1.

A deduction of sentence given to

prisoner in recognition of his good
conduct or good
behavior.
A. Parole
B. Good Conduct Time Allowance✔
C. Good Conduct Pass
D. All of these
1. A deduction of sentence given to
prisoner in recognition of his good
conduct or good
behavior.
A. Parole
B. Good Conduct Time Allowance✔
C. Good Conduct Pass
D. All of these
1. A deduction of sentence given to
prisoner in recognition of his good
conduct or good
behavior.
A. Parole
B. Good Conduct Time Allowance✔
C. Good Conduct Pass
D. All of these
1. A deduction of sentence given to
prisoner in recognition of his good
conduct or good
behavior.
A. Parole
B. Good Conduct Time Allowance✔
C. Good Conduct Pass
D. All of these
INSTITUTIONAL CORRECTION
1. A deduction of sentence given to prisoner in recognition of his good conduct or good behavior.

a. Parole

b. Good Conduct Time Allowance

c. Good Conduct Pass

d. All of these

2. A person convicted and sentenced to serve for not more than six months is classified as –

a. Municipal prisoner

b. City prisoner

c. Insular prisoner

d. Colonist

3. A continuing application of the treatment program.

a. Diversification

b. Execution of the treatment program

C. Reclassification

D. None of these

4. 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

5. An inmate maybe excused from mandatory labor if he or she is...

A. over 55 years of age

B. over 60 years of age

C. over 65 years of age

D. over 70 years of age

6. An open institution usually a penal farm or camp

A. Minimum Security Institution

B. Medium Security Institution

 C. Maximum Security Institution

D. None of these

7. First to use punitive imprisonment

A. England

B. United States of America

C. Germany

D. None of these

8. A prisoner sentenced for more than three years is under the jurisdiction of the

A. City Jail

B. District Jail

C. Provincial Jail

D. Bureau of Corrections

9. . Detention prisoners who are awaiting judgment or trial of their case are under the supervision and control of

A. Provincial Jails

B. National Bilibid Prisons

C. Bureau of Corrections

D. Bureau of Jail Management and Penology

10. . It is an institution intended to detain or house political offenders.

