DIAGNOSTIC EXAM IN LAW ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION

1. You are the station commander or the chief of police of a semi-urban town whose area is quite large. You
have a limited number of police personnel. The mayor told you that he can provide you with funds but he
desired that the maximum police presence be made in the whole town. What is the best action that you can
do?
a. Increase your foot patrol personnel as the town council can provide more funds.
b. With the same number of personnel you will increase the number of mobile patrol with two-
way radios.
c. Organize a horse patrol as horses is cheaper than motor vehicles
d. Saturate the area with foot patrol accompanied with trained police dogs
2. The primary purpose of police patrol is
a. elimination of opportunity for crime commission
b. immediate arrest of criminal offenders
c. Make people sleep peaceful due to presence of patrol
d. Make policemen have exercise by walking or driving
3. Normally, the most number of personnel in the various police division will be-
a. detective bureau c. Anti-Narcotics and Juvenile combine
b. Anti-hoodlum Special Task Force d. Patrol division
4. One obvious advantage of foot patrol in a beat or patrol coverage in a section of a city or town is-
a. People know the patrolman and they will not commit the crime
b. The patrol man knows the area very well and many of the residents.
c. Crooks will leave the area as they will be known
d. Residents know the patrolman and they will give him coffee or sandwiches as he walks his
beat
5. The police patrol is referred to as the “backbone” of the police organization because-
a. it is the largest segment of the station/district c. It is the most efficient unit
b. it is the “eyes” and the “ears”. d. It is the most known and observed
6. In the distribution and deployment of the field forces in the police organization, there are certain
assignment mostly of the administrative and the supervisory in the nature, which must first be filled in
the headquarters regardless of the number of men in field duty. These are referred to as-
a. variable post position b. fixed post position
c. Civil service position d. routine position
7. In some parts of England, policemen still use bicycles as a means of patrol and movement. Two main
advantage of bicycles are-
a. light and fast to use
b. Economical in cost /operation and its stealth silence of movement.
c. Spare parts are available and cheap
d. Good exercise for the aged policemen
8. Policemen in plain clothes now patrol discreetly crime-ridden centers in certain Western cities aside from
uniformed policemen. These “plain clothes” at times with boards and hippies attire-
a. serves as a deterrents to crime
b. Gather information as well, as arrest drug traffickers.
c. Arrest terrorist as planted agents
d. Gather only information of crooked cops.
e. Installation of police phones in street corners.
9. The “unmarked patrol cars” of the police has been initiated due to the-
a. easy spotting marked cars blocks away by criminals d. Marked cars mostly overused
b. cheaper maintenance cost and operation.
c. Police liked unmark cars due to terrorists.
10. In patrol organization, this permits the performance of many diverse tasks that are specialized in character.
a. abundance of error c. laxity
b. the flexibility of patrol d. Failure to get the instruction
11. This division in a police station which is dubbed as the “back bone” of every police station.
a. Homicide b. Patrol c. theft and robbery d. traffic
12. The easy spotting of marked police cars by lawless elements several blocks away opted the police to use
this type of police patrol car.
a. dilapidated b. unregistered c. unmarked d. locally-made
13. A patrol that provides the best opportunity for observation within range of the senses and for a close
contact with the people and things, enabling the patrolman to be of maximum service as an information
sources and counsel to the public, and as the eyes and ears of the police department.
a. Foot patrol b. Horse patrol c. Mobile patrol d. Aircraft patrol

