Guide to Penology Officer Exam Questions

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GUIDE QUESTIONS ON PENOLOGY OFFICER EXAM 2. Alternatives to jail sentence:
Nota Bene:
a. Must include at least some time in jail
The actual Penology Officer Exam will cover 150 Items plus 10 items on b. Must be applicable only for minors
Examinee’s Descriptive Information. c. Are not permitted in our country
d. May include fines or community service
You need to finish the exam at the maximum rate of 3 hours, by spending only 1.2 minutes of your
time reading, comprehending and answering each item of the exam. 3. An inmate told the jail officer while escorting him to court, “Why don’t you
just shoot me so that everybody will be happy”. Then the inmate burst into tears.
This Reviewer is NOT FOR SALE. This is in continuance of the advocacy campaign of the proponent What should the jail officer do?
when she was designated as the Chief, Plans & Program Div of BJMP-NCR way back 2009. The aim of
this questionnaire is to prepare your mental and physical stamina on the day of the exam. It is strongly
suggested that you read the latest policies and issuances of the BJMP, the BJMP Manual and laws a. Tell the inmate that shooting him is prohibited
such as RA 6713, RA 9263. b. Find a valid excuse to shoot him
c. Take the inmate immediately to the hospital since he obviously
has mental problems
PART I. d. Tell his immediate supervisor or warden what the inmates said
and describe his emotional stress
A. JAIL MANAGEMENT CONCEPTS AND APPLICATIONS (30%) (Commitment, Classifications
of Inmates/Reception Procedures/Classification of Disciplinary Boards & Punishable
4. Some symptoms of depression are:
Acts/Treatment of Inmates with Special Needs)
a. Insomnia
1. Jail overcrowding can be solved: b. Severe Depression
c. Excessive sleep
a. By constructing more jails d. Difficulty in thinking
b. By legislative action
c. By finding alternatives to jail sentence
d. All of the above 5. Potential suicides can be detected during the admission if:
a. All inmates are interviewed by competent psychiatrist

b. The jail has clearly written set of rules in the booking area
c. The jail has screening form for inmates to accomplish
d. If our admitting or booking officer have been properly
trained to ask inmates the right questions and encourage them to answer truthfully
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6. An inmate giving away personal belongings is most likely: 10. It is proper to assume that inmate who attempts suicide:
a. Addict a. Has been assaulted or threatened by another inmate

b. Mentally ill b. Is just faking it
c. Drunk c. Is mentally ill and must be hospitalized immediately
d. Contemplating suicide d. None of the above
7. A jail officer responding to a suicidal inmate should: 11. A newly admitted inmate screams and tells you
that he must be released immediately because his cellmate
a. Suggest to the inmate possible solution to his problems
b. Talk and joke with inmate to take his mind off the problems is an alien from Jupiter is plotting to kill him. This inmate is probably:
c. Use reverse psychology and ordering the inmate to go ahead with his plan
d. Try to persuade the inmate but back-off if the inmate becomes upset. a. Paranoid
b. In need of sedation
8. If the inmates appears to be suicidal at the time of his admission: c. Suffering from anxiety
d. Hallucinating
12. Inmates withdrawing from drugs or alcoholic abus
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a. Refer him to mental health professional immediately

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b. Refuse to admit him Should be diagnosed immediately
c. Place him immediately in a separate cell b. Should be separated/segregated from other inmates
d. Let him join with sympathetic and non-violent inmates c. Can be very dangerous and attack jail officers
without warning
d. Exhibit paranoid fears, delusion and grandeur
9. Inmates who are threatened by other inmates are likely to:

13. A Prisoner who is sentenced to a prison term of
a. Complain to the jail warden three (3) years and one(1) day to death, is known as:
b. Complain to the Officer on duty
c. Walk away and do nothing
a. Provincial Prisoner
d. Back out at those inmates who threaten them
b. Insular Prisoner
c. City Prisoner
d. Municipal Prisoner
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14. A Prisoner who is sentenced to a prison term of six (6) months and one 18. The following enumerates the security classification for inmates, except:
(1) day to three (3) years, is known as a:
a. High Risk Inmates
a. Provincial Prisoner b. High Profile Inmates
b. Insular Prisoner c. Radical Inmates
c. City Prisoner d. Ordinary Inmates
19. Each jail is mandated to establish a Classification Board

15. A Prisoner who is sentenced to a prison term of one (1) day to six (6) for Inmates. Who among the following serves as the Chairman
months, is known as a: `of the Classification Board?
a. Provincial Prisoner a. Jail Warden

b. Insular Prisoner b. Deputy Warden
c. City Prisoner
c. Chief, Custodial/Security Office
d. IWD Officer
16. A Prisoner who is sentenced to a prison term of one (1) day to three (3)
20. Which among the following is not a member of the
years, is known as a: Classification Board?
a. Provincial Prisoner a. Chief, Custodial/Security Office

b. Insular Prisoner b. IWD Officer
c. City Prisoner c.Jail Chaplain
d. Municipal Prisoner d. Inmate’s Representative
17. The following are the classification of detainees, except: 21. Which among the following constitutes authorized
disciplinary punishment for the inmates?
a. Undergoing Investigation
b. Awaiting Trial/Under Trial a. Transfer of confinement from one jail facility to
another within the area
c. Political Detainees
b. Temporary or permanent cancellation
d. Awaiting Final Judgement of recreational privileges
c. Close confinement in a cell
d. All of the above
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22. The following constitutes Minor Offenses of inmates, except: 26. Strip search should be conducted:
a. Rendering personal service ot fellow inmate a. In the presence of other inmates so that
b. Littering
there are witnesses
c. Making groundless complaints d.
b. At the warden’s office
Loittering
c. At the admission office in the presence of other jail personnel
d. Private room where it will be out of the view of the others to
avoid further embarrassment
23. Which among the following inmate’s infraction constitute Less Grave
Offenses?
27. In the conduct of initial frisk search, the things that must be
looked into are:
a. Failure to render assistance to an injured personnel or inmate
b. Malingering a. Addresses the telephone numbers of close and known associates
c. Posession of pornographic literature b. Deadly weapons
d. All of the above c. Drugs
d. All of the above
B. CUSTODIAL CONCEPTS AND APPLICATIONS (45%) 28. Frisk searches should be conducted only :
(Custody, Security & Control/Emergency Plans, Movement & Transfer of
Detainees & Prisoners/Inmate’s Rights & Privileges/IWD Programs )
a. After visitation
b. Upon admission
24. Strip searches must be done by:
c. After pulling an inmate from the cell prior to transfer
d. All of the above
a. An officer of similar sex
b. A trustee inmate 29. A plastic drinking straw maybe used by a drug user:
c. Immediate supervisor
d. Any available BJMP personnel a. to roll a marijuana cigarette
b. As a weapon to demand drugs
c. Keep silent and do nothing
25. When conducting a frisk strip search, the BJMP officer should always: d. To sniff drugs thru the nostrils
a. Subject to inmate to punishment

b. Search the body thoroughly
c. Vary his procedures in searching
d. Be systematic and thorough
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Guide Questions on Penology Officer Exam. Compiled, Edited and Updated by INSP MICHELLE NG-BONTO, Legislative Liaison Officer, BJMP-NHQ.
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30. The most effective way to combat drug smuggling is: 34. Which of the following is not a step in the booking process?
a. To closely monitor all activities of inmates a. Fingerprinting the inmate

