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2018 GI LOMBROSIANS

POST-TEST IN CORRECTIONAL ADMINISTRATION (CA)

INSTRUCTION: Select the correct answer for each of the following questions.  Mark only one answer for each item by
marking the box corresponding to the letter of your choice on the answer sheet provided. STRICTLY NO ERASURES
ALLOWED. Use pencil no. 1 only.

MULTIPLE CHOICE:

1. Pain is derived from the Greek word;

A. Poine B. Peno
C. Poena D. Dolo

2. When conducting routine custodial functions in a cell, or compound, the ratio of the duty guard in relation to the
inmate’s population is
A. 1:1 B. 1:10
C. 1:1+1 D. 1:7

3. The ratio of escort to inmates is;

A. 1:1 B. 1:10
C. 1:1+1 D. 1:7

4. The minimum daily head counts for inmates is;

A. Four B. Six
C. Five D. Eight

5. Refers to the institutional record of an inmate which consists of his mittimus or commitment order issued by the Court
after conviction, the prosecutor's information and the decisions of the trial court and the appellate court, if any;
certificate of non-appeal, certificate of detention and other pertinent documents of the case;
A. Carpeta B. Mittimus
C. Prison record D. Commitment order

6. A prisoner sentenced to a maximum period of imprisonment of one year is for probation.

A. Disqualified B. ineligible
C. qualified D. recommended

7. Which of the following penalty is not an imposition of God?

A. God thrown Lucifer and other angels from heaven..
B. Cain murdered his brother Abel.
C. God punished people through great flood by rained for forty (40) days and nights.
D. The destruction of fire and brimstone at Sodom and Gomorrah.

8. It paved the way for the exemption from criminal liability for those violators who have an unsound mind or suffering
from mental illness which causes crimes.
A. M’nagthen case B. M’Nagthen Rules
C. Daniel M’Nagthen D. All of the above

9. The Elmira Correctional Facility is located in:

A. New York City B. Massachusetts
C. Elmira City, Chemung County, NY D. Southport, New York

10. Alcatraz is a Spanish word which derived from Arabic word “al’qatras”, which is referring to a;
 A. Stone B. Bird
C. Island D. Cage

11. The Philippine Correctional System has two approaches, namely:

A. Institutional and Community based correction
B. Therapeutic and Rehabilitation
C. Casework and Individualized method
D. Parole and Probation System

12. Except one is the three Executive Departments that supervise and control the numerous institutional facilities
nationwide, which provide incarceration and rehabilitation to offenders.
A. DOJ B. DSWD
C. DILG D. PNP

13. Who among of the following inmates is entitled to vote?

A. those confined in jail, formally charged for any crime and awaiting trial
B. those serving a sentence of imprisonment for less than one year
C. those whose conviction of a crime involving disloyalty to the duly constituted government such as rebellion,
sedition, violation of the firearms laws or any crime against national security or for any other crime, is on appeal.
D. All of the above

14. Whenever an inmate appeal to the higher court, the sentence reduce to an imprisonment of less than three or to a fine
that does not exceed one thousand pesos, the inmate shall be;
A. Transferred to the custody of BJMP B. Remain in the custody of the BuCor
C. Turn over to the minimum security facility. D. Reclassify for his confinement in the BuCor

15. It shall establish in every prison which shall receive, study and classify inmates and detainees committed to the
BuCor.
A. Classification Board B. Promotion Board
C. DRD D. Correctional Facility

16. In admission of inmates, the following documents must be submitted to DRD; Except:
A. Mittimus or commitment order B. Certificate that the case is not on appeal
C. Information and court decision on the case D. None of the above

17. The mittimus and the commitment order shall be under the signature of the judge and shall bear the seal of the court
and attested by the :
A. Supreme Court Justice B. Clerk of Court
C. Secretary of Justice D. Prosecutor

18. The prison number assign to an inmate upon his admission is:
A. Temporary B. Optional
C. Permanent D. Discretionary

19. Which of the following shall be issued to the newly admitted inmate at the Bureau of Corrections?
A. Two regulation uniform or suit and two t-shirts
B. Hygiene kit
C. Towel
D. All of the above

20. Who among of the following is a minimum security inmates?

A. Those with pending cases
B. Remand inmates or detainees whose sentences are below 20 years
C. Those who are sixty-five (65) years old and above without pending case and whose convictions are not on appeal
D. Those who are eighteen years of age and below regardless of sentence and case

21. What is the color of the uniform of the Medium Security Inmates?
A. Tangerine B. Blue
C. Brown D. Gray

22. A husband and wife inmates maybe allowed to served their sentence together in prison or penal farm as soon as both
are classified as:
A. Second class inmates B. Colonists
C. First class inmates D. Minimum inmates
23. An infant born while the mother is serving sentence in CIW may be allowed to stay with mother for a period of:
A. 6 months B. 2 years
C. not exceeding one year. D. 4 years

24. The Medical Referral outside the BuCor or the CIW of an inmate shall be approved by:
A. Director of BuCor B. Superintendent
C. Secretary of the DOJ D. Chief, BJMP

25. An inmates in the BuCor may be visited by his family or reputable friend during this period:
A. Friday and Saturday only B. Sunday to Thursday
C. Monday to Sunday D. Anyday of the week

