Republic of the Philippines

OCCIDENTAL MINDORO STATE COLLEGE

Labangan, San Jose, Occidental Mindoro
Website: www.omsc.edu.ph Email address: [email protected]
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College of Criminal Justice Education

Main Campus

POST TEST
CORRECTIONAL ADMINSTRATION

Name:______________________
Section:____________________

MULTIPLE CHOICE Direction: Encircle the correct answer.

1. This word is derived from the latin word “POENA” which means pain or suffering and “POENALIS” which
means punishment.
a. Criminology b. Penology
c. Correction d. Pain or suffering

2. A branch of the Criminal Justice System concerned with the custody, supervision and rehabilitation of
criminal offenders.
a. Correction b. Penal management
c. Correctional administration d. Penology

3. The following are forms of contemporary forms of punishment except

a. Imprisonment b. Parole
c. Fine d. Pillory

4. Which is not a form of punishment during the primitive times?

a. Corporal punishment b. Reformation
c. Death penalty d. Incarceration

5. A person who is sentenced to serve imprisonment for not more than six months.
a. Municipal prisoner b. City prisoner
b. Insular prisoner d. Provincial Prisoner
c.
6. As a matter of procedure, the fourth pillar of the criminal justice system, correction pillar, takes over once the
accused____.
a. Has been delivered to the new bilibid prison
b. Received the order of the court
c. After having been found guilty meted out the penalty for the crime he committed
d. Has been arrested by the police and has been investigated of the crime

7. He introduced the progressive stage system. It was also referred to as the Irish System:
a. Evelyn Ruggles Brise b. Manuel Montesinos
c. Walter Crofton d. Alexander Maconochie

8. An appeal by the accused shall not deprive him of entitlement to the allowances for good conduct. This
statement is.
a. Absolutely True b.Absolutely False
b. Partially False d.Partially True

9. Is an inmate who requires less supervision than other inmates. Although he/she may be assigned special
tasks, he/she has no special privileges, and is not allowed to work alone nor exercise any authority over other
inmates. a. Jail Aide b. Jail Marshall
c. Jail Leader d. Jail Supervisor
10. it is the suffering inflicted by the state against an offending member of the society for the transgression
of the law
a. Punishment b. Penalty
c. Incarceration d. Ordeal

10. What is the role of law enforcement(prosecution) in the future of correction?

a. Supervision efforts, providing support to monitoring
b. Assist by crafting effective sentencing strategies
c. Imposition of conditions as part of their sentencing decisions provide the structure and tools that community
corrections need to manage offenders successfully and promote offender success in the
community.
d. All of these

11. Head count of inmates shall be conducted ____ times a day or as often as necessary to ensure that all
inmates are duly accounted for:
a. Two b. Four
c. Three d. Five

12. This type of dormitory has capacity of more than 500 inmates and has a lot area of more than 1.5 hectares
a. Type A b. Type B
c. Type C d. Type D

13. The most privilege type of inmate

a. Colonist b. 1st class
c. 2nd class d. 3rd class

14. How long is the duration to view the remains of deceased relative of inmate.
a. 2hours b. 3 hours
c. More or less 3 hours d. More or less 5 hours

15. The following are rights of an inmate, except

a. To receive compensation for labor he performs;
b. To be credited with time allowances for good conduct and loyalty
c. To practice his/her religion
d. To attend or participate in any entertainment or athletic activity within the prison reservation

16. The ideal ratio of educational program is ____officers for every ____ inmates
a. 1:225 b. 1:1
c. 1:120 d. 1: 180

17. The following are basis for the release of inmate, except
a. Upon the expiration of his sentence
b. By order of the court or of competent authority
c. After being granted prole, pardon or amnesty
d. Upon viewing the remains of the deceased relative

18. It is considered as the highest income earner among the Philippine Correctional Institution.
A. Iwahig Penal Colony
B. San Ramon Prison and Penal Farm
C. Davao Penal Colony
D. Sablayan Prison and Farm

