1.
It is the branch of the CJS charged with the responsibility for the custody, supervision and
rehabilitation of convicted offenders.
A. Law enforecement
B. Court
C. Correction
D. Prosecution
Answer: B –pg 40
2. It is one of the three theories/schools in Penology which was assessed at the time of French
revolution. It argues that since children and lunatic cannot calculate pleasure and pain, they should not
be preferred as criminals and as such that they should not be punished.
A. Classical School
B. Neo-classical School
C. Positivist School
D. Negativist School
Answer: B
3. Which of the following refers to correctional activities that may take place within the community of
the method of correcting sentenced offenders without having to go to prison?
A. Institutional correction
B. Non-institutional correction
C. Community based correction
D. Both B and C
Answer: D
4. These were war ships powered by long oars, which were mannered by slaves, prisoners of war, or
convicts.
A. Gaols
B. Galleys
C. Hulks
D. Gulags
Answer: B
5. A prison model which sought penitence (hence the term penitentiaries) through total individual
isolation and silence. It consisted of solitary confinement of the prisoners in their own cell day and night
where they lived, slept, and received religious instructions and read the bible.
A. Auburn Prison Model
B. Halfway houses
C. Pennsylvania Prison Model
D. Work Release
Answer: C
6. The principle of an “eye for an eye” “tooth for a tooth” doctrine is common among ancient laws,
specifically the:
A. Burgundian Code
B. Hammurabic Code
C. Code of Twelve Tables
D. Code of Draco
Answer: B
7. The correctional principle that “the basis of all social action must be the utilitarian conception of the
greatest happiness for the greatest number” was se forth by:
A. Locke
B. Voiltaire
C. Becarria
D. Montesquieu
Answer: C -pg 57
8. It is known as the “Age of Reason or Age of Enlightment”
A. 1870-1880
B. 18th century
C. 21ST century
D. 19TH century
Answer: C
9. What is the type of prison conceived by Jeremy Bentham which would consist of a large circular
building of cast iron and glass containing multi-tiered cells around the periphery?
A. Panopticon prison
B. Auburn prison system
C. Walnut street jail
D. Alcatraz prison
Answer: A -pg 82
10. In the early history of imprisonment, there were two (2) rival prisons system; the Auburn prison
system known as the “congregated system” and the other system is known for its “separate system”
called the ____.
A. Alcatraz prison
B. Elmira reformatory
C. Pennsylvania system
D. Walnut street jail
Answer: C -pg 78
11. Maiming; Physical Torture; Electrocution; _______.
A. Exile
B. Social Degradation
C. Death Penalty
D. Physical Torture
Answer: C
12. It is a means for correcting an offender by placing him to an institution where he can be treated well
until he becomes fully recovered and accepted by the community.
A. Non Institutional Correction
B. Institutional Corrections
C. Parole
D. Probation
Answer: B
13. He is the Governor/Superintendent in Norfolk Island, a penal colony in the East of Australia
And initiated the famous “Mark Syatem”
A. Edward Svage
B. Alexander Macanochie
C. Walter Crofton
D. Edward Savage
Answer: B
14. This prison is considered “Hell in Earth” until now, due to high security installed, and 24/7
monitored.
A. Alcatraz of the Rockies
B. Iwahig Prison and Penal Farm
C. Auschwitz concentration camp
D. Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary
Answer: A
13. To what penal farm were political prisoners in the 1870’s confined?
A. Iwahig penal colony
B. Sablayan penal colony
C. Davao penal colony
D. San ramon prison penal farm
Answer: D – pg 52
14. What prison facility is located in Occidental Mindoro?
A. Iwahig Prison and Penal Farm
B. San Ramon Prison and Penal Farm
C. New Bilibid Prison
D. Sablayan Prison and Penal Farm
Answer: D
15. The following are the sub colonies of Sablayan Prison and Penal Farm.
I. Central III. Pusog II. Pasugol IV. Yapang V. Panabo
VI. Kapalong VII. Sta. Lucia VIII. Inagawan IX. Montible X. Central
A. I, II, III, IV
B. V and VI
C. VII, VIII, IX & X
D. Either of these
Answer: A -pg 111
16. What satellite of NBP does RDC is situated?
A. Camp Sampaguita
B. Camp Bukang Liwayway
C. Main building
D. Chapel
Answer: C pg 101
17. A person convicted and sentenced to serve for not more than six months is classified as ___.
A. Insular prisoner
B. City prisoner
C. Provincial prisoner
D. Municipal prisoner
Answer: D
18. Where shall Laureta be confined if his sentence is six (6) months or less?
A. municipal jail
B. city jail
C. provincial jail
D. new bilibid prison
Answer: A -pg 53
19. Who supervised and control the Provincial Jail?
A. LGU
B. DOJ
C. DILG
D. Governor
Answer: D
20. Alpha Juliet was sentenced to serve with a penalty of Reclusion Temporal. Who has the jurisdiction
to detain him?
