Compiled by: Mr. Sergie B.

Florague
Reviewer made simple in Corrections

1. A probationer is allowed to do the following except?

a. Stay away from bad associates
b. Work regularly to support his family
c. Make periodic office report
d. Go and play in a gambling den

2. 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

3. What organizational principle should be adopted since no one person can exercise all the
authority in making decisions?
a. Delegation of authority
b. Span of control
c. Unity of command
d. Line and staff work

4. A judicial action for legal disposition that allows the offender to remain in the community
subject to conditions imposed by the court?
a. Reprieve
b. Probation
c. Commutation
d. Parole

5. What theory provides that criminal behavior is learned through interaction with other persons
in the process of communication?
a. Strain theory
b. Psychoanalytical theory
c. Differential association theory
d. Social disorganization theory

6. Which of the following is an open correctional institution known to be the best and prison
without walls?
a. Davao penal farm
b. Sablayan penal colony
c. San Ramon prison and penal farm
d. Iwahig penal colony

7. Which is called the finest penal farm in the world?

a. Davao penal farm
b. Sablayan penal colony
c. San Ramon prison and penal farm
d. Iwahig penal colony
Compiled by: Mr. Sergie B. Florague
Reviewer made simple in Corrections

8. Pedro was sentenced to serve a maximum term of imprisonment of not more than six years. He
applied for probation but his application will not be considered if:
1. He was previously granted parole
2. He was previously convicted by final judgment of an offense punished by imprisonment of
not less that one month and one day and/or a fine of not less than 200 pesos
3. He was previously granted probation
4. He was convicted of subversion or any crimes against national security or public order
a. 1, 2 and 3
b. 2, 3 and 4
c. 3, 4 and 1
d. Any of those listed

9. When does punishment have a deterrent effect?

a. Punishment reduces the capacity of an individual to commit a crime
b. Punishment serves as an example to the public thus discouraging the commission of an
offense
c. Punishment is serious compared with the nature of offense
d. Punishment disgraces the offender before the public.

10. Under the UN Standard Minimum Rules for treatment of Prisoners, which of the following are
the two basic principles under rules of general application to prisoners?
1. There shall be no discrimination on grounds of race, color, sex, language, religion,
political or other opinion, national or social origin, birth or other status
2. It is necessary to respect the religious belief and moral rule of the group to which the
prisoner belong
3. The treatment of prisoner should emphasize not their exclusion from the community,
but their continuing part in it
4. Unconvicted prisoners are presumed to be innocent and shall be treated as such.
a. 2 and 3
b. 4 and 1
c. 1 and 2
d. 3 and 4

11. 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

12. The theory in criminal causation focuses on the criminal disorders, chromosomes irregularity,
and abnormal brain activity?
a. Biological
b. Psychological
c. Sociological
d. Geological
Compiled by: Mr. Sergie B. Florague
Reviewer made simple in Corrections

13. 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
a. Reformation
b. Retribution
c. Expiation
d. Deterrence

14. Where Rene Boy shall be confined if his sentence is 6 months or less?
a. National prison
b. Municipal jail
c. City jail
d. Provincial jail

15. Crimes with no private offended party?

a. Complex crime
b. Status offense
c. Simple crime
d. Victimless crime

16. A married prisoner is visited by his wife and they were granted the time for their marital sexual
obligation. What do you call this affair?
a. Sexual relation
b. Conjugal partnership
c. Conjugal privilege
d. Conjugal visit

17. What institution conducts the training program for uniformed personnel of the BJMP?
a. Fire Training Center
b. Philippine National Jail Academy
c. PNP Training Center
d. Jail Management Training Institute

18. Robin Padilla was convicted and ready to serve his sentence inside the prison. Why was he
photographed at the Reception and Diagnostic Center?
a. He is a actor and photogenic
b. It is rare opportunity to have his photograph
c. To have a souvenir photo of the actor
d. Photographing the inmate is part of the reception procedure

19. A penalty having its minimum and maximum duration is referred to as

a. Determinate sentence
b. Capital punishment
c. Corporal punishment
d. Indeterminate sentence

