LAW ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION

INSTRUCTION: Select the correct answer for each of the following questions. Write the
letter of the correct answer on the space provided after the question. There is only one
correct answer.

MULTIPLE CHOICE:

1. The importance of the firm or installation with reference to the national economy or
security: 1. ___
A. relative vulnerability C. relative necessity
B. relative criticality D. relative security

2. These are major courses of action that an organization plans to take in order to
achieve its objectives.
2. ___
A. procedures C. strategies
B. plans D. mudus operandi

3. In this form of authority, personnel do not give orders but they offer advice.
Frequently, this advice is based on a high level of expertise but the advice carries no
formal requirement for acceptance.
3. ___
A. metric authority C. functional authority
B. line authority D. staff authority

4. _________ means controlling the direction and flow of decisions through unity of
command from top to bottom of organization. 4. ___
A. audit C. coordination
B. monitoring D. authority

5. PO 3 Factor is assigned to collect available information concerning the activities of

the Red Scorpion Group (RSG). He is with what unit of the police?
5. ___
A. AJD
B. IG
C. CIDG
D. PEA

6. Intelligence can and should do nothing more than; 6. ___

A. promote better police – citizen interaction
B. enhance the probability of accuracy in report writing
C. improve administrative efficiency particularly in recruitment and selection
D. increase the number of arrest of criminal syndicate members
7. SPO 4 Juan Culurum submitted an intelligence report evaluated as B-2. What does
that mean?
7. ___
A. information is usually from a reliable source and is possibly true
B. information is usually from a reliable source and is improbable
C. information is usually from a reliable source and is probably true
D. information is usually from a reliable source and is doubtfully true

8. The Neighborhood Team Policing exhibit the following organizational features,

EXCEPT: 8. ___
A. unified delivery of services
B. low-level flexibility in decision-making
C. combined investigation and patrol functions
D. unit of direction

9. Who may be automatically granted height waiver, as mandated under Section 15 of

Republic Act No. 8551? 9. ___
A. police retirables requesting for extension of services
B. member of cultural minorities duly certified by the appropriate government
agency
C. government employees wishing to transfer to the PNP
D. graduates of BS Criminology

10. Plans which require action or assistance from persons or agencies outside the
police organization.
10. __
A. management plans C. extra-department plans
B. operational plans D. tactical plans

11. Protection of classified records/matters concerning their preparation, classification,

reproduction, handling, transmission, disposal and destruction. 11. __
A. document security C. physical security
B. operational security D. organizational security

12. Refers to the system of natural or man made - barriers placed between the potential
intruder and the object/person/matter being protection? 12. __
A. Communication security C. Document security
B. Physical security D. Personal security

13. Refers to the Intelligence used against the enemy and the characteristics of
operation used in the planning and conduct of tactical operations.
13. __
A. strategic intelligence C. Military intelligence
B. combat intelligence D. Counter intelligence
14. The effectiveness and efficiency of the patrol function can be enhanced if there is
detailed and up-to-date information about crime and criminals. This calls for the
establishment of a __________. 14. __
A. Patrol base headquarters C. management information center
B. crime information center D. public information office

15. Planning cannot be undertaken without referring to the ______ of the entire police
organization, community, crime, equipment inventories, personal data, etc. 15. __
A. Costs C. Data
B. Plans D. Statement

16. New employees should be briefed on security rules and regulations of the
organization and the importance of observing them. This process is called ______.
16. __
A. security promotion C. security reminders
B. security orientation D. security investigation

17. It is defined as an order writing issued in the name of the People of the Philippines
signed by a judged and directed to a peace officer commanding him to search for
personal property described therein and bring it before the court. 17. __
A. Search warrant C. warrant of arrest
B. seizure D. sequestration order

18. This is a patrol program designed to ensues law abiding citizens feeling of security
but the reaction of fear for the would be violators. 18. __
A. double-officer patrol C. single-officer patrol
B. low visibility patrol D. high visibility patrol

19. The transfer of heat from one material to another by direct contact is called
_________. 19. __
A. oxidation C. convection
B. conduction D. radiation

20. The act of developing security consciousness among policemen forms part of
enhancing _______. 20. __
A. line intelligence C. strategic intelligence
B. counterintelligence D. artificial intelligence

