Penology Reviewer

Choose the best answer on question below:
1. What is penology?
a. study of punishment of crimes
b. a branch of criminology dealing with prison management and treatment of

offender.
c. study of offenders
d. a and b
2. Where is the old Bilibid Prison is located?
a. Azcarraga now Recto c. Tondo
b. Mendiola d. Sta. Cruz
3. What are the 2 satellite units of Bilibid?
a. Camp Bagong Diwa and Bukang Liwayway Camp
b. Bukang Liwayway Camp and Camp Site
c. Bukang Liwayway Camp and Sampaguita Camp
d. Camp Aguinaldo and Boyscout Camp
4. What is the penal colony located in palawan?
a. Iwahig Penal Colony
b. San Ramon
c.Panabo penal colony
d. Central penal colony
5. It is a commonly believed that punishment gives a lesson to the offender and

shows others what would happen if they violate the law. ______
a. protection
b. expiation
c. deterrence
d. lesson
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6. Are institution for the confinement of untried prisoners and sentence prisoners
serving imprisonment not more than three years. ______
a. prison c. lock up
b. jails d. bartolina
7. Are institution for confinement of sentence prisoners serving imprisonment for

more than three years and administered by national government. ______
a. prisons c. lock up
b. jails d. bartolina
8. A person who has been committed to a correctional institution by the court or

competent authority. ______
a. classmate c. batch
b. inmate d. buddy
9. Is a temporary suspension of sentence, exercise by the president. _____
a. time out c. pardon
b. parole d. reprieve
10. A sentence of incarceration having a fixed minimum and a fixed maximum term
of confinement. ________
a. indeterminate sentence c. declarative sentence
b. determinate sentence d. medium sentence
11. What is considered the best open institution of the world, there being no walls?
a. San Ramon c. Correctional for Women
b. Panabo d. Iwahig
12. What is a security facility which is usually operated by the police department for
the temporary detention of persons held for investigation or waiting preliminary
hearing?
a. jail c. prison
b. lock-up d. detention cell
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13. It is anything found in the possession of the prisoner contrary to rules and
regulations. _____
a. frisk c. contraband
b. illegal goods d. pirated
14. This is a discipline applied after an offense has been committed in the sense that
in many cases punishment does not deter. _______
a. positive discipline c. discipline
b. negative discipline d. right discipline
15. A procedure by which prisons are selected for release on the basis of individual
response and progress within the correctional institution. It is a conditional release
after the prisoner has served the minimum sentence of imprisonment._________
a. pardon c. parole
b. reprieve d. release
16. Is a general pardon extended to group of persons usually for political prisoners
by Executive Clemency within the concurrence of Congress. _________
a. amnesty c. pardon
b. parole d. reprieve
17. Is a temporary suspension of the execution of sentence exercise by the

president. __________
a. reprieve c. commutation
b. pardon d. amnesty
18. It is a combination of correctional treatment with penal confinement.
a. penology c. correction
b. peno-correctional d. detention
19. A group vengeance._______
a. retaliation c. atonement
b. expiation d. b and c
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20.This is the latest justification of punishment.____________
a. reformation c. tit for tat
b. flogging d. labeling
21. A method placing prisoners into types of categories by which diagnosis,

treatment planning and execution of treatment program are coordinated in individual
case.
a. typology method c. categorizing
b. classification d. prisonization
22. A disposition under which a defendant, after conviction and sentence is released
subject to conditions imposed by the court and under the supervision by probation
officer.
a. parole c. probation
b. pardon d. mandatory release
23. Who start using jail in England in 1616?
a. Edward III c. Alexander XI
b. John IV d. Henry II
24. What is the law enforcement unit that controlled the jail in every province during
Spanish era?
a. illustrados c. guwardiya civil
b. comandencia d. conquistadores
25. Official basis in the establishment of penal colonies in the Philippines.______
a. RA 3732, Proclamation No. 414 c. RA 3237, Proclamation No. 441
b. RA 3237, Proclamation No. 144 d. RA 7234, Proclamation No. 414
26. Created the Bureau of Prison on November 01, 1905. ______
a. Reorganization Act of 1901 c. Reorganization Act of 1950
b. Reorganization Act of 1905 d. Reorganization act of 1914
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27. How many hectares of homestead lots are distributed in Tagumpay settlement
for release inmates who desire to live in the settlement?
a. 8 hectares c. 5 hectares
b. 6 hectares d. 4 hectares
28.Which is not a subcolony in Iwahig Penal colony?
a. Panabo c. Central
b. Inagawan d. Sta. Lucia
29. Who is the General who established Davao Penal Colony?
a. Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo c. Gen. Paulino Santos
b. Gen. Douglas McArthur d. Gen. Vicente Lim
30. Paved the way for the construction of Sablayan Penal colony. ______
a. Proclamation No. 70 c. Proclamation No. 69
b. Proclamation No. 72 d. Proclamation No. 77
31. It is a warrant issued by a court bearing its seal and the signature of judge,
directing the jail or prison authorities to receive inmates for custody or service of
sentence imposed therein.
a. mittimus c. warrant
b. commitment order d. receiving warrant
32. It is anything in possession of prisoners which are prohibited by the institution.

_______
a. illegal possession c. contraband
b. pilferage d. prohibited possession
33. It is a staff in Reception Center which function pertains to the abnormalities of

the person.
a. psychiatrist c. psychologist
b. sociologist d. counselor
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34. A staff in Reception Center which function pertains to determine the offender’s
educational strengths and weakness and to recommend a suitable educational
program for him. ______
a. Education Officer c. Education Counselor
b. education teacher d. Education Personnel
35. The two ways in finding prisoners personality. ___________
a. c and d c. examination
b. dissection d. observation
36. He was the governor of Norfolk island a penal colony in the east of Australia and
initiated the mark system.
a. Cesare beccaria c. Alexander Maconochie
b. Zebulon Brockway d. Captain Arthur Philip
37. Adult probation law took effect on:
a. july 24 1976 c. april 24, 1976
b. January 3 1978 d. January 3, 1976
38. a person accused before a court or competent authority who is temporarily

confined in jail while undergoing investigation, awaiting final judgment is called;
a. detainee c. prisoner
b. inmate d. children in conflict with law
39. his great contribution to penal system was the publication of crimes and
punishment in 1974 which resulted to the development of classical school of
criminology:
a. Alexander maconochie c. Dr. S.G. Howe
b. Edward Savage d. Cesare Beccaria
40. Code of hamurrabi was known to be the oldest comprehensive law, hoe ever this
law was found nearly 100 years older according to some archeologist:
a. code of hittities c. lex talliones principle
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b. summarian code d. solon code
41. Act 4103 is known as:
a. parole and probation administration law
b. indeterminate sentence law
c. law on parole
d. correction rule
42. BJMP was created under pursuant to:
a. sec. 60 ra 6975 c. sec. 30 ra 9165
b. sec. 58 ra 6579 d. sec. 50 ra 9344
43. The following are considered command groups of BJMP except:
a. chief, BJMP c. deputy chief, BJMP
b. operation division d. chief of staff
44. This refers to the grouping of inmates according their sentence, gender, age,
nationality, etc.
a. commitment c. rehabilitation
b. classification d. reformation
45. He introduced the irish system
a. captain james cook c. sir walter crofton
b. Zebulon Brockway d. dr. s. g. howe
46. father of probation of America
a. teodulo natividad c. john augustus
b. matthew daven port hill d. Zebulon Brockway
47. this type of prisoner were sentence to a prison from 1 day to three years
a. insular c. provincial
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b. city d. municipal
48. the golden age of penology
a. 1850-1860 c. 1870-1880
b. 1800-1840 d. 19th century
49. a convicted prisoner whose application for probation has been given due course
by the court but fail to report the probation office or cannot be located in period of
time:
a. petitioner c. absconding probationer
b. absconding petitioner d. probationer
50. this group composes of trained guards on proper handling and use of fire arms
who shall ready to fire when the lives of guards are in peril on orders of OIC.
a. 1st b. 2nd c. 3rd d. 4th
51. this group composes of initial wave armed with baton , wicker shields, head
gears, gas mask whose main objective is to disperse the rioters and get their
leaders:
a. 1st b. 2nd c. 3rd d. 4th
52. refers to head of DOJ
a. director b. secretary c. superintendent d. head
53. refers to the one in charge of a prison
a. director b. secretary c. superintendent d. head
54. prisoner shall remain in the rdc for a period of not exceeding:
a. 60 days b. 55 days c. 30 days d. 45 days
55. this prisoner is sentenced to a prison for 6 months and 1 day to 6 years:
a. insular b. city c. provincial d. municipal
56. iwahig penel colony was created in 1904 through the order of :
a. gov. luke e wright c. gov. forbes
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b. Edward savage d. dr. s. g. howe
57. this was established in 1910 under american regime every province was
mandated by the American colonizers to established their own provincial jails to be
under their provisions and control:
a. provincial institution c. prisons sytem
b. Philippine prison system d. provincial jail system
58. the youngest prison establish in abuyog city
a. munting lupa c. iwahig prison
b. new bilibid prison d. leyte regional prison
59. where we should apply for parole/
a. bucor b. president c. bpp d. ppa
60. who grants executive clemency
a. bucor b. president c. bpp d. ppa
61. father of probation in the Philippines
a. teodulo natividad c. Rodolfo natividad
b.teodorico natividad d. Romulo natividad
62. probation originated in:
a. England c. Philippines
b.usa d. Australia
63. it is regarded as the most important program that aides in the rehabilitation of
prisoner:
a. recreational program c. educational program
b. religious program d. employment prisoners
64. minimum number of times in counting the inmates on daily basis
a. 2 b. 3 c. 4 d. 5
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65. person who are deemed instrumental in the reformation of prisoners due to their
daily contact with the inmates
a. chaplain b. warden c. psychologist d. prison guards
66. it is continuing state of good order
a. discipline b. morale c. communication d. loyalty
67. it ia a relationship in which one endeavors to help another understand and solve
his problem of adjustment.
a. preventive discipline c. counseling
b. communication d. all of the above
68. it is a method of punishment to an extreme cases when lighter felonies are

ineffectual :
a. bartolina c. close confinement
b. solitary confinement d. all of the above
69. it prescribes the means to be utilized in carrying out the treatment programs for
convicted criminal offendres.
a. admission summary c. classification meeting
b. admission procedure d. case summary
70. a person who is sentenced for more than 6 months
a. municipal b. city c. provincial d. insular
71. which among the prisoners is not among the classification of prisoners under pd
297:
a. municipal b. provincial c. insular d. detention
72. what particular country utilized transfer of prisoners?
a. spain b. Portugal c. England d. france
73. it has been noted the best reform institution for young offender:
a. Pennsylvania system c. Elmira reformatory
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b. auburn system d. borstal institution
74. an institution originally intended to detain or house political offender
a. iwahig penal colony c. san ramon prison penal farm
b. davao penal colony d. sablayan prison and farm
75. a person convicted for to serve a sentence of 5 yrs. Of imprisonment would be

classified as what kind of prisoner/
a. municipal b. provincial c. national d. detention
76. it is considered the highest income earner among the Philippine correctional
institution:
a. iwahig penal colony c. san ramon prison and farm
b. davao penal colony d. sablayan prison farm
77.it refers to contrary to the rules of a prison or jail facility
a. jewelry c. deadly weapons
b. dangerous drugs d. contrabands
78. the bureau of correction is under
a. dswd b. dilg c. doj d. doh
79. a nation who pioneered banishment as a form of punishment:
a. Germany b. usa c. England d. france
80. an act of grace of the president which grants general pardon to certain class of
offenders , but requires concurrence of the congress.
a. amnesty b. pardon c. commutation d. reprieve
81. the temporary stay of execution of the court , ordered by the president verdict to
enable review of the merits of the case.
a. appeal b. pardon c. reprieve d. commutation
82. it is the change of court’s verdict made by the president which lower the degree
of penalty imposed by the court.
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a. amnesty b. pardon c. commutation d. reprieve
83. suspension of sentence of convict after serving the minimum term of

indeterminate penalty without granting pardon
a. parole b. reprieve c. commutation d. fine
84. a method undertaken to allow prisoners opportunity for normal sex life
a. visitation b. masturbation c. sodomy d. conjugal visit
85. most common form of sexual perversion in prison and jail facilities
a. homosexuality b. masturbation c. sodomy d. pseudo marriages
86. a written issued by the court ordering the confinement of the person so named in
penal institutions.
a. probation officer b. bail c. detention order d. commitment order
87. is the original intention of imposing prison labor
a. punitive b. afflictive c. reformatory d. business
88. what particular country first utilized prison as detention facilities?
a. usa b. England c. france d. spain
89. credited for introducing jails
a. Europeans b. americans c. Asians d. caveman
90. ideal number of days for proper classification of newly convicted offenders at rdc
a. 15 b. 30 c. 45 d. 60
91. a means of social control
a. penalty b. punishment c. retribution d. atonement
92.group vengeance as a justification for imposition of punishment:
a. retribution b. expiation c. deterrence d. protection
93. oldest penal institution operated under the bucor:
A iwahig penal colony c. san ramon prison farm
b. davao penal colony d. sablayan penal farm
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94 first juvenile court established in 1899
a. Chicago b. England c. massachusetts d. spain
95. personal vengeance
a. retribution b. expiation c. deterrence d. protection
96. pardon is exercise when a person is
a. already convicted c. under custodial investigation
b. under trial d. about to be convicted
97. a person held in custody for violation of law or ordinance and not yet convicted:
a. detention b. municipal c. provincial d. insular
98. a person who is sentenced for more than three years:
a. city b. detention c. national d. insular
99. the BJMP is under the administration of_________
a. DILG b. PNP c. DOJ d. DSWD
100. pardon cannot be extent to the following instance
a. murder b. rape c. rape d. impeachment
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Correctional Administration Review Questions 1-200
items
1. It is the authority of the President of the Philippines to

suspend the execution of a penalty, reduce the sentence and
extinguish criminal liability.
A. Parole
B.Executive clemency
C. Pardon
D.President’s clemency
2. The B.J.M.P. is under the administration of the:

A. D.N.D
B. N.B.P
C. D.I.L.G.
D. D.O.J
3. There are three (3) casework techniques applied by the parole

officer, which is not included?
A. The trick and treat techniques
B.The executive techniques
C.The guidance, counseling and leadership techniques
D.The manipulative techniques
4. The basis of this old school of penology is the human free-will.

A. Penology School
B. Classical School
C. Neo-classical
D. Positivist
5. This helps the prisoner/detainee in the resolution of his problems

A. Meeting
B. Working
C. Recreation
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D. Counseling
6. Takes charge of financial matters especially in programming,

budgeting, accounting, and other activities related to financial
services. It consolidates and prepares financial reports and
related statements of subsistence outlays and disbursements in
the operational of the jail.
A. Budget and finance branch
B. General services branch
C. Property and supply branch
D. Mess services branch
7. Operation conducted by the BJMP wherein a prisoner maybe

checked at any time. His bedding's, lockers and personal
belongings may also be opened at anytime, in his presence,
whenever possible. This practice is known as:
A. Check and balance
B. S.O.P.
C. Inventory
D. Operation Greyhound
8. Pardon cannot be extended to one of the following instances.

A. Murder
B. Brigandage
C. Rape
D. Impeachment
9. It refers to commission of another crime during service of

sentence of penalty imposed for another previous offense.
A. Recidivism
B. Delinquency
C. Quasi-recidivism
D. City prisoner
10. A person who is detained for the violation of law or ordinance

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and has not been convicted is a -
A. Detention Prisoner
B. Provincial Prisoner
C. Municipal Prisoner
D. City Prisoner
11. The following are forms of executive clemency, EXCEPT

A. Commutation
B. Reform model
C. Amnesty
D. Pardon
12. It is that branch of the administration of Criminal Justice

System charged with the responsibility for the custody,
supervision, and rehabilitation of the convicted offender.
A. conviction
B. corrections
C. penalty
D. punishment
13. Which of the following instances Pardon cannot be exercised?

A. before conviction
B. before trial
C. after conviction
D. during service of sentence
14. This is a procedure which permits a jail prisoner to pursue

his normal job during the week and return to the jail to serve
his sentence during the weekend or non-working hours.
A. Amnesty
B. good conduct time allowance
C. probation
D. delayed sentence
15. The following are the justifications of punishment, EXCEPT

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A. Retribution
B. Deterrence
C. Redress
D. Expiration or atonement
16. Pardon is exercised when the person is __.

A. already convicted
B. not yet convicted
C. about to be convicted
D. serve the sentence
17. The idea that punishment will give the offender lesson by
showing to others what would happen to them if they have
committed the heinous crime.
A. Protection
B. Deterrence
C. Lethal injection
D.Stoning
18. For a convicted offender, probation is a form of __.

