Republic of the Philippines

OCCIDENTAL MINDORO STATE COLLEGE

Labangan, San Jose, Occidental Mindoro
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College of Criminal J ustice Education

TABLE OF SPECIFICATIONS
ENHANCED COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW EXAMINATION
Information Security
Midterm Exam,
CORRECTIONAL 1st Semester AY 2023-2024
ADMINISTRATION
POST TEST

MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. The B.J.M.P. is under the administration of the:

a. Executive Department c. D.I.L.G.
b. P.N.P. d. D.O.J
2. There are three (3) casework techniques applied by the parole officer, which is not included?
a. The trick and treat techniques
b. The executive techniques
c. The guidance, counseling and leadership techniques
d. The manipulative techniques
3. The basis of this old school of penology is the human free-will.
a. Penology School c. Neo-classical
b. Classical School d. Positivist
4. Takes charge of financial matters especially in programming, budgeting, accounting, and other activities
related to financial services. It consolidates and prepares financial reports and related statements of
subsistence outlays and disbursements in the operational of the jail.
a. Budget and finance branch c. Property and supply branch
b. General services branch d. Mess services branch
5. Operation conducted by the BJMP wherein a prisoner maybe checked at any time. His beddings,
lockers and personal belongings may also be opened at any time, in his presence, whenever possible.
This practice is known as:
a. Check and balance c. Inventory
b. S.O.P. d. Operation Greyhound
6. Pardon cannot be extended to one of the following instances.
a. Murder c. Rape
b. Brigandage d. Impeachment
7. It refers to commission of another crime during service of sentence of penalty imposed for another
previous offense.
a. Recidivism c. Quasi-recidivism
b. Delinquency d. City prisoner
8. A person who is detained for the violation of law or ordinance and has not been convicted is a –
a. Detention Prisoner c. Municipal Prisoner
b. Provincial Prisoner d. City Prisoner
9. The following are forms of executive clemency, EXCEPT
a. Commutation c. Amnesty
b. Reform model d. Pardon
10. It is that branch of the administration of Criminal Justice System charged with the responsibility for the
custody, supervision, and rehabilitation of the convicted offender.
a. Conviction c. Penalty
b. Corrections d. Punishment
11. Public humiliation or public exhibition also mean:
a. public execution b. social degradation
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 c. banishment d. public trial
12. During the 16th up to the 18th century, a criminal may be sent away from a place carried out by
prohibition to coming against a specified territory. This is an ancient form of punishment called:
a. Exile c. Banishment
b. Transportation d. Public trial
13. One of the following represents the earliest codification of the Roman law, which was incorporated into
the Justinian Code.
a. Twelve Tables c. Code of Draco
b. Burgundian Code d. Hammurabic code
14. In the history of correction, thinkers during the reformatory movement were the major influences of
today’s correctional system. Alexander Mochanochie was the one who introduced the __ of correction
a. Solitary system c. Marked System
b. Irish System d. Congregate system
15. Retaliation is the earliest remedy for a wrong act to any one (in the primitive society). The concept
follows that the victim’s family or tribe against the family or tribe of the offender, hence “blood feuds”
was accepted in the early primitive societies. Retaliation means:
a. Personal Vengeance c. Eye for an Eye
b. Tooth for a tooth d. All of these
16. In 1936, the City of Manila exchanges its Muntinlupa property with the Bureau of Prisons originally
intended as a site for boys’ training school. Today, the old Bilibid Prison is now being used as the
Manila City Jail, famous as the:
a. “May Halique Estate” c. New Bilibid Jail
b. “Tandang Sora State” d. Muntinlupa Jail
17. The sheriff of Bedsfordshire in 1773 who devoted his life and fortune to prison reform. After his
findings on English Prisons, he recommended the following: single cells for sleeping, segregation of
women, segregation of youth, provision of sanitation facilities, and abolition of fee system by which
jailers obtained money from prisoners.