14. The most number of personnel in the various police divisions is normally the ________________ division.
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 a. Traffic b. Homicide c. Patrol d. Detective
15. Easy identification by offenders is one obvious____________ of marked police patrol cars.
a. Advantage b. Disadvantage c. Reason d. Challenge
16. Easy spotting of marked police cars blocks away by criminals was the primary reason why the police used
“______________” patrol cars:
a. “Dirty” b. “ unmarked”c. “ Dilapidated” D. “out-molded”
17. The conduct of study in order to determine what place the commission of crimes are mostly happen in part
of
a. Preventive patrol c. Selective patrol
b. Enforcement patrol d. Visibility patrol
18. One of the prime consideration why patrol is considered as the best type of patrol because
a. The patrol officer can easily established close relationship with 6teh community
b. Knowing the physical layout of the beat
c. Can easily conduct traffic direction
d. Patrol officer can make use of his five senses.
19. “ Mobility and Stealth” is an advantage of
a. Air patrol b. Bicycle patrol c. Motorcycle patrol d. Mobile patrol
20. Which of the following is the reason in adopting the bicycle patrol in exchange for mobile patrol?
a. More accessible in areas that it cannot be patrolled by mobile cars
b. Easily maneuvered by the patrol officers
c. More convenient on the patrol officer
d. Could easily fix by the patrol officer
21. One advantage of motorcycle patrol over mobile patrol is
a. Motorcycle is conveniently used in chasing suspect/s
b. Motorcycle patrol is more accessible on the streets
c. Motorcycle patrol is more convenient guide during parade
d. All of the above
22. The type of patrol who can make rendezvous with his informer without being noticed is known as
a. Mobile patrol b. Bicycle patrol c. Foot patrol d. Horse patrol
23. The type of patrol who can make the feeling of safety rather than reducing the crime is called
a. Bicycle patrol b. Foot patrol c. Mobile patrol d. Motorcycle patrol

24. The type of patrol that has the greatest mobility and flexibility is called
a. Motorcycle patrol b. Mobile patrol c. Bicycle patrol d. Helicopter patrol

25. The most economical type of patrol is

a. Foot patrol b. Mobile patrol c. Horse patrol d. Bicycle patrol
26. Based on the fundamental theories of patrol, suppression of the desire of offenders to commit a crime
refers to
a. criminal jurisprudence. c. patrol activity.
b. crime suppression. d. crime prevention.
27. In a hostage taking, if the police officers shoot, they are publicly condemned - but if they hesitate, even for
just a second, they are dead. Thus, patrol officers must develop the optimistic side of split of a second
_____________
a. shooting. b. marksmanship. c. decision-making. d. law-enforcement
28. Which theory of patrol states increases the opportunity to apprehend criminals by soothing them and letting
them believe that their crimes will not be detected?
a. Low profile theory c. Theory of police omnipresence
b. Principle of police visibility d. Team policing
29. To be able to decide on sensitive police matters, patrol officers should wisely use their judgment, personal
experience and common sense, or in words, their
a. gun and nightstick. b. conscience. c. discretion. d. authority.
30. A police patrol theory states that police omnipresence increases the opportunity to apprehend criminals by
attracting maximum public attention while simultaneously maintaining obvious presence in their AOR.
This is otherwise called
a. team policing. b. decoy patrol. c. low police visibility. d. high police profile
31. This type of patrol performs certain specific, predetermined preventive strategies in a regular and
systematic basis.
a. Apprehension oriented patrol c. Split-force patrol
b. Low visibility patrol d. Directed deterrent patrol
32. The following changes must be made in police operating procedures if the investigative skills of patrol
personnel are to be employed to their fullest advantage, EXCEPT:
a. Patrol supervision should insist that patrol officers simply make a brief report and return to patrol
duties
b. Patrol officer should be better trained and equipped to conduct routine investigations
c. Patrol officers should be encouraged to devote more time to the investigation of more crimes to
which they respond

