PRE-LECTURE EXAMINATION IN

JUVENILE DELINQUENCY AND

JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM
1. Refers to any person below 18 years of age or those over but unable to fully take
care of themselves from neglect, abuse, cruelty, exploitation or discrimination
due to some physical defect or mental disability or condition.
a. child c. wards
b. physically disabled d. youth
2. Act or omission which may not be punishable if committed by an adult, but
becomes unlawful when they are committed by a child or a person of tender year
or one who is in need of supervision or assistance.
a. crime c. status offense
b. delinquency d. felonies
3. The power of the state to give any form of charity of public nature. It is the
philosophy behind the view that youthful offender/child in conflict with the law
is the victim of improper care and that the state is duty bound to provide
protection.
A. positivism c. loco parentis
B. patria potestas d. parens patriae
4. Under the law, they are the one responsible for preventing the child from
becoming addicted to intoxicating drinks, narcotic drugs, smoking, gambling or
any harmful practices.
a. DSWD c. Parents
b. state d. police
5. The civil personality of the child is deemed to have been commenced upon:
a. birth of the child
b. when the child celebrates his first birthday
c. from the time of his conception
d. upon reaching the age of majority
6. Refers to a person appointed by the court to act as the legal guardian of the child
even though the parents of the child are still alive when the best interest of the
said child so require.
a. adopter
b. loco parentis
c. guardian ad litem
d. temporary guardian
7. Under the RA 9344 a child over 15 under 18 is exempt from criminal liability
unless:
a. he is committed a henious crime
b. he is the principal accused
c. he acted without discernment
d. he acted with discernment
8. The Child in Conflict with the law cannot be prosecuted for the commission of
the following, EXCEPT:
a. mendicancy
b. sniffing of rugby
c. prostitution
d. theft
9. A child left by himself without provisions for his needs/or without proper
supervision falls under what special category of a child?
a. abandoned child c. abused child
b. neglected child d. dependent child
10. In the absence of death of both parents of the child who shall continue to exercise
authority over the child?
I. Surviving grand parents

II. Elder brother and sister over 21 years of age

III. Surviving parents of child

IV. Actual custodian of the child over 21 years of age.

a. I, II and IV only c. I and II only

b. I, II, III only d. all of the above
11. Is a self association of peers, bound together by mental interest, who acted in
concert in order to achieve a specific purpose which includes the conduct of
 illegal activities and control over a particular territory, facility or type of
enterprises.
a. Juvenile gang
b. Organized criminal
c. a bond
d. street corner gang
12. A child that was conceived outside of a marriage, born during the marriage of
the parents.
a. Illegitimate c. legitimated
b. legitimate d. adopted
13. The court can suspend parental authority if it finds that the parent:
I. Treats the child with excessive harshness of cruelty.