26. The visiting time at the BuCor is:

A. 7am to 5pm B. 8am to 8pm
C. 9am to 3pm D. 8am to 2pm

27. The BuCor has how many operating units nationwide?

A. 5 B. 7
C. 6 D. 8

28. The Bureau of Corrections is mandated by law to accomplish its twin objective which is:
A. Rehabilitation and Safekeeping of national prisoners.
B. Safekeeping and development of inmates
C. Reformation and rehabilitation of inmates
D. All of the above

29. Who among of the following notable persons in the history of the Philippines was incarcerated at the New Bilibid
Prison?
A. Amado V. Hernández B. General Tomoyuki Yamashita
C. Former Senator Jovito Salonga D. All of the above
30. It is the smallest but the most overcrowded correctional institution in the Philippines.
A. IPPF B. DPPF
C. CIW D. SPPF

31. The top three crimes committed by inmates are:

A. homicide; murder; rape. B. murder; rape; robbery
C. homicide; murder; Robbery D. homicide; rape; robbery.

32. Most of the inmates are confine in the :

A. Minimum Security B. Medium Security
C. Maximum Security D. Super Security

33. The Bureau of Correction and the NBP will soon be transferred to;
A. Laur, Nueva Ecija B. Davao
C. San Ramon Penal Farm D. Sablayan

34. The Bilibid Prison is the first penal institution in the country, whose scope is a national penitentiary in nature
constructed sometime in 1847 in the;
A. City of Manila B. Zamboanga
C. City of Muntinlupa D. Palawan

35. The Youth Rehabilitation Center for Juvenile Offenders is situated in;
A. Camp BukangLiwayway B. DRD
C. Camp Sampaguita D. BahayKalinga

36. Inmates confine at Camp BukangBukangLiwayway,

A. Minimum B. Maximum
C. Medium D. Super Maximum

37. San Ramon Prison and Penal Farm was named in memory of:
A. Captain Ramon Blanco B. Lt. George Wolfe
C. General Paulino Santos D. Col. John R. White

38. The San Ramon Penal Farm’s first Superintendent and later became the first prison director is:
 A. Captain Ramon Blanco B. Lt. George Wolfe
C. General Paulino Santos D. Col. John R. White

39. This institution has no walls originally established to house incorrigibles or those prisoners beyond reform. It is
considered as one of the best open institutions in the world.
A. San Ramon Prison and Penal Farm B. Davao Prison and Penal Farm
C. Iwahig Prison and Penal Farm D. Sablayan Prison and Penal Farm

40. The Iwahig Prison and Penal Farm is divided into four colonies; Central sub-colony, Sta Lucia, Inawagan, and:
A. Montible B. Kapalong
C. Panabo D. Tagumpay Settlement

41. It is a 1,000 hectares more or less, a site given to qualified and deserving landless colonist and released colonists who
decide to stay or in Iwahig.
A. Montible B. Tanglaw Settlement
C. Panabo D. Tagumpay Settlement

42. This area is given to release convicts of Davao Prison Penal Farm.
A. Montible B. Tanglaw Settlement
C. Panabo D. Tagumpay Settlement

43. Which of the following correctional facilities is exclusively for women inmates?
A. IPPF B. CIW
C. DPPF D. SRPPF

44. It was founded by General Paulino Santos on January 21, 1932 in compliance with Act 3732 and Proclamation 414
series of 1931.
A. IPPF B. CIW
C. DPPF D. SRPPF

45. Davao Prison and Penal Farm is divided into two sub – colonies, namely the Kapalong and;
A. Montible B. Tanglaw Settlement
C. Panabo D. Tagumpay Settlement

46. Inmates at Davao Prison and Penal Farm is working in a banana plantation under a joint venture with:
A. SM City B. PAGCOR
C. TADECO D. PCSO

47. The central offices of the Bureau of Corrections is located at the:

A. NBP B. Medium Security
C. DRD D. Minimum Security

48. Whenever an accused has undergone preventive imprisonment for a period equal to the possible maximum
imprisonment of the offense charged to which he may be sentenced and his case is not yet terminated, without
prejudice to the continuation of the trial thereof or the proceeding on appeal:
A. he shall be released immediately
B. He shall be placed on probation
C. he shall be placed on suspended sentence
D. none of the above

49. Who among of the following shall not be granted of credit from preventive imprisonment to their sentence?
A. Recidivists B. Persons charged with heinous crimes
C. habitual delinquents and escapees D. all of the foregoing

50. Refer to the act that ensures the public including families of inmates and their victims that national inmates are
provided with their basic needs, completely incapacitated from further committing criminal acts, and have been totally
cut off from their criminal networks or contacts in the free society while serving sentence inside the premises of the
national penitentiary
A. Safekeeping B. Reformation
C. Development D. Treatment

51. Refer to the acts which ensure the public (including families of inmates and their victims) that released national
inmates are no longer harmful to the community by becoming reformed individuals prepared to live a normal and
productive life upon reintegration to the mainstream society.
A. Safekeeping B. Development
 C. Reformation D. Treatment

52. What is the Mandate of the Bureau of Corrections?

A. Safekeeping and instituting reformation programs to national inmates
B. Safekeeping and Development of inmates.
C. Safekeeping and Development of all convicted offenders.
D. Treatment and rehabilitation of inmates.