19. Jack was sentenced to serve with a penalty of Reclusion Temporal who has the jurisdiction to detain him?
A. BuCor B. BJMP
C. PNP D. AFP

20. Place wherein a newly convicted prisoner is housed for the conduct of medical examination, vaccination, x-
rays to prevent physical contamination.
A. Reception diagnostic center
B. Medical center
C. Quarantine unit
D. None of the above

21. A chemical that is injected to a Death Convict that puts him into deep sleep in lethal injection.
A. Potassium Chloride B. Pancuronium Bromide
C. Sodium Thiopental D. Sodium chloride

22. What type of dormitory has 101 to 500 inmates’ capacity and lot area of 1.5 hectares Classifications of
Dormitory?
a. Type A Dormitory B. Type B Dormitory
C. Type C Dormitory D. Type D Dormitory

25. Which is designed to provide jail inspectors with the basic functions and responsibilities of an officer
particularly on Jail Management, Administration and Operation?
A. Jail Advance Course
B. Jail Officers Orientation Course
C. Jail Basic Recruit Course
D. Jail Officers Basic Course

26. LALAMOVE is in a temporary custody of a person or the detention of a person for his own protection or
care, to secure from liability, harm, injury or damage.
A. Safekeeping B. Custodial investigation
C. Preventive imprisonment D. Voluntary surrender

27. An Act establishing the “Bureau of Fire and Protection and Bureau of Jail Management and Penology
Professionalization Act of 2004”.
A. R. A. 9262 B. R. A. 9263
C. R. A. 9346 D. R. A. 9243

28. An inmate who signs a _____________ shall be treated as a sentenced inmate insofar as work and
discipline are concerned.
A. Detainee's code B. Detainee's manifestation
C. Detainee's certification D. Detainee's code of conduct

29. 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. 4th Group Anti-Riot
C. 3rd Group Anti-Riot D. 2nd Group Anti-Riot

30. It refers to the manner or practice of managing or controlling places of confinement as in jails or prisons.
A. Penology B. Penal Management
C. Correctional Adminstration D. Correction

31. 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

32. 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.

33. Can a detainee be granted GCTA?

A. Yes if he qualifies the number of years
B. No because he is not a convicted prisoner
C. No because GCTA is only for sentenced prisoner only
D. Yes provided he voluntarily offered into writing that he will be treated as such sentence prisoner.

34. As a rule, when a jailbreak, escape or riot is in progress or has just been perpetuated in the jail, the officer at
the control centers shall immediately:
A. Sound the alarm
B. Locked prisoners in their respective cells
C. Notify the nearest police precinct
D. Call the warden or the director

35. Operation conducted by the BJMP where a prisoner maybe checked at anytime. His bedding, lockers and
personal belongings may also opened at any time in his presence whenever possible.
A. Operation greyhound
B. Frisk and check
C. Counting procedure
D. Checking procedure

36. Who among the following is a provincial prisoner?

A. A prisoner serving a term below six (6) years
B. A prisoner serving a term of six (6) years and up
C. A prisoner serving a term of six (6) months and one (1) day to three (3) years
D. A prisoner serving a term of three (3) years

37. It is a special unit in prison where by newly arrived prisoners will be admitted for diagnostic examination,
observation
A. Reception and Diagnostic Center
B. Medium Security Compound
C. Maximum Security Compound
D. Minimum Security Compound

38. Which among the following is The Reorganization Act of 1907:

A. Law creating the Bureau of Corrections
B. Law creating the Department of Commerce and Police
C. Law creating the New Bilibid Prisons
D. Prison law of the Philippines creating the Bureau of Prisons

39. The Community-Based Treatment Programs are those programs that are intended to treat criminal
offenders within the free community as alternatives to confinement.
a. Institutional corrections
b. Non-institutional corrections
c. Community based corrections
d. Both B and C

