DIAGNOSTICS EXAMINATION
ON CRIMINOLOGY
JULY-AUGUST 2024 CLE
Instructions: Read carefully. Choose the best answer for each question. Shade the correct letter in the separate
shading sheet provided. Do not forget to write your name and the subject of your test questionnaire in your shading
sheet.
1. In a narrow sense, which among the following is not
considered part of its extended scientific study?
a. Investigation of the nature of criminal law and its
application
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b. Analysis of the causation of crime
c. Crime prevention
d. Control and rehabilitation of offenders
2. Daniel after his controversial broke up with kath
manifested a temperament with active dynamic
gestures and characterized by aggressive and assertive
behavior.
a. Viscerotonic
c. cerebrotonic
b. Romotonic
d. mesomorphic
3. The house of Dimaguiba is an extended family where
all its relatives live together in the said house. They
were considered one of the respected family in Quiapo
Manila. However, when Marites was rape by Ramon,
Rigor his husband became a drunker and womanizer
which later their neighbor called their family as “broken
home is the top!" what kind of family emphasizes by
their neighbor?
a. a dysfunctional family
b. a family in which aunts, uncles, and cousins live
together
c. a family structure broken by divorce,
separation, or the death of a spouse
d. a family without resident father
4. Olga wants to revenge against Tanggol as the latter
killed her son Greg. Thus, when Tanggol was
imprisoned, Olga contracted Chief Espinas to kill
Tanggol for an amount of 10 Million Pesos. Eventually,
Chief Espinas did it. What type of criminal is Chief
Espinas?
A. Passive Adequate Criminals
B. Professional criminals
C. Socialized delinquents
D. Habitual Criminals
5. Rigor came home from his police duties but, on his
way, he noticed that there was a luxury car parked
near their house prompted him to became suspicious.
He immediately went to their house and his surprise,
he caught his wife Marites naked and lying on the bed
while Ramon, his friend is on the top. Rigor, got
enraged by what he saw and killed both of them. What
type of criminal according to result can we classify
Rigor?
A. Acute Criminal
C. Chronic
B. Neurotic Criminal
D. Passive inadequate criminals
6. Ewdin always teased by his friends na “Mukha kang
magnanakaw” What do you call a doctrine which
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criminals were seen as distinct types of humans who
could be distinguished from non-criminals by certain
physical traits.
a. theory of biological inferiority
b. theory of natural selection
c. theory of differential association
d. theory of evolution
7. One way of classifying criminals is on the basis of
etiology. What kind of criminal is that whose action
arises from the intra-psychic conflict between the social
and anti-social components of his personality?
A. Acute
B. Neurotic
C. Chronic
D. Normal
8. The Philippine Flag was designed by...
a. Marcela de Agoncillo
c. Apolinario Mabini
b. Junta Patrioca
d. Andres Bonifacio
9. Ferjumuel believe in shared humanity. Hence, he
always gave bonus salary to his ARC Staff and commits
himself to help other people in dire need due to a
perception of being together as a part of one Filipino
humanity.
a. Pakkikisama and Pakipagkapwa
b. Utang na Loob
c. Kagandahan Loob
d. Hiya
10. Coby/s dream was to become a member of Marine
thus, he joined to a category of reserve which are open
to all able-bodied reservists whose ages are between
18 and 35 years, inclusive.
a. First Category Reserve
c. Third Category Reserve
b. Second Category Reserve
d. Fourth Category Reserve
11. Pat, Mendoza, a respected police affirm himself for
unconditional service and love for the nation and
individuals, he believes that a police should value a
supportive and professional role serves and protects its
clientele and community with honesty, utmost devotion
and commitment above private concern.
a. Servanthood
b. Excellence
c. Responsibility with accountability
d. Valuing People and respect for human rights
12. PLt. Samonte, as a commissioned officer, maintain
his fellow human beings' dignity whenever he cater
their needs even though delicate, and cautious in
serving and protecting them with compassion and
utmost regard for human rights.
a. Servanthood
b. Excellence
c. Responsibility with accountability t
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13. How is the Philippine Flag hoisted in hanging
position in times of peace?
a. blue field on top
b. the red field on top
c. red field to the right (left of the observer)
d. the blue field shall be to the right (left of the
observer)
14. A "long-distance nationalism", generally refers to
nationalist feeling such as the Irish in the United
States, Jews around the world after the expulsion from
Jerusalem (586 BCE), the Lebanese in the Americas
and Africa, or Armenians in Europe.
a. Diaspora Nationalism
b. Pan-Nationalism
c. Stateless Nationalism
d. National Conservatism
15. Tatay Digs possessed a type of nationalism which
stands for a feeling of superiority about one's own
country in comparison to other countries. It also means
loving one's own country and hating other countries?
a. Liberal nationalism
b. Aggressive nationalism
c. Totalitarian nationalism
d. Integral nationalism
16. Tindeng, although poor in life, facing difficulties
and short - comings has this kind of attitude of leaving
it up to God to sort things out. She has an attitude of
"What Goes Around Comes Around." As she tends to
surrender the future to luck. She has that strong
confidence that everything will work out in his interest
without doing anything. What is being describe?
a. Mañana Habit
b. Ningas Cogon
c. gossiping
d. Fatalism
17. It is adopted much too often by politicians and
common citizens alike when their country's major
interests are thought to be at stake. It is encapsulated
in the saying "our country, right or wrong," at least on
the simplest and most obvious construal of this saying.
Not much needs to be said about the moral standing
of this type of patriotism, as it amounts to rejection of
morality. "Our country, right or wrong" cannot be right.
a. Extreme Patriotism
b. Robust Patriotism
c. Moderate Patriotism
d. deflated patriotism
18. A "legal and formal" model is defined as the
international model. Filipinos from Western cultures,
particularly from the Spaniards and the Americans,
inherited the foreign model. An example of foreign or
exogenous impact is the bureaucracy displayed in the
Philippine government.
a. Exogenous Model
b. Indigenous Model or the Traditional Model
c. Both a and b are correct
d. None of the Above
19. Chief Espinas is a strategic decision-maker and
analyze a lot of details. She relied on direct
observation, data, and facts to back her decisions. She
is a kind of decision-maker that have a high degree of
uncertainty tolerance and are extremely adaptable but
they prefer to monitor certain aspects of the decision
process. Her style is a well-rounded decision-making
strategy that can be time-consuming. What is being
describe?
a. Directive Decision-making
b. Conceptual Decision-making
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c. Behavioral decision-making
d. Analytic Decision-making
20. It refers to a situation where a person moves to
leadership position by reason of heredity (as when he
is a descendant of a business family), or when he is
elected or selected to a leadership position.
a. Leadership as a Status Group
b. Leadership as a Focal person
