BOARD EXAM QUESTIONS FOR CRIMINOLOGIST

BOARD EXAM QUESTIONS FOR CRIMINOLOGIST
CORRECTIONAL ADMINISTRATION

1. A probationer is allowed to do the following EXCEPT,
a. Stay away from bad associates b. Work regularly to support his family c. Make periodic report d. Go and play in a gambling den Ans. D

2. Who among the following may have his penalty suspended under PD 603?
a. Pedro who is 19 years old b. Juan who is 20 years old c. Martin who is 10 years old d. 25 years old Pablo Ans. C

3. A judicial action or legal disposition that allows the offender to remain in the community subject to the conditions imposed by the court. a. Reprieve b. Commutation c. Probation d. Good Conduct Time Allowance Ans. C

4. Which agency performs the evaluation of prisoner’s fitness and qualifications for the grant of Pardon or parole? a. Board of Pardon and Parole b. National Police Commission c. Department of Social Welfare and Development d. National Bureau of Investigation Ans. A

5. What is the movement in 1790 which held that offenders were out of touch with God thus, they were given Bibles and placed in isolations? a. Quaker reform movement b. Reformatory movement c. Church Reform movement d. Crime prevention movement Ans. B

6. What is the legal process that results in the removal of conviction from the official records?
a. Mitigation b. Expungement c. Exoneration d. Restriction Ans. C

7. The judge’s bases of the grant of probation relies on the report of,
Prosecutor Police officer Probation officer Social worker Ans. C

8. Which model emphasize the assumption that criminal behavior is caused by biological or psychological conditions that require treatment? Medical model Reform model Rehabilitation model Community model Ans. A

9. What document is issued to a parolee when the maximum period of his prison term has expired?
Certificate of final discharge Certificate of final release and discharge Certificate of prison term completion Certificate of final release Ans. A

12. Billy the kid was 17 years old when he was convicted for the crime of theft. Can he apply for probation under the Adult Probation System? No, because his crime is theft No, because he is only 17 years old No, because he is entitled for parole No, because he is convicted of a crime Ans. B

11.An _________ program employs prisoners in various product or good-producing tasks.
Agricultural Industrial Operational Administrative Ans. B

12. What is referred to as hustling inside the prison?
Reporting illegal activities Doing prison assignment Using prohibited drugs Selling illegal commodities Ans. D

13. What institution conducts training program for uniformed personnel of the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology? PNP training center Fire service training institute Jail management training institute PNP academy Ans. C

14. Maria Clara was required to provide financial remuneration for the losses incurred by the victim. What is this type of sentence? Fine Payment Retribution Restitution Ans. A

15. Which of the following organizations donated the Half-way House inside the compound of the Bureau of Corrections? Office of the President Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office United Nations Security Council Asia Crime Foundation Ans. B

16. Robin Padilla served his sentence at the New Bilibid Prison in Muntinlupa. Why was he photographed at the Reception and Diagnostic Center? It is a rare opportunity to have his photograph He is an actor and photogenic Photographing the inmate is part of the reception procedure To have a souvenir photo of the actor Ans. C

17. Detention prisoners who are awaiting judgment or trial of their case are under the supervision and control of, Bureau of Corrections Provincial jails Davao penal colony Bureau of Jail Management and Penology Ans. D

18. A minimum and maximum amount of time to be served in prison is referred to as ________.
A determinate sentence A corporal punishment A Indeterminate sentence A capital punishment Ans. C

19. Who advocated the principle that the basis of all social actions must be the utilitarian conception of the greatest happiness for the greatest number? John Howard Jeremy Bentham Cesare Becaria George Vold Ans. B

20. Prison work assignments are usually given to prisoners,
After recreational activities At early morning hours Before sleeping hours During middle hours of the day Ans. A

21. An arrangement where prisoner goes out of the institution to attend educational classes.
Study release Work furlough Guidance counseling Vocational program Ans. D

22. Who said that “criminal acts are signs of distress, signals of failures, the spasm of struggles and convulsions of a sub marginal human being trying to make it in the complex society with inadequate equipment and preparation” John Howard James Wilson Jeremy Bentham Karl Menninger Ans. A

23. The parole and probation administration administers a _____________ corrections program.
Integrated Community-based Traditional Institutional Ans. B

24. Changing criminals through non-punitive means is referred to as,
Restitution Retribution Reformation Institutional Ans. C

25. Jose Matalo was sentenced to imprisonment on Sept. 30, On Oct. 20, 2003 the judge who promulgated the decision died. What is the effect of the judge’s death to the service of Jose’s sentence? His sentence will not be binding anymore He will have to serve his sentence His sentence will be suspended His sentenced will be reduced Ans. B

