INSTITUTIONAL CORRECTIONS ADMINISTRATION

MULTIPLE CHOICES:

1. The BPP may recommend to the President the grant of executive clemency to a prisoner when the
following extraordinary circumstances are present, except:

A. Inmate who is 70 years old and above who have served at least 5 years of their sentence.

B. When inmate is suffering from severe physical disability

C. When inmate is suffering from serious illness

D. Such other circumstances when best interest of justice will be served thereby.

2. An inmate who is about to be release shall be proceeded at the separation and placement center for
how many days before his actual release.

A. 25 days

B. 30 days

C. 35 days

D. 60 days

3. Which of the following is a place for the confinement of minimum security prisoner?

A. Camp Sampaguita

B. Quarantaine Unit

C. RDC

D. AFP Stockade

4. The required ratio in the routinary custody of inmate in Jail is:

A. 1:5

B. 1:7
C. 1:6

D. 1:8

5. A procedure that is conducted in jail and in prison where an inmate upon arrival at the place of
confinement will be stripped out for search of contrabands.

A. Operation Shakedown

B. Operation Bakal

C. Operation Greyhound

D. Operation Shakedown.

6. The only Roman place of confinement, which was built under the main sewer of Rome in 64 B.C. is
known as

A. Mamertime Prison.

B. Bridewell Workhouse.

C. Dartmoor Prison.

D. Walnut Street Jail.

7. The law which fully deducts the period of the offender’s preventive imprisonment is known as

A. R.A. 6127

B. R.A. 2761

C. P.D. 6127

D. P.D. 2761

8. A felony of grave coercion is committed by a public officer or employee who maltreats a detained
prisoner who is not under his custody. The statement is:

A. True, because he is a public officer.

B. True, because he overdoes himself in the correction of handling of such

 prisoner.

C. False, it should be maltreatment of Prisoner.

D. False, Physical injury is committed.

Situation: The maximum term of sentence of Mr. Pedro is 4 years and 2 months, with an actual
confinement of 2 years and 8 months and 21 days.

9. In case Mr. Pedro will be granted for GCTA by the Chief of the RDC, how many days each month shall
be deducted for his good behavior?

A. 10 days/month

B. 5 days/month

C. 8 days/month

D. None of the above

10. How about the portion of his sentence of Mr. Pedro which were not served?

A. 11 months and 5 days

B. 10 months and 3 days

C. 11 months and 3 days

D. 10 months and 5 days

11. Jose was convicted of a crime and sentenced to serve an imprisonment of 10 months to 2 years.
Pedro is considered as.

A. Insular prisoner

B. Provincial prisoner

C. City prisoner

D. Municipal prisoner
12. Camp Bukang Liwayway is also known as:

A. Minimum security camp

B. Maximum security camp

C. Medium security camp

D. Reception and Diagnostic Center (RDC)

13. The decrepit transport, former warships used to house prisoners. These are termed as

A. Hulks

B. Galleys

C. Gaols

D. Galeon

14. The following are the instances when judgment of conviction becomes final, EXCEPT:

A. When the sentence has been partially or totally served.

B. When the accused applies for probation.

C. After the lapse of perfecting an appeal which is 15 days.

D. None of the above.

Situation: Mr. Juan Taclob who was convicted for 20 years imprisonment, was confined in Muntinlupa
for 10 years. On December 13, 2006, at exactly 2:00 a.m. conflagration occurred causing Mr. Taclob and
his co-inmates to escape.

15. After 1 day upon the declaration of the Chief Executive of the passing away of such conflagration,
Mr. Taclob voluntarily surrendered himself to the Penal Superintendent. The said prisoner is entitled for

A.¼ deduction for his sentence

B. 1/5 deduction for his sentence

C.1/6 deduction for his sentence

D. 1/3 deduction for his sentence

16. In case Mr. Taclob did not escape from his place of confinement during the calamity, is he entitled
for ¼ deduction of the period of his sentence?

A. Yes

B. No

C. Maybe

D. Both A & B

17. How about if Mr. Taclob disarmed the guards and escaped?

A. He will be liable under Art. 159 of RPC

B. He will be liable under Art. 157 of RPC

C. He will be liable under Art. 160 of RPC

D. none of the above

18. After 5 years of such calamity, Mr. Taclob was granted for GCTA and will be given a deduction of

A. 5 days/month

B. 8 days/month.

C. 10 days/month

D. 15 days/month.

19. The primary law governing the Philippine Correctional System is

A. Revised Penal Code

B. Revised Administrative Code

C. 1987 Philippine Constitution

D. Rules of Court of the Philippines

20. A warrant issued by the court bearing its seal and the signature of a judge, directing the jail or prison
authorities to receive inmates for custody or service of sentence imposed is called

