NON-INSTITUTIONAL CORRECTION

POST –TEST

1. On October 3 1978 Arnel was convicted of a crime of serious physical injury can
he apply probation?
a. Yes because the law passed before the conviction
b. Yes because the law is silent about the provision
c. No because according to the law there is no retroactive effect.
d. No because serious physical injury penalty is more than 6 years.
2. Agata allegedly killed Diana and during the trials her defendants foresee that
there case will be critical, so the defendant thinks of a remedy which is to apply
probation into the court where the case is pending. Can Agata party be granted
probation?
a. Yes because they file I to the court where the case is pending
b. Yes because this are the best remedy that the defendant could think
c. No because the hearing is not yet finished
d. No because convection is not yet rendered
3. Suspension of sentence is discretion of the court while pardon is discretion of
the president. Is the statement correct?
a. Yes, it is correct
b. Yes, it is not correct because the statement is twisted
c. No, it is correct according to the provision
d. No, it is not correct
4. The laws that acted on Dec. 5, 1933
a. PD 968
b. RA 9344
c. RA 4103
d. PD 603
5. Dodoy is 71 years old and he is convicted of a crime of murder with a sentence of
death penalty. What executive clemency he can avail?
a. Commutation of sentence
b. Suspension of sentence
c. Pardon
d. reprieve
6. Ann is a pardonee upon the period of his pardon he was nowhere to be found
Anna is considered as?
a. Wanted
b. Absconding probationer
c. Evaders
d. Violators
7. Base on the situation above what is the offense committed by Anna?
a. Violation for probation
b. Evading sentence
c. Evasion of sentence
d. Violation in condition of probation
8. Who among the following may have his penalty suspended under PD 603?
 a. Eduardo who is 30 years old but with a intelligence of 17 years old
b. Peter who is 10 years old but with discernment
c. Ronald who is 70 years old
d. Jack who is 20 years old
9. Is Mario qualified for probation if his prison term is Arresto mayor?
a. Yes, his sentence is less than 6 years and 1 day
b. No, his sentence is 12 years
c. No, his sentence is 8 years
d. Yes, his sentence is 6 months
10. 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. May be granted for another probation
d. Should be confined in prison
11. Mr. X given pardon by the President but he didn’t accept it. Does the benefits of
grantee cancelled?
a. No, because once it is given it cannot be revoke
b. Yes, because acceptance is a requisite
c. No, it doesn’t matter whether the grantee accept it or not
d. Yes, because grantee doesn’t want it.
12. What is the reason why pardon cannot be applied when the petitioner has a
pending appeal?
a. Because the judgment is interlocutory
b. Because the judgment must be interlocutory and final the sentence must
be executor.
c. Because the sentence must be executor
d. Because there must be final and executor sentence.
13. Effectivity of probation order
a. Upon the acceptance of the grantee
b. Upon it is duly sign by the judge
c. 60 days after submission of PSIR
d. Upon the issuance of order
14. It is a deduction of term imprisonment due to good behavior
a. Commutation of sentence
b. Parole
c. GTCA
d. STA
15. First provision officer employed by the government
a. John Augustus
b. Edward N. Savage
c. Teodulu Natividad
d. Alexander Maconochie
16. Adult probation law of the Philippines
a. RA 9344
b. PD 968
c. RA 4103
d. PD 603
17. Anna is convicted of a crime of murder and sentence of death penalty but she is
pregnant. What executive clemency she can avail?
a. Commutation of sentence
b. Suspension of sentence
c. Pardon
d. Reprieve
18. What if Onyok is convicted and already serving his sentence can he apply
probation?
a. Yes, because it is his first time to apply probation
b. Yes, because he is already convicted
c. No , because he is already serving his sentence
d. No because he can choose parole instead
19. Considered as true father of probation
a. John Augustus
b. Matthew Davenport Hill
c. Edward N. Savage
d. Teudolo C. Natividad
20. Angelo was convicted of a crime of homicide with the penalty of arresto mayor.
Can he apply for probation?
a. Yes, because the penalty is not more than 6 years
b. Yes, because there is already conviction
c. No, because penalty is more than 6 years
d. No, because he was convicted of a crime of homicide.
