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REVIEW QUESTIONS

POLICE VALUES, ETHICS & COMMUNITY RELATIONS

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INSTRUCTIONS: Select the correct answer in each of the
following questions. Mark only one answer on each item by a
putting a circle corresponding to the letter of your choice.

1. Are those ideas and concepts within each of us that we

deem, and they help us decide right from wrong, and help
define who we are and what we stand for?
A. morale B. ethics
C. conduct D. values
ANSWER: D

2. It is defined as the way people live their life as an

influence of one’s culture, and are what make up the nation
both in growth and unity.
A. cultural values B. Filipino values
C. police values D. personal values
ANSWER: B

3. This refers to the conditions or characteristics that

members of the society consider important; that is,
valuable. The values of a society can often be identified by
noting which people receive honor or respect.
A. self-values B. traditional values
C. cultural values D. beliefs
ANSWER: C

4. This values help the organization survive, and if

people do not believe in their values system, the
organization would not function properly.
A. organizational values B. association values
C. group values D. personal values
ANSWER: A

5. These values can be considered as an integral part of

every culture. With worldview and personality, they generate
behavior.
A. personal values B. individual values
C. individual beliefs D. personal beliefs
ANSWER: A

6. These are fundamental assumptions that guide the

organization and the individual police officer in the
exercise of discretion.
A. military values B. police values
C. all of these D. enforcement values
ANSWER: B

7. There are three principles of values which humans can

have, and each plays an important role upon their lives, but
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they don't all play equal roles in the formation of moral

standards and moral norms, EXCEPT:
A. preference value B. instrumental value
C. intrinsic value D. individual value
ANSWER: D

8. In the study of values, programming periods can be

divided into three periods, EXCEPT:
A. association B. socialization
C. modeling D. imprinting
ANSWER: A

9. This denotes desired or actual movement toward an

identified end, and a person’s value system lead him or her
to choose one path as compared to any others.
A. intent B. motives
C. desire D. all of these
ANSWER: A

10. It must be related to standards of performance and to

methods for program and individual evaluation.
A. none of these B. report
C. feedback D. mechanism
ANSWER: C

11. This is the questions of how much effort should be

given to the job of law enforcement compared with being a
private individual, or how much emphasis should be placed on
organizational output component with individual police
officer job satisfaction.
A. efficiency B. effectiveness
C. competency D. performance
ANSWER: D

12. This component subsumes the role concept and various

tasks, and in this where values can operate in a dual sense.
A. responsibility B. duties
C. functions D. obligations
ANSWER: A

13. This serves best as starting point. Once a person is

inserted into a position of police officer, it takes on
values.
A. position B. title
C. designation D. occupation
ANSWER: A

14. This operate in degrees and shades of good or bad,

right or wrong, normal or abnormal, or acceptance or
rejection.
A. selection B. screening
C. filter D. streamlining
ANSWER: C
15. This shapes a person’s inherited temperament, but it
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does not transform that person into a complete opposite of
his or her own basic nature.
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A. community B. country
C. neighborhood D. society
ANSWER: D

16. It is any accepted system of rules and regulations

pertaining to a given subject.
A. law B. code
C. act D. conduct
ANSWER: B

17. It is the study of standards of custody and moral

judgment; oftentimes it is referred to as the moral
philosophy, and it is a science that deals with the
philosophical study of morality.
A. ethics B. behavior
C. image D. conduct
ANSWER: A

18. This refers or deals on personal dignity, and it

pertains to manners relates to, deals with or capable of
making the distinction between right and wrong conduct.
A. moral B. morale
C. mores D. morality
ANSWER: A
19. It comes from the Latin word "mores" which signifies
conduct and refers to behavior of people, and which is
valuable and which enhance dignity of the individual.
A. mores B. morale
C. morality D. all of these
ANSWER: C
20. This refers to personal behavior, and in ethics, it is
the voluntary control and direction of one's activities
toward moral and spiritual development
A. behavior B. action
C. action D. conduct
ANSWER: D
21. This is very essential because it makes a man more
governable and ethics, knowing what is right or wrong, and
it gives him hope for the future-salvation.
A. love of god B. love of country
C. love of allah D. love of religion
ANSWER: A
22. This core values states that everyone must obey the
state authorities because no authority exists without God’s
permission, and the existing authorities have been put there
by God.
A. respect to others B. respect for authority
C. respect to government D. respect for one self
ANSWER: B
23. As truly professionalized and dedicated law enforcers,
officers and members of the PNP are expected of the
following, EXCEPT:
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A. promote peace and order, ensure public safety,