A. Court Order

B. Commitment Order

C. Court Decision

D. Confinement Order

21. Who is the Director of the Irish Prison who introduced the Irish system that modified the
Maconochies Mark System?

A. Manuel Montesimus

B. Walter Crofton

C. Domets of France

D. Zebulon Brockway

22. Who shall grant his GCTA?

A. Penal Superintendent

B. Jail Warden

C. Court with proper jurisdiction

D. Director of BUCOR

23. Which of the following is the first consideration before any effective rehabilitation programs can be
undertaken.

A. Medical and health service

C. Orientation

B. Education and Training

D. Basic physiological needs

24. Mr. “Nonito” was sentenced to serve a maximum sentence of not more than six (6) years. He filed
petition for probation, but his petition will not be considered if:

A. He was convicted of subversion

B. He was previously convicted by final judgment of an offense punished by imprisonment of not less
than one month and one day and/or fine of not less than PhP200.00

C. He was previously granted probation

D. He was previously granted parole.

25. After release, from jail or prison, when does a parolee present himself to the Parole and Probation
Officer?

A. At least one month from release.

B. Within 3 weeks from release

C. At least 3 weeks from release

D. Within the period prescribed in the Release Document

26. One of the purposes of Adult Probation is to:

A. Prevent the commission of crimes.

B. Place the offender outside police power of the state

C. Foster closer relationship between the offender and the judge who

promulgated the Probation Order.

D. Create a probation office.

27. What is the action of the court in case a probationer violated the condition of his probation order?

A. Court orders the release of the probationer to the community.

B. Court directs probationer to re-apply for probation

C. Court revokes probation and probationer serves original sentence imposed by court.
D. Court punishes the probationer.

28. The BPP may consider petition for absolute pardon even before the grant official release and
discharge in any of the following:

A. Petitioner is emigrating.

B. Petitioner is seeking re-instatement in the government service.

C. Petitioner is going to be appointed in a private placement work.

D. Petitioner is preparing for his final examination.

29. Which of the following is a prerogative of the Chief Executive with concurrence of Congress.

A. Parole

B. Probation

C. Pardon

D. Amnesty

30. Mr. “Y” was sentenced to a prison term of Arresto mayor. Will he qualify for probation?

A. No, his sentence is six years and one day.

B. Yes, his sentence is less than six years and one day.

C. Yes, his sentence is one month and one day to six months.

D. No, his sentence is more than six years and one day.

31. Which of the following statement is true?

A. A parolee who is recommitted to prison by the Board shall be made to serve the remaining

unexpired portion of the maximum sentence.

B. A parolee may be authorized by the Parole and Probation Officer to travel outside of his operational
jurisdiction for a period of more than 60 days.

C. It is mandatory for the parolee to comply with the terms and condition appearing in the Release
Document.

D. The parolee can transfer to a residence other than that indicated in the Release Document without
the prior written approval of the Regional Director subject to confirmation of DBB.

32. What document is issued to a parolee when the maximum period of his prison term has expired?

A. Certificate of final release

B. Certificate of final discharge

C. Certificate of final release and discharge

D. Certificate of prison term completion

33. When can a drug user be placed on probation?

A. First time offender

B. First time minor drug offender

C. First time offender and less than 15 years old

D. Second time offender

34. Where did probation originate?

A. England

B. Philippines

C. USA

D. France
35. Mario was convicted by the competent court and was sentenced to serve an imprisonment of 1
month to 3 years. Under PD # 29, he is classified as a

A. Municipal prisoner

B. Provincial prisoner

C. City prisoner

D. National prisoner

36. Charlie was convicted in violation of R.A. # 9165 and was sentenced of imprisonment for a period of
12 years and 1 day to 20 years or also known as

A. Prision Mayor

B. Prision Correctional .

C. Reclusion Temporal

D. Reclusion Perpetua.

37. Former President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo is being investigated of her alleged conversation with
COMELEC Garcillano. Once it will be proven, she will be prosecuted and eventually to be punished. This
only explains one juridical condition of penalty known as

A. Personal

B. Certain.

C. Equal

D. Legal.

38. If the inmate agrees to abide by the same disciplinary rules upon convicted prisoners, he shall be
asked to manifest his

A. Certification

B. Certification in writing

C. Agreement in writing
D. None of the above

39. The Chief, BJMP is appointed by the

A. President

B. DILG Secretary

C. Director of the Bureau

D. All of the above

40. Parole originated in:

A. Philippines

B. Europe

B. USA

D. Japan

41. The Law of Indeterminate sentence is ________.

A. Act 4013

B. Act 4310

C. Act 4103

D. Act 4031

42. It is the nature of the hearing for violation of conditions of probation.

A. Summary in nature

B. Mechanical in nature

C. Penal in nature

D. Technical in nature
43. A probationer and parolee have this in common, except:

A. Both committed crimes

B. Both have been sentenced by the court

C. Both are persons

D. Both have not served their sentence

44. The main difference between probationer and parolee is that

A. The former has not served any part of his sentence.

B. The latter has not served any part of his sentence.

C. The former has partly served sentence.

D. The latter has undergone post- sentence

45. An offender, to be entitled to be placed under PD 968 must satisfy one of the following:

A. Sentenced to serve a maximum term of imprisonment of more than six years.

B. Had been once on probation.

D. Sentenced to serve six years or less

C. Convicted of a heinous crime.

46. It is granted by the Chief Executive without and conditions to it, presumably to do away with the
miscarriage of justice. It extinguishes criminal liability.

