Naga College Foundation, Inc.

Liboton St., Naga City 4400, Philippines

COLLEGE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE EDUCATION

Subject: CORRECTIONAL ADMINISTRATION 1

Instructions: Select the letter which best corresponds to your answer. Shade the letter of your answer on the
spaces provided. AVOID ERASURES AND NEVER LEAVE ANY ITEM UNANSWERED. Any form of cheating and
copying warrants the cancellation of your examination.

1. It is the manner or practice of managing or controlling places of confinement of as in jails or prisons including the
execution of punishment.
A. Correction C. Penal Management
B. Penology D. Protection

2. It refers to the study of punishment for crime or of criminal offenders.

A. Correction C. Penal Management
B. Penology D. Punishment

3. It is a branch of Criminal Justice System concerned with the custody, supervision, and rehabilitation of criminal
offenders.
A. Correction C. Penal Management
B. Penology D. Punishment

4. It is the task of changing an offender’s attitude so that he or she may not commit another crime in the future.
A. Protection C. Expiation
B. Rehabilitation D. Correction

5. A division of criminology that deals with the prison management and treatment of offenders, and concerned itself
with the philosophy and practice of society in its effort to repress criminal activities.
A. Correction C. Penal Management
B. Penology D. Punishment

6. It is the redress that the state takes against an offending member of society that usually involves pain and
suffering.
A. Penology C. Rehabilitation
B. Correction D. Punishment

7. It refers to the infliction of death penalty upon persons convicted of serious crime.
A. Punishment C. Corporal Punishment
B. Correction D. Capital Punishment

8. A branch of criminology concerned itself with the management of prisons and treatment of offenders. It is also
known as penal science.
A. Correction C. Penal Management
B. Penology D. Protection

9. It refers to the infliction of physical pain upon a convicted criminal.

A. Punishment C. Corporal Punishment
B. Correction D. Capital Punishment

10. The word PENOLOGY was derived from the Latin word _________.
A. Peno B. Poena C. Pionu D. Poines

11. The Correction pillar is said to be the weakest pillar because _______.
A. It fails to punish the individual
B. It punishes the innocent
C. It has no budget to provide adequate jail facilities.
D. It fails to reform and rehabilitate the individual

12. A penalty is correctional if _____________________.

A. It is prescribed by law
B. It punishes only the person who committed the offense
C. It has the same gravity for the offense committed.
D. It can change the behavior of an individual

13. A penalty is said to be legal if _____________________.

A. It is prescribed by law
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 B. It punishes only the person who committed the offense
C. It can change the behavior of an individual
D. It has the same gravity for the offense committed.

14. It describes a wide range of diversified programs, agencies, and institutions as well as their respective
philosophical goals, ideals and theory about the nature of human’s society, crime and criminal offender.
A. Penology C. Punishment
B. Correction D. Correctional Management

15. It refers to the justification that considers punishment as a social defense wherein the society would be safer if
criminals are placed behind bars.
A. Atonement C. Reformation
B. Protection D. Retribution

16. He was the first Filipino to be meted the death penalty via lethal injection on February 5 1999 for the case of
rape.
A. Baby Lakay C. Leo Echegaray
B. Marcial Perez D. Andres Bonifacio

17. An agency under the Department of Justice tasked to effectively sake-keep and rehabilitate national prisoners -
those sentence to three year and one day and above.
A. BJMP B. BUCor C. DILG D. DSWD

18. It is the law called as the Bureau of Corrections Act of 2013

A. RA 10575 B. RA 9263 C. E.O. 292 D. RA 6975

19. It pertains to personnel employed in the implementation of reformation programs and those personnel whose
nature of work requires proximate or direct contact with inmates.
A. Corrections Technical Officers C. Escort Platoon
B. Custodial Officers D. Reformation Officers

20. The Bureau of Correction is headed by a Director with the position and title of
________________________________.
A. Director of Prisons C. Head of the Bureau of Corrections
B. Director General of Corrections D. Prison Director

