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1. What is the formal administrative disciplinary appellate machinery of the National Police Commission
tasked to hear cases on appeal from decisions rendered by the Internal Affairs Service (IAS) and the
Chief, PNP?
a. National Appellate Board
b. Regional Appellate Board
c. PNP Appellate Board
d. NAPOLCOM Appellate Board
2. Which of the following means the collection, processing, collation, interpretation, evaluation and
dissemination of information, with reference to national security?
a. Police intelligence
b. Line intelligence
c. Intelligence
d. Military intelligence
3. When a chief of any police unit was formally informed of an unlawful act of his subordinates but
failed to do something like an investigation or confronting the erring officer in order to prevent the
occurrence of the same, he can be held liable under the doctrine of __________.
a. Public Accountability
b. Gross Subordination
c. Gross negligence
d. Command responsibility
4. What is concerned with the physical measures designed to safeguard personnel, prevent
unauthorized access to facilities and documents, and to protect them from sabotage, damage,
espionage and theft?
a. Industrial Security
b. Physical Security
c. Operational Security
d. Communication Security
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5. What plan includes every procedures that will be utilized and officially adopted as the standard
methods of action to be followed by all members of the department under specified circumstances,
regardless of the functional unit to which the member may be confronted?
a. Policy Plans
b. Operational Plans
c. Tactical Plan
d. Extra- Office Plans
6. The hierarchy (vertical)of an organization which defines an unbroken chain of units from top to
bottom describing clearly the flow of authority is called?
a. Unity of Command
b. Span of Control
l c. Delegation of Authority
d. Scalar Principle
7. In accordance with RA 8551, what is the authorized minimum strength of the PNP? a
a. A voluntary informant
b. A criminal informant
c. Confidential informant
d. An anonymous informant
8. Daniella forwarded her information to the police through telephone with the hope that her identity
cannot be identified by the offenders and even by the police officers. She would be considered as
_______.
a. 1: 1500 b
B. not less than 1:1000
c. 1:500
d. 1: 800
9. Local Chief Executives are given certain powers in the administration of PNP personnel in their
respective jurisdiction. An example of this power is the USE of PNP personnel to protect the lives and
properties under his dominion as well as the use of the same in the enforcement of laws and
maintenance of peace and order in his community.
a. Recruitment
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b. Deployment
c. Engagement
d. Employment
10. Which of the following requirements under the waiver program, a member of the cultural minority
is NOT automatically entitled to base on RA 8551?
a. Age
c. Weight
b. Height
d. a and c
11. This person is considered as the United Nations most prominent officer and also known as the
United Nations foremost representative.
a. Director General
b. Inspector General
c. Secretary General
d. General Manager
12. In what aspects of police work does the recruits shall have to undergo before obtaining permanent
appointment to the PNP?
a. Investigation, intelligence and traffic
b. Patrol, traffic and investigation(TIP)
c. Patrol and investigation
d. Field and staff works
13.Which of the following PLANS can map out in advance all operations involved in the organization
management of personnel, materials and in the procurement of financial resources?
a. Procedural
b. Management
c. Tactical
d. Operational
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14. Its objective is to survey the situation and condition of the boundaries of police officer’s AOR at the
start of the eight (8) hour tour of duty.
a. clockwise pattern
b. counterclockwise pattern -end of the shift
c. zigzag pattern
d. crisscross pattern
15. Local alarm set-up which is dependent on the chance that someone will notice and call the alarm.
a. Central Station System
b. Local Alarm by Chance System
c. Local Alarm System
d. Proprietary System
16. Done by patrolling the streets within the perimeter of the beats with a definite target location
where the patrol officer knows his presence is necessary.
a. zigzag or freewheeling
b. crosswise
c. clockwise
d. counterclockwise
17. Strictly rules-based with a preference for order and a sometimes military-like approach. In such
organizations, the leader exerts full control over the team and subordinates are expected to simply
follow and obey, not to offer feedback or contribute ideas.
a. Autocratic
b. Democratic
c. Charismatic
d. Free Rein
18. What refers to the disciplining authority vested to Local Chief Executives like Mayors?
a. Internal Disciplinary Mechanism
b. External Disciplinary Mechanism
c. Concurrent Disciplinary Mechanism
d. Summary Disciplinary Proceeding
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19. INTERPOL color coded notice seeking the location and arrest of wanted persons with a view to
extradition or similar lawful action.
a. Red Notice
b. Blue Notice
c. Green Notice
d. Yellow Notice
20. The time it takes for the police to reach the crime scene after being dispatched.
a. Reaction time
b. Recorded time
c. Real time
d. Response time
21. Who among the following has the power to summarily dismiss a uniformed PNP personnel?
a. National Police Commission
b. PNP Regional Directors
c. Chief, PNP
d. Any of them
22. In order to maintain peace and order, safety of the Philippine territorial waters, coastal areas, ports
and harbors, the PNP operational support unit is known as _________.
a. Philippine Port Authority
b. Philippine Coastguard
c. PNP-Maritime Group
d. DILG
23. How many number of security personnel must be maintained by a Private Security Agency in order
for it to secure a regular License to Operate (LTO) coming from the Philippine National Police Civil
Security Group or PNP CSG.
a. Minimum of 50 and maximum of 500
b. Minimum of 200 and maximum of 1000
c. Minimum of 30 and maximum of 1000
d. Minimum of 100 and maximum of 500
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24. What kind of appointment is given to PNP applicants who possess the Upgraded General
Qualifications as member of the Philippine National Police?
a. Permanent
b. Temporary
c. Probationary
d. Optional
25. What is the most utilized patrol method in conducting rounds in a sector?
a. foot
b. bicycle
c. motorcycle
d. mobile
26. This institution consist of the present Fire Service Training Center, the Philippine National Training
Center (PNTC), the National Police College, and other special training centers as may be created by the
DILG, which serves to provide training, human resource development and continuing education to
police, jail and fire personnel.
a. Philippine College of Criminology
b. National Police Commission
c. Philippine Forensic School
d. Philippine Public Safety College
29. What is the procurement of information obtained without the knowledge of the subject?
a. Covert intelligence
b. Evaluation
c. Sabotage
d. Shadowing Open -overt Covert-clandestine/secret GATHERING/OBTAIN
1. Procurement –aggressive
2. Collection -Basic
30. What is the “program” given to employees of an installation by lecture and other means pertaining
to measures and safeguards to be taken to protect the interest of the installation from loss, damage,
sabotage, pilferage, and other criminal acts?
a. Security Survey
b. Security Education
c. Security Planning
d. Security Inspection
31. What planning approach argues the rationality of the other planning approaches are useless and
therefore difficult and inherently bad? Also, it claims that problems are best handled one at a time.
a. Synoptic Planning -rational comprehensive planning approach/problem oriented/most dominant
b. Incremental Planning – small steps approach/plan w/in a plan
c. Trans active Planning -face to face/interaction/dialogue
d. Radical Planning -reformative/changes Advocacy Planning -equal representation/negative side effects
32. Who is the personnel in the police department in charge with receiving and transmitting messages.
a. receiver
b. transmitter
c. responder
d. dispatcher
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33. What is the primary law enforcement agency of Japan?
a. National Police Agency
b. Japan Police Force
c. Japanese Police Agency
d. National Public Safety Commission
34. Which of the following are the three (3) aspects of police visibility?
a. Proper, adequate and timely police response
b. Physical presence of the police, proper patrolling scheme and response time
c. Mobile, integrated and widespread
d. foot patrol, mobile patrol and specialized patrol scheme.
35. This is composed of civilian representatives from the different sectors of society which serves as the
chief accepting agency for any citizen’s complaint against any officer or member of the Philippine
National Police.
a. National Police Commission
b. Dept. of the Interior & Local Government
c. National Appellate Board
d. People’s Law Enforcement Board -citizen’s complaint/Chief Accepting Agency/ Central Receiving
Entity
36. Rate that describes the number of arrests made by law enforcement agencies per 100,000 total
population or per 100,000 population considered to be at risk for arrest.
a. Crime Rate
b. Clearance Rate -bilang ng mga krimen na naresolba
c. Arrest Rate
d. Crime Volume
37. What is the minimum age in order to qualify for the issuance of a security guard license in order to
exercise the profesion?
.A 21 years old
b. 25 years old
c. 16 years old
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d. 18 years old
38. It allows the patrol officer to pursue criminal offenders even on grassy soil and woodlands.
a. animal patrol
b. horse patrol -aka mounted patrol
c. helicopter patrol
d. foot patrol
39. It is bigger than a safe but smaller than a file room and is usually a part of the building with 6-inch
steel doors and 12-inch-thick reinforced concrete walls (Standard Specs).
a. Safe
b. Vault
c. File Room
d. Steel Drawer
40. Describes the number of crimes reported to law enforcement agencies per 100,000 total
populations.
a. Crime Volume
b. Crime Rate
c. Crime Index
d. Crime Mapping
41. The patrol officers are deployed in their respective areas of responsibilities or AOR with prescribed
objectives and verifiable tasks. They are anticipating crime to happen. What type of patrol is this?
a. Pro-active Patrol
b. Reactive Patrol
l c. Active Patrol
l d. Passive Patrol
42. This is used by analysts in law enforcement agencies to visualize, and analyze crime incident
patterns. It is a key component of crime analysis and policing strategy using Geographic Information
Systems (GIS), and allows crime analysts to identify crime hot spots, along with other trends and
patterns.
