1.

This refers to the alternative forms of corrections done outside of the institutions for
corrections.
a. Community-based rehabilitation
b. Community approach
c. Correction
d. Institutional corrections
2. It is referring to any institutions that responsible for the rehabilitation and reformation of the
offender whether convicted, on appeal or those waiting for trial or decision of the court or by
any competent authority or decision of the court or by any competent authority thru
correctional facilities, dormitories, asylum, safe keepings or any other institutions authorized by
the competent authority.
a. Correction
b. Correctional administration
c. Penology
d. Institutional corrections
3. Non-institutional corrections covers probation, parole, and conditional pardon. The government
agencies tasked to handle them are all under the ______.
a. Secretary of DILG
b. Secretary of DSWD
c. Secretary of DOJ
d. Secretary of DOH
4. How many days of isolation is allowed in BJMP?
a. 1-7 days
b. 1 month – 2 months
c. 22 hours – 15 days
d. 3 months
5. A person who is sentenced to serve a prison term of over three (3) years is a
a. Municipal prisoner
b. Detention prisoner
c. City prisoner
d. National or Insular prisoner
6. How many times counting of prisoner be made within 24-hours?
a. At least 3 times
b. At least 4 times
c. At least 2 times
d. At least 5 times
7. Refers to those who are confined in correctional facilities awaiting verdict in their cases
a. Prisoner
b. Detainees
c. Probationer
d. Offender
8. Operation conducted by the BJMP where a prisoner maybe checked at anytime
a. Search and seizure
b. Confiscation
c. Inspection
d. Operation greyhound
9. If you have committed a crime and found guilty with it, then the court decided that you will be
serving a sentence of six months and one day. According to your sentence, on what category of
prisoner do you belong?
a. Municipal prisoner
 b. City jail prisoner
c. Provincial prisoner
d. Sentenced prisoner
10. This was built in August 21, 1869 originally for Muslim rebels and political prisoners against the
Spanish government
a. San Ramon Prison and Penal Farm
b. Iwahig Prison and Penal Farm
c. Davao Penal Colony
d. Old Bilibid Prison
11. The Bureau of Corrections which is headed by the Director of Corrections is under the
a. Department of Justice
b. Department of Interior and Local Government
c. Office of the President
d. None of these
12. Karlo is a newly convicted prisoner with a sentenced imprisonment of 12 years. where should he
be sent?
a. Minimum Security Compound
b. Medium Security Compound
c. Maximum Security Compound
d. Super Maximum Security Compound
13. A satellite unit of NBP that houses the Mediums Security Risk prisoner located near the
Reception and Diagnostic Center (RDC) and Youth Rehabilitation Center.
a. Camp Sampaguita
b. Camp Bukang Liwayway
c. Camp Abelon
d. Camp Abubakar
14. A security camp that houses prisoners whose sentence are 20 years and above, life termers or
those under capital punishment, those with pending cases, those under disciplinary punishment,
those whose cases are on appeal, and those under detention;
a. Maximum Security Camp
b. Medium Security Camp
c. Minimum Security Camp
d. None of these
15. Infant born in prison may be allowed to stay with sentenced serving mother for-
a. 1 year
b. 2 year
c. 3 years
d. 4 years
16. Giving punishment to a person so to serve as an example to others is the theory of
a. Self-defense
b. Social defense
c. Exemplary
d. Equality
17. Force is used only by correctional institution to:
a. exact respect
b. perform assignments .
c. enforce discipline
d. show physical strength and power
18. Ideal number of days for proper classification of newly convicted offenders at the RDC?
a. 45 days
b. 30 days
 c. 55 days
d. 15 days
19. How long is the duration of stay in the viewing of the deceased relative of an inmate?
a. 2 hours
b. 3 hours
c. 6 hours
d. 12 hours
20. Under RA 10575, this is a special unit of prison where new prisoners undergo diagnostics
examination, study, and observation for the purpose of determining the programs of treatment
and training best suited for their needs.*
a. Reception and Diagnostic Cente
b. Directorate for Reception and Diagnostics
c. Diagnostics Center
d. Reception Center
21. What is the precursor to Bureau of Corrections?*
a. Department of Prisons
b. Bureau of Prisons
c. Department of Prisons and Jail
d. Bureau of Prisons and Jail
22. A finally convicted able-bodied inmates maybe required to work for at least how many hours in
a day?
