1. /t is the authority of the 3resident of the 3hilippines to
suspend the e&ecution of a penalty! reduce the sentence and e&tinguish criminal liability.
A. 3arole
B.%&ecutive clemency C. 3ardon
D.3resident@s clemency Answer B
2. The B.F..3. is under the administration of the
A. %&ecutive Department B. 3.7.3.
C. D./.$.).
D. D..F Answer C
". There are three G"H casework techniues applied by the parole officer! which is not included5
A. The trick and treat techniues B.The e&ecutive techniues
C.The guidance! counseling and leadership techniues
D.The manipulative techniues Answer A '. The basis of this old school of penology is the human free:will.
A. 3enology #chool B. Classical #chool C. 7eo:classical
D. 3ositivist Answer B
(. This helps the prisoner8detainee in the resolution of his problems A. eeting
B. +orking C. ecreation
D. Counseling Answer D
*. Takes charge of financial matters especially in programming!
budgeting! accounting! and other activities related to financial services. /t consolidates and prepares financial reports and related statements of subsistence outlays and disbursements in the operational of the 6ail.
A. Budget and finance branch B. )eneral services branch C. 3roperty and supply branch
D. ess services branch Answer A
,. peration conducted by the BF3 wherein a prisoner maybe checked at any time. ;is beddingMs! lockers and personal belongings may also be opened at anytime! in his presence!
whenever possible. This practice is known as
A. Check and balance B. #..3.
C. /nventory
D. peration )reyhound Answer D
-. 3ardon cannot be e&tended to one of the following instances.
A. urder B. Brigandage C. ape
D. /mpeachment Answer D
0. /t refers to commission of another crime during service of sentence of penalty imposed for another previous offense.
A. ecidivism B. Delinuency C. =uasi:recidivism
D. City prisoner Answer C
1. A person who is detained for the violation of law or ordinance and has not been convicted is a :
A. Detention 3risoner B. 3rovincial 3risoner C. unicipal 3risoner
D. City 3risoner Answer A
11. The following are forms of e&ecutive clemency! %IC%3T A. Commutation
B. eform model C. Amnesty
D. 3ardon Answer B
12. /t is that branch of the administration of Criminal Fustice
#ystem charged with the responsibility for the custody!
supervision! and rehabilitation of the convicted offender.
A. conviction B. corrections C. penalty
D. punishment Answer B
1". +hich of the following instances 3ardon cannot be e&ercised5 A. before conviction
B. before trial C. after conviction
D. during service of sentence Answer B 1'. This is a procedure which permits a 6ail prisoner to pursue
his normal 6ob during the week and return to the 6ail to serve his sentence during the weekend or non:working hours.
A. Amnesty
B. good conduct time allowance C. probation
D. delayed sentence Answer D
1(. The following are the 6ustifications of punishment! %IC%3T A. etribution
B. Deterrence C. edress
D. %&piration or atonement Answer C 1*. 3ardon is e&ercised when the person is JJ.
A. already convicted B. not yet convicted C. about to be convicted
D. serve the sentence Answer A
1,. The idea that punishment will be give the offender lesson by showing to others what would happen to them if they have committed the heinous crime.
A. 3rotection B. Deterrence C. $ethal in6ection
D.#toning Answer B
1-. 4or a convicted offender! probation is a form of JJ.
A. 3unishment B. Treatment C. %n6oyment
D. /ncarceration Answer B
10. 4or amnesty to be granted! there should be JJ.
A. ecommendation from E.7.
B. ecommendation from C.;..
C. Application from C.;.
D. Concurrence of the congress Answer D 2. The head of the Bureau of Corrections is the
A. Director
B. #ecretary of the D7D C. Chief of %&ecutive
D. 3rison /nspector Answer A
21. +hich program plays a uniue role in the moral and spiritual regeneration of the prisoner5
A. 7one of these B.+ork programs C.%ducation programs
D.eligious programs Answer D
22. /t is a penalty wherein a convicted person shall not be permitted to enter the place designated in the sentence or within the radius therein specified! which shall not be more than 2( and not less than 2( kilometers from the place designated.