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a. Crime Rate
b. Crime Index
c. Crime Diagram
d. Crime Mapping
43. This is the equivalent of police community precincts found in the Philippines in Japan. It is normally
stationed in urban and residential areas. In Japan, they referred to as?
a. Kobun
b. Kobe
c. Koban
d. Konichi
44. One of the old theories or beliefs in Police Service regarding who the police should serve is that
Police Officers are the servant of the state or government. Meaning, it is at the will of the state or
government that the police officers get their power and authority from. This is what police service
theory?
a. Home Rule Theory
b. Old Policing Concept
c. Modern Policing Concept
d. Continental Theory
45. One of the factors to be considered in providing the kind and degree of security which refers to the
importance of the product or services that the company is giving or producing.
a. Relative Criticality
b. Relative Vulnerability
c. Relative Susceptibility
d. Relative Security
46. What is the capability of a prospective agent to obtain any required information for the intelligence
organization?
a. Acces
s b. Deception
c. Infiltration
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d. Penetration
47. Police patrol is considered as the _________ of the police organization because it is the most
important of all police functions.
a. Jaw bone
b. Backbone
c. Ulna bone
d. Radius bone
48. These are considered as the three (3) major divisions in the study of Security Management, EXCEPT?
a. Physical Security
b. Personnel Security
c. Document/Information Security
d. Industrial Security
49. VIP Security, Armored Car and Aviation Security are what kind of security training programs?
a. Pre-licensing
b. Refresher
c. Specialized
d. Supervisory
50. A police operation sealing-off the probable exit points of fleeing suspects from the crime scene to
prevent their escape and effect arrest
a. Dragnet Operation
b. Oplan Sita
c. Street Interrogation
d. Police Checkpoint
51. An authenticated list of personnel allowing entry to the plant, facility or room with classified work is
called what?
a. Access List
b. I.D. System
c. Personnel List
d. VIP List
52. Commissioners of the National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) (Regular) serve for how many
years?
a. 3 years
b. 4 years
c. 5 years
d. 6 years
53. What planning includes a face to face interactions with the people, also includes field surveys and
interpersonal dialogue marked by a process of mutual learning?
a. Advocacy planning
b. Incremental planning
c. Transactive planning
d. Radical planning
54. High Visibility Patrol means Patrol Officers in Uniform and Patrol Vehicles are seen heavily on the
streets. High visibility patrol is also referred to as what?
a. Police Patrol
b. Police Detective Beat Patrol
c. Police Beat Patrol
d. Police Presence Patrol
56. What type of security involves the protection of processes, formulas, patents from infiltration and
espionage?
a. Physical Security
b. Operational Security
c. Communication Security
d. Industrial Security
57. What is the product created through the process of planning, directing, collecting, collating, and
analyzing data, for dissemination as usable information that typically assesses events, locations of
adversaries, to allow the appropriate deployment of resources to reach a desired outcome?
a. Police Intelligence
b. Intelligence Report
c. Intelligence
d. Strategic Intelligence
59. In Indonesia, they have the Indonesian National Police or the INP. The agency is headed by an official
known as?
a. Inspector General
b. Jenderal Polisi
c. Commissioner of Police
d. Director General
60. General Category of Intelligence, the operational value of which cannot be readily ascertained. They
are not practical and requires build - up. It is intelligence that usually deals with identifying the
“intention” of the subject of intelligence effort and mostly employed in the formulation of policy and
military plans.
a. Order of battle intelligence
b. Line/tactical intelligence
c. Strategic intelligence
d. Counter-intelligence
61. The Metropolitan Police Force now known as the Metropolitan Police Service was organized by
none other than the “Father of Modern Policing” himself Sir Robert Peel through the enactment of what
law?
a. Statute of 1295
b. Legis Henrici
c. Metropolitan Police Act of 1829
d. Police Act of 1966
62. What do you call the process through which processed information is obtained and produced, so
that it can later be made available to users?
a. Processing cycle
b. Intelligence cycle
c. Evaluation
d. Dissemination
63. What patrol activity is concerned with responding to calls of community residents such as local
disturbances due to juveniles involved in rioting?
a. Routine Patrolling
b. Inspectional Service
c. Called for Service
d. none of them
65. Which of the following is the correct sequence of evaluation rating of the RELIABILITY of the source
of information
a. A – Completely reliable B – Usually reliable C – Fairly reliable D – Not usually reliable E – Unreliable F
– Reliability cannot be judged
b. 1 – Confirmed by other sources 2 – Probably true 3 – Possibly true 4 – Doubtfully true 5 – Improbable
6 – Truthfulness Cannot be judged
c. A – Confirmed by other source B – Probably true C – Possibly true D – Doubtfully true E – Improbable
F- Cannot be judged
d. T–Direct Obs. of Unit Commander U – Penetration/ Resident Agent V – Troops involved in Operation
W – Interrogation X – Govt. & Civilian Employee Y – Members of the Populace Z – Documentary
66. Structures above the perimeter barriers where guards can watch the protected area in a vantage
point.
a. top guard
b. guard tower
c. perimeter fence
d. chain link wall
67. The complete awareness by a person of his surroundings which are achieved through maximum
employment of the senses; and the technique of factually reporting one’s own observations or the
sensory experience recounted by others.
a. Observation and Description
b. Casing
c. Elicitation
d. Surveillance ODEX-observation -senses ODES- Description -actual and factual reporting EEI -Essential
Elements of Information
68. This is the oldest type of patrol method and considered as the most cost-effective since no
miscellaneous expenses like gasoline is involve in its operation
. a. foot
b. bicycle
c. motorcycle
d. horse
69. Who has the administrative supervision over the Japanese National Police Agency or NPA?
a. National Public Safety Commission
n b. Commission of Japan
c. Prime Minister
d. Commissioner General NPSC -Admin. Supervision over National Police Agency -Commision General
*composition 1-Chairman 5-members NAPOLCOM -admin. Control over Philippine National Police -
Police General *composition 1-ex-o chairman (SILG) 1-ex-o member (C/PNP) 4- Regular commissioners
→Executive Officer-Vice Chairman
70. Which of the following is a step when the information is transformed from raw facts to intelligence
data?
a. Processing
b. Collection
c. Evaluation
d. Dissemination Intelligence Cycle 1. Directing 2. Collection -overt(open)/ Covert(close) →Information 3.
Processing 3.1 Recording 3.2 Evaluation ➔ Intel 4. Disseminating – delivery
71. What do you call the person who is highly skilled in converting messages from clear to unintelligible
forms by the use of codes and ciphers?
a. Cryptographer
b. Coding
c. Crypto Analyst
d. Decoding Plain Text→ Coded Message_--> Plain Text Cryptographer (Makes)→ Cryptographs
(Making) → Cryptogram (coded message) → encrypt (encode) Crypto-Analyst (break) → Crypto-
analysis(Breaking) → Plain text → Decrypt (decode)
72. What is known as the Police Act of 1966 which created the Police Commission or POLCOM which
was later renamed as the National Police Commission or NAPOLCOM?
a. R.A. 4864
b. R.A. 6975
c. R.A. 8551
d. R.A. 9708
73. Another form of specialized patrol is used in cities where waterways have been kept as one of their
major thoroughfares.
a. boat patrol
b. river patrol
c. marine patrol
d. sea patrol Amici Review Center
74. A _________ is a list created for organized crime groups with the end view of effecting their arrest
or eliminating their criminal activities
. a. Wanted List
b. Access List
c. Watch List
d. Target List
75. A preliminary type of course taken by existing security guards or first timers who wants to engage in
the security industry as a security officer.
a. Basic Security Guard Course -150 hrs
b. Security Officer Training Course -300 hrs
c. Security Supervisory Course
d. Refresher Training Course -48 hrs
76. In each prefecture in Tokyo Japan there are several police stations that serve as the principal
operational unit of the police which is sub-divided into police boxes. Which one is known as the
residential police box?
a. Koban
b. Chuzaisho
c. Ching Chang Su
d. Kobun
77. The Police Provincial Office in Leyte, there are about 600 police officers and it is supervised by the
Provincial Director. What principle can the Provincial Director employ in handling the group?
a. Span of control
b. Command responsibility
c. Strict authority
d. Unity of command
78. The objectives of this organization includes maintenance of international peace and security,
promote human rights, foster social and economic development, protect the environment, and provide
humanitarian aid in cases of famine, natural disaster, and armed conflict.