A. Iwahig Penal farm

B. Sablayan Prison Farm

C. Davao Penal Farm

D. San Ramon Prison and Penal farm

11. Intelligence and personality test are administered by

A. Psychologist
B. Psychiatrist
C. C.Correctional officer
D. Social worker
12. For security purposes, what is the minimum required ratio in escorting an offender when in transit?
A. 12+2
B. 12+1
C. 11+1
D. 11+2
13. It exercise supervision and control over provincial jails.
A. BJMP
B. Bureau of Corrections
C. Provincial Government
D. Parole and Probation Administration
14. It insures a more careful selection of the institution in which the prisoner is to be confined.
A. Courts
B. Quarantine Unit
C. Correction
D. Reception and Diagnostic Center
15. The ideal ratio on escort is ____ prison guard for every ____ number of inmates.
A. 12
B. 14
C. 17
D. 112
16. The basis of this old school of penology is the human free will.
A. Penology School
B. Classical School
C. Neo classical
D. Positivist
17. It is the primary objective of custodial and security division.
A. To prevent riots
B. To implement discipline
C. To help in reformation of prisoners
D. Security
18. 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
19. A municipal warden must have the minimum rank of.
A. SJO1
B. J/INSP
C. J/SINSP
D. J/CINSP
20. A person who is detained for the violation of law or ordinance and has not been convicted is a -
A. Detention Prisoner
B. Provincial Prisoner
C. Municipal Prisoner
D. City Prisoner
21. A person who is sentenced to serve a prison term of over three
A. (3) years is a _________________.
A. Municipal prisoner
B. Detention prisoner
C. City prisoner
D. National or Insular prisoner
22. Clinical services geared toward improving inmates behavior are administered by
A. Psychiatrist
B. Social Worker
C. Psychologist
D. None of these
23. 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
24. 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
25. Prisoners whose sentences are more than three years to capital punishment are considered
A. municipal prisoners
B. provincial prisoners
C. city prisoners
D. insular prisoners
26. Refers to those who are confined in correctional facilities awaiting verdict in their cases
A. Prisoner
B. Detainees
C. Probationer
D. Offender
27. The law creating the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) is
A. RA 8551
B. RA 9165
C. RA 6975
D. RA 4890
28. An_____ program employs prisoners in various product or good producing tasks.
A. Agricultural
B. Industrial
C. Operational
D. Administrative
29. Force is used only by correctional institution to:
A. exact respect
B. perform assignments
C. enforce discipline
D. show physical strength and power
30. An inmate maybe transferred by the Prison Director upon the recommendation of the ____ concerned to another
prison facility to bring said inmate closer to family or as part of his rehabilitation program.
A. President
B. Superintendent
C. Prison Guard
D. DOJ Secretary
31. In admission process of the inmates, several procedures will be followed including the registration of all
information of about the inmate. The register shall contain the following except?
A. date of admission
B. reason for commitment
C. sentence
D. name of the authority
32. The punishment which affords the society or the individual who was wronged, the opportunity to impose upon the
offender such suitable punishment as may be enforced
A. Reformation
B. Retribution
 C. Expiation
D. Deterrence
33. 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
34. 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
35. It prison management, force is used only by correctional institutions or correctional officers in order to,
A. Exact respect
B. Enforce discipline during mass jailbreaks or riots
C. Show physical strength and power
D. Perform assignments
36. Operation conducted by the BJMP where a prisoner maybe checked at anytime.
A. Search and seizure
B. Confiscation
C. Inspection
D. Operation greyhound
37. Person who are deemed instrumental on the reformation of prisoners due to their daily contact with inmates?
A. Chaplain
B. Warden
C. Psychologist
D. Prison guards
38. A person convicted to serve 6 years imprisonment would be classified as what kind of prisoner?
A. Municipal prisoner
B. Insular prisoner
C. Provincial prisoner
D. Detention prisoner
39. He was the first superintendent of Elmira Reformatory.
A. John Howard
B. Zebulon Brockway
C. John Augustus
D. Teodulo Natividad
40. It is given to prisoners who have returned to their places of confinement within 48 hours after a calamity.
A. Good conduct time allowance
B. Special time allowance for loyalty
C. Visitation privileges
D. D.Good treatment allowance
41. One of the following is an admission procedure which involves the frisking of the prisoner.
A. Identification
B. Searching
C. Briefing/Orientation D. Minimum security prisoners
42. 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
43. Pending the submission of the investigation report, the defendant may be allowed on temporary liberty through.
A. Release on recognizance
B. Bail
C. Manifestation
D. Cash bond
44. 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. C.Office of the President
D. D.None of these
45. 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
46. Institution for the confinement of persons who are awaiting final disposition of their criminal cases and also for
the service of those convicted and punished with shorter sentences, usually up to three years.
A. Lock-up
B. Ordinary Jail
C. Jail
D. Work house
47. Introduces profit margin and religion congregate loan with efficient discipline permitted to set up factory style
working conditions and become the first prison to achieve a profitable work program.
A. Pennsylvania
B. Auburn
C. Walnut street jail
D. Sins sing prison
48. 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
49. A correctional institution that has the authority to detain convicted offenders for longer or extended period of
time, including those who are waiting their death sentence.
A. Halfway house
B. Farm house
C. Jail
D. Prison
50. 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
51. A ___, also called a 'block' or 'isolation cell', used to separate unruly, dangerous, or vulnerable prisoners from the
general population, also sometimes used as punishment.
A. Segregation Unit
B. Reception Unit
C. Quarantine Unit
 D. Cell 45
52. It is regarded as the most important program that aids in the rehabilitation or prisoners
A. Recreational program
B. Religious program
C. Educational program
D. Employment of prisoners
53. Classification of an inmate as to entitlement who has served imprisonment with good conduct for a period
equivalent to 1/5 of the maximum term or of his prison sentence or those who served 7 years in the case of those
who was meted with the penalty of life sentence.
A. First class inmates
B. Second Class inmates
C. Third class inmates
D. Colonist
54. Elmira Correctional Facility, known otherwise as ___, is a maximum security prison located in New York in the
USA. The prison is located in Chemung County, New York in the City of Elmira.
A. “The school”
B. “The hill”
C. “The rock”
D. “The dungeon”
55. Formerly it is a fortress of defense in Paris France and it was a symbol of absolutism before the French revolution
but in 17th century it was converted as prisons on where hundreds of political prisoners are tortured and died.
A. Gulag of Russia
B. Bastille Prisons
C. Toul Sleng Prisons
D. Insein Prisons
56. A correctional institution that has the authority to detain persons awaiting trial or adjudication or confine
convicted offenders for a short period of time.
A. Halfway houses
B. Penal colonies
C. Jails
D. All of these
57. If the color of the maximum Security prisoner is Tangerine, Medium Security Prisoner is Blue, What color is the
uniform for the Minimum Security?
A. Brown
B. Gray
C. Orange
D. Stripe White and Orange
58. It involves supervision of prisoners to insure punctual and orderly movement from the dormitories, place of work,
hospital and churches in accordance with the daily schedules.
A. Control
B. Custody
C. Discipline
D. Inspection
59. 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
60. It is a method whereby a prisoner has been released from correctional facilities either temporary or absolute to
which acceptance of the members of the society is expected.
A. Community participation
 B. Community Participation
C. Reintegration
D. Community backing
61. 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
62. The decree that formally opened the Old Bilibid Prison which was constructed as the main penitentiary on
