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2011 GUIDE QUESTIONS ON PENOLOGY OFFICER 2. Alternatives to jail sentence:
EXAM
(Updated as of 03 March 2011)
a. Must include at least some time in jail
b. Must be applicable only for minors
c. Are not permitted in our country
Nota Bene: d. May include fines or community service
The actual Penology Officer Exam will cover 150 Items plus 10 items on 3. An inmate told the jail officer while escorting him to court, “Why don’t you
Examinee’s Descriptive Information. just shoot me so that everybody will be happy”. Then the inmate burst into
tears. What should the jail officer do?
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. a. Tell the inmate that shooting him is prohibited
b. Find a valid excuse to shoot him
This Reviewer is NOT FOR SALE. This is in continuance of the advocacy campaign c. Take the inmate immediately to the hospital since he obviously has
of the proponent when she was designated as the Chief, Plans & Program Div of mental problems
BJMP-NCR way back 2009. The aim of this questionnaire is to prepare your mental d. Tell his immediate supervisor or warden what the inmates said and
and physical stamina on the day of the exam. It is strongly suggested that you read describe his emotional stress
the latest policies and issuances of the BJMP, the BJMP Manual and laws such as
RA 6713, RA 9263.
4. Some symptoms of depression are:
PART I.
a. Insomnia
A. JAIL MANAGEMENT CONCEPTS AND APPLICATIONS (30%) b. Severe Depression
(Commitment, Classifications of Inmates/Reception Procedures/Classification of c. Excessive sleep
Disciplinary Boards & Punishable Acts/Treatment of Inmates with Special Needs) d. Difficulty in thinking
1. Jail overcrowding can be solved: 5. Potential suicides can be detected during the admission if:
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 is an alien from Jupiter is plotting to kill
him. This inmate is probably:
a. Suggest to the inmate possible solution to his problems
b. Talk and joke with inmate to take his mind off the problems
c. Use reverse psychology and ordering the inmate to go ahead with his a. Paranoid
plan b. In need of sedation
d. Try to persuade the inmate but back-off if the inmate becomes upset. c. Suffering from anxiety
d. Hallucinating
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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
b. Littering a. In the presence of other inmates so that there are witnesses
c. Making groundless complaints b. At the warden’s office
d. 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
a. Failure to render assistance to an injured personnel or inmate are:
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 & Priveleges/IWD Programs )
a. After visitation
24. Strip searches must be done by: b. Upon admission
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
c. Immediate supervisor 29. A plastic drinking straw maybe used by a drug user:
d. Any available BJMP personnel
a. to roll a marijuana cigarette
25. When conducting a frisk strip search, the BJMP officer should always: b. As a weapon to demand drugs
c. Keep silent and do nothing
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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30. The most effective way to combat drug smuggling is: 34. Which of the following is not a step in the booking process?
31. Which of the following is true? 35. Which inmates should be informed about jail rules?
a. In a written report, the jail guard must describe the taste of the a. All inmates
substance he finds b. Only those who break the jail rules
b. Taste an unknown substance alone c. Only those who can read and write
c. A jail officer should never taste an unknown substance d. Only those who are recidivists
d. Taste an unknown substance in the presence of witnesses
37. When is it legal to incarcerate an individual who has not been charged
33. Which of the following is true? with a crime?
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38. If a medical staff officer tells you that the arriving inmate is too ill to be 41. Which members of the escort team should be briefed on the route to be
admitted to the jail, you should: taken?
40. Why is it important to use alternative routes in escorting inmates? a. To walk several steps behind the inmate to decrease the chance of
assaulting you
b. To walk side-by-side with the inmate
a. It will help jail officers find the shortest and quickest route
c. To walk in front of the inmate to be able to control what lies ahead
b. It will keep all escorts alert
d. To walk slightly behind taking cognizance of the weak side of the
c. It will make the movements of the escorts less predictable
inmate
d. None of the above
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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 a. all drivers to drive fast to minimize danger time
are manageable b. all drivers to drive at safe speed maintaining proper distance
b. Restraining devices are tools which must be properly maintained and c. all drivers to drive at speed and remain very close to the vehicle in
made available front
c. Restraining devices are optional when transporting inmates
d. driver to drive at a safe speed leaving room for non-convoy vehicles
d. None of the above 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 a. the first vehicle
front seat b. the last vehicle
b. the second officer should be armed and sit behind the driver c. the car in the middle
c. the second officer should be unarmed and sit in the front seat d. whichever of the three cars would do
d. the second officer should sit in the back seat but should leave all
weapons in the front seat 49. Which among the following statement is true with regards to moving or
transferring an inmate from one facility to another?
