Police Organization and Administration

1. The Greek word which means “government of the city” or “civil organization and the
state”, which is claimed as the origin of the word police refers to
a. politia c. policia
b. politeia d. polis
2. The following belongs to the three broad goals of the police organization, except:
a. to protect life and property
b. to ensure public safety
c. to arrest suspected criminals
b. to maintain peace and order
e. none of these
3. This term refers to police in action or the cooperative human effort to achieve the
purposes of the Criminal Justice System
a. police organization c. police administration
b. police operation d. police supervision
4. The one regarded as the “Father of Modern Policing System” for contributing his
brilliant concepts in policing which are still being used today and paving the way for the
creation of one of the most efficient police organization in the world was
a. Henry Fielding c. John Fielding
b. Sir Robert Peel d. Allan Pinkerton
5. The name of the acclaimed first formally organized modern police force in the world is
a. Interpol c. Scotland Yard
b. New York Police District d. Texas rangers
6. The first commissioner of the acclaimed first formally organized modern police force in
the world was
a. Oliver Cromwell c. Eugene Vidocq
b. Charles Rowan d. Robert Peel
7. The following are the law enforcement principles enunciated by the Father of Modern
Policing System, except:
a. prevention of crime is the basic mission of the police
b. the police must have full respect of the citizenry
c. the police are the public and the public are the police
d. no free man shall be imprisoned except by final judgment
e. none of them
8. The law issued by Henry I, son of the William the conqueror, which empowered the
police and the citizens to conduct arrest refers to
 a. Magna Carta c. Statute of Winchester
a. Leges Henrici d. Statute of 1295
9. The law that created the first insular constabulary in the Philippines is
a. Act No. 255 c. Act No. 175
b. Act No. 183 d. Act No. 3815
10. This law originally created the Police Commission that later on became the National
Police Commission
a. RA No. 6040 c. RA No. 6975
b. RA No. 4864 d. PD No. 765
11. The integrated national police was created by virtue of
a. RA No. 6040 c. PD No. 765
b. RA No. 968 d. RA No. 4864
12. He was the first Filipino Chief of the Philippine Constabulary, to whom the national
headquarters of the PNP was named
a. Antonio Torres c. Henry Allen
b. Rafael Crame d. Emilio Aguinaldo
13. The first Filipino Chief of the Manila Police Department was
a. George Curry c. Henry Allen
b. Marcus Ellis Jones d. Antonio Torres
14. The agency created to administer and control the PNP is the
a. DILG c. NAPOLCOM
b. Mayor’s Office d. PPSC
15. This law created the PNP as one of the tri-bureau of public safety under the DILG, along
with the BFP and BJMP
a. RA No. 8851 c. RA No. 7659
b. RA No. 6975 d. RA No. 7160
16. The law that empowered the police commission to conduct entrance and promotional
examination for police members refers to
a. RA No. 4864 c. RA No. 6040
b. RA No. 8551 d. RA No. 765
17. The law that reformed and reorganized the PNP and upgraded the qualification of PNP
members refers to
a. RA No. 4864 c. RA No. 6040
b. RA No. 8551 d. PD No. 765
18. The parcel of the 1987 Philippine Constitution which provides that the PNP shall by
nature, national in scope and civilian in character is
a. Art. 16, Sec. 16 c. Art. 16, Sec. 6
b. Art. 6, Sec. 16 d. Art. 6, Sec. 6
19. The primary institution for the training and education of all personnel of the PNP, BFP
and BJMP is the
a. Philippine National Police Academy
b. National Police College
c. Philippine Military Academy
d. Philippine Public Safety College
e. Philippine Law Enforcement College
20. The first Director General of the PNP was
a. Rafael Crame c. Cesar Nazareno
b. Henry Allen d. Raul Imperial
21. In the PNP shoulder ranks, one sun signifies the rank of
a. Senior inspector c. Superintendent
b. Chief inspector d. Senior superintendent
22. The Filipino hero featured in the PNP seal is
a. Jose Rizal c. Lapu-Lapu
b. Andres Bonifacio d. Gregorio del Pilar
23. The largest organic unit within a large department is termed as
a. bureau c. section
b. division d. unit
24. The PNP is a ____________ under the DILG
a. bureau c. section
b. division d. unit
25. The term referring to a personnel of the police department who has taken oath of office
and possesses the power to arrest refers to
a. oath officer c. sworn officer
b. ranking officer d. arrest officer
26. The period of time elapsed since the oath of the office was administered is termed