and enhance community participation, guided by
the principle that a public office is a public
trust, and that all public servants must at all
time be accountable to the people
B. serve with utmost responsibility, integrity,
morality, loyalty and efficiency with due respect
from human rights and dignity as a hallmark of a
democratic society
C. bear faithful allegiance to the legitimate
government, support and uphold the Constitution,
respect the duly constituted authority and be
loyal to the police service
D. voluntary control and direction of one's
activities toward moral and spiritual development
ANSWER: D
24. It is the state of being truthful wherein a person is
sincere, genuine, and honest in agreement; and with a
standard, rule, etc., and conforms to fact or reality.
A. honesty B. loyalty
C. dedication D. truthfulness
ANSWER: D
25. This affects the esprit de corps, morale and welfare
of members, and sense of pride to the organization, and in
view thereof, all officers and members of the Philippine
National Police (PNP) should conduct themselves in manner
that would not place the PNP in an ad light.
A. image of the police
B. image of the organization
C. image of officers and members
D. image of the PNP
ANSWER: B
26. This refers to the commitment, dignity, and attitude
of an individual towards work and his integrity and practice
of the core moral value principles.
A. professionalism B. discipline
C. integrity D. dedication
ANSWER: A
27. This is the key to professionalism, and its improper
implementation will greatly prejudice the personnel
professionalization process as regard to procurement,
promotion, assignment, placement, and training, awards and
retirement.
A. career orientation B. career development
C. police career system D. career management
ANSWER: D
28. This is the state of affairs requiring tact to protect
the integrity of a person; and this is in consonance with
the requirements of honor and integrity in the PNP.
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A. word of honor B. delicadeza

C. honesty D. truthfulness
ANSWE: B

29. The PNP shall endeavor to promote a for

every member of the organization that is acceptable and
respectable in the eyes of the public.
A. lifestyle B. personal life
C. none of these D. official life
ANSWER: A
30. It is the soliciting influence or recommendations
directly or indirectly from politicians or other persons of
the same person
A. political influence B. political interference
C. political patronage D. political backing
ANSWER: C
31. Uniformed officers and members of the PNP commit
themselves to democratic way of life and values and maintain
the principle of public accountability, in police
professional conduct, it is?
A. commitment to republic
B. commitment to democracy
C. commitment to service
D. commitment to organization

32. This professional conduct requires that all PNP

members shall always uphold public interest over and above
personal interest. All government properties, resources, and
powers of their respective offices must be employed and used
effectively, honestly, and efficiently, particularly to
avoid wastage of public funds, revenues and resources.
A. commitment to family
B. commitment to official interest
C. commitment to personal interest
D. commitment to public interest

33. All PNP members shall provide services to everyone

without discrimination regardless of party affiliation in
accordance of existing laws and regulations, and this is:
A. avoid politics B. apolitical
C. non-partisanship D. neutrality

34. All PNP members shall strive to be physically and

mentally fit, and in good health at all times; and towards
this end, they shall undergo .
A. regular physical exercises
B. annual medical examination
C. all of the above
D. none of the above
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35. This professional conduct requires that all PNP

members shall guard the confidentiality of classified
information against unauthorized disclosure, including
confidential aspects of official business, special orders,
communications, and other documents,
A. intelligence concern B. secrecy discipline
C. avoid loose talking D. security oriented

36. All the officers and members of the PNP and their
immediate family members shall be encouraged to actively get
involved in the religion, social and civic activities to
enhance the image of the organization but without affecting
their official duties.
A. official awareness B. personal awareness
C. community awareness D. social awareness

37. All PNP members shall seek self improvement through

career development and shall not directly or indirectly
from politicians, high ranking government
officials, prominent citizens with regard to their
assignment, promotions, transfer
A. solicit influence B. recommendations
C. all of the above D. none of the above

38. All PNP members in the performance of duty shall

respect and protect human dignity and uphold the human
rights of persons, and it is a must to always bear in their
mind.
A. respect for human rights
B. respect for one self
C. respect for others
D. respect for human beings

39. In accordance with this, immediate commanders shall be

responsible for the effective supervision and direction of
their personnel and see to it that all the government
resources shall be managed, expended or utilized in
accordance with laws and regulations and safeguarded against
losses thru illegal or improper disposition.
A. Doctrine of Command Responsibility
B. Doctrine of Call Out Authority
C. Doctrine of Leaderships Ethics
D. Doctrine of Chain of Command

