BATCH 9 BOARD EXAM TRIAL

CORRECTIONAL ADMINISTRATION
Prepared by: Prof. Karl Luis Baguhin

INSTITUTIONAL CORRECTIONS
1. This refers to the alternative forms of corrections 8. 8. A person who is sentenced to serve a prison term
done outside of the institutions for corrections. of over three (3) years is a
a. community-based rehabilitation A. Municipal prisoner
b. Community approach B. Detention prisoner
c. Correction C. City prisoner
d. Institutional corrections D. National or Insular prisoner

2. it is referring to any institutions that responsible for 9. How many times counting of prisoner be made
the rehabilitation and reformation of the offender within 24-hours?
whether convicted, on appeal or those waiting for trial A. At least 3 times
or decision of the court or by any competent authority B. At least 4 times
or decision of the court or by any competent authority C. At least 2 times
thru correctional facilities, dormitories, asylum, safe D. At least 5 times
keepings or any other institutions authorized by the
competent authority. 10. 10. Prisoners whose sentences are more than three
a. Correction years to capital punishment are considered
b. Correctional administration A. municipal prisoners
c. Penology B. provincial prisoners
d. Institutional correctional C. city prisoners
D. insular prisoners
3. Non-institutional corrections covers probation,
parole, and conditional pardon. The government 11. Refers to those who are confined in correctional
agencies tasked to handle them are all under the facilities awaiting verdict in their cases
______.* A. Prisoner
a. Secretary of DILG B. Detainees
b. Secretary of DSWD C. Probationer
c. Secretary of DOJ D. Offender
d. Secretary of DOH
12. The law creating the Bureau of Jail Management
4. This was the underground prison constructed in the and Penology (BJMP) is
main sewer of Rome and considered to be the very first A. RA 8551
prison.* B. RA 9165
a. Rasphius C, RA 6975
b. Mamertime Prison D. RA 4890
c. underground cistern
d. Bastille Prison 13. Operation conducted by the BJMP where a prisoner
maybe checked at anytime
5. How many days of isolation is allowed in BJMP?* A. Search and seizure
a. 1-7 days B. Confiscation
b. 1 month – 2 months C. Inspection
c. 22 hours – 15 days D. Operation greyhound
d. 3 months
14. A person convicted to serve 6 years imprisonment
6. These were old, abandoned merchant ships or would be classified as what kind of prisoner?
warships that were no longer in use. They were A. Municipal prisoner
converted to prisons to solve the problem of B. Insular prisoner
overcrowding. C. Provincial prisoner
a. Galleys D. Detention prisoner
b. Hulks
c. Yachts 15. The Bureau of Corrections which is headed by the
d. Garrisons Director of Corrections is under the
A. Department of Justice
7. Known as House of Halfway to Hell located in B. Department of Interior and Local Government
Devonshire, England C. Office of the President
a. Dartmoor Prison D. None of these
b. ADX Florence
c. Bridewell Workhouse 16. If you have committed a crime and found guilty
d. Alcatraz Prison with it, then the court decided that you will be serving
a sentence of six months and one day. According to

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your sentence, on what category of prisoner do you B. Retribution
belong? C. Expiation
A. Municipal prisoner D. Deterrence
B. City jail prisoner
C. Provincial prisoner 26. Force is used only by correctional institution to:
D. Sentenced prisoner A. exact respect
B. perform assignments
17. This was built in August 21, 1869 originally for C. enforce discipline
Muslim rebels and political prisoners against the D. show physical strength and power
Spanish government*
a. San Ramon Prison and Penal Farm 27. Ideal number of days for proper classification of
b. Iwahig Prison and Penal Farm newly convicted offenders at the RDC?
c. Davao Penal Colony A. 45 days
d. Old Bilibid Prison B. 30 days
C. 55 days
18. The law established the Correctional Institution for D. 15 days
Women, a prison specially constructed for female
offenders* 28. How long is the duration of stay in the viewing of
a. Act NO. 1708 the deceased relative of an inmate?
b. Act no. 1407 A. 2 hours
c. Act no. 3579 B. 3 hours
d. Act no. 3732 C. 6 hours
D. 12 hours
19. Karlo is a newly convicted prisoner with a
sentenced imprisonment of 12 years. where should he 29. Under RA 10575, this is a special unit of prison
be sent? where new prisoners undergo diagnostics examination,
a. Minimum Security Compound study, and observation for the purpose of determining
b. Medium Security Compound the programs of treatment and training best suited for
c. Maximum Security Compound their needs.
d. Super Maximum Security Compound a. Reception and Diagnostic Center
b. Directorate for Reception and Diagnostics
20. 20. It is known as “Prison without Walls.” c. Diagnostics Center
A. San Ramon Prison and Penal Farm d. Reception Center
B. Iwahig Prison and Penal Farm
C. Correctional Institution for Women 30. What is the precursor to Bureau of Corrections?*
D. New Bilibid Prison a. Department of Prisons
b. Bureau of Prisons
21. A satellite unit of NBP that houses the Mediums c. Department of Prisons and Jail
Security Risk prisoner located near the Reception and d. Bureau of Prisons and Jail
Diagnostic Center (RDC) and Youth Rehabilitation
Center. 31. 31. A finally convicted able-bodied inmates maybe
A. Camp Sampaguita required to work for at least how many hours in a day?
B. Camp Bukang Liwayway A. 4 hours
C. Camp Abelon B. 6 hours
D. Camp Abubakar C. 8 hours
D. none of these
22. A security camp that houses prisoners whose
sentence are 20 years and above, life termers or those 32. What is the security facility for the temporary
under capital punishment, those with pending cases, detention of persons held for investigation or awaiting
those under disciplinary punishment, those whose preliminary hearing: usually the period of detention
cases are on appeal, and those under detention; does not exceed forty –eight (48) hours?
A. Maximum Security Camp a. Lock Up
B. Medium Security Camp b. Ordinary Jail
C. Minimum Security Camp c. Workhouse Jail
D. None of these d. Prison

23. Infant born in prison may be allowed to stay with 33. Considered as the forerunner of modern penology.
sentenced serving mother for- a. Walnut Street Jail
A. 1 year b. Elmira Reformatory
B. 2 year c. Panopticon Prison House
C. 3 years d. Bridewell Institution of England
D. 4 years
34. The Auburn Prison System differs from the
24. Giving punishment to a person so to serve as an Pennsylvania System in that…
example to others is the theory of a. In Auburn System was an early prison system
A. Self-defense requiring system requiring inmate silence, individual
B. Social defense cells, and inmate labor in those cells both during the
C. Exemplary day and night.
D. Equality b. In Pennsylvania System, persons worked during the
day in groups and were kept in solitary confinement at
25. The punishment which affords the society or the night, with enforced silence at all times
individual who was wronged, the opportunity to impose c. Auburn System, persons worked during the day in
upon the offender such suitable punishment as may be groups and were kept in solitary confinement at night,
enforced. d. In Auburn System, persons worked during the
A. Reformation day in groups and were kept in solitary

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confinement at night, with enforced silence at 43.Who compose the initial wave anti-riot assault
all times while Pennsylvania System was an contingent whose main objectives shall be to disperse
early prison system requiring system requiring the rioters and get their leaders and shall be armed
inmate silence, individual cells, and inmate labor with wicker shields, protective headgears, gasmask,
in those cells both during the day and night. and night sticks or batons?
A. 1st group Anti-Riot
35. Consists of circular building contain in a multi cells B. 3rd group Anti-Riot
around the periphery. C. 4th group Anti-Riot
a. Galley D. 2nd group Anti-Riot
b. Elmira Reformatory
c. Panopticon Prison House 44. A method undertaken to allow prisoners
d. Bridewell Institution of England opportunity for normal sex life.
A. Visitation
36. Angel of Prisons… C. Masturbation
a. Alexander Maconochie B. Sodomy
b. Elizabeth Fry D. Conjugal visit
c. Sir Walter Crofton
d. John Howard 45. Newly arrived inmates committed for the first time
is considered as –
37. In this system persons worked during the day in A. First Class Inmate
groups and were kept in solitary confinement at night, B. Second Class Inmate
with enforced silence at all times. C. Third Class Inmate
a. progressive human system D. Colonist
b. Progressive Stage System
c. Auburn System 46. . It served as the cornerstone of rehabilitation.
d. Pennsylvania System A. Religion
B. Education
38. Mark System is also known as… C. Discipline
a. progressive human system D. Recreational
b. Progressive Stage System
c. Auburn System 47. It refers to those items, though authorized, is
d. Pennsylvania System already in excessive quantities to become a fire hazard,
a threat to security or has become causative in making
39. A private person who in 1669, established a the place unsanitary.
workhouse in Hamburg at his own expense because lie A. Contraband
had observed that thieves and prostitutes were made B. Paraphernalia
worse instead of better by the pillory, and he hoped C. Prohibited Items
that they might be improved by work and religious D. Nuisance Contraband
instruction in the workhouse:
a. peter Rentzel 48. In case of Jailbreaks, who shall immediately sound
b. Goeffrey Mynshal the alarm?
c. John Howard A. Desk Officer
d. John Cena B. Armorer
C. Control Center
40. In what period when the first house of correction D. Officer –in –Charge
appeared in England, on the petition of bishop ridley of
London for help in dealing with sturdy vagabonds of 49. This branch takes charge of the preparation of the
the city, the king gave his place at bridewell to be one daily menu, makes foodstuff purchases, prepares and
of the hospitals of the city, for lewd and idle and a place cooks the food and serves it to the inmates. It
for employment of unemployed and the training of maintains a record of daily purchases and consumption
children. and submits a daily report to the warden.*
a. middle of the 16th century A. General Services Branch
b. first half of the 16th century B. Mittimus Computing Branch
C. first half of 15th century C. Budget and Finance
d. middle of 17th century D. Mess services Branch