a. tour of duty c. term of office
b. on duty d. length of service\
27. One having supervisory responsibilities over officers of the lower rank, whether
temporary or permanent is called
a. commanding officer c. superior officer
b. ranking officer d. sworn officer
28. The consequence of an act which temporarily deprives a police officer from the
performance on his duty refers to
a. separation c. leave of absence
b. suspension d. off duty
29. The organization structure of the PNP is
a. functional c. line and staff
b. line d. matrix
30. The principle of police organization which depicts the unbroken flow of command from
the top to the bottom of the organization hierarchy refers to
a. chain of command c. unity of command
b. span of control d. all of them
31. The principle which states that there should only be one man who is in command of the
entire organization refers to
a. chain of command c. span of control
b. unity of command d. unity of objectives
32. This principle refers to the ability of one man to direct and supervise his subordinates. It
states that there is a limit with regards to the number of subordinates that a superior
can effectively supervise. Thus , the rest of his supervisory power is delegated to his
immediate subordinates, for them to conduct the supervision of organization members
at the lower level
a. delegation of authority c. chain of command
b. unity of command d. span of control
33. The PNP Chief is the only person in command of the entire PNP organization. As such,
even the President of the Philippines cannot just give command to the PNP, if such
command will not pass through the PNP Chief, for him to disseminate it further to the
other members of the organization. This principle of police organization refers to
a. chain of command c. unity of command
b. span of control d. scalar chain
34. The division of work according to type, place, time and specialization refers to
a. unity of command c. scalar principle
b. span of control d. functional principle
35. The rank equivalent of a Senior Police Officer 3 in the AFP is
a. staff sergeant c. sergeant
b. master sergeant d. technical sergeant
36. The equivalent designation of the PNP Chief in the AFP is
a. Defense Secretary c. Chief of staff
b. DILG Secretary d. Commander-in-chief
37. The number of deputy director general ranks in the PNP is
a. 3 c. 1
b. 2 d. 4
38. The PNP Chief has how many deputies?
a. 3 c. 4
b. 2 d. 1
39. The PNP Internal affairs Service is headed by a police officer with the rank of Chief
Superintendent and a designation as
a. Deputy director general c. lieutenant general
b. Deputy director d. inspector general
40. The fourth man in command of the PNP organization is the
a. Assistant deputy director general for administration
b. Deputy director general for operation
c. Inspector general
d. Chief of the directorial staff
41. The equivalent rank of a director in the AFP is
a. Lieutenant general c. Brigadier general
b. major general d. Colonel
42. The highest non-commissioned rank in the PNP is
a. Director general c. SPO4
b. Inspector d. PO1
43. The lowest rank of a police commissioned officer is
a. PO1 ` c. SPO4
b. Inspector d. SPO1
44. The rank of the PNP Chief is
a. Director General c. Chief Superintendent
b. Commissioned General d. Inspector General
45. The appropriate training required for permanent appointment as PO1 is
a. Junior leadership course c. Officer’s candidate course
b. Public safety basic recruit course d. Officer’s advance course
46. The degree conferred to a PNPA graduate is
a. Bachelor of science in public safety
b. Bachelor of science in police science
c. Bachelor of science in police administration
d. Bachelor of science in national security administration
47. The rank of a PNPA cadet is
a. Between SPO4 and Inspector
b. SPO1
c. Higher than SPO4 but lower than Inspector
d. Both a and c
48. To discourage coddling of erring PNP members by their superiors, the PNP shall observe
the doctrine of
a. Chain of command c. Span of control
b. Unity of command d. Command responsibility
49. The principle of police service which states that the responsibility of action cannot be
greater than that implied by the authority delegated nor should it be less refers to
a. Principle of parity and responsibility
b. Authority level principle
c. Principle of absoluteness of responsibility
d. Principle of delegation by result expected
50. The principle which states that some members of the police organization are tasked for
the direct accomplishment of the police objectives while the others are assigned to
support them refers to