A. Parole

B. Amnesty

C. Absolute pardon

D. Pardon
47. The Director of the Bureau of Corrections or the warden shall forward the _____ of the prisoner to
the BPP for evaluation and consideration for parole.

A. Prison record and carpeta

B. Clothes and personal belongings

C. Recommendation and investigation results

D. Result of publication of names of prisoners

48. The first salaried federal probation officer.

A. Richard McSweeney

B. Richard Mc Sweeny

C. Edward Hartwell Savage

D. Richard McSweetney

49. The following are the tasks of the Quarantine Unit EXCEPT

A. Physical and mental examination to determine fitness

B. Orientation of prison rules

C. Private interview

D. Classify inmates according to security status

50. Female inmates for incarceration as national prisoners or those with more than 3 years maximum
sentence will be brought directly to the

A. Correctional Institution for Women

B. New Bilibid Prison

C. Reception and Diagnostic Center

D. Classification Unit
51. After taking all the cash and other personal property from the inmate or detainee, a duplicate copy
should be given to the inmate for the reason of

A. The inmate will retrieve his cash and personal property after confinement

B. This is to ensure that the personal property of the inmates will be secured

C. This will be kept under the custody of the property custodian

D. Preclude any possibilities or allegations of grafts

52. The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology was created pursuant to

A. R.A. 8551

B. R.A. 7160

C. R.A. 6975

D. R.A. 9263

53. The first female federal probation officer

A. Marie Curtis

B. Margaret Stehli

C. Marie Sweeney

D. Margaret Stacey

54. This means that, “if the defendant successfully completes probation, the criminal conviction will not
be place on his record.”

A. Suspended sentence

B. Relayed sentence

C. Delayed sentence

D. Deferred sentence

55. They assist probation and parole officers in the supervision of probationers.
A. Volunteer probation aide’s

B. Volunteer probation officers

C. Volunteer workers

D. Volunteer community workers

56. Mr. “X” was convicted to suffer imprisonment of prision correccional. Can the offender file petition
for probation?

A. Yes, because his sentence is less than six (6) years.

B. Yes, because there was a PSIR

C. Yes, because his sentence is from 0-6-1 to 6-0-0.

D. Yes because he was convicted.

57. Mr. “P” was previously convicted to a sentence of 15 days. He served imprisonment for this
conviction. After several years he was sentenced to suffer imprisonment of 0-6-1 after committing
another crime. Can he file petition for probation for his present conviction, despite of his previous
conviction?

A. Yes, because his present conviction is not more than 6 years.

B. Yes, because his previous conviction is less than one month and one day

C. No, because his previous conviction would disqualify him to avail of probation

D. No, because probation is only once.

58. Probation is not co-terminus with its period because:

A. The court may order final discharge of the probationer upon consideration of the summary report of
the

probation officer.

B. The court will order final discharge of the probationer upon application of the probation.

C. The court will discharge probationer taking into consideration the good behavior of the probationer.
D. The court will order final discharge of the probationer upon consideration of the final report of

the Probation officer.

59. What laws are amended P.D. 968?

A. PD 1257 B. PD 1458 C. PD 1990 D. RA 9344

A. A, B & C

B. A,B & D

B. A, C & D

D. A, B & D

60. The New Bilibid Prison was established by virtue of the Revised Administrative Code, specifically
section:

A. 1807

B. 1709

C. 1708

D. 1878

61. The staff member in the RDC who is responsible for the evaluation of the character and behavior of
the prisoner is:

A. Chaplain

B. Psychiatrist

C. Psychologist

D. Custodial-correctional officer

62. The procedure in the admission of prisoners the purpose of which is to make sure that documents
contains the signature of the judge or the signature of the clerk of court, and the seal of the court is
termed as:
A. Receiving

B. Checking of commitment papers

C. Searching

D. Identification

63. The prisoners who cannot be trusted in open condition and maybe allowed to work outside the
fence or walls of the penal institution but under guards or escorts are known as:

A. Medium Security Prisoners

B. Maximum Security Prisoners

C. Minimum Security Prisoners

D. Super Maximum Security Prisoners

64. The special group of prisoners composed of incorrigibles and highly dangerous persons are also
known as:

A. Maximum Security Prisoners

B. Medium Security Prisoners

C. Super maximum security prisoners

D. None of the above

65. A national prisoner is one who is sentenced:

A. To maximum term of imprisonment of more than 3 years or to a fine of more than PhP5,000.00

B. For violating custom laws within the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Customs

C. To serve 2 or more prison sentences in the aggregate exceeding 3 years.

D. To serve 3 or more years sentences in the aggregate exceeding 3 years.

A. A,B, and C
B. B,C and D

C. A,B, and D

D. A, C and D

66. If a parolee dies during parole supervision, the _______ shall immediately transmit a certified true
copy of the parolee’s death certificate to the _______.

A. PPO; Board

B. Board; PPO

C. Board; President

D. Barangay Chairman; PPO

67. This is submitted by the PPO concerned to the Board thru the Technical Services of the PPA, not later
than 15 working days regarding the date the parolee reported for supervision.