41. Opponent of capital punishment claim that a 50. In case of mass jailbreak, all members of the
prisoner isolation and uncertainty over their fate custodial force shall immediately issued firearms and
constitute a form of mental cruelty and those especially assigned to critical posts to:*
long time death row inmates are liable to become A. plug off the escape routes
mentally ill, if they are not ready. This referred to as B. to shoot the escapees
a. death row syndrome C. protect the other inmates
b. cruelty syndrome D. to give warning shots
c. execution syndrome
d. down syndrome 51. a device, contrivance, tool or instrument used to
hold back , kee in check or control inmates
42. Another form of torture similar to stocks which are a. iron leg lock
v0shaped yolk wore around the neck where b. handcuffs
outstretched arms of the convict were tied c. instrument of restraints
a. Galley d. metallic chains
b. Hulks
c. Furca 52. An enemy combatant, high ranking official or a
d. Gallows civilian in danger of capture or death, typically in
possession of critical intelligence, data r authority
marked as an objective for a mission.

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a. high value target d. prison guards
b. violent extremist 62. It refers to an order of the court directed to the
c. subversive group counsel, litigant and the witnesses not to discuss
d. infirmed inmates matters pertaining the case to the reporters to assure
fair trial.
53. The justinian code consist of four books namely a. commitment order
except b. mittimus order
a. codex consitutionum- ordinaces c. habeas corpus
b. digest or pandects- contain all d. gag order
c. institutiones justiniani- institute of justine
c. lex duo decim tabularum 63. Luisito was sentenced to imprisonment on march
d. novellae constitutiones post codicem- the new 21, 2013. On march 25, 2013 the judge who
constitution promulgated the decision died. What is the effect of
the judge’s death to the service of Luisito sentence?
54. Who was the first ever recorded Christian to put to a. his sentence will not be binding anymore
death for being a heretic? b. he will have to serve his sentence
a. Giuseppe Villela c. his sentence will be suspended
b. Prisclian d. his sentence will be reduced
c. Joan of arc
d. Satanas 64. Typical lethal injection consisted of three chemicals
injected into a viable part of the prisoner’s body in the
55. It was considered to be the most brutal period for following order:
punishing criminals being emerged of the old (dark 1. potassium chloride
age) and new system 2. sodium thiopental,
a. 16 th century 3. pancuronium bromide,
b. 18th century a. 1,2,3
c. 17th century b. 2,3,1
d. 1870- 1880 c. 3,2,1
d. 2,1,3
56. In the exercise of religious beliefs of prisoners, a
prison official trying to convert a prisoner to change his 65. How do inmates know that they have letters?
religion. a. a jail guard delivers the letter personally
A. Proselytizing C. b. a list of mail for inmates is posted
Reparation c. an inmates trustees delivers the letters to the
B. Restitution D. Conversionism addressee
d. inmates with letters is called to the jail warden’s
57. What is referred to as “HUSTLING” inside the office
prison?
A. Reporting illegal activities 66. Execution by electrocution is an execution method
B. Doing prison assignment originating in the united states in which the person
C. Using prohibited drugs being put to death is strapped to a specially built
D. Selling illegal commodities wooden chair and electrocuted through electrodes
place on the body. In the philippines, its first use was
58. The inmates earnings that may be used to buy his in
needs, a. 1924
a. ½ of his earnings b. 18th century
b. ¼ of his earnings c. 2006
c. ¾ of his earning d. 1964
d. discretion of warden
67. For maximum security facility how high should the
59. What is the mandatory document ot be signed by walls be constructed?
the detainee in jails if he/she agreed to abide by the a. 8-12 feet
disciplinary measure similar to those convicted b. 12-14 feet
inmates. c. 18-25 feet
a. detainee certification d. 30-35 feet
b. detainee manifestation
c. GCTA 68. The head of prison may establishing this group
d. STAL whenever the frequency of request for interview reach
a volume hat warrants limitation. It is composed of not
60. A visit by the wife for a short period, usually an more than 2 representative from the national news
hour, more or less, to her incarcerated husband during services the television and radio networks and outlets
which they are allowed privacy and are generally and the news magazines and news paper. All news
understood to have sexual contact. materials generated by them shall be made available
a. maternal visit to media without rights of first publication or broadcast
b. masturbation a. al jazeera
c. conjugal visitation b. press pool
d. sodomy c. press conference
d. TV patrol
61. The custodial division is in charge of all matters
pertaining to the custody of the prisoners and security 69. Which of the following is not included in the
of the institutions, which of the following is considered inmate’s body strip search ?
as the commanding officers? a. examinations of cases splint or bandage for
a. security officer contraband
b. senior prison guards b. discovery of lice if any
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d. discovery of injuries and physical inabilities survive. The following are the alleged recorded
70. It was official registered as the trademark in 1984, escapees or missing. Except
in order to established a corporate identity and a. frank lee morris
improved the image and marketability of prison b. jonh anglin
products c. clarence anglin
a. Capic d. allen west
b. Hito
c. Bodong 77. Judy ann is soon to be released from camp Bukang
d. tilapia Liwayway. He is sent to a pre-release facility called
___________ for counseling and therapy.
71. Articles 1706-1727 of the revised administrative a. Recreation Center
code as amended is known as b. Congregate Group
A. correction law c. Half-way House
b. prison law d. Diagnostic Center
c. jail management law
d. parole and probation law 78. The following are the duties of the custodial force
in prison, except:
72. The first and longest who served as warden in the a. Censor offender’s mail
Alcatraz federal penitentiary from September 15, 1874 b. Escort inmates
to September 7, 1954 c. Inspect security devices
a. James aloysius johnston d. Conduct disciplinary hearing
b. James v bennett
c. Olin black well 79. Estong is a newly arrived inmate in the BJMP, he
d. James harden was placed in shakedown procedure. Who among the
following shall be responsible in the custody of all the
73. The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology was properties seized from the detainee prior to his
created on January 2, 1991 pursuant to Republic Act detention?
6975, replacing its forerunner, the Jail Management a. Custodial Officer
and Penology Service of the defunct Philippine b. Chief of Detention Center
Constabulary Integrated National Police. The BJMP c. Property Custodian Officer
exercises administrative and operational jurisdiction d. Evidence Custodian / Officer
over all district, city and municipal jails. It is a line
bureau of the Department of the Interior and Local 80. .Female detainees shall not be transported in
Government (DILG). handcuffs but only with necessary restraint and proper
a. mission escort
b. vision preferably aided by a police woman. The statement is
c. mandate a. Yes
d. function b. Wholly True
c. Partially False
74. are those considered as highly dangerous or with d. Wholly False
high probability of escaping or being rescued because
of the gravity of the crimes they are accused of or have 81. Karlito pablito batong bakal , a prisoner, learns that
a propensity for being troublemakers or initiators of jail she is already overstaying in jail because her jail guard,
riots and disturbance and who require a high degree of Will
control and supervision. Particularly included herein are Puroy, who happens to be a law expert advised her
those charged with heinous crimes, such as murder, that there is no more legal ground for his continued
terrorism, kidnap for ransom, violation of R.A. No. imprisonment, karlito got out of jail and went home.
9165, the imposable penalty for which is from life Was there any crime committed?
imprisonment to death, etc. These also include those a. Evasion of Service of sentence
who have a record of escaping from jails, recidivists, b. Infidelity in the custody of prisoners
habitual delinquents, and those with severe personality c. Evasion through Negligence
or emotional disorders that make them dangerous to d. Delay in the Delivery of prison
their fellow inmates or the jail personnel.
a. escape prone inmates 81. The most common problem for national
b. infirmed inmates penitentiaries.
c. high risk inmates a. Excessive number of inmates
d. maximum security prisoner b. excessive Lack of funds
c. Sex problems
75. It refers to the money paid to the relatives of a
murdered person as a compensation and to prevent d. Discipline
blood feud 82. estranghero is a colonist, when classified by the
a. money compensation director of the Bureau of Corrections who is punished
b. wergild with reclusion Perpetua will have benefit from an
c. lex salica automatic reduction from maximum term of forty years
d. reprimand to ___.
a. 20 Years
76. The three controversial personality escapees of b. 25 Years
Alcatraz federal penitentiary and also made on the c. 30 Years
cinematography entitle ESCAPE FROM ALCATRAZ d. 35 Years
but the investigation shows that there is no conclusive
evidence or tracing evidence the whereabouts of the 83. He said the “crime must be considered an injury to
escapees, and the conclusion made that the escapees society, and the only rational measure of crime is the
was drowned because the when the jail breaks happen extent of injury.” “let the punishment fit the crime”
there was a strong current of waters and impossible to a. Jeremy Bentham
b. Cesare Beccaria