53. In compliance with the standard established by the United Nations, the safekeeping of inmates shall include which of
the following:
a) quarters b) food c) water d) clothing e) cigarette f) liquor
A. a,b,c,d B. c,d,e,f
C. b,c,d,e D. a.d.e.f

54. The BuCor shall be in charge of safekeeping and instituting reformation programs to national inmates sentenced to:
A. more than three (3) years of imprisonment.
B. One month and one day to three years of imprisonments
C. Not more than six months of imprisonments
D. Six months and one day to three years

55. The security of the inmates shall be undertaken by the Custodial Force consisting of Corrections Officers with a
ranking system and salary grades similar to its counterpart in the
A. Bureau of Immigration B. National Prosecution Service
C. BJMP D. Parole and Probation Administration

56. It shall responsible for the conduct of classification of each and every inmate admitted to the BuCor.
A. Directorate for Reception and Diagnostics B. Directorate for External Relations
C. Security and Operations Directorates D. Directorate for Reformations

57. Responsible in providing basic needs and security for inmates.

A. Directorate for Reception and Diagnostics B.Directorate for External Relations
C. Security and Operations Directorates D.Directorate for Reformations

58. Inmates shall be classified according to:

A. security risk and sentence B. Sociological background
C. crimes committed D. mode of reformation

59. Aside from those borne of the provisions under Rule 8, Part I, Rules of General Application of the United Nations
Standard Minimum Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners and that of the existing regulation of the BuCor on security
classification (i.e. maximum, medium and minimum security risk), inmates shall also be internally classified by the
DRD and segregated according to;
A. security risk and sentence B. Sociological background
C. crimes committed D. mode of reformation

60. They are in charge for the security and for the implementation of the recommended inmate reformation program of
each and every inmate while serving sentence.
A. Directorate for Reception and Diagnostics B. Directorate for External Relations
C. Security and Operations Directorates D. Custodial Force and Reformation Personnel

61. Under the Professionalization and Upgrading of Qualification Standards in the Appointment of the BuCor Personnel,
the minimum age of the new applicant must not be less than twenty-one (21) years old or
A. Not more than 30 years of age. B. Not more than 35 years of age.
C. Not more than 40 years of age. D. Not more than 25 years of age.

62. The Bureau of Correction is a _________ under the DOJ:

A. line bureau and a constituent unit B. Department
C. reformatory agency D. operating branch

63. The Head of the BuCor shall have the rank of:
A. Undersecretary B. Director General of Corrections
C. Assistant Secretary D. Deputy Director of Corrections

64. The Head of the BuCor shall have the position and title of:
A. Undersecretary B. Director General of Corrections
C. Assistant Secretary D. Deputy Director of Corrections

65. The BuCor shall be headed by a Director who shall be assisted by how many Deputy Directors?
A. 2 B. 4
C. 3 D. 5

66. The Director and Deputy Directors shall be appointed by the President upon the recommendation of the Secretary of
the DOJ and shall serve a tour of duty not to exceed
A. six (6) years B. four (4) years
C. five (5) years D. Three (3) years

67. In times of war or other national emergency declared by Congress, who has the power to extend the tour of duty of the
Director of BuCor?
A. President B. Senate
C. Congress D. Secretary of Justice

68. The second officers in command of the BuCor shall have the position and title of Deputy Directors of Corrections
with the rank of:
A. Undersecretary B. Director General of Corrections
C. Assistant Secretary D. Deputy Director of Corrections

69. The BuCor shall maintain the custodial personnel-to-inmate ratio of:
A. 1:7 B. 1:1+1
C. 1:24 D. 1:1

70. The BuCor’s reformation personnel-to-inmate ratio shall be:

A. 1:7 B. 1:1+1
C. 1:24 D. 1:1

71. The following shall be appointed to the rank of Corrections Senior Inspector in their particular technical service,
except:
A. Doctors of Medicine C. Chaplains
C. members of the Philippine Bar D. Dentists

72. Corrections Officer I to Corrections Chief Superintendent is appointed by;

A. the Director General of Corrections, and attested by the Civil Service Commission.
B. the Director General of Corrections, and attested by the NAPOLCOM.
C. the President upon the recommendation of the Secretary of the DOJ, with the proper endorsement by the
Chairman of the CSC.
D. the Director General upon the recommendation of the Secretary of the DOJ, with the proper endorsement
by the Chairman of the CSC.

73. The Director General of Corrections and Deputy Director of Corrections is appointed by;
A. the Director General of Corrections, and attested by the Civil Service Commission.
B. the Director General of Corrections, and attested by the NAPOLCOM.
C. the President upon the recommendation of the Secretary of the DOJ, with the proper endorsement by the Chairman
of the CSC.
D. the President upon the recommendation of the Director General, with the proper endorsement by the Secretary of
DOJ.