a. John Howard c. William Penn
b. Robert Peel d. Manuel Montesimos
18. Mr. Cruz was convicted of the crime of murder. After 10 days from the promulgation of the sentence, he
escaped from his place of confinement. He maybe:
a. liable for evasion of service of sentence
b. considered as an escaped prisoner
c. not liable for evasion of service of sentence
d. All of these
19. Ms. Bantog was convicted of the crime of infanticide. After serving her sentence she committed again
the same crime. Ms Ines Bantog maybe considered as a-
a. recidivist c. habitual delinquent
b. quasi-recidivist d. mentally retarded person
20. The Camp Sampaguita of the national Bilibid Prison houses-
a. Super Maximum Security Prisoners
b. Maximum Security Prisoners
c. Medium Security Prisoners
d. Minimum Security Prisoners
21. The punishment should be provided by the state whose sanction is violated, to afford the society or
individual the opportunity of imposing upon the offender suitable punishment as might be enforced.
Offenders should be punished because they deserve it. This is one justification of punishment called:
a. Atonement c. Deterrence
b. Incapacitation d. Retribution
22. The purpose of commutation of sentence is to:
a. Do away with the miscarriage of justice
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c. Restore the political and civil rights of the accused
d. All of the above
23. One of the following is an admission procedure which involves the frisking of the prisoner.
a. Identification c. Briefing/Orientation
b. Searching d. minimum security prisoners
24. Upon receipt of the probation officer investigation report, the court shall resolve the application for
probation not later than-
a. 60 days c. 15 days
b. 5 days d. 45 days
25. Benefit of clergy, judicial reprieve, sanctuary, and abjuration offered offenders a degree of protection
from the enactment of-
a. harsh sentences c. criminal liabilities
b. soft sentences d. code of Hammurabi
26. The advocate of ultimate prison known as “the Panopticon” was-
a. Jeremy Bentham c. Walter Crofton
b. Samuel Romily d. John Howard
27. The founder of the Classical School of Criminology and published short treaties “On Crimes and
Punishments” which contains his reformatory ideas was-
a. Jeremy Bentham c. Cesare Beccaria
b. Cesare Lombroso d. Enrico Ferri
28. Diversification means:
a. Proper integration of prisoners
b. Proper classification of prisoners
c. Proper segregation of prisoners
d. Welfare of prisoners
29. Filipino female national prisoners are confined at the-
a. Mental hospital c. Manila City Jail
b. CIW d. Iwahig Penal Colony
30. An offender who surrenders from escaping because of calamity immediately 48 hours after the
pronouncement of the passing away of calamity shall be granted-
a. 1/5 reduction of sentence c. 2/5 reduction of sentence
b. ½ reduction of sentence d. 2/6 reduction of sentence
31. What is the name of the prison institution situated in Zamboanga, named after Capt. Blanco of the
Spanish Royal Army?
a. Old Bilibid Prison c. San Ramon Prison & Penal Farm
b. Sablayan Prsions and Penal Farm d. Iwahig Penal
32. A branch or division of law which defines crimes, treat of their nature and provides for their
punishment-
a. Remedial law c. Civil law
b. Criminal law d. Political law
33. Post sentence investigation report must be submitted by the probation officer to the court within-
a. 20 days c. 60 days
b. 30 days d. 90 days
34. Parole in the Philippine is governed by the-
a. determinate sentence law
b. Indeterminate sentence law
c. Board of pardon and parole
d. Parole and probation administration
35. A detention jail in Philadelphia but it was converted into state prison and became the first American
penitentiary.