A. Punishment
B. Treatment
C. Enjoyment
D. Incarceration
19. For amnesty to be granted, there should be __.

A. Recommendation from U.N.
B. Recommendation from C.H.R.
C. Application from C.H.R
D. Concurrence of the congress
20. The head of the Bureau of Corrections is the

A. Director
B. Secretary of the DND
C. Chief of Executive
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D. Prison Inspector
21. Which program plays a unique role in the moral and spiritual
regeneration of the prisoner?
A. None of these
B.Work programs
C.Education programs
D.Religious programs
22. It is a penalty wherein a convicted person shall not be permitted

to enter the place designated in the sentence or within the radius
therein specified, which shall not be more than 250 and not less
than 25 kilometers from the place designated.
A. Fine
B. None of these
C. P22.00/day
D. P19.00/day
23. Giving punishment to a person so to serve as an example to

others is the theory of
A. Self-defense
B. Social defense
C. Exemplary
D. Equality
24. The purpose of the decree on probation shall be to

A. provide an opportunity for the reformation of a
penitent offender
B. prevent the commission of offenses
C. promote the correction and rehabilitation of an offender
by providing him with individualized treatment
D. All of these
25. In the Philippines, the most common problem of the

National Prison is
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A. Excessive number of escapes
B. Overcrowding
C. Disagreement about their mess
D. Lack of adequate funding
26. A justification of penalty which states that nobody can assume

the suffering for a crime committed by others.
A. Justice
B. Personal
C. Legal
D. Certain
27. These are the factors considered in diversification, EXCEPT;

A. Age of offenders
B. Mother of offender
C. Sex of offenders
D. Medical condition
28. This branch takes charge of the preparation of the daily menu,
makes foodstuff purchases, prepares and cooks the food and
serves it to the inmates.It maintains a record of daily purchases
and consumption and submits a daily report to the warden.
A. General Services Branch
B. Mittimus Computing Branch
C. Budget and Finance
D. Mess services Branch
29. Under Article VII, Section 10 paragraph (B) of the Philippines

Constitution, pardoning power is vested with the
A. Department of Justice
B. Judiciary
C. Chief Executive
D. Legislative
30. The temporary stay of execution of sentence is called

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A. Reprieve
B. Pardon
C. Communication
D. Amnesty
31. Parole is a matter of ___.

A. Privilege
B. Right
C. Grace
D. Requirement
32. This group consists of chronic troublemakers but not as

dangerous as the super security prisoners. They are not
allowed to work outside the institution.
A. maximum security prisoners
B. super security prisoners
C. minimum security prisoners
D. medium security prisoners
33. Among the following, which has the authority to grant parole?
A. President
B. Board of Pardons and Parole
C. Director of Prison
D. Court
34. A recipient of absolute pardon is ________ from civil

liability imposed upon him by the sentence.
A. partially exempted
B. exempted
C. conditionally exempted
D. not exempted
35. It is an act of clemency which changes a heavier sentence to

a less serious one or a longer term to a shorter term.
A. Amnesty
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B. Commutation
C. Reprieve
D. none of these
36. ___ is an act of grace and the recipient is not entitled to
it as a matter of right.
A. Pardon
B. Parole
C. Probation
D. none of these
37. In probation system’s philosophy and concept, it is stated

that the individual has the ability to ____ and to modify
his anti-social behavior with the right kind of help.
A. challenge
B. none of these
C. change
D. aggravate his behavior
38. The Bureau of Corrections is under the _____.

A. Department of Social Welfare and Development
B. Department of Justice
C. Department of the Interior and Local Government
D. Department of Health
39. A person who is sentenced to serve a prison term of over three

(3) years is a _________________.
A. Municipal prisoner
B. Detention prisoner
C. National or Insular prisoner
D. City prisoner
40. The Head of Bureau of Corrections is also the

A. Chief of the Bureau of Corrections
B. Director of the Bureau of Corrections
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C. Superintendent of the Bureau of Corrections
D. Warden
41. What is the type of Jails under the Supervision of the BJMP?
A. Provincial and sub-Provincial Jails
B. City and Municipal Jails
C. Lock up Jails
D. Insular Jails
42. Provincial Jails were first established in 1910 under the

American Regime. At present, who supervises and controls the
said jails?
A. BJMP
B. Provincial Government
C. DOJ
D. Municipal or City Mayor
43. What is the primary purpose of imprisonment?

A. Rehabilitation and Reformation
B. To stand trial
C. Punishment
D. Socialization
44. Which is a place of confinement for persons awaiting trial or

court action and where the convicted offenders serve short
sentences or penalty of imprisonment?
A. Jail
B. Lock-up
C. Penitentiary
D. Detention Cells
45. Which is a warrant issued by the court bearing its seal and
signature of the judge directing the jail or prison authorities to
receive the convicted offender for service of sentence or
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detention?
A. Mittimus
B. Detention Mittimus
C. Sentence Mittimus
D. Detention Warrant
46. The maintenance or care and protection accorded to people who

by authority of law are temporarily incarcerated for violation
of laws and also those who were sentenced by the court to serve
judgment is called –
A. custody
B. safe-keeping
C. classification
D. caring
47. Which of these refers to the assigning or grouping of offenders

according to their sentence, gender, age, nationality, health,
criminal record, etc.?
A. None of these
B. Custody
C. Security
D. Safe-keeping

48. The institution for dangerous but not incorrigible prisoners
in the Philippines is the
A. NBP
B. Medium Security Institution
C. Maximum Security Institution
D. Minimum Security Institution
49. The act of grace from a sovereign power inherent in the

state which exempts an individual from the punishment which the
law imposes or prescribes for his crime, extended by the President
thru the recommendation of the Board of Parole and Pardon is
called
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A. Amnesty C. Pardon
B. Parole D. Probation

50. Under the prison service manual, the prescribed color of prison
uniform for maximum security prison is -
A. Orange
B. Brown
C. Stripe Orange
D. Blue
51. When an inmate is given a “shakedown” before admission, it

means:
A. He has taken the process of identification, record,
fingerprint and photograph
B. He has been examined for contraband
C. His commitment paper are delivered to record clerk
D. All of these
52. An inmate maybe granted parole if he

A. earned good conduct time allowance credit
B. serve minimum sentence
C. earned good behavior while serving prison term
D. all of these
53. Aside from protecting the public, imprisonment has for its
latest objective, the
A. reformation of offenders
B. deterrence
C. segregation of offender
D. confinement of Offender
54. In the New Bilibid Prison, all medium security prisoners are
confined at the
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A. NBP Main Prison
B. Camp Bukang Liwayway
C. Camp Sampaguita
D. Medium Security Prison
55. Under the prison rules, who is charged for the hearing of
disciplinary cases in prison?
A. Classification Board
B. Parole Board
C. Administrative Board
D. Disciplinary Board
56. The form of conditional release that is granted after a

prisoner has served a portion of his sentence in a correctional
A. Conditional pardon
B. Probation
C. Parole
D. Commutation
57. In jails or prisons, which of the following is a function of

the Custodial Division?
A. Supervision of prisoners
B. Escort of inmates or prisoners
C. Keeping of records
D. None of the above
58. The putting of offenders in prison for the purpose of protecting

the public and at the same time rehabilitating them by requiring
the latter to undergo institutional treatment program is
referred to as:
A. Imprisonment
B. Trial
C. Conviction
D. Detention
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59. The Sablayan Penal Colony and Farm, a National Penitentiary in
the Philippines under the BUCOR is located in ____.
A. Palawan
B. Zamboanga
C. Davao
D. Occidental Mindoro
60. In Babylon, about 1990 BC, this is credited as the oldest

code prescribing savage punishment but in fact ___ is nearly.
100 years older
A. Hammurabic Code
B. Sumerian Code
C. Justinian Code
D. Code of Draco
61. The penalty imposed for offenders must be certain. This means
that:
A. The guilty one must be the one to be punished, no proxy.
B. No one must escape its effect
C. It must be equal for all persons
D. The consequence must be in accordance
with law.
62. The following are the duties of the custodial force in prison,
except:
A. Censor offender’s items
B. Escort inmates
C. Inspect security devices
D. Conduct disciplinary hearing
63. As a rule, when a jailbreak, escape or riot is in progress or has

just been perpetuated in the jail, the officer at the control
centers shall immediately:
A. sound the alarm
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B. locked prisoners in their respective cells
C. Notify the nearest police precinct
D. call the warden or the director
64. In case of mass jailbreak, all members of the custodial force

shall immediately issued firearms and assigned to critical posts to:
A. plug off the escape routes
B. to shoot the escapees
C. protect the other inmates
D. to give warning shots
65. Which of these is known as the Adult Probation Law, which

grants probation to prisoner sentenced to term in prison of not
more than six (6) years?
A. PD 603
B. RA 698
C. PD 968
D. PD 869
66. The continuing relationship between probation officer and

probationer is known as –
A. Affiliation Guidance
B. Pre-sentenced Investigation
C. Supervision
D. Probation Guidance
67. Those who have been once on probation under the Probation
Law:
A. are qualified to apply for probation
B. are disqualified to apply for probation
C. may be granted for another probation
D. should be confined in prison
68. This pillar/component of our criminal justice system has been

regarded the weakest pillar due to its failure to eliminate
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recidivism and habitual offenders.
A. law enforcement
B. prosecution
C. court
D. correction
69. The traditional goal of penology is

A. Retribution
B. Deterrence
C. Incapacitation
D. Rehabilitation
70. The attempt to prevent future crimes through fear of

punishment.
A. Retribution
B. Deterrence
C. Incapacitation
D. Rehabilitation
71. The task of changing an offender’s attitude so that he or she

may not commit another crime in the future.
A. Retribution
B. Deterrence
C. Incapacitation
D. Rehabilitation
72. The idea that re-entry of an offender should be in the

mainstream of society rather than the usual abrupt re-entry
at the end of a prison sentence.
A. Reintegration
B. Deterrence
C. Incapacitation
D. Rehabilitation
73. They were known as Bridewells, which started in 1553 and

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served as training schools for delinquent youths, provided
housing and support for older and poorer persons,
and detained vagrants.
A. House of Corrections
B. Workhouses
C. Common jails
D. Penal colonies
74. It direct, supervise and control the administration and operation

of all district, city and municipal jails to implement a better
system of jail management nationwide
A. Bureau of Jail Management and Penology
C. Bureau of Corrections
D. Parole and Probation Administration
75. It exercise supervision and control over provincial jails.

A. BJMP
B. Bureau of Corrections
C. Provincial Government
76. An agency under the Department of Justice that is charged with

custody and rehabilitation of national offenders, that is, those
sentenced to serve a term of imprisonment of more than three
(3) years
A. BJMP
77. The New Bilibid Prison, the Correctional Institution for Women
(CIW), Iwahig Prison and Penal Farm, and Sablayan Prison and
Penal Farm are all under this agency.
A. BJMP
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D. Department of Justice
78. An attached agency of the Department of Justice which provides

a less costly alternative to imprisonment of offenders who are
likely to respond to individualized community based treatment
programs.
A. BJMP
79. Prisoners whose sentences are more than three years to capital
punishment are considered
A. municipal prisoners
B. provincial prisoners
C. city prisoners
D. insular prisoners
80. Prisoners whose sentences are from one day to six months are
A. municipal prisoners
B. provincial prisoners
C. city prisoners
D. insular prisoners
81. A prison model which sought penitence (hence the term

penitentiaries) through total individual isolation and silence.
A. Pennsylvania Prison Model
B. Auburn Prison Model
C. Work Release
D. Halfway Houses
82. A prison model where incarcerated persons are allowed to work

outside the institution that houses them.
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A. Pennsylvania Prison Model
B. Auburn Prison Model
C. Work Release
D. Halfway Houses
83. An alternative to incarceration granted after a convicted person

served a part of his sentence and is allowed to complete a
sentence at large, subject to restrictions and supervision.
A. Probation
B. Work release
C. Parole
D. Halfway houses
84. An alternative to incarceration that allow convicted persons

to remain at large and under varying degrees of restriction
and supervision and certain conditions imposed by the
granting court.
A. Probation
B. Work release
C. Parole
D. Halfway houses
85. A correctional institution that has the authority to detain

persons awaiting trial or adjudication or confine convicted
offenders for a short period of time.
A. Halfway houses
B. Penal colonies
C. Jails
D. All of these
86. A correctional institution that has the authority to detain

convicted offenders for longer or extended period of time,
including those who are waiting their death sentence.
A. Halfway house
B. Farm house
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C. Jail
D. Prison
87. The law creating the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology.
A. RA 8551
B. RA 9165
C. RA 6975
D. RA 4890
88. Who among the following is a provincial prisoner?

A. A prisoner serving a term below six (6) years
B. A prisoner serving a term of six (6) years and up
C. A prisoner serving a term of six (6) months and one
(1) day to three (3) years
D. A prisoner serving a term of three (3)years and one
(1) day up
89. This theory in criminology states that people are totally

responsible for their behaviors and the stress is more on the
effect of their felonious act than upon the criminal.
A. Positivist Theory
B. Psychological Theory
C. Biological Theory
D. Classical Theory
90. Which of the following is an executive clemency that requires

the concurrence of congress?
A. Probation
B. Pardon
C. Amnesty
D. Parole
91. The Parole and Probation Administration administers the _____

Correctional Program.
A. Institutional
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B. Integrated
C. Community – base
D. Traditional
92. A minimum and maximum amount of time to be served in prison is

referred to as
A. a corporal punishment
B. a determinate sentence
C. an indeterminate sentence
D. a capital punishment
93. Pedro was required to provide financial remuneration for the

losses incurred by the victim. What is the type of penalty
described?
A. Bond
B. Retribution
C. Restitution
D. Remuneration
94. What kind of program employs prisoners in various product or

good producing tasks?
A. Agricultural
B. Operational
C. Industrial
D. Administrative
95. What crimes apparently have no complaining victims such as

gambling, prostitution and drunkenness?
A. Complex Crime
B. Compound Crime
C. Blue Collar crimes
D. Victimless crimes
96. Which agency performs the evaluation of prisoner’s fitness and

qualifications for the grant of pardon or parole?
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A. Punishment, confinement retribution, treatment
B. Retribution, Deterrence, incapacitation, rehabilitation
C. Deterrence, retribution, punishment treatment
97. Which of the following should a probationer avoid?

A. Make periodic report
B. Go and play in the gambling den
C. Work regularly to support family
D. Stay away from bad associates.
98. The Supreme Court automatically reviews the cases of criminals

convicted and meted out the penalty of
A. 12 years 6 months and one day
B. Death
C. Life imprisonment
D. 6 years one month and one day
99. The ________ theory in crime causation focuses on the criminal

disorders, chromosomes irregularity and abnormal brain activity.
A. None of these
B. Age Reform
C. Age of Discernment
D. Age of Reason
100. What correctional institution houses accused persons awaiting

trial?
A. Rehabilitation center
B. Jail
C. Halfway house
D. Prison
101. Articles 1706 - 1727 of the revised Administrative Code as

amended is known as
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A. Correction Law
B. Jail Management Law
C. Prison Law
D. Parole and Probation Law
102. The mechanical device or contrivance, tools or implement used

to hold back, keep in check or under control is the
A. Instrument of Restraint
B. Iron leg Lock
C. Handcuffs
D. Metallic chains
103. Who is tasked with the gathering and collecting of information

and other data of every prisoner into a case study to determine
the work assignment, the type supervision and degree of
custody and restriction under which an offender must live in jail?
A. Classification Board
B . Board of Custody
C. Diagnostic Board
D. Treatment Board
104. The imprisonment a convicted offender may serve, at the rate

of PhP8.00 a day subject to certain rules, for failure to pay a
fine and if ordered to do so by the judgment is referred to as
A. Subsidiary imprisonment
B. Secondary imprisonment
C. Preventive imprisonment
105. The meaning of the word oblivion is

A. forgetting completely
B. class of persons
C. abolish
D. community based treatment
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106. The process of determining the needs and requirements of
prisoners for assigning them to programs according to their
existing resources is called:
A. classification
B. quarantine
C. diversification
D. quality control
107. Public humiliation or public exhibition also mean:

A. public execution
B. social degradation
C. banishment
D. public trial
108. During the 16th up to the 18th century, a criminal may be sent
away from a place carried out by prohibition to coming against a
specified territory. This is an ancient form of punishment called:
A. Exile
B. Transportation
C. Banishment
D. Public trial
109. One of the following represents the earliest codification of the

Roman law, which was incorporated into the Justinian Code.
A. Twelve Tables
B. Burgundian Code
C. Code of Draco
D. Hammurabic code
110. In the history of correction, thinkers during the reformatory

movement were the major influences of today’s correctional
system. Alexander Macanochie was the one who introduced the __
of correction
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A. Solitary system
B. Irish System
C. Marked System
D. Congregate system
111. What law renamed the Bureau of Prison to Bureau of Correction

during the Aquino administration in the Philippines?
A. E.O 727
B. E.O 292
C. E.O 645
D. E.O 104
112. Retaliation is the earliest remedy for a wrong act to any one (in
the primitive society). The concept follows that the victim’s
family or tribe against the family or tribe of the offender, hence
“blood feuds” was accepted in the early primitive societies.
Retaliation means:
A. Personal Vengeance
B. Tooth for a tooth
C. Eye for an Eye
D. All of these
113. In 1936, the City of Manila exchanges its Muntinlupa property

with the Bureau of Prisons originally intended as a site for boys’
training school. Today, the old Bilibid Prison is now being used as
the Manila City Jail, famous as the :
A. “ May Halique Estate”
B. “Tandang Sora State”
C. New Bilibid Jail
D. Muntinlupa Jail
114. The sheriff of Bedsfordshire in 1773 who devoted his life and
fortune to prison reform.After his findings on English Prisons, he
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recommended the following: single cells for sleeping, segregation
of women, segregation of youth, provision of sanitation facilities,
and abolition of fee system by which jailers obtained money from
prisoners.
A. John Howard
B. Robert Peel
C. William Penn
D. Manuel Montesimos
115. Mr. Cruz was convicted of the crime of murder. After 10 days
from the promulgation of the sentence, he escaped from his
place of confinement. He maybe
A. liable for evasion of service of sentence
B. considered as an escaped prisoner
C. not liable for evasion of service of sentence
D. All of these
116. Ms. Bantog was convicted for the crime of infanticide. After
serving her sentence she committed again the same crime.Ms.
Ines Bantog maybe considered as a
A. recidivist
B. quasi-recidivist
C. habitual delinguent
D. mentally retarded person
117. Ramon, a basketball player, arrested Berto for some legal ground
but he failed to file a complaint against the latter with in the
prescribed period of filing. What crime did Ramon committed?
A. arbitrary detention
B. illegal Detention
C. illegal arrest
D. no crime committed
118. The Camp Sampaguita of the national Bilibid Prison houses

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A. Super Maximum Security Prisoners
B. Maximum Security Prisoners
C. Medium Security Prisoners
D. Minimum Security Prisoners
119. The only early Roman place of confinement which was built
under the main sewer of Rome in 64 B.C.
A. Bridewell Workhouse
B. Wulnut Street Jail
C. Burgundian House
D. none of these
120. The punishment should be provided by the state whose sanction

is violated, to afford the society or individual the opportunity of
imposing upon the offender suitable punishment as might be
enforced. Offenders should be punished because they deserve
it.This is one justification of punishment called:
A. Atonement
B. Incapacitation
C. Deterrence
D. Retribution
121. The purpose of commutation of sentence is to:

A. do away with the miscarriage of justice
B. break the rigidity of the law
C. restore the political and civil rights of the accused
D. all of the above
122. One of the following is an admission procedure which involves

the frisking of the prisoner.
A. Identification
B. Searching
C. Briefing/Orientation
D. minimum security prisoners
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123. If the warden is taken as the hostage, for all intents and
purposes, he ceases to exercise authority and the next in
command or the __________ officer present shall assume the
command.
A. Veteran
B. Assistant
C. Most senior
D. Custodian
124. Upon receipt of the probation officer investigation report, the

court shall resolve the application for probation not later than-
A. 60 days
B. 5 days
C. 15 days
D. 45 days
125. Who is the Father of Philippine Probation?