A. Arrival report

B. Final report

C. Summary report

D. Briefing report

68. Who approves transfer of residence of a parolee; and who confirms said transfer?

A. BPP; Regional Director

B. BPP; Regional Director

C. Regional Director; BPP

D. PPO; BPP

69. An outside travel of a parolee for a period of not more than 30 days is approved by _________.

A. Regional Director
B. CPPO

C. BPP

D. PPO concerned

70. Maximum security prisoners are confined in the:

A. NBP Main Building

B. Camp Bukang Liwayway

C. Camp Sampaguita

D. None of the above

71. The procedure in admitting prisoners which purpose is to insure that the person being committed is
the same as the person being named in the commitment order.

A. Receiving

B. checking of commitment papers

C. Searching

D. Identification

72. Use of telephone of inmate in prison after showing a good behavior is earned after 90 days. In such
case an inmate is entitled to:

A. 5 minutes

B. 3 minutes

C. Not exceeding 5 minutes

D. Not exceeding 3 minutes

73. The only program that is conducted during the free time schedule is called:

A. Religious services
B. Recreational programs

C. Prison Education

D. All of the above

74. The one in charge for immediate sounding of alarm in case of emergency.

A. Warden

B. Control Center

C. Information Center

D. Custodial Force

75. The Sablayan Penal Colony is located at:

A. Occidental Mindoro

B. Oriental Mindoro

C. Leyte

D. Palawan

76. The travel abroad of a parolee is approved by_______ and confirmed by_________.

A. Regional Director; BPP

B. BPP; administrator

C. PPO; Regional Director

D. Administrator; BPP

77. Which of the following is incorrect?

A. A Progress Report is submitted to the BPP when a parolee has committed another crime and case is
not yet

decided by the court.

B. A Violation Report is submitted to the BPP when parole violates other conditions appearing in his
release

document.

C. Infraction report is submitted to the BPP where parolee is subsequently convicted of another crime.

D. Upon receipt of a Summary Report, the BPP may issue an order of arrest and recommitment.

78. The following inmates shall not be granted parole:

A. Those convicted of offenses punished with death penalty

B. Those convicted of treason

C. Those convicted of mutiny or piracy

D. Those whose maximum term of imprisonment exceed one(1) year

A. B, C & D

B. A, B & C

C. A, B & D

D. A, C & D

79. It is the nature of the grant of probation.

A. A mere privilege

B. A matter of choice

C. A matter of right

D. A mere whim and caprice

80. Within how many days, from release, should the parolee present himself to the PPO for supervision?

A. Within 30 days

B. Within the period prescribed in the FRD

C. Within 45 days
D. Within the period prescribed in the Release Document

81. The maximum period of probation for a person sentenced to suffer arresto mayor.

A. 3 years

B. 6 years

C. 2 years and 6 months

D. 2 years

82. Nature of a court hearing of violation of condition of probation

A. Summary in nature

B. Mother nature

B. Confidential in nature

D. privilege in nature

83. The following are disqualified from probation, except:

A. Sentence to serve imprisonment of more than 6 years.

B. Who have been once on probation

C. Previously convicted by final judgment of a fine of not more than PhP 200.00.

D. Serving sentence at the time substantive provision of PD 968 became applicable.

84. A majority of all the members of the Board shall constitute a __________.

A. Quorum

B. Resolution

C. Penalty

D. Deliberation
85. In terms of service of sentence of a prisoner, his case may be reviewed by BPP for possible
communication of sentence if he has served:

A. One-third (1/3) of the definite or aggregate prison term

B. One-half (1/2) of the maximum of his prison sentence.

C. One-third (1/3) of the minimum of his indeterminate sentence.

D. One-half (1/2) of the minimum of his definite prison sentence.

86. The offender may be granted absolute pardon under any of the following circumstances, except:

A. He served his maximum sentence

B. Court termination of probation

C. Granted final release and discharge

D. Paid his fine

87. It transferred the function of supervising parolees to the Parole and Probation Administration.

A. Executive Order 292

B. Executive Order 922

C. Executive Order 229

D. Executive Order 293

88. Referral of inmates for health reason or special treatment outside the jail shall be allowed upon:

A. Approval of warden

B. Approval of court

C. Approval of Medical officer

D. Approval of Chief BJMP

89. The law that established the Correctional Institution for Women in 1931 is known as

A. R.A. 6036

B. R.A. 3579

C. R.A. 3732

D. R.A. 6975

90. The rank of the deputy chief for administration in the BJMP is

A. Director

B. Superintendent.

C. Chief Superintendent

D. Senior superintendent.

91. Grave misconduct in the performance of official duty when committed for the first time carries with
it the penalty of

A. Suspension for 1 year

B. Dismissal.

C. Suspension for 6 months

D. Transfer.

92. The admitting officer or jailer shall accomplish a jail booking report in four copies to be distributed to
the following offices except

A. BJMP central office

B. Provincial administrator’s office.

C. Regional office

D. Office of the president.

93. “The society is protected from the further depredations of criminals if they are all imprisoned
immediately after committing a crime”. This justification of penalty is known as

A. Expiation

B. Reformation

C. Deterrence

D. Protection.

94. ‘Floating hell” is also known as

A. Gaols

B. Galleys

C. Hulks

D. Transportation.

95. The code which specified punishment according to the social class of offenders is known as

A. Justinian Code

B. Greek Code of Draco.

C. Burgundian Code

D. Code of King Hammurabi

96. The warden shall issue a ___ under oath if the detainee refused to abide with the rules applied by
the court under the provision of Art. 29 of RPC, on the rules applied to convicted offenders.