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b. Walnut Street Jail d. Bride Well
36. The system of prison was the confinement of the prisoners in single cells at night and congregate work
in stop during the day-
a. Pennsylvania prison c. Elmira reformatory
b. Auburn prison d. Alcatraz prison
37. One of the following is considered as the corner stone in reformation n which includes all the life
experiences which shape a person’s attitudes and behaviors.
a. Recreational program c. Educational program
b. Religious program d. Work program
38. The principle of an “eye for an eye” “tooth for a tooth” doctrine is common among ancient laws,
specifically the-
a. Code of Draco c. Summerian Code
b. Hammurabic Code d. Code of Solomon
39. ___ - known as the “Rock” build in San Francisco Bay.
a. Walnut prison c. New York prison
b. Alcatraz prison d. Red Rock penitentiary
40. It is the suffering that is inflicted by the state for the transgression of a law for the purpose of controlling
criminals.
a. Prevention c. Penalty
b. Revenge d. All of the above
41. Which is considered the forerunner of parole?
a. Mark system c. Benefits of a clergy
b. Solitary system d. Congregate system
42. The first convict in the Philippines, sentenced to death by means of Lethal injection was-
a. Baby Ama c. Leo Echagaray
b. Asiong Salonga d. Gregorio S. Mendoza
43. Long, low, narrow, single decked ships propelled by sails, usually rowed by criminals, a type of ship
used for transportation of criminals in the 16th century. This referred to as the:
a. Gaols c. Hulks
b. Galleys d. Stocks
44. The Classical School of penology maintains the “doctrine of psychological hedonism” or __________.
That the individual calculates pleasures and pains in advance of action and regulates his conduct by the
result of his calculations.
a. Denied individual responsibility
b. Free will
c. Pleasures and avoiding pain
d. Natural phenomenon
45. Who is the Director of the English Prison who opened the Borstal Institution for young offenders? The
Borstal Institution is considered as the best reform institution for young offenders today.
a. Evelyn Brise c. Zebulon Brockway
b. Manuel Montesimos d. Walter Crofton
46. The power of the Chief Executive to grant pardon is limited to the following, except:
a. Pardon cannot be extended to cases of impeachment.
b. No pardon, parole or suspension of sentence for the violation of any election law may be granted
without favorable recommendation of the Commission of Elections.
c. Pardon is exercised only after conviction
d. Pardon is administered by the court
47. Who recommend the chief BJMP?
a. Presidential Affair
b. DILG undersecretary for police and military affair
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d. BJMP deputy director for administration
48. Prisoner with imprisonment of 1 day to 6 years?
a. Municipal prisoner c. City prisoner
b. Provincial prisoner d. Insular prisoner
49. Is a treatment approach initially developed to address substance abuse and subsequently extended with a
variety with a service related to family, education, vocational training, and medical and mental health?
a. Therapeutic community c. Diversification
b. Rehabilitation d. All of these
50. For security purposes, what is the minimum required ratio in escorting an offender when in transit?
a. 2 c. 1:1+1
b. 1:7 d. 1:24
51. As a rule, when a jailbreak, escape or riot is in progress or has just been perpetuated in the jail, the
officer at the control centers shall immediately:
a. Sound the alarm
b. Locked the prisoner on their respective cells
c. Notify the nearest police precinct
d. Call the warden or the director
52. Every violation of jail/prison discipline shall be dealt with accordingly, in extreme cases, where the
violation necessitate action the warden or the officer of the day may administer the necessary restraints
and report the action taken to:
a. An emergency plan c. A general rule
b. A standard operating procedure d. Not applicable to prisoner
53. Can a detainee be granted for GCTA?
a. Yes, if he qualifies the numbers of years
b. No, because he is not a convicted prisoner
c. No, because GCTA is only for sentenced prisoner
d. Yes, because provided he voluntarily offered into writing that he will be treated as such
sentenced
54. 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 c. Auburn system
b. Pennsylvania system d. Mammertime
55. Prisoner who are nearly to leave the institution, awaiting transfer, those in disciplinary status, and those
who are chronically ill with mental disabilities are considered:
a. Unassignable prisoners to undergo prison programs
b. All of these
c. Special group of offenders
d. Minimum security prisoners
56. Operation conducted by the BJMP where a prisoner maybe checked at any time. His bedding, lockers
and personal belongings may also open at any time in his presence wherever possible.
