1.

What school of thought in Criminology challenges the proposition that man has absolute free will to
choose between good and evil and states that it is not absolute as presumed to be because free will can be
diminished by pathology, mental disorders and other conditions that may instigate personal responsibility?
a. Neo-classical School of Criminology c. Hedonistic Calculus
b. Positivism d. Radical Criminology

2. What early form of punishment that is employed by whipping of a stick, rope, or leather to a person?
a. mutilation c. branding
b. humiliation d. flogging

3. Kulas was considered a criminal for violating the law, as a punishment she was charged with destierro.
What will happen to Kulas?
a. Be expelled and forbidden from entering a particular place.
b. She will be thrown in the middle of the sea afloat.
c. Will be sent in a place where she is not allowed to go out.
d. She will work lifetime for the entire community.

4. The theory of penalty which postulate that the States punishes the criminal to serve as example to
others and discourage others from committing crimes is called ___.
a. Prevention c. Self-Defense
b. Reformation d. Exemplarity

5. Which BEST describes the concept of specific deterrence?

a. Seeks and designed to balance the wrong done to the victim.
b. Curtailing their chance in committing additional crimes.
c. Discouraging the offender from committing future crimes.
d. Make the offender and the victim whole again by restitution.

6. Which among the components of criminal justice is charged with the responsibility for the custody,
supervision, and rehabilitation of convicted offenders?
a. Penology c. Prison
b. Corrections d. Jail

7. With respect to the United Nations Standard Minimum Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners, which of
the following should NOT be done to the prisoners?
a. Untried prisoners shall be kept separate from convicted prisoners.
b. Young offenders shall be kept separate from adult prisoners.
c. Women prisoners shall be segregated and kept away from male prisoners.
d. Female prisoners shall be allowed to have her children stay with her.

8. Under the Department of Justice, what bureau is in charge with the administrative supervision of
National Prison?
a. Bureau of Corrections c. Bureau of Jail Management and Penology
b. Bureau of Pardons and Parole d. Probation and Parole Administration

9. How do you categorize a Maximum-Security Inmate?

a. Inmates composed of incorrigibles and dangerous inmates who are difficult to manage for being the
source of constant disturbance in the maximum-security institution.
b. Requires a high degree of control and supervision, those sentenced to death, or those whose
minimum sentence is twenty (20) years imprisonment.
c. For inmates who cannot be trusted in less secured areas and those whose conduct for behavior
require minimum supervision.
d. For inmates who cannot be trusted in less secured areas and those whose conduct for behavior
require minimum supervision.

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10. The threatening arrest, conviction, and incarceration to an individual will most likely result to ___.
a. prevention of committing crime c. increase number of arrests
b. decrease fear of law in the minds of offenders d. discourage the adherence to law

11. What are the sub-colonies of Sablayan Prison and Penal Farm?
I. Central II. Pasugui
III. Pusog IV. Yapang
V. Panabo VI. Kapalong
VII. Sta Lucia VIII. Inagawan
IX. Montible X. Central

a. I-II-III-IV c. I-VII-VIII-IX
b. I-II-VII-VIII d. V-VII-IX-X

12. Who are those persons by reason of their sentence may be deprived of liberty for not more than six (6)
months?
a. Municipal prisoners c. Provincial or city prisoners
b. National or insular prisoners d. Detention prisoner

13. If the detainee under preventive imprisonment agrees to abide by the same disciplinary rules imposed
upon convicted prisoners, he shall manifest what document?
a. Certification c. Agreement
b. Post-sentence investigation d. Pre-parole Investigation

14. The mode of confinement for Child in-conflict with law shall not be in penal institution but in the ___.
a. Bahay pag-asa c. Jail
b. Workhouse d. Warehouse

15. What is meant by those items not classified as illegal under the Philippine laws but are forbidden by jail
rules?
a. Illegal contraband c. Nuisance contraband
b. Greyhound d Weapons

16. What shall be done whenever an accused has undergone preventive imprisonment for a period equal
to the possible maximum imprisonment of the offense charged to which he may be sentenced and his case is
not yet terminated?
a. Extend his detention c. Transfer him to another facility.
b. He shall be released immediately d. None of these.

17. What approach in Correctional Administration focuses on building new facilities to meet the demand for
prison space for an advantageous prison management?
a. Population reduction strategy c. Construction strategy
b. Null strategy d. Selective incapacitation strategy

18. Cardo Dalisay was convicted of Estafa and met a penalty of 4 years to 8 years. Where would Cardo
Dalisay serve his penalty?
a. He will be brought to a Municipal Jail. c. He will serve only a Community Service.
b. He will serve at a Penal Colony. d. He will serve it at Agila camp.