21. The National Police Commission is attached to the Department of the Interior and
Local Government (DILG) for ___. 21. __
A. administrative control C. administration and control
B. operational supervision D. A & B

22. How is one classified if he steals primarily because of irresistible urge due to
unexpected opportunity and little chance of detection? 22. __
A. systematic pilferer C. ordinary pilferer
 B. casual pilferer D. unusual pilferer

23. An appeal filed with the NAPOLCOM Regional Appellate Board shall be decided
within _________ days from receipt of the motion of appeal.
23. __
A. fifty (50)
B. thirty (30)
C. twenty (20)
D. sixty (60)

24. In the intelligence function, the black list includes _____________ persons. 24. __
A. unwanted C. friendly
B. neutral D. unfriendly

25. The first step in the planning process is to recognize the need to plan. Which of the
following is NOT a way of discovering the need to plan? 25. __
A. conduct of research C. conduct of management audit
B. conduct of training D. conduct of inspection

26. The special formations used in crowd control include the wedge, diagonal and
deployed line. When a crowd is small enough not to require a squad, then the
formation is:
26. __
A. diagonal
B. deployed line
C. wedge
D. clockwise

27. Under this principle, the chief executive directly controls two to ten subordinates,
who then control two to ten subordinates each and so on until the bottom of the
organization is reached.
27. __
A. scalar principle
B. exception principle
C. unity of command
D. span of control

28. What is mean by an evaluation in intelligence like C-1? 28. __

A. information comes from an unreliable source and is improbable
B. information comes from an unreliable source and is probably true
C. information comes from a fairly reliable source and is confirmed from other
source
D. information comes from fairly reliable source and is doubtfully true

29. Under physical security, what should be placed between the prospective intruder
and target installation? 29. __
 A. Hazard C. Net
B. Risk D. Barrier

30. Mr. Juan dela Paz was born on June 1, 1975. Does he meet the age requirement for
entry to the police service in June 1999? 30. __
A. No, but he can apply for age waiver
B. Yes, he is only 24 years old and is within the age requirement
C. Yes, he meets the maximum educational requirement
D. No, he has exceeded the minimum age requirement

31. A police officer who manages a police station must use all the following skills,
EXCEPT: 31. __
A. conceptual C. technical
B. interpersonal D. communication

32. The planning process generally consists of five (5) steps in sequential order. Which
is the first step? 32. __
A. Formation of details of the plan
B. Setting up planning objectives
C. Recognition of the need to plan
D. Gathering and analysis of data

33. The ________ shift is usually the busiest of all patrol shifts, often accounting for
40% of all calls for service.
33. __
A. 1st shift
B. 2nd shift
C. 3rd shift
D. 4th shift

34. These are barbed wires placed above a vertical fence in order to increase physical
protection of establishment or installations. 34. __
A. top tower
B. top guard
C. cellar guard
D. tower guard house

35. What is the next planning step after the 1 st step is recognized? 35. __
A. Evaluate alternatives
B. Formulate the objective
C. Gather and analyze data
D. Execute the plan

36. This type of patrol performs certain specific, predetermined preventive strategies in
a regular and systematic basis.
36. __
 A. apprehension-oriented patrol
B. split-force patrol
C. low visibility patrol
D. directed deterrent patrol
37. Among the following applicants for appointment to the police service, who may be
automatically granted height waiver? 37. __
A. Government employees wishing to transfer to the PNP
B. Members of cultural minorities duly certified by the appropriate government
agency
C. Police retirables requesting for extension of service
D. Graduates of criminology

38. The following changes must be in police operating procedures if the investigative
skills of patrol personnel are to be employed to their fullest advantage, EXCEPT
38. __
A. patrol supervision should insist that patrol officers simply make a brief report
and return to patrol duties, rather than complete their investigations.
B. patrol officers should be better trained and equipped to conduct routine
investigations
C. patrol officers should be encouraged to devote more time to the investigation
of crimes to which they respond
D. the patrol supervision should be able to provide the patrol officer with
assistance in determining whether a case has sufficient merit to warrant
immediate follow-up investigation by the patrol officer

