CORRECTIONAL ADMINISTRATION

Set A

1. It done when negative behaviors or infractions to the House Rules or Norms in same
offense are done for the third time or more or for first time grave offenses.
a. Haircut
b. Talk to
c. Pull-ups
d. Dealt with
2. This is a special program that employs a participative, group based treatment approach
to the personality disorders and complex emotional and interpersonal problems.
A. Therapeutic Community
B. Therapeutic Modality
C. TCMP
D. None of these
3. In what phase of Therapeutic Treatment that the resident is expected at this stage to have
internalized the TC values and concept to start life afresh?
a. Phase 1
b. Phase 2
c. Phase 3
d. Phase 4
4. What is the duration of morning meting?
a. 30mins.
b. 1 hr
c. 2 hrs
d. 1 day
5. How many participant is allowed in group static?
a. 10 to 15, residents, councilor
b. 15 to 20, residents, councilor
c. 5 to 10, residents, councilor
d. Any of these
6. Recognized as the backbone program of the BJMP for inmate development and is being implemented
in majority of the jails nationwide.
a. Intelligence
b. Group static
c. General meeting
d. TCMP
7. The following are distinct categories of activity that help promote the change, except:
a. Relational
b. Affective
c. Cognitive
d. None of these
8. Considered primary "therapist" and teacher.
a. Councilor
b. Chairman
c. Community
d. Expediters
9. It is called "job functions" are arranged in a hierarchy, according to seniority, individual progress and
productivity.
a. Morning meeting
b. General morning meeting
c. Wrap-up
d. Work assignments
10. What are two kinds of TC concepts?
a. Written and unwritten philosophy
b. Bible and books
c. Layunin and learning experience
d. All of these
11. In what phase of TCMP that a PDL undergoes a series of examination?
a. Phase 2
b. Phase 4
c. Phase 1
d. Phase 3
12. In what phase of TCMP that a PDL should Learn how to follow the rules and norms of the community?
a. Phase 2
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d. Phase 3
13. Which branch of the Administrative Group takes charge of the preparation of the daily menu,
prepares and cook the food and serve it to inmates.
A. Property and supply branch
B. Budget and finance branch
C. Mess service branch
D. General Service branch
14. Under the rules, methods and procedures of probation, the reglementary period for which the
convicted offender may apply for probation after conviction is within
A. 10 DAYS
B. 15 DAYS
C. 20DAYS
D. 30 DAYS
15. The ________ exercises supervision and control over all districts, cities and municipal jails
throughout the country.
A. Bureau of Jail Management and Penology
B. Department of the Interior and Local Government
C. Department of Justice
D. Bureau of Corrections
16. A special group of prisoners composed of incorrigible, intractable, and highly dangerous persons
who are the source of constant disturbances even in a maximum security prison and wear orange
color of uniform.
A. Medium Security Prisoners
B. Maximum Security Prisoners
C. Super Maximum Security Prisoners
D. Minimum Security Prisoners
17. Differentiate National prisoners from that of City prisoners
A. National prisoners are those sentenced to suffer a term of imprisonment from One (1) day to
six (6) months, while City prisoners are those sentenced to suffer a term of imprisonment of Three
(3) years and One (1) day to Life imprisonment.
B. National prisoners are those sentenced to suffer a term of imprisonment from One (1) day to
(3) years or a fine of not more than 1,000 pesos or both, City prisoners are those sentenced to suffer
a term of imprisonment from One (1) day to six (6) months
C. National prisoners are those sentenced to suffer a term of imprisonment from One (1) day to
(3) years or a fine of not more than 1,000 pesos or both, while City prisoners are those sentenced to
suffer a term of imprisonment of Three (3) years and One (1) day to Life imprisonment.
D. National prisoners are those sentenced to suffer a term of imprisonment of Three (3) years
and One (1) day to Life imprisonment, while City prisoners are those sentenced to suffer a term of
imprisonment from One (1) day to (3) years or a fine of not more than 1,000 pesos or both.
18. Designated rank of a warden in city jails.
A. Inspector
B. Chief inspector
C. Superintendent
D. Director
19. An operation conducted by BJMP officers where a prisoner maybe checked at any time for
possession of contrabands inside prison cell.
A. Man-haunt operation
B. Operation greyhound
C. Operation Bravo
D. Thunderbolt Operation
20. It is one of the earliest device for softening brutal severity of punishment through a compromise
with the church.
A. Benefit of clergy
B. Rehabilitation
C. Retribution
D. None of the foregoing
21. Those sentenced to suffer a term of imprisonment from One (1) day to six (6) months are
classified as:
A. Provincial prisoners
B. City prisoners
C. Insular prisoners
D. Municipal prisoners

