FINAL COACHING

CORRECTIONAL ADMINISTRATION
SET A
INSTRUCTION: Select the correct answer for each of the following questions. Mark only one answer for each item by shading the
space corresponding to the letter of your choice on the answer sheet provided. STRICTLY NO ERASURES ALLOWED

1. It includes the study of control and prevention of crime through punishment of criminal offenders?
a. Penology c. Correction
b. Punishment d. Correctional Administration
2. This code was a revision of the Twelve Tables of Roman Law that originated about 500 B.C?
a. Code of Drakon c. Justinian Code
b. Code of Hammurabi d. Burgundian Code
3. This Prison was established on January 16, 1973 on the orders issued under Martial Law by President Ferdinand E.
Marcos?
a. Bilibid Prisons c. Leyte Regional Prison
b. Sablayan Penal Farm d. Davao Penal Colony
4. Like Iwahig penal colony, Davao has also a settlement site for released prisoners who no longer wish to return to their
homes but choose to remain Davao as homesteaders. This settlement area is called?
a. Tanglaw Settlement c. Panabo
b. Tagumpay Settlement d. Kapalong

5. The IWAHIG PENAL COLONY located at Palawan is considered the most peaceful prison in the whole country. This was
established by?
a. Governor Forbes c. Don Ramon Blanco
b. Governor Hagedorn d. General Paulino Santos
6. The legal basis of BJMP?
a. RA 6975 c. RA 8252
b. RA 8551 d. RA 3579
7. This penal institution for women was constructed on an 18 hectares piece of land in what is now Mandaluyong City.
a. Correctional Institution for Women c. Mandaluyong Prison
b. Women’s Correctional Institution d. None of the foregoing
8. In the middle Ages, this spiritual and religious basis for punishment was joined to the political and social organization.
Some methods by which God could indicate who was innocent and who was guilty?
a. Branding c. Ordeal
b. Divine Intervention d. Punishment
9. The offended party is fastened by metal bands to a board made of wood and then had their bones systematically broken?
a. Breaking on the wheel c. Banishment
b. Stoning to death d. Reprimand
10. These People love to philosophize that their brand of justice was not vengeful and retributive. They maintain that justice
should reform the offender but must also serve as deterrence to others from committing offense?
a. The Jews c. The Greeks
b. The Roman d. The Persians
11. Exist as the more common forms of punishment. This punishment was tied to the crime committed?
a. Public humiliation c. Stoning to death
b. Mutilation d. Hanging
12. The DSWD operate __ rehabilitation sites all over the country?
a. Eight c. Twelve
b. Nine d. Ten
13. A prisoner can be release by the following reasons; EXCEPT?
a. Service of sentence c. Pardon by the offended party
b. Order of the court d. Parole
14. Prisoner’s work shall be at least _hours a day, except Sunday and legal holidays.
a. Six c. Eight
b. Seven d. Ten
15. The inmate is allowed to view that remains within _ hours. This privilege may be enjoyed by a inmate only if the deceased
relative is in a place within a radius at 30 kilometers by road from the prison. Where the distance is greater than that
prescribed, it may be extended provided if an inmate can leave and return to his place of confinement during daylight of
the same day.
a. Three c. Nine
b. Six d. Ten
16. These are inmates who awaits for final verdict are entitled of some privilege that regular inmates does not have
a. First class inmates c. Detainees
b. Colonists d. VIPs
17. Those who are first class inmates and has served for one year immediately preceding the completion of the period
specified in the following classifications: has served imprisonment with the good conduct for a period equivalent to 1/5 of
the maximum term of his prison or seven years in the case of reclusion perpetua?
a. First class inmate c. Colonist
b. Second class inmate d. Detainees
18. One who has have either been previously committed for three or more times as a sentenced inmate, except those
imprisoned for non-payment of a fine and who had been reduced from higher class?
a. First class inmate c. Third class inmate
b. Second class inmate d. Fourth class inmate

19. A newly arrived inmate, an inmate demoted from first class or promoted from the third class?
a. First class inmate c. Third class inmate
b. Second class inmate d. Fourth class inmate
20. Are those whose known character and credit for work while in detention earned assignment to this class upon start of
sentence; or one who has been promoted from the second class?
a. First class inmate c. Third class inmate
b. Second class inmate d. Fourth class inmate
21. Those with a severe physical handicap as certified by the chief medical officer of the prison is classified as?
a. Maximum security prisoner d. Either A or B
b. Medium security prisoner d. Minimum security prisoner
22. Those whose minimum sentence is less than twenty years imprisonment is classified as?
a. Maximum security prisoner c. Minimum security prisoner
b. Medium security prisoner d. Either A or B
23. Detainees or remand inmates whose sentence is 20 years and above and those sentences are under review by the Court
of appeals or the Supreme Court?
a. Maximum security prisoner c. Either A or B
 b. Medium security prisoner d. Minimum security prisoner
24. Those who are diagnosed as criminally insane or with severe emotional ore personality disorders that makes them
hazardous to fellow inmates or the prison staff?
a. Maximum security prisoner c. Minimum security prisoner
b. Medium security prisoner d. Either A or B
25. First time offenders sentenced to reclusion perpetua.
a. First class inmate c. Third class inmate
b. Second class inmate d. Fourth class inmate
26. Carries out the treatment program of the convict inside the prison?
a. Classification board c. Classification section
b. Classification committee d. RDC
27. He is the Chairman of the Classification Board?
a. Superintendent c. Director of Prisons (BUCor)
b. Chief of the RDC d. Chief overseer
28. It is written compilation made by the staff regarding their findings on the prisoner. It is used by the classification committee
as a guide in carrying out the rehabilitation program of the prisoner in the operating institution?
a. Admission summary c. Commitment order
b. Staff conference d. Commitment paper
29. This is the initial contact of the prisoner with the center and is deemed meaningful towards the aim to reform him?
a. Checking of commitment paper c. Bathing
b. Orientation procedure d. Haircut
30. This means the entrusting for confinement of an inmate to a jail by competent court of authority for investigation, trial
and/or service of sentence?
a. Carpeta c. classification
b. commitment d. rehabilitation
31. A person who has been convicted for three years and one day to death sentence or life imprisonment?
a. Insular Prisoner c. City Prisoner
b. Provincial Prisoner d. Municipal Prisoner
32. A person who is sentenced to prison term of six months one day to three years?
a. Insular Prisoner c. City Prisoner
b. Provincial Prisoner d. Municipal Prisoner
33. A person who is sentenced to prison term of one day to three years?
a. Insular Prisoner c. Municipal Prisoner
b. Provincial Prisoner d. City Prisoner
34. A person who is sentences to one day to six months?
a. Insular Prisoner c. City Prisoner
b. Provincial Prisoner d. Municipal Prisoner
35. The physical examination of the convict is conducted by the __ to obtain the medical history. This will be needed in the
segregation of the convict should illness which are contagious be detected?
a. Medical officer c. Attending Physician
b. Nurse d. Dentist
36. The __ is concerned with the personal history of the convict to ascertain his situation and circumstances in life. This is
mainly undergone by interviews with the family, friends and relatives of the convict?
a. Education officer c. Sociologist
b. Vocational councilor d. Chaplain
37. Examines the convict and prepares an abstract of the emotional and mental constitution of the individual. His
recommendation to transfer, custody and care indicates the type of work, educational training,recreation and disciplinary
treatment proper for the convict?
a. Psychiatrist c. Psychologist
b. Neurologist d. Sociologist
38. The mental level as well as general interest of the convict is determined by the __ through a series of abstract tests and
interview with the convict. This would point out the outstanding factors which contributed to the individuals’
maladjustment?
a. Psychiatrist c. Psychologist
b. Neurologist d. Sociologist
39. The casework or individualized method of diagnosis and Treatment of the convicts are held at the Reception Diagnostic
Center for a period for a __ dayscommencing from their commitment to the prison?
a. 55 days c. 60 days
b. 5 days d. None of the foregoing
40. This is referred to as the National Penitentiary of the Philippines?
a. Bilibid Prisons c. CIW
b. NBP d. Iwahig Penal Colony
41. A national prisoner is one whose maximum sentence is more than three (3) years or a fine or more than five thousand
pesos, or regardless of the length of sentence?
a. True c. Yes
b. False d. No
42. The Philippine Corrections pillar at present has two system based approaches, these are the following; EXCEPT?
a. Institution based approach c. Community based approach
b. Non institution approach d. None of the foregoing
43. Chairman/ Director of Irish prisons, he introduced the progressive stage system also known as The Irish System?
a. Manuel Montesinos c. Sir Walter Crofton
b. Domer of France d. Alexander Maconochie
44. He was assigned as superintendent of the English Penal Colony located at Norfolk in Australia. Considered as the father
of modern penology
a. Alexander maconochie c. Zebulon Brockway
b. Sir Walter Crofton d. Sir Evelyn RugglesBrise