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c. James Wilson ensure that his/her findings are congruent to the
d. John Howard medical certificate presented. Any discrepancy shall
84. JAILS IS UNDER WHAT BRANCH? warrant further investigation by and reporting of the
a. BJMP same to the CHR.
b. BUCOR a. social case study
c. EXECUTIVE b. dental examination
d. DILG c. medical examination
d. psychological examination
85. An offender who surrenders from escaping because
of calamity 72 hour after the pronouncement of the 94. What classification of prisoner according to the
passing away of calamity shall be granted degree of security if the prisoner cannot be trusted in
a. 1/5 reduction of sentence – “return within 48hrs” open condition and pose lesser danger than maximum
b. 2/5 reduction of sentence – “stay” security prisoner in case they escape
c. 1/3 reduction of sentence a. minimum security prisoner
d. none b. medium security prisoner
c. maximum security prisoner
86.. It is a continuing state of good order in Prison or d. super maximum-security prisoner
Jail.
a. Prison Discipline 95. All except one is included in the command group of
b. Inmate Social Code BJMP
c. Proselytizing a. chief of staff
d. Prisonization b. deputy C/BJMP
c. chief BJMP
87. A person who is sentenced to serve a prison term d. chief of directorial staff
of over three (3) years is a
A. Municipal prisoner 96. All except one are instrument of restraints
B. Detention prisoner a. handcuffs
C. City prisoner b. leg iron
D. National or Insular prisoner c. whipping rod
d. strait jackets
88. Which among the following is NOT ONE of the four-
colonies of the Sablayan Prison and Penal Farm? 97. You are a jail personnel assigned to censor inmates
A. Inagawan Sub-colony C. Pasugui sub- mails. In one mail, you found unusual nickname and
ccolony sentences. What shall you do?
B. Yapang sub-colony D. Pusog sub-colony a. put back the letter inside the envelope and give it to
the inmate
89. Mr. EX , served his sentence at the NBP in b. study the letter carefully and analyze the contents
muntinlupa. Why he was phtographed at he DRD? to determine the real meaning of the names and
a. it is a rare opportunity to have his photograph sentences
b. he is an actor c. reports the matter to the jail warden
c. photographing the inmate is a part of the d. xerox the letter before giving it to the addressee
reception procedure
d. photographing the inmate to be part of the next 98. In operation greyhound, all orders concerning
believers troop movements will emanate from him
a. assistant team leader
90. Which of the following is not a minor offense in jail b. ground commander
? c. team leader
a. Selling or bartering with fellow inmate(s) those items d. security teams
not classified as contraband;
b. Rendering personal service to fellow inmate(s); 99. In this system persons worked during the day in
c. . Littering or failing to maintain cleanliness and groups and were kept in solitary confinement at night,
orderliness in his/her quarters and/or surroundings; with enforced silence at all times.
d. Loitering or being in an unauthorized place; a. progressive human system
b. Progressive Stage System
91. The Sablayan Penal Colony and Farm, a National c. Auburn System
Penitentiary in the Philippines under the BUCOR is d. Pennsylvania System
located in ____.
a. Palawan 100. These are the factors considered in diversification,
b. Zamboanga EXCEPT;
c. Oriental Mindoro a. Age of offenders
d. Occidental Mindoro b. Mother of offender
c. Sex of offenders
92. 1. This penal establishment is formerly known as d. Medical condition
the Luhit Penal Settlement.
a. Iwahig Prison and Penal Farm NON-INSTITUTIONAL
b. San Ramon Prison
c. Sablayan Prison 1. He grants 10 days GCTA to a prisoner who shows
d. New Bilibid Prison good behavior inside institution or correction.
A. BUCOR Director C. DOJ Secretary
93. The jail medical Officer or the jail officer designated B. Jail Warden D. DILG secretary
nurse of the Health Unit will conduct a thorough
physical examination on the newly committed inmate 2. Time allotted for a prisoner who made an escape
and will note down significant bodily marks, scars, form prison during catastrophe or mutiny for him to
tattoos and lesions based on the medical certificate avail special time allowance for loyalty after the said
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calamity/disorder has been declared passed by the D. Rehabilitation
president.
A. 12 hours C. 48 hours 11. Jason was convicted to a prison term of prision
B. 3 days D. 1 day correctional. Will he qualify for probation?
A. Yes, his sentence is 3 years and one day.
3. It evaluates prisoner’s fitness and qualification for B. No, his sentence is 6 years and one day.
the grant of pardon and parole. C. Yes his sentence is less than 6 years and 1
A. Department of Justice day.
B. Parole and Probation Administration
C. Bureau of Corrections D. No, his sentence is more than 6 years and 1 day.
D. Board of Pardon and Parole 12. This refers to the right to be tried in an
ecclesiastical court during the middle ages.
4. Presidential Decree 968 establishes the___. A. inquisition
A. Good conduct time allowance B. benefit of clergy
B. Adult probation C. social contract
C. Rights of the accused person D. secular prosecution
D. Board of Claims
13. Tito was 17 years old when he was convicted for
5. Julian Buenaventura was sentenced to serve a the crime of theft. Can he apply for probation under
maximum term of imprisonment of not more than 6 the Adult Probation Law?
years, he can apply for probation but his application A. No, because he is entitled to a parole.
will not be considered if: B. No, because his crime is theft.
I. he is convicted of subversion or any crime against C. No, because he is only 17 years old
national security or public order. D. No, because he is convicted of a crime.
II. he was previously convicted by final judgment of
any offense punished by an imprisonment of not less 14. The judge will based the grant of probation on the
than 1 month and one day, and or a fine not more report submitted by:
than 22 pesos. A. Social Worker
III. he was previously granted probation. B. Probation Officer
A. Any of those listed C. Prosecutor
B. All of those listed D. Police Officer
C. I and II only
D. III only 15. When can a drug user or one who is in possession
of illegal drugs be placed on probation?
6. Aside from his name, offense which he was A. First time offender.
convicted and court imposing the sentence, what B. First time offender and less than 21 years old.
information about an offender should be reported to C. Second time offender and less than 21 years old.
the commissioner of immigration? D. Second time offender.
A. His educational background and profession.
B. Name of his wife and children 16. It is judicial action or legal disposition that allows
C. His age, weight and height the offender to remain in the community subject to
D. His nationality and number, if he is an alien, conditions imposed by the court.
certification of registration. A. commutation
B. probation
7. Which of the factor is to be considered in the petition C. reprieve
for executive clemency? D. parole
a. Age of the petitioner.
b. Gravity of the offense. 17. Who among the following prisoners shall not be
c. Manner in which offense was committed. considered for commutation of sentence?
d. petitioners institutional conduct or behavior a. If the prisoners is eligible for a parole.
e. Previous criminal record if any. b. If the prisoner had been sentenced to another prison
A. a, b, d, and e term, within 1 year from the date of his last
b. a, b, c, and d recommitment to the jail or prison from where he
C. all of those listed escaped.
D. b, c and a c. If the prisoner had violated any condition of his
discharge on parole or conditional pardon.
8. Which of the following is exercised by the chief d. If the prisoner is suffering from a mental illness or
executive, with the concurrence congress? disorder as certified by government psychiatrist.
A. probation A. a, c and d.
B. amnesty B. all of those listed
C. pardon C. b, c and d
d. parole D. a, b and c