39. The more complex the organization, the highly specialized the division of work, the
greater the need for; 39. __
A. clearer delineation of functions
B. coordinating authority
C. strict line discipline
D. finest division of supervision

40. ________ differs from routine patrol methods in that patrol officers perform certain
specific, predetermined preventive/deterrent strategies on a regular and systematic
basis. 40. __
A. Low-visibility patrol C. High visibility patrol
B. Directed Deterrent Patrol D. Apprehension-oriented Patrol

41. Police Officer A & B reports only to one (1) supervisor. This is the principle of
___________. 41. __
A. delegation of authority
B. span of control
C. unity of command
D. chain of command
42. Mr. A frequently enters a clubs, places of amusement and entertainment known to
be habitually visited by subject and subject’s associates. PO III Alta’s undercover
assignment is called 42. __
A. multiple assignment C. social assignment
B. work assignment D. dwelling assignment

43. Which of the following statements is FALSE? 43. __

A. Classified information must be discussed with friends and members of the
family.
B. Classified information should be known only by one person.
C. Cabinets with classified documents must be secured with padlocks and
security measures at all times.
D. All classified documents must be safeguarded.

44. The process of assessing organizational strengths and weaknesses is usually

known as;
44. __
A. force field analysis C. Delphi technique
B. simulation model D. forecasting
45. These regulations established the specification of uniform and the manner in which
they are to be worn; 45. __
A. personnel transaction regulations
B. uniform regulations
C. firearms regulations
D. equipment regulations

46. Police visibility in strategic and crime prone areas are sometimes called______
thus, an effective crime prevention strategy. 46. __
A. police omnipresence C. police effectiveness
B. police discretion D. police authority

47. Which of the following trait or ability is most important for a police officer? 47. __
A. personal integrity and honesty C. courageousness
B. physical stamina and bearing D. high intelligence

48. In 2001, there were 200,450 crimes reported to the Police Station of Municipality A.
If the population of Municipality A is 5 Million, what is the crime rate? 48. __
A. 3.509 C. 4.250
B. 4.010 D. 4.009
49. If a complaint or incident is NOT fully disposed as a result of the first investigation, a
____________ report should be submitted. 49. __
A. case disposition report C. investigation report
B. follow-up report D. crime report

50. The advantages of a strong patrol make up for slightly inferior performance. More
patrolmen are then made available for emergency and the more active and
 widespread the patrol, the more apparent is their presence, thus, promoting the
impression of ________.
50. __
A. suspenseness C. effectiveness
B. Omnipresence D. efficiency

51. As used in rule 120, it means the adjudication by the court that the accused is guilty
or is not guilty of the offense charged and the imposition of the proper penalty and civil
liability provided for by law on the accused. 51. __
A. Judgment C. Acquittal
B. Interlocutory D. Sentence

52. When heat is transmitted by a circulating medium, the method is called _____.52.
__
A. radiation C. convection
B. oxidation D. conduction

53. The ________ list includes officials and citizens who are cleared to attend meetings
in Malacanang. 53. __
A. white list C. target list
B. black list D. access list

54. The attestation function over police appointment is vested in the: 54. __
A. Civil Service Commission
B. National Police Commission
C. Professional Regulation Commission
D. DILG

55. Selling security within the organization sets and maintains a climate of _______ and
appreciation of the department’s objectives. 55. __
A. participation C. clear
B. understanding D. collaboration
56. Mr. A was born on May 1, 1975. Does he meet the age requirement for entry to the
police service in June 2002? 56. __
A. No, he has exceeded the minimum age requirement
B. Yes, he is only 27 years old and within the age requirement
C. No, but he can apply for age waiver
D. Yes, he meets the maximum educational requirement

57. What is the evaluation of an intelligence report which is “the information comes from
a completely reliable source and is probably true”? 57. __
A. B-2 C. A-3
B. A-2 D. B-1

58. In 2001, physical injuries numbered 12,500 out of a totals crime volume of 60,500.
What percent of the total crime volume is attributed to physical injuries? 58. __
 A. 18.7% B. 25.7% C. 20.7% D. 4.8%

59. Patrol Officers are useful in crime solution if they are properly trained in criminal
investigation. Which of the following cannot be undertaken by them? 59. __
A. He can located and question the suspect if he apprehends him.
B. He can identify available evidence.
C. He can take note of statements of the suspect.
D. He can issue the treasury checks to fellow policeman.