40. This professional conduct requires that all PNP

members shall conduct themselves at all times in keeping
with the rules and regulations of the organization.
A. humility B. integrity
C. loyalty D. discipline
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41. This shall refer to established and generally accepted

values, and which needs to be observed by officers and
members of the PNP
A. professional conduct B. ethics
C. ethical standards D. morality

42. All PNP members shall adhere to and shall

set good examples for others to follow.
A. high standard of professionalism
B. high standard of morality and decency
C. high standard of ethics
D. high standard of conduct

43. This is otherwise known as, “The Anti Graft Practices

Act.”.
A. R.A. No. 3019 B. R.A. No. 1930
C. R.A. No. 3091 D. R.A. No. 1903

44. All PNP members shall exercise in the

performance of their duty.
A. proper and legitimate use of power
B. proper and legitimate use of law
C. proper and legitimate use of authority
D. proper and legitimate use of force

45. All PNP members shall recognize the fact that they are
public servants and not the masters of the people and toward
this end; they should recognize their own inadequacies, and
limitations as individuals and perform their duties without
attracting attention or expecting the applause of others,
and this is:
A. integrity B. humility
C. judiciousness D. honesty

46. In ethical standards, all officers and members of the

PNP shall follow logical procedure in accomplishing task
assigned to them to minimize waste in the use of time, money
and effort.
A. equality B. judiciousness
C. fairness D. orderliness

47. It is established usage or social practices carried on

by traditions that have obtained the force of the law; and
are accepted practices realized through continued usage that
takes the force and effects of the Common Law.
A. customs B. belief
C. traditions D. superstitions
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48. These are bodies or beliefs, stories, customs effect

of an unwritten law; inherited principles, standards and
groups; and are accumulated experiences and deeds passed on
from generation to generation both in memory and reality.
A. all of these B. customs
C. traditions D. beliefs

49. This refers to the manifestation or expression of

consideration and respect for others.
A. respect B. none of these
C. obedience D. courtesy

50. This is a formal acts established by customs or

authority as proper to special occasions.
A. occasion B. ceremony
C. celebration D. affair

51. This is a set of norms and standards practiced by

members during socials and other functions.
A. social decorum B. social etiquette
C. social activities D. social graces

52. It is the usual greetings rendered by uniformed

members upon meeting and recognizing persons entitled to it.
A. greetings B. hand-shake
C. salute D. all of these

53. History attests that the Filipino law enforcers have

exemplified the in defending the country from
aggression and oppression.
A. tradition of heroism B. tradition of valor
C. tradition of courage D. tradition of bravery

54. The PNP members are nature, and they

manifest their love of country with a pledge of allegiance
for the flag and a vow to defend the Constitution.
A. traditionally patriotic
B. traditionally nationalistic
C. traditionally regionalistic
D. traditionally country-loving persons

55. It is manifested by instinctive obedience to lawful

orders and through spontaneous actions towards attainment of
organizational objectives by moral, ethical and legal forms.
A. professional B. courteous
C. discipline D. ethical

56. This is binding spirit that enhances teamwork and

cooperation in the police organization, extending to the
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people they serve is manifested by the PNP member’s deep

commitment and concern to one another.
A. unity B. sprit d’ corps
C. high morale D. camaraderie

57. It is a promise or agreement wherein one binds himself

or herself to the performance of some engagement or
obligation.
A. pledge B. arrangement
C. binding words D. contract

58. The policemen are traditionally observes this to the

organizations, country and people as borne by history and
practice.
A. courtesy B. loyalty
C. trustworthy D. honesty

59. The PNP members’ word is their bond; and they stand by
and commit to uphold it.
A. delicadeza B. palabra de honor
C. word of honor D. all of these

60. This is usually observed during Friday or any other

day Suitable for the occasion, PNP members gather together
at their PNP club for a light hearted jesting or airing of
minor grief’s.
A. happy hours B. merriment
C. occasion D. celebration

61. It is a mental picture of something of a conception,

idea, or an impression towards the police organization, it
may be positive or negative, depending on the perceptions
made by the public.
A. police image B. public image
C. official image D. image

62. The police image is a resulting from the

interaction of a wide range of local and global factors,
i.e., some incidents which occur receive national attention,
and this shapes public opinion about the police in general.
A. all of these B. complex phenomenon
C. none of these D. natural phenomenon

