Correctional Administration Review Questions 2
Correctional Administration Review Questions 2
1. For a maximum security facility, how high should the walls be constructed?
a. 8 to 12 feet
b. 12 to 14 feet
c. 18 to 20 feet
d. 18 to 25 feet
Answer: D
2. This type of institution is usually constructed without a fence?
a. Minimum security institution
b. Medium security institution
c. Maximum security institution
d. Open institution
Answer: D
3. What is the main objective of segregation?
a. Diversification by age
b. Diversification by sex
c. Diversification by the degree of imprisonment
d. Prevention of physical and moral contamination
Answer: D
4. It is the original intention of imposing prison labor.
a. Punitive
b. Afflictive
c. Reformatory
d. Business
Answer: A
5. It refers to the formulation of the tentative rehabilitation program of the convict.
a. Diagnosis
b. Treatment planning
c. Execution of treatment program
d. Re-classification
Answer: B
6. It is mainly responsible for the implementation of a prisoner's treatment program.
a. RDC
b. Warden
c. Classification committee
d. All of the above
Answer: C
7. It is part of the classification wherein the prisoners are examined and tests are administered to check on the physical and mental condition of the prisoners.
a. Diagnosis
b. Treatment planning
c. Execution of treatment program
d. Re-classification
Answer: A
8. This forerunner of penology considered and placed emphasis on physical characteristics as the basis for atavism.
a. Lombroso
b. Beccaria
c. Ferri
d. Garofalo
Answer: A
9. What country popularized the use of prisons as detention facilities?
a. USA
b. England
c. France
d. Spain
Answer: A
10. Credited for introducing the use of jails.
a. Europenas
b. Americans
c. Asians
d. Cavemen
Answer: A
11. Its main objective is to prevent unnecessary custodial risk and prevent physical and moral contamination from one group to another.
a. Diversification
b. Segregation
c. Discipline
d. Classification
Answer: B
12. The ideal number of days for an inmate to be placed in the quarantine unit at the Reception and Diagnostic Center.
a. 2 days
b. 3 days
c. 4 days
d. 5 days
Answer: D
13. Sometimes referred to as a Case conference or Guidance conference wherein the tentative formulation of a rehabilitation program is conducted with the inmate concerned.
a. Staff conference
b. Admission classification meeting
c. Classification meeting
d. Staff interview
Answer: A
14. Calls the attention of inmates for certain misconduct or positive traits manifested while serving sentence.
a. Post sentence report
b. Behavior report
c. Misconduct report
d. Admissions summary
Answer: B
15. A written report detailing a particular inmate and the violations incurred regarding the rule book.
a. Post sentence report
b. Behavior report
c. Misconduct report
d. Admission summary
Answer: C
16. 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. Amnesty
Answer: B
17. A person who is detained for the violation of law or ordinance and has not been convicted is
a. Detention prisoner
b. Provincial prisoner
c. Municipal prisoner
d. City prisoner
Answer: A
18. A pardon cannot be extended to one of the following;
a. Murder
b. Brigandage
c. Rape
d. Impeachment
Answer: D
19. Primitive punishment of the transgressor is carried out through personal vengeance.
a. Retribution
b. Expiation
c. Deterrence
d. Protection
Answer: A
20. It paved the way for exempting law violators from their criminal liability by reason of insanity.
a. People vs. Vera
b. M'Naghten case (1843)
c. Sursis
d. Furlough
Answer: B
21. This is prepared by the prison's classification committee for the purpose of indicating what is essential for the best interest of the future parolee and contains an appraisal of the prisoner's personality and need for adjustment upon return to society.
a. Pre-release progress report
b. Pre-board summary
c. Parole referral summary
d. Post-sentence investigation report
Answer: C
22. It pertains to information regarding significant family, personal, and economic factors in the offender's life.
a. Social history
b. Marital status
c. Antecedent
d. Character and behavior
Answer: A
23. Empowered by law to exercise supervision over jails by means of standard setting to promote discipline of inmates and secure reformation and safe custody of prisoners of all classes.
a. BJMP
b. Bureau of Prisons
c. Bureau of Corrections
d. Commission of Human Rights
Answer: C
24. Indeterminate sentence law
a. Act No. 1533
b. Act No. 3316
c. Act No. 3326
d. Act No. 4103
Answer: D
25. The purpose of this meeting is to evaluate the inmate's readiness for early release.
a. Pre-release treatment
b. Pre-parole interview
c. Classification meeting
d. Admission meeting
Answer: B
26. When prisoners are used for the repair of buildings, roads, bridges, and flood control, this type of prison labor is...