A. Jose Lacson
B. Juan Ponce Enrile
C. Antonio Torres
D. Dr. Teodulo C Natividad
126. What is the country, whose early schemes for humanizing the
criminal justice under it’s common law, originated probation.
A. England
B. United States
C. Greece
D. France
127. Which of the following does not belong to the common law
practices to which the emergence of probation is attributed?
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A. Recognizance
B. Reprieve
C. Benefit of the Clergy
D. Penance
128. Benefit of clergy, judicial reprieve, sanctuary, and abjuration

offered offenders a degree of protection from the enactment of
A. harsh sentences
B. soft sentences
C. criminal liabilities
D. code of Hammurabi
129. In the United States, particularly in Massachusetts, different

practices were being developed. "Security for good behavior,"
also known as good aberrance, was much like modern bail.
A. Penalizing
B. Good aberrance
C. Paying in cash
D. Collateral
130. Who among the following was the builder hospice of San
Michelle, a reformatory for delinquent boys
A. Montesquieu
B. Pope Clement XI
C. Samuel Romily
D. John Howard
131. The advocate of ultimate prison known as “the Panopticon” was

A. Jeremy Bentham
B. Samuel Romily
C. Walter Crofton
D. John Howard
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132. The founder of the Classical School of Criminology and published
a short treaties “ On Crimes and Punishments” which contains
his reformatory ideas was
A. Jeremy Bentham
B. Cesare Lombroso
C. Cesare Beccaria
D. Enrico Ferri
133. Diversification means

A. Proper integration of prisoners
B. Proper classification of prisoners
C. Proper segregation of prisoners
D. Welfare of prisoners
134. Filipino female national prisoners are confined at the

A. Mental hospital
B. CIW
C. Manila City Jail
D. Iwahig Penal Colony
135. An offender who surrenders from escaping because of calamity

immediately 48 hours after the pronouncement of the
passing away of calamity shall be granted
A. 1/5 reduction of sentence
B. ½ reduction of sentence
C. 2/5 reduction of sentence
D. 2/6 reduction of sentence
136. What is the name of the prison institution situated in

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Zamboanga, named after Capt. Blanco of the Spanish Royal
Army?
A. Old Bilibid Prison
B. Sablayan Prsions and Penal Farm
C. San Ramon Prison & Penal Farm
D. Iwahig Penal
137. A branch or division of law which defines crimes, treat of their

nature and provides for their punishment
A. Remedial law
B. Criminal law
C. Civil law
D.Political law
138. One who investigates for the court a referral for probation or
supervises a probationer or both
A. police officer
B. probationer officer
C. intelligence officer
D. law enforcer
139. Post sentence investigation report must be submitted by the

probation officer to the court within
A. 20 days
B. 30 days
C. 60 days
D. 90 days
140. Parole in the Philippine is governed by the

A. determinate sentence law
B. Indeterminate sentence law
C. Board of pardon and parole
D. Parole and probation administration
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141. A detention jail in Philadelphia but it was converted into state
prison and became the first American penitentiary.
A. Auburn Prison
B. Walnut Street Jail
C. Pennsylvania Prison
D. Bride Well
142. The system of prison were the confinement of the prisoners in
single cells at night and congregate work in stop during the
day.
A. Pennsylvania prison
B. Auburn prison
C. Elmira reformatory
D. Alcatraz prison

143. Under the rules, the chairman of the classification board and
disciplinary board for jails should be
A. Warden
B. Assistant warden
C.Custodial officer
D. Security officer
144. A special group of prisoners composed of incorrigible, intractable

and dangerous persons who are so difficult to manage inside
prisons.
A.Medium Security prisoners
B. Maximum security prisoners
C. Super maximum security prisoners
D. Minimum Security Prisoners
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145. One of the following is considered as the corner stone in
reformation n which includes all the life experiences which
shape a persons attitudes and behaviors.
A. Recreational program
B. Religious program
C. Educational program
D. Work program
146. It involves supervision of prisoners to insure punctual and

orderly movement from the dormitories, place of work, hospital
and churches in accordance with the daily schedules.
A. Control
B. Custody
C. Discipline
D. Inspection
147. It is a special unit in prison where by newly arrived prisoners

will be admitted for diagnostic examination, observation
A. Reception and Diagnostic Center
B. Medium Security Compound
C. Maximum Security Compound
D. Minimum Security Compound
148. Under the jail rules, the following are authorized disciplinary
measures imposable to inmate offender except
A. Reprimand
B. Cancellation of visiting privilege
C. Cancellation of food allowance
D. Extra fatigue duty
149. The principle of an “eye for an eye” “tooth for a tooth” doctrine
is common among ancient laws, specifically t
A. Code of Draco
B. Hammurabic Code
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C. Summerian Code
D. Code of Solomon
150. “Lex Tallionis” means

A. Punishment
B. Law of retaliation
C. Retribution
D. Suffering
151. These were abandoned or unusable transport ships use to

confine criminals during the early period of treating criminal
offenders.
A. Hulks
B. Gaols
C. Transportation
D. Galleys
152. He wrote his book “State of the Prisons” and he was also
considered as the great prison reformer.
A. John Howard
B. John Augustus
C. William Penn
D. Domets of France
153. The first house of correction in London England was the

B. Walnut Street Jail
C. Mamertine Prison
D. Panopticon
154. ___ - known as the “Rock” build in San Francisco Bay

A. Walnut prison
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B. Alcatraz prison
C. New York prison
D. Red Rock penitentiary
155. Anything that is contrary to prison or jail rules and regulations

are considered
A. Firearms
B. Contrabands
C. Greyhounds
D. Personal belongings
156. It is the suffering that is inflicted by the state for the

transgression of a law for the purpose of controlling criminals.
A. Prevention
B. Revenge
C. Penalty
D. All of the above
157. Parole and Probation Administration is under the direction of

the
A. Department of Finance
C. Department of Interior and Local Government
D. BJMP
158. What is nature in hearing the violation of a probation?

A. Formal
B. Summary
C. Due process
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159. Which is considered the forerunner of parole?
A. Mark system
B. Solitary system
C. Benefits of a clergy
D. Congregate system
160. 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
161. The first convict in the Philippines, sentenced to death by

means of Lethal injection was
A. Baby Ama
B. Asiong Salonga
C. Leo Echagaray
D. Gregorio S.DeLa Cruz
162. In the 13th C, a criminal could avoid ________ by claiming

refugee in a church for a period of 40 days at the end of which
time he has compelled to leave the realm by a road or path assigned to
him.
A. Penalty
B. punishment
C. trial
D. conviction
163. Long, low, narrow, single decked ships propelled by sails, usually
rowed by criminals, a type of ship used for transportation of
criminals in the 16th century. This referred to as the:
A. Gaols
B. Galleys
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C. Hulks
D. Stocks
164. The Classical School of penology maintains the “doctrine of

psychological hedonism” or __________. That the individual
calculates pleasures and pains in advance of action and
regulates his conduct by the result of his calculations.
A. denied individual responsibility
B. free will
C. pleasures and avoiding pain
D. natural phenomenon
165. History has shown that there are three main legal systems in the
world, which have been extended to and adopted by all
countries aside from those that produced them. Among the
three, it was the _____ that has the most lasting and most
pervading influence.
A. Mohammedan Law
B. Anglo-American Law
C. Roman Law
D. Hammurabic Code
166. Hanging is for death penalty, maiming is for

A. Social degradation
B. Exile
C. Physical torture
D. Slavery
167. Who is the Director of the English Prison who opened the Borstal
Institution for young offenders? The Borstal Institution is
considered as the best reform institution for young offenders
today.
A. Evelyn Brise
B. Manuel Montesimos
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C. Zebulon Brockway
D. Walter Crofton
168. The __________ is considered forerunner of modern penology

because it has all the elements in a modern system.
B. Elmira Reformatory
C. Wulnut Street Jail
D. Borstal Institution for Boys
169. Capital punishment refers to:

A. Life imprisonment
B. Death Penalty
C. Reclusion Perpetua
D. All of these
170. One of the following is not an administrative function exercised

by the executive branch of the government.
A. Probation
B. Pardon
C. Parole
D. Amnesty
171. 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
172. The enactment of Republic Act no. 6975 created the BJMP. It
operates as a line bureau under the Department of Interior and
Local Government (DILG). This statement is:
A. partially true
B. partially false
C. true
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D. false
173. The Jail Bureau shall be headed by a chief with a rank of
Director General, and assisted by Deputy Chief with the Rank of
Chief Superintendent. This statement is:
A. partially true
B. partially false
C. true
D. false
174. The group having the responsibility of providing a system of

sound custody, security and control of inmates and their
movements and also responsible to enforce prison or jail
discipline is the:
A. Security group for jails
B. Escort Platoon
C. Control Center groups
D. Warden
175. A unit of the prison or a section of the RDC where the prisoner is
given thorough physical examination including blood test, x-rays,
vaccinations and immunity is the:
A. Quarantine cell
B. NBP
C. Death row
D. Control Area
176. Imprisonment is not always advisable. Placing a person to

custodial coercion is to place him in physical jeopardy, thus
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drastically narrowing his access to source of personal
satisfaction and reducing his self-esteem. This principle is based
on the ____ of community based treatment programs.
A. Restorative aspect
B. Humanitarian aspect
C. Managerial aspect
D. Legal aspect
177. The case where the Supreme Court laid down the doctrine that
the absolute pardon removes all that is left of the consequences
of conviction, and that it is absolute in so far it restores the
pardonee to full civil and political rights.
A. Cristobal vs. Labrador
B. Fernandez vs. Aquino
C. People vs. Galit
D. None of these
178. The power of the chief Executive to grant pardon is limited to
the following, except:
A. Pardon can not 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
179. 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
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to prison – social, economic.
D. Financial capacity of the prisoner.
180. Prisoners who are nearly to leave the institution, awaiting

transfer,those in disciplinary status, and those who are
chronically ill with mental disabilities are considered:
A. unassignable prisoners to undergo prison programs
B. all of these
C. special group of offenders
D. minimum security prisoners
181. Parole is not claimed as a right but the Board of Parole grants it
as a privilege to a qualified prisoner. This statement is:
A. partially true
B. partially false
C. true
D. false
182. Every violation of jail/prison discipline shall be dealt with

accordingly. In extreme cases, where the violation necessitate
Immediate action, the warden or the Officer of the Day may
administer the necessary restraints and reports the action
taken to
A. an SOP
B. an emergency plan
C. a general rule
D. not applicable to prisoners
183. Which of the following is a maximum security prison in Ossining,

New York, USA? It is located approximately 30 miles (48 km)
north of New York City on the banks of the Hudson River which
the Auburn Prison system was applied
A. Alcatraz prison
B. Sing Sing Prison
C. Wulnut Street Jail
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D. Silver Mine Farm
184. A ___, also called a 'block' or 'isolation cell', used to separate

unruly, dangerous, or vulnerable prisoners from the general
population, also sometimes used as punishment.
A. Segregation Unit
B. Reception Unit
C. Quarantine Unit
D. Cell 45
185. What is the place in some prisons, or a section in prisons where

criminals are placed awaiting execution?
A. Execution room
B. Death row
C. Garotine
D. Galley room
186. The Auburn system is a penal method of the 19th century in
which persons worked during the day in groups and were kept in
solitary confinement at night, with enforced silence at all times.
The Auburn system is also known as
A. Albany system
B. Irish system
C. New York System
D. None of these
187. Bedford Hills Correctional Facility for Women is a prison in

Bedford Hills, Westchester County, New York, USA. It is the
largest women's prison in New York State and has hosted many
infamous prisoners. It is the only women's maximum security
prison in New York State. This statement is:
A. True
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B. False
C. Partially true
D. Partially false
188. The Panopticon is a type of prison building designed by English

philosopher Jeremy Bentham in 1785. The concept of the design
was derived from the word meaning of “pan” and “opticon”.
“Opticon’ means:
A. to allow an observer to observe
B. with out the prisoner
C. avoid watching
D. To walk in military manner
189. Elmira Correctional Facility, known otherwise as ___, is a

maximum security prison located in New York in the USA. The
prison is located in Chemung County, New York in the City of
Elmira.
A. “the school”
B. “the hill”
C. “the rock”
D. “the dungeon”
190. Who among the following was given the title “father of Prison
Reform” in the United States?
A. Zebulon Brockway
B. Robert Peel
C. John Howard
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D. Alexander Macanochie
191. It is the idea that the moral worth of an action is solely

determined by its contribution to overall utility, that is, its
contribution to happiness or pleasure as summed among all
persons. It is thus a form of consequentialism, meaning that the
moral worth of an action is determined by its outcome—the ends
justify the means.
A. Hedonism
B. Positivism
C. Determinism
D. Penology
192. The concept of probation, from the Latin word “probatio” which
means ___, has historical roots in the practice of judicial
reprieve.
A. walk with faith
B. live with integrity
C. testing period
D. out of prison
193. In the history of capital punishment, what do they call this

frame, typically wooden, used for execution by hanging?
A. Galley
B. Gallows
C. Hulk
D. Double blade
194. Lethal injection refers to the practice of injecting a person with

a fatal dose of drugs for the explicit purpose of causing the
death of the subject. The main application for this procedure is
capital punishment. Which of the following drug is injected to
stops the heart thus causing death by cardiac arrest?
A. Sodium thiopental
B. Pancuronium
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C. Potassium chloride
D. Bicarbonate
195. Execution by electrocution (referred to as the Electric Chair) is

an execution method originating in the United States in which
the person being put to death is strapped to a specially built
wooden chair and electrocuted through electrodes placed on
the body. In the Philippines, its first use was in :
A. 1924
B. 1976
C. 1972
D. 1918
196. Who was the British prison administrator and reformer, and
founder of the Borstal system?
A. Zebulon Brockway
B. Alexander Mocanochie
C. Evelyn Ruggles Brise
D. Sir John Watson
197. Besides religious laws such as the Torah, important codifications

of laws were developed in the ancient Roman Empire, with the
compilations of the Lex Duodecim Tabularum.This law refers to
A. the Corpus Juris Civilis
B. the Twelve Tables
C. the Hammurabic code
D. lex taliones
198. The first permanent system of codified laws could be found in
China, with the compilation of the
A. Tang Code
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B. Wong Code
C. Ting Code
D. Chang Code
199. Opponents of capital punishment claim that a prisoner's isolation
and uncertainty over their fate constitute a form of mental
cruelty and those especially long-time death row inmates are
liable to become mentally ill, if they are not already. This is
referred to as
A. death row phenomenon
B. Cruelty syndrome
C. Execution syndrome
D. None of these
200. After individuals are found guilty of an offense and sentenced to
execution, they will remain on death row while following an
appeals procedure, if they so choose, and then until there is a
convenient time for __.
A. Execution
B. Pardon
C. Parole
D Amnesty
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CRIMINOLOGISTS Licensure Examination

Third Day – 1:00 P.M to 4:30 P.M
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INSTRUCTION: Select the correct answer for each of the following
questions. Mark only one answer for each item by marking the box
corresponding to the letter of your choice on the answer sheet
provided. STRICTLY NO ERASURES ALLOWED. Use pencil no. 1 only.
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1. As a matter of procedure, the fourth pillar of the Criminal

Justice System, Corrections Pillar, takes over once the accused –
A. has been delivered to the New Bilibid Prison
B. received the order of the court
C. after having been found guilty, meted out the penalty for
the crime he committed
D. has been arrested by the police and has been investigated of
the crime
2. The Correctional System in the Philippines is under three

distinct and separate departments of the national government.
They are the following, except –
A. The Department of National Defense
B. The Department of Justice
C. The Department of Interior and Local Government
D. The Department of Social Welfare and Development
3. Regional Rehabilitation Centers for Youth (RRCY) in the country

are established to provide care and rehabilitation to juvenile in
conflict with the law who are 9 - 17 years old. How many RRCY
existing in the Philippines?
A. Eight (8)
B. Ten (10)
C. Twelve (12)
D. Sixteen (16)
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4. The central office of the BUCOR is located in ____, where the
Director, the assistant directors and the general administration
staff are holding official functions.
A. Camp Crame, Quezon City
B. Camp Aquinaldo, Quezon City
C. New Bilibid Prison, Muntinlupa City
D. Maximum Security Prison
5. During the pre-colonial times, the informal prison system in the

Philippines was –
A. barbaric and institutionalized
B. trial by ordeal
C. tribal and community-based
D. based on the Kalantiao Code
6. The formal prison system in the Philippines started only during

the Spanish regime, where an organized corrective service was
made operational. Established in 1847 pursuant to Section 1708 of
the Revised Administrative Code and formally opened by Royal
Decree in ____.
A. 1621
B. 1702
C. 1865
D. 1898
7. The Old Bilibid Prison was constructed as the main penitentiary

in Oroquieta Street, Manila and designed to house the prison
population of the country. This prison became known as the –
A. Bilibid Prison I
B. Correctional de bilibid
C. Manila National Prison
D. Carcel y Presidio Correccional
8. The Bureau of Corrections in the Philippines is an agency under

the –
B. Department of Interior and Local Government
C. Office of the President
D. Office of the Provincial Governor
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9. What is called the institutional record of an inmate which
consists of his mittimus or commitment order issued by the Court
after conviction?
A. Carpeta
B. Sentenced Mittimus
C. File 201
D. None of these
10. It refers to shock incarceration regime for adults and juveniles,

originated in America, which emphasize discipline and physical
training in a military-style environment. Which one of these?
A. Boot legs
B. Boot Camps
C. Mud Camps
D. Jamboree camps
11. The Borstal Institution founded by Sir Evelyn Ruggles-Brise was

established in –
A. 1902
B. 1911
C. 1935
D. 1931
12. Which of the following records is not necessarily included in the

carpeta of prisoners?
A. the prosecutor's information
B. the decisions of the trial court
C. certificate of non-appeal
D. the police investigation report
13. One of the following is not an Executive Clemency.