a. 4 hours
b. 6 hours
c. 8 hours
d. none of these
23. Mark System is also known as…
a. progressive human system
b. Progressive Stage System
c. Auburn System
d. Pennsylvania System
24. It refers to those items, though authorized, is already in excessive quantities to become a fire
hazard, a threat to security or has become causative in making the place unsanitary.
a. Contraband
b. Paraphernalia
c. Prohibited Items
d. Nuisance Contraband
25. He grants 10 days GCTA to a prisoner who shows good behavior inside institution or correction.
a. BUCOR Director
b. DOJ Secretary
c. Jail Warden
d. DILG secretary
26. Time allotted for a prisoner who made an escape from prison during catastrophe or mutiny for
him to avail special time allowance for loyalty after the said calamity/disorder has been declared
passed by the president.
a. 12 hours
b. 48 hours
c. 3 days
d. 1 day
27. It evaluates prisoner’s fitness and qualification for the grant of pardon and parole.
a. Department of Justice
b. Parole and Probation Administration
 c. Bureau of Corrections
d. Board of Pardon and Parole
28. Julian Buenaventura was sentenced to serve a maximum term of imprisonment of not more
than 6 years, he can apply for probation but his application will not be considered if:
I. he is convicted of subversion or any crime against national security or public order.
II. he was previously convicted by final judgment of any offense punished by an imprisonment of
not less than 1 month and one day, and or a fine not more than 22 pesos.
III. He was previously granted probation.
a. Any of those listed
b. All of those listed
c. I and II only
d. III only
29. Aside from his name, offense which he was convicted and court imposing the sentence, what
information about an offender should be reported to the commissioner of immigration?
a. His educational background and profession.
b. Name of his wife and children
c. His age, weight and height
d. His nationality and number, if he is an alien, certification of registration.
30. Changing criminal through non-punitive means is referred to as:
a. Retribution
b. Reformation
c. Restitution
d. Rehabilitation
31. Jason was convicted to a prison term of prision correctional. Will he qualify for probation?
a. Yes, his sentence is 3 years and one day.
b. No, his sentence is 6 years and one day.
c. Yes his sentence is less than 6 years and 1 day.
d. No, his sentence is more than 6 years and 1 day.
32. This refers to the right to be tried in an ecclesiastical court during the middle ages.
a. inquisition
b. benefit of clergy
c. social contract
d. secular prosecution
33. Tito was 17 years old when he was convicted for the crime of theft. Can he apply for probation
under the Adult Probation Law?
a. No, because he is entitled to a parole.
b. No, because his crime is theft.
c. No, because he is only 17 years old
d. No, because he is convicted of a crime.
34. When can a drug user or one who is in possession of illegal drugs be placed on probation?
a. First time offender.
b. First time offender and less than 21 years old.
c. Second time offender and less than 21 years old.
d. Second time offender.
35. Probation may be given to a person upon____.
a. Conviction but before serving his sentence.
b. While serving his sentence.
c. During an appeal.
d. Before judgment of conviction.
36. Precursor of our use of fine and restitution today, introduce by law of Babylon, Greece and
Rome for crime which does not affect the safety of the state.
 a. Recognizance
b. Money Compensation
c. Reconsideration
d. Bail
37. A French word which means “Word of Honor” is_____.
a. Parol
b. Probation
c. Parole
d. Reprieve
38. What document is issued to a parolee whose maximum period of prison term has expired?
a. Certificate of final discharged
b. Certification of prison term completion.
c. Certification of final release
d. Certification of final release and discharged.
