Criminologist Licensure Examination

Diagnostic Examination

INSTRUCTION: Select the correct answer for each of the following questions.
STRICTLY NO ERASURES ALLOWED.

PART 1

1. Franz Joseph Gall was the first theorist and codifier of this science that deals with the study of the
topography of the human skull and correlates it with human behavior. Which term he used that denotes in
this study?
a. Skullogy c. Physiognomy
b. Phrenology d. Serology

2. If the motive of the criminal act is based upon stress, hassles and interpersonal relations, then the most
applicable theory would be –
a. Differential theory c. Anomie theory
b. Theological theory d. Strain theory

3. The leading theorists in criminology history started with the advocacies of the classical school of
criminological through –
a. Marx and Engel c. Lombrosso – Ferri – Garofalo
b. Howard and Freud d. Beccaria and Bentham

4. One of the earliest scientific work in Philippine criminology was “Criminality in the Philippines: 1903 –
1908” studied or initiated by –
a. Vladmir Villasenor c. Ignacio Villamor
b. Ramon Blanco d. Daniel Folkar

5. Which School of Thought in criminology states that character, not free will nor determinism is the source
of criminality?
a. Classical theory c. Positivist Theory
b. Neo – classical theory d. Latino theory

6. As a parent, the failure to provide for the needs of a child can be considered by law as an act of –
a. Neglect c. Cruelty
b. Abuse d. Discrimination

7. Absence without cause for more than 20 school days may be considered as –
a. Vices c. undesirable behavior
b. Truancy d. attractive muisance
8. Offenses which discriminate only against a child, while an adult does not suffer any penalty for committing
similar acts, are known as –
a. Victimless crimes c. Status offenses
b. Delinquencies d. Juvenile delinquencies

9. When there is a shared parental authority to make decisions over a child or a minor, then there is a –
a. A rejoinder c. parental jurisdiction
b. Joint custody of the child d. a jury

10. An exaggerated belief in one’s importance, power, wealth, or fame. In extreme form, it is called delusion.
Which of these?
a. Powerism c. Grandiocity
b. Famousity d. Algolagnia

11. The word “ethics” is derived from the Greek work “ethikos” which means –
a. Characteristic way of acting
b. Discipline that deals with what is good and bad and with moral duty and obligation
c. More aspect of goodness
d. Acceptable behavior of a person who is a part of a certain group

12. Defense mechanism is a form of a self-deception that shields an individual from ______.
a. Pleasure c. Emotional pain
b. Anger d. Fear

13. Police officer’s moral courage to sacrifice self – interest for the sake of his honor and integrity of the
organization refers to which moral standards in uniform services?
a. Esprit de corps c. Valor
b. Camaraderie d. Delicadeza

14. Known as an Act Creating the Board Examiners for Criminologists. This is also the law that regulates the
Criminology profession in the country, enacted in 1972 but implemented only in 1988. Which law is being
referred to?
a. Republic Act 8551 c. Republic Act 6506
b. Republic Act 6975 d. Republic Act 4864

15. Acts which are not basically wrong, but for the fact that positive law forbids them it being condemned as a
crime is known as –
a. Mala in se c. Actus Reus
b. Mala Prohibita d. Mens Rea

16. Absence of complaining victim in the typology of crime is classified as a public order crime or –
a. Crimes against person c. Violent crime
 b. Physical crime d. Victimless crime

17. The Stockholm Syndrome is a phenomenon which put one into the picture the danger that the longer the
negotiations lasts in hostage taking situations, the greater the probability that –
a. The only option left for the authorities is assault
b. Report between negotiator and hostage takers will diminish
c. Hostage – takers will develop negative toward each other
d. Both hostages and hostage takers develop a mutual feeling against the authorities.

