CRIMINOLOGISTS LICENSURE EXAMINATION

CORRECTIONAL ADMINISTRATION
INSTITUTIONAL CORRECTION AND NON – INSTITUTIONAL CORRECTION

NAME: _______________________________________________________ DATE: _________________ SCORE: ______________

Instruction: Encircle the Correct answer. Avoid ERASURES

1. It is the branch of criminology which deals with the management c. Slaves d. Any of the above.
and administration of inmates:
a. Criminal justice 11. What governing law of Aklan and Panay based on the beliefs,
b. Penology customs and practices, it is also reflects the level of uprightness
c. Victimology and morality of the people?
d. Jail Management A. Commonwealth Act No. 3203
B. Law of the Talion
2. A Latin word which means punishment: C. Kalantiaw Code
a. Penology D. Penitentiary Act of 1779
b. Poena
c. Poenalis 12. Existed 350 years before Hammurabi or 2100 years before
d. All of the abovementioned Christ was born, the king ruled the City of Ur in ancient Sumeria:
a. king Ur Nammu
3. It refers to the manner or practice of managing or controlling b. king Herodes
places of confinement as in jails or prisons. c. Emperor Justinian
A. Penology d. None of the above
B. Penal Management
C. Correctional Administration 13. This people love to philosophize that their brand of justice was
D. Correction not vengeful and retributive. They maintain that justice should reform
the offender but must also serve as deterrence to others from
4. It is a means correcting an offender by placing him to an committing offense:
institution where he can be treated well until he becomes fully a. The Romans
recovered and accepted by the community. b. The Greeks
A. Institutional Corrections c. The Jews
B. Non Institutional Correction d. The Americans
C. BJMP
D. Parole 14. The most popular workhouse in London which was built for the
employment and housing of English prisoners.
5. It is the suffering inflicted by the state against an offending A. Bridewell
member of the society for the transgression of the law B. Hospicio de San Michelle
a. Penalty b. Punishment C. Saint Bridget” Well
c. incarceration d. ordeal D. Walnut Street Jail

6. It is one of the earliest devices for softening brutal severity of 15. It was opened in 1876, was the first penal institution to remodel
punishment through a compromise with the church its philosophy away from punitive and retributive practices and
A. Benefit of Clergy B. None veered towards reformation and treatment educational and
C. Rehabilitation D. Retribution vocational are imparted to the prisoner as a way to treat his lack of
life skills to survive according to the rules of the outside society:
7. In the 13th century, a criminal could avoid punishment by claiming a. Elmira reformatory
refugee in a church for a period of ___ at the end of which time b. Sing-sing prisons
he has compelled to leave the realm by a road or path assigned c. Alcatraz
to him. d. Walnut street jail
A. 30 days
B. 50 days 16. The early Roman place of confinement which was built under the
C. 40 days main sewer of Rome in 64 BC refers to
D. 60 days a. Town Gates
b. Wulnut Street Jail
c. Bridewell Workhouse
8. This were the former warships used to house prisoners in the 18th d. Mamertine Prison
century and 19th century as means of relieving congestion of
prisoners refers to 17. He introduced the progressive stage system. It was also
a. Galleys b. Hulks referred to as the Irish System:
c. Gaols d. Warships a. Evelyn Ruggles Brise
b. Manuel Montesinos
9. According to this ancient law that was practice in the areas of c. Sir Walter Crofton
Babylon, The killer is answerable not to the family but to the king: d. Alexander Maconochie
a. Code of Hammurabi
b. Roman twelve tables 18. He was the superintendent of the Elmira Reformatory in New
c. Pharaoh’s law York. He introduced a system of grades for prisoners:
d. Burgundian code a. Zebulon Brockway
b. Alexander Maconochie
10. In the ancient times, who were commonly subjected to harsh c. Manuel Montesinos
punishments? d. Domets of France
a. Middle class b. Black people
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19. He sponsored the Irish system which is well-thought-out by many b. Retribution, deterrence, incapacitation, rehabilitation
as one of the most famous contributor to the reformatory c. Deterrence, punishment, incapacitation, treatment
movement. d. Deterrence, retribution, punishment, treatment
a. Z.R. Brockway
b. Alexander Macanochie 30. The following are the justifications of punishment, EXCEPT
c. Ceasar Lombroso A. Retribution
d. Walter Crofton B. Deterrence
C. Redress
20. Director of the Prisons of Valencia, Spain who divided prisoners D. Expiration or atonement
into companies and appointed prisoners as petty officer in
charge. 31. Giving punishment to a person so to serve as an example to
A. Domets of France C. Manuel Montesimos others is the theory of 
B. Zebulon Brockway D. Evelyn Ruggles Brise        A.    Self-defense
       B.    Social defense
21. He is the first leader to prescribe imprisonment as correctional        C.    Exemplary
treatment for major offenders also responsible for the abolition of        D.    Equality
death penalty and torture as a form of punishment.
A. John Howard 32. If people fear being apprehended and punished, they will not risk
B. Charles Montesquieu breaking the law. This view is being held by the __________
C. William Penn theory.
D. Jeremy Bentham a. Displacement
22. Who advocated the principle that the basis of all social actions b. General deterrence
must be the utilitarian conception of the greatest happiness for c. Discouragement
the greatest number? d. Incapacitation
A. John Howard B. Jeremy Bentham
C. Cesare Beccaria D. George Void 33. It is then known as Carcel y Presidio.
A. Old Bilibid Prison
23. An agricultural colony for male juveniles was established by B. Manila City Jail
Domets of France. The boys were confined in cottages with an C. NBP
appointed ___ to supervise them: D. May Halique Estate
a. Penal guards
b. Immediate supervisors 34. The so-called “prisons without bars” are referred to as the ____.
c. House fathers A. Provincial jails C. Penal colonies
d. Big brothers B. New Bilibid Prison D. Probation

24. The first juvenile reformatory which was opened in January 1825 35. This penal establishment is formerly known as the Luhit Penal
and located in New York City. Settlement.
A. Borstal Institution A. Iwahig Prison and Penal Farm
B. Elmira Reformatory B. San Ramon Prison
C. New York House of Refuge C. Sablayan Prison
D. Panoptican Prison D. New Bilibid Prison

25. It refers to a Prison System whereby prisoners are confined in 36. An open institution usually a penal farm or camp.
their own cells during the night and congregate work in shops a. Maximum security institution
during the day also known as “Congregate System”. b. Minimum security institution
A. Auburn Prison System c. Medium security institution
B. Custody Oriented Prison d. None of these
C. Pennsylvania Prison System
D. Treatment Oriented Prison 37. Which of the following is an open correctional institution known to
be the best and prison without walls?
26. This prison is known as the “ROCK” built in San Francisco Bay. a. Davao penal farm
A. New York Prison C. San Francisco Prison b. Sablayan penal colony
B. Alcatraz Prison D. New Gate Prison c. San Ramon prison and penal farm
d. Iwahig penal colony
27. Who are the three (3) famous escapees of Alcatraz Prison?
I. Al Capone 38. Which is called the finest penal farm in the world?
II. John Anglin a. Davao penal farm
III. Clarence Anglin b. Sablayan penal colony
IV. Frank Morris c. San Ramon prison and penal farm
d. Iwahig penal colony
a. 123 c. 2 3 4
b. 431 d. 1 2 4 39. The Iwahig penal colony and farm, a national penitentiary under
the Bureau of Corrections is located in ____.
28. This state prison contained cells in the pits similar to the A. Coron Palawan C. El Nido Palawan
underground cistern of long ago rome: B. Puerto Princesa D. Occidental Mindoro
a. St Michael System
b. Sing-Sing prisons 40. It is an institution intended to detain or house political offenders.
c. Maine State prisons a. Iwahig Penal farm
d. Walnut street b. Davao Penal Farm
c. San Ramon Prison and Penal farm
29. Which of the following are the major goals of correction? d. Sablayan Prison Farm
a. Punishment, confinement, retribution, treatment

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41. The Sablayan Penal Colony and Farm, a National Penitentiary in 4. Unconvict prisoners are presumed to be innocent and shall
the Philippines under the BUCOR is located in ____. be treated as such.
A. Palawan B. Zamboanga a. 2 and 3 b. 4 and 1
C. Oriental Mindoro D. Occidental Mindoro c. 1 and 2 d. 3 and 4

42. Filipino female national prisoners are confined at the 51. This refers to the act of prisoner trying to convert or induce
A. Mental hospital B. CIW another to change his religious beliefs sect or the like to another
C. Manila City Jail D. Iwahig Penal Colony while under confinement is referred to as
A. Proselytizing B. Proselyte
43. In 1936, the City of Manila exchanges its Muntinlupa property C. Fraternization D. Inducement
with the Bureau of Prisons originally intended as a site for boys’
training school. Today, the old Bilibid Prison is now being used 52. What crimes apparently have no complaining victims such as
as the Manila City Jail, famous as the : gambling, prostitution and drunkenness?
A. “May Halique Estate” a. Compound crime
B. “Tandang Sora State” b. Complex crime
C. New Bilibid Jail c. Blue collar crime
D. Muntinlupa Jail d. Victimless crime