46. In a two (2) vehicle escort, which car should transport the inmate?
a. Hired vehicle maybe utilized in transporting inmates however, the
driver should avoid stopping along the highway to deter rescue attempts
b. The carpeta of the inmate must be forwarded to the facility where the
a. the first vehicle
b. the last vehicle inmate will be confined
c. The inmate’s Carpeta must be properly received by the Records
c. the car in the middle
d. whichever of the three cars would do Custodian
d. All of the Above
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50. What is the best way to develop and maintain a positive attitude with 53. Mere possession of this contraband is said to be unlawful in itself and
regard to the escort personnel ability? such constitutes “illegal contraband”.
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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 a. Should give the inmates advance notice
area b. Should ask the permission of inmates
b. Search only inmates when you have reason to suspect that he may c. Should permit inmates to remain the cell to ensure the officer does not
be carrying contraband do damage
c. Searching inmate after another officer has just done so is an d. Should remove the inmates from the cell before beginning the search
infringement of the inmate’s rights
d. Search only inmates upon their admission
61. This is the type of body search conducted using flat palms to pat down
the outer clothing of the person to look for any recognizable contraband.
58. The most practical way of preventing visitors from passing contraband to
inmate is: a. Strip Search
b. Pat Frisk or Pat Down Search
c. Visual Body Cavity Search
a. Watch the inmate closely throughout the visit
b. Permit only trusties to have visitors d. Rub Search
c. Strip search both inmate and visitor before every visit
d. Conduct searches carefully before and after the visit
62. This type of body search is said to be intrusive in nature as it require the
subject to bare. Inmates maybe subjected to this type of body search
59. A jail officer who finds contraband in an inmate’s cell: upon their admission or re-admission to the facility or if there are reasons
to suspect that the inmate has contraband.
a. Should stop the search and immediately bring the item to the attention a. Strip Search
of the supervisor b. Pat - Frisk or Pat - Down Search
b. Should stop the search and immediately question the inmate c. Visual Body Cavity Search
c. Should confiscate the item and continue to search for additional d. Rub Search
contraband items
d. Should leave the cell in disarray 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 68. It is said that the most secure and efficient method of controlling keys is
done on an individual necessitating manual internal inspection of the body the maintenance of a system of Key Control. In the jail setting, which area
to look for contraband such as illegal drugs, money, jewelry, or weapons. is the most ideal place to be designated as Key Control Center or primary
issue point?
a. Strip Search
b. Pat - Frisk or Pat - Down Search
c. Visual Body Cavity Search a. Warden’s Office
d. None of the above b. Records Office
c. Desk Officer’s Area
65. Area Search maybe carried out in jails through the use of the following d. Admin Office
techniques, except:
a. Strategic 69. Which among the following does not constitute Key control rules?
b. Tactical
c. Random a. Wardens must issue rules relative to key control
d. b. Account all keys every shift change
Practical c. Carry only keys necessary for a shift
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
a. Never allow keys to be used in inmate areas personnel to do is to:
b. Only a central control officer have to keep the office
c. Keep all keys in one central control area and only distribute them to a. Ask the trustees if a key was found
officers while they are on duty b. Do a frisk search of all trustees in the area
d. All officers are responsible for holding the keys at all times c. Immediately notify supervisor if a jail or cuff key is lost
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 b. Checking the keys at all times
what they are c. Welding the key rings shut
c. Have an officer carry them and dispose of them far from the jail d. Leaving the keys secured in the designated key control area
d. Throw them in the trash in an area of the jail where inmates have no
access
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72. How should one carry the keys in the presence of inmates? d. Emergency or Lock-down Count
77. Which among the following statement is not true in the observance
of security procedures during meal service?
a. A jail officer should enter the inmate’s quarter to distribute food only
when another jail officer is available to handle 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 precautionary
doors were locked to pre-empt being overpowered by inmates
d. Security must always be considered in the service of food inside cells
78. What should a jail officer do in the event that a mail being censored
contains unusual slang and sentences with double meanings?
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79. With leave of court, inmates maybe allowed to view the remains of their d. All of the above
deceased relative. Under what ground can the warden ask the court to
reconsider and revoke the order?
82. Which of the inmates should jail officer recommend for disciplinary
segregation?