A. AFP
B. BJMP
C. BuCor
D. PNP
Answer: C -pg 86
21. Baby boy was sentenced to serve Prison Correctional. What is the duration of his penalty?
A. 6 years and 1 day to 6 years
B. 12 years and 1 day to 20 years
C. 6 months and 1 day to 6 years
D. 1 month and 1 day to 6 months
Answer: C pg- 87
22. The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology was created thru ____ as one of the Tri Bureau under
the Department of Interior and Local Government.
A. Section 23, of RA 6975
B. Section 13, of RA 6975
C. Section 60 of RA 6975
D. Section 53 of RA 6975
Answer: C - pg 115
23. The following are the professionals that were part of the Reception and Diagnostic Center (RDC)
Composition, except:
A. Admission Officer
B. Chaplain
C. Medical Officer
D. Sociologist
Answer: A
24. Any article, thing or item prohibited by law or forbidden by jail rules is called:
A. Instrument of restraint
B. Contrabands
C. Firearms
D. Illegal item
Answer: B
25. Operation conducted by the BJMP where prisoner maybe checked at any time and also known to as
a surprise invasion of cell for possession of contrabands.
A. Operation greyhound
B. Search and seizure
C. Inspection
D. None of the above
Answer: A
26. It is a special unit in prison where by newly arrived prisoners will be admitted for diagnostic
examination 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. Reception and Diagnostic Center
B. Minimum Security Compound
C. Medium Security Compound
D. Maximum Security Compound
Answer: A
27. The mechanical device or contrivance, tools or implement used to hold back, keep in check or under
control a person is called?
A. Metallic chains
B. Iron leg lock
C. Instrument of restraint
D. Handcuffs
Answer: C
28. As a general rule, the handcuffs, iron leg lock, metallic chains, and straight jacket are not to be
applied as a form of punishment. Thus all of these are considered as –
A. Instrument of control
B. Instrument of supervision
C. Instrument of custody
D. Instrument of restraint
Answer: D
30. A convict is in a ______ if he is placed inside one (1) cell alone and without anybody to talk to or be
seen with.
A. individual confinement
B. corporal punishment
C. solitary confinement
D. capital punishment
Answer: C
31. Which of the following unusual offenders should be under the close supervision of the Jail
Physicians?
1. mentally– ill
2. sex deviates
3. infirm or sick
4. escape prone prisoners
A. 1 and 2
B. 1 and 3
C. 3 and 4
D. 2 and 3
Answer: B
32. Which of these refers to the assigning or grouping of offenders according to their sentence, gender,
age, nationality, health, criminal record, etc.?
A. Custody
B. Classification
C. Safe-keeping
D. Security
Answer: B
33. There are four (4) acknowleged goals of _____ as follows: retribution, deterrence, incapacitation and
rehabilitation.
A. Criminal intent
B. Criminal sanction
C. Criminal action
D. Criminal mind
Answer: B -pg 68
34. The public will be protected if the offender has being held in conditions where he cannot harm
others especially in public. Punishment is effected by placing offenders in prison so that society will be
ensured from further criminal depredations of criminals.
A. Retribution
B. Incapacitation and Protection
C. Retribution
D. Atonement
Answer: B -pg 71
35. One of the juridical conditions of Penalty, the consequence must be in accordance with the law it is a
result of a judgment rendered by a court of justice.
A. Commensurate with the offense
B. Legal
C. Personal
D. Equal
Answer: B pg 85
36. It provides some opportunities for inmates of a normal sec life.
A. Sodomy
B. Masturbation
C. Conjugal visit
D. Maternal visit
Answer: C
37. All persons in custody shall before final conviction, be entitled to bail as a matter of ______.
A. Privilege
B. Discretion
C. Right
D. Preference
Answer: c
38. Cardo was charge with an offense with a penalty of not more than six months and/ or a fine of 2,000
or both. His release to a responsible person in the community instead of filing a bail bond as ordered by
the court is called:
A. Corporate surety
B. Property bond
C. Cash deposit
D. Recognizance
Answer: D
39. It is granted in connection with crimes against property, and is limited to prejudice that the injured
party suffered.