Oroquieta Street, Manila and designed to house the prison population of the country. This prison became known
as the “Carcel y Presidio Correccional” and could accommodate 1,127 prisoners.
A. Royal Decree of 1865
B. Revised Administrative Code
C. Royal Decree of 1905
D. Royal Decree of 1869
63. The Director of Prison at Valencia, Spain in 1835 who divided prisoners into companies and appointed them as
petty officers; also, he allowed the reduction of inmate’s sentence by 1/3 for good behavior.
A. John Howard
B. Dometz of France
C. Alexander Macanochie
D. Manuel Montesimos
64. The idea that re-entry of an offender should be in the mainstream of society rather than the usual abrupt re-entry
at the end of a prison sentence.
A. Reintegration
B. Deterrence
C. Incapacitation
D. Rehabilitation
65. 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
66. The putting of offenders in prison for the purpose of protecting the public and at the same time rehabilitating them
by requiring the latter to undergo institutional treatment program is referred to as:
A. Imprisonment
B. Trial
C. Conviction
D. Detention
67. These refers to information concerning an inmate’s personal circumstances, such as the offense committed,
imposed sentence, criminal case number in the trial, date of the commencement of the service of sentence and
other analogous information.
A. Prison Record
B. Carpeta
C. Prisoner’s record
D. Inmate’s Record
68. 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. Maximum Security Prisoners
69. The privilege to view the deceased relative is permitted if the wake is in the place within a radius 30 km by road
from the prison, if more than km, the privilege may be extended in the inmate provided the inmate can return to
his place of confinement during_______________ hours of the same day.
A. Sunlight
B. Morning
C. AftTop of Formernoon
D. Daylight
70. 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
71. The imprisonment a convicted offender may serve, at the rate of PhP8.00 a day subject to certain rules, for failure
to pay a fine and if ordered to do so by the judgment is referred to as
A. Subsidiary imprisonment
B. Secondary imprisonment
C. Preventive imprisonment
D. None of the above
72. The Panopticon is a type of prison building designed by English philosopher Jeremy Bentham in 1785. The
concept of the design was derived from the word meaning of “pan” and “opticon”. “Opticon’ means:
A. To allow an observer to observe
B. Without the prisoner
C. Avoid watching
D. To walk in military manner
73. 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
74. 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.
75. This group consists of chronic troublemakers but not as dangerous as the super security prisoners. They are not
allowed to work outside the institution.
A. Maximum security prisoners
B. Super security prisoners
C. Minimum security prisoners
D. Mediu security prisoners
76. 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
77. What Prison system that is consisted in the solitary confinement of the prisoners in their own cells day and night
where they lived, slept, received religious instruction or read the bible, and given the work and also known as
separate system?
A. Pennsylvania Prison System
B. Auburn Prison System
C. Walnut Street
D. Auburn System
78. Which of the following is a maximum security prison in Ossining, New York, USA? It is located approximately
30 miles (48 km) North of New York City on the banks of the Hudson River which the Auburn Prison system was
applied
A. Alcatraz prison
B. Sing Sing Prison
C. Walnut Street Jail
D. Silver Mine Farm
79. Which of these authorizes the release of a detainee who has undergone preventive imprisonment equivalent to the
maximum imposable sentence for the offense he is charged with
A. B.P. Blg. 85
B. PD 29
C. B.P. 22
D. PD 968
80. 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. 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.
81. The end purpose of classification is –
A. To orient new inmates for prison life
B. To prepare inmates for prison life
C. To develop integrated and realistic program for prison
D. All of these
82. The following procedures of admission is undertaken by the staff for every prisoner entrusted to their custody
except:
A. Checking of commitment papers
B. Establishing the identity of the prisoner
C. Searching the prisoner
D. Diversifying
83. The infamous gulag prison in Germany was the place where thousands of Jews were slaughtered during the reign
of Adolf Hitler.
A. Gulag of Russia
B. Gulag Prison of Aleksandr Solzhenisyn
C. Gulag of Germany
D. The gulag of Banaue
84. 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
85. An inmate shall be transferred to a separation center for adjustment process from life in prison to life in free
community within –
A. 60 days prior to release
B. 30 days prior to release
 C. 90 days before release
D. 15 days prior to release
86. A prison model which sought penitence (hence the term penitentiaries) through total individual isolation and
silence.
A. Pennsylvania Prison Model
B. Auburn Prison Model
C. Work Release
D. Halfway Houses
87. Except one, joined the June 1962 Alcatraz escape was a prison escape attempt by American criminalsusing an
inflatable raft.
A. Clarence Anglin,
B. John Anglin
C. FrankMorris
D. David Gilmour
88. How many years of service of sentence for a first time offenders meted with life imprisonment may be classified
as Medium Security.
A. 2 years
B. 3 years
C. 4 years
D. 5 Years
89. 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
90. 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
91. 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
92. The following personal effect of inmates that can be brought by him into the prison facilities for common use with
other inmates, Except:
A. Cassette
B. Electric Fan
C. Television
D. Air conditioners
93. The systems of prison were the confinement of the prisoners in single cells at night and congregate work in stop
during the day.
A. Pennsylvania prison
B. Auburn prison
C. Elmira reformatory
D. Alcatraz prison
94. This refers to the manner or practice of managing or controlling the rehabilitation and reformation of prisoners.
A. Penal Management
 B. Corrections Administration
C. Penal Justification
D. Corrections Justification
95. 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
96. 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
97. A prison model where incarcerated persons are allowed to work outside the institution that houses them.
A. Pennsylvania Prison Model
B. Auburn Prison Model
C. Work Release
D. Halfway Houses
98. 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
99. Which is called the finest penal farm in the world?
A. Davao penal farm
B. Sablayan penal colony
C. San Ramon prison and penal farm
D. D.Iwahig penal colony
100. Probation is granted to _______ who are sentenced to a prison term of not more than six (6) years.
A. recidivist C. fist time offenders
B. second time offenders D. senior citizens
101. The child and youth welfare code of 1974 was promulgated on December 10, 1974 by virtue of what
Presidential decree?
A. P.D. 613 C. P.D. 916
B. P.D. 603 D. R.A. 9344
102. What are emphasized under the custodial model of correctional institutions?
A. reintegration into society
B. security, discipline and order
C. rehabilitation and correction
D. physical and mental upliftment
103. What is the security classification of inmates who have two (2) or more escape records but have served 8
years since recommitment?
A. minimum security C. optimum security
B. maximum security D. medium security
104. What is the security classification of an inmate who is criminally insane or with severe personality or
emotional disorder and is dangerous to others?
A. minimum security C. maximum security
B. optimum security D. medium security
105. ________ program employs prisoners in various product or good productions tasks.
A. agricultural C. operational
B. industrial D. administrative
106. Which of the following statement is TRUE?
A. a parolee may be authorized by the parole and probation officer to travel outside his operational jurisdiction
for a period of not more than thirty (30) days.
B. Outside travel for a cumulative duration of more than thirty (30) days within a period of one (1) year shall be
considered transfer of residence
C. It is not mandatory for the parolee to comply with the terms and conditions appearing in the release document
D. A parolee cannot transfer to a residence other than that indicated in the release document without prior written
approval of the board of pardon and parole
107. What is referred to as hustling inside the prison?
A. befriending a prison guard