44. It is located in Tagum City, Davao Del Norte, General Paulino 53. A married prisoner is visited by his wife and they were granted
Santos led the first contingent which opened the colony. the time for their marital sexual obligation. What do you call this
A. Davao Penal Colony B. Tagum affair?
C. Panabo D. Tanglaw a. Sexual relation
b. Conjugal partnership
45. The following are the sub colonies of Sablayan Prison and Penal c. Conjugal privilege
Farm. d. Conjugal visitation
I. Central III. Pusog
II. Pasugui IV. Yapang 54. What institution conducts the training program for uniformed
V. Panabo VI. Kapalong personnel of the BJMP?
VII. Sta. Lucia VIII. Inagawan a. Jail National Training Center
IX. Montible X. Central b. Philippine National Jail Academy
c. BJMP Training Center
A. I, II, III, IV B. V and VI d. National Jail Training Institute
C. VII, VIII, IX & X D. Either of these
55. Robin Pinadilla was convicted and ready to serve his sentence
46. The following institutions are controlled and supervised by our inside the prison. Why was he photographed at the Directorate
government EXCEPT: for Reception and Diagnostics?
a. New Bilibid Prisons a. He is an actor and photogenic
b. Manila City Jail b. It is rare opportunity to have his photograph
c. Iwahig Penal Colony c. To have a souvenir photo of the actor
d. Elmira Reformatory d. Photographing the inmate is part of the reception
procedure
47. It is considered as the highest income earner among the
Philippine Correctional Institution. 56. Ronald “Graba” Dela Rosa was arrested by the police for theft in
A. Iwahig Penal Colony the amount of P5,000.00. He was brought to the police station
B. San Ramon Prison and Penal Farm and an administrative record of the arrest was prepared. He was
C. Davao Penal Colony fingerprinted, photographed, interrogated and placed in a line-up
D. Sablayan Prison and Farm for identification by witnesses. What process did he undergo?
a. Preliminary hearing
48. A penalty having its minimum and maximum duration is referred b. Booking
to as c. Trial
a. Determinate sentence d. Indictment
b. Capital punishment
c. Corporal punishment 57. Which of the following is a minor offense in jail?
d. Indeterminate sentence a. Rendering personal services to fellow inmate
b. Loitering or being in an unauthorized place
49. Prisoners should not be given corporal punishment nor confined c. Keeping or concealing keys or locks of places in the jail
in dark cells or sweat boxes as these are: where it is off- limits to inmates
a. Somewhat prohibited d. Making untruthful statements or lies in official
b. Relatively prohibited communication, transaction or investigation
c. Absolutely prohibited
d. Fairly prohibited 58. Failure to assist in putting out fires inside the jail is a type of
offense?
50. Under the Mandella Rules, which of the following are the two a. Grave offense
basic principles under rules of general application to prisoners? b. Less grave offense
1. There shall be no discrimination on grounds of race, color, c. Not so grave offense
sex, language, religion, political or other opinion, national d. Minor offense
or social origin, birth or other status
2. It is necessary to respect the religious belief and moral rule of 59. What is the classification of the prisoner’s offense of possession
the group to which the prisoner belong of lewd or pornographic literature and/or photographs?
3. The treatment of prisoner should emphasize not their a. Minor offense
exclusion from the community, but their continuing part in it b. Less grave offense
c. Victimless offense

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 d. Grave offense among them are not entitled to Special Time Allowance for
Loyalty under Art. 98.
60. Detention Prisoners are allowed to smoke cigars and cigarettes, A. X C. W
except in prohibited cases. The statement is – B. Y D. X AND Y
A. Partially true B. Partially false
C. Absolute False D. Absolutely True 71. Prisoners are awarded ________ off from their minimum or
maximum term for maintaining good behavior or participating in
61. How many hours should the jail disciplinary board hear and various types of vocational, educational and treatment programs.
decide the case brought before it? a. Good time
a. 24 hours b. 12 hours b. Credits
c. 48 hours d. 72 hours c. Days off
d. Vacation
62. What is the lowest authorized disciplinary punishment imposable
to inmates? 72. Mario is in prison for the past 48 months and has never been
A. Close Confinement involved in any trouble, no matter how minor. If you were the
B. Extra-Fatigue Duty prison director, how many days for each month would you
C. Reprimand approve as Maya’s good conduct time allowance?
D. Temporary cancellation of recreational privileges A. 5 days B. 8 days
C. 20 days D. 23 days
63. Close confinement in a cell in BJMP shall be between ___ in any
calendar month provided that this punishment shall be imposed 73. All except one may grant GCTA under RA 10592 to an inmate for
only in the case of an incorrigible prisoner when other disciplinary good behavior with no record of disciplinary infraction or violation
measured had been proven ineffective. of prison rules and regulation.
A. 30-60 days C. 1-7 Days A. Director of BJMP B. Warden of provincial jail
B. 1 day D. NONE C. President D. Director of Corrections

64. Head count of inmates shall be conducted _ times a day or as 74. It shall exercise supervision and control over all district, city and
often as necessary to ensure that all inmates are duly accounted for: municipal jails to ensure “a secured, clean and sanitary and
a. Two adequately equipped jail for the custody and safekeeping of city,
b. Four municipal prisoners, any fugitive from justice or persons detained
c. Three awaiting for investigation or trial and/or transfer to the National
d. Five Penitentiary:
a. Bureau of Corrections
65. It is regarded as the most important program that aids in the b. DILG
rehabilitation or prisoners and known to be the “cornerstone of c. Bureau of Jail Management and Penology
rehabilitation” d. Provincial Jails
a. Recreational program
b. Religious program 75. Mark Naculong was sentenced to serve with a penalty of
c. Educational program Reclusion Temporal who has the jurisdiction to detain him?
d. Employment of prisoners A. BuCor C. BJMP
B. PNP D. AFP
66. Person who are deemed instrumental on the reformation of
prisoners due to their daily contact with inmates? 76. Baby Ama was sentenced to serve Prison Correctional. What is
a. Chaplain b. Warden the duration of his penalty?
c. Psychologist d. Jail / Correction Officers A. 12 Y&1D to 20 Y C. 6Y&1D to 12 Y
B. 6M1D to 6 Y D. 1M&1D – 6 M
67. It is a deduction given to prisoners who have returned to their
places of confinement within 48 hours after a calamity. 77. Mr. Bill Ibid a person convicted to serve 6 years imprisonment
a. Good conduct time allowance would be classified as what kind of prisoner?
b. Special time allowance for loyalty a. Municipal prisoner
c. Commutation of Sentence b. Insular prisoner
d. Special Time Allotment for loyalty c. Provincial prisoner
d. Detention prisoner
68. An offender who surrenders from escaping because of calamity
72 hour after the pronouncement of the passing away of calamity 78. Ms. Ly B. Agin has duration of penalty of 6 years and one day to
shall be granted 12 years. What correctional facility she should be incarcerated?
A. 1/5 reduction of sentence A. Bureau of Correction B. Lock-up Jail
B. 2/5 reduction of sentence C. CIW D. BJMP
C. 1/3 reduction of sentence
D. none 79. Where Roberto B. Hamog shall be confined if his sentence is 0-
6-0?
69. Jose Sotto was convicted by final judgment to serve the term of a. National prison b. Municipal jail
imprisonment for 20 years. While serving his sixth year of c. City jail d. Provincial jail
imprisonment, an earthquake rocked the prison and several
inmates escaped. Juan returned the following day, how many 80. Nard A. Kasala is an offenders who are committed to the jail or
years would be deducted from his sentence? prison in order to serve his sentence after final conviction of a
a. 4 years b. 8 years competent court is known as _________
c. 9 years d. 11 years a. Detention prisoner
b. Sentenced prisoner
70. A powerful earthquake destroyed a prison where W,X,Y & Z are c. Safekeeping
inmates. All, except Z, escaped. W surrendered after 24 hours, X d. National prisoner
surrendered after 2 days and Y surrendered after 3 days. Who

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81. Which of the following are classified as detention prisoner? 90. A writ ordering the temporary confinement of a person in penal
1. Accused person who is confined in jail while undergoing institution while undergoing trial.
criminal probe a. Detention order
2. Accused person who is confined in jail while undergoing trial b. Commitment order
3. Accused person who is confined in jail while awaiting final c. Mittimus Order
judgment d. None of the above
4. Accused person who is confined in jail and already convicted
to serve a prison term 91. It is the national record of a prisoner at New Bilibid Prison which
a. 3, 4 and 1 contains his commitment order or mittimus, information and
b. 2, 3 and 4 decision of a trial court.
c. 4, 1 and 2 A. Mittimus B. Carpeta
d. 1, 2 and 3 C. Commitment Order D. Prison Record
82. What law was passed during the Aquino administration that
renamed the Bureau of Prisons to Bureau of Corrections? 92. It is known as the “Age of Reason or Age of Enlightment”
a. E.O. 292 b. E.O. 929 A. 1870 – 1880
c. A.O 229 d. E.O. 229 B. 18th century
C. 19th century
83. J/Supt. Armando Rukot a warden is responsible in seeing to it D. 21st century
that he continually motivates his staff and personnel to perform at
their best. This function is known as ____ 93. The Panopticon is a type of prison building designed by English
a. Decision making philosopher Jeremy Bentham in 1785. The concept of the design
b. Control of prison operation and activities was derived from the word meaning of “pan” and “opticon”.
c. Personnel program “Opticon’ means:
d. Executive leadership A. to allow an observer to observe
B. without the prisoner
84. Its task is to conduct a more effective rehabilitation of prisoners C. avoid watching
through a more scientific study and diagnoses of each and every D. To walk in military manner
prisoner committed to the Bureau of Corrections. It was
established by virtue of Administrative Order No. 11 issued by 94. What is referred to as the concept of the “greatest happiness of
the Secretary of Justice as amended by RA 10575 the greater number” espoused by Jeremy Bentham?
A. Camp Bukang Liwayway a. Utilitarianism
B. Directorate for Reception and Diagnostics b. Rehabilitation
C. Reception and Diagnostic Center c. Reformation
D. Camp Bagong Diwa d. Conformance