19. Mr. Kulatador has been convicted for the crime of slight physical injury which the law penalizes him a
penalty of Arresto Menor. Where should Mr. Kulatador be committed?
a. Municipal Jail c. Provincial or City Jail
b. National Correction Facility d. Rehabilitation center
20. The mittimus is an order directing a prison or jail institution to receive a convict for the service of
sentence, such order must be issued and signed by the ___.

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a. Warden c. Judge
b. Superintendent d. Offended Party

21. Mr. Wapo was born between 1780 to 1790 when the Neo-Classical school of thought was introduced.
He was convicted of the crime of theft at the age of (5) five. How will Mr. Wapo be punished in that period?
a. He will be imprisoned as sanction of the offense.
b. He will be exempted for the reason of being a child.
c. He will be punished based on the crime he committed.
d. He will be executed for his undesirable behavior.

22. This kind of procedure is mandatory upon admission of a person deprived of liberty during which the
items found considered as contraband. It is called as ___.
a. Medical examination c. Search
b. Psychiatric examination d. Final Examination

23. Which statement supports the concept of Corporal Punishment?

a. It is any punishment in which physical force is used and intended to cause some degree of pain or
discomfort.
b. It focuses on retributive justice and the punishment should fit the crime that was committed.
c. It is designed to result in deliberately executing persons in response to actual or supposed
misconduct.
d. It is the state-sanctioned practice of deliberately killing a person as a punishment for an actual or
supposed crime.

24. What unit is responsible for receive, study and classification of inmates and detainees committed to the
Bureau?
a. Directorate for Reception and Diagnostics c. Classification Board
b. Bureau of Jail Management and Penology d. Bureau of Corrections

25. What agency directs, supervise and control the administration and operation of all district, city, and
municipal jails to implement a better system of jail management nationwide?
a. Bureau of Jail Management and Penology c. Department of Justice
b. Bureau of Corrections d. Parole and Probation Administration

26. The segregation scheme has been practiced by the DRD to expand the scope of classification not only
by security risk but also classifying inmates according to crimes committed. Which is the BEST reason for this
scheme?
a. To serve as reference of the DRD in the preparation of individual inmate reformation treatment.
b. To ensure that an inmate will not acquire other criminal’s skills brought about by his exposure.
c. For the readiness of an inmate to join the mainstream society upon release from confinement.
d. To prevent physical harm against dangerous inmates.

27. The BuCor, through its operating penal units, shall only receive prisoners for service of sentence upon
the presentation of this indispensable written order from the court called _____.
a. Mittimus c. Search warrant
b. Commitment order d. Warrant of Arrest

28. Inmates shall be served three (3) meals a day and breakfast shall be serve after the previous day’s
dinner for not more than ___.
a. 12 hours c. 6 hours
b. 14 hours d. 10 hours

29. The duration of viewing the deceased relative shall be for a period of three (3) hours, provided that the
place is within the radius of ___.
a. 20 km c. 40 km
b. 30 km d. 50 km

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30. The BJMP must initiate or follow program of activity directed to restore an inmate’s self-respect and
sense of responsibility to the community, thereby making him/her a law-abiding citizen after serving his/her
sentence. What must be administered?
a. Punishment c. Reparation
b. Rehabilitation d. Restoration

31. Prison labor is for finally convicted able-bodied inmate to work at least 8 hours a day. What age shall be
considered to be excused from mandatory labor?
a. 50 years old c. over 50 years old
b. 60 years old d. over 60 years old

32. Prison labor for female inmates shall be supervised only by women officers and shall be assigned to work
only in these situations:
a. Suitable to her age and physical condition c. To work in agricultural fields
b. Had signed the Agreement or Certification d. To promote punishment

33. Officer Ejee is uniformed personnel of BJMP who accumulated at least (20) twenty years of active service
incurs total permanent physical disability in line of duty after having a heated riot inside the jail. What will
happen to Officer Ejee?
a. He will be forced to retire without compensation and benefits.
b. He will be mandatorily retired and entitled to a separation pay.
c. He will be given a fraction of retirement pay as compensation.
d. He will stay on duty continue mission despite of the disability.