18. It is the breakdown of social order caused by societal disintegration and normlessness. This is known as –
a. Anomie c. Conflict
b. Civil apprising d. Riot

19. In acting for or against the minors, the State, through its juvenile authorities should act in –
a. The best interests of child
b. The manner that would benefit the child
c. Utmost dispatch
d. Coordination and cooperation of biological parents

20. The ability of the police to perform their duties is dependent upon –
a. Willing cooperation of the public
b. People’s voluntary observance of the law
c. Public approval of police actions
d. Social disorganization

21. In the psychosexual stage of human development this is the condition which refers to the girl’s sexual
feeling for their fathers.
a. Oedipus complex c. Doing gender
b. Electra complex d. Chivalry hypothesis

22. Necrophilia is a sexual disorder characterized by –

a. Having sex with a child
b. Having sex with old people
c. Having sex with a corpse
d. Having sex with an anima

23. The mass of obligation which the parents have in relation to the persons and property of their
unemancipated child is legally known as –
a. Parental Authority c. Parent’s authority
b. Parental obligation d. Parental duty
24. Which court that has an exclusive original jurisdiction over all violations of city or municipal ordinances?
a. Supreme court c. Regional Trial Court
b. Court of Appeals d. Municipal Trial Court

25. The rules on juveniles in conflict with the law is not applicable to a person who, at the time of ____ have
reached the age of 18.
a. Commission of crime c. Arrest
b. Initial contact d. Sentencing

26. It focuses on repairing the harm done to victims and to the community and stresses that offenders must
contribute to the repair.
a. Restorative justice c. Distribute justice
b. Retributive justice d. Social justice

27. Which law that strengthened the juvenile justice system in the Philippines?
a. Republic Act 9344 c. Republic Act 7610
b. Republic Act 10630 d. Presidential Decree 603

28. Stages in hostage taking situations are:

1. Initial stages
2. Negotiation stage
3. Fulfillment stage
a. 1, 3 and 5
b. 2 and 4
4. Termination stage
5. Evaluation stage
c. 1, 2 and 4
d. 3 and 5

29. A social norm providing guidance for people in their dealings with one another.
a. Justice c. Criminal justice
b. Criminal justice system d. Equity

30. He introduced the Theory of Imitation where he explained that this theory governs the process by which
people become criminals.
a. Adolphe Quetelet c. Enrico Ferri
b. Gabriel Tarde d. Emile Durkheim

31. Placing a child above 15 years old but below 18 who acted with discernment to diversion program is done,
when?
a. During initial investigation by law enforcement officer
b. After initial investigation by law enforcement officer
c. Before initial investigation by the law enforcement
d. Before and after trial investigation by the law enforcement
32. A transmission of physical characteristics, mental traits, tendency to disease, etc. from parents offspring.
a. Hereditary c. Environment
b. Inheritance d. Introvert

33. Site or location which the case is to be tried on the merits is known as –
a. Jurisdiction c. Venue
b. Sala d. Criminal Jurisdiction

34. Delusion is manifested by a person who –

a. Deviates from morality or acceptable normality
b. Has a false belief
c. Has a sensory perception
d. Psycho physiological disorder

35. Which of these processes is present first?

a. Id c. Superego
b. Ego d. Eros

36. A set of norms and standards and practice by members during social and other functions is known as –
a. Social decorum c. Character traits
b. Personality development d. Human behavior

37. Police Chief Inspector Alvarez’s word is his bond, he stand by it and committed himself to uphold it. What
police tradition does Alvarez upholds?
a. Delicadeza c. word of honor
b. Camaraderie d. honor code

38. What rank in the PNP is entitled to have an honor ceremony during arrival or departure from visits from
any police office?
a. Police Senior Superintendent
b. All Police Commissioned Officer
c. Police Chief Superintendent
d. Any Police Non – Commissioned Officer

39. The PNP promotes to maintain modest and yet dignified life for its members. They are required to be free
from greed, corruption and exploitation. Which is being described?
a. Police lifestyle c. Police integrity
b. Police life d. Police Fairness

40. If the accused refuses to plead or makes a conditional plea of guilty, what plea should be entered into the
record?
a. Guilty plea c. Improvident plea
 b. Not guilty plea d. conditional plea