B. selling illegal commodities

C. doing assigned prison assignment

D. reporting illegal activities

108. Juanito is 17 years old when he was convicted for the crime of theft. Can he apply for probation under the

adult probation system?

A. no, because he is entitled for 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

109. It is a correctional model wherein criminals are punished because they have infringed the rights of others

and the security of the sanction should fit the seriousness of the crime.

A. benefit of the clergy C. rehabilitation model

B. custodial model D. just desert model

110. Who among the following may have his penalty suspended under PD 603?

A. Eduardo who is 30 years old

 B. Peter who is 10 years old

C. Ronald who is 25 years old

D. Jack who is 20 years old

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

A. certificate of final discharge

B. certificate of prison term completion

C. certificate of final release

D. certificate of final release and discharge

112. It was an age of response to the industrialization, urbanization, technological change and advancement of

science that had revolutionized the landscape.

A. age of reform C. age of correction

B. age of reason D. age of enlightenment

113. Which model underscores the assumption that criminal behavior is caused by biological or psychological

conditions that require treatment?

A. reform model C. community model

B. rehabilitation model D. medical model

114. What is the legal process that results in the removal of conviction from the official records?

A. exoneration C. expungement

B. restriction D. mitigation

115. The judge will base the grant of probation on the report of the _____.

A. social worker C. prosecutor

B. probation officer D. police officer

116. When can a drug user or one who is in possession of 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

117. Which of the following is considered in the grant of conditional pardon?

 A. good conduct shown

B. discipline of the prisoner

C. old age provided that he was not yet 60 years old at the time of his commitment to prison

D. length of time spend in prison

118. What do you call the pathway between a two towers?

A. catwalk C. pathway

B. hall way D. none of these

119. . To what penal farm were political prisoners in the 1870’s confined?

A. sablayan penal colony

B. san ramon prison penal farm

C. iwahig penal colony

D. davao penal colony

120. A married prisoner is visited by his wife and they are granted time for their marital sexual obligations.

This privilege is called?

A. conjugal partnership C. conjugal incentive

B. conjugal vacation D. conjugal visit

121. . What is the movement in 1790 which held that offenders were out of touch with God thus, they were

given bibles and placed in isolation?

A. reformatory movement C. quaker reform movement

B. church reform movement D. crime prevention movement

122. . Where shall Laureta be confined if his sentence is six (6) months or less?

A. provincial jail C. city jail

B. municipal jail D. new bilibid prison

123. It is a judicial action or legal disposition that allows the offender to remain in the community subject to

conditions imposed by court order.

A. commutation C. reprieve

B. probation D. parole

124. Which agency performs the evaluation of prisoners fitness and qualifications for the grant of parole and pardon?
 A. National police commission

B. Board of pardon and parole

C. Department of social welfare and development

D. National bureau of investigation

26. Which of the following institutions is included under the corrections sub- system?

A. drug rehabilitation center

B. police

C. jails

D. drug enforcement units

27. The theory which affords the society or the individual who was wronged the opportunity to impose upon the offender

such suitable punishment as may be enforced?

A. retribution C. deterrence

B. reformation D. expiation

28. Who among the following may have his penalty suspended under PD 603?

A. Pablo who is 25 years old

B. Juan who is 10 years old

C. Martin who is 20 years old

D. Pedro who is 19 years old

29. Sonny is convicted for a crime that carries a prison sentence of more than eight (8) years and one (1) day. Can Sonny

avail of probation?

A. No

B. He will be pardoned

C. He will served 1/ 2 of the sentence in jail

D. Yes

30. The target of behavior change effort for inmate is not criminality per se but the variety of problem behavior

surrounding criminal lifestyles. Which of the following is NOT a problem behavior?

A. ability to relate with others

B. ability to control anger and frustration

 C. ability to logically and rationally think

D. deficiency in social skills

31. Which among the following are the major goals of corrections?

A. punishment, confinement, retribution, treatment

B. retribution, deterrence, incapacitation, rehabilitation

C. deterrence, retribution, punishment, treatment

D. deterrence, punishment, incapacitation, treatment

32. Which of the following should NOT a probationer do?

A. make periodic office report

B. go and play in a gambling den

C. work regularly to support his family

D. stay away from bad associates

33. Force is used only by correctional institutions to:

A. exact respect

B. enforce discipline

C. show physical strength and power

D. perform assignments

34. The Supreme Court automatically reviews the cases of criminals convicted and meted out the penalty of:

A. 12 years 6 months and one day

B. life imprisonment

C. death

D. 6 years, one month and 1 day

35. Presidential Decree No. 968 established the __________ system.

A. civilian police C. juvenile justice

B. family welfare D. adult probation

36. What correctional institution houses accused persons awaiting trial?

A. rehabilitation center C. jail

B. half- way house D. prison

37. The following are identified as correctional dilemmas EXCEPT

A. ambivalent correctional strategies and technique

B. unclear statement of correctional mission

C. government support for funding requirement

D. inadequacy of correctional personnel

38. The ________ theory in crime causation focuses on the criminal disorders, chromosomes irregularity and abnormal

brain activity.