85. Place wherein a newly convicted prisoner is housed for the 95. He said the “crime must be considered an injury to society, and
conduct of medical examination, vaccination, x-rays to prevent the only rational measure of crime is the extent of injury.”
physical contamination a. Jeremy Bentham
a. Reception diagnostic center b. Cesare Beccaria
b. Medical center c. James Wilson
c. Quarantine unit d. John Howard
d. None of the above
96. The basis of this old school of penology is the human free-will.
86. Alvin Tangero is a newly arrived inmate in the BuCor. What is the        A.    Penology School        
ideal number of days for an inmate to be placed in the quarantine        B.    Classical School
unit at the Reception and Diagnostic Center.        C.    Neo-classical
A. 55 days B. 5 days        D.    Positivist                                              
C. 60 days D. 15 days
97. His progressive move was noted when the convicts after good
87. What satellite of NBP does RDC is situated? behavior were given marks and after accumulating the required
A. Camp Bukang Liwayway number, a ticket to leave was issued to deserving convicts:
B. Camp Sampaguita a. Sir Walter Crofton
C. Main building b. Alexander Macanochie
D. Medium Security Compound c. Zebulon Brockway
d. Manuel Montesimos
88. Involves the formulation of a tentative treatment program best
suited to the needs of the individual prisoner, based on the 98. Operation conducted by the BJMP where a prisoner maybe
findings of RDC. checked at any time and also known to as a surprise invasion of
A. treatment planning a cell for possession of contrabands.
C. Diagnostics a. Search and seizure
B. Execution of treatment Plan b. Prison Raid
D. Quarantine c. Inspection
d. Operation greyhound
89. Peter is a prisoner confined in RDC, which one of the
components of RDC/DRD which is responsible in the 99. When an inmate is given a “shakedown” before admission it
examination of the prisoner’s mental and emotional make-up. meant
A. Medical Center a. Process of Identification, Record, Fingerprint and
B. Sociologist Photograph
C. Psychologist b. Examination for Contraband
D. Psychiatrist c. His Commitment Paper are Delivered to Record Clerk
d. All of These

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100. Strip search should be conducted: A. Equal
a. In the presence of other inmates so that there are witnesses B. Legal
b. At the warden’s office C. Commensurate w/ the offense
c. At the admission office in the presence of other jail personnel D. Personal
d. Private room where it will be out of the view of the others to 111. A justification of penalty which states that nobody can
avoid further embarrassment assume the suffering for a crime committed by others.
       A.    Justice
       B.    Personal
101. What is the standard ratio in escorting a non- bailable        C.    Legal    
inmate?        D.    Certain
a. One is to one security officer 112. An institution for the imprisonment of persons convicted of
b. One is to three security officers major offenses refers to
c. One is to two plus one security officers a. Jail b. Prison
d. One is to one plus one security officer c. Penitentiary d. All of the above

102. When the offender is in transit, in case of ___ that demands 113. The establishment of the usefulness and responsibility of the
extra precaution additional guards shall be employed offender as a productive individual is a punishment justified by
A. High Profile offender a. Expiation b. Rehabilitation
B. Female Offender c. Atonement d. Retribution
C. High-risk offender
D. Either of these 114. Which branch takes charge of the preparation of the daily
menu, prepares and cooks food and serve to inmates?
103. If escorting an inmate a guard shall keep distance of not less a. General Service Branch
than ____ paces from his charge. b. Mess Service Branch
A. 10 B. 30 c. Budget and Finance Brach
C. 15 D. 45 d. Property and Supply Branch
104. The ideal ratio or escort is____ prison guard for
every____number of inmates. 115. In mess hall and dining area for purposes of precaution, the
a. 1:2 prescribe utensil for inmates shall be made of:
b. 1:4 A. Wood B. Paper
c. 1:12 C. Plastic D. Carton
d. 1:7
116. Who provides the security system of sound custody, security
105. The ideal ratio of educational program is _____ officers for and control of inmates and their movements and also responsible
every _____ inmates. to enforce jail or prison discipline
a. Administrative Group
a. 1:180 b. Custodial Group
b. 1:120 c. Rehabilitation Group
c. 1:225 d. Medical Group
d. 1:1
117. Refers to the head of Bureau of Correction.
106. To compute for the ideal capacity of a certain jail for every a. C, BuCor
inmate, you must divide the measurement of the cells floor area b. Director
by: c. Director General
A. 2.5 sq. meters C. 3.5 sq. meters d. Commander
B. 4.7 sq. meters D. 4.5 sq. meters
118. Who appoints the Director General of BuCor who shall be the
107. The U.N. Standard Minimum Rules for the treatment of Head of the Bureau?
offenders prescribes that penal facilities should not exceed a. Chief BJMP b. Sec. of DILG
_____ inmates. c. Chief Executive d. Sec. of DOJ
A. 1000 B. 1500
C. 1200 D. 2000 119. BUCOR has three (3) Assistant Directors, one for
Administration, one for Rehabilitation and one for:
108. In line with the formula stated above, what is the maximum a. Health and Care services
capacity of Valenzuela City Jail if the total cell floor are in 2,300 b. Prisons Operation and Security
sqm. c. Correction and Rehabilitation
d. Custody and Security
a. 591
b. 489 120. Early forms of Prison Discipline by means of uttering insulting
c. 498 words or languages on the part of prison staff to the prisoners to
d. 476 degrade or break the confidence of prisoners.
A. Social Degradation
109. When different crimes should be punished with different B. Corporal Punishment
penalties, punishment should therefore be C. Monotony
a. Correctional D. Mass Movement
b. Legal
c. Productive of suffering 121. Maiming; Physical Torture; Electrocution; ____
d. Commensurate with the offense A. Social degradation B. Exile
C. Physical torture D. Death Penalty
110. One of the juridical conditions of Penalty, The consequence
must be in accordance with the law it is a result of a judgment 122. When the death penalty was still enforced by means of lethal
rendered by a court of justice. injection, four guards keep a death watch, the convict is confined

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 in an individual cell ___ hours prior to the scheduled time of 132. The B.J.M.P. is under the administration of the:
execution which is usually 3:00 in the afternoon.   a. Department of the Interior and Local Government
A. 6 B. 24 b. Department of Interior and Local Government
C. 12 D. 36 c. Department of the Interior and the Local Government
d. Department of Interior and the Local Government
123. A chemical that is injected to a Death Convict that puts him into   
deep sleep in lethal injection. 133. The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology was created
A. Potassium Chloride thru ____ as one of the Tri Bureau under the Department of
B. Pancuronium Bromide Interior and Local Government.
C. Sodium Thiopenthotal A. Section 13, RA 6975
D. Sodium chloride B. Section 53, RA 6975
C. Section 23 of RA 6975
124. Execution by electrocution (referred to as the Electric Chair) D. Section 60 of RA 6975
is an execution method originating in the United States in which
the person being put to death is strapped to a specially built 134. All except one is included in the command group of BJMP
wooden chair and electrocuted through electrodes placed on the A. Chief of Staff
body. In the Philippines, its first use was in: B. Deputy C/BJMP
A. 1926 B. 1976 C. Chief of BJMP
C. 1972 D. 1918 D. Chief of Directorial staff

125. Commission of Art. 247 of RPC has a penalty of banishing a 135. The Jail Bureau shall be headed by a chief with a rank of
person from the place where he committed a crime refers to what Director, and assisted by Deputy Chief with the rank of Senior
contemporary forms of punishment Superintendent. This sentence is
a. Atonement b. Destierro A. partially true C. true
c. Exile d. Incapacitation B. partially false D. false

126. It is the conversion of fines into imprisonment 136. What is the minimum rank required to be appointed as Chief
a. Straight penalty Bureau of Jail Management and Penology?
b. Maximum penalty A. Superintendent
c. Subsidiary imprisonment B. C/Superintendent
d. Preventive imprisonment C. Senior Superintendent
D. Director
127. Manny N. Bago was placed where in the public will be
protected if he is being held in conditions where he cannot harm 137. Under RA 9263, who is 2nd in command in BJMP?
others. He was punished is by placing offenders in prison so that A. Deputy for Administration
society will be ensured from further criminal depredations. This is B. Chief, Directorial Staff
called as _____ C. Deputy for Operation
A. Deterrence D. Any of these
B. Incapacitation & Protection
C. Retribution 138. Who appoints jail Sr. Superintend?
D. Atonement a. Chief Executive b. DILG Secretary
c. Chief BJMP d. Chief of BUCOR
128. The idea that punishment will be give the offender lesson by
showing to others what would happen to them if they have 139. Juan Tausan is a newly arrived inmate committed for the first
committed the heinous crime. time. He classified as ____ among the classification of inmates
A. Protection according to privileges.
B. Deterrence A. 1st class inmate B. 3rd class inmate
C. Lethal injection nd
C. 2 class inmate D. Colonist
D. Stoning
140. Bong Rebudot is colonist, when classified by the director of the
129. These are the factors considered in diversification, EXCEPT; Bureau of Corrections who is punished with reclusion perpetua
       A.    Age of offenders         will have benefit from an automatic reduction from maximum term
       B.    Mother of offender of forty years to ___.
       C.    Sex of offenders     A. 20 Years B. 25 Years
       D.    Medical condition                                  C. 30 Years D. 35 Years

130. Vina Barurot was placed in a separate cell or a special 141. Freddy is a prisoner confined in a level of security facility
building on the same site with the men prison. This is called as which is usually enclosed by a thick wall about 18-25 feet high,
A. Diversification by Sex on top are catwalks in every corner, a tower post is manned by
B. Segregation heavily armed guards:
C. Diversification by Age a. Maximum security facility
D. Diversification by Degree of Custody b. Medium security facility
c. Super maximum security facility
131. Which of these refers to the assigning or grouping of d. Minimum security facility
offenders according to their sentence, gender, age, nationality,
health, criminal record, etc.? 142. This group consists of chronic troublemakers but not
       A.    None of these as dangerous as the super security prisoners.  They are
       B.    Custody not allowed to work outside the institution.
       C.    Security        A.    maximum security prisoners
       D.    Safe-keeping        B.    super security prisoners
       C.    minimum security prisoners
       D.    medium security prisoners