41. Authority which the courts and judicial officers take cognizance and decide cases is known as –
a. Probable cause c. Criminal Jurisdiction
b. Venue d. Jurisdiction

42. Which of the following term that referred to the only normal sexual relationship between members of the
opposite sex and could lead to reproduction?
a. Sexual intercourse
b. Normal sexual behavior performed by male and female
c. Carnal knowledge
d. Heterosexuality

43. An alternative child – appropriate process of determining the responsibility and treatment of CICL on the
basis of his/her social, cultural, economic, psychological of educational background without resorting to
formal court jurisdiction.
a. Diversion c. Community intervention
b. Adjudication d. Prosecution

44. This conflict occurs when the two desirable but mutually exclusive goals exists.
a. Avoidance – avoidance
b. Approach – approach
c. Approach – avoidance
d. Multiple

45. Calm attitude of a negotiator who deals with a hostage taking situation, EXCEPT –
a. Avoid words/ actions that could have the appearance of ego threat
b. Firm and avoid indecision or ambivalence
c. Build rapport with the hostage taker
d. Give the hostage taker of their demands which are negotiable

46. Established usage of social practices carried on by traditions that have obtained the force of the law.
Which is being described?
a. Authority c. Behavior
b. Customs d. Traits

47. Accused person who found not guilty for a felony based on the merits is deemed to be –
a. Exonerated c. case dismissed
b. Acquitted d. release from prison

48. This theory states that criminal behavior results when a person’s individual bond to society is weakened or
broken. Which theory is referred to?
 a. Social Process c. Social Structure
b. Social Control d. Social Reaction

49. Under the law, this refers to persons below 18 years of age or those over but unable to fully take care of
themselves from neglect, abuse, cruelty, exploitation or discrimination due to some physical defect or
mentally disability or condition.
a. Minors c. Disabled youths
b. Wards d. Children

50. Manifested by the PNP members deep commitment and concern to one another. This police tradition
binds spirit that enhances teamwork and cooperation in the organization which is extended to the people
the police serves.
a. Loyalty c. Esprit de corps
b. Camaraderie d. Tradition

51. In handwriting examination, the sudden increased in pressure or the intermittently forcing pen against the
paper surface with an increase in speed is known as –
a. Pen pressure c. Pen emphasis
b. Pen shading d. Retouching

52. The fingerprint card used in recording the subject print has a size of –
a. 8 1/2” x 8 1/2” c. 8” x 8”
b. 9” x 9” d. 10” x 10”

53. The pressure generated within the chamber erroneously called breeched pressure is known as –
a. Hammer chamber c. Chamber weight
b. Chamber pressure d. Breech face

54. A form of ligature strangulation in which the force applied to the neck is derived from the gravitational
drag of the weight of the body is ________.
a. Hanging c. Lynching
b. Strangulation by ligature d. throtting

55. Fired cartridges extracted from the body of the gunshot victim are marked at its:
1. Base 2. Ogive 3. Nose 4. Body 5. Striations
a. 1, 3 and 5 c. 1, 2 and 3
b. 2 and 4 d. 3, 4 and 5

56. Fired shells used in the shooting incident collected from the crime scene are marked on any part of the
shell for the purpose of identification?
1. Inside near mouth 4. Base
2. Head of the shell 5. Outside near the mouth
 3. Body
a. 1, 3 and 5 c. 1, 2 and 3
b. 2 and 4 d. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5

57. When the “draws” of the revolver is completed, the index finger should?
a. Touch the outside of the trigger guard
b. Grasp the stock
c. Be straighten along the barrel
d. Be inside the trigger guard

58. In case that there is no loop among the fingerprint patterns in the fingerprint card, how will you get the
Key Division?
a. Count the ridges of the first plain whorl
b. Count the ridges of the first whorl
c. No key division to derived
d. Write dash