A. Treason
B. Reparation – unsay imu na sa maoy imu pulihan
C. Indemnification – eg. Nadisgrasya sweldo sija 1000 per day bayran nimu sija ug 1k per day
D. Prejudicial question
Answer: B –pg 50
40. Telephone calls are permitted for inmates for a period not exceeding 5 minutes every ____.
A. 120 days
B. 90 days
C. 60 days
D. 30 days
Answer: B
41. Who shall appoints the Director General of the BUCOR?
A. DOJ Secretary
B. DILG Secretary
C. Under Secretary
D. President
Answer: D
42. A finally convicted able-bodied inmates maybe required to work for at least how many hours in a
day?
A. 4 hours
B. 6 hours
C. 8 hours
D. 7 hours
Answer: C
43. An inmate maybe excused from mandatory labor if he or she is___.
A. over 55 years of age
B. over 60 years of age
C. over 65 years of age
D. over 70 years of age
Answer: B
44. An open institution usually a penal farm or camp?
A. Minimum Security Institution
B. Medium Security Institution
C. Maximum Security Institution
D. None of these
Answer: A
45. The Court of Appeals sends back the case to a lower court for re-trial due to the wrong decision
rendered by the said court and thus act of the appellate court is called “Trial De Novo” a term came
from the Latin word which dignify for __-
A. Trial by open publicity
B. Open court trial
C. Fault decision
D. New trial
Answer: D
46. How are inmates called when they are of low intelligence of afflicted with psychological or physical
disabilities and who have difficulty in functioning within the prison society?
A. adult criminals
B. psychotic criminals
C. disorganized criminals
D. juvenile offenders
Answer: B -pg 59
47. When an inmate is given a “shakedown” before admission it meant ___.
A. His commitment paper are delivered to record clerk
B. Examination for contraband
C. Process of Identification, Record, Fingerprint and Photograph
D. All of these.
Answer: B - pg 97
48. The _____ is the Chairman of the Classification Board in BJMP.
A. Medical officer
B. Assistant warden
C. Jail chaplain
D. Chief, security officer
Answer: B pg 99
49. When the offender is in transit, the ratio of ___ for every offender shall be observed.
A. 1:1+1
B. 1:2
C. 1:500
D. 1:7
Answer: A
50. Matty is a newly arrived inmate committed for the first time. He’s classified as ____ among the
classification of inmates according to privileges.
A. 1st class inmate
B. 2nd class inmate
C. 3rd class inmate
D. Colonist
Answer: D pg- 122
51. What is the prescribed color of uniform for Minimum Security
Prisoners?
A. Blue
C. Brown
B. Tangerine
D. Gray
Answer: C
52. What is the security classification of inmates who have two (2) or more escape records but have
served 8 years since recommitment?
A. minimum security
C. optimum security
B. maximum security
D. medium security
Answer: D
53. What is the security classification of an inmate who is criminally insane or with severe personality or
emotional disorder and is dangerous to others?
A. minimum security
C. maximum security
B. optimum security
D. medium security
Answer: C -pg 106
54. If escorting an inmate a guard shall keep distance of less that ______ paces from his charge.
A. 10
B. 15
C. 45
D. 30
Answer: A -pg 148
55. Who composed of guards trained on proper handling and use of firearms who shall be ready to fire
when the lives of the guards are in danger on orders of the Officer in Command?
A. 1st group Anti-Riot
B. 2nd group Anti-riot
C. 3rd group Anti-riot
D. 4th group Anti-riot
Answer: C -Pg 157
56. Studies are conducted to determine the experiences of residents with crimes which are not usually
reported to the police. What are these studies called?
a. Population surveys
b. Police surveys
c. Victimization surveys
d. Information surveys
Answer: D ppg- 260
57. The Jail Bureau shall be headed by a chief with a rank of Director, and assisted by Deputy Chief with
the rank of Senior Superintendent. This sentence is
A. partially true
B. partially false
C. True
D. False
Answer: C
58. What is seen agreed title of the so called P.D 968?
A. Probation Law of 1976
B. Child Probation Law of 1933
C. Adult Probation Law of 1976
D. Adult and Child Probation Law of 1976
Answer: C
59. What court will you apply for Probation?
A. Regional Trial Court for 6 years and above
B. MTC or MCTC for 6 years and below
C. Same court, where you had been convicted
D. Any of these
Answer: C
60. Probation can be availed how many times?
A. Once
B. Twice
C. Thrice
D. Four times
Answer: A
61. A person place on probation?
A. Prisoner B. Parole
C. Probation aid D. Probationer
Answer: D
62. What is the fact finding inquiry into all information relative to the character, antecedents,
environment, mental and physical condition of the offender, and available institutional and community
resources of the petitioner for probation?