A. psychological theory C. sociological theory

B. biological theory D. political theory

39. This was the period when concepts of liberalism, nationality, equality and individualism dominated social and

political thinking in the 18th century in England.

A. age of reform C. age of discernment

B. age of rehabilitation D. age of reason

40. What does the classical theory provide?

A. criminal behavior is inherited and therefore could be controlled by regulating the production of families

B. criminal behavior is learned in interaction with other persons in a process of communication

C. crime and delinquency are symptoms of social and penalty disorders

D. the basis for criminal liability is human free will and the purpose of penalty is retribution

41. What correctional goal is referred to when the offender is rendered physically unable to commit a crime in the future?

A. deterrence C. rehabilitation

B. incapacitation D. retribution

42. Under the UN standard minimum rules for the treatment of prisoners, which of the following are the two (2) basic

principles under the rules of general application to prisoners?

1. There shall be not discrimination on grounds of race, color, sex, language, religion, political or other opinion, national

or social origin, birth, or other status

2. It is necessary to respect the religious beliefs and moral precepts of the group to which a prisoners belongs

3. The treatment of prisoners should emphasize not their exclusion from the community, but their continuing part in it.

4. Unconvicted prisoners are presumed to be innocent and shall be treated as such

 A. 2 and 3 C. 1 and 2

B. 3 and 4 D. 4 and 1

43. When does punishment have a deterrent effect?

A. punishment reduces the capacity of an individual to commit a crime

B. punishment is serious compared with the nature of offense

C. punishment disgraces the offender before the public

D. punishment serves as an example to the public thus, discouraging the commission of offense

44. Who espoused the idea that criminality increases in proportion as one approaches the equator?

A. Lombroso C. Ferri

B. Garofalo D. Montesquieu

45. This is an investigation of behavior based on subject’s responses to questions concerning activities in which they have

engaged.

A. victimization study C. social study

B. self- report study D. criminological research

46. Antonio Lava was sentenced to serve a maximum term of imprisonment of not more than six (6) years. He applied for

probation but his application will not be considered if:

1. he was convicted of subversion of any crime against national security or public interest

2. he was previously convicted by final judgment of an offense punished by imprisonment of not less than one (1)

month and one (1) day and / or a fine of not less than Php 200.00

3. he was previously granted probation

4. he was previously granted parole

A. 1, 2 and 3 C. 2, 3, and 4

B. any of those listed D. 3, 4, and 1

47. Which of the following is an open correctional institution known to be the best and “prison without walls”?

A. Sablayan penal colony

B. Iwahig penal colony

C. San Ramon prison and penal farm

D. Davao penal farm

 48. Among the following factors, which would best determine the extent to which prison functions are subdivided?

A. operating programs

B. adequacy of resources

C. inmate population and size of the prison/ jail

D. number of prison staff

49. What law is very supportive for the convicted prisoner after he completely served the minimum sentenced of his

indeterminate prison term of his incarceration can be eligibility for his early release;

a. Executive Clemency b. PD 968 c. RA 4103 d. RA 4130

50. Aside from the name, offense committed and the court imposing the sentence, what information about an alien

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 of his alien certificate of registration

51. What theory provides that criminal behavior is learned in interaction with other persons in the process of communications?

A. strain theory

B. psychoanalytical theory

C. social disorganization theory

D. differential association theory

52. How are habitual offenders who have been involved in prostitution, drugs, numbers and shoplifting called?

A. “Punk” C. “Cool”

B. “The life” D. “Square”

53. Who said that punishment should not be more secure than necessary to deter crime because excessive punishment is

unjustified?

A. Charles Goring C. Raffaeli Garofalo

B. Robert Peel D. Jeremy Bentham

54. What idea was advocated by John Howard?

A. Corporal punishment is more effective than other punishment

 B. Prisons should be under the control of the police

C. Public labor by offenders should be abolished

D. Reformation will not occur inside penitentiary

55. When can some prisoners have disciplinary authority over their co- inmates?

A. When they show “macho” image

B. When they are of senior age over those to be supervised

C. When they are of good behavior, more technically skilled and properly trained

D. When they have grease money

56. What is the action of the court in case a probationer violated his/ her probation conditions?

A. Court revokes probation and probationer goes to prison

B. Court directs probationer to re- apply for probation

C. Court releases the probationer to the community

D. Court orders the continuation of probation

57. You are a legislator who would like to help in the resolution of the labeling problem of ex- convicts. Which of the

following is the best legislative proposal to prepare?

A. A bill that would expunge all criminal records pertaining to all released prisoners

B. A bill that would penalize business establishment or offices which will not accept released prisoners as long as

they qualify to the vacant position

C. A bill that would grant automatic absolute pardon to those who have served atleast 90% of their sentence

D. A bill that would grant automatic parole to those who have served atleast 80% of their sentence

58. There are four (4) concepts of lifestyle in prison. What concept is referred to when inmates aspire for leadership

within the prison subculture and such positions and power in the prison society?

A. disorganized criminals C. doing time

B. jailing D. gleaning

59. How do inmates know that they have letters?

A. An inmate trustee delivers the letters to addresses

B. A list with mails for inmates is posted

C. Inmates with letters are called to the Jail Warden’s office

 D. A jail officer delivers the letters personally

60. The RA 4103 known as;

a. Probation law b. Executive Clemency

c. Parole d. Indeterminate Sentence Law

61. The correctional principle that “the basis of all social action must be the utilitarian conception of the greatest

happiness for the greatest number” was set forth by:

A. Montesquieu C. Becarria

B. Locke D. Voltaire

62. Female prison reform during the 19th century had the following principles EXCEPT

A. separation of women prisoners from male

B. suspension of sentence

C. control of women’s prison by female management and staff

D. provision for differential feminine care

63. How are inmates called when they are of low intelligence or afflicted with psychological or physical disabilities and

who have difficulty in functioning within the prison society?

