INSTITUTIONAL CORRECTION

EASY - QUESTIONS

1. A deduction of sentence given to prisoner in recognition of his good conduct or good

behavior.
A. Parole B. Good Conduct Time Allowance
C. Good Conduct Pass D. All of these
2. A person convicted and sentenced to serve for not more than six months is classified as –
A. Municipal prisoner B. City prisoner
C. Insular prisoner D. Colonist
3. A continuing application of the treatment program.
A. Diversification
B. Execution of the treatment program
C. Reclassification
D. None of these
4. A finally convicted able–bodied inmates maybe require to work for at least how many
hours in a day?
A. 4 hours B. 6 hours
C. 8 hours D. none of these
5. 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
6. 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
7. First to use punitive imprisonment
A. England B. United States of America
C. Germany D. None of these
8. A prisoner sentenced for more than three years is under the jurisdiction of the
A. City Jail B. District Jail
C. Provincial Jail D. Bureau of Corrections
9. Detention prisoners who are awaiting judgment or trial of their case are under the
supervision and control of
A. Provincial Jails
B. National Bilibid Prisons
C. Bureau of Corrections
D. Bureau of Jail Management and Penology
10. It is an institution intended to detain or house political offenders.
A. Iwahig Penal farm B. Sablayan Prison Farm
C. Davao Penal Farm D. San Ramon Prison and Penal farm
11. Intelligence and personality test are administered by-
A. Psychologist B. Psychiatrist
C. Correctional officer D. Social worker
12. For security purposes, what is the minimum required ratio in escorting an offender
when in transit?
A. 1:2+2 B. 1:2+1
C. 1:1+1 D. 1:1+2
13. It exercise supervision and control over provincial jails.
A. BJMP
B. Bureau of Corrections
C. Provincial Government
D. Parole and Probation Administration

14. It insures a more careful selection of the institution in which the prisoner is to be
confined.
A. Courts B. Quarantine Unit
C. Correction D. Reception and Diagnostic Center

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15. The ideal ratio on escort is ____ prison guard for every ____ number of inmates.
A. 1:2 B. 1:4
C. 1:7 D. 1:12
16. The basis of this old school of penology is the human free-will.
A. Penology School B. Classical School
C. Neo-classical D. Positivist
18. It is the primary objective of custodial and security division.
A. To prevent riots
B. To implement discipline
C. To help in reformation of prisoners
D. Security
19. How long is the duration of stay in the viewing of the deceased relative of an inmate?
A. 2 hours B. 3 hours
C. 6 hours D. 12 hours
20. A municipal warden must have the minimum rank of.
A. SJO1 B. J/INSP
C. J/SINSP D. J/CINSP
21. A person who is detained for the violation of law or ordinance and has not been
convicted is a -
A. Detention Prisoner B. Provincial Prisoner
C. Municipal Prisoner D. City Prisoner
22. A person who is sentenced to serve a prison term of over three (3) years is a
_________________.
A. Municipal prisoner B. Detention prisoner
C. City prisoner D. National or Insular prisoner
23. Clinical services geared toward improving inmates behavior are administered by
A. Psychiatrist B. Social Worker
C. Psychologist D. None of these
24. How many times counting of prisoner be made within 24-hours?
A. At least 3 times B. At least 4 times
C. At least 2 times D. At least 5 times
25. Ideal number of days for proper classification of newly convicted offenders at the RDC?
A. 45 days B. 30 days
C. 55 days D. 15 days
26. Prisoners whose sentences are more than three years to capital punishment are
considered
A. municipal prisoners B. provincial prisoners
C. city prisoners D. insular prisoners
27. Refers to those who are confined in correctional facilities awaiting verdict in their cases
A. Prisoner B. Detainees
C. Probationer D. Offender
28. The law creating the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) is
A. RA 8551 B. RA 9165
C. RA 6975 D. RA 4890
29. An_____ program employs prisoners in various product or good producing tasks
A. Agricultural B. Industrial
C. Operational D. Administrative
30. Force is used only by correctional institution to:
A. exact respect B. perform assignments
C. enforce discipline D. show physical strength and power
31. An inmate maybe transferred by the Prison Director upon the recommendation of the
____ concerned to another prison facility to bring said inmate closer to family or as part of
his rehabilitation program.
A. President B. Superintendent
C. Prison Guard D. DOJ Secretary
32. In admission process of the inmates, several procedures will be followed including the
registration of all information of about the inmate. The register shall contain the following
except?
A. date of admission B. reason for commitment
C. sentence D. name of the authority
33. The punishment which affords the society or the individual who was wronged, the
opportunity to impose upon the offender such suitable punishment as may be enforced