45. He opened the Borstal Institute upon visiting the Elmira Reformatory. It is considered the best reformed institution for
young offenders.
a. Manuel montesinos c. Sir Evelyn RugglesBrise
b. Zebulon Brockway d. Alexander maconochie
46. This is considered the forerunner of modern penology?
a. Elmira reformatory c. Wallnut Street jail
b. Maine State Prison d. Borstal Institute
47. It features consisted solitary confinement of prisoners in their own cell day and nightwhere they slept, receiving religious
instruction and read the bible?
a. The Auburn system c. Chicago System
b. Pennsylvania system d. Italian System
48. Among its features were the confinement of prisoners in single cells at night and congregate workshops during the day?
a. The Auburn system c. Macanochi System
b. Pennsylvania system d. None of the above
49. In this approached punishment which is retributive, is standardized and proportioned to the gravity and nature offense?
 a. Classical approach c. Positivist approach
b. Neo-Classical approach d. Eclectic approach
50. This approached of penology assessed at the time of French Revolution. It maintained that while the Classical School
Doctrine in general is connect. It should be modified in certain details. It argues that since children and lunatic cannot
calculate pleasure and pain they should not be prepared as criminals and as such that they should not be punished?
a. Classical approach c. Positivist approach
b. Neo-Classical approach d. Eclectic approach
51. Otherwise known as the adult probation law of 1976?
a. RA 4221 c. PD 968
b. Act 4221 d. Act 968
52. The principal sponsors of the adult probation law are the following; EXCEPT?
a. Cong. Ramon Bagatsing c. None of the above
b. Cong. TeoduloNatividad d. President. Ferdinand Marcos
53. The adult probation law first introduced in the lower house as?
a. House bill 393 c. House bill 339
b. House bill 939 d. House bill 993
54. After having been convicted and sentenced the defendant, the trial court may suspend the execution of the sentence and
place the defendant on probation upon application by the latter for __ from the date of promulgation of the decision
convicting the accused.
a. Ten days c. Twenty days
b. Fifteen days d. Twenty-five days
55. Can a person file a petition for probation regardless of the penalty imposed is a fine or imprisonment?
a. Yes c. Maybe
b. No d. Upon the discretion of the court
56. No application for probation shall be entertained or granted if the defendant has perfected an_ from the judgment of
conviction.
a. Appeal c. Arrest
b. Affidavit d. Petition of certiorari
57. Filing probation waives the person’s right to?
a. Appeal c. Remain silence
b. Run a position thru elections d. Have a competent counsel
58. Where the application for probation does took place?
a. Probation office c. Trial court
b. Judge d. PPA
59. Although an order denying probation is not appealable, the accused may file a__ to the Supreme Court?
a. Petition of certiorari c. Petition to review
b. Motion for reconsideration d. All of the above mentioned
60. The following are grounds for denying an applicant of probation; EXCEPT?
a. Offender is in need of correctional treatment.
b. There is undue risk of committing another crime.
c. Probation will depreciate the seriousness of the offense committed.
d. Offender is a first time offender with a sentence six years below
61. As a mandatory condition of probation, a probationer shall report to the probation officer at least _ a month at such time
and place as specified by said officer.
a. Once c. Trice
b. Twice d. As much as the probation officer decides
62. If the probationer has been sentenced to an imprisonment of not more than one year, the probation shall not exceed _?.
a. One year c. Three years
b. Two years d. Six years
63. Nature of probation:
a. Right c. mandatory
b. privilege d. act of grace of state
64. MEANS A “FRIEND OF THE COURT”.
a. Amicus curae c. Probationer
b. Alevosia d. None of the foregoing
65. the subsequent forgiveness by the wife as the offended party shall extinguish the criminal action or the penalty.
a. Pardon by the wife c. Pardon by the offended party
b. Pardon by the chief executive d. All of the foregoing
66. Death of the a___ pending appeal extinguishes his criminal and civil liabilities.
a. Victim c. Accused
b. Witness d. Convict
67. A blanket of pardon to classes of persons or communities who may be guilty of political offenses.
a. Amnesty c. Probation
b. Parole d. Absolute pardon
68. – is the suspension of the sentence of a convict after serving the minimum term of the intermediate penalty, without
granting a pardon, prescribing the terms upon which the sentence shall be suspended.
a. Pardon c. Parole
b. Period of filing a probation d. None of the foregoing
69. This recommends to the President the prisoners who are qualified for parole, pardon or other forms of executive
clemency.
a. BPP c. DOJ
b. PPA d. Office of the President
70. Exercise general supervision over all parolees and probationers and promotes the correction and rehabilitation of
offenders outside the prison institutions.
a. BPP c. DOJ
b. PPA d. Office of the President
71. Application of probation shall be filed with the _:
a. trialcourt who has jurisdiction over the case
b. any trial court regardless of jurisdiction
c. Parole and Probation Administration
d. Clerk of the court to be reviewed by the Judge
72. A document which a losing party files with the Supreme Court asking the Supreme Court to review the decision of a lower
court. It includes a list of the parties, a statement of the facts of the case, the legal questions presented for review, and
arguments as to why the Court should grant the writ.
a. Motion for reconsideration c. Motion to quash
b. Appeal to higher courts d. Petition of Certiorari
73. Upon filing for a petition of probation the court shall suspend the ____:
a. Execution of sentence c. Appeal
b. Trial d. All of the above
74. An inquiry conducted by a probation officer on a court referral to gather information about a petitioner for probation:
a. Field inquiry c. Probation inquiry
b. Court inquiry d. Post sentence investigation