A. Manifestation

B. Certification of Agreement

C. Certification

D. Report
97. The desk officer shall carefully check the credentials of the person(s) bringing in the inmate to
determine his/their

A. Authenticity of commitment order

B. Identity and authority

C. Contraband

D. Personal property.

98. This is known as the Indeterminate Sentence law.

A. Act No. 4031

B. Act No. 4103

C. Act No. 4310

D. Act No. 4301

99. The following are the authorized disciplinary punishment imposable to inmates except

A. Reprimand.

B. Close confinement which shall not exceed 8 days.

C. Cancellation of visiting hours.

D. None of the above

100. A felony of grave coercion is committed by a public officer or employee who maltreats a detained
prisoner who is not under his custody. The statement is:

A. True, because he is a public officer.

B. True, because he overdoes himself in the correction of handling of such prisoner.

C. False, it should be maltreatment of Prisoner.

D. False, Physical injury is committed.

101. After meals, what is done with the utensils of the prisoners?

A. Utensils will be collected by the jail guard personnel.

B. The jail guard should Wash the utensils

C. The jail guard should not allow the prisoners to use utensils

D. Utensils must be secured before meals

102. Difference between insular and provincial prisoner.

A. Provincial prisoners are confined in provincial jails.

B. No distinction

C. Provincial Prisoners and Insular prisoners are confined in the same penal institution

D. The sentence of insular prisoners is more than 3 years while provincial prisoners are 6 months

and 1 day to 3 years.

103. Who has the power to appoint the director of BJMP?

A. Secretary of Justice

B. DILG Secretary

C. Secretary of National Defense

D. The Speaker of the house of Congress

104. Which is the central place of confinement of Filipino?

A. National Penitentiary

B. San Ramon Penal Farm

C. Davao Penal Colony

D. New Bilibid Prison

105. What _______ model use in correction security?

A. Rehabilitative model

B. Pennsylvania model

C. Auburn Model

D. All of the above

106. Which agency exercise supervision and direction over jail management training institute.

A. Philippine Public Safety College

B. BJMP Training facilities

C. National Defense

D. Philippine National Police

107. What is furlough?

A. Workhouse of prisoners

B. Farm house

C. Monetary privilege to afforded to inmates

D. Allowances given to inmates for good behavior

108. A prisoner who shows good behavior in prison and exercise good conduct and is discharge after
serving 1/3 of his/her term is called.

A. Parole

B. Pardon

C. Probation

D. Diversion

109. In 1868 Spanish authority established a prison for the confinement of the______.
A. Political Prisoners

B. War prisoner

C. Criminal Prisoner

D. None of these

110. The person who manage the entire prison.

A. Director

B. Warden

C. Custodial officer

D. Prison guard

111. Leo Echegaray was the first person to be punished with.

A. Lethal Injection

B. Electrocution

C. Death by Hanging

D. Fogging

112. Provincial jail is under what government agency.

A. Provincial government

B. Municipal Government

C. City Government

D. Local Government

113. What is the privilege of the visiting husband or wife that the jail will allow for sexual intercourse?

A. Conjugal visit
B. Parental Visit

C. Marital Visit

D. Privilege visit

114. Release of person without posting a bail bond.

A. Recognizance

B. Reconnaissance

C. Probation

D. Parole

115. Confinement of convicts with less than 6 months of imprisonment.

A. Local Jail

B. Insular prison

C. National Prison

D. Bureau of Corrections

116. How do you consider the disposition of cases in the Barangay?

A. Diversion

B. Classification

C. Diversification

D. Isolation

117. Whose statement that prisoners are”Nasty sewers of decease”?

A. John Howard
B. John Wayne

C. John Corpus

D. John Coward

118. Work hour of prisoners.

A. After and before recreational

B. 8 hours

C. Anytime of the day

D. From Monday to Sunday

119. When a new prisoner adopt prison environment?

A. Prisonization

B. Prison Adoption

C. Prison Orientation

D. Prison Briefing

120. Who may not be allowed to hardwork?

A. Woman; juvenile; 60 years old and above

B. Prisoners with Special accommodation

C. Prisoners with records of Good behavior

D. Prisoners whose sentence is lower than the other inmates required to hard labor

121. What is the first prison to impose electrocution?

A. Auburn

B. Pennsylvania
C. Mammertime

D. None of the above

122. In probation system’s philosophy and concept, it is stated that the individual has the ability to – and
to modify his anti – social behavior with the kind of help.

