with the authority to make decisions

C. The ability of an officer to reject a superior’s order

D. The ability of an officer to delegate orders to the public

Answer: B. The assignment of responsibilities along with the authority to make decisions

22. Which theory of police service is associated with Max Weber, emphasizing bureaucracy and division
of labor?

A. General Management Theory

B. Scientific Management Theory

C. Bureaucratic Model

D. Home Rule Theory

Answer: C. Bureaucratic Model

23. What is the primary goal of “staff functions” in a police organization?

A. To handle crime investigations

B. To support line functions and provide administrative assistance

C. To ensure patrol officers perform their duties

D. To enforce laws and maintain public order

Answer: B. To support line functions and provide administrative assistance

24. According to the principles of law enforcement by Sir Robert Peel, cooperation of the public will
decrease when:

A. Police officers are visible in the community

B. Police use force frequently

C. Police are impartial in law enforcement

D. Police focus on crime prevention

Answer: B. Police use force frequently

25. The term “Platoon” refers to:

A. A group of police officers on duty during a specific shift

B. The geographic area assigned for patrol purposes

C. A division of a police department for crime investigation

D. The system of hierarchy within the police

Answer: A. A group of police officers on duty during a specific shift

26. What does the principle of “Span of Control” emphasize in police organizations?

A. That all officers must report to one superior

B. That a supervisor should only oversee a limited number of subordinates

C. That police officers should specialize in one function

D. That control must be delegated to multiple officers

Answer: B. That a supervisor should only oversee a limited number of subordinates

27. The “Science of Administration” by Gulick and Urwick focuses on all of the following principles
EXCEPT:

A. Planning

B. Coordinating

C. Budgeting

D. Specialization

Answer: D. Specialization

28. Which function involves the logistical operations of a police organization, such as training and
equipment management?

A. Administrative functions

B. Line functions

C. Auxiliary functions

D. Operational units

Answer: C. Auxiliary functions

29. Which of the following is considered a primary or line function of police organizations?

A. Crime investigation

B. Record management

C. Budgeting

D. Legal advice

Answer: A. Crime investigation

30. In which organizational structure are authority and responsibility divided among specialized roles?
A. Line organization

B. Functional organization

C. Staff organization

D. Territorial organization

Answer: B. Functional organization

31. The “Next-in-Rank” rule in police recruitment gives priority to:

A. The candidate with the highest rank

B. The candidate who is most qualified

C. The next officer in the rank below the vacant position

D. The officer with the most years of service

Answer: C. The next officer in the rank below the vacant position

32. Which of the following refers to the division of tasks based on the specific needs of a police
department?

A. Delegation of authority

B. Specialization based on needs

C. Chain of command

D. Span of control

Answer: B. Specialization based on needs

33. Which of the following is NOT a type of time unit in police organization?

A. Platoon

B. Shift

C. Post

D. Watch
Answer: C. Post

34. In police administration, the term “Reporting” involves:

A. Filling vacant positions in the police force

B. Monitoring performance and comparing it with goals

C. Making detailed accounts of work progress and activities

D. Recruiting officers for specific tasks

Answer: C. Making detailed accounts of work progress and activities

35. Which principle of organization advocates that all tasks similar in nature should be grouped together
under one authority?

A. Span of control

B. Delegation of authority

C. Grouping of similar tasks

D. Chain of command

Answer: C. Grouping of similar tasks

36. The theory that advocates centralization of authority and a rational personnel program in police
organizations is:

A. Scientific Management

B. Bureaucratic Model

C. Home Rule Theory

D. General Management Theory

Answer: B. Bureaucratic Model

37. Which of the following is considered a territorial unit in police organizations?

A. Section

B. Route

C. Watch

D. Division

Answer: B. Route

38. Which organizational principle emphasizes that the commander is responsible for all actions or
failures of their subordinates?