9. Parole and Probation Administration is a 18. Which agency performs the evaluation of prisoner’s
____________ correction. fitness and qualifications for the grant of pardon or
A. Institutional parole?
B. Community based A. National Police Commission
C. integrated B. Board of Pardon and Parole
D. traditional C. Department of Social Welfare and Environment.
D. National Bureau of Investigation
10. Changing criminal through non-punitive means is
referred to as: 19. Randy was convicted for a crime that carries a
A. Retribution prison sentence of more than 8 years and one day.
B. Reformation Can he avail probation?
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B. He will pardoned
C. He will served ½ of the sentence in jail.
D. Yes
20. Which of the following a probationer should avoid?
A. Make periodic office report.
B. Go and gamble
C. Work regularly to support his family.
D. Stay away from bad associates.
21. What document is issued to a parolee whose
maximum period of prison term has expired?
A. Certificate of final discharged
B. Certification of prison term completion.
C. Certification of final release.
D. Certification of final release and discharged.
22. If the detainee does not agree to abide rules
applied for a convicted prisoners. ________ of his
preventive imprisonment shall be reduced to the
duration of his sentence.
A. One Half
B. Four fifth
C. Two third
D. One fourth
23. Probation may be given to a person upon____.
A. Conviction but before serving his sentence.
B. While serving his sentence.
C. During an appeal.
D. Before judgment of conviction.
24. Precursor of our use of fine and restitution today,
introduce by law of Babylon, Greece and Rome for
crime which does not affect the safety of the state.
A. Recognizance
B. Money Compensation
C. Reconsideration
D. bail
25. A French word which means “Word of Honor”
is_____.
A. Parol
B. Probation
C. Parole
D. Reprieve
26. He helps the juvenile offender at Birmingham court
by finding them a person who will act as their guardian.
A. Gov. Alexander H. Rice
B. Matthew Davenport Hill
C. John Augustus
D. Chief Justice White
27. Direct ancestor of probation, which means binding
over for good behavior.
A. Reconciliation
B. Recognizance
C. Reconsideration
D. Money compensation
28. Client who recommitted to prison by the Board shall
be made to serve____.
A. The original sentence of his conviction.
B. The ¼ of his remaining unexpired portion of the
maximum sentence from which he was originally
committed to prison.
C. The remaining unexpired portion of the
maximum sentence from which he was
originally committed to prison.
D. None of them
29. Governor of Massachussetts who signed the
Federal Probation Act when he became the president
of the United States.
A. Calvin Coolidge
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B. Alexander H. Rice
C. George Bush Sr.
D. John Augustus
30. A type of executive clemency, which can only be
availed by filing of petition and its grant shall
considered complete even without the necessity of
acceptance.
A. Parole
B. Conditional Pardon
c. Absolute Pardon
D. Communication of Sentence
31. Conditional release of an offender from a penal and
correctional institution after he has served the
minimum period of its sentence.
A. Parole
B. Commutation of Sentence
C. Amnesty
D. Pardon
32. After conviction and sentence, Arman applied for
probation within the reglementary period provided for
under the law. After 2 days, still within the time from
for perfecting an appeal, he filed a motion to withdraw
application for probation and notice of appeal. He
alleged that he hastily filed his application because of
the threats employed upon him by authorities and that
he was not able to intelligently consult with his lawyer
and reflect on the the legal consequences and effects
of his application for probation under the law” shall the
judge grant his motion to withdraw and admit his
appeal motion?
a. yes, because probation is a privilege and thus, he
has the prerogative whether or proceed or not with his
application for probation
b. yes because the motion to withdraw was filed within
the time frame allowed under the law
c. no, the filing of the application for probation
shall be deemed a waiver of the right to appeal
d. no, admitting ir denying an application for appeal is
discretionary on the part of the court
33. Adolf committed the offense of violation of BP 22
in 1981 but the judgement of his conviction was
promulgated in 1988. PD 968 was still the prevailing
law at that time of the commission of the offense which
provides for the automatic withdrawal of a pending
appeal at the filing of the application for probation. PD
1990 was enacted on October 5 1985, printed in the
official gazette dated December 30, 1985 but said issue
was released for circulation only on july1, 1986, hence
PD 1990 became effective after 15 days from July 1
1986. Under PD 1990, it now provides that no
application for probation shall be entertained or
granted if the defendant has perfected an appeal from
the judgement of conviction. The court therefore
denied Adolf's application pursuant to tge new
provision under PD 1990. Adolf now comes to the court
claiming that PD 1990 is an ex-post facto law and
therefore not applicable to his case. Is he correct?
a. no, PD 1990, like the probation law that it amends,
is not penal in character and thus not considered as an
ex post facto law
b. no, an ex post facto law is defined that punishes an
act as crime which was innocent at the time of its
commission
c. yes, when the crime was committed the prevailing
law was PD 968, to deny him of probation would come
adverse to his constitutional rights
d. yes, probation should be extended to him because
the law should be liberally construed in favor of the
applicant
34. Probation applicant X, a public-school teacher by
profession was convicted of the crime of Serious Oral
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Defamation upon the complaint of the principal of the
school where she was teaching. The court granted her
application for probation but included in the conditions
of her probation that she should refrain from
continuing her teaching profession. The probationer
filed a motion for the deletion of such condition by the
respondent judge. Is the court’s condition to compel
her to stop teaching tenable?
a) no, special or discretionary conditions of
probation should be realistic, purposive and
geared to help the probationer develop into a
law-abiding and self-respecting individuals,
conditions should be interpreted with flexibility
b) yes, probation statutes are liberal in character and
enable courts to designate practically any term it
chooses c) yes, because probation is non-appealable
d) no, because he is a teacher by profession
35. Pending submission of investigation report and the
resolution of the petition for probation, the defendant
may be allowed by the Court of the following actions,
EXCEPT:
a) secure the permission of the court for temporary
liberty under his bail filed in the criminal case
b) if he has the means, he may avail of surety bond or
cash bond
c) in case no bail was filed or the defendant is incapable
of filing one, petition for release on recognizance
d) file an appeal within the reglementary period
36. How can an offender avail of the benefits of
probation?
a) he is automatically entitled to the benefits once
convicted
b) he must submit his application for probation
to the court
c) he must file his appeal, then apply for probation
d) he must apply for probation, then file his appeal
37, The period of probation for offenders sentenced to
a term of imprisonment of not more than one year shall
not exceed ____ years.
a) 6
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
38. The following are general or mandatory conditions
of probation:
a) present himself to the probation officer designated
to undertake his supervision at such place as may be
specified in the order within seventy-two hours from
receipt of said order
b) report to the probation officer at least once a month
at such time and place as specified by said officer
c) attend or reside in a facility established for
instruction, recreation or residence of persons on
probation
d) refrain from visiting houses of ill-repute
i) abstain from drinking intoxicating beverages to
excess
j) Only “a” and “b”
39. The first practical demonstration of probation, and
first use of the term probation as court service and the
first legally enactment of the 1st probation law
occurred here:
A. Europe
B. England
C. Rhode Island
D. United States of America
40. It is considered as the first probation law in the
Philippines but which was abolished upon declaration
of its unconstitutionality:
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A. Act 4221
B. Batas Pambansa 76
C. Presidential Decree 968
D. Presidential Decree 1990
41. A sensational case which cause for declaring by the
Supreme Court the unconstitutionality of the
first Probation law on November 16, 1937.
A. People of the Philippine vs. Jose O. Vera
B. Killets Decision
C. Cristobal vs Labrador
D. Director of Prison vs Fortunato
42. He is a convicted defendant whose application for
Probation has been given due course by the Court but
fails to report to the Probation Officer or cannot be
located within a reasonable period of time.
A. Absconding Petitioner
B. Absconding Probationer
C. Petioner
D. Probationer
43. All EXCEPT one are the instances wherein
supervision of parole and conditional pardon case
deemed to archived/close.
A. Certificate of transfer of residence
B. Certified True Copy of Death Certificate of deceased
client
C. Order of recommitment issued by board
D. Formal receipt of certificate of final release
44. Pursuant to section 14 omnibus rules on probation
method and procedure and PD 1257 allowing public
prosecutor to participate in the probation process by
the directing them to make a comment on the
application of probation. How many days are given to
prosecutor toi give his opinion or comment on the
application of probation
A. 5 days
b.10 days
C. 15 days
D. 20 days
45. Referred to us the report of investigation conducted
prior the granting of parole
A. Pre parole investigation
B. Pre parole investigation report
C. post sentence investigation
D. post sentence investigation report
46. Report submitted by the supervisor to the Board
through the officer concerned, containing the result of
the supervision, together with the supervisor’s
recommendation as to whether or not the client will be
released.
A. Summary Report
B. Supervision Report
C. Infraction Report
D. Recommendation Report
47. It was in this correctional facility to be established
dealing with juvenile offenders
a. New York house of refuge
b. Elmira reformatory
c. walnut street jail
d. auburn penitentiary
48. The Volunteer Probation Assistant or Probation
Aide may be appointed by the Parole and
Probation Administrator from among the citizens of _.
A. Good religious Background
B. High Educational Level
C. Good Repute and Probity who have the
willingness, aptitude and capability to act as
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49. A Convicted offender of Probation is a form of
privilege and what?
A. Punishment
B. Treatment
C. Enjoyment
D. Incarceration
50. This is an investigation conducted by probation
officer not within the jurisdiction of the court.
A. Initial investigation
B. Post Sentence Investigation Report
C. Courtesy Investigation Report
D. Pre-sentence Investigation Report
51. He was held as the 1t probation officer employed
by the US government
A. Teodolo C. Natividad
B. None of these
C. John Augustus
D. Edward N. Savage
52. How many days will be deducted from an inmate
for each month for his good behavior during his
seventh year stay at prison?
A. Twenty-three days for each month of good behavior
B. Twenty-days for each month of good behavior
C. Twenty-five days for each month of good
behavior
D. Thirty days for each month of good behavior
53. Jorge Paterno was imprisoned at Zamboanga City
upon Conviction with the Crime of drug trafficking by
the Regional Trial Court, what particular Penal
Institution receives his commitment order?
A. San Ramon Provincial Jail
B. San Ramon Penal Jail
C. San Ramon Prison and Penal Farm
D. Sablayan Penal Colony
54. When shall the prison record and carpeta of a
petitioner for executive clemency be forwarded to the
Board of Pardon and Parole (BPP)?
a. Within three (3) months from receipt of the BUCOR
Director of the request of the BPP for prison record and
carpeta
b. At least one (1) month before the expiration
of the minimum of the prisoner’s indeterminate
sentence
c. Within five (5) months from receipt of the BUCOR
Director of the BPP request for prison record and
carpeta
d. Within one (1) month from receipt of the BUCOR
Director of the request made by the BPP for the prison
record and carpeta
55. To what agency is an alien parolee turned over for
disposition, documentation and appropriate order?
a. Bureau of Immigration and Deportation
b. Bureau of Corrections
c. Board of Pardons and Parole
d. National Bureau of Investigation
56. Antonio Lava was sentenced to serve a maximum
term of imprisonment of not more than six (6) years.
He applied for probation but his application will not be
considered if:
1. he was convicted of subversion of any crime against
national security or public interest
2. he was previously convicted by final judgment of an
offense punished by imprisonment of not less than one
(1) month and one (1) day and / or a fine of not less
than Php 200.00
3. he was previously granted probation
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4. he was previously granted parole
A. 1, 2 and 3
B. any of those listed
C. 2, 3, and 4
D. 3, 4, and 1
57. Kind of Executive Clemency which exempts an
individual within certain limits or conditions from the
punishment that the law inflicts for the offense he has
committed resulting from the partial extinction of his
criminal liability.
A. Absolute Pardon
B. Reprieve
C. Commutation of Sentence
D. Conditional Pardon
58. The power of the Chief Executive to grant pardon
is limited to the following, EXCEPT:
A. Pardon cannot be extended to cases of
impeachment
B. No pardon, parole or suspension of sentence
for the violation of any election law may be
granted without favorable recommendation of
the Commission of Elections
C. Pardon is exercised only after conviction
D. Pardon is administered by the Court
59. What court will you apply for Probation?
A. Regional Trial Court for 6 years and above
B. MTC or MCTC for 6 years and below
C. Same court, where you had been convicted
D. Any of these
60. What is the action of the court in case the
probationer violated the conditions imposed in the
grant of probation?
A. Court revokes probation and the probationer
goes to prison
B. Court directs the probationer to re-apply for
probation
C. Court releases the probationer to the community
D. Court orders the continuation of probation program
61. In determining the fitness of a prisoner for release
on conditional pardon, the following points shall be
considered as guides, EXCEPT:
A. The political, organizational or religious affiliation of
the prisoner should be disregarded.
B. Due regard should be given the attitude of the
people in the community from which he was
sentenced.
C. The background of the prisoner before he was
committed to prison –social, economic.
D. Financial capacity of the prisoner.
62. 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
63. The continuing relationship between probation
officer and probationer is known as
a. parole supervision
b. pardon supervision
c. probation supervision
d. courtesy supervision
64. What is the effect of probation to a sentence
imposed by the court to a convicted individual?
a. exempted from criminal liability
b. automatic suspension of promulgation of sentence
c. justified wrongful acts
d. suspend the execution of sentence
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65. In probation, the court may also require the person b. after conviction
place udner it todo the following except c. before trial
a. pursues vocational training program d. before conviction and before trial
b. refrain from finding a means of living
c. stop visiting house of ill refute 75. The modification of condition for probation are
d. undergoes medical, psychological and psychiatric allowed to the following prescribed time or days
treatment a. fifteen days after granting it
b. at any time during supervision
66. which of the following records is considered c. upon the application of the community
confidential in nature d. any of these
a. PSIR
b. PPIR 76. The probation and parole week is celebrated every
c. PECIR when pursuant to proclamation no. 405?
d. all of these a. every last week of October
b. every first week of September
67. The probationer and his probation program is c. July 18-24 of every year
udner the control of d. march
a. probation officer
b. BPP 77. How many years is the maximum period of
c. PPA probation if the offender was sentenced to an
d. court indeterminate penalty of prison correctional in its
minimum period as its minimum to prison correctional
68. It is the authority of the president of the Philippines in its minimum period as its minimum to prison
to suspend the execution of a penalty reduce the correctional in its maximum period as its maximum
sentence and extinguish criminal liability. a. two years
a. parole b. four years
b. probation c. six years
c. president clemency d. eight years
d. executive clemency
78. The following are the person in authority pursuant
69. Who is the first president that bestowed amnesty to section 4 RA 10707 except
to political offender a. regional probation officer
a. Ramon Magsaysay b. provincial probation officer
b. Diosdado Macapagal c. city probation officer
c. Manuel Roxas d. probation aide
d. Elpidio Quirino
79. What happens if the probationer transfer his
70 An _________ program employs prisoners in residence to a place outside the jurisdiction of the
various product or good-producing tasks. regional court?
A. Agricultural A. Control over the probationer is transferred to the
B. Operational Chief of Police
C. Industrial B. Control over the probationer is transferred to the
D. Administrative executive judge of the Regional Trial Court at the place
of the new residence
71. The case where the supreme court laid down the C. Control and supervision over the probationer is
doctrine that absolute pardon removes all that is left of transferred to the Head Probation Officer
the consequences of conviction, and that it is absolute D. Control and supervision over the probationer
in sofar it restore the pardonee to full civil and political is transferred to the judge of the neighboring
rights city/municipality
a. people vs Galit
b. Cristobal vs Labrador 80. What is the legal process that results in the removal
c. Fernandez vs Aquino of conviction from the official records?
d. Manny vs Floyd A. Mitigation
B. Expungement
72. In determining the fitness of a prisoner for release C. Exoneration
on conditional pardon, the following points shall be D. Restriction
considered as guides, except
a. the political organizational or religious affiliation of 81. Refers to akin do fright that can only be denied if
the prisoner should be disregarded. the prisoner breaks the rules and only after due
b. due regard should be give the attitude of the peope process is observed.
in the community from which he was sentenced A. STA
c. the background of the prisoner before he was B. GCTA
committed to prison- social, economic C. Commutation
d. financial capacity of the prisoner. D. Special allowance for loyalty