21. The BuCor is headed by a director with the rank of _______________________.

A. Chief Superintendent C. Undersecretary
B. Director General D. Superintendent

22. That the Director and the Deputy Directors of the BuCor shall serve a tour of duty of _____________________
from the date of appointment.
A. 3 Years C. 4 Years
B. More than 6 Years D. Not Exceeding 6 Years

23. The Director and Deputy directors of the BuCor is appointed by _____________.
A. Civil Service Commission C. President
B. DOJ Secretary D. Director of the BuCor

24. It is considered as one of the most open penal institution in the world or "The Prison without Walls”.
A. Iwahig Prison and Penal Farm C. New Bilibid Prison
B. Sablayan Prison and Penal Farm D. Leyte Regional Prison

25. Camp Bukang Liwayway under the NBP is considered as what type of prison according to degree of custody?
A. Minimum Security C. Maximum Security
B. Medium Security D. Super Maximum Security

26. It refers to those detained for investigation, preliminary hearing, or awaiting trial.
A. Detention Prisoners C. Sentenced Prisoner
B. Prisoner D. Prisoner who are on Safekeeping

27. It refers to under the law as insular prisoners. They are those whose sentence is more than three years of
imprisonment and are sent to BUCOR.
A. Municipal prisoner C. City Prisoners

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 B. Provincial Prisoners D. National Prisoners

28. It includes highly dangerous or high security risk inmates as determine by the classification board who require a
high degree of control and supervision.
A. Super Maximum Security Prisoner C. Medium Security Prisoner
B. Maximum Security Prisoner D. Minimum Security Prisoner

29. A small portion of any prison institution population consisting of incorrigibles, recidivist, escape artist and chronic
trouble makers.
A. Super Maximum Security Prisoners C. Medium Security Prisoners
B. Maximum Security Prisoners D. Minimum Security Prisoners

30. An inmate wearing blue color of uniform is classified as _________________.

A. Detainee C. Medium Security Prisoners
B. Maximum Security Prisoners D. Minimum Security Prisoners

31. A special unit of prison where new prisoners undergo diagnostic examination.
A. Receiving area C. Quarantine Cell
B. Reception and Diagnostic Center D. Half-way House

32. A written order of the court or other competent authority consigning an offender to a jail or prison for
confinement.
A. Commitment Order C. Carpeta
B. Mittimus D. Prison record

33. A warrant issued by a court bearing its seal and the signature of the judge directing the jail or prison authorities
to receive the convicted offender for the service of sentence imposed therein or for detention.
A. Commitment Order C. Carpeta
B. Mittimus D. Prison record
34. The BJMP was created under R.A. 6975 and was further organized under ___________.
A. RA 8551 B. RA 9165 C. RA 9263 D. RA 10575

35. The Bureau (BJMP) shall be headed by a chief with the rank of __________.
A. Director C. Chief Superintendent
B. Chief of BJMP D. Chief Inspector

36. It refers to the inmate record or jacket. It contains the personal and criminal record of the inmate
A. Commitment Order C. Carpeta
B. Mittimus D. Prison record

37. It pertains to the Surprise inspection utilized in searching the prisoner for possession of contrabands inside the
prison cell and compound maybe checked at anytime
A. Shakedown C. Strip search
B. Visual Cavity Search D. Greyhound Operation

38. It is the process or result of formal training in school or classrooms intended to shape the mind and attitude of
prisoners towards good living upon their release. It is the cornerstone of rehabilitation.
A. Counselling and Casework C. Education Program
B. Work Program D. Recreational Program

39. The purpose of this program is to change the attitudes of inmates by inculcating religious values or belief
A. Medical and Health Services C. Education Program
B. Religious Program D. Counselling and Casework

40. In this treatment program, Inmate is given on-the-job training and observation to determine his vocational
interests and abilities and to determine his attitude toward work.
A. Counselling and Casework C. Education Program
B. Work Program D. Recreational Program

41. The only program that is conducted during free time schedule
A. Counselling and Casework C. Education Program
B. Work Program D. Recreational Program

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 42. An administrative device of correctional institutions of providing varied and flexible types of physical plants for the
more effective custody, security and control of the treatment programs of its diversified population.
A. Classification C. Diversification
B. Segregation D. Separation