75. A citizen of good standing in the community who volunteer to assist the PPO in the supervision of probation:
 a. Probation volunteers c. Barangay peace keeping council
b. Citizen action team d. Probation aides
76. This refers to either the Regional Trial Court (RTC) or the Municipal or City Trial Courts (MTC) which has jurisdiction over
the case:
a. Regional trial court c. Court of jurisdiction
b. Municipal trial court d. Trial court
77. This kind of pardon can extend to any crime, unless otherwise provided by or subject to conditions in the Constitution or
the Laws
a. Pardon by the offended party c. Pardon by the offended wife/usband
b. Pardon by the chief executive d. None of the above
78. A kind of pardon that applies solely to crimes under Art 344 of the code:
a. Pardon by the offended party c. Pardon by the offended wife/husband
b. Pardon by the chief executive d. None of the above
79. A blanket of pardon to classes of persons or communities who may be guilty of political offenses.
a. Amnesty c. Reprieve
b. Presidential pardon d. Reprimand
80. Are the expenses of litigation allowed and regulated by the Rules of Court to be assessed against or to be recovered by a
party in litigation:
a. Costs c. damages
b. Fines d. fees
81. An automatic review is granted by the court in cases punishable by:
a. reclusion perpetua c. death penalty
b. lifetime imprisonment d. all of the foregoing
82. The death penalty is based on the _____, under which the basis of criminal responsibility is the existence of the offender's
free will and the purpose of the penalty is retribution. The imposition of penalty under this theory endeavors to establish a
mechanical and direct· proportion between the crime and the penalty.
a. Classical theory c. Positivist theory
b. Neo classical theory d. Eclectic or mix type theory
83. - is a sentence with a minimum term and a maximum term which, the court is mandated to impose for the benefit of a
guilty person who is not disqualified therefore, when the maximum imprisonment exceeds one (1 )year. It applies to both
violations of Revised Penal Code and Special Laws.
a. Indeterminate sentence law c. Compound crimes
b. Complex crimes d. Felonies punishable under the RPC
84. Is that which could be properly imposed under the RPC, considering the aggravating and mitigating circumstances.
a. Maximum term c. Probationary term
b. Minimum term d. Imprisonment term
85. - is within the range of the penalty one degree lower than that prescribed by the RPC, without considering the
circumstances.
a. Maximum term c. Probationary term
b. Minimum term d. Imprisonment term
86. The following are the two kinds of conditions imposed in probation; EXCEPT?
a. Mandatory/ general conditions c. Specific/ relevant conditions
b. Discretional/ special conditions d. Discretional/general conditions
87. The following are considered grounds for suspension of death penalty sentence; ECEPT?
a. Woman, while pregnant
b. Woman, after giving birth
c. Person over 60 years of age
d. Convict who becomes insane, after final sentence of death has been pronounced
88. The criminal liability of a person shall extinguish in the following circumstances; EXCEPT:
a. Death of the convict as to personal penalties
b. By pardon
c. By prescription of crimes
d. By prescription of penalties
89. Is the forfeiture or loss of the right of the State to prosecute the offender, after a lapse of a certain time.
a. Prescription of crime c. All of the above
b. Prescription of penalty d. None of the above
90. Is the loss or forfeiture of the right of the Government to execute the final sentence after the lapse of a certain time
a. Prescription of crime c. All of the above
b. Prescription of penalty d. None of the above
91. If the offender dies prior to the institution of the action or prior to the finality of judgment, civil liability ex-delicto is
extinguished, this statement is_:
a. Definitely true c. Probably false
b. Definitely false d. Probably false
92. It is best to describe probation as an:
a. Grace of the government on the accused
b. Efficient rehabilitation of offenders thru community service
c. Alternative rehabilitation of offenders in lieu to incarceration
d. Effective punishment to light offenses
93. Also known as the death penalty law:
a. RA 9165 c. RA 7659
b. RA 9262 d. RA 6759
94. Considered as the father of probation in England:
a. John Augustus c. Alexander Maconochie
b. Mathew Davenport Hill d. Sir Waltercrofton
95. Considered as the father of probation in the united states:
a. John Augustus c. Alexander Maconochie
b. Mathew Davenport Hill d. Sir Waltercrofton
96. The death penalty is based on the _____, under which the basis of criminal responsibility is the existence of the offender's
free will and the purpose of the penalty is retribution. The imposition of penalty under this theory endeavors to establish a
mechanical and direct· proportion between the crime and the penalty.
a. Classical theory c. Positivist theory
b. Neo classical theory d. Eclectic or mix type theory
97. The modern day approach to corrections:
a. Deterrence c. Atonement
b. Punishment d. Rehabilitation
98. After having been convicted and sentenced the defendant, the trial court may suspend the execution of the sentence and
place the defendant on probation upon application by the latter for __ from the date of promulgation of the decision
convicting the accused.
a. Ten days c. Twenty days
b. Fifteen days d. Twenty-five days
99. Can a person file a petition for probation regardless of the penalty imposed is a fine or imprisonment?
a. Yes c. Maybe
b. No d. Upon the discretion of the court
100. The following are grounds for denying an applicant of probation; EXCEPT?
a. Offender is in need of correctional treatment.
b. There is undue risk of committing another crime.
c. Probation will depreciate the seriousness of the offense committed.
d. Offender is a first time offender with a sentence six years below
SET B
INSTRUCTION: Select the correct answer for each of the following questions. Mark only one answer for each item by shading the
space corresponding to the letter of your choice on the answer sheet provided. STRICTLY NO ERASURES ALLOWED