39. If the detainee does not agree to abide rules applied for a convicted prisoners. ________ of his
preventive imprisonment shall be reduced to the duration of his sentence.
a. One Half
b. Four fifth
c. Two third
d. One fourth
40. After conviction and sentence, Arman applied for probation within the reglementary period
provided for under the law. After 2 days, still within the time from for perfecting an appeal, he
filed a motion to withdraw application for probation and notice of appeal. He alleged that he
hastily filed his application because of the threats employed upon him by authorities and that he
was not able to intelligently consult with his lawyer and reflect on the the legal consequences
and effects of his application for probation under the law” shall the judge grant his motion to
withdraw and admit his appeal motion?
a. yes, because probation is a privilege and thus, he has the prerogative whether or
proceed or not with his application for probation
b. yes because the motion to withdraw was filed within the time frame allowed under the
law
c. no, the filing of the application for probation shall be deemed a waiver of the right to
appeal
d. no, admitting ir denying an application for appeal is discretionary on the part of the
court
41. Pending submission of investigation report and the resolution of the petition for probation, the
defendant may be allowed by the Court of the following actions, EXCEPT:
a. secure the permission of the court for temporary liberty under his bail filed in the
criminal case
b. if he has the means, he may avail of surety bond or cash bond
c. in case no bail was filed or the defendant is incapable of filing one, petition for release
on recognizance
d. file an appeal within the reglementary period
42. How can an offender avail of the benefits of probation?
a. he is automatically entitled to the benefits once convicted
b. he must submit his application for probation to the court
c. he must file his appeal, then apply for probation
d. he must apply for probation, then file his appeal
43. sensational case which cause for declaring by the Supreme Court the unconstitutionality of the
First Probation law on November 16, 1937.
a. People of the Philippine vs. Jose O. Vera
 b. Killets Decision
c. Cristobal vs Labrador
d. Director of Prison vs Fortunato
44. He is a convicted defendant whose application for Probation has been given due course by the
Court but fails to report to the Probation Officer or cannot be located within a reasonable period
of time.
a. Absconding Petitioner
b. Absconding Probationer
c. Petioner
d. Probationer
45. Pursuant to section 14 omnibus rules on probation method and procedure and PD 1257 allowing
public prosecutor to participate in the probation process by the directing them to make a
comment on the application of probation. How many days are given to prosecutor toi give his
opinion or comment on the application of probation
a. 5 days
b. 10 days
c. 15 days
d. 20 days
46. A Convicted offender of Probation is a form of privilege and what?
a. Punishment
b. Treatment
c. Enjoyment
d. Incarceration
47. This is an investigation conducted by probation officer not within the jurisdiction of the court.
a. Initial investigation
b. Post Sentence Investigation Report
c. Courtesy Investigation Report
d. Pre-sentence Investigation Report
48. How many days will be deducted from an inmate for each month for his good behavior during
his seventh year stay at prison?
a. Twenty-three days for each month of good behavior
b. Twenty-days for each month of good behavior
c. Twenty-five days for each month of good behavior
d. Thirty days for each month of good behaviour
49. When shall the prison record and carpeta of a petitioner for executive clemency be forwarded
to the Board of Pardon and Parole (BPP)?
a. Within three (3) months from receipt of the BUCOR Director of the request of the BPP
for prison record and carpeta
b. At least one (1) month before the expiration of the minimum of the prisoner’s
indeterminate sentence
c. Within five (5) months from receipt of the BUCOR Director of the BPP request for prison
record and carpeta
d. Within one (1) month from receipt of the BUCOR Director of the request made by the
BPP for the prison record and carpeta
50. The power of the Chief Executive to grant pardon is limited to the following, EXCEPT:
a. Pardon cannot be extended to cases of impeachment
b. No pardon, parole or suspension of sentence for the violation of any election law may
be granted without favorable recommendation of the Commission of Elections
c. Pardon is exercised only after conviction
d. Pardon is administered by the Court
51. What court will you apply for Probation?
 a. Regional Trial Court for 6 years and above
b. MTC or MCTC for 6 years and below
c. Same court, where you had been convicted
d. Any of these
52. What is the program of activity directed to restore a PDL’s self-respect and sense of
responsibility to community, thereby making him/her a law-abiding citizen after serving his/her
sentence.
a. Rehabilitation
b. Reformation
c. Restoration
d. Incapacitation
53. Provides States with detailed guidelines for protecting the rights of persons deprived of their
liberty, from pre-trial detainees to sentenced prisoners.
a. United Nations Standards Minimum Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners.
b. Geneva Convention
c. Nelson Mandela Rules
d. A and C are correct.