34. The entrusting for confinement of an inmate to jail by a competent court or authority, for purpose of
investigating the individual’s offense or transgression of the law is called ___.
a. Correction c. Commitment
b. Detention d. Rehabilitation

35. Ms. Gellie plans to apply as personnel of the BJMP, she must possess the following minimum
qualifications, EXCEPT:
a. She must be person of good moral character c. She must possess civilian service award.
b. A citizen of the Republic of the Philippines d. Honorably discharged from employment

36. Ms. Leen is the new Regional Director in BJMP Region X. Therefore, she shall have the authority for
appointing which set of officers?
a. Jail Inspector to Jail Superintendent c. Jail Officer I to Jail Officer IV
b. Jail Chief Superintendent to Jail Director d. Jail Senior Superintendent

37. How many days that an inmate be transferred to the separation and placement center to prepare him for
re-entry into free society before his scheduled date of release?
a. 30 c.90
b. 60 d. 20

38. Junior was convicted with Reclusion Perpetua for the crime of homicide, he is to serve and be confined in a
penal institution for his conviction. What is the purpose of confinement of Junior?
a. To segregate him from society c. To rehabilitate him
b. To let him realize that he is a sinner d. Both a and c

39. Inmate who has been six months permanently assigned to work in prison may receive compensation
credits at rate prescribed by the director. He can use the credit of his trust and can purchase his needs for how
much portion from such earnings?
a. 1/2 c. ¼
b. 1/3 d. 1/5

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40. Who is the chairman of the classification and disciplinary board for jails ?
a. Warden c. Assistant warden
b. Custodial officer d. Security officer

41. An operation conducted by the BJMP and Bureau of Corrections wherein a prisoner maybe checked at any
time. His beddings, lockers and personal belongings may also be opened at any time, in his presence,
whenever possible. This practice is known as ___.
a. Raid operation c. Head count practice
b. Operation inspection d. Operation Greyhound

42. Under the Department of Justice, what bureau is in charge with the administrative supervision of National
Prison?
a. Bureau of Corrections c. Bureau of Jail Management and Penology
b. Bureau of Pardons and Parole d. Probation and Parole Administration

43. Mr. Lux was convicted for the crime of Parricide. After his judgment becomes final and executory, he
escaped from his place of confinement. He maybe ____.
a. liable for evasion of service of sentence c. not liable for evasion of service of sentence
b. considered as an escaped prisoner d. All of these

44. Which one is an admission procedure that involves the frisking of the prisoner?
a. Identification c. Searching
b. Briefing/Orientation d. Confiscation

45. What type of award is given to BJMP personnel whose contribution resulting savings in terms of man
hours or benefit the agency or government?
a. Cost Economy Measure Award c. Exemplary Behavior Award
b. Service Award d. Best Employee Award

46. What is that branch of criminal justice charged with the responsibility for the custody, supervision and
rehabilitation of convicted offenders?
a. Criminology c. Criminal justice
b. Penology d. Corrections

47. What is the main objective of segregation of prisoner?

a. Diversification by Age c. Diversification by degree of Imprisonment
b. Diversification by Sex d. Prevention of physical and moral contamination

48. A prisoner having served 1-2 years of his sentence is given a reward for good conduct, diligence and
loyalty of ___.
a. 20 days of GCTA c. 23 days of GCTA
b. 25 days of GCTA d. 8 days of GCTA

49. A type of institution for the confinement of convicted offenders sentenced to more than three (3) years is
referred to as ___.
a. Jail c. Provincial Jail
b. City Jail d. Prison

50. Who is charged for the hearing of a disciplinary case in prison?

a. Classification Board c. Administrative Board
b. Parole Board d. Disciplinary Board

51. What is the ideal number of days for an inmate to be placed in the quarantine unit at the Directorate for
Reception and Diagnostics?
a. 2 days c. 3 days
b. 4 days d. 5 days

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52. What is the main objective of segregation of prisoner?
a. Diversification by Age c. Diversification by Sex
b. Diversification by degree of Imprisonment d. Prevention of physical and moral contamination

53. In cases where an inmate gave birth while serving her sentence inside the prison. What agency has the
right to interfere for infant’s care if the mother fails to place the baby in a home of her own?
a. BJMP c. Bantay Bata
b. Bureau of Correction d. DSWD

54. One who has passed as the 1st class inmate and has served imprisonment with good conduct for a
period equivalent to 1/5 of the maximum term of his prison sentence is operationally known as ___.
a. Prisoner c. Inmate
b. Colonist d. 2nd class inmate

55. . Which authority appoints Jail Inspector to Jail Superintendent?

a. Regional Director BJMP c. Chief of BJMP
b. Secretary of DILG d. President of the Philippines

56. A warrant issued by the court bearing its seal and signature of the judge directing the jail or prison
authorities to receive the convicted offender for service of sentence is known as ___.
a. Mittimus c. Detention Warrant
b. Commitment d. Carpeta

