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Correctional Administration Review Questions
1. 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
Answer: B
2. The B.J.M.P. is under the administration of the:
A. Executive Department
B. P.N.P.
C. D.I.L.G.
D. D.O.J
Answer: C
3. 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
Answer: A
4. The basis of this old school of penology is the human free-will.
A. Penology School
B. Classical School
C. Neo-classical
D. Positivist
Answer: B
5. This helps the prisoner/detainee in the resolution of his problems
A. Meeting
B. Working
C. Recreation
D. Counseling
Answer: D
6. A probationer is allowed to do the following EXCEPT,
a. Stay away from bad associates
b. Work regularly to support his family
Make periodic report
d. Go and play in a gambling den
Answer: D
7. Who mong the following may have his penalty suspended under. PD 603?
a. Pedro who is 19 years old
b. Juan who is 20 years old
c. Martin who is 10 years old
d.. 25 years old Pablo
Answer: C
8. A judicial action or legal disposition that allows the offender to remain in the comunity subject to the conditions imposed by the court.
a. Reprieve
b. Commutation
c. Probation
d. Good Conduct Time Allowance
Answer: C
9. Which agency performs the evaluation of prisoner' s fitness and qualifications for the grant of Pardon or parole?
a. Board of Pardon and Parole
b. National Police Comission
c. Department of Social Welfare and Development
d. National Bureau of Investigation
Answer: A
10. What is the movement in 1790 which held that offenders were out of touch with God thus, they were given Bibles and placed in isolations?
a. Quaker reform movement
b. Reformatory movement
c. Church Reform movement
d. Crime prevention movement
Answer: B
11. What is the legal process that results in the removal of convicton from the official records?
a. Mitigation
b. Expungement
c. Exoneration
d. Restriction
Answer: B
12. The judge's bases of the grant of probation relies on the report of?
a. Prosecutor
b. Police officer
C· Probation officer
d. Social worker
Answer: C
13. Which model emphasize the assumption that criminal behavior is caused by biological or psychological conditions that require treatment?
a. Medical model
b. Reform model
C. Rehabilitation model
d. Community model
Answer: A
14. What document is issued to a parolee when the maximum period of his
prison term has expired?
a. Certificate of final discharge
b. Certificate of final release and discharge
C. Certificate of prison term completion
d. Certificate of final release
Answer: A
15. Billy the kid was 17 years old when he was convicted for the crime of theft. Can he apply for probation under the Adult Probation System?
a. No. Because his crime is theft
b. No. Because he is only 17 years old
C. No. Because he is entitled for parole
d. No. Because he is convicted of a crime
Answer: B
16. An ________ program employs prisoners in various product or good- producing tasks.
a. Agricultural
b. Industrial
C. operational
d. Aministrative
Answer: B
17. What is referred to as hustling inside the prison?
a. Reporting illegal activities
b. Doing prison assignment
C. Using prohibited drugs
d. Selling illegal commodities
Answer: D
18.What institution conducts training program for uniformed personnel of the Bureau of Jail management and Penology?
a. PNP training center
b. Fire service training institute
C. Jail management training institute
d. PNP academy
Answer: C
19.Maria Clara was required to provide financial remuneration for the losses incurred by the victim. What is this type of sentence?
a. Fine
b. Payment
C. Retribution
d. Restitution
Answer: A
20.Which of the following organizations donated the Half-way House inside the compound of the Bureau of Corrections?
a. Office of the President
b. Philippine Charity Sweepstakes office
C. United Nations Security Council
d. Asia Crime Foundation
Answer: B
21. Robin Padilla served his sentence at the New Bilibid Prison in Muntinlupa. Why was he photographed a·t the Reception and Diagnostic Center?
a. It is a rare opportunity to have his photograph
b. He is an actor and photogenic
c. Photographing the inmate is part of the reception procedure
d. To have a souvenir photo of the actor
Answer: C
22. Detention prisoners who are awaiting judgment or trial of their case are under the supervision and control of,
a. Bureau of Corrections
b. Provincial jails
C. Davao penal colony
d. Bureau of Jail Management and Penology
Answer: D
23.A minimum and maximum amount of time to be served in prison is referred to as ____________
a. A determinate sentence
b. A corporal punishment
c. A Indeterminate sentence
d. A Capital punishment
Answer: C
24.Who advocated the principle that the basis of all social actions must be the utilitarian conception of the greatest happiness for the greatest number?
