1.

It refers to the field of management which Eugene retire if he wants to avail the
involves planning, and controlling the efforts mandatory retirement?
of a group of individuals toward achieving a A. 2017 C. 2032
common goal with maximum dispatch and B. 2031 D. 2023
minimum use of administrative resources. Compulsory – upon reaching the age
A. Administration FIFTY-SIX (56), the age of retirement
B. Personnel Management Optional – upon completion of TWENTY
C. Organization (20) YEARS of active service
D. Police Organization 4. The Role of the PNP on matters involving
Organization-a group of persons working the suppression of insurgency and serious
together for a common goal or objectives a threats to national security?
form of human association for the A. The AFP operating through the area
attainment of a goal or objective. commander is the one primarily responsible
Police Organization- a group of trained on matters involving insurgency and other
personnel in the field of public safety serious threats to national security.
administration engaged in the achievement B. The PNP is relieved of the primary role
of goals and objectives. towards insurgency and other serious treats
Administration- an organizational process to national security.
concerned with the implementation of C. The PNP shall provide assistance to the
objectives and plans and internal operating AFP in insurgency-affected areas.
efficiency. D. All of these
Police Administration- the process 5. The procedure which is intended to be
involved in ensuring strict compliance, used in situations of all kinds and outlined
proper obedience of laws and related as guide and by men in the field operations
statute focuses on the policing process. relative to reporting, dispatching, raids,
2. The national headquarters of the PNP is arrest and investigation refers to:
located in Quezon City. It was named after A. Field Procedure
the 1st Filipino Chief of the Philippine B. Standard Operating Procedure
Constabulary. C. Problem oriented plan
A. Antonio Torres D. Headquarters procedure
B. Cesar Nazareno Headquarters Procedures - include the
C. Rafael Crame procedures to be followed in the
D. Lamberto Javalera headquarters, usually reflected in the duty
PDG Cesar Nazareno- the first chief of manual ‘
the Philippine National Police Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) -
Col Antonio Torres- the first Filipino chief procedures intended for specific operations
of police of the Manila Police Department in to ensure uniformity of action
1935 6. The term of office of the Chief PNP shall
Col Lamberto Javalera- the first chief of be for
police of the Manila Police Department after a period ______?
the Philippine Independence from the A. Not exceeding four (5) years.
United States of America in 1946 B. Not exceeding five (3) years.
3. Eugene Sakuragi joined the PNP in 1996. C. Not exceeding six (4) years.
She was 29 years old then. What year can D. Not exceeding three (6) years.
 Attrition by Attainment of Maximum crimes
Tenure -Those who have reached the 9. Dr. XYY is a Doctor of Philosophy; he
prescribed maximum tenure corresponding opted to join the Philippine National Police.
to their position shall be retired from the What would be his initial rank upon entry?
service A. Senior Inspector C. Inspector
Chief 4 years B. Chief Inspector D. NONE
Deputy Chief 4 years Inspector Rank: Dentists, optometrists,
Director of Staff Services 4years nurses, engineers, graduates of forensic
Regional Directors 6 years sciences, graduates of the PNPA and
Provincial/District Directors 9 years licensed criminologists
Other positions higher than Senior Inspector Rank: Chaplains,
Provincial Director 6 years members of the bar and doctors of medicine
7. The law that empowered the police 10. The following are functions in a police
commission to conduct entrance and organization, EXCEPT:
promotional examination for police A. primary functions
members refers to: B. administrative functions
A. RA 6040 C. RA 5487 C. secondary functions
B. RA 157 D. PD 765 D. auxiliary functions
R.A. 157- created the National Bureau of Primary or Line Functions- functions that
Investigation, enacted June 19, 1947 and carry out the major purposes of the
later reorganized by R.A. 2678 organization, Patrolling, traffic duties, and
PD 765- otherwise known as the crime investigation
IntegrationAct of 1975, enacted on August Staff/Administrative Functions- designed
8, 1975; established the Integrated National to support the line functions and assist in
Police the performance of the line functions
(INP) examples of the staff functions of the police
R.A. 5487 – Private Security Agency Law are Planning, research, budgeting and legal
8. The theory of police service which states advice
those police officers are servants of the Auxiliary Functions- functions involving
people or the community refers to: the logistical operations of the organization
A. Old examples are communication, maintenance,
B. Home rule records management, supplies and
C. Modern equipment management.
D. Continental 11. If the external patting of the suspect’s
Continental - policemen are regarded as clothing fails to disclose evidence of a
servants of the higher authorities weapon the next procedure of the Patrol
o It exist in France, Italy and Spain- officer is:
countries with a decentralized form of A. Conduct a complete search.
government B. The Patrol officer shall arrest the
Old Concept - measurement of police suspect.
competence is the increasing number of C. No further search may be made.
arrests. D. Turnover the suspect to the immediate
Modern Concept - police efficiency is supervisor.
measured by the decreasing number of 12. He is known as the father of modern
policing system? B. Chief Superintendent D. Director General
A. August Vollmer C. Oliver Cromwell Chief- highest position in the PNP, with the
B. Robert Peel D. Cesare rank of DIRECTOR GENERAL
Lombroso 17. What is the minimum
August Vollmer - recognized as the Father police-to-population ratio?