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 C. 6 D. 12
143. The institution for dangerous but not incorrigible
prisoners in the Philippines is the  155. How many days before election does inmate are prohibited
       A.    NBP     from going out?
       B.    Medium Security Institution A. 30 days B. 90 Days
       C.    Maximum Security Institution C. 60 Days D. 120 Days
       D.    Minimum Security Institution
156. Telephone calls are permitted for inmates for a period not
144. The minimum security prisons provides a model for those exceeding 5 minutes every ___ days.
inmates who are: A. 30 B. 90
A. First-time offenders C. 60 D. 120
B. In the death row
C. Serving life sentences 157. The most common problem for national penitentiaries.
D. Near the ends of their sentences A. Excessive number of inmates
B. Lack of funds
145. What is the prescribed color of uniform for Minimum Security C. Sex problems
Prisoners? D. Discipline
A. Blue B. Brown
C. Tangerine D. Gray 158. Under RA 9344, what happens to the sentence of a Child in
Conflict with the law after conviction of a trial Court?
146. Mario is soon to be released from camp Bukang Liwayway. A. His sentence serve
He is sent to a pre-release facility called _______________ for B. His sentence is suspended
counseling and therapy. C. His sentence is suspended and is sent back to his family
a. Recreation Center D. His sentence is NOT suspended
b. Congregate Group
c. Half-way House 159. It is a kind of court to settle tribunal and even individuals
d. Diagnostic Center people conflicts:
A. Bodong C. Capic
147. An inmate shall be transferred to a separation center for B. Korte Supremo D. Hito
adjustment process from life in prison to life is free community
within – 160. Nestro Guevarra is an indigent. He is an accused which is
A. 60 days prior to release released from imprisonment on his or her promise to return to
B. 30 days prior to release court as required, or upon the undertaking of a suitable person
C. 90 days before release that he will guarantee the accused’ appearance in court, there is
D. 15 days prior to release what is called:
a. Promise
148. Which of the following organizations donated the Half-way b. Acknowledgment
House inside the compound of the Bureau of Corrections? c. Surety
A. Office of the President d. Recognizance
B. Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office
C. United Nations Security Council 161. Which of these is known as the Release on Recognizance Law
D. Asia Crime Prevention Foundation providers for the release of offender charged with an offense
whose penalty is not more than six (6) months and /or a fine of
149. Huawei De Guzman while being transported to the BJMP, he P2,000.00 or both, to the custody of a responsible person in the
was handcuffed to control his movements. This tool is known to community, instead of a bail bond-
be a ______________ A. RA 6036 B. PD 603
A. Instrument of Restraint B. Instrument of Control C. Act 2489 D. RA 9262
C. Leg iron D. Restraining Tools
162. What guarantees the appearance in court of a defendant
150. Inmates ____ may be excused from mandatory prison labor. granted release on recognizance?
A. 60 years old B. 56 years old a. His/her promise to live a new life
C. 50 years old D. 21 years old b. His/her fear of being sent back to prison
c. His/her ties with family, friends, employment, etc.
151. Inmates’ earnings that may be used to buy his needs. d. His/her capacity to raise bail
A. ½ of his earnings
B. ¼ if his earnings 163. The following are the duties of the custodial force in prison,
C. ¾ of his earnings except:
D. Discretion of Warden A. Censor offender’s mail
152. Antonio is a member of Magdaldal group and was convicted of B. Escort inmates
rebellion, unfortunately her mother died and requested an C. Inspect security devices
authorization to be released to visit the corpse of his mother this D. Conduct disciplinary hearing
is known as __
A. Furlough B. Prisonization
C. Diversification D. Counseling 164. It refers to the entrusting for confinement of an inmate to a jail
153. Within the radius by road from the confinement facility and the by competent court or authority for investigation, trial and/or
actual stay of the inmates to view the remains. service of sentence
A. 20 kilometers B. 40 Kilometers A. Commitment B. Safekeeping
C. 30 Kilometers D. 50 Kilometers C. Entrustment D. Imprisonment

154. Duration of viewing of privilege of a deceased relative is limited 165. All letters for the inmates before distribution shall pass
to ___ hours. through ______ for inspection and examination of contents
A. 3 B. 9

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 a. Mail examination 177. The act of getting out unlawfully from confinement or custody by
b. Letter checking an inmate:
c. Letter sorting a. Escapium
d. Mail Censorship b. Evasion of Service of Sentence
c. Furlough
166. If the inmate fails to claim his letter within ____ after it has d. Escape
been posted, the mail should be delivered to him.
A. 48 hours B. 24 hours
C. 30 days D. 60 days 178. Mr. Peter Jakonini was convicted of the crime rape. After 12
days from the promulgation of the sentence he escaped from his
167. All letters passed by censors should bear the censor’s stamp place of confinement. He is ______ :
at the ____ of each page and on the envelope. The letter should A. liable of evasion of service of sentence
be placed back in the same envelope and resealed. B. not liable for evasion of service of sentence
A. Back B. Conspicuous Area C. considered as an escaped prisoner
C. Side D. Top D. Either C or B

168. Valenzuela City Jail experience a sudden jailbreak, as part of 179. Ms. Dina Virgen, a prisoner, learns that she is already
the SOP, who will immediately sound the alarm? overstaying in jail because her jail guard, Many Nilip, who
A. Desk Officer B. Armorer happens to be a law expert advised her that there is no more
C. Control Center D. Officer-in-Charge legal ground for his continued imprisonment, and Manny told her
that she can go. Ms. Malou Wang got out of jail and went home.
169. If the Warden is taken as the hostage, for all intents and Was there any crime committed?
purposes, he ceases to exercise authority and the next in A. Evasion of Service of sentence
command or the ___ officer present shall assume the command. B. Infidelity in the custody of prisoners
A. Veteran B. most senior C. Evasion through Negligence
C. assistant D. custodian D. Delay in the Delivery of prison

170. These are visitors of the inmate such as family members like 180. As far as Manny, the jail guard who allowed Ms. Malou Wang
mother, father and other close relatives. to go, is concerned, the crime committed if the former fallen
A. Special Visitor B. Strange Visitor asleep during his tour of duty
C. Regular Visitor D. Unusual visitor A. Evasion of Service
B. Infidelity in the custody of prisoner
171. ____responsible for handling the keys in Women’s quarter and C. Evasion through Negligence
the keys shall be available all the time. D. Delay in the Delivery of prison
A. Key Matron B. Resident Matron
C. Matron D. Any of these 181. This refers to the one-in-charge of a Prison.
A. Director C. Warden
172. Before the actual date of interview, the media shall file request B. Superintendent D. Wardress
within ____ and the duration of interview must be _____ minutes.
A. 1 day – 10 minutes B. 3 days – 20 minutes 182. What correctional institution houses accused persons awaiting
C. 2 days – 20 minutes D. 8 days – 15 minutes investigation?
A. BUCOR B. Jail
173. It should be executed by the interviewer, which will exempt C. Penitentiary D. Prison
prison authorities from any liability arising from death or injury
sustained while in prison: 183. It was established in 1910 under the American Regime.
A. Waiver of Liability A. Philippine Prison System
B. Waiver of Responsibility B. Provincial Jail System
C. Waiver of Acceptance C. Probation
D. Waiver of Agreement D. Parole

174. The head of prison may establish _______ whenever the 184. Who supervised and control the Provincial Jail?
frequency of requests for interviews reach a volume that warrants A. DILG B. Governor
limitations: C. DOJ D. LGU
a. Media group c. Press pool
b. news team d. public affairs 185. Which of the following statements is not true?
a. Provincial Jails in the Philippines are under the
jurisdiction of the DOJ
175. Garry Alejandro is a newly arrived inmate in the BJMP, he was b. Provincial Jails are managed and controlled by the
placed in shakedown prodedure. Who among the following shall provincial government
be responsible in the custody of all the properties seized from the c. The jail bureau controls the administration and
detainee prior to his detention? supervision of all jails nationwide
A. Custodial Officer d. The BJMP is under the DILG
B. Chief of Detention Center
C. Property Custodian Officer 186. Mr. Puslit was able to commit hustling in the BJMP. What is
D. Evidence Custodian / Officer referred to as “hustling” inside the prison?
A. Reporting illegal activities
176. Female detainees shall not be transported in handcuffs but B. Doing prison assignment
only with necessary restraint and proper escort preferably aided C. Using prohibited drugs
by a police woman. The statement is D. Selling illegal commodities
A. Yes B. Wholly True
C. Partially False D. Wholly False 187. There are various types of prison programs. What type of
program that secures prisoner from escape or violence?

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 a. Maintenance
b. Rehabilitative
c. Industrial 197. Bikoy is currently imprisoned for the crime of estafa. While in
d. Security prison a prison guard was able to acquire shabu in the pocket of
Bikoy. There is ________
188. When a jailbreak, escape or riot in progress or has just been A. Quasi-recidivism
perpetrated in the jail, the officer at the control centers shall B. No Quasi Recidivism
immediately: C. Habitual Delinquency
A. sound the alarm D. Recidivism
B. notify the nearest police precinct
C. locked prisoners in their respective cells 198. What is the legal process that results in the removal of
D. call the warden or the director conviction from the official records?
A. Mitigation B. Expungement
189. In case of mass jailbreak, all member of the custodial force C. Exoneration D. Restriction
shall be immediately issued firearms and assigned to critical
posts to: 199. All original appointments of officers who are lawyers in the jail
A. plug off the escape routes bureau shall commence with the rank of ___
B. protect the other inmates A. JO1 B. Jail Inspector
C. to shoot the escape C. JO11 D. Jail Senior Inspector
D. give warning shots
200. If Jail Officer I Masipag was appointed in 2013 at a monthly
190. Who should make an immediate preparation for the issuance salary of 19,000, how much his total salary including his longevity
of the necessary anti-riot equipment and firearms? pay in 2018?
A. the Warden C. Director for operation A. 9000 pesos B. 1900 pesos
B. Director D. Desk Officer C. 9500 pesos D. 20, 900 pesos