a. INTERPOL
b. UNICEF
c. UNCLOS
d. UN
79. A geographical subdivision of a large city each composed of designated? a. route b. sector c. district
d. area 80. The United Nations Security Council is composed of several member countries. How many is
it TOTAL and how many are considered PERMANENT?
a. 15 and 10
b. 15 and 5
c. 5 and 10
d. 5 and 15
81. Local Chief Executives are given certain powers in the administration of PNP personnel in their
respective jurisdiction. This means that a mayor can systematically move PNP personnel assigned to his
locality. He has discretion as to who goes where and who heads who in his area of responsibility
. a. Recruitment
b. Deployment
c. Engagement
d. Employment
82. The objectives of low-visibility patrol is no longer crime prevention but crime repression
. a. true
b. false
c. maybe
d. don’t know
83. Choose the official who serves as the ex-officio member of the National Police Commission.
a. Chief, PNP
b. NBI Director
c. DILG Secretary
d. AFP Chief
84. An international Police Organization that facilitates cross-border police cooperation and support to
prevent and combat international crime.
a. Philippine Center on Transnational Crime (PCTC)
b. International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL)
c. International Association of the Chief of Police (IACP)
d. None of the above
85. This acts as the central criminal database of member countries and is designated contact point for
the general secretariat, regional officers and other INTERPOL member countries requiring assistance
with overseas investigation and location and apprehension of fugitives.
a. National Central Bureaus (NCB)
b. Executive Committee
c. Commission for the control of the INTERPOL’s files
d. None of the above
86. A stationary luminary lighting devised in a way that its light beam is directed towards the intruder.
a. Controlled Illumination
b. Movable Lighting
c. Stationary Luminary
d. Glare-projection Type
87. What type of plans are developed for specific situations like catastrophes and other significant
events? Also known as Emergency Plans.
a. Procedural
b. Tactical
c. Operational
d. Administrative
88. Type of communication network involving the exchange of information among police precincts or
between a precinct and its headquarters.
a. operational
b. tactical
c. administrative
d. procedural 89. This is the act of removing police personnel either through retirement or separation
from service depending on the circumstances of the personnel to be removed.
a. Resignation
b. Termination
c. Attrition
d. Promotion
90. An old policing method that started in England where male residents of a town headed by a
tithingman are required to guard their residence. This is where the word “town” was derived from
. a. Hue and Cry
b. Tun Policing
c. Watch and Ward
d. Legis Henrici Amici Review Center
91. The IAS can investigate cases filed against PNP members through complaints or MOTU PROPIO and
also provide documents or recommendations as regards to the promotion of the members of the PNP or
the assignment of PNP personnel to any key position. The internal Affairs Service is headed by the
____________ as is the PNP is headed by the C, PNP?
a. Inspector General
b. Major General
c. Brigadier General
d. Lieutenant General
92. Established to enforce circulation control measure, laws, orders and regulations, and when there is
a need to arrest a criminal or fugitive from justice.
a. Dragnet Operation
b. Oplan Sita
c. Street Interrogation
d. Police Checkpoint
93. What is the process in the PNP Application Processing System that removes undesirable and
unqualified applicants?
a. Selection
b. Recruitment
c. Appraisal
d. Training
94. What is an electronic or mechanical device that serves to warn of danger by means of a sound or
signal? It provides an electrical and mechanical means of detecting intruders and announcing their
proximity which endanger the security of a restricted area, a facility, or its components.
a. Signaling System
b. Fire Alarm
c. Alarm
d. Siren
95. A term used in England for lock pickers, safecrackers, and penetrators of restricted areas.
a. Peter Pan
b. Peter Pat
c. Peter Piper
d. Peter Man
96. What is the standard height for chain link fences excluding the top guard? It is also the accepted
height for protective fences.
a. 6 feet
b. 7 feet
c. 8 feet –including
d. 10 feet
97. It is the end result of information processing. a. strategic intel b. information c. raw information d.
intelligence 98. Which of the following is the highest PNP rank in a Regional Police Office?
a. Regional General
b. Regional Administration
c. Regional Director
d. Police Chief
99. When information had undergone the process of appraising its pertinence to the subject of intel,
reliability of the source and accuracy of the info reported, it becomes useful. It means that the
information was __________?
a. collected
b. evaluated
c. collated
d. disseminated
100. There are five principal organs comprising the United Nations structure. Which one is not
included?
a. General Assembly
b. Security Council
c. Education Council
d. International Court of Justice
101. During an intelligence operation, Agent Santos is able to penetrate the target with the use of
deception, a cover story or with the help of an agent in place. Agent Santos was able to successfully
conduct a _____________?
a. Espionage effort
b. sabotage work
c. Surveillance operation
d. Infiltration activity
102. He was the very first chief of the Philippine Constabulary. He is now recognized as the “Father of
Philippine Constabulary”.
a. Brig. Gen. Rafael T. Crame -1 st Filipino Chief of the Phil. Constabulary
b. Brig. Gen. Henry T. Allen
c. Col. Antonio Torres -1 st MPD Chief
d. PDG Cesar Nazareno -1st C, PNP
103. Product resulting from the collection, evaluation, analysis, integration, and the interpretation of all
available information which concerns one or more aspects of criminal activity significant to police
planning and operation.
a. Intelligence
b. Intelligence Cycle
c. Police Intelligence
d. Military Intelligence
105. The procurement of information related to the activities of criminals in order to facilitate their
arrest, provide evidence of their criminal acts and eventually bring them to jail.
a. police intelligence
b. line intelligence
c. strategic intelligence
d. military intelligence
106. State or condition wherein the people’s welfare, well-being, ways of life; government and it
institutions; territorial integrity; sovereignty; and core values are enhanced and protected.
a. National Autonomy
b. National Independence
c. National Sovereignty
d. National Security
107. Private Detectives of Private Detective Agencies are mandated to carry firearms.
a. Yes, it is needed in their line of work.
b. Yes, they also have licenses issued by the PNP.
c. No, they are not allowed by law.
d. No, their use of firearms is optional.
108. The most basic of all police training. It is a prerequisite for permanency of appointment and is
required for newly hired police officers.
a. Officer’s Basic Course
B. Officer’s Advance Course Amici Review Center Page 8
c. Officer’s Senior Executive Course
d. Public Safety Basic Recruit Course
109. What is a method for evaluating collected items of intelligence that consist of a two-character
notation assessing the reliability of the source and the accuracy of information?
a. Intelligence Code
b. Assessment Code
c. Processing Code
d. Admiralty Code
110. A kind of promotion given after the death of a uniformed member of the PNP who had performed
such an act worthy of recognition and praise.
a. Promotion by virtue of position
b. Meritorious Promotion
c. Regular Promotion
d. Posthumous Promotion
111. Information undergoes this process to determine its pertinence, reliability and accuracy. It is only
after this process that raw information becomes intelligence.
a. collection
b. evaluation
c. interpretation
d. dissemination
112. After compliance with the procedural requirement, a PNP uniformed personnel may be dropped
from the rolls after he has been absent without leave (AWOL) for _______.
a. More than three (3) months
b. Less than thirty (30) days
c. More than six (6) months
d. More than thirty (30) days
113. How many number of firearms ammunition is a private security guard allowed to have in his or her
possession.
a. Fifty (50) rounds per firearm
b. Twenty-five (25) rounds per firearm
c. Seventy (70) rounds per firearm
d. one-hundred (100) rounds per firearm
114. When you transform coded messages and making them plain texts, you are performing ______.
a. Encrypting
b. Decrypting
c. Recording
d. Interpreting
115. One of the methods of collecting information where in the information is gathered openly and
without having to exert any sort of effort in trying to hide the identities of the intelligence agents.
a. overt
b. covert
c. surveillance
d. shadowing
116. A law enacted during the martial law period in the Philippines, this law caused the merger between
the Philippine Constabulary and the Integrated National Police and became what is known as PC-INP
. a. P.D. 567
b. P.D. 675
c. P.D. 756
d. P.D. 765
117. Intelligence information which is primarily long range in nature and with little immediate
operational value.
a. military intelligence
b. police intelligence
c. line intelligence
d. strategic intelligence
118. INTERPOL notice seeking help in locating missing persons, often minors, or to help identify persons
who are unable to identify themselves.
a. Red Notice
b. Blue Notice
c. Green Notice
d. Yellow Notice
119. This kind of intelligence covers the activity devoted in destroying the effectiveness of hostile
foreign activities and to protect the information against espionage, subversion and sabotage.
a. Police intelligence
b. Line intelligence
c. Counter intelligence
d. Public safety intelligence
120. This may be described as anything be it an act or situation, which may lead in the compromise of
information, loss or destruction of life and property or the disturbance of the smooth operation of a
certain plant or installation.
a. Natural Hazard
b. Man-made Hazard
c. Security Hazard
d. Occupational Hazard
121. This strategy is clearly malicious. This is propaganda geared towards the destruction of the other
party in terms of integrity and hides itself as its source.