of Modern Law Enforcement A. 1:000 C. 1:1500
Oliver Cromwell- first commissioner of B. 1:500 D. 1:7
Scotland Yard Sec. 27 of R.A. 6975 provides (police-to-
Cesare Lombroso – Father of Modern population ratio)
Criminology. * 1:500 – nationwide average
13. When responding to call for police 18. What kind of force is needed during
assistance due to planted or found armed confrontation?
explosives, what immediate actions should A. Reasonable force C. Logical Force
the patrol officer will do? B. Rational Force D. Evenhanded
A. Scrutinize the item if it is an explosive or Force
not. 19. The largest organic unit within a large
B. Dispose the item immediately to avoid department.
further injury to happen. A. Bureau C. Section
C. Never attempt to handle, call for B. Division D. Unit
Explosive Ordinance Disposal Team. Division- The primary subdivision of a
D. Call to the Tactical Operation Center for bureau.
proper procedure to be followed, after Section- Functional units within a particular
investigating the item. division. This is necessary for specialization.
14. Captain Matako is a commissioned Units- Functional group within a section
officer of the Armed Forces of the where further specialization is needed.
Philippines. What is his equivalent rank in 20. The word “police” was derived from the
the PNP? Greek word _______, which means
A. Inspector C. Senior Inspector government of the city.
B. Chief Inspector D. Superintendent A. politia C. politeia
Inspector – Captain B. polis D. Policy
Chief Inspector – Major Polis – Greek word which means “City-
Superintendent – Lieutenant Colonel State”.
15. How many Deputy Director General Politia – Roman word which means
ranks are there in the PNP? “condition of the state or the Government”.
A. 1 C. 3 21. It is defined as the determination in
B. 2 D. 4 advance of how the objectives of the
Deputy Director General ranks organization will be attained.
DDG for Administration (2nd in Command) A. planning C.
DDG for Operation (3rd in Command) Advancement
Chief of the Directorial Staff (4th in B. police planning D. Development
Command) Police Planning - it is an attempt by police
16. The highest rank in the BJMP is administration to allocate anticipated
__________. resources to meet anticipated service
A. Four star general C. Director demands.
22. It is the premier educational institution qualifications for appointment in the
for the training, human resource Philippine National Police.
development and continuing education of all a. Applicant must weigh more or less than
personnel of the PNP,BFP, and BJMP. five (5) kilos;
A. PPSC C. RTS b. Applicant shall not be below twenty (20)
B. PNPA D. NPC or over thirty five (35) years of age;
PNPA- created pursuant to Section 13 of c. Applicant must be person of good moral
PD 1184, premier educational institution for character;
future officers of the tri-bureaus. d. Applicant must not have been
23. It is the central receiving entity for any dishonorably discharged from military
citizen’s complaint against the police services or civilian position in the
officers. government; and
A. IAS C. PNP e. Applicant must be eligible.
B. PLEB D. NAPOLCOM A. e, c, d, b C. a, c, d, e
NAPOLCOM - shall exercise administrative B. b, c, e D. c, d, e
control and operational supervision over the 28. All of the following are members of the
PNP People’s Law Enforcement Board, EXCEPT:
IAS - investigate complaints and gather A. Three (3) members chosen by the Peace
evidence in support of an open and Order Council from among the
investigation; conduct summary hearings on respected members of the community
PNP members facing administrative B. A bar member chosen by the Integrated
charges; Bar of the Philippines
24. The provincial governor shall choose the C. Any barangay captain of the
provincial director from a list of _____ city/municipality concerned chosen by the
eligible’s association of barangay captains
recommended by the PNP regional director: D. Any member of the Sangguniang
A. six C. five Panglunsod
B. Three D. four 29. Two or more persons forming an
MAYOR – Shall choose from the (5) FIVE organization must identify first the reason
eligible recommended by the PD. for establishing such organization. They
25. The head of the IAS shall have a must identify the organization’s _________:
designation of ____________? A. strategy C. Goal
A. Director General C. Solicitor General B. Tactic D. objective
B. Inspector General D. IAS General Strategy – is a broad design, method; a
26. As per the requirement of R.A. 6975, major plan of action that needs a large
there should be how many PLEB for every amount of resources to attain a major goal
500 police personnel? or objectives.
A. one (1) C. more than one Goal- General Statement of intention
B. at least one D. less than one normally with time perspective. It is
there shall be at least one (1) PLEB for achievable end state that can be measured
every five hundred (500) city or municipal and observed.
police personnel Tactic – it is a specific design, method or
27. The following are the upgraded general course of action to attain a particular
objective in consonance with strategy.
