CRIM SOC Q AND A

1. An old woman approached PO3 Gomez asking the police officer to

run after an unidentified young man who allegedly snatched her mobile phone. PO3
Gomez declined claiming that the man was
already a block away from them and besides the police officer
alleged that he is rushing home for an urgent matter. The
officer’s refusal to help the old woman is an example of
A. nonfeasance
B. malfeasance
C. misfeasance
D. misconduct
Answer: A

2. When the accused is found not guilty of the charges presented

before the court, he is
A. convicted
B. suspended
C. acquitted
D. absuelto
Answer: C

3. Guilty by act means

A. Actus Reus
B. Actus Numbus
C. Giltus reus
D. Rea mensa
Answer: A

4. If physiological or psychological dependence on some agent are

obviously detected from a person, he is in the state of
A. dependency or addiction
B. comatose
C. insanity
D. metamorphosis
Answer: A

5. Which of the following is described as the threatening behaviors,

either verbal or physical, directed at others
A. Abnormality
 B. Dependency
C. Aggression
D. Violence
Answer: C

6. What aggressive behavior includes repeated noncompliance to a

direct command, verbal abuse-name calling, verbal abuse-threat,
and physical abuse?
A. Interactive
B. Isolated
C. Covert
D. Overt
Answer: A

7. What aggressive behavior includes cursing/swearing, intentional

destruction of property, and self destructive behaviors?
A. Isolated
B. Covert
C. Interactive
D . Overt
Answer: A

8. What aggressive behavior includes the emotional and cognitive

components of aggression such as anger and hostility?
A. Covert
B. Dynamic
C. Interactive
D. Directive
Answer: A

9. When there is an apparent, intentional, and physically aggressive

act irrespective of severity against another person, there is
A. Battering
B. Assault
C. Chaos
D. Crisis
Answer: B

10.What kind of assault committed when it includes kicking,

punching,deliberately throwing an object and drawing a lethal
weapon against someone?
 A. Mental
B. Physical
C. Sexual
D. Verbal
Answer: B

11.Allege means
A. Assert or make an accusation
B. remove from its position
C. direct an act from doing
D. intentional mutilation Answer: A
12.What do you call measures other than judicial proceedings used to deal with a young person
alleged to have committed an
offense?
A. Rehabilitation
B. Alternative measures
C. Individual response against bad behavior
D. Extra judicial proceedings Answer: B

13.What do we call the psychological, emotional and behavioral

reactions and deficits of women victims and their inability to

respond effectively to repeated physical and psychological
violence?
A. Woman Menopausal Syndrome
B. Battered Woman Syndrome
C. Violence against women
D. M'Naghten Rule Answer: B

14.What is the theory that tumors and seizures have been

associated with aggression and violent behavior?
A. Brain lesion theory
B. Conspiracy theory
C. Neurotic Mind theory
D. Dementia praecox Answer: A

15.A term used to describe a clinical condition in young children who

have received non-accidental, inexcusable violence or injury,

 ranging from minimal to severe or fatal trauma, at the hand of
an adult in a position of trust, generally a parent or guardian
A. Battered Child Syndrome
B. Incapacitated Child Syndrome
C. Abuse Trauma Syndrome
D. None of these Answer: A

16.When we say capital offense, it means:

A. a very serious crime, for which the death penalty is
imposed
B. the highest penalty for selected offenses
C. total punishment of offender by incarceration
D. all of the above Answer: A

17.At trial, the authenticity of an item as evidence is crucial,

whether it be a physical object like a bullet, a medical record or a
photograph. The item cannot be offered in court without a
testimonial sponsor who can vouch for its unaltered authenticity
to the court and the jury. To validate an items unaltered
authenticity, a record must be kept of each and every time the
item changes hands. This refers to
A. Records management
B. Presentation of evidence in court
C. Chain of custody
D. Laboratory analysis of items Answer: A

18.The negligent treatment or maltreatment of a child by a parent or

caretaker under circumstances indicating harm or threatened
harm to the child's health or welfare is known as
A. Child Abuse
B. Child Neglect
C. Child Dilemma
D. Child in conflict with the law Answer: C

19.The exchange of sexual favors for money or other material goods

without any emotional involvement involving a person under the
age of 18 years is called
A. Child prostitution
B. Child trafficking
 C. Both A and B are correct
D. Both A and B are wrong Answer: A