a. white propaganda
b. grey propaganda
c. black propaganda
d. red propaganda
122. This type of planning involves the cooperation or coordination of persons or agencies outside the
police organization.
a. Procedural
b. Tactical
c. Operational
d. Extra-Departmental
123. Those that carry sabotage work are called what in intelligence parlance?
a. provocateur
b. infiltrators
c. spies
d. saboteurs
124. Which of the following is the fact finding probe to determine a plant’s adequacy and deficiency all
aspects of security?
a. Special survey
b. Security survey
c. All of these
d. Supplementary survey
125. Pilferage means theft, sabotage is the malicious disruption of plant operations, vandalism relates
to destruction of company property and espionage is about covert gathering of information. These are
collectively known in security as what?
a. Natural Hazards
b. Occupational Hazards
c. Man-made Hazards
d. Operational Hazards
126. This type of agent provokes the target to give out the information he needs. Obviously, this type of
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a. agent of influences
b. agent provocateur
c. agent in place-aka penetration agent
d. double agent
127. This is otherwise known as the Department of the Interior and Local Government Act of 1990. This
law reorganized the Department of Interior and created the PNP as well as the other bureaus under it.
a. R.A. 4864
b. R.A. 9708
c. R.A. 8551
d. R.A. 6975 128. The first step in the information processing cycle. This is where raw information is
written into some material. a. integration b. encoding c. recording d. evaluation
129. Which of the following is related to the principle of span of control when the tasks are divided
among the police personnel by one over-all supervisor present at all times?
a. Delegation of authority
b. Unity of command
c. Command responsibility
d. Police Management
130. Comparing pilferage, sabotage, vandalism and espionage, what is the most annoying of all and
why?
a. Pilferage, because of its regularity in occurrence.
b. Sabotage, because it stops company operations.
c. Vandalism, because it destroys company property.
d. Espionage, because important information is lost.
131. The process shall determine their reputation and possible involvement in any questionable or
criminal activities or violent incidents.
a. Psychiatric/Psychological Examination
b. Physical/Medical/Dental Examination
c. Character and Background Investigation
d. Final Committee Interview
132. Chinese Philosopher who wrote the book “The Art of War”, a book that has been a favorite reading
of strategist all over the world.
a. Mao Tse Tung
b. Sun Yat Sen
c. Sun Tzu
d. Lao Tzu
133. Republic Act 8551 is also known as what law?
a. Police Act of 1966
b. PNP Reform and Reorganization Act of 1998
c. DILG Reorganization Act 1990
d. Philippine National Police Law of 1991
135. He is known as the “Father of Organized Military Espionage” he divided his group of spies into four
categories depending on how they became spies and their reason for gathering and is giving
information.
a. Alexander the Great -mail censorship
b. Hannibal -General-nagpapanggap na Beggar
c. Frederick the Great d
. Karl Schulmeister -Napoleon’s Eye
136. A casual pilferer steals due to his inability to resist the unexpected opportunity and has little fear of
detection.
a. The statement is true.
b. The statement is false.
c. The statement is vague.
d. The statement is incomplete.
137. Determines the significance of the information in relation to what is already known. It involves
analysis and integration.
a. analysis
b. interpretation
c. integration
d. evaluation
138. The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) consist of one (1) Secretary, two (2)
Undersecretaries and how many Assistant Secretaries?
a. One Asst. Secretary for the DILG Secretary and one each for the two Undersecretaries.
b. Two (2) Assistant Secretaries, one for peace and order and one for local government.
c. There are three (3) Assistant Secretaries under the reorganized DILG.
d. As many as the DILG Secretary deems necessary.
139. Deliberately planned and systematic use of symbols chiefly through suggestions and related
psychological techniques with the view of altering and controlling opinions, ideas and values and
ultimately changing overt actions along predetermined lines.
a. Espionage
b. Counter-intelligence
c. Propaganda
d. Intelligence.
140. The primary function of the patrol division is crime prevention. In the effort to perform their
function, patrol officers on beat should be able to eliminate the factors that contribute to crime,
especially the existence of _______.
a. Motive
b. Desire
c. All of these
d. Opportunity
141. This is otherwise known as the “Private Security Agency Law”. This law governs the operation,
administration of security agency, and activities, qualifications, duties and licensing of security guards,
watchmen and private detectives.
a. R.A. 5847
b. R.A. 5478
c. R.A. 5748
d. R.A. 5487
142. Like the United Nations, the INTERPOL has a General Secretariat which operates on a 24 hour basis
and has regional offices around the world. Where is the main office located?
a. Brussels, Germany
b. Manhattan, New York
c. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
d. Lyon, France General Secretariat → 1-24-7
143. Usually one who is already close or who has access to the target. This agent is usually reliable.
a. Infiltration place
b. Double agent
c. Penetration agent
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144. A type of plan which serves as a guideline for police officers to follow like Standard Operating
Procedures in the conduct of raids and arrests.
a. Procedural
b. Tactical
c. Administrative
d. Extra-Departmental
145. The art and science of making, devising, venting or protecting codes and cipher.
a. Cryptography
b. Crypto-analysis
c. Cryptogram
d. Cryptograph
146. Common type of security lighting consisting of fixed luminaries that continuously overlaps to avoid
any unlighted gaps that might serve as concealment places for possible intruders.
a. stationary
b. stand by
c. movable d. emergency
147. This concerns one or more aspects of human activity which should be known in advance in order to
determine our future actions.
a. information
b. procurement
c. line intelligence
d. intelligence
148. The DILG Secretary also serves as the Ex-Officio Chairman of what agency?
a. National Police Commission
b. Philippine National Police
c. Philippine Public Safety College
d. People’s Law Enforcement Board
149. Critical appraisal of an item of information to determine its pertinence, reliability and accuracy
. a. analysis
b. interpretation
c. integration
d. evaluation
150. What term includes security guards, private detectives, security officers and security consultants.
a. Private Security Guards
b. Private Security Agencies
c. Private Detectives
d. Private Security Personnel
151. One of the functions of intelligence as an organization which relates to the procurement of
information.
a. interpretation
b. analysis
c. integration
d. collection COEDCO-COLLECTION,EVALUATION, DESSIMINATION, COUNTER INTEL.
152. Under section 6 article 16 of the 1987 Philippine Constitution, the Philippines shall establish one
police force to be administered and controlled by the National Police Commission. This police force
which is given nationwide jurisdiction shall be?
a. Civilian in scope and national in character
b. National in scope and civilian in character
c. Local in scope and militaristic in character
d. Militaristic in scope and local in character
153. Who was the first Director General of the Philippine National Police?
a. General Alfredo Lim
b. General Cesar Nazareno
c. General Recaredo Sarmiento
d. General Hermogenes Ebdane
154. This agency was formerly known as OSS or Office of Strategic Services. It is charged with gathering,
correlating, evaluating and disseminating intelligence affecting national security of the United States of
America. a. FBI b. NCIS c. DEA d. CIA 155. Protection of foreign dignitaries, visiting persons of illustrious
standing and top ranking government officials.
a. Physical Securit
y b. Personnel Security
c. VIP Security
d. Official Security
156. A term used to refer to the defensive function of intel which means to protect your own
intelligence information from attacks
. a. Counter-Insurgency
b. Counter-Strike
c. Counter-Measure
d. Counter-Intelligence
157. The current CDS or the Chief of the Directorial Staff head is Lt. Gen. Dionardo Carlos. As the CDS
chief he has how many staff directorates under his purview?
a. Ten (10)
b. Eleven (11)
c. Twelve (12)
d. Twenty (20)
158. It is the primary intelligence arm of the Philippines in charge with procuring information through
overt and covert intelligence programs.
a. NICA
b. CIA
c. M16
d. KGB
159. SOSIA stands for what?
a. Security Office for Security Investigation Agencies
b. Supervisory Office for Security and Investigation Agencies
c. Security guards Office for Supervision and Intelligence Agency
d. Supervisory Officer of Security and Investigation Agency
160. What do you call a pilferer who steals anything from the company and does this with a pre-
conceived plan for economic gain?
a. Natural pilferer
b. Casual pilferer
c. Systematic pilferer
d. Inside pilferer
161. Member countries of the INTERPOL maintains an office staffed by highly trained national law
enforcement officers, which serves as the lifeblood of INTERPOL, contributing to its criminal databases
and cooperating together on cross-border investigations, operations and arrests.
a. National Central Bureaus
b. The Executive Committee Amici Review Center Page 11
c. The General Assembly
d. The General Secretariat
162. The process of giving processed information to those who needs it; it is one of the functions of
intelligence.
a. collection
b. evaluation
c. interpretation
d. dissemination
163. Which of the following refers to a package of translational flow of people, production, investments,
information, ideas and authority?
a. Transnationalization
b. Internationalization
c. Globalization
d. Inter-border
164. As per RA 8551, the Philippine National Police reserves how many percent of its annual
recruitment, training, and education quota for women?
a. 5 percent
b. 10 percent
c. 15 percent
d. 20 percent
165. State practice of spying in other countries and secretly gathering information inimical to national
security.