c. Leadership as a function
d. Leadership as a process
21. Adherents of this view often consider cross-cultural
variations. They view cultural knowledge not as a
monolithic construct that is continuously present, but
as a collection of discrete knowledge that is operational
as a function of the situation. We also promote the
development and testing of complex models reflecting
the processes by which culture influences decision-
makers.
a. Dispositional Model
b. Dynamic Model
c. Universal Model
d. Formal Model
22. Which of the following is the vision statement of
the Philippine National Police?
a. Imploring the aid of the Almighty, by 2030,
We shall be a highly capable, effective and
credible police service working in partnership
with a responsive community towards the
attainment of a safer place to live, work and do
business.
b. To enforce the law, to prevent and control crimes,
to maintain peace and order, and to ensure public
safety and internal security with the active support of
the community.
c. To provide humane safekeeping and developmental
opportunities for Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDL) in
the promotion of public safety.
d. By 2040, a world-class agency highly capable of
providing humane safekeeping and developmental
opportunities for Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDL
23. A form of authority which is derive from law and is
based on a belief in the legitimacy of a society's laws
and rules and in the right of leaders to act under these
rules to make decisions and set policy. This form of
authority is a hallmark of modern democracies, where
power is given to people elected by voters, and the
rules for wielding that power are usually set forth in a
constitution, a charter, or another written document.
a. traditional authority
b. rational-legal authority
c. charismatic authority
d. Delegation of Authority
24. This approach in decision-making assumes that the
organization aims to make logical choices and do what
makes the most sense; this process will be managed
by an objective and fully aware decision-maker.
a. Rational Approach
b. Bounded Rational Approach
c. Heuristic Approach
d. Intuition Approach
25. Col. Suarez was assigned as COP in Quiapo, Manila.
Upon assumption from his duty as COP, he called for a
meeting where he explained that he is a kind of leader
that focuses on transparent, ethical leader-behavior
and encourages open sharing of information needed to
make decisions while accepting followers' inputs. What
kind of leadership does Col. Suarez possessed?
a. Authentic leadership
b. adaptive leadership her, we ca
c. discursive leadership
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26. Diwata was being hired as a manager in a Pares
Company and he was the one responsible for making
organizational decisions and setting policies and
strategies which affect all aspects of the organization.
What kind of manager is Diwata?
a. The First line Managers
b. The Middle Level Managers
c. The Top Managers
d. The Second Level Managers
27. Teban lost his job due to retrenchment of their
company thus, he called for Kidlat for a drinking
session. Later, both of them were slightly inebriated.
Kidlat gave Teban an advised to become the person
who he wanted to be. Be the person who has the
attributes or qualities Teban either working toward or
want to possess. It is who you envision yourself to be
if you were exactlv as vou wanted. It consists of our
goals and ambitions in life, and is dynamic. What does
Kidlat refer to in giving advised to Teban?
a. The existential self
b. The Categorical Self
c. Ideal Self
d. Self-image
28. Magdalena is a call center agent who worked for
a graveyard shift. However, Mosang, her neighbor
spread to their community that Magdalena worked
from an establishment that “ang ilaw ay patay sindi”.
When Magdalena knew this, she filed an oral
defamation and libel case against Mosang. While in
Court, both parties were referred to an ADR process
wherein both parties and their lawyers are brought
together early in a pre-trial phase to present
summaries of their cases and receive a non-binding
assessment by an experienced, neutral person, with
expertise in the subject in the substance of the dispute.
What kind of mediation is this?
A. Court-Annexed Mediation
B. Court-Referred Mediation
C. Early Neutral Evaluation
D. Mini-trial
29. Atty. Fulgoso was a renowned lawyer and a
business tycoon. Sergio his police friend advised him to
be more careful as he was a potential victim of KFR.
Hence, Atty. Fulgoso made an assessment of his
situation and the first step is to preempt any possibility
that he will be abducted by KFR groups. After
assessment, Atty. Fulgoso believe that he or members
of his family are potential targets of kidnapping. What
should Atty. Fulgoso do as logical reaction without
sacrificing his daily business?
A. To stay inside the house or at your office, don't go
out
B. To immediately hire an army of bodyguards to
protect your family members
C. Be security conscious in your day-to-day
activities
D. Be prepared by acquiring firearms to protect
yourself and your family
30. The following are the rules on venue in
Katarungang Pambarangay, except:
(a) Disputes between persons actually residing in the
same barangay shall be brought for amicable
settlement before the lupon of said barangay.
(b) Those involving actual residents of different
barangays within the same city or municipality
shall be brought in the barangay where the
respondent or any of the respondents actually
resides, at the election of the respondent.
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(c) All disputes involving real property or any interest
therein shall be brought in the barangay where the real
property or the larger portion thereof is situated.
(d) Those arising at the workplace where the
contending parties are employed or at the institution
where such parties are enrolled for study, shall be
brought in the
barangay where such workplace or institution is
located.
31. One of the causes of abnormal behavior is
pathological condition, what does this mean?
A. Stressful situations
B. Self-concept in early childhood by over critical
parents or by rigid socialization measures usually cause
deviant behaviors among individuals because they are
not contented and even unhappy on the kind of social
dealings they are facing
C. Poverty, social discrimination and destructive
violence always result to deviant behavior
D. Suffered from psychological depression and was not
able to adjust and go back to himself
32. Mr. Assumero always feel that there is something
wrong with his body and always seek medical advice
every now and then even though he has always been
reassured by the doctors that he is stable and is not
suffering from any physical problem. This
manifestation may conclude that Mr. Assumero has?
A. Hypochodriasis
B. Hysteria
C. Psychogenic Pain Disorder
D. Dissociative Disorder
33. Tommy was a successful businessman in one of
Review Center in Davao. He was a friendly, and
outgoing individual. His personal relationship with his
co-partners and staffs, however, shows that he was
very fond of sweet talks by making promised of doing
something but actually nothing has been done. Later
on, he had been criticized for his tardiness. Instead to
change his behavior, he left the review center reason
for his removal from partnership. What personality
disorder did he exhibit?
A. Antisocial personality
B. Avoidant personality
C. Passive-Aggressive personality
D. Paranoid personality
34. Nikka has a serious eating disorder which is