26. Who among the following prisoners is a national prisoner?
1. One who is sentenced to maximum term of imprisonment of more than 3 years or a fine of more than 5,000. 2. One sentenced to serve 2 or more prison sentences in the aggregate exceeding the period of 3 years. 3. Regardless of the length of sentence, one sentenced for violation of Custom Law or other laws within the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Customs 4. Regardless of the length of sentence, one sentenced for violation of Immigration Laws and Election Laws. 1, 2, and 3 2, 3, and 4 1, 3, and 4 All of the listed Ans. D

27. This theory in criminology states that criminals are totally responsible for their behaviors and the stress is more on the effect of their felonious act than upon the criminal himself. Biological theory Positivist theory Classical theory None of the above Ans. C

28. What is the action of the court in case a probationer violated his probation conditions?
Court directs probationer to re apply for probation Court orders the continuation of the probation Court releases the probationer to the community Court revokes probation and probationer goes back to prison Ans. D

29. How do inmates know that they have letters?
A list of mails for inmates is posted A jail guard delivers the letter personally An inmate trustees delivers the letters to the addressee Inmate with letters are called to the Jail Warden’s Office Ans. A

30. Who introduced the Silent System in 1831 at the Auburn Prison?
John Howard Jeremy Bentham Elam Lynds James Wilson Ans. B

31. Forced is used only by correctional institutions to,
Exact respect Enforce discipline Show physical strength and power Perform assignments Ans. B

32. The Supreme Court automatically reviews the cases of criminals convicted and meted out the penalty of, 12 years 6 months and 1 day Life imprisonment Death 6 years, 1 month and 1 day Ans. C

33. Presidential Decree No. 968 established the ________ system.
Adult probation Juvenile Justice Family Welfare Civilian Police Ans. A

34. What correctional institution houses accused awaiting trial?
Prison Half-way house Jail Rehabilitation center Ans. C

35. Which of the following is an open correctional institution known to be the best and “prison without walls”? Davao penal colony Sablayan penal colony Iwahig penal colony San Ramon prison and penal farm Ans. C

36. The first workhouse in England in 1557 to 1576.
Singsing prison Bridewell Alcatraz Walnut Street Jail Ans. B

37. A prison system which includes confinement of prisoners in single cells at night and congregate work in shops during the day. Pennsylvania system Auburn system Elmira reformatory Irish system Ans. A

38. He introduced the worldwide progressive mark system in prison.
Manuel Montesimos Walter Crofton Alexander Macanochie Zebulon Brockway Ans. C

39. He has the supervisory powers over all provincial and city jails but his powers are limited in the sense that they are advisory and recommendatory only. Secretary of Justice Warden Chief Justice Director of prison Ans. D

40. The period of 1870 to 1880 was called the __________of penology.
Age of Reason Age of Reform Age of Enlightenment Golden Age Ans. D

41. Granted by the Chief Executive without any conditions attached which serves to wipe away the guilt of pardonee and makes him innocent as if he has not committed a crime. Pardon Absolute Pardon Conditional Pardon Parole Ans. B

42. It is also known as the “Industrial Good Time Law”.
Republic Act No. 2489 Republic Act No.6425 Act No. 2489 Act No. 3815 Ans. C

43. Firs Juvenile Delinquency Law in the Philippines.
Commonwealth Act No. 3203 Republic Act No. 7610 Presidential Decree No. 603 Republic Act No. 9344 Ans. A

44. When was the establishment of the Correctional Institution for Women.
November 01, 1929 November 12, 1929 November 27, 1929 November 17, 1929 Ans. C

45. It is an order issued by the court to a correctional facility indicating the basis for the confinement of a prisoner. Mittimus Carpeta Commitment Order Arrest Report Ans. A

46. Preliminary form filed up by the petitioner within 72 hours after the release of his probation order. Arrest and Booking Report Release form Work Sheet None of the above Ans. C

47. A chemical that is injected to an offender that puts him into deep sleep in lethal injection.
Potassium Chloride Hydrogen Peroxide Sodium Thiopenthotal Sodium Chloride Ans. C

48. In the exercise of religious beliefs of prisoners, a prison official trying to covert a prisoner to change his religion. Proselytizing Restitution Reparation Compensation Ans. A

49. How many minutes is the allowable time for an inmate to use the telephone/
Ans. A

50. An act which creates a Board of Claims under DOJ for claims for compensation of victims of violent crimes. Republic Act No. 7903 Republic Act No. 7309 Republic Act No. 3709 Republic Act No. 3079 Ans. B

