101.

The importance of the firm orinstallation with reference to the national economy or security:
A. relative security
B. relative necessity
C. relative criticality
D. relative vulnerability
102. These are the major courses of action that theorganization plans to take in order to achieve its
objectives.
A. procedures
C. plans

B. strategies
D. objectives

103. In this form of authority, personnel do notgive orders but they offer advice. Frequently this
advice is based on the highlevel of expertise, but the advice carries no formal requirement of
acceptance.
A. democracy
C. line authority

B. functionalauthority
D. staff authority

104. The __________ means controlling the directionand flow of decisions thorough unity of
command from top to bottomorganization.
A. audit
C. monitoring

B. coordination
D. authority

105. PO III Peter Factor is assigned to collectavailable information concerning the activities of the
Red Scorpion Group (RSG).He is with what unit of the police?
A. anti-juveniledelinquency
B. criminalinvestigation
C.intelligence operations
D.patrol activities
106. Intelligence can and should do nothingmore than.
A. promote betterpolicecitizen interaction
B. enhance the probability ofaccuracy in report writing
C. improve administrativeefficiency particularly in recruitment and selection
D. increase the number ofarrests of criminal syndicate members
107. PO III Juan Tupaz submitted anintelligence report evaluated as B-5. What does that mean?
A. information is usually froma reliable source and is possibly true
B. information is usually froma reliable source and is improbable
C. information is usually froma reliable source and is probably true
D. information is usually froma reliable source and is doubtfully true
108.The Neighborhood Team Policing exhibit the following organizational features,EXCEPT:
A. unified delivery of services

B. low-level flexibility in decision making

C. combined investigation and patrol functions
D. unity of direction
109. Who may be automatically granted heightwaiver, as provided under Section 15 of Republic Act
No. 8551?
police retirees requesting for extension of service
A. member of the cultural minorities duly certified by the appropriate government agency
B. government employees wishing to transfer to the PNP
C. graduates of Criminology
D. Licensed Criminologists

110. Plans which require action or assistancefrom persons or agencies outside the police
organization.
A. management plans
C. tactical plans

B. operational plans
D. extra-departmental plan

111. Protection of classified document concerningtheir preparation, classification, reproduction,

handling, transmission,disposal and destruction.
A. document security
C. physical security

B. operational security
D. organizational security

112. What is the system of natural or man-madebarriers placed between the potential intruder and
the objects, persons and mattersbeing protected?
A. document security
C. physical security

B. communications security
D. personnel security

113. Intelligence on the enemy and thecharacteristics of operation used in the planning and conduct
of tacticaloperations.
A. military intelligence
C. combat intelligence

B. strategic intelligence
D. counter-intelligence

114. The effectiveness and efficiency of thepatrol function can be enhanced if there is a detailed and
up-to dateinformation about crime and criminals. This calls for the establishment of:
A.
B.
C.
D.

patrol base headquarters

crime information center
management informationcenter
public information office

115. Planning cannot be undertaken withoutreferring to _______ on the entire police organization,
community, crime,equipment inventories, personal data, etc.
A. costs
C. plans

B. data
D. statement

116. New employees should be briefed on securityrules and regulations of the organization and the
importance of observing them.This process is called:
A. security information
C. security orientation

B. security reminders
D. security investigation

117. What plans require action or assistancefrom persons or agencies outside the police
organization?
A. tactical plan
C. management plan

B. extradepartment plan
D. all of these

118. This is a patrol program designed toensure law abiding citizens feeling of security but the
reaction of fear forthe would be violators.
A. double-officer patrol
C. low visibility patrol

B. single-officer patrol
D. high visibility patrol

119. The transfer of heat from one material toanother by direct contact is called __________.
A. oxidation
C. conduction

B. convection
D. radiation

120. Developing security consciousness amongpolicemen forms part of enhancing __________.

A. line intelligence
C. counter intelligence

B. strategic intelligence
D. artificial intelligence

121. The National Police Commission isattached to the Department of the Interior and Local
Government (DILG) for__________.
A.
B.
C.
D.

administrative control
operational supervision
administration and control
policy and programcoordination

122. How is one classified if he stealsprimarily because of irresistible urge due to unexpected
opportunity and littlechance of detection?
A. systematic pilferer
C. casual pilferer