21. Mr. X convicted of a crime of homicide he file an appeal to the court. The appeal
is on the process and because of long period of waiting Mr. X party decided to
apply for probation, can Mr. X be granted?
a. Yes there is huge possibility that Mr. X be granted for probation
b. Yes there is slight possibility that Mr. X be granted for probation
c. No, not any chance
d. No, unless the appeal be withdraw
22. Is an undertaking constituted as lien on the real property given as security for
the amount of the bail.
a. Corporate surety
b. Property bond
c. Cash deposit
d. Recognizance
23. Ace is a former Mayor of Sogod Southern Leyte he was been impeach and sued
for graft and corruption. Which remedy he could not be apply?
a. Probation because judgment is not yet rendered.
b. Pardon because he was impeached
c. Both
d. None
24. Where the bail may filed?
a. With the court who give the judgment
b. The court w/in the municipality
c. With the court where the case is pending
d. Anywhere as long as it is court.
25. A president usually resort to this to resolve all his doubts and reservations and
want to really establish that the convict truly deserves to be executed.
a. Suspension of sentence
b. Reprieve
c. Commutation of sentence
d. Granting pardon
26. Acer is 15 years of age is convicted of a crime failed to file an application for the
suspension of his sentence. The prosecution object for his suspension on the
ground that failure for the application deem wave his right, does the objection
correct?
a. Yes, because all of the executive clemencies to avail you must file first
b. Yes, because the it must not be grant if not applied
c. No, because he is minor so hi can’t file on his own.
d. No. because he is minor so it is automatic.
27. Diana is convicted of a crime of murder and her sentence is death penalty but
she is pregnant what executive clemency she can avail?
a. Commutation of sentence
b. Suspension of sentence
c. Reprieve
d. Pardon
28. When pardon be granted?
a. After conviction but before serving his/her sentence
b. After conviction by final judgment
c. Before conviction by final judgment
d. Before and after conviction
29. Allan is CICL he applied for probation prior to his conviction the BPP denied the
application on the ground that it is not timely. Is the decision of the BPP denying
the application correct?
a. Yes because it must be filed after convection but before serving his
sentence
b. Yes because the conviction is not yet been rendered
c. No, because there no need to apply for he is a minor
d. No, because he is a minor so he can apply anytime.
30. Which statement is not correct?
a. Suspension of sentence is always part of the judicial power while reprieve
is always part of the executive power.
b. Reprieve the execution of sentence is stayed or postponed while simple
postponed the judgment.
c. Reprieve usually resort by the court to resolve all the doubts and
reservations and want to really establish that the convict truly deserves
to be executed.
d. Suspension of sentence simply postpones the judgment of the court
temporarily or indefinitely.
31. Which statement is not correct?
a. Parole in order to be qualified the convicted person must serve the
minimum of his sentence
 b. In parole to be qualified the sentence of confinement must not be state a
specific period of time but just a range of time.
c. In Parole the grantor is the President
d. Parole maybe granted more than once, depending on good behavior
during imprisonment.
32. The French parole means?
a. Star
b. Voice
c. Oral
d. Music
33. Amnesty may be granted even if the offender has not yet been convicted by
virtue of a final judgment. It the statement is true?
a. Yes, it is true as long as you will swear an allegiance to the government.
b. Yes, it is correct it can be granted even the offender has not yet been
convicted.
c. No, it is not true, there must a final judgment to qualify
d. No, it is not true, there must be executory judgment.
34. It is a public act what requires the concurrence of Congress
a. Executive clemency
b. Amnesty
c. Probation
d. Pardon
35. All are forms of bails except
a. Benefit of clergy
b. Corporate surety
c. Property bond
d. Recognizance
36. It is a contract between the President and the convicted criminals
a. Pardon
b. Executive clemency
c. Absolute pardon
d. Conditional pardon
37. One of the condition imposed by the court for probation is that the probationer
must report to the probation officer w/in ____________
a. 3 days
b. 72 hours
c. All of the above
d. None
38. One of the executive clemency which mitigates or reduces the penalty itself.
a. Suspension of sentence
b. Reprieve
c. Parole
d. Commutation of sentence
39. It is a kind of pardon which apply to the single individual for an ordinary crime
a. Absolute pardon
b. Conditional pardon
c. General pardon
 d. Special pardon
40. Also known as adult probation law in the Philippines
a. Act. No. 4221
b. PD. 968
c. RA 4103
d. PD 603
41. Asyong is convicted of a crime of Murder and his penalty is death but due to
humanitarian consideration his penalty is reduce into Reclusion Perpetua. What
type of executive clemency Asyong avail?