60. SPO I Edna Castro evaluated the information gathered as “completely reliable,
source probably true. What is the type of evaluation?
60. __
A. A-5 B. A-4 C. A-1 D. A-2

61. It is the ongoing process which ensures that new risks are recognized and that
established deterrents remain necessary and cost effective. 61. __
A. inspection C. interrogation
B. risk analysis D. evaluation

62. It is defined as the examination before a competent tribunal according to the laws of
the land of the facts in issues in a cause for the purpose of determining such issue.

62. __
A. trial C. arraignment
B. pre-trial D. Preliminary investigation

63. A patrol beat refers to a; 63. __

A. number of crimes to be solved
B. number of residents to be protected
C. location of police headquarters
D. geographical area to be patrolled

64. It is the importance of the firm or installation in relation to national security. 64. __
A. relative criticality
B. relative vulnerability
C. relative indispensability
D. relative security

65. It is the formal process of choosing the organizational mission and overall objective
for both the short and long term as well as the divisional and individual objectives
based on the organizational objectives.
65. __
A. planning
B. directing
C. organizing
D. managerial decision-making
66. A _______ is usually for the purpose of waiting for the anticipated arrival of a
suspect who is wanted for investigation or who is expected to commit a crime at a
certain location.
66. __
A. stake out C. follow up
B. “cops and robbers game” D. surveillance

67. How is the crew complement of a Mobile Patrol Division organized into shifts for
each turn of duty?
67. __
A. daily 4 shift assignment C. one shift daily
B. daily 5 shift assignment D. daily 3 shift assignment

68. The formulation of conclusions from theory developed, tested and considered valid
as a result of interpretation is called 68. __
A. collection C. integration
B. evaluation D. deduction

69. In 2001, murder accounted for 10% of all index crimes. If the total index crime was
25,000 how many were murder incidents? 69. __
A. 250 B. 500 C. 2,500 D. 5,000

70. As much as possible, the preparation of the overall development plan of the police
organization should be participated in by the heads of all staff service and
operational/administrative support units. This policy is; 70. __
A. desirable; officers can be properly trained in planning
B. undesirable; the presence of too many officers will create confusion
C. undesirable; there will be problems of credits grabbing after plan is formulated
D. desirable; the officers will know the organization better and a sense of
ownership of the plan is promoted

71. He has no authority to issue a warrant of arrest and is powerless to validate an

illegal detention by merely filing information or by any other of his own, either expresses
or implied. 71. __
A. Judges of MTC
B. Fiscals of MTC
C. Judges of MCTC
D. Judges of RTC

72. Natural hazards such as storms, earthquakes, floods or lahars cannot be prevented
from occurring. To minimize the disastrous effects of these phenomena, the security
officer must prepare a; 72. __
A. security educational plan C. disaster or emergency plan
B. guard or emergency plan D. civil defense plan
73. It refers to the segregation of deviants into isolated geographic areas so that they
can easily be controlled;
73. __
A. coercion
B. quarantine
C. conversion
D. containment

74. What kinds of management principle that provides only one officer be in direct
command or supervision of each officer. 74. __
A. span of control
B. unity of command
C. chain of command
D. line of authority

75. What is referred to as the total number of police officers assigned to patrol duties?

75. __
A. effective strength C. mandatory strength
B. actual strength D. authorized strength

76. When police patrols are increased beyond normal levels or standards this is called
_______. 76. __
A. desistent deterrent patrol C. citizen patrol
B. reactive patrol D. proactive patrol

77. What is the method of collecting information wherein the investigator shadows or
tailed the subjects?
77. __
A. research C. surveillance
B. casing D. photography

78. A security consultant before recommending what type of security will be needed by
an industrial establishment, there is a need for him to undertake a:
78. __
A. security training C. security check
B. security survey D. security education