a. Espionage
b. Sabotage
c. Intelligence
d. Infiltration
166. Basic Security Guard Course and Security Officers course are examples of this type of security guard
training.
a. Pre-licensing Training
b. Refresher Training
c. Specialized Training
d. Supervisory Training
167. The procuring of information pertaining to the security of the state and the activities of those
hostile to the state.
a. Police Intelligence
b. Military Intelligence
c. Covert Intelligence
d. Strategic Intelligence
168. The Crime Laboratory Group provides scientific and technical services. The Crime Laboratory Group
is what kind of support unit?
a. Administrative Support Unit
b. Technical Support Unit
c. Scientific Support Unit
d. Operational Support Unit
169. A person who forsakes and betrays his own country for another country.
a. Defector
b. Defector in Place
c. Traitor
d. Treason
171. Shall mean any person association, partnership, firm or Private Corporation, who contracts,
recruits, trains, furnishes or posts any security guard.
a. Private Security Agency
b. Private Detective Agency
c. Private Security Personnel
d. Private Detective Personnel
172. You are the officer in charge of the radio control room that is dispatching mobile patrol crew to
scene of assignments, transmitting, receiving and recording radio messages. You are ____.
a. Deskman
b. Staff supervisor
c. Disposition officer
d. Dispatcher
173. Transforming plain text into coded messages or cipher to avoid compromise of information even if
intercepted by the enemy.
a. Decrypt
b. Encrypt
c. Convert
d. Translate
174. One of the Principles followed in Police Organizations is specialization which means a unit is
separated after getting specific tasks or objectives. If for example, we have a hostage situation and there
are many line commanders as well as other high ranking public officials present, what particular police
organizational principle should we follow in order to avoid leadership confusion?
a. Unit Specialization
b. Unity of Command
c. Span of Control
d. Delegation of Authority
175. Frederick the Great called this spy as __________ because these are ordinary people pushed to do
spy work. They were not given a choice but to follow or suffer punishment.
a. common spies -ordinary people
b. double spies -double agent
c. spies of consequence
d. forced spies
176. Any structural or physical device capable of restricting, delaying, deterring illegal access to an
installation.
a. perimeter
b. guards
c. gates
d. barriers
177. Integrated product of intelligence developed by all government agencies concerning the broad
aspects of national security and policy
. a. National Intelligence
b. National Security
c. National Information
d. National Budget
178. The PROCEDURES that relate to reporting, raids, arrests, and investments crimes are examples of
________.
a. Field
b. Police special
c. Office
d. Special operating
179. How many deputies assist the Philippine National Police Chief?
a. Ten (10)
b. Four (4)
c. Two (2)
d. Five (5)
180. One of the formal administrative disciplinary appellate machinery of the NAPOLCOM tasked to hear
cases on appeal from the different disciplinary mechanism of the PNP specifically those decided upon by
the Regional Director, Provincial Director, Chief of Police, the Mayor and PLEB.
a. National Appellate Board (NAB)
b. Regional Appellate Board (RAB)
c. District Appellate Board (DAB)
d. Internal Appellate Board (IAB)
181. Refers to the penetration of an agent to the target through deception, cover story or with the help
of a defector in place it may also be achieved with the use of mechanical devices.
a. espionage
b. sabotage
c. surveillance
d. infiltration
182. During election, PNP units are under the supervision and control of _________ .
a. IAS
b. COMELEC
c. DILG
d. NAPOLCOM
183. Document issued by the Chief, Philippine National Police or his duly authorized representative,
authorizing a person to engage in employing security guard or detective, or a juridical person to
establish, engage, direct, manage or operate an individual or a private detective agency or private
security agency/company security force.
a. Security Guard License
b. Security Agency License
c. License to Operate
d. Business Permit
184. This is Israel’s intelligence agency responsible for gathering intelligence and secret operations
concerned with national security and counter-terrorism.
a. NICA
b. CIA
c. KGB
d. MOSSAD
185. A kind of retirement given to PNP uniformed personnel upon reaching the age of 56 years old.
a. Senior Citizen Retirement
b. Optional Retirement
c. Early Retirement
d. Compulsory Retirement Compulsory-56-1 grade higher Optional- 20 Early-10 – 2 grade higher
186. Which of the following is the process of deciding in advance on what to do, how to do it and who is
going to perform it?
a. Forecasting
b. Prioritizing
c. Planning
d. Objecting setting
187. Intelligence document describing the identity, strength, command structure and disposition of the
enemy.
a. Duty Detail Order
b. Order of Battle
c. Mission Order
d. Court Order
188. In the police organization, this is necessary for SPECIALIZATION. What is this functional unit that
we are referring to?
a. Bureau -4 -biggest
b. Division -3
c. Section -2
d. Unit -1 –smallest
189. A written order/schedule issued by a superior officer usually the private security agency/branch
manager or operations officer assigning the performance of private security/detective service duties.
a. General Duty Order
b. Duty General Order
c. Duty Detail Order
d. Guard Detail Order
190. This refers to the conglomeration of the different intelligence units or agencies in the country.
a. Intelligence Community
b. Intelligence Network
c. Intelligence Group
d. Intelligence Departments
191. When a PNP personnel is given a rank or a work classification carrying a much higher responsibility
and benefits, it means that the personnel is ________ because his movement is vertical in nature.
a. Resigned
b. Demoted
c. Retired
d. Promoted
192. Usually one who is already close or who has access to the target. This agent is usually reliable.
a. Infiltration place
b. double agent
c. Penetration agent
d. deep agent
193. Security unit maintained and operated by any government entity other than military or police,
which is established and maintained for the purpose of securing the office or of such government entity.
a. Company Security Force
b. Government Guard Unit
c. Private Security Agency
d. Watchmen Division
194. This serves as INTERPOL’s supreme governing body and composed of delegates appointed by each
member country.
a. The Council of Elders
b. The Executive Committee
c. The General Assembly
d. The General Secretariat
195. A person who forsakes and betrays his own country for another country.
a. Defector
b. Defector in Place
c. Traitor
d. Treason
196. Regional Directors head the different regions in the Philippines. The NCRPO is one, and under its
command are the five (5) districts headed by a District Director. Following this organizational set-up, the
NCRPO Director is given what rank?
a. Police Deputy Director
b. Police Director
c. Police Chief Superintendent
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197. Known as Napoleon’s eye, he conducted counter intelligence against spies, who utilized deceit and
blackmail to gain information.
a. Schulmeister
b. None of these
c. Steiber
d. Edward I
198. Critical appraisal of an item of information to determine its pertinence, reliability and accuracy.
a. analysis
b. interpretation
c. integration
d. evaluation
199. The process of conducting an exhaustive physical examination and thorough inspection of all
operation system and procedures of a facility.
a. Security Planning
b. Security Inspection
c. Security Survey
d. Security Education
200. Another term used to refer to Counter-Intelligence which means to protect your own intelligence
information from attacks.
a. Counter-Insurgency
b. Counter-Strike
c. Counter-Measure
d. Counter-Intelligence
201. Police Officers with the rank of Police Inspector up to Police Director General are called?
a. Police Enlisted Officers
b. Police Commissioned Officers
c. Police Non-Commissioned Officers
d. Police Officials
203. An additional overhang of barbed wire placed on vertical perimeter fences facing upward and
outward with a 45 degree angle using 3 to 4 strands of barbed wires 6 inches apart and installed on
supporting arms.
a. concertina wire
b. barbed tape
c. masonry wall
d. top guard
204. The right to command and control the behavior of employees in lower positions within an
organizational hierarchy.
a. Responsibility
b. Authority
c. Capability
d. Autonomy
205. Uniformed personnel of the PNP shall be entitled to a longevity pay of how many percent of their
basic monthly salary for every five (5) years of service?
a. 5 percent
b. 6 percent
c. 8 percent
d. 10 percent
206. The doctrine that imposes commensurate accountability to one who is vested with management
and leadership functions.
a. Command Accountability
b. Command Responsibility
c. Command Authority
d. Command Availability
207. Process of inquiry into the character, reputation, discretion, integrity, morals and loyalty of an
individual to determine his suitability for appointment or access to classified matter.
a. Partial Background Investigation or PBI
b. Background Investigation or BI
c. Complete Background Investigation or CBI
d. Personnel Security Investigation or PSI
208. If a record is classified as a Permanent Type of record then it means that it should be kept for how
many number of years?
a. less than 5 years
b. for 5 years
c. less than 10 years
d. for 10 years
209. This law extended for 5 years the reglamentary period for complying with the minimum
educational qualification for appointment to the Philippine National Police.
a. R.A. 8551
b. R.A. 6975
c. R.A. 9165
d. R.A. 9708
210. This pertains to the number of persons and individuals that can supervise effectively.
a. Span of control
b. None of these
c. Division of work
d. Span of command
211. One of the functions of management which refers to the determination in advance of how the
objectives of the organization will be attained.