b. To watch out for inmates behaving suspiciously b. Searching the inmate
c. To conduct drug tests on inmates c. Inventory of the inmate’s property
d. To search inmates’ cell regularly d. Questioning the inmate on the details of his crime
31. Which of the following is true? 35. Which inmates should be informed about jail rules?
a. All inmates
a. In a written report, the jail guard must describe the taste of the substance he b. Only those who break the jail rules
finds c. Only those who can read and write
b. Taste an unknown substance alone d. Only those who are recidivists
c. A jail officer should never taste an unknown substance
d. Taste an unknown substance in the presence of witnesses
36. Who must be searched upon admission in jail?
32. Inmates try to hide drugs in:
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a. Only those suspected of carrying deadly weapons or contrabands
a. A place where it cannot be stolen b. Only those admitted following an arrest
b. A place readily accessible c. Only those who have not been searched by the transport officer
c. A place where drugs will remain dry d. All of the above
d. All of the above
37. When is it legal to incarcerate an individual who has not been charged
33. Which of the following is true? with a crime?
a. Attorney visiting inmates cannot be searched a. When the individual is a minor

b. Personnel need not be searched b. When the individual is suspected of having committed a crime
c. Routine frisks of all visitors are permissible c. When the individual is mentally ill
d. Brother uniformed personnel should not be searched d. It is never legal.
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38. If a medical staff officer tells you that the arriving inmate is too ill to be admitted to the 41. Which members of the escort team should be briefed on the
jail, you should: route to be taken?
a. Release the inmate immediately. a. All officers assigned to the escort

b. Formally accept the inmate and arrange for a jail officer to take the inmate to the b. The driver of the escort cars
hospital c. Only the driver of the lead vehicle
c. Tell the transport officer to take the inmate to the nearest hospital d. The primary and back up drivers
d. Make the inmate sign a form relieving the jail of any legal responsibility
42. Which of the following should be done first before picking up
39. Which of the following is not true of health screening?
the inmates to be escorted?
a. It eliminates the use for medical examination after the inmates have been admitted
b. It helps detect the health problems of inmates a. Check the documents needed
b. Search thoroughly the vehicle to be used for contraband that
c. It helps protect the inmates and personnel from threat of contagious disease
may aide in escape
d. It helps reduce the risk that the jail will be found liable for negligent care c. Make sure inmates are not allowed access to a phone
d. All of the above
40. Why is it important to use alternative routes in escorting inmates? 43. When escorting an inmate on foot, it is important to remember:
a. It will help jail officers find the shortest and quickest route a. To walk several steps behind the inmate to decrease
b. It will keep all escorts alert the chance of assaulting you
c. It will make the movements of the escorts less predictable b. To walk side-by-side with the inmate
d. None of the above c. To walk in front of the inmate to be able to control what lies ahead
d. To walk slightly behind taking cognizance of the weak side of the inmate
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44. It is important for the transport officer to be aware that: 47. When driving in an escort convoy, which among the
following procedure is correct?
a. Restraining devices are not necessary when inmates being escorted are
a. all drivers to drive fast to minimize danger time
manageable
b. all drivers to drive at safe speed maintaining proper distance
b. Restraining devices are tools which must be properly maintained and made available
c. all drivers to drive at speed and remain very close to
c. Restraining devices are optional when transporting inmates
the vehicle in front
d. None of the above
c. driver to drive at a safe speed leaving room for
non-convoy vehicles to get between the cars
45. When escorting an inmate in an uncaged vehicle:
48. In a three vehicle escort, which car should transport the inmate?
a. the second officer should be armed and sit beside the driver in the front seat
b. the second officer should be armed and sit behind the driver
a. the first vehicle
c. the second officer should be unarmed and sit in the front seat
b. the last vehicle
d. the second officer should sit in the back seat but should leave all weapons in the
c. the car in the middle
front seat d. whichever of the three cars would do
46. In a two (2) vehicle escort, which car should transport the inmate? 49. Which among the following statement is true with regards to
moving or transferring an inmate from one facility to another?
a. the first vehicle
b. the last vehicle a. Hired vehicle maybe utilized in transporting inmates
c. the car in the middle however, the driver should avoid stopping along the highway
d. whichever of the three cars would do to deter rescue attempts
b. The carpeta of the inmate must be forwarded to the facility
where the inmate will be confined
c. The inmate’s Carpeta must be properly received by the Records
Custodian
d. All of the Above
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50. What is the best way to develop and maintain a positive attitude with regard to the 53. Mere possession of this contraband is said to
escort personnel ability? be unlawful in itself and such constitutes “illegal contraband”.
a. Dangerous Drugs
a. Do not think of the situation to avoid stress
b.Weapons and Potential Weapons
b. Have confidence on the escort team’s abilities to successfully complete the
escorting task c. Explosives
c. Believe in the saying that whatever is meant to be will be d. All of the above
d. Don’t worry as you cannot control the situation
54. This category of contraband enumerates items which
may not be classified as illegal under the law but are
51. What is the role of the advance party in all escort convoy? forbidden by jail rules i.e. cellphone, money or other commodities of
exchange such as jewelry.
a. To drive the lead car in the escort convoy a. Illegal contraband

b. To proceed to the drop-off site and arrange for the clear entry of the transport vehicle b. Nuisance Contraband
c. To watch the car before the inmate is replaced c. Liquor
d. To go to the drop-off site and stay inside the facility until the inmate had been d. Pornographic materials
transported
55. Which of the following would not be considered a
52. The best definition for a contraband would be: contraband if found in an inmate’s cell?
a. A can of insecticide
a. Anything that an inmate could use as a weapon b. Bottle of wine
b. Anything in the inmate’s cell not issued by the jail authorities c. Blades borrowed from jail personnel
c. any article, item, or thing prohibited by law and/or forbidden by jail rules that
would pose as security hazards or endanger the lives of inmates
d. Any item that an inmate can use to harm himself or others
56. Which is true of trustees?
a. Trustees are not likely to bring contraband into the jail.

b. Trustees help cut down contraband circulation.
c. Trustees can offer valuable help in searching cells.
d. As they have freedom to move about the jail premises,
trusties require more frequent searches than other inmates
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57. Which of the following statements is true? 60. An officer planning to search the inmate’s cell:
a. Each inmate should be frisk every time he enters or leaves a secure area a. Should give the inmates advance notice
b. Search only inmates when you have reason to suspect that he may be carrying b. Should ask the permission of inmates
contraband c. Should permit inmates to remain the cell to ensure
c. Searching inmate after another officer has just done so is an infringement of the officer does not do damage
the inmate’s rights c. Should remove the inmates from the cell before
d. Search only inmates upon their admission beginning the search
61. This is the type of body search conducted using

58. The most practical way of preventing visitors from passing contraband to inmate is: flat palms to pat down the outer clothing of the person to
look for any recognizable contraband.
a. Watch the inmate closely throughout the visit
a. Strip Search
b. Permit only trusties to have visitors
b. Pat Frisk or Pat Down Search
c. Strip search both inmate and visitor before every visit
c. Visual Body Cavity Search
d. Conduct searches carefully before and after the visit
d. Rub Search
62. This type of body search is said to be intrusive in nature

