HOLY CHILD COLLEGES OF BUTUAN

COLLEGE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE EDUCATION

NON-INSTITUTIONAL CORRECTION

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.

1. Jemar V. Getigan a.k.a. the kid was 17 years old when he was convicted for the crime of theft,
can he apply for probation under the adult probation system?
a.No, because his crime is theft
b. No, because he is only 17 years old
c.No, because he is entitled for parole
d. No, because he is convicted of a crime
2. Chistian A. Gomez was convicted to a prison term of prision correctional. Will he qualify for
probation?
a. no, his sentence is three (3) years and 1 day
b. no, his sentence is six (6) years and 1 day 
c. yes, his sentence is less than six (6) years and 1 day
d. no, his sentence is more than six (6) years and 1 day
3. The parole and probation administration administers a _________ correctional program.
a. institutional           c. integrated
b. community based         d. traditional
4. Changing criminals through non-punitive means is referred to as _________.
a. retribution             c. restitution
b. reformation             d. rehabilitation
5. One of the purposes of Adult Probation Law is to:
a. Promote the correction and rehabilitation of an offender by providing him with personalized,
community based program
b. Place the offender outside the police power of the state
c. Coordinate the workings of the agencies of the criminal justice system
d. Foster closer relationship between the offender and the judge who promulgated the probation
order
6. After release from the jail or prison, when does the parolee present himself to the parole and
probation officer?
a. atleast one (1) month from release
b. within three (3) months from release
c. atleast three (3) weeks from release
d. within the period prescribed in the release document
7. The RA 4103 known as;
a. Probation law           b. Executive Clemency
b. Parole            d. Indeterminate Sentence Law
8. What is the action of the court in case a probationer violated his/ her probation conditions?
a. Court revokes probation and probationer goes to prison
b. Court directs probationer to re- apply for probation
c. Court releases the probationer to the community
d. Court orders the continuation of probation
9. What law is very supportive for the convicted prisoner after he completely served the minimum
sentenced of his indeterminate prison term of his incarceration can be eligibility for his early
release;
a. Executive Clemency b. PD 968   
b. RA 4103      d. RA 4130    
10. Nicolas D. Quimpan was sentenced to serve a maximum term of imprisonment of not more than
six (6) years. He applied for probation but his application will not be considered if:
1.  he was convicted of subversion of any crime against national security or public interest
 2.  he was previously convicted by final judgment of an offense punished by imprisonment of not
less than one (1) month and one (1) day and / or a fine of not less than Php 200.00
3.  he was previously granted probation
4.  he was previously granted parole
a. 1, 2 and 3              c. 2, 3, and 4
b. any of those listed     d. 3, 4, and 1
11. Presidential Decree No. 968 established the __________ system.
a. civilian police         c. juvenile justice
b. family welfare          d. adult probation
12. Which of the following should NOT a probationer do?
a. make periodic office report
b. go and play in a gambling den
c. work regularly to support his family
d. stay away from bad associates
13. Lloren is convicted for a crime that carries a prison sentence of more than eight (8) years and
one (1) day. Can Lloren avail of probation?
a. No
b. He will be pardoned
c. He will served 1/ 2 of the sentence in jail
d. Yes
14. The judge will base the grant of probation on the report of the _____.
a. social worker           c. prosecutor
b. probation officer       d. police officer
15. Which of the following statement is TRUE?
a. a parolee may be authorized by the parole and probation officer to travel outside his operational
jurisdiction for a period of not more than thirty (30) days.
b. Outside travel for a cumulative duration of more than thirty (30) days within a period of one (1)
year shall be considered transfer of residence
c. It is not mandatory for the parolee to comply with the terms and conditions appearing in the
release document
d. A parolee cannot transfer to a residence other than that indicated in the release document
without prior written approval of the board of pardon and parole
16. Probation is granted to _______ who are sentenced to a prison term of not more than six (6)
years.
a. recidivist              c. fist time offenders
b. second time offenders   d. senior citizens
17. An order granting or denying probation is
a. Appealable to the next higher court c. Not appealable
b. Appealable if negative d. Not appealable in some instance
18. Refers to the final report submitted by the Probation and Parole Officer on his supervision of a
parolee/pardonee as basis for the latter’s final release and discharge.
a. Summary report c. Released document
b. Progress report d. Infraction report
19. Refers to the report submitted by probation and parole officer on violations committed.