a. Organizing
b. Staffing
c. Directing
d. Planning
212. The prescribed ratio of firearm to security guard that a PSA must adhere to.
a. 1:1
b. 1:2
c. 2:1
d. 2:2
213. An examination taken by the in-service police officers as part of the mandatory requirements for
promotion.
a. Police Entrance Examination
b. Police Promotional Examination
c. Police Mandatory Examination
d. Police Professional Examination
214. When you become a part of a separate unit having clear objectives and specific task. Ex. EOD and
SAF
a. specialization
b. unity of command
c. span of control
d. delegation of authority
215. The task of providing competent men to do the job and choosing the right men for the right job. It
Amici Review Center Page 14 involves good selection and processing of reliable and well-trained
personnel.
a. Planning
b. Controlling
c. Organizing
d. Staffing
216. The Law that regulates the operation and supervision of security and private detective agencies in
the Philippines prohibits an agreement of merger with any person or group of persons for the purpose
of organizing a branch, unit or subsidiary under separate control and ownership. This refers to what?
a. Merger System
b. Partnership System
c. Kabit System
d. Dual Ownership System
217. Total Permanent Physical Disability refers to any impairment of the body which renders PNP
member indefinitely incapable of substantially performing the mandated duties and functions of his
positions. If this happens he or she is given how many percent of his or her salary as pension?
a. 30 percent
b. 50 percent
c. 80 percent
d. 100 percent
218. In Japan, actual police functions are performed by prefectural law enforcement. These prefects are
under the control of the National Police Agency. The NPA is headed by the?
a. Inspector General
b. Director General
c. Police Commissioner
d. Commissioner General
219. The maximum tenure in position of the Chief, PNP is for how many years?
a. 3 years
b. 4 years
c. 5 years
d. 6 years
220. Promotion granted to police officers who have exhibited acts of conspicuous courage and gallantry
at the risk of his/her life above and beyond the call of duty.
a. regular promotion
b. posthumous promotion
c. meritorious promotion
d. exemplary promotion
221. What do you call the mechanical, electrical or hydraulic device designed to prevent unauthorized
entry?
a. Locks
b. Padlock
s c. Safe
d. Vault
222. The process of attracting candidates who have minimum qualifications to be eligible for selection
procedure. It is the process of searching the candidates for employment and stimulating them to apply
for jobs in the organization.
a. Selection
b. Application
c. Recruitment
d. Staffing
223. Under section 40 of R.A. 6975 an officer or a nonofficer may retire provided he has rendered a
required number of satisfactory service with the approval of the NAPOLCOM.
a. Mandatory retirement
b. Compulsory retirement
c. Optional retirement
d. Early retirement
224. The process of screening out or eliminating undesirable applicants who do not meet the
organization’s criteria.
a. Selection
b. Application
c. Recruitment
d. Staffing
225. Warning signs conspicuously placed in large areas where protective walls or fences are impractical.
a. protection in depth
b. sign and notice
c. clear zone
d. perimeter barrier
226. The process shall determine their reputation and possible involvement in any questionable or
criminal activities or violent incidents.
a. Psychiatric/Psychological Examination
b. Complete Physical/Medical Examination
c. Character and Background Investigation
d. Final Committee Interview
227. Any PNP member designated to any key position whose rank is lower than that which is required
for such position after 6 months of occupying the same be entitled to promotion.
a. Promotion by virtue of position
b. Meritorious Promotion
c. Regular Promotion
d. Posthumous Promotion
228. The number of years required for a police officer to hold a certain rank before he can be promoted
to the next higher rank. An example would be the 2 years waiting period of a Police Officer 1 to become
a Police Officer 2.
a. time in rank
b. time in position
c. time in service
d. time in grade
230. The PNP member who has been retired from the service is entitled to a monthly retirement pay of
_____ percent of his or her base pay.
a. 30 percent
b. 40 percent
c. 50 percent
d. 60 percent
231. This is possible if the PNP personnel have already rendered at least 10 years of continuous service,
is not scheduled separation or retirement, has no pending administrative or criminal case and has 3
more years of remaining in the service before reaching the compulsory retirement age.
a. Mandatory retirement
b. Compulsory retirement
c. Optional retirement
d. Early retirement Amici Review Center
232. The PNP entrance and promotional examinations are given by what government agency?
a. DILG
b. PNP
c. NAPOLCOM
d. DOJ
233. What type of PLANNING is appropriate for police agencies based on a problem-oriented approach?
a. Operational
b. Synoptic
c. Radical
d. Transactive
235. The United Nations (UN) is an intergovernmental organization to promote international co-
operation. It was established on October 24, 1945 after World War II in order to prevent another war.
Where is the headquarters of UN currently located?
a. Lyon, France
b. Brussels, Belgium
c. Geneva, Switzerland
d. Manhattan, New York
236. Separation from the PNP upon accumulation of at least twenty (20) years of satisfactory active
service
. a. Compulsory Retirement
b. Optional Retirement
c. Early Retirement
d. Retirement due to Old Age
237. He is known as the “Father of Modern Policing in the United States of America”.
a. Sir Robert Peel
b. Judge John Fielding
c. O.W. Wilson
d. August Vollmer
238. Test to determine whether or not the police applicants are in good health and free from any
contagious diseases. Conducted by the PNP Health Service under the supervision of the PNP Medical
Officer and NAPOLCOM Representative.
a. Psychiatric/Psychological Examination
b. Complete Physical/Medical Examination
c. Physical Agility Test
d. Final Committee Interview
239. Medium or structure which defines the physical limits of an area or installation.
a. Natural Barrier
b. Perimeter Barrier
c. Manmade Barrier
d. Physical Barrier
240. The managerial activities involved with respect to the record creation, record maintenance, and
use, transmission, retention, and record disposition in order to achieve adequate and proper
documentation of policies and transactions of government for its efficient, effective and economical
operation.
a. Record Management
b. Personnel Management
c. Personnel Administration
d. Record Administration
241. A practical and inexpensive alarm system locally installed and immediately sounds an audio or
visual alarm.
a. Central Station System
b. Local Alarm by chance System
c. Local Alarm System
d. Proprietary System
242. This test shall determine whether or not the applicant possesses the required coordination,
strength and speed of movement necessary in the police service.
a. Psychiatric/Psychological Examination
b. Complete Physical/Medical Examination
c. Physical Agility Test
d. Final Committee Interview
243. A PNP personnel dismissed from service after rendering at least twenty (20) years of active service
will be considered?
a. Retired
b. Separated
c. Resigned
d. Attrited
244. The color of folder for Non Uniformed Personnel or NUP’s. Following the PNP Personnel File or PPF.
a. red
b. blue
c. green
d. yellow
245. Security involving the background checks of individuals commensurate with the security
requirements of their work.
a. Personal Security
b. Personnel Security
c. Background Investigation
d. Intelligence
246. The process shall determine their reputation and possible involvement in any questionable or
criminal activities or violent incidents.
a. Psychiatric/Psychological Examination
b. Complete Physical/Medical Examination
c. Character and Background Investigation
d. Final Committee Interview
247. The United Nations uses the following languages in its intergovernmental meetings and documents.
EXCEPT?
a. Russian
b. French
c. Spanish
d. British
248. The victim should shout for help and as agreed upon all the males within the vicinity are to render
help for the victim and run after the perpetrator.
a. Shire-rieve
b. Tun policing
c. Hue and cry
d. Koban system
249. The most basic of all police training. It is a prerequisite for permanency of appointment and
isrequired for newly hired police officers.
a. Officer’s Basic Course
b. Officer’s Advance Course
c. Senior Executive Course
d. Public Safety Basic Recruit Course
250. Check made on an individual usually seeking employment through the subject’s record in the
police files, educational institutions, places of residence and previous employer.
a. Character Investigation or CI
b. Complete Background Investigation or CBI Amici Review Center Page 16
c. Background Investigation or BI
d. Personnel Security Investigation or PSI
251. The process by which an individual police officer who is recruited into the service receives formal
instruction on the job for special and defined purpose and performs actual job functions with periodic
appraisal on his performance and progress.
a. Field Training Program
b. Basic Recruit Training
c. Departmental Training Program
d. In-service Training Program
252. Any PNP personnel who have not been promoted for a continuous period of ten (10) years shall be
retired or separated.
a. attrition by relief
b. attrition by demotion
c. attrition by non-promotion
d. attrition by other means
253. Which of the following types of surveillance wherein we make use of scientific devices to enhance
the view or hearing the subject’s activity?
a. Technical
b. Close
c. Loose
d. Open
254. Philippine National Police Academy Graduates shall be automatically appointed to the initial rank of
Police Senior Inspector via Lateral Entry.
a. true
b. false
c. maybe
d. don’t know
255. This area is used for storage of high value cargo and classified documents. It is under surveillance at
all times and access is strictly limited.