43. It is the principle of separating homogenous type of prisoners. It deals with the separation of inmates according
to age, sex, medical or mental condition and degree of custody.
A. Classification C. Separation
B. Diversification D. Isolation

44. It refers to the state of good order and behavior. It includes maintenance of good standards of works, sanitation,
safety, education, health and recreation.
A. Prison Discipline C. Security
B. Preventive Discipline D. Control

45. It involves safety measures to maintain the orderliness and discipline with in the jail or prison.
A. Prison Discipline C. Security
B. Preventive Discipline D. Control

46. It is a process of determining the needs and requirement of prisoners for assigning them to programs according
to their needs and existing resources.
A. Classification C. Separation
B. Diversification D. Isolation

47. It refers to the guarding or penal safekeeping. It involves security measures, locking and counting routines,
procedures for searching prisoners and their living quarters, and prevention of contraband.
A. Prevention B. Security C. Control D. Custody

48. It is the prompt correction of minor deviations committed by prisoners before they become serious violations.
A. Prison Discipline C. Security
B. Preventive Discipline D. Control

49. It involves supervision of prisoners to ensure punctual and orderly movement from one place work program or
assignment to another.
A. Prison Discipline C. Security
B. Preventive Discipline D. Control

50. How many times a Jail Officer should conducts headcount per day?
A. At least twice a day C. At least four times a day
B. At least thrice a day D. At least five times a day

51. A surprise inspection utilized in searching the prisoner for possession of contrabands inside the prison cell and
compound maybe checked at any time.
A. Operation Bakal C. Greyhound Operation
B. Strip Search D. Shakedown

52. The anti-riot group that is composed of guards trained on proper handling and use of firearms who shall be ready
to fire when the lives of the guards are in peril on orders of the Officer-in-Command.
A. Custodial Force C. 2nd Group
B. 1 Group
st
D. 3rd Group

53. What is the main objective of the 1st anti-riot group?

A. To disperse the rioters and get their leaders
B. To serve as backup force
C. To disable at designated targets
D. None of the above

54. In case of mass jailbreak, all members of the custodial force shall be immediately issued firearms and assigned to
critical posts to _______________.
A. To serve as backup force
B. To disperse the rioters and get their leaders
C. To disable at designated targets
D. To block the escape routes

55. The anti-riot group which serves as a backup force and are equipped with tear gas, guns and grenades.
A. Custodial Force B. 1st Group C. 2nd Group D. 3rd Group

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 56. The following are modes of promoting security and control in the jail facility except:
A. Maintain strict control of firearms
B. Conduct regular headcounts of inmates
C. Maintain cleanliness inside the cells
D. Conduct frequent inspection

57. Which of the following is not a function of the custodial force?

A. Insure custody and safety of inmates
B. Censor inmate’s mail
C. Inspect security devices
D. Request for the transfer of an inmate

58. In case of emergency in the jail facility, what is the first thing to do by a custodial officer?
A. Sound the alarm C. Implement Lockdown
B. Inform the Warden D. Escort the Inmates out of the Jail

59. If a custodial officer has detected any infringement or violation of the jail rules and regulation, what must the
officer do?
A. Sound the alarm C. Implement Lockdown
B. Inform the Warden D. Punish the violator immediately

60. If the total jail count does not tally with the total jail population in the first count, what must the custodial officer
do?
A. Conduct another count C. Report Immediately to the Warden
B. Notify the Nearest PNP D. Conduct hot pursuit operation

61. It refers to the process of inspecting and opening all incoming and outgoing letters to determine if there are
detrimental contents to the security and lives of the inmates.
A. Strip Search C. Cavity Search
B. Operation Greyhound D. Censoring Mails

62. In censoring inmates’ mail, what must be done by the censor officer if intercepted cash, checks and other
contraband inside the mail?
A. Confiscate Contrabands C. Inform the Warden
B. Notify the PNP D. Torture the inmate

63. What must first be done by the censor officer if a mail has been received?
A. Censor the mail C. Immediately distribute the mail to the addressee
B. Release the Inmate D. Burn the Mail

64. If during the censoring of mails, a bundle of money was confiscated inside the mail, what must be first done by
the Censor Officer?
A. Sound the alarm C. Immediately punish the offender
B. Deposit the money to BPI D. Deposit said money to the Trust Officer

65. The following are instances whereby prisoners and detainees may be moved or transferred safely and humanely
by trained personnel who shall adopt the necessary level of security, supervision, and control to ensure public
safety except:
A. To appear, as witness before any court of justice or prosecutor’s office
B. To appear as witness in any investigation or formal
C. To visit relatives birthday party
D. To undergo medical examination or treatment in a hospital or clinic.