191. Who composed of guards trained on proper handling and use 201. This is the basic needs of a convicted person under custody.
of firearms who shall be ready to fire when the lives of the guards a. Shelter b. Food e. cigarettes
are in danger on orders of the Officer in Command? c. gadgets d. Slippers f. Drinks
A. 1st group Anti-Riot A. a,b,c,d B. a,c,d,e
B. 4th Group Anti-Riot C. c,d,e,f D. a,b,d,f
C. 3rd Group Anti-Riot
D. 2nd Group Anti-Riot 202. Any article, thing, or item prohibited by law/ or forbidden by jail
rules is called:
192. Under the plan for riots and violent disturbances, what shall a. Instrument of restraint
be done at the sound of the first pre-arranged alarm? b. contrabands
a. Assault group of jail guards fire at the rioters c. Handcuff
b. Saturate the area with riot gas d. leg iron
c. All inmates must be locked up inside their
respective cell 203. It refers to those items, though authorized, is already in
d. Disperse the rioters and get their leaders excessive quantities to become a fire hazard, a threat to security
or has become causative in making the place unsanitary.
A. Contraband
193. How long does an inmate mother who gave birth inside the jail B. Paraphernalia
is allowed to be with his child? C. Prohibited items
A. 6 months B. 1 year D. Nuisance Contraband
C. 2 years D. 7 years

194. Salvador Puga is prisoner having the natural inclination or 204. The attempt to prevent future crimes through fear
tendency to evade custody against the will of the custodian or of punishment.
from the place where he is held in lawful custody or confinement.   a.   Retribution
A. Escape Prone Prisoner b. Punishment
B. Mental Deranged Prisoner   c.   Deterrence
C. Sex Deviate Prisoner d. Rehabilitation
D. Alien Prisoner
205. Crimes of adultery and concubinage shall not be prosecuted
except upon a complaint filed by whom?
195. Raymod Angasin is a prisoner who is aggressive, violent, a. Parents
quarrelsome and does not cooperate with other inmates is b. Offended Spouse
referred to as c. Guardians
a. Squealer d. Godfather
b. Sucker
c. Hustler 206.    Is a pecuniary punishment imposed by the law tribunal upon a
d. Tough person convicted of crime or misdemeanor?
a. Remission
196. Which of the following unusual offender should be under the b. Forfeiture
close supervision of the jail physician? c. Fine
1. Mentally-ill 3. Infirm or sick d. All of the above
2. Sex deviates 4. Escape-prone prisoners
207. Exist as the more common forms of punishment. this was tied to
A. 1 and 2 B. 3 and 4 the crime committed:
C. 1 and 3 D. 2 and 3 a. Banishment

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b. Death 216. There are various types of prison programs. For what
c. Torture purpose is a rehabilitative program?
d. Mutilation a. It secures prisoners from escape or violence
b. It employs prisoners in various products or good-
208. Isolating the offender for the purpose of protecting the public producing tasks
and at the same time rehabilitating them by requiring the latter to c. It attempts to improve a prisoner’s job skills or
undergo institutional treatment program: educational achievement
a. Solitary confinement d. It assigns prisoners to daily routine work like
b. Punishment laundry and janitorial
c. Floggings e. Changes behavior of the prisoners towards
d. Imprisonment becoming a productive and law abiding citizens
217. There are two (2) inmates arguing over loss of some items in
209. Today, the stand of the Church has become a complete reversal their cell. You are the guard on duty. What will you do?
of the past. it was the late Pro-Life Pope John Paul II who reversed a. Invite both of them to the office and investigate
this so called: the matter
a. Ecclesiastical court b. Poke your gun at both of them to stop the heated
b. Inquisition discussion
c. Ordeal c. Confine the culprit in a segregated room
d. Culture of death d. Look for witnesses to testify who is the culprit
218. The ______________ model of correctional institution
210. STATEMENT 1: Provincial Prisons/Jails are administered and focuses in security, discipline and order:
controlled by the Provincial Government (Governor). a. Rehabilitative
STATEMENT 2: The Bureau of Corrections is under the supervision b. Reintegration
of the Department of the Interior and Local Government. c. Medical
a. Statement 1 is true, statement 2 is false d. Custodial
b. Statement 1 is false, statement 1 is true 219. These are studies are conducted to determine the
c. Both statements are true experiences of residents with crimes which are not usually
d. Both statements are false reported to the police. What are these studies called?
a. Population surveys
211. Type A jail has a population of ___ offenders: b. Police surveys
a. 100 or more c. Victimization surveys
b. 21- 99 d. Information surveys
c. 150 or more 220. Ms. Yna A. Tucky is a prisoner with heart diseases, she
d. 20 or less needs to be treated with a little more care than other inmates.
Which of the following should NOT be done by a jail officer?
212. There is proposal that BJMP, BuCor and Provicial jails should a. Ensure that the inmates see the medical staff
be combined as one agency. An advantageous result in the regularly
integration of correctional agencies is: b. Ensure that the inmates comply with his
a. More physical facilities to maintain prescribed diet
b. More prisoners to supervise c. Avoid assigning strenuous jobs to the inmate
c. Divided resources such as manpower and d. Prescribe the medicine to the heart-patient
finances inmate
d. Better coordination of services and increased
cost-efficiency 221. Sociologists look at corrections as:
a. The intervention which documents the attitudinal
213. Cardo is a detainee currently confined in the BJMP while response of offenders and staff to processes of
undergoing trial for the alleged theft with a possible maximum punishment
penalty of 3 years and in the lapse of 3 years of trial, the b. The medium through which prisoners change
judgement is not yet given to him. Which of these authorizes the their behavior and attitudes
release of a detainee who has undergone preventive c. The consolidation of interactions between
imprisonment equivalent to the maximum imposable sentence for correctional officers and the prisoners
the offense he is charged with? d. A total institution in which the basic physiological
A. B.P 85 B. RA 4200 needs of prisoners were to be met away from the
C. B.P. 22 D. PD 968 outside world

214. JOI Donald Dick confiscated white crystalline substance
rolled in a transparent sachet and she suspected it to be “shabu”.
What should he do first?
a. Record the incident in the logbook
b. Bring the substance to NBI
c. Properly identify the substance
d. Properly preserve the evidence
215. Which theory of criminal punishment holds that punishment is
imposed on the offender to allow society to vent its anger toward
and exact vengeance upon the criminal?
a. Retribution
b. Restoration
c. Rehabilitation
d. Deterrence
222. What is the function responsibility of correction officers?
a. Inmates’ health
b. Prison security
c. Prisoner’s interpersonal relations
d. Prison industry
223. Which of the following procedures should be observed in
handling drug addicts who are incarcerated?
1. They should be segregated especially during the withdrawal
period
2. They should be closely supervised to prevent attempts to
commit suicide or self-mutilation
3. They should not be administered sedatives/stimulants unless
prescribed by a physician
4. They should be transferred to mental institution of proper
psychiatric treatment
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 b. 3, 4 and 1 232. Panny Samantala is in a temporary custody of a person or the
c. 4, 1 and 2 detention of a person for his own protection or care, to secure
d. 1, 2 and 3 from liability, harm, injury or damage.
A. Safekeeping C. Preventive imprisonment
B. Custodial investigation D. Voluntary surrender
224. Math Thaleno was planed in a correctional program which
enables him to enhance his employability, develop his intellectual
faculties, and graduate to a free existence in community living all 233. The following are agencies involved in corrections under the
at the same time is referred to as _______________ Department of Justice, except:
a. Livelihood program A. Bureau of Corrections
b. Guidance counseling B. Bureau of Jail Management and Penology
c. Education program C. Boards of Pardon and Parole
d. Religious program D. Probation Administration

225. Stores and basketball courts can also be found in Jail. What 234. Also known as the Bureau of Correction Law of 2013.
rehabilitation program that provides a pre-social environment A. RA 10175 B. RA 10575
within the prison to help the inmates develop noncriminal ways to C.RA 10705 D. RA 10707
coping outside?
a. Psychotherapy 235. Articles 1706 - 1727 of the revised Administrative Code as
b. Behavior therapy amended is known as
c. Occupational therapy A. Correction Law
d. Milieu therapy B. Jail Management Law
C. Prison Law
D. Parole and Probation Law
226. Time in prison is slow and boring and the soul grows bitter.
Which of the following mitigate the oppressiveness of time? 236. A judicial action for legal disposition that allows the offender
a. Administrative program to remain in the community subject to conditions imposed by the
b. Security programs court?
c. Recreational program a. Reprieve b. Probation
d. Rehabilitation programs c. Commutation d. Parole
e. Custodial program
237. The concept of probation, from the Latin word “probatio”
227. How is an offender released from prison or jail? which means ___, has historical roots in the practice of judicial
1. After service of sentence reprieve.
2. Issuance of order of the court A. walk with faith B. live with integrity
3. Grant of parole C. testing period D. promise
4. Grant of pardon
5. Grant of amnesty 238. For a convicted offender, probation is a form of __.
6. Any lawful order of competent authority  a.  punishment  b.  treatment
a. 1,3,4,5 and 6  c.  enjoyment  d.  incarceration   
b. 1,2,3,4 and 5
c. 2,3,4,5, and 6 239. In probation system’s philosophy and concept, it is
d. All of those listed above stated that the individual has the ability to ____ and to modify his
anti-social behavior with the right kind of help.
228. According to the routine activities’ theory, the volume and        A.    challenge
distribution of predatory crimes are affected by the following,        B.    none of these
EXCEPT:        C.    change
a. Presence of motivated offenders        D.    aggravate his behavior                      
b. Absence of capable guardians
c. Availability of suitable targets 240. The purpose of the decree on probation shall be to
d. Absence of motivated offenders A.    provide an opportunity for the reformation of a penitent
offender
B.    prevent the commission of offenses
229. This place is where inmates are doing labor or anything for C.    promote the correction and rehabilitation of an offender by
their livelihood? providing him with individualized treatment
a. Hardwood shops D.    All of these 
b. Soft wood shops
c. Barbershops 241.      A person who is placed under probation.
d. Livelihood shops a.Petitioner
b.Probationer
230. The superintendent is the disciplinary authority in prison while c. Probationee
in jail, is the ___. d.None of the above
A. Warden C. Assistant warden
B. Chief, Custodial force D. Chief, Escort team 242. He is the father of probation in the Philippines
a. Ferdinand Marcos
b. Manuel Roxas
231. The center of reformation of the probationer is c. Teodulo Natividad
a. the probation administration d. Ramon Bagatsing Sr.
b. DOJ
c. The community 243. Idea of probation first existed early in the 19 th century in
d. The people a. Japan
b. U.S.A.