characterized by maintaining a body weight 15% or
more below normal and having an intense fear of
gaining weight or becoming fat.
A. Bulimia
B. Anorexia Nervosa
C. Agape
D. Anxiety
35. Ren Labrador being a dietician is against to several
restaurant who offered unlimited rice. Hence, he was
currently working on his thesis about the effects of
unlimited rice to the body. He is in the process of
selecting a research methodology to use for his study.
What research methodology is Babay Josh most likely
to use for his thesis?
A. Experimental research
B. Descriptive research
C. Correlational research
D. Case study research
36. Jin Woo, an E- Rank Hunter, has been arrested for
drug possession and theft. He comes from a well-off
family and attends a prestigious private school, but he
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has struggled with anxiety and depression since his
parents' divorce two years ago. According to
psychological theories of juvenile delinquency, what
factors may be contributing to Miguel's delinquent
behavior?
a. His lack of moral development and
failure to internalize societal norms
b. His impulsivity and sensation-
seeking behavior
c. His cognitive distortions
irrational thinking patterns
d. His unresolved emotional issues
and psychological distress
37. Olga has been in and out of trouble with the law
for several years. She often skips school, drinks
alcohol, and gets into fights with other girls in her
neighborhood. Her parents are separated, and she
lives with her mother, who works long hours and is
often absent. According to sociological theories of
juvenile delinquency, what factors may be contributing
to Maria's delinquent behavior?
a. Her biological makeup and genetic
predisposition to aggression
b. Her lack of self-control and inability
to delay gratification
c. Her exposure to deviant peer
groups and social
disorganization in her
neighborhoor
d. Her traumatic childhood experiences
and history of abuse
38. According to Jean Piaget's theory of cognitive
development, which of the following stages occurs
during early childhood?
a) Sensorimotor stage
b) Preoperational stage
c) Concrete operational stage
d) Formal operational stage
39. According to the feminist theory, which of the
following factors is most likely to lead to female
criminal behavior?
a. Limited economic opportunities and a lack of
social support
b. Negative peer influence and reinforcement of
criminal behavior
c.Exposure to violent media and poor parental
supervision
d. Patriarchal societal structures and
gender inequality
40. Based on the diathesis-stress model, which of the
following individuals is most likely to engage in criminal
behavior?
a. Someone with a genetic predisposition to
criminal behavior who grows up in a stable,
supportive environment
b. Someone without a genetic predisposition to
criminal behavior who grows up in a high-crime,
impoverished neighborhood
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c. Someone with a genetic predisposition to
criminal behavior who experiences a
significant life stressor, such as the death
of a parent or a divorce
d. Someone without a genetic predisposition to
criminal behavior who experiences a significant
life stressor, such as the loss of a job or a
serious illness
41. Daniel Patilla successfully passed the Criminologist
and Licensure Examination however, Kath, his girlfriend
broke up with him on the same day. Is this statement
the most accurate description of the scenario?
A. Approach-Avoidance
B. Double-Approach
C. Double-Avoidance
D. All of these
42. Tanggol decided to stop from his studies
because Mang Rigor, his step-father, always
label him as “Bobo”. That he will never get
graduated because he was a son of a criminal.
He internalizes this judgment and concludes
that he lacks innate ability, possibly accepting
Mang Rigo’s evaluation. Which criminological
theory aligns most appropriately with this
scenario?
a. Differential Association Theory
b. Social Reaction Theory
c. Imitation suggestion theory
d. None of these
43. The term was employed by psychologists to
characterize a cohort of individuals exhibiting
significant intellectual impairments, alongside its
association with a particular type of criminal. These
individuals' cognitive capacity is likened to that of an
infant aged between 0 to 2 years?
A. Borderline
B. Idiot
C. Educable
D. Imbecile
44. Under the Philippine Criminology Profession Act of
2018, the following are the qualifications for
Criminology Licensure Examination, which is NOT?
a. Must be a citizen of the Philippines or a
foreign citizen whose country/state has
reciprocity with the Philippines in the practice
of criminology
b. Must be of good moral character, good
reputation and of sound mind and body
certified by the school where he/she graduated
and the barangay where he/she lives, unless
the examinee is a foreign national a
certification from any professional of good
standing will do.
c. Must hold a bachelor’s degree in criminology
duly accredited by the CHED and conferred by
a school/college/university duly authorized by
the government or its equivalent degree
obtained by either Filipino or foreign citizen
from an institution of learning in a foreign
country/state;
d. That those who failed three times
whether consecutive or cumulative in
the CLE present a certification of
refresher from a reputable institution
duly recognized by the CHED.
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45. This research approach centers around
verbal depictions of human behavior and
practices with the goal of gaining deeper
insight into how individuals within the study
population interpret and describe their own
experiences and reality.
A. Qualitative Research
B. Explanatory Research
C. Quantitative Research
D. Exploratory Research
46. Mokang found out that his husband
Tanggol had an affair to Bubbles, her girl best
friend. On one evening, while Tanggol and
Bubble walking along the Quiapo Street,
Mokang saw them, thus the same took a gun
and killed them both. Which type of criminal
profile does the protagonist most closely
resemble in this scenario?
A) Instinctive criminal
B) Ordinary Criminal
C) Acute Criminal
D) Acquisitive criminal
47. Lee Tang was never meant to be a killer.
But when he discovers that he’s got a
penchant for targeting hidden criminal, his
vigilante story begins. He became a serial
murderer that have an intense sexual
satisfaction from subjecting their victims to
dominance and degradation. He became
genuine sociopaths who operate according to
his own distinct rules and principles.
Numerous infamous serial killers from history
and media would fall under this category of
serial killer.
A. Visionary Killer
B. Hedonistic Killer
C. Power Oriented Killer
D. Mission Oriented Killer
48. This is how professional nonpartisanship is
practiced within the PNP: Members are expected to
actively pursue self-improvement through professional
development. Simultaneously, they are instructed not
to seek endorsements or recommendations, either
directly or indirectly, from politicians, high-ranking
government officials, influential figures, or individuals
tied to civic or religious groups. This applies to matters
concerning assignments, promotions, transfers, not
only for themselves but also for their fellow officers.
Furthermore, they are advised against initiating any
petition to be created and advocated for on their behalf
by citizens. Is this assertion correct?
a. True
b. False
c. Partially true
d. Partially false
49. This case involves a Scottish woodcutter who was