1. STATEMENT 1: Provincial Prisons/Jails are administered and controlled by the Provincial Government (Governor).
STATEMENT 2: The Bureau of Corrections is under the supervision of the Department of the Interior and Local
Government.
a. Statement 1 is true, statement 2 is false c. Both statement is true
b. Statement 1 is false, statement 1 is true d. Both statement is false

2. Existed 350 years before Hammurabi or 2100 years before Christ was born, the king ruled the City of Ur in ancient
Sumeria:
a. king Ur Nammu c. Emperor Justin
b. king Herodes d. None of the above
3. Death Penalty awaits slaves who commit murder, assaults on noble or middle class women, sexual relations with noble or
middle class women and giving aid or comfort to escape offender:
a. Burgundian code c. Law of Talion
b. Drakonian code d. The Greeks
4. This people love to philosophize that their brand of justice was not vengeful and retributive. They maintain that justice
should reform the offender but must also serve as deterrence to others from committing offense:
a. The Romans c. The Jews
b. The Greeks d. The Americans
5. Today, the stand of the Church has become a complete reversal of the past. it was the late Pro-Life Pope John Paul II
who reversed this so called:
a. Eclessiastical court c. Ordeal
b. Inquisition d. Culture of death
6. punishment inflicted by Greek Justice which is also practice of the Israelites in Jesus time:
a. stoning to death c. burning alive
b. breaking on a wheel d. trial by ordeal
7. The indeterminate sentence law was approved on:
a. December 5, 1933 c. December 5, 1955
b. December 25, 1933 d. December 25, 1955
8. This school focuses on crimes and on the corresponding punishment attached to it:
a. Classical school c. Italian School of Criminology
b. Neo classical d. Positivist
9. This school maintains that criminals must be rehabilitated to institutions provided by the government and should not be
punished contrary to
other schools ideology:
a. Classical school c. Italian School of Criminology
b. Neo classical d. Positivist
10. The confinement of an inmate may be transferred to an AFP stockade provided the inmate is certified as minimum
security risk and is __ years of old who can no longer perform manual work:
a. More than 60 c. more than 50
b. More than 70 d. more than 80
11. As a general rule, viewing the remains of the deceased relative of an inmate may be enjoyed only if the deceased relative
is in a place within a radius of ___ kilometres by road from prison:
a. 10 c. 30
b. 20 d. 40
12. An inmate over _ years of age may be excused from mandatory labor:
a. 50 c. 60
b. 55 d. 65
13. The color of maximum security risk prisoner’s uniform:
a. Tangerine c. Blue
b. Brown d. Yellow
14. The color of medium security risk prisoner’s uniform:
a. Tangerine c. Blue
b. Brown d. Yellow
15. The color of minimum security risk prisoner’s uniform:
a. Tangerine c. Blue
b. Brown d. Yellow
16. The following are considered instruments of restraint; EXCEPT:
a. Leg irons c. whipping rod
b. Straight jacket d. handcuffs
17. Type A jail has a population of ___ offenders:
a. 100 or more c. 21- 99
b. 150 or more d. 20 or less
18. Type B jail has a population of ___ offenders:
a. 21 – 99 c. 120
b. 20 or less d. 150
19. Type C jail has a population of ___ offenders:
a. 21 – 99 c. 120
b. 20 or less d. 150

20. This correctional facility introduced individuals housing in cellblocks, with congregate work in shops during the day:
a. Elmira reformatory c. Auburn prison system
b. Borstal institution d. Pennsylvania prison system
21. His progressive move was noted when the convicts after good behavior were given marks and after accumulating the
required number, a ticket to leave was issued to deserving convicts:
a. Sir Walter Crofton c. Zebulon Brockway
b. Alexander Macanochie d. Manuel Montesinos
22. Opened in 1876, was the first penal institution to remodel its philosophy away from punitive and retributive practices and
veered towards reformation and treatment educational and vocational are imparted to the prisoner as a way to treat his
lack of life skills to survive according to the rules of the outside society:
a. Elmira reformatory c. Alcatraz
b. Sing-sing prisons d. Walnut street jail
23. This is considered as the “institution of silent system” due to the imposition of strict code of silence:
a. Auburn c. Walnut street
b. Pennsylvania d. Irish prisons
24. He established an agricultural colony for male youth:
a. Sir Evelyn Ruggles Brise c. Manuel Montesinos
b. Sir Walter Crofton d. Domer of france
25. Assigned as superintendent of the English Penal Colony located at Norfolk Island in Australia:
a. Alexander Macanochie c. Sir Walter Crofton
b. Domer of France d. Zebulon Brockway
26. He introduced the progressive stage system. It was also referred to as the Irish System:
a. Evelyn RugglesBrise c. Sir Walter Crofton
b. Manuel Montesinos d. Alexander Macanochie
27. He was the superintendent of the Elmira Reformatory in New York. He introduced a system of grades for prisoners:
a. Zebulon Brockway c. Manuel Montesinos
b. Alexander Macanochie d. Domer of France
28. The progressive development of the prison system came to the middle of the __ century:
a. 18th c. 20th
b. 19th d. 21st
29. This law brought about extensive reforms in the prison and authorized o penitentiary house with 16 cells to be built in the
yard of the jail to carry out solitary confinement with labor for ``hardened atrocious offenders’’:
a. ACT of 1890 c. ACT of 1690
b. ACT of 1790 d. ACT of 1590
30. The new prison had the traditional lay out of large rooms for the inmates:
a. Auburn Prison c. Walnut Street
b. Pennsylvania d. Irish Prisons
31. On the year ___, the Elmira Reformatory is founded:
a. 1875 c. 1877
b. 1876 d. 1888
32. He was the Director of Prison in Valencia, Spain which organized prisoners into companies and appointed petty officer in
charge:
a. Sir Evelyn RugglesBrise c. Alexander Maconochie
b. Manuel Montesinos d. Sir Walter Crofton
33. This state prison contained cells in the pits similar to the underground cistern of long ago rome:
a. St Michael System c. Maine State prisons
b. Sing-Sing prisons d. Wal nut street
34. An agricultural colony for male juveniles was established by Domer of France. The boys were confined in cottages with
an appointed ___ to supervise them:
a. Penal guards c. House fathers
b. Immediate supervisors d. Big brothers
35. Under the Irish system, a prison who wanted to lessen their period of imprisonment should be confined in a singular cell
(Solitary confinement) for a period of ___ months with a reduce diet:
a. 6 months c. 8 months
b. 7 months d. 9 months
36. This system created by Sir Walter Crofton is an equivalent to a modern day parole:
a. Progressive stage system c. Criminal justice system
b. Spanish system d. None of the foregoing
37. It features consisted solitary confinement of prisoners in their own cell day and night:
a. Auburn system c. St Michael System
b. Pennsylvania system d. Irish system
38. He was a penologist and is sometimes regarded as the father of prison reform in the United States of America:
a. Alexander Maconochie c. Sir Walter Crofton
b. Zebulon Reed Brockway d. Domer of France
39. It is considered the best reform institution for young offenders:
a. Borstal Institution c. Auburn System
b. St. Michael Institution d. Pennsylvania
40. This is the discipline being implemented in Louisiana state penitentiary. Under this discipline, every inmate is responsible
for the actuations of all the others:
a. Rough Rider Industries c. Conditional setting
b. I am my Brother’s keeper d. collective responsibility
41. Sweden, a convict may undergo probation with community service and render service to the community for ___ to ____
hours depending on the seriousness of the crime committed:
a. 50 – 250 c. 40 – 240
b. 40- 280 d. 50 – 260
42. Operation conducted by the BJMP wherein a prisoner maybe checked at any time. His bedding's, lockers and
personalbelongings may also be opened at anytime, in his presence, whenever possible. This practice is known as
a. Check and balance c. Inventory
b. S.O.P d. Operation Greyhound