A. Unity of command

B. Command responsibility

C. Span of control

D. Delegation of authority

Answer: B. Command responsibility

39. Which of the following is a staff function in a police organization?

A. Patrol

B. Crime investigation

C. Budgeting

D. Traffic control

Answer: C. Budgeting

40. What is the key concept of the “Line and Staff Organization” in police departments?

A. Combining specialists with line authority for advisory roles

B. Allowing specialists to issue commands

C. Focusing solely on line functions without specialists

D. Ensuring the staff performs the primary duties of the department

Answer: A. Combining specialists with line authority for advisory roles

41. The "Home Rule Theory" in policing implies that:

A. Policemen are state servants with no public interaction

B. Policemen serve the community and maintain public peace

C. Policemen work independently without public cooperation

D. Policemen are agents of political authority

Answer: B. Policemen serve the community and maintain public peace

42. What is the purpose of the principle of “Unity of Command”?

A. To allow officers to report to multiple superiors

B. To create an informal structure for reporting

C. To ensure officers report to only one superior for clarity

D. To delegate authority to multiple levels of management

Answer: C. To ensure officers report to only one superior for clarity

43. Which theory emphasizes improving human effort at the operational level of a police organization?

A. General Management Theory

B. Scientific Management Theory

C. Bureaucratic Model

D. Continental Theory

Answer: B. Scientific Management Theory

44. What is the purpose of "Controlling" in police administration?

A. Monitoring performance and making corrections if necessary

B. Issuing direct orders to officers

C. Ensuring all officers specialize in crime prevention

D. Providing legal advice to line officers

Answer: A. Monitoring performance and making corrections if necessary

45. In which type of police organization do commands flow directly from top to bottom with little
division of departments?

A. Line organization

B. Staff organization

C. Line and staff organization

D. Functional organization

Answer: A. Line organization

46. Which of the following is a key characteristic of bureaucratic organizations according to Max Weber?

A. Informal command structures

B. Centralization of authority

C. Decentralization of decision-making

D. Informal reporting methods

Answer: B. Centralization of authority

47. The process of improving a police officer’s ability for a future role is known as:

A. Training

B. Development

C. Recruitment

D. Selection
Answer: B. Development

48. What is the role of "Auxiliary Functions" in police organizations?

A. Performing line functions like crime investigation

B. Supporting line functions through logistical operations

C. Directly interacting with the public

D. Setting policies and making decisions for line functions

Answer: B. Supporting line functions through logistical operations

49. Which function of police administration involves improving an officer’s skills for their current job?

A. Development

B. Selection

C. Training

D. Recruitment

Answer: C. Training

50. The principle of “Chain of Command” ensures that:

A. Communication flows freely between all officers

B. Orders are bypassed in emergency situations

C. Orders are communicated through established hierarchical channels

D. Specialists can give commands to line officers

Answer: C. Orders are communicated through established hierarchical channels

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51. What is the role of "Functional Units" in police organizations?

A. To handle line functions such as patrol and crime investigation

B. To support territorial units in operations

C. To handle specialized duties such as legal advice and research

D. To manage operational budgets

Answer: C. To handle specialized duties such as legal advice and research

52. What type of policing organization structure is used by the Philippine National Police (PNP)?

A. Functional organization

B. Line organization

C. Line and staff organization

D. Bureaucratic organization

Answer: C. Line and staff organization

53. The principle of "Delegation of Authority" in police administration emphasizes:

A. Commanding authority without accountability

B. Granting authority while maintaining responsibility

C. Issuing direct orders without supervision

D. Authority being granted to multiple subordinates equally

Answer: B. Granting authority while maintaining responsibility

54. Which of the following refers to an area assigned for patrol purposes, either on foot or by vehicle?

A. Route

B. Beat

C. Post

D. District

Answer: B. Beat

55. What is the primary goal of "Staffing" in police organizations?

A. To improve organizational structure

B. To manage communication between departments

C. To ensure the right personnel are in the right positions

D. To monitor police budgets and expenses

Answer: C. To ensure the right personnel are in the right positions

56. What term refers to the process of measuring and evaluating work performance in police
administration?

A. Appraisal

B. Coordination

C. Reporting

D. Directing

Answer: A. Appraisal
57. The principle of "Unity of Command" helps avoid:

A. Multiple lines of authority

B. Task specialization

C. Span of control issues

D. Delegation of duties

Answer: A. Multiple lines of authority

58. The "Line and Staff" organizational structure combines which two elements?

A. Functional and territorial divisions

B. Specialized and line authority

C. Staff and auxiliary functions

D. Formal and informal communication

Answer: B. Specialized and line authority

59. What principle of organization allows decisions to be made at the operational level with minimal
supervision?

A. Delegation of authority

B. Unity of command

C. Grouping of tasks

D. Specialization based on needs

Answer: A. Delegation of authority

60. "Reporting" in police organizations is essential because:

A. It helps in the recruitment process

B. It ensures all operations are coordinated properly

C. It provides detailed accounts of work progress

D. It allows for assigning tasks to specialists

Answer: C. It provides detailed accounts of work progress

61. The division of tasks in police organizations based on similar or related duties is referred to as:

A. Specialization based on needs

B. Unity of command

C. Span of control

D. Delegation of authority

Answer: A. Specialization based on needs

62. Which of the following refers to the process of selecting goals and determining how to achieve them
in police administration?