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 c. England
d. Ireland 256. Which of the following is NOT an objective in the conduct of
interview of probation applicant?
244. When does probation started? a. To diagnose the applicant’s problems
a. 1938 b. 1841 b. To determine how the person shall respond to
c. 1896 d. 1932 supervision
c. To gather information about the person
245. A shoemaker and became the father of probation in the U.S d. To determine his paying capacity
a. Mathew Davenport Hill
b. Edward Savage 257. It is a report on the background of the convict, prepared for
c. John Augustus the judge to decide on the approval or denial of application of
d. Teodolo Natividad probation.
a. Probation Report
246. He is considered as the father of Probation in England. b. Post-Sentence Investigation Report
a. Matthew Davenport Hill c. Pre-Sentence Investigation Report
b. Father Cook d. Pre-Trial Report
c. John Augustus
d. Edward Savage 258. After receiving the PSIR, within how many days must a judge
decide whether to grant or deny the application for probation?
247. It was held as the 1st probation officer employed by the a. 5 days b. 15 days
government: c. 30 days d. 60 days
a. John Augustus
b. Teodulo C Natividad 259. The judge approves or denies the grant of probation based on
c. Edward N Savage the report of the
d. Mattew Davenport a. Social worker
b. Probation officer
248. Federal Probation act signed by President Calvin Coolidge c. Prosecutor
became a Law on _____. d. Police office
A. April 26, 1878 B. 1899
C. 1887 D. March 4, 1925 260. The approval of the application of probation is done by the
Judge thru the issuance of
249. Probation in Philippines was first introduced by virtue of ___ a. Probation Citation Ticket
also known as Philippine Probation Act of 1935 b. Probation Order
A. HB 393 B. PD 968 c. Probation Certificate
C. Act 4221 D. RA 4221 d. Probation Clearance

250. Celebrated case which paved the way for declaring 261.
unconstitutional of the first probation law of November 16, 1937
A. People vs. Vera B. People vs. De Vera
C. People vs. De Vega D. People vs. Vega
251. What law grants probation to first time offenders who are sent
to prison terms of not more than six (6) years? 262. When shall probation order take effect?
a. Presidential Decree No. 448
b. Presidential Decree No. 968
c. Presidential Decree No. 603
d. Presidential Decree No. 1184
What is the effect of the grant of probation?
a. The prisoner is sent to half-way house
b. The execution of sentence is suspended
c. The probationer is sent to prison
d. The prison term is doubled
A. Three days after issuance
B. Three days prior to issuance
C. Upon its issuance
D. Upon reporting to the probation officer

252. Who grants probation? 263. Waiting for the decision of the court on the application for
a. Probation officer probation, the offender applying for probation –
b. Solicitor general A. Must stay in prison as a detainee
c. Court B. Maybe set free without bail
d. All of the above C. Maybe released on bail or recognizance
D. all of these
253. Where the application for probation should be filed?
a. Board of Pardons and Parole 264. Probation shall be denied if the court finds that_.
b. Office of the Solicitor General a. Probation will depreciate the seriousness of the offense
c. Trial court committed.
d. Appellate court b. The offender is in need of correctional treatment
c. There is undue risk that during the period of probation
254. What court will you apply for Probation? the offender will commit another crime
A. Regional Trial Court for 6 years and above d. All of the choices
B. MTC or MCTC for 6 years and below
C. Same court, where you had been convicted 265. Is the denial of probation appealable?
D. Any of these a. It depends on the violation b. Yes
c. No d. Partially No
255. It serves as the basis in granting probation to qualified
applicants. 266. Mr. Yao Patalo was convicted of a crime and sentenced to an
a. Post Investigation Report imprisonment term of 8 years, since he is disqualified for
b. Pre Sentence Investigation report probation, he decided to appeal his case to a higher court. The
c. Admission report appellate court declared him again guilty but to a lesser penalty
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 c. Those whose serving sentence when the probation has
a. Yes, because his sentence is less than 6 years and 1 taken effect
day d. All of the above
b. No, because he already appealed his case
c. No, because he is disqualified 277. Juanito is 17 years old when he was convicted for the crime of
d. Yes, because his 1st sentence is non probationable and theft. Can he apply for probation under the adult probation
his 2nd sentence is a probationable offense. system?
a. no, because he is entitled for parole
267. Parole and Probation Administration is under the direction of b. no, because his crime is theft
the c. no, because he is only 17 years old
A. Department of Finance d. no, because he is convicted of a crime
B. Department of Justice
C. Department of Interior and Local Government 278. How many times an offender be granted probation under PD
D. BJMP 968
a. Never
268. The probationer and his probation program shall be under the b. Twice
control and supervision of ___? c. Only once
a. Probation officer d. 3 times
b. Board of pardons and parole
c. Court 279. Those that have been once on probation under the Probation
d. All of the above Law:
A. are qualified to apply for probation
269. The one who investigates for the court a referral for probation B. are disqualified to apply for probation
or supervises a probationer or both C. may be granted for another probation
a. police officer  D. should be confined in prison
b. probationer officer
c. intelligence officer 280. Who shall have the control over the probationer once the
d. law enforcer   latter is permitted to reside under the jurisdiction of another
court?
270. Juan dela Cruz was sentenced to serve a penalty of Prision a. Regional Director
Mayor. Is he qualified to apply for probation? b. Executive judge of the municipal court
A. Yes B. True c. Executive Judge of the first instance
C. No D. False d. Appellate court

271. Zosimo was convicted to a prison term of prision correccional. 281. Pedro Juana was sentenced to serve an imprisonment of six
Will he qualify for probation? months, how many years would be the duration of his probation?
a. No, his sentence is six (6) years and one (1) day a. One year
b. No, his sentence is more than six (6) years and b. Two years
one (1) day c. Shall not exceed two years
c. Yes, his sentence is less than six (6) years and d. Shall not be more than six years
one (1) day
d. Yes, his sentence is three (3) years and one (1) 282. How long is the period of probation of a defendant sentenced
day to a term of imprisonment of more than one (1) year?
A. Not to exceed 6 years
272. Violations of the following Special Laws shall disqualify an B. Not to exceed 8 years
offender to avail of the benefits of PD 968 except, C. Not to exceed 10 years
A. Omnibus Election Code D. Not to exceed 2 years
B. Robbery
C. Wage Rationalization Act 283. A probationer is allowed to do the following except?
D. Videogram Law a. Stay away from bad associates
b. Work regularly to support his family
273. As a general rule Violation of Comprehensive Dangerous Drug c. Make periodic office report
Act of 2002 is qualified to apply for Probation, EXCEPT: d. Go and play in a gambling den
A. Section 12 B. Section 14
C. Section 13 D. Section 17 284. The following are conditions of probation: EXCEPT:
E. Section 70 a. Granted by the court
274. This decree mandated the disqualification of the petitioner’s b. He was once on Probation
application for probation if an appeal is perfected. c. Must not have committed any crime against national
A. PD 1357 B. BP 76 security
C. PD 968 D.PD 1257 d. Penalty should not exceed six years imprisonment

275. Which of the following cases is disqualified to apply for 285. Under rules and methods employed by probation, what is the
probation? maximum number of minor violations that would result in the
A. Infanticide C. Simple Theft revocation of the probation order?
B. Malicious Mischief D. Unjust Vexation A. 5 Violations B. 3 Violations
C. 4 Violations D. 2 Violations
276. Who are disqualified to apply for probation?
a. Those sentences to serve a prison term of more than 6 286. In the hearing for the violation committed by the probationer,
years the latter shall have the right to be informed of the violation
b. Those who have once been placed on probation under charged and to adduce evidence in his favor. This right is in
this law pursuant to his right to ___?
a. Equal protection

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 b. Presumption of innocence 298. When does an applicant who was granted probation report to
c. Miranda rights the assigned Probation Officer for Interview?
d. Due process of law a. Within thirty-six (36) hours from receipt of
probation order
287. What is nature in hearing the violation of a probation? b. Within fifteen (15) days from receipt of probation
A. Formal B. Summary order
C. Due process D. None of the above c. Within seventy-two (72) hours from his receipt of
the probation order
288. What should the court do where the accused violated the d. Within twenty-four (24) hours from receipt of
terms and conditions of his probation? probation order
a. Court releases the probationer to the community
b. Revoked and let the probationer served his sentence 299. He is a convicted defendant whose application for probation
c. Court order the probationer to apply for parole has been given due course by the court but fails to report to the
d. Court should allow the probationer to continue his probation officer or cannot be located within a reasonable period
probation of time.
A. Absconding Petitioner B. Absconding Probationer
289. If the Probationer did not comply with the conditions, if the C. Disobedient Petitioner D. Uncooperative Petitioner
reasons for non-compliance is not meritorious the court will issue
a ____. 300. Probation is a privilege granted to deserving and qualified
A. termination order B. Warrant of Arrest petitioners, when does it become a matter of right?
C. OAR D. Revocation Order A. After the submission of the PSIR
B. When the convict files a petition for probation
290. What is the effect of the recommitment of a Probationer? C. When the appeal was undertaken
A. Serve the remaining portion of the his sentence D. When his probation is approved
B. Serve the remaining portion of the maximum sentence
C. Minimum sentence impose 301. Who appoints Probation Administrator, Regional Probation
D. Serve the original sentence of imprisonment in full Officers and Assistant Probation Officers?
A. DILG Secretary B. President
                                         C. DOJ Secretary D. Administrator
291.   When does probation revocable before the final discharge of
the probationer by the court for the violation of any of the conditions 302. Probationer and his Probation Officer will prepare a _____.
of probation.    A. Associate Plan
a. any time during probation B. Supervision & Treatment Plan
b. 1st 3 months of the probationer C. Treatment Program
c. after 1 year under probation D. Orientation Plan
d. none of the above
303. One of the mandatory conditions to a probationer is to present
292. Modifications of conditions for probation is allowed ___. himself to the probation officer designated to undertake his
A. 15 days after granting it supervision within ___ from receipt of said order.
B. At any time during supervision
C. Upon the application of the community A. 24 hours B. 72 hours
D. Any of these C. 48 hours D. 150 hours