66. An inmate may be transferred to another institution only upon specific order of the court having jurisdiction over
him/her, EXCEPT:
A. When in cases of serious illness C. When there is a rot
B. When the inmate is high profile D. When there is an emergency

67. Viewing of the remains of the deceased relative can only be made within what degree of affinity or
consanguinity?
A. 1st Degree C. 3rd Degree
B. 2nd Degree D. 4th Degree Affinity/consanguinity

68. The following are instances a jail warden can oppose the court order allowing the inmate to view the remains of a
deceased relative, except:
A. If the deceased lying-in state is beyond 30 kilometer radius
B. The inmate has a record of escape or attempted escape
C. The inmate is high profile, high risk or violent extremist
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D. None of the Above

69. If an inmate was given an approval to visit the remains of his/her relative, for how long can he stay in the place
where the remain of the deceased lie in state?
A. Not more than 3 hours C. Not more than 6 hours
B. Not more than 5 hours D. Not more than 8 hours

70. In any emergency like riot or other jail disturbance that happens on a weekend and when the immediate transfer
to other BJMP-manned jails of inmates involved is necessary, can the warden recommend the transfer of the
inmate?
A. No, there must be an approval of the court
B. No, it will escalate the emergency situation
C. Yes, with first notifying the regional director
D. Yes, to ensure security in the jail

71. The following are circumstances an inmate maybe brought out of jail, which is not?
A. To appear, as witness before any court of justice or prosecutor’s office during preliminary investigation,
arraignment or hearing of a criminal case;
B. To appear as witness in any investigation or formal inquiry being conduc ted by a government agency;
C. To view the remains of a deceased relative within the second degree of affinity or consanguinity; and
D. To undergo baptism in the church

72. If the total jail count does not tally with the total jail population after conducting a recount, what must the
custodial officer do?
A. Conduct another count C. Report Immediately to the Warden
B. Notify the Nearest PNP D. Conduct hot pursuit operation

73. In transporting inmates, what is the primary reason the Jail personnel should not discuss the transportation
plans, schedules and equipment to be used during the transport?
A. To prevent the escape of the inmate
B. To avoid compromise during the transport
C. To discourage the inmate from escaping
D. None of the above

74. Upon arriving at the destination, who should first disembark the vehicle?
A. The driver C. The Escort personnel
B. The Inmates D. The passenger

75. The following are rules to be followed when transporting inmates, except
A. Transfer shall be made only during daytime
B. The shortest and direct route to the destination shall be taken
C. Use rented vehicle to avoid compromise
D. The escort personnel shall not discuss the transportations plans to the inmates

76. If in case during the transport the vehicle sustain mechanical problems, what should the escort personnel do?
A. Call for immediate back up
B. Inform the headquarters immediately
C. Ignore the problem and continue
D. Repair the damage immediately

77. In the event that the vehicle sustain serious vehicular problem during escorting and the radio and the mobile
phone communication is not possible, what should the escort personnel do?
A. Kill the inmates C. Flag down any motorist and ask for help
B. Release the inmates D. Contact the headquarters immediately

78. If during the transport the inmate escaped, what should the escort personnel do?
A. Immediately apprehend the escapee
B. Call the ambulance
C. Notify the nearest law enforcement unit
D. Stay in the vicinity until reinforcement arrives

79. The following are rights of inmates, which is not included?

A. To be treated as a human being
B. To avail medical, dental and other health services
C. To be entitled to Good Conduct Time Allowance (GCTA) as provided by law
D. To vote unless disqualified by law

