ASSESSMENT CJS

BY
1.Refers to the totality of the activities of
the law enforcers, prosecutors, judges,
and correction personnel in the
prevention and control of crime.
a. Criminal Justice System
b. Corrections
c. Law enforcement
d. Philippine Criminal Justice System
2. It is enacted by the congress and is
punishable by Special Law
a. Felony
b. Offense
c. Mala in Se
d. Mala Prohibita
3. Acts that are in violation of simple
rules and regulations usually referring
to acts committed by minor offenders.
a. Felony
b. Misdemeanor
c. Delinquency
d. Both B & C
4. An act or omission in violation of a
criminal law in its legal point of view
a. Felony
b. Criminal
c. Crime
d. Both B & C
5. After the sentence of the convict, he
comes back to be integrated and
become a productive member of society.
a. Convicted Person
b. Criminal
c. Community
d. Correction
6. Error in Personae
a. Mistake in the blow
b. Mistake in the identity of the
suspect
c. Mistake in love
d. Mistake in the identity of the victim
7. The injurious result is greater than
intended or the act exceeds the
intent.
a. Error in Personae
b. Aberratio Ictus
c. Mala In se
d. None of the above
8. This theory states that, there is no
law if there is no crime. Is the
statement true?
a. Yes
b. No
c. True
d. False
9. The Safety of the people is the
supreme law.
a. Salus Populi Est Suprema Lex
b. Salus Est Populi Suprema Lex
c. Salus Populi Est Supreme Lex
d. Salus Populi Este Supreme Lex
10. Branch or division law which
defines crimes, treats of their nature ,
and provides for their punishment.
a. Criminal Justice System
b. Criminal Law
c. Law
d. None of the aforementioned
11. Characteristics of Criminal Law
EXCEPT
a. General
b. Terrestrial
c. Prospective
d. None of the above
12. Considered as the Mother of all
Laws
a. Statutes
b. Treaties
c. Constitution
d. Special Laws
13. What date does the Act No. 3815
TOOK EFFECT?
a. December 8, 1930
b. December 7, 1930
c. January 1, 1932
d. January 1, 1931
14. The Greek goddess of Divine
Justice
a. Woman of Justice
b. Themis
c. Artemis
d. Atena
15. What act is also known as the
Revised Penal Code?
a. Act No. 3851
b. Act No. 3815
c. Act No. 8315
d. Act No. 8351
16. All criminal actions either commenced
by complaint or by information shall be
prosecuted under the direction and control
of?
a. Prosecution
b. Prosecutor
c. Public Officer
d. Public Prosecutor
17. It involves prevention of the
commission of crime and the protection of
the life, liberty, and properties of citizens.
a. Criminal Law
b. Government
c. Law enforcer
d. Law enforcement
18. Plays the primary role in law
enforcement, particularly in POLICING
a. National government
b. Government
c. Private government
d. Law enforcement
19. This act strengthen and expanded
the NAPOLCOM’s authority over the
PNP.
a. Republic Act 8551
b. Republic Act 6975
c. Republic Act 9262
d. Republic Act 9708
20. Undertakes the efficient Detection and
investigation of crimes. It also act as the
national clearing house of criminal and
other information.
a. PNP
b. CIDG
c. NBI
d. PDEA
21. This act shall be known as the “
National Bureau of Investigation
Reorganization and Modernization Act”
a. Executive Order No. 94
b. Republic Act 156
c. Commonwealth Act No. 181
d. Republic Act No. 10867
22. Republic Act No. 9165 is also known as
a. Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of
202
b. Comprehensive Drugs Act of 2002
c. Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of
2002
d. None of the above
23. What is the MISSION of the Philippine Center on Transnational
Crime (PCTC)
a. To formulate and implement a concerted program of action of
all law enforcement, intelligence and other government agencies
for the prevention and control of transnational crime.
b. To promulgate and implement a concerted program of action of
all law enforcement, intelligence and other government agencies
for the prevention and control of transnational crime.
c. To reform and organize a concerted program of action of all law
enforcement, intelligence and other government agencies for the
prevention and control of transnational crime.
d. None of the above
24. The PCG ensures and safeguards
our borders and Philippine boundaries.
What is called the head of the PCG?
a. General
b. Director
c. Commanding Officer
d. Commandant
25. What Does RRC stands for?
a. Revised Rules of Court
b. Revised Right Commission
c. Revised Rules of Conduct
d. None of the above
26. Conducts preliminary investigation of cases
filed in the prosecution’s office and prosecutes
cases filed in the court against alleged
offenders, after probable cause has been
established
a. National Prosecution Service
b. Prosecution Pillar
c. Prosecution
d. Prosecutor’s Office
27. They are mandated to assist the Secretary of
Justice in the performance of powers and
functions of the Department relative to its role as
the prosecution arm of the government in the
investigation and prosecution of criminal offenses
a. National Prosecution Service
b. Prosecution Pillar
c. Prosecution
d. Prosecutor’s Office
28. He determines whether the evidence
gathered by the police meets the standard