293. Who is authorized to modify the condition of probation 304. The following are considered as discretionary conditions of
a. Judge probation except
b. probationer a. Drinking intoxicated liquor to excess
c. probation officer b. Abstain from visiting house of all ill repute
d. all of the above c. Report at least once a month
d. Cooperate with the program of probation
294. What is the effect of the termination of probation?
a. Erase criminal records 305. Probation is a privilege granted to deserving and qualified
b. Operate to restore civil rights lost or suspended as a petitioners, when does it become a matter of right?
result of conviction A. After submission of the PSIR
c. Both A and B B. When the convict files a petition for probation
d. None of the above C. When the appeal was undertaken
D. When the probation is approved
295. Volunteer Probation Aides may be appointed from among the
citizen’s of ____ 306. Who is the ultimate beneficiary of Probation Law?
A. Good religious background A. Criminal
B. High Educational Level B. Society
C. Good Repute and Probity C. Family
D. High Social Standing D. Governor

296. Maximum number of probationers under supervision of a 307. It refers to those that handle the investigation of petitioners for
probation aide probation, and the supervision of probationers, parolees and
A. 3 B. 7 conditional pardonees.
C. 5 D. 9 A. Parole and Probation Administration
297. Probation aids shall have the term in office for ___? B. Board of Pardons and Parole
a. 3 years b. 1 year C. Secretary of Justice
c. 2 yearsd. 4 years D. Department of Justice

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308.  An attached agency of the Department of Justice which d. It depends on the violations committed
provides  a less costly alternative to imprisonment of offenders who
are likely to respond to individualized community based treatment 318. Pedro Ayog is a probationer who is ordered by the Court to
programs. pay certain amounts to the victim as part of his civil liability. To
    a.   BJMP     whom shall he pay the amount for remittance of the victim?
    b.   Bureau of  Corrections a. Municipal treasurer
    c.   Provincial Government   b. Cashier of the trial court
    d.   Parole and Probation Administration c. Clerk of Court of the Trial Court
d. Cashier of the Probation Office
309. A term means a friend of a court
a.Amicos curae 319. A French word meaning “word of honor”
b.Amigos curae a. Pardon b. Probation
c.Amicus curiae c. Parole d. Amnest
d.None of the above
320. Under the Indeterminate Sentence Law, who acts as the
chairman of the Board of Pardons and Parole?
310. PPA is headed by: a. PNP Chief
a. Director b. DILG Secretary
b. Administrator c. DOJ Secretary
c. Secretary d. Chief Executive
d. Superior
321. Maximum term of office for those appointed as members of the
Board of Pardon and Parole.
A. 3 years B. 5 years
311. Sweden, a convict may undergo probation with community C. 4 years D. 6 years
service and render service to the community for ___ to ____
hours depending on the seriousness of the crime committed: 322. It is an executive clemency whereby the convicted person
a. 50 – 250 should serve part of his sentence?
b. 40- 280 a. Pardon b. Parole
c. 40 – 240 c. Probation d. Amnesty
d. 50 – 260
323. It is a conditional release after the prisoner’s conviction is final
312. Probation officer may authorize a probationer to travel outside and executory and has already served the minimum period of the
his area of operational territorial jurisdiction for a period of sentence imposed to him.
a. 1-5 days A. Parole
b. 5-10 days B. Word of Hohor
c. 10-30 days B. Parole d’ Honeur
d. 30 days D.Probare

313. When will you close a probation case? 324. Parole is a matter of ___.
A. When the probationer absconds the place   a.    privilege b.    right
B. When he incurred violations   c.    grace d. requirement                                             
C. When there is recommendation for revocation
D. When the termination order is approved 325. Parole is not claimed as a right but the Board of Parole grants
it as a privilege to a qualified prisoner. This is statement is:
314. The Probation Officer and Volunteer Probation Aides A. Partially true C. True
undertake supervision and visitation of the probationer. However, B. Partially false D. False
control over the probationer and probation program is exercised
by: 326. Among the following, which has the authority to grant parole?
a. The Chief of Police of the place where he/she  a.    President
resides  b.    Board of Pardons and Parole
b. The Parole and Probation Administrator  c.    Director of Prison
c. The Secretary of Justice  d.    Court    
d. The Court who placed him on probation
327. He is the Governor/Superintendent in Norfolk Island, a penal
315. A drug user who is placed under probation may be made to colony in the East of Australia and initiated the famous “Mark
serve his sentence by the court if he System”.
a. Becomes unruly and undisciplined A. Alexander Macanochie B. Edward Savage
b. Commits another offense C. Walter Crofton D. Edward Savage
c. He is 21 years old
d. Violates any of the conditions of his probation 328. Which is considered the forerunner of parole?
316. All data gathered about the probation applicant shall be A. Mark system B. Solitary system
treated _________________. C. Benefits of a clergy D. Congregate system
a. Comprehensively
b. Appropriately 329. Which of the following requirements shall qualify a prisoner
c. Confidentially for parole?
d. Judiciously 1. Confinement in jail or prison to serve an indeterminate
sentence
317. Is the court order revoking the grant of probation appealable? 2. Maximum period exceeds one (1) year pursuant to a
a. Definitely yes, it is appealable final judgment of conviction
b. Definitely no, it is not appealable 3. Service of the minimum period of said sentence less the
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 4. Service of 1/2 of the minimum period of sentence 339. The Probation and Parole Officer submits ___ if parolee
a. 4, 1 and 2 commits any violation of the terms and conditions stated in the
b. 2, 3 and 4 release document.
c. 3, 4 and 1 A. Violation Report B. Progress Report
d. 1, 2 and 3 C. Infraction Report D. Summary Report
340. Upon receipt of the Report the BOARD may issue an ____
330. All except one are the requisites to be eligible for review of a against the parolee.
Parole cases. A. Warrant of Arrest
A. Final conviction B. Search Warrant
B. maximum period of sentence exceeds one year C. Order of Arrest
C. served the minimum period of said sentence D. Order of Arrest & Recommitment (OAR)
D. None of the above 341. What is the effect of the recommitment of a Parolee?
A. Serve the remaining portion of his sentence
331. The following are disqualifications for parole EXCEPT one: B. Serve the remaining portion of the maximum sentence
a. those who escape from confinement or evaded sentence C. Minimum sentence impose
b. those convicted of offense punished by death penalty, D. Serve the original sentence of imprisonment in full
reclusion perpetua or life imprisonment 342. As a general rule, a Parolee may not transfer residence stated
c. those who are habitual delinquents in the release document except if the petition for transfer of
d. none of the above residence is approved by ____.
A. Regional Director
332. The following are disqualifications for Parole to be granted. B. Probation & Parole Officer
a. who escaped from confinement or evaded sentence; C. BOARD
b. those who have pending criminal case; D. Administration
c. habitual delinquencies; 343. A Chief Probation and Parole Officer may authorize outside
d. suffering from any mental disorder; and travel of a parolee his area of jurisdiction for a period of NOT
e. conviction is on appeal more than ___.
A. a,b,c, and e B. a,b,c, and d A. 30 days B. 15 days
C. b,c,d, and e D. a,b,c,d, and e C. 20 days D. 10 days
344. If a travel of a Parolee is more than 30 days shall be approved
333. All except one are objectives of the Parole System. by the ____.
A. It standardize the penalty A. Regional Director B. Probation & Parole Officer
B. Prevent unnecessary and excessive deprivation of liberty C. BOARD D. Administration
C. Uplift and redeem valuable Human, material and economic 345. A parolee may work or travel abroad if he has NO pending
usefulness criminal case in any court. Application for travel and work abroad
D. Individualize the administration of criminal law, without shall be approved by the Administration and confirmed by the
prejudice to the basic needs of maintaining and protecting ____.
social order A. Regional Director C. BOARD
B. Probation and Parole Officer D. Administration
334. Director of Prisons has the responsibility to forward the
document to the board, ____ before the expiration of prisoner’s 346. Why is probation service analogous to parole service?
minimum sentence. a. Both have similar investigation and supervision
A. 15 days B. 45 days functions.
C. 30 days D. 60 days b. Both services are performed by the prosecutors.
335. It is an investigation conducted by a parole officer made before c. Both services are performed by alcoholics.
the grant of Parole d. Both services are under the courts.

a. Post Sentence Investigation 347. It is exercise exclusively within the sound discretion of the
b. Pre Probation and Parole System Investigation President for the objective of preventing miscarriage of Justice or
c. Pre parole investigation correcting manifests injustice.
d. Pre parole and investigation report. A. Parole B. Pardon
C. Executive Clemency D. Reprieve
336. The board shall assess and determine whether the petitioner is
qualified for Parole, the decision or action must be suspended by 348. Who has the authority to assist the Chief Executive in his
____ of the members of the board. exercise of the power to grant executive clemency?
A. 4 votes B. Majority A. DOJ B. BOARD
C. 5 members of the Board D. at least four (4) votes C. Administration D. Administrator