74. In general, all original appointments of commissioned officers in the BuCor shall commence with the rank of;
A. Jail Inspector B. Jail Senior Inspector
C. Corrections Inspector D. Corrections Senior Inspector

75. The Colony is head headed by a Superintendent with the rank of;
A. Corrections Senior Inspector B. Corrections Superintendent
C. Chief Inspector D. Corrections Chief Superintendent

76. Any personnel of the BuCor who is currently occupying such position but lacks any of the qualifications mentioned
therein shall be given how many years to comply with the requirements; otherwise, the personnel shall be relieved
from the position.
A. 4 B. 6
C. 5 D. 10
77. The lowest in rank among the Corrections Custodial Officer is;
A. Police officer 1 B. Jail Officer 1
C. Corrections Officer 1 D. Corrections Technical Officer 1

78. The highest in rank among the Corrections Custodial Officer is;
A. Director General of BuCor
B. Corrections Chief Superintendent
C. Corrections Senior Superintendent
D. Corrections Technical Senior Superintendent

79. The highest among the Corrections Reformation Rank is;

A. Director General of BuCor
B. Corrections Chief Superintendent
C. Corrections Senior Superintendent
D. Corrections Technical Senior Superintendent

80. Those who shall be newly hired by the BuCor upon effectivity of RA 10575, will have a compulsory age retirement of
56 years old. All incumbent personnel of the BuCor, upon the effectivity of this RA 10575, may continue to render
services until one reaches the compulsory age of retirement for public officers of:
A. 56 B. 65
C. 60 D. 70

81. The lowest among the Corrections Reformation Rank is;

A. Police officer 1 B. Jail Officer 1
C. Corrections Officer 1 D. Corrections Technical Officer 1

82. What country ordered a closure of 19 prison facility in 2013 because of lack of inmates?
A. Switzerland B. USA
C. Netherlands D. Singapore

83. She was the first woman to die in the electric chair. She was executed on March 20, 1899 at Sing Sing Correctional
Facility for the murder of her stepdaughter Ida Place
A. Mary Surrat B. ElsjeChristiaens
C. Martha M. Place D. Karla Faye Tucker

84. Who was the first woman convicted and sentence to death by hanging by the United States federal government
A. Mary Surrat B. ElsjeChristiaens
C. Martha M. Place D. Karla Faye Tucker

85. Refers to an award winning documentary film by the French directors AlexandreLeborgne and Pierre Barougier of
France in 2005, featuring the Iwahig Prison. This film received the Grand Prix in 2006 at the EBS International
Documentary Festival held by the national public television of Korea, EBS.
A. Iwahig Prison B. Out of Bounds
C. The Prison with no walls D. The Palawan Heritage

86. Inmate has a privileges to visit a deceased relative only if;

A. the remain of a relative is within the 30 kilometers radius by road from the confinement facility
B. anywhere in the country with handcuff and escort
C. anywhere in the country so long that he can return during daylight hours of the same day
D. cannot be allowed.

87. Which of the following is a minor offense committed by inmates confine at the BJMP?
A. Selling or bartering with fellow inmates items not classified as contraband;
B. Rendering personal services to fellow inmates;
C. Untidy of dirty in his personal appearance;
D. All of the above

88. All but one, are the rights of an inmate under the law.
A. To receive compensation for the work he performed.
B. To practice his faith or religion
C. To receive authorized visitors on designated time and place
D. Rendering personal services to fellow inmates

89. Refers to inmates at the BJMP serving an imprisonment of not more than six months.
A. Municipal prisoners B. Provincial inmates
C. City prisoners D. National prisoners

90. Refers to a security facility operated by personnel of the local law enforcement units for temporary detention of
persons under investigation or for those awaiting preliminary investigation.
A. Lock-up Jails B. Workhouse Jail
C. Ordinary Jail D. All of the above

91. This is done by comparing and examining the fingerprint and photograph of the inmate contained in the commitment
order. This is to make sure that the person being committed is the one whose name appears in the commitment order.
A. Orientation Procedure
B. Testing Programs
C. Searching the prisoner
D.Establishing the identity of the prisoner

92. Refers to a “police stations or precincts” during the Spanish period were prisons is confined in jails enforced by the
“Guardia Civil.”
A. Brigadas B. Bartolina
C. Silda D. Commandancias

93. In feeding the inmates at the BJMP, how many lines should be observed?
A. One column B. three column
C. Two column D.any of the following

94. Refers to buildings made of a very strong adobe stones being used as prison facility until today.
A. Brigadas B. Toda
C. Commandancias D. silda

95. A person who is sentenced to serve a prison term of over three (3) years is a
A. City prisoner B. National prisoner
C. Detention prisoner D. Municipal prisoner

96. Upon arrival and before admission, an inmate is given a “shakedown”. Shakedown means:
A. his commitment papers are delivered to the record clerk
B. Identification by fingerprinting and photographing of an inmate
C. Examination for contraband
D. Rest before bringing to his cell

97. Who among of the following pioneered the separation of women/children from hardened criminals?
A. John Howard B. James V. Bennett
C. Fred T. Wilkinson D. Jean Jacques Villain

98. The last warden of Alcatraz prison.

A. John Howard B. James V. Bennett
C. Olin Guy Blackwell D. Jean Jacques Villain

99. When the penalty is reclusion perpetua, the convict shall serve an imprisonment of?
A. 20 years and 1 day – 40 years B. 6 years. And 1 day – 12years
C. 12 years. And 1 day – 20years D. 3 years and 1 day – 6 years

100. Which of the following is an afflictive penalty?

A. Reclusion perpetua B. Prision mayor
C. Reclusion temporal D. All of the above

101. Where to file application for probation?

A. Application for probation shall be filed in any Regional Trial Court in the region.
B. Application for probation shall be filed with the Parole and Probation Administration which has jurisdiction
over the case.
C. Application for probation shall be filed with the Trial Court which has jurisdiction over the case.
D. Application for probation shall be filed in any court within the area where crime was committed.