a. Operation greyhound c. Counting procedures
b. Frisk and checked d. Checking procedures
57. Imprisonment was not always advisable. Placing a person to custodial coercion is to place him in
physical jeopardy, thus drastically narrowing his access of personal satisfaction and reducing his self-
esteem, this principle is based on the_____ of community based treatment programs.
a. Restorative aspects c. Managerial aspects
b. Humanitarian aspects d. Legal aspect
58. Dominador 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. Prison mayor b. Prison correctional
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59. This is a harsh code that provide same punishments for both citizens and the slaves as it incorporates
primitive concepts. It is said that the Greek were the first society to allow any citizen to prosecute the
offender in the name of injured party.
a. Code of draco c. Justinian code
b. The Burgundian code d. The code of king Hammurabi
60. This branch of service also conducts psychiatric and psychological examination.
a. Work and education therapy services c. Guidance and counseling services
b. Socio-cultural services d. Medical and health services
61. This school of thought denied individuals responsibility and reflected as essentially non- punitive
reaction to crime and criminality. Since the criminal was held to not responsible for his acts. He must
not be punished. The adherence of this school maintained that a crime, as any other act, is a natural
phenomenon.
a. Positive school c. Classical school
b. Neo-classical school d. All of these
62. Juan Manalo was convicted by final judgement to serve the term of imprisonment for 20 years. While
serving his sixth year of imprisonments, an earthquake rocked the prison and several inmates escaped.
Roberto returned the following day, how many years would be deducted from his sentenced?
a. 4 years c. 8 years
b. 9 years d. 11 years
63. Which of the following DOES NOT agree to the basic principle of correction?
a. Seek to promote disciplined and to secure the reformation, and safe custody of inmates.
b. Justice shall be applied partially to all concern regardless of disposition in life.
c. Without discrimination on grounds of race, colors, genders, language, religion, or other opinion,
nationality, or social origin, property birth and or other status justice shall be applied impartially
d. Justice shall be enforced with firmness but tempered with understanding
64. Are prisoners who cannot be trusted in open conditions and pose less danger to society if they escaped;
a. Medium security prisoners c. Maximum security prisoners
b. Minimum security prisoners d. None of the above
65. A prison model where incarcerated persons are allowed to work outside the institution that houses them.
a. Pennsylvania prison model c. Work release
b. Auburn prison model d. Halfway houses
66. Who is the director for the Irish prison who introduced the Irish system that modified the Maconochies
mark system?
a. Manuel montesimus c. Domets of france
b. Walter crofton d. Zebulon Brockway
67. In prison, it is commonly through of a procedure to prevent escapes, riots and disorders and the
punishments of those involved.
a. Preventive discipline c. Positive discipline
b. Negative discipline d. Harsh discipline
68. A prison model which sought penitence (hence the term penitentiaries) through total individual isolation
and silence.
a. Pennsylvania prison model c. Work release
b. Auburn prison model d. Halfway houses
69. An inmate shall be transferred to a separation center for adjustments process from life in free community
within –
a. 60 days prior to release c. 90 days before release
b. 30 days before release d. 15 days prior to release
70. The special group of prisoners composed of incorrigibles and highly dangerous are also known as:
a. Maximum security prisoners
b. Medium security prisoners
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d. None of the above
71. The end purpose of classification is-
a. To orient inmates for life prison
b. To prepare inmates for prison life
c. To develop integrated and realistic program for prison
d. All of these
72. The group consists of chronic troublemakers but not as dangerous as the super security prisons. They are
not allowed to work outside the institution.
a. Maximum security prisoner c. Minimum security prisoners
b. Super security prisoners d. Medium security prisoners
73. 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 c. Prisoners record
b. Carpeta d. Inmates record
74. 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. Imprisonments c. Conviction
b. Trial d. Detention
75. The period of deducted sentenced granted to a prisoner who escaped on the occasions of disorder arising
from conflagrations, earthquakes, or catastrophe where he voluntarily surrenders within 48 hours
following issuances of a proclamation announcing the terminations such disorders.
