Criminology Exams (Crim Sociology) – Page 1

#0. The general rule is that a member of the PNP cannot draw his firearms, except for ________
A Necessary target practice
B Necessary inspection or lawful use
C Necessary apprehension of criminals
D All of the above
Answer: Necessary apprehension of criminals
#1. A member of the PNP while on duty, whether in uniform or not should avoid unpleasant habits which affect not only himself as an individual member, but also the whole organization where he belongs.
A Sleeping on duty
B Intoxication and use of prohibited drugs
C Partisan police activities
D All of the above
Answer: All of the above
#2. It is the process by which we use or manipulate representation or symbols.
A Memory
B Thinking
C Perceiving
D Intuition
Answer: Intuition
#3. It is everyone’s duty and obligation regardless of his intelligence, degree of education, social standing, religion, sect, or color etc.
A Loyalty and love of country
B Public office is a public thrust
C Faithful allegiance to the government and constitution
D Code of ethics
Answer: Faithful allegiance to the government and constitution
#4. Deficiencies in the CJS can be manifested by the following circumstances, except ________
A Widespread indifference and apathy of the community
B Proper disposition of cases by the prosecution and court
C Poor image or credibility of and controversies in law enforcement
D Poor linkage or relationship among the 5 pillars
Answer: Proper disposition of cases by the prosecution and court
#5. This involves functions of the police to ensure compliance by regulatory means with public safety and security.
A Regulate non-criminal conduct
B Arrest and investigate criminals
C Implement law
D Enforce traffic and crowd laws
Answer: Implement law
#6. Which of the following does not belong to the group?
A Sabotag
B Prostitution
C Bombing
D Assassination
Answer: Prostitution
#7. It is known as an Act Prohibiting the Employment of Children Below 15 years of age in public and private undertakings.
A Presidential Decree 603
B Republic Act 8551
C Republic Act 7658
D Republic Act 7610
Answer: Republic Act 7610
#8. Assume that you are a police officer and you found out that you have unjustly reprimanded police officer Juan de la Cruz. The best procedure to follow is
A Justify the reprimand
B Ignore the matter
C Make no apology but tolerate his behavior
D Talk to him and admit your mistakes
Answer: Talk to him and admit your mistakes
#9. This is a term applied for a specialist in the study of disorders, sometimes interchangeably used with psychiatrist.
A Biometry
B Autophobia
C Alienist
D Anthropologist
Answer: Anthropologist
#10. Inconsistent and wise use of discretion, base on professional policing competence, will do much to preserve good relationship and retain the confidence of the public. This statement is __________.
A Neither correct or wrong
B Maybe correct
C Absolutely correct
D Absolutely wrong
Answer: Absolutely correct
#11. What disciplinary measure, do you think, will most likely produce discontentment and grievance?
A Unusual strictness
B Severity of punishment
C Impersonal attitude
D Inconsistent administration
Answer: Inconsistent administration
#12. This theory believes that punishment should fit the criminal and not the crime committed.
A Differential Association Theory
B Classical theory
C Neo-classical theory
D Positivist theory
Answer: Classical theory
#13. A police officer in uniform is prohibited from carrying any package or bundle unless it is needed in the performance of his duty. The likelihood, the said officer will be misinterpreted to ______.
A Be a comprador for his wife
B Have accepted favors
C A trim appearance while in uniform is important
D All of the forgoing
Answer: Have accepted favors
#14. A statue enacted by Congress, penal in character, which is not amendment to the Revise Penal Code such as Republic Acts, Presidential Decrees and Memorandum Circulars.
A Constitution
B Special Law
C Revised Penal Code
D Common Law
Answer: Special Law
#15. It is a kind of early form of punishment where prisoners are shipped or moved from one place to another for the purpose of cheap labor.
A Slavery
B Banishment
C Penal colony
D Transportation
Answer: Transportation
#16. Justice according to the Supreme Court is symbolically represented by a blindfolded woman holding a sword and with a balance, meaning it is?
A Administered with respect to persons
B Administered without respect to persons. Equality to poor people
C Administered without respect to persons, equality to poor and the rich
D Administered with respect to persons, Equality and Treatment
Answer: Administered with respect to persons, Equality and Treatment
#17. Which agency is responsible for the custody and rehabilitation of youthful offenders?
A Boards of Pardons and Parole
B Bureau of Jail Management and Penology
C Bureau of Corrections
D Department of Social Welfare and Development
Answer: Department of Social Welfare and Development
#18. Are those who commit crime due to abnormalities or psychological disorders. They should be exempted from criminal liability.
A Insane criminals
B Born criminals
C Criminaloids
D Criminal by passion
Answer: Insane criminals
#19. It is defined as the wise use of one’s judgment, common sense and personal experience in deciding.
A Decision making
B Discretion
C Problem solving
D None of the above
Answer: Discretion