B. ordinary pilferer
D. unusual pilferer

123. An appeal filed with the Napolcom RegionalAppellate Board shall be decided within _____ days
from receipt of the notionof appeal.
A. fifty (50)
C. thirty (30)

B. twenty(20)
D. sixty(60)

124.In the intelligence functions, the black list includes __________ forces.
A. unwanted
C. neutral

B. friendly
D. unfriendly

125. The first step in the planning process is torecognize the need to plan. Which of the following is
NOT a way to discoveringthe need to plan?
A. conduct of research
C. conduct of inspection

B. conduct of training
D. conduct of managementaudit

126. The special formations used in crowdcontrol include the wedge, diagonal and deployed line.
When a crowd is smallenough not to require a squad, then the formation is:
A. diagonal
C. deployed line

B. wedge
D. clockwise

127. Under this principle, the chief executivedirectly controls two to ten subordinates, who then
control two to tensubordinates each and so on until the bottom of the organization is reached.
A. scalar principle
C. unity of command

B. exceptionprinciple
D. span of control

128. What is meant by an evaluation of C-1?

A. information comes from an unreliable source and is probably true
B. information comes from a fairly reliable source and is confirmed from other sources
C. information come an unreliable source and is improbable
D. information comes from fairly reliable source and is doubtfully true

129. Under physical security, what should beplaced between the prospective intruder and target
installation?
A. Hazard
C. Risk

B. Net
D. Barrier

130. Mr. Jun de las Alas was born on June 1, 1975.Does he meet the age requirement for entry to
the police service in June 1999?
A. No, but he can apply for age waiver
B. Yes, he is only 24 years old and is within the age requirement
C. Yes, he meets the maximum education requirement
D. No, he has exceeded the maximum age requirement
131. A police officer who manages a policestation must use all of the following skills, EXCEPT.
A. conceptual
C. interpersonal

B. technical
D. communication

132. The planning process generally consistsof five (5) steps in sequential order. Which is the first
step?
A. formulation of details of the plan
B. recognition of the need to plan
C. setting up planning objectives
D. gathering and analysis of data
133. The __________ shift is usually the busiest ofall patrol shifts, often accounting for 40% to 50%
of all calls for service.
A. morning shift
C. midday shift

B. afternoonshift
D. nightshift

134.These are barbed wires placed above a vertical fence in order to increasephysical protection of
establishments or installations.
A. top tower
C. cellar guard

B. topguard
D. towerguard house

135. What is the next planning step after theneed to plan is recognized?
A. evaluate alternatives
C. execute the plan

C. formulatethe objective
D. analyzethe data

136. This type of patrol performs certainspecific, predetermined preventive strategies in a regular
and systematicbasis.
A. apprehension-oriented patrol
B. low visibility patrol
C. split-force patrol
D. directed deterrent patrol
137. Among the following applicants for appointmentto the police service, who may be automatically
granted height waiver?
A. government employees wishing to transfer to the PNP
B. members of cultural minorities duly certified by the appropriate government agency
C. police retirables requesting for extension of service
D. graduates of criminology
138. The following changes must be made in policeoperating procedures if the investigative skills of
patrol personnel are to beemployed to their fullest advantage, EXCEPT.
A. patrol supervisor shouldinsist that patrol officers simply make
a brief report and return to patrol duties rather than completetheir investigations
B. patrol officers should bebetter trained and equipped to conductroutine investigations
C. patrol officers should beencouraged to devote more time to the investigation of crimes to
which they respond
D. the patrol supervisionshould be able to provide the patrolofficer with assistance in determining
whether a case has sufficient merit towarrant immediate follow-upinvestigation by the patrol
officer
139. The more complex the organization, the morehighly specialized the division of work, the greater
the need for:
A.
B.
C.
D.

clearer delineation offunctions

coordinating authority
strictly line discipline
finer division ofsupervision

140. The __________ differs from routine patrolmethods in that patrol officers perform certain
specific, predeterminedpreventive strategies on a regular and systematic basis.
A.
B.
C.
D.

low-visibility patrol
directed deterrent Patrol
split Force Patrol
apprehension-oriented Patrol

141. PO II Carlo Y. Alba and PO I Angelo S. Subareport only to one (1) supervisor. This is the
principle of ________________.