51. After receiving the PSIR, how many days must a judge decide whether to grant or deny probation?
a. 15 days b. 30 days c. 60 days d. 90 days Ans. A

52. If two (2) inmates are arguing each other of some lost of their items in cell, refer them to the ____________________. a. Warden b. Investigation and disciplinary board c. Classification board d. Never mind them Ans. B

53. Mandated as the “age of reason”.
a. 17th century b. 18th century c. 19th century d. 20th century Ans. B

54. A system that teaches inmates to value himself and his dealing with others.
a. Auburn system b. Pennsylvania system c. Millien system d. Congrete system Ans. C

55. When was the Bilibid prison established?
c.1847 d. 1848 Ans. C

56. It is extended to a group/class of persons generally exercised by the Chief Executive with the concurrence of Congress. a. Pardon b. Commutation of sentence c. Parole d. Amnesty Ans. D

57. An executive clemency given for the temporary stay of the execution of sentence.
a. Amnesty b. Reprieve c. Commutation of sentence d. Pardon Ans. B

58. An executive clemency intended to reduce the degree of penalty inflicted upon the convict, or by decreasing the length of his imprisonment. a. Amnesty b. Reprieve c. Commutation of sentence d. Pardon Ans. C

59. A privilege granted to a prisoner that shall entitle him to a deduction of his term of imprisonment for his good behavior. a. Amnesty b. Reprieve c. Commutation of sentence d. Good Conduct Time Allowance Ans. D

60. A school of criminology which maintain the doctrine of psychological hedonism or freewill.
a. Classical School b. Neo-classical school c. Positivist school d. None of these Ans. A

61. Also known as the Juvenile and Youth Welfare Code.
a. BP 603 b. RA 9344 c. PD 603 d. RA 603 Ans. C

62. Before taking out the prisoner to jail, he will be pre-release to _________________.
a. Diagnostic and Reception Center b. Reception c. Classification board d. Disciplinary board Ans. A

63. When you are once on probation, are you still allowed to apply for the second time?
a. Yes b. No c. True d. False Ans. B

64. Under our laws, when should a probationer report to his designated probation officer?
a. Within 72 hours after probation order has been granted b. Upon court order c. Upon initial interview d. Upon completion of the PSIR Ans. A

65. Having a pornographic materials inside jail is a?
a. Minor offense b. Grave Offense c. Less grave offense d. Major offense Ans. A

66. It is the national record of a prisoner at New Bilibid Prison.
a. Mittimus b. Carpeta c. Commitment order d. Arrest record Ans. B

67. It is considered as the best reform institution for young offenders.
a. Elmira reformatory b. Auburn prison system c. Borstal institution d. Bridewell penitentiary Ans. C

68. Among the colonies established in the Philippines, what penal colony was established in Zamboanga? a. Iwahig Penal Colony b. Sablayan PenalColony c. Camp Sampaguita d. San Ramon Penal Colony Ans. D

69. Who is the Father of Probation in England?
a. Calvin Coolidge b. Teodulo Natividad c. Mathew Davenport Hill d. John Howard Ans. C

70. What is the age requirement for drug user for admission for probation under RA 6425?
a. Less than 21 b. 25 years old and above c. 21 years old and above d. 25 years old and below Ans. A

71. The head of Bureau of Corrections is the Director of prisons who is appointed by the _____________ with the conformation of the Commission on Appointments. a. Chief Executive b. DOJ Secretary c. DILG Secretary d. None of the above Ans. A

72. It refers to the money paid to the relatives of a murdered person as compensation and to prevent blood feud. a. Wergild b. Restitution c. Compensation d. Reprimand Ans. A

73. Theory which states that criminal behavior is learned in interaction with other persons in the process of communication. (2x question) a. Differential Association Theory b. Strain Theory c. Classical Theory d. Positivist Theory Ans. A

74. A justification of punishment which state that “Severity of the punishment must fit the crime”.
a. Expiation b. Atonement c. Retribution d. Deterrence Ans. C

75. Probation order will take effect-
a. Before its issuance b. Upon order by the court c. Upon its issuance d. When the offender will be found guilty Ans. C

76. Provincial prisoners are prisoners with imprisonment ranging from?
a. 1 day to 3 years b. 6 months,1 day to 5 years c. 3 years to life d. Not more than 6 months Ans. B

77. How many hectares do the San Ramon Penal Colony has?
a. 1,414 hectares b. 2,414 hectares c. 3,414 hectares d. 4,141 hectares Ans. A

