NON-INSTITUTIONAL CORRECTION

1. Which of the following is a ground for disqualifying a convicted offender in applying for probation;
A. Prisoners who are 65 years and above and who have served at least 3 years of their prison sentence but in no
case shall they exceed 70 years old.
B. Prisoners who are invalids or afflicted with incurable or dangerous or serious diseases.
C. Prisoners who are medically diagnosed as having at least 2 years of mental abnormality (having been confined
in the psychiatric ward of the prison hospital for at least 2 years.)
D. Prisoners who have served at least one third of their prison sentence.
2. The following prisoners are eligible for pardon and may apply for the same (through the Director of Corrections and the
Board of Pardons and Parole) to the President of the Philippines, except one;
A. Prisoners who are 65 years and above and who have served at least 3 years of their prison sentence but in no
case shall they exceed 70 years old.
B. Prisoners who are invalids or afflicted with incurable or dangerous or serious diseases.
C. Prisoners who are medically diagnosed as having at least 2 years of mental abnormality (having been confined
in the psychiatric ward of the prison hospital for at least 2 years.)
D. Prisoners who have served at least one third of their prison sentence.
3. Mr. A was convicted by a court and meted a sentence of 3 years imprisonment. Which of the following Mr. A must
undertake in order that his intention for probation is entertained?
A. The application be filed with the trial court
B. Apply an appeal to modify the decision of final judgment
C. Apply for probation with the period of perfecting an appeal
D. Petition congress for amnesty
4. One of the purposes of Adult Probation Law is to:
A. Place the offender outside the police power of the state
B. Coordinate the workings of the agencies of the criminal justice system
C. Foster closer relationship between the offender and the judge who promulgated the probation order
D. Promote the correction and rehabilitation of an offender by providing him with personalized,
community based program
5. Henry was convicted to a prison term of prision correctional. Will he qualify for probation?
A. No, his sentence is six (6) years and one (1) day
B. Yes, his sentence is three (3) years and one (1) day
C. No, his sentence is more than six (6) years and one (1) day
D. Yes, his sentence is less than six (6) years and one (1) day
6. Immediately upon the issuance of a probation order by the court to the probationer, who among the following is
responsible to inform the probationer the consequences of such order and explain to him that failure to comply the
conditions, he shall serve the penalty imposed?
A. Judge of the Trial Court B. Director of Prison
C. Probation Administrator D. Probation Officer
7. A convict whose application for probation has been granted but fails to report to the proper probation officer within 72
hours upon receipt of notice or a probationer whose whereabouts cannot be determined for more than a month:
A. absconding probationer B. wanted person
C. fugitive from justice D. absconding petitioner
8. Which of the statement is TRUE?
A. It is not mandatory for the parolee to comply with the terms and conditions appearing in the release
document.
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. A parolee may be authorized by the Parole and Probation Officer to travel outside his operational jurisdiction
for a period of more than thirty (30) days.
D. A parolee cannot transfer to a residence other than that indicated in the release Document
without the prior written approval of the Board of Pardon and Parole
9. 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
10. The probation officer shall submit to the court the post sentence investigation report
A. Not later than 60 days after the conviction of the petitioner
B. Not later than 60 days from the order of the court to conduct investigation
C. Not later than 60 days from receipt of the order of the court to conduct investigation
D. Within 15 days from the order of the court to conduct investigation
11. Mr. “Rusiana” was sentenced to serve a maximum sentence of not more than six (6) years. He filed petition for
probation, but his petition will not be considered if:
A. He was convicted of subversion
B. He was previously convicted by final judgment of an offense punished by imprisonment of not
less than one month and one day and/or fine of not less than PhP200.00
C. He was previously granted probation