30. To improve delegation, the following B. span of control
must be done, EXCEPT: C. unity of command
A. establish objectives and standards D. chain of command
B. count the number of supervisors Delegation of Authority- conferring of
C. require completed work certain specified authority by a superior to a
D. define authority and responsibility subordinate
31. The number of subordinates that can be Chain of Command- the arrangement of
supervised directly by one person tends to: officers from top to bottom on the basis of
A. Increase as the physical distance rank or position and authority
between supervisor and subordinate as well Span of Control- the maximum number of
as between individual subordinate increases subordinates that a superior can effectively
B. Decrease with an increase in the supervise
knowledge and experience of the Command Responsibility- dictates that
subordinate immediate commanders shall be
C. Increase as the level of supervision responsible for the effective supervision and
progresses for the first line supervisory level control of their personnel and unit
to the management level 36. Who has the authority to promote Insp
D. All of the above Jhack
32. This means controlling the direction and T. Khole?
flow of decisions through unity of command A. President C. Chief, PNP
from top to bottom of organization: B.CA D. Regional Director
A. Audit C. Coordination Promoting Authorities:
B. Monitoring D. Authority Grade/Rank Promoting
33. Which of the following statements is Authorities
TRUE? Director General President
A. Performance evaluation measures Sr. Supt. to Deputy Dir. Gen. President
credibility of the police Insp. To Supt. Chief, PNP
B. Performance evaluation is not a basis for PO1 to SPOIV RD/Chief, PNP
salary increases or promotion 37. In police parlance, “S.O.P.” stands for?
C. Performance evaluation is done once a A. Standard operation procedures
year among police personnel B. Special operation procedures
D. Performance evaluation is implemented C. Standard operating procedures
to determine the quality of work D. Special operating procedures
performance of personnel 38. If the annual quota for the year 2013 is
34. The NAPOLCOM is an attached agency 1200. How many of the annual quota is
to the DILG for _______: allocated for women?
A. Administrative control A. 10% C. 120
B. Administration and control B. 100 D. 200
C. Operational supervision The PNP shall reserve TEN PERCENT
D. Policy and program coordination (10%)of its annual recruitment, training and
35. SPO1 Last and SPO2 First report to the education quota for women
same supervisor. This is the principle of 39. Waivers for initial appointment in the
__________: PNPmay be waived in the following order:
A. delegation of authority A. age, height, weight & education
B. age, weight, height & education appointed Inspector after graduation.
C. height, education, weight & age D. Bruno Sikatuna a Licensed Criminologist
D. in any order and First Place in the Examination.
Applicants who possess the least Field Training Program. – All uniformed
disqualification shall take precedence over members of the PNP shall undergo a Field
those who possess more disqualification; Training Program for twelve (12) months
The requirement shall be waived in the involving actual experience and assignment
following order: Age, Height, Weight and in patrol, traffic, and investigation as a
Education. (AHWE) requirement for permanency of their
40. It is the downsizing of PNP personnel on appointment.
the basis provided by law. 43. Planning as a management function is
A. attrition C. Specialization to be done in the various levels of PNP
B. promotion D. retirement organization. Broad policy based from laws
Specialization- the assignment of directives, policies and needs in general is
particular personnel to particular tasks the responsibility of:
which are highly technical and require A. Directorate for Plans
special skills and training B. President of the Philippines
Retirement - The separation of the police C. Chief, PNP
personnel from the service by reason of D. Dep. Dir. For Administration
reaching the age of retirement provided by 44. What is the rank equivalent of PNP
law, or upon completion of certain number Deputy Director General in the Armed
of years in active service. Forces of the Philippines?
Promotion - It is a upgrading of ranks A. Lt. General C. Major General
and/or advancement to a position of B. Brigade General D. General
leadership Chief Superintendent – Brigade General
41. The age requirement for new PNP Director – Major General
applicants must not be less than twenty-one Director General - General
(21) years of age. The Maximum age 45. The Philippine National Police will
requirement for PNP applicants using the recruit 300 new policemen on March 2012
lateral entry program is to fill up its quota. Who among the following
____. applicants is qualified to apply?
A. 35 years old C. 25 years old A. Khyle who was born on April 24, 1978
B. 30 years old D. 31 years old B. Tom who was born on November 22,
42. A Field training Program for all PNP 1980
Uniformed members are required for C. Vince who was born on March 17, 1993
permanency of their appointment. Who D. Migz who was born on August 10, 1991
among the following is exempted to undergo For a new applicant, must not be less than
the Field Training Program and issued a twenty-one (21) nor more than thirty (30)
permanent appointment? years of age
A. Pastor Jayson Lopez, who is appointed 46. Inspector Bruno joined the Philippine
Sr. Inspector via Lateral entry. National Police on October 5, 1988.