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 d. The patrol supervision should be able to provide the patrol officer with assistance in determining
whether a case has sufficient merit to warrant immediate follow up investigation by the patrol officer
33. The random and unpredictable character of patrol, cultivation of the feeling of police omnipresence,
high hazard areas, adequacy of the number of men to meet the need, likelihood of criminal apprehension,
and safety of patrol officers determines:
a. patrol coverage and deployment c. type of weapons to be used
b. degree of police community relation d. deployment of intelligence agents
34. The immediate commander is directly responsible to his personnel, what doctrine is this
a. obedience superiority b. superiority
c. command of responsibility d. chain of command
35. The lack of ability to perform properly its duty is called
a. incompetence b. negligence c. malfeasance d. nonfeasance
36. What is the process of selecting an individual who possesses the minimum criteria?
a. appointment b. promotion c. recruitment d. screening
37. What is the police function of PO 1 Leonardo Ebdane if he gathers information?
a. intelligence b. patrol c. traffic d. undercover
38. What is the primary purpose of police organization?
a. Law enforcement c. protection of lives and properties
b. preservation of peace and order d. all of the above
39. Which of the following penalties maybe imposed by the PLEB in police administrative case for grave
offense?
a. dismissal b. suspension for 3 mos. c. demotion to 1 rank d. all of the above

40. Decisions of dismissal by the PLEB maybe appealed to the

a. Chief, PNP b. RAB c. NAB d. NAPOLCOM
41. What is the process of determining the most qualified applicant?
a. promotional b. recruitment c. appointment d. selection
42. Police Officer III is assigned at the records section but also reports to the radio dispatch section as well as
part-time to the logistics section. He is receiving orders from the three sections. What principle is
violated?
a. unity of direction b. command responsibility c. scalar principle d. unity of command

43. Stress, burned out, fatigue are examples of

a. situational hazard c. occupational hazard
b. environmental hazard d. psychological hazard
44. Police inspector Pedro Alpha is the Chief of Police of a city or municipality. He wants to create a
relationship between the police and the community what instances he will apply?
a. Oplan Pagbabago c. Oplan Jericho
b. COP’s on the block d. Oplan Sagip
45. In the allocation of quota of City/Municipality, the following must be observed, except
a. peace and order situation
b. topology of area d. place where there are frequent commission of a crime
c. area where the commission of crime
46. The Cadetship program of the PNP, Fire and Jail services is conducted by
a. Philippines National Police Academy c. NAPOLCOM
b. PNP training Centers d. Philippine Military Academy
47. PO1 Sean and PO2 Juan is under the supervision and control of SPO 4 Pedro. What is the principle being
followed in the organization?
a. command responsibility c. span of control
b. unity of command d. scalar principle
48. It is the improper performance of some act which might lawfully be done. This is termed as:
a. Misfeasance b. Malfeasance c. Nonfeasance d. All of the above
49. It is the omission of some act which ought to be performed. This is termed as:
a. malfeasance b. Nonfeasance c. Misfeasance d. None of the above
50. Duration of the Public Safety Basic Recruit Course
a. 6 months c. not more than 6 months
b. less than 6 months d. not more than 12 months
51. A police officer who ran away from trouble and refuses to respond to a call for assistance is
administratively liable for what offense?
a. Grave Misconduct c. Abandonment of Duty
b. Neglect of Duty d. Cowardice
52. Under RA 8551, newly appointed PO1’s who possess all the minimum requirements are given this kind of
appointment.
a. Permanent b. Temporary c. Probationary d. Casual
53. Years of satisfactory service rendered before a PNP officer can avail of the Optional Retirement.
a. 10 years b. 15 years c. 20 years d. 25 years
54. The Recruitment Board is composed of PNP officers and a representative from

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 a. Civil Service Commission c. NAPOLCOM
b. Dept. of Justice d. Commission on Human Right
55. Monthly Pension for life is also known as:
a. Retirement Benefits c. Longevity Pay
b. Subsistence allowance d. Monthly Subsidy
56. Training required as a pre-requisite for newly appointed PO1’s before the grant of a permanent
appointment.
a. In-Service b. PSBRC c. Militaristic d. Field Training
57. Regular age requirement for applicants in the PNP is
a. 20 to 30 years old b. 18 to 30 years old c. 21 to 35 years old d. none of them