63. In the factors that shapes image, certainly, an

equally important dynamic is the character of the officer’s
behavior, and there is no doubt that the officer’s body
language, attitude, comments, and appearance will influence
the police image.
A. officers behavior B. human behavior
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C. police behavior D. behavior

64. The second broad area that helps form the police image
can be envisioned as , and this encompasses a
variety of factors that build on each other, each
reinforcing the other.
A. person’s development B. perceptual development
C. public’s development D. conceptual development

65. An individual’s opinion of the police is based on many

factors, and among the factors that contributes to the
police image are as follows EXCEPT:
A. television, newspaper and radio broadcast stories
B. citizen-interaction with police
C. opinions of family, relatives and friends
D. leaders and members relationships

66. This Act shall be known as the "Code of Conduct and

Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees."
A. R.A. No. 6713 B. R.A. No. 6731
C. R.A. No. 1376 D. R.A. No. 1367

67. Refers to a thing or a right disposed of gratuitously,

or any act or liberality, in favor of another who accepts
it, and shall include a simulated sale or an ostensibly
onerous disposition thereof. It shall not include an
unsolicited gift of nominal or insignificant value not given
in anticipation of, or in exchange for, a favor from a
public official or employee.
A. favor B. gratuities
C. gifts D. bribe

68. This arises when a public official or employee is a

member of a board, an officer, or a substantial stockholder
of a private corporation or owner or has a substantial
interest in a business, and the interest of such corporation
or business, or his rights or duties therein, may be opposed
to or affected by the faithful performance of official duty.
A. individual conflict B. personal conflict
C. official conflict D. conflict of interest
69. This includes the act of accepting directly or
indirectly, a gift from a person other than a member of his
family or relative as defined in this Act, even on the
occasion of a family celebration or national festivity like
Christmas, if the value of the gift is neither nominal nor
insignificant, or the gift is given in anticipation of, or
in exchange for, a favor.
A. receiving reward B. receiving any gift
C. receiving bribe D. receiving any favor
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70. This includes elective and appointive officials and

employees, permanent or temporary, whether in the career or
non-career service, including military and police personnel,
whether or not they receive compensation, regardless of
amount.
A. government official B. government official
C. public officials D. appointed officials

71. Is the transfer of title or disposal of interest in

property by voluntarily, completely and actually depriving
or dispossessing oneself of his right or title to it in
favor of a person or persons other than his spouse and
relatives as defined.
A. divestment B. investment
C. relinquishment D. diversion

72. Public officials and employees shall always uphold the

over and above personal interest; therefore all
government resources and powers of their respective offices
must be employed and used efficiently, effectively, honestly
and economically, particularly to avoid wastage in public
funds and revenues.
A. personal interest B. official interest
C. public interest D. government interest

73. Public officials and employees shall perform and

discharge their duties with the highest degree of
excellence, , intelligence and skill. They shall
enter public service with utmost devotion and dedication to
duty.
A. effectiveness B. efficiency
C. competency D. professionalism

74. Public officials and employees shall remain true to

the people at all times, and they must act with
and shall not discriminate against anyone, especially the
poor and the underprivileged.
A. dedication & fairness B. justness & sincerity
C. loyalty & honesty D. humility & service

75. Public officials and employees shall provide service

to everyone without unfair discrimination and regardless of
party affiliation or preference, and that is:
A. political neutrality B. neutrality in politics
C. non-partisanship D. apolitical

76. Public officials and employees and their families

shall lead modest lives appropriate to their positions and
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income; they shall not indulge in extravagant or

ostentatious display of wealth in any form, and that is:
A. moral living B. decent living
C. ethical living D. simple living

77. Public officials and employees shall not, directly or

indirectly, have any in any transaction requiring
the approval of their office.
A. financial interest B. material interest
C. all of these D. none of these

78. Public officials and employees shall not ,

directly or indirectly, any gift, gratuity, favor,
entertainment, loan or anything of monetary value from any
person in the course of their official duties
A. solicit B. accept
C. all of these D. none of these

79. All public officials and employees, except those who

serve in an honorary capacity, laborers and casual or
temporary workers, shall file their under oath, as

required by R.A. no. 3019.