a. Restricted
b. Controlled
c. Limited
d. Excluded
256. Test to determine whether or not the police applicants are in good health and free from any
contagious diseases. Conducted by the PNP Health Service under the supervision of the PNP Medical
Officer and NAPOLCOM Representative
. a. Psychiatric/Psychological Examination
b. Complete Physical/Medical Examination
c. Physical Agility Test
d. Final Committee Interview
257. On the average nationwide, the manning levels of the PNP shall be approximately in accordance
with a police-to-population ratio of?
a. 1:50
b. 1:500
c. 1:1000
d. 1:1500
258. The world’s largest international police organization, with currently 190 member countries.
a. Universal Organization of the Police
b. International Criminal Police Organization
c. Transnational Police Organization
d. Worldwide Police Organization
259. This particular PNP Directorate is the one in charge of the proper management and care of police
records.
a. Directorate for Human Resource and Doctrine Development
b. Directorate for Integrated Police Operations
c. Directorate for Research and Development
d. Directorate for Personnel and Records Management
260. Unobstructed area on both side of the perimeter barrier. Between perimeter barrier and exterior
structures should be 20 feet and between structure within the protected area and perimeter barrier
should be 50 feet.
a. Restricted Zone
b. Clear Zone
c. No Parking Zone
d. Perimeter Zone
261. This test shall determine whether or not the applicant possesses the required coordination,
strength and speed of movement necessary in the police service.
a. Psychiatric/Psychological Examination
b. Complete Physical/Medical Examination
c. Physical Agility Test
d. Final Committee Interview
262. What is the only division of the police organization that cannot be eliminated?
a. Intelligence
b. Traffic
c. Investigation
d. Patrol
263. This type of filing system is used if we want to file our records based on sequential date order.
a. Alphabetical
b. Encyclopedic
c. Chronological
d. Geographical
264. When information of intelligence value are obtained through direct intercommunication in which
one or more parties is unaware of the specific purpose of the observation?
a. Casing
b. Surveillance
c. Shadowing
d. Elicitation
265. This is the exact order waivers are prioritized if the number of qualified applicants fall below the
annual quota.
a. age, height, weight
b. height, age, weight
c. weight, age, heigh
t d. weight, height, age
266. Physically locates record series in different places within an office. Most useful when only one
individual requires access to a specific record series.
a. centralized
b. numerical
c. decentralized
d. alphabetical
267. The impression created in the minds of lawabiding citizens and would be criminals that the police
are always available to respond to any situation at a moment’s notice.
a. Police Patrol
b. Police Image
c. Police Activities
d. Police Omnipresence Amici Review Center Page 17
268. Essential in administering personnel matters and designed to aid in assignment, promotion, and
disciplinary action of personnel.
A. administrative records
b. case records
c. identification records
d. arrest and booking records
269. When an officer reaches the required time and grade and possesses all the mandatory and other
consideration in promotion and the applicant is in the zone of consideration, he or she may apply for
what kind of promotion?
a. Promotion by virtue of position
b. Meritorious Promotion
c. Regular Promotion
d. Posthumous Promotion
270. These records maintain the arrest and jail booking report which is required for all persons arrested.
a. Case Records
b. Arrest and Booking Records
c. Administrative Records
d. Identification Records
271. Phase in the operational guidelines where the patrol officers surrender their equipment or any
items they were able to confiscate or recover during their actual shift.
a. Pre deployment
b. Actual deployment
c. Deployment
d. Post deployment
272. Identification records provides identification of criminals which includes names, physical
characteristics and in some cases photograph. It includes the fingerprint records of both civilians and
foreigners and criminal specialty or modus operandi files. Within its coverage which one is the most
important because it is considered as the HEART of any identification system?
a. Fingerprint Record
b. Criminal Specialty
c. Modus Operandi
d. Civilian/Alien Fingerprint
275. It serves as the basis for an analysis of offenses and the methods by which they are committed. It is
the heart of any police records system.
a. Case Records
b. Arrest and Booking Records
c. Administrative Records
d. Identification Records
276. Refers to patrol activity wherein police personnel waits at the station for any call requiring actual
police assistance.
a. Selective Patro
l b. Reactive Patrol
c. Police Patrol
d. Proactive Patrol
277. Is also known as 201 file. It is a folder containing a set of personal records and information
pertaining to an individual member of the PNP.
a. Police Personal File
b. Police Personnel File
c. Police Admin File
d. Police Admin Record
278. In this type of organization there are channels of authority and responsibility flowing in two
different directions. Authority flows downward from the highest official to the lowest official and
responsibility flows upward from the lowest to the highest position.
a. Line Organization
b. Functional Organization
c. Staff Organization
d. Line and Staff Organization
279. PNPA graduates are exempted to undergo the FTP and that they shall be issued with a permanent
status as per section 33 of Republic Act 6975.
a. true
b. false
c. maybe
d. don’t know
280. In Police Patrol, PIPS stand for what in actual police patrol operations?
a. Police Internal Policing System
b. Police Integrated Patrol System
c. Patrol Integrated Police System
d. Patrol Information Policing System
281. It is the foundation record of the police department. It reflects all information regarding complaints
and reports received by the police from citizens and other agencies or actions taken by the police.
a. Investigative Reports
b. Technical Reports
c. Miscellaneous Reports
d. Complaint Sheet
282. What type of patrol is the most extensively used, the most effective considering the speed and
mobility?
a. Foot
b. Mobile
c. Bicycle
d. Helicopter
283. It was meant to be used by traffic policemen for escorting and traffic management, but now it is
favored by the police especially in congested areas of the city where banks are everywhere.
a. bike patrol
b. motorcycle patrol
c. mobile patrol
d. horse patrol
284. What type of surveillance when the subject remains on sight, never to lose the contact against all
odds?
a. Open surveillance
b. Direct surveillance
c. Loose surveillance
d. Close surveillance
285. The number of years required for a police officer to hold a certain rank before he can be promoted
to the next higher rank. An example would be the 2 years waiting period of a Police Officer 1 to become
a Police Officer 2.
a. time in rank
b. time in position Amici Review Center Page 18
c. time in service
d. time in grade
286. This patrol procedure was first utilized by the Manila Police Department in 1939. The fact that it
does not have a motor makes its approach silent giving the patrol officers the benefit of surprising the
perpetrator.
a. motorcycle
b. foot
c. bicycle
d. mobile
287. Promotion granted to police officers who have exhibited acts of conspicuous courage and gallantry
at the risk of his/her life above and beyond the call of duty.
a. regular promotion
b. posthumous promotion
c. meritorious promotion
d. exemplary promotion
288. This is defined as the upward movement from one rank classification to another carrying with it an
increase in salary and added responsibility.
a. Promotion
b. Attrition
c. Lateral Entry
d. Vertical Movement
289. In case an individual who distinguish himself dies before the granting of the awards, the police
officer will be given what kind of promotion?
a. regular promotion
b. posthumous promotion
c. meritorious promotion
d. special promotion
290. Which of the following refers to the technical means used by the police officers for the
effectiveness and efficient performance of their mission or assignment?
a. Police Communication
b. Police Telecommunication
c. Radio Communication
d. Organizational Communication
291. The members of the patrol team shall form and assemble at the Police unit headquarters at least
_____ before the start of their shift for accounting, inspection and briefing.
a. 1 hour
b. 45 minutes
c. 30 minutes
d. 15 minutes
292. Refers to the information whether in its original form or otherwise including documents,
signatures, seals, texts, images, sounds, speeches or data compiled, recorded or stored.
a. record
b. file
c. data
d. duplicate
293. This is headed by the Inspectorate General and can investigate cases filed against PNP members
through complaints or motu propio and provide documents or recommendations as regards to the
promotion of the members of the PNP or the assignment of PNP personnel to any key position.
a. National Police Commission
b. Internal Affairs Service
c. National Appellate Board
d. Regional Appellate Board
294. This refers to the filing of multiple complaints before different tribunals.
a. Multiple Complaints
b. Double Jeopardy
c. Forum Shopping
d. Class Action Lawsuit
295. The nerve center that links the components of the Integrated Patrol System through different
communication systems.
a. Tactical Operation Center
b. Radio Broadcasting Center
c. Operational Support Center
d. Patrol Control Center
296. What is the appointment of commissioned officers usually with the rank of Police Inspectors are
given to those with highly technical qualifications such as but is not limited to Dentists and Engineers?
a. Technical Entry
b. Lateral Entry
c. Special Entry
d. Official Entry
297. Component of the Police Integrated Patrol System pertaining to BPATs, other force multipliers,
nongovernment organizations, and civilian volunteer groups.
a. Fixed Components
b. Patrol Components
c. Auxiliary Components
d. Supplementary Components
298. The organization’s main goal is to enhance police professionalism in the Asian region and promote
friendship amongst member countries.
a. INTERPOL
b. ASEANAPOL
c. APEC
d. None of them
299. What is an aggressive effort in acquiring information that is either available or unavailable?
a. Penetration
b. Recording
c. Casing
d. Procurement
300. In this type of organization, operational or Line units are responsible for the direct accomplishment
of the police objectives while the Administrative or Staff units are responsible for the support or
advisory functions to enhance the capability of the Line and facilitate the achievement of its functions
and objectives.
a. Line Type
b. Administrative Type
c. Functional Type
d. Line and Staff Type
301. The beneficial aspect of this approach in planning includes greater sensitivity to the negative side
effects of the plan, this is referring to _______
. a. Radical
b. Advocacy
c. Synoptic
d. Incremental
302. What refers to the distinctive physical device of metal and ribbon which constitute the tangible
evidence of an award or recognition?
a. Appreciation
b. Medal
c. Decoration
d. Testimony Amici Review Center
303. What is an act an organization and systematic conspiracy to overthrow a duly constituted
government like the Philippine government?
a. Sedition
b. Subversion
c. Penetration
d. Infiltration
304. Which of the following is NOT true about the traits of leadership?
a. Leaders are responsible for the output of others.
b. The leader must win and respect the liking of his people.
c. The work is accomplished mainly through the effort of the leader as the supervisor.
d. Leadership must be earned.