A. Change

B. Privilege

C. Right

D. Constant

123. All persons in custody shall before final conviction; he is entitled to bail as a matter of:

A. Rights

B. Freedom

C. Privilege

D. Constant

124. It is one, which will relieve inmate’s feeling of security about his situation it is likewise essential in
effecting new changes, which affect the masses or inmate population.

A. Good communication

B. Good Samaritans

C. Good Conduct

D. Good Training

125. The Bureau of Correction is under the ______.

A. Department of Justice

B. DILG
C. DND

D. DOT

126. Severity of the punishment must fit with the crime committed is?

A. Retribution

B. Rehabilitation

C. Reformation

D. Deterrence

127. Who is the founder of psycho – analytic theory?

A. Sigmund Freud

B. Simon Freud

C. Freudian Theory

D. Sigmund Friud

128. What is the first prison in the Philippines?

A. Old Bilibid Prison

B. New Bilibid Prison

C. San Ramon Prison

D. Iwahig Penal Colony

129. This system that teaches inmates to value himself and his dealing with others.

A. Milien System

B. Auburn System

C. Pennsylvania System
D. Mammertime System

130. What penal colony found in Zamboanga?

A. San Ramon Penal Colony

B. Iwahig Penal Colony

C. New Bilibid Prison

D. Sablayan Prison

131. Flogging is an example of what punishment?

A. Corporal Punishment

B. Punishment

C. Arbitrary Punishment

D. Light punishment

132. What is the sentence of Mang Canor, if he is to be committed in an insular national prison?

A. 3 years and above

B. 3 years and less

C. 6 months and 1 day to 3 years

D. 1 month and 1 day to 6 months

133. Flogging is a form of corporal punishment, which done through.

A. Mutilation

B. Hanging

C. Whipping
D. Firing squad

134. What month is the correctional conscious week?

A. Last week of October

B. First week of March

C. First week of February

D. First week of June

135. Manuel is a _______ prisoner since his sentence range from 2 day 3 years?

A. District

B. City

C. Municipal

D. Provincial

136. It is a program of graduated release designed to reduce the severity of abrupt release into the
community from institutional life.

A. Reentry program

B. Release program

C. Recovery program

D. Reintegration program

137. This is a procedure, which permits jail prisoners to pursue his normal job during the week and
return to the jail to serve his sentence during the weekend or non – working hours.

A. Delayed sentence

B. Suspended sentence

C. Advance Sentence
D. No sentence

138. Inmates who commit suicide are considered as in any of the following:

A. Liability of the jail administration.

B. Responsibility of the relative of the victim

C. Liability of the relatives of the victim

D. All of the above

139. He opened Borstal prison, considered those best reformatory institutions for young offenders.

A. Sir Evelyn Ruggles Brise

B. Sir Francis Galton

C. Sir John Howard

D. Sir John Wayne

140. It is one of the earliest devise for softening brutal severity of punishment thought a compromise
with the church.

A. Benefit of the clergy

B. Benefit of the doubts

C. Benefit of the prisoner

D. Good behavior benefit

141. A recipient of absolute pardon is _____ from civil liability imposed upon him by the sentence.

A. Exempted

B. Liable

C. Accountable

D. Responsible
142. What law that fully deducts the period of the offender’s preventive detention from the sentence
imposed by the courts.

A. RA 6127

B. RA 9344

C. RA 8353

D. RA 6975

143. ______ is an act of grace and the recipient is not entitled to it as a matter of right.

A. Pardon

B. Parole

C. Good Conduct Time Allowance

D. All of the above

144. This is group of prisoners who may be allowed to work outside the fence of the institution under
guard escorts. Generally they are employed as agricultural workers.

A. Medium security prisoners

B. Minimum Security Prisoners

C. Maximum Security Prisoners

D. None of the above

145. Upon the assumption of the IIPC’s work, the United Nations preferred to identify its activities and
programs under the broader concept of ________.

A. Social Justice

B. Retributive Justice

C. Distributive Justice

D. Restorative Justice
146. Formerly, pardon was applied to a member of the __________ who committed crimes and
occasionally to those convicted to offenses against the Royal power.

A. Royal Family

B. French family

C. Wealthy family

D. Democrats Family

147. This branch takes charge of the preparation of the daily menu, makes foodstuff purchase, prepares
and cooks the food and serves it to the inmates. It maintains a record of daily purchases and
consumption and submits a daily report to the warden.

A. Mess service branch

B. Foods and Service Branch

C. Kitchens Service Branch

D. Dining Service Branch

148. It is a justification for punishment, which claims that certain things can be done after that served
his sentence, will not want to commit another crime.

A. Rehabilitation

B. Reformation

C. Rehabilitation

D. Deterrence

149. It is amendment and penitence model of prison built in 1820’s were communication among the
prisoners was next to impossible, prisoners are individually isolated.

A. Pennsylvania system

B. Auburn Prison
C. Mammertime Prison

D. Justinian Prison

150. This group consists troublemakers but not dangerous as the super security prisoners. They are not
allowed to work outside the institution.