B. Atty. Rose Camia, who is appointed Sr. Nevertheless, he want to pursue his career
Inspector via Lateral entry. as embalmer, he decided to file an optional
C. Ryan, A PNPA graduate who is retirement so that he could enjoy benefits of
the gratifying PNP which he served with Government Act of 1990
extreme commitment and loyalty. When B. Department of the Interior and Local
does Bruno can retire? Government Act of 1990
A. October 5, 1998 C. October 6, 1999 C. Department of Interior and the Local
B. September 5, 2010 D. September Government Act of 1990
5, 2008 D. Department of the Interior and the Local
47. Which of the following administrative Government Act of 1990
penalties is immediately executory? 52. The following are the component
A. Dismissal C. Forfeiture agencies that compose the Philippine
of pay National Police
B. Suspension D. Death penalty (Sec. 23, RA 6975).
48. What is the Appropriate Training Course a. NARCOM civilian personnel;
is needed to be promoted to SPOIV? b. Coast Guards;
A. Officers Candidate Course c. Philippine Constabulary;
B. Senior Leadership Course d. Philippine Air Force Security Command;
C. Junior Leadership Course and
D. Public Safety Basic Recruit Course e. National Action Committee on Anti-
SLC- SPOII to SPOIII Hijacking.
JLC – POIII to SPOI A. a, c, d, e C. b, a, e, c
PSBRC – POI to POII B. e, b, a, d D. a, b, c, d, e
49. The head of the National Capital 53. SPO4 Nonito Pacquiao receives 27,
Regional Police Office shall assume the 690.00 base pay since he was promoted.
position of NCR director with the rank of: After five years from promotion, what would
A. Chief Superintendent C. Director be his monthly base pay after adding his
B. Superintendent D. C/Inspector longevity pay?
Regional Director -with the rank of Chief A. 32, 690.00 C. 37, 690.00
Superintendent B. 30, 459.00 D. 31, 549.00
Provincial Director -with the rank of 54. Decisions rendered by the national IAS
Senior Superintendent shall be appealed to the__________:
NCR District Director -with the rank of A. Regional Appellate Board
Chief Superintendent B. National Appellate Board
Chief of Police – with the rank of Chief C. People’s Law Enforcement Board
Inspector D. National Police Commission
50. Under the waiver program, who among National Appellate Board - shall decide
the following PNP applicants is the least cases on appeal from decisions rendered by
priority for appointment? the PNP Chief and the IAS.
A. Jude who just earned 72 units in Regional Appellate Board - shall decide
college cases on appeal from decisions rendered by
B. Renz who is under height the RD, PD, COP, the city or municipal
C. Justine who is underweight mayor and the PLEB except decision on
D. Philip who is overage suspension.
51. Republic Act 6975 is otherwise known NOTE:
as___________. The PLEB decision of the suspension is
A. Department of Interior and Local final and cannot be appealed.
 The decision of dismissal by either PLEB or immediate superiors and attested
Regional Director is final and executory but by the Civil Service Commission.
subject to appeal to RAB. C. President, upon recommendation of
Decision of Chief of Police is appealable Chief
within 10 days to Provincial Director, upon PNP, endorsed by the Civil Service and
receipt of decision. subject to confirmation by the
Decision of Provincial Director is Commission of Appointment.
appealable within 10 days to Regional D. President from among the senior officers
Director, upon receipt of decision. down to the rank of Chief
Decision of Regional Director is appealable Superintendent, subject to the
within 10 days to Chief, PNP upon receipt of confirmation of the Commission on
decision. Appointment.
The decisions of COP, PD, and RD are from Appointment of uniformed PNP personnel
those cases concerning internal discipline. PO1 TO SPO4 – appointed by the Regional
Cases involving internal discipline filed Director for regional personnel or by the
with the Chief, PNP originally, the Chief, PNP for the national headquarters
decision is appealable to NAB which INSP. TO SUPT. – appointed by the Chief,
decision is Final. PNP
Motion for Reconsideration is only allowed SR. SUPT TO DDG – appointed by the
ONCE. President upon recommendation of the
55. Who shall administer the entrance and Chief, PNP, subject to confirmation by the
promotional examinations for police officers Commission on Appointments
on the basis of the standards set by the DIRECTOR GENERAL – appointed by the
Commission as amended by RA 8551? President from among the senior officers
A. PLEB C. CSC down to the rank of C/Supt, subject to the
B.PRC D. NAPOLCOM confirmation of the Commission on
Police Entrance Examination – taken by Appointments
applicants of the PNP 57. It is known as the Professionalization
Police Promotional Examinations – taken act of
by in-service police officers as part of the 1966.
mandatory requirements for promotion A. R.A. 4864 C. Act 255
NOTE: Police officers, who are Licensed B. Act 175 D. Act 183
Criminologists, no longer need to take the Act No 175 - entitled “An Act Providing for
Police Promotional Examinations as part of the Organization and Government of an
the requirements for promotion. As PRC Insular Constabulary”, enacted on July 18,
Board Passers, they have already complied 1901
with the eligibility requirement. Act No. 183 - created the Manila Police
56. SPOIV Rudolf Tocsin is set to be Department, enacted on July 31, 1901
promoted, if he is promoted who has the Act No 255 - The act that renamed the
appointing authority? Insular Constabulary into Philippine
A. Regional Director or office of the PNP for Constabulary, enacted on October 3, 1901
the national headquarters personnel 58.________ is given to any PNP member
attested by the Civil Service Commission. who
B. Chief PNP, recommended by
has exhibited act of conspicuous and 62. Law that created the Manila Police
gallantry at the risk of his life above and Department, enacted on July 31.