102. What is the purpose of PD 968?

A. to promote the correction and rehabilitation of an offender by providing him with individualized community
based treatment
B. to provide an opportunity for his reformation and re-integration into the community
 C. to prevent the commission of offenses
D. all of the above

103. The application for probation shall be in the form approved by the Secretary of Justice as recommended by the
Administrator or as may be prescribed by the
A. Supreme Court B. Parole and Probation Administration
C. Office of the President D. Board of Pardon and Parole

104. Refers to a disposition under which a defendant, after conviction and sentence, is released subject to conditions
imposed by the Trial Court and to the supervision of a Probation Officer.
A. Parole B. Pardon
C. Probation D. Amnesty
105. When to file application for probation?
A. It shall be filed at any time after conviction and sentence.
B. It shall be filed before or after conviction.
C. It shall be filed at any time after conviction and sentence but within the period for perfecting his appeal as
provided by the Rules of Court.
D. It shall be filed at any time after conviction and sentence with the office of Parole and Probation
Administration.

106. How many days is the period prescribed by the Rules of Court for perfecting an appeal?
A. 10 B. 30
C. 15 D. 60

107. If the Trial Court finds that the application is in due form and the applicant appears to be qualified for the grant of
probation, it shall order the City or Provincial Parole and Probation Office within its jurisdiction to
A. create a body to investigate the petitioner
B. conduct a Post-Sentence Investigation on the applicant
C. assist the applicant in the trial for the grant of probation
D. prepare the Post Sentence Investigation Report

108. The Post-Sentence Investigation Report shall be submitted within

A. Sixty days from receipt of the order of the court
B. Sixty days after conviction and sentence of the petitioner
C. Sixty days after the prosecutor has gave his comment
D. Sixty days counted from the start of the investigation

109. What is the effect of filing an application for probation to the sentence of the convicted offender?
A. The execution of the sentence imposed in the judgment will be suspended.
B. The convicted offender is immediately release subject to supervision of the Parole and Probation Officer
C. Suspension of trial until the application for probation is resolved
D. All of the above

110. Pending the submission of the Post Sentence Investigation Report and the resolution on the application, the
applicant may be allowed on temporary liberty under the following, EXCEPT;
A. bail filed in the criminal case B. release on probation
C. release on recognizance D. none of the above

111. The investigating Probation Officer on case or CPPO shall conduct a thorough investigation on the petitioner’s
A. antecedents, mental and physical condition
B. character, socio-economic status, and criminal records, if any, of the petitioner
C. institutional and community resources available for the rehabilitation of the petitioner.
D. All of the above

112. If the petition for probation is granted, who shall assess and recommend or prescribe the suitable probation
treatment and supervision program upon the probationer?
A. Secretary of justice
B. Parole and probation administrator
C. Immediate family of the probationer
D. Investigating Probation Officer or the Chief Parole and Probation Officer

113. During the conduct of the Post Sentence Investigation, collateral information must be gathered from the
following, EXCEPT;
A. offended party
B. family member or relatives
 C. barangay officials and disinterested persons
D. none of the above

114. If the applicant whose application for probation has been given due course by the proper court has failed to
present himself/herself to the Parole and Probation Office within seventy-two (72) hours from his/her receipt of the
Probation Order, what will be the action of the Parole and Probation Office?
A. file a motion to the court to revised the decision granting probation
B. Parole and Probation Administration office shall first exert best diligent efforts to inquire on, search, find and
locate the whereabouts of the applicant
C. make appropriate recommendation to the court that the applicant shall be arrested and recommitted to proper
jail facility
D. seek assistant to PNP for the conduct of search and arrest of the applicant

115. The denial or grant of probation is

A. An executive function B. A departmental function
C. A judicial function D. An agency function

116. Who approve the PSIR?

A. Investigating Probation Officer B. Secretary of Justice
C. Chief Parole and Probation Officer D. Judge of the Trial Court

117. Pedro in his maturity age, was convicted for the first time of crime of attempted homicide and sentenced to an
imprisonment ranging from 2 years and 1 day to 4 years. Before reglementary period lapse, what law he could aptly
avail?
A. Parole B. Probation
C. Pardon D. ROR

118. It is conducted when the applicant for probation is a transient offender in the place of commission of the crime
and/or a permanent resident of another place
A. Background investigation B. Full Blown Courtesy Investigation
C. Follow investigation D. Pre – parole Investigation

119. Probation is but a mere privilege and as such, its grant or denial rests solely upon the sound of discretion of the
A. Trial Court B. Chief Parole and Probation Officer
C. Investigating Parole and Probation Officer D. Secretary of Justice

120. An order granting probation shall take effect on

A. upon its issuance
B. after 72 hours from receipt
C. after the petitioner has reported to the supervising probation officer
D. none of the above

121. The order granting or denying probation by the trial court shall
A. Not be appealable B. Discretionary
C. Appealable D. Be a matter of right

122. A Probation order shall require the probationer to present himself to the Probation Office for supervision within
how many hours from receipt of said order/
A. 24 hours B. 72 hours
C. 48 hours D. 96 hours

123. A probationer is prohibited to;

A. Visit houses of ill – repute and drink intoxicating beverages
B. pursue a prescribed secular study or vocational training
C. attend or reside in a facility established for instruction, recreation or residence of persons on probation
D. All of the above