a. Lease system
b. Contract system
c. Public works system
d. Public account system
Answer: C
27. Products made by prisoners are sold in the open market.
a. Lease system
b. Contract system
c. Public works system
d. Public account system
Answer: D
28. Under this system, a contractor supplies raw materials and pays the state for the amount of work or output produced by the prisoner.
a. Lease system
b. Contract system
c. Price-Piece system
d. Public account system
Answer: C
29. When a contractor merely engages in prison labor and the state retains control of the prisoner, the prison labor is classified as...
a. Lease system
b. Contract system
c. Public works system
d. Public account system
Answer: B
30. The ministration of the sick is an important function of the
a. Chaplain
b. Custodial officer
c. Medical officer
d. Psychiatrist
Answer: A
31. It provides the development and acquisition of skills necessary for successful work in a socially accepted occupation while in prison.
a. Vocational training program
b. Education program
c. Work program
d. Prison labor
Answer: A
32. It provides an environment that will be conducive to the mental and physical development of the inmate.
a. Vocational training program
b. Work program
c. Recreational program
d. Education program
Answer: C
33. It is an integral part of a prisoner's rehabilitation which serves as an outlet for human expression and a form of release from one's inherent desire to create.
a. Music
b. Sports
c. Arts and Crafts
d. Drama and literary activities
Answer: C
34. It helps in the improvement of the prisoner in the cultural and practical aspects of social living.
a. Recreational program
b. Arts and crafts
c. Sports activities
d. Library service
Answer: D
35. Which among the following is not a part of an ideal medical service in a prison facility?
a. Medicine and surgery
b. Psychiatry
c. Dentistry
d. None of these
Answer: D
36. Refers to a formal group or association organized to promote social or individual welfare.
a. Community agencies
b. Social service exchange
c. Family service agencies
d. NGO's
Answer: A
37. A security facility, usually operated by the police for temporary detention of persons held under custodial investigation.
a. Lock-up
b. Workhouse jail
c. Ordinary jail
d. Detention center
Answer: A
38. Antonio, an inmate who is unable to sleep and eat while serving his sentence due to loneliness and despair should undergo...
a. Rehabilitation
b. Guidance
c. Correction
d. Counseling
Answer: D
39. It is a continuing state of good order.
a. Discipline
b. Morale
c. Communication
d. Loyalty
Answer: A
40. Refers to the mental condition of individuals or groups regarding courage, hope, zeal, and confidence in the present principles and way of life.
a. Virtue
b. Fortitude
c. Moral
d. Positive discipline
Answer: C
41. Mainly responsible for the implementation of a prisoner's treatment program.
a. RDC
b. Warden
c. Classification committee
d. All of the above
Answer: C
42. In this early form of punishment, the criminal was attached to an arch of wood and then sawn vertically from the groin down through the skull.
A. Sawing
B. Garotte
C. Premature Burial
D. Quartering
Answer: A
43. The condemned would be tied to a stake and then pieces of flesh would be cut from the body over a lengthy period of time.
A. Sawing
B. Garotte
C. Quartering
D. Slow slicing
Answer: D
44. The condemned was tied to a wheel-like structure, if available, and then the bones would be bashed with an iron bar or hammer against the spokes.
A. Quartering
B. Slow Slicing
C. Breaking Wheel
D. Sawing
Answer: C
45. This form of execution dates back to at least the Assyrians in 720 BC where the person would literally be skinned alive in a manner as to keep the skin intact for public display.
A. Quartering
B. Slow Slicing
C. Flaying
D. Sawing
Answer: C
46. A form of execution, among the ancient Persians, in which the victim is fastened into a hollow boat, force-fed and slathered in honey and milk, and exposed to insects until the victim's death.
A. Quartering
B. Scaphism
C. Flaying
D. Sawing
Answer: B
47. The accused would be slashed horizontally on most occasions, and their intestines removed.
A. Quartering
B. Disembowelment
C. Flaying
D. Sawing
Answer: B
48. Man is pushed down onto a spike vertically from anus to mouth.
A. Quartering
B. Scaphism
C. Flaying
D. Impalement
Answer: D
49. The prisoner would be bound and laid in front of the elephant and the beast would be coerced to move and stomp on the person until they were dead.
A. Quartering
B. Crushing
C. Flaying
D. Sawing
Answer: B
50. Typically, a person was lowered into a cauldron of boiling water where they remained until dead. Occasionally, oils or tar would be used. The practice dates back to at least 12th century Mongolia.