305. The team SPO1 Elda was assigned to secure the Palarong Pambasa events, peace and order must
be provided for the welfare of the participants and all the people present, what classification of plan
must be applied by the team? a. Management b. Operational c. Tactical d. Extra-departmental 306.
Which of the following does NOT belong to the basic informant recruitment?
a. Selection
b. Evaluation
c. Approach
d. Investigation
307. When a police officer is denied temporarily of his functions and duties because of an offense
committed and violation of rules and regulations, he is under _____.
a. Restriction
b. Leave of absence
c. Suspension
d. AWOL
308. Which of the following is considered as the order of authority in the PNP organization?
a. Hierarchy
b. Chain of command
c. Span of control
d. Unity of command
309. This approach is applied when it concludes a comprehensive and long range planning that are not
only too difficult but inherently bad or wrong.
a. Effective
b. Radical
c. Synoptic
d. Incremental
310. What institution is constitutionally and legally mandated to administer and control the Philippine
National Police?
a. DFA
b. NAPOLCOM
c. DILG
d. DND
311. What refers to the combining of all analyzed data or information to come up or form a logical
picture of theory?
a. Selection
b. Integration
c. Deduction
d. Evaluation
312. The fourth man in command of the Philippine National Police is the _________.
a. Deputy Chief for Administration
b. Chief for Operation
c. Deputy Chief for Operation
d. Chief, Directorial Staff
313. What type of CRIME when it is coordinated across national borders, involving groups or networks
of individuals working in more than one country to plan and execute illegal business ventures?
a. Locally organized
b. Transnational organized
c. Nationally organized
d. Organized gangs
314. What is an important examination that is given to all applicants to the Philippine National Police
which is included in the selection process that focus on mental health condition?
a. Physical
b. Psychiatric
c. Psychological
d. Conduct
315. Which of the following objectives of police personnel management is not included?
a. To improve benefit claims of police personnel.
b. To procure personnel with inappropriate police eligibility and qualification.
c. To maintain the authorized strength of the PNP.
d. All of these
316. It articulates the rationale for the existence of the organization, the most powerful underlying
influence in law enforcement, affecting the performance, conduct and performance of the organization
and the members as well.
a. Goal
b. Philosophy
c. Mission
d. Objectives
317. What do you call the process after gathering information and you try to organize the “raw” and
make them useful, grouping the similar data in order to be more accessible when the time comes that
you will be needing them?
a. Organizing
b. Selection
c. Collection
d. Collation
318. As a dispatcher, you are tasked to follow certain courses of action that may be reflected on the
duty manual, this refers to ______.
a. Tactical plan
b. Headquarters procedures
c. Tactical procedures
d. Field procedures
319. What line of defense with an example that has perimeter fences, barriers and guards at the gate?
a. Third
b. Second
c. First
d. Fourth
320. These are forms of communicated knowledge which serve as the bloodline of police intelligence.
a. Research
b. Information
c. Statistics
d. Reports Amici Review Center
321. What is the reason why there must only one supervisor to every task given to a group of PNP
personnel?
a. For financial reason
b. To assign all subordinates
c. To respect the supervisor
d. To avoid confusion
322. Atty. Florante Villegas is planning to improve his house in Ayala, Alabang. He wants quality barbed
wires for the fences, steel bars for the gate, good locks for the door, grills for the windows to prevent
unauthorized entry. Atty. Villegas is considering what type of security?
a. Personal
b. Physical
c. Perimeter
d. Natural
323. Which methods collect information wherein the investigator tails or follows a subject or a vehicle?
a. Intelligence
b. Surveillance
c. Research
d. Interrogation
324. What is the examination or exploration of specific area in order to gather information, particularly
the strength and the positioning of the enemy?
a. Penetration
b. Reconnaissance
c. Casing
d. Shadowing
325. Which of the following is considered as the vintage type of patrol operation, but still plays an
important role in solving and preventing crimes?
a. Sky
b. Foot
c. Motorcycle
d. Mobile
326. Which of the following is a deliberate action of an organization through subversion, obstruction,
disruption ore destruction against an adversary?
a. Surveillance
b. Interrogation
c. Deception
d. Sabotage
327. This is an activity which is intended to build an organization against the enemy to ensure loyalty
among the members through stringent background investigation
a. All of these
b. Police background investigation
c. Police counter-intelligence
d. Infiltration activity
328. Which of the following is NOT true when it comes to being a good and effective leader?
a. The leader must be a good example to his/her subordinates.
b. The tasks is concentrated to the leader as the supervisor
. c. He is responsible for the output of his men.
d. He must win the respect of his subordinates
. 329. When the evaluation rating provided by the police officer is A-4 which means that the information
is ____.
a. Completely from reliable source and possibly true.
b. Usually from reliable source and possibly true.
c. Possibly true and from fairly reliable source.
d. Completely from reliable source and doubtfully true.
330. If you are a police officer of the investigation department and you are encountered a day-to-day
operation problem, what solution do you and your department needs?
a. None of these
b. Operation program
c. Standard operating seminar
d. Regular operating program
331. In the present set up of the Philippine National Police, which is responsible to attend to crimes or
complaints involving chastity?
a. DSWDIN
b. Women’s desk
c. NAPOLCOM
d. Investigation
332. The new chief of police assigned in Manila Police, in order to achieve the administrative planning,
he must develop what type of plans?
a. Management
b. Operational
c. Special
d. Policy and procedural
333. When one considers all the police functions, police personnel assigned to patrol is the MOST
________.
a. Exhausted
b. Visible
c. c. Effective
d. Hardworking
334. Whenever a police officer use his common sense and wise decision to a critical situation, this refers
to _______.
a. Experience
b. Intelligence
c. Discretion
d. temperance
335. During an intelligence, penetrating agent Viray relayed a message to SPO2 Oliverez that he has
been “burnt-out”, as an officer, it means what?
a. Agent Viray will go back to the station.
b. The identity of agent Viray is discovered by the suspect/s.
c. The operation is successful.
d. He was cornered and harmed by the suspect/s.
336. A police officer with a supervisory responsibility over the other police officers of lower ranks is a
__________.
a. manager
b. superior
c. boss
d. commander
338. In basic informant recruitment, choose below what PROCESS is NOT included?
a. Survey
b. Selection
c. Evaluation
d. Investigation Amici Review Center
339. What objective stated below is not included in police personnel management?
a. To uphold the vision and mission of the PNP.
b. To procure personnel with inappropriate police qualification and eligibility.
c. To maintain the effective strength of the PNP.
d. To improve the benefit of all preforming police personnel.
340. What do you call the person who engages in sabotage, always concealing his identity because of
the consequences of his actions?
a. Saboteur
b. Sabotier
c. Saboture
d. Sabotuer
341. What process is being applied when the information is determined the pertinence to the operation,
the accuracy and whether the source of the information is reliable?
a. Selection
b. Evaluation
c. Investigation
d. Casing
342. Any loss or impairment of the normal functions of the mental and physical faculties of any PNP
member is called_________.
a. injury
b. accident
c. disability
d. sickness
343. What refers to when a leader takes hands-off passive approach in dealing with his subordinates?
a. Autocratic
b. Democratic
c. Charismatic
d. Free-rein
344. When a citizen decides to complain against a police officer because of any abuse of authority, he
must file his complaint to what office?
a. NAPOLCOM
b. Court of Appeal
s c. PLEB
d. DILG
345. The first step a good dispatcher must take when he receive a felony-in-process call through
telephone or direct alarm signal is to _________
. a. clear the air for emergency broadcast
. b. inform the investigator to proceed to the location.
c. send augmentation forces
d. assign an officer to record the incident.
346. What is the specific and measurable ways of accomplishing of goals of any organization?
a. Philosophy
b. Mission
c. Objective
d. Vision
347. What evaluation process is conducted to all PNP applicants that focuses on his/her particularly the
impact of his reflection to other people?
a. Oral interview
b. Psychological
c. Psychiatric
d. Medical