58. It is the filling and keeping filled all positions of the organization.
a. Planning b. Organizing c. Staffing d. Coordinating
59. Newly appointed PO1 are given this appointment.
a. Permanent b. Temporary c. Probationary d. Casual
60. Field Training Program includes actual assignment/experience in the following police functions, except?
a. Traffic b. Patrol c. Intelligence d. Investigation

61. Who appoints Police Inspectors?

a. Regional Directors b. Chief, PNP c. President d. NAPOLCOM
62. In this form of authority, personnel do not give orders but they offer advice.
a. line authority c. staff authority
b. functional authority d. flexible authority
63. ______________ means of controlling the direction and flow of decisions through unity of command from
top to bottom of organization.
a. decision-making b. monitoring c. discipline d. authority

64. Who may be automatically granted height waiver?

a. police retirees requesting for extension of service c. government employee
b. members of cultural minorities d. graduates of criminology
65. The NAPOLCOM is attached to the DILG for
a. administrative control c. policy and program coordination
b. operational supervision d. functional administration
66. The attestation function over police appointment is vested in the –
a. Civil Service Commission c.PRC
b. NAPOLCOM c. DILG
67. It ensures the question “what is to be accomplished by the police.
a. objectives b. problem c. planning assumptions d. planning environment

68. The period of time in the present rank in permanent status is called
a. Time-In-Grade b. Length of Service c. Seniority in rank d. Plantilla position
69. A functional group within a section is called
a. division b. unit c. route d. sector
70. The staff directorate in charge of gathering information is
a. Intelligence c. Comptrollership
b. Police Community Relation d. Investigation and Detective Mgt.
71. The equivalent rank of Major General in the PNP is
a. Director General c. Deputy Director General
b. Chief Superintendent d. Director
72. Waiver system in the PNP will apply if
a. recruitment falls on summer c. ordered by the President
b. qualified applicant falls below quota d. none of them
73. The law that grants automatic eligibility for those who passed any licensure examination administered by
the Professional Regulations Commission is
a. Republic Act Nr. 6506 c. Republic Act Nr. 6975
b. Republic Act Nr. 1080 d. Republic Act Nr. 8551
74. The law that grants eligibility to Criminology Board Exam passers is
a. Republic Act Nr. 6506 c. Republic Act Nr. 8551
b. Republic Act Nr. 1081 d. Republic Act Nr. 6975
75. The agency that administers all the mandatory training for police officers is
a. PPSC b. DHRDD c. PNPA d. NAPOLCOM

76. Who can grant waivers for applicants in the PNP?

a. President b. Sec. of DILG c. Chief, PNP d. NAPOLCOM
77. What is the first step in police planning?
a. Need to know for a plan c. Collecting all pertinent facts
b. Frame of reference d. Selling the plan
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78. These plans refer to actions to be taken in a designated location and under specific circumstances
a. procedural plan b. tactical plan c. operational plan d. oplan
79. Process of deciding the organization’s mission, objectives, course of action, plan and major resource
allocation are involved in
a. operational plan b. strategic plan c. procedural plan d. tactical plan
80. Advantage wherein planning is assigned to a team
a. more sources of information
b. there are more personnel in making an ideal incremental plan
c. coordination with other units
d. team will know and owns the plan and everyone knows their role or task in the
implementation of the plan
81. In the planning process, knowing the internal and external environment in dealing over the planning
process
a. management assessment c. environmental analysis
b. managerial analysis d. environmental protection
82. A French word which means to travel by foot or to roam around.
a. Patrol b. Politia c. Officer de Paix d. Patrouiller
83. A system of mutual protection was developed during the middle ages called
a. Frankpledge b. Brother,s Keeper c. Hundredmen d. Tythingmen
84. In the police organization, the division that had been regarded as the core and at the same time the
operational heart for the reason that it performs almost all the function of police organization is referred
to as the;
a. traffic b. investigation c. intelligence d. patrol
85. The primary purpose of police patrol is _____.
a. To reach the people for effective community relation.
b. In order for the beat officer to know the people better.
c. To eliminate opportunity for crime commission.
d. To eliminate desire in the commission of crime.
86. The primary function of the patrol division is crime prevention. In the effort of the division to perform their
function, patrol officers on beat should be able to eliminate the factors that contribute to the
development of crime, especially the existence of;
a. desire b. opportunity c. instrumentality d. motive
87. It is a police function which serves as the backbone of the police service. In all types of police stations,
there is a specific unit assigned to undertake this function in view of its importance.
a. vice control c. criminal investigation
b. traffic enforcement
d. patrol
88. In the fight of patrol division to prevent crime, the division should be able to eliminate the existence of
opportunity, which is their primary concern, and this is being realized by means of;
a. patrol c. presence in the area
b. police visibility d. performance of function
89. The modern approach in crime control which deals with apprehension, investigation, trial, correction and
punishment of criminal
a. Crime Control b. Crime Prevention c. Crime Suppression d. Crime Intervention