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 A. Reformation B. Retribution
C. Expiation D. Deterrence
34. Giving punishment to a person so to serve as an example to others is the theory of
A. Self-defense B. Social defense
C. Exemplary D. Equality
35. Infant born in prison may be allowed to stay with sentenced serving mother for-
A. 1 year B. 2 year
C. 3 years D. 4 years
36. It prison management, force is used only by correctional institutions or correctional
officers in order to,
A. Exact respect
B. Enforce discipline during mass jailbreaks or riots
C. Show physical strength and power
D. Perform assignments
37. Operation conducted by the BJMP where a prisoner maybe checked at anytime.
A. Search and seizure B. Confiscation
C. Inspection D. Operation greyhound
38. Person who are deemed instrumental on the reformation of prisoners due to their daily
contact with inmates?
A. Chaplain B. Warden
C. Psychologist D. Prison guards
39. A person convicted to serve 6 years imprisonment would be classified as what kind of
prisoner?
A. Municipal prisoner B. Insular prisoner
C. Provincial prisoner D. Detention prisoner
40. He was the first superintendent of Elmira Reformatory.
A. John Howard B. Zebulon Brockway
C. John Augustus D. Teodulo Natividad
41. It is given to prisoners who have returned to their places of confinement within 48
hours after a calamity.
A. Good conduct time allowance
B. Special time allowance for loyalty
C. Visitation privileges
D. Good treatment allowance
42. It is regarded as the most important program that aids in the rehabilitation or prisoners
A. Recreational program B. Religious program
C. Educational program D. Employment of prisoners
43. Most vital phase in the prisoner’s rehabilitation program.
A. Educational program B. Recreational program
C. Medical services D. Health services
44. Pending the submission of the investigation report, the defendant may be allowed on
temporary liberty through.
A. Release on recognizance B. Bail
C. Manifestation D. Cash bond
45. The Bureau of Corrections which is headed by the Director of Corrections is under the
A. Department of Justice
B. Department of Interior and Local Government
C. Office of the President
D. None of these
47. If you have committed a crime and found guilty with it, then the court decided that you
will be serving a sentence of six months and one day. According to your sentence, on what
category of prisoner do you belong?
A. Municipal prisoner B. City jail prisoner
C. Provincial prisoner D. Sentenced prisoner
48. Institution for the confinement of persons who are awaiting final disposition of their
criminal cases and also for the service of those convicted and punished with shorter
sentences, usually up to three years.
A. Lock-up B. Ordinary Jail
C. Jail D. Work house
49. Introduces profit margin and religion congregate loan with efficient discipline permitted
to set up factory style working conditions and become the first prison to achieve a profitable
work program.
A. Pennsylvania B. Auburn
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 C. Walnut street jail D. Sins sing prison
50. A security camp that houses prisoners whose sentence are 20 years and above, life
termers or those under capital punishment, those with pending cases, those under
disciplinary punishment, those whose cases are on appeal, and those under detention;
A. Maximum Security Camp B. Medium Security Camp
C. Minimum Security Camp D. None of these

MODERATE

1. A criminal can seek refuge in a church in order to avoid punishment in a period of ninety
days. This refers to?
A. Refuge B. Securing sanctuary
C. Hidden church D. Claiming penitentiary
2. An institution for the imprisonment of persons convicted of major offenses refers to
A. Jail B. Prison
C. Penitentiary D. All of these
3. A prison model where incarcerated persons are allowed to work outside the institution
that houses them.
A. Pennsylvania Prison Model B. Auburn Prison Model
C. Work Release D. Halfway Houses
4. In managing the prison facility, prison work assignments are usually given to prisoners,
A. At early morning hours
B. Before meals and recreational activities
C. Before sleeping hours
D. During middle hours of the day
5. It is referred to as Open Prison Conditions. In the Philippines, Camp “Bukang Liwayway”
is an example of this
A. Super Maximum Prison B. Medium Security Prison
C. Maximum Security Prison D. Minimum Security Prison
6. In the exercise of religious beliefs of prisoners, a prison official trying to covert a prisoner
to change his religion, this acts refers to...
A. Reparation B. Restitution
C. Compensation D. Proselytizing
7. Sablayan Penal Colony and Farm is at Occ. Mindoro, Iwahig is located at:
A. Zamboanga B. Abuyog
C. San Ramon D. Palawan
8. A correctional institution that has the authority to detain convicted offenders for longer
or extended period of time, including t8hose who are waiting their death sentence.
A. Halfway house B. Farm house
C. Jail D. Prison
9. Code originated about 500 A.D., specified punishment according to the social classes of
offenders, dividing them into nobles, middle and lower classes and specifying the value of
life of each person in society according to his social status;
A. Code of King Hammurabi B. Code of Kalantiaw
C. Burgundian Code D. None of the above
10. Every violation of jail/prison discipline shall be dealt with accordingly. In extreme
cases, where the violation necessitate immediate action, the warden or the Officer of the
Day may administer the necessary restraints and reports the action taken to the
Disciplinary Board. The statement refers to:
A. an emergency plan B. an Standard Operating Procedure
C. a general rule D. not applicable to prisoners
11. He was the Director of Prisons at Valencia, Spain in 1835, who divided prisoners into
companies and appointed prisoners as petty officers in charge; allowed reduction of the
inmate sentence by one third (1/3) for good behavior, offered trade training to prepare the
convicts for return to society;
A. Manuel Montesimos B. Zebulon R. Brockway
C. Cesar Becarria D. Alexander Macanochie
12. In jail management, this is an operation conducted by the BJMP wherein a prisoner
maybe checked at any time. His beddings, lockers and personal belongings may also be
opened at anytime, in his presence, whenever possible. This practice is known as:
A. Check and balance B. Standard Operating Procedure
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 C. Inventory D. Operation Greyhound
13. In what period when the first house of correction appeared in England, on the petition
of Bishop Ridley of London for help in dealing with the sturdy vagabonds of the city, the
king gave his place, for the lewd and idle, and a place for the employment of the
unemployed and the training of children?
A. Middle of the 16th century B. First half of the 15th century
C. Middle of the 17 century
th D. First half of the 6th century
14. Take charge of financial matters especially in programming, budgeting, accounting and
other activities related to financial services. It consolidates and prepares financial reports
and related statements of subsistence outlays and disbursements in the operational of the
jail.
A. Budget and finance branch B. General services branches
C. Property and supply branch D. Mess services branch
15. What is the dual purpose of the Correctional System here in the Philippines?
A. To punish and Rehabilitate B. To Rehabilitate and Retaliate
C. To Retaliate and Revenge D. To Punish and to imprison
16. This school of Penology, which Beccaria made the first significant contributions and to
which Rousseau, Montsequieu, and Voltaire belonged, maintained the doctrine of
psychological hedonism, that the individual calculates pleasures and pains in advance of
action and regulates his conduct by the results of his calculations. That since punishments
must be one that can be calculated, it must be same for all individuals, regardless of age,
mentality, social status, or other conditions. This is the –
A. Classical School B. Positive School
C. Penology School D. Neo-Classical School
17. When there was a tremendous problem in the increase of the population of the inmates
in New Bilibid Prison, the president decided to allocate another piece of land somewhere in
Occidental Mindoro to cater the problem of the population increase which is now known as
Sablayan Prison and Penal Farm. This event took occur on?
A. November 27, 1929 B. September 27, 1954
C. September 27, 1945 D. November 27, 1973
18. A maximum security institution is:
A. No wall but surrounded by wire fence of the industrial type an majority of the
prisoners in outside cells or dormitories
B. A farm or camp
C. Walled majority of the prisoners confined in cells
D. None of the above
19. A prison facility that receives newly committed national male prisoners and the entry
point of all incoming prisoners who will be subjected to distribution to the operation
institutions, located within the Medium Security Compound of New Bilibid Prison;
A. Inmate Classification Center
B. Reception and Diagnostic Center
C. Inmate Reception and Education Center
D. None of these
20. Following are privileges of detention sentenced prisoners, except.
A. To wear their own clothes while in confinement
B. To receive visitors during day time on prescribed
C. To cigars and cigarettes everywhere
D. To be treated in a government or private hospital with authority by the court.
21. A married prisoner is visited by his wife and they are granted time for their marital
sexual obligations. This privilege is called?
A. Conjugal vacation B. Conjugal partnership
C. Conjugal privilege D. Conjugal visit
22. Instrument of restraint shall be applied only-
A. For killing co-inmate
B. For serious infraction of the rule
C. To prevent escape as way to court trial
D. When prisoners becomes behaviorally uncooperative
23. The idea that re-entry of an offender should be in the mainstream of society rather than
the usual abrupt re-entry at the end of a prison sentence.
A. Reintegration B. Deterrence
C. Incapacitation D. Rehabilitation

