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MULTIPLE CHOICE (100 items)

Direction: Select the correct answer from the choices enumerated below each number. Encircle the letter that
corresponds to your answer.

1. Refers to a system dealing with children at risk and children in conflict with the law, which provides
child appropriate proceedings, including programs and services for prevention, diversion, rehabilitation,
re-integration and aftercare to ensure their normal growth and development.
A. Juvenile Justice and Welfare System C. Law enforcement system
B. Offense D. Recognizance
2. This methodology argues that the critical factors in delinquency are personality problems, to which the
misbehavior is presumed to be the response. This advocates the use of counseling to curtail juvenile
misbehavior.
A. biogenic C. sociogenic
B. psychogenic D. criminological approach
3. Delinquency and criminal matters are learned and adopted
A. Differential identification theory C. Imitation and Suggestion theory
B. social disorganization theory D. Environmental theory
4. The exemption from criminal liability of children in conflict with the law does not include exemption
from:
A. civil liability B. fine C. imprisonment D. all of these
5. This method ascribes the distinction and variation and delinquency pattern to social structures. The
youth misdeed may be attributed to their learning process cultured in on youth gangs, stigmatizing
contacts with governmental and social control agencies and other similar variables.
A. biogenic C. sociogenic
B. psychogenic D. criminological approach
6. Refers to a principle which requires a process of resolving conflicts with the maximum involvement of
victim, the offender and the community.
A. restorative justice C. status offenses
B. Youth detention D. youth rehabilitation
7. It seeks to obtain reparation for the victim, reconciliation of the offender, the offended and the
community.
A. fine C. katarungang pambarangay
B. restorative justice D. bail bond
8. Growth, learning, maturation are part of the natural development of:
A. seniles B. adolescents C. child D. elderly
9. The child and youth welfare code was promulgated by virtue of what decree?
A. PD 613 B. PD 603 C. PD 916 D. PD 319
10. Refers to youth behavior which is against norms and regulations of society, which left unchecked would
give rise to criminality.
A. criminal behavior B. criminality C. juvenile delinquency D. juvenile welfare
11. A category of delinquents who are essentially law abiding citizens but happened to be at the wrong place
at the wrong time.
A. anti-social B. accidental C. neurotic D. social
12. A category of delinquents which is a direct result of internal conflict and pre-occupation with his own
emotion and mode.
A. accidental B. neurotic C. asocial D. social
13. A youth behavior disorder which shows disobedience and disrespect for authority.
A. Truancy C. emotional disorder
B. anti-social behavior D. lying
14. Absences without cause for more than 20 days.
A. runaway B. truancy C. absent without leave D.regular absences
15. Otherwise known as the Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act of 2006
A. RA 9262 B. PD 603 C. RA 9433 D. RA 9344
16. Totality of circumstances, conditions most congenial to survival, protection, feelings of security of child
& most encouraging to physical, psychological, emotional development.
A. Anti-Child Abuse C. Best Interest of the Child
B. Youth and Welfare D. Child Development

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17. Focuses on losses suffered by the victims, holding the youth offenders accountable for the harm they
have caused and building peace within the community.
A. Katarungang Pambarangay C. Restorative Justice
B. Mediation D. Conciliation
18. Vulnerable to commit criminal offenses due to personal, family, social circumstances
A. Child in conflict with the law C. Child at Risk
B. Youth Offenders D. poor children
19. Child who is alleged, accused of or adjudged as having committed an offense under Philippine
laws
A. Child in conflict with the law C. child at risk
B. youth gang member D. victimology
20. Who are exempted from criminal responsibility under the Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act of 2006
A. 15 years below C. 12 years below
B. 15 + 1 day but with no discernment D. all of these
21. The mental capacity to know what is right and what is wrong.
A. knowledge B. discernment C. intelligence D. brain drain
22. The process of determining the responsibility of a child in conflict with the law without resorting to
formal court proceedings
A. intervention B. informal hearing C. diversion D. pre-arrange meeting
23. Refers to a series of activities which are designed to address issues that caused the child to commit an
offense
A. Diversion C. Counseling
B. Intervention D. Community services
24. Refers to an undertaking in lieu of a bond assumed by a parent or custodian who shall be responsible for
the appearance in court of the child in conflict with the law, when required.