80. An inmate has the right to read books and other reading materials available in the library.
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 A. True B. False C. Yes D. No

81. It refers to an inmate who requires less supervision than other inmates usually assigned with special tasks,
he/she has no special privileges, and is not allowed to work alone nor exercise any authority over other inmates.
A. Escort Personnel C. Jail Aide
B. Detainee D. Trustee

82. The following are instances where an inmate may request a leave from jail, except
A. Death or serious illness of family members
B. Immediate medical attention is needed
C. Inmate is seriously ill or injured
D. None of the above

83. A mode of securing the release of any person in custody or detention for the commission of an offense who is
unable to post bail due to abject poverty. The court may release an inmate to the custody of another or to a
qualified individual where the inmate resides
A. Bail B. Recognizance C. Probation D. Parole

84. If the convict has no property with which to meet the fine imposed to him, he shall be subject to a __________at
the rate of one day for each amount equivalent to the highest minimum wage rate prevailing in the Philippines at
the time of the rendition of judgment of conviction by the trial court.
A. Parole C. Subsidiary penalty
B. Probation D. Recognizance

85. A privilege granted to a prisoner that shall entitle him to a deduction of his term of imprisonment.
A. GCTA B. Recognizance C. Probation D. Parole

86. The controversial GCTA law of the philippines

A. RA 8551 B. RA 10592 C. RA 10591 D. RA 10575

87. As stated under the GCTA law, during the first two years of imprisonment, an inmate shall be allowed a deduction
of _________ for each month of good behavior during detention
A. 5 days/month C. 25 days/month
B. 20 days/month D. 23 days/month

88. It refers to the deduction of sentence by which after the inmate has escaped during the conflagration has
submitted himself again for custody.
A. GCTA C. Probation
B. Recognizance D. Special Time Allowance

89. If an inmate has evaded the service of his sentence on the occasion of disorders due to conflagrations,
earthquakes, or other calamities and then gives himself up to the authorities within 48 hours following the
issuance of a proclamation announcing the passing away of the calamity or catastrophe to in said article. He is
entitled to a deduction of __________.
A. ½ of his sentence C. 1/8 of his sentence
B. 1/5 of his sentence D. 20 days/month

90. If Mr. B detained Mr. C for the violation of a light offense, how much time is given to him to deliver the detained
person to the proper judicial authorities?
A. 12 hours B. 15 hours C. 18 hours D. 36 hours

91. If Mr. X helps in the escape of such a detained person, what crime is he liable at?
A. Delay in the delivery of detained person
B. Delivery of prisoners from jail
C. Evasion of service of sentence
D. Delaying release

92. If an inmate escaped during the occasion of conflagration, within how many hours should he give himself up for
him to be entitled a special time allowance?
A. Within 24 hours C. Within 48 hours
B. Within 36 hours D. Within 72 hours

93. Mr. Bano was arrested for the murder of his neighbor and was detained in the police station by SPO1 Banak for
72 hours without proper disposition. What case can be filed against SPO1 Banak?
A. Delay in the delivery of detained person
B. Delivery of prisoners from jail
C. Evasion of service of sentence
D. Delaying release
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94. A crime committed by a public officer or employee who delays for the period of time specified in Art 125, the
performance of any judicial or executive order for the release of a prisoner or unduly delays the services of the
notice of such order to said prisoner.
A. Delay in the delivery of detained person
B. Delivery of prisoners from jail
C. Evasion of service of sentence
D. Delaying release

95. Under Art. 125 of the RPC, how many hours shall a public officer or employee deliver the arrested person to the
proper judicial authorities for him not be liable for delay in the delivery of detained person if the crime committed
is a capital offense?
A. Within 12 hours C. Within 36 hours
B. Within 18 hours D. Within 48 hours

96. As provided under RA 10592 (GCTA Law), if an inmate is performing good behavior during the third to the fifth
year, inclusive of his imprisonment, how many days shall be deducted to his sentence?
A. 5 days/month C. 23 days/month
B. 20 days/month D. 25 days/month

SUCCESS is not an accident, it is hard work, perseverance, learning, studying, sacrifice and most of
all, love of what you are doing or learning to do.

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