a. Commutation of sentence
b. Suspension of sentence
c. Parole
d. Probation
42. Max is a convicted for a crime of murder later he transferred to Muntilupa, due
to carelessness of officer, Max scape and hide, after 21 years PO3 Melan saw
him buying a ballot, PO3 Melan arrest him and brought in jail, but Max said that
his penalty is already prescribe, can Max be released?
a. Yes, because the prescription of the crime of murder is indeed lapse.
b. Yes, because the prescription period of the penalty of murder was
already lapsed.
c. No, because the government do their best to arrest Max, but w/in 21
years is know where to be found
d. No, because Max is considered as Wanted.
43. Based the situation above what prescription is applicable?
a. Prescription of crime
b. Prescription of penalty
c. Prescription of offense
d. All of the above
44. Father of probation in England
a. Matthew Davenport Hill
b. John Augustus
c. Ramon Bagatsing
d. Teodulo C. Natividad
45. Will probation be automatically granted to one whose sentence is less than 6
years?
a. Yes, because it is one of the requirements and hi attained such
requirements.
b. Yes, because it is not more than 6 years
c. No, the applicant be maybe denied by the court if the offender would be
better rehabilitated in prison.
d. No, it is the decision by the PBB whether to grant him or not probation
based on PSIR.
46. Founder of American Probation
a. Matthew Davenport Hill
b. John Augustus
c. Ramon Bagatsing
d. Teodulo C. Natividad
47. It can be grant only once.
a. Parole
b. Pardon
c. Probation
d. Executive clemency
48. On July 24, 1956 Allan was convicted of a crime of Homicide. Is Allan qualified for
Probation?
a. Yes, because his penalty is more than 6 years
b. Yes, because he is a first time offender
c. No, because he is already convicted
d. No, because the law no retroaction effect
49. Which statement is correct?
a. Probation once grant, cannot be revoked ever
b. Probation once grant, cannot be revoked unless otherwise in violation of
the condition thereof.
c. Probation will not be granted except upon the application by the accused
except minor in which there’s no need to apply.
d. Any judge has the power to grant, deny, modify, revoke and terminate
probation.
50. One of the condition on probation is that the probationer should report to his
probation officer ____________.
a. At least twice a month
b. w/in a month
c. at least once a month
d. end of the month
51. it is a person placed on probation
a. probation officer
b. probationer
c. petitioner
d. probationee
52.  Pardon granted by the Chief Executive
       a.    extinguishes criminal liability of offender
       b.    does not extinguish civil liability of offender
       c.    must be given after the prosecution of the offense
       d.    all of the above 
53. Is an investigation conducted by the probation before the probation- applicant
may be placed in probation for the determination by the court that the ends of
justice and the best interest of the public as well as that of the defendant will be
served thereby.
a. Preliminary investigation
b. Post- sentence investigation
c. Post- sentence investigation report
d. Custodial investigation
54. Who grant GCTA?
a. Warden of prison
b. Director of prison
c. Superintendent of prison
 d. Bucor
55. Deduction given in period of the sentence of a prisoner if during calamity evaded
the service of his sentence but gives himself up to the authorities w/in 48 hours
following the issuance of the proclamation by the President announcing the
passing away of the calamity.
a. 2/5
b. 1/5
c. 1/2
d. 1/3
56. Deduction given in period of the sentence of a prisoners in which during calamity
did not evaded the service of his sentence and remain inside the prison.
a. 2/5
b. 1/5
c. 1/2
d. 1/3
57. The first Parole law was passed in ___________________ in 1837
a. England
b. Boston
c. Massachusetts
d. Philippines
58. 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
59. A system introduced by Maconochie in which prisoner was given a ticket of leave
after earning a certain required number of marks.
a. Grading system
b. Mark System
c. Parole system
d. Maconochie system
60. It is usually extended to groups of persons who committed political offenses.
a. Clemency
b. Amnesty
c. Probation
d. Pardon
61. Dodong convicted for the crime of Homicide due to heart complication Dodong
die. What will happen to his criminal liability?