A. Quartering
B. Boiling
C. Flaying
D. Impalement
Answer: B
51. The criminal is placed into the chair and a metal ring is clasped around their neck. The device is then tightened by turning an arm on the back of the chair, slowly crushing the neck of the condemned.
A. Sawing
B. Garotte
C. Premature Burial
D. Quartering
Answer: B
52. Basically, a man is buried to his waist and a woman to her neck. They are then subjected to being pelted with large stones until they either die or escape.
A. Sawing
B. Garotte
C. Stoning
D. Quartering
Answer: C
53. Forms of executive clemency, EXCEPT
A. commutation
B. amnesty
C. reform model
D. pardon
Answer: C
54. Pardon cannot be exercised in which of the following instances
A. before conviction
B. after conviction
C. before trial
D. before conviction and before trial
Answer: D
55. Pardon is exercised when the person is ___________________________.
A. already convicted
B. about to be convicted
C. not yet convicted
D. serve the sentence
Answer: A
56. For a convicted offender, probation is a form of ______________________.
A. Punishment
B. Enjoyment
C. Treatment
D. Incarceration
Answer: C
57. For amnesty to be granted, there should be ____________________.
A. Recommendation from U.N.
B. Application
C. Recommendation from C.H.R.
D. Concurrence of the congress
Answer: D
58. The purpose of the decree on probation shall be to
A. provide an opportunity for the reformation of a penitent offender which might be less probable if he were to serve a prison sentence.
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
Answer: D
59. Under Article VII, Section 10 paragraph (B) of the Philippines Constitution, pardoning power is vested with the
A. Department of Justice
B. Chief Executive
C. Judiciary
D. Legislative
Answer: B
60. It is a temporary stay of execution of sentence.
A. Reprieve
B. communication
C. pardon
D. amnesty
Answer: A
61. In the Philippines, the Board of Pardon and Parole members are
a. Full-time board
b. Part-time board
c. Government agency
d. NGO
Answer: B
62. Parole although not a form of executive clemency is...
a. Judicial function
b. Executive function
c. Legislative function
d. Court function
Answer: B
63. In the practice and procedure of probation, who is considered the most important person?
a. Probationer
b. Probation officer
c. Chief Probation Officer
d. Probation aides
Answer: B
64. The nature of conditional pardon given to inmates is that the recipient must accept it before it takes effect, and the pardonee is under obligation to comply with the conditions imposed therein.
a. Contract
b. Privilege
c. Punishment
d. Act of Grace
Answer: A
65. The first probation law was passed in the year 1878 in ...
a. Chicago
b. Massachusetts
c. England
d. Pennsylvania
Answer: B
66. A program specifically planned to prepare the offender prior to his release on parole.
a. Pre-release treatment
b. Pre-parole interview
c. Classification meeting
d. Admission meeting
Answer: A
67. RA No. 4203 created what particular agency?
a. Department of Justice
b. Bureau of Corrections
c. Probation Office
d. Board of Pardon and Parole
Answer: D
68. It is used by the parole board as a guide in determining the prisoner's eligibility for parole and preparing his parole program.
a. Pre-release progress report
b. Pre-board summary
c. Pre-referral summary
d. Post-sentence investigation report
Answer: A
69. A parole officer undertakes what particular broad function?
a. Community protection
b. Service to individuals
c. Supervision of parolee
d. Both a and b
Answer: D
70. This is a method of helping parolees by which the parole office performs referral services.
a. Manipulative technique
b. Executive technique
c. Casework technique
d. Guidance and counseling technique
Answer: B
71. It refers to the continuing relationship between the probationer and the probation officer.
a. Initial interview
b. Post-sentence investigation
c. Supervision
d. Orientation
Answer: C
72. Before travel of probationer outside the jurisdiction of the City/Provincial Probation Office, the application for court approval should be filed within how many days?
a. 45 days
b. 30 days
c. 15 days
d. 5 days
Answer: C
73. A French and Belgian innovation to probation that requires no supervision on the condition that the probationer would not commit an offense within a prescribed period.
a. Split sentence
b. Sursis
c. Furlough
d. Parole
Answer: B
74. Within how many days should the request for outside travel be filed by the probationer to the probation office prior to the date of his intended departure?
a. 5 days
b. 10 days
c. 15 days
d. 30 days
Answer: A
75. It refers to the note given to police agencies, which signifies that the probationer is under the supervision of his designated probation officer.