A. 4ine
B. 7one of these C. 322.8day
D. 310.8day Answer B
2". )iving punishment to a person so to serve as an e&le to others is the theory of
A. #elf:defense B. #ocial defense C. %&emplary
D. %uality Answer C
2'. The purpose of the decree on probation shall be to A. provide an opportunity for the reformation of a
penitent offender
B. prevent the commission of offenses
C. promote the correction and rehabilitation of an offender by providing him with individuali9ed treatment
D. All of these Answer D
2(. /n the 3hilippines! the most common problem of the 7ational 3rison is
A. %&cessive number of escapes B. vercrowding
C. Disagreement about their mess
D. $ack of adeuate funding Answer D 2*. A 6ustification of penalty which states that nobody can assume
the suffering for a crime committed by others.
A. Fustice B. 3ersonal C. $egal
D. Certain Answer B
2,. These are the factors considered in diversification! %IC%3TN A. Age of offenders
B. other of offender C. #e& of offenders
D. edical condition Answer B
2-. This branch takes charge of the preparation o f the daily menu!
makes foodstuff purchases! prepares and cooks the food and serves it to the inmates./t maintains a record of daily purchases and consumption and submits a daily report to the warden.
A. )eneral #ervices Branch B. ittimus Computing Branch C. Budget and 4inance
D. ess services Branch Answer D
20. Ender Article //! #ection 1 paragraph GBH of the 3hilippines Constitution! pardoning power is vested with the
A. Department of Fustice B. Fudiciary
C. Chief %&ecutive
D. $egislative Answer C
". The temporary stay of e&ecution of sentence is called A. eprieve
B. 3ardon
C. Communication
D. Amnesty Answer A
"1. 3arole is a matter of JJJ.
A. 3rivilege B. ight C. )race
D. euirement Answer A
"2. This group consists of chronic troublemakers but not as
dangerous as the super security prisoners. They are not allowed to work outside the institution.
A. ma&imum security prisoners B. super security prisoners C. minimum security prisoners
D. medium security prisoners Answer A
"". Among the following! which has the authority to grant parole5 A. 3resident
B. Board of 3ardons and 3arole C. Director of 3rison
D. Court Answer B
"'. A recipient of absolute pardon is JJJJJJJJ from civil liability imposed upon him by the sentence.
A. partially e&empted B. e&empted
C. conditionally e&empted
D. not e&empted Answer D
"(. /t is an act of clemency which changes a heavier sentence to a less serious one or a longer term to a shorter term.
A. Amnesty B. Commutation C. eprieve
D. none of these Answer B
"*. JJJ is an act of grace and the recipient is not entitled to it as a matter of right.
A. 3ardon B. 3arole C. 3robation
D. none of these Answer B
",. /n probation system@s philosophy and concept! it is stated that the individual has the ability to JJJJ and to modify his anti:social behavior with the right kind of help.
A. challenge B. none of these C. change
D. aggravate his behavior Answer C
"-. The Bureau of Corrections is under the JJJJJ.
A. Department of #ocial +elfare and Development B. Department of Fustice
C. Department of the /nterior and $ocal )overnment
D. Department of ;ealth Answer B
"0. A person who is sentenced to serve a prison term of over three G"H years is a JJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJ.
A. unicipal prisoner B. Detention prisoner
C. 7ational or /nsular prisoner
D. City prisoner Answer D
'. The ;ead of Bureau of Corrections is also the A. Chief of the Bureau of Corrections
B. Director of the Bureau of Corrections
C. #uperintendent of the Bureau of Corrections
D. +arden Answer B
'1. +hat is the type of Fails under the #upervision of the BF35 A. 3rovincial and sub:3rovincial Fails
B. City and unicipal Fails C. $ock up Fails
D. /nsular Fails Answer B
'2. 3rovincial Fails were first established in 101 under the
American egime. At present! who supervises and controls the said 6ails5
A. BF3
B. 3rovincial )overnment C. DF
D. unicipal or City ayor Answer B
'". +hat is the primary purpose of imprisonment5 A. ehabilitation and eformation
B. To stand trial C. 3unishment
D. #ociali9ation Answer A
''. +hich is a place of confinement for persons awaiting trial or court action and where the convicted offenders serve short sentences or penalty of imprisonment5
A. Fail B. $ock:up C. 3enitentiary
D. Detention Cells Answer A
'(. +hich is a warrant issued by the court bearing its seal and signature of the 6udge directing the 6ail or prison au thorities to receive the convicted offender for service of sentence or
detention5 A. ittimus
B. Detention ittimus C. #entence ittimus
D. Detention +arrant Answer C
'*. The maintenance or care and protection accorded to people who by authority of law are temporarily incarcerated for violation
of laws and also those who were sentenced by the court to serve 6udgment is called O
A. custody
B. safe:keeping C. classification
D. caring Answer A
',. +hich of these refers to the assigning or grouping of offenders according to their sentence! gender! age! nationality! health!