a. 1/5 period of the sentenced
b. 1/3 period of the sentenced
c. ½ period of the sentenced
d. Minimum period of the sentenced
76. The imprisonments a convicted offender may serve, at the rate of Php 8.00 a day subject at a certain rule
for failure to pay fine and if ordered to do so by the judgements is referred to as-
a. Subsidiary imprisonments c. Preventive imprisonments
b. Secondary imprisonments d. None of these
77. The idea that re-entry of a should be in the mainstream of society rather than the usual abrupt re-entry at
the end of a prison sentenced.
a. Reintegration c. Deterrence
b. Incapacitation d. Rehabilitation
78. If the color of the maximum security prisoner is tangerine, medium security prisoner is what color is the
uniform for the minimum security.
a. Brown c. Orange
b. Gray d. Stripe white and orange
79. A satellite unit of NBP that houses the mediums security risk prisoner located near the Receptions and
Diagnostic Center(RDC) and Youth Rehabilitation Center.
a. Camp Sampaguita c. Camp Abelon
b. Camp Bukang Liwayway d. Camp Abubakar
80. One of the following is an admission procedure which involves the frisking of the prisoner.
a. Identification c. Briefing/Orientation
b. Searching d. Minimum security prisoner
81. The RA 4103 known as;
a. Probation law c. Parole
b. Executive Clemency d. Indeterminate Sentence Law
82. After release from the jail or prison, when does the parolee present himself to the parole and probation
officer?
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b. Within three (3) months from release
c. At least three (3) weeks from release
d. Within the period prescribed in the release document
83. 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
84. 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
85. It is the authority of the President of the Philippines to suspend the execution of a penalty, reduce the
sentence and extinguish criminal liability.
a. Parole c. Pardon
b. Executive clemency d. President’s clemency
86. The B.J.M.P. is under the administration of the:
a. Executive Department c. D.I.L.G
b. P.N.P d. D.O.J
87. The basis of this old school of penology is the human free-will.
a. Penology School c. Neo-classical
b. Classical School d. Positivist
88. Pardon is exercised when the person is __.
a. Already convicted c. About to be convicted
b. Not yet convicted d. Serve the sentence
89. The idea that punishment will be give the offender lesson by showing to others what would happen to
them if they have committed the heinous crime.
a. Protection c. Lethal injection
b. Deterrence d. Stoning
90. For amnesty to be granted, there should be __.
a. Recommendation from U.N. c. Application from C.H.R
b. Recommendation from C.H.R. d. Concurrence of the congress
91. Which program plays a unique role in the moral and spiritual regeneration of the prisoner?
a. None of these c. Education programs
b. Work programs d. Religious programs
92. Giving punishment to a person so to serve as an example to others is the theory of-
a. Self-defense c. Exemplary
b. Social defense d. Equality
93. A justification of penalty which states that nobody can assume the suffering for a crime committed by
others.
a. Justice c. Legal
b. Personal d. Certain
94. The temporary stay of execution of sentence is called-
a. Reprieve c. Communication
b. Pardon d. Amnesty
95. It is an act of clemency which changes a heavier sentence to a less serious one or a longer term to a
shorter term.
a. Amnesty c. Reprieve
b. Commutation d. None of these
96. ___ is an act of grace and the recipient is not entitled to it as a matter of right.
a. Pardon b. Parole
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97. When an inmate is given a “shakedown” before admission, it means:
a. He has taken the process of identification, record, fingerprint and photograph
b. He has been examined for contraband
c. His commitment paper is delivered to record clerk
d. All of these
98. The form of conditional release that is granted after a prisoner has served a portion of his sentence in a
correctional-
a. Conditional pardon c. Parole
b. Probation d. Commutation
99. The Sablayan Penal Colony and Farm, a National Penitentiary in the Philippines under the BUCOR is in
____.
a. Palawan c. Davao
b. Zamboanga d. Occidental Mindoro
100. Which of these is known as the Adult Probation Law, which grants probation to prisoner
sentenced to term in prison of not more than six (6) years?
a. PD 603
b. RA 698
c. PD 968
d. PD 869

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