79. In this crime, the convicts who evades service of sentence by escaping during his
term of imprisonment and who is subject to punishment.
79. __
A. Infidelity in the custody of prisoner C. jail break
B. Evasion of service of sentence D. escapee
80. Under this principle, each group reports to an individual who is part of a supervisory
group that answers to a higher supervisor and so on until a group of administrator
report to the chief executive. 80. __
A. unity of command C. span of control
B. scalar principle D. aggregation principle

81. Which of the following is NOT a patrol pattern? 81. __

A. clockwise B. criss-cross
C. zigzag D. stationary

82. To what unit do policemen in plainclothes belong when they infiltrate crowds and
gather information about criminal syndicate activities? 82. __
A. Budget B. Intelligence
C. Planning D. Patrol

83. There is a public and tumultuous uprising in order to attain by force, intimidation or
any other means, like the prevention of execution of laws or holding of an election.
83. __
A. Sedition C. Direct assault
B. rebellion D. resistance

84. A Line units such as the patrol section or investigation section in police stations
prepares their work programs which are called 84. __
A. budget C. management plan
B. operational plans D. tactical plan

85. What is referred to as the knowledge pertaining to capabilities, vulnerabilities and

probable course of actions of foreign nations? 85. __
A. combat intelligence C. national intelligence
B. police intelligence D. strategic intelligence

86. How are coded messages converted to intelligible language? 86. __

A. encoding C. processing
B. labeling D. decoding

87. The type of undercover operation wherein a technique is applied for a longer time
and is considered as the most different investigative activity yet the most rewarding.

87. __
A. casing C. undercover operation
B. penetration D. surveillance
88. As Security Director of Company B, you should know how many beds, are normally
available in a multiple injury situation and how many ________ patient can be
processed at a single time. 88. __
A. wounded C. emergency
B. female D. male

89. A person’s suitability to be given a security clearance is determined through a

process called _________.
89. __
A. security training C. security education
B. security promotion D. security investigation

90. This method utilizes disguise, deception and lying in wait rather than upon high
visibility patrol techniques? 90. __
A. high visibility patrol C. directed patrol
B. low visibility patrol D. decoy patrol

91. What police plans refer to actions to be taken at a designated location and under
specific circumstances? 91. __
A. management plans C. tactical plans
B. operating plans D. procedural plans

92. It is granted in connection with crimes against property, and is limited to prejudice
the injury suffered by party.
92. __
A. Indemnification C. prejudicial question
B. Reparation D. Treason

93. Who among the following meets the age qualification for appointment to the police
service? 93. __
A. Rey who is 20 years old
B. John who is 22 years old
C. Dennis who is 17 years old
D. Santi who is 29 years old

94. The covert observation of an area, a building or stationary object in order to gain
information is called: 94. __
A. undercover works C. penetration
B. casing D. surveillance

95. If fire in a warehouse is about to involve barrels of bleaching powder, the greatest
danger would be from: 95. __
A. a fast-burning flare-up that could not be controlled
B. an explosion
C. the impossibility of using water on the fire
D. a toxic irritant gas
96. Which of the following is not included in the patrol function? 96. __
A. Response to citizen calls for assistance
B. Investigation of crimes after this is reported to the investigation Section
C. Routine preventive patrol
D. Inspective of identified hazards

97. Disaster preparedness and control plans should include __ so that people who are
directly involved should know the extent of the incident. 97. __
A. evacuation services
B. counseling services
C. public information services
D. counseling services

98. An intelligence report classified as A-2 means _____. 98. __

A. the information comes from a completely reliable source
and is doubtfully true
B. the information comes from a completely reliable source and is probably true
C. the information comes from a usually reliable and is probably true
D. the information comes from a usually reliable source and is possibly true

99. They are those, who not being principals; cooperate in the execution of the offense
by previous or simultaneous act. 99. __
A. accessories C. Principals
B. Accomplices D. Master mind

100. Refers to those subject having knowledge of the commission of the crime, without
having participated therein, takes part subsequent to its commission either in profiting
themselves are assisting to offenders to profit by the effect of the crime; by concealing
or destroying the body of the crime, or assisting the escape of the principal, etc..100. __
A. accessories C. principals
B. Accomplices D. Master mind

101. A __________ period during the peak of an anger reaction.

101.__
A. “cooling off” C. completion
B. winding up D. “cleaning up”