A. psychotic criminals C. adult criminals

B. disorganized criminals D. juvenile offenders

64. A convict is in a __________ if he is placed inside one (1) cell alone and without anybody to talk to or be seen with.

A. individual confinement C. corporal punishment

B. capital punishment D. solitary confinement

65. After release from the jail or prison, when does the parolee present himself to the parole and probation officer?

A. atleast one (1) month from release

B. within three (3) months from release

C. atleast three (3) weeks from release

D. within the period prescribed in the release document

66. One of the purposes of Adult Probation Law is to:

A. Promote the correction and rehabilitation of an offender by providing him with personalized,
 community based program

B. Place the offender outside the police power of the state

C. Coordinate the workings of the agencies of the criminal justice system

D. Foster closer relationship between the offender and the judge who promulgated the probation order

67. Is Mario qualified for probation if his prison term is arresto mayor?

A. Yes, his sentence is less than 6 years and 1 day

B. No, his sentence is 12 years

C. No, his sentence is 8 years

D. Yes, his sentence is 6 months

68. Under this correctional goal, the criminal is rendered physically unable to commit crime in the future.

A. retribution C. incapacitation

B. deterrence D. rehabilitation

69. Who among the following is a provincial prisoner?

A. a prisoner serving a term below six (6) years

B. a prisoner serving a term of six (6) years up

C. a prisoner serving a term of six (6) months and one (1) day to three (3) years

D. a prisoner serving a term of three (3) years and one (1) day and up

70. What theory in criminology states that criminals are totally responsible for their behaviors. The stress is more in the

effect of their felonious act than upon the criminal himself.

A. classical theory C. biological theory

B. positivist theory D. physiological theory

71. Which two (2) of the following unusual offenders should be under the close supervision of the Jail Physicians?

1. mentally- ill

2. sex deviates

3. infirm or sick

4. escape prone prisoners

A. 1 and 2 C. 3 and 4

B. 1 and 3 D. 2 and 3
72. Who said that “criminal acts are signals of distress, signals of failures, the spasms of struggles and convulsions of a

sub marginal human being trying to make it in our complex society with inadequate equipment and preparation”?

A. John Howard C. James Wilson

B. Karl Menninger D. Jeremy Bentham

73. The parole and probation administration administers a _________ correctional program.

A. institutional C. integrated

B. community based D. traditional

74. Changing criminals through non-punitive means is referred to as _________.

A. retribution C. restitution

B. reformation D. rehabilitation

75. Hubert Webb was sentenced to imprisonment on September 30, 2002. On October 5, 2002 the judge who

promulgated the decision died. What is the effect of the judge’s death to the service of Alfonso’s sentence?

A. He will have to serve his sentence

B. His sentence will be suspended

C. His sentence will nit be binding anymore

D. His sentence will be reduced

76. Placido was convicted to a prison term of prison correctional. Will he qualify for probation?

A. no, his sentence is three (3) years and 1 day

B. no, his sentence is six (6) years and 1 day

C. yes, his sentence is less than six (6) years and 1 day

D. no, his sentence is more than six (6) years and 1 day

77. What was the system of money compensation in which harm could be atoned for by a money payment to the injured

party?

A. lex taliones C. wergild

B. wite D. fine

78. It is an arrangement where a prisoner goes out of the institution to attend educational classes.

A. Vocational program C. Work Furlough

B. Guidance counseling D. study release

79. What the right to be tried in an ecclesiastical court during the middle ages?

A. inquisition C. social contract

B. benefit of the clergy D. secular prosecution

80. Prison work assignments are given to prisons usually _________.

A. at early morning hours

B. after recreational hours

C. before sleeping hours

D. during middle hours of the day

81. Which among the following strategies should be developed in order to enhance corrections in the country?

A. Development of clear vision, mission, objective

B. Management of correction efficiency

C. Integration of correction services

D. Encouragement of private sector to assist correction

82. Which among the following factors are considered in petition for executive clemency?

1. age of the petitioner

2. gravity of the offense

3. manner in which offense was committed

4. petitioner’s institutional conduct or behavior

5. previous criminal record, if any

A. 2, 3, 4 and 5 C. all these listed

B. 1, 2, 3 and 4 D. 3, 4, 5 and 1

83. Joan Pamintuan was convicted of the crime of theft at age 10. What law provides that she should be released to her

family?

A. Presidential Decree No. 1184

B. Presidential Decree No. 968

C. Presidential Decree No. 603

D. Republic Act no. 9344

 84. Who among the following prisoners is a national prisoner?

1. One who is sentenced to a maximum term of imprisonment of more than three (3) years or to a fine of more

than Php 5,000.00

2. Regardless of length of sentence, one sentence for violation of customs law or other laws within the

jurisdiction of the Bureau of Customs

3. Regardless of length of sentence, one sentence for violation of Immigration laws and Election laws

4. One sentenced to serve two (2) or more prison sentences in the aggregate exceeding the period of three (3)

years

A. 3, 4 and 1 C. 2, 3, and 4

B. all those listed D. 1, 2 and 3

85. One of the following criminologists espoused the idea that the certainty of punishment outweighs its severity as a

deterrent against crime?