124. A Probation Officer may authorize a probationer to travel outside his area of operational or territorial jurisdiction
for a period of
A. not more than 10 days
B. more than 10 days but not exceeding 30 days
C. more than 30 days but not exceed 60 days
D. more than 30 days within a period of 6 months
125. A Probationer who seeks to travel for up to thirty (30) days outside the operational or territorial jurisdiction of the
Probation Office shall file the Request for Outside Travel at least
A. 5 days after travel B.10 days before travel
C. 5 days before intended travel D.15 days before travel

126. The request for outside travel for not more than 30 days of a probationer is approved by the
A. SPPO B. Trial Court
C. CPPO D. Secretary of Justice

127. The request for outside travel for more than 30 days of a probationer is approved by the
A. SPPO B. Trial Court
C. CPPO D. Secretary of Justice

128. Outside travel for a cumulative duration of more than thirty (30) days within a period of six (6) months shall be
considered as a
A. Full blown investigation B. Illegal
C. Courtesy supervision D. Privilege

129. It was considered as the backbone of inmate’s welfare and development;

A. cognitive behavior therapy B.12 steps to Christian Living
C. therapeutic community modality program D. militaristic or regimented way of life

130. Absence from cell, brigade, place of work during head count or at any time without justifiable reason is;
A. Minor offense B. Grave offense
C. less grave offense C. willful disobedience

131. It is a change in the court's verdict made by the president which lowers the degree of penalty imposed by the
court.
A. Amnesty B. Pardon
C. Commutation D. Reprieve

132. Tattooing others or allowing himself to be tattooed, or keeping any paraphernalia for tattooing is a;
A. Minor offense B. Grave offense
C. less grave offense D. willful disobedience

133. Destierro is a penalty for a certain crimes committed whereby the offender is not permitted to enter the place or
places designated in the sentence, nor within the radius therein specified of not more than 250 and not less than 25
kilometers from the place designated for a period of;
A. Six months and one day to six years B. Until trial
C. Lifetime D. Until conviction and sentence

134. Which of the following is applicable only to death sentence?

A. Pardon B. Reprieve
C. Amnesty D. Parole

135. It is an act of forgetfulness that puts into oblivion the offense of which one is charged so that the person as if he
had never committed the offense.
A. Pardon B. Reprieve
C. Amnesty D. Parole

136. The maximum period of probation when the sentence is not more than one year.
A. 6 years B. 2 years
C. 4 years D. 1 years

137. When will you close a probation case?

A. When the probationer absconds the place
B. When he incurred violations
C. When there is recommendation for revocation
D. When the termination order is approved

138. The effect of pardon is;

A. Forgiveness B. Oblivion
C. Forgetfulness D. Change
139. It is a blanket pardon granted to a group of prisoners, generally political prisoners.
A. Pardon B. Reprieve
C. Amnesty D. Parole

140. Amnesty can be availed;

A. before and during trial B. after conviction and while serving sentence
C. after the trial of the case D. all of the above

141. Aside from impeachment, pardon cannot be exercise;

A. over civil contempt B. violation of tax laws
C. in case of violation of election law D. all of the above

142. Which of the following is a judicial function?

A. Parole B. Pardon
C. probation D. reprieve

143. Pardon is exercised when a person is

A. Already convicted B. Under custodial investigation
C. About to be convicted D. Under trial

144. A law which mandated that offenders as punishment would have serve a portion of their sentence in institutions
and thereby released to undergo probation.
A. Huber Law B. PD 968
C. Split Sentence Law D. Indeterminate Sentence Law

145. It was cited in the bible that there was events where God imposed punishment to the following known characters
representing different ages of generation, except:
A. Lucifer B. Cain
C. Adam D. Noah

146. Which of the statement is correct if the convicted person, after meeting all the qualifications, applied for probation
A. He can appeal, while application for probation is being processed
B. Application for probation is deemed waiver of right to appeal
C. Once qualification is meet, he is assured that his application will be approved
D. Probation is an absolute right of the convicted person

147. Criminal liability of a person extinguish by the following, except:

A. By service of sentence B. By prescription of the crime
C. By probation D. By prescription of the penalty

148. A reduction of _______ is given to prisoners who shall return, or surrender to authorities after evading sentence
by reason of disorder due to earthquakes, conflagration, floods or other similar catastrophe within 48 hours following
the issuance or proclamation that said calamity, mutiny, catastrophe has passed away or elapsed.
A.1/5 of the period of his sentence.
B.10 days for each month for the sixth to tenth year.
C.15 days for each month- for eleven years and above
D. 2/5 of his sentence

149. The following persons are authorized to approve or order the release of inmates, except:
A. Supreme Court or lower courts B. Director of the Bureau of Corrections
C. The President of the Philippines; D. PNP Chief

150. An Inmate or detainee may be released from confinement based on the following reasons, EXCEPT;
A. Upon the expiration of sentence
B. By order of the Court or of competent authority
C. After being granted probation, parole or pardon.
D. Upon application for probation, parole, and pardon.