a. John Howard
b. Jeremy Bentham
C. Cesare Becaria
d. George Vold
Answer: B
25.Prison work assignments are usually given to prisoners,
a. After recreational activities
b. At early morning hours
c. Before sleeping hours
d. During middle hours of the day
Answer: A
26. An arrangement where prisoner goes out of the institution to attend educational classes.
a. Study release
b. Work furlough
C. Guidance counseling
d. Vocational program
Answer: D
27. Who said that "criminal acts are signs of distress, signals of failures, the spasm of struggles and convulsions of a sub marginal human being trying to make it in the complex society with inadequate
equipment and preparation"
a. John Howard
b. James Wilson
C. Jeremy Bentham
d. Karl Menninger
Answer: A
28. The parole and probation administration administers a _________ corrections program.
a. Integrated
b. Community-based
C. Traditional
d. Institutiona1
Answer: B
29. Changing criminals through non-punitive means is referred to as
a. Restitution
b. Retribution
c. Reformation
d. Institutional
Answer: C
30. Jose Matalo was sentenced to imprisonment on Sept. 30,2003. 0n Oct. 20, 2003 the judge who promulgated the decision died. What is the
effect of the Judge's death to the service of Jose' s sentence?
a. His sentence will not be binding anymore
b. He will have to serve his sentence
c. His sentence will be suspended
d. His sentenced will be reduced
Answer: B
31. Who among the following prisoners is a national prisoner?
1. 0ne who is sentenced to maximum term of imprisonment of more than 3 years or a fine more than 5,000.
2. 0ne sentenced to serve 2 or more prison sentences in the aggregate exceeding the period of 3 years.
3. Regardless of the length of service, one sentenced for violation of Custom Law or other laws within the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Customs
4. Regardless of the length of sentence, one sentenced for violation of Immigration Laws and Election Laws.
a. 1, 2, and 3
b. 2,3, and 4
c. 1, 3, and 4
d. all of the listed
Answer: D
32. This theory in criminology states that criminals are totally responsible for their behaviors and the stress is more on the effect of their felonious act than upon the criminal himself.
a. Biological theory
b. Positivist theory
C. Classical theory
d. None of the above
Answer: C
33. What is the action of the court in case a probationer violated his probation conditions?
a. Court directs probationer to re apply for probation
b. Court orders the continuation of the probation
C. Court releases the probationer to the community
d. Court revokes probation and probationer goes back to prison
Answer: D
34. How do inmates know that they have letters?
a. A list of mails for inmates is posted
b. A jail guard delivers the letter personally
c. An inmate trustees delivers the letters to the addressee
d. Inmate with letters are called to the Jail Warden' s office
Answer: A
35. Who introduced the Silent System in 1831 at the Auburn Prison?
a. John Howard
b. Jeremy Bentham
C. E1am Lynds
d. James Wilson
Answer: B
36. Forced is used only by correctional institutions to,
a. Exact respect
b. Enforce discipline
C. Show physical strength and power
d. Perform assignments
Answer: B
37. 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 inonth and 1 day
Answer: C
38. Presidential Decree No. 968 established the _________ system.
a. Adult Probation
b. Juvenile Justice
C. Family Welfare
d. Civilian Police
Answer: A
39. What correctional institution houses accused awaiting trial?
a. Prison
b. Half-way house
C. Jail
d. Rehabilitation center
Answer: C
40. 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
Answer: C
41. The first workhouse in England in 1557 to 1576.
a. Singsing prison
b. Bridewell
c. Alcatraz
d. Walnut Street Jail
Answer: B
42. 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
Answer: A
43. He introduced the worldwide progressive mark system in prison.
a. Manuel Montesimos
b. Walter Crofton
c. Alexander Macanochie
d. Zebulon Brockway
Answer: C
44. He has the supervisory powers over all provincial and city jails but his powers are limited in the sense that they are advisory and recommendatory only.