of proof for successful prosecution and
conviction
a. National Prosecution Service
b. Prosecution Pillar
c. Prosecutor
d. Prosecutor’s Office
29. The following are the System
of Prosecution EXCEPT
a. Adversarial System
b. Accusatorial
c. Inquisitorial System
d. None of the above
30. This system was use in the
Philippines which adopts both the
accusatorial and Inquisitorial system
a. Adversarial System
b. Accusatorial
c. Inquisitorial System
d. Mixed System
31. What system does the judge searches
the facts, listens to the witnesses be taken
and investigates to prove the guilt or
innocence of the accused.
a. Adversarial System
b. Accusatorial
c. Inquisitorial System
d. Mixed System
32. Filing of complaint is legally defined as
a sworn written statement charging a
person with and offense, subscribed by the
OFFENDERS party.
a. True
b. maybe
c. False
d. Yes
33. Filing of Information as a sworn written
statement charging a person with and
offense, subscribed by Judge. It is false or
wrong?
a. True
b. Both
c. False
d. Yes
34. Refers to inquiry or proceeding for the purpose
of determining whether there is sufficient ground to
engender a well-founded belief that a crime has
been committed and that the suspect is probably
guilty thereof, and should be held for trial
a. Filing of complaint
b. Probable cause
c. Preliminary Investigation
d. Inquest
35. Informal summary investigation
conducted by a public prosecutor in criminal
cases involving persons arrested and detained
without the benefit of a warrant of arrest.
a. Filing of complaint
b. Probable cause
c. Preliminary Investigation
d. None of the above
36. A well-founded belief that a crime has
been committed and the respondent is
probably guilty thereof and should be held
for trial.
a. Filing of complaint
b. Probable cause
c. Preliminary Investigation
d. None of the above
37. Only Judge can issue a
Warrant.
a. Yes
b. No
c. True
d. False
38. The Greek term Juris and Deco
means “ I speak the law”.
a. Yes
b. No
c. True
d. False
39. The court stands as the cornerstone
of the system, and it involved in
preventing crimes and provide evidence
a. Yes
b. No
c. True
d. False
40. Pronouncing the accused is
guilty of the crime
a. Conviction
b. Dismissal
c. Acquittal
d. Appeal
41. The Court of Tax Appeal is composed of?
a. Presiding Justice and 8 Associates Justices
b. Presiding Judge and 8 Associates Justices
c. Presiding Justice and 4 Associates Justices
d. Presiding Judge and 4 Associates Justices
42. The Court of Appeals is composed of?
a. Presiding Justice and 67 Associates Justices
b. Presiding Judge and 68 Associates Justices
c. Presiding Justice and 69 Associates Justices
d. Presiding Judge and 70 Associates Justices
43. The Supreme Court of the Philippines
was officially established on June 11, 1901
through the passage of what act?
a. Act No. 138
b. Act No. 136
c. Act No. 137
d. Act No. 135
44. The Following are the Regular Courts
EXCEPT
a. Court of Tax Appeals
b. Family Courts
c. Shari’a Courts
d. Court of Appeals
45. It is the study and practice of a SYSTEM
management of jails or prisons and other
constitution concerned with the custody,
treatment and rehabilitation of criminal
offenders
a. Correctional Institution
b. Corrections
c. Correctional Administration
d. Accusatorial System
46. Jails that are supervised and controlled
by the provincial government within its
jurisdiction
a. Municipal Jails
b. City Jails
c. Provincial Jails
d. Insular Prisons
47. Is a system of dispute resolution
instituted in all barangays in the Philippines
that seeks to promote, among others the
speedy administration of courts justice.
a. Lupong taga pamayapa
b. Katarungang pambarangay
c. Pangkat tagapagsundo
d. Ikaw bahala gud
48. Refers to a system dealing with
children at risk and children in conflict
with the law
a. Juvenile Justice System
b. Juvenile Justice and Welfare System
c. Juvenile Delinquency
d. Delnquent
49. A process where the party in a particular
offense victims, offenders and community come
together to resolve collectively how to deal with
aftermath of an offense and its implications in
the future. Is this the restorative system?
a. Yes
b. No
c. Slightly yes
d. Yes man guro?
50. Is the system for enforcing discipline
and administering criminal law in the
armed forces.
a. Military System
b. Military Justice
c. Military
d. Militar
51. These are the organization of Special
Courts Except:
a. Regional Trial Court
b. Municipal Trial Cour
c. Court of Appeals
d. None of the above
52. One of the Criminal Justice System
concerned with custody, supervision and
rehabilitation of criminal offenders.
a. BJMP
b. Jail
c. Corrections
d. Correctional Administration
53. One of the Criminal Justice System
concerned with custody, supervision and
rehabilitation of criminal offenders.
a. BJMP
b. Jail
c. Corrections
d. Correctional Administration
53. Supreme Court is composed of
the____?
a. Chief Justice and 14 Associate Justices
b. Chief Justice and 12 Associate Justices
c. Chief Justice and 14 Cabinets Justices
d. Chief Justice and 12 Cabinets Justices
54. Sandiganbayan court sits in ____
Divisions