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24. Justice according to the Supreme Court is symbolically represented by a blindfolded
woman holding a sword and with a balance, meaning it is?
A. Administered with respect to persons
B. Administered without respect to persons, equality to poor and the rich
C. Administered without respect to persons. Equality to poor people
D. Administered with respect to persons, Equality and Treatment
25. An agency under the Department of Justice that is charged with custody and
rehabilitation of national offenders, that is, those sentenced to serve a term of
imprisonment of more than three (3) years
A. Bureau of Jail Management and Penology
B. Bureau of Corrections
C. Provincial Government
D. Parole and Probation Administration
26. The imprisonment a convicted offender may serve, at the rate of a certain amount per
day subject to certain rules, for failure to pay a fine and if ordered to do so by the judgment
is referred to as
A. Subsidiary imprisonment B. Secondary Imprisonment
C. Preventive Imprisonment D. None of these
27. Iwahig Prison and Penal; Farm was one the world’s known Prison without walls, which
is primarily established to serve all the incorrigible inmates in new Bilibid Prison but
problems arises because the first contingent revolted against the authority, that why the
Philippine Commission converted the prison to a colony for well-behaved inmates. This
event was made possible through the authority of:
A. Reorganization Act 1470 B. Reorganization Act 1407
C. Reorganization Act 1740 D. Reorganization Act 1704
28. Upon arrival, the prisoner is ushered in the Receiving Office of the Inmate and
Education Center at the New Bilibid Prison and other prison authorized to admit the
prisoners. The following documents shall be presented accordingly by the escorting party of
the prisoner, except one;
A. Commitment Order of the Court
B. Information filed by the City/provincial Fiscal
C. Court Decision of the Case
D. Warrant of Arrest Issued by the Court
29. The following are authorized to order or approve the release of prisoners, except one;
A. The Supreme Court of the Philippines or lower court in cases of acquittal of the
accused prisoner or grant of bail.
B. The President of the Philippines in cases of executive clemency or amnesty.
C. The Director of the Bureau of Corrections upon the expiration of the sentence of
the prisoner.
D. None of these
30. The following are privileges given to prisoners upon admission as inmates, except one;
A. Good conduct time allowance to reduce his prison sentence.
B. To attend or participate in any entertainment or athletic competition in the
facility
C. To accommodate visitors in his own quarters.
D. To receive gifts and prepared food from his visitors, subject for inspection

31. The following are the Privileges of an Inmate, except one…

A. attend or participate in any entertainment or athletic activity within the prison
reservation
B. participate in civic, religious, and other activities authorize by prison
authorities
C. to receive authorize visitors
D. receives gifts and prepared food from visitors subject to inspection.
32. The following are the Rights of an Inmate, except one…
A. to receive compensation for labor they performs
B. to be credited with time allowances for good conduct and loyalty
C. to send and receive mail matters
D. read books and other reading materials in the library
33. These are the objectives of the BJMP which one is not included:
A. To improve the living conditions of the offenders in accordance with the accepted
standards set by the United Nations.

