FINAL COACHING IN CORRECTIONAL ADMINISTRATION

PREPARED BY Prof. RENOR N APELA, RCrim, MAEd, MSCJ, CSP, PhD(units)

INSTRUCTION: Select the correct answer for each of the following questions. Mark only one answer for each item by
marking the box corresponding to the letter of your choice on the answer sheet provided. STRICTLY NO ERASURES
ALLOWED.

MULTIPLE CHOICE: CHOOSE THE LETTER OF YOUR CHOICE.

1. The study of control and prevention of crime through the PUNISHMENT of criminal offenders is called;
A. Penology
B. Penal Management
C. Correction
D. Penal Science

2. Based on the Pre-Classical Theories of Punishment, which of the following beliefs gave more emphasis on religious
ritual in settling private disputes and that primitive justice was not so much concerned with determining the guilt?
A. Abused of Judicial Individualization
B. The Judean—Christian Theory
C. Individualization of Punishment
D. Rise of the Canonical Courts
3. This theory admits that minors are incapable of committing a crime because they have not reached the age of
responsibility. And it also admits that certain adults are incapable of committing crimes because of their conditions they
are not free to choose.
A. The Neo-Classical School of Penology
B. The Italian or Positivist School of Penology
C. The Classical School of Penology
D. The Modern Clinical School of Penology
4. A criminal is the product of his biological inheritance conditioned in his development by the experience of life to which
he has been exposed from early infancy up to the time of the commission of the crime. Which theory of penology is best
described?
A. The Neo-Classical School of Penology
B. The Italian or Positivist School of Penology
C. The Classical School of Penology
D. The Modern Clinical School of Penology

5. What branch of the Criminal Justice System which concerned with the custody, supervision, and rehabilitation of
criminal offenders?
A. Court
B. Correction
C. Law Enforcement
D. Prosecution