A. Reprieve
B. Absolute Pardon
C. Probation
D. Commutation of sentence
14. When the San Ramon prison and penal farm in Zamboanga City was
established?
A. October 16, 1974
B. August 21, 1869
C. June 04, 1801
D. March 16, 1621
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15. Before the reconstruction of San Ramon Prison, the Americans
established in 1904 a penal settlement, which became known today
as Iwahig Prison and Penal Farm. Which of these?
A. Guhit Settlement Farm
B. Iuhit Penal Settlement
C. Iguhit Settlement Farm
D. Ingunit Penal Settlement
16. The first RDC facility was created in Building No. 9 of the
Maximum Security Compound and was relocated to the Medium
Security Compound of Camp Sampaguita. Historically, this
statement is –
A. True
B. False
C. Partially true
D. Partially false
17. Under the BUCOR Manual of Operation, how long should an inmate
stay at the RDC and he should be due for transfer to the
designated camp?
A. 30 days
B. 60 days
C. 90 days
D. 15 days
18. As per the organizational structure of the BUCOR and the given
function of the office, under what office the chief of the RDC
directly reports?
A. The Director
B. The Deputy Director
C. The Head of the Technical Division
D. Secretary of Justice
19. Being the initial stop of every national male prisoner, the RDC
greatly improved its rehabilitative programs. By the adoption of
the behavioral modification modality, a program for drug
dependents, the RDC was converted into a Therapeutic Community
Camp on –
A. February 6, 2003
B. March 7, 2004
C. April 8, 2003
D. February 22, 1990
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20. A prison model or theory which argues that an inmate’s mode of
adaptation to prison is influenced by factors external to the
immediate context of the prisons, as well as the immediate
conditions of imprisonment. Which one of these?
A. Importation model
B. Exportation Model
C. Family Model
D. None of these
21. The Philippine Legislature during the American regime passed Act
No. 1876 providing for the establishment of a prison in _____.
The prison was built for the prisoners of the province and
insular prisoners who were members of the non-Christian tribes of
the Mountain Provinces and Nueva Viscaya.
A. La Trinidad, Benguet
B. Tiger Hill, Ifugao
C. Baguio Jail and Prison
D. Bontoc, Mt. Province
22. Among the penal farms in the country, ____ is the largest
operating institution under the BuCor covering a total land area
of more or less 28,000 hectares.
A. Sablayan Prison and Penal Farm
B. Davao Prison and Penal Farm
C. San Ramon Prison and Penal Farm
D. Iwahig Prison and Penal Farm
23. The San Ramon Prison and Penal Farm was established on August 13,
1870 as –
A. Correccional de San Ramon
B. Colonia Penal de San Ramon
C. Ramon Blanco Colonia de Penal
D. Espanyol Colonia de Penal
24. The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology or BJMP was created to
address the growing concerns of jail management and penology. The
law that created the BJMP was –
A. Republic Act 8551
B. Republic Act 6425
C. Republic Act 4890
D. Republic Act 6975
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25. What theory of punishment proposes that sentencing can contribute
towards reducing crime by removing potential offenders from the
community, so eliminating their capacity to commit offenses?
A. Retribution
B. Incapacitation
C. Atonement
D. Reformation
26. Primarily, its clients are detainees accused before a court who
are temporarily confined in such jails while undergoing
investigation, awaiting final judgement and those who are serving
sentence promulgated by the court 3 years and below. Which one of
the following?
A. The BJMP
B. The BUCOR
C. The CIW
D. All of the above
27. On January 2, 1991, the BJMP was created thru R.A. No. 6975 as a
line Bureau under the –
B. Department of Social Welfare and Development
D. Office of the Vice President
28. The BJMP is the upgraded version of its forerunner, the Office of

Jail Management and Penology of the defunct PC/INP last headed
by –
A. BRIG GEN Rafael Crame
B. BRIG GEN Arsenio Concepcion
C. BRIG GEN Fabian Ver
D. BRIG GEN Antonio Rodriquez
29. The first chief of the BJMP upon its creation was ____ who took
his oath of office on July 1, 1991.
A. Director Charles Mondejar
B. Director Charles Montalban
C. Director Charles Morrales
D. Director Charles Mariano
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30. R.A. No. 9263 provides that the BJMP shall be headed by a Chief
who is assisted by 2 Deputy Chiefs, and 1 Chief of Directorial
Staff, all of whom are appointed by the President. What is R.A.
No, 9263?
A. BJMP Professionalization Act of 2004
B. BFP and BJMP Professionalization Act of 2004
C. BFP Professionalization Act of 2004
D. Law Repealing RA 6975
31. The second officer in command of the BJMP is the ___ with the
rank of Chief Superintendent.
A. Deputy Chief for Administration
B. Deputy Chief for Operations
C. Chief of the Directorial Staff
D. Most senior Commissioned Officer
32. When the Americans took over in the 1900s, the Bureau of Prisons
was created under the ____ known as Reorganization Act of 1905.
A. Act No. 1407
B. Act No. 1745
C. Act No. 2204
D. Act No. 1905
33. Provincial jails are under the management, administration and

control of their respective provincial governments. Inmates who
are serving sentences from ___ are confined in these jails.
A. 3 years and above
B. 1 day to 6 months
C. 1 day to 3 years
D. 6 months, 1 day to 3 years
34. Under the law, the ___ refers to the Officer-In-Charge of the New
Bilibid Prison, the Correctional Institution for Women and the
prison and penal farms of the Bureau of Corrections.
A. Penal Supervisor
B. Warden
C. Penal Superintendent
D. Director of Prison
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35. It refers to the deferment of the implementation of the sentence
for an interval of time; it does not annul the sentence but
merely postpones or suspends its execution. Which one of these?
A. Executive Clemency
B. Reprieve
C. Petition
D. Recognizance
36. In absolute pardon, there is total extinction of the criminal

liability of the individual to whom it is granted without any
condition. It also restores –
A. Political right only
B. Civil rights only
C. Civil and political rights
D. Nothing
37. The Chief of the BJMP carries the rank of ___ and serves a tour
of duty that must not exceed four (4) years.
A. Director General
B. Deputy Director
C. Director
D. Warden
38. In every province, the BJMP operates and maintains a Provincial

Jail Administrator’s Office headed by a _____, to oversee the
implementation of jail services of all district, city and
municipal jails within its territorial jurisdiction.
A. Provincial Director
B. Provincial Warden
C. Provincial Deputy Director
D. Provincial Administrator
39. The Board of Pardon and Parole may not consider the release on
pardon/parole of a national prisoner who is serving sentence in a
municipal, city, district or provincial jail unless –
A. the confinement in said jail is in good faith or due to
circumstances beyond the prisoner's control
B. upon the request of the President
C. the prisoner is over 70 yrs of age
D. the jail which he is being committed is over crowded
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40. Petitions for parole shall be addressed to the _____.
And the Board may consider cases for parole, commutation of
sentence or conditional pardon of deserving prisoners whenever
the interest of justice will be served thereby.
A. Office of the President
B. Secretary of Justice
C. Chairman or Executive Director of the Board
D. Director of Bureau of Corrections
41. Upon receipt of a petition for absolute pardon, the Board should
refer the petition to the Probation and Parole Officer who should
conduct an investigation within ___.
A. 10 days
B. 15 days
C. 20 days
D. 30 days
42. Other penal colonies were established during the American regime.
On November 27, 1929, the ____ was created under Act No. 3579.
A. Davao Penal Colony
B. Correctional Institution for Women
C. New Bilibid Prison
D. Sablayan Penal Colony and Farm
43. On November 15, 1940, all inmates of the Old Bilibid Prison in
Manila were transferred to the new site. The new institution was
officially named as the New Bilibid Prison on _____.
A. January 22, 1941
B. February 22, 1942
C. March 22, 1943
D. April 22, 1945
44. In the 1980s, Camp Sampaguita was constructed and became today as
–
A. Maximum Security Prison Camp
B. Medium Security Prison Camp
C. Minimum Security Prison Camp
D. The Bukang Liwayway Camp
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45. Under Proclamation No. 72 issued on September 26, 1954, another
prison facility was established in Occidental Mindoro. Which one
of these?
A. Iwahig Prison Penal Farm
B. Sablayan Prison and Penal Farm
C. San Ramon Prison and Penal Farm
D. Davao Prison and Penal Farm
46. The Leyte Regional Prison was established on January 16, 1973
under -
A. Proclamation No. 1101
B. Proclamation No. 1102
C. Proclamation No. 1103
D. Proclamation No. 1104
47. Recognizing the need to properly orient newly committed prisoners

to the Bureau of Corrections, the Reception and Diagnostic Center
(RDC) was created through Administrative Order No. 8, series of
1953 of the –
A. Department of Trade and Industry
B. Department of Health
48. Under the rules, a petition for executive clemency should be

referred by the Board to the _____ for comment and recommendation
if the crime committed by the petitioner is against national
security or public order or law of nations.
A. Secretary of National Defense
B. Chief Executive
C. Secretary of Justice
D. Director of the BUCOR
49. In case of an alien, the petition for executive clemency should

be referred to the –
A. Bureau of Immigration
C. Department of Foreign Affairs
D. Any of the above
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50. Prisoners who escaped or evaded service of sentence are not
eligible for executive clemency for a period of ____ from the
date of their last recommitment to prison or conviction for
evasion of service of sentence.
A. 2 years
B. 4 years
C. 1 year
D. 6 months
51. One of the following is the fundamental basis in the grant of

parole to a prisoner.
A. There is a reasonable probability that upon his release he
will be law abiding
B. The petitioner is old aged
C. Justice requires the grant as per order of a court
D. All of the above
52. When the penalty is imprisonment, the sentence is carried out

either in the municipal, provincial or national penitentiary
depending on –
A. the judge who issue the order
B. the ability of the accused to get immediate rehabilitation
C. the availability of funds in prison or jails
D. the length of the sentence meted out
53. The correctional organization is a complex, hybrid organization

that utilizes two distinct, yet related management subsystems to
achieve its goals. Which one of these?
A. Management of correctional employees and delivery of
correctional services to offender population
B. administration of the parole and probation system
C. Custody and supervision of inmates
D. Rehabilitation of inmates the soonest time
54. Correctional organization have two ideologically competing sub-

organizational structures, the custodial organization, with its
emphasis on control and surveillance of offender activities; and
the treatment organization –
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A. emphasizing on making a living inside prison
B. emphasizing on preventive discipline
C. emphasizing on treating special offenders
D. on the goals and methods of treatment and rehabilitation
55. If, based on the Pre-Parole Investigation Report conducted on the

prisoner, there is a clear and convincing evidence that his
release on parole will endanger his own life and those of his
relatives or the life, safety and well-being of the victim, his
relatives, his witnesses and the community, the release of the
prisoner should be –
A. deferred until the danger ceases
B. disapproved by the Board
C. referred to the Office of the President for comment
D. granted and placed on the witness protection program
56. This refers to information concerning an inmate’s personal

circumstances, the offense he committed, the sentence imposed,
the criminal case numbers in the trial and appellate courts, the
date he commenced service for sentence, the date he was received
for confinement, the date of expiration of his sentence, the
number of previous convictions, if any, and his behavior or
conduct while in prison. Which one of the following is defined?
A. Carpeta
B. Prison Record
C. File 201
D. Mittimus
57. Under the rules, how long does an inmate stay at the quarantine
cell upon admission in the Reception and Diagnostic Center for
physical examination?
A. 10 days
B. 5 days
C. 15 days
D. 20 days
58. After the quarantine period, the inmate should remain at the
Reception and Diagnostic Center for a period not exceeding _____
where he should undergo psychiatric, psychological, sociological,
vocational, educational and religious and other examinations.
A. 30 days
B. 25 days
C. 55 days
D. 90 days
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59. What should an inmate, before admission in the Reception and
Diagnostic Center, present?
A. Mittimus/Commitment Order of the court
B. Information and Court decision in the case
C. Certificate of Detention
D. All of the above
60. Under the rules, an inmate may not wear a wig or artificial
hairpiece, unless –
A. the hair piece makes him look better
B. medical authorization to do so is approved by the
superintendent
C. no hairpiece is available
D. upon request and approved by the Director of Prison
61. The newly-admitted inmate should be issued two (2) regulation

uniform/suits and two (2) t-shirts. This statement is –
A. Correct under the rules
B. Correct as a prerogative by the prison authorities
C. Correct as the inmate can bring his own clothing’
D. Incorrect
62. The BUCOR has a Classification Board that classifies inmates

according to its Manual of Operation. The chairman of this
classification board is the –
A. Superintendent
B. Chief of the RDC
C. Medical Officer
D. Chief of the Custodial Force
63. Which of the following should be classified as a maximum security

prisoner?
A. high security risk inmates
B. those sentenced to death
C. those whose minimum sentence is twenty (20) years
imprisonment
D. All of the above
64. Those inmates who have two (2) or more records of escapes but
they have served eight (8) years since they were recommitted
should be classified as –
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A. Maximum security prisoners
B. Medium Security prisoners
C. Minimum security prisoners
D. Unclassified incorrigibles
65. According to the BUCOR manual of operation, the color of uniform,

as to security classification, of a Maximum security inmate is -
A. Tangerine
B. Blue
C. Brown
D. Gray
66. Which of the following is considered as a third class inmate?

A. one who has either been previously committed for 3 or more
times as a sentenced inmate
B. a newly arrived inmate
C. one whose known character and credit for work while in
detention
D. a colonist
67. In order to be qualified as a colonist, the Director of

Correction may, upon the recommendation of the Classification
Board, an inmate should -
A. be at least a first class inmate and has served one 1 year
B. have served imprisonment with good conduct for a period
equivalent to one fifth (1/5) of the maximum term of his
prison sentence, or seven (7) years in the case of a life
sentence
C. have applied for pardon or parole
D. A and B must have been complied with
68. A colonist shall have the following privileges, except –

A. credit of an additional GCTA of five (5) days for each
calendar month while he retains said classification aside
from the regular GCTA authorized under Article 97 of the
Revised Penal Code
B. automatic reduction of the life sentence imposed on the
colonist to a sentence of thirty (30 ) years
C. to the approval of the Director, to have his wife and
children, or the woman he desires to marry, live with him in
the prison and penal farm
D. All of the above
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69. The grant of colonist status may, for cause, be revoked at
anytime by the Superintendent with the approval of the Director.
This statement is –
A. Correct, as part of the rules (Manual of Operation)
B. Correct, as mandated by the Revised Penal Code
C. Correct, as part of DOJ Department Order
D. Correct, as an Executive Order
70. An inmate may be transferred by the Director upon the

recommendation of the Superintendent concerned to another prison
facility. Which of the following is the fundamental purpose of
the transfer?
A. Security of the inmate
B. Bringing the inmate closer to his family
C. Punishment of incorrigible inmates
D. Effective custody and control
71. Who may direct, as the occasion may require, the transfer of
inmates from a national prison to a provincial jail, or vice
versa?
A. President
B. Secretary of Justice
C. Director of BUCOR
D. Provincial Governor
72. The Superintendent of a prison may authorize an inmate to be

taken out of prison in the following instances, except -
A. Conjugal visit of a male inmate to the CIW
B. to appear in court or other government agency as directed by
competent authority
C. for medical examination/treatment or hospitalization in an
outside clinic or hospital
D. to view the remains of a deceased relative
73. Who may grant Good Conduct Time Allowance (GCTA) to an inmate who
displays good behavior and who has no record of breach of
discipline or violation of prison rules and regulations?
A. The President
B. The Secretary of Justice
C. The Director of Corrections
D. The Court
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74. All offenders who demonstrate good behavior earns one telephone
call to an authorized individual every 90 days. In such case, the
telephone calls are monitored and do have a duration of ____.
A. not exceeding 5 minutes
B. not exceeding 10 Minutes
C. not exceeding 15 minutes
D. 30 minutes with only 5 min allowable extension
75. An inmate or detainee who wants to get married may submit a

written request to the Superintendent. The Superintendent may
approve an inmate’s request to marry, except –
A. a legal restriction to a marriage exists
B. the proposed marriage presents a threat to the security or
good order of the prison
C. the proposed marriage presents threat to the protection of
the public
D. All of the above
76. In case an inmate is given disciplinary action, the Board of

Discipline is authorized to impose any of the following
disciplinary measures, except -
A. Additional penalty for service of sentence
B. Caution or reprimand
C. Cancellation of recreation, education, entertainment and
visiting privileges
D. Deprivation of GCTA for a specific period
77. As a general rule, use of instruments of restraint of restraint,

such as handcuffs and strait jackets, should not be applied as
punishment, but rather –
A. to prevent an escape during an inmate’s transfer or movement
B. to prevent an inmate from harming himself or others, or from
destroying public or private property
C. to lock up the inmate on quarantine cell, as necessary
D. A and B are correct
78. An infant born while the mother is serving sentence in the CIW
may be allowed to stay with the mother for a period not exceeding
___.
A. 1 year
B. 2 years
C. 6 months
D. 1 yr, 6 months
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79. Who may authorize an inmate to donate to a licensed physician,
surgeon, known scientist or any medical or scientific
institution, including eye banks, and other similar institutions,
any organ, part or parts of his body?
A. The President
B. The Secretary of Justice
C. The Director of the Bureau
D. The Medical officer of the Bureau
80. Who among the following may authorize release of an inmate?