40. What are the advantages of community- based correction

a. Family members need not be victims also for the imprisonment of a member because the convict can
still continue to support his family.
b. Rehabilitation will be more effective as the convict will not be exposed to hardened criminals in prisons
who will only influence him to a life of crime.
c. Rehabilitation can be monitored by the community thus corrections can be made and be more effective.
d. It is more costly on the part of the government. Cost of incarcerations will be added which is extremely
beneficial not the part of the government

41. The word “probation” is came form Latin word probare which means.
a. Testing period b. Promise
c. To test or to prove d. To evade

42. an 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

43. Pull up is conducted during_____.

a. Pre morning meeting b. Morning meeting
c. There is violation d. None of these
44. 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

45. It provides an opportunity for all female residents to share and discuss their feelings on women's issues:
family, relationship, self-identity, self-image, societal role and reproductive issues.
a. men’s group b. Women’s group
c. Medication group d. Static group

46. What is the proper sequence of the phases of TCLP.

1. Emmersion
2. Primary treatment
3. Integration
4. Orientation
a. 4, 3,1,2 b. 2, 4, 3, 1
c. 4, 2, 1, 3 d. 1,3,4,2

47. The _____ is a form of seminar which enhances the resident’s ability to communicate, analyze ideas
and develop insights about themselves with the use of identification with inanimate objects.
a. Seminar b. Mediation
c. Grab bag d. Debate

48. Are sanctions to members who commit repeatedly infractions or violation to the Cardinal Rules by
prohibiting, disallowing or limiting an activity or affiliation to a group.
a. Talk to b. Pull up
c. General meeting d. Bans

49. It is an outreach correction done by any member of the TC community to another member who
has done a minor infraction but is not aware of it.
A. Talk to B. Pull up
C. Dealt with D. Verbal Haircut

50. It is a community-based gathering that brings the victim, the victimized community, and the offender
together. It supports the healing process of the victims by providing a safe and controlled setting for them to
meet and speak with the offender on a confidential and strictly voluntary basis.
A. Peacemaking Encounter B. Victim Offender Mediation
C. Family Group Conferencing D. Community Conferencing

51. The following are the Skills and Characteristics of Counselling, except:
A. Congruence B. Respect
C. Sympathy D. Warmth

52. Refers to a class of therapeutic techniques for altering behavioral by changing one or more aspects of
an individual’s environment. It means any intervention or treatment that utilizes positive reinforcement and/or
restrictions to help an individual receiving services to develop and/or strengthen recovery-oriented
behaviors and to address and correct treatment targeted behaviors.
a. Behavior shaping tools b. Behavior Management
c. Hierarchy of Behavior Shaping Tools d. Vocational and Survival Skills

53. “Whatever you do unto others will be done unto you” is an example of what TC unwritten Philosophies?
A. “What goes around comes around”
B. “Act as if”
C. “Understand rather than be understood”
D. “Personal growth before vested status”

54. After proper orientation on the different TC concepts and tools, the norms and rules of the community and
the staff members, the resident is now ready to undergo the proper treatment. He becomes part of the
community starting as a crew member of the Housekeeping department until he gradually ascends in the
hierarchy. What phase of BJMP Therapeutic Modality is being describe?
A. Phase I- Entry/Orientation Phase
B. Phase II- Primary Treatment
C. Phase III- Pre-Entry
D. Phase IV- Re-entry

55. What year the Therapeutic Community Modality Program (TCMP) was introduced in the BJMP?
A. 1997 B. 1999
C. 1998 D. 2000

56. As a General rule the Probation classified as?

A. Penalty B. Privilege
C. Punishment D. Right

57. On March 1, 2017 Mr. X was convicted by final judgment and was directed to pay a fine of 500 pesos.
Is he disqualified for probation?
A. Yes B. No
C. Maybe D. Partially true

58. Which of the following is done by the court if the conditions set forth violates his probation and proved
that he intentionally violates the condition?
A. Issued Temporary Restraining Order
B. Probationer should re-apply for probation
C. Issued release order
D. Court will issue revocation order to probationer and he will have to serve his original sentence.