20. Which of the following executive clemency needs the concurrence of the congress?
a. Pardon
b. Amnesty
Compiled by: Mr. Sergie B. Florague
Reviewer made simple in Corrections

c. Probation
d. Parole

21. It is an executive clemency whereby the convicted person should serve part of his sentence?
a. Pardon
b. Parole
c. Probation
d. Amnesty

22. 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. Revoked 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

23. Which of the following is a minor offense in jail?

a. Rendering personal services to fellow inmate
b. Loitering or being in an unauthorized place
c. Keeping or concealing keys or locks of places in the jail where it is off- limits to inmates
d. Making untruthful statements or lies in official communication, transaction or investigation

24. Failure to assist in putting out fires inside the jail is a type of offense?
a. Grave offense
b. Less grave offense
c. Not so grave offense
d. Minor offense

25. How many hours should the jail disciplinary board hear and decide the case brought before it?
a. 24 hours
b. 12 hours
c. 48 hours
d. 72 hours

26. Minimum number of time in counting the inmates on daily basis?

a. Three times
b. Two times
c. Four times
d. Five times

27. What is the duration should the probation officer submit his post sentence investigation to the
court?
a. 60 days
b. 30 days
c. within 60 days
d. 15 days

28. A shoemaker and became the father of probation in the U.S

Compiled by: Mr. Sergie B. Florague
Reviewer made simple in Corrections

a. Mathew Davenport Hill

b. Edward Savage
c. John Augustus
d. Teodolo Natividad

29. When does probation started?

a. 1938
b. 1841
c. 1896
d. 1932

30. 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

31. 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

32. Which of the following is not considered by P.D 29 as prisoners?

a. Municipal prisoner
b. Provincial prisoner
c. Insular prisoner
d. Detention prisoner

33. 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
c. Visitation privileges
d. Good treatment allowance

34. 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

35. A person convicted to serve 6 years imprisonment would be classified as what kind of prisoner?
a. Municipal prisoner
Compiled by: Mr. Sergie B. Florague
Reviewer made simple in Corrections

b. Insular prisoner
c. Provincial prisoner
d. Detention prisoner

36. It is one of the forerunners of modern correctional system wherein they confine the prisoners in
single cell at night but allow them to work during the day.
a. Auburn system
b. Pennsylvania system
c. Elmira reformatory
d. None of the above

37. It is an institution intended to detain or house political offenders.

a. Iwahig Penal farm
b. Davao Penal Farm
c. San Ramon Prison and Penal farm
d. Sablayan Prison Farm

38. This forerunner whereby he introduced the theory of atavism?

a. Lombroso
b. Becarria
c. Ferri
d. Garofalo

39. It is the temporary suspension in the execution of sentence?

a. Pardon
b. Appeal
c. Commutation
d. Reprieve

40. It is the deduction of the term of imprisonment due to the convict’s good behavior while serving
his sentence?
a. Special time allowance
b. Parole
c. Good conduct time allowance
d. Probation

41. A writ ordering the confinement of a person in penal institution.

a. Detention order
b. Commitment order
c. Warrant of arrest
d. None of the above

42. Who grants probation?

a. Probation officer
b. Solicitor general
c. Court
d. All of the above
Compiled by: Mr. Sergie B. Florague
Reviewer made simple in Corrections

43. Where the application for probation should be filed?

a. Board of Pardons and Parole
b. Office of the Solicitor General
c. Trial court
d. Appellate court

44. The court shall resolve the application for probation for _.
a. Not later than 60 days
b. Within 10 days
c. Within 5 days
d. Within 15 days

45. 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

46. Probation shall be denied if the court finds that_.

a. All of the above
b. The offender is in need of correctional treatment
c. There is undue risk that during the period of probation the offender will commit another
crime
d. Probation will depreciate the seriousness of the offense committed.