78. It has been regarded as the forerunner of modern penology due to its extensive use of parole, social casework and training school type of institution. a. Pennsylvania System b. Auburn System c. Elmira Reformatory d. All of these Ans. C

79. San Ramon Penal Colony is an institution intended to detain or house?
a. Convicted offenders b. Political offenders c. Private offenders d. None of these Ans. B

80. PO1 Duling was convicted to serve a penalty of 6 years of imprisonment for usurpation of a person in authority due to his frequent introduction of himself as NBI agent, what would be his classification under PD 29? a. Detention prisoner b. Provincial prisoner c. Municipal Prisoner d. National Prisoner Ans. D

81. A method undertaken to allow prisoners to have the opportunity for normal sexlife.
a. Visitation b. Sodomy c. Conjugal visit d. All of these Ans. C

82. It serves as the basis in granting probation for qualified petitioners.
a. Pre sentence investigation report b. Post sentence investigation report c. Admission summary d. behavior report Ans. B

83. It refers to the continuing relationship between the probationer and the probation officer.
a. Orientation b. Post sentence investigation c. Supervision d. None of the above Ans. C

84. Before the travel of probationer outside the jurisdiction of the City/Provincial probation office, application for court should be filed within how many days? a. 45 days b. 30 days c. 15 days d. 5 days Ans. B

85. The probation officer is required by law to submit the PSIR within how many days?
a. 90 days b. 60 days c. 120 days d. 30 days Ans. B

86. Provincial jail is under what government agency?
a. Provincial government b. Department of Justice c. Bureau of Correction d. None of these Ans. A

87. Those sentenced to suffer a term of imprisonment from One (1) day to six (6) months are classified as: a. Provincial prisoners b. City prisoners c. Insular prisoners d. Municipal prisoners Ans. D

88. It is one of the earliest device for softening brutal severity of punishment through a compromise with the church. a. Benefit of clergy b. Rehabilitation c. Retribution d. None of the foregoing Ans. A

89. An operation conducted by BJMP officers where a prisoner maybe checked at anytime for possession of contrabands inside prison cell. a. Man-haunt operation b. Operation greyhound c. Operation Bravo d. Thunderbolt Operation Ans. B

90. Designated rank of a warden in city jails.
a. Inspector b. Chief inspector c. Superintendent d. Director Ans. C

91. Differentiate National prisoners from that of City prisoners.
A. National prisoners are those sentenced to suffer a term of imprisonment from One (1) day to six (6) months, while City prisoners are those sentenced to suffer a term of imprisonment of Three (3) years and One (1) day to Life imprisonment. B. National prisoners are those sentenced to suffer a term of imprisonment from One (1) day to (3) years or a fine of not more than 1,000 pesos or both, City prisoners are those sentenced to suffer a term of imprisonment from One (1) day to six (6) months C. National prisoners are those sentenced to suffer a term of imprisonment from One (1) day to (3) years or a fine of not more than 1,000 pesos or both, while City prisoners are those sentenced to suffer a term of imprisonment of Three (3) years and One (1) day to Life imprisonment. D. National prisoners are those sentenced to suffer a term of imprisonment of Three (3) years and One (1) day to Life imprisonment, while City prisoners are those sentenced to suffer a term of imprisonment from One (1) day to (3) years or a fine of not more than 1,000 pesos or both. Ans. D

92. A special group of prisoners composed of incorrigible, intractable, and highly dangerous persons who are the source of constant disturbances even in a maximum security prison and wear orange color of uniform. a. Medium Security Prisoners b. Maximum Security Prisoners c. Super Maximum Security Prisoners d. Minimum Security Prisoners Ans. C

93. The ________ exercises supervision and control over all districts, cities and municipal jails throughout the country. a. Bureau of Jail Management and Penology b. Department of the Interior and Local Government c. Department of Justice d. Bureau of Corrections Ans. A

94. Under the rules, methods and procedures of probation, the reglamentary period for which the convicted offender may apply for probation after conviction is within- a. 10 days b. 15 days c. 20days d. 30 days Ans. B

95. Which branch of the Administrative Group takes charge of the preparation of the daily menu, prepares and cook the food and serve it to inmates. a. Property and supply branch b. Budget and finance branch c. Mess service branch d. General service branch Ans. C

96. ___________ is a security facility, common to police stations used for temporary confinement of individual held for investigation. a. Ordinary jails b. Lock-up jails c. Workhouse, jail farms or camp d. None of these Ans. B

97. It is a justification of punishment which claims that punishment gives lesson to the offender by showing to others what would happen to them if they violate the law. a. Retribution b. Expiation c. Incapacitation d. Detterence Ans. D

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