59. Emulsion speed indicator expressed in an arithmetic form is __________.

a. American Standard Association
b. Deutche Industre Normen
c. International Standard Organization
d. Gross Domestic Product

60. Which fingerprint impressions are taken simultaneously and serve as a guide in checking the proper
location of rolled impressions in the finger in the card?
a. Rolled impression c. contaminated with colored substance
b. Plain impression d. molded prints

61. Person whose fingers are more than the usual number in both hands known as _________.
a. Polyfinger c. deformities
b. Polydactyl d. bidactyl

62. The Primary Division of the fingerprints classification formula, if all fingers are missing or cut is _____.
a. 1/1 c. 31/31
b. 32/32 d. 16/16

63. In the examination of handwriting slant, questioned document examiner a ruled or plastic glass plates
called ?
a. Typewriting measuring test plate
b. Protractor
c. Handwriting slope measuring test plates
d. Compass
64. The actual curbed path of the bullet during its flight from the gun muzzle to the target is known as –
a. Straight horizontal line c. parabola-like flight
b. Vertical drop d. trajectory

65. A type of fingerprint pattern consisting of a core, delta, recurving ridge and a ridge count of at least one is?
a. Radial loop c. ulnar loop
b. Loop d. tented arch

66. Which camera accessory that designed to fix the camera focus and avoid its unusual movement during the
process of photographing?
a. Cable release c. stand
b. Tripod d. camera strap

67. Instrument used to hold or secure fingerprint cards in taking fingerprint of a dead person is ________.
a. Card holder c. spatula
b. Strip holder d. forceps

68. If you are going to measure the straight distance between the muzzle point and the target, then what are
you actually trying to solve?
a. Velocity c. Accuracy
b. Range d. Bore size

69. When the material in the path of the light is transparent a change in the direction of the light occurs, there
is –
a. Refraction c. diffraction
b. Reflection d. detraction
70. What color has the longest wavelength?
a. Red c. Green
b. Blue d. Cyan

71. What part of the camera can be adjusted to different speed, the speed means the length of time it is
open?
a. Diaphragm c. shutter
b. Lens d. film

72. The duration of death can be determined by the following factors, EXCEPT –
a. Presence of rigor mortis
b. Onset of decomposition
c. Presence of post mortem lividity
d. Stage of digestion of food in the stomach
73. For the crime of rape to be considered as having been committed, it is required that –
a. The woman is virgin
b. Force or intimidation
c. The woman is under 18 years
d. All of the above

74. What is called the properties of evidence that can only be associated with a group and never be a single
source?
a. Classification c. common origin
b. Class characteristics d. individual characteristics

75. The basis of cartridge case identification have been discharged to a particular firearm is _______.
a. Lands and grooves marking
b. Magazine and chamber marks
c. Firing pin marks and breech face marks
d. Extractor and ejector mark

76. Which term is used that refers to the changes of the color of the body after death when blood
accumulates in the dependent portion of the body.
a. Rigor mortis c. Livor mortis
b. Algor mortis d. Cadaveric spasm

77. The process of placing under each pattern the letter symbols as a result of the interpretation is _______.
a. Checking c. identification
b. Classification d. blocking

78. Who was an English naturalist who used engravings of his own fingerprint to identify books he published?
a. Andrew Bewick c. Alphonse Bertillon
b. Thomas Bewick d. Edgar Moore

79. He was a Belgian statistician who provided the foundation for Bertillon’s work by stating his belief that not
two human bodies were exactly alike. Who is he?
a. William Will c. William Nichol
b. Adolphe Quetelet d. Nicolas Cage

80. He developed the print classification system that would come to be used in Europe and North America. He
published classification and uses of fingerprints.
a. Francis Galton c. Edward Richard Henry
b. Robert Peel d. Albert Hoofman

81. He was the first to suggested 12 matching points as positive fingerprint identification. He was known for
his “Exchange Principle”.
 a. Benjamin Mandelson c. Joseph Petrosino
b. Edmond Locard d. Karl Marx