20.An abuse that is kept secret for a purpose, concealed, or

underhanded is called
A. Clandestine abuse
B. Clinical abuse
C. Overt abuse
D. Abuse of authority Answer: A

21.A false belief based on an incorrect inference about external

reality and firmly sustained despite clear evidence to the
contrary, and which is not related to cultural or religious beliefs
A. False alarm
B. Wrong perception
C. Incoherence
D. Delusion Answer: D

22.Which of the following is an act committed by a juvenile for

which an adult could be prosecuted in a criminal court?
A. Adult offense
B. Status offense
C. Delinquency offense
D. Children in conflict with the law Answer: C

23.Anything that has been used, left, removed, altered or

contaminated during the commission of a crime by either the
suspect or victim is part of
A. Evidence
B. Modus operandi
C. Recidivism
D. Preservation of crime scene Answer: A

24.Generally, putting to death a person, as a legal penalty, is called

A. Infliction
B. Execution
C. Murder
D. Capital punishment Answer: B

25.Among the following, what is the form of abuse where the use of
the victim is for selfish purposes and or financial gain?
 A. Verbal Abuse
B. Exploitation
C. Racketeering
D. Khotongism Answer: C

26.The most common legal grounds for termination of parental rights,

also a form of child abuse in most states. Sporadic visits, a few
phone calls, or birthday cards are not sufficient to maintain
parental rights.
A. Exploitation
B. Abuse
C. Neglect
D. Abandonment Answer: D

27.Which of the following is defined as acts or omissions by a legal

caretaker that encompasses a broad range of acts, and usually
requires proof of intent.
A. Abuse
B. Exploitation
C. Neglect
D. Abandonment Answer: A

28.The phase of a delinquency hearing similar to a "trial" in adult

criminal court,except that juveniles have no right to a jury trial, a
public trial, or bail.
A. Acquittal
B. Conviction
C. Adjudication
D. Entertainment Answer: C

29.Any of the processes involving enforcement of care, custody, or

support orders by an executive agency rather than by courts or
judges.
A. Criminal procedure
B. Administrative procedure
C. Summary procedure
D. Trial Answer: B

30.A legal relationship between two people not biologically related,

usually terminating the rights of biological parents, and usually
with a trial "live-in" period. Once it is finalized, the records are
 sealed and only the most compelling interests will enable
disclosure of documents.
A. Adoption
B. Foster parenting
C. Common law relationship
D. Brotherhood Answer: A

31.What is the legal doctrine establishing court as determiner of best

environment for raising child which is an alternative to the Parens
Patriae Doctrine?
A. Rights of Society
B. Miranda Doctrine
C. Best interest of the Child Rule
D. Parental Obligation Answer: C

32.What was the case that allowed second prosecution in adult

court for conviction in juvenile court which was based on idea
that first conviction was a "civil" matter?
A. Case Law
B. Breed v. Jones
C. Miranda v. Arizona
D. Matt v. Jeff Answer: B

33.The Law established by the history of judicial decisions in cases

decided by judges, as opposed to common law which is
developed from the history of judicial decisions and social
customs.
A. Case Law
B. Breed v. Jones
C. Miranda v. Arizona
D. Matt v. Jeff Answer: A

34.The filing of legal papers by a child welfare agency when its

investigation has turned up evidence of child abuse. This is a
civil,rather than criminal, charge designed to take preventive
action, like appointment of a guardian for at-risk children before
abuse occurs.
A. Child prosecution
B. Child protection action
C. Parens Patriae
D. Preliminary investigation Answer: B
35.The act of being responsible for enforcing child support
obligations is known as
A. Child’s care
B. Parental Guidance
C. Child at risk
D. Child support Answer: D

36.A court order for placement in a secure facility, separate from

adults, for the rehabilitation of a juvenile delinquent.
A. Summon
B. Subpoena
C. Custodial confinement
D. Rehabilitation order Answer: C

37.___ is anyone under the care of someone else. A child ceases to

be a dependent when they reach the age of emancipation.
A. Delinquent
B. Dependent
C. Independent
D. Recognizance Answer: B