6. The study and practice of systematic management of jails or prisons and other institutions concerned with the custody,
treatment, and rehabilitation of criminal offenders is called;
A. Correctional Administration
B. Correction
C. Penal Management
D. Penology
7. In which of the following pillars/components of the Criminal Justice System is consider as the weakest pillar?
A. Court -
B. Correction – failure to rehabilitate the offender
C. Law Enforcement -
D. Prosecution -
8. In the primitive society, what is the oldest code prescribing savage punishment at about 1990 BC in Babylon?
A. Code of King Hammurabi – from Babylon, King of Babylon 1990 BC
B. Justinian Code – From Rome
C. Greek Code of Draco – Frome Greece
D. The Burgundian Code – From Greece
9. Identify which of the following terms means “a redress that the state takes against an offending member of society that
usually involves pain and suffering.”
A. Penalty
B. Retaliation
C. Vengeance
D. Punishment -
10. Which of the following is not a justification for punishment?
A. Retribution - YES
B. Retaliation – Not included in the principles of punishment
C. Expiation or Atonement - YES
D. Deterrence – YES -
11. Which of the following statements is NOT correct?
A. Punishment must be productive of suffering – productive – rehabilitation -
B. Punishment may not be commensurate with the offense – must be commensurate
C. Punishment must be correctional – Correct and maling asal ng isang criminal
 D. Punishment must be personal – personal -
12. 0n What century is considered the century of change or “The Age of Enlightenment”?
A. 18th Century -
B. 17th Century - banishment
C. 16th Century - Corporal
D. 15th Century – Death Penalty
13. What law created the “Bureau of Corrections Act of 2013”? – reorganization and reform ng BUCOR.- uniformed
service - DOJ
A. R.A. No. 9262 -VAWC law
B. R.A. No. 10575
C. R.A. No. 6975 – DILG Act of 1990
D. R.A. No. 11575
14. According to the UN Standard Minimum Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners (The Nelson Mandela Rules), no person
shall be received in a prison without a valid __________.
A. Commitment Order – without final judgement – no bail, any
B. Information – Furthest answer- formal charge of case
C. Complaint – charge without prosecutor..
D. Mittimus Order – court order to serve the sentence – final judgement of case-
15. What is the agency under the Department of Justice that is charged with custody and rehabilitation of national
offenders, that is, those sentenced to serve a term of imprisonment of more than three (3) years?
A. Bureau of Jail Management and Penology – DILG – Municipal prisoner or city prisoner – at least 6 months or 1
yr.
B. Provincial Jail – DILG – Provincial Govt – provincial prisoners – not more than 3 yrs
C. Bureau of Corrections – DOJ- national offenders – 3 yrs above
D. National Bureau of Investigation – NBI – DOJ – investigative agency under ng DOJ
16. Bureau of Prisons was renamed Bureau of Corrections under the law passed during the Aquino Administration.
A. Executive Order 929 – hindi ito batas
B. Executive Order 292
C. Presidential Decree 968 – Adult probation law of the philippines
D. Presidential Decree 698 – not law.
17. The manner or practice of managing or controlling places of confinement as in jails or prisons is called;
A. Jail Management -
B. Modern Penal Management -
C Correctional Administration – Study and systematic
D. Penal Management -
18. The manner of receiving national inmates, a detainee or convicted person in a prison facility committed by courts or
other competent authority to serve sentence for a certain period or for temporary confinement is called;
A. Admission
B. Commitment – entrusting or persons under custody.. base sa commitment order na galing sa court detainees..
sentenced prisoner – mittimus-
C Reception -
D. Acceptance -
19. From what province is the Sablayan Prison and Penal Farm located?
A. Occidental Mindoro -
B. Palawan – Iwahig
C Zamboanga City- San Ramon Penal Farm
D. Davao – Panabo Davao. Davao Penal colony – all under BUCOR
20. What do you call for an institution for the imprisonment (incarceration) of persons convicted of major/ serious crimes?
A. Jail – caters minor criminals, short sentence -
B. Workhouses – Constructive work program -
C District Jail – part of jail facility of BJMP…detainees and minor criminals..
D. Prison – caters major criminals..usually under the BUCOR
21. Which of the following special group of prisoners that composed of incorrigible, intractable, and highly dangerous
persons who are the source of constant disturbances even in a maximum security prison?
A. Super Maximum Security Prisoners
B. Maximum Security Prisoners -
C. Medium Security Prisoners -
D. Minimum Security Prisoners – Miinimum security compound
22. Which of the following group of prisoners whose escape could be dangerous to the public or to the security of the
state?
A. Super Maximum Security Prisoners -
B. Maximum Security Prisoners -
C. Medium Security Prisoners -
D. Minimum Security Prisoners -
23. Which of the following group of prisoners can be trusted to report to their work assignments without the presence of
guards? Also, they occupy the Minimum Security Prison (Camp Bukang Liwayway) and wear brown color uniforms.
A. Super Maximum Security Prisoners
B. Maximum Security Prisoners
C. Medium Security Prisoners
D. Minimum Security Prisoners – Madali ng lumaya, old aged prisoners, may sakit..trustees..
24. This is a special unit of prison (Camp Sampaguita)- BUCOR where new prisoners undergo diagnostic examination,
study, and observation for the purpose of determining the programs of treatment and training best suited to their needs
and the institution to which they should be transferred.
A. Custodial Center
B. Inmates and Development Center
C. Reception and Diagnostic Center (Directorate for RDC)
 D. Rehabilitation Center
25. Who is responsible for the examination of the prisoner’s mental and emotional make-up?
A. Sociologist – group counselling
B. Psychologist – behavioral problems – ex. TCPM Therapeutic Modality
C. Vocational Counselor – livelihood skills
D. Psychiatrist -
26. Who is responsible to conduct a study on the character and behavior of the prisoners?
A. Sociologist
B. Psychologist
C. Vocational Counselor
D. Psychiatrist
27. Is a place for locking up of persons who are convicted of minor offenses or felonies who are to serve a short sentence
imposed upon them by a competent court, or for the confinement of persons who are awaiting trial or investigation of their
cases.
A. Jail – convicted with minor offenses
B. Prison – caters major crimes/offenses- BUCOR
C. Workhouses – Constructive work facilities of PDL undergoing rehabilitation
D. Correctional facilities -
28. What is a security facility that is common to police stations and used for temporary confinement of an individual held
for investigation?
A. Workhouses, Jail Farms or Camp
B. Prison
C. Ordinary Jails
D. Lock-up Jails
29. The type of jail commonly used to detain a convicted criminal offender to serve a sentence of less than three years is
termed __________.
A. Workhouses, Jail Farms or Camp- Constructive work sa PDL
B. Prison – Caters major crimes of offenses – having 3 yrs and above of inprisonment
C. Ordinary Jails – BJMP, PROVT JAIL
D. Lock-up Jails – Common sa Police Station
30. BJMP is mandated to direct, supervise and control the administration and operation of all district, city, and municipal
jails nationwide with pronged tasks of safekeeping and development of PDL. From which agency of the government is
tasked to manage and control those provincial and Sub-provincial jails?
A. Bureau of Corrections – national penitentiaries, penal farms and colonies
B. Local Government Unit - LGU
C. Provincial Government -
D. Bureau of Jail Management and Penology – DISTRICT, CITY AND MUNICIPAL JAILS.