82. The core and delta are also termes as _________.

a. Inner terminus c. focal point
b. Outer terminus d. pattern area

83. A document that is completely written, signed and dated by the one who writes it is known as _________.
a. Holographic document c. Questioned document
b. Standard document d. disputed document

84. A pointed, flat base bullet with a gilding metal jacket used for light vehicle is _______.
a. Tracer bullet c. Fragmentary bullet
b. Armour piercing bullet d. incendiary bullet

85. The size of the galvanograph recording pen is _______.

a. 5 inches c. 7 inches
b. 6 inches d. 10 inches

86. Which of the following is a sign of forgery in guided hand signature?

a. Good pen control c. abrupt change in direction
b. Uneven alignment d. slanting strokes

87. An instrument used in examination of water markings and fiber arrangement where the source of light is
coming either from the back or at the bottom of the paper surface is _________.
a. Oblique light examination c. side light
b. Ultra violet light d. transmitted light

88. In document examination, it is the process of making clear what is otherwise illegible or that which is not
visible to the naked eye.
a. Restoration c. decipherment
b. Development d. examination

89. Complete and persistent cessation of respiration, circulation and almost all brain functions.
a. Molecular death c. somatic death
b. Apparent death d. none of the above

90. Rigor mortis is the stiffening of the body, which is always to occur in case of death. What is that condition
characterized by spontaneous stiffening of certain group of muscles?
a. Heat stiffening c. cold stiffening
b. Livor mortis d. cadaveric spasm
91. Stage of muscular change that occurs 3- 6 hours after death is known as ______.
a. Livor mortis c. secondary flaccidity
b. Algor mortis d. post – mortem rigidity

92. A type of weapon in which the mechanism is so arranged that it can fired continuously when trigger is
pressed is?
a. Repeating arms c. single shot
b. Automatic weapon d. breech action weapon

93. It states that the greater the number of the similarity or differences the more probability for the
conclusion to be correct. This refers to which principle of personal identification?
a. Law of Infallibility c. law of Multiplicity of Evidence
b. Law of Permanency d. Law of Barcelinity

94. Once light hits a certain medium, its action can be characterized as either:
1. Light is transmitted 4. Light is absorbed
2. Light is reflected 5. Light is exterminated
3. Light is absorbed
a. 1, 2, 3 c. 2, 4
b. 1,3, 5 d. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

95. Period of persistent cessation is respiration, circulation and brain function that is necessary to declare a
person clinically death is _________.
a. 5 minutes c. 10 minutes
b. 15 minutes d. 20 minutes

96. A person who makes a great improvement on the polygraph machine in the year 1926, which is capable of
recording blood pressure, pulse beat, respiration and electro dermal response.
a. John A. Larson c. Richard O. Arthur
b. John E. Reid d. Leonarde Keeler

97. Which of the following notion about polygraph machine is WRONG?

a. It is capable of detecting lies
b. It is incapable of drawing or interpreting any conclusions
c. It is sensitive machine like an x- ray which needs interpretation
d. None of these

98. Specifically, the camera is needed in photography to ______.

a. Record the image
b. Exclude all unwanted and unnecessary lights
c. Makes the image visible
d. Makes the image permanent
99. Sidelight photography is usually done to show _________ in a questioned document.
a. Stamped out writing c. faded writing
b. Watermarks d. erasures

100. The best way to conduct a thorough interview is for the investigator to _______.
a. Allow himself sufficient time for adjustment
b. Permit the interviewee to give narrative statement
c. Be guided by a pre – arranged checklist
d. Devote adequate time for an interviewee’s evaluation

101. This is committed by a public officer or employee who delays for the period of time specified by law,
the performance of any judicial or executive order for release of prisoner or unduly delays the services of
the notice of such order?
a. Arbitrary detention
b. Illegal detention
c. Delay in delivery of detained person to proper judicial authority
d. Delaying release