A. the Supreme Court or lower courts, in cases of acquittal or
grant of bail
B. Both A and C
C. the President of the Philippines, in cases of executive
clemency or amnesty
D. the Secretary of Justice
81. The probation system of treating offenders without imprisonment

was first adopted in Massachusetts in ___and afterward adopted in
France, Belgium, and various American states.
A. 1878
B. 1842
C. 1780
D. 1901
82. The first Director of the Bureau of Correction, in 1904 to 1910

was –
A. Lt. Col. Paulino Santos
B. Col. Eduardo Quintos
C. Lt. George Wolfe
D. Ramon Victorio
83. According to the rules at the BUCOR, head counts of inmates are
conducted. How many times in 24 hours do the authorities conducts
head count?
A. four times a day
B. six times a day
C. three times a day in 3 shift
D. five times a day
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84. Probation may be granted whether the sentence imposes a term
of imprisonment or a fine only but the application for
probation should be filed with the –
A. Trial court
B. Appellate court
C. Prosecutors office
D. Board of Pardons and Parole
85. Can an order granting or denying probation be appealable

under the law?
A. No, PD 968 do not allow it
B. Yes, PD 968 allows it
C. It depends upon the court
D. Yes, PD 603 allows it
86. Under the law, the probation officer shall submit to the
court the investigation report on a defendant not later than
–
A. 10 days from receipt of the order
B. 15 days from receipt of the order
C. 30 days from receipt of the order
D. 60 days from receipt of the order
87. The general concept of punishment is that –

A. it is an infliction of some sort of pain on the
offender for violating the law
B. it is for the purpose of trial by ordeal
C. it is for personal revenge
D. it is a restriction offending members of society
88. ___ is the latest justification of punishment. Under this

theory, society can best be protected from crime if the
purpose of imprisonment is to reform or rehabilitate the
prisoner.
A. Reformation
B. Incapaciation
C. Expiation
D. Fine
89. Release from prison, are intended to reform the offender.

This is a new concept of correctional administration. Thus,
reformation and rehabilitation are now thought of as –
A. Treatment through institutional programs
B. Limitation of punishment
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C. Concealing criminal activities
D. Treatment through non-institutional programs
90. What school of thought in criminology/ penology admits that

minors are incapable of committing crime because they have
not reached the age of responsibility?
A. Classical
B. Neo-classical
C. Positivist
D. Mixed
91. Sir Evelyn Ruggles Brise, Director of English prisons, after
visiting Elmira in 1897, open the –
A. Kent Reform Institution for Boys
B. Borstal Institution
C. Elmira Reformatory
D. Golden Gate Reformatory
92. Probation started in ___ with the old practice of
suspending judgment and releasing the offender on his own
recognizance with the promise not to commit any more crime.
A. England
B. America
C. Rome
D. Italy
93. In the Philippines, Act No. 4221 of the Philippine Assembly
established adult probation, but it was abolished in 1937
after two years of existence because it was declared
unconstitutional in the case of –
A. People vs. Veneranda
B. People vs. Vera
C. People vs. De Vera
D. People vs. Devenadera
94. This concept embodies the belief that punishment keeps offenders
from committing offenses again. Which of these?
A. Deterrence
B. Reformation
C. Retribution
D. Expiation
95. Under the Probation law, how many times can offender be granted
probation?
A. Once as a minor, and another as an adult
B. Depends on the discretion of the court
C. As many times as his conviction
D. Once and only on the first offense
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96. A system in prison where complete silence was enforced and
prisoners were confined in single cells at night but they do
congregate work in shops during the day. Which one of these?
A. Auburn Prison
B. Irish Prison
C. Pennsylvania Prison
D. Walnut Street Jail
97. During the 16th and 17th Century, a method of disposing offenders
to the colonies of England was by means of shipping. This was the
principle of -
A. Banishment and Transportation
B. Judicial reprieve and recognizance
C. Capital punishment
D. Retribution and Incapacitation
98. Which one of the following is an accessory penalty which deprives
the offender his rights of parental authority, marital authority
and his right to manage his property?
A. Civil Interdiction
B. Civil Deprivation
C. Civil Interruption
D. Civil Rights Suspension
99. As a matter of rule, the filing of application for probation will
be ___ of the right to appeal on the part of the accused.
A. a cancellation
B. a suspension
C. a refusal
D. a waiver
100. Which one of the following is considered a forerunner of modern

day probation which involves the temporary withholding of the
sentence?
A. Benefit of clergy
B. Judicial Reprieve
C. Recognizance
D. Transportation
Correctional Administration 2
Board Examination
Name: _____________________________ Score:_______
Section:______ Time:______ Day:________
I.Multiple Choice:
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1. It is a form of executive clemency granted by the President of the Philippines as a privilage
extended to a convict as a descretionary act of grace.
a. Absolute Pardon b. Reprieve c. Amnesty d. Pardon
2. It refers to a prisoner who is released.
a. Parole b. Release on Bail c. Probation d. Prisoners
3. It is the act of clemency by which a heavier or longer sentence is reduced to a lighter or

shorter term. Reduction of Sentencem commutation of sentence and deduction of sentence.
a. Reduction of Sentence b.Commutation of Sentence c. Deduction of sentence d.

Resolution of Sentence
4. It refers to Absolute Pardon, Conditional Pardon wth or without parole conditions and
Communication of Sentence as may be granted by the President of the Philippines upon the
recommendation of the board of Pardons and Parole.
a. Executive clemency b. Pardon c. Bail d. Probation
5. The Board of Pardons and Parole within one (1) month from receipt by the Director of the
request made by the Board for prison record and carpeta.
a. Conditional Pardon b. Parole c. Absolute Pardon d. Reprieve
6. It is a disposition under which the defendant, after conviction and sentence, is released
subject to conditions imposed by the Court.
a. Probation b. Amnesty c. Reprieve d. Executive clemency
7. Once the prisoner has served one-half of the minimum of his indeterminate sentence.
a. Parole b. Reprieve c. Conditional Pardon d. Absolute Pardon
8. The Judge can release the person after or before his sentence.
a. Computation of sentence b. Release on Bail c. Repreive d. Probation
9. It is the temporary stay of the execution of a sentence.
a. Repreive b. Parole c. Bail d. Petition
10. It refers to the total extinction of the criminal liability of the individual to whom it is granted
without any condition whatsoever and restores to the individual his civil rights and remits the
penalty imposed for the particular offense of which he was convicted.
a. Pardon b. Reprieve c. Absolute Pardon d. Amnesty
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11. The offender under custody can be released to a responsible person in the communityas
provided under Republic Act 6036.
a. Release on Recognizance b. Release on Bail c. Parole d. Executive Clemency
12. The offender under the custody can be released to a responsible person in the community as
provided under.
a. BP 85 b. RA 6506 c. P.D 404 d. P.D. 6036
13. The reducing of penalty or Sentences of the Prisoner, like at least one month before the
expiration of one-third of the minimum period of the prisoner's indetermine sentence and in
special cases, atleast one month before the periods the petitioner becomes qualified.
a. Commutation of Sentence b. Absolute Pardon c. Probation d. Parole
14. The Board of Pardons and Parole within atleast one (1) month before the expiration of one-
half (½) of the minimum period of the prisoner's indeterminate sentence and in special cases,
atleast one (1) month before the periods the petitioner becomes qualified.
a. Absolute Pardon b. Conditional Pardon c. Parole Supervision d. Release on Bail
15. The date of execution of sentence is temporarily postponed indefinitely to enable the Chief
Executive to thoroughly study the petition of the condemned man for commutation of sentence
or pardon
a. Reprieve b. Parole c. Bail d. Pardon
16. It is a conditional release from prison of a prisoner who has served part of his sentence,
allowing the prisoner to complete his term of punishment outside the prison.
a. Pardon b. Parole c. Executive clemency d. Bail
17. It refers to information concerning an inmate's personal circumtances, the offense he

commited, the sentence imposed, the criminal case number in the trial and apellate courts.
a. Prison Record b. Carpeta c. Parole d. Probation
18. The Board of Pardons and Parole within atleast one (1) month before the Expiration of one-
third (1/3) of the minimum period of the prisoner's indeterminate sentence and in special cases,
atleast one (1) month before the periods becomes qualified.
a. Conditional Pardon b. Commutation of Sentence c. Realease on Bail d. Absolute

Pardon
19. It is another form of non-institutional corrections practices that gives a sentenced convict
the chance to reform and rehabilitate himself without having to spend time in jails.
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a. Probation b.Reprieve c. Executive Clemency d. Bail
20. What number of law does the Family Courts Act.
a. R.A. 8369 b. R.A. 6036 c. R.A. 7610 d. R.A. 6306
21. What is the agency under the DOJ that handles non-institution based correction?
a. DILG b. BuCor c. DSWD d. Pag-ibig
22. Who is the Administator of Probation and Parole Administration?
a. Atty. Reynaldo Bayang b. Manuel Co c. Natividad Dizon d. Rafael Marcos Z.

Ragos
23 Who is the Executive Director of the Boards of Pardons and Parole?
a. Rafael Marcos Z. Ragos b. Atty. Reynaldo Bayang c. Cese Mamaril d. Natividad Dizon
24. What Law created the BJMP?
a. R.A. 9263 b. R.A. 7610 c. R.A. 6975 d.

R.A. 6306
25. What Law Professionalize the BJMP?
a. R.A. 9263 b. R.A. 6036 c. R.A. 8369 d.

R.A. 8963
26. Law Professionalize the Bureau of Corrections?
a. R.A. 6306 b. R.A. 9263 c. R.A. 9263 d.

R.A. 10575
27. What is the minimum and maximum penalty of the prisoners if they are incarcerated in the
Bureau of Corrections Penal Colony?
a. 1day to 3years b. 3years & 1day up to life and death c. 6months, 1day to 3years d. 1year
to 6months
28. Changes the original fixed sentence to a lesser indeterminate sentence, which will then
enable the benificiary to be released on parole.
a. Commutation of sentence b. Executive Clemency c. Absolute Pardon d. Release on Bail
29. It is applied to death sentences already affirmed by the Supreme Court.
a. Reprieve b. Pardon c. Bail d. Probation
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30. It refers to the constitutional record of an inmate which consists of his mittimus or
commitment order issued by the Court.
a. Carpeta b. Prison Record c. Probation d. Repreive
II.Enumeration Type:
31-33. What are the three (3) agencies under the Executive branch of government that handles
correction.
31. DSWD
32. DILG
33. DOJ
34-40. What are the seven (7) Prison and Penal Farms under the supervision of the Bureau of
Corrections in sequence
34. Old bilibid prison
35. San Ramon prison and penal farm
36. Ihawig penal colony
37. Correctional Institution for women
38. Davao penal colony
39. Sablayan prison
40. Leyte Regional Prison
41-45. What are the five (5) pillars of the Criminal Justice System? In proper order
41. Law Enforcement
42. Prosecution
43. Court
44. Correction
45. Community
46-49. What are the four (4) jails that Bureau of Jail Management and Penology, supervises?
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46. Municipal Jail
47. City Jail
48. District Jail
49. Provincial Jail
50-53. What is the minimum and maximun penalty of the prisoner if they are being incarcenated
in the following:
50. Municipal Jail - One (1) day to Six (6) months
51. City Jail - One (1) day to Three (3) years
52. District Jail - One (1) day to Three (3) years
53. Provincial Jail - Six (6) months, One (1) day to Three (3) years
CA 2 (Pre Board Exam)
Name: ____________________________________ Date: _________
Section: ______________ Score : ______
1.The probationer is required to present himself to the probation Office for supervision within
how many hours from the receipt of the order?
a. 72 hours b. 69 hours c. 27 hours
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2.Select one mandatory conditions that the probationer is required to follow:
a. Meet his friends b. meet his family responsibility c.Undergo medical check up if
he likes
3. What corrections refer to that method of correcting sentenced offenders without having to go
to prison? a. Jail based b. Institutional c. Non-institutional
4.Give at least one best advantage of the non- institutional Corrections.
a. to be with new friends b. Not to be away from the family c. to earn more money
5. What is the worst problem that the offenders suffer if they had been incarcerated in jails or
prisoners after released? a. Stigmatization b. Tattoo c. No work
6. Aimed at the amicable settlement of disputes at the barangay level.
a. Katarungang Pambarangay b. Restorative Justice c. Rehabilitation
7. The court shall resolve the application for probation not later than how many days after
receipt of the report. a. 45 days b. 15 days c. 30 days
8. Pending submission of the investigation and the resolution of petition, the defendant may be
allowed on temporary liberty under what filed in the criminal case.
a. bail b. petition c. Report
9. Probation is granted only to those who ar qualified according to law and be given how many
times. a. twice only b. As the need arises c. once only
10. The court shall inform in ___________the probation officer and the probationer of any
change in the period or conditions of probation.
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a. text b. telephone c. writing
11. The period of probation of a defendant sentenced to a term of imprisonment of not more
than one year shall not exceed how many years?
a. 2 years b. one year c. 3 years
12. When the sentence imposes a fine only and the offender is made to serve ______
imprisonment in case of insolvency.
a. subsidiary b. insolvency c. separation
13. The administration shall be headed by the Probation Administrator who shall be appointed
by the _______________.
a. Secretary of Justice b. President c. Executive Secretary
14. Within the initial interview of how many days from receipt of said delegated assignment the
investigating Probation Officer on case shall initially interview the applicant if he appeared in the
Probation Office.
a. 10 working days b. 60 working days c. 5 working days
15. Probation is but a mere privilege and as such, it grant or denial rests solely upon the
___________ of the trail Court.
a. discretion b. mandatory c. right
16. After the grants of probation it becomes a ___________ right and it shall only be cancelled
or revoked for cause and after due notice and hearing.
a. privilege b. discretion c. statutory
17. Every probationer are required to present himself to the probation officer designated to
undertake his supervision at such place as may be specified in the order within how many hours
from receipt of the order.
a. 36 hours b. 72 hours c. 48 hours
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18.The probationer is required by law to report to the probation officer at least how many times?
a. twice a week b. once a year c. once a month
19. The court may also require the probationer to ____________ with a program of supervision.
a. cooperate b. abstain c. refrain
20. The probationer should permit the probation officer or___________ to visit his home or
place of work.
a. parents b. social worker c. friends
21. The probationer is not allowed to change _________ with prior written approval.
a. clothes b. residence c. citizenship
22. During the period of probation, the court may upon application of either the probationer or
probationer officer may __________ the period of probation.
a. modify b. re-arrange c. neglect
23. This decree is known as the Probation Law of 1976.
a. PD 786 b. PD968 c. PD 603
24. It is a disposition, under which a defendant, after conviction and sentence, is released
subject to condition imposed by the court.
a. Probationer b. Probation Officer c. Probation
25. An application for probation shall be deemed a __________of the right to appeal.
a. Privilege b. Waiver c. Grants
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26. The probation Officer shall submit to the court the investigation report on a defendant not
later than how many days from receipt of the order of the said court to conduct the investigation.
a. 15 days b. 30 days c. 60 days
27. Upon receipt of the probation Order granting probation the same shall be entered in a
_________book for proper recording.
a. Pocket book b. Record Book c. Docket book
28. The order of the court granting or denying probation shall not be ________.
a. appealable b. reviewed c. revised
29. A Probationer who seeks travel up to 30 days outside the operational jurisdiction of the
probation office shall file the request how many days before the intended travel ?
a. 15days b. 10 days c. 5 days
30. Outside travel for a cumulative duration of more than 30 days with in a period of 6 months
shall be considered as a __________ supervision.
a. Recorded supervision b. Cumulative supervision
c. courtesy supervision
31. a probationer who has not reported for initial supervision with the prescribed period and
could not be found within the reasonable period of time shall be declared by the proper office as
________probationer.
a. absconding b. missing c. delinquent
32. In the hearing for violation of probation
conditions, the probationer shall have the right to _____of his own choice.
a. life b. human rights c. counsel
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33. The probation aides can be appointed and may hold office during the good behavior for a
period of how long and renewable at the end of each period.
a. 2 years b. 3 years c. 5 years.
34. The Administration shall submit a consolidated accomplishment report to Whom before the
last day of February of each year.
a. Secretary of DND b. Secretary of Defense c. Secretary of Justice
35. Is a conditional release from prison of a prisoner who has served part of his sentence,
allowing the prisoner to complete his term of punishment outside the prison if he satisfactorily
complies with the terms.
a. Probation b. Pardon c. Parole
36. Fully educts the period of offender’s preventive detention from the sentence imposed by the
courts.
a. PD 6127 b . PD 1508 c . PD 6036
37. The law which places under the custody of prominent persons in the community for those
who cannot post bail.
a. PD 968 b. PD 603 c. Act 3036
38. Provides among others, that for criminal offenses impossible with an imprisonment of 30
days or less, the parties thereto, must first try to settle the case amicably at the barangay level.
a. PD 1508 b. PD85 c. PD6127
39. What agency has the authority to recommend to the President for the release of qualified
prisoners for parole, conditional pardon and other form of executive clemency?.
a. Boards of Pardon and Parole b. Probation and Parole Administration
c. Bureau of Jail Management and Penology
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40. What Agency has the general supervision over all parolees and probationers and promotes
for the correction and rehabilitation of offenders outside the prison institution?
a. BPP b .BJMP c. PPA
41. What Approach in corrections is applicable in order to decongest jails?
a. Community Based b. Institution based c. Jail based
42. What office or agency assist the offender to have a lawyer so that they can availed of
immediate released if they had been arrested by the Police?
a. Barangay Office b. Mayor’s office c. Public Attorneys Office
43. How many offices that handles the community based corrections under the DOJ.
a. Two Agencies b. Three Agencies c. Nine agencies
44. This decree is known as the Probation Law of 1976.
a. PD 786 b. PD968 c. PD 603
45.It is a disposition, under which a defendant, after conviction and sentence, is released
subject to condition imposed by the court.
a. Probationer b. Probation Officer c. Probation
46. This means a person placed on probation.
a. Probation b. Probation Officer c. Probationer
47. An application for probation shall be deemed a __________of the right to appeal.
a. Privilege b. Waiver c. Grants
48. The probation Officer shall submit to the court the investigation report on a defendant not
later than how many days from receipt of the order of the said court to conduct the investigation.
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49.The offender under custody can be released to a responsible person in the community under
what law?
a. PD 968 b. RA 6306 c. RA 6036
50. Is the security given for the release of a person in custody of the law, furnished by him or a
bondsman, conditioned upon his appearance before any court as required under the conditions
provided by the law.
a. bail b. bondsman c. Release on recognizance
OK PRC BOARD EXAM REVIEWER IN PENOLOGY
Instruction: Write the word that correspond to your final answer.
1.It is a way of thinking about what is best for the many connections
among crime victims, their offenders and the criminal justice process.
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a. Criminal Justice b. Restorative Justice c. Due Process
2. Who was that Pope who wash his hands like Pontius Pilate when it turn
over heretics to the secular authorities for proper punishment that
included death?
a. Pope John Paul II b. Pope Leo I c. Pope Innocent III
3. What office exercise general supervision over all parolees and probation and
also provides the corrections and rehabilitation of offenders outside the prison
institution?
a. Probation and Parole Administration.