A. Controlling

B. Reporting

C. Planning

D. Organizing

Answer: C. Planning

63. Which concept emphasizes that the police are the public, and the public are the police?

A. Continental Theory

B. General Management Theory

C. Sir Robert Peel’s policing principles

D. Bureaucratic Model

Answer: C. Sir Robert Peel’s policing principles

64. What is the primary characteristic of "Formal Organizations" in police administration?

A. Flexible and unstructured tasks

B. System of coordinated activities towards a goal

C. Lack of defined authority

D. Spontaneous interaction among officers

Answer: B. System of coordinated activities towards a goal

65. In police organizations, what is the function of "Territorial Units"?

A. To provide legal advice

B. To support administrative functions

C. To handle operations in specific geographical areas

D. To perform logistical operations

Answer: C. To handle operations in specific geographical areas

66. The "Science of Administration" theory, introduced by Gulick and Urwick, includes which of the
following?

A. Training and staffing

B. Directing and controlling

C. Patrolling and budgeting

D. Recruitment and selection

Answer: B. Directing and controlling

67. Which principle ensures that all communication in an organization flows through established
channels?
A. Span of control

B. Delegation of authority

C. Chain of command

D. Grouping of tasks

Answer: C. Chain of command

68. In which organizational structure do orders flow from top to bottom without any advisory roles?

A. Line organization

B. Staff organization

C. Line and staff organization

D. Functional organization

Answer: A. Line organization

69. "Coordination" in police administration refers to:

A. Selecting the right personnel for tasks

B. Ensuring harmony between various organizational units

C. Commanding subordinates with authority

D. Setting performance objectives

Answer: B. Ensuring harmony between various organizational units

70. Which of the following is an example of an "Operational Unit" in police organizations?

A. Personnel division

B. Records management

C. Patrol division

D. Budgeting department

Answer: C. Patrol division

71. In a line and staff organization, staff officers primarily serve to:

A. Command line officers directly

B. Provide expertise and advice to line officers

C. Oversee all field operations

D. Handle territorial functions

Answer: B. Provide expertise and advice to line officers

72. The "Home Rule Theory" promotes the idea that police officers are:

A. Agents of political authority

B. Civil servants accountable to the community

C. Solely responsible to higher government authorities

D. Independent of public opinion

Answer: B. Civil servants accountable to the community

73. The principle of "Specialization based on needs" implies that:

A. Police departments must minimize the number of units

B. Tasks are divided into specialized units to increase efficiency

C. Officers should only be assigned to geographical divisions

D. Police departments should avoid delegating duties

Answer: B. Tasks are divided into specialized units to increase efficiency

74. Which principle states that tasks related in purpose should be grouped together under one
supervisor?

A. Span of control
B. Unity of command

C. Grouping of similar tasks

D. Delegation of authority

Answer: C. Grouping of similar tasks

75. What is the main purpose of "Auxiliary Units" in a police organization?

A. Conducting patrols and investigations

B. Handling administrative and logistical support functions

C. Coordinating special units

D. Providing legal services to officers

Answer: B. Handling administrative and logistical support functions

76. Which of the following is a characteristic of the bureaucratic model of police organizations?

A. Decentralized decision-making

B. Centralized authority and division of labor

C. Informal command structure

D. Minimal rules and regulations

Answer: B. Centralized authority and division of labor

77. Which term refers to the process of allocating men and resources to achieve the goals of a police
organization?

A. Staffing

B. Controlling

C. Organizing

D. Planning

Answer: C. Organizing
78. The principle of "Command Responsibility" dictates that a commander is accountable for:

A. The success or failure of their unit’s operations

B. Only the orders they directly issue

C. The administrative tasks of the police organization

D. Setting organizational policies

Answer: A. The success or failure of their unit’s operations

79. Which unit within a police organization is responsible for handling public relations?

A. Auxiliary unit

B. Functional unit

C. Administrative unit

D. Community relations unit

Answer: D. Community relations unit

80. The process of monitoring performance and comparing it to organizational objectives is called:

A. Planning

B. Directing

C. Controlling

D. Reporting

Answer: C. Controlling

81. Which of the following organizational structures emphasizes direct lines of authority from top to
bottom?

A. Line organization
B. Line and staff organization

C. Functional organization

D. Territorial organization

Answer: A. Line organization

82. The process of forecasting the results of an operational program and planning for future efficiency is
known as:

A. Staffing

B. Budgeting

C. Training

D. Appraisal

Answer: B. Budgeting

83. What is the purpose of "Administrative Units" in a police organization?

A. Conducting criminal investigations

B. Supporting line functions and providing management services

C. Handling patrol assignments

D. Managing logistical supplies

Answer: B. Supporting line functions and providing management services

84. In the context of police organizations, what does "Directing" involve?

A. Overseeing personnel and activities to achieve objectives

B. Monitoring the budget of the police force

C. Making decisions related to legal cases

D. Evaluating the performance of officers

Answer: A. Overseeing personnel and activities to achieve objectives

85. Which principle of organization promotes the division of tasks into specialized units to achieve
specific goals?

A. Unity of command

B. Specialization based on needs

C. Chain of command

D. Span of control

Answer: B. Specialization based on needs

86. The principle that emphasizes that similar tasks should be grouped together under a common
supervisor is called:

A. Grouping of similar tasks

B. Span of control

C. Unity of command

D. Delegation of authority

Answer: A. Grouping of similar tasks

87. What is the primary role of a "Watch" in a police organization?

A. To manage administrative functions

B. To provide specialized investigative services

C. To divide time into shifts for operational duties

D. To handle public relations

Answer: C. To divide time into shifts for operational duties

88. Which theory emphasizes planning, standardizing, and improving human effort at the operational
level of the organization?
A. Scientific Management Theory

B. Bureaucratic Model

C. General Management Theory

D. Continental Theory

Answer: A. Scientific Management Theory

89. The role of "Staff Officers" in a line and staff organization is to:

A. Issue direct orders to line officers

B. Provide advice and expertise without direct command

C. Oversee field operations directly

D. Handle administrative functions like budgeting

Answer: B. Provide advice and expertise without direct command

90. Which organizational principle limits the number of subordinates that a superior can effectively
supervise?

A. Chain of command

B. Unity of command

C. Span of control

D. Delegation of authority

Answer: C. Span of control

91. The process of improving an officer’s performance in their current job is called:

A. Training

B. Development

C. Recruitment

D. Selection
Answer: A. Training

92. The principle of "Chain of Command" ensures that:

A. All officers have equal authority

B. Orders are communicated through established hierarchical channels

C. Officers report to multiple superiors

D. Subordinates can bypass their superiors in emergencies

Answer: B. Orders are communicated through established hierarchical channels

93. The "Bureaucratic Model" of police organization is characterized by:

A. Decentralized authority

B. Division of labor and rational rules

C. Informal communication

D. Spontaneous decision-making

Answer: B. Division of labor and rational rules

94. What is the role of "Service Units" in a police organization?

A. Handling operational tasks like patrolling

B. Supporting line functions through logistical operations

C. Managing communication with the public

D. Supervising administrative functions

Answer: B. Supporting line functions through logistical operations

95. The principle of "Unity of Command" ensures that:

A. Officers report to only one superior

B. Multiple officers can issue commands

C. Officers perform specialized tasks independently

D. Orders can be issued from multiple superiors

Answer: A. Officers report to only one superior

96. Which of the following is NOT considered a primary or line function in police organizations?

A. Crime investigation

B. Patrolling

C. Record keeping

D. Traffic control

Answer: C. Record keeping

97. The theory that emphasizes command, coordination, and control in police administration is called:

A. General Management Theory

B. Scientific Management Theory

C. Bureaucratic Model

D. Home Rule Theory

Answer: A. General Management Theory

98. The principle of "Delegation of Authority" involves:

A. Granting responsibility without authority

B. Allowing a superior to transfer authority to a subordinate

C. Ensuring all subordinates have equal authority

D. Giving subordinates the power to bypass their superiors

Answer: B. Allowing a superior to transfer authority to a subordinate

99. What is the primary role of "Administrative Units" in police organizations?

A. Managing crime investigations

B. Supporting line functions through administrative services

C. Handling territorial patrols

D. Managing public relations

Answer: B. Supporting line functions through administrative services

100. The principle of "Specialization based on needs" in police organizations ensures:

A. Officers are assigned tasks based on their level of experience

B. The organization is divided into units based on specific tasks or goals

C. Officers are allowed to perform multiple roles

D. Tasks are delegated based on geographical divisions

Answer: B. The organization is divided into units based on specific tasks or goals