151. Pursuant to R.A. No. 9165 and Dangerous Drugs Board Resolution No. 2, the most recent added function of the
Parole and Probation Administration-Department of Justice (PPA-DOJ) is the investigation and supervision of
A. alcoholics and chain smokers under probation
B. adult drug pushers and users on parole
C. first time minor drug offenders placed on suspended sentence
D. juvenile delinquents convicted of theft and acts of lasciviousness
152. The maximum probation period of an inmate sentenced to a term of imprisonment of more than one (1) year is
A. five (5) years B. seven (7) years
C. six (6) years D. eight (8) years

153. Which of the following is the exception as to the general rule of probation where only first time offender is
qualified?
A. The previous crime has the penalty of which does not exceed 30 days imprisonment or a fine of not more
than P200.000.
B. Previous crime committed does not go beyond six years and the nature of the crime committed by him is
not against public order, national security or subversion
C. the act is only administrative in nature
D. All of the above

154. If the offender convicted of imprisonment of more than 6 years, and he appeal the conviction of the trial court and
the appellate court reduced the penalty to say, less than six years, can a convict can still file an application for
probation?
A. No, because filing a notice of appeal is deemed a waiver of right to file probation.
B. Yes, because the earliest opportunity for him to avail of probation came only after judgment by the
appellate court.
C. No, because the 15 days period already lapse from the time of judgment by the trial court
D. Yes, because the filing of probation for convicted person is a matter of right

155. The following are the Departments composing the Correctional System of the Philippines; except;
A. DOJ B. DSWD
C. DILG D. BJMP

156. How many percent of preventive imprisonment shall be credited in the service of sentence, if the detention
prisoner does not agree to abide by the same disciplinary rules imposed upon convicted prisoners?
A. 4/5 B. ¾
C. 2/5 D. full credit

157. Good conduct allowances may earned by the culprit during his:
A. preventive imprisonment only
B. service of sentence only
C. undergoing preventive imprisonment or serving sentence
D. Probation period

158. Under good conduct allowances, any offender qualified for credit for preventive imprisonment or of any
convicted prisoner in any penal institution, rehabilitation or detention center or any other local jail who has serve two
years of imprisonment shall entitle a deduction of:
A. twenty days for each month of good behavior during detention
B. twenty-three days for each month of good behavior during detention
C. twenty-five days for each month of good behavior during detention
D. thirty days for each month of good behavior during detention

159. Special time allowance for loyalty shall be granted only to:
A. Any prisoner whether undergoing preventive imprisonment or serving sentence.
B. Convicted prisoner only.
C. Detainee only.
D. Those convict having a minimum imprisonment of 6 years.

160. At any time during the period of imprisonment, an offender who rendered a time to study, teaching or mentoring
service shall be allowed another deduction of;
A. 5 days B. 15 days
C. 10 days D. 20 days

161. An inmate detained at the city or district jail has escape during the calamity but surrender within 48 hours after
the said calamity, is he qualified to avail the privilege under special time allowance.
A. Yes B. No
C. Partially yes D. Partially no

162. Who is authorized to grants time allowances for good conduct?

A. the Director of the Bureau of Corrections
B. the Chief of the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology
C. the Warden of a provincial, district, municipal or city jail
 D. All of the above

163. Good conduct time allowances once granted is;

A. not revocable B. Revocable
C. conditional D. none of the above

164. An order placing a defendant on “probation” is not a sentence but rather in effect, a:
A. Suspension of the imposition of sentence B. Furlough
C. Treatment and rehabilitation D. Punishment

165. Probation is not a final judgment but rather an:

A. Order of suspension B. Acquittal
C. extinction of penalty D. Interlocutory judgment

166. Can a person who was previously convicted by final judgment avail the privilege of probation?
A. , if his imprisonment is less than one month and one day and/or a fine of less than 200 pesos.
B. Yes, if his imprisonment is less than one year and/or a fine of not more than 200 pesos.
C. Yes, if his imprisonment is not less than one month and one day and/or a fine of not more than 200 pesos.
D. No, first time offender only.

167. Probation is a privilege and its grant rest upon the discretion of the:
A. Probation officer B. Court
C. prosecutor D. secretary of justice

168. As a whole, probation is exercised primarily for the benefits of the:

A. Accused B. Victim
C. society D. all of the above

169. Once granted, the effect of probation on accessory penalty is:

A. Suspended B. Mitigated
C. Continue D. all of the above

170. The probation form of investigation report is approved by the:

A. Probation officer B. Court
C. Secretary of Justice D. Parole and Probation Administrator

171. What is being signed by the JICL petitioner authorizing the Parole and Probation Administration to secure any
and all information about him?
A. PSIR B. Probation Order
C. Waiver – Cum – Authorization D. Consent

172. The final discharge of a probationer shall operate to:

A. restore to him all civil rights lost or suspended as a result of his conviction
B. fully discharge his liability for any fine imposed as to the crime or offense for which probation was granted
without prejudice to his civil liability
C. all of the above
D. none of the above

173. This shall be prepared be prepared in consultation with the probationer JICL and his/her immediate relative or, in
the absence of the latter, a responsible community member.
A. Work Sheet B. Supervision Treatment Plan
C. Diversion D. Flash Sheet

174. Who shall prepare the Supervision Treatment Plan (STP)?

A. Court B. Probation Officer
C. DSWD D. Psychologist

175. Probation Order shall take effect on:

A. Upon its issuance by the court B. After 15 days from receipt of PSIR
C. Upon filing a petition to the court D. All of the above

176. After expiration of the original or extended probation period and based on due consideration of the POs final
report, the Trial Court may order the final discharge of the probationer upon finding that he has fulfilled the probation
terms and conditions and, thereupon, the probation supervision case is deemed:
A. Terminated B. Extinguished
 C. Suspended D. Expired