54. An activity in Therapeutic Community Modality which intends to assists the clients in trying to
sort out their problems, identify solutions, reconcile conflicts and help resolve them. This could
be done either by individual or group interaction with officers of the assigned agency.
a. Individual and Group Counseling
b. Moral, Spiritual, Values formation
c. Work or Job Placement/Referral
d. Vocational/Livelihood and Skills Training
55. Aims to provide opportunities for PDL to achieve mandatory education.
a. Educational Program
b. Skills Training/Enhancement Program
c. Livelihood Program
d. Health Services
56. It is a self-help movement for the treatment of substance abusers; primarily using behavioral
modifications techniques.It is based on self-help principles.
a. The British Democratic Maxwell Jones-type TC
b. Nelson Mandela Rules
c. Therapeutic Community Modality Program
d. The American Drug-free Hierarchical Concept-based TC
57. A means of amending or improving by changing an inmate’s behavior or removing his or her
faults or abuse and removing or correcting an abuse of a wrong or error.
a. Rehabilitation
b. Reformation
c. Restoration
d. Incapacitation
58. It developed as a professional group work method to treat people suffering from a range of
psychiatric difficulties, primarily using social learning principles. It is a small face-to-face
residential community using social analysis as its main tool.
a. The British Democratic Maxwell Jones-type TC
b. Nelson Mandela Rules
c. Therapeutic Community Modality Program
d. The American Drug-free Hierarchical Concept-based TC
59. What the Central Principle of the British Democratic Maxwell Jones-type TC in which there is a
face-to-face communication and free interaction to create a feeling of sharing and belonging.
a. Communalism
 b. Democracy
c. Permissiveness
d. Reality Testing
60. In the ideal setting, a resident at this stage is now ready to be released back to society as he has
demonstrated adequate self-control and discipline. What phase of BJMP Therapeutic Modality is
being describe?
a. Phase I- Entry/Orientation Phase
b. Phase II- Primary Treatment
c. Phase III- Pre-Entry
d. Phase IV- Re-entry
61. Refers to a class of therapeutic techniques for altering behaviora by changing one or more
aspects of an individual’s environment. It means any intervention or treatment that utilizes
positive reinforcement and/or restrictions to help an individual receiving services to develop
and/or strengthen recovery-oriented behaviors and to address and correct treatment targeted
behaviors.
a. Behavior shaping tools
b. Behavior Management
c. Hierarchy of Behavior Shaping Tools
d. Vocational and Survival Skills
62. A professional activity of helping individuals, groups or communities enhance or restore their
capacity for psychological, emotional and social functioning and creating an environment
favorable for the attainment of these goals.
a. counseling
b. empathy
c. emotional and psychological aspect of Therapeutic Community.
d. Behavior management
63. Refers to the ability to perceive the client’s feelings and to demonstrate accurate perception of
the client. It is putting oneself in the client’s shoes.
a. counseling
b. empathy
c. emotional and psychological aspect of Therapeutic Community.
d. Behavior management
64. Under regular circumstance, the resident is expected at this stage to have internalized the TC
values and concept to start life afresh. What phase of BJMP Therapeutic Modality is being
describe?
a. Phase I- Entry/Orientation Phase
b. Phase II- Primary Treatment
c. Phase III- Pre-Entry
d. Phase IV- Re-entry
65. These are employed to strengthen the learning process and the practice of more adaptive
behaviors within the social learning environment.
a. Behavior shaping tools
b. Behavior Management
c. Hierarchy of Behavior Shaping Tools
d. Vocational and Survival Skills
66. It is also known as unconditional positive regard. It involves accepting and caring about the
client as a person, regardless of any evaluation or prejudices on the client’s behavior or
thoughts.
a. Warmth
b. respect
c. Congruence
 d. Confidentiality
67. This counseling theory focuses on how people’s thinking can change feelings and behaviors. It is
brief and oriented toward problem solving.
a. Humanistic Theories
b. Cognitive Approach
c. Psychoanalytical Approach
d. Constructionist approach
68. After proper orientation on the different TC concepts and tools, the norms and rules of the
community and the staff members, the resident is now ready to undergo the proper treatment.