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 D. He was previously granted parole.
12. This is submitted by the PPO concerned to the Board thru the Technical Services of the PPA, not later than 15
working days regarding the date the parolee reported for supervision.
A. Arrival report B. Final report
C. Summary report D. Briefing report
13. Mr. “P” was previously convicted to a sentence of 15 days. He served imprisonment for this conviction. After several
years he was sentenced to suffer imprisonment of 0-6-1 after committing another crime. Can he file petition for probation
for his present conviction, despite of his previous conviction?
A. Yes, because his present conviction is not more than 6 years.
B. Yes, because his previous conviction is less than one month and one day
C. No, because his previous conviction would disqualify him to avail of probation
D. No, because probation is only once.
14. In determining the fitness of a prisoner for release on conditional pardon, the following points shall be considered as
guides, except:
A. The political, organizational or religious affiliation of the prisoner should be disregarded.
B. Due regard should be given the attitude of the people in the community from which he was sentenced.       
C. The background of the prisoner before he was committed to prison – social, economic.  
D. Financial capacity of the prisoner.   
15. Pardon granted by the Chief Executive
A. Extinguishes criminal liability of offender
B. Does not extinguish civil liability of offender
C. Must be given After the prosecution of the offense
D. All of the above         
16. The power of the chief Executive to grant pardon is limited to the following, except:  
A. Pardon cannot be extended to cases of impeachment.
B. No pardon, parole or suspension of sentence for the violation of any election law may be granted without
favorable recommendation of the Commission of Elections.          
C. Pardon is exercised only after conviction
D. Pardon is administered by the court    
17. Which of the following is incorrect?
A. A Progress Report is submitted to the BPP when a parolee has committed another crime and case is not yet
decided by the court.
B. A Violation Report is submitted to the BPP when parole violates other conditions appearing in his release
document.
C. Infraction report is submitted to the BPP where parolee is subsequently convicted of another crime.
D. Upon receipt of a Summary Report, the BPP may issue an order of arrest and recommitment.
18. Which of the following statement is true?
A. A parolee who is recommitted to prison by the Board shall be made to serve the remaining
unexpired portion of the maximum sentence.
B. A parolee may be authorized by the Parole and Probation Officer to travel outside of his operational
jurisdiction for a period of more than 60 days.
C. It is mandatory for the parolee to comply with the terms and condition appearing in the Release Document.
D. The parolee can transfer to a residence other than that indicated in the Release Document without the
prior written approval of the Regional Director subject to confirmation of DBB.
19. Mr. “YANNY” was sentenced to a prison term of Arresto mayor. Will he qualify for probation?
A. No, his sentence is six years and one day.
B. Yes, his sentence is less than six years and one day.
C. Yes, his sentence is one month and one day to six months.
D. No, his sentence is more than six years and one day.
20. Mr. “XENY” was convicted to suffer imprisonment of prision correctional. Can the offender file petition for probation?
A. Yes, because his sentence is less than six (6) years.
B. Yes, because there was a PSIR
C. Yes, because his sentence is from 0-6-1 to 6-0-0.
D. Yes because he was convicted.
21. The following are considered as discretionary conditions of probation except
A. Drinking intoxicated liquor to excess
B. Abstain from visiting house of ill repute
C. Meet his family responsibilities 
D. Cooperate with the program of probation    
22. The purpose of the decree on probation shall be to:
A. Provide an opportunity for the reformation of a penitent offender, which might be less probable if
he were to serve a prison sentence; prevent the commission of offenders; promote the correction and
rehabilitation of an offender by providing him with individualized treatment.
B. Provide an opportunity for the penitent offender to be more careful of his actions.
C. Makes the offender more susceptible to commit further crimes if not being isolated due to the act
performed by him to which he is bound to answer for the satisfaction of the society,
D. All of the above
23. One of the following is not an administrative function exercised by the executive branch of the government.

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 A. Probation  B. Pardon
C. Parole D. Amnesty     
24. This means that, “if the defendant successfully completes probation, the criminal conviction will not be place on his
record.”
A. Suspended sentence B. Relayed sentence
C. Delayed sentence D. Deferred sentence
25. What is the country, whose early schemes for humanizing the criminal justice under its common law, originated
probation?
A. England   B. United States      
C. Greece D. France     

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