90. The term “critical time” means _____.

a. From call to arrival at crime scene.
b. From commission of crime, call to the police and arrival at crime scene.
c. From overt act, to commission, to call and arrival at scene.
d. From arrival at scene to conviction of accused.
91. The objective of patrol that falls under the category of protection for it involves the prevention of crime
through the noticeable presence of police vehicles and personnel is called;
a. traffic enforcement c. selective enforcement
b. preventive enforcement d. law enforcement

92. One approach in crime control is crime prevention which can be done through _____.
a. Investigation b. Patrol c. Traffic management d. Community relation
93. Robert Peel, being the father of modern policing system identified the soundest among all criminological
philosophies and this is the principle of;
a. law enforcement c. preventive enforcement

b. order and maintenance d. protection of life and properties

94. Which of the following is not included in the patrol function?

a. Response for citizen calls for assistance
b. Routine preventive patrol
c. Inspection of identified hazards
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 d. Investigation of crimes after this is reported to the investigation section
95. A system applied by patrol division that has been proven to be very effective patrol procedure. This is being
performed by identifying a certain area subject to a high crime rate and spends a greater part of their
patrolling time is referred to as;
a. law enforcement c. preventive enforcement
b. selective enforcement d. traffic enforcement

96. Listed below are all types of patrol, EXCEPT:

a. Horse patrol b. Foot patrol c. Motorcycle patrol d. Television patrol
97. A type of patrol that has an advantage on stealth and mobility is referred to as the;
a. Bicycle b. Foot patrol c. Motorcycle d. Mobile
98. Which of the following is most ideally suited to evacuation and search-and-rescue duties?
a. Motorcycle b. Patrol car c. Helicopter d. Fixed wing Patrol
99. Small alleys like those in the squatters area of Tondo can be best penetrated by the police through:
a. Foot patrol b. Highway patrol c. Mobile patrol d. Helicopter patrol

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100. In busy and thickly populated commercial streets like those in Divisoria, police patrol is
very necessary. Since there are several types of patrol, which of the following will you
recommend:
a. Horse b. Mobile c. Helicopter d. Foot

1B 26 B 51 B 76 D
2A 27 C 52 C 77 A
3D 28 A 53 C 78 B
4B 29 C 54 C 79 B
5A 30 D 55 A 80 D
6D 31 D 56 D 81 A
7B 32 C 57 D 82 D
8B 33 A 58 C 83 A
9A 34 C 59 C 84 D
10 B 35 A 60 C 85 C
11 B 36 D 61 B 86 B
12 C 37 A 62 C 87 D
13 A 38 D 63 D 88 B
14 A 39 D 64 B 89 C
15 B 40 A 65 C 90 A
16 B 41 D 66 A 91 B
17 C 42 D 67 A 92 B
18 A 43 C 68 A 93 C
19 B 44 A 69 B 94 D
20 A 45 B 70 A 95 B
21 D 46 A 71 D 96 D
22 C 47 C 72 B 97 A
23 C 48 B 73 B 98 C
24 D 49 B 74 A 99 A
25 D 50 A 75 A 100 D