charged with killing an individual he believed to be the
Prime Minister, driven by his belief in persecution by
the Tories and their leader, Robert Peel. However, the
victim was actually someone else. The court's rationale
behind not convicting him rested on the argument that
his severe mental illness had rendered him incapable
of controlling his mental faculties, making a conviction
ethically inappropriate. This case is known by what
name?
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A. the Irrational Mind Rule
B. the M’naghten Rule
C. the Durham Rule
D. the Brawner rule
50. Babay Giant, a 14-year-old, committed a crime
punishable by more than twelve (12) years of
imprisonment. He was considered a neglected child.
The court will choose the child's initial placement within
the IJISC, which must be at least one (1) year.) He
must be?
a. Mandatorily placed in a special facility
within the youth care faculty or
‘Bahay Pag-asa’ called the Intensive
Juvenile Intervention and Support
Center (IJISC).
b. Temporarily placed in a special facility
within the youth care faculty or ‘Bahay
Pag-asa’ called the Intensive Juvenile
Intervention and Support Center (IJISC).
c. Permanently placed in a special facility
within the youth care faculty or ‘Bahay
Pag-asa’ called the Intensive Juvenile
Intervention and Support Center (IJISC).
d. Provisionally placed in a special facility
within the youth care faculty or ‘Bahay
Pag-asa’ called the Intensive Juvenile
Intervention and Support Center (IJISC).
51. When Helsinki robbed and takes control of
Casa de Papel Bank, holding ten bank staff,
four senior citizens, seven clients, and one
youngster as hostages. The Helsinki
eventually releases each hostage individually,
and the captives are eventually freed. One of
the hostages reported that the Helsinki
seemed to develop a sense of compassion for
the people he had held captive.
a. Stockholm syndrome
b. London syndrome
c. Lima syndrome
d. Cold Turkey Syndrome
52. Alyssa, a registered criminologist conducted a
research to examine the influence of age, gender, and
city residence on the likelihood of being a victim of
robbery. What type of analysis is being undertaken in
this scenario?
A. Univariate analysis
B. Bivariate analysis
C. Multivariate analysis
D. Trivariate analysis
53. The following are explanations of the Imitation
theory of Gabriel Tarde, Except____.
A. When two behavior patterns clash, one may take the
place of the other, as when guns largely replaced
knives as murder weapons.
B. a breakdown of social order is a result of a
loss of standards and values and if plagued by
anomie, disintegration, and chaos replace social
cohesion.
C. Inferior imitates superiors that are, tend ow from
town to country and from upper to lower classes.
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D. individuals duplicate others in proportion to the
intensity and frequency of their contacts.
54. In which of the following penalty where a
preliminary investigation is required to be
conducted before the filing of a complaint or
information for an offense?
A. At least three (3) years, two (2) months
and one (1) day without regard to the
fine
B. At least six (6) years to 2 months and one
(1) day without regard to the fine
C. At least four (4) years, two (2)
months and one (1) day without
regard to the fine
D. At least five(5) years, two (2) months
and one (1) day
55. The mass of precepts which determines and
regulates those relations of assistance, authority
and obedience existing among members of a
family as well as among members of society for
the protection of private interests.
a. Criminal Law
b Common Law
c. Civil Law
d. Substantive Law
56. David became the person a way people react
to him in a given situation based on the social
influences he acquired from other people that
practically determine his behaviors. This theory
likewise serves as the learning process of
delinquent behaviors and considered as one of
the most important theories in crime causation.
a. Social Disorganization theory
b. Culture Conflict theory
c. Differential Association
Theory
d. Social Reaction Theory
57. Zoro after the battle in Wano manifested a
condition like a psychopath who demonstrate a
normal appraisal of emotional cause and
situations in the abstract verbal discussion, but he
was deficient in using emotional cues to guide his
judgments and behavior in the process of living?
a. Emotional paradox
b. Cerebral symmetry
c. Brain imbalance
d. Hemisphere asymmetry
58. Which is NOT an indicator for Stockholm
syndrome to take place?
A. The hostage must be in direct social
contact during the incident
B. The hostage taker must treat the
hostages kindly
C. The complete isolation in a separate
room between the hostage and a
hostage taker
D. The hostage taker and victims must be
together for a significant length of time
59. Trafalgar after his failure to both criminal and
conflict subcultures tend to go into other areas of
delinquency and deviant behavior like drinking
alcoholic liquor, smoking and drug addiction. This
statement is consistent with which of the following?
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a. social structure
b. retreatist subculture
c. conflict subculture
d. criminal subculture
60. Which of the following are TRUE about public
information and perception management?
I. Public Information is the use of a strategy that
is aimed at influencing the conclusions of the
public by using different approaches favorable
to the originator’s objectives.
II. Perception management refers to information
collected and held by the government that are
available to public inspection
III. Public Information refers to information
collected and held by government that are
available to public inspection
IV. Perception management is the use of a
strategy that is aimed at influencing the
conclusions of the public by using different
approaches favorable to the originators
objectives.
A. II and III
B. III and IV
C. I and IV
D. I and II
61. What does the Doctrine of Reciprocal
Responsibility mean?
A. Development of a favorable public attitude
towards the government
B. Local residents and police officers in the area
shall meet regularly to discuss peace and
order problems.
C. The participation and support of the
citizenry in anti-crime campaign is
indispensable
D. Command of line elements of the PNP shall be
as close as practicable to the People
62. Which is NOT applicable to both juvenile or
adult criminal justice system?
A. The right to receive four told
warnings applies only to adults but
not on juvenile offenders
B. Police Officers, judges and correctional
personnel use of discretion in the
decision making in both the adult and the
juvenile system
C. Juveniles and adults are protected from
prejudicial line ups or other identification
procedures
D. Similar procedural safeguards protect
juveniles and adults when they make an
admission of guilt
63. Refers to a 24-hour child-caring institution
established, funded and managed by local
government units (LGUs) and licensed and/or
accredited nongovernment organizations (NGOs)
providing short-term residential care for children
in conflict with the law who are above fifteen (15)
but below eighteen (18) years of age who are
awaiting court disposition of their cases or
transfer to other agencies or jurisdiction.
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 a. Youth-Rehabilitation center a. Analytical Research
b. Youth-Detention Home b. Applied Research
c. Bahay Pag-asa c. Holistic Research
d. Bantay Bata 163 d. Pure Research