31. What agency of the government has supervision and control over all cities and municipal jails throughout the country?
A. BJMP -
B. BuCor – national penitentiaries and penal colonies
C. PNP – Lock-up jails for temporary confinement for investigation
D. DILG – Department who supervises the BJMP
32. Pursuant to Section 60 to 65, Chapter V, Republic Act No. 6975 amended by Republic Act No. 9263, the BJMP is
headed by a Chief who is assisted by two (2) Deputy Chiefs, one (1) for Administration and another for Operations, and
one (1) Chief of Directorial Staff, all of whom are appointed by the _________.
A. President -
B. Secretary of DILG – recommending authority to the president
C. NAPOLCOM – none- supervise ng PNP
D. Secretary of DND – NONE, AFP
33. How many years should the Chief BJMP with the rank of Director shall serve his tour of duty?
A. 6 years -
B. 5 years -
C. 4 years -
D. 3 years -
34. What is the age of mandatory or compulsory retirement in the BJMP?
A. 56 years old -
B. 55 years old -
C. 60 years old -
D. 65 years old -
35. Who is the chairman of the Classification Board and Disciplinary Board?
A. Regional Director
B. Provincial Warden
C. Warden- OVERALL SUPERVISION OF JAIL
D. Assistant Warden -
36. What do you call a warrant issued by a court directing the jail or prison authorities to receive the convicted offender for
the service of the sentence imposed therein or for detention?
A. Commitment Order – ENTRUSTING
B. Mittimus -
C. subpoena duces tecum -
D. subpoena ad testificandum -
37. The BuCor, through its penal establishments, shall receive prisoners from competent authority upon presentation of
the following documents except one;
A. Mittimus/Commitment Order of the Court -
B. Information and Court Decision in the case, -
C. Certificate of Detention -
 D. PNP Booking Sheet
38. It means entrusting for the confinement of an inmate to jail by a competent court or authority, for the purposes of
safekeeping during the pendency of his/her case.
A. Commitment – COMMITMENT ORDER
B. Classification -
C. Admission -
D. Retention -
39. The assigning or grouping of inmates according to their respective penalty, gender, age, nationality, health, criminal
records, etc.
A. Commitment - ENTRUSTING
B. Classification – ASSIGNING OR GROUPING
C. Admission – MANNER OF RECEIVING
D. Retention -
40. This includes those charged with heinous crimes such as murder, kidnapping for ransom, economic sabotage,
syndicated or organized crimes, etc. Also included are inmates with military or police trainings or those whose life is in
danger or under imminent threat.
A. High Profile Inmate – tv personality, high ranking officials,
B. High Risk Inmate -
C. High Value Target (HVT) – pdl with possession of critical data or evidence for special case
D. Security Threat Group – GANGS,
41. You are a Gater in a jail unit. You are supposed to check the credentials of the person bringing the inmate or the
committing officer to determine his/her identity and authority. Which among the following documents should not be
accepted during the admission process?
A. Commitment Order -
B. Complaint/Information -
C. A medical certificate taken two days prior to admission -
D. Certificate of Detention from PNP and/or NBI -
42. Which of the following units inside the jail is tasked to check the authenticity of the entries in the medical certificate?
A. Records Unit
B. Health Unit
C. Property Custodian
D. Gater
43. His task is to orient the newly committed inmates on jail rules and regulations using the Inmate’s Orientation Sheet.
A. Assistant Warden or Officer of the Day -
B. Jail Warden – COORDINATE YUNG CASE NG NEWLY COMMITED PDL SA MGA AGENCIES NA MAY
CONCERN SA KASO.
C. Property Custodian – To keep valuable thing ni PDL
D. Desk Officer - LOGBOOK NG MGA NAMES OF PDL.
44. During reception procedures, who is in charge of coordination from concerned agencies regarding the case of inmate
for speedy disposition and furnish them with copies of the available needed documents?
A. Assistant Warden or Officer of the Day- ORIENT
B. Jail Warden
C. Property Custodian – SAFEKEEP
D. Desk Officer – LOGBOOK.
45. What is an elite tactical unit of the BJMP that is trained to perform high-risk operations that fall outside the operational
abilities of the regular BJMP personnel and are equipped with specialized skills and sophisticated firearms and
equipment?
A. Special Weapons and Tactics – swat-PNP
B. SAF Commandos deployed in jail – SAF- PNP
C. Special Tactics And Response (STAR) Team – STAR TEAM
D. All of these -
46. What should be the duty of a Paralegal Officer upon release of the Person Deprived of Liberty?
A. Checks inmate records to ensure that the data in the release order coincide with the data in the inmate’s
carpeta (spelling of name, offense, Criminal Case Number, etc.).
B. Verifies the authenticity of the release order
C. Starts processing inmate’s release.
D. Checks on the receipt of property and returns to the inmate his/her deposited items.
47. What should be the duty of a Property Custodian upon release of the Person Deprived of Liberty?
A. Checks inmate records to ensure that the data in the release order coincide with the data in the inmate’s
carpeta (spelling of name, offense, Criminal Case Number, etc.).
B. Verifies the authenticity of the release order
C. Starts processing inmate’s release.
D. Checks on the receipt of property and returns to the inmate his/her deposited items.
48. Statement No. 1- Never allow any personnel with firearms on areas of inmates and/or in any area intended for
inmates’ activities. Statement No. 2- Never allow inmates in the workplace of personnel or in areas where firearms are
authorized.
A. Statement no. 1 is true -
B. Statement no. 2 is false -
C. Statements no. 1 and 2 are both true -
D. Statements no. 1 and 2 are both false -