A. Cesare Becarria C. Charles Goring

B. Jeremy Bentham D. William Sheldon

86. Who was the sheriff of Bedfordshire, England whose writings served to bring about changes that resulted in the

development of the penitentiary?

A. Cesare Lombroso C. Jeremy Bentham

B. Cesare Becarria D. John Howard

87. Which of the following is encouraged to give the inmate a respite from the strain of prison life?

A. Report unruly behavior of fellow inmates

B. Maintain wholesome contact with friends and relatives through correspondents

C. Perform prison assignments/ works diligently

D. Write his autobiography for others to read

88. Which of the following is exercised by executive clemency with the concurrence of Congress?

A. probation C. pardon

B. amnesty D. parole

89. It refers to commission of another crime during service of sentence of penalty imposed for another previous offense.

A. recidivism C. delinquency
 B. quasi- recidivism D. concurso de delito

90. It is responsible for carrying out the treatment programs of the prisoners in jails.

A. Warden C. Chaplain

B. Classification board D. disciplinary board

91. Pardon cannot be extended to one of the following instances.

A. murder C. brigandage

B. rape D. impeachment

92. He introduced the “Progressive or Mark” system of penal management, which granted privileges and good conduct

time gradually culminating to the offenders release and an improvement of the ticket of leave. Who was he?

A. Sir Evelyn Ruggles Brise

B. Alexander Machonochie

C. Sir Walter Crafton

D. Zebulon Brockway

93. The features of this prison system were confinement of the prisoners in their cells day and night.

A. Auburn C. Pennsylvania system

B. pre- classical D. Judea Christian theory

94. A model of correctional history that had been successful for young boys and girls in the earlier house or refuge and

training that was adopted for older offenders.

A. family model C. reform model

B. penitence model D. rehabilitation model

95. A person who is sentenced to serve imprisonment for not more than three (3) years or to pay a fine of not more than

Php 1,000.00 or both fine and imprisonment.

A. city prisoner C. insular prisoner

B. national prisoner D. municipal prisoner

96. This prison system was considered more advantageous because it had been observed that prisoners could finish more

articles when they work in groups than working alone in their individual cells.

A. Maison de force C. Auburn system

B. none of these D. Pennsylvania system

97. What law was passed by the U.S. Congress which ended the industrial prison movement?

A. a law which prohibited the increase of delinquency in prisons

B. none of these

C. a law which encouraged the prisoners to be more industrious in the works

D. a law which prohibited the sale of prison made articles to the public and limited their use to government

owned or controlled institutions

98. Which of the following types of jail is under the supervision of Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BMJP)?

A. Provincial jail

B. City and municipal jail

C. District jail

D. Insular jail

99. What is called as the mechanical device, contrivance or tools used to hold back, keep in check or under control a

prisoner?

A. instrument of restraint

B. iron leg lock

C. handcuffs

D. metallic chains

100. Under the prison service manual, what is the prescribed color of prison uniform for maximum-security prison?

A. blue C. yellow

B. white D. orange
NON-INSTITUTIONAL CORRECTION
1. After granting the probation, the probationer must present himself to the probation officer within;