a. Functional principle
b. Principle of unity of objectives
c. Line and staff principle
d. Principle of balance
51. The prescribe police-to-population ratio in the PNP is
a. 1:1000 c. 1:750
b. 1:500 d. 1:100
52. The second man in command of PNP is the
a. Chief of the Director Staff
b. Inspector General
c. Deputy Director General For Administration
d. Deputy Director General for Operation
53. The PNP Reform and Reorganization Act of 1998 took effect on
a. January 1, 1999 c. February 25, 1998
b. March 6, 1998 d. May 6, 1998
54. If the AFP is under the DND, the PNP is under the
a. DILG c. Office of the President
b. DOJ d. LGU
55. From assumption of office, the term of office of the members of the PLEB under RA
8551 shall be for a period of
a. 2 years c. 5 years
b. 3 years d. 6 years
56. This refers to any complaint initiated by a private individual against any members of the
PNP
 a. Citizen’s complaint c. Breach of internal discipline
b. Information d. Minor offense
57. If the offense is punishable for a period of not exceeding 30 days but not less than 16
days, the citizen’s complaint shall be filed at the
a. Office of the Chief of police c. PLEB
b. Mayor’s Office d. Any of them
58. Preventive suspension can be imposed upon erring PNP member if the penalty attached
to the offense in which he is charged is at least
a. Six years c. 1 year
b. Six months d. Six years and one day
59. The disciplinary action imposed by the PNP Chief to erring PNP member shall be
appealed to the NAB
a. Within 15 days
b. Within 5 days
c. Within 30 days
d. Within 10 days from receipt of the copy of the decision
60. The number of PLEB assigned for every five hundred city or municipal police personnel
and for every municipality or legislative in a city is
a. 1 c. 3
b. 2 d. 5
61. The composition of the members of the PLEB are the following, except:
a. Any member of the sangguniang panglungsod/bayan chosen by his respective
sanggunian
b. Any barangay captain of the city or municipality concerned chosen by the Association
of Barangay Captains
c. Three other members who are removable only for cause chosen by the Local Peace
and Order Council from among the respected members of the community known for
their probity and integrity
d. None of them
62. The following are minor offenses, except:
a. Simple misconduct or negligence
b. Insubordination
c. Frequent absences or tardiness
d. Gambling and habitual drunkenness
e. None of them
63. The NAPOLCOM is attached to the DILG for policy and
a. Instruction c. Program coordination
b. Cooperation d. Supervision
64. The ex-officio chairperson of the NAPOLCOM is the
a. Chief PNP d. DILG Secretary
b. NBI Director e. President
c. AFP Chief
65. The NAPOLCOM is composed of how many regular commissioners?
a. 6 c. 4
b. 5 d. 3
66. The NAPOLCOM shall affirm, reverse or modify personnel disciplinary actions involving
demotion or dismissal from the service imposed upon members of the PNP by the PNP
Chief through the
a. President d. Congress
b. NAB e. PLEB
c. RAD
67. The four regular and full time commissioners of the NAPOLCOM shall be appointed by
the President, without re-appointed, for a term of
a. 5 years c. 3 years
b. 4 years d. 6 years
68. The minimum educational qualification for appointment in the PNP under the PNP
reform and reorganization act is
a. Baccalaureate degree c. College level
b. 72 collegiate units d. Master’s degree
69. The minimum height requirement for male applicants in the PNP under regular
recruitment is
a. 1.62 m c. 1.57 m
b. 1.60 m d. 1.56 m
70. An applicant in the PNP must not be more than or less than how many kilograms from
the standard weight corresponding to his height, age and sex?
a. 6 c. 10
b. 5 d. 15
71. An applicant under the PNP regular recruitment must not be less than 21 years old or
more than
a. 29 years old c. 30 years old
b. 35 years old d. 25 years old
72. The requirements for initial appointment in the PNP shall be waived in what order?
a. Age, height, education, weight
b. Height, age, education, weight
c. Age, height, weight, education
d. Any order
73. The certification of membership to cultural minority group for PNP applicants who want
to avail of the waiver for height requirement shall come from the
a. Congress
b. NAPOLCOM
c. Office of the Mayor of the town to which the applicant belongs
d. Office of the Muslim Affairs or other appropriate government agency
74. Waiver of educational requirement may be granted to an applicant who has finished at
least 72 collegiate units leading to a bachelor’s degree, provided that he shall be given
at least how many years to obtain the required educational qualification?