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 B. To enhance rehabilitation and reformation of offenders in preparation for their
eventual reintegration into the mainstream of society upon their release.
C. To professionalize jail services.
D. None of these
34. The Superintendent of the prison may authorize an inmate to be taken out of prison in
the following instances, except one:
A. to appear in court or other government agency as directed by the competent
authority
B. for attending the need of his immediate family in the hospital in the case of
emergency
C. for medical examination/treatment or hospitalization in an outside clinic or
hospital
D. to view the remains of a deceased relative
35. Under the Philippine Republic after World War II, two more prisons were created to
decongest the over-crowded condition of the New Bilibid Prison. Established in the following
year respectively, September 27, 1954 and January 16, 1973;
A. Sablayan Penal Colony and Leyte Regional Prison
B. San Ramon Prison and Penal Farm and Iwahig Penal Colony
C. Iwahig Penal Colony and Leyte Regional Prison
D. Sablayan Penal Colony and San Ramon Prison and Penal Farm
36. 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. None of these
37. What does classical theory provides?
A. Criminal behavior is inherited and therefore could be controlled by regulating the
reproduction of families
B. Criminal behavior is learned in interaction with other persons in the process of
communication
C. Crime and delinquency are symptoms of social and penalty disorders
D. The basis for criminal liability is human free will and the purpose of penalty is
retribution
38. What is the modern concept of Penology?
A. Be educated in a formal schooling
B. Punished inside the correctional institution
C. Reformation of offenders in a form of cruel punishment
D. Treated based on the treatment and rehabilitation program.
39. Which of the following are the functions of correction?
A. Detection, Arrest and Safekeeping
B. Preliminary Investigation, Acts as counsel and Rehabilitation
C. Safekeeping, Rehabilitation and Education
D. Final Adjudication, Issue warrant and Custodial
40. Which of the following are the major goals of correction?
A. Punishment, confinement, retribution, treatment
B. Retribution, deterrence, incapacitation, rehabilitation
C. Deterrence, punishment, incapacitation, treatment
D. Deterrence, retribution, punishment, treatment

DIFFICULT
1. Which of the following statement DOES NOT AGREE to the basic principle of correction?
A. Seek to promote discipline and to secure the reformation, and safe custody of
inmates
B. Justice shall be applied partially to all concern regardless of disposition in life.
C. Without discrimination on grounds of race, colors, genders, language, religion or
other opinion, nationality or social origin, property, birth and or other status, justice
shall be applied impartially,.
D. Justice shall be enforced with firmness but tempered with understanding.

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2. Juan Manalo was convicted by final judgment to serve the term of imprisonment for 20
years. While serving his sixth year of imprisonment, an earthquake rocked the prison and
several inmates escaped. Roberto returned the following day, how many years would be
deducted from his sentence?
A. 4 years B. 8 years
C. 9 years D. 11 years
3. Marion is convicted at Camp Sampaguita, he got sick for fever and cold, as a correctional
officer what be your proper action?
A. Pray for him
B. Ask for medical attention
C. Let him die
D. Call for a medical doctor
4. The Davao prison and Penal Farm was the founded and led by Gen Paulino Santos. It
has a land area of 18,000 hectares mostly devoted for the production of Abaca. On what
year, the Davao Prison and Penal Farm were reestablished after the massive destruction
done by the Japanese?
A. 1932 B. 1931
C. 1946 D. 1942
5. Mr. Tinanga died because of his own negligence; can inmate Tinanga avail the privilege of
pecuniary aid?
A. Yes, he is qualified to said benefits
B. No, because the cause of his death is uncertain;
C. Yes, because he was killed during his preventive imprisonment;
D. No, because the cause of death of Tinanga is due to his negligence
6. This school of thought denied individuals responsibility and reflected as essentially non-
punitive reaction to crime and criminality. Since the criminal was held to be not
responsible for his acts. He must not be punished. The adherence of this school maintained
that a crime, as any other act, is a natural phenomenon.
A. Positive school B. Neo-classical school
C. Classical School D. All of these
7. This takes care of the social case work study of the individual prisoners by making
interviews, home visits referral to community resources free legal services and liaison works
for the inmates.
A. Work and Education Therapy Services
B. Socio-Cultural Services
C. Guidance and Counseling Services
D. Medical and Health Services Branch
8. This branch of service also conducts psychiatric and psychological examination.
A. Work and Education Therapy Services
B. Socio-Cultural Services
C. Guidance and Counseling Services
D. Medical and Health Services
9. This person believes that whatever punishment designed to negate whatever pleasure or
gain the criminal derives from crime, the crime rate would go down.
A. Jeremy Bentham B. Cesare Beccaria
C. Voltaire D. Charles Montesiquieu
10. This is a harsh code that provides the same punishment for both citizens and the
slaves as it incorporates primitive concepts. It is said that the Greeks were the first society
to allow any citizen to prosecute the offender in the name of the injured party.
A. Code of Draco B. The Burgundian Code
C. Justinian Code D. Code of King Hammurabi