A. Probation supervision
B. Post sentence investigation
C. Probation inquiry
D. None of the above
Answer: B
63. The Probation and Parole Officer submits _____ if parolee commits any violation of the terms and
conditions stated in the release document.
A. violation report
B. infraction report
C. progress report
D. summary report
Answer: B - pg 240
64. Juan is convicted for a crime that carries a prison sentence of more than eight (8) years and one (1)
day. Can Juan avail of probation?
A. Yes
B. He will be pardoned
C. He will served ½ of the sentence in jail
D. No
Answer: D
65. Karding was sentenced to serve a maximum term of imprisonment of not more than six (6) years. He
applied for probation but his application will not be considered if:
1. he was convicted of subversion of any crime against national security or public interest
2. he was previously convicted by final judgment of an offense punished by imprisonment of more
than six (6) months and one (1) day and / or a fine of more than one thousand (1,000. 00) pesos
3. he was previously granted probation
4. he was previously granted parole
A. 1, 2 and 3
B. 2, 3 and 4
C. 3, 4 and 1
D. any of those listed
Answer:D
66. Is the court order revoking the grant of probation appealable?
A. Definitely yes, it is appealable
B. Definitely no, it is not appealable
C. It depends on the outcome of the investigation
D. It depends on the violations committed
Answer: C -pg 252
67. Juan Pedro is a probationer who is ordered by the Court to pay certain amounts to the victim as part
of his civil
liability. To whom shall he pay the amount for remittance of the victim?
a. Municipal treasurer
b. Cashier of the trial court
c. Clerk of Court of the Trial Court
d. Cashier of the Probation Office
Answer: D pg 254
68. Under the composition of the Board of Pardons and Parole, who shall serve as the chairman of the
board?
A. Probation Officer
B. Parole and Probation Administrator
C. Secretary of the DOJ
D. Sociologist
Answer: C
69. He is a convicted defendant whose application for probation has been given due course by the court
but fails to report to the probation officer or cannot be located within a reasonable period of time.
A. Absconding Petitioner
B. Absconding Probationer
C. Disobedient Petitioner
D. Uncooperative Petitioner
Answer: A
70. A drug user who is placed under probation may be made to serve his sentence by the court if he;
A. Becomes unruly and undisciplined
B. Commits another offense
C. He is 21 years old
D. Violates any of the conditions of his probation
Answer: D -pg 248
71. Volunteer Probation Aides may be appointed from among the citizen’s of __
A. Good religious background
B. High Educational Level
C. Good Repute and Probity
D. High Social Standing
Answer: C pg 308
72 Maximum number of probationers under supervision of a probation aide.
A. 3
B. 10
C. 5
D. 9
Answer: B pg 304
73. It is the authority of the President of the Philippines to suspend the execution of a penalty, reduce
the sentence and extinguish criminal liability.
A. Pardon
B. Parole
C. President’s clemency
D. Executive clemency
Answer: D
74. The following are forms of executive clemency, EXCEPT;
A. Commutation
B. Reform model
C. Amnesty
D. Pardon
Answer: B
75. Is a kind of executive clemency whereby the execution of the penalty is suspended?
A. Pardon
B. Reprieve
C. Amnesty
D. Commutation of sentence
Answer: B
76. The penalty imposed by the court upon an offender is reduced to a lighter one.
A. Commutation of sentence
B. Reprieve
C. Amnesty
D. Civil interdiction
Answer: A
77. Pardon cannot be extended to one of the following instances.
A. Rape
B. Impeachment
C. Brigandage
D. Murder
Answer: B
78. Pardon is exercised when the person is ___.
A. already convicted
B. not yet convicted
C. about to be convicted
D. serve the sentence
Answer: A
79. How is pardon different from probation?
A. Probation is a part of the judicial power, while pardon is a part of the executive power.
B. Probation is an executive power while pardon is exercised by the court.
C. Probation and Pardon can be exercised by the court.
D. Probation and Pardon is a constitutional power of the President.
Answer: A
80. Ex-officio Chairperson of Board of Pardons and Parole.
A. Lawyer
B. Sociologist
C. Sec. of the DOJ
D. Clergyman
E. Administration
Answer: e - pg 232
81. It is a conditional release after the prisoner’s conviction is final and executory and has already served
the minimum period of the sentence imposed to him.