49. When transporting inmates, whenever possible, the transfer shall only be made during ________.
A. daytime
B. night time -
C. discretion of the warden -
D. both daytime and nighttime
50. Who shall be the chairman of the inmate’s disciplinary machinery?
A. Warden
B. Assistant Warden
C. Officer of the Day
D. RESJO
51. This Theory believes that man is a free moral agent and that every act of man is of his free will and accord.
A. The Strain Theory -
B. The Neo-classical School – MINORS AND INSANE ARE EXEMPTED.
C. The Classical School -
D. The Positivist Theory - HEREDITARY
52. This is a psycho-educational drug counseling program developed consisting of twenty-four (24) modules: eighteen
(18) modules to be completed by the PDL in a small group setting with fellow PDL and six (6) family modules to be
participated by the PDL’s family.
A. Katatagan Laban sa Drogas a Komunidad (KLDK)
B. Kalusugan at Kakayahan Laban sa Druga (KKLD)
C. Katatagan Kontra Droga sa Komunidad (KKDK) -
D. Kasanayan Laban sa Drogas sa Lipunan (KLDL)
53. Under Article 10, of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR), in order to prevent labeling,
branding, or shaming by the use of these or other derogatory words, the term “prisoner” has been replaced by this new
and neutral phrase called “____________________”
A. Person Deprived of Liberty (PDL)
B. Person under PNP Custody (PUPC) - PNP
C. Person of Interest - CASE
D. All of these
54. Any article, item, or thing prohibited by law and/or forbidden by jail rules that would pose as security hazards or
endanger the lives of inmates is called;
A. Nuisance Contraband – TYPE OF CONTRABAND NA NOT PROHIBITED BY LAW BUT PROHIBITED BY
JAIL RULES – Cellphone, cigarettes,
B. Prohibited Contraband – prohibited by law and by jail rules..ex. illegal drugs, firearms, deadly weapons etc..
C. Illegal Items -
D. Contraband -
55. In case of Conjugal visitation – sex activity, what kind of legal document must be presented by the visitor?
A. Barangay Certification -
B. Marriage Certificate
C. Certificate of Cohabitation -
D. All of the above
56. Are those that are unlawful in themselves and not because of some extraneous circumstances (i.e. dangerous drugs,
weapons, potential weapons, explosives).
A. Nuisance Contraband
B. Prohibited Contraband
C. Illegal Contraband
D. Contraband
57. Are those that may not be classified as illegal under the Philippine laws but are forbidden by jail rules i.e. cellphone,
money or other commodities of exchange such as jewelry, appliances and gadgets, excessive wearing apparels and
sleeping paraphernalia, intoxicating liquors, cigarettes, pornographic materials, gambling paraphernalia and other
products that are considered as instruments for vices since they threaten the security, fire safety, sanitation of the facility,
and the orderly activities of the jail.
A. Nuisance Contraband
B. Prohibited Contraband
C. Illegal Contraband
D. Contraband
58. The main objective of this program is to address the overcrowding in jail facilities.
A. E-Dalaw - communication
B. Interfaith Program- spiritual needs of pdl
C. Behavioral Management/ Modification Program – tcmp -reshape the wrong behavior of pdl
D. Paralegal Program – offer advices to apply for probation, parole and gcta
59. What should be the color of uniform for those PDL housed at Medium Security Compound of the Bucor?
A. Orange - maximum
B. Blue - medium
C. Brown – minimum
D. Gray - minimum
60. Which among the following undergoes preventive imprisonment? – agrees to warden through signing of manifesto
agree to abide the rules similar to convicted pdl -full deduction of preventive imporn
A. probation officer – officer PPA supervise sa probationer
B. parole officer -
C. probationer - PDL na nag avail ng probation
D. detention prisoner
61. Which of the following best describes the classical theory?
A. there are born criminals and these can be shown by certain stigmatas - positivist
B. criminal behavior is learned in the interaction with others -
C. basis of criminal liability is free will and purpose of penalty is retribution
D. criminals may be classified into ectomorph, mesomorph and endomorph body types.
62. During the 16th up to the 18th century, a criminal may be sent away from a place carried out by prohibition to coming
against a specified territory. This is an ancient form of punishment called:
A. exile
B. transportation
 C. banishment
D. public trial
63. The theory in penal science which maintains that punishment gives lesson to the offender and the would be criminals
is called
A. deterrence -
B. reformations -
C. incapacitation -
D. public safety -
64. Municipal prisoners are those sentenced to suffer a term of imprisonment from______.
A. 1 day to 3 years – provincial
B. 1 day to 30 days -
C. 1 day to 6 months
D. none of these
65. If the Warden is taken as a hostage, for all intents and purposes, he ceases to exercise authority and the next in
command or the officer present shall assume the command.
A. Veteran -
B. most senior -
C. assistant -
D. custodial -
66. When a jailbreak, escape and riot is in progress or has just been perpetrated in the jail, the officer at the control
centers shall immediately.
A. sound the alarm
B. locked prisoners in their respective cells
C. notify the nearest police precinct
D. call the warden or Director
67. In case of mass jailbreak, all members of custodial force shall be immediately issued firearm and assigned to critical
post, to;
A. plug off the escape routes -
B. to shoot the escape -
C. protect the other inmates -
D. to give warning -