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22. Provincial jail is under what government agency?
A. Provincial government
B. Department of Justice
C. Bureau of Correction
D. None of these
23. The probation officer is required by law to submit the PSIR within how many days?
A. 90 days
B. 60 days
C. 120 days
D. 30 days
24. It refers to the continuing relationship between the probationer and the probation officer.
A. Orientation
B. Post sentence investigation
C. Supervision
D. None of the above
25. A method undertaken to allow prisoners to have the opportunity for normal sex life.
A. Visitation
B. Sodomy
C. Conjugal visit
D. All of these
26. San Ramon Penal Colony is an institution intended to detain or house?
A. Convicted offenders
B. Political offenders
C. Private offenders
D. None of these
27. It has been regarded as the forerunner of modern penology due to its extensive use of parole,
social casework and training school type of institution.
A. Pennsylvania System
B. Auburn System
C. Elmira Reformatory
D. All of these
28. How many hectares do the San Ramon Penal Colony has?
A. 1,414 hectare
B. 2,414 hectares
C. 3,414 hectares
D. 4,141 hectares
29. Provincial prisoners are prisoners with imprisonment ranging from?
A. 1 day to 3 years
B. 6 months - 1 day to 3 years
C. 3 years to life
D. Not more than 6 months
30. Probation order will take effect _____
A. Before its issuance
B. Upon order by the court
C. Upon its issuance
D. When the offender will be found guilty
31. A justification of punishment which state that “Severity of the punishment must fit the crime”.
A. Expiation
B. Atonement
C. Retribution
D. Deterrence
32. Theory which states that criminal behavior is learned in interaction with other persons in the
process of communication. (2x question)
A. Differential Association Theory
B. Strain Theory
C. Classical Theory
D. Positivist Theory
33. It refers to the money paid to the relatives of a murdered person as compensation and to prevent
blood feud.
A. Wergild
B. Friendsgild
C. Compensation
D. Reprimand

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34. The head of Bureau of Corrections is the Director of prisons who is appointed by the
_____________ with the confirmation of the Commission on Appointments.
A. Chief Executive
B. DOJ Secretary
C. DILG Secretary
D. None of the above

35. Who is the Father of Probation in England?

A. Elizabeth Fry
B. Teodulo Natividad
C. Mathew Davenport Hill
D. John Howard
36. Among the colonies established in the Philippines, what penal colony was established in
Zamboanga?
A. Iwahig Penal Colony
B. Sablayan Penal Colony
C. Camp Sampaguita
D. San Ramon Penal Colony
37. It is considered as the best reform institution for young offenders.
A. Elmira reformatory
B. Auburn prison system
C. Borstal institution
D. Bridewell penitentiar
38. It is the national record of a prisoner at New Bilibid Prison.
A. Mittimus
B. Carpeta
C. Commitment order
D. Arrest record
39. Having a pornographic materials inside jail is a?
A. Minor offense
B. Grave Offense
C. Less grave offense
D. Major offense
40. Under our laws, when should a probationer report to his designated probation officer?
A. Within 72 hours after probation order has been granted
B. Upon court order
C. Upon initial interview
D. Upon completion of the PSIR
41. When you are once on probation, are you still allowed to apply for the second time?
A. Yes
B. No
C. True
D. False
42. Before taking out the prisoner to the prison, he will be pre-release to _________________.
A. Diagnostic and Reception Center
B. Separation and Placement Center
C. Classification board
D. Disciplinary board

43. Also known as the Juvenile and Youth Welfare Code.

A. BP 603
B. RA 9344
C. PD 603
D. RA 603
44. A school of criminology which maintain the doctrine of psychological hedonism or freewill.
A. Classical School
B. Neo-classical School
C. Positivist School
D. None of these
45. A privilege granted to a prisoner that shall entitle him to a deduction of his term of imprisonment
for his good behavior.
A. Amnesty
B. Reprieve
C. Commutation of sentence