He becomes part of the community starting as a crew member of the Housekeeping department
until he gradually ascends in the hierarchy. What phase of BJMP Therapeutic Modality is being
describe?
a. Phase I- Entry/Orientation Phase
b. Phase II- Primary Treatment
c. Phase III- Pre-Entry
d. Phase IV- Re-entry
69. A behavior shaping tool characterized by a friendly reminder given by a Superior member and a
peer to a young member conducted in a private and formal manner.
a. Talk to
b. Pull up
c. Deal with
d. Haircut
70. It is a ritualistic and highly structured verbal reprimand that is delivered by staff or peers.
a. Talk to
b. Pull up
c. Deal with
d. Haircut
71. It is also known as historical perspective. The techniques includes free association, dream
analysis, and transference.
a. Humanistic Theories
b. Cognitive Approach
c. Psychoanalytical Approach
d. Constructionist approach
72. It refers to a word or saying that will serve as a guide for the community to ponder upon in
relation to their day to day interactions and behaviors. It is elaborated during the Morning
Meeting by some members of the community to emphasize its relevance and how it can
stimulate the residents’ thoughts and help them change their behavior into something positive.
a. Theme/concept of the day
b. Meditation
c. Seminars
d. Debate
73. It is also known as person-centered therapy or Rogerian therapy. It is a non-directive form of
talk therapy. In this approach, the client act as an equal partner in the therapy process, while
the therapist remains non-directive meaning they pass judgment on your feelings or offer
suggestions or solutions.
a. client- centered therapy
b. existential therapy
c. gestalt therapy
d. cognitive approach
74. It is a form of psychotherapy that is centered on increasing a person’s awareness, freedom, and
self-direction. It focuses on the present moment rather than past experiences. It is based on the
idea that people are influenced by their present environment.
a. client- centered therapy
b. existential therapy
c. gestalt therapy
d. cognitive approach
75. It is a form of verbal reprimand given privately by a Senior member and two peers for a
recurrent behavior.
a. Talk to
b. Pull up
c. Deal with
d. Haircut
76. It holds that knowledge is merely an invented understanding of actual events in the world.
While actual events in the world can trigger people’s meaning-making process, it is those
meaning-making processes, rather than the events themselves, that determine how people
think, feel and behave.
a. Humanistic Theories
b. Cognitive Approach
c. Psychoanalytical Approach
d. Constructionist approach
77. It focuses on free-will, self-determination, and the search for meaning, often centering on the
person rather than on the symptoms. The approach emphasizes the client’s capacity to make
rational choices and to develop to his/her maximum potential.
a. client- centered therapy
b. existential therapy
c. gestalt therapy
d. cognitive approach
78. It is a type of mindful psychotherapy that helps a person to stay focused on the present moment
and accept thoughts and feelings without judgment.
a. acceptance and commitment therapy
b. reality therapy
c. cognitive behavior therapy
d. answer not given
79. It is also known as individual therapy. It emphasizes the individual’s ability to bring about
positive change in his or her own life. This type of therapy consists of four stages: engagement;
assessment; insight; and reorientation.
a. Adlerian Therapy
b. Object Relations Therapy
c. Ericksonian Therapy
d. Solution Focused Brief Therapy
80. It is a strength-based approach to psychotherapy based on solution-building rather than
problem-solving.
a. Adlerian Therapy
b. Object Relations Therapy
c. Ericksonian Therapy
d. Solution Focused Brief Therapy
81. It is centered on person’s internal relationships with others. The lifelong relationships skills of
aperson are strongly rooted I his/her early attachment with their parents, especially his/her
mothers.
a. Adlerian Therapy
 b. Object Relations Therapy
c. Ericksonian Therapy
d. Solution Focused Brief Therapy
82. It stresses the importance of the interactive therapeutic relationship, the partnership and
purposeful engagement of the inner resources and experiential life of each and every individual.
a. Adlerian Therapy
b. Object Relations Therapy
c. Ericksonian Therapy
d. Solution Focused Brief Therapy
83. A form of psychotherapy that involves one or more therapist working with several people at the
same time.
a. Individual therapy
b. Group counseling
c. Encounter group
d. peer confrontation group
84. Serves as safety valve within the community which is usually highly pressured and structured. It
is a forum for members of the community to verbally express pent-up or negative emotions
within a structured and safe environment without resorting to violence or aggression and
without fear of reprisals.
a. Individual therapy
b. Group counseling
c. Encounter group
d. peer confrontation group
85. A phase of encounter group which involves verbalization of concerns or honest disclosure of
emotions that has been provoked during interpersonal interactions with another resident.