a. 6
b. 4
c. 2
d. 5
55. Sandiganbayan court sets in 5 Divisions of three
justices each in what locations?
I. Manila, Panggasinan, Cagayan De Oro City
II. Luzon, Visayas, Mindanao
III. Manila, Cebu City, Cagayan De Oro City

a. I only
b. II and III
c. II only
d. Both I and II
56. How many cities in Metropolitan
manila area?

a. 143
b. 147
c. 32
d. 3
57. A form of Punishment in which it is
CAPITAL

a. Death Penalty
b. Life Imprisonment
c. Banishment
d. Exile
58. How many kilometer perimeter should
a person will not enter the perimeter of
the victim.
a. 250 meter
b. 25 meter
c. 25 km, perimeter
d. 250 km, perimeter
59.Confining of a offenders for the purpose
of the public and to rehabilitate them while
undergoing institutional treatment
program.
a. Therapeutic Modality Program
b. Jail Confinement
c. Imprisonment
d. Punishment
60. It is where the prisoner serves short
sentences in which they undergoes
constructive work.
a. Municipal Trial Court
b. Livelihood Program
c. Jail Farm
d. Therapeutic Program
61. Community is the broadest component
which collectively imposes limitation on the
individual behavior. Is this statement true?
a. True
b. False
c. Yes
d. No
62. Best INSTITUTION for Dissemination of
information
a. News paper
b. Mass Media
c. Media Information
d. News
63. Prisoners who are on a Safekeeping
a. Non-criminal offenders who are detained in
order to protect criminals
b. Criminal offenders who are detained in order
to protect the community
c. Non-criminal offenders who are detained in
order to protect community
d. Offenders who are detained in order to
protect the state
64. It is composed of Barangay Captain, not
less than 10 member and not less than 20
members
a. Katarungang Pambarangay
b. The Lupong Tagapagmana
c. Katarungang Pantao
d. The Lupong Tagapagpahiwatig
e. The Lupong Tagapamayapa
65. Who shall issue a certificate
of File Action
a. Lupon Secretary
b.Lupong Tagapagmana
c. Lupon Chairman
d. Punong Barangay
66. Who shall issue a certificate
of File Action
a. Lupon Secretary
b.Lupong Tagapagmana
c. Lupon Chairman
d. Punong Barangay
67. CICL stands for?

a. Child in Conflict with the Law

b. Child in Coordinates with the Law
c. Children in Conflict with the Law
d. Children in Coordinates with the
Law
68. Minimum Age of Criminal
Responsibility

a. 15 years old
b. 18 years old
c. 17 years old
d. Below 18 years old
69. Classification of Court Martial
EXCEPT.
a. General Martial Court
b. Special Court Martial
c. Summary Martial Court
d. Both A & C
70.Article of War 54: Fraudulent
Enlistment
Article of War 59: _______
a. Absence Without Leave
b. Desertion
c. False Muster
d. Certain acts to Constitute Desertion
71. Practice of Indigenous or tribal
groups in the Philippines.
a. The Indigenous Peoples Rights Act
of 1997
b. Republic Act No. 8731
c. Indigenous Justice System
d. Indigenous Justice
72. Penalty above 6 years the filing
of complaint must be in the
a. Judge
b. Prosecutor’s Office
c. Police officer
d. None of the above
73. Criminal Liability incurred:
I. By any person committing a felony
II. By any person performing an act which would be an
offense against person or property
III. By any person preventing such felony
IV. By any person preventing an act which would be an
offense against person or property
a.1 and 3
b. 2
c. 2 and 3
d. Both 1 and 2
74. Binding of all people who live
in Philippine territory.
a. Criminal law
b. General
c. New Civil Code
d. Sojourn
75. Entered into the executive branch
with the senate’s concurrence having
the same status.
a. Laws
b. Revised Penal Code
c. Treatise
d. BP
76. Penal law cannot make an act
punishable in a manner which it was
not punishable when committed.
a. Prospective
b. Revised Penal Code
c. Act and Public Acts
d. Special Laws
77. Local Government Ordinances
passed by local legislative bodies, are
also considered as?
a. Constitution
b. Laws
c. RPC
d. Special Laws
78. Copper Act known as?
a. Philippine act of 1999
b. Philippine act of 1935
c. Philippine act of 1903
d. Philippine act of 1902
79. Commonwealth act enacted from 1935
to 1941. In what year did the Legislature
passed the Batas Pambansa or National Law

a. 1946 to 1972 from 1987

b. 1941 to 1978
c. 1984 to 1978
d. 1978 to 1984
80. The Presidential Decrees issued by President
Ferdinand Marcos from 1972 until 1986. In what
year did the Congress passed the Philippine Act
of 1902?