68. What agency under the Department of Justice (DOJ) who is tasked to provide Community-Based Correction
program?
A. National Bureau of Investigation
B. National Prosecution Service
C. Parole and Probation Administration
D. Board of Amnesty
69. It is the process of suspending the sentence of a convict after having served the minimum of his sentence without
granting him pardon, and the prescribing term upon which the sentence shall be suspended.
A. Parole – act 4103 – indeterminate sentence- parole
B. Executive Clemency -
C. House Arrest -
D. House Confinement -
70. Which of the following is not a form of executive clemency?- For president clemency
A. Parole – based act no. 4103 indeterminate sentence law (ISLAW) granted by the BOARD OF PARDONS AND
PAROLE
B. Pardon -
C. Amnesty -
D. Commutation of Sentence -
71. Who grants Probation?
A. Judge-
B. President -
C. Secretary of Justice -
D. Parole and Probation Administration – supervise through his probation officer
72. It refers to the total extinction of the criminal liability of the individual to whom it is granted without any condition
whatsoever and restores to the individual his civil rights and remits the penalty imposed for the particular offense of which
he was convicted.
A. Commutation of Sentence – reduction of heavier penalty to lighter penalty
B. Amnesty – general pardon for group of political prisoners
C. Conditional Pardon – private crimes – condtion to follow
D. Absolute Pardon -
73. It refers to the exemption of an individual, within certain limits or conditions; from the punishment that the law inflicts
for the offense he has committed resulting in the partial extinction of his criminal liability.
A. Commutation of Sentence
B. Amnesty
C. Conditional Pardon
D. Absolute Pardon
74. A general pardon extended to a group of persons, such as political offenders purposely to bring about the return of
dissidents to their homes and to restore peace and order in the community. -
A. Commutation of Sentence
B. Amnesty
C. Conditional Pardon
D. Absolute Pardon
75. What is the Latin word for Probation?
A. probational
 B. probacio
C. probatio
D. probationar
76. What do you call an accused whose probation was granted but failed to report for supervision within the period
ordered by the court or a probationer who fails to continue reporting for supervision and/or whose whereabouts are
unknown for a reasonable period of time?
A. Petitioner – applicant for probation
B. Probationer – grantee of probation
C. Absconding Petitioner -
D. Absconding Probationer -
77. Which among the following shall serve as the informational for the court’s decision to grant or deny probation?
A. Post Sentence Investigation Report
B. Pre-Sentence Investigation Report
C. Evaluation Report
D. None of these
78. What is the first adult Probation Law in the Philippines?
A. Presidential decree No. 968
B. Act No. 4221
C. House Bill No. 393
D. Presidential Decree No. 1612
79. Probation may be granted whether the sentence imposes a term of imprisonment or a fine only. Where should an
application for probation shall be filed?
A. Parole and Probation Administration – supervise probationer
B. Trial Court -
C. Board of Pardons and Parole - parolee
D. Ombudsman – filing cases against erring public employees
80. The filing of the application of Probation shall be deemed a waiver of the right to appeal, or the automatic withdrawal
of a pending appeal.
A. The statement is correct
B. The statement is wrong
C. The statement is partially correct
D. The statement is partially wrong
81. The period of punishment which is probationable is;
A. Not more than Six years
B. At least Four years and 1 day -
C. More than Six years but not Reclusion Perpetua - parole
D. At least One year -
82. Can a first-time minor convicted with Sec 11 of RA 9165 shall be place in Probation even if the sentence is higher
than 6 years?
A. Yes – juvenile probation law yung RA 9344 PD 968 -ADULT PROBATION LAW
B. No
C. Maybe
D. Not sure
83. Probation is a matter of ________.
A. right -
B. privilege -
C. both a and b -
D. discretionary -
84. What is the basis of granting probation?
A. Human condition -
B. Age -
C. Good behavior - PAROLE
D. Sentence -
85. How many times can one be granted probation?
A. Once
B. Twice
C. Three times
D. Upon discretion of honorable court
86. Is granting or denying probation not be appealable?
A. Yes
B. No
C. Maybe
D. Not sure
87 Are all convicted persons who are not disqualified entitled to probation automatically?
A. Yes
B. No
C. Maybe
D. Not sure
88. The following are the crimes against national security except one, hence probation shall not be entitled;
A. Treason
B. Espionage
C. Violation of neutrality
D. Direct Assault
89. What is the effect of filing an application for probation?
A. The right to appeal is waived
B. It extinguishes the criminal liability of the convict
 C. The court may, upon receipt of the application suspend the execution of sentence imposed in judgment
D. All of the above
90. How many days can the offender or his counsel may file petition for probation with the convicting court after the
promulgation of judgment?
A. 10 days
B. 15 days
C. 30 days
D. 60 days
91. The post-sentence investigation report (PSIR) shall be submitted by the probation officer to the court within
__________.
A. 10 days
B. 15 days
C. 30 days
D. 60 days