59. A jail officer who finds contraband in an inmate’s cell:
as it require the subject to bare. Inmates maybe subjected
to this type of body search upon their admission or re-admission
a. Should stop the search and immediately bring the item to the attention of the to the facility or if there are reasons to suspect that the inmate
supervisor has contraband.
b. Should stop the search and immediately question the inmate
c. Should confiscate the item and continue to search for additional contraband a. Strip Search
items b. Pat - Frisk or Pat - Down Search
d. Should leave the cell in disarray c. Visual Body Cavity Search
d. Rub Search
63. Body search of this type pats the subject’s body over the
clothing in a more thorough manner where the genital, buttocks,
and breasts are carefully searched for the presence of contraband.
a. Strip Search
b. Pat - Frisk or Pat - Down Search
c. Cavity Search
d. Rub Search
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64. Body search of this type is by far the most invasive search that maybe done on an 68. It is said that the most secure and efficient method
individual necessitating manual internal inspection of the body to look for contraband such of controlling keys is the maintenance of a system of Key Control.
as illegal drugs, money, jewelry, or weapons.
In the jail setting, which area is the most ideal place to be
a. Strip Search designated as Key Control Center or primary issue point?

b. Pat - Frisk or Pat - Down Search
a. Warden’s Office
c. Visual Body Cavity Search
b. Records Office
d. None of the above c. Desk Officer’s Area
d. Admin Office
65. Area Search maybe carried out in jails through the use of the following techniques,
except: 69. Which among the following does not constitute Key control rules?
a. Strategic a. Wardens must issue rules relative to key control

b. Tactical b. Account all keys every shift change
c. Random
c. Carry only keys necessary for a shift
d. Practical
d. Storing of jails keys together with cuff keys
66. What is the most effective way to maintain control of jail keys? 70. In cases where a jail or cuff key is lost, the proper
thing for a duty personnel to do is to:
a. Never allow keys to be used in inmate areas
b. Only a central control officer have to keep the office
a. Ask the trustees if a key was found
c. Keep all keys in one central control area and only distribute them to officers while b. Do a frisk search of all trustees in the area
they are on duty
c. Immediately notify supervisor if a jail or cuff key is lost
d. All officers are responsible for holding the keys at all times
d. Do a cell search
67. What is the proper procedure for discarding broken tools?

71. Which is a good way of preventing keys from being stolen/lost?
a. Before throwing them, break them so that they are of no use to inmates
a. Turning all keys after your shift
b. Before throwing them, wrap them in paper so inmates will not know what they are
b. Checking the keys at all times
c. Have an officer carry them and dispose of them far from the jail
c. Welding the key rings shut
d. Throw them in the trash in an area of the jail where inmates have no access
d. Leaving the keys secured in the designated key control area
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72. How should one carry the keys in the presence of inmates? 76. The following statements constitute due observance of Dining Room
Security Measures, except:
a. Keep all keys visible to determine at once if a key is missing a. Inmates shall march in columns along designated routes
b. Keep all your keys in your hands for quick access when needed under the supervision of duty personnel while other
c. Carry them as inconspicuously as possible so inmates will not be tempted to take personnel are stationed along the route to direct the movement
them away of inmates to the mess hall
d. Dangle them in your belt to let the inmates know that you are in - charge b. As a general precaution, inmates shall only be allowed
to use individual mess utensils made of plastic
73. As a security measure, this type of counting procedure is conducted at least 4 times c. The food service supervisor is not required to be present
within a 24 hour period, ensuring beyond doubt that every inmate is accounted for. during meals considering that the food is already served
d. Checking and accounting of all utensils after every meal
a. Mandatory Formal Count
77. Which among the following statement is not true in the
b. Census or Informal Count
c. Bedbook Count observance of security procedures during meal service?
d. Emergency or Lockdown Count
a. A jail officer should enter the inmate’s quarter to distribute food
74. This type of counting procedure is conducted as a security measure following a jail only when another jail officer is available to handle
disturbance, riots or escape incidents. keys and control the entrance door
b. A jail officer may enter the inmate’s quarter to distribute food alone
c. Food may still be served by the duty jail officer provided
a. Mandatory Formal Count precautionary doors were locked to pre-empt being overpowered by inmates
b. Bedbook Count
d. Security must always be considered in the service of food inside cells
c. Census or Informal Count
d. Emergency or Lock-down Count
78. What should a jail officer do in the event that a mail being
75. It is a counting procedure that is infrequent and in the nature of irregular check wherein censored contains unusual slang and sentences with double meanings?
inmates are required to report to the nearest jail personnel present for accounting
a. The censored mail shall be distributed accordingly, as if nothing happened
purposes.
b. The censored mail shall be marked and the inmate addressee shall be
under careful watch
a. Mandatory Formal Count c. The contents of the censored mail should be carefully studied and analyzed
b. Census or Informal Count
to determine the real meaning
c. Bedbook Count
d. Emergency or Lock-down Count d. None of the above
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79. With leave of court, inmates maybe allowed to view the remains of their deceased 83. A jail officer once seized as a hostage should remember that:
relative. Under what ground can the warden ask the court to reconsider and revoke the
order? a. The longer the incident lasts, the more the dangerous it becomes
b. The hostage-taker will control and order him
a. The deceased relative is lying-in-state in a place beyond thirty kilometer (30) c. The jail officer can probably talk to the hostage-taker for his release
radius from the place of confinement of the inmate d. He will be killed if his co-jailers will rescue him
b. The detainee has a record of escape
c. the detainee is classified as high-risk/high profile and the jail has inadequate
resources to ensure the inmates safety/security 84. The situation whereby a positive emotional bond develops
d. all of the above between the hostage and the hostage-taker and both feet
that is “us against them”
iscalled
80. A trustee is an inmate:
a. Who is in charge of other inmates a. Transference

b. Who has the trust of the jail personnel b. Delusions
c. Who is assigned to a job in a jail who may be dependable c. Retribution syndrome
d. None of the above d. Stockholm syndrome
81. A general rule concerning supervision of inmates is: 85. A jail officer taken as a hostage should:
a. They can be trusted to do a job a. Tell the hostage taker that he is a best jail officer
b. They should be supervised and be relied upon to do a good job b. Show that he fears the situation
c. They should be supervised more than those in the general population c. Remind the hostage-taker that nothing will happen
d. None of the above d. Try not to remind the hostage-taker that he is a jail officer
82. Which of the inmates should jail officer recommend for disciplinary segregation? 86. When should a jail officer-hostage negotiate with the hostage-taker?
a. Throughout the entire incident until the hostage-taker surrenders

a. Inmates who refuse to abide by jail rules and regulations b. During the first three hours of the incident
b. Inmates who are seriously ill c. When the jail officer-hostage feels that the negotiations will fail
c. Inmates who were former uniformed personnel d. Never
d. All of the above
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87. The most dangerous period for the hostage during the hostage-taking incident is: 91. In interacting positively with inmates, jail officers should:
a. Five hours into the incident when the hostage-taker is hungry a. Show favoritism when warranted by an inmate’s good conduct
b. When the commanding officer orders the hostage-taker to surrender b. Don’t criticize management decisions
c. First two hours of the incident c. Avoid any implications of favoritism
d. During the lengthy negotiation d. None of the above
88. To cope with the possibility of being seized as a hostage, many jail officers display 92. A jail officer in order to develop good working relationship with his peers should:
a reaction called:
a. Help spread rumors concerning personal problems of officers