A. Fine C. Recognizance
B. temporary custody D. court appearance
25. Refers to offenses which discriminate only a child while an adult does not suffer any penalty for
committing similar acts.
A. light offenses C. serious offenses
B. status offenses D. grave offenses
26. Refers to offenses where there is no private offended party
A. private crimes C. victimless crimes
B. multiple crimes D. crimes against persons
27. Refers to a 24-hour child-caring institution managed by accredited local government units and licensed
and/or accredited non-government organization providing short term residential care for children in
conflict with the law who are awaiting court disposition of their cases or transfer to other agencies.
A. Youth detention home C. Youth rehabilitation center
B. Boys/Girls Home D. GawadKalinga Home
28. Refers to an institution that receive and rehabilitates youth offenders or other disturbed children
A. Home for Boy/Girls C. Youth rehabilitation center
B. Boy town D. Youth detention home
29. One who is without a parent, guardian or custodian, or one whose parents, guardian desire to be relieved
of his care or custody and is dependent upon the public for support.
A. Abandoned child C. Dependent child
B. orphaned D. child in conflict with the law.
30. One whose basic needs have been deliberately unattended or inadequately attended.
A. Abandoned child B. abused child C. neglected child D. poor child
31. Those who, although afflicted with insanity or mental defect, are unable to maintain normal social
relation with others due to emotional problems or complexes
A. emotionally ill children C. emotionally disturbed children
B. emotionally abused children D. emotionally imbalanced children
32. Diversion proceedings is available at
A. Barangay B. DSWD office C. mayor’s office D. Senate
33. The following are the officers and agencies who will coordinate with the Council for the Welfare of
Children and Youth in the implementation of laws and programs of child and youth, except:
A. DILG B. DOH C. DAR D. DOJ
34. What law protects children from child abuse, exploitation and discrimination
A. RA 7160 B. RA 7610 C. RA 7060 D. RA 7601
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35. The institution which serves as the primary social control of children
A. School B. Family C. government D. Church
36. A deviant sexual behavior where the sexual interest is on children of young age.
A. incest B. pedophilia C. bestiality D. fetishism
37. Probation is granted to _______ who are sentenced to a prison term of not more than six (6) years
A. recidivists C. first time offenders
B. second time offenders D. senior citizens
38. Refers to the apprehension or taking custody of a child in conflict with the law by law enforcement
officers or private persons. This includes the time when the child to be in conflict with the law receives
subpoena or summons.
A. Arrest C. intervention
B. initial contact with the child D. preliminary hearing
39. Those with any behavioral disorder, whether functional or organic, which is of such a degree of severity
as to require professional help or hospitalization.
A. mentally ill children C. physically handicapped children
B. emotionally disturbed children D. children in conflict with the law
40. Refers to the program that the child in conflict with the law is required to undergo after he or she is found
responsible for an offense without resorting to formal court proceedings.
A. intervention program C. diversion program
B. preliminary program D. internal program
41. The Juvenile Justice and Welfare Council shall be chaired by:
A. DOJ B. CWC C. CHR D. DWSD
42. During the investigation of a CICL, the following must be present, except:
A. Child’s counsel of choice or the PAO C. Child’s parents, guardian or nearest relative
B. the LSWDO D. the Judge
43. In all cases, the law enforcement officer shall turn over the physical custody of the child to the LWSDO
within _____ hours
A. 8 hours C. 24 hours
B. 4 hours D. 12 hours
44. Upon apprehension of a child in conflict with the law, who determines the age?
A. social worker C. the judge
B. law enforcement officer D. the doctor
45. If upon apprehension, the child in conflict with the law is 15 below, said child shall be release to:
A. parents C. priest
B. social worker D. teacher
46. If the child in conflict with the law is found to be abandoned, neglected or abuses, the ______ shall
prepare a petition for involuntary commitment.
A. law enforcement officer C. teacher
B. local social worker D. barangay official
47. Who initially determines discernment of a child in conflict with the law?
A. law enforcement officer C. teacher
B. local social worker D. barangay official
48. Community hazards harmful to youth.
A. Undesirable sub culture C. Attractive nuisance
B. Obstruction D. Police hazards
49. Implies the keeping of unlawful behavior from occurring.
A. Control B. Repression C. Prevention D. Recession
50. Basic unit of society.
A. Family B. School C. Church D. Community
51. Not a more creature of the state but regarded as its most important asset.
A. Family B. Child C. Women D. Youth
52. Refers to any club, organization or association of individuals below twenty-one years of age which is
directly or indirectly involved in carrying out child or youth welfare programs and activities.