A. statement of assets, liabilities and net worth
B. disclosure of business interests and financial
connections
C. all of these
D. none of these

80. As provided by R.A. No,. 6713, it shall be unlawful

for any person to obtain or use any statement filed under
the said law on the following grounds.
A. any purpose contrary to morals or public policy
B. any commercial purpose other than by news and
communications media for dissemination to the
general public
C. all of these
D. none of these

81. Any public official or employee, regardless of whether

or not he holds office or employment in a casual, temporary,
holdover, permanent or regular capacity, committing any
violation of this R.A. No. 6713 shall be punished with the
following, EXCEPT:
A. six (6) months' salary or suspension not
exceeding one (1) year,
B. removal depending on the gravity of the offense
after due notice and hearing
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C. if the violation is punishable by a heavier

penalty under another law, he shall be prosecuted
under the latter statute
D. perpetual disqualification from holding public
office

82. This acts as a set of standards and thus guides our

conduct. It causes us to take a position or to abandon one
previously adopted, predisposes us to accept or reject
certain ideas or activities, and gives us a sense of being
right or wrong.
A. value system B. ethics system
C. standard system C. conduct system

83. It presupposes conviction in court of any crime of

offense penalized under the Revised Penal Code or any
special law or ordinance.
A. felonies B. violation of law
C. crime D. all of these

84. This generally means wrongful, improper or unlawful

conduct, motivated by premeditated, obstinate or intentional
purpose.
A. misconduct B. abuse of authority
C. oppression D. conduct unbecoming

85. This is an act of cruelty, severity, unlawful

exaction, dominion, or excessive use of authority, and the
exercise of the unlawful powers or other means, in depriving
an individual of his liberty or property against his or her
will.
A. oppression B. misconduct
C. citizens complaint D. minor offenses

86. It is the sum total of dealings of the police with the

people it serves and whose goodwill and cooperation it
craves for to ensure the greatest possible efficiency in
public service.
A. police-community relations
B. community-relations
C. public relations
D. official relations
87. It is the basic foundation of good community relations
is true in any organization most particularly in the police
service whose client is the general public.
A. efficient service B. competent service
C. all of these D. effective service
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88. It consists of face to face communication, which

includes meetings, rallies, and speeches and house to house
visits.
A. official media B. public media
C. personal media D. government media

89. This implies the use of the audio-visual

communications in transmitting information to the public.
A. public media B. mass-media
C. private media D. tri-media

90. They shall involve and conduct a Public Relation

Program at promoting better and closer relation between the
police and public.
A. public relation employee
B. public relation officers
C. public relation personnel
D. public relation persons

91. It is one which makes policemen a friend, and partner

of the people for progress as well as their defender.
A. religious program B. socio-civic program
C. community program D. civic action program

92. It is like a three-legged stool, each leg of equal

importance of holding the stool upright, i.e., one leg is
public relations, in its traditional sense, another leg is
community service, and the third leg is community
participation.
A. police-relations B. public-relations
C. community-relations D. government-relations

93. This consists of a person’s dealings with his family,

parents and immediate relatives, with whom he has to have
good relationships in order to develop a respectable family
prestige as well as cordial community relations.
A. domestic’s relations B. neighborhood relations
C. society’s relations D. community relations

94. This consists of a person’s dealings with neighbors

who constitute a vital link to good reputation in the
community.
A. society’s relations B. neighborhood relations
C. personal relations D. official relations

95. This consists of a person’s dealings with religious

congregations of the faith to which he belongs. Religious
affiliation is necessary for the stability of moral
principles.
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A. church relation B. religion relation

C. worship relation D. sect relations

96. This is made up of the peace officer’s relations with

the officers and men of his own department, his superiors,
the station commander, as well as the city/municipal mayor
where he is assigned.

A. inter-departmental relations
B. intra-departmental relations
C. all of these
D. none of these

97. This is refers to the relations with other police

agencies are evident in his cooperation and dealings with
the Philippine National Police and other law enforcement
agencies of the government.

A. relationship from within and without

B. intra-departmental relations
C. inter-departmental relations
D. none of these

98. This includes all dealings or contacts with the

citizens in relation to the enforcement of the law and the
maintenance of peace and order, together with the giving of
information to the public.
A. community-relations B. citizens-relations
C. all of these D. public-relations

99. It consists of abandonment or renunciation of one’s

loyalty to the Government of the Philippines, or advocating
the overthrow of the duly constituted government.
A. dishonesty B. oppression
C. disloyalty D. neglect of duty

100. Is the omission or refusal, without sufficient excuse,

to perform an act or duty, which it was the peace officer’s
legal obligation to perform; it implies a duty as well as
its breach and the fact can never be found in the absence of
a duty.
A. misfeasance of office B. malfeasance of office
C. nonfeasance of office D. neglect of duty

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