337. If petition for Parole was granted, BOARD will issue a ____ or 349. The act of grace from a sovereign power inherent in the state
specifically known as discharge on parole. which exempts an individual from the punishment which the law
A. Release Document imposes or prescribes for his crime, extended by the President thru
B. Final Release & Discharge the recommendation of the Board of Parole and Pardon is  called:
C. Discharge on Parole a. Amnesty
D. Summary Report b. Parole
338. One of the mandatory conditions attached to the parolee is to c. Probation
report at least once a month for those residing outside Metro d. Pardon        
Manila/to report at least twice a month for those who are residing
in Metro Manila. 350.     Is a pardon which is conceded to a single individual for an
A. True ordinary crime.
B. Partially True a. General pardon
C. False b. Absolute pardon
D. Partially False c. Conditional pardon
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 362. Any willful or malicious concealing material information made
351. It refers to leniency or mercy. by the client either or after the grant of Conditional Pardon or
a. Power Parole is a ground for the BOARD to –
b. Clemency A. Extend the period of Supervision
c. Grace B. Modify the conditions appeared on released document
d. Damages C. Cancel the Parole or recommend the revoke of Conditional
Pardon
352. A kind of pardon which applies to all persons falling on a certain D. Suspend the exercise of said privileges until good behavior
category. has shown by the client
a. Special pardon
b. Absolute pardon 363. All except one are the instances wherein supervision of parole
c. Conditional pardon and conditional pardon case deemed to archive/close.
d. General pardon A. Order o Arrest and recommitment issued by the Board
against the client
353. The case where the Supreme Court laid down the doctrine B. Certificate of transfer of resident
that the absolute pardon removes all that is left of the C. Upon receipt of certificate of final release and discharge of
consequences of conviction, and that it is absolute in so far it the client
restores the pardonee to full civil and political rights. D. Certified True Copy of the death certificate of the deceased
A. Cristobal vs. Labrador client
B. Fernandez vs. Aquino
C. People vs. Galit 364. The power of the Chief Executive to grant pardon is limited to
D. None of these the following, EXCEPT:
A. Pardon is administered by the court
354. What branch of government has the sole authority to exercise B. Pardon cannot be extended o cases of impeachment.
pardon? C. No pardon, parole or suspension of sentence for the
a. Executive branch b. Judicial branch violation of any election law may granted without favourable
c. Legislative branch d. Nota recommendation of the Commission of Elections.
D. Pardon is exercised only after conviction
355. Kind of Executive Clemency which exempts an individual 365. Under Article VII, Section 10 paragraph (B) of the
within certain limits or conditions from the punishment that the Philippines Constitution, pardoning power is vested with the:
law inflicts for the offense he has committed resulting from the  a.   Department of Justice
partial extinction of his criminal liability. b. Chief Executive
A. Absolute Pardon c.    Judiciary
B. Reprieve d. Legislative
C. Commutation of Sentence 366. It is the authority of the President of the Philippines to suspend
D. Conditional Pardon the execution of a penalty, reduce the sentence and extinguish
criminal liability.
356.      It refers to the total extinction of the criminal liability of the   a. Parole c. Pardon
individual to whom it is granted without any condition.   b. Executive clemencyd. none of the above
a. Special pardon 367. It is an act of clemency which changes a heavier sentence to a
b. Absolute pardon less serious one or a longer term to a shorter term.
c. Conditional pardon   a. Amnesty    
d. General pardon c. Reprieve
  b. Commutation
357. Pardon can be extended to any of the cases, EXCEPT: d. none of the foregoing
A. Carnapping B. Impeachment
B. Estafa D. Parricide 368. It is the temporary suspension in the execution of sentence?
a. Pardon b. Appeal
358. Pardon by the President shall be extended ____. c. Commutation d. Reprieve
A. Before Prosecution of Criminal Action
B. After Conviction of Final Judgment 369. The temporary stay of execution of sentence is called
C. After Filling of Complaint/Information   a.    Reprieve c. Amnesty
D. Upon the discretion of the President   b.    Pardon d. Communication

359. A pardon violator upon conviction will be liable for 370. Which of the following is an executive clemency that
imprisonment of “prision correctional”. requires the concurrence of congress?
A. Article 95 of RPC B. Article 59 of RPC a.   probation     b. Amnesty
C. Article 159 of RPC D. A and C c.   pardon d. Parole

360. On Executive Clemency petition filed by prisoner should be 371. The following are forms of executive clemency, EXCEPT
addressed to ____. a.    Commutation        
A. Board B. Administrator  b.    Parole
C. Chairman of BPP D. President  c.    Amnesty
 d.    Pardon     
361. Who shall endorse to the Board the petition for absolute or
conditional pardon if the crime committed is against the national 372. Pardon may be granted upon the recommendation of what
security? government agency
A. DFA Secretary B. COMELEC a. Parole and Probation Administration
C. DOJ Secretary D. DND Secretary b. Board of Pardons and Parole
c. Probation and Parole Administration
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 b. Bureau of Corrections
373. It refers to reduction or mitigation of the penalty. c. Parole and Probation Administration
a. Reprieve d. Office of the Executive Secretary
b. Amnesty
c. Probation 383. To what agency is an alien parolee turned over for
d. Commutation disposition, documentation and appropriate order?
a. Bureau of Immigration and Deportation
374. What is referred to as the reduction of the duration of a prison b. Bureau of Corrections
sentence? c. Board of Pardons and Parole
a. Commutation of sentence d. National Bureau of Investigation
b. Parole
c. Absolute pardon 384. To be eligible for the grant of conditional pardon, what portion
d. Conditional pardon of the sentence must have been served by a petitioner-prisoner?
a. At least one half of the minimum of his
375. Refers to the conditional release of an offender from a indeterminate sentence
correctional institution after he has served the minimum of his prison b. At least one half of the maximum of his
sentences. indeterminate sentence
a. Parole c. At least one fourth of the maximum of his
b. Pardon indeterminate sentence
c. Probation d. At least one third of the minimum of his
d. None of the above indeterminate sentence
 
376. It is a report given to a parolee when he or she has been 385. What agency issues the Certificate of Final Release and
subsequently convicted of another crime; Discharge of a Parolee?
a. progress report a. Bureau of Corrections
b. violation report b. Board of Pardons and Parole
c. infraction report c. Parole and Probation Administration
d. arrest report d. Department of Justice
377. It refers to the withdrawal or withholding of punishment for a
time after conviction and sentence. 386. Which of the following guidelines shall be followed when the
a. Reprieve parolee commits an infraction of the terms and conditions
b. Amnesty appearing in his Release Documents?
c. Probation 1. His Parole and Probation Officer prepares and submits an
d. Commutation Infraction Report to the Board of Pardon and Parole
2. Upon receipt of Infraction Report, the Board orders the arrest
378. It is an executive clemency whereby the convicted person of the parolee
should serve part of his sentence? 3. The Parolee is recommitted to prison if the Board finds that
a. Pardon the continuation of his parole is incompatible with public
b. Parole welfare
c. Probation 4. The parolee is made to pay fine for his infraction
d. Amnesty a. 2, 3 and 4
b. 4, 1 and 2
379. Who among the following may be granted conditional c. 1, 2 and 3
pardon? d. 3, 4 and 1
a. A sick prisoner, certified as such by government
physician 387. What is the effect of the grant of probation?
b. A prisoner who served as “bastonero” a. The prisoner is sent to half-way house
c. A prisoner who is sixty years old and above b. The execution of sentence is suspended
d. A prisoner with good behavior c. The probationer is sent to prison
d. The prison term is doubled
380. What documents are attached to the Release Document of
the parolee? 388. When shall the prison record and carpeta of a petitioner for
1. Prison record executive clemency be forwarded to the Board of Pardon and
2. Name of the Parole and Probation Officer Parole (BPP)?
3. Location of the Prison or Confinement a. Within three (3) months from receipt of the
4. Order of Court BUCOR Director of the request of the BPP for
a. 4 and 1 prison record and carpeta
b. 1 and 2 b. At least one (1) month before the expiration of
c. 3 and 4 the minimum of the prisoner’s indeterminate
d. 2 and 3 sentence
c. Within five (5) months from receipt of the BUCOR
381. A petition for the grant of absolute or conditional pardon shall Director of the BPP request for prison record and
be favorably endorsed to the Board by the _______ if the crime carpeta
committed by the petitioner is against national security. d. Within one (1) month from receipt of the BUCOR
a. Secretary of Foreign Affairs Director of the request made by the BPP for the
b. Secretary of Justice prison record and carpeta
c. Secretary of National Defense
d. Secretary of the Interior and Local Government
389. If probation is granted by a court judge, who grants pardon?
382. The President grants absolute/conditional pardon based on a. Secretary of Justice
the recommendation of: b. President of the Philippines
a. Board of Pardon and Parole c. Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

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 d. Director of Board of Pardon and Parole S A. Amnesty
B. good conduct time allowance
390. Which agency exercises supervision over parolees? C. probation
a. Bureau of Pardon and Parole D. delayed sentence
b. Probation and Parole Administration
c. Bureau of Corrections 396. Pardon is exercised when the person is __.
d. Department of Justice A. already convicted
B. not yet convicted
391. What is referred to as the reduction of the duration of a prison C. about to be convicted
sentence? D. serve the sentence
a. Parole
b. Commutation of sentence 397. For amnesty to be granted, there should be __.
c. Absolute pardon        A.    Recommendation from U.N.
d. Conditional pardon        B.    Recommendation from C.H.R.
       C.    Application from C.H.R
392. Reducing the degree of Death penalty inflected upon the        D.    Concurrence of the congress             
council.
a. amnesty 398. Which program plays a unique role in the moral and
b. commutation spiritual regeneration of the prisoner?
c. pardon        A. None of these
d. commutation of sentence        B. Work programs
       C. Education programs
393. There are three (3) casework techniques applied by the        D. Religious programs      
parole officer, which is not included?                             
       A. The trick and treat techniques 399. A recipient of absolute pardon is ________ from civil
       B. The executive techniques liability imposed upon him by the sentence.
       C. The guidance, counseling and leadership techniques        A.    partially exempted
       D. The manipulative techniques                          B.    exempted
       C.    conditionally exempted
394. Which of the following instances Pardon cannot be        D.    not exempted                                     
exercised? 400. Amnesty came from the Latin word amnestia which means
A. before conviction __
B. before trial a. To forgive
C. after conviction b. To forget
D. during service of sentence c. To test
E. Both a and b d. Promise

395. This is a procedure which permits a jail prisoner to pursue his

normal job during the week and return to the jail to serve his
sentence during the weekend or non-working hours.

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