A. Youth Associations C. Samahan
B. Civic Association D. None of the above
53. It refers to youth behavior which is against norm and regulations of society, which if left unchecked
would give rise to criminality.
A. Juvenile delinquency C. Youthful offender
B. Criminal D. all of the above
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54. It is the absence without caused for more than twenty schooldays, not necessarily consecutive.
A. Anti-social behavior C. truancy
B. vagrancy D. emotional disorder
55. Refers to the program that the child in conflict with the law is required to undergo after he/she is found
responsible for an offense without resorting to formal court proceedings.
A. Diversion C. Diversion program
B. Initial contact with-the child D. Intervention
56. Refers to the aggregate of persons working in commercial, industrial, and agricultural establishments or
enterprises, whether belonging to labor or management.
A. Youth Associations C. Samahan
B. Civic Association D. None of the above
57. A child above fifteen (15) years but below eighteen (18) years of age shall likewise be exempt from
criminal liability and be subjected to an intervention program, unless he/she has acted with
____________.
A. Discernment C. cruelty
B. all of above D. none of these
58. A child, who’s I.Q, ranges from about 50 to about 75, and the intellectual development is approximately
½ to ¾ of the expected of a normal child of the same chronological age. The degree of success or
accomplishment that they will reach in life depends very much on the quality and type of education they
receive as well as on the treatment at home and in the community.
A.Trainable Group C. Educable Group
B. Low Normal Group D. Mentally ill
59. Refers to conditions and elements which provoke crimes or factors such as personal problems, curiosity,
ignorance, necessities and diseases.
A. Predisposing factor C. Precipitating factor
B. multiple factor D. none of these
60. Refers to a person under the age of eighteen (18) years.
A. Bail C. youth
B. child D. delinquent
61. Refers to a family court or, in places where there are no family courts, any regional trial court.
A. Child in conflict with the law C. Community-based programs
B. Court D. Deprivation of liberty
62. This criminal act comes from loose morals in the home, lack of economic security wherein the parents
are unable to provide for the needs of their children, undisciplined desire for possession and pleasure
seeking and indifference.
A. lying C. stealing
B. vagrancy D. emotional disorder
63. Refers to a principle which requires a process of resolving conflicts with the maximum involvement of
the victim, the offender and the community. It seeks to obtain reparation for the victim; reconciliation of
the offender, the offended and the community; and reassurance to the offender that he/she can be
reintegrated into society. It also enhances public safety by activating the offender, the victim and the
community in prevention strategies.
A. Restorative justice C. Distributive justice
B. Commutative justice D. Status offenses
64. It is a twenty-four hour child-caring institution providing short term resident care for youthful offenders
who are waiting court disposition of their cases or transfer to other agencies or jurisdiction.
A. A child-caring institution C. A detention house
B. A shelter-care institution D. Receiving homes
65. Refers to a 24-hour residential care facility managed by the Department of Social Welfare and
Development (DSWD), LGUs, licensed and/or accredited NGOs monitored by the DSWD, which
provides care, treatment and rehabilitation services for children in conflict with the law.
A. Restorative justice C. Status offenses
B. Youth detention home D. Youth rehabilitation center
66. This methodology argues that the critical factors in delinquency are personality problems, to which the
misbehavior is presumed to be the response. This advocates the use of counseling to curtail juvenile
misbehavior.
A. Biogenic C. Psychogenic
B. Sociogenic D. Criminological approach

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67. The following, except one, are social circumstances of a child at risk.
A. coming from a dysfunctional or broken family or without a parent or guardian
B. being out of school
C. being a streetchild
D. gifted child
68. Children with I.Q,s from about 25 to about 50, one who belongs to this group shows a mental level and
rate of development which is ¼ to ½ that of the average child, is unable to acquire high academic skills,
but can usually acquire the basic skills for living to a reasonable degree. He can likewise attain a primary
grade level of education if he receives effective instruction.