43. 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

44. 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
45. The following are forms of executive clemency, EXCEPT
A. Commutation C. Amnesty
B. Reform model D. Pardon
46. 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. Prevention

47. 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

48. The head of the Bureau of Corrections is the

A. Director C. Chief of Executive
B. Secretary of the DND D. Prison Inspector
49. In the Philippines, the most common problem of the
National Prison is
A. Excessive number of escapes C. Disagreement about their mess
B. Overcrowding D. Lack of adequate funding

50. 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. 1/2 reduction of sentence d. 2/6 reduction of
sentence
51. Common form of sexual perversion in prison and jail facilities.
a. Homosexuality c. Pseudo-Marriage
b. Masturbation d. Sodomy
52. He is considered as the father of probation in the Philippines.
a. Ferdinand Marcos c. Fidel Ramos
b. Teodulo Natividad d. Antonio Torres
53. A term means a friend of a court
a. Amicoscurae c. Amicus curiae
b. Amigos curae d. None of the above
54. An attached agency of the Department of Justice which provides a less costly alternative to imprisonment of offenders
who are likely to respond to individualized community based treatment programs.
a. BJMP c. Provincial Government
b. Bureau of Correction d. Parole and Probation Administration
55. Is a pardon which is conceded to a single individual for an ordinary crime.
a. General pardon c. Conditional pardon
b. Absolute pardon d. Special pardon
56. 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
57. A kind of pardon which applies to all persons falling on a certain category.
a. Special pardon c. Conditional pardon
b. Absolute pardon d. General pardon
58. During the 3rd to 5th year inclusive of imprisonment of an inmate, He shall allow a deduction of how many days for each
month for displaying good behavior?
a. 10 days c. 8 days
b. 15 days d. 5 days
59. When does probation revocable before the final discharge of the probationer by the court for the violation of any of the
conditions of probation.
a. any time during probation c. after 1 year under probation
b. 1st 3 months of the probationer d. none of the above
th
60. During the 11 and successive years of imprisonment of an inmate, he shall allowed a deduction of how many days for
each month for displaying good behavior?
a. 10 days c. 8 days
b. 15 days d. 5 days
61. He is considered as the American Pioneer of Probation
a. Matthew Davenport Hill c. John Augustus
b. Father Cook d. Edward Savage
62. Which of the following is an executive clemency that requires the concurrence of congress?
a. probation c. Amnesty
b. pardon d. Parole
63. 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. none of the above
64. Parole is a matter of ___.
a. Privilege c. grace
b. Right d.
requirement
65. For a convicted offender, probation is a form of __.
a. Punishment c. enjoyment
b. Treatment d. incarceration
66. PPA is headed by:
a. Director c. Secretary
b. Administrator d. Superior
67. Is a pecuniary punishment imposed by the law tribunal upon a person convicted of crime or misdemeanor.
a. Remission c. Fine
b. Forfeiture d. All of the above
68. Who may grant GCTA to an inmate who displays good behavior and no record of violation of prisons rules and
regulations
a. President c. Warden
b. Director of Prisons d. None of the above
69. Any article, thing, or item prohibited by law/ or forbidden by jail rules is called:
a. Instrument of restraint c. contraband
b. Handcuff d. leg iron
70. It shall exercise supervision and control over all district, city and municipal jails to ensure “a secured, clean and sanitary
and adequately equipped jail for the custody and safekeeping of city, municipal prisoners, any fugitive from justice or
persons detained awaiting for investigation or trial and/or transfer to the National Penitentiary:
a. Bureau of Corrections c. Dep’t of Social Welfare and
Development
b. Jail Bureau d. Department of Justice
71. 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
favourable recommendation of the Commission of Elections.
c. Pardon is exercised only after conviction
d. Pardon is administered by the court
72. What is the main objective of segregation?
a. Diversification by age c. Diversification by sex
b. Diversification by degree of imprisonment d. Prevention of physical and moral contamination