b. Bureau of Corrections
c. Bureau of Internal Revenue
4. Those sentence from 6 months & 1 day up to 3 years of imprisonment are

known as?
a. Municipal prisoner b. City prisoner c. Provincial

prisoner
5. An offender sentence from 1 day to 3 years is known as what kind of

prisoner?
a. Municipal prisoner b. Provincial prisoner c. City

prisoner
6.What is the warrant issued by a court bearing its seal and signature of
the judge requiring the warden to accept the offender?
a. Search Warrant b. Mittimus c. Warrant of Arrest
7. Female inmates whose penalty is 3 years and 1 day up, are brought to
what national institution for imprisonment?
a. DSWD b. CIW c. Manila City Jail
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8. The pro-life Pope who challenge everyone to break away from the culture of
death is ______.
a. Pope John Paul II b. Pope Gregory IX c. Pope Innocent IV
9. What law created BJMP (Jail Bureau) as a distinct and separate line bureau
and was also known as the Department of Interior and Local Government Act
of 1990 approved by the President Corazon C. Aquino?
a. RA 6974 b. RA 6975 c. RA 6977
10. _____________ is a kind of right that can only be denied if the prisoner
breaks the rules and only after due process is observed.
a. Probation b. Good Conduct and Time Allowance c. Parole
11. What law is known as the Child and Youth Welfare Code of 1974 and became
the Magna Charta for children and was the 1st in the entire ASEAN country?
a. PD 603 b. PD 602 c. PD 605
12. What is the land area of the New Bilibid Prison in Muntinlupa?
a. 551 hectares b. 535 hectare c. 520

hectares
13. The historical landmark of the Old Bilibid Prison today and is presently
utilized as?
a. Mandaluyong City Jail b. Manila City Jail c. Makati City Jail
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14. Who was the jewel of King Henry VIII ?
a. King Edward VI b. King Henry V c. King Edward IX
15. _____________, is the second prison farm that was constructed in 1869 and
located in southern tip of Zamboanga Peninsula.
a. Iwahig Penal Colony b. Davao Penal Farm
c. San Ramon prison and Penal farm
16. Whose standard of rules do we follow for the treatment and rehabilitation of
prisoners?
a. Jail Bureau Standard b. United Nation Standard
c. Geneva Convention
17. How old was the son of King Henry VIII when he was crowned as king?
a. six years old b. 9 years old c. 12 years old
18. Who was the Director of the Davao Penal Colony, when it was first
established in January 21, 1932.
a. (Ret.) General Paulino Santos b. (Ret) Gen. Vicente Vinarao
c. Dir. Alfredo Bunye
19. In what Camp can you find the Youth Rehabilitation Center for juvenile
offenders in the New Bilibid Prison?
a. Camp Bukang Liwayway b. Camp Sampaguita
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c. Camp Capinpin
20. The newly committed prisoners with 3 years above sentenced, coming
mainly from the jails nationwide except for those with death penalty and life
sentenced where first brought to?
a. Tagumpay Settlement Center b. Health Center
c. Reception and Diagnostic Center
21. The released prisoners who no longer wish to return to their homes but
choose to remain in Davao as homesteaders were put in the settlement area
known as?
a. Tagum Settlement b. Tagumpay Settlement
c. Tanglaw Settlement
22. On September 27, 1954 the government allocates 16, 000 hectares of land in
Mindoro for the setting up of another penal colony known as?
a. Mamburao Penal Colony b. Iwahig Penal Colony c. Sablayan Penal

Colony
23. The Penal Colony that was established by the Bureau of Prison under the
Martial Law time is known as?
a. Sablayan Prison and Penal Farm b. Leyte Regional Prison
c. Davao Regional Prison
24. This code became the Magna Carta for children and was the first in the
entire ASEAN Region is known as?
a. Child and Youth Welfare Code
b. Youth Welfare and Institution Code
c. Child Rehabilitation Code
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25. Who was that U.N Interregional Adviser on Social Defense that the Philippine
government had requested to make a study of the social defense plan and
program.
a. Dr. Kurt Seeback b. Dr. Torsten Eriksson c. Luke A. Wright
26. The first Probation Act No. 4221 was extended to the first time offenders, 18
years old and above and was abolished for having been classified as a class
legislation and declared unconstitutional by the Supreme Court how long did it
operates?
a. 3 years b. 2 years c. 4 years
27. Under the law, a colonist is entitled to an additional of how many days of
conduct and time allowance for each month on top of the regular days granted
under Article 97 of the Revised Penal Code?
28. If a Prisoner was given a life imprisonment sentenced and requested that he
will be assigned as colonist, what will be the conversion of his sentence?
29. The prisoner who’s relative died maybe allowed to view the remains only, if
the location is within how many kilometer radius by road from the confinement
facility?
a. 40 kilometer b. 20 kilometer c. 30 kilometer
30. Good Conduct Time Allowance entitles the inmate to how many days of
deduction from his sentenced if he had served from six years to ten years.
a. 5 days b. 10 days c. 15days
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31. An Act providing for the professionalization of the Bureau of Fire Protection
and the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology amending certain provision of
Republic Act 6975 is?
a. RA 9263 b. RA 9344 c. RA 8551
32. According to RA 9263, a new applicant must possess an age not less than
how many years?
a. 18 years old b. 40 years old c. 21 years old
33. Those uniformed personnel who are already in the BJMP service upon the
effectivity of the new law shall be given how many years to obtain the minimum
educational qualification if they are college undergraduate.
34. According to RA 10575, a new applicant must possess an age not more than
how many years in the uniform service?
a. 30 years old b. 40 years c. 21 years old
35. What will be the salary grade of the uniformed personnel of the BJMP if his
rank is Jail Officer 1?
a. salary grade 12 b. salary grade 14 c. salary grade 10
36. The prisoners who are exempted from admission to the Reception and
Diagnostic Center are?
a. colonist b. detainee c. death convict
37. With the advent of the Administrative Code of 1987 (E.O. 292) on July 25,
1987 the Citizens Legal Assistance Office (CLAO) was renamed and what is the
present named of this office?
a. Office of the Agrarian Counsel
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b. Tenancy mediation Commission
c. Public Attorneys Office
38. In 1984 the inmates had established a corporate identity in order to

improve the image and marketability of prison products, what is the
official registered trademark of their product?
a. Capic b. Cleansed c. Plansta
39. What year was the Adult Probation Law started?

a. 1975 b. 1976 c. 1974
40. The system of promotion of personnel from BJMP shall be based on
_________ and on
the availability of vacant ranks in the BJMP staffing pattern.
a. fitness b. endorsement c. merits
41. How many days will be deducted from the sentence of the prisoner if the
had been in
jail for 8 years for his Good Conduct Time Allowance.
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42. A ________ should not enter the quarters of the offenders to distribute the
food unless another officer is available to handle the keys and control the
entrance door.
a. Watcher b. Jailer c. Police
43. Who was the founder of San Ramon Prison and Penal Farms?
a. Don Severino De las Alas b. Ramon Blanco c. Enrique Blanco
44. Name the youngest and the last penal facility built by the Bureau of
Correction.
a. Sablayan Prison & penal Farm b. Leyte Regional Prison
c. Palawan Penal Colony
45. Who envisioned for the establishment of the Iwahig Penal Colony for
the Institution of incorrigible prisoners in 1904?
a. Luke E. Wright b. John Howard c. Gov.
Forbes
46. Davao Penal Colony was divided into how many sub-colonies?
a. three b. two c. four
47. The Iwahig Penal Colony released prisons were given by the
government a homestead lot, for how many hectares of land?
a. 5 hectares b. 3 hectares c. 6 hectares
48. Iwahig Penal Colony was divided into how many sub- penal colonies?
a. four b. three c. five
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49. During the Spanish time the prisoners were confined in jails located in
the ________ which is presently known as Police Station.
a. Commander b. Commandancias c.
Commandant
50. Who was that priest who turned rebel during the martial law years?
a. Father Condrado Balweg b. Father Mariano Gomez
c. Father Jose Burgos
51. The Philippine Island had its own law, enforced in 1887 together with
the Criminal law in Spanish known as __________.
a. Comandancias b. “Ley Engiciamiento Criminal” c. Brigadas
52. ______________, the Japanese Gov’t who was perceived as a traitor to

the Japanese people because they succumbed to the American colonialist.
a. Yamashita government b. Tokugawa government
c. Koizumi government
53. The Welfareville in Mandaluyong City has forty (40) buildings and five of
the buildings were for orphanages, what is the total land area of the
Welfareville?
a. Fifty hectares b. Fifty-five hectares c. Forty hectares
54. From January 2001 to September 2002, the Public Attorney’s Office field
lawyers have won how many cases?
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a. 2695 b. 2694 c. 2675
55. The success of the Criminal Justice System in Japan is attributed to the
action participation of the _________, in crime prevention campaign volunteer
probation work.
a. Voluntary b. Citizenry
c. Government
56. Presidential Decree 968 is known as a _______ law?

a. Probation Law of 1976 b. Probation Law of 1975
c. Probation Law of 1977
57. Give the Law that provides the legal basis for the establishment of the
BJMP?
a. R.A. # 9344 b. R.A. # 6975 c. R.A. # 9165
58. The largest source of income of the San Ramon Prison and Penal Farm
is_____?
a. Coffee b. Rice c. Copra
59. The ___________ of the prison Industries office was pinpointed as the
source of deadly weapons used by the rioting prisoners.
a. Barber shop b. Hardwood Shop c. Laundry shop
60. On Jan. 16, 1973 the Leyte Regional Prison was the last penal facility
built by the Bureau of Prisons. What Province is it located?
a. Ormoc b. Davao c. Abuyog
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61. The news letter of Correction of Bureau which means “man” and is
distributed to inmates nationwide” is known as _______.
a. Hito b. Budung c. Brigada
62. Early 1970’s the state of New York passed the law making the sentence
those selling at least 2 ounces of drug or possessing at least 4 ounces into a life
sentence what do you cal that law?
a. Roketeller Drug Law b. Watch Drug Law c. Rockefeller Drug Law
63. What product does the Davao Penal Colony exporting to the countries like
Saudi Arabia and Japan?
a. Copra b. Banana c. Durian
64. The Marion Correctional Institution for medium security males

Prisoners in the State of Ohio operates a close circuit video television
station called _______ broadcasting program.
a. Prison Greater Network b. Prison Awareness Week
c. Prison News Network
65. Who are the present members of the Board of Criminology Examiners?
a. Atty Carol esguerra, Dr. Perla Aldaba, Dr. M Foronda
b. Dr. Lourdes Aniceto, Atty Ernesto Cabrera, Dir Yolanda Lira
c. Atty Ramil Gabao, Col. George Fernandez, Dr. Ruben Sta. Teresa
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66. Who is the Executive Director of BPP?
a. Atty Manuel Co b. Atty Reynaldo Bayang c. Dr. Ismael

Heradura
67. The Philippine training school for girls was transferred to Alabang
Muntinlupa City which is known as?
a. Mandaluyong Hills b. Marillac Hills c. Ma. Cristina Hills
68. All these facilities were centralized and located in Mandaluyong City
for the different types of orphan children and home of the homeless this
is known as.
a. Welfareville b. Magna carta c. Women and the Home
69. The prison who became famous or rather infamous the world rather
because of the shower bath with the gadget to drop a volume of water on
the head of a lock naked offender
a. Alcatras Prison b. Sing- Sing Prison c. Maine State Prison
70. There are how many major deployments of prisoners existing in the U.S.
during the 20th century.
a. 5 b. 7 c. 8
71. On November 29, 1969 the Philippine Training school for Boys was
transferred to Sampaloc, Tanay Rizal, what is the name of the new center in
honor of the one who donated the land?
a. Vicente Madrigal Rehabilitation Center
b. Women and the Home

c. Tagumpay Settlement
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72. What is the name of this Penal Colony that was constructed at Occidental
Mindoro?
a. Sablayan Penal Colony b. Iwahig Penal Colony
c. Davao penal Colony
73. After proclaiming the Independence Day at the Balcony of Emilio

Aguinaldo at Kawit, Cavite who was the first Secretary of Justice that he
appointed??
a. Cayetano Arellano b. Don Severino de las Alas
c. Gregorio Araneta
74. It is this kind of court to settle tribal and even individual people’s
conflict in Cordillera Autonomous Region?
a. Badong b. Dudong c. Bodong
75. This penal Institution is considered as one of the most open Penal
Institution in the world or sometimes known as a “prison without walls”. What is
the name of this Penal institution?
a. Iwahig penal Colony b. Sablayan Penal Colony
c. Leyte Penal Colony
76. The Old Bilibid is located in Manila what is the old name of Claro M. recto
were this facility is located?
a. Dos Callijos b. Escolta c. Azcaraga
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77. The prisoners in the Bilibid Prison and even in Manila City jails were
not house in the cells but instead they utilized building made of very
strong adobe stone and is presently known as ______.
a. Conquistador b. Brigadas c. Comandancias
78. The box in which prisoners where put in a steel box in the hot sun where
used as punishment is known as.
a. Sweat box b. Ring box c. Black box
79. A correctional reformer and a sheriff from Bedfordshire, England is

known as:
a. John Howard b. Edward N. Savage c. Betham
80. One form of punishment inflected on prisoners were in they are

required to carry heavy load from one place to another and then returned
to the same place over and over again everyday is known as:
a. Treadmill b. Flogging c. Shot-Drill
81. Prisoners are made to climb continuously during the day logging up to 14,
000 feet of stairs per day or equivalent of three to four stiff mountains climb
per day is known as:
a. Treadmill b. Flogging c. Shot-
Drill
82. How many hectares of land were reserved for distribution to released
prisoners who no longer wants to return to their original homes and instead will
settled for good in Palawan.
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a. 1,000 hectares b. 6 Hectares c. 552 hectares
83. What law was created in 1982 under Executive Order No. 829. Ten (10)
years later in 1992, it was reorganized with a view to strengthening it under
Executive Order No. 41?
a. Law Enforcement Coordinating Council (LECC)
b. Peace and Order Council (POC)
c. Citizen’s Legal Assistance Office (CLAO)
84. _____________ was first implemented in the country during the
Commonwealth period when the Philippine Assembly enacted Act No. 4221,
and also extended to first time offenders 18 years old and above.
a. Parole b. Pardon c. Probation
85. ______________ shall organized maintained by jails for the purpose of
hearing disciplinary cases involving any offender who violates jail rules and
regulations.
a. Classification Board b. Board of Regents c. Disciplinary Board
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86. _______________ program designed to assist adult prisoners/ detainees in
improving their communication and computation skills, such as the ability to
read and write in order to enhance their individual educational level.
a. Kalahi Program b. Adult Educational Program
c. Fitness Program
87.The prisoners before were called convicts, but as of today they are called?
a. inmates b. guilty c. kosa
88. Who recommend to the President the prisoners who are qualified for parole,
pardon, or other forms of executive clemency?
a. Board of Liquidators b. Board of Judges
c. Parole and Probations Administration
89. Who exercises general supervision over all process and probations and
promote the correction and rehabilitation of offenders outside the prison
institution?
a. Pardons and parole Agency
b. Parole and probations Administration
c. Philippine Probations Association
90. Who takes charge of the nationwide operations and maintenance of the
District, City and Municipal Jails?
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a. Bureau of parole and Probation b. Bureau of Food and Drug
c. Bureau of Jail Management and Penology
91. The entire code of Kalatiaw contains how many articles? That is enough to
bring peace and harmony to the people.
a. 15 b. 20 c. 18
92. What program of DSWD Rehabilitation Center for youth offenders undertakes
an integrated package of program and services and also promote spiritual
formation and development to enable the youth to become God-fearing and
experience a deeper spirituality.
a. MATCH b. SHEPHERDS c. Kalahi Program
93. As of December 1999, how many countries have either abolished the death
penalty for all crimes or still carry the death penalty in their law books but no
longer implement it.
a. 106 countries b. 110 countries c. 105 countries
94. What group said that “the vast preponderance of evidence shows that the
death penalty is no more effective than imprisonment in deterring murder and
that it may even be an incitement to criminal violence”?
a. American Civil Liberties Union b. Pag-asa Youth Association
c. Social Services and Development Department
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95.What legal outreach activities tend to send Public Attorneys and staff to
provide legal assistance in the depressed areas in Metro Manila and other
places nationwide?
a. Pag-asa Youth Association b. Kalahi Program
c. Barangay Outreach Program
96. Who are these newly arrived committed for the first time, or denoted from a
higher class or promoted from a lower class?
a. First class inmates b. Third class inmates
c. Second class inmates
97. _________ are those sentenced to death, 20 years minimum sentence, remand
inmates or detainees with twenty (20) years minimum sentence.
a. Minimum Security Inmates b. Medium Security Inmates
c. Maximum Security Inmates
98. ___________ are those with less than twenty (20) years sentence, remand
inmates or detainees below twenty (20) year sentence.
a. Minimum Security Inmates b. Medium Security Inmates
c. Maximum Security Inmates
99. What Minister who was given a job to investigate and deliberate on issues
deemed important for the improvement of inmate rehabilitation and correction
during the martial law time?
a. Juvenile Tribunal b. Minister of Defense
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c. Minister of Justice
100. It is the type of Jail which is intended for detention purpose whose length
of stay is up to 48 hours only under the Philippine National Police.
a. Lock-up Jail b. Municipal Jail c. Provincial Jail
101. Who suggested in converting Saint Michael Hospital to be a prototype