beyond the call of duty. A. RA 4864 C. ACT 183
A. Promotion by virtue of Position B. ACT 255 D. ACT 175
B. Meritorious Promotion RA 4864- otherwise known as the Police
C. Regular Promotion Professionalization Act of 1966, enacted
D. On-the-Spot Promotion on September 8, 1966; created the Police
Regular – promotion granted to police Commission (POLCOM); later POLCOM
officers meeting the mandatory was renamed in Act No 255 - The act that
requirements for promotion renamed the Insular Constabulary into
Promotion by virtue of Position- any PNP Philippine Constabulary, enacted on
personnel designated to any key position October 3, 1901 to National Police
whose rank is lower than what is required Commission (NAPOLCOM)
for such position shall, after 6 months Act No 175 - entitled “An Act Providing
occupying the same, be entitled to rank for the Organization and Government of
adjustment corresponding to position. an Insular Constabulary”, enacted on
59. PNP members under the waiver July 18, 1901
program but are dismissed for failure to 63. The performance evaluation system is
comply with the requirements can re-apply conducted:
to the PNP? A. thrice a year C. Every 6 months
A. Maybe Yes C. Maybe No B. Every 2 years D. Quarterly
B. Absolutely Yes D. Absolutely No January to June Evaluation Report to be
PNP members under the waiver program submitted 1st week of July
but is dismissed for failure to comply with June to December Evaluation Report to be
the requirements can RE-APPLY provided submitted 1st week of January of the
he now have the minimum requirements. succeeding year.
60. The reason why police officer appears in 64. A PNP member who acquired
court as a witness has to be in complete permanent physical disability in the
uniform is to show his respect to the court performance of his duty and unable to
and to his: further perform his duty shall be entitled to a
A. Position/Rank C. Superior lifetime pension equivalent to:
B. Profession D. Comrades A. 50% of his last salary
61. One having supervisory responsibilities B. 70% of his last salary
over officers to the lower rank, whether C. 60% of his last salary
temporary or permanent. D. 80% of his last salary
A. None C. Superior officer Retirement due To Permanent Physical
B. Ranking officer D. Sworn officer Disability PNP uniformed personnel who are
Sworn Officer- The term referring to permanently and totally disabled as a result
personnel of the police department who has of injuries suffered or sickness contracted in
taken oath of office and possesses the the performance of his duty shall be entitled
power to arrest. to ONE YEAR’S SALARY and to a
Ranking Officer-Refers to the officers LIFETIME PENSION equivalent to EIGHTY
having the highest rank or grade according PERCENT (80%) of his last salary, in
to their date of appointment to that grade addition to other benefits.
Should such PNP personnel die within The NAPOLCOM, PNP Chief and Regional
FIVE (5) YEARS from his retirement due to Directors have summary dismissal powers
physical disability, his legal spouse or in any of the following cases:
legitimate children shall be entitled to when the charge is serious and the
receive the pension for the remainder of the evidence of guilt is strong
five year-period. when the respondent is a recidivist or
65. How many successive annual rating has been repeatedly charged and there
periods before a police officer may be are reasonable grounds to believe that
separated due to inefficiency or poor he is guilty of the charges; and
performance? when the respondent is guilty of a
A. 2 C. 4 serious offense involving conduct
B.3 D. 1 unbecoming of a police officer
Attrition by other Means 68. If the offense is punishable for a period
Those who have at least five (5) years of of not exceeding 30 days but not less than
active service shall be separated based on 16 days, the citizen’s complaint against
any of the following: erring PNP member shall be filed at the
inefficiency based on poor performance A. Office of the chief of police
during the last two (2) successive B. PLEB
annual rating periods; C. Mayor’s Office
inefficiency based on poor performance D. any of them
for three (3) cumulative annual rating Chief of Police - for a period not exceeding
periods; FIFTEEN (15) DAYS
physical and/or mental incapacity to PLEB - for a period exceeding THIRTY (30)
perform police functions and duties; or DAYS, or by DISMISSAL
failure to pass the required entrance 69. Monthly retirement benefits or pay shall
examinations twice and/or finish the be ___ of the base pay and longevity pay of
required career courses except for the retired grade in case of 20 years active
justifiable reasons service
66. What is the Appropriate Training Course A. 50% C. 10%
is needed to be promoted to Senior B. 2.5% D. 55%
Superintendent. Monthly retirement pay shall be FIFTY
A. Officers Senior Executive Course PERCENT (50%) of the base pay in case of
B. Officers Advance Course twenty years of active service, increasing by
C. Officers Basic Course TWO AND ONE-HALF PERCENT (2.5%)
D. Bachelor of Science in Public Safety for every year of active service rendered
MNSA/Allied MA Degree – Chief beyond twenty years.
Superintendent - up. 70. What kind of appointment when the
OAC – Chief Inspector applicant is under the waiver program due
OBC – Senior Inspector to weight requirements pending satisfaction
BSPS - Inspector of the requirement waived.