a. Secretary of Justice
b. Warden
c. Chief Justice
d. Director of prison
Answer: D
45. The period of 1870 to 1880 was called the __________ of penology.
a. Age of Reason
b. Age of Reform
c. Age of Enlightenment
d. Golden Age
Answer: D
46. 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
b. Absolute Pardon
c. Conditional Pardon
d. Parole
Answer: B
47. It is also known as the "Industrial Good Time Law"
a. Republic Act No. 2489
b. Republic Act No. 6425
c. Act No. 2489
d. Act No. 3815
Answer: C
48. First Juvenile Delinquency Law in the Philippines.
a. Commonwealth Act No. 3203
b. Republic Act No. 7610
c. Presidential Decree No. 603
d. Republic Act No. 9344
Answer: A
49. When was the establishment of the Correctional Instituton for Women?
a. November 01, 1929
b. November 12, 1929
c. November 27, 1929
d. November 17, 1929
Answer: C
50. It is an order issued by the court to a correctional facility indicating the basis for the confinement of a prisoner
a. Mittimus
b. Carpeta
C. Commitment order
d. Arrest Report
Answer: A
51. Preliminary form filed up by the petitioner 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
52. A chemical that is injected to an offender that puts him into deep sleep in lethal injection.
a. Potassium chloride
b. Hydorgen peroxide
c. Sodium thiopenthotal
d. Sodium chloride
Answer: C
53. In the exercise of religious beliefs of prisoners, a prison official trying to covert a prisonerr to change his religion.
a. Proselytizing
b. Restitution
C. Reparation
d. Compensation
Answer: A
54. How many minutes is the allowable time for an inmate to use the telephone?
a. 5 Minutes
b. 10 Minutes
c. 15 mutes
d. 20 Minutes
Answer: A
55. An act which creates a Board of Claims under DOJ for claims for compensation of victims of violent crimes.
a. Republic Act No. 7903
b. Republic Act No. 7309
c. Republic Act No. 3709
d. Republic Act No. 3079
Answer: B
56. 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
Answer: A
57. If two (2) inmates are arguing each other of some lost of their items in cell, refer them to the ________
a. Warden
b. Investigation and disciplinary board
c. Classification board
d. Never mind them
Answer: B
58. Mandated as the "age of reason"
a. 17th century
b. 18th century
c. 19th century
d. 20th century
Answer: B
59. A system that teaches inmates to value himself and his dealing with others.
a. Auburn system
b. Pennsylvania system
c. Millien system
d. Congrete system
Answer: C
60. When was the Bilibid prison established?
a. 1845
b. 1846
c. 1847
d. 1848
Answer: C
61. 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
Answer: D
62. An executive clemency given for the temporary stay of the execution of sentence.
a. Amnesty
b. Reprieve
c. Commutation of sentence
d. Pardon
Answer: B
63. 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
Answer: C
64. 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
d. Good Conduct Time Allowance
Answer: D
65. A school of criminology which maintain the doctrine of psychological hedonism or freewi11.
a. Classical School
b. Neo classical school
c. Positivist scbool
d. None of these
Answer: A
66. Also known as the Juvenile and Youth Welfare Code.
a. BP 603
b. RA 9344
c. PD 603
d. RA 603
Answer: C
67. Before taking out the prisoner to jail, he will be pre-release to ________
a. Diagnostic and Reception Center
b. Reception
C. Classification board
d. Disciplinary board
Answer: A
68. When you are once on probation, are you still allowed to apply for the second time?
a. Yes
b. No
c. True
d. False
Answer: B
69. 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
Answer: A
70. Having a pornographic materials inside jail is a?
a. Minor offense
b. Grave offense
c. Less grave offense
d. Major offense
Answer: A
71. It is the national record of a prisoner at New Bilibid Prison
a. Mittimus
b. Carpeta
c. Commitment order
d. Arrest record
Answer: B
72. It is considered as the best reform institution for young offenders.
a. Elmira reformatory
b. Auburn prison system
c. Borstal institution
d. Bridewell penitentiary
Answer: C
73. 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
Answer: D
74. Who is the Father of Probation in England?
a. Calvin Coolidge
b. Teodulo Natividad
c. Mathew Davenport Hill
d. John Howard
Answer: C
75. What is the afe requirement for drug user for admission for probation under RA 6425?
a. Less than 21
b. 25 years old and above
c. 21 years old and above
d. 25 years old and below
Answer: A
76. 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
Answer: A
77. It refers to the money paid to the relatives of a murdered person as compensation and to prevent blood feud.
a. Wergild
b. Restitution
c. Compensation
d. Reprimand
Answer: A
78. Theory which states that criminal behavior is learned in interaction with other persons in the process of communication.