a. Summary report c. Released document
b. Progress report d. Infraction report
20. Refer to the report submitted on the conduct of the parolee/ pardonee while under supervision.
a. Summary report c. Released document
b. Progress report d. Infraction report
21. Who may grant Parole to a prisoner?
a. Judge c. Parole Officer
b. Board of Pardons and Parole d. None of the above
22. Minimum number of days given to probation officers in accomplishing PSIR.
a. 30 days c. 90 days
b. 60 days d. 120 days
23. A minimum and maximum amount of time to be served in prison is referred to as__________.
a. A determinate Sentence c. A Indeterminate Sentence
b. A corporal Punishment d. A Capital Punishment
24. What document is issued to a parolee when the maximum period of his prison term has has
expired?
a. Certificate of final discharge c. Certificate of final release and discharge
b. Certificate of prison term completion d. Certificate of Final Release
25. The judge’s bases of the grant of probation relies on the report of,
a. Prosecutor c. Police Officer
b. Probation Officer d. Social Worker
26. Probation is allowed to do the following except,
a. stay away from bad associates
b. Work regularly to support his family
c. Make periodic report
d. Go & play in a gambling den
27. What is the action of the court in case a probationer violated his/ her probation conditions?
a. Court revokes probation and probationer goes to prison
b.  Court directs probationer to re- apply for probation
c.  Court releases the probationer to the community
d.  Court orders the continuation of probation
28. Placido was convicted to a prison term of prision correctional. Will he qualify for probation?
a. no, his sentence is three (3) years and 1 day
b. no, his sentence is six (6) years and 1 day 
c. yes, his sentence is less than six (6) years and 1 day
d. no, his sentence is more than six (6) years and 1 day
29. Who is the granting authority in giving probation to qualified petitioners?
a. Court (Judge) c. President
b. Probation officer d. Board of indeterminate sentence
30. It is the alternative for jail confinement in modern penology.
a. Parole c. pardon
b. Probation d. Amnesty
31. Minimum number of days given to probation officers in accomplishing PSIR.
a. 30 days c. 90 days
b. 60 days d. 120 days
32. Regarded as the father of Philippine Probation.
a. Ramon Bagatsing Sr. c. Ferdinand E. Marcos
b. Teodulo C. Natividad d. Juan Ponce Enrile
33. How many times can a convict avail of the provision of P.D. 968?
a. as long as you want c. only once
b. twice d. thrice
34. The period of probation if the sentence of the offender is more than one (1) year.
a. 2 years c. 4 years
b. 6 years d. 9 years
35. The court may grant probation only –
a. After arraignment b. After conviction
c. Before conviction d. all of these
36. The investigation report of an officer shall be submitted to the court not later than-
a. 15 days from receipt of the order
b. 30 days from receipt of the order
c. 60 days from receipt of the order
d. 45 days from receipt of the order
37. Those who have been once on probation under the Probation Law:
a. are qualified to apply for probation
b. are disqualified to apply for probation
c. may be granted for another probation
d. should be confined in prison
38. Minimum number of days given to probation officers in accomplishing PSIR.
a. 30 days c. 90 days
b. 60 days d. 120 days
39. Regarded as the father of Philippine Probation.
a. Ramon Bagatsing Sr. c. Ferdinand E. Marcos
 b. Teodulo C. Natividad d. Juan Ponce Enrile
40. Who has the power to grant or deny probation?
a. Prosecutor c. President
b. Judge d. Probation Officer
41. The period of probation if the sentence of the offender is more than one (1) year.
a. 2 years b. 4 years c. 6 years d. 9 years
42. A term coined by John Augustus, From the Latin verb "probare” which means to prove, to test.
a. Probation c. Parole
b. Commutation d. Pardon
43. Presidential Decree No. 968, also known as Adult Probation Law of 1976, was signed into Law by the
President of the Philippines.
a. July 24, 1976 c. January 3, 1978
b. November 16, 1937 d. None of the above
44. The National Police Commission Interdisciplinary drafted a Probation Law.
a. 1976 c. 1975
b. 1974 d. 1973
45. The probation system started to operate.
a. July 24, 1976 c. January 3, 1978
b. November 16, 1937 d. None of the above
46. What law Amended PD 968.
a. PD 1257 c. BP 76
b. PD 1990 d. All of the above
47. It is one who investigates for the court referral for probation or supervises a probationer or both.
a. Probation Officer c. Probationer
b. Judge d. Police
48. Is Probation a Right?
a. No, it is a mere privilege c. Yes, it is a Right
b. Maybe d. None of these
49. When probation shall be denied?
a. the offender is in need of correctional treatment that can be provided most effectively by his
commitment to an institution; or
b. there is an undue risk that during the period of probation, the offender will commit another
crime; or
c. probation will depreciate the seriousness of the offense committed.
d. All of these
50. The probationer is not exempted from the legal effects of his punishment upon the final discharge.
a. Penalty c. Civil liability
b. fine d. Criminal liability