67. Who among the following have A. Permanent C. Probationary
summary dismissal powers? B. Temporary D. Special
A. Chief, PNP C. RD Permanent – when an applicant possesses
B. NAPOLCOM D. All of these the upgraded general qualifications for
appointment in the PNP duly authorized representative on account
Probationary- All PNP members upon entry of an injury, damage or disturbance
level, before appointed to permanent status sustained due to an irregular or illegal act
shall undergo a mandatory 1 Year committed by a member of the PNP.
probationary period. 75. Which of the following is NOT a function
71. The institution of a criminal action or of police personnel unit?
complaint against a police officer is A. Preparing policy statements and
A. A ground for dismissal standard operating Procedures relating to
B. Not qualified for promotion all areas of the administration of human
C. Automatically dismiss resources
D. Not a bar to promotion B. Serves as an adviser to the chief and
Pursuant to RA 9708, “…In addition, the otherline officials regarding personnel
institution of a criminal action or complaint matters
against a police officer shall not be a bar to C. Conducts exits interviews with resigning
promotion officers to identify, and subsequently
72. The organizational structure of the PNP correct, unsatisfactory working conditions
is D. Establish a criteria for promotion to
__________. the exclusive ranks
A. Line C. Staff 76. It refers to the process of screening out
B. Functional D. Line and staff or eliminating undesirable applicants that do
Line – oldest and simplest kind; few not meet the organization’s selection criteria
departments A. Promotion C. Recruitment
Functional – according to functions of the B. Transfer D. Selection
organization Recruitment – it is the process of
73. It is the process of developing methods attracting candidates who have the
or procedure or an arrangement of parts maximum qualifications to be eligible for the
intended to facilitate the accomplishment of 77. The payment of Missing Uniformed
a definite objective. Personnel’s monthly salary and allowances
A. Management C. Functioning for the heirs is for a maximum of how many
B. Budgeting D. Planning months?
74. Refers to any offense committed by a A. 1 year C. 2 months
member of the PNP involving and affecting B. 30 Days D. 12 months
order and discipline within the police Absence Without Official Leave (AWOL)
organization. - Failure to report for duty without official
A. Breech of Internal Discipline notice for a period of THIRTY (30) DAYS
B. Citizens Complaint 78. In Supervisory Training, a minimum of
C. Minor Offense _____ number of hours of classroom
D. Any of these training should be required for newly
Minor Offense -shall refer to an act or promoted supervisory personnel
omission not involving moral turpitude but A. 72 hours C. 80 hours
affecting the internal discipline of the PNP B. 75 hours D. 85 hours
Citizen’s Complaints- pertains to any 79. It should be proactive, people oriented,
complaint initiated by a private citizen or his based on individual need, and delivered in
such a way as to motivate the experienced
officer to a higher degree of B. Protect and Serve D. Crime Prevention
professionalism/professionalization Organization Principles
A. Recruit Training Span of Control - refers to the number
B. Specialized training of officers or subordinates that a
C. In Service Superior supervises without regard to the
D. Field Training effectiveness or efficiency of the
80. When an officer reaches the supervision.
time-in-grade possessing the entire Delegation of Authority - is the
mandatory and other consideration in assignment of tasks, duties, and
promotion, is what kind of promotion? responsibilities to subordinates while at
A. Promotion by Virtue of Position the same time giving them the power or
B. Regular Promotion right to control, command, make
C. Meritorious Promotion decisions, or otherwise act in performing
D. Promotion the delegated responsibilities.
81. Imports an act of cruelty, severity, Chain of Command - the arrangement
unlawful exaction, domination, or excessive of officers from top to bottom on the
use of authority: basis of rank or position and authority
A. Misconduct C. Dishonesty Command Responsibility - dictates
B. Incompetency D. Oppression that immediate commanders shall be
Misconduct generally mans wrongful, responsible for the effective supervision
improper, or unlawful conduct, motivated by and control of their personnel and unit.
premeditated, obstinate or intentional Robert Peel – Father of Modern policing
purpose. It usually refers to transgressions System
or some established and definite rule of 84. The following have summary dismissal
action powers over errant police members.
Incompetency — is the manifest lack of a. District Director;
adequate ability and fitness for the b. Chief of Police;
satisfactory performance, of police duties. c. Regional Director;
Dishonesty — is the concealment or d. Chief, PNP;
distortion of the truth in a matter or act e. PLEB; and
relevant to one’s office, or connected with f. NAPOLCOM.
the performance of his duties. A. a, b, d, f C. c, d, f
82. The operational support unit of the PNP B. b, d, e D. a, c, e, f
shallfunction as a mobile strike force or 85. Amado Perez joined the PNP in 1996.
reaction unit to augment police forces for She was 29 years old then. What year will
civil disturbance control, Amado will retire?