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NON-INSTITUTIONAL CORRECTION
EASY - QUESTIONS
1. After granting the probation, the probationer must present himself to the probation
officer within;
A. 24 hours B. 32 hours
C. 48 hours D. 72 hours
2. A condition given by the President during his/her birthday.
A. Amnesty B. Executive Clemency
C. Parole D. Probation
3. A shoemaker and became the father of probation in the U.S
A. Mathew Davenport Hill B. Edward Savage
C. John Augustus D. Teodolo Natividad
4. Brief of an investigation conducted by probation officer not within the jurisdiction of the
court.
A. Post Sentence Investigation Report
B. Pre sentence investigation report
C. Courtesy investigation report
D. Initial investigation report
5. Executive clemency extended to convicted and persons who have not yet been tried by
the court is
A. Amnesty B. Commutation
C. Pardon D. Reprieved
6. Father of parole.
A. Alexander Maconochie B. Zebulon Brockway
C. Sir Evelyn Rugges Brise D. Edward Savage
7. Father of probation in the United States.
A. John Augustus B. August Vollmer
C. Edward Henry D. Matthew Daven Port Hill
8. Forms of executive clemency, EXCEPT
A. Commutation B. Amnesty
C. Reform Model D. Probation
9. He is the first appointed probation officer in the world.
A. Hans Gross B. Edward Savage
C. John Augustus D. Benjamin Franklin
10. Is an act of grace and a recipient is not entitled to it as a matter of right.
A. pardon B. probation
C. parole D. none of these
11. It is one which if granted wipes away the guilt of the grantee without any condition
attaches to it.
A. Absolute Pardon B. Amnesty
C. Commutation D. Conditional Pardon
12. It is the temporary suspension in the execution of sentence?
A. Pardon B. Appeal
C. Commutation D. Reprieve
13. Judicial disposition after which the defendant after conviction and sentence is released.
A. Probation B. Pardon
C. Parole D. Amnesty
14. Pardon cannot be exercised in what of the following instances except...
A. Before conviction
B. Before trial
C. After conviction
D. Before conviction and before trial
15. The continuing relationship between probation officer and probationer is known as-
A. Affiliation guidance B. Pre-sentence Investigation
C. Supervision D. None of these
16. Reducing the degree of death penalty inflicted upon the convict.
A. Commutation service of sentence
B. Commutation
C. Amnesty
D. Pardon
17. A French word meaning “word of honor”.
A. Pardon B. Probation
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18. A person place on probation?
A. Prisoner B. Parole
C. Probation aid D. Probationer
19. A recipient of absolute pardon is ________ from civil liability imposed upon him by the
sentence.
A. partially exempted B. exempted
C. conditionally exempted D. not exempted
20. Generally bail is a matter of?
A. Right B. Privilege
C. Parole D. Pardon
21. Coined the word “probation” derived from the latin word “probare”.
A. John Augustus B. Teodolo C. Natividad
C. Matthew Davenport Hill D. Edward N. Savage
22. For a convicted offender, probation is a form of ________.
A. Punishment B. Treatment
C. Enjoyment D. Incarceration
23. He was held as the 1 probation officer employed by the government.
st

A. John Augustus B. Teodolo C. Natividad

C. Matthew Davenport Hill D. Edward N. Savage
24. Pardon cannot be extended to one of the following instances.
A. Murder B. Rape
C. Brigandage D. Impeachment
25. Pardon is exercised when the person is_______________.
A. Already convicted B. Not yet convicted
C. About to be convicted D. Serve the sentence
26. Petition for request for pardon is processed by-
A. Board of pardons and Parole
B. Director of Prisons
C. Judge that sentenced prisoner
D. Pre-Parole and pardon Committee
27. Presidential Decree 968 established the _______ System.
A. Juvenile Justice B. Family Welfare
C. Adult Probation D. Civilian Police
28. Refers to the term of imprisonment with no definite duration w/in a prescribed
maximum.
A. Amnesty B. Indeterminate sentence
C. Parole D. Probation
29. The following are forms of executive clemency, EXCEPT
A. Commutation B. Reform model
C. Amnesty D. Pardon
30. The following are offender disqualified under P.D. 968, except.
A. Presently serving his sentence
B. Convicted of any offense against public order
C. Serving a term of prison mayor
D. 18 years of age and above
31. The pardoning power is exercised by-
A. Director of Prisons B. Board of Pardons and Parole
C. President D. Secretary of Justice

32. The Post Sentence Investigation is submitted by the Probation officer to the court within
A. 30 days B. 60 days
C. 90 days D. 120 days
33. Those who have been once on probation under the Probation Law:
A. are qualified to apply for probation
B. are disqualified to apply for probation
C. should be confined in prison
D. may be granted for another probation
34. Under the Indeterminate Sentence Law, who acts as the chairman of the Board of
Pardons and Parole?
A. PNP Chief B. DILG Secretary
C. DOJ Secretary D. Chief Executive