a. His criminal liability will extinguished because of the juridical condition of
penalty that it must be commensurate with the offense
b. His criminal liability will not be extinguished because of the juridical
condition of penalty that it must be personal
c. His criminal liability will extinguished because of the juridical condition of
penalty his must be there to be punished.
 d. His criminal liability will extinguished because of the juridical condition of
penalty that it must be personal
62. Based on the above situation what will happen to the civil liability of Dodong if
death occurs before final judgment?
a. Civil liability shall continue
b. His family will pay for the civil liability
c. Civil liability shall suspend
d. Civil liability shall be extinguished
63. Based on above situation what if Dodong died before the trial what will
happened to the criminal case?
a. It shall be acquitted
b. It shall continue
c. It shall be dismissed
d. It shall be suspended
64. This are when the criminal liability is totally extinguished except.
a. Death of the convict
b. Service of sentence
c. Amnesty
d. Commutation of sentence
65. Refers to the reduction of the duration of a
      prison sentence of a prisoner
a. Suspension of sentence
b. Mitigation
c. Reprieve
d. Commutation of sentence
66. Refers to the report submitted by the Probation and Parole Officer on violations
committed by   parolee/pardonee of the conditions of his release on parole or
conditional pardon while under supervision.
a. Progress Report
b. Infraction Report
c. Summary Report
d. Spot report
67. What law is very supportive for the convicted prisoner after he completely
served the minimum sentenced of his indeterminate prison term of his
incarceration can be eligibility for his early release;
a. Executive Clemency
b. PD 968
c. RA 4103
d. RA 4130
68. Is a disposition under which an accused, after conviction
and sentence, is released subject to conditions imposed by the court
and to the supervision of a probation officer.
a. Pardon
b. Probation
c. Clemency
d. Parole
69. Upon receipt of the probation officer’s investigation report, the court shall
resolve the application for probation not later than _________.
a. Fifteen (15) days from receipt
b. Sixty (60) days from receipt
c. Forty five (45) days from receipt
d. Thirty (30) days from receipt
70. Pardon cannot be extended to one of the following instances.
a. Homicide
b. Plunder
c. Robbery
d. Election gun ban
71. Refers to the report submitted by the Probation and Parole Officer on the
conduct of the parolee/pardonee while under supervision.
a. Progress Report
b. Infraction Report
c. Summary Report
d. Spot report
72. The continuing relationship between probation officer and  
      probationer is known as –
       a.    Affiliation guidance
       b.    Pre-sentenced investigation
       c.    Supervision
       d.    probation guidance                                       
73.  Pardon is exercised when the person is __.
       a.    already convicted
       b.    not yet convicted
       c.    about to be convicted
       d.    serve the sentence    
74. Refers to the final report submitted by the Probation and Parole Officer on his
supervision of a parolee/pardonee as basis for the latter's final release and
discharge.
a. Progress Report
b. Infraction Report
c. Summary Report
d. Spot report
75. Among the following, which has the authority to grant parole?
       a.    President
       b.    Board of Pardons and Parole
       c.    Director of prison
       d.    court
76. Which of the following instances Pardon cannot be exercised?
       a.    before conviction
       b.    Before trial
       c.    After conviction
       d.    during service of sentence 
77. Kin file and application for probation, Kin is called as?
a. Probationer
 b. Offender
c. Convicted person
d. Petitioner
78. Base situation above what if Kin fails to report to the probation office or cannot
be located within a reasonable period of time after the court give due course his
application for probation, he is considered as?
a. Evasion of sentence
b. Wanted
c. Absconding petitioner
d. Absconding probationer
79. Alex granted probation but failed to report for supervision or fails to continue
reporting for supervision or whose whereabouts are unknown or a reasonable
period of time. Alex considered as?
a. Absconding probationer
b. Absconding petitioner
c. Wanted
d. Evader
80. Base on above situation what crime did Alex committed?
a. Violation of condition
b. Evasion of sentence
c. Escaped
d. Obstruction of justice
81. Lolong is tried for the crime of rape. Is he qualified for parole? Which among the
following is the nearest answer.
a. No. because his not yet been convicted
b. No. he must serve first the minimum of his sentence
c. No. he can apply pardon instead
d. No. he case in only on the process.