57. Which is NOT a purpose of imprisonment?

a. Forgiveness c. Rehabilitation
b. Reformation d. Punishment

58. A person who is in confinement for pending preliminary investigation, trial or appeal, or upon legal
ground issued by competent authority is called as ___.
a. Prisoner c. Convict
b. Detainee d. Respondent

59. What form of punishment is employed wherein the offender is incarcerated for the purpose of protecting the
public against criminal activities and at the same time rehabilitating the prisoners by requiring them to undergo
institutional treatment programs?
a. Incapacitation and Protection c. Expiation
b. Corporal punishment d. Imprisonment

60. What is a warrant issued by court bearing its seal and signed by the judge directing the prison/jail
authorities to receive inmates for service of sentence imposed therein?
a. Mittimus c. Commitment order
b. Search warrant d. Warrant of Arrest

61. A visit by the wife for a short period, usually an hour, more or less, to her incarcerated husband during
whom they are allowed privacy and are generally understood to have sexual contact is known as ___.
a. Maternal Visit c. Sodomy
b. Masturbation d. Conjugal Visitation

62. The BuCor, through its operating penal units, shall only receive prisoners for service of sentence upon the
presentation of this indispensable written order from the court called ___.
a. Mittimus c. Commitment order
b. Search warrant d. Warrant of Arrest

63. If allowed for a viewing privilege to the deceased relatives how many hours is the duration of the said
viewing time if ever?

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a. 3 c. 6
b. 9 d. 12

64. A general agreed principle that women prisoners should be placed in a special building on the same
site with the men’s prison is referred to as ___.
a. Diversification by Sex c. Diversification by Age
b. Diversification by Mental condition d. Diversification by Degree of Custody

65. Which special unit of prison wherein new prisoner undergo diagnostic examination, study and observation?
a. Diversification c. Quarantine cell or unit
b. Classification d. DRD

66. What part of the classification process wherein the prisoners are examined and tests are administered to
check on the physical and mental condition of the prisoners?
a. Diagnosis c. Treatment planning
b. Execution of treatment program d. Re-classification

67. What is the primary objective of the Custodial and Security Division?
a. To prevent riot c. To prevent escapes
b. To implement discipline d. To help in the reformation

68. Jun jun already completed his sentence. Which of the following should be done before his release?
a. Prisoner is given back his valuables. c. Prisoner is fitted to a despedida party.
b. Prisoner is properly identified. d. Prisoner is adequately served his food.

69. Which position in a jail or prison that is responsible for the direction, coordination, and control, this includes
the security, safety, discipline and well-being of the inmates?
a. Warden c. Assistant Warden
b. Regional Director d. Jail Guard

70. The section of the DRD where the prisoner is given a thorough physical/medical examination including
blood test, x-ray, vaccination and immunity to prevent physical contamination is the ___.
a. Diversification c. Quarantine cell or unit
b. Classification d. DRD

71. Personal items particularly electrical equipment such as a television, radio cassette, video players,
electrical fans are allowed in the prison facilities. Which can only be considered to one of following reason:
a. The warden permits it.
b. They are intended for common use with other inmates.
c. The inmate will pay the electric bill.
d. The prison personnel will use them.

72. Prison work assignments are usually given to prisoners ___.

a. After recreational activities. c. Before sleeping hours.
b. At early morning hours d. During middle hours of the day

73. What is the process of determining the needs and requirements of prisoners for assigning them to
programs according to their needs and existing resources?
a. Diversification c. Classification
b. Quarantine cell or unit d. DRD

74. A condition in which prison inmates kept together without any attempt to divide them the involvement of
crime, would transmit to each other means and techniques to commit further crimes once outside of prison
refers to ___.
a. Prisonization c. Rehabilitation
b. Criminalization d. Contagion

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75. A person under eighteen (18) years old who is alleged as, accused of or adjudged as having
committed an offense is legally known as ___.
a. Juvenile Delinquent c. Juvenile
b. Sentenced prisoner d. Child in Conflict with the Law

76. A person confined in a jail subject for investigation, preliminary hearing, or awaiting trial is termed as
___.
a. Sentenced prisoners c. Detainee
b. Inmate d. Prisoners who are on safekeeping

77. What classification of inmates those who cannot be trusted in less secured areas and those whose
behavior require minimum supervision?
a. Minimum security prisoner c. Maximum security prisoner
b. Millennium security prisoner d. Medium security prisoner

78. Which BEST describes the word Diversification?

a. Proper Integration of Prisoners c. Proper Classification of Prisoners
b. Proper Segregation of Prisoners d. Proper Treatment of Prisoners