102. The maximum days of Quarantine of an incoming inmate in a BuCor facility?

a. 25 c. 35
b. 55 d. 60

103. Known as the study of punishment and penalty?

a. Criminal law c. correction
b. Criminology d. Penology

104. Who should grant approval for the entrance of electrical equipment in the BuCor facility?
a. BuCor Director General c. Superintendent
b. Secretary of DOJ d. Warden

105. The crime of arbitrary detention is committed when the detention of a person is ______?
a. Without legal ground
b. For the commission of a crime
c. Violent insanity or other ailment requiring compulsory confinement
d. None of the above

106. The act of confinement of a person; restraint of one’s personal liberty; forcible detention of man’s
person or his movement
a. Detention c. Imprisonment
b. Arbitrary detention d. Illegal detention
107. Right against unlawful imprisonment or detention is imminent from:
a. Constitution c. Civil Code
b. Revised Penal Code d. Special Penal Law

108. Commission of a crime is a legal ground of detaining a person aside from:

a. Infraction of ordinance c. Imbecility
b. Insanity d. Violent Insanity

109. Not all persons who have pending trials of criminal cases shall be detained.
a. Correct c. Partially Correct
b. Incorrect d. Partially Incorrect

110. Detention of persons pending trial is known as:

a. Preventive detention c. Safekeeping
b. Preventive Imprisonment d. All of these

111. The term use to refer an act of controlling prison and inmates by not permitting inmates to leave their
cells or dormitories.
a. Lock psychosis c. lock – up
b. Lockdown d. bartolina

112. Term use for release of an inmate after serving the entire sentences.
a. Release on Parole c. Max out
b. Half way home d. discharge

113. Acts as adviser to the secretary of DILG relating to formulation and implementation of policies, plans
and programs in the supervision and control of jails nationwide.
a. Director of Bureau of Correction
b. Chief, BJMP
c. Deputy Chief for Admin, BJMP
d. Jail Administrator

114. Advises and assist the Chief, BJMP in the formulation and implementation of plans and programs
policies pertaining to jail operations.
a. Jail warden
b. Deputy Chief for Operation, BJMP
c. Jail Administrator
d. Chief, Directorate for Operations, BJMP

115. Assumes the duty of the Chief of BJMP during the latter’s absence.
a. Jail Administrator
b. Deputy Chief for Administration
 c. Chief, Directorate for Administration
d. Deputy, Chief for Operation

116. Categories of prisoners:

a. High risk; High Profile; and Ordinary
b. Prisoner and Detainee
c. Undergoing investigation; awaiting or undergoing trial; and awaiting final judgment
d. Insular; Provincial; City and Municipal

117. Classification of Inmates:

a. High risk; High Profile; and Ordinary
b. Prisoner and Detainee
c. Undergoing investigation; awaiting or undergoing trial; and awaiting final judgment
d. Insular; Provincial; City and Municipal

118. Board that one of its member is an inmate’s representative

a. Disciplinary Board c. Classification Board
b. Investigation Board d. Treatment Board

119. Otherwise known as “inmate record or jacket”, it contains the personal and criminal records pf
inmates.
a. Prison record c. Pre – Classical
b. Personal record d. Carpeta

120. The entrusting for the confinement of an inmate to a jail b a competent court or authority, for the
purpose of investigating the individual’s offense or transgression of the law.
a. Imprisonment c. Commitment
b. Detention d. Safekeeping

121. The act of getting out from confinement or custody by an inmate.

a. Evasion of sentence c. escape
b. Evasion of penalty d. all of these.