a. Stockholm Syndrome b. Attend all duties and criticize management decisions
b. Retribution Syndrome c. Strictly implement jail rules
c. Positive Emotional Bond Syndrome d. Offer encouragement and support to other officers and let them feel
d. Deny and repress that they are part of the group
89. Jail officer comportment means: 93. If a jail officer is tempted to cover-up the infraction of his fellow officer,
he must be aware that:
a. How the officer presents himself in carrying out his duties

a. One infraction can increase or lead to greater liabilities
b. How the officer shows how he always feel good about himself
b. His fellow officer will return the favor if he commits an
c. How the officer exercises his discretionary authority infraction himself
d. None of the above c. Cover-up might be picked up by media
d. Covering for fellow jail officers will foster “Esprit de Corps”
90. The jail officer in order to provide an appropriate role model for inmates and lessen
susceptibility to being manipulated should:
a. Get emotionally involved with inmates he supervises

b. Present an image of pride in his work and high level of integrity
c. Use corporal punishment to inmates as authorized by jail rules
d. Always feel good about himself
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94. The proper way for a jail guard on duty to react if an attorney is creating disturbances 97. The primary goal of emergency preparedness plans is:
because he cannot see his client inmate due to jail activity is:
a. Security
a. Threatens the lawyer with arrest b. Protect jail properties
b. Shout at him and if it does not work force him out of jail c. Reduce facility liability
c. File formal complaint in court and demanding that the lawyer concerned be d. Reduce threat to life
no longer allowed to represent the inmate because of his disrespectful conduct
d. Maintain emotional control and call for a supervisor to deal with the lawyer
98. The best jail emergency plan to have is:
95. If a jail officer believes that there are rules develop by the management which will
cause serious problems in supervising an angry inmate population, he should: a. Emergency that doesn’t happen
b. A natural disaster
c. A man-made disaster
a. Criticize the new rules in his peers only
d. Reduce threat to life
b. Criticize the new rules his both his co-jail officers and inmates he supervise
c. Ignore the new rules
d. Offer suggestions to the management and explain how the rules may cause the
problems and proposed have the new rules can be change in some respects 99. When responding to an emergency situation, the primary concern
of jail officers is:
96. A jail officer to be respected by his peers, he must:

a. Personal safety
b. Safety of their family
a. Follow the code of ethics and good standards and look for ways to perform his job c. Safety of inmates
better d. Compliance with jail rules
b. Make his record of work be at par with his peers
c. Share stories to enter his peers and inmates
d. Give in to the requests of your peers 100. Jail officers should participate in jail emergency response drills:
a. On a yearly basis
b. Only after the incident occurred to prevent the
incident from happening again
c. At a slower than normal rate to ensure its correct implementation
d. As if their lives depended upon their actions
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101. A proper safety and security equipment inspections: 104. The most important component of emergency plan during typhoon is;
a. Must be conducted annually a. Assuring inmates that they have access to communication facilities
b. Not necessary unless the equipment is used b. Assuring inmates that they have adequate food during the typhoon
c. Has a significant impact on the outcome of jail emergency operation c. Assuring that communications and other logistical
d. Should be done by equipment specialist as officers are not qualified to inspect equipment equipment is available and in good working condition
d. Assuring inmates that the emergency plan is approved by the officer
102. The best reason why a jail officer needs to have thorough knowledge on jail emergency
procedure: 105. When planning for the national calamities emergencies,
the most important factor to be considered is:
a. It is important in reducing liability to say you did the right thing

b. It is a requirement of jail policies and operating procedures a. Security
c. Officers are requires to act promptly and effectively during life threatening b. Inventory of Supplies
situations c. Water, Light and sanitations needs of inmates
d. Officers are required to act promptly and effectively during life threatening d. Adequate number of emergency lights
situations
106. The visibility of jail officers during calamities tends to:

103. By studying actual jail emergencies, jail officers can:
a. Lessen the fear of inmates about their own safety

a. Plan for the safety of their families b. Frighten the inmates
b. Improve their emergency response techniques c. Lead to riots when inmates feel they are being intimidated
c. Gain expertise in providing post-incident counseling
d. Violate their civil rights
d. Set up “If I Die Plan” for their spouses
107. Critical incidents are events which:
a. Require careful evaluation and judgment

b. Involve a great number of personnel and logistical resources
c. Are short term and stress free
d. Do not involve physical damage or death
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108. Review a critical incident should be conducted: 112. Policies and procedures relating to critical incidents must:
a. Only if deemed necessary by the management a. Be clear, concise and understandable

b. As soon as the incident is over b. Need to be reviewed regularly and revised as necessary
c. Within eight hours at the start of the incident c. Need to be accessible to all jail personnel
d. As soon as caused have been determined d. All of the above
109. Documenting events surrounding a critical jail incident is: 113. Stress resulting from critical incident is:
a. A good idea a. Treatable

b. The responsibility if investigators only b. Dangerous and must be dealt with quickly and efficiently
c. Necessary if litigation is likely to happen c. Often found even in those who project a super-officer image
d. Extremely necessary including all phases of incidents d. All of the above
110. A critical incident is a learning experience for: 114. Drills designed to test critical incident-related policies:
a. Top management a. Are necessary in all jail facilities on a regular basis

b. Top community b. Are realistic in small jails but not practical in big jails
c. Everyone involved in handling the incident c. Is usually little value as it does not happen often
d. Those who developed policy relating to the incident d. Are dangerous and risky to inmates
111. The preparation or planning for critical incident is: 115. Which among the following is not considered as Natural Calamities?
a. Fire
a. Mandated by law b.Landslide
b. A waste of resources as it does not happen often c. Epidemics
c. A costly venture which small jail cannot afford d. Flood
d. An area where networking with other jails and other correctional agencies can
be very beneficial
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116. Planning for earthquake is difficult from planning of other natural disaster because: 120. Search and rescue procedures after an earthquake are
dangerous because:
a. Earthquakes usually last only a few seconds a. Inmates may panic or refuse to cooperate
b. Earthquakes do not usually happen b. Officers are likely to trip over scattered object
c. Earthquakes strike without warning c. Member of the rescue may be disoriented
d. Earthquakes do not happen twice in the same place d. After shocks may caused damage structures to collapse
117. Which of the following is not a common cause of injuries in an earthquake? 121. Preparing a jail for a serious earthquake does not involve:
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a. Developing a plan for evacuation
a. Panic b. Knowing location of power shut-offs
b. Cracks opening in the earth surface c. Securing heavy objects
c. Fire and explosions d. Constructing an earthquake shelters
d. Falling debris and other objects
122. As soon as the earthquake starts, jail officers must:

118. Preparing a jail for a serious earthquake does not involve:
a. Lock all inmates in their cells

a. Developing a plan for evacuation b. Turn-off all lights
b. Knowing location of power shut-offs c. Take cover and order inmates to do the same
c. Securing heavy objects d. Begin evacuating the inmates
d. Constructing an earthquake shelters
123. Search and rescue procedures after an earthquake are