A. Trainable Group C. Educable Group
B. Low Normal Group D. Mentally ill
69. Refers to a system dealing with children at risk and children in conflict with the law, which provides
child-appropriate proceedings, including programs and services for prevention, diversion, rehabilitation,
re-integration and aftercare to ensure their normal growth and development.
A. Juvenile Justice and Welfare System C. Law Enforcement Officer
B. Offense D. Recognizance
70. Aside from the child, who may file a complaint against any violation of R.A. 7610?
A. Parents or guardians
B. Ascendants or collateral relatives within 3rd degree of consanguinity.
C. Barangay chairman, Officer of DSWD or at least any three responsible citizens.
D. All of the foregoing
71. Refers to an aggressive teens who resents authority, whether be it parental, school regulations or
ordinances and laws passed by the proper legislative authorities. The most common reasons for such
dislike are focused on anyone who tries to control their conduct.
A. Accidental C. asocial
B. Neurotic D. social
72. The members of this classification are only slightly retarded and they can usually get by in regular
classes if they receive some extra help, guidance and consideration. They have to spend much more time
with their studies than do most children in order to pass.
A.Trainable Group C. Educable Group
B. Borderline or Low Normal Group D. Mentally ill
73. Refers to the totality of the circumstances and conditions which are most congenial to the survival,
protection and feelings of security of the child and most encouraging to the child's physical,
psychological and emotional development.
A. Bail C. best interest of the child
B. child D. children
74. It is one that provides twenty-four resident group care service for the physical, mental, social and
spiritual well-being of nine or more mentally gifted, dependent, abandoned, neglected, handicapped or
disturbed children, or youthful offenders.
A. A child-caring institution C. A detention house
B. A shelter-care institution D. Receiving homes
75. It is one that provided temporary protection and care to children requiring emergency reception as a
result of fortuitous events, abandonment by parents, dangerous conditions of neglect or cruelty in the
home, being without adult care because of crisis in the family, or a court order holding them as material
witnesses.
A. A child-caring institution C. A detention house
B. A shelter-care institution D. Receiving homes
76. This method ascribes the distinction and variation and delinquency pattern to social structures. The youth
misdeed may be attributed to their learning process cultured in on youth gangs, stigmatizing contacts
with governmental and social control agencies and other similar variables.
A. Biogenic C. Psychogenic
B. Sociogenic D. Criminological approach
77. A child fifteen (15) years of age or under at the time of the commission of the offense shall be
____________, and subjected to an intervention program.
A. exempt from criminal liability C. undergo mandatory rehabilitation program
B. referred to DSWD D. all of the above
78. The first juvenile court was established in the state of;
A. Sacramento C. Illinois
B. Maryland D. Chicago
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79. This theory states that learning can occur through the simple process of observing and then imitation of
others’ activities.
A. Social Learning Theory C. Differential Association Theory
B. Anomie Theory D. Multiple Factor Theory
80. Refers to children who are unable to cope with their family life and chooses to leave the family home.
This is a direct result of Feeble-mindedness, disagreeable home conditions, broken homes and
misdirected fancy for adventure.
A. Anti-social behavior C. truancy
B. vagrancy D. emotional disorder
81. Refers to the apprehension or taking into custody of a child in conflict with the law by law enforcement
officers or private citizens. It includes the time when the child alleged to be in conflict with the law
receives a subpoena or summons.
A. Diversion C. Diversion program
B. Initial contact with-the child D. Intervention
82. Refers to the security given for the release of the person in custody of the law, furnished by him/her or a
bondsman, to guarantee his/her appearance before any court. It is given in the form of corporate security,
property bond, cash deposit, or recognizance.
A. Bail C. best interest of the child
B. child D. children
83. A category of delinquent youth which is less identifiable in personality and temperament, essentially a
law abiding citizen but happens to be at the wrong place at the wrong time. This may be credited to peer
pressure or pure curiosity on the part of the young person.
A. Accidental C. asocial
B. Neurotic D. social
84. Refers to the programs provided in a community setting developed for purposes of intervention and
diversion, as well as rehabilitation of the child in conflict with the law, for reintegration into his/her
family and/or community.
A. Child in conflict with the law C. Community-based programs
B. Court D. Deprivation of liberty
85. Refers to a child with a behavioral disorder, whether functional or organic, which is of such a degree of
severity as to require professional help or hospitalization.