73. Whose standard of rules do we follow for the 82. This requires personal contact at least once a week
treatment and rehabilitation of prisoners? with the probation/parolee including at least once a
A. Geneva Convention month report in person at the probation office to attend
B. UNSMRTP to the ladderized therapeutic community program.
C. UNCLOS a. Maximum Supervision
D. VFA b. Medium Supervision
c. Minimum Supervision
74. Pardon cannot be exercise by the president in the d. Answer not given.
following instances.
a. before conviction

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83. . It refers to the commission of another crime C. Restore the political and civil rights of the accused
during service of sentence of penalty imposed for D. All of the above
another previous offense.
a. Recidivism 92. The former President Benigno Simeon Cojuangco
b. Quasi-recidivism Aquino III granted amnesty to those who are involves
c. delinquency and support the following incidents such as Oakwood
d. city prisoner mutiny on July 27, 2003, Marines Stand-Off on
February 2006 and Manila Pen Incident on November
84. What was the occupation of the Father of Probation 29, 2007. What Presidential Proclamation issued by
who interceded with the court to suspend the sentence President Rodrigo Roa Duterte declared “Void Ab
of youthful offenders and alcoholics and placed them Initio”?
in his charge? A. Proclamation 50
A. Carpenter B. Proclamation 75
B. Mason C. Proclamation 572
C. Shoemaker D. None of these
D. Tailor
93. The following are examples of executive clemency.
85. Mr. Malibog was convicted to the crime of Rape Which among them can alter death to life
then apply for Probation. As a Judge will you grant imprisonment
Probation? A. Reprieve
A. Yes. Because having sexual force to other is natural, B. Amnesty
and also under the theory of Abraham Maslow that sex C. Commutation of Sentence
is a vital need. D. Pardon
B. No. Because the sec. 8 (c), PD 968. Probation
will depreciate the seriousness of the offense 94. Adult probation law of 1976 took effect on
committed.” a. January 1, 1932
C. Yes. Because Mr. Chaps has good faith to marry the b. January 3, 1978
rape victim. c. July 24, 1976
D. No. as provided by the Probation officer d. July 24, 1978

86. The probation order is read before the petitioners 95. The denial or grant of probation is a
and the probation officer. a. executive function
A. In probation office b. legislative function
B. Inside the judge room c. judiciary function
C. In confidence d. state function
D. In open court
96. All except one is not the aim of community service
87. Ms. YEN is the wife of the former probationer who udner voluntary submission programs
disappeared from their house. Ms. YEN insists to be a. accountability on the art of the offender
involved in looking for his husband. Which of the b. community protection
following is the best response of the police to him? c. competency development
A. He go to the DSWD for assistance d. recreational program
B. The case is closed and no police help is to be given
C. Leave the case to the police and of there are 97. in general, who is the ultimate beneficiary of
developments he will be informed properly probation law?
D. He consults the probation officer who handled his a. family
wife. b. society
c. government
88. A Parolee may work or travel abroad if he has no d. criminal
pending criminal case in any Court. Application for
travel and work abroad shall be approved by the 98. Upon receipt of a report , the BPP may issue ___
Administration and confirmed by the ________. against the parolee
A. Regional Director a. warrant of arrest
B. Board of Pardons and Parole b. search warrant
C. Probation and Parole Officer c. OAR
D. Parole and Probation Administration d. waiver cum authorization

89. How long term office of members of the BPP 99. If a petition for parole was granted the BPP will be
a. five years without reappointment issued a___ or specifically know as discharge on parole
B. six years without reappointment a. certificate of FRD
c. six years without prejudice to reappointment b. release document
d. five years with out prejudice to reappointment c. termination order
d. summary report
90. Mail letters of a Death Convict should be
documented within ____ before the execution. 100. The constitutional reduction of imprisonment
A. 24 hours a. GCTA
B. 48 hours b. commutation of sentence
C. 72 hours c. ROR
D. NONE d. mitigating

91. The purpose of all Executive Clemency such as THERAPEUTIC MODALITIES

Pardons, Amnesty and Commutation of sentence 1. What is the program of activity directed to restore a
is to: PDL’s self respect and sense of responsibility to
A. Do away with the miscarriage of justice community, thereby making him/her a law-abiding
B. Break the rigidity of the law citizen after serving his/her sentence.