74. This state that incarceration should establish in the convicts the will to lead law abiding and self- supportive lives after their
release in prison.
a. United Nations Standard Minimum Rules for the treatment of prisoners c. Prison law
b. Indeterminate Sentence Law d. Probation Law
75. Which among the following is not part of the requisites of a valid commitment order.
a. Signature of the judge c. Signature of the clerk of court
b. Seal of the court d. Valid Identification of prisoner
76. It is the largest prison facility in the Philippines considering the number of inmates accommodates.
 a. Iwahig Penal Colony c. San Ramon Prison and Penal Farm
b. Davao Penal Farm d. Sablayan Penal Colony and Farm
77. It is regarded as the most important program that aide in the rehabilitation of prisoners.
a. Recreational Program c. Religious Program
b. Educational Program d. Employment of Prisoners
78. Minimum number of times in counting the inmates on a daily basis.
a. two c. four
b. three d. five
79. Person who are deemed instrumental in the reformation of prisoners due to their daily contact with the inmates.
a. Chaplain b. Warden
c. Psychologist d. Prison Guards
80. this code introduced the concept of restitution. But punishments were meted according to the social class of the offender:
a. code of Hammurabi c. laws of solon
b. burgundian code d. draconian code
81. A national prisoner is one whose maximum sentence is more than __ years or a fine or more than five thousand pesos, or
regardless of the length of sentence:
a. 3 c. 5
b. 4 d. 6
82. On this year, the old bilibid located at manila was transfer to muntinlupa:
a. 1940 c. 1941
b. 1942 d. 1943
83. originally intended for the confinement of convicted Moro “insurrectos’’ fighting subjugation by the Spanish “Conquistadors:
a. San Ramon Prison c. Iwahig
b. New Bilibid d. Leyte prison
84. Retired General Paulino Santos, the current Prison Director of this colony at the time led the first contingent of prisoners that
opened the colony that covers an area of about 18,000 hectares
a. Davao Penal colony c. San Ramon
b. New Bilibid Prisons d. Sablayan
85. A national prisoner is one whose maximum sentence is more than __ years or a fine or more than five thousand pesos, or
regardless of the length of sentence:
a. 3 c. 5
b. 4 d. 6
86. On this year, the old bilibid located at manila was transfer to muntinlupa:
a. 1940 c. 1941
b. 1942 d. 1943
87. Originally intended for the confinement of convicted Moro “insurrectos’’ fighting subjugation by the Spanish “Conquistadors:
a. San Ramon Prison c. Iwahig
b. New Bilibid d. Leyte prison
88. Retired General Paulino Santos, the current Prison Director of this colony at the time led the first contingent of prisoners that
opened the colony that covers an area of about 18,000 hectares
a. Davao Penal colony c. San Ramon
b. New Bilibid Prisons d. Sablayan
89. The main reason why the bureau needs to identify the identity of the offender:
a. to make sure that the person being committed is the one named in the commitment order;
b. to make sure that there are no irregularities in the commitment paper;
c. to make sure that the convict arrived on time;
d. to make sure that the judge signed the order
90. This is the initial contact of the prisoner with the center and is deemed meaningful towards the aim to reform him:
a. frisking c. orientation procedure
b. checking of commitment paper d. bathing
91. The following are considerations to identify prisoners that belongs to the Maximum Security Group; EXCEPT:
a. those sentenced to death:
b. Those whose minimum sentence is twenty years of imprisonment
c. Those with pending cases
d. Those who have served ½ of their minimum sentence or 1/3 of their maximum sentence, including good conduct
time allowances
92. The following are considered pillar of the Japanese Criminal Justice System; EXCEPT
a. Police c. Non Institutional Corrections
b. Prosecution d. community
93. a settlement site for released prisoners who no longer wish to return to their homes but choose to remain Davao as
homesteaders. This settlement area is called:
a. tagumpay settlement c. tanglaw settlement
b. tangkay settlement d. recreation settlement
94. The casework or individualized method of diagnosis and Treatment of the convicts are held at the Reception Diagnostic Center
for a period of _ dayscommencing from their commitment to the prison:
a. five days c. fifty five days
b. sixty days d. sixty six days
95. a newly arrived inmate is classified as:
a. 1st class inmate c. 2nd class inmate
b. 3rd class inmate d. colonist
96. the following are considered rights and privileges of inmates; EXCEPT:
a. To receive compensation for labor he performs;
b. To be credited with time allowances for good conduct and loyalty;
c. To send and receive mail matters
d. To receive birthday presents
97. In cases wherein an immediate family member of the inmate dies, he/she may be allowed by the Superintendent to view the
remains of the deceased upon the written application at least __days before the enjoyment of the privilege:
a. 2 days c. 3 days
b. 4 days d. 5 days
98. BUCOR has two (2) Assistant Directors, one for Administration and Rehabilitation and one for:
a. Health and Care services c. Prisons and Security
b. Correction and Rehabilitation d. Custody and Security
99. A representative of the news media may file a written request with the head of prison for a personal interview of an inmate that
he/she shall file a written request at least:
a. One day b. two days c. Three days d. four
days
100. This is the process wherein prison officials try to convert inmates and be affiliated into their religion:
a. Conversions b. Agitation c. Proselytizing d.
Captivation
SET C
INSTRUCTION: Select the correct answer for each of the following questions. Mark only one answer for each item by shading the
space corresponding to the letter of your choice on the answer sheet provided. STRICTLY NO ERASURES ALLOWED

1. Person who by reason of their nature may be deprived of liberty for not
more than six months
a. City Prisoner c. National Prisoner
b. Municipal Prisoner d. Insular Prisoner