A. Maximum security prisoners

B. Medium Security Prisoners

C. Minimum Security Prisoners

D. None of the above

151. It is the factor used mostly for the diversification of correctional institution.

A. Degree custody

B. The penalty imposed

C. The Attitude and behavior

D. The severity of the offense

152. A person who is sentenced to serve imprisonment for not more than six months.

A. Municipal prisoner

B. City Prisoner

C. Insular Prisoner

D. Provincial Prisoner

153. A suffering inflicted to an individual for having been committed an offense.

A. Penalty

B. Punishment

C. Imprisonment
D. Incarceration

154. Punishing a criminal serve as example to others is a theory of _____.

A. Exemplarity

B. Deterrence

C. Lessons learn

D. None of the above

155. ________ of prisoners aimed to prevent moral or physical contamination of one group by another
and to prevent unnecessary custodial risk

A. Classification

B. Diversification

C. Diversion

D. Segregation

156. The type of working detention prisoner whom is not entitled to full time service of sentence.

A. Recidivist

B. Habitual offender

C. Casual offender

D. None of the above

157. The period of deducted sentence granted to a prisoner who escaped on the occasion of disorder
arising from conflagrations, earthquakes or catastrophe where he voluntarily surrender within 48 hours
following the issuance of a proclamation announcing the termination such disorder.

A. 1/5 period of sentence

B. 1/3 period of the sentence

C. ½ period of the sentence

D. 1/8 period of the sentence

158. The purpose of the decree on probation shall be to:

A. Provide an opportunity for the reformation of a penitent offender, which might be less probable if he
were to serve a prison sentence; prevent the commission of offenders; promote the correction and
rehabilitation of an offender by providing him with individualized treatment.

B. Provide an opportunity for the penitent offender to be more careful of his actions.

C. Makes the offender more susceptible to commit further crimes if not being isolated due to the act
performed by him to which he is bound to answer for the satisfaction of the society,

D. All of the above

159. The most common problem of the national prison is;

A. Overcrowding

B. Lack of budget

C. Lack of personnel

D. Insubstantial resources needed

160. In case if conflicting orders, the order one given by the _________ shall be obeyed.

A. Immediate superior

B. Superior who occupies higher position

C. Superior with higher rank

D. Superior with influence with ranking officers

161. Nobody can assume the suffering for a crime committed by others.

A. Personal

B. Interchangeable

C. Transferable
D. Absolute

162. These are the factors considered in diversification, except;

A. Mother of offender

B. Age of the offender

C. Sex of the offender

D. All of the above

163. Article 70 of the revised penal code provides that in applying its provisions, the duration’s of service
of sentence of a life termed should be;

A. 40 years

B. 20 years

C. 10 years

D. Not more than 20 years

164. The features of the prison system were confinement of the prisoners in these is cells days and
night.

A. Pennsylvania

B. Mammertime

C. Auburn

D. Alcatraz

165. A person who is sentence to served imprisonment for not more than three years to pay a fine if not
more than one thousand persons or both fine and imprisonment.

A. City prisoner

B. Provincial Prisoner

C. City Prisoner
D. Municipal Prisoner

166. This prison system was considered more advantageous because it had been observed those
prisoners and finishes more articles when they work in-groups than working along in their individual
cells.

A. Auburn System

B. Pennsylvania System

C. Auburn System

D. Mammertime

167. Is that kind of prisoners discipline applied after an offense has been committed, in these that may
cases, and punishment does not enter.

A. Negative discipline

B. Positive discipline

C. Harsh discipline

D. All of the above

168. This is a procedure, which permits a jail prisoner to pursue his normal job during the week and
return to the jail to serve his sentence during the weekend or non-working hours.

A. Delayed sentence

B. Suspended sentence

C. Advance Sentence

D. Any of the above

169. In prison, it is commonly through of a procedure to prevent escapes, riots and disorders and the
punishment of those involved.

A. Preventive discipline
B. Negative discipline

C. Positive discipline

D. Harsh discipline

170. The following are the justifications of punishment, Except:

A. Happiness

B. Retribution

C. Reformation

D. Rehabilitation

171. Are prisoners who cannot be trusted in open conditions and pose less danger to society if they
escape;

A. Medium security prisoner

B. Minimum Security Prisoner

C. Maximum Security Prisoner

D. None of the above

172. What law integrated police force, jail management and penology and fire fighting force before PD
765 was enacted?

A. Executive Order Number 448

B. Executive Order Number 40

C. Executive Order Number 844

D. Executive Order Number 484

173. What law was passed by the U.S. congress which ended the industrial prison movement?

A. A law, which prohibited the sale of prison made articles to the public and limited their use to
government owned or controlled institutions.
B. Law which prohibits prison institution to have their inmates works in their respective cells of
confinement.

C. Law which prohibits the crafts making inside the penitentiary and disallowing penitents from
indulging themselves in any working place within the place of their confinement.

D. All of the above

174. The first international organization to achieve international cooperation with respect to the
prevention of crime and the treatment of offenders on 1875 is _______.

A. International penal and penitentiary commission

B. Conventional penal and penitentiary commission

C. United nations penal and penitentiary commission

D. World Penal and penitentiary commission

175. This service provide the most, intensive diagnostic and treatment activities which generality include
the functions of psychiatrist, psychologist, social workers and auxiliary personnel, particularly to
offenders with deep seated emotional problems.