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 D. Good Conduct Time Allowance
46. An executive clemency intended to reduce the degree of penalty inflicted upon the convict, or by
decreasing the length of his imprisonment.
A. Amnesty
B. Reprieve
C. Commutation of sentence
D. Pardon
47. An executive clemency given for the temporary stay of the execution of sentence.
A. Amnesty
B. Reprieve
C. Commutation of sentence
D. Pardon
48. It is extended to a group/class of persons generally exercised by the Chief Executive with the
concurrence of Congress.
A. Pardon
B. Commutation of sentence
C. Parole
D. Amnesty
49. When was the Bilibid prison established?
A.1845
B. 1846
C.1847
D. 1848
50. If two (2) inmates are arguing each other of some loss of their items in cell, refer them to the
____________________.
A. Warden
B. Investigation and disciplinary board
C. Classification board
D. Never mind them
51. In the exercise of religious beliefs of prisoners, a prison official trying to convert a prisoner to
change his religion.
A. Proselytizing
B. Restitution
C. Reparation
D. Compensation
52. After receiving the PSIR, how many days must a judge decide whether to grant or deny
probation?
A. 15 days
B. 30 days
C. 60 days
D. 90 days
53. An act which creates a Board of Claims under DOJ for claims for compensation of victims of
violent crimes.
A. Republic Act No. 9262
B. Republic Act No. 7309
C. Republic Act No. 9372
D. Republic Act No. 7610
54. A chemical that is injected to an offender that puts him into deep unconsciousness in lethal
injection.
A. Potassium Chloride
B. Hydrogen Peroxide
C. Sodium Thiopenthotal
D. Sodium Chloride
55. Preliminary form filed up by the probationer within 72 hours after the release of his probation
order.
A. Arrest and Booking Report
B. Release form
C. Work Sheet
D. None of the above
56. It is an order issued by the court to a correctional facility indicating the basis for the confinement
of a person.
A. Mittimus
B. Carpeta
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57. When was the establishment of the Correctional Institution for Women?
A. November 01, 1929
B. November 12, 1929
C. November 27, 1929
D. November 17, 1929
58. Granted by the Chief Executive without any conditions attached which serves to wipe away the
guilt of pardonee and makes him innocent as if he has not committed a crime.
A. Pardon C. Absolute Pardon
B. Conditional Pardon D. Parole

59. He introduced the worldwide progressive mark system in prison.

A. Manuel Montesimos
B. Walter Crofton
C. Alexander Maconochie
D. Zebulon Brockway
60. A prison system which includes confinement of prisoners in single cells at night and congregate
work in shops during the day.
A. Pennsylvania system
B. Auburn system
C. Elmira reformatory
D. Irish system
61. The first workhouse in England in 1557 to 1576.
A. Sing sing prison
B. Bridewell
C. Alcatraz
D. Walnut Street Jail
62. Which of the following is an open correctional institution known to be the best and “prison
without walls”?
A. Davao penal colony
B. Sablayan penal colony
C. Iwahig penal colony
D. San Ramon prison and penal farm
63. What correctional institution houses accused awaiting trial?
A. Prison
B. Half-way house
C. Jail
D. Rehabilitation center
64. Presidential Decree No. 968 established the ________ system.
A. Adult probation
B. Juvenile Justice
C. Family Welfare
D. Civilian Police
65. The Supreme Court automatically reviews the cases of criminals convicted and meted out the
penalty of,
A. 12 years 6 months and 1 day
B. Life imprisonment
C. Death
D. 6 years, 1 month and 1 day
66. 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
67. There are three (3) casework techniques applied by the parole officer, which is not included?
A. The trick and treat techniques
B. The executive techniques
C. The guidance, counseling and leadership techniques
D. The manipulative techniques
68. Takes 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.
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C. Property and supply branch
D. Mess services branch
69. 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
70. It is a penalty wherein a convicted person shall not be permitted to enter the place designated in
the sentence or within the radius therein specified, which shall not more than 250 and be not less
than 25 kilometers from the place designated.
A. Fine
B. None of these
C. P22.00/day
D. P19.00/day
71. 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
72. Aside from protecting the public, imprisonment has for its latest objective, the
A. Reformation of offenders
B. Deterrence
C. Segregation of offender
D. Confinement of Offenders
73. In the New Bilibid Prison, all medium security prisoners are confined at the
A. NBP Main Prison
B. Camp Bukang Liwayway
C. Camp Sampaguita
D. Medium Security Prison
74. Under the prison rules, who is charged for the hearing of disciplinary cases in prison?
A. Classification Board
B. Parole Board
C. Administrative Board
D. Disciplinary Board
75. The penalty imposed for offenders must be certain. This means that:
A. The guilty one must be the one to be punished, no proxy.
B. No one must escape its effect
C. It must be equal for all persons
D. The consequence must be in accordance with law.
76. The following are the duties of the custodial force in prison, except:
A. Censor offender’s items
B. Escort inmates
C. Inspect security devices
D. Conduct disciplinary hearing
77. 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
78. This pillar/component of our criminal justice system has been regarded the weakest pillar due to
its failure to eliminate recidivism and habitual offenders.
A. Law enforcement
B. Prosecution
C. Court
D. Correction
79. The attempt to prevent future crimes through fear of punishment.
A. Retribution
B. Deterrence
C. Incapacitation
D. Rehabilitation
80. The idea that re-entry of an offender should be in the mainstream of society rather than the
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B. Deterrence
C. Incapacitation
D. Rehabilitation
81. 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
82. They were known as Bridewell, which started in 1553 and served as training schools for
delinquent youths, provided housing and support for older and poorer persons, and detained
vagrants.
A. House of Corrections
B. Mamertine
C. New Gate Prison
D. Penal Colonies
83. The law creating the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) is?
A. RA 8551
B. RA 9165
C. RA 6975
D. RA 9708
84. The Parole and Probation Administration administers the _____ Correctional Program.
A. Institutional
B. Integrated
C. Community – based
D. Traditional
85. It gives punishment in a hard way as a lesson to the offender and would be criminals.
A. General deterrence
B. Specific deterrence
C. Qualifying deterrence
D. Central Deterrence