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a. The longer the incident lasts, the more the dangerous it becomes
b. The hostage-taker will control and order him
c. The jail officer can probably talk to the hostage-taker for his release
d. He will be killed if his co-jailers will rescue him
84. The situation whereby a positive emotional bond develops between the
hostage and the hostage-taker and both feet that is “us against them” is
called:
a. Transference
b. Delusions
c. Retribution syndrome
d. Stockholm syndrome
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87. The most dangerous period for the hostage during the hostage-taking 91. In interacting positively with inmates, jail officers should:
incident is:
92. A jail officer in order to develop good working relationship with his peers
88. To cope with the possibility of being seized as a hostage, many jail should:
officers display a reaction called:
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:
96. A jail officer to be respected by his peers, he must: 100. Jail officers should participate in jail emergency response drills:
a. Follow the code of ethics and good standards and look for ways to a. On a yearly basis
perform his job better b. Only after the incident occurred to prevent the incident from
b. Make his record of work be at par with his peers happening again
c. Share stories to enter his peers and inmates c. At a slower than normal rate to ensure its correct implementation
d. Give in to the requests of your peers 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 equipment is
d. Should be done by equipment specialist as officers are not qualified to available and in good working condition
inspect equipment 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 105. When planning for the national calamities emergencies, the most
jail emergency procedure: important factor to be considered is:
a. It is important in reducing liability to say you did the right thing a. Security
b. It is a requirement of jail policies and operating procedures b. Inventory of Supplies
c. Officers are requires to act promptly and effectively during life c. Water, Light and sanitations needs of inmates
threatening situations d. Adequate number of emergency lights
d. Officers are required to act promptly and effectively during life
threatening 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
b. Frighten the inmates
a. Plan for the safety of their families c. Lead to riots when inmates feel they are being intimidated
b. Improve their emergency response techniques d. Violate their civil rights
c. Gain expertise in providing post-incident counseling
d. Set up “If I Die Plan” for their spouses
107. Critical incidents are events which:
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108. Review a critical incident should be conducted: 112. Policies and procedures relating to critical incidents must:
109. Documenting events surrounding a critical jail incident is: 113. Stress resulting from critical incident is:
110. A critical incident is a learning experience for: 114. Drills designed to test critical incident-related policies:
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 120. Search and rescue procedures after an earthquake are dangerous
because: 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 121. Preparing a jail for a serious earthquake does not involve:
earthquake?
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 127. Which of the following is a valid reason for providing privileges to
crisis situation? inmates?
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?
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?
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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 b. Inmates Security and Safety
to remedy any security defects c. Programs for Inmates
c. Assure that all inmates meals are served on time d. Food Service
d. Makes certain that all visitors are searched
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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 Release
a. The right to be treated as human being
Order, upon receipt thereof, is none other than:
b. The right to be visited by counsel
c. The right to vote unless disqualified by law
a. Property Custodian
d. The right to receive visitors during visiting hours b. Records /Admin Officer
c. Desk Officer
d. Jail Warden
140. The following are among the privileges given to inmates, except:
a. To wear their own clothes while in confinement 144. The person responsible for the processing of inmates release ,
b. To receive visitors during visiting hours verification of data on Inmate’s Carpeta to that of the Release Order
c. To be entitled to GCTA and routing of release papers to proper signatories is none other than:
d. To communicate with her/his respective embassy
a. Property Custodian
b. Records /Admin Officer
141. As part of the SOP on Admission of Inmates, the Desk Officer shall: c. Desk Officer
d. Jail Warden
a. Check the credentials of the person bringing the inmate to
determine his/her/their identity and authority 145. The person responsible for the receipt of property and deposited item of
b. Shall ask for the information and medical certificate issued by
inmate and of returning the same, with proper logbook entry is none other
government hospital than:
c. Shall verify the authenticity of the Commitment
Order d. All of the above a. Property Custodian
b. Records /Admin Officer
c. Desk Officer
142. As part of the Jail Booking Procedure, the admitting officer shall: 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 146. By telling ot hers of the stress, you:
c. Apprise the inmate in a dialect known to him of the provisions of Art
29 of the RPC as amended by RA 6127 a. Will make your coping with the stress easier
d. All of the above
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:
153. If you were not included in the promotion, a positive way to cope with
148. Which of the following is false: 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
151. Which of the following will not help reduce stress a. Fight
b. Stress coping
a. Asking assistance from friends and family c. Flight
b. Developing ways to solve problems d. Negative coping
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 160. The following are the purpose of “Morning Meeting”, except:
mess hall. Your 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. c. Enhance sense of community
Alarm d. To confront the person who made you feel bad
c. Resistance
d. Anger
161. Which among the following statements is not included in the guiding
principles of IWDP?