A. Clinical

B. Social

C. Psychological

D. Physiological

176. It refers commission of other crime during service of sentence of penalty imposed for another
previous offense.

A. Quasi-recidivism

B. Recidivism

C. Habitual

D. Quasi habitual
177. A person who is detained for the violation of law or ordinance and has not yet convicted is a;

A. Detention prisoner

B. Sentenced Prisoner

C. Temporary prisoner

D. Conditional prisoner

178. The only one instance when a prisoner maybe given passes or leave from jails or places of
confinement, as maybe allowed by law or regulation, upon approval of the appropriate authority, or the
court, if already committed by court order and upon and recommendation of the warden.

A. Very meritorious cases

B. Unmeritorious case

C. Special Cases

D. In any case

179. Who is responsible for carrying of the treatment program of the prisoner in jails?

A. Classification committee

B. Treatment committee

C. Diversification committee

D. Committee on discipline

180. It detains minimum custody offenders serving short sentence with constructive work programs. It
provides full employment of prisoners, remedial services and constructive leisure time activities.

A. Workhouse, jail arm or camp house

B. Staff house, Jail facilities

C. Workshop, jail arm or campus

D. None of the above

181. It is that branch of administration of criminal justice system charged with the responsibility for the
custody, supervision, and rehabilitation of the convicted offender.

A. Corrections

B. Law enforcement

C. Courts

D. Prosecution

182. This is also called the guidance or case conference where the prisoner after undergoing all the
tests, interviews and examination appears before the center’s staff in conference of plan out with him
his tentative program of activities the prisoners should undergo including institutional training,
recreational program, religious program, medical and psychiatry services and social services.

A. Staff conference

B. Command conference

C. Officer’s conference

D. Conference for prisoners

183. The first workhouse in England (1557-1576).

A. Bridewell

B. Bridewel

C. Bridewheel

D. Bridwhel

184. BJMP is under the administration of the;

A. DILG

B. DOJ

C. DND
D. DNA

185. The basis of the old school of penology is the human free-will.

A. Classical school

B. Neo Classical

C. Positivist

D. None of the above

186. This charge of financial matters especially in programming, inputting, accounting and other
activities related to financial service, it consolidates and prepared financial reports and related
statement of subsistence in the operation of the jails.

A. Budget and finance branch

B. Mess Service Branch

C. Food Branch

D. All of the above

187. A person can be considered an inmate if;

A. Has committed a crime

B. Was arrested

C. Was investigated

D. All of the above

188. Operation conducted by the BJMP where a prisoner maybe checked at anytime. His bedding,
lockers and personal belongings may also opened at any time in his presence whenever possible.

A. Operation greyhound

B. Frisk and check

C. Counting procedure
D. Checking procedure

189. What is the Executive Department that supervises and controls the numerous Correctional
Institutions nationwide?

A. Department of Justice

B. Department of Interior and Local Government

C. Department of Social Welfare and Development

D. Department of National Defense

190. The Head of the Bureau of Corrections is known as -

A. Chief of the Bureau of Corrections

B. Director of the Bureau of Corrections

C. Superintendent of the Bureau of Corrections

D. None of these

191. What Bureau under the DILG is responsible for the supervision and control of Jails?

A. BJMP

B. Bureau of Corrections

C. Provincial Jail

D. City/Municipalities

192. What are the types of Jails under the Supervision of the BJMP?

A. Provincial and Sub-Provincial Jails

B. City and Municipal Jails

C. District Jails

D. Insular Jails
193. Provincial Jails were first established in 1910 under the American Regime. At present, who
supervises and controls the said jails?

A. BJMP

B. DOJ

C. Provincial Government

D. LGU

194. Who is the Head of the Provincial Jail?

A. Provincial Jail Director

B. Provincial Administrator

C. Provincial Jail Warden

D. Governor

195. What is the primary purpose of imprisonment?

A. Rehabilitation and Reformation

B. To stand trial

C. Punishment

D. Socialization

196. A place of confinement for persons awaiting trial or court action and where the convicted offenders
serve short sentences or penalty of imprisonment is known as

A. Jail

B. Lock-up

C. Penitentiary

D. Detention Cells
197. The act of prisoner trying to convert or induce another to change his religious beliefs, sect or the
like to another while under confinement is referred to as

A. Proselytizing

B. Initiation

C. Fraternization

D. Inducement

198. A warrant issued by the court bearing its seal and signature of the judge directing the jail or prison
authorities to receive the convicted offender for service of sentence or detention is known as -

A. Mittimus

B. Detention Mittimus

C. Sentence Mittimus

D. Detention Warrant

199. The entrusting for confinement or an offender to a jail by competent court or authority for
investigation, trial and or service of sentence is referred to as

A. Commitment

B. Detention

C. Imprisonment

D. Recognizance

200. The mechanical device or contrivance, tools or implement used to hold back, keep in check or
under control is the

A. Instrument of Restraint

B. Iron leg Lock

C. Handcuffs
D. metallic chains