II. Gives the child corrupting order, counsel or example

III. Compel the child to beg

IV. Imposed to child disciplinary actions.

a. I and II only c. I and III only

b. I, II, III and IV d. I, II and III only
14. Who among the following is considered as “Child in Conflict with the Law”?
a. Bryan who is 15 years old.
b. Yang who is 10 years old.
c. Lover Boy who is 17 years old
d. anyone of them
15. Refers to the totality of the circumstances which are most beneficial for the child.
a. child as zone of peace c. nation building
b. best interest of the child d. presumption of minority
16. Is the mass obligation which the parents have in relation to the persons and
property of their an unemancipated child.
a. Paretal authority
b. Patria Potestas
c. Parens’ Patriae
d. Parental Responsibility
17. A person of such age is automatically exempted from criminal liability but
should be taken to the custody and care of his parents, DSWD representative or
any institution engage in child caring.
a. 15 years and below
 b. under 18 years of age
c. under 15 years of age
d. under 21 years of age
18. Refers to a child raise to the status of legitimate child by subsequent marriage of
his/her parents.
a. illegitimate c. legitimated
b. legitimate d. adopted
19. In case of separation between parents of the child, a child of such age is given by
the court the preference to choose between either parents.
a. under 9 years of age
b. 7 years of age
c. 10 years of age
d. 5 years of age
20. Refers to aggregate of persons working in commercial, industrial and
agricultural establishments or enterprises whether belonging to the labor or
management whose primary duty is to care for the welfare of the working
children.
a. civic association of adult
b. community
c. Samahan
d. youth association
21. Parental authority is deemed terminated upon:
a. death of the parents
b. emancipation of the child
c. death of the child
d. All of the above
22. Which of the following is the best way for the police to win youth’s trust and
confidence?
a. be friendly
b. be firm and show them that you are strong
c. show to them that your bearing is good and stand with pride
d. let them know that you are an agent of a person in authority
23. A child born inside a marriage where either party is suffering from an
impediments.
a. illegitimate child
b. legitimated child
c. legitimate child
d. adopted child
 24. Is a process in which a child is given the same status and rights as legitimate
child, both in relation to the parents and to the relatives of the later.
a. adoption c. legitimation
b. marriage d. emancipation
25. This refers to the apprehension or taking into custody of a child who committed
an offense by the law enforcement officer:
a. initial contact with the child
b. preliminary investigation
c. initial investigation
d. inquest proceedings
26. This common procedure applied when arresting an offender shall NOT be
employed when the person who is the subject of apprehension is a child.
a. informing the suspect is a child
b. stating the reason for the arrest
c. employing reasonable force
d. use of handcuffs
27. It refers to the totality of the circumstances and conditions which are most
congenial to the survival, protection and feelings of security of the child and
most encouraging to the child's physical, psychological and emotional
development. It also means the least detrimental available alternative for
safeguarding the growth and development of the child.
a. Child at risk
b. Best Interest of the Child
c. Full development.
d. Child welfare program
28. In case of a child in conflict with the law his age shall be determine in the absence
of proof what principle shall be observed?
a. He is presumed to be minor
b. He should prove his age
c. The Birth certificate should be produced pending such issuance he should be
hold.
d. The testimony of the child should be enough to prove his age.
29. It is the psychological, emotional and behavioral reactions and deficits of women
victims and their inability to respond to repeated physical and psychological
violence?
A. Battered Woman Syndrome
B. Battered Wife
 C. Abused Woman
D. Rape trauma syndrome
30. Child in conflict with the law may undergo diversion program without necessity
of court intervention on the following:
a. Where the imposable penalty for the crime committee is not more than six
(6) years imprisonment;

b. Where the imposable penalty for the crime committed exceeds six (6)
years imprisonment;

c. Where the imposable penalty for the crime committed exceeds six (6)
years but not more than 12 years imprisonment;

d. Where the imposable penalty for the crime committed does not exceeds 12
years imprisonment.