criminal record! etc.5 A. 7one of these B. Custody C. #ecurity
D. #afe:keeping Answer A
'-. The institution for dangerous but not incorrigible prisoners in the 3hilippines is the
A. 7B3
B. edium #ecurity /nstitution C. a&imum #ecurity /nstitution
D. inimum #ecurity /nstitution Answer B '0. The act of grace from a sovereign power inherent in the
state which e&empts an individual from the punishment which the law imposes or prescribes for his crime! e&tended by the 3resident thru the recommendation of the Board of 3arole and 3ardon is called
A. Amnesty B. 3arole C. 3ardon
D. 3robation Answer C
(. Ender the prison service manual! the prescribed color of prison uniform for ma&imum security prison is :
A. range B. Brown
C. #tripe range
D. Blue Answer A
(1. +hen an inmate is given a >shakedown? before admission! it means
A. ;e has taken the process of identification! record!
fingerprint and photograph
B. ;e has been e&amined for contraband
C. ;is commitment paper are delivered to record clerk
D. All of these Answer B
(2. An inmate maybe granted parole if he
A. earned good conduct time allowance credit B. serve minimum sentence
C. earned good behavior while serving prison term
D. all of these Answer D
(". Aside from protecting the public! imprisonment has for its latest ob6ective! the
A. reformation of offenders B. deterrence
C. segregation of offender
D. confinement of ffender Answer A
('. /n the 7ew Bilibid 3rison! all medium security p risoners are confined at the
A. 7B3 ain 3rison
B. Camp Bukang $iwayway C. Camp #ampaguita
D. edium #ecurity 3rison Answer C
((. Ender the prison rules! who is charged for the hearing of disciplinary cases in prison5
A. Classification Board B. 3arole Board
C. Administrative Board
D. Disciplinary Board Answer D
(*. The form of conditional release that is granted after a
prisoner has served a portion of his sentence in a correctional A. Conditional pardon
B. 3robation C. 3arole
D. Commutation Answer C
(,. /n 6ails or prisons! which of the following is a function of the Custodial Division5
A. #upervision of prisoners B. %scort of inmates or prisoners C. <eeping of records
D. 7one of the above Answer B
(-. The putting of offenders in prison for the purpose of protecting the public and at the same time rehabilitating them by reuiring the latter to undergo institutional treatment program is
referred to as
A. /mprisonment B. Trial
C. Conviction
D. Detention Answer A
(0. The #ablayan 3enal Colony and 4arm! a 7ational 3enitentiary in the 3hilippines under the BEC is located in JJJJ.
A. 3alawan B. Pamboanga C. Davao
D. ccidental indoro Answer D
*. /n Babylon! about 100 BC! this is credited as the oldest code prescribing savage punishment but in fact JJJ is nearly.
1 years older
A. ;ammurabic Code B. #umerian Code C. Fustinian Code
D. Code of Draco Answer B
*1. The penalty imposed for offenders must be certain. This means that
A. The guilty one must be the one to be punished! no pro&y.
B. 7o one must escape its effect C. /t must be eual for all persons
D. The conseuence must be in accordance
with law. Answer B
*2. The following are the duties of the custodial force in prison!
e&cept
A. Censor offender@s items B. %scort inmates
C. /nspect security devices
D. Conduct disciplinary hearing Answer D
*". As a rule! when a 6ailbreak! escape or riot is in progress or has
6ust been perpetuated in the 6ail! the officer at the control centers shall immediately
A. sound the alarm
B. locked prisoners in their respective cells C. 7otify the nearest police precinct
D. call the warden or the director Answer A
*'. /n case of mass 6ailbreak! all members of the custodial force shall immediately issued firearms and assigned to critical posts to
A. plug off the escape routes B. to shoot the escapees C. protect the other inmates
D. to give warning shots Answer A
*(. +hich of these is known as the Adult 3robation $aw! which grants probation to prisoner sentenced to term in prison of not more than si& G*H years5
A. 3D *"
B. A *0-C. 3D
0*-D. 3D -*0 Answer C
**. The continuing relationship between probation officer and probationer is known as O
A. Affiliation )uidance
B. 3re:sentenced /nvestigation C. #upervision
D. 3robation )uidance Answer C
*,. Those who have been once on probation under the 3robation
$aw
A. are ualified to apply for probation B. are disualified to apply for probation C. may be granted for another probation
D. should be confined in prison Answer B
*-. This pillar8component of our criminal 6ustice system has been regarded the weakest pillar due to its failure to eliminate
recidivism and habitual offenders.