157. Officers dealing with opposite sex should:
a. In accordance with the UN Standard in the Minimum Treatment of
a. Never do a search without the presence of other officer of the inmates’ Inmates
sex b. Responsive and dynamic, providing treatment that is holistic and
b. Observe all basic rules of inmate supervision without exception 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 a. Health Services
c. Vent your frustrations to your peers b. Provisions for Basic Needs
d. Gripe a lot 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
b. Livelihood Services
a. Livelihood Program component c. Sports and Recreation Services
b. Jail disciplinary Program component d. Educational Services
c. Therapeutic Community Modality Program
d. Community Relations Service Program
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164. This program consists of a set of physical, psychosocial, intellectual, 167. Prior to classification and segregation of female inmates in relation to the
vocational and spiritual activities of interventions which facilitates inmate’s BJMP SOP on Pregnant inmates, the jail administration is mandated to
enhancement and wellbeing. 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
(Latest Policies, Issuances/Pertinent Laws) policy, an infant is defined as:
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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 such a danger
a. Night Sticks exists which could reasonably be expected to cause death or serious
b. Firearm physical harm immediately or before the happening of such danger can
c. Pepper gun spray 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 c. Hostile Intent
resorted to when the mere presence of jail officers is not enough to d. hostile Act
contain the situation requiring the personnel to give orders to ensure
compliance by the inmates. 175. Which of the following best explains the accountability of public officials
and employees to the people?
a. Verbal tussle
b. Verbal Containment
c. Verbal Abuse a. It is provided in the Constitution
d. Verbal altercation b. It is expected of very public employee
c. They must prove that they are deserving of trust of the people
d. They are guided by norms, conduct and discipline
173. A situation of high probability that a hazard, condition or activity caused
by an inmate or group of inmates which will be injurious to themselves, to
jail personnel and visitors is so likely to occur almost immediately and 176. Which of the following is not a ground for impeachment of public officials?
without warning.
177. Which of the following cases best explains the need for a policy on
discipline?
179. As a public official you must observe norms of conduct in the 183. If you are administratively disciplined, the object is not to:
performance of your official duties. Which of the following norms you
should refrain from practicing?
a. improve public service
b. preserve the people’s faith and confidence in the government
a. Political party affiliation c. punish you
b. Simple living d. emphasize the positive aspect of personnel discipline
c. Professionalism
d. Justness and sincerity
184. Which of the following lessons you do not consider as the result of being
preventively suspended:
180. Which of the following has the sole power to try and decide all cases of
impeachment?
a. the value of exemplary performance
b. the value of quality outputs
a. House of Representatives c. the behavior of being non-productive
b. Senate d. the quality of high standards of behavior
c. Ombudsman
d. Sandiganbayan
185. Which among the following are not considered “Public Officials” under
Republic Act 6713?
181. Public officers and employees are accountable to:
187. Who appraise the Chief, BJMP on the on-going investigation of erring 190. The third highest official of the BJMP is:
personnel?
a. Chief Directorial Staff
b. Deputy Chief for Operations
a. Chief, Legal Service c. Deputy Chief for Administration
b. Director for Investigation and Prosecution d. Director for Logistics
c. Chief, Inspectorate Unit
d. All of the above
191. With the enactment of Republic Act No. 9263, the rank of Superintendent is
appointed by:
188. The doctrine of Command Responsibility was institutionalized in all
government offices, particularly at all levels of command in the PNP and a. Secretary, DILG
other law enforcement agencies. The supervisor or officer is held liable of b. Chief, BJMP
this offense if he has: c. Regional Director
d. None of the above
a. Knowledge that a crime or offense shall be committed by his
subordinates or by others within his AOR
b. Knowledge that a crime or offense is being committed by his 192. The appointing authority for Jail Officer 2 is:
subordinates, or by others within AOR
a. Chief, BJMP
c. Knowledge that a crime or offense has been committed by his
b. Regional Director
subordinates or by others within his AOR.
c. Undersecretary for Public Safety
d. All of the above
d. None of the above
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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
a. PSJSC Selection and Promotion Board ( NPSPB)?
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- 199. Which among the following designations is not a member of the
productive/ non-performer in our bureau? Regional PRAISE Committee?