122. A device, tool or instrument used to hold back, keep in, check or control inmates.
a. Handcuffs c. fence
b. Jail bars d. Instrument of Restraint

123. The process of counting inmates physically at specified times:

a. Head count c. Jail count
b. Inmates count d. Prisoners count
124. In mail censorship, if inmate fails to claim his letter within this period, after it has posted, the mail shall
be delivered to him.
a. 12 hours c. 36 hours
b. 24 hours d. 48 hours

125. Director of Irish Prison in 1854 who introduced the Irish System which was later on called the
Progressive Stage System.
a. Sir Walter Crofton c. Sir Evelyn Ruggles Brise
b. Zebulon R. Brockway d. Alexander Macanochie

126. Was the director of English Prisons who opened Borstal Institution after visiting Elmira Reformatory in
1897?
a. Sir Walter Crofton c. Sir Evelyn Ruggles Brise
b. Zebulon R. Brockway d. Alexander Macanochie

127. Hanging, burning, immersing in boiling oil, feeding to wild animals and other barbaric ways.
a. Corporal Punishment c. Banishment
b. Death penalty d. Shaming

128. Expiation or atonement:

a. Group vengeance c. Deterrence
b. Personal vengeance d. Reformation

129. Retribution:
a. Group vengeance c. Deterrence
b. Personal vengeance d. Reformation

130. When can an offender apply for probation?

a. After release from prison
b. After conviction and sentence
c. Before convicted and sentence
d. Within the period of perfecting an appeal

131. Person who signed and approved the Probation Law?

a. Pres. Ramon Magasaysay c. Pres. Manuel Roxas
b. Pres. Diosdado Macapagal d. Pres. Ferdinand Marcos

132. How long will the Parolee be in prison if he violated the conditions of his Parole?
a. Serve the original sentence
b. Serve the minimum indeterminate sentence
c. Serve the remaining sentence
d. Serve the maximum indeterminate sentence
133. Person who can apply for probation?
a. Recidivist c. Pending trial
b. Convicted d. Pending Appeal

134. Known as the Indeterminate Sentence Law

a. RA 9344 c. RA 4103
b. PD 603 d. PD 968

135. What approach in corrections is applicable in order to decongest jails and prisons.
a. Institutional Correction c. Individualized Treatment Program
b. Community – based d. Therapeutic Community Program

136. How many offices that handles the community based corrections under the DOJ
a. One c. three
b. Two d. four

137. What is the Pillar in Criminal Justice System which is considered the last destination of the offenders?
a. Law enforcement pillar c. Correction pillar
b. Prosecution pillar d. Community pillar

138. An order revoking probation or modifying the terms thereof is:

a. Final order c. Appealable
b. Unappealable d. Executory

139. In all case, the term of imprisonment shall not exceed ________.
a. 2 years c. 6 years
b. 4 years d. Discretionary on the part of the court

140. If the penalty is a fine only with subsidiary imprisonment, probation period for light felony shall not
exceed _________.
a. 15 years c. 6 months
b. 2 years d. 6 years

141. If the penalty is a fine only with subsidiary imprisonment, probation period for less grave and grave
felonies shall not exceed _________.
c. 15 years c. 6 months
d. 2 years d. 6 years

142. The power to grant probations, commutations, reprieves, amnesty for all offenses except
impeachment cases is vested?
a. Congress c. Judge
b. President d. BPP
143. Is a general pardon extended to a certain class of people who are usually political offenders.
a. Pardon c. Reprieve
b. Commutation d. Absolute Pardon

144. Does all the person needs to be in prison ones they were convicted of violating penal law?
a. True c. Partially true
b. False d. Partially false

145. The most valuable support system of the offender to the community.
a. Government c. Family
b. Employer d. Neighbors

146. Is the reduction or mitigation of penalty.

a. Commutation of Sentence c. Reprieve
b. Amnesty d. Pardon

147. Postponement of sentence to a date certain, or stay of execution.

a. Commutation of Sentence c. Reprieve
b. Amnesty d. Pardon

148. Considered as the Father of Probation

a. John Augustus c. Amado Bagatsing
b. Teodoro Natividad d. Matthew Davenport Hill

149. The effectivity date of PD 968

a. Jan. 3, 1978 c. July 24, 1976
b. Aug. 7, 1935 d. Dec. 5, 1933

150. This can be granted before or after institution of criminal prosecution and sometimes after conviction?
a. Pardon c. Probation
b. Amnesty d. Parole