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35. It is an act of grace and the recipient of the grace is not entitled to it as a matter of
right. It is discretionary and within the prerogative of the Chief Executive
A. Parole B. Pardon
C. Amnesty D. Executive Clemency
36. It is an administrative arm of the president in the exercise of his constitutional power to
grant executive clemency.
A. Parole and Probation Administration
B. Secretary of Justice
C. Bureau of Corrections
D. Board of Pardon and Parole
37. The form of conditional release that is granted after a prisoner has served a portion of
his sentence in a correctional
A. Conditional pardon B. Probation
C. Parole D. Commutation
38. Pardon includes any crime and exercised by president, while ________ is a blanket
pardon to classes person or communities who may be guilt political offense.
A. Amnesty B. Pardon
C. Commutation D. Parole
39. What document is issued to the parolee after he has substantially met and achieved the
terms and conditions of his parole program?
A. Certificate of Final release
B. Certificate of Final Release and Discharge
C. Certificate of Discharge
D. None of these
40. In probation system’s philosophy and concept, it is stated that the individual has the
ability to _________ and to modify his anti- social behaviour with the right kind of help.
A. Challenge B. Aggravate his behaviour
C. Change D. None of these
41. In the hearing for the violation committed by the probationer, the latter shall have the
right to be informed of the violation charged and to adduce evidence in his favor. This right
is in pursuant to his right to ___?
A. Equal protection B. Presumption of innocence
C. Miranda rights D. Due process of law
42. Payment of civil liability to the victim by the probationer shall be given to the following
except the–
A. Clerk of Court of the Trial Court
B. Paid directly to the victim with receipt filed with PO
C. Deposited to the victim’s account
D. Supervising Probation Officer on case

43. The court will not grant probation if it finds the following except;
A. The offender can be treated better in a mental institution or other places for
correction
B. The offender is a risk to the community
C. The offense is grievous to the eyes of the community
D. None of these
44. What is an effect of pardon by the president?
A. The pardoning power can be exercised even before conviction
B. The pardoning power of the president can be exercised only after conviction
C. The pardoning power does not extend to cases of impeachment
D. None of these
45. A conditional release after the prisoner has served part of his sentence in prison.
A. Parole B. Probation
C. Amnesty D. Executive Clemency
46. At this point all civil and criminal liability on the part of the probationer shall be
extinguished.
A. Before the termination of probation
B. After granted the pardon
C. Final discharge of the probationer
D. During serving the condition of the probation
47. Is one who investigates for court referral for probation supervision or one who
supervises a probationer?
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 A. BPP B. BJMP
C. Probation officer D. Probationer
48. It is an extension of institutional correction.
A. Parole B. Pardon
C. Probation D. Amnesty
49. It serves as the basis in granting probation to qualified applicants.
A. Post Investigation Report B. Pre Sentence Investigation report
C. Admission report D. Post Sentence Investigation
50. Probation was 1st introduced in the Philippines during what colonial period?
A. Spanish B. American
C. Japanese D. British

MODERATE QUESTIONS
1. Which of the following probationers may be recommended for the early termination of
probation?
A. those recommended for further supervision
B. those physical and mentally fit for travel
C. cooperative and participative probationer in the programs
D. probationers convicted for offenses involving moral turpitude
2. What is the effect of the termination of probation?
A. Erase criminal records
B. Operate to restore civil rights lost or suspended as a result of conviction
C. Both A and B
D. None of these
3. The Probation order may also require the probationer in appropriate cases to the
following EXCEPT…
A. Meet his family representatives
B. Comply with a program of payment of civil liability
C. Undergo medical or psychological exam when required
D. Deny himself to a specific employment
4. The following are situations that will happen if the probationer will violate the terms and
conditions of the probation, except
A. The court may modify the conditions of probation or revoke the same.
B. If the violation is serious, the court may order the probationer to serve
his prison sentence.
C. The probationer may also be arrested and criminally prosecuted if the
violation is a criminal offense.
D. All of the above
5. The following are qualifications of the Probation Administrator and the Assistant
Probation Administrator, which one is not?
A. at least 35 years of age
B. Must have been a regional administration officer for 4 years.
C. holder of a masters degree or its equivalent in either criminology, social work,
corrections, penology, psychology, sociology, public administration, law, police
science, police administration or related field.
D. at least 5 years of supervisory experience or be a member of the Philippine bar
with at least 7 years of supervisory experience.
6. The following are Mandatory conditions for Probations except;
A. to present himself to the probation officer concern for supervision within 72 hours
from receipt of the order (probation order)
B. to report to the probation officer at least once a month during the period of
probation.
C. not to commit another offense during the probation period.
D. Meet his family responsibilities
7. The following are grounds for disqualifying a convicted offender in applying for probation,
except one;
A. Sentence to serve a maximum term of imprisonment for six years.
B. Convicted of subversion or any crime against the national security or public order.
C. Who have been once on probation under the provisions of this Decree.
D. Who are already serving sentence at the time the substantive provisions of this
decree became applicable pursuant to Sec. 33 hereof.
8. The following are authorized to order or approve the release of prisoners, except one;
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 A. The Board of Pardons and Parole in parole cases.
B. The Director of the Bureau of Corrections upon the expiration of the sentence of
the prisoner.
C. The President of the Philippines in cases of executive clemency or amnesty.
D. None of these
9. Parole maybe granted if the inmate-
A. Finishes considerable portion of sentence
B. Finishes minimum sentence
C. Deserves to be released by reason of good behavior
D. Has considerable good conduct time allowance credit