119. As soon as the earthquake starts, jail officers must: dangerous because:
a. Lock all inmates in their cells a. Inmates may panic or refuse to cooperate
b. Turn-off all lights b. Officers are likely to trip over scattered object
c. Take cover and order inmates to do the same c. Member of the rescue may be disoriented
d. Begin evacuating the inmates d. After shocks may caused damage structures to collapse
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124. Which of the following should jail officers not exhibit when responding to a crisis situation? 127. Which of the following is a valid reason for providing
privileges to inmates?
a. Authority a. reduced inmates boredom and idleness

b. Compassion b. Reduced stress of incarceration
c. Respect c. Have something to take away if they misbehave
d. Sarcasm d. All of the above
125. What is a difference between inmate right and inmate privilege? 128. If a particular inmate violates a particular jail regulation by
fighting with another inmate, what must the jail warden do?
a. The terms are essentially the same

b. Right can only be removed by the jail warden while privilege can be removed by any
jail officer a. There is nothing the Jail Warden can do
c. Privileges are enumerated in the Philippine Constitution which can only be eliminated b. Curtail the inmates’ privileges until he complies the jail rules
when there is a right to do so c. Afford the inmate due process
d. Inmate rights are enumerated in the Philippines constitution and jail rules and d. Curtail the recreational periods of the inmate until the
regulations while privileges are benefits granted to inmates over and above statutory complies with jail rules
requirements.
129. What can a paralegal do in a jail?
126. Which of the following is not a source of inmate rights?

a. Defend the inmate in court
b. Defend jail personnel in court
c. Write legal briefs
a. Philippine Constitution d. Review and understand legal commentaries and opinion
b. BJMP Manual
c. Jail Policies and Regulations
d. Recommendations of the Inmates Organization
130. Why should firearms not be allowed in jails routinely?
a. The officer and his firearm may be taken hostage

b. Equipment could be destroyed by inmates
c. They may discharge accidentally
d. Jail officer may not be fully trained on the use of firearms
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131. The most important duty of a Jail Officer is to: 135. The most important aspect of jail operation is:
a. Search every inmate’s cell regularly a. Annual increase of subsistence allowance of inmates
b. Carefully inspect all jail premises for security searches and take action to remedy any b. Inmates Security and Safety
security defects c. Programs for Inmates
c. Assure that all inmates meals are served on time d. Makes d. Food Service
certain that all visitors are searched
136. To be effective a classification system in jail must:

132. Security in the jail setting strictly means:
a. Always include women and minors in the classification team

a. Maintaining effective communications
b. Be designed specifically for each jail
b. Keeping inmates safe
c. Neutralizing inmate’s deviant behavior c. Segregate inmates on the basis of gang affiliations
d. Preventing escapes and maintaining peace and order d. Classify inmates by origin
133. Why is the chain-of-command important? 137. An inmate should be disciplined:
a. Not necessary in small jails a. In the presence of other inmates to strengthen its impart
b. For communications b. When all the facts have been granted
c. To have orderly operations and to establish decision-making responsibilities c. When it is the second offense of the inmate
d. To have a rank structure d. Immediately
134. The most effective way for shifts to communicate with each other is: 138. The goal of disciplining process in the jail is:
a. Teach the inmates to respect jail officers
b. To improve inmates’ behavior
a. Tell an inmate c. Make the inmates behave through fear and intimidation
b. Pass information on to the supervisor d. Show the inmates who the boss are
c. Tell another jail officer on the next shift
d. Document relevant information in a written logbook
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139. The following are considered “rights” of inmates, except: 143. As laid down in the SOP for the Admission and Releasing of
Inmates, the person responsible for the verification of the authenticity of the
a. The right to be treated as human being
b. The right to be visited by counsel Release Order, upon receipt thereof, is none other than:
c. The right to vote unless disqualified by law
d. The right to receive visitors during visiting hours a. Property Custodian
b. Records /Admin Officer
c. Desk Officer
140. The following are among the privileges given to inmates, except: d. Jail Warden
a. To wear their own clothes while in confinement

b. To receive visitors during visiting hours 144. The person responsible for the processing of inmates release ,
c. To be entitled to GCTA verification of data on Inmate’s Carpeta to that of the Release Order
d. To communicate with her/his respective embassy and routing of release papers to proper signatories is none other than:
a. Property Custodian
141. As part of the SOP on Admission of Inmates, the Desk Officer shall:
c. Desk Officer
a. Check the credentials of the person bringing the inmate to determine d. Jail Warden
his/her/their identity and authority
b. Shall ask for the information and medical certificate issued by government 145. The person responsible for the receipt of property and
hospital deposited item of inmate and of returning the same, with proper
c. Shall verify the authenticity of the Commitment Order logbook entry is none other than:
d. All of the above
a. Property Custodian
142. As part of the Jail Booking Procedure, the admitting officer shall: c. Desk Officer
d. Jail Warden
a. Ensure that the Inmate is fingerprinted and photographed
b. Subject the Inmate to strip-search to check for any markings, cuts, bruises and
same shall be indicated in the jail booking report
c. Apprise the inmate in a dialect known to him of the provisions of Art 146. By telling ot hers of the stress, you:
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d. All of the above a. Will make your coping with the stress easier
b. Will get you in trouble with your officemates
c. Will make you look very weak
d. All of the above
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147. Jail officers who suffers from stress: 152. The first step in coping with stress is:
a. Complaining to your immediate superior

a. Should shift to less stressful work b. Denying all the stress you feel
b. Should eat larger amount of food to relieve their stress c. Taking a leave of absence
c. Should not discuss their stress with co-employees d. Observing how you react to stressful situations
d. May exhibit both physical and emotional reactions to the stress
153. If you were not included in the promotion, a positive way

148. Which of the following is false: to cope with such feeling is to:
a. Working in jail is a difficult job a. Treat inmates more harshly than usual
b. It is possible to completely eliminate stress in life b. Complain to your jail warden
c. Feeling stress is not a sign of weakness c. Keep silent and do nothing
d. One way to eliminate stress is a change of environment d. Discuss the situation with your supervisor
149. A jail officer who suppresses his feelings:

154. Which of the following is true?
a. Endangers inmates and personnel in jail
b. Helps in making the jail environment calm
c. Learns to cope up with stress a. Most male jail officers do not want female officers working in jail
d. Becomes more relaxed as time passes b. Female officers tend to have soothing effect on the jail environment
c. Female officers need more protection from inmates
150. An example of defense mechanism is: d. Female officers tend to increase tension in jails
a. Blaming others for your mistake

b. Judo Karate 155. When you are in a situation where you are interviewing an
c. Rapid Heartbeat inmate in your office and after telling him something, the inmate
d. Helping others in stress refused to listen and starts shouting at you. As a jail officer, you suddenly
felt like going away and leaving him. Such reaction is also called:
a. Fight
151. Which of the following will not help reduce stress
b. Stress coping
c. Flight
a. Asking assistance from friends and family d. Negative coping
b. Developing ways to solve problems
c. Doing exercises
d. Rationalizing your behavior
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156. Your duty jail officer informed you that two (2) inmates are arguing in the mess hall. Your 160. The following are the purpose of “Morning Meeting”, except:
heart begins to beat faster. Your body is at what stage?
a. To start the day
a. Flight b. To demonstrate common concerns and solve immediate problems
b. Alarm c. Enhance sense of community
c. Resistance d. d. To confront the person who made you feel bad
Anger
161. Which among the following statements is not included in