47. The probationer and his probation program shall be under the control and supervision of ___?
a. Probation officer
b. Board of pardons and parole
c. Court
d. All of the above

48. Is the denial of probation appealable?

a. It depends on the violation
b. Yes
c. No
d. Partially No

49. Who shall have the control over the probationer once the latter is permitted to reside under the
jurisdiction of another court?
a. Regional Director
b. Executive judge of the municipal court
c. Executive Judge of the first instance
d. Appellate court

50. Pedro Juana was sentenced to serve an imprisonment of six months, how many years would be
the duration of his probation?
a. One year
Compiled by: Mr. Sergie B. Florague
Reviewer made simple in Corrections

b. Two years
c. Shall not exceed two years
d. Shall not be more than six years

51. 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

52. 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 the above

53. Probation aids shall have the term in office for ___?
a. 3 years
b. 1 year
c. 2 years
d. 4 years

54. Ideal number of days for proper classification of newly convicted offenders at the RDC?
a. 45 days
b. 30 days
c. 60 days
d. 15 days

55. An inherent responsibility of a warden in seeing to it that he continually motivates his staff and
personnel to perform at their best.
a. Decision making
b. Control of prison operation and activities
c. Personnel program
d. Executive leadership

56. First juvenile court established in 1898

a. Chicago
b. England
c. Massachusetts
d. Valencia, Spain

57. Place wherein a newly convicted prisoner is housed for at least a minimum period of 5 days to
ten days for the conduct of medical examination, vaccination, x-rays to prevent physical
contamination
a. Reception diagnostic center
b. Medical center
Compiled by: Mr. Sergie B. Florague
Reviewer made simple in Corrections

c. Quarantine unit
d. None of the above

58. A writ issued by the court to a correctional facility indicating the basis of confinement of a
prisoner
a. Mittimus
b. Detention order
c. Warrant of arrest
d. Writ of Hebeas Corpus

59. A code which provides “an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth.”
a. Code of Babylon
b. Code of Kalantiaw
c. Hammurabi code
d. Bible

60. A French word meaning “word of honor”

a. Pardon
b. Probation
c. Parole
d. Amnesty

61. Refers to those who are confined in correctional facilities awaiting verdict in their cases
a. Prisoner
b. Detainees
c. Probationer
d. Offender

62. It is said to be the alternative for jail confinement in modern penology.

a. Amnesty
b. Parole
c. Probation
d. Pardon

63. He advocated the Irish system which is considered by many as one of the most famous
contributor to the reformatory movement.
a. Z.R. Brockway
b. Alexander Macanochie
c. Ceasar Lombroso
d. Walter Crofton

64. He is the father of probation in the Philippines

a. Ferdinand Marcos
b. Manuel Roxas
c. Teodulo Natividad
d. Ramon Bagatsing Sr.
Compiled by: Mr. Sergie B. Florague
Reviewer made simple in Corrections

65. 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

66. He is the first appointed probation officer in the world.

a. Hans Gross
b. Edward Savage
c. John Augustus
d. Benjamin Franklin

67. This case paved the way for the abolition of the first probation law?
a. People v. De Vera, 376 O.G. 164
b. People v. Vera, 376 O.G. 164
c. Vera v. People, 376 O.G. 164
d. People v. De Vera, 376 O,G. 164

68. 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

69. After receiving the PSIR, within how many days must a judge decide whether to grant or deny
the application for probation.
a. 5 days
b. 15 days
c. 30 days
d. 60 days

70. 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

71. Operation conducted by the BJMP where a prisoner maybe checked at anytime.
a. Search and seizure
b. Confiscation
c. Inspection
d. Operation greyhound

72. These are long, narrow, single decked ships propelled by sails, usually rowed by criminals.
a. Hulks
b. Ships of criminals
Compiled by: Mr. Sergie B. Florague
Reviewer made simple in Corrections

c. Galleys
d. none of the above

73. What is the standard ratio in escorting a non- bailable inmate?

a. One is to one security officer
b. One is to three security officers
c. One is to two plus one security officers
d. One is to one plus one security officer