A. law enforcement B. prosecution C. court
D. correction Answer D
*0. The traditional goal of penology is A. etribution
B. Deterrence C. /ncapacitation
D. ehabilitation Answer B
,. The attempt to prevent future crimes through fear of punishment.
A. etribution B. Deterrence C. /ncapacitation
D. ehabilitation Answer B
,1. The task of changing an offender@s attitude so that he or she may not commit another crime in the future.
A. etribution B. Deterrence C. /ncapacitation
D. ehabilitation Answer D
,2. The idea that re:entry of an offender should be in the mainstream of society rather than the usual abrupt re:entry at the end of a prison sentence.
A. eintegration B. Deterrence C. /ncapacitation
D. ehabilitation Answer A
,". They were known as Bridewells! which started in 1((" and served as training schools for delinuent youths! provided housing and support for older and poorer persons!
and detained vagrants.
A. ;ouse of Corrections B. +orkhouses
C. Common 6ails
D. 3enal colonies Answer B
,'. /t direct! supervise and control the administration and operation of all district! city and municipal 6ails to implement a better system of 6ail management nationwide
A. Bureau of Fail anagement and 3enology B. Department of Fustice
C. Bureau of Corrections
D. 3arole and 3robation Administration Answer A ,(. /t e&ercise supervision and control over provincial 6ails.
A. BF3
B. Bureau of Corrections C. 3rovincial )overnment
D. 3arole and 3robation Administration Answer C ,*. An agency under the Department of Fustice that is charged with
custody and rehabilitation of national offenders! that is! those sentenced to serve a term of imprisonment of more than three G"H years
A. BF3
B. Bureau of Corrections C. 3rovincial )overnment
D. 3arole and 3robation Administration Answer B ,,. The 7ew Bilibid 3rison! the Correctional /nstitution for +omen
GC/+H! /wahig 3rison and 3enal 4arm! and #ablayan 3rison and 3enal 4arm are all under this agency.
A. BF3
B. Bureau of Corrections C. 3rovincial )overnment
D. Department of Fustice Answer B
,-. An attached agency of the Department of Fustice which provides a less costly alternative to imprisonment of offenders who are
likely to respond to individuali9ed community based treatment programs.
A. BF3
B. Bureau of Corrections C. 3rovincial )overnment
D. 3arole and 3robation Administration Answer D ,0. 3risoners whose sentences are more than three years to capital
punishment are considered A. municipal prisoners B. provincial prisoners C. city prisoners
D. insular prisoners Answer D
-. 3risoners whose sentences are from one day to si& months are A. municipal prisoners
B. provincial prisoners C. city prisoners
D. insular prisoners Answer A
-1. A prison model which sought penitence Ghence the term penitentiariesH through total individual isolation and silence.
A. 3ennsylvania 3rison odel B. Auburn 3rison odel
C. +ork elease
D. ;alfway ;ouses Answer A
-2. A prison model where incarcerated persons are allowed to work outside the institution that houses them.
A. 3ennsylvania 3rison odel B. Auburn 3rison odel
C. +ork elease
D. ;alfway ;ouses Answer B
-". An alternative to incarceration granted after a convicted person served a part of his sentence and is allowed to complete a
sentence at large! sub6ect to restrictions and supervision.
A. 3robation B. +ork release C. 3arole
D. ;alfway houses Answer C
-'. An alternative to incarceration that allow convicted persons to remain at large and under varying degrees of restriction and supervision and certain conditions imposed by the granting court.
A. 3robation B. +ork release C. 3arole
D. ;alfway houses Answer A
-(. A correctional institution that has the authority to detain persons awaiting trial or ad6udication or confine convicted offenders for a short period of time.