59. It refers to those that handle the investigation of Petitioners for Probation, and the supervision of
Probationers, Parolees and Pardonees.
A. Parole and Probation Administration
B. Board of Pardons and Parole
C. Secretary of Justice
D. Department of Justice

60. 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

61. The BPP may recommend to the President the grant of executive clemency to a prisoner when the following
extraordinary circumstances are present, except:
A. Inmate who is 70 years old and above who have served at least 5 years of their sentence.
B. When inmate is suffering from severe physical disability
C. When inmate is suffering from serious illness
D. Such other circumstances when best interest of justice will be served thereby.

62. Otherwise known as “The Adult Probation Law of 1976 was drafted and authored by TEODULO C.
NATIVIDAD together with his committee composed of the Five (5) Pillars of the Criminal Justice System. It
was signed into law on July 24, 1976 by then President Ferdinand E. Marcos.
A. Presidential Decree 968
B. Presidential Decree 698
C. Presidential Decree 986
D. Presidential Decree 896

63. Both Probation and Parole is a community based correction.

A. Both are a matter of right
B. Both are a matter of privilege
C. Only Parole is a matter of right
D. Only Probation is a matter of privilege

64. Mr. “P” was previously convicted to a sentence of 15 days. He served imprisonment for this conviction.
After several years he was sentenced to suffer imprisonment of 0-6-1 after committing another crime. Can he
file petition for probation for his present conviction, despite of his previous conviction?
A. Yes, because his present is not more than 6 years.
B. Yes, because his previous conviction is less than one month and one day
C. No, because his previous conviction would disqualify him to avail of probation
D. No, because probation is only once.

65. 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

66. The following are considered as discretionary conditions of probation except

A. Drinking intoxicated liquor to excess
B. Abstain from visiting house of ill repute
C. Meet his family responsibilities
D. Cooperate with the program of probation

67. The court may grant probation after the PSI report. PSI means?
A. Prison Sentence Information B. Personal survey Information
C. Post Service Investigation D. Post Sentence Investigation

68. 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

69. In what instances that Probation can be exercise?

A. Upon filing of petition
B. When the accused is already charged of crime
C. Serve minimum sentence
D. After Conviction

70. Where to apply a petition for probation?

A. Any RTC
B. Any MTC
C. To the court where the accused was convicted
D. Any Court

71. Which of the following should a probationer avoid?

A. Make periodic report
B. Go and play in the gambling den
C. Work regularly to support family
D. Stay away from bad associates.

72. 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

73. 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

74. A conditional release after the prisoner has served part of his sentence in prison.
A. Parole B. Probation
C. Amnesty D. Executive Clemency

75. Is a form of executive clemency that exempts the individual of all criminal liability without any condition. It
can also be granted at any time by the President starting from the time the prisoner serves his sentence.
A. Executive Clemency
B. Conditional Pardon
C. Pardon
D. Absolute Pardon

76. Is one who investigates for court referral for probation supervision or one who supervises a probationer?
A. BPP
B. BJMP
C. Probation officer
D. Probationer

77. Under Article VII, Section 10 paragraph (B) of the Philippines Constitution, pardoning power is vested
with
the __________.
A. Department of Justice C. Judiciary
B. Chief Executive D. Legislative

78. Who is considered as the father of probation in the Philippines?

A. Ramon Bagatsing C. Teodulo Natividad
B. Teodulo Nativity D. Teodulo Sanchez

79. The grant of probation is the function of the.

A. Probation and Parole Officer C. Court
B. Probationer D. All of the above

80. What is the period of probation if the sentence is less than 1 year imprisonment?
A. Shall not exceed two years C. Shall not exceed 3 years
B. Shall not exceed six years D. Shall not exceed 4 year

81. Is a general pardon extended to a group of persons generally exercised by the Chief Executive with the
concurrence of congress.
A. Pardon C. Absolute pardon
B. Conditional pardon D. Amnesty