82. 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. executive clemency
       c. pardon    
       d. President’s clemency 
83. 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. may be granted for another probation
d. should be confined in prison
84. Mico was convicted of a crime of Physical injury with the penalty of aristo
menor. Is Mico qualified for probation?
a. Yes, he is already convicted
b. Yes, because his penalty is below 6 years
c. No, because his penalty is above 6 years
d. No, he is already convicted
85. What remedy can a petitioner make if the PSIR of the probation officer is
pending and he is in jail?
a. File for appeal
b. File for writ of habeas corpus
c. File for demurer of evidence
d. File for bail
86. Alvin is a member of New People’s Army together with Alex who is also a
member they swear allegiance to the government. What clemency Alex and
Alvin can avail? Select the nearest answer.
a. Amnesty because they commit political crime
b. Amnesty because they are against the government
c. Amnesty because they are leftist
d. Amnesty because they are in group
87. The judge will base the grant of probation on the report of the _____.
a. social worker          
b. prosecutor
c. probation officer
d. police officer
88. Macabuhay was convicted to a prison term of prision correctional. Will he qualify
for probation?
a. no, his sentence is three (3) years and 1 day
b. no, his sentence is six (6) years and 1 day
c. yes, his sentence is less than six (6) years and 1 day
d. no, his sentence is more than six (6) years and 1 day
89. Alex is convicted for a crime that carries a prison sentence of more than eight (8)
years and one (1) day. Can Alex avail of probation?
a. No
b. He will be pardoned
c. He will served 1/ 2 of the sentence in jail
d. Yes
90. 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
91. Parole in the Philippine is governed by the 
        a. determinate sentence law
        b. indeterminate sentence law
        c. board of pardon and parole
        d. Parole and probation administration 
92. The money deposited shall be considered as bail and applied to the payment of
fine and costs while the excess, if any shall be returned to the accused or to
whoever made the deposit. Is the statement correct?
a. Yes, it is true because according to the provision excessive bail is not
allowed.
b. Yes, it is correct and it is state in the provision
c. No, it is not true once you pay for bail it already in the custody of the
court treasurer.
d. No, it is not correct because all must be spend.
93. Mr. X given pardon by the President but he didn’t accept it does the benefits of
grantee cancelled?
 a. yes, because acceptance is a requisite
b. yes, because grantee doesn’t want it
c. no, because once it is given it cannot be revoke
d. no, it doesn’t matter whether the grantee accept it or not
94. Based on the situation above what if the grantee accepted the pardon can
authority who granted it may revoked the pardon delivered?
a. Yes, because it is in his discretion whether to revoke it or not
b. No, unless otherwise the grantee violated the condition of the pardon
c. Yes, when it is the President of the state
d. No, because once it is delivered and accepted it cannot be revoke
95. Kevin is a probation officer and he task to make a Post sentence investigation for
the petitioner Allan the report must be submitted to the court w/in______
a. 20 days
b. 30 days
c. 60 days
d. 90 days
96. Helen is 3 months pregnant and she is convicted of a crime of murder for killing
her husband and the penalty is death. What remedy can Helen avail?
a. Commutation of sentence in which her penalty reduce from death to
reclusion perpetua.
b. Reprieve in which the president have a doubt if she truly deserved such
penalty
c. Suspension of sentence until after one year of giving birth
d. None
97. Effectivity of probation order
a. Upon the acceptance of the grantee
b. Upon it is duly sign by the judge
c. 60 days after submission of PSIR
d. Upon the issuance of order
98. Mr. Smith belong to a powerful family of Cebu City committed a crime of rape.
Despite of knowledge no one file a case against him. After 15 years someone
have a guts to file case. Can a case be pursue?
a. No, long duration of time has been lapsed
b. Yes, the crime has not been prescribed
c. No, the victim must be the one who filed a case against Mr. Smith
d. Yes, the penalty has not been prescribed
99. Causes for probation cases to be terminated or close except one
a. Expiration of the period of probation
b. By revocation for cause under the probation law
c. By death of the victim
d. By the successful completion of program of probation
100. Probation is granted to _______ who are sentenced to a prison term of
not more than six (6) years.
a. recidivist            
b. second time offenders 
c. senior citizens
d. First time offender