a. Chrome card
b. Kardex card
c. Flash sheet
d. Field sheet
Answer: C
76. The maximum period of probation when the sentence is not more than one year.
a. 6 years
b. 4 years
c. 2 years
d. 1 year
Answer: C
77. When will the court deny an application for probation of a petitioner?
a. Petitioner is a foreigner
b. Petitioner is a drug dependent
c. Petitioner violates the condition
d. The petitioner can be treated well in an institution
Answer: D
78. When will you close a probation case?
a. When the probationer absconds the place
b. When he incurred violations
c. When there is a recommendation for revocation
d. When the termination order is approved
Answer: D
79. Under PD 603, should a juvenile offender become incorrigible during his reformation period, he is brought to the court for...
a. Release
b. Pronouncement of judgment
c. Probation
d. Pardon
Answer: B
80. It refers to the relationship between the CPPO, the SPPO, and the probationer.
a. Supervision
b. Courtesy supervision
c. Executive supervision
d. Administrative supervision
Answer: D
81. An order granting or denying probation shall...
a. be appealable within 5 days
b. be appealable within 10 days
c. be appealable within 15 days
d. not be appealable
Answer: D
82. It is the supervision undertaken by another probation office that is not permanent in nature.
a. Merging supervision
b. Courtesy supervision
c. Transfer supervision
d. Operational supervision
Answer: B
83. Brief on an investigation conducted by a probation officer, not within the jurisdiction of the court.
a. Post-sentence investigation report
b. Pre-sentence investigation report
c. Courtesy investigation report
d. Initial invetigstion report
Answer: A
84. It is the alternative to jail confinement in modern penology.
a. Parole
b. Probation
c. Pardon
d. Amnesty
Answer: B
85. In determining whether a petitioner may be placed on probation the court shall consider information relative to which of the following?
a. Character
b. Antecedents/environments
c. Mental/physical condition of the offender
d. All of these
Answer: D
86. For a convicted offender, probation is a form of ________.
a. Punishment
b. Enjoyment
c. Treatment
d. Incarceration
Answer: C
87. The law suspends the sentence of minor offenders whose ages range from 9 years to under 18 years and places them in rehabilitation centers.
a. PD 603
b. PD 923
c. PD 968
d. PD 1202
Answer: A
88. When shall the probation order take effect?
a. Three days after issuance
b. Three days before issuance
c. Upon its issuance
d. Upon reporting to the probation officer
Answer: A
89. Articles 1706 - 1727 of the revised Administrative Code as amended is known as
A. Correction Law
B. Jail Management Law
C. Prison Law
D. Parole and Probation Law
Answer: C
90. The mechanical device or contrivance, tools or implement used to hold back, keep in check, or under control is the
A. Instrument of Restraint
B. Iron leg Lock
C. Handcuffs
D. Metallic chains
Answer: A
91. Who is tasked with gathering and collecting information and other data of every prisoner into a case study to determine the work assignment, the type of supervision, and the degree of custody and restriction under which an offender must live in jail?
A. Classification Board
B. Board of Custody
C. Diagnostic Board
D. Treatment Board
Answer: A
92. The imprisonment a convicted offender may serve, at the rate of PhP8.00 a day subject to certain rules, for failure to pay a fine and if ordered to do so by the judgment is referred to as
A. Subsidiary imprisonment
B. Secondary imprisonment
C. Preventive imprisonment
D. None of the above
Answer: A
93. The meaning of the word oblivion is
A. forgetting completely
B. class of persons
C. abolish
D. community-based treatment
Answer: A
94. The process of determining the needs and requirements of prisoners for assigning them to programs according to their existing resources is called:
A. classification
B. quarantine
C. diversification
D. quality control
Answer: C
95. Public humiliation or public exhibition also means:
A. public execution
B. social degradation
C. banishment
D. public trial
Answer: B
96. During the 16th up to the 18th century, a criminal may be sent away from a place carried out by prohibition to coming against a specified territory. This is an ancient form of punishment called:
A. Exile
B. Transportation
C. Banishment
D. Public trial
Answer: C
97. One of the following represents the earliest codification of Roman law, which was incorporated into the Justinian Code.
A. Twelve Tables
B. Burgundian Code
C. Code of Draco
D. Hammurabi code
Answer: A
98. In the history of correction, thinkers during the reformatory movement were the major influences on today’s correctional system. Alexander Macanochie was the one who introduced the _______ of correction.
A. Solitary system
B. Irish System
C. Marked System
D. Congregate system
Answer: C
99. Which program plays a unique role in the moral and spiritual regeneration of the prisoner?
A. Religious programs
B. Work programs
C. Education programs
D. None of these
Answer: A
100. 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 be more than 250 and not less than 25 kilometers from the place designated.
A. Fine
B. None of these
C. P22.00/day
D. P19.00/day
Answer: B
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