a. July 1, 1902
b. July 2, 1902
c. June 1, 1902
d. November 1, 1902
81. Criminal Actions shall be instituted as follows:

a. For the offenses where a preliminary investigation is required

pursuant to section 1 of Rule 112.

B. For the offenses where a custodial investigation is required pursuant

to section 1 of Rule 112.

C. For the victim where a preliminary investigation is required pursuant

to section 1 of Rule 112.

D. For the pursuant where a preliminary investigation is required

offenses to section 1 of Rule 112.
82. R.A 8551, this act
strengthened and Expanded by?
a. Civil Service Commission
b. Napolcom’s Commission
c. Napolcom’s
d. President
83. A warrant of Arrest is no longer needed
if the accused is already under detention,
who issued an order of commitment.

a. Judge
b. Judge in lieu of Warrant Arrest
c. Public Prosecutor
d. Judge in lieu of Arrest Warrant
84. R.A no. 6975 known as?

a. Department of the interior and Government Act of 1990

b. Department of the interior and Local Government Act of 1990

c. Department of the interior and Municipal Government Act of

1990

d. Department of the internal and Local Government Act of 1990

85. R.A no. 8551 known as?

a. Philippine National Police Reforms and Reorganization Act of 1998

b. Philippine National Police Reform and Reorganization Act of 1998

c. Philippine National Police Reorganization and Reformed Act of

1998

d. Philippine National Police Reformed and Reorganization Act of

1998
86. New law gives the policemen 5 years to
obtain the minimum educational qualification
preferably in law enforcement related courses.

a. R.A 9807
b. R.A 10834
c. R.A 9708
d. R.A 9709
87. The National Bureau of
investigation, originally called?

a. Bureau of Investigation
b. National Division of Investigation
c. Division of Investigation
d. Division of Investigation Policy
88. This act shall be known as the National
Bureau of Investigation Reorganization and
Modernization act.

a. R.A no. 10868

b. R.A no. 10867
c. R.A no. 10786
d. R.A 157
89. Mandated to enforce regulations in
accordance with all relevant maritime
international convention, treaties or instruments
of which the government is signatory.

a. Philippine National Police

b. Philippine Coast Guard
c. Philippine Search and Rescue
d. Philippine Coast Guard Center
90. The following may conduct Preliminary Investigation
Except:

a. Provincial or City Prosecutors and their assistants

b. National and Regional State Prosecutors

c. Other officers may be authorized by law

d. None of the above.

91. Arraignment is the means for bringing the accused into
court and informing him of the nature and cause of the
accusation against him. Is this statement true?

a. YES

b. NO

c. MAYBE

d. TRUE
92. Stands as the law officer in cases where
the government is a party. It primary
represents the Philippine Government.

a. Judge
b. Office of Solicitor
c. Office of Solicitor General
d. Ombudsman
93. The independent and autonomous
office attached to the Department of Justice

a. Private Attorneys
b. Public Attorney’s Office
c. Office of Solicitor General
d. Ombudsman
94. R.A 6770 provides the structural and
functional organization of the office of
the ombudsman. Is this the R.A 6770?
a. Yes
b. No
c. True
d. None of the above
95. The power of the court to hear
and decide cases
a. Venue
b. Jurisdiction
c. Original
d. Exclusive
96. Habeas Corpus is Latin term
roughly means?
a. You may have the Accused
b. You may have the Voice
c. You may have the Body
d. You may have the Victim
97. Certiorari a writ issued from a Supreme
Court requiring a Lower court to transmit
the records of a case. What is Certiorari
means?
a. Certified
b. Verify
c. Reviews
d. None of the above
98. The Quo Warranto Arrest Means
“what is your authority”. Is this
statement is false?
a. Yes
b. No
c. Maybe
d. False
99. A place for locking-up who are
convicted of minor offenses or
felonies.
a. Jail
b. Prison Institution
c. Jail Institution
d. Prison
100. It is an institution for the
incarceration of persons convicted of
major/serious crimes.
a. Jail
b. Prison Institution
c. Jail Institution
d. Prison