64. Which statement exemplifies that without the
very source of strength and courage of individual,
man may develop fear and inferiority?
a. It is through companionship
where warmth is felt by a child.
b. Security is the state of being
secure, specifically freedom
from danger, risk, care and
apprehension.
c. This is one thing needed in a
family for a child.
d. Children's
accomplishments and
resourcefulness deserve
appreciation and reward
65. Police officers who have taken into custody a
child in conflict with the law, under the juvenile
justice act is mandated to turn over said child to
the custody of the Department of Social Welfare
and Development or any accredited Non-
Government Organization immediately but not
later than _____ hours after apprehension.
a. 8 behavior because it disrupts community harmony and
b. 24
c. 12
d. 36
70. It is the “assumed effect” of another variable.
It is the change that occurs in the study
population when one or more factors are changed
or when an intervention is introduced.
a. Antecedent Variable
b. Dependent Variable
c. Independent Variable
d. Intervening Variable
71. Refers to a period of disorganization, period of
upset during which people attempt to arrive at a
solution of problems. It is a crucial or decisive point or
situation; a turning point; an unstable condition, as in
political, social, or economic. It is a state provoked
when a person faces obstacles or hazards to an
important life goal.
A. Crises
B. Crises Management
C. Crises Negotiation
D. Crisis
72. Statement no. 1: Restorative justice views crime as
an accountability by both individuals and the society
and punishment is not an effective means of changing
good relationships. Statement no. 2: Retributive justice
views crime as an individual act and individual
responsibility and the offender should be punished in
order to deter crime and change behavior.