a. 5 c. 6
b. 4 d. 3
75. The nature of PNP appointment under the waiver program is
a. Permanent c. Temporary
b. Probationary d. Special
76. A chief of city police station must be a holder of master’s degree or
a. Has earned 72 units in Bachelor of laws
b. A graduate of Bachelor of Laws
c. Has earned 12 units of master’s degree
d. Has earned 24 units of master’s degree
77. The maximum tenure of office of the PNP Chief is
a. 5 years c. 6 years
b. 4 years d. 9 years
78. The PNP Deputy Chiefs and the Chief of the Directional Staff have a tenure of office of
a. 5 years c. 6 years
b. 4 years d. 9 years
79. The compulsory retirement age for PNP members is
a. 50 years c. 56 years
b. 60 years d. 55 years
80. In times of war or national emergency declared by the congress, the term of office of
the PNP Chief may be extended by the
a. Congress c. President
b. NAPOLCOM d. DILG Secretary
81. A PNP member shall be retired or separated from the service if he has been relieved for
just cause after the notice and hearing and has not given assignment within how many
years after such relief?
a. 1 c. 3
b. 2 d. 4
82. A PNP member who was demoted in position or rank and not assigned to a position
commensurate to such grade despite the existence of vacancy shall be retired or
separated within how many months after such demotion?
a. 18 months c. 2 years
b. 10 years d. 1 year
83. Any PNP member who has not been promoted despite the existence of vacancy for a
continuous period of how many years shall be retired or separated?
a. 5 c. 8
b. 2 d. 10
84. Promotion by virtue of position shall be granted after
a. 6 months c. 2 years
b. 1 year d. 18 months
85. A retired PNP uniformed personnel can get the lump sum of his retirement benefits for
the period of first
a. 10 years c. 5 years
b. 6 years d. 2 years
86. A PNP member who acquired permanent physical disability in the performance of his
duty and unable to further perform his duty shall be entitled to a lifetime pension
equivalent to
a. His or her last salary
b. 80 percent of his or her last salary
c. 50 percent of his or her last salary
d. 90 percent of his or her last salary
87. The uniformed PNP members have an equivalent salary grade as that of
a. A college professor
b. A PDEA personnel
c. A public school teacher
d. Al of them
88. The PNP IAS is headed by an Inspector General with the rank of
a. Director c. Senior Superintendent
b. Chief Superintendent d. Chief Inspector
89. Occupational specialty pay shall be granted to the members of the PNP IAS which shall
not exceed how many percent of their basic pay?
a. 90 c. 50
b. 80 d. 25
90. Appeals on the decision made by the PNP IAS shall be
a. Within 10 days
b. Within 5 days
 c. Within 15 days
d. Within 10 working days upon the receipt of the copy thereof
91. Complaints against personnel of the PNP IAS shall be brought to the NAPOLCOM or to
the office of the
a. Ombudsman c. PNP Chief
b. DILG Secretary d. Inspector General
92. Where the offense is punishable by withholding of privileges, restriction to specified
limits, suspension or forfeiture of salary for a period of not exceeding 15 days. The
citizen’s complaint shall be brought to the office of the
a. Mayor c. IAS
b. PLEB d. Chief of police
93. Breach of internal discipline committed by any member of the PNP shall be brought to
the office of the Chief of Police or equivalent supervisor if the penalty imposed covers
the period of
a. Not exceeding 15 days c. Not exceeding 60 days
b. Not exceeding 30 days d. Dismissal
94. The PNP Chief shall have the power to imposed penalty for breach of internal discipline
committed by any member of the PNP if the penalty imposed for the offense shall not
exceed
a. 60 days c. 120 days
b. 90 days d. 180 days
95. The existence of forum shopping shall be reported by the complainant within how many
days after his discovery of such?
a. 20 c. 10
b. 15 d. 5
96. Nay PNP member shall be dismissed immediately from the service after due notice and
summary hearing if it was proven that he went on AWOL for a continuous period of
a. 30 days or more c. 15 days or more
b. 20 days or more d. 60 days or more
97. At least how many RAB should be designated for every administrative region in the
country?
a. 1 c. 3
b. 2 d. 4
98. The percentage of PNP annual quota that is allotted for women is
a. 50% c. 10%
b. 15% d. 20%
99. The Provincial Governor shall have the power to choose the PNP Provincial Director
from the list of how many eligible candidates recommended by the PNP Regional
Director?
a. 2 ` c. 5
b. 3 d. 4

100. The unobstructed area maintained on both sides of a perimeter barrier on the
exterior and interior parallel area to afford better observation of the installation refer to
a. Clear zone c. Parallel zone
b. Open zone d. Free zone

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