2. A security facility, usually operated by the police station, for

temporary detention of person held for investigation
a. Ordinary Jail c. Lock-up Jail
b. Camp House Jail d. City Jail
3. The father of modern penology who introduce the humane system of
punishment
a. Dr. Hanz Gross c. Cesare Bacarria
b. Alexander Maconochie d. Cesare Lombrosso
4. The Pennsylvania informatory is the first institution where introduced
______________
a. Segregation of Prisoner
b. Separation of woman convicted of Crime
c. Classification of Prisoner
d. Capital Punishment
5. An Italian writer who made a book entitled “Crime and Punishment” which
become the basis for the great reform in the field of criminal law
a. Dr. Hanz Gross c. Cezare Bacarria
b. Alexander Maconochie d. Cezare Lombrosso
6. Infliction of some sort of pain on the offender for violation of law
a. Punishment c. Operation
b. Salvaging d. Physical Injuries
7. In Primitive Society one form of punishment is corporal punishment. A
good example is
a. Burning c. Flogging
b. Hanging d. Feeding to wild animals
8. The establishment of prison in the Philippines formally started during
the ______________
a. American Redeem c. Medieval age
b. Japanese Occupation d. Spanish time
9. He act as an adviser of secretary of justice on matters relating to
plans and policies of penal institutions
a. Cabinet member c. Super Intendment
b. Jail Warden d. Director of Correction
10. The competent institution authorized to convict a person to
prison are the following except one
a. Shar’ia Court c. Barangay Court
b. Military Court d. Sandigan Bayan
11. Which privilege is not available to prisoner upon admission as
inmates
a. To have a birthday party
b. To write letter to his family
c. To smoke cigarette in prohibited place
d. To receive gift or prepare food from relatives
12. To separate prisoners who by reason of their criminal records are
likely to exercise a bad influence on other prisoners is the purpose of
_______________
a. Division of prisoner c. Segregation of prisoner
b. Classification of prisoner d. Unity of prisoner
13. Prisoner who cannot be trusted in open condition and posed less
danger to society if they escape, shall be assigned to _____________
a. Medium Security c. Maximum Security
b. Minimum Security d. Jail Security
14. Escorting prisoner to and from the court shall see to it that
prisoner does not _____________
a. Annoy passers by c. a only
b. Hold conversation with in authorized person d. a and b
15. Which is not true?
a. Escorted prisoner shall at all times be placed under proper
restrict
b. Used of private vehicle in transporting prisoner
c. Prisoners shall not be allowed to stop at any place
d. Ratio of two guards for every single prisoner
16. _________________ is a form of disapproval for certain behavior
that is followed by the imposition of a penalty and makes the offender
stigmatized and penalized.
 a. Humiliation c. Retribution
b. Punishment d. Revenge
17. He is the exponent of the Classical theory that contended that
punishment is to prevent others in committing a crime.
a. Cesare Beccaria c. Voltaire
b. Montesquieu d. Rosseau
18. What is the primary purpose of imprisonment?
a. Rehabilitation and reformation c. To stand trial
b. Punishment d. Segregation
19. In Babylon, about 1990 B.C it is credited as the oldest code
prescribing savage punishment.
a. Justinian Code c. Code of Draco
b. Sumerian Code d. Hammurabic Code
20. Today, the old Bilibid prison is now being used in the Manila
City Jail and is now called in its famous name as;
a. New Bilibid Jail c. Tandang Sora Estate
b. Mayhaligue Estate d. Jail Birds Estate
21. Afflictive penalties such as reclusion temporal prescribes in
a. 10 years c. 20 years
b. 5 years d. 15 years
22. The person who may grant commutation of sentence and pardon is
a. The secretary of Justice
b. The executive Secretary
c. The Director Bureau of Prisons
d. The President
23. The penalty of Life sentence is impossible only for Violation of
offense prescribed in
a. The special penal law
b. The Revised Penal Code
c. Presidential Decree
d. Both the RPC and Special Penal laws
24. A youthful offender is a person who is
a. Over 9 years but under 18 years c. Over 15 but below 20
b. A Habitual delinquent d. Below 9 & under 15 years
25. Execution of penalties may be suspended only
a. When the convict is abroad c. In case of insanity
b. When the convict escapes d. a and b
26. It embraces all branches of criminal science including criminal
law and transforms the science of crime and penalty into one positive
observation
a. Criminalistics c. Penitentiary Science
b. Criminal Sociology d. None of the above
27. It teaches the application of scientific methods in the detection
of crimes and the criminal
a. Police science c. Oriental technology
b. Forensic medicine d. None of the above
28. Under R.A. 9344 a child is exempt from criminal liability if at
the time of the commission of the offense, he is
a. Below eighteen years c. 15 year or under
b. Above nine below 15 years d. None of the above
29. Death of the offended party
a. Extinguish criminal liability
b. Does not extinguish criminal liability
c. Extinguish only the civil liability
d. A and C
30. It is an act to provide for an indeterminate sentence convicted
of certain crimes by the courts.
a. Law on probation and parole c. The indeterminate sentence
b. The revised penal code d. The Special penal Law
31. What Executive Department supervises and controls the numerous
jail institutions in the Philippines?
a. Department of Justice
b. Department of Interior and Local Government
c. Department of Social Welfare and Development
d. Department of National Defense
32. Article 1706 – 1727 of the Revised Administrative Code as
amended is known as –
a. Correction Law c. Jail Management Law
b. Prison Law d. Parole and Probation Law
33. The Head of the Bureau of Corrections is the –
a. Chief of the Bureau of Corrections
b. Director of the Bureau of Corrections
c. Superintendent of the Bureau of Corrections
d. None of these
34. What Bureau under the DILG is responsible for the supervision and
control of Jails?
 a. BJMP c. Bureau of Corrections
b. Provincial Jails d. City/Municipalities
35. What are the types of Jails under the Supervision of the BJMP?
a. Provincial and Sub-Provincial Jails c. District Jails
b. City and Municipal Jails d. Insular Jails
36. Provincial Jails were first established in 1910 under the
American Regime. At present, what supervises and controls the said
jails?
a. BJMP c. DOJ
b. Provincial Government d. LGU
37. Who shall Head the Provincial Jails?
a. Provincial Jail Director c. Provincial Administrator
b. Provincial Jail Warden d. Governor
38. What is the primary purpose of imprisonment?
a. Rehabilitation and Reformation c. To stand trail
b. Punishment d. Socialization
39. A place of confinement for persons awaiting trial or court action
and where the convicted offenders serve short sentences or penalty of
imprisonment is known as
a. Jail c. Lock-up
b. Penitentiary d. Detection Cells
40. The act of a prisoner trying to convert or induce another to
change his religious beliefs, set or the like to another while under
confinement is referred to as
a. Proselytizing c. Initiation
b. Fraternization d. Inducement
41. A warrant issued by the court bearing its seal and signature of
the judge directing the jail or prison authorities to receive the
convicted offender for service of sentence or detention is known as –
a. Mittimus c. Detention Mittimus
b. Sentence Mittimus d. Detention Warrant
42. The entrusting for confinement of an offender to a jail by a
competent court for trial and or service of sentence is referred to as
a. Commitment c. Detention
b. Imprisonment d. Recognizance
43. The mechanical device or contrivance, tolls or implement used to
hold back, keep in check or under control is the
a. Instrument of Restraint c. Iron leg Lock
b. Handcuffs d. Metallic chains
44. The maintenance of care and protection accorded to people who by
authority of law are temporarily incarcerated for violation of laws and
also those who were sentenced by the court to serve judgment is called.
a. Custody c. Safe-Keeping
b. Classification d. Protection
45. Which of these refers to the assigning or grouping of offenders
according to their sentence, gender, age, nationality, health, criminal
record, etc?
a. Classification c. Custody
b. Security d. Safe Keeping
46. Where a newly committed insular prisoner undergoes diagnosis and
treatment as part of the classification process.
a. Reception and diagnostic center (RDC)
b. Medical center
c. Treatment center
d. Diagnosis and treatment center
47. Who is tasked with the gathering and collecting of information
and other data of every prisoner into a case study to determine the
work assignment, the type supervision and degree of custody and
restriction under which an offender must live in jail?
a. Classification board c. Board of custody
b. Diagnostic board d. Treatment board
48. The open institution usually a penal farm or camp is known as the
a. NBP c. Medium security institution
b. Maximum security institution d. Minimum security institution
49. The bureau of correction has an admission program for newly
committed offenders to remain in the reception and diagnostic center
for a period of
a. 30 days d. 20 days
b. 60 days e. 45 days
c. 10 days
50. How many days that a national offender be confined at the
Separation Center before the actual release?
a. 30 days d. 10 days
b. 60 days e. 15 days
c. 45 days
51. What is the act of grace from sovereign power inherent in the
state which exempts an individual from the punishment which the law
imposes or prescribes for his crime, extended by the President?
a. Amnesty d. Parole
b. Pardon e. Commutation
c. Probation
52. The form of Executive Clemency with reduces the sentence of a
convicted person to shorter term is referred to as
a. Amnesty c. Probation
b. Commutation d. Shortening
53. Under the prison service manual, the prescribed color of prison
uniform for maximum security prison is
a. Orange d. Yellow
b. Blue e. Stripe Black and White
c. Pink
54. Who is the executive officer in charge of each correctional
institution?
a. Correctional or custodial officer c. Commissioner or Director
b. Warden or Superintendent d. Chief Warden
55. 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
56. When inmate is given a “shakedown” before admission it meant
a. Process of identification, record, fingerprint and photograph
b. Examination for contraband
c. His commitment paper are delivered to record clerk
d. All of these
57. 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 c. 30 days prior to release
b. 90 days before release d. 15 days prior to release
58. 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 c. PD 29
b. B.P. 22 d. PD 968
59. An inmate maybe granted parole if he
a. Earned good conduct time allowance credit
b. Serve minimum sentence
c. Earned good behavior whole serving prison term
d. All of these
60. Who prescribes minimum standard of security, hygiene,
recreational, work program to provincial and/ or city jails?
a. Secretary of Justice c. Custodial Officer
b. Director of Prison d. Director of Good Behavior
61. Aside from protecting the public, imprisonment has for its latest
objective, the
a. Reformation of offenders c. Deterrence
b. Segregation of offenders d. Confinement of Offenders
62. In the New Bilibid Prison, the medium security prisoners are
confined at
a. NBP main prison c. Camp Bukang Liwayway
b. Camp Sampaguita d. Medium Security Prison
63. Who is charged for the hearing of disciplinary cases in prison?
a. Classification Board c. Parole Board
b. Administrative Board d. Disciplinary Board