counter-insurgency, hostage taking, A. 2016 C. 2023
rescue operations and other special B. 2012 D. 2031
operations: 86. It refers to a kind of retirement where
A. NARCOM C. SAF PNP commissioned and non-commissioned
B. SWAT D. SOCO officer may retire and be paid separation
83. The primary objective of Philippine benefits corresponding to a position two
NationalPolice: ranks higherthan his/her rank:
A. Law Enforcement C. Peace and Order A. Retirement in the next higher grade
B. Compulsory retirement only when the number of qualified
C. Early retirement program applicants falls below the minimum annual
D. Optional Retirement quota. Appointment status under a waiver
87. It is a part of the PNP but enjoining an program is ________.
independence from the PNP. It has an A. Temporary C. Probationary
investigative and adjudicatory power over B. Permanent D. Regular
PNP members. 93. No officer who has retired or is retirable
A. Internal Affairs Service within _______ from his compulsory
B. National Police Commission retirement age to be appointed as chief of
C. People’s Law Enforcement Board the PNP.
D. National Appellate Board A. Three months C. Six months
88. Organized in 1712 for the purpose of B. One year D. Two years
carrying the regulations of the Department 94. __________ is given to any PNP
of State; this was armed and considered as member who has exhibited act of
the mounted police. conspicuous and gallantry at the risk of his
A. Carabineros De Seguridad Publica life above and beyond the call
B. Guadrilleros of duty.
C. Guardia Civil A. Meritorious Promotion
D. Metropolitan Police Force B. Special Promotion
89. What is the appropriate training course C. Regular Promotion
for POIII to SPOI? D. On-the-Spot Promotion
A. Officers Senior Executive Course 95. Which among the following has no
B. Officer Basic Course promotional authority over the members of
C. Senior Leadership Course the PNP?
D. Junior Leadership Course A. Deputy Director General
90. Reasons for suspension or withdrawal B. Director General
of deputation of local chief executives as C. President of the Philippines
representative of the NAPOLCOM: D. Regional Director
I. Repeated unauthorized absences; 96. The National Bureau of Investigation,
II. Abuse of authority; was patterned by the Federal Bureau
III. Habitual tardiness; Investigation, itwas organized by R.A. 157.
IV. Providing material support to criminals; What law reorganized the NBI?
and A. R.A 9708 C. R.A 6040
V. Engaging in acts inimical to national B. R.A. 2678 D. R.A. 9262
security. 97. The IAS can recommend promotion of
A. I, II, III, V C. II, V, IV, I the members of the PNP or the assignment
B. I, II, IV, III D. I, II, III, IV, V of PNP personnel to any key position. The
91. A retired PNP uniformed personnel can statement is:
get the lump sum of his retirement benefits A. Partly True C. Partly False
for the period of the first _____. B. Absolutely True D. Absolutely False
A. 10 years C. 5 years 98. The following are the offenses for which
B. 6 years D. 2 years a member of the PNP may be charged
92. Specific Qualifications may be waived administratively:
like Age, Height, Weight and Education, I. Oppression;
II. Misconduct; C. It shall be filed up by another person with
III. Neglect of Duty; full term
IV. Violation of law; and D. None of these
V. Incompetence. 103. Under the police reform and
A. I, II, IV, V C. I, II, III, IV reorganization law, a Field training Program
B. V, II, III, I D. IV, III, IV, I, II for all PNP uniformed members is required
99. Maximum period wherein a police officer for permanency of their appointment
may be suspended from service by the consisting of 12 months.
Chief PNP: Basic areas of actual experience and
A. 180 days C. 60 days assignment during this period shall be on:
B. 90 days D. 30 days A. Patrol, traffic and investigation
Disciplinary Authorities for Breach of B. Patrol, investigation and Intelligence
Internal Discipline C. Patrol, Public Relations and auxiliary
Chief of Police- NOT EXCEEDING services
FIFTEEN (15) DAYS D. Traffic, investigation and Intelligence
Provincial Directors- NOT 104. Based on NAPOLCOM MC# 95-013,
EXCEEDING THIRTY (30) DAYS the following are the factors considered in
Regional Director- NOT EXCEEDING promotion:
SIXTY (60) DAYS a. Educational Attainment;
100. The IAS can recommend promotion of b. Personality traits;
the members of the PNP or the assignment c. Potential;
of PNP personnel to any key position. The d. Service reputation; and
statement is- e. Physical Fitness.
A. YES C. NO A. a, c, d, e C. b, e, c, a
B. Wholly Correct D. Wholly False B. d, b, c, a D. a, b, c, d, e
101. Who has the disciplinary authority in 105. At 48 years old, Supt. Andres
citizen’s complaint when the penalty Matapang is due to be promoted. Who has
imposed is not exceeding fifteen (15) days? the authority to promote him to his next
A. City/Municipal Mayor C. Chief of Police rank?
B. Provincial Director D. PLEB A. Chief, PNP C. CSC
City/Municipality Mayors- not less B. Secretary, DILG D. President
than SIXTEEN but not exceeding 106. Fr. Bogart Roman was born on
THIRTY (30) DAYS December 11, 1964; He opted to join the
People’s Law Enforcement Board Philippine National Police in March 1999. Is
(PLEB)- exceeding THIRTY (30) he qualified to join the PNP?
DAYS, or by DISMISSAL A. Yes C. Wholly True
102. How vacancy filled up in the B. No D. Wholly False
commission, except through expirations of 107. In times of war or other national
term? emergency declared by the Congress the
A. It shall be filed up for the unexpired term President may extend such term of office
only with the capacity for regular from __________________depending on
appointment for another full term. the gravity of the situation.