82. Can an Alien or a Foreigner avail parole in the Philippines?

A. Yes C.No
B. Maybe D. It depends

83. Which among the following is NOT included in the Therapeutic Community Beliefs?
A. Belief in the Higher power C. Individual must take responsibility
B. Inherent goodness of man D. No man is an island

84. This is the means used for enforcing community sanctions on behaviors that undermine the safety and
integrity of the community. E.g. violation of the cardinal rules.
A. Treatment Categories C. .Behavior Management Tools
B. Behavioral Shaping Tools D. Behavior Reformation Tools

85. A behavioral shaping tool that which is a formal admonition to a misbehavior. It is done privately and
formally by the staff or team leader. The circumstances are recorded in a file folder and is done as in a manner
of “one way communication.”
A. Talk to C.Spoken to
B. Dealt with D. Pull-ups

86. By the end of this decade, TC shall have become the corporate culture of DOJPPA, permeating its plans,
programs and practices, and confirming its status as a model component of the Philippine Correctional System.
A. TC vision C. TC mission
C. TC norms D. TC essential elements

87. This is employed to facilitate a conscious learning process, enhance self-awareness by teaching instead of
meting out routine punishment.
A. Verbal haircut C. General meeting
B. Learning experience D. Hats off

88. Is a face to face meeting of two (2) or more individuals for the purpose of expressing deep concern for non
productive behavior and to change negative behavior, thoughts & attitudes that should be modified.
A. Group encounter C. Peer Confrontation
B. Morning meeting D. Verbal haircut

89. The regional office of the Parole and Probation Administration is headed by a.
A. Regional chief C. Regional supervisor
B. Regional Superintendent D. Regional Director

90. Which of the following circumstances requires the probationer to serve the penalty imposed for the offense
under which he was placed on probation?
A. Failure to become productive member of the society
B. Failure to render assistance to persons in emergency cases
C. Failure to comply with the conditions of probation
D. Failure to commit another offense

91. Criminal liability is extinguished partially in the following EXCEPT.

A. .Conditional pardon
B. Serving the sentence
C. Commutation of the sentence
D. .For good conduct allowances which the culprit may earn

92. Shall be responsible for the conduct of classification of each and every inmate admitted to the BuCor.
Inmates shall be classified according to security risk and sentence.
A. Reception and Diagnostics Center (RDC)
B. Directorate for Reception and Diagnostics (DRD)
C. Directorate for External Relations (DER)
D. Security and Operations Directorate

93. A facility or a place of confinement for inmates coming from a city or clustered municipalities who are
waiting or undergoing trial or serving sentence of one (1) day to three (3) years.
A. City Jail C. District Jail
B. Municipal Jail D. Provincial Jail

94. A warrant issued by the court bearing its seal and the signature of a judge, directing the jail or prison
authorities to receive inmates for custody or service of sentence imposed is called.
A. Court order b. Commitment order
B. Mittimus order d. Confinement order

95. The required ratio in the routinary custody of inmate in jail is.
A. 1:5 C. 1:7
B. 1:6 D. 1:8

96. Which of the following is a place for the confinement of minimum security prisoner?
A. Camp sampaguita C. Bukang Liwayway
B. Quarantine unit D. RDC

97. Refers to the official duly designated to oversee the implementation of jail services of all district, city and
municipal jails within its territorial jurisdiction.
A. Provincial Jail Administrator C. Chief BJMP
B. District Jail Warden D. City Jail Warden

98. Tasked to investigate the facts of an alleged misconduct referred to it. It shall hold sessions as often as
necessary in a room, which may be provided for the purpose.
A. Disciplinary Board C. Classification Board
B. Paralegal Board D. Inmate Classification and Counseling Unit (ICCU)

99. Highest degree of restraint that jail personnel shall observe in dealing with hostile inmate/s.
A. .Instrument of restraint C.Optimum tolerance
B. Maximum tolerance D. Minimum tolerance

100. What type of offense an inmate commits if he Fails to report for work detail without sufficient
justification? A. Minor Offense C. Less grave Offense
B. Grave Offense D.None of the above