31. Once the court, after trial finds that a child in conflict with the law is guilty of the
crime charged, the court shall:
A. Pronounce its judgment;
B. Wait for the application for suspension of sentence of the child and order his
turn over to DSWD.
C. Automatically place the child in conflict with law under suspension of
sentence.
D. Determine the civil liability and order the final discharge of the child in
conflict with the law.
32. Once the child in conflict with the law reached the age of 18 while under
suspended sentence the court may:
A. Order the execution of sentence;
B. Order the discharge of the child in conflict with the law;
C. Extend the suspended sentence at certain period or to its maximum age of 21.
D. Any of the above.
33. All records and proceedings involving children in conflict with the law from
initial contact until final disposition of the case shall be:
a. placed in the dockets of court forms part of the public record;
b. open to the public;
c. considered restricted;
d. considered privileged and confidential
34. Mona was charged with vandalism on her 18th birthday when she painted her
neighbor’s walls with greeting to herself. How will you classify Mona as an
offender?
a. juvenile offender c. habitual offender
b. adult offender d. none
35. All statements, EXCEPT ONE, are correct:
a. the family becomes a cause of juvenile delinquency when parents find it hard
to balance their jobs with their parental responsibilities
b. peer group is a factor to juvenile delinquency
c. parental rejection causes juvenile delinquency
d. it is only within the family that a child must learn his life values
36. Being an orphan, Pedro Basurero, roams the street 24 hours a day with no place
to go, surviving on foods given by kind-hearted people with no one to supervise
him at his young age of six (6). How do you categorize Pedro as a child?
a. neglected child
b. independent child
c. Abandoned child
d. dependent child
37. Ms. Wang Bu, a 25-year old mongoloid, was raped by her addict neighbor, Mr.
Sha Bu. How do you classify her as a victim?
a. an adult c. an insane
b. a child d. an adolescent
38. It refers to any act, transaction, scheme or design involving the use of a child by
another, for sexual intercourse or lascivious conduct in exchange for money,
profit or any other consideration.
a. Child trafficking c. child abuse
b. Child prostitution d. obscene publications
39. It is the act of buying and selling children:
a. exploitation c. prostitution
b. abuse d. trafficking
40. This refers to the maltreatment of children, whether habitual or not:
a. exploitation c. prostitution
b. abuse d. trafficking
41. Children are declared as ____________ in situations of armed conflict:
a. priorities for evacuation c. exemptions
b. zones of peace d. shields
42. This refers to pledging by the debtor of his or her personal services or those of a
person under his or her control as security or payment for a debt, when the
length and nature of services are not clearly defined:
a. debt bondage c. involuntary servitude
b. abuse d. slavery
43. A working child below fifteen years old may be allowed to work for only
_______ hours per day:
a. eight c. four
b. five d. six
44. Publication of photographs of persons or children in various obscene or indecent
poses meant to cause sexual excitement to those who will see them is a form of:
a. adult entertainment c. illegal publication
b. obscene material d. pornography
45. Employers shall provide an opportunity for education to all working children up
to this level:
a. elementary c. college
b. secondary d. vocational
46. In employing children, the employment contract must be signed:
a) by the Department of Labor and Employment
b) in the presence of the family’s lawyer
c) by the child’s parent or guardian
d) and notarized by a Notary Public
47. In cases of working children, this has the duty of securing the permit from the
Department of Labor and Employment:
a. parents c. working child
b. manager d. employer
48. This form of violence includes acts causing or likely to cause mental or emotional
suffering of the victim such as but not limited to intimidation, harassment,
stalking and repeated verbal abuse:
a. battery c. psychological
b. sexual d. physical
49. The crime of human trafficking shall be qualified when:
a) the person trafficked is an elderly
b) the person trafficked is a woman
c) the person trafficked is a special child
d) the person trafficked is a child
50. This refers to any word or deed which debases, degrades or demeans the
intrinsic worth and dignity of the child as human being.
a. neglect c. psychological abuse
b. sexual abuse d. cruelty
51. The following person are liable for child prostitution, EXCEPT:
a. those who act as procurer of child prostitute
b. children recruited as prostitutes
c. managers or owners of the establishment where the prostitution takes place
d. clients of child prostitute
52. This refers to the use, hiring, employment and coercing of children as actors or
models in printed pornographic materials:
a. indecent shows c. child prostitution
b. obscene publication d. child exploitation
53. The legislative act that penalizes the acts, means and purposes of human
trafficking:
a. R.A. 9344 c. R.A. 7610
b. R.A. 9208 d. R.A. 8043
54. 1 . The crime of trafficking in person is qualified when the trafficked person is a
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child.
2nd. As a general rule, children below 15 years of age shall not be employed.
a. Both statements are correct.
b. The 1st statement is correct, the 2nd is incorrect.
c. The 1st statement is incorrect, the 2nd is correct.
d. Both statements are incorrect.
55. The “Anti-Violence Against Women and their Children Act of 2004”:
a. R.A. 9262 c. R.A. 7610
b. R.A. 9208 d. R.A. 9344
56. It refers to an act of inflicting physical harm upon the woman or her child
resulting to the physical and psychological or emotional distress.
a. stalking c. economic abuse
b. battery d. sexual violence
57. This includes the employment, use, inducement or coercion of a child to engage
in sexual intercourse or lascivious conduct; the molestation, prostitution and or
incest with children.
a. sexual abuse c. physical abuse
b. psychological abuse d. cruelty
58. Refers to a program organized by travel establishments and individuals which
consist of packages or activities, utilizing and offering escort and sexual services
as enticement for tourists.
a. prostitution c. exploitation
b. sex tourism d. pornography
59. Refers to an intentional act committed by a person who knowingly and without
lawful justification follows the woman or her child or places the woman or her
child under surveillance directly or indirectly.
a. stalking c. economic abuse
b. battery d. sexual violence
60. A working child over fifteen but under eighteen may work but his work hours
must not exceed ____ hours:
a) eight c) seven
b) ten d) six
61. A working child who is below eighteen but over fifteen years old may be
allowed to work between the hours of:
a) six to eight o’clock pm c) seven to eight o’clock p
b) six to ten o’clock pm d) seven to ten o’clock pm
62. It means failure to provide, for reasons other than poverty, the basic needs of the
child, such as food, clothing, medical care, shelter and basic education
a. sexual abuse c. physical abuse
b. psychological abuse d. neglect
63. Refers to acts that make or attempt to make a woman financially dependent.
a. stalking c. economic abuse
b. battery d. sexual violence
64. No child shall be employed as a model in any advertisement directly or
indirectly promoting the following:
I. alcoholic beverages and intoxicating drinks
II. pornographic materials
III. medicines for use of adults
IV. cigarettes and any form of gambling
a. I, II, III are correct c. II, III, IV are correct
b. I, II, IV are correct d. I, III, IV are correct
65. The law that provides special protection of children against child abuse,
exploitation and discrimination.
a. R.A. 7610 c. R.A. 9208
b. R.A. 9231 d. P.D. 603
66. The law prohibiting the worst forms of child labor.
a. R.A. 9262 c. R.A. 7610
b. R.A. 9231 d. R.A. 9344
67. This form of child abuse includes lacerations, fractured bones, burns, internal
injuries and serious bodily harm suffered by a child:
a. psychological c. emotional
b. physical d. cruelty
68. This refers to offenses where there is no private offended party:
a. Victimology c. public order crime
b. Victimless crime d. both a and c
69. Children born outside of marriage may still use the surname of the father,
provided he is acknowledged by his father as his child. This is one of the
provisions of this law:
a) RA 9523 c) RA 9231
b) RA 9255 d) RA 9208
70. This is the Latin term for parental authority:
a) loco parentis c) patria potestas
b) parens patriae d) patria adorada
71. Before any petition for adoption may be approved, the adopter and the adoptee
must first undergo a supervised trial custody for a period of:
a) at least six months c) not more than six months
b) at least one year d) not less than one year
72. This refers to the document issued by the court signifying the approval of the
application for adoption:
a) decree of adoption c) petition for adoption
b) annulment d) rescission
73. This is the legal age in the Philippines:
a) twenty-one c) seventeen
b) eighteen d) twelve
74. A child who has been voluntarily or involuntarily committed to the DSWD or to
a duly licensed child placement agency and is free from parental authority:
a) child legally available for adoption
b) legally-free child
c) emancipated child
d) abandoned child
75. This form of violence includes acts causing or likely to cause mental or emotional
suffering of the victim such as but not limited to intimidation, harassment,
stalking and repeated verbal abuse:
a) battery c) psychological
b) sexual d) physical
76. A working child who is below eighteen but over fifteen years old may be
allowed to work between the hours of:
a) six to eight o’clock pm c) seven to eight o’clock p
b) six to ten o’clock pm d) seven to ten o’clock pm