92. How many days should the court grants or denies the petition for probation upon receipt of the Post Sentence
Investigation Report?
A. 10 days
B. 15 days
C. 30 days
D. 60 days
93. If the court already determined the convict qualifications in his application/petition for probation, the court should
immediately notify the prosecutor of the filing of the petition. How many days should the prosecutor must submit his
comments on such application upon receipt of the notification?
A. 10 days
B. 15 days
C. 30 days
D. 60 days
94. It refers to the investigation conducted by a probation officer to obtain information regarding petitioner’s character,
antecedents, environment, mental and physical condition with the aim of determining whether the latter is qualified and
suitable for released under probation.
A. Custodial Investigation
B. Pre-sentence investigation
C. Post-sentence investigation
D. Preliminary investigation
95. Is the petitioner had Right to Counsel During the post-sentence investigation and covered by Republic Act No. 7438?
A. Yes
B. No
C. Maybe
D. Not sure
96. Can the offender be released while his application for probation is pending?
A. Yes, at the discretion of the court
B. Yes, on the same bond he filed during the trial in the criminal case
C. Yes, on a new bond
D. Yes, the court may allow the release of defendant on Recognizance
E. All of the above
97. What happen if the probationer failed to comply with any of the conditions prescribed in the probation order or his
commission of another offense?
A. He shall serve the penalty imposed for the offense under which he was placed on probation
B. He shall indemnify his civil liability
C. He will be criminally charged again
D. He shall continue to serve his penalty
98. What will happen if the application for probation is denied?
A. The offender will be sent by the sentencing court to prison to serve his sentence
B. He shall indemnify his civil liability
C. He will be criminally charged
D. He shall continue to serve his penalty
99. If the convict is sentenced to a term of imprisonment of NOT MORE THAN ONE (1), how long is his period of
probation?
A. Shall not exceed two (2) years
B. Shall not exceed three (3) years
C. Shall not exceed (4) years
D. Shall not exceed six (6) years
100. In all cases, if the convict is sentenced to MORE THAN ONE (1) YEAR, how long is his period of probation?
A. Shall not exceed two (2) years
B. Shall not exceed three (3) years
C. Shall not exceed (4) years
D. Shall not exceed six (6) years
101. When the sentence imposes a FINE ONLY and the offender is made to SERVE SUBSIDIARY IMPRISONMENT in
case of insolvency, how long is his period of probation?
A. Shall not exceed two (2) years
B. Shall not exceed three (3) years
C. Shall not exceed 6 months
D. Shall not exceed six (6) years
102. One of the mandatory conditions imposed to the probationer is to report himself to the Probation Officer at least
____________ during the period of probation.
A. once a month
 B. twice a month
C. at the discretion of Probation Officer
D. at the discretion of the court
103. Upon receipt of Probation Order, the probationer should present himself to his probation officer who has concern for
his supervision within ________.
A. 72 hours
B. 48 hours
C. 36 hours
D. 24 hours
104. In case of termination and closing of probation case, the City and Provincial Parole and Probation Office shall submit
to the Trial Court a Probation Officer’s Final Report (PPA Form 9) ___________ before the expiration of the period of
probation.
A. 10 days
B. 15 days
C. 30 days
D. 60 days
105. They are citizen of good standing in the community who are volunteer to assist the parole and probation officers in
the supervision of a number of probationers, parolees, and pardonees in thier respective community.
A. Probation Officer
B. Probationer
C. Volunteer Probation Aides
D. Volunteer Probation Assistant
106. What is an agency of the Philippine government under the Department of Justice that is responsible for providing a
less costly alternative to imprisonment of first-time offenders who are likely to respond to individualized community-based
treatment programs?
A. Board of Pardons and Parole (BPP) – for application of pardons and parole
B. Parole and Probation Administration (PPA)
C. Amnesty International
D. Public Attorney’s Officer (PAO) – free legal advice
107. The Parole and Probation Administration (PPA) is headed by a Probation Administrator, also referred to as the
Administrator. Who is the appointing authority of the Probation Administrator of PPA?
A. Secretary of Department of Justice -
B. President -
C. Both a and b -
D. Chief of Public Attorney’s Office -
108. Under Section 20 of PD 968 there shall be an Assistant Probation Administrator who shall assist the Administrator
perform such duties as may be assigned to him by the latter and as may be provided by law. Who is the appointing
authority of the Assistant Probation Administrator of PPA?
A. Secretary of Department of Justice
B. President
C. Both a and b
D. Chief of Public Attorney’s Office
109. It is a philosophy and a process whereby stakeholders in a specific offense resolve collectively how to deal with the
aftermath of the offense and its implications for the future. PPA Programs -
A. Behavioral Management Program
B. Therapeutic Community (TC)
C. Volunteer Probation Aide (VPA) Program
D. Restorative Justice