A. unity of command
C. span of control

B. delegation of authority
D. chain of command

142. PO III Serafin B. Alta frequents clubs,places of amusement and entertainment known to be
habitually visited by his subjectand his subjects associates. PO III Altas undercover assignment is
called.
A. multiple assignment
C. work assignment

B. socialassignment
D. dwellingassignment

143. Which of the following statements is FALSE?

A. classified information mustnot be discussed by one friends and members of the family
B. classified informationshould be known only by one
person
C. C. cabinets with classified documents must be secured with padlocks andsecurity measures at
all times.
D. all classified documentsmust be safeguarded
144. Assessing organizational strengths and weaknessesis usually known as:
A. force field analysis
C. simulation model

B. delphitechniques
D. forecasting

145. These regulations establish thespecifications of uniform and the manner in which they are to be
worn:
A. personnel transactionregulations
B. firearms regulations
C. uniform regulations
D. equipment regulations
146. Police visibility in strategic and crimeprone areas projects __________ thus, an effective crime
prevention strategy.
A. police omnipresence
B. policeeffectiveness
B. police discretion
D. policeauthority
147. Which of the following trait or ability ismost important for a police officer?
A. personal integrity andhonesty
B. physical stamina and bearing
C. courageous
D. high intelligence

148. In 2001, there were 200,450 crimes reported tothe Police Station of Municipality A. If the
population of Municipality A is 5Million, what is the crime rate?
A. 3509
B. 4010
C. 4250
D. 4009
149. If a complaint or incident is NOT fullydisposed of as a result of the first investigation, a
__________ report shouldbe submitted.
A. investigation report
C. follow-up report

B. casedisposition report
D. crimereport

150. The advantages of a strong patrol are more thanmake up for slightly inferior performance. More
patrolmen are then madeavailable for emergency and the more active and widespread the patrol,
the moreapparent is their presence, thus, promoting the impression of __________.
A. suspenseness
C. omnipresence

B. effectiveness
D. efficiency

151. What is the importance of a firm orinstallation in relation to national security referred to?
A. relative security
C. relative criticality

B. relative necessity
D. relative vulnerability

152. When heat is transmitted by a circulatingmedium, the method is called ________________.

A. radiation
C. convection

B. oxidation
D. conduction

153. The ____________ includes citizens whoare cleared to attend meeting in Malacaang.
A. white list
C. target list

B. blacklist
D. accesslist

154. The attestation function over policeappointment is vested in the:

A. Civil Service Commission
B. National Police Commission
C. Professional Regulations Commission
D. Department of Interior and Local Government
155. Selling security within the organizationsets and maintains a climate of __________ and
appreciation of the departmentsobjectives.

A. participation
C. understanding

B. clear
D. collaboration

156. Mr. Jaime del S. Rio was born on May 1,1975. Does he meet the age requirement for entry to
the police service in June2002?
A.
B.
C.
D.

No, he has exceeded theminimum age requirement

Yes, he is only 27 years oldand is within the age requirement
No, but he can apply for agewaiver
Yes, he meets the maximumeducation requirement

157. What is the evaluation of an intelligencereport which is the information comes from a
completely reliable source and isprobably true?
A. B-2
C. A-3

B. A-2
D. B1

158.In 2001, physical injuries numbered 12,500 out of a total crime volume of60,500. What percent
of the total crime volume is attributed to physical injuries?
A. 18.7%
B. 25.7%

C. 20.7%
D. 4.8%

159. Patrol officers are useful in crime solution ifthey are properly trained in criminal investigation.
Which of the followingcannot be undertaken by them?
A.
B.
C.
D.