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a. Rehabilitation
b. Reformation
c. Restoration
d. Incapacitation
2. Provides States with detailed guidelines for
protecting the rights of persons deprived of their
liberty, from pre-trial detainees to sentenced prisoners.
a. United Nations Standards Minimum Rules for the
Treatment of Prisoners.
b. Geneva Convention
c. Nelson Mandela Rules
d. A and C are correct.
3. What is the society formed by Cesare Beccaria which
is dedicated to economic , political and administrative
reform.
a. On Crimes and Punishment
b. The Criminal Man
c. the academy of fists
d. Panopticon Prison
4. Who is the English reformer whose chief efforts were
devoted to lessening the severity of English criminal
law. He devoted his life to advocating on behalf of the
lower classes and worked to reform England’s criminal
law by abolishing capital punishment for minor crimes.
He strongly criticized the Doctrine of Maximum
severity.
a. Samuel Romilly
b. Zebulon Brockway
c. Robert Martinson
d. Mark Lipsey
5. It is an environment that helps people get help while
helping others. It is a treatment environment : the
interactions of its members are designed to be
therapeutic within the context of the norms that
require for each to play the dual role of client-therapist.
a. Therapeutic Community (TC)
b. Therapeutic Community Model (TCM)
c. Community Service
d. Literacy and Education
6. It is employed to effect the rahbilitation and
reintegration of probationers, parolees, pardonees,
first-time minor drug offenders and PDL’s as
productive, law-abiding and socially responsible
members of the community. It is a self-help social
learning treatment model used for clients with
problems of drug abuse and other behavioral problems
such as alcoholism, stealing, and other anti-social
tendencies.
a. Therapeutic Community (TC)
b. Therapeutic Community Model (TCM)
c. Community Service
d. Literacy and Education
7. An activity in Therapeutic Community Modality which
intends to assists the clients in trying to sort out their
problems, identify solutions, reconcile conflicts and
help resolve them. This could be done either by
individual or group interaction with officers of the
assigned agency.
a. Individual and Group Counseling
b. Moral, Spiritual, Values formation
c. Work or Job Placement/Referral
d. Vocational/Livelihood and Skills Training
8. Aims to provide opportunities for PDL to achieve
mandatory education.
a. Educational Program
b. Skills Training/Enhancement Program
c. Livelihood Program
d. Health Services
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9. It is a self-help movement for the treatment of
substance abusers; primarily using behavioral
modifications techniques. It is based on self-help
principles.
a. The British Democratic Maxwell Jones-type TC
b. Nelson Mandela Rules
c. Therapeutic Community Modality Program
d. The American Drug-free Hierarchical
Concept-based TC
10. A means of amending or improving by changing an
inmate’s behavior or removing his or her faults or
abuse and removing or correcting an abuse of a wrong
or error.
a. Rehabilitation
b. Reformation
c. Restoration
d. Incapacitation
11. It developed as a professional group work method
to treat people suffering from a range of psychiatric
difficulties, primarily using social learning principles. It
is a small face-to-face residential community using
social analysis as its main tool.
a. The British Democratic Maxwell Jones-type
TC
b. Nelson Mandela Rules
c. Therapeutic Community Modality Program
d. The American Drug-free Hierarchical Concept-based
TC
12. What the Central Principle of the British Democratic
Maxwell Jones-type TC in which there is a face-to-face
communication and free interaction to create a feeling
of sharing and belonging.
a. Communalism
b. Democracy
c. Permissiveness
d. Reality Testing
13.Which of the following are the cardinal rules in BJM
therapeutic Community?
1. no sex or secual acting out
2. no drugs/alcohol
3. no violence or threat of violence
4. no stealing
a. 1,2,3
b.1,2,3,4
c.2,3,4
d.1,3,4
14. Once the PDL is committed to jail, he undergoes a
series of examinations to determine his physical, social
and psychological status. Upon his commitment, a
resident is placed on orientation at the Reception and
Diagnostic room/Orientation room. In here, he is
acquainted with the TC program. What phase of BJMP
Therapeutic Modality is being described?
a. Phase I- Entry/Orientation Phase
b. Phase II- Primary Treatment
c. Phase III- Pre-Entry
d. Phase IV- Re-entry
15. It is the process where victims, offenders, and
communities affected by a particular offense meet to
find a way to restore or make amends for the harm
resulting from an offense.
a. Rehabilitation
b. Reformation
c. Restoration
d. Incapacitation
16. In the ideal setting, a resident at this stage is now
ready to be released back to society as he has
demonstrated adequate self-control and discipline.
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What phase of BJMP Therapeutic Modality is being 24. This counseling theory focuses on how people’s
describe? thinking can change feelings and behaviors. It is brief
a. Phase I- Entry/Orientation Phase and oriented toward problem solving.
b. Phase II- Primary Treatment a. Humanistic Theories
c. Phase III- Pre-Entry b. Cognitive Approach
d. Phase IV- Re-entry c. Psychoanalytical Approach
d. Constructionist approach
17. Refers to a class of therapeutic techniques for
altering behaviora by changing one or more aspects of 25. After proper orientation on the different TC
an individual’s environment. It means any intervention concepts and tools, the norms and rules of the
or treatment that utilizes positive reinforcement and/or community and the staff members, the resident is now
restrictions to help an individual receiving services to ready to undergo the proper treatment. He becomes
develop and/or strengthen recovery-oriented part of the community starting as a crew member of
behaviors and to address and correct treatment the Housekeeping department until he gradually
targeted behaviors. ascends in the hierarchy. What phase of BJMP
a. Behavior shaping tools Therapeutic Modality is being describe?
b. Behavior Management a. Phase I- Entry/Orientation Phase
c. Hierarchy of Behavior Shaping Tools b. Phase II- Primary Treatment
d. Vocational and Survival Skills c. Phase III- Pre-Entry
d. Phase IV- Re-entry
18. A professional activity of helping individuals, groups
or communities enhance or restore their capacity for 26. A behavior shaping tool characterized by a friendly
psychological, emotional and social functioning and reminder given by a Superior member and a peer to a
creating an environment favorable for the attainment young member conducted in a private and formal
of these goals. manner.
a. counseling a. Talk to
b. empathy b. Pull up
c. emotional and psychological aspect of c. Deal with
Therapeutic Community. d. Haircut
d. Behavior management
27. Also known as genuineness. It includes the act of
19. Refers to the ability to perceive the client’s feelings being honest and authentic in dealing with the client.
and to demonstrate accurate perception of the client. It is showing real concern rather than focusing on
It is putting oneself in the client’s shoes. techniques during sessions.
a. counseling a. Warmth
b. empathy b. respect
c. emotional and psychological aspect of Therapeutic c. Congruence
Community. d. Confidentiality
d. Behavior management
28. It holds that people have within themselves all the
20. It refers to the act of making an individual resources they need to live healthy and functional lives,
incapable of committing a crime by execution or and that problems occur as a result of restricted or
banishment, and in more modern times by execution unavailable problem-solving resources.
or lengthy periods of incarceration. a. Humanistic Theories
a. Rehabilitation b. Cognitive Approach
b. Reformation c. Psychoanalytical Approach
c. Restoration d. Constructionist approach
d. Incapacitation
29. It means that anything discussed during counseling
Under regular circumstance, the resident is expected sessions is held absolutely private and not to be
at this stage to have internalized the TC values and discussed anywhere.
concept to start life afresh. What phase of BJMP a. Warmth
Therapeutic Modality is being describe? b. respect
a. Phase I- Entry/Orientation Phase c. Congruence
b. Phase II- Primary Treatment d. Confidentiality
c. Phase III- Pre-Entry
d. Phase IV- Re-entry 30. It is a ritualistic and highly structured verbal
reprimand that is delivered by staff or peers.
22. These are employed to strengthen the learning a. Talk to
process and the practice of more adaptive behaviors b. Pull up
within the social learning environment. c. Deal with
a. Behavior shaping tools d. Haircut
b. Behavior Management
c. Hierarchy of Behavior Shaping Tools 31. It is also known as historical perspective. The
d. Vocational and Survival Skills techniques includes free association, dream analysis,
and transference.
23. It is also known as unconditional positive regard. It a. Humanistic Theories
involves accepting and caring about the client as a b. Cognitive Approach
person, regardless of any evaluation or prejudices on c. Psychoanalytical Approach
the client’s behavior or thoughts. d. Constructionist approach
a. Warmth
b. respect 32. It refers to a word or saying that will serve as a
c. Congruence guide for the community to ponder upon in relation to
d. Confidentiality their day to day interactions and behaviors. It is
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members of the community to emphasize its relevance
and how it can stimulate the residents’ thoughts and
help them change their behavior into something
positive.
a. Theme/concept of the day
b. Meditation
c. Seminars
d. debate
33. It is also known as person-centered therapy or
Rogerian therapy. It is a non-directive form of talk
therapy. In this approach, the client act as an equal
partner in the therapy process, while the therapist
remains non-directive meaning they pass judgment on
your feelings or offer suggestions or solutions.
a. client- centered therapy
b. existential therapy
c. gestalt therapy
d. cognitive approach
34. It is a form of psychotherapy that is centered on
increasing a person’s awareness, freedom, and self-
direction. It focuses on the present moment rather
than past experiences. It is based on the idea that
people are influenced by their present environment.
a. client- centered therapy
b. existential therapy
c. gestalt therapy
d. cognitive approach
35. It is a form of verbal reprimand given privately by
a Senior member and two peers for a recurrent
behavior.
a. Talk to
b. Pull up
c. Deal with
d. Haircut
36. It refers to the belief in the client’s ability to make
appropriate decisions and deal appropriately with his
or her life situation when given a safe and supportive
environment in which to do so.
a. Warmth
b. respect
c. Congruence
d. Confidentiality
37. It holds that knowledge is merely an invented
understanding of actual events in the world. While
actual events in the world can trigger people’s
meaning-making process, it is those meaning-making
processes, rather than the events themselves, that
determine how people think, feel and behave.
a. Humanistic Theories
b. Cognitive Approach
c. Psychoanalytical Approach
d. Constructionist approach
38. It focuses on free-will, self-determination, and the
search for meaning, often centering on the person
rather than on the symptoms. The approach
emphasizes the client’s capacity to make rational
choices and to develop to his/her maximum potential.
a. client- centered therapy
b. existential therapy
c. gestalt therapy
d. cognitive approach
39. It teaches people, different ways of thinking,
behaving, and reacting to situations to help you fell less
anxious and fearful. It helps a person to become aware
of ways of thinking that may be automatic but are
inaccurate and harmful. .
a. acceptance and commitment therapy
b. reality therapy
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c. cognitive behavior therapy
d. answer not given
40. It encourages honesty, demeanor awareness and
owning up to one’s mistakes. This is done when the
violator is unknown and must be validated first prior to
bringing up in the Morning Meeting.
a. Talk to
b. Pull up
c. Deal with
d. Haircut
41. A form of counseling that views behaviors as
choices. It states that psychological symptoms occur
not because of a mental health condition, but due to
people choosing behaviors to fulfill their needs.
a. acceptance and commitment therapy
b. reality therapy
c. cognitive behavior therapy
d. answer not given
42. It is a type of mindful psychotherapy that helps a
person to stay focused on the present moment and
accept thoughts and feelings without judgment.
a. acceptance and commitment therapy
b. reality therapy
c. cognitive behavior therapy
d. answer not given
43. It is also known as individual therapy. It
emphasizes the individual’s ability to bring about
positive change in his or her own life. This type of
therapy consists of four stages: engagement;
assessment; insight; and reorientation.
a. Adlerian Therapy
b. Object Relations Therapy
c. Ericksonian Therapy
d. Solution Focused Brief Therapy
44. It is a strength-based approach to psychotherapy
based on solution-building rather than problem-
solving.
a. Adlerian Therapy
b. Object Relations Therapy
c. Ericksonian Therapy
d. Solution Focused Brief Therapy
45. It is centered on person’s internal relationships with
others. The lifelong relationships skills of aperson are
strongly rooted I his/her early attachment with their
parents, especially his/her mothers.
a. Adlerian Therapy
b. Object Relations Therapy
c. Ericksonian Therapy
d. Solution Focused Brief Therapy
46. It stresses the importance of the interactive
therapeutic relationship, the partnership and
purposeful engagement of the inner resources and
experiential life of each and every individual.
a. Adlerian Therapy
b. Object Relations Therapy
c. Ericksonian Therapy
d. Solution Focused Brief Therapy
47. A form of psychotherapy that involves one or more
therapist working with several people at the same time.
a. Individual therapy
b. Group counseling
c. Encounter group
d. peer confrontation group
48. Serves as safety valve within the community which
is usually highly pressured and structured. It is a forum
for members of the community to verbally express
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pent-up or negative emotions within a structured and management for them to handle tense situations in a
safe environment without resorting to violence or constructive and positive way
aggression and without fear of reprisals. a. Therapeutic Community
a. Individual therapy b Therapeutic Community Modality
b. Group counseling c. Behavior Management
c. Encounter group d. Anger Management
d. peer confrontation group 57. This embodies all the challenges and aspirations of
most residents who feel alienated and the desire to
49. A phase of encounter group which involves overcome the imposed limitations on their freedom and
verbalization of concerns or honest disclosure of find their own place where they could feel safe and
emotions that has been provoked during interpersonal welcome.
interactions with another resident. a. Spirituality
a. Confrontation b. Therapeutic Community Philosophy
b. Exploration c. Theme/Concept of the Day
c. Resolution and commitment d. Intellectual component
d. Socialization
58. It is used to help an individual establish a practice
50.Containment actions that limit certain privileges to of moving his attention within, finding his place of
all or portions of the community for major breakdowns relaxation and peace by contacting his inner wisdom.
in house structure. a. Visualization meditation
a. haircut b. seminars
b. general meeting c. debate
c. Expulsion d. Job functions
d. bans
59. The custodial component of the BuCor’s present
51. It is structured social event where all those involved correction system which refers to the act that ensures
in an encounter will have ample time to mend fences the public that national inmates are provided with their
with those they have offended or hurt in the past. The basic needs, completely incapacitated form further
purpose is to achieve closure, reaffirm relationships committing criminal acts, and have been totally cut off
and maintain the unity of the community so that all from their criminal networks while serving sentence
those involved can move on and leave the past behind. inside the premises of the national penitentiary.
a. Confrontation a. reformation
b. Exploration b. rehabilitation
c. Resolution and commitment c. safekeeping
d. Socialization d. therapeutic modality program