110. Is a self-help social learning treatment model used in the rehabilitation of drug offenders and other clients with
behavioral problems.
A. Behavioral Management Program
B. Therapeutic Community (TC)
C. Volunteer Probation Aide (VPA) Program
D. Restorative Justice
111. What do you call a process of suspending the sentence of a convict after having served the minimum of his sentence
without granting him pardon?
A. Probation
B. Parole
C. Pardon
D. Amnesty
112. The Parole and Probation Administration has been authorized by the Board to conduct pre-parole investigation of
parole of deserving city, provincial and national prisoner confined in the city and provincial jails, the national penitentiary
and penal colonies, whenever their best interests and that of justice will be served thereby, and to submit reports of said
investigation at least before the expiration of the minimum sentences of the prisoners concerned.
A. 10 days
B. 15 days
C. 30 days
D. 60 days
113. Who grants Parole?
A. Board of Pardons and Parole (BPP)
B. Parole and Probation Administration (PPA) - supervise
C. President – Executive clemency
D. Judge - probation
114. The following prisoners are disqualified for Parole except one;
A. Those who have served the minimum period of the indeterminate sentence
B. Those who are habitual delinquents
 C. Those who escaped from confinement or those who evaded sentence
D. Those persons convicted of offenses punished with reclusion perpetua
115. The following prisoners are qualified for Parole except one;
A. Those who have served the minimum period of the indeterminate sentence
B. Inmate is serving an indeterminate sentence the maximum period of which exceeds one (1) year
C. Inmate's conviction is final and executory
D. Those persons convicted of offenses punished with reclusion perpetua – not covered by indeterminate
sentence
116. What law created the Board of Pardons and Parole? BPP
A. PD 968 – Probation law
B. RA 7659 – death penalty law
C. RA 9346 -
D. Act No. 4103
117. This is known as the Indeterminate Sentence Law. (islaw)
A. PD 968
B. RA 7659
C. RA 9346
D. Act No. 4103
118. It is an agency under the Department of Justice (DOJ) tasked to uplift and redeem valuable human resources to
economic usefulness and to prevent unnecessary and excessive deprivation of personal liberty by way of parole or
through executive clemency.
A. Board of Pardons and Parole
B. Parole and Probation Administration -probation
C. Amnesty International
D. Bureau of Corrections
119. Who administers the Parole system of the country?
A. Board of Pardons and Parole
B. Parole and Probation Administration - probation
C. Amnesty International - amnesty
D. Bureau of Corrections - prisons
120. It refers to the conditional release of an offender from a correctional institution after he has served the minimum of
his prison sentence
A. Probation
B. Parole
C. Pardon
D. Amnesty
121. Refers to Reprieve, Absolute Pardon, Conditional Pardon with or without Parole Conditions and Commutation of
Sentence as may be granted by the President of the Philippines.
A. Executive Clemency
B. President’s Clemency
C. Discretionary Power of the President
D. Prerogative of the President
122. This refers to the final report submitted by the Probation and Parole Officer on his supervision of a parolee/pardonee
as basis for the latter's final release and discharge.
A. Progress Report
B. Summary Report
C. Infraction Report
D. Summary Report
123. Is national prisoner confined in a local jail can be released on Pardon/Parole? -
A. Yes
B. No
C. Maybe Yes
D. Maybe No
124. The prisoner is qualified to apply for commutation of sentence if he has served at least ________of the minimum of
his indeterminate and/or definite sentence or the aggregate minimum of his indeterminate and/or definite sentences
A. two-third (2/3)
B. one-third (1/3)
C. one-fifth (1/5)
D. one-half (1/2)
125. In order to avail for Conditional Pardon, the prisoner shall have served at least _______of the minimum of his
original indeterminate and/or definite sentence.
A. two-third (2/3)
B. one-third (1/3)
C. one-fifth (1/5)
D. one-half (1/2)
126. Who among the following are not eligible for Parole?
A. Recidivists
B. Quasi-Recidivists
C. Habitual Delinquents
D. All of the above
127. It is a form of executive clemency granted by the President of the Philippines as a privilege to a convict as a
discretionary act of grace.
A. Pardon
B. Parole
C. Reprieve
D. Amnesty
128. The pardoning power of the President can be exercised on the following cases except one;
A. Estafa
B. Robbery
C. Impeachment
D. PD 1612
129. What you call the withholding of the sentence for an interval of time, a postponement of execution and a temporary
suspension of execution?
A. Pardon
B. Parole
C. Reprieve
D. Amnesty
130. Probation is a part of the judicial power, while pardon is a part of the _____________.
A. Executive power – president
B. Legislative power
C. Both a and b are correct
D. None of the above
131. What do you call a general pardon extended to a group of persons, such a political offenders purposely to bring
about the return of dissidents to their home and to restore peace and order in the community? - rebelde
A. Absolute Pardon
B. Conditional Pardon
C. Amnesty
D. Reprieve
132. Which of the following is an executive clemency that requires the concurrence of congress?- public crimes-
government
A. Probation
B. Pardon
C. Amnesty
D. Parole