A. Physically handicapped C. Emotionally disturbed
B. Mentally ill D. Retarded children
86. Refers to any form of detention or imprisonment, or to the placement of a child in conflict with the law in
a public or private custodial setting, from which the child in conflict with the law is not permitted to
leave at will by order of any judicial or administrative authority.
A. Child in conflict with the law C. Community-based programs
B. Court D. Deprivation of liberty
87. A child who, although not afflicted with insanity of mental defect, are unable to maintain normal social
relation with others and the community in general due to emotional problems or complexes.
A.Physically handicapped C. Emotionally disturbed
B. Mentally ill D. Retarded children
88. Which among of the following is the model in the creation of juvenile justice act?
A. United Nations Standard Minimum Rules for the Administration of Juvenile Justice or "Beijing
Rules"
B. United Nations Guidelines for the Prevention of Juvenile Delinquency or the "Riyadh Guidelines"
C. United Nations Rules for the Protection of Juveniles Deprived of Liberty.
D. All of these
89. A children who are maltreated, raped or seduces; when children are exploited, overworked or made to
work under conditions not conductive to good health; or are made to beg in the streets or public places,
or when children are in moral danger, or exposed to gambling, prostitution and other vices.
A. Physically neglected C. Emotionally neglected
B. Psychologically neglected D. Mentally retarded
90. It is an institution that receives for study, diagnosis, and temporary treatment, children who have
behavioral problems for the purpose of determining the appropriate care for them or recommending their
permanent treatment or rehabilitation in other child welfare agencies.
A. Nursery C. maternity home
B. rehabilitation center D. reception and study center

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91. It is an institution or person assuming the care, custody, protection and maintenance of children for
placement in any child-caring institution or home under the care and custody of any person of persons for
purposes of adoption, guardianship or foster care.
A. child-placing agency C. Nursery
B. maternity home D. rehabilitation center
92. These are family-type homes which provides temporary shelter from ten to twenty days for children who
shall during this period be under observation and study for eventual placement by the Department of
Social Welfare.
A. A child-caring institution C. A detention house
B. A shelter-care institution D. Receiving home
93. One of the following may determine the age of a child.
A. Baptismal certificate or any other pertinent documents
B. Information from the child himself/herself,
C. Testimonies of other persons and the physical appearance of the child
D. All of the above
94. Refers to a 24-hour child-caring institution managed by accredited local government units (LGUs) and
licensed and/or accredited nongovernment organizations (NGOs) providing short-term residential care
for children in conflict with the law who are waiting court disposition of their cases or transfer to other
agencies or jurisdiction.
A. Restorative justice C. Status offenses
B. Youth detention home D. Youth rehabilitation center
95. They are socially incompetent, that is socially inadequate and occupationally incompetent and unable to
manage their own affairs, mentally subnormal; retarded intellectually from birth or early age; retarded at
maturity; mentally deficient as a result of constitutional origin, through hereditary or disease, and
essentially incurable.
A. Physically neglected C. Emotionally neglected
B. Psychologically neglected D. Mentally retarded
96. Refers to an alternative, child-appropriate process of determining the responsibility and treatment of a
child in conflict with the law on the basis of his/her social, cultural, economic, psychological or
educational background without resorting to formal court proceedings.
A. Diversion C. Diversion program
B. Initial contact with-the child D. Intervention
97. Refers to a series of activities which are designed to address issues that caused the child to commit an
offense. It may take the form of an individualized treatment program which may include counseling,
skills training, education, and other activities that will enhance his/her psychological, emotional and
psycho-social well-being.
A. Diversion C. Diversion program
B. Initial contact with-the child D. Intervention
98. Process of resolving conflicts with maximum involvement of victim, offender, and community.
A. Reconciliation B. Restorative Justice C. Settlement D. Ceasefire
99. Mental capacity to know what is right and what is wrong.
A. Intelligence B. Discernment C. Common Sense D. Cleverness
100. Refers to a 24-hour child-caring institution established, funded and managed by local government
units (LGUs) and licensed and/or accredited NGOs providing short-term residential care for CICL who
are above fifteen (15) but below eighteen (18) years of age who are awaiting court disposition of their
cases or transfer to other agencies or jurisdiction.
A. Bahay Pag-asa B. Buhay Pag-asa C. Bigay Pag-asa B. Balay Pag-asa

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