reformatories for juvenile offenders?
a. Pope Pious XII b. Pope Clement XI c. Pope John Paul
102. What is the name of that second prison that replace New Gate in
Greenwich Village? a. Sing sing prison b.Simburry Prison c. Deep South
Prison
103.What state used a copper mine at Simburry from 1773 to 1827as

prison facilities?
a. America b. Canada c.
Connecticut
104. What was the rival of Auburn system during the late 18 th and early 19th
century that became a leading innovator in prison operation?
a. Courtyard system b. Pennsylvania system c. Eastern System
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105. What prison that the United States was able to harness the labor power of
prisoners to become part of the expansion hat was pushing the young nation to
rapid industrialization?
a. Auburn Prison b.Pennsylvania prison c. Sing sing
prison
106. What are those three (3) institutions that were built in the state of
a.Walnut street,Western,
Pennsylvania?
Eastern Penitentiary b.
Iwahig, Sablayan, Leyte c.
Northern, Southern, custody-
oriented Jail
107. How many major deployment of prisoners existing in the united states?
a. Three b.Four c.Five
108. What was the age of John Howard when he was appointed as the Sheriff of
Bedfordshire?
a. 27 b. 37 c. 47
109. The most welknown street in Manila is Claro M.Recto what was the
original nameof that street?
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a. Avenida Rizal b. Calye Quezon c. Azcarraga
110. Under the law, a colonist is entitled to an additional of how many days of
conduct and time allowance for each month on top of the regular days granted
under Article 97 of the Revised Penal Code?
will be assigned as colonist, what will be the conversion of his sentence?
112. How many days will be deducted from the sentence of the prisoner if the
had been in jail for 8 years for his Good Conduct Time Allowance.
113. The Female dormitory in Quezon City jail was transferred to where?
a. Camp Karingal b.Camp Bagong Diwa Escolta c.Camp Vicente Lim
a. Conquistador b. Brigadas c. Comandancias
115. It is the type of Jail which is intended for detention purpose whose length
of stay is up to 48 hours only under the Philippine National Police.
a. Lock-up Jail b. Municipal Jail c. Provincial Jail
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Mindoro?
A. Sablayan Penal Colony C. Davao penal Colony
B. Iwahig Penal Colony D. San Ramon Prison Penal Farm
117. What are those jails that are being administered by BJMP under the
Department of Interior and Local Government pursuant R.A. 6975.
A. Provincial Jails C. Bureau of Corrections
B. Local jails D. National Jails
118. Under the law, a sentenced prisoner whose penalty ranges from one
(1) day to six (6) months should be confined at what Facility?
A. Provincial Jails C. Municipal Jails
B. City Jails D. National Prison
119. A sentence prisoner whose prison term ranges from seven (7)
months, and one (1) day to three (3) years are considered what type of
prisoners?
A. Municipal Prisoners C. City Prisoners
B. Provincial Prisoners D. National Prisoners
120. The Bureau of Prison was placed under the supervision of what
department?
A. Dept. of Commerce C. Dept. of Public and Instructions
B. Dept of Justice D. Dept. Interior and Local Gov’t
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121. The Municipal ,District and City jails are administered by the BJMP
under what department?
A. Dept. Of National Defense C. Dept of Justice
B. Dept of Interior and Local Gov’t. D. Dept. of Commerce
122. What is the first Penal Institution in the country that was
established even before the effectivity of the Spanish Penal Code?
A. Bilibid Prison C. Sablayan prison
B. San Ramon prison D. Davao Penal Colony
123. The Anglo-American custom of imprisonment as a means of dealing

with law breakers can be traced to the invasion of England by whom?
A. Henry VIII C. King Philip
B. Willian the Conqueror D. King Edward
124. Its core principle concept of justice known as lex taliones or” an eye for an
eye and a tooth for a tooth.”
a. code of Hammurabi b. code of Kalantiao c. Mosaic Code
125. The Zamboanga Peninsula was also a banishment site for Political
non-conformists coming from Luzon and Visayas. The national person
who fought for reforms was exiled in Dapitan who was he?
A. Pedro Penduco C. Andres Bonifacio
B. Jose Rizal D. Emilio Aguinaldo
126. He conducted a research on 1000,000 identified school

truants,juvenile in conflict with the law and adult offenders from Chicago
school.
A. Clifford Shaw C. Jeremy Bentham
B. John Howard D. Beccaria
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127. What is the name of this group of reformers focusing on young
offenders that actively see to it that the welfare of the young is well taken
care of?
A. Child welfare group C. Juvenile System group
B. Young and Adult welfare group D. Child Savers Group
128. What is the name of that US Marine soldier who was charged of rape in the
Philippines and was imprisoned in Makati City Jail?
A. Daniel Smith b. Aubrey Makinley
c. Nichole Code
129. Who decreed the imposition of restitution and fines of execution,

mutilation or other savage penalties?
a. Ur-Nammu Code b. Code of Hammurabi
c. Code of Kalatiao
130. A philosopher who made first attempt to explain crime in the book he has
written with the title “Nicomedian Ethics”
a. Aristotle b. King Ur-Nammu
c. Mosaic Law
131.Refers to the terrorizing effect of punishment inflicted on offenders upon

the whole population.
a. Deterrence b. Punishment
c. Flogging
132. Who was that King who holds the principle that offenders can be punished
and at the same time the victims paid by making the offender reimburse the
victim for the value of what he has taken.
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a. Ur-nammu b. Hammurabi
c. Kalatiao
133.Form of punishment the offender’s body is fastened to a metal bands to a

board made of wood and then had their bones systematically broken.
a. Breaking on the wheels b. Breaking of bones
c. Breaking of hearts
134.In the trial of cases, a greek citizen’s word made under oath is acceptable
while the testimonies of foreigners and slaves could only be accepted if it was
obtained through _____.
a. torture b. stoning c. burning
135. who was the firsrt recorded Christian who was put to death for being a
heretic?
a. Priscillian b. Galileo c. Gregory IX
136. Anything that occurs, all movements of the prison inside the jail are
recorded similar to an airplane, in order to provide a trial of courts to aid
an investigation known as _______ box?
A. Big Box B. Pill Box C. Black boxD. Match box
137. The Board of Pardon Parole was established in 1933 in compliance

with Act # 4103 otherwise known as the law?
A. International Sentence Law
B. Internal Sentence Law
C. Inter Sentence Law
D. Indeterminate Sentence Law
138. What do you mean by KKK that Andres Bonifacio had founded?
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A.Kagalanggalangang Kataastaasang Katipunan ng mga
Anak ng Bayan
B.Kagalanggalang Kataastaasang Katipunan ng mga Anak
ng Bayan
C.Kataastaasang Kagalanggalangan Katipunan ng mga
anak ng Bayan
D Kasal Kasali Kasalo ng mga Anak ng Bayan
139. Who was the first elected Ministry of Justice during the time of
Andres Bonifacio in September 26, 1898?
A. Don Severino de las Alas C. Emillio Aguinaldo
B. Andres Bonifacio D. Cayetano Arellano
140. After proclaiming the Independence Day at the Balcony of Emilio

Aguinaldo at Kawit, Cavite who was the first Secretary of Justice that he
appointed??
A. Cayetano Arellano C. Gregorio Araneta
B. Don Severino de las Alas D. Andres Bonifacio
141. How many agencies are there in the DOJ that handles the correctional
system?
A. 9 B. 3 C. 4 D. 5
142. Who was that Spanish philosopher who wrote that “those who fail to
learn from the lessons of history condemned to repeat its mistakes”?
A. Confucius C. Aristotle
B. Archimedes D. George Santayana
143. It is this kind of court to settle tribal and even individual people’s
conflict in Cordillera Autonomous Region?
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A. Badong B. Bodang C. Dudong D. Bodong
144. During the Spanish time the prisoners were confined in jails located
in the ________ which is presently known as Police Station.
A. Commander C. Commandancias
B. Command D. Commandant
145. Who was that priest who turned rebel during the martial law years?
A. Father Condrado Balweg C. Father Mariano Gomez
B. Father Jose Burgos D. Father Jose Reyes
146. What is the present address of the Philippine Training school for boys that
was named after its donor?
A. Valenzuela,Bulacan C. Avenida, Rizal
B. Paniqui,Tarlac D. Sampaloc, Tanay, Rizal
147. The Philippine Island had its own law enforced in 1887 together with
the Criminal law in Spanish known as __________.
A. Comandancias C. “Ley Engiciamiento Criminal”
B. Brigadas D. Conquistador
148. ______________, the Japanese Gov’t who was perceived as a traitor to

the Japanese people because they succumbed to the American colonialist.
A. Yamashita government C. Tokugawa government
B. Koizumi government D. Hirohito government
149. _____________, became the emperor of Japan who is nationalist and

drove foreigners away from Japan.
A. Emperor Takanawa C. Emperor Yamamoto
B. Emperor Meiji D. Emperor Ajie
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150. Iwahig Penal Colony was divided into how many sub-colonies penal
Colonies?
A. Four B. Three C. Five D. Six
151. By virtue of Administrative Order No. 11 issued by the Secretary of

Justice established on 1935, what facility was constructed?
A. Rehabilitation for Mental Patient
B. Tagumpay Settlement
C. Reception and Diagnostic Center

D. Women and the Home
152. When did the Leyte Regional Prison was established?

A. January 17, 1973 C. January 16, 1973
B. January 16, 1974 D. January 17, 1974
153. The Welfareville in Mandaluyong City has forty (40) buildings and
five of the buildings were for orphanages, what is the total land area of
the Welfareville?
A. Fifty hectares C. Fifty-five hectares
B. Forty hectares D. Sixty hectares
154. On November 29, 1969 the Philippine Training school for Boys was
transferred to Sampaloc, Tanay Rizal, what is the name of the new center
in honor of the one who donated the land?
A. San Ramon Prison and Penal Farms
B. Vicente Madrigal Rehabilitation Center

C. Women and the Home
D. Tagumpay Settlement
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156. What commission established on August 20, 1954 when
Republic Act No. 1199 was created?
A. Office of the Agrarian Counsel
B. Department of Agrarian
C. Agricultural Tenancy Commission
157. From January 2001 to September 2002, the Public Attorney’s Office field
lawyers have won how many cases?
A. 2695 B. 2694 C. 2675 D. 2794
158. What Minister who was given a job to investigate and deliberate on issues
deemed important for the improvement of inmate rehabilitation and correction
operations during the martial law time?
A. Prime Minister C. Minister of Defense
B. Juvenile Tribunal D. Minister of Justice
Mindoro?
A. Sablayan Penal Colony C. Davao penal Colony
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B. Iwahig Penal Colony D. San Ramon Prison Penal Farm
160. What are those jails that are being administered by BJMP under the
Department of Interior and Local Government pursuant R.A. 6975.
A. Provincial Jails C. Bureau of Corrections
B. Local jails D. National Jails
161. Under the law, a sentenced prisoner whose penalty ranges from one
(1) day to six (6) months should be confined at what Facility?
A. Provincial Jails C. Municipal Jails
B. City Jails D. National Prison
162. A sentence prisoner whose prison term ranges from six (6) months,
and one (1) day to three (3) years are considered what type of prisoners? X
A. Municipal Prisoners C. City Prisoners
B. Provincial Prisoners D. National Prisoners
163. He was a Spanish Captain in the Royal Army, who founded the Penal
Farms located in Zamboanga who was he?
A. Ramon Liwag C. Ramon Escudero
B Ramon Blanco D. Ramon Leopoldo
164. Iwahig Penal Colony has allocated 1,000 hectares of land holdings
for the settlements of released inmates who no longer had the desire to
return to their original homes instead they were given a homestead lot for
settlement. What do you call this settlement site?
A. Tanglaw Settlement C. Barrio Settlement
B. Payatas Settlement D. Tagumpay Settlement
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165. This penal Institution is considered as one of the most open Penal
Institution in the world or sometimes known as a “prison without walls”. What is
the name of this Penal institution?
A. Iwahig penal Colony C. Davao Penal Colony
B. Sablayan Penal Colony D. Leyte Penal Colony
166. The success of the Criminal Justice System in Japan is attributed to the
action participation of the _________, in crime prevention campaign volunteer
probation work.
A. Voluntary C. Non- Gov’t. Institution
B. Citizenry D. Government
167. _____________, what type of security of prison utilized as the ultimate

place of confinement for inmates who are troublemakers in lower security
prisons.
A. Super Minimum Prison C. Prison News Network
B. New Bilibid Prison D. Super Maximum Prison
168. __________ is the second prison farm that was constructed in 1869
and located in southern tip of Zamboanga Peninsula.
A. New Bilibid Prison C. Davao Penal Colony
B. Iwahig Penal Colony D. San Ramon prison and Penal Farms
169. Who was the founder of San Ramon Prison and penal Farms?
A. Don Severino De las Alas C. Enrique Blanco
B. Ramon Blanco D. Francisco Blanco
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170. In 1904, Iwahig Penal Colony was established by the order of
Governor? _________ the incumbent Secretary of Commerce and Police.
A. Governor Forbes C. Governor Luke E. Wright
B. Governor Mc Anthur D. Governor Howard
171. Who envisioned for the establishment of the Iwahig Penal Colony for
the Institution for incorrigible prisoners in 1904?
A. Gov. Luke E. Wright C. Gov. Forbes
B. John Howard D. James Cook
172. Name the youngest and the last penal facility built by the Bureau of
Correction.
A. Sablayan Prison & Penal Farm
B. Leyte Regional Prison
C. Davao penal Colony
D. Palawan Penal Colony
173. Whose standard of rules do we follow for the treatment and rehabilitation of
prisoners?
A. Jail Bureau Standard C. Bureau of Correction
B. United Nation Standard D. Geneva Convention
174. The Davao Penal Colony has a settlement for released prisoners who
no longer wish to return to their homes, what do you call that
settlement?
A. Tanglaw Settlement C. Tagumpay Settlement
B. Bagong Buhay Settlement D. Payapa Settlement
175. Davao Penal Colony was devided into how many sub-colonies?
A. Three B. Two C. Four D. Five
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176. Presidential Decree 968 is known as what kind of law?
A. Probation Law of 1976 C. Probation Law of 1977
B. Probation Law of 1975 D. Probation law of 1974
177. Give the Law that provides the legal basis for the establishment of
the BJMP and the Bureau of Fire Protection?
A. R.A. # 9344 B. R.A. # 6975 C. R.A. # 9165 D. R.A. #
7569
178. The Iwahig Penal Colony released prisons were given by the
government a homestead lot, for how many hectares of land?
A. 1 Hectare C. 2 Hectares
B. 5 hectares D. 6 Hectares
179. The penal Institution for women is located in Mandaluyong City known
as?
A. Women and the Home

B. Correctional Institution for Women
C. Rehabilitation for Mental Patient
D. Tagumpay Settlement
180. The Old Bilibid is located in Manila what is the old name of Claro M.
Recto were this facility is located?
A. Dos Callijos B. Escolta C. My Haligi D. Azcaraga
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181. When was the date when Code finally became enforceable in the
Philippine Islands together with the ‘Ley Engiciamento Criminal”?
A. March 13, 1886 C. March 14, 1887
B. March 13, 1887 D. March 14, 1886
182. What is the first Penal Institution in the country that was
established even before the effectivity of the Spanish Penal Code?
A. Bilibid Prison C. Sablayan prison
B. San Ramon prison D. Davao Penal Colony
A. Conquistador C. Insurrectos
B. Brigadas D. Comandancias
184. The largest source of income of the San Ramon Prison and Penal
Farm is_____?
A. Coffee B. Rice C. Cattle D. Copra
185. How many Incorrigible Prisoners were first sailed to Palawan to start
building the colony last Nov. 16, 1904?
A. Sixteen B. Seventeen C. Fourteen D. Fifteen
186. The ___________ of the prison Industries office was pinpointed as the
source of deadly weapons used by the rioting prisoners.
A. Barber shop C. Hardwood Shop
B. Laundry shop D. Gun store
187. On Jan. 16, 1973 the Leyte Regional Prison was the last penal
facility built by the Bureau of Prisons. What Province is it located?
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A. Ormoc B. Davao C. Abuyog D. Palawan
188. How many agencies that handles the Correctional Administration in

the Department of justice?
A. 5 B. 3 C. 4 D. 2
189. Who firmly believe that education plays a pivotal role in the treatment and
reformation of offenders?
A. American Correction authorities
B. Japanese correction authorities