79. Which security facility is used for temporary confinement of an individual held for investigation?
a. Lock-up jails c. Prison
b. Jail d. Detention cell
80. Which is a place of locking-up of persons who are convicted of minor offenses or felonies who are to serve
a short sentence of not more than 3 years of imprisonment imposed upon them by a competent court?
a. Prison c. Lock-up jail
b. Cells d. Jail

81. The principle of separating homogenous type of prisoners that requires special treatment and custody. The
separation can be done through proper classification of inmates is by ___.
a. Diversification c. Classification
b. Quarantine cell or unit d. DRD

82. Minimum number of times in counting the inmates on a daily basis.

a. Two c. Three
b. Four d. Five

83. What prison system is portraying wherein the prisoners are confined in their own cells during the night,
congregate work in shops during the day, and complete silence was enforced?
a. Congregate Prison c. Solitary System
b. Pennsylvania Prison System d. Auburn Prison System

84. For minimum security institution, the purpose of fencing the surrounding is to ___.
a. keep away the civilian entering the institution c. prevent escapes
b. for agricultural purposes d. facilitate open view of the surroundings

85. Infant born inside the prison may be allowed to stay with the mother for a period of how many year/s?
a. Six month c. 3 years
b. 12 months d. 1

86. One of the effects of social stigma maintained by an unforgiving society against criminals is ___.
a. worked out good relationship with community c. difficulties in securing employment.
b. respond to a rehabilitation program. d. fostered friendship with co-prisoner.

87. The classification of sentenced prisoner who are penalized to suffer imprisonment of 3 years and 1 day to
life imprisonment is ____.

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a. Insular/National Prisoners c. Provincial prisoners
b. Detention prisoners d. Municipal prisoners

88. Upon arrival and before admission, an inmate is given a “shakedown”. Shakedown means ___.
a. his commitment papers are delivered to the record clerk
b. identification by fingerprinting and photographing of an inmate
c. examination for contraband
d. taking of fingerprints and mug-shots

89. What is the least punishment for any infraction of the rules/regulation of a Penitentiary?
a. Reprimand
b. Cancellation of recreation, education, entertainment and visiting privilege.
c. Deprivation of GCTA for a specific period.
d. Change of security status to the next higher category.

90. Jobee is a prisoner who applies to travel to view the remains of a deceased relative upon written
application, the Superintendent will give permission upon presentation of following specified documents,
EXCEPT
a. Marriage certificate c. Certificate of good moral
b. Birth certificate of the inmate d. Birth certificate of the latter’s parent

91. Which theory of penalty is referred when the State punishes the criminal to set as a warning and dissuade
others from committing crimes?
a. Prevention c. Reformation
b. Self-Defense d. Exemplarity

92. Any person detained / confined in jail or prison for the commission of a criminal offense or convicted and
serving in a penal institution refers to ___.
a. Prisoner c. Suspect
b. Accused d. Prison

93. Having pornographic materials inside jail is considered a ___.

a. Minor offense c. Grave Offense
b. Moral Turpitude d. Less grave offense

94. The following are authorized under R.A 10592, whenever lawfully justified to grant allowances for good
conduct, EXCEPT:
a. Director of the Bureau of Correction c. The Chief of the BJMP
b. Warden City, Provincial, District or Municipal Jail d. President of the Philippines

95. Dodong is a Correctional Officer, one of his responsibilities is to escort an inmate. He shall keep a distance
of not less than how many paces steps from his charge?
a. Ten (10) c. Six (6)
b. Fifteen (15) d. Forty-Five (45)

96. What device, contrivance, tool or instrument used to hold back, keep in, check or control an offender like
handcuff and leg iron ?
a. Deadly weapon c. Whistle
b. Firearm d. Instrument of restraint

97. What is the largest component of the whole prison personnel system that is responsible for the
maintenance of discipline as well as ensuring safety of the inmates and preventing escapes and riots?
a. Guard c. RDC
b. Custodial force d. Quarantine

98. What agency has general supervision and control of all National Penitentiaries?

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a. Bureau of Correction c. National Prison
b. BJMP d. Jail Bureau

99. A warden who limits his role to consider policy matters and major problems, his responsibility is centered
on the action or process of making decisions, especially important ones which is referred to as ___.
a. Decision Making c. Personnel Program
b. Public Relations d. Executive Leadership

100. Jose was sentenced to imprisonment on March 21, 2013. On March 25, 2013 the Judge who promulgated
the decision died. What is the effect of the Judge’s death to the service of Jose’s sentence?
a. His sentence will not be binding anymore c. He will have to serve his sentence
b. His sentence will be suspended d. His sentenced will be reduced

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