a. Differential Association Theory
b. Strain Theory
c. Classical Theory
d. Positivist Theory
Answer: A
79. A justification of punishment which state that "Severity of the punishment must fit the crime".
a. Expiation
b. Atonement
c. Retribution
d. Deterrence
Answer: C
80. 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
Answer: C
81. Provincial prisoners are prisoners with imprisonment ranging from?
a. 1 day to 3 years
b. 6 months, 1 day to 5 years
c. 3 years to life
d. Not more than 6 months
Answer: B
82. How many hectares do the San Ramon Penal Colony has?
a. 1,414 hectares
b. 2,414 hectares
c. 3,414 hectares
d. 4,141 hectares
Answer: A
83. It has been regarded as the forerunner of modern penology due to its extensive use of parole, social casework and training school type of instituton.
a. Pennsylvania System
b. Auburn System
c. Elmira Reformatory
d. All of these
Answer: C
84. 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
Answer: B
85. P01 Doling was convicted to serve a penalty of 6 years of imprisonment for usurpation of a person in authority due to his frequent introduction of himself as NBI agent, what would be his classification under PD 29?
a. Detention prisoner
b. Provincial prisoner
c. Municipal Prisoner
d. National Prisoner
Answer: D
86. A method undertaken to allow prisoners to have the opportunity for normal sexlife.
a. Visitation
b. Sodorny
c. Conjugal visit
d.All of these
Answer: C
87. It serves as the basis in granting probation for qualified petitioners.
a. Pre- sentence investigation report
b. Post sentence investigation report
c. Admission summary
d. Behavior report
Answer: B
88. 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
Answer: C
89. Before the travel of probationer outside the jurisdiction of the City/Provincial probation office, application for court should be filed within how many days?
a. 45 days
b. 30 days
c. 15 days
d. 5 days
Answer: B
90. 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
Answer: C
91. Provincial jail is under what government agency?
a. Provincial government
b. Department of Justice
c. Bureau of Correction
d. None of these
Answer: A
92. 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
Answer: D
93. 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
Answer: A
94. An operation conducted by BJMP officers where a prisoner maybe
checked at anytime for possession of contrabands inside prison cell
a. Man-haunt operation
b. Operation greyhound
c. operation Bravo
d. Thunderbolt operation
Answer: B
95. Designated rank of a warden in city jails
a. Inspector
b. Chief inspector
c. Superintendent
d. Director
Answer: C
96. 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.
Answer: D
97. 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
Answer: C
98. 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
Answer: A
99. Under the rules, methods and procedures of probation, the reglamentary period for which the convicted offender may apply for
probation after conviction is within-
a. 10 days
b. 15 days
c. 20 days
d. 30 days
Answer: B
100. Which branch of the Administrative Group takes charge of the preparation of the daily menu, prepares and cook the food and serve it to ininates.
a. Property and supply branch
b. Budget and finance branch
c. Mass service branch
d. General service branch
Answer: C
101. ____________ is a security facility, common to police stations used for temporary confinement of individual held for investigation.
a. Ordinary Jails
b. Lock-up jails
c. Workhouse, jail farms or camp
d. None of these
Answer: B
102. It is a justification of punishment which claims that punishment gives lesson to the offender by showing to others what would happen to them If they violate the law.
a. Retribution
b. Expiation
c. Incapacitation
d. Deterrence
Answer: D
103. Rooms or cells where prisoners are held, especially underground, are called-
a. Gaols
b. Dungeons
c. Fox holes
d. Hulks
Answer: B
104. Under the law, a prisoner who surrenders from escaping because of
calamity, immediately within 48 hours after pronouncement of the passing away of calamity, is granted-
A. 1/5 reduction of sentence
B. 1/2 reduction of sentence
C. 2/5 reduction of sentence
D. 2/6 reduction of sentence
Answer: A
105. What branch of the government has the sole authority to exercise the pardoning power?
A. Executive Brancih
B. Judicial Branch
C. Legislative Branch
D. All of the above
Answer: A
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