66. Which of this statement is untrue?
a. Religion in advance societies tends to the
collective or group experience.
b. Participation in organized religious
activity is higher among women,
especially widows.
c. Some religions are attractive to the
deprived because they promise rewards in
the other world.
d. Religion has served as a functional
alternative to political extremism.
A. Statement no. 1 is correct while Statement no. 2 is
incorrect
B. Statement no. 1 is incorrect while Statement no. 2
is correct
C. Statements no. 1 and 2 are both correct
D. Statements no. 1 and 2 are both incorrect
73. Statement no. 1: Information obtained through
mediation shall be privileged and confidential.
Statement no. 2: A party, a mediator, or a non-party
participant may NOT refuse to disclose and may
prevent any other person from disclosing a mediation
communication.

67. It is a kind of disorder characterized by fears, A. Statement no. 1 is correct while

phobias, and the person suffering from his has no Statement no. 2 is incorrect
physical difficulty, but may experience lack of
sleep and loss of appetite and becomes B. Statement no. 1 is incorrect while
emotionally unhealthy. Statement no. 2 is correct

a. Psychogenic C. Statements no. 1 and 2 are both correct

b. Psychoneurosis
D. Statements no. 1 and 2 are both incorrect
c. Psychosomatic
d. Psychoticism
74. A kind of research with the purpose of determining
68. Dom after his controversial broke up with Via
the future operation of the variables under
blames their marriage prenup agreement instead
investigation.
blaming himself for not striving hard to build his
finances. This is an example of what type of defense - A. Illuminative
mechanism?
a. Reaction formation B. Directive
b. displacement
c. Sublimation C. Prognostic
d. Rationalization
D. Phenomenological