102. It is a behavior pattern where an individual return to a state of form adjustment and
attempt to experience them again in memory. 102.__
A. phobia C. frustration
B. anger D. regression

103. Defense mechanisms are used to shield one’s self from damage. 103.__
 A. anger B. pleasure C. fear D. pain

104. This set laws control the action of the criminal justice agencies and defines the
rights of the criminal defendant.
104.__
A. civil law C. criminal law
B. remedial law D. political law

105. This is one of the culture deviance theories whose premise is that obedience to the
norms of their lower-class culture puts people conflict with the norms of the dominant
culture.
105.__
A. Strain theory
B. Culture conflict
C. Differential association theory
D. Theory of anomic

106. Under the social control theory, there are factors of attachment, commitment,
involvement and belief. How are those called?
106.__
A. Social behavior C. Social bonds
B. Social contracts D. Social learning
107. You are the Chief of the Record Section of the Administration Division. When you
were absent, the Division Chief issued orders not in agreement with standing orders
you have issued to your men in your section. What shall you do?
107.__
A. tell your staff to promulgate their own rules
B. instruct your staff to follow your orders
C. call for meeting and discuss the new order with your staff
D. approach your Division Chief and courteously discuss the matter with him
108. Ms. Pamela Garcia was underweight when she was issued a temporary
appointment. What will happen to her if she does not gain the required weight after
six (6) months from her appointment? 108.__
A. she will be charged for violation of recruitment policy
B. she will be dismissed from the service
C. she will be put under probation
D. she will be reassigned
109. Human behavior is man’s response to the interpretation of the ________ from
within the person or from his environment. 109.__
A. stimulus B. perception
C. action D. inclination
110. Which of the following items does not belong to the group?
110.__
A. prostitution B. sabotage
C. assassination D. bombing
111. May be defined the branch division of law which defines crimes, treats of their
nature and provides for their punishment. 111. __
A. Penology C. Criminology
B. Criminal Law D. Capital Offense
112. Which of the following information that should NOT be released to the press by the
police officer? 112. __
A. Juvenile’s name C. Length of the investigation
B. Juvenile’s age D. Type of crime committed
113. It is an inherent power of the ___________ to compel the attendance of persons
to testify in a case pending therein.
113. __
A. prosecution C. police
B. correction D. courts
114. A PNP appointee to a non-officer must have completed _____ units for
appointment under RA 6975.
114. __
A. 64 college units C. 72 college units
B. Second year college D. 84 college units
115. A youthful offender is 115. __
A. below 18 years of age
B. over nine years but under 21 years of age at the time of commission of the
offense
C. below 15 years but not above 21 years of age
D. over nine year of age but under 18 years of age

116. The PNP was working for the return of their military ranks under the PNP Reform
Bill. The said bill was signed into law as RA No. 8551 and the existing police ranks are
maintained. What is the equivalent military rank of a P/Chief Superintendent?
116.__
A. Major general C. Lieutenant colonel
B. Colonel D. Brigadier General

KEY
1. A 26. B 51. A 76. B 101. A
2. C 27. A 52. C 77. C 102. A
3. C 28. C 53. D 78. B 103. D
4. D 29. D 54. A 79. B 104. C
5. B 30. B 55. A 80. B 105. B
6. D 31. B 56. B 81. D 106. C
7. C 32. C 57. B 82. B 107. C
8. B 33. A 58. C 83. B 108. B
9. B 34. B 59. D 84. B 109. A
10. C 35. B 60. D 85. C 110. A
11. A 36. D 61. A 86. D 111. B
12. B 37. B 62. B 87. A 112. A
13. B 38. A 63. D 88. A 113. D
14. B 39. A 64. B 89. C 114. C
15. A 40. C 65. D 90. B 115. A
16. B 41. C 66. D 91. C 116. D
17. A 42. B 67. D 92. A
18. D 43. A 68. B 93. B
19. B 44. D 69. C 94. D
20. C 45. A 70. D 95. D
21. D 46. A 71. B 96. B
22. C 47. A 72. C 97. C
23. B 48. D 73. B 98. B
24. D 49. B 74. B 99. B
25. C 50. B 75. A 100. A