Q and A

Police Ethics (Social Decurom, Customs and Traditions)

1. Whose flag could float above our Philippine National Flag? a. United states of America Flag b. Church Pennant c. United Nations Flag d. PNP Flag

2. What could be placed on top of a flag-shrouded casket? a. A wreath of flowers b. A one day old chick c. A small cross of flowers d. The most beautiful photograph of the deceased

3. While dining, you felt that a fishbone was inside your mouth. To remove the said fishbone from your mouth, what are you going to do?

a. Cup one hand over your mouth an spit out the fishbone from your mouth away from the other diners b. Cup one hand over your mouth and spit out the fishbone from your mouth using your spoon c. Cup one hand over your mouth and use the thumb and forefinger of the other hand to remove the fish bone d. Swallow the fishbone. It is unethical to remove it from ones mouth.

4. How are you going to chew your food? a. Chew your food with mouth open so that you can converse with other diner b. Chew your food with mouth closed c. Dont chew your food. Swallow your food with water. d. Chew your food on one side of your mouth when you want to talk.

5. When you have finished eating, how should the knife and fork be placed?

a. The knife should be placed at the right and the fork at the left side of the plate b. Both the knife and the fork should be placed on the right side of the plate with the fork facing downward and the knife facing inward c. Both the knife and the fork should be placed on the right side of the plate with the fork facing upward and the knife facing outward d. Both the knife and the fork should be placed on the right side of the plate with the fork facing upward and the knife facing inward

6. If our National Flag is worn out through fair wear and tear, what should be done to it? a. It should be thrown to the garbage pit b. It could be donated to the poor so they can use it as a curtain or table cloth c. It should be reverently burned to avoid misuse or desecration d. It should be given to the property custodian for accounting

7. When the national flag is displayed in a parade (within the Philippines) with those of foreign nations, where should it be? a. At the right side of other flags b. At the center of other flags c. At the center of the other flags but is should be higher than other flags d. It shall be in front of the center of the line of the other flags

8. P03 Kong, while driving a car, passed by a Flag Raising ceremony. What should be done? a. Stop the car, get out from it, face the flag and salute while the national anthem is played b. Stop the car, remain inside and keep silent until the national anthem is finished c. Stop the car, and while inside said car, face the flag and salute while national anthem is played d. Police officers like P03 Kong should not be stop

9. You were about to drink your soup when you realized it was very hot. What are you going to do? a. Blow on it to cool it off. b. Put ice or pour a little amount of water in it to cool it off. c. Occasionally stir it with your spoon to cool it off d. Wait for the soup to cool off before drinking it

10. As a gentlemen, you were entering a dining room with a lady, where should you be? a. Beside the lady b. At the left side of the lady c. Behind the lady d. At the right side of the lady

11. You were invited to a dinner but one of your friend who was not invited wanted to come with you. What are you going to do? a. Bring him to the dinner and inform the host about it b. Dont bring him to the dinner as he was not invited c. Check it with the host before bringing a friend to the dinner d. Bring him to the dinner and allow him to inform the host of his presence

12. You were having a dinner with a lady when you realized that it is time to end the evening. What are you going to do? a. Tell the lady that its time to leave b. Suggest to the lady the time you have to leave c. Ask the host to inform the lady that it was time to leave d. Keep your cool, its the lads prerogative when to leave

13.While you were about to eat with others diners, you accidentally soiled your spoon. What are you going to do? a. Wipe it with the napkin provided b. Bring out your handkerchief and wipe it c. Ask the waiter to replace it d. Use the spoon although it was soiled

14. In restaurants, who should pay for the bill? a. The man, if his companion is a woman b. The richest person in the group c. The person who made the invitation d. The person with the highest pay

15. In sitting protocol, where should the chairperson generally sit? a. At the center of either side of a rectangular table b. At the end of a rectangular table with his back against the entrance c. At the end of a rectangular table facing the entrance d. At the extreme right on either side of the rectangular table

16. What is the guideline for making introduction? a. The older person is introduced to the younger person of the same gender b. The senior person is introduced to the junior person of the same gender c. The man is always introduced to the woman d. The woman is always introduced to the man

17. Who should extend his/her hand to initiate a hand shake? a. The person being introduced b. The person who receives the introduction c. The man, as it is imperative for him to be the one to initiate a hand shake d. Either person could initiate a handshake

18.What is the guideline for handshake? a. Grasp the persons hand as hard as you can to show your sincerity b. Remain holding each others hands if the conversation is still in process. c. Shake the persons hand using both your right and left hands. Using both hands shows closeness to the other person. d. Do not hold on to the others hand after shaking it, even though your introduction is not finished.