69. It is a type of research according to the type

of analysis begins with the total situations. 75. _____ may also used to explain the possible
Focusing attention on the system first of and then confounding influence of other variables on the
on its internal relationships.

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assumed relationship between the major variables of 4. That every man is therefore responsible for his act
the study –
a. 1, 2, 3 are correct
A. Competing Theory b. 1, 3, 4 are correct
c. 2, 3, 4 are correct
B. Theory
d. 1, 2, 4 are correct
C. Assumptions

D. Dependent variables 81. What is this theory which holds that crime is
a function of the conflict between the goals
people have and the means they can use to
76. In studies that take a long time to finish, say, one legally obtain them? It argues that it is the
year or more, like cohort studies, where the subjects inability to obtain these goals, usually materials
(the same people) are followed up overtime, some goals that trigger the commission of crimes
cases may drop out, thus resulting in a loss of cases because members of the lower class are unable
A. Selection to achieve these goals which come easy for
members of the upper class.
B. Instrumentation a.Social disorganization theory
B.Cultural deviance theory
C. Mortality C. Social learning theory
D. Maturation D. Strain theory

77. A type of survey technique that utilizes the reaction 82. Santino is found to be persistently
of people towards certain reasons for committing misbehaving at home, school and in community
crimes. Example: Survey conducted through television at Quiapo. He is ever displaying coercive and
or radio. threatening behavior in dealing with other people.
Such display of behavior is known as?
A. Public Opinion Survey A. Minimal Brain Dysfunction
B. Oppositional Defiant Disorder
C. Conduct Disorder
B. School Survey
D. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity
C. Market Survey Disorder