52. In this phase, all feelings that were expressed are 60. This refers to the moral and spiritual values-
further examined and explored and find out how it formation of inmates. This includes practice of one’s
could have resulted in such a way in order to evoke religion and beliefs.
awareness on the connection of behavior, feelings and a. Moral and Spiritual Program
attitude. b. Educational and Training program
a. Confrontation c. Work and Livelihood Program
b. Exploration d. Sports and Recreation Program
c. Resolution and commitment
d. Socialization 61. Aims at applying a holistic approach in the
rehabilitation program.
53. A permanent group of peers and leaders that meet a. Therapeutic Community Approach
regularly while the residents are in treatment. It is a b. Hazelden-Minnesota Approach
sort of hoe group who provides support for one another c. Spiritual Approach
and to the new members of the community. d. Eclectic Approach
a. static group
b. Peer confrontation group 62. What is the process through which remorseful
c. Encounter group offenders accept responsibility for their misconduct,
d. Extended group particularly to their victims and to the community. It
creates an obligation to make things right through
54. In this type of therapeutic group the participants proactive involvement of victims, ownership of the
are selected by the staff and group according to peers offender of the crime and the community in search for
like adult members will go with the same date of entry solution which promote repair, reconciliation and
in the facility and same goes with the middle and young reassurance.
members. a. Restorative Justice
a. static group b. Volunteerism
b. Peer confrontation group c. Therapeutic Community Modality
c. Encounter group d. Rehabilitation Program
d. Extended group
63. It views addiction as a symptomatic manifestation
55. It is done when a resident is incorrigible and of a more complex psychological problem rooted in an
becomes a threat to community. interplay of emotional, social, physical, and spiritual
a. haircut values.
b. general meeting a. Multi-disciplinary Team Approach
c. Expulsion b. Therapeutic Community Approach
d. bans c. Hazelden-Minnesota Approach
d. Spiritual Approach
56. What is the process that helps people identify
stressors and helps them stay calm in anger 64. This is where the building of the foundation of the
Therapeutic Community Ladderized Program is done.