19. A Chief of Police realized that he committed a mistake toward his subordinates. What should he do? a. Never mind the mistake. The subordinates will soon forget the mistake after a long period of time b. Readily apologize for it. You will be respected for it. c. Ask your secretary to apologize for him. d. Apologize only to those he knew are not close to him. Those who are close to him will forgive him anyway

20. You were dining with other guest when you realized something is stuck in between your teeth. What are you going to do? a. Ask the waiter to provide the toothpick. Afterwards, cup one hand to cover your mouth and then remove the inconvenience by means of toothpick b. Cup one hand to cover your mouth and then remove the inconvenience by means of your thumb and forefinger c. Go to the washroom or private room and remove the inconvenience

21. How should crisp food be chewed? a. Chew crisp food as any other food b. Chew crisp food with mouth open. The sound of a crunchy noise could be an appetizer to the other diners. c. Chew crisp food slowly. Try as much as possible to avoid a crunchy noise. d. Crisp food should not be chewed to avoid a crunchy noise.

22. In dining etiquette, how should one eat? a. Eat your food as fast as you can so that you can converse with the other diner b. Eat your food at gentle pace. Enjoy and relax. c. Eat your food with your fingers, d. Eat your food at a gentle pace. It is unethical to stop eating when the host had not finished eating.

23. During social conversation while dining, the topics should be confined to? a. The weather, sports, common interests, and acquaintances, religion and current affairs b. The weather, sports, common interests, and acquaintances, religion, sex and current affairs c. The weather, sports, common interests, and acquaintances, and current affairs d. Common interests like religion, sex, personal problems and sharing of crude jokes

24. What is a guideline for a meeting? a. Discuss other important topics although they are not included in your agenda b. End the meeting anytime when there is no more topic to discuss c. Start the meeting 5 minutes after the scheduled time to give consideration to those who are late. Be flexible d. Start the meeting on time as a form of respect for those who are punctual.

25. Before the meeting, what should the chairperson do? a. Schedule a meeting for late afternoon even If the meeting is going to be long b. Remind the participants five minutes before c. Draw up a sitting plan ahead of time and make indications where people should sit d. Give external participants advance notice of the scheduled meeting, five hours before

26. As a participant in a meeting, what should one do? .a. arrive five minutes after the scheduled time. Most meeting starts 10 to 15 minutes after the scheduled time. b. Sit where you could best hear what is being discussed. c. Introduced yourself to other especially if you are not from the same company. d. Dress as you feel comfortable.

27. Hugging or kissing is aapropriate; a. During business meetings b. When being introduced c. During social gatherings d. When the person doesnt like to have a handshake

28. What should the subordinate do if he is insulted or ticked off by his boss? a. Retaliate to give a lesson to the boss not to do it again b. Take it personally and plan how to ruin his career c. Report the matter to the next high ranking officer so that he will be corrected of his misdemeanors d. Request for a private audience to air your dissatisfaction

29. What peers or co workers should do; a. Sit on anyone elses desk b. Entertain friends in the office c. Give intimate nicknames to one another d. Knock before entering another persons office, room or space

30. What boss should do; a. Give nicknames to your staff like honey or sweetheart. Nicknames result in a better superior-subordinate relationship b. Ask your driver or utility man to run your own personal errands c. Give sincere compliments when good work has been done d. Ask your secretary to lie for you

31. What is the proper way of taking in soup? a. Fill your spoon with the soup from the bowl inwardly and drink the soup from the side of the spoon. b. Fill your spoon with the soup from the bowl outwardly and drink the soup from the tip of the spoon. c. Fill your spoon with the soup from the bowl outwardly and drink the soup from the side of the spoon. d. Fill your spoon with the soup from the bowl inwardly and drink the soup from the tip of the spoon.