77. Emancipation takes place when:
a) the parents decide to emancipate him or her
b) the child becomes 18 years old
c) the child is already married
d) the child applies for it
d) games and gadgets
78. The CICL shall be entitled to the automatic suspension of sentence until the
maximum age of __:
a) twenty-three c) eighteen
b) twenty-one d) twenty
79. In case the child has been found guilty by the court, he shall be ordered to be
transferred to _______:
a) a youth rehabilitation center
b) a youth detention home
c) a city or municipal jail
d) an agricultural camp
80. Preliminary investigation shall only be conducted when the:
a) CICL is over fifteen but under eighteen
b) CICL is disqualified for diversion
c) CICL acted with discernment
d) victim filed the complaint
81. The law enforcement officer must ensure that all statements signed by the child
during investigation are witnessed and signed by the following:
a) his parents, lawyer and social worker
b) his parents or guardian
c) legal counsel
d) social worker
82. The body search of the child in conflict with the law must be done only by a law
enforcement officer:
a) who has initial contact
b) assigned to the case
c) of the opposite sex
d) of the same gender
83. The first important thing that a law enforcer must do upon initial contact is to
____:
a) know the age of the child
b) notify the local DSWD
c) call the parents
d) make a report
84. It is the best evidence to prove the age of the child in conflict with the law:
a) testimony of the parents of the child
b) testimony of the child
c) certificate of birth
d) school records
85. It is the holding in abeyance of the service of the sentence imposed by the court
upon a finding of guilt of the child in conflict with the law, whereby the child
undergoes rehabilitation within a fixed period under such terms and conditions
as may be ordered by the court:
a) probation c) suspension of sentence
b) parole d) pardon
86. It is a disposition under which a defendant, after conviction and sentence, is
released subject to conditions imposed by the court and to the supervision of a
probation officer:
a) suspension of sentence c) parole
b) probation d) pardon
87. A child in conflict with the law is exempted from _____:
a) both criminal and civil liability
b) neither criminal nor civil liability
c) criminal liability only
d) civil liability only
88. If the penalty for the crime committed by the CICL is imprisonment of more than
six years, diversion will be within the jurisdiction of the ____________:
a) barangay c) DSWD
b) police d) court
89. Discernment is the determining factor if the CICL is over fifteen years old. The
decision as to whether the child acted with or without discernment is made
initially by the _______:
a) social worker c) law enforcer
b) CICL d) judge
90. The duty of determining the age of the child in conflict with the law lies with the
_______:
a) social worker c) law enforcer
b) CICL d) judge
91. The age of full criminal responsibility is:
a. Less than 18 but more than 70 years old
b. More than 18 but less than 70 years old
c. Over 15 but under 18 years old
d. Not less than 18 but not more than 70 years old
92. It pertains to the document that must be signed by the parents of the child in
conflict with the law as part of the conditions of diversion:
a) contract of diversion proceedings
b) certification of conciliation
c) memorandum of agreement
d) contract of diversion
93. A child in conflict with the law who is under fifteen years of age shall be turned
over to the ________________ by the police for the determination of appropriate
program:
a) nearest police station c) family
b) local DSWSD d) court
94. The diversion proceedings must be completed within ____ days:
a) thirty c) forty-five
b) sixty d) twenty
95. If the court finds that the child in conflict with the law is guilty of the crime he is
accused of doing, the ____________ of the sentence shall automatically be
suspended:
a) imposition c) determination
b) execution d) discharge
96. The ________________ has the right to refuse the diversion program designed for
the child:
a) offended party c) parents of the child
 b) victim d) social worker
97. When the court decides to execute the suspended sentence, the child must be
transferred to a:
a) youth rehabilitation center
b) youth detention home
c) agricultural farm
d) prison
98. It shall be the duty of the ______________________ to make proper
recommendation to the court regarding the disposition of the child who is
undergoing rehabilitation while under suspension of sentence:
a) prosecutor c) social worker
b) lawyer d) judge
99. All records pertaining to the case of the child in conflict with the law shall remain
_______ and ______:
a) privileged and confidential
b) classified and confidential
c) privileged and restricted
d) secret and confidential
100. The age of full criminal irresponsibility is:
a. Over 15 but under 18 years old who acted with discernment
b. 18 to 70 years old
c. 15 years old and below
d. Below 18 even if the act is committed with discernment