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Clients are assimilated into the Therapeutic Community
culture during this phase.
a. Phase I-Orientation
b. Phase II- Primary Treatment
c. Phase III- Immersion
d. Phase IV-Integration
65. This refers to the administration of physical and
recreational engagement to achieve mental alertness
and physical agility in the spirit of sportsmanship.
a. Moral and Spiritual Program
b. Educational and Training program
c. Work and Livelihood Program
d. Sports and Recreation Program
66. A method in the treatment and rehabilitation of
drug dependents which avails of the services and skills
of a team composed of psychiatrist, psychologist, social
worker, occupational therapist, and other related
disciplines in collaboration with the family and the drug
dependent
a. Multi-disciplinary Team Approach
b. Therapeutic Community Approach
c. Hazelden-Minnesota Approach
d. Spiritual Approach
67. The focus of this phase is to effect behavioral
change and develop client initiative and self-discipline.
a. Phase I-Orientation
b. Phase II- Primary Treatment
c. Phase III- Immersion
d. Phase IV-Integration
68. A process of assisting the patient to become socially
and economically self-sustaining without the use of
drugs upon his return to the community.
a. Family therapy
b. Community Work Projects
c. Sheltered Workshops
d. Social Reintegration
69. An objective of group counseling which center on
identifying and changing inaccurate or distorted
thinking patterns, emotional response, and behaviors.
a. Cognitive Behavioral Groups
b. Interpersonal Groups
c. Support groups
d. Psychoeducational groups
70. Seminars as part of TC is done…
a. 1-2 hours once a week
b. 1-2 hours once month
c. 1-2 hours once every 6 months
d. 1-2 hours once a year
71. Provide training for skills development and
employment with appropriate compensation in
controlled environment to increase self-esteem and
chances for outside placement.
a. Family therapy
b. Community Work Projects
c. Sheltered Workshops
d. Social Reintegration
72. It views addiction as a disease, an involuntary
condition caused by factors largely outside aperson’s
control. The program consists of didactic lectures,
cognitive-behavioral psychology, Alcohol Anonymous
principles and biblio-therapy
a. Therapeutic Community Approach
b. Hazelden-Minnesota Approach
c. Spiritual Approach
d. Eclectic Approach
73. During this phase, clients apply their learnings from
Phase II are now internalizing the TC precepts and
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beliefs. In the process the clients become mature and
responsible, endeavors to fulfill their families and
community.
a. Phase I-Orientation
b. Phase II- Primary Treatment
c. Phase III- Immersion
d. Phase IV-Integration
74. As a form of intervention is based on the
recognition that the family, as a primary social unit, ca
be a source of problem leading to drug use. It may
include restructuring of the family, environmental
manipulation, strengthening of family communication
and discovery of the family members to help facilitate
the rehabilitation of the drug dependent.
a. Family therapy
b. Community Work Projects
c. Sheltered Workshops
d. Social Reintegration
75. This refers to the administration of formal and non-
formal education, and skills development of inmates.
a. Moral and Spiritual Program
b. Educational and Training program
c. Work and Livelihood Program
d. Sports and Recreation Program
76. In this phase, the client manifests sustained
positive changes in behaviors and attitudes that makes
him/her a TC strength and a role model to his/her
fellow clients. It is also during this phase that the client
sustains lawful means of livelihood, applies adequate
literacy skills, and deals with others in positive ways,
thus making him/her a productive member and an
asset of the community.
a. Phase I-Orientation
b. Phase II- Primary Treatment
c. Phase III- Immersion
d. Phase IV-Integration
77. Include among others, environmental and energy
conservation projects, training in agriculture, tree
planting and other socio-civic religious activities.
a. Family therapy
b. Community Work Projects
c. Sheltered Workshops
d. Social Reintegration
78. Uses the Bible as the primary source of inspiration
to change.
a. Therapeutic Community Approach
b. Hazelden-Minnesota Approach
c. Spiritual Approach
d. Eclectic Approach
79. Focus on educating clients about their disorders
and ways of coping often based on the principles of
cognitive behavior therapy.
a. Cognitive Behavioral Groups
b. Interpersonal Groups
c. Support groups
d. Psychoeducational groups
80. Visualization is done…
a. 1-2 hours once a week
b. 1-2 hours once month
c. 1-2 hours once every 6 months
d. 1-2 hours once a year
81. This technique of structural Family therapy involves
the therapist developing a sharing and empathic
relationship to “join” the family.
a. Joining
b. Boundary-making
c. Role-play
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90. It is based on the premise that the family plays the
82. In this technique of Structural Family Therapy, the most important role in the life and development of
therapist will help the family identify, explore, and children. This type of therapy seeks to identify and
adopt clear boundaries and hierarchies within the change the structural interaction patterns that make up
family. the family environment.
a. Joining a. Gottman Method Couples Therapy
b. Boundary-making b. Individual Counseling
c. Role-play c. Intake interview
d. Reframing d. Group counseling

83. What is the pattern of Counseling Session?
a. (1)Discussion/Counsel Input: (2)Introduction: first
10 minutes: (3)Information gathering: about 20
minutes; (4)Conclusion
b. (1) Introduction: first 10 minutes;
(2)Information gathering: about 20 minutes;
(3)Discussion/Counsel Input; (4)Conclusion
c. 1)Introduction: first 10 minutes(
2)Discussion/Counsel Input; (3)Information gathering:
about 20 minutes; (4)Conclusion
d. answer not given
84. The following, except one, are the objective of
Behavior Management in TCMP.
a. To introduce the concept of behavior management
through the use of various behavior shaping tools to
residents.
b. To institutionalize the practice of behavior shaping
tools to foster behavior change among residents.
c. To highlights the importance of behavior
management in relation to the other TCMP components
towards attitudinal change among residents.
d. formulation of solutions to the concerns
discussed and to be executed during the day.
85. Phase IV (re-entry) of the BJMP Therapeutic
Modality includes the following, except…
a. learning how to follow the rules and norms of
the community
b. transition to life outside of jail
c. creating a new lifestyle applying the tools and
concept.
d. reintegration into mainstream of society
86. A central principle of the British Democratic
Maxwell Jones type of TC in which the residents can
freely express their thoughts and emotions without any
negative repercussions.
a. Permissiveness
b. Democracy
c. Communalism
d. Reality testing
87. What is the first level in the hierarchy of Behavior
Shaping Tools.
a. Talk to
b. Pull up
c. Deal with
d. Haircut
88. An alternative to the traditional face-to-face
visitation between PDL and respective families.
a. Paralegal Programs
b. Cultural and sports program
c. Interfaith program
d. E-dalaw
89. This a re activities in TC that provide intellectual
stimulation ans seek personal involvement among the
residents.
a. Visualization meditation
b. seminars
c. debate
d. Job functions
91. Which of the following is not a part of the Phase I(
Entry/Orientation) of the BJMP Therapeutic Modality?
a. Rebuilding Social and Family ties.
b. Acquainted with the rules and norms of the
community
c. Acquainted with the TC concepts, written and
unwritten philosophy
d. Acquainted with staff and the members of the
community.
92. The components of the Therapeutic Community
Modality Program are…
1. Behavior management
2 Emotional and psychological
3 Intellectual and Spiritual
4 Vocational and Survival Skills
a. 1,2,3,4,
b. 1,2,3,4,5
c. 1,2,3
d. 2,3,4
93. Which of the following is not an indicators of
Behavior Management in TCMP?
a. Resident will utilize the different behavior shaping
tools in promoting change within themselves and
others.
b. Residents will utilize the different behavior shaping
tools in promoting change within themselves and
others.
c. Residents will display improvement in demeanor,
communication and social skills.
d. Answer not given
94. It is a sudden change of position and responsibility
will occur if a certain resident holding key position
commits infraction such as violation of cardinal rules.
a. Job change: job rotation
b. Job Change: With infraction/offenses
committed
c. Job change: vacated positions upon release
95. What is the therapeutic community philosophy
which is described by this adage “ I am here because
there is no refuge, finally from myself.”
a. Surrender
b. Self-disclosure
c. Reflection
d. Self-realization
96. Which of the following is not one of the mandates
of Parole and probation Administration?
a. Promote the correction and rehabilitation of an
offender by providing him with individualized
treatment.
b. Provide an opportunity for the reformation of a
penitent offender which might be less probable if he
were to serve a prison sentence
c. Prevent the commission of offenses
d. offer guidance and counseling
97. A program of the Parole and Probation
Administration aimed at generating maximum,
effective and efficient citizen participation and
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rehabilitation, prevention of crime and the overall
administration of criminal justice.
a. Restorative Justice
b. Volunteerism
c. Therapeutic Community Modality
d. Rehabilitation Program

98. The stage in Therapeutic Community Ladderized

Program which corresponds to the 60-day investigation
period for petitioners for probation, parole or executive
clemency. As part of the investigation, the assigned
officer accomplishes the intake interview using the
Worksheet, and secures additional relevant information
through other investigation procedures.
a. Preparatory Stage
b. Program phases
c. Ladderized Program
d. answer not given

99. It is introduced to provide the residents the

opportunity to learn how to reason ably and put
together arguments in a logical manner.
a. Visualization meditation
b. seminars
c. debate
d. Job functions

100. Any action or activity that reflects or brings out

the goodness in a man. It is the broad concept of a
belief in something beyond the self.
a. Spirituality
b. Therapeutic Community Philosophy
c. Theme/Concept of the Day
d. Intellectual component

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