74. Offenders who are committed to the jail or prison in order to serve their sentence after final
conviction of a competent court is known as
a. Detention prisoner
b. Sentenced prisoner
c. Provincial prisoner
d. National prisoner
75. Penology came from the latin word “poena” which means
a. Conviction
b. Pain and suffering
c. Punishment
d. Deterrence
76. It is the suffering inflicted by the state against an offending member of the society for the
transgression of the law
a. Penalty
b. Punishment
c. Suffering
d. Any of the above
77. When different crimes should be punished with different penalties, punishment should
therefore be
a. Correctional
b. Legal
c. Productive of suffering
d. Commensurate with the offense
78. An institution for the imprisonment of persons convicted of major offenses refers to
a. Jail
b. Prison
c. Penitentiary
d. All of the above
79. Imprisonment for a term of 6 years 1 day to 12 years
a. Prision correccional
b. Reclusion temporal
c. Arresto mayor
d. Prision mayor
80. 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
Compiled by: Mr. Sergie B. Florague
Reviewer made simple in Corrections

81. This were the former warships used to house prisoners in the 18th century and 19th century as
means of relieving congestion of prisones refers to
a. Galleys
b. Hulks
c. Gaols
d. Warships
82. In the ancient times, who were commonly subjected to harsh punishments?
a. Middle class
b. Black people
c. Slaves
d. Any of the above.
83. Offenders who were convicted should be kept away from the society for its protection. This is
frequently called as
a. Incapacitation
b. Deterrence
c. Penalization
d. Rehabilitation
84. What code specified punishment according to the social class of the offenders?
a. Greek Code of Draco
b. Justinian Code
c. Burgundian Code
d. Akadian Code
85. The establishment of the usefulness and responsibility of the offender as a productive individual
is a punishment justified by
a. Expiation
b. Rehabilitation
c. Atonement
d. Retribution
86. The penalty of banishing a person from the place where he committed a crime refers to what
contemporary forms of punishment
a. Atonement
b. Destierro
c. Exile
d. Incapacitation
87. The early Roman place of confinement which was built under the main sewer of Rome in 64 BC
refers to
a. Town Gates
b. Wulnut Street Jail
c. Bridewell Workhouse
d. Mamertime Prison
88. What was the most popular workhouse in London which was built for the employment of
English prisoners?
a. Borstal prison
b. Panoptican prison
c. Elmira reformatory
d. None of the above
89. Which branch takes charge of the preparation of the daily menu, prepares and cooks food and
serve to inmates?
Compiled by: Mr. Sergie B. Florague
Reviewer made simple in Corrections

a. General Service Branch

b. Mess Service Branch
c. Budget and Finance Brach
d. Property and Supply Branch
90. The unit where the prisoner is given thorough physical examination including blood test, x-rays,
vaccinations and immunity for the purpose of insuring that the prisoner is not suffering from
contagious disease?
a. Rehabilitation Unit
b. Quarantine Cell
c. Medical and Health Center
d. RDC
91. Who provides the security system of sound custody, security and control of inamtes and their
movements and also responsible to enforce jail or prison discipline
a. Administrative Group
b. Security Group
c. Rehabilitation Group
d. Medical Group
92. What law was passed during the Aquino administration that renamed the Bureau of Prisons to
Bureau of Corrections?
a. E.O. 292
b. E.O. 229
c. A.O 262
d. E.O. 292
93. Who appoints the Director of Prisons who shall be the Head of the Bureau?
a. Chief BJMP
b. Sec. of DILG
c. Chief Executive
d. Sec. of DOJ
94. What agency has supervision and control over all the national prisons or penitentiaries?
a. Bureau of Prisons
b. Bureau of Correction
c. Bureau of Jail
d. None of the above
95. Which of the following statements is not true?
a. Provincial Jails in the Philippines are under the jurisdiction of the DOJ
b. Provincial Jails are managed and controlled by the provincial government
c. The jail bureau controls the administration and supervision of all jails nationwide
d. The BJMP is under the DILG
96. Who appoints jail Sr. Superintendent?
a. Chief Executive
b. DILG Sec
c. Chief BJMP
d. Chief of BUCOR
97. Who appoints the Chief Inspector as warden?
a. DILG sec
b. Chief Executive
c. Chief BJMP
d. Chief of BuCor