A. Word of Honor
B. Probare
C. Parole
D. Parole d’ Honeur
Answer: C
82. The practice of re-intergrating the individual into the community after he or she shall have served at
least one-half (1/2) of the minimum of his original indeterminate and/or definite sentence.
A. Absolute pardon
B. Probation
C. Conditional pardon
D. Parole
Answer: D
83. Parole is not claimed as a right but the Board of Parole grants it as a privilege to a qualified prisoner.
This is
statement is:
A. Partially true
C. True
B. Partially false
D. False
Answer: C pg 268
84. The board shall assess and determine whether the petitioner is qualified for Parole, the decision or
action must be suspended by ____ of the members of the board.
A. 4 votes
B. 5 members of the board
C. Majority
D. at least four (4) votes
Answer: C -pg 237
85. To what agency is an alien parolee turned over for disposition, documentation and appropriate
order?
A. Bureau of Immigration and Deportation
B. Bureau of Corrections
C. Board of Pardons and Parole
D. National Bureau of Investigation
Answer: A -pg 246
86. As a general rule, a Parolee may not transfer residence stated in the release document except if the
petition for transfer of residence is approved by __.
A. Regional Director
B. Probation & Parole Officer
C. BOARD
D. Administration
Answer: A
87. A Chief Probation and Parole Officer may authorize outside travel his area of jurisdiction for a period
of NOT more than _.
A. 30 days
C. 15 days
B. 20 days
D. 10 days
Answer: A
88. If a travel of a Parolee is more than 30 days shall be approved by the __.
A. Regional Director
B. Probation & Parole Officer
C. BOARD
D. Administration
Answer; A
89. A parolee may work or travel abroad if he has NO pending criminal case in any court. Application for
travel and work
abroad shall be approved by the Administration and confirmed by the __.
A. Regional Director
B. Probation and Parole Officer
C. BOARD
D. Administration
Answer: C
90. For amnesty to be granted, there should be __.
A. Recommendation from U.N.
B. Concurrence of the congress
C. Application from C.H.R
D. Recommendation from C.H.R.
Answer: B
91. In its juridical sphere, it means by the suffering undergone, because of the action of the society, by
one who commits a crime, hence it can be imposed after conviction in a criminal action.
A. Penalty
B. Pardon
C. Amnesty
D. Probation
Answer: A – page 44
92. It is known as the Indeterminate Sentence Law that creates the board of Indeterminate Sentence
which took effect on December 5, 1933.
A. E0 292
B. Act 4103
C. EO 83 S. 1937
D. EO 94
Answer: B
93. Refers to the term of imprisonment with no definite duration w/in a prescribed maximum.
A. Amnesty B. Indeterminate sentence
C. Parole D. Probation
Answer: B
94. One-fifth of the sentence for Loyalty equivalent shall be deducted from the inmates sentence if after
the inmate abandoned prison due to disorder arising.
A. STA
B. GCTA
C. Commutation
D. Visitation Priviledge
Answer: A -pg 162
95. A powerful earthquake destroyed a prison where A, B C & D are inmates. All, except D, escaped. A
surrendered after 24 hours, B surrendered after 2 days and C surrendered after 3 days. Who among
them are entitled to Special Time Allowance for Loyalty under Art. 98. (RPC)
A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
Answer: A -pg 217
96. Treza is in prison for the past 48 months and has never been involved in any trouble, no matter how
minor. If you were the prison director, how many days for each month would you approve as Treza’s
good conduct time allowance?
A. 20 days
B. 23 days
C. 25 days
D. 30 days
Answer: D pg 215
97. A deduction of sentence given to prisoner in recognition of his good conduct or good behavior.
A. Good conduct time allowance
B. Parole
C. Commutation
D. All of these
Answer: A
99. The ____ may grant GCTA to an inmate for good behavior with no record of disciplinary infraction or
violation of prison rules and regulation.
A. Director of BJMP
B. Warden
C. President
D. Director of Correction
E. NOTA
Answer: E
100. Mr. Abdul Binayak was convicted of the crime murder. After 12 days from the promulgation of the
sentence he escaped from his place of confinement. Abdul Salsalani is :
A. liable of evasion of service of sentence
B. not liable for evasion of sentence
C. considered as an escaped prisoner
D. Either B or C
Answer: A -pg 174