He can locate and questionthe suspect if he apprehends

He can identify availableevidences
He can take note ofstatements of the suspect
He can issue the treasurychecks to fellow policemen

160. SPO I Edna E. Castro evaluated the informationgathered as completely reliable, source
probably true. What is the type ofevaluation?
A. A-5
C. A-4

B. A-1
D. A-2

161. It is ongoing process which ensures that newrisks are recognized and that established
deterrents remain necessary and costeffective.
A. inspection
C. risk analysis

B. interrogation
D. evaluation

162. What type of patrol performs certainspecific, predetermined preventive strategies on a regular
and systematicbasis?
A. split-force patrol
C. apprehension-oriented

B. low visibility patrol

D. directed deterrent patrol

163. A patrol beat refers to a:

A.
B.
C.
D.

number of crimes to besolved

number of residents to beprotected
location of policeheadquarters
geographical area to bepatrolled

164. It is the importance of installation inrelation to national security.

A. relative criticality
C. relative security

B. relative indispensability
D. relative vulnerability

165. It is the formal process of choosing theorganizational mission and overall objective both the
short and long term aswell as the divisional and individual objectives based on the
organizationalobjectives.
A. planning
C. directing

B. organizing
D. managerialdecision-making

166. A __________ is usually for the purposeof waiting for the anticipated arrival of a suspect who is
either wanted forinvestigation or who is expected to commit a crime at a certain location.
A. stake out
C. follow up

B. copsand robbers game

D. surveillance

167. How is the crew complement of a MobilePatrol Division organized into shifts for each turn of
duty?
A. daily four-shift
C. one-shift daily

B. daily five-shift
D. daily three-shift

168. The formulation of conclusions from thetheory developed, tested and considered valid as a
result of interpretation iscalled.
A. collection
C. evaluation

B. integration
D. deduction

169. In 2001, murder accounted for 10% of all indexcrimes. If the total index crimes were 25,000,
how many were murder incidents?
A. 250
C. 500

B. 2,500
D. 5,000

170.As much as possible, the preparation of the overall development plan of thepolice organization
should be participated in by the heads of all staff service,operational and administrative support
units. This policy is:
A. desirable; offices can beproperly trained in planning
B. undesirable; the presenceof too many officers will createconfusion
C. C. undesirable; there will be problems of creditsgrabbing after plan is formulated
D. desirable; the officers will know the organization
better and asense of ownership of the plan ispromoted
171.The following questions are tests for accuracy of information, EXCEPT:
A.
B.
C.
D.

Does the report agree ordisagree with available and related intelligence?
Is the reported fact orevent known in advance
Is it the same or consistentwith known modus operandi?
Is the information about thetarget or area of the operation?

172. Natural hazards such as storms, earthquakes,floods or lahar cannot be prevented from
occurring. To minimize the disastrouseffects of these phenomena, the security officer must prepare
a:
A. guard deployment plan
C. civil defense plan

B. security education plan

D. disaster or emergency plan

173. It involves segregation of deviants intoisolated geographic areas so that they can easily be
controlled.
A. coercion
C. conversion

B. quarantine
D. containment

174. What management principle provides thatonly one officer be in direct command or supervision
of each officer.
A. span of control
C. chain of command

B. unity of command
D. line of authority

175.What is referred to as total number of police officers assigned to patrolduties?

A. effective strength
C. actual strength

B. mandatory strength
D. authorized strength

176. When police patrols are increased beyondnormal levels, this is called __________?
A. reactive patrol
C. citizen patrol

B. directed deterrent patrol

D. proactive patrol

177. What is the method of collection of informationwherein the investigator tails or shadows the
persons or vehicles?
A. research
C. casing

B. surveillance
D. photography

178. Before a security expert can recommendwhat type of security will be needed by an industrial
establishment, there is aneed for him to undertake a:
A. security training
C. security survey

B. security check
D. security education

179. When one procures information aboutsubject secretly; he is performing _________ collection
method.
A. routine
C. active

B. overt
D. covert

180. Under this principle, each group reportsto an individual who is part of a supervisory group that
answers to a highersupervisor and so on until a group of administrators report to the chiefexecutive.
A. unity of command
B. span of control
C. scalar principle
D. aggregation principle
181. Which of the following is NOT patrolpattern?
A. clockwise
C. criss-cross

B. zigzag
D. stationary

182. To what unit do policeman in plainclothesbelong when they infiltrate and gather information
about criminal syndicates?
A. budget
C. Intelligence