86. The Imprisonment of a convicted offender may serve at the rate of 8.00 pesos a day in case of
insolvency.
A. Subsidiary Imprisonment
B. Reprieve
C. Imprisonment
D. Suspension
87. A condition given by the President during his/her birthday.
A. Amnesty
B. Executive Clemency
C. Parole
D. Probation
88. A person place on probation?
A. Probationer
B. Petitioner
C. Pardonee
D. Parolee
89. Is one who investigates for court referral for probation supervision or one who supervises a
probationer?
A. Probation officer
B. BJMP
C. Probationer
D. PPA
90. Prison labor of finally convicted able bodied inmates maybe required to work at least how many
hours?
A. 24 hours
B. 6 hours
C. 12 hours
D. 8 hours
91. An inmate’s over sixty (60) years of age maybe excused from mandatory labor.
A. False
B. True

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D. Not all the time
92. Who is responsible for the collection and delivery of mail in prison?
A. Prison Guard
B. Gate Guard/Gater
C. Mail Officer
D. Reception Center
93. Imposable punishment and disciplinary measures on an errant inmates.
A. Caution or reprimand
B. Cancellation of recreational, education, entertainment and visiting privileges
C. Deprivation of GCTA for specific period and change of security status to the next higher
category e.g. from medium to maximum
D. Either of the above
94. The court will not grant probation if it finds the following except;
A. The offender can be treated better in a mental institution of 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
95. 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 pursuant to his
right to ___?
A. Equal protection
B. Presumption of innocence
C. Miranda Rights
D. Due process of law

96. What is an effect of pardon by the President?

A. The pardoning power can be exercised even before the conviction
B. The pardoning power of the president can be exercised after conviction
C. The pardoning power does not extend to cases of impeachment.
D. None of these
97. Pardon includes any crime and exercised by president, while ____ is a blanket pardon to classes
of person or communities who may be guilt political offense.
A. Amnesty
B. Pardon
C. Commutation
D. Parole
98. In probation system’s philosophy and concept, it is stated that the individual has the ability to
____ and to modify his anti-social behavior with the right kind of help.
A. Challenge
B. Aggravate his behavior
C. Change
D. Pardon
99. One of the objectives of Probation is not to promote the correction and rehabilitation of an
offender by providing him with an “individualized treatment” under the guidance of a trained
probation officer. This statement is:
A. Absolutely Correct
B. Absolutely Incorrect
C. Doubtful
D. Confusing

100. Where to apply a petition for probation?

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

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