157. Officers dealing with opposite sex should: the guiding principles of IWDP?
a. Never do a search without the presence of other officer of the inmates’ a. In accordance with the UN Standard in the Minimum Treatment of
sex Inmates
b. Observe all basic rules of inmate supervision without exception b. Responsive and dynamic, providing treatment that is
holistic and responsive in nature
c. Feel free to used all methods to keep inmates under control
c. Provides for retributive treatment
d. Never do a strip search except in the presence of witnesses
d. Creation is based on mutual trust and confidence
158. The best type of interpersonal relationship can be described as:

162. This kind of IWD service takes the form of subsistence such
as food, clothing, hygienic supplies,etc.
a. Warm and intimate ones
b. Keeping feelings to yourself
c. Vent your frustrations to your peers a. Health Services
d. Gripe a lot b. Provisions for Basic Needs
c. Livelihood Services
d. Educational Services
C. INMATES WELFARE AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS (15%)

163. This IWD activity is concerned with the development of
work values, individual worth and dignity, emotional catharsis and individual creativity.
159. “Morning Meeting” is found in what BJMP program?
a. Religious Services
a. Livelihood Program component b. Livelihood Services
b. Jail disciplinary Program component c. Sports and Recreation Services
c. Therapeutic Community Modality Program d. Educational Services
d. Community Relations Service Program
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164. This program consists of a set of physical, psychosocial, intellectual, vocational and 167. Prior to classification and segregation of female inmates
spiritual activities of interventions which facilitates inmate’s enhancement and wellbeing. in relation to the BJMP SOP on Pregnant inmates, the jail administration is mandated to
conduct :
a. Counseling Program a. Random Pregnancy tests to Female inmates prior to segregation

b. Psycho – Diagnostic Program b.Mandatory Pregnancy test to Female inmates prior to segregation
c. Inmates’ Welfare and Development Program c.Voluntary Pregnancy Test to Female inmates prior to segregation
d. Peer Counselling d. None of the above
168. Infants whose mothers are detained in BJMP jails are among those
D. BJMP ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS (10%) covered by the policy on “Pregnant Inmates and their Infants.” Under this
policy, an infant is defined as:
(Latest Policies, Issuances/Pertinent Laws)
a. A child in his/her toddler years
b. A child from Zero (0) to Twelve (12) Months Old
165. What is the corresponding disciplinary measure imposed under the BJMP Standard
c. A Child from Zero (0) to Seventy – Two (72) Hours of Birth
Operating Procedures, once a visitor is caught in possession of a merely Prohibited and
d. None of the Above
nuisance contraband? an Illegal Contraband for the first time?
169. It is defined as the is force that a person uses which would

a. The visitor shall be filed an appropriate case in court
b. The visitor shall be subjected to pay fines create a substantial risk of causing death or serious bodily harm. It is
c. The visitor shall be given a warning and the contraband shall be confiscated said to be the last resort in the use of force continuum.
and turned over to the Property Custodian for proper disposal
d. The visitor shall be considered a delinquent visitor and shall be banned from entering a. Non-Deadly Force
the facility b. Deadly Force
c. Weaponless Control
d. Impact Weapons
166. Under the BJMP Standard Operating Procedures, a visitor caught in possession of
an Illegal Contraband shall be:
170. It is the use of physical force towards an inmate with any
a. Denied immediate entry to the facility device other than deadly force or firearm designed to temporarily incapacitate an inmate.
b. Shall be arrested by the jail authorities
c. shall be turned-over to the nearest police station for filing of appropriate cases a. Deadly Force
d. All of the above b. Non - Deadly Force
c. Weaponless COntrol
d. Impact Weapons
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171. Which among the following is an example of an impact weapon? 174. Any condition or practice in a place of employment where
a. Night Sticks such a danger exists which could reasonably be expected to cause
b. Firearm death or serious physical harm immediately or before the
c. Pepper gun spray happening of such danger can be eliminated through the procedures.
d. Restraining Devices
a. Imminent Danger
b. Immediate Danger
172. Acts, which includes negotiation, persuasion and/or verbalization that is resorted to c. Hostile Intent
when the mere presence of jail officers is not enough to contain the situation d. hostile Act
requiring the personnel to give orders to ensure compliance by the inmates.
175. Which of the following best explains the accountability of
a. Verbal tussle public officials and employees to the people?
b. Verbal Containment
c. Verbal Abuse
d. Verbal altercation a. It is provided in the Constitution
b. It is expected of very public employee
c. They must prove that they are deserving of trust of the people
173. A situation of high probability that a hazard, condition or activity caused by an inmate or d. They are guided by norms, conduct and discipline
group of inmates which will be injurious to themselves, to jail personnel and visitors is
so likely to occur almost immediately and without warning.
176. Which of the following is not a ground for impeachment of public officials?
a. Imminent Danger
b. Immediate Danger
c. Hostile Intent a. Treason
d. hostile Act
b. Bribery
c. Traffic Violations
d. Humiliating the under privileged
177. Which of the following cases best explains the need

for a policy on discipline?
a. Chartering red tape

b. Betraying public trust
c. Fabricating public documents
d. Humiliating the under privileged
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178. Which of the following acts is not meritorious? 182. Which of the following has the exclusive power to initiate
all cases of impeachment?
a. Serving everyone regardless of party affiliation?
b. Responding to letters and request upon receipt thereof within 15 days
a. House of Representatives
c. Acting immediately on public transactions b. Senate
d. Receiving token gifts from clients c. Ombudsman
d. Sandiganbayan
179. As a public official you must observe norms of conduct in the performance of
your official duties. Which of the following norms you should refrain from practicing? 183. If you are administratively disciplined, the object is not to:
a. Political party affiliation a. improve public service

b. Simple living b. preserve the people’s faith and confidence in the government
c. Professionalism c. punish you
d. Justness and sincerity d. emphasize the positive aspect of personnel discipline
180. Which of the following has the sole power to try and decide all cases of impeachment? 184. Which of the following lessons you do not consider
as the result of being preventively suspended:
a. House of Representatives
b. Senate a. the value of exemplary performance
c. Ombudsman b. the value of quality outputs
d. Sandiganbayan c. the behavior of being non-productive
d. the quality of high standards of behavior
181. Public officers and employees are accountable to:

185. Which among the following are not considered “Public Officials” under
Republic Act 6713?
a. the private sector
b. the underprivileged
c. the people a. Elective and Appointive Officials
d. the government b. Employees in the career or non-career service whether or not they receive
compensation
c. Military and Police Personnel
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186. In an organization, the resource management system needs to have check and balance 189. Which one among the following functions is discharged by the Warden?
in order for an organization to function smoothly. In BJMP, what particular office is responsible
for this function? a. Draft and promulgate rules, policies, programs and
standards on jail management.
a. I & I b. Exercise close supervision over all directorates,
b. Legal Service regional offices, provincial offices including district, city and municipal jails.
c. Internal Audit Unit c. Ensure the security and development of inmates.
d. Inspectorate Unit d. All of the above.
187. Who appraise the Chief, BJMP on the on-going investigation of erring personnel? 190. The third highest official of the BJMP is:
a. Chief Directorial Staff

a. Chief, Legal Service b. Deputy Chief for Operations
b. Director for Investigation and Prosecution c. Deputy Chief for Administration
c. Chief, Inspectorate Unit d. Director for Logistics
d. All of the above
191. With the enactment of Republic Act No. 9263, the rank of
188. The doctrine of Command Responsibility was institutionalized in all government offices, Superintendent is appointed by:
particularly at all levels of command in the PNP and other law enforcement agencies. The
supervisor or officer is held liable of this offense if he has: a. Secretary, DILG
b. Chief, BJMP
a. Knowledge that a crime or offense shall be committed by his subordinates or c. Regional Director
by others within his AOR d. None of the above
b. Knowledge that a crime or offense is being committed by his subordinates,
or by others within AOR
c. Knowledge that a crime or offense has been committed by his subordinates or 192. The appointing authority for Jail Officer 2 is:
by others within his AOR.
d. All of the above a. Chief, BJMP
b. Regional Director
c. Undersecretary for Public Safety
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193. The required training for the rank of Jail Officer 1 is: 197. Which of the following designations chaired the National Personnel
Selection and Promotion Board ( NPSPB)?
a. PSJSC
b. PSSSC a. CDS
c. JBRC b. DCA
d. PSOOC c. DCO
d. DHRRM
194. Chief Superintendent is the rank required to hold the helm of Directorates
at the National Headquarters. Which of the following Directorates is not a 198. Which of the following designations act as Chairman of the Grievance
Program Director? Committee in the National Headquarters?
a. Directorate for Program Development a. CDS

b. Directorate for HRRM b. DCA
c. Directorate for Logistics c. DCO
d. Directorate for Operations d. Director for HRRM
195. What non-work related factor contributes to employees being non- productive/ non- 199. Which among the following designations is not a member of the
Regional PRAISE Committee?
performer in our bureau?
a. Lack of training a. Chief, Logistics Div

b. Personal problems b. Chief, Comptrollership Div
c. Lack of work orientation c. Chief, Operations Div
d. All of the above d. Chief, Program Dev’t Div
195. Punctuality and attendance form part of an employees performance 200. The suspended personnel for three (3) months do not enjoy the:
evaluation. As an immediate superior, when do you rate your a. Mid/Year End Bonus
subordinate the numeral rating of 6? b. RCA
c. Longevity Pay
a. Not more than 9-12 days absent d. None of the above
b. Not more than 13-16 days absent
c. Not more than 5-8 days absent
d. Not more than 4 days absent
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201. The following personnel is qualified to receive his Terminal Leave 205. Records management is defined as the application of
Benefits (TLB) except personnel who: systematic and scientific control of record information which
is required in the operation of an organization. Which of the
a. Opt to retire before age 56
b. Resign from the service with no leave credits following activities do not involve records management?
c. Left his station without official leave
d. Apply and qualify for CDD a. Creation of records
b. Storage of records
c. Disposition of records
202. It is the bureau’s policy to consider the entry of individuals who meet the criteria under d. Auction of records
the Minimum Qualification Standards, except in cases of:
206. Records management plays a vital function to any organization.
a. Individuals who are exceptionally skilled
b. Individuals whose technical expertise is in the field of penology Which one among the following is not considered as function of records
c. Applicants who have previous government service but more than 40 years old when management?
number of years served is deducted.
d. Individuals whose technical know-how is urgently needed by the a. Program the record’s file cycle
Bureau b. Simplify correspondence
c. Ensure improved quality of information
d. Aid management in its fundamental responsibilities
203. Under the Merit Selection & Promotion Plan (MSPP), a qualified next- in-rank
personnel and/or any aggrieved party who is not considered for promotion to the
next higher position may present his case to : 207. is the organization’s operation wherein
exchanges of written ideas between two sources occur.
a. Directorate for I & I
b. Legal Service a. Report Management
c. Grievance Machinery b. Records Creation
d. Inspectorate Unit c. Policy Creation
d. Directives Creation
204. The effective date of appointment shall be the date of :

208. Which of the following is not considered as problem in handling records?
a. issuance of such appointment a. Cost of keeping and maintaining records
b. actual assumption to office b. Lack of specific records policy
c. on-the-job training c. Increased production of records by means of office
d. None of the above automation, photocopier, etc.
d. Makes essential information easily accessible
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209. Easy and quick access to records define a sound records management. Which 213. Norms which holds that public officials and employees shall extend prompt,
of the following is adopted for effective records management? courteous, and adequate service to the public, simplify and systematize policy,
rules and procedures, avoid red tape and develop an understanding and
a. Records Custodian adopts records Classification system
b. Records Custodian adopts records charged-out cards appreciation of the socio-economic conditions prevailing in the country.
c. Records Custodian disposes records without
documentation a. Commitment to public interest
d. Records Custodian maintains records in a dark room b. Justness and Sincerity
c. Responsiveness to the Public
d. Professionalism
210. Under RA 6713, government agencies should act promptly on letters , telegrams or other
means of communication within how many days? 214. Norms which holds that public officials and employees shall at all times
be loyal to the Republic and to the Filipino people, promote the use of locally
a. Within Ten (10) days produced goods, resources and technology and encourage appreciation and
b. Within fifteen (15) Days pride of country and people.
c. Within Thirty (30) days
d. None of the Above
a. Nationalism and Patriotism
b. Commitment to Democracy
211. Under RA 6713, what is the maximum number of signatory which should be contained in c. Commitment to public interest
papers and documents in order to be processed expeditiously?
d. Justness and Sincerity
a. One ( 1) Signatory b. Two
(2) Signatory
c. Three (3) Signatory d. Four 215. Norms which holds that public officials and employees shall commit
themselves to the democratic way of life and values, maintain the principle
(4) Signatory
of public accountability, and manifest by deeds the supremacy of civilian
authority over the military. They shall at all times uphold the Constitution
and put loyalty to country above loyalty to persons or party.
212. Norms which holds that public officials and employees shall always uphold the public
interest over and above personal interest. a. Nationalism and Patriotism
b. Commitment to Democracy
a. Commitment to public interest c. Commitment to public interest
b. Justness and Sincerity d. Justness and Sincerity
c. Responsiveness to the Public
d. Professionalism
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216. Married male employees with more than one (1) legal spouse are entitled to avail of Paternity 220. Period of Grant is the number of months availed of under
Leave. Regardless of whichever spouse gives birth, the maximum number of deliveries which can be the Study Leave Program. What is the equivalent service
availed of is:
obligation rendered by an employee who availed of Study
Leave for One (1) month?
a. Two (2) deliveries
b. Three (3) deliveries
a. Three Months
c. Four (4) deliveries b. Six (6) Months
d. Five (5) deliveries c. One (1) Year
d. Two (2)Years
217. Which of the following statement is false with regard to availment of the three
(3) day Special Leave Privileges? 221. What is the equivalent service obligation rendered by
an employee who availed of Study Leave for two to three (2-3) months?
a. It maybe availed of for personal milestones including death anniversaries
b. Parental Obligations such as attendance in school programs a. Three Months
c. It may only be availed of in a continuous and not in intermittent manner b. Six (6) Months
d. It maybe availed of during domestic emergencies, calamity, accident, hospitalization c. One (1) Year
d. Two (2)Years
218. When an official or employee who is on leave without pay for One (1) Year, fails to report for
work at the expiration of the leave applied for, he shall be considered:
222. What is the equivalent service obligation rendered by
a. AWOL an employee who availed of Study Leave for more than three (3) months?
b. Automatically separated from the service
c. Shall be furnished with a Return to Work Order
d. Shal be considered dropped from the Rolls a. Three Months
b. Six (6) Months
c. One (1) Year
219. Study Leave is a time off-from work with pay for those qualified officials and employees who d. Two (2)Years
are taking e.g. board exam or completion of master’s degree. What is the maximum number of
months that maybe availed of, under the Study Leave Program?
a. Three (3) Months