a. Confrontation
b. Exploration
c. Resolution and commitment
d. Socialization
86. Containment actions that limit certain privileges to all or portions of the community for major
breakdowns in house structure.
a. haircut
b. general meeting
c. Expulsion
d. Bans
87. A permanent group of peers and leaders that meet regularly while the residents are in
treatment. It is a sort of hoe group who provides support for one another and to the new
members of the community.
a. static group
b. Peer confrontation group
c. Encounter group
d. Extended group
88. It is done when a resident is incorrigible and becomes a threat to community.
a. haircut
b. general meeting
c. Expulsion
d. Bans
89. What is the process that helps people identify stressors and helps them stay calm in anger
management for them to handle tense situations in a constructive and positive way
a. Therapeutic Community
b. Therapeutic Community Modality
 c. Behavior Management
d. Anger Management
90. This embodies all the challenges and aspirations of most residents who feel alienated and the
desire to overcome the imposed limitations on their freedom and find their own place where
they could feel safe and welcome.
a. Spirituality
b. Therapeutic Community Philosophy
c. Theme/Concept of the Day
d. Intellectual component
91. The custodial component of the BuCor’s present correction system which refers to the act that
ensures the public that national inmates are provided with their basic needs, completely
incapacitated form further committing criminal acts, and have been totally cut off from their
criminal networks while serving sentence inside the premises of the national penitentiary.
a. reformation
b. rehabilitation
c. safekeeping
d. therapeutic modality program
92. It views addiction as a symptomatic manifestation of a more complex psychological problem
rooted in an interplay of emotional, social, physical, and spiritual values.
a. Multi-disciplinary Team Approach
b. Therapeutic Community Approach
c. Hazelden-Minnesota Approach
d. Spiritual Approach
93. This is where the building of the foundation of the Therapeutic Community Ladderized Program
is done. Clients are assimilated into the Therapeutic Community culture during this phase.
a. Phase I-Orientation
b. Phase II- Primary Treatment
c. Phase III- Immersion
d. Phase IV-Integration
94. It views addiction as a disease, an involuntary condition caused by factors largely outside
aperson’s control. The program consists of didactic lectures, cognitive-behavioral psychology,
Alcohol Anonymous principles and biblio-therapy
a. Therapeutic Community Approach
b. Hazelden-Minnesota Approach
c. Spiritual Approach
d. Eclectic Approach
95. In this technique of Structural Family Therapy, the therapist will help the family identify, explore,
and adopt clear boundaries and hierarchies within the family.
a. Joining
b. Boundary-making
c. Role-play
d. Reframing
96. What is the pattern of Counseling Session?
a. (1)Discussion/Counsel Input: (2)Introduction: first 10 minutes: (3)Information gathering:
about 20 minutes; (4)Conclusion
b. (1) Introduction: first 10 minutes; (2)Information gathering: about 20 minutes;
(3)Discussion/Counsel Input; (4)Conclusion
c. (1)Introduction: first 10 minutes( 2)Discussion/Counsel Input; (3)Information gathering:
about 20 minutes; (4)Conclusion
d. answer not given
97. A central principle of the British Democratic Maxwell Jones type of TC in which the residents can
freely express their thoughts and emotions without any negative repercussions.
a. Permissiveness
b. Democracy
c. Communalism
d. Reality testing
98. The components of the Therapeutic Community Modality Program are…
1. 1 Behavior management
2. 2 Emotional and psychological
3. 3 Intellectual and Spiritual
4. 4 Vocational and Survival Skills
a. 1,2,3,4,
b. 1,2,3,4,5
c. 1,2,3
d. 2,3,4
99. Which of the following is not an indicators of Behavior Management in TCMP?
a. Resident will utilize the different behavior shaping tools in promoting change within
themselves and others.
b. Residents will utilize the different behavior shaping tools in promoting change within
themselves and others.
c. Residents will display improvement in demeanor, communication and social skills.
d. Answer not given
100. Which of the following is not one of the mandates of Parole and probation
Administration?
a. Promote the correction and rehabilitation of an offender by providing him with
individualized treatment.
b. Provide an opportunity for the reformation of a penitent offender which might be less
probable if he were to serve a prison sentence
c. Prevent the commission of offenses
d. offer guidance and counseling