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
subordinate the numeral rating of 6? a. Mid/Year End Bonus
b. RCA
a. Not more than 9-12 days absent c. Longevity Pay
b. Not more than 13-16 days absent d. None of the above
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 systematic and
Benefits (TLB) except personnel who: scientific control of record information which is required in the
a. Opt to retire before age 56 operation of an organization. Which of the following activities do not
b. Resign from the service with no leave credits 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 d. Auction of records
the criteria under the Minimum Qualification Standards, except in
cases of: 206. Records management plays a vital function to any organization.
Which one among the following is not considered as function of
a. Individuals who are exceptionally skilled
b. Individuals whose technical expertise is in the field of penology records management?
c. Applicants who have previous government service but more than 40
a. Program the record’s file cycle
years old when number of years served is deducted.
b. Simplify correspondence
d. Individuals whose technical know-how is urgently needed by the
c. Ensure improved quality of information
Bureau
d. Aid management in its fundamental responsibilities
203. Under the Merit Selection & Promotion Plan (MSPP), a qualified next- 207. is the organization’s operation wherein exchanges of
in-rank personnel and/or any aggrieved party who is not considered written ideas between two sources occur.
for promotion to the next higher position may present his case to :
a. Report Management
a. Directorate for I & I b. Records Creation
b. Legal Service c. Policy Creation
c. Grievance Machinery d. Directives Creation
d. Inspectorate Unit
209. Easy and quick access to records define a sound records c. Responsiveness to the Public
management. Which of the following is adopted for effective records d. Professionalism
management?
211. Under RA 6713, what is the maximum number of signatory which should
be contained in papers and documents in order to be processed
expeditiously?
a. One ( 1) Signatory
b. Two (2) Signatory
c. Three (3)
Signatory
d. Four (4) Signatory
212. Norms which holds that public officials and employees shall always
uphold the public interest over and above personal interest.
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 produced goods, resources and technology and encourage
appreciation and pride of country and people.
215. Norms which holds that public officials and employees shall commit
themselves to the democratic way of life and values, maintain the
principle 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.
a. Nationalism and
Patriotism b.
Commitment to
Democracy
c. Commitment to public interest
d. Justness and Sincerity
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216. Married male employees with more than one (1) legal spouse are entitled to Months
avail of Paternity Leave. Regardless of whichever spouse gives birth, the
maximum number of deliveries which can be availed of is:
217. Which of the following statement is false with regard to availment of the three
(3) day Special Leave Privileges?
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:
a. AWOL
b. Automatically separated from the service
c. Shall be furnished with a Return to Work Order
d. Shal be considered dropped from the Rolls
219. Study Leave is a time off-from work with pay for those qualified officials and
employees who 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 Months
b. Six (6) Months
c. One (1) Year
d. Two (2)Years
a. Three Months
b. Six (6) Months
c. One (1) Year
d. Two (2)Years
a. Three Months
b. Six (6) Months
c. One (1)
Year d. Two
(2)Years
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PART II. WARDENSHIP MANUAL NOTES 225. Which among the following shows good traits of the warden as a
KINDS OF WARDEN AND LEADERSHIP STYLES Leader and a Mentor?
(Culled from BJMP Wardenship Manual Notes)
a. A Warden which uses Diplomacy and goodwill with other units
through pleasant and collaborative shoulder-rubbing with other
223. Which of the following role is true among jail wardens?
government agencies, NGO’s and civic groups
b. One who Seeks inflow of information in his office and updates to
a. Warden as leader and mentor come up with wise decisions and relevant actions
b. Warden as spokesperson c. Serves as symbolic image of the jail which will stand for the unit in
c. Warden as figurehead ceremonial and civic activities inside and outside the workplace
d. All of the above d. A warden that leads and tries not to drive by initiating jail activities,
coordinates efforts and motivates personnel to produce great results.
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228. An action-hungry warden, who gives oneself to hardwork ,highly 231. This type of warden is said to be one having a vast field of practical
dedicated and a serious worker who will not give in to bribing or any experiences to compensate for the lack of formal management
anomalous deals, is said to be a: education.
229. A kind of Warden who capitalizes on a loophole to avoid too much work, 232. A hybrid of all types of wardens deemed as a gifted reconciler of all
or as an excuse for failure. This kind of warden is also fond of making philosophies and beliefs who adopts various styles of management
shortcuts thru unconventional and illegal ways to attain the objectives is depending on the need and conditions of the organization. This type of
what kind of warden? warden is participatory and coordinative.
230. This type of warden operates by the dictates of the book what the 233. It is said to be the art of influencing and directing people in a manner that
manuals and other formal documents say. He/she is systematic, wins their obedience, confidence, respect and enthusiastic cooperation in
thorough, and analytical. achieving a common objective:
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