B. It shall be filed up for the unexpired A. Six months to one year
term only without re appointment. B. One year to two years
 C. One to six months D. No free man shall be imprisoned except
D. Five months to one year by final judgment
108. POIII Floyd Macanochie, receives 19, E. None of the above
870.00 base pay since he was promoted. 114. The period of time elapsed since the
After five years from promotion, what would oath of office was administered is termed
be his monthly base pay after adding his A. Tour of duty C. Term of office
longevity pay? B. On duty D. Length of service
A. 21, 857.00 C. 19, 970.00 115. The NAPOLCOM shall affirm, reverse
B. 24, 870.00 D. 31, 549.00 or modify personnel disciplinary actions
109. If the police plan of Municipality X can involving demotion or dismissal from the
carry out the purpose or goal of the police service imposed upon members of the PNP
station then the plan is considered_______. by the Chief PNP through the:
A. Feasible C. Acceptable A.PLEB C. RAB
B. Suitable D. Adaptable B. NAB D. C/PNP
110. The PNP Internal Affairs Service is 116. Promotion by virtue of position shall be
headed by a police officer with the rank of granted after:
__________ and a designation as A. 6 months C. 2 years
Inspector-General. B. 1 year D. 18 months
A. Deputy Director General C. General 116. Breach of internal discipline committed
B. Director D. C/Superintendent by any member of the PNP shall be brought
111. The shift that receives most of the call to the office of the Chief of Police or
of the public which are directly related to equivalent supervisor if the penalty imposed
police function, it is considered as the covers the period of:
busiest among them all. A. Not exceeding 15 days
A. Afternoon shift C. Day shift B. Not exceeding 60 days
B. Midnight shifts D. Night Shift C. Not exceeding 30 days
Night Shift – Least Desirable shift D. Dismissal
112. What is the name of the acclaimed first 117. Any PNP member shall be dismissed
formally organized modern police force in immediately from the service after due
the world? notice
A. Interpol C. Scotland Yard and summary hearings if it was proven that
B. New York Police District D. Texas he
rangers went on AWOL for a continuous period of:
113. The following are the law enforcement A. 30 days or more C. 15 days
principles enunciated by the Father of or more
Modern B. 20 days or more D. 60 days or more
Policing System, except: 118. The city or municipal mayor shall
A. Prevention of crime is the basic mission develop an integrated community public
of the police safety plan pursuant to:
B. The police must have full respect of the A. E.O. 309 C. E.O. 903
citizenry B. RA No. 6975 D. RA No. 8551
C. The police are the public and the public 119. The Statute of Winchester introduced
are the police the system known as:
A. Keepers of the peace C. Curfew
 B. Watch and ward D. Justice of the peace 123. Provides for methods of apprehending
120. The IAS shall also conduct, motu a criminal by an act of the complainant
propio of the following cases: shout to call all male residents to assemble
I. incidents where a police personnel and arrest the suspect.
discharges a firearm; A. Tun Policing C. Hue and Cry
II. incidents where death, serious physical B. Statute of 1295 D. Courts of the Star
injury, or any violation of human rights Chamber
occurred in the conduct of a police
operation; Courts of the Star-Chamber (1487) - The
III. incidents where evidence was room set-up is formed in a shape of a star
compromised, tampered with, and judges were given great powers such
obliterated, or lost while in the custody as the power to force testimony from a
of police personnel; defendant leading to a great abuse of
IV. incidents where a suspect in the custody power or brutality on the part of the judges.
of the police was seriously injured; and Statute of 1295 - the law that mark the
V. Incidents where the established rules of beginning of the curfew hours, which
engagement have been violated. demanded the closing of the gates of
A. I, II, IV and V C. II, III, IV, and V London during sundown.
B. I, II, III, and IV D. I, II, III, IV and V Tun Policing System - A system of
121. The nature of which, the police officer policing emerged during the Anglo-Saxon
is free from specific routine duty is the period whereby all male residents were
definition of required to guard the town
A. “on duty” C. “Active Service” 124. Police personnel whose rank at the
B. “Length of Service” D. “off duty” time of his retirement is Superintendent
Length of Service- The period of time shall retire with the rank of __________:
elapsed since the oath of office was A. Superintendent C. C/Superintendent
administered. B. Sr. Superintendent D. C/Inspector
Active Service- shall refer to services
rendered as an officer and non-officer, “In everything you do always put GOD first
cadet, trainee or draftee in the PNP and He will guide you and reward your
122. How many years of non-promotion efforts with Success.”– NMK12
before a PNP Member can be attrited?
A. 5 years C. 2 years
B. 10 years D. 18 Months
Attrition by Relief - Those who have
been relieved for just cause and have not
been given an assignment within TWO (2)
YEARS after such relief shall be retired or
separated
Attrition by Demotion in Position or Rank -
who shall not be assigned to a position
commensurate to his or her grade
within EIGHTEEN (18) MONTHS after such
demotion shall be retired or separated