10. Probation shall be denied if the court finds that?

A. The offender is in need of correctional treatment
B. There is undue risk that during the period of probation the offender will commit
another crime
C. Probation will depreciate the seriousness of the offense committed.
D. All of these
11. If a person is convicted in any of those crimes mentioned in these titles are disqualified
for application for probation. 121. What are these crimes?
A. Crimes against public order and against persons
B. Crimes against public order and national security
C. Crimes against chastity and persons
D. Crimes against national security and fundamental laws of the state.
12. All but one is advantage of probation.
A. The convicted criminal can continue to work in his place of employment
B. The convicted criminal can maintain mental and physical development
C. It relieves prison congestion
D. It prevents the tendency of broken homes
13. What is the act of grace from a sovereign power inherent in the state which exempts an
individual from the punishment which the law imposes or prescribes for his crime,
extended by the President thru the recommendation of the Board of Parole and Pardon?
A. Amnesty B. Parole
C. Pardon D. Probation
14. This is a form of executive clemency which removes the effects of a crime but does not
remove the guilt itself. The grantee here is bound to follow certain restrictions, violations of
which may be a ground to recommit him back to prisons.
A. Absolute pardon B. Amnesty
C. Commutation D. Conditional pardon
15. Executive Clemency is the authority of the President of the Philippines to suspend the
execution of a penalty, reduce the sentence and extinguish criminal liability. The various
forms of executive clemency are as follows, except one;
A. Commutation or reduction of sentence.
B. Grant of Pardon
C. Reprieve or temporary suspension of sentence.
D. Parole
16. The act of grace from a sovereign power inherent in the state which exempts an
individual from the punishment which the law imposes or prescribes for his crime,
extended by the President thru the recommendation of the Board of Parole and Pardon is
called
A. Amnesty B. Parole
C. Pardon D. Probation
17. Pardon which is considered as private act of the President need not to be concurred by
Congress. What is then the other type of executive clemency that needs the concurrence of
congress?
A. Amnesty B. Pardon
C. Parole D. Absolute Pardon
18. This is a procedure which permits a jail prisoner to pursue his normal job during the
week and return to the jail to serve his sentence during the weekend or non-working hours.
A. Amnesty B. good conduct time allowance
C. probation D. delayed sentence
19. It is a change of the decision of the court made by the Chief Executive by reducing the
degree of the penalty inflicted upon the convict, or by decreasing the length of the
imprisonment of the original sentence.
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 A. Commutation of Sentence B. Pardon
C. Reprieve D. Amnesty
20. A procedure wherein a sentence of offender is temporarily suspended and he is
permitted to remain in the community, subject to the control of the court and under the
supervision and guidance of a probation officer.
A. Pardon B. Parole
C. Probation D. Executive Clemency
21. Change in the decision of the court made; by president by reducing the degree of
penalty inflicted upon the court, or by reducing the length of imprisonment or amount of
fine imposed by the court in the verdict of conviction.
A. Amnesty B. Pardon
C. Commutation D. Reprieve
22. An alternative to incarceration granted after a convicted person served a part of his
sentence and is allowed to complete a sentence at large, subject to restrictions and
supervision.
A. Probation B. Work release
C. Parole D. Halfway houses
23. An alternative to incarceration that allows convicted persons to remain at large and
under varying degrees of restriction and supervision and certain conditions imposed by the
granting court.
A. Probation B. Work release
C. Parole D. Halfway houses
24. An attached agency of the Department of Justice which provides a less costly
alternative to imprisonment of offenders who are likely to respond to individualized
community based treatment programs.
A. BJMP
B. Bureau of Corrections
C. Provincial Government
D. Parole and Probation Administration
25. This is considered as the blueprint of the Parole system adopted in every country, it was
pioneered by Alexander Maconochie
A. Reward and Punishment System
B. Mark System
C. Good Conduct time allowance
D. Good behavior Allowance
26. The Secretary of Justice recommends these officers of probation for appointments to
the President, which one is not?
A. Probation Administrator B. Regional Probation Officer.
C. City Provincial officer D. None of these
27. The treatment process employed by the field officer focused on particular news of
probationer, paroles and pardonees.
A. Rehabilitation programs B. Corrections program
C. Medical program D. Pre-release program
28. It is a privilege granted by the court to a person convicted of a criminal offense to
remain to the community instead of actually going to prison.
A. Parole B. Probation
C. Pardon D. Amnesty
29. It is an act of clemency which changes a heavier sentence to a less serious one or a
longer term to a shorter term.
A. Amnesty B. Reprieve
C. Commutation D. None of these
30. It is referred to as the conditional release of an offender from a penal institution after he
has served the minimum period of his prison sentence.
A. penalty B. Probation
C. Parole D. Service of minimum Sentence
31. 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. Parole B. Pardon
C. Executive Clemency D. President’s Clemency
32. Pardon is given only after conviction, while _______ may be exercised even before
investigation trial or conviction.
A. Pardon B. Parole
C. Amnesty D. Probation
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33. A Boston shoemaker who advocated in behalf of alcoholic and youthful offenders and
known as the father of probation.
A. Mathew Davenport Hill B. Edward Savage
C. John Augustus D. Alexander Rice
34. An alternative to incarceration and allows convicted persons to remain at large under
varying degrees of restriction and supervision and certain conditions.
A. probation B. parole
C. work release D. halfway houses
35. Which agency performs the evaluation of prisoner’s fitness and qualifications for the
grant of pardon or parole?
A. Punishment, confinement retribution, treatment
B. Retribution, Deterrence, incapacitation, rehabilitation
C. Deterrence, retribution, punishment treatment
D. None of the above
36. What should the court do where the accused violated the terms and conditions of his
probation?
A. Court releases the probationer to the community
B. Revoke and let the probationer served his sentence
C. Court order the probationer to apply for parole
D. Court should allow the probationer to continue his probation
37. When to file the application for probation?
A. 15 days before conviction and sentence at the time of imprisonment start.
B. 15 days before conviction and sentence at the time of imprisonment
C. 15 days after conviction and sentence at any time before imprisonment start
D. 15 days after the conviction and sentence at the time of imprisonment
38. The purpose of the decree on probation shall be to
A. provide an opportunity for the reformation of a penitent offender
B. prevent the commission of offenses
C. promote the correction and rehabilitation of an offender by providing him
with individualized treatment
D. All of these
39. The court is mandated to resolve the petition for probation not later than –
A. 3 days after receipt of the investigation report
B. 5 days after receipt of the investigation report
C. 15 days after receipt of the investigation report
D. 60 days after receipt of the petition for probation
40. The adult Probation Law has its purposes. Which of the following is not one of such
purposes?
A. promote the correction and rehabilitation of an offender by providing him
with individualized treatment.
B. provide an opportunity for the reformation of a penitent offender which might be
less probable if he were to serve a prison sentence.
C. Prevent the institutional treatment of the offender
D. prevent the commission of offenses