A. ;alfway houses B. 3enal colonies C. Fails
D. All of these Answer C -*. A correctional institution that has the authority to detain
convicted offenders for longer or e&tended period of time!
including those who are waiting their death sentence.
A. ;alfway house B. 4arm house C. Fail
D. 3rison Answer D
-,. The law creating the Bureau of Fail anagement and 3enology.
A. A -((1 B. A 01*(
C. A *0,(
D. A '-0 Answer C
--. +ho among the following is a provincial prisoner5 A. A prisoner serving a term below si& G*H years B. A prisoner serving a term of si& G*H years and up C. A prisoner serving a term of si& G*H months and one
G1H day to three G"H years
D. A prisoner serving a term of three G"Hyears and one
G1H day up Answer C
-0. This theory in criminology states that people are totally responsible for their behaviors and the stress is more on the effect of their felonious act than upon the criminal.
A. 3ositivist Theory B. 3sychological Theory C. Biological Theory
D. Classical Theory Answer D
0. +hich of the following is an e&ecutive clemency that reuires the concurrence of congress5
A. 3robation B. 3ardon C. Amnesty
D. 3arole Answer C
01. The 3arole and 3robation Administration administers the JJJJJ Correctional 3rogram.
A. /nstitutional B. /ntegrated
C. Community O based
D. Traditional Answer C
02. A minimum and ma&imum amount of time to be served in prison is referred to as
A. a corporal punishment B. a determinate sentence C. an indeterminate sentence
D. a capital punishment Answer C
0". 3edro was reuired to provide financial remuneration for the losses incurred by the victim. +hat is the type of penalty described5
A. Bond
B. etribution C. estitution
D. emuneration Answer C
0'. +hat kind of program employs prisoners in various product o r good producing tasks5
A. Agricultural B. perational C. /ndustrial
D. Administrative Answer C
0(. +hat crimes apparently have no complaining victims such as gambling! prostitution and drunkenness5
A. Comple& Crime B. Compound Crime C. Blue Collar crimes
D. ictimless crimes Answer D
0*. +hich agency performs the evaluation of prisoner@s fitness and
ualifications for the grant of pardon or parole5
A. 3unishment! confinement retribution! treatment
B. etribution! Deterrence! incapacitation! rehabilitation C. Deterrence! retribution! punishment treatment
D. 7one of the above Answer D
0,. +hich of the following should a probationer av oid5 A. ake periodic report
B. )o and play in the gambling den C. +ork regularly to support family
D. #tay away from bad associates. Answer B 0-. The #upreme Court automatically reviews the cases of criminals
convicted and meted out the penalty of A. 12 years * months and one day B. Death
C. $ife imprisonment
D. * years one month and one day Answer B
00. The JJJJJJJJ theory in crime causation focuses on the criminal disorders! chromosomes irregularity and abnormal brain activity.
A. 7one of these B. Age eform
C. Age of Discernment
D. Age of eason Answer A
1. +hat correctional institution houses accused persons awaiting trial5
A. ehabilitation center B. Fail
C. ;alfway house
D. 3rison Answer B
11. Articles 1,* : 1,2, of the revised Administrative Code as amended is known as
A. Correction $aw
B. Fail anagement $aw
C. 3rison $aw
D. 3arole and 3robation $aw Answer C
12. The mechanical device or contrivance! tools or implement used to hold back! keep in check or under control is the
A. /nstrument of estraint B. /ron leg $ock
C. ;andcuffs
D. etallic chains Answer A
1". +ho is tasked with the gathering and collecting of information and other data of every prisoner into a case study to determine the work assignment! the type supervision and degree of
custody and restriction under which an offender must live in 6ail5 A. Classification Board
B . Board of Custody C. Diagnostic Board
D. Treatment Board Answer A
1'. The imprisonment a convicted offender may serve! a t the rate of 3h3-. a day sub6ect to certain rules! for failure to pay a fine and if ordered to do so by the 6udgment is referred to as A. #ubsidiary imprisonment
B. #econdary imprisonment C. 3reventive imprisonment
D. 7one of the above Answer A
1(. The meaning of the word oblivion is A. forgetting completely
B. class of persons C. abolish
D. community based treatment Answer A
1*. The process of determining the needs and reuirements of
1*. The process of determining the needs and reuirements of