A. 24 hours

B. 32 hours

C. 48 hours

D. 72 hours

2. A condition given by the President during his/her birthday.

A. Amnesty

B. Executive Clem

C. Parole

D. Probation

A shoemaker and became the father of probation in the U.S

A. Mathew Davenport Hill

B. Edward Savage

C. John Augustus

D. Teodolo Natividad

4. Brief of an investigation conducted by probation officer not within the jurisdiction of the court.

A. Post Sentence Investigation Report

B. Pre sentence investigation report

C. Courtesy investigation report

D. Initial investigation report

5. Executive clemency extended to convicted and persons who have not yet been tried by the court is

A. Amnesty

B. Commutation

C. Pardon

D. Reprieved

6. Father of parole.

A. Alexander Maconochie

B. Zebulon Brockway

C. Sir Evelyn Rugges Brise

D. Edward Savage

7. Father of probation in the United States.

A. John Augustus

B. August Vollmer

C. Edward Henry

D. Matthew Daven Port Hill

8. Forms of executive clemency, EXCEPT

A. Commutation

B. Amnesty

C. Reform Model l

D. Probation

9. He is the first appointed probation officer in the world.

A. Hans Gross

B. Edward Savage

C. John Augustus

D. Benjamin Franklin

10. Is an act of grace and a recipient is not entitled to it as a matter of right.

A. pardon

B. probation

C. parole
D. none of these

11. It is one which if granted wipes away the guilt of the grantee without any condition attaches to it.

A. Absolute Pardon

B. Amnesty

C. Commutation

D. Conditional Pardon

12. It is the temporary suspension in the execution of sentence?

A. Pardon

B. Appeal

C. Commutation

D. Reprieve

13. Judicial disposition after which the defendant after conviction and sentence is released.

A. Probation

B. Pardon

C. Parole

D. Amnesty

14. Pardon cannot be exercised in what of the following instances except...

A. Before conviction

B. Before trial

C. After conviction

D. Before conviction and before trial

15. The continuing relationship between probation officer and probationer is known as-

A. Affiliation guidance

B. Pre-sentence Investigation

C. Supervision

D. None of these

16. Reducing the degree of death penalty inflicted upon the convict.

A. Commutation

B. Commutation service of sentence

C. Amnesty

D. Pardon

17. A French word meaning “word of honor”.

A. Pardon

B. Probation

C. Parole

D. Amnesty

18. A person place on probation?

A. Prisoner

B. Parole

C. Probation aid

D. Probationer

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

A. partially exempted

B. exempted

C. conditionally exempted

D. not exempted

20. Generally bail is a matter of?

A. Right

B. Privilege

C. Parole

D. Pardon

21. Coined the word “probation” derived from the latin word “probare”.

A. John Augustus

B. Teodolo C. Natividad

C. Matthew Davenport Hill

D. Edward N. Savage

22. For a convicted offender, probation is a form of ________.

A. Punishment

B. Treatment

C. Enjoyment

D. Incarceration

23. He was held as the 1st probation officer employed by the government.

A. John Augustus

B. Teodolo
C. Natividad Matthew Davenport Hill

D. Edward N. Savage

24. Pardon cannot be extended to one of the following instances.

A. Murder

B. Rape

C. Brigandage

D. Impeachment

25. Pardon is exercised when the person is_______________.

A. Already convicted

B. Not yet convicted

C. About to be convicted

D. Serve the sentence

26. Petition for request for pardon is processed by-

A. Board of pardons and Parole

B. Director of Prisons

C. Judge that sentenced prisoner

D. Pre-Parole and pardon Committee

27. Presidential Decree 968 established the _______ System.

A. Juvenile Justice

B. Family Welfare

C. Adult Probation

D. Civilian Police

28. Refers to the term of imprisonment with no definite duration w/ in a prescribed maximum.

A. Amnesty

B. Indeterminate sentence

C. Parole

D. Probation

29. The following are forms of executive clemency, EXCEPT

A. Commutation

B. Reform model

C. Amnesty

D. Pardon
30. The following are offender disqualified under P.D. 968, except.

A. Presently serving his sentence

B. Convicted of any offense against public order

C. Serving a term of prison mayor

D. 18 years of age and above

31. The pardoning power is exercised by-

A. Director of Prisons

B. Board of Pardons and Parole

C. President

D. Secretary of Justice

32. The Post Sentence Investigation is submitted by the Probation officer to the court within

A. 30 days

B. 60 days

C. 90 days

D. 120 days

33. Those who have been once on probation under the Probation Law:

A. are qualified to apply for probation

B. are disqualified to apply for probation

C. should be confined in priso

D..may be granted for another probation

34. Under the Indeterminate Sentence Law, who acts as the chairman of the Board of Pardons and Parole?

A. PNP Chief

B. DILG Secretary

C. DOJ Secretary

D. Chief Executive

35. It is an act of grace and the recipient of the grace is not entitled to it as a matter of right. It is discretionary and within
the prerogative of the Chief Executive

A. Parole

B. Pardon

C. Amnesty

D. Executive Clemency

36. It is an administrative arm of the president in the exercise of his constitutional power to grant executive clemency.
A. Parole and Probation Administration

B. Secretary of Justice

C Bureau of Corrections

D. Board of Pardon and Parole

37. The form of conditional release that is granted after a prisoner has served a portion of his sentence in a correctional

A. Conditional pardon

B. Probation

C. Parole

D. Commutation

38. Pardon includes any crime and exercised by president, while ________ is a blanket pardon to classes person or
communities who may be guilt political offense.

A. Amnesty

B. Pardon

C. Commutation

D. Parole

39. What document is issued to the parolee after he has substantially met and achieved the terms and conditions of his
parole program?

A. Certificate of Final release

B. Certificate of Final Release and Discharge

C. Certificate of Discharge

D. None of these

40. In probation system’s philosophy and concept, it is stated that the individual has the ability to _________ and to
modify his anti- social behaviour with the right kind of help.

A. Challenge

B. Aggravate his behaviour

C. Change

D. None of these

41. In the hearing for the violation committed by the probationer, the latter shall have the right to be informed of the
violation charged and to adduce evidence in his favor. This right is in pursuant to his right to ___?

A. Equal protection

B. Presumption of innocence

C. Miranda rights

D. Due process of law

42. Payment of civil liability to the victim by the probationer shall be given to the following except the–

A. Clerk of Court of the Trial Court

B. Paid directly to the victim with receipt filed with PO

C. Deposited to the victim’s account

D. Supervising Probation Officer on case

43. The court will not grant probation if it finds the following except;

A. The offender can be treated better in a mental institution or other places for correction

B. The offender is a risk to the community

C. The offense is grievous to the eyes of the community

D. None of these

44. What is an effect of pardon by the president?

A. The pardoning power can be exercised even before conviction

B. The pardoning power of the president can be exercised only after conviction

C. The pardoning power does not extend to cases of impeachment

D. None of these

45. A conditional release after the prisoner has served part of his sentence in prison.

A. Parole

B. Probation

C. Amnesty

D. Executive Clemency

46. At this point all civil and criminal liability on the part of the probationer shall be extinguished.

A. Before the termination of probation

B. After granted the pardon

C. Final discharge of the probationer

D. During serving the condition of the probation

47. Is one who investigates for court referral for probation supervision or one who supervises a probationer?

A. BPP

B. BJMP

C. Probation officer

D. Probationer

48. It is an extension of institutional correction

A. Parole
B. Pardon

C. Probation

D. Amnesty

49.It serves as the basis in granting probation to qualified applicants.

A. Post Investigation Report

B. Pre Sentence Investigation report

C. Admission report

D. Post Sentence Investigation

50. Probation was 1st introduced in the Philippines during what colonial period?

A. Spanish

B. American

C. Japanese

D. British