C. Filipino correction authorities
D. Canadian correction authorities
190. The news letter of Correction of Bureau which means “man and is
distributed to inmates nationwide” is known as _______.
A. Hito B. Budung C. Brigada D. Law enforcement
191. In 1984 the inmates had established a corporate identity in order to

improve the image and marketability of prison products they officially
registered the trademark known as _____?
A. Capic B. Cleansed C. Plantsa D. Prison Camps
192. Early 1970’s the state of New York passed the law making the sentence
those selling at least 2 ounces of drug or possessing at least 4 ounces into a life
sentence what do you cal that law?
A. Roketeller Drug Law C. Rockefeller Drug Law
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B. Watch Drug Law D. Dangerous Drug Law
193. What product does the Davao Penal Colony exporting to the countries like
Saudi Arabia and Japan?
A. Copra B. Banana C. Durian D. Rice
194. On October 4 1947 under the executive order No. 94 the Board of
Pardon in 1937 was renamed as what?
A. Board of Pardon and Parole C. Indeterminate Sentence Law
B. Probation and Parole Administration D. Law Enforcement Counsel
195. The Marion Correctional Institution for medium security males

Prisoners in the State of Ohio operates a close circuit video television
station called _______ broadcasting program.
A. Prison Greater Network C. Prison News Network
B. Prison Awareness Week D. Prison Broadcasting Company
196. What is the legal basis for the establishment of the PNP?
A. Republic Act # 9344 C. Republic Act #6975
B. Republic Act # 9263 D. Republic Act #8551
197. It is a type of Jail which is intended for detention purposes whose

length of stay is up to 48 hours only under the Philippine National Police.
A. City Jail C. Municipal Jail
B. Lock-Up Jail D. Provincial jail
198. Whose Standard of rules do we follow for the treatment and

rehabilitation of Prisoners?
A. Geneva Convention
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B. U.N. Standard Rules for the treatment of prisoners
C. Holland Convention for treatment of offenders
D. Yokohama Convention
199. During the Martial Law the Leyte Regional Prison was established in
what year?.
A. 1974 B. 1973 C. 1972 D. 1971
200. In what year the provincial jail system was first established in the
Philippines?
A. 1905 B. 1900 C. 1910 D. 1958
201. On November 27, 1929 Act No. , 3579 was passed into law
establishing what type of Penal institution which is intended for women
A. Reception and Diagnostic Center
B. Mother and Their Children
C. Correctional Institution for Women
D. Woman and the Home
202. The released prisoners of Iwahig Penal Colony who were no longer
interested of returning to their original homes were given homestead lot
with an area of ________.
A. one hectare B. six hectares C. two hectare D. five hectares
203. The Iwahig Penal Colony was first envisioned and established to
confine of what kind of prisoners.
A. Anybody (any prisoner without distinction)
B. Incorrigible prisoners
C. Prisoners with good conduct
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D. Prisoners violates rules
204. The Zamboanga Peninsula was also a banishment site for Political
non-conformists coming from Luzon and Visayas. The national person
who fought for reforms was exiled in Dapitan who was he?
A. Pedro Penduco C. Andres Bonifacio
B. Jose Rizal D. Emilio Aguinaldo
205. The Bureau of Prison was placed under the supervision of what
department?
A. Dept. of Commerce C. Dept. of Public and Instructions
B. Dept of Justice D. Dept. Interior and Local Gov’t
206. The Municipal District and City jails are administered by the BJMP
under what department?
A. Dept. Of National Defense C. Dept of Justice
B. Dept of Interior and Local Gov’t. D. Dept. of Commerce
207. The Prison News Network Broadcasting Program had its first
production to enhance the crew’s talent but what is unique is that mostly
the inmates themselves operate it and what is the title of its production?
A. Communicable Diseases in Prison
B. Different Problems of Prisons Inside the Jail
C. Different Diseases Inside the Jail
D. Inmates and Jail Wardens Problem
208. It it’s the ultimate place of confinement for inmates who are
troublemakers in lower security prisons
A. Marion Correctional Institution C. Super maximum prison
B. Super minimum prison D. Cognitive Self-change program
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209. What country came up with a National Strategy on Community
Safety and Crime prevention program that is funded and administered by
the National Crime Prevention Center?
A. United States of America C. Sweden
B. Canada D. South Africa
210. The entire code of Kalantiaw contains how many articles? That is
enough to bring peace and harmony to the people.
A. 18 B. 15 C. 19 D. 10
211. The Philippine training school for girls was transferred to Alabang
Muntinlupa City which is known as?
A. Mandaluyong Hills C. Ma. Cristina Hills
B. Marillac Hills D. Monteverde Hills
212. With the Advent of the Administrative Code of 1987 (E.O 292) on
July 25, 1987 the Citizens Legal Assistance Office (CLAO) was renamed
and what is the present named of this office?
A. Office of the Agrarian Counsel
B. Tenancy Mediation Commission
C. Agricultural Tenancy Commission
D. Public Attorneys Office
213. Davao Penal Colony made a joint venture agreement with _________
Company in a 3,000 hectare banana plantation. What do you call this company?
A. Tagumpay Development Company
B. Tanabo Development Company
C. Tagum Development Company

D. Tanglaw Development Company
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214. All these facilities were centralized and located in Mandaluyong City
for the different types of orphan children and home of the homeless this
is known as.
A. Welfareville B. Magna carta
C. Warehouse D. Women and the Home
215. The prison who became famous or rather infamous the world rather
because of the shower bath with the gadget to drop a volume of water on
the head of a lock naked offender
A. Alcatras Prison B. Bilibid Prison
C. Sing- Sing Prison D. Maine State Prison
216. There are how many major deployments of prisoners existing in the U.S.
during the 20th century.
A. 5 B. 7 C. 8 D. 10
217. The box in which prisoners where put in a steel box in the hot sun where
used as punishment is known as.
A. Square box B. Sweat box C. Ring box D. Black box
218. What is the real name of Beccaria?

A. Cesare Austria B. Cesare Lombroso
C. Cesare Bonesana D. Julius Cesare
219. A correctional reformer and a sheriff from Bedfordshire, England is

known as:
A. John Howard B. Edward N. Savage
C. Betham D. Beccaria
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220. One form of punishment inflected on prisoners were in they are
required to carry heavy load from one place to another and then returned
to the same place over and over again everyday is known as:
A. Treadmill B. Flogging C. Shot-Drill D.
Branding
221. Prisoners are made to climb continuously during the day logging up to 14,
000 feet of stairs per day or equivalent of three to four stiff mountains climb
per day is known as:
A. Treadmill B. Flogging C. Shot-Drill D.
Branding
222. A shoemaker from Boston who was interceding with the to suspends the
sentence and bail out the youthful offenders and alcoholics and place them
under his care is known as:
A. John Augutus B. Father Cook
C. Charles Darwin D. Enrico Ferri
223. The Former Chief of Police of Boston and was appointed the first
government Probation Officer.
A. Father Cook B. John Augutus
C. Charles Darwin D. Edward N. Savage
224. What code is the most extensive and comparable to the Greek,
Roman, English and Spanish laws.
A. Hubert Act B. Kalantiaw Code
C. Hammurabi Code D. Justinian Code
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225. What law is known as the Child and Youth Welfare Code of 1974 and
became the Magna Carta for children and was the 1 st in the entire ASEAN
country?
A. P.D. 603 B. P.D. 602 C. P.D. 604 D. P.D. 605
226. The exact date when the Kalantiaw code become a law and was
enforceable in the Philippines.
A. March 12, 1886 C. March 13, 1887
B. March 14, 1897 D. April 13, 1887
227. What year when the New Bilibid Prison started the construction of the
prison facilities?
A. 1936 B. 1946 C. 1935 D. 1937
228. What code is based on the beliefs, custom and practices and the
governing law of the land Panay Island and presently known Aklan?
A. Code of Ethics C. Justinian Code
B. Hammurabi Code D. The Kalantiaw Code
229. What is the land area of the New Bilibid Prison in Muntinlupa?
A. 535 hectare C. 515 hectare
B. 551 hectare D. 520 hectare
230. What year when the NBP had their actual transfer in Muntilupa property?
A. 1942 B. 1943 C. 1941 D. 1940
231. The Marion Correctional Institution medium-security for male

prisoners in the State of Ohio that operates a closed-circuit video
television station known as?
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A. Prison News Network C. Mothers and Their
Children
B. Country Department of Correction D. Rockefeller Drug Law
232. The program in North Carolina for Correctional Institution for Women is
known as MATCH what is this stands for?
A. Mothers and their Children C. Mommy and their Children

B. Mothers and the Child D. Mom and Child
233. To what Department whom you file a case of petition for the declaration
that a child is abandoned or neglected?
A. Dept. of Justice
B. Dept. of Interior and Local Gov’t
C. Dept. of National Defense
D. Dept. of Social Welfare and Dev’t
234. The NAPOLCOM was created purposely to supervise and prepare the
policies and standard of what in the gov’t?
A. PNP B. BJMP C. BFP D. PPSC
235. The historical landmark of the old Bilibid Prison today and presently
is utilized as?
A. Makati City Jail C. Mandaluyong City Jail
B. Muntinlupa City Jail D. Manila City Jail.
236. How many Department of the executive branch of government that

handles the Correctional System in the Philippines?
A. 4 B. 3 C. 5 D. 9
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237. How many hectares of land were reserved for distribution to released
prisoners who no longer wants to return to their original homes and instead will
settled for good in Palawan. X
A. 1,000 hectares B. 6 Hectares
C. 552 hectares D. 18, 000 Hectares
238. The Correction Institution for Women was constructed at present in

Mandaluyong City with how many hectares of land?
A. 8 hectares B. 551 hectares C. 18, 000 Hectares D. 18 Hectares
239. Who was the Director of the Davao Penal Colony, when it was first
established in January 21, 1932.
A (Ret.) General Paulino Santos C. Dir. Lim De Mesa
B. (Ret) Gen. Vicente Binarao D. Dir. Alfredo Bunye
240. In what Camp can you find the Youth Rehabilitation Center for juvenile
offenders in the New Bilibid Prison?
A. Camp Bukang Liwayway C. Camp Capinpin
B. Camp Sampaguita D. Camp Canupio
241. He newly committed prisoners with 3 years above sentenced, coming

mainly from the jails nationwide except for those with death penalty and life
sentenced where first brought to?
A. Tagumpay Settlement Center C. Local Government Center
B. Health Center D. Reception and Diagnostic Center
242. The released prisoners who no longer wish to return to their homes but
choose to remain in Davao as homesteaders were put in the settlement area
known as?
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A. Tagum Settlement C. Tanglaw Settlement
B. Tagumpay Settlement D. Payatas Settlement
243. On September 27, 1954 the government allocates 16, 000 hectares of land
in Mindoro for the setting up of another penal colony known as?
A. Mamburao Penal Colony C. Sablayan Penal Colony
B. Iwahig Penal Colony D. Mapanglaw Penal Colony
244. The Penal Colony that was established by the Bureau of Prison under the
Martial Law time is known as?
A. Sablayan Prison and Penal Farm C. Davao Regional Prison
B. Leyte regional Prison D. Palawan Penal Colony
245. This code became the Magna Carta for children and was the first in the
entire ASEAN Region is known as?
A. Child and Youth Welfare Code C. Children Beneficiary Code
B. Youth Welfare and Institution Code D. Child Rehabilitation Code
246. Who was that U.N Interregional Adviser on Social Defense that the
Philippine government had requested to make a study of the social defense plan
and program.
A. Dr. Kurt Seeback C. Dr. Mercedes A. Foronda
B. Dr. Torsten Eriksson D. Luke A. Wright
247. How many years did it operate, the first Probation Act No. 4221 was
extended to first time offenders 18 years old and above but was abolished for
having been classified as a class legislation and declared unconstitutional by the
Supreme Court?
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A. 3 years B. 5 years C. 2 years D. 4 years
248. Under the law, a colonist is entitled additional how many days of conduct
and time allowance for each month on top of the regular days granted under
Article 97 of the Revised Penal Code?
A. 3 days B. 10 days C. 5 days D. 15 days
will be assigned as colonist what will be his privilege?
A. Automatic Reduction of Life Imprisonment to 30 years

B. Automatic he will be given reprieve
C. Automatic he will be electricuted
D. Automatic he will given special award
250. The prisoner who’s relative died maybe allowed to view the remains only if
the location is within how many kilometer radius by road from the confinement
facility?
A. 40 kilometer B. 50 kilometer C. 20 kilometer D. 30 kilometer
251. What is the Age limit of a prisoner that he/ she maybe excused her from
the mandatory prison labor?
A. below 50 years old C. over 60 years old
B. over 18 years old D. below 18 years old
252. Good Conduct Time Allowance entitles the inmate to how many days of
deduction from his sentenced if he had served from six years to ten years.
A. 20 days B. 10 days C. 25days D. 15 days
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253. An Act providing for the professionalization of the Bureau of Fire
Protection and the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology amending certain
provision of Republic Act 6975 is?
A. RA 9263 B. RA 9344 C. RA 8551 D. RA 961
254. According to the new law of the BJMP a new applicant must possess an age
not less than how many years?
A. 18 years old B. 40 years old C. 38 years old D. 21 years old
255. Those uniformed personnel who are already in the BJMP service upon the
effectivity of the new law shall be given how many years to obtain the minimum
educational qualification if they are college undergraduate.
A. 4 years B. 8 years C. 5 years D. 2 years
256. What will be the salary grade of the uniformed personnel of the BJMP if his
rank is Jail Officer 1?
A. 12 B. 14 C. 10 D. 16
257. The law establishing Comprehensive Juvenile Justice and Welfare System.
X
A. R.A. 9344 PD 603 C. PD 968 D. RA 9263
258. This refers to the security given for the release of the person in custody of
the law, furnished by a bondsman, to guarantee his appearance before any court.
a. diversion b. bail c. initial contact d. warrant
259. This refers to the apprehension or taking into custody of a child in conflict
with the law enforcement officers or private citizen.
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a. Initial contact with the child b. Deprivation of liberty c. Intervention
d. Offense
260. Refers to any act or omission whether punishable under special laws or
Revised Penal Code as amended.
a. Recognizance b. Intervention c. Offense d. Intervention
261.Who was that U.N. interregional adviser on Social Defense that the
Philippine government had requested to make a study of the social defense plan
and program.
a.DR. KERT SEEBACK b DR. TORSTEN ERIKSSON c. DR. LUKE E.

WRIGHT
262. Its principle concept of justice known as lex Taliones or” an eye or an eye ,
a tooth for a tooth”. A.Kalantiaw Code b. Code of Hammurabi c.Justnian Code
263.This was used to confine slaves where they were attached to workbenches
and forced to do hard labor in the period of their imprisonment.
a, stock b.ergastulum c. furca
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Choose the best answer on question below:

a. study of punishment of crimes

b. a branch of criminology dealing with prison management and treatment of

2. Where is the old Bilibid Prison is located?

a. Azcarraga now Recto c. Tondo

b. Mendiola d. Sta. Cruz

3. What are the 2 satellite units of Bilibid?

a. Camp Bagong Diwa and Bukang Liwayway Camp

b. Bukang Liwayway Camp and Camp Site

c. Bukang Liwayway Camp and Sampaguita Camp

d. Camp Aguinaldo and Boyscout Camp

4. What is the penal colony located in palawan?

a. Iwahig Penal Colony

c.Panabo penal colony

d. Central penal colony

5. It is a commonly believed that punishment gives a lesson to the offender and

7. Are institution for confinement of sentence prisoners serving imprisonment for

8. A person who has been committed to a correctional institution by the court or

9. Is a temporary suspension of sentence, exercise by the president. _____

a. time out c. pardon

a. indeterminate sentence c. declarative sentence

b. determinate sentence d. medium sentence

a. San Ramon c. Correctional for Women

b. lock-up d. detention cell

b. illegal goods d. pirated

a. positive discipline c. discipline

b. negative discipline d. right discipline

17. Is a temporary suspension of the execution of sentence exercise by the

18. It is a combination of correctional treatment with penal confinement.

19. A group vengeance._______

a. reformation c. tit for tat

21. A method placing prisoners into types of categories by which diagnosis,

a. typology method c. categorizing

b. pardon d. mandatory release

23. Who start using jail in England in 1616?

a. Edward III c. Alexander XI

a. illustrados c. guwardiya civil

25. Official basis in the establishment of penal colonies in the Philippines.______

a. RA 3732, Proclamation No. 414 c. RA 3237, Proclamation No. 441

b. RA 3237, Proclamation No. 144 d. RA 7234, Proclamation No. 414

26. Created the Bureau of Prison on November 01, 1905. ______

a. Reorganization Act of 1901 c. Reorganization Act of 1950

b. Reorganization Act of 1905 d. Reorganization act of 1914

28.Which is not a subcolony in Iwahig Penal colony?

b. Inagawan d. Sta. Lucia

29. Who is the General who established Davao Penal Colony?

a. Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo c. Gen. Paulino Santos

b. Gen. Douglas McArthur d. Gen. Vicente Lim

a. Proclamation No. 70 c. Proclamation No. 69

b. Proclamation No. 72 d. Proclamation No. 77

b. commitment order d. receiving warrant

32. It is anything in possession of prisoners which are prohibited by the institution.

a. illegal possession c. contraband

b. pilferage d. prohibited possession

33. It is a staff in Reception Center which function pertains to the abnormalities of

a. Education Officer c. Education Counselor

b. education teacher d. Education Personnel

35. The two ways in finding prisoners personality. ___________

a. Cesare beccaria c. Alexander Maconochie

b. Zebulon Brockway d. Captain Arthur Philip

37. Adult probation law took effect on:

a. july 24 1976 c. april 24, 1976