D. Social Survey
83. A defendant in a criminal case must have the
mental capacity to understand the charges
78. Grounds for Removal or Suspension of Board against him/her. Who is a competent defendant?
Chairperson/Member, EXCEPT. A. One who has been diagnosed with
a. Manipulation or rigging of the results in the licensure psychosis.
examination for criminologist B One who has poor performance on
b. Gross neglect, incompetence or dishonesty in the psychological tests specifically designed
discharge of one's duty
to assess legally relevant functional
c. Manipulation or rigging of the results in the licensure
abilities of the defendants.
examination for criminologists, disclosure of secret and
C. One who has been diagnosed with
confidential information on the examination questions
prior to the conduct thereof, or tampering of grades psychosis
d. Commission of any crime involving moral D. One who has good performance
turpitude on psychological tests specifically
designed to assess legally relevant
79. It provides that only nationals of foreign countries functional abilities of the
in which the requirements for the licensure defendants.
examination and/or registration and practice of
criminology are substantially the same as those
required and contemplated by the Philippine laws and 84. Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is
regulations, and which laws and regulations allow characterized by intense disturbing thoughts, and
Philippine citizens to practice criminology within the feelings. related to a terrifying event that a person
territory of such foreign countries shall be allowed to has experienced, and lasts for a long time after
take the Philippine Criminologists licensure such event has occurred. PTSD may be
examination experienced after the following events.
a. Foreign Invader EXCEPT___
b. Foreign Reciprocity A. military combat
c. Foreign Alliance B. momentous events
d. Foreign Treaty C. sexual assaults
D. natural disasters
80. The following are the characteristics of the Classical
School of Criminology; 85. Motorists sometimes forget to lock their
1. The basis of criminal liability is human free-will and vehicles or may unintentionally leave their cellular
the purpose of penalty is phones behind. In doing so, they become victims
retribution of a crime. Which refers to a situation where a
2. Man is essentially a moral creature with an absolute victim unintentionally makes it easier for an
free-will to choose between offender to commit crime?
right and wrong A. Victim provocation
3. Criminals are distinguishable from non-criminals B. Victim administration
because of their physical C Victim precipitation
deviation- POSITIVIST SCHOOL
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86. Namsan could not conform to the social
norms, rules, and regulations. He is so
manipulative, deceitful, and reckless, and does
not care for the feelings of other people. Which
disorder is Namsan suffering from?
A. Antisocial Personality
b. Depressive
C. Schizophrenia
D. Delusional
87. According to Lombroso, these are physical
characteristics that distinguish born criminals
from the general population and are throwbacks
to animals or primitive people.
a. physical deviations
b. distinguishable traits
c. atavistic stigmata
d. ape-like appearance
88. Ryan Beng, due to war conflict in their
country, travelled to the Philippines. It is hard for
her to adopt to the culture of the Filipinos thus, it
causes communication gap and misunderstanding
between her and the Filipinos As a result, Ryang
Beng can be an easy victim of a crime. Which
refers to the status of Ryan Beng?
A. Immigrant
B. Female
C. Senile
D. Minorities
89. Which of the following explains the biological
and psychological theories of crime?
A. The labeling of an individual and
relating the label to criminality.
B. The way society is organized which
results to is being conducive to
criminality.
C. The physical characteristics and
mental qualities of man are
conducive to criminality.
D. The influence of society to crime
commission
90. Socrates held that virtue is a form of
knowledge and that the cultivation of virtue is the
most important human obligation. Which ethical
tenets was developed by Socrates?
A. No man is deliberately corrupt and all
evil activities come from ignorance
B. Spiritual and sensual enjoyment are
associated with greatest freedom from
displeasure and pain
C. Joy and cheerfulness as the highest
good
D. Justice, temperance and
fortitude very well constitute the
harmony of human activities
91. Menoy is a registered criminologist. He was
fascinated to studied the different types of
inmates in prison on how they do interact with
each other. Her wants to understand why some
inmates easily adapt to incarceration than the
others. His objective is to propose a general
theory of inmate behavior that extends to all
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similar inmate populations. Likewise, he wants to
utilized ethnography in his research design. How
is ethnography suitable to the purpose of the
study?
a. It studies certain group to
gain clear understanding of its
internal operations or lifestyle
b. It studies how people find their
experiences meaningful.
c. It involves a lengthy study of a
person, group or situation.
d. It prevents the discrimination of
ethnic groups.
92. Pat. Samonte being a registered criminologist
and a QD expert, was hired by Olga to determine
the authenticity of the holographic will of Don
Julio. In determining his remuneration, which
canon of professional ethics of registered
criminologist should be applied?
A. Canon 7. Limitation of Authority
B. Canon 8. Practice of Profession
C. Canon 10. Decorum
D. Canon 9. Malpractice of the
Profession
93. The PNP Directorate for Operations has issued
an alert bulletin that there is a strong possibility
that a man-made critical Incident may occur
within a short period of time. Which is its
equivalent critical Incident alert level?
A. Level 1 (Low)
B. Level 4 (Extreme)
C. Level 2 (Moderate)
D. Level 3 (High)
94. Prevention capability, is essential for physical
security. For man-made incidents, which of the
following courses of action Is NOT an appropriate
measure?
A. Warning and alert systems to
minimize the effects of terrorism attacks.
B. Alertness to signs and manifestations
of suspicious looking individuals.
C. Peace negotiations among
warring parties.
D. Active and passive security measures.
95. This way of life is based on mutual help. When
there ls abundance all are fed, when food it scarce
all are hungry. Furthermore, a person is
subordinate to nature and becomes materialistic
and selfish. Which is being referred to in this
situation?
A. Socialism
B. Altruism
C. Communism
D. Anomie
96. Roda does not want to interact with the poor
people in his neighborhood and prefer to be
associated with people possessing the same
economics status as with him. In this situation a
sub-culture is born that may produce
disorganization in the youth as opposed to
conventional and traditional values. This is a
classic example of which theory?
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B. Social Process
C. Social Control
D. Social Structure

97. A good hypothesis has the ability to anticipate

the future. Which is NOT a criterion for good
hypotheses?
A. Hypotheses are the basis for the
formulation of conceptual
paradigm
B. Hypotheses have clear implications
for testing the relationships between
variables.
C. Hypotheses contain two or more
variables that are measurable.
D. Hypotheses are statement about
relationships between variables.

98. Which refers to capacities enabling

adjudication of decisions, enforcement of
remedies and accountability of the process
through civil society and parliamentary oversight?

A. Normative protection
B. Supply of remedies
C. Demand for remedies
D. Customary protection

99. Which is NOT applicable to both juvenile or

adult criminal justice system?

A. The right to receive four told

warnings applies only to adults but
not on juvenile offenders
B. Police Officers, judges and correctional
personnel use of discretion in the
decision making in both the adult and the
juvenile system
C. Juveniles and adults are protected from
prejudicial line ups or other identification
procedures
D. Similar procedural safeguards protect
juveniles and adults when they make an
admission of guilt

100. Which is not a guideline in the formulation of

a research problem?

A. The research question aroused the

researcher’s curiosity
B. The relation between the research
question and the problem must be clear
C. Avoid a research question which is
answerable by a “Yes” or “No”
D. It must be in a paragraph form to
make it clear and comprehensive

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