B. planning
D. Patrol

183. Which of the following statement is TRUE?

A. Performance evaluationmeasures credibility of the policepersonnel.
B. Performance evaluation isnot a basis for salary increasesof promotion.
C. Performance evaluation is done once a year among police personnel.
D. Performance evaluation isimplemented to determine the quality of work performance of
personnel.
184. Line units such as the patrol section orinvestigation section in police stations prepare their work
programs in whichareas are called.
A. budget
B. management
C. operational plans
D. Tactical plan
185. What is referred to as the knowledgepertaining to capabilities, vulnerabilities and probable
course of actions of foreignnations?
A. combat intelligence
B. national intelligence
C. police intelligence
D. strategic intelligence
186. How are coded messages converted tointelligible language?
A. encoding
B. processing
C. labeling
D. decoding
187. The type of undercover operation whereintechniques are applied for a longer time and is
considered as the most differentinvestigative activity, yet the most rewarding.
A. casing
B. undercover operation
C. penetration
D. surveillance
188. As Security Director of Company B, youshould know how many beds, are normally available in
a multiple injurysituation and how many __________ patients can be processed at a single time.
A. wounded
B. emergency
C. female
D. male
189. A persons suitability to be given asecurity clearance is determined through a process called
__________.
A. security training

B. security education
C. security promotion
D. security investigation
190. This patrol method utilizes disguise,deception and lying in wait rather than upon high visibility
patrol techniques?
A. decoy patrol
B. high visibility patrol
C. directed patrol
D. low visibility patrol
191. What police plans refer to actions to betaken at a designated location and under specific
circumstances?
A. management plans
B. tactical plans
C. operating plans
D. procedural plans
192.What type of organization consciously coordinates the activities of two or morepersons towards
a given objective?
A.
B.
C.
D.

flexible organization
formal organization
informal organization
non-flexible organization

193. Who among the following meets the age qualificationfor appointment to the police service?
A. Rey who is 20 years old
B. Dennis who is 17 years old
C. John who is 22 years old
D. Santi who is 35 years old
194. The cover observation of an area, abuilding or stationary object in order to gain information is
called:
A. undercover works
B. penetration
C. casing
D. surveillance
195. If a fire in a warehouse is about toinvolve barrels of bleaching powder, the greatest danger
would be from:
A. fast-burning flare-up thatcould not be controlled
B. an explosion
C. the impossibility of usingwater on the fire
D. a toxic and irritant gas

196. Which of the following is not included inthe patrol function?

A. Response to citizen calls
B. Investigation of crimes
C. Routine preventive patrol
D. Inspection of identifiedhazards
197. Disaster preparedness and control plansshould include __________ so that people who are
directly involved should knowthe extent of the incident.
A. evacuation services
B. identification services
C. counseling services
D. public information services
198. An intelligence report classified as A-2 means__________.
A. the information comes from a completely reliable source and is doubtfully true
B. the information comes from a completely reliable source and is probablytrue
C. the information comes from ausually reliable source and is probably true
D. the information comes from ausually reliable source and is possibly true
199. It ensures the question what is to beaccomplished by the plan?
A. objectives
B. planning assumptions
C. problem
D. planning environment
200. P/C Insp. Patalinghog was assigned to preparethe work program of his division which must be
analyzed from the point of viewof the nature, time and place of the tasks, and measured in terms of
resourcerequirements?
A. Tactical plan
B. Management plan
C. Procedural plan
D. Operational plan
LAW ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION (LEA)
CRIMINOLOGY BOARD EXAMINATION
Key Answers
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101. C
102. C
103. C
104. D
105. C

126. B
127. B
128. C
129. D
130. B

151. B
152. B
153. D
154. A
155. B

176. A
177. B
178. B
179. D
180. A

106. D
107. B
108. B
109. B
110. C
111. A
112. B
113. D
114. B
115. C
116. B
117. C
118. D
119. B
120. B
121. D
122. B
123. D
124. D
125. B

131. A
132. B
133. C
134. C
135. C
136. D
137. B
138. A
139. A
140. B
141. B
142. C
143. B
144. D
145. C
146. A
147. A
148. D
149. A
150. B

156. B
157. C
158. C
159. D
160. D
161. B
162. C
163. D
164. A
165. A
166. A
167. D
168. D
169. C
170. D
171. C
172.C
173. C
174. C
175. B

181. D
182. B
183. D
184. B
185. D
186. D
187. B
188. A
189. D
190. B
191. B
192. B
193. C
194. B
195. B
196. B
197. C
198. B
199. A
200.D