133. A minimum and maximum amount of time to be served in prison is referred to as

A. a corporal punishment- inhuman punishment -
B. a determinate sentence – fixed sentence ex reclusion perpetua
C. an indeterminate sentence -
D. a capital punishment - death penalty
134. The Supreme Court automatically reviews the cases of criminals convicted and meted out the penalty of
A. 12 years 6 months and one day
B. Death
C. Life imprisonment
D. 6 years one month and one day

135. Assume that once a person is granted (enjoyed) probation, and assume he committed another probationable crime
then he is ..
A. disqualified to avail of probation for the 2nd time
B. a recidivist -
C. still qualified to avail of probation
D. a quasi-recidivist
136. Alfonzo was convicted to a prison term of prison correctional. Is he qualified for probation?
A. No his sentence is less than (6) six years and one (1) day
B. Yes his sentence is less than (6) six years and one (1) day
C. No his sentence is more than (6) six years and one (1) day
D. Yes his sentence is (3) three years and one (1) day
137. Which of these is known as an act institutionalizing recognizance as a mode of granting the release of an indigent
person in custody as an accused in a criminal case and for other purposes?
A. RA No. 10389 law on recognizance
B. PD 968
C. E.O 292
D. RA No. 9344
138. The authority of Pres Marcos Jr. to grant commutation, amnesty, pardon, among others is collectively known as his:
A. vetoing power – to disapproved bills or proposed law.
B. budgetary power – final approval
C. executive clemency
D. military powers - over AFP- he is the commanding chief
139. Pardon can be given only after the person is ___.
A. dead
B. convicted
C. acquitted
D. elected to public office
140. Is a privilege granted to a prisoner that shall entitle him to a deduction of his term of imprisonment.
A. Good Conduct Time Allowance
B. Special Time Allowance for loyalty
C. Preventive Imprisonment
D. All of the above
141. A deduction of one-fifth of the period of his sentence shall be granted to any prisoner who, having evaded his
preventive imprisonment or the service of his sentence under the circumstances mentioned in Article 158 of this Code,
gives himself up to the authorities within 48 hours following the issuance of a proclamation announcing the passing away
of the calamity or catastrophe referred to in said article.
 A. Good Conduct Time Allowance
B. Special Time Allowance for loyalty
C. Preventive Imprisonment
D. All of the above
142. What do you call an environment that helps people get help while helping others?
A. Therapeutic Community
B. Therapeutic Modality Program
C. Psychosocial program
D. Community-based program
143. These are also called “job functions” and are arranged in a hierarchy, according to seniority, individual progress and
productivity.
A. Work assignments
B. Job description
C. Duties and Responsibilities
D. All of the above
144. Who is considered the “therapist” and “teacher” who serves as guides in the recovery process of the residents in the
Therapeutic Community?
A. Peers
B. Community
C. Senior Residents
D. Chief Expediters
145. It believes that _________ is a place where: One can change – unfold; the group can foster change; individuals must
take responsibility; structures must accommodate this; Act as if – go through the motion.
A. therapeutic community
B. therapeutic modality program
C. psychosocial program
D. community-based program
146. From what phases of treatment in the Therapeutic Community Modality Program of the BJMP should an inmate after
committed to jail, undergoes a series of examination to determine his physical, social and psychological status?
A. Phase I- Entry/Orientation Phase
B. Phase II- Primary Treatment
C. Phase III- Pre Re-entry
D. Phase IV- Re-entry
147. What specific group under the Therapeutic Community Modality Program should a newly committed PDL belong?
A. Encounter Groups
B. Extended Groups
C. Static Group
D. Men’s Group
148. It is a daily ritual that starts the day in a Therapeutic Community facility.
A. Pre-Morning Meeting
B. Morning Meeting
C. Talk To
D. Pull-up
149. It is done as an expression of concern over the lapses of some members and encourages ownership of the mistakes
of the violators.
A. Pre-Morning Meeting
B. Morning Meeting
C. Talk To
D. Pull-up
150. Aftercare is an outpatient program that requires clients to report twice a week to an outreach center. They are
required to attend group sessions to ensure their adjustment to life outside jail to reduce __________.
A. recidivism
B. habitual delinquency
C. quasi-recidivism
D. all of these
151. 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 Modality
B. Counseling
C. Behavioral Management
D. Anger Management
152. What component of the Therapeutic Community Modality Program (TCMP) introduces the concept and mechanics of
the various shaping tools to include Morning Meeting in order to facilitate the management of and shape the behavior of
the residents?
A. The Behavior Management
B. Counseling
C. Intellectual and Spiritual Components
D. Anger Management
153. In Modern Penal Management which of the following general principles of treating offenders does not conform based
on humane practices?
A. Abusive or indecent language to prisoners shall not be used.
B. Custodial forces shall, at all times, conduct themselves as good examples.
C. The use of force must be made by any of the custodial force, except in self-defense or attempt to escape or in
case of passive physical resistance to a lawful order.
D. Custodial force shall bear in mind that prisoners are sick people who need treatment.
154. Which of the following is not the mandate of the Bureau of Corrections pursuant to R.A. 10575?
 A. Education and Training Program for PDL Detainees
B. Safekeeping of National Inmates
C. Security of National Inmates
D. Reformation of National Inmates.
155. Which of the following is the administration of formal and non-formal education, and skills development of inmates
which shall be institutionalized by the Directorate for Education and Training (DET)?
A. Moral and Spiritual Program
B. Education and Training Program
C. Work and Livelihood Program
D. Sports and Recreation Program
156. Which of the following refers to the administration of programs for the character formation of an inmate necessary for
effective interpersonal relationships in the prison community? This program also includes a Therapeutic Community.
A. Moral and Spiritual Program
B. Education and Training Program
C. Health and Welfare Program
D. Behavior Modification Program
157. Which of the following is not a major program under the mandate of BJMP?
A. PDL custody, security and control program
B. PDL welfare and development program
C. Decongestion program
D. Moral and Spiritual Program
158. The objective of this program is to equip the PDL with technical/vocational skills which they can use in seeking
employment or starting their own business after release from confinement.
A. Educational Program
B. Skills Training/ Enhancement Program
C. Livelihood Program
D. Interfaith Program
159. This program aims to provide PDL with the opportunity to practice their faith while under custody without
discrimination, subject only to usual safety and security measures.
A. Educational Program
B. Skills Training/ Enhancement Program
C. Livelihood Program
D. Interfaith Program
160. BJMP implements the _________________to manage and modify behaviors of PDL with the goal of positively
changing their thinking and behavior through structured group processes.
A. Therapeutic Community Modality Program (TCMP)
B. Behavioral Management/ Modification Program
C. Livelihood Program
D. Interfaith Program
161. Which of the following shall earn by the PDL enrolled in the ALS program earn their respective pursuant to RA
10592.
A. Time Allowance for Teaching, Studying and Mentoring (TASTM)
B. Special Time Allowance
C. Subsistent Allowance
D. Book Allowance
162. This program presents income-generating activities to PDL during their confinement where they are able to earn for
their personal upkeep and for financial support to their families.
A. Livelihood Program
B. Interfaith Program
C. Educational Program
D. Skills Training/ Enhancement Program
163. Which of the following is not a right of the of Person Deprived of Liberty under the UN Standard Minimum Rules for
the Treatment of Prisoners?
A. The right to be treated as a human being, and not to be subjected to corporal punishment
B. The right to be informed of the regulations governing the detention center
C. The right to be informed on the matter of accusation.
D. The right to adequate food, space and ventilation, rest and recreation
164. The following are the privileges of inmate he/she may avail of except;
A. To write letters, subject to reasonable censorship, provided that expenses for such correspondence shall be
borne by them
B. To receive visitors during visiting hours
C. Free access to courts and any other judicial bodies
D. To wear their own clothes while in confinement

165. Can a jail unit impose the use of chains, irons, or other instruments of restraint for hardened criminals?
A. Yes
B. No
C. Maybe Yes
D. Maybe No
166. The following are the rights of every prisoner which shall be promptly provided with written information upon
admission to jail, except one;
A. The prison law and applicable prison regulations
B. His or her rights, including authorized methods of seeking information, access to legal advice, including
through legal aid schemes, and procedures for making requests or complaints
C. His or her obligations, including applicable disciplinary sanctions
D. All of the above
167. Is an action or activity given to a resident who was subjected to a Haircut or General Meeting who did an infraction to
correct or modify a behavior.
A. Haircut
B. Pull up
C. Dealt with
D. Learning Experience
168. Aside from protecting the public, imprisonment has for its latest objective, the –
A. reformation of offenders
B. Deterrence
C. segregation of offender
D. Confinement of Offenders

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