177. Destierro is a penalty for a certain crimes committed whereby the offender is not permitted to enter the place or
places designated in the sentence, nor within the radius therein specified of _______________________from the
place designated for a period of six months and one day to six years.
A. not more than 300 and not less than 30 kilometers
B. not more than 250 and not less than 25 kilometers
C. not more than 25 and not less than 250 kilometers
D. not more than 50 and not less than 20 kilometers

178. As a rule, when a jailbreak, escape or riot is in progress or has just been perpetuated in the jail, the officer at the
control centers shall immediately:
A. sound the alarm B. Notify the nearest police precinct
C. locked prisoners in their respective cells D. call the warden or the director

179. In case of mass jailbreak, all members of the custodial force shall immediately issued firearms and assigned to
critical posts to:
A. plug off the escape routes B. protect the other inmates
C. to shoot the escapees D. to give warning shots

180. They are prisoners who may be allowed to work outside the fence of the institution under guard escorts. Generally
they are employed as agricultural workers.
A. Super- security prisoners B. Maximum security prisoners
C. Medium security prisoners D. Minimum security prisoners

181. It refers to a suspension of sentence after which the convict is released upon serving the minimum sentence
imposed by law and subject to his good behaviour and positive reaction to rehabilitation programs.
A. Probation B. Pardon
C. Parole D. Amnesty

182. Maximum period of probation for a person convicted to suffer prision correccional.
A. 2 years B. 4 years
C. 6 years D. 8 years

183. Can a probationer pursue a prescribed secular study or vocational training while on probation?
A. Yes B. It depends
C. No D. Maybe yes

184. PD 968 was approved on July 24, 1976 and became operational on?
A. January 3, 1976 B. January 3, 1977
C. January 3, 1978 D. January 3, 1979

185. Its purpose it to bring update case history of the prisoner and verify parole plan or work and residence.
A. Pre-parole investigation B. Reclassification
C. Admissions Summary D. Parole investigation

186. Its primary concern is the proper selection of prisoners to be released on parole.
A. Pre-parole investigation B. Reclassification
C. Admissions Summary D. Parole investigation

187. A deduction _______ of the period of his sentence shall be granted in case the prisoner chose to stay in the place
of confinement notwithstanding the existence of a calamity or catastrophe enumerated in Article 158 of the Revised
Penal Code.
A.1/5 B. 3/5
C. 2/5 D. 4/5

188. Provincial and City Probation Officers are entitled to appoint Probation Aides. What is the qualification
prescribed by law?
A. must be citizens of good repute and probity,
B. at least 18 years of age on the date of appointment
C. at least high school graduates and preferably residence of the same locality or community covering the
place of residence of the probationer
D. all of the above
189. A formal petition for Executive Clemency must be addressed to whom through the Chairman of the Board of
Pardons and Parole?
A. Presiding Judge
B. Probation and Parole Officer
C. Penal Superintendent
D. President of the Republic of the Philippines

190. Probation was first introduced in the Philippines during the American Colonial Period (1898-1945) with the
enactment of what law of the Philippine Legislature on August 7, 1935?
A. Act No. 4221 B. Act No. 4103
C. Presidential Decree No. 603 D. Presidential Decree No. 1257

191. Which of the following can be availed by a prisoner who has served 6 years and 1 day if his indeterminate prison
term for the crime of homicide is 6 years and one day to 20 years of imprisonment?
A. commutation of sentence B. pardon
C. parole D. amnesty

192. Act No. 4103 otherwise known as “The Indeterminate Sentence Law” is the legal basis for the grant of what form
of non-institutional corrections?
A. Probation B. parole
C. pardon D. reprieve

193. If the petition for probation is granted Trial Court Judge, parole is granted by the
A. Board of Pardons and Parole B. Office of the Prosecutor
C. Office of the President D. Office of the Chief Justice of the SC

194. The law that was promulgated on November 23, 1989 that renamed Probation Administration to “Parole and
Probation Administration” is
A. Executive Order No. 292 B. Presidential Decree No. 968
C. Act No. 4103 D. Act No. 4221

195. The release of a prisoner from prison after serving the minimum period of his indeterminate sentence is known as
A. Parole B. pardon
C. probation D. custody

196. It provides that the Chief Executive has the plenary power to grant reprieves, commutations and pardons and
remit fines and forfeitures.
A. Sec. 19, Art. VII, 1987 Philippine Constitution
B. Sec. 4, PD No. 968 as amended
C. Executive Order No. 292
D. Sec. 1, RA No. 9344

197. Which of the following laws has the first purpose of promoting the correction and rehabilitation of an offender by
providing him with individualized community-based treatment?
A. Presidential Decree 968 B. Republic Act No. 9344
C. Republic Act No. 9165 D. Act No. 4103

198. Presidential Decree No. 968 as amended provides that probation can be granted to offenders in the Philippines
A. only once B. thrice
C. twice D. as many as the petitioners may qualify

199. It refers to the reduction of the period of prison sentence of an offender.

A. commutation of sentence B. absolute pardon
C. conditional pardon D. reprieve

200. The first Administrator of the Probation Administration in the Philippines was
A. Hon. Demetrio Demetria B. Hon. Ismael Herradura
C. Hon. Teodulo Natividad D. Hon. Gregorio Bacolod