DIFFICULT
1. Which of the following is a ground for disqualifying a convicted offender in applying for
probation;
A. Prisoners who are 65 years and above and who have served at least 3 years of their
prison sentence but in no case shall they exceed 70 years old.
B. Prisoners who are invalids or afflicted with incurable or dangerous or serious
diseases.
C. Prisoners who are medically diagnosed as having at least 2 years of mental
abnormality (having been confined in the psychiatric ward of the prison hospital for
at least 2 years.)
D. Prisoners who have served at least one third of their prison sentence.
2. The following prisoners are eligible for pardon and may apply for the same (through the
Director of Corrections and the Board of Pardons and Parole) to the President of the
Philippines, except one;
A. Prisoners who are 65 years and above and who have served at least 3 years of their
prison sentence but in no case shall they exceed 70 years old.

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 B. Prisoners who are invalids or afflicted with incurable or dangerous or serious
diseases.
C. Prisoners who are medically diagnosed as having at least 2 years of mental
abnormality (having been confined in the psychiatric ward of the prison hospital for
at least 2 years.)
D. Prisoners who have served at least one third of their prison sentence.
3. Mr. A was convicted by a court and meted a sentence of 3 years imprisonment. Which of
the following Mr. A must undertake in order that his intention for probation is entertained?
A. The application be filed with the trial court
B. Apply an appeal to modify the decision of final judgment
C. Apply for probation with the period of perfecting an appeal
D. Petition congress for amnesty
4. One of the purposes of Adult Probation Law is to:
A. Place the offender outside the police power of the state
B. Coordinate the workings of the agencies of the criminal justice system
C. Foster closer relationship between the offender and the judge who promulgated the
probation order
D. Promote the correction and rehabilitation of an offender by providing him with
personalized, community based program
5. Henry was convicted to a prison term of prision correctional. Will he qualify for
probation?
A. No, his sentence is six (6) years and one (1) day
B. Yes, his sentence is three (3) years and one (1) day
C. No, his sentence is more than six (6) years and one (1) day
D. Yes, his sentence is less than six (6) years and one (1) day
6. Immediately upon the issuance of a probation order by the court to the probationer, who
among the following is responsible to inform the probationer the consequences of such
order and explain to him that failure to comply the conditions, he shall serve the penalty
imposed?
A. Judge of the Trial Court B. Director of Prison
C. Probation Administrator D. Probation Officer
7. A convict whose application for probation has been granted but fails to report to the
proper probation officer within 72 hours upon receipt of notice or a probationer whose
whereabouts cannot be determined for more than a month:
A. absconding probationer B. wanted person
C. fugitive from justice D. absconding petitioner
8. Which of the statement is TRUE?
A. It is not mandatory for the parolee to comply with the terms and conditions
appearing in the release document.
B. Outside travel for a cumulative duration of more than thirty (30) days within a
period of one (1) year shall be considered transfer of residence
C. A parolee may be authorized by the Parole and Probation Officer to travel outside
his operational jurisdiction for a period of more than thirty (30) days.
D. A parolee cannot transfer to a residence other than that indicated in the release
Document without the prior written approval of the Board of Pardon and Parole
9. What is the action of the court in case a probationer violated his/her probation
conditions?
A. Court revokes probation and probationer goes to prison
B. Court directs probationer to re-apply for probation
C. Court releases the probationer to the community
D. Court orders the continuation of probation
10. The probation officer shall submit to the court the post sentence investigation report
A. Not later than 60 days after the conviction of the petitioner
B. Not later than 60 days from the order of the court to conduct investigation
C. Not later than 60 days from receipt of the order of the court to conduct
investigation
D. Within 15 days from the order of the court to conduct investigatio

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