b. Four (4) months
c. Five (5) Months
d. Six (6) Months
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PART II. WARDENSHIP MANUAL NOTES 225. Which among the following shows good traits of the warden as a
Leader and a Mentor?
KINDS OF WARDEN AND LEADERSHIP STYLES
(Culled from BJMP Wardenship Manual Notes)
a. A Warden which uses Diplomacy and goodwill
with other units through pleasant and collaborative
223. Which of the following role is true among jail wardens? shoulder-rubbing with other government agencies, NGO’s and civic groups
b. One who Seeks inflow of information in his office
and updates to come up with wise decisions and relevant actions
a. Warden as leader and mentor c. Serves as symbolic image of the jail which will stand
b. Warden as spokesperson for the unit in ceremonial and civic activities inside and outside the workplace
c. Warden as figurehead d. A warden that leads and tries not to drive by initiating jail activities, coordinates efforts
d. All of the above and motivates personnel to produce great results.
224. When a warden is said to be a figurehead, he deems to perform functions such 226. Which among the following does not cater to Inmates Welfare and
as:
Development?
a. Diplomacy and goodwill with other units through pleasant and collaborative
a. Education and skills training
shoulder-rubbing with other government agencies, NGO’s and civic groups
b. Medical and dental services
b. Seeks inflow of information in his office and updates to come up with wise decisions c. Wok programs
and relevant actions d. None of the above
c. Symbolic image of the jail which will stand for the unit in ceremonial and civic
activities inside and outside the workplace
d. All of the above 227. In planning, wardens must be able to draft a SMART plan. A SMART
plan means:
a. A wise plan that can provide solution to jail problems

b. A plan that will provide options to the warden
in finding ways to address jail incidents
c. A plan that is specific, measurable, attainable, result
oriented and time bounded.
d. All of the above
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228. An action-hungry warden, who gives oneself to hardwork ,highly dedicated and 231. This type of warden is said to be one having a vast
a serious worker who will not give in to bribing or any anomalous deals, is said to be a: field of practical experiences to compensate for the lack
offormalmanagementeducation.
a. Warden by “Lusot” a. Warden by “Lusot”

b. Warden by “Kayod” b. Warden by “Kayod”
c. Warden by “Libro” c. Warden by “Libro”
d. Warden by “Oido” d. Warden by “Oido”
229. A kind of Warden who capitalizes on a loophole to avoid too much work, or as an excuse 232. A hybrid of all types of wardens deemed as a gifted
for failure. This kind of warden is also fond of making shortcuts thru unconventional and reconciler of all philosophies and beliefs who adopts various styles
illegal ways to attain the objectives is what kind of warden?
of management depending on the need and conditions of the organization.
This type of warden is participatory
andcoordinative.
a. Warden by “Lusot” a. Warden by “Lusot”

b. Warden by “Kayod” b. Warden by “Kayod”
c. Warden by “Libro” c. Warden by “Libro”
d. Warden by “Ugnayan” d. Warden by “Ugnayan”
230. This type of warden operates by the dictates of the book what the manuals and 233. It is said to be the art of influencing and directing
other formal documents say. He/she is systematic, thorough, and analytical. people in a manner that wins their obedience, confidence,
respect and enthusiastic cooperation in achieving a common objective:
a. Warden by “Lusot”
b. Warden by “Kayod”
a. Planning
c. Warden by “Libro”
b. Coordinating
d. Warden by “Ugnayan”
c. Leadership
d. Directing
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GUIDE QUESTIONS ON PENOLOGY OFFICER EXAM 2. Alternatives to jail sentence:

a. All inmates are interviewed by competent psychiatrist

a. Addict a. Has been assaulted or threatened by another inmate

12. Inmates withdrawing from drugs or alcoholic abus

a. Refer him to mental health professional immediately

9. Inmates who are threatened by other inmates are likely to:

19. Each jail is mandated to establish a Classification Board

a. Provincial Prisoner a. Jail Warden

a. Provincial Prisoner a. Chief, Custodial/Security Office

a. Subject to inmate to punishment

a. To closely monitor all activities of inmates a. Fingerprinting the inmate

32. Inmates try to hide drugs in:

a. Attorney visiting inmates cannot be searched a. When the individual is a minor

a. Release the inmate immediately. a. All officers assigned to the escort

a. To drive the lead car in the escort convoy a. Illegal contraband

a. Trustees are not likely to bring contraband into the jail.

61. This is the type of body search conducted using

62. This type of body search is said to be intrusive in nature

a. Strip Search designated as Key Control Center or primary issue point?

a. Strategic a. Wardens must issue rules relative to key control

67. What is the proper procedure for discarding broken tools?

a. Who is in charge of other inmates a. Transference

a. Throughout the entire incident until the hostage-taker surrenders

a. Help spread rumors concerning personal problems of officers

a. How the officer presents himself in carrying out his duties

a. Get emotionally involved with inmates he supervises

96. A jail officer to be respected by his peers, he must:

a. It is important in reducing liability to say you did the right thing

106. The visibility of jail officers during calamities tends to:

a. Lessen the fear of inmates about their own safety

107. Critical incidents are events which:

a. Require careful evaluation and judgment

a. Only if deemed necessary by the management a. Be clear, concise and understandable

a. A good idea a. Treatable

a. Top management a. Are necessary in all jail facilities on a regular basis

122. As soon as the earthquake starts, jail officers must:

a. Lock all inmates in their cells

123. Search and rescue procedures after an earthquake are

a. Authority a. reduced inmates boredom and idleness

a. The terms are essentially the same

126. Which of the following is not a source of inmate rights?

a. The officer and his firearm may be taken hostage

136. To be effective a classification system in jail must:

a. Always include women and minors in the classification team

133. Why is the chain-of-command important? 137. An inmate should be disciplined:

a. To wear their own clothes while in confinement

a. Complaining to your immediate superior

153. If you were not included in the promotion, a positive way

149. A jail officer who suppresses his feelings:

a. Blaming others for your mistake

161. Which among the following statements is not included in

158. The best type of interpersonal relationship can be described as:

C. INMATES WELFARE AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS (15%)

a. Counseling Program a. Random Pregnancy tests to Female inmates prior to segregation

169. It is defined as the is force that a person uses which would

177. Which of the following cases best explains the need

a. Chartering red tape

a. Political party affiliation a. improve public service

181. Public officers and employees are accountable to:

a. Chief Directorial Staff

a. Directorate for Program Development a. CDS