64. 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 c. Secondary Imprisonment
b. Preventive Imprisonment d. None of the above
65. Placing a person to custodial coercion is to place him into
physical jeopardy, thus drastically narrowing his access to sources of
personal satisfaction and reducing his self – esteem. This is true in
a. Managerial aspect c. Restorative aspect
b. Humanitarian aspect d. None of these
66. The form of conditional release that is granted after a prisoner
has served a portion of his sentence in a correctional institution is
known as:
a. Conditional Pardon c. Probation
b. Parole d. Commutation
67. The Bureau of Correction is under the Department of
a. Interior and Local Government c. Justice
 b. Bureau of Jail Management d. National Security
68. The kind of pardon under which the convict is required to comply
with certain requirements is referred to as the
a. Conditional pardon c. Amnesty
b. Probation d. Parole
69. The act of the president changing and reducing a heavier penalty
sentence or longer term into a shorter term is known as the
a. Commutation c. Pardon
b. Amnesty d. Probation
70. The meaning of the word oblivion is
a. Forgetting completely c. Class of persons
b. Abolish d. Community based treatment
71. The principle of separating homogeneous type of prisoners that
requires special treatment and custody is called
a. Classification d. Distinction
b. Diversification e. Differentiation
c. Quarantine
72. The process of determining the needs and requirements of
prisoners for assigning them to programs according to their existing
resources is called.
a. Classification c. Quarantine
b. Diversification d. Quality Control
73. The formulation of tentative treatment program suited for the
prisoner is known as
a. Medical officer c. Treatment planning
b. Classification board d. Treatment program
74. The lowest in rank assigned to sentinel post such as guard house
and gates are
a. Prison guards c. J01
b. Senior prison guard d. P01
75. The Custodial Division is charged with the security of prisoners,
which of the following is considered as the commanding officers?
a. Security officers c. Senior prison guards
b. Supervisor prison guards d. Prison guards
76. Which of the following is the function of the Custodial Division?
a. Supervision of prisoners c. Escort
b. Keep records d. All of the above
77. The most used factor for diversification is
a. Degree of custody c. Minimum security
b. Maximum security d. Graveness of crime
78. 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 c. Trial
b. Conviction d. Detention
79. Prisoners sentenced from one day to three years or a fine of not
more than one thousand pesos are categorized as
a. Insular Prisoner c. City prisoner
b. Provincial Prisoner d. None of these
80. Public humiliation or public exhibition also mean
a. Public Execution c. Social Degradation
b. Banishment d. Public trial
81. 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. Transportation
b. Banishment d. Public trial

82. The theory in penal science which maintains that punishment gives
lesson to the offender and the would be criminals is called
a. Deterrence c. Reformations
b. Incapacitation d. Public safety
83. One of the following represents the earliest codification of the
Roman Law, which was incorporated in to the Justinian Code.
a. Twelve Tables c. Burgundian Code
b. Code of Draco d. Hammurabic Code
84. One of the following are those sentenced to suffer a term of
imprisonment from ________.
a. 1 day to 3 years c. 1 day to 30 days
b. 1 day to 6 months d. none of these
85. The Sablyan Penal Colony and Farm, a National Penitentiary in the
Philippines under the BUCOR is located in __________.
a. Palawan c. Davao
b. Zamboanga d. Occ. Mindoro
86. In the history of correction, thinkers during the reformatory
movement were the major influences of today’s correctional system.
Alexander Machonochie was the one who introduced the
a. Solitary system c. Irish System
b. Marked System d. Congregate system
87. What law renamed the Bureau of Prison to Bureau of Correction
during the Aquino administration in the Philippines?
a. E.O 727 c. E.O 292
b. E.O 645 d. E.O 104
88. The generic term that includes all government agencies,
facilities, programs, procedures, personnel , and techniques concerned
with the investigation intake, custody, confinement, supervision, or
treatment of alleged offenders refers to
a. Correction c. Penology
b. Criminal Justice System d. Base pillar
89. Retaliation is the earliest remedy for a wrong act done to
anyone. 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. Tooth for a tooth
b. Eye for an Eye d. All of these
90. In law, the penalty imposed for offenders must be certain. This
means that
a. The guilty one must be the one to be punished, no proxy
b. No one must escape its effect
c. It must be equal for all person
d. The consequences must be in accordance with law
91. The duration of arresto menor as a penalty is from imprisonment.
a. 1 day to 1 month c. 1 day to 31 days
b. 1 day to 30 days d. either a or c
92. The Camp Sampaguita in Muntinlupa houses what kind of prisoners?
a. Super Maximum Security Prisoners
b. Maximum Security Prisoners
c. Medium Security Prisoners
d. Minimum Security Prisoners
93. In the history of prisons, what is the earliest Roman place of
confinement?
a. Bridwell Workhouse c. Wulnut Street Jail
b. Burgundian House d. Mamertine Prison
94. The program which is conducive to change behavior and moral by
changing prisoner’s attitude for a useful education refers to
a. Vocational education c. Prison education
b. Work programs d. Recreational Programs
95. The purpose of commutation of sentence is to
a. Do away with miscarriage of justice
b. Break the rigidity of the law
c. Restore the political and civil rights of the accused
d. All of the above
96. The following are the duties of the custodial force in prison
except
a. Censor offender’s inmate c. Inspect security devices
b. Escort inmates d. Conduct disciplinary hearing
97. One of the following is an admission procedure which involves the
frisking of the prisoner
a. Identification c. Searching
b. Briefing/Orientation d. Minimum security prisoners

98. Waiting for the decision of the court on the application for
probation, the offender applying for probation
a. Must stay in prison as detainee
b. May be released on bail or recognizance
c. May be set free without bail
d. All of these
99. The continuing relationship between probation officer and
probationer is known as
a. Affiliation guidance c. Supervision
b. Pre-sentence investigation d. Probation guidance
100. The court may grant probation only
a. After arraignment c. After conviction
b. Before conviction d. All of these