38.It a phase of delinquency proceeding similar to "sentencing"

phase of adult trial. The judge must consider alternative,
innovative, and individualized sentences rather than imposing
standard sentences.
A. Preliminary investigation
B. Judgment
C. Disposition
D. Probationary period Answer: C

39.The independence of a minor from his or her parents before

reaching age of majority is known as
A. Enlightenment
B. Recognizance
C. Emancipation
D. Freedom from parental obligation Answer: C

40.A clause requiring government to treat similarly situated people

the same or have good reason for treating them differently.
Compelling reasons are considered to exist for treating children
 differently.
A. Bill of Rights
B. Equal Protection
C. Parens Patriae
D. Diversion Answer: B

41.What is the legal doctrine preventing unemancipated children

from suing their parents?
A. Parens Patriae Doctrine
B. Equal Protection
C. Family Immunity Doctrine
D. Poisonous Tree Doctrine Answer: C

42.What is the legal doctrine holding parents liable for injuries caused
by a child's negligent driving or other actions?
A. Family Purpose Doctrine
B. Family Immunity Doctrine
C. Parens Patriae Doctrine
D. None of the above Answer: A

43.Guardian ad litem means:

A. “For the Proceeding"
B. “Protection of child by the law”
C. “Guardians of the little children”
D. “Legal authority” Answer: A

44.A court order giving an individual or organization legal authority

over a child. A guardian of the person is usually an individual and
the child is called a ward. A guardian of the estate is usually an
organization, like a bank, which manages the property and assets
of a child's inheritance. Guardians are usually compensated for
their services.
A. Guardianship
B. Order of Authority
C. In Loco Parentis
D. Parens Patriae Answer: A
45.Teachers, administrators, and babysitters who are viewed as
having some temporary parental rights & obligations are
considered
A. Guardianship
B. Order of Authority
 C. In Loco Parentis
D. Parens Patriae Answer: C

46.What is the legal doctrine establishing "parental" role of state

over welfare of its citizens, especially its children?
A. Guardianship
B. Order of Authority
C. In Loco Parentis
D. Parens Patriae Answer: D

47.The emergency, temporary custody by a child welfare agency,

police agency, or hospital for reasons of immanent danger to the
child is called
A. Preventive detention
B. Diversion
C. Witness protection program
D. Protective custody Answer: D

48.What is the legal doctrine granting custody to the parent whom

the child feels the greatest emotional attachment to?
A. Psychological Parent
B. Maternity
C. Paternity
D. Parental Selection Answer: A

49.A disposition requiring a defendant to pay damages to a victim.

The law prohibits making it a condition of receiving probation.
Poor families cannot be deprived of probation simply because
they are too poor to afford it.
A. Bond
B. Surety
C. Restitution
D. Protection money Answer: C

50.An activity illegal when engaged in by a minor, but not when done
by an adult. Examples include truancy, curfew, running away, or
habitually disobeying parents.
A. Adult Offenses
B. Minor Offenses
C. Status Offenses
D. Stubbornness Answer: C
51.A spouse of a biological parent who has no legal rights or duties
to the child other than those which have been voluntarily
accepted.
A. Maternity
B. Paternity
C. Stepparent
D. Foster parent Answer: C

52.A parent who provided an egg, sperm, or uterus with an intent of

giving the child up for adoption to specific parties.
A. None of these
B. Stepparent
C. Foster Parent
D. Surrogate Parent Answer: D

53.What is the legal doctrine that unless the mother is "unfit", very
young children should be placed in custody with their mother
following a divorce?
A. Tender Years Doctrine
B. Psychological Parent Doctrine
C. Unwed Mother’s Doctrine
D. Illegitimacy Answer: A

54.What is declared of a temporary or permanent termination of

parental rights in the best interest of the child usually for
reasons of abandonment, abuse, or neglect, but also including
mental illness, addiction, or criminal record?
A. Unfit Parent
B. Psychological Incapacitation
C. Mental Disturbance
D. Child at risk Answer: B

55.It refers to the security given for the release of the person in
custody of the law, furnished by him/her or a bondsman, to
guarantee his/her appearance before any court.
A. Surety
B. Money order
C. Conditions
D. None of these Answer: D
56.It refers to the totality of the circumstances and conditions most
congenial to the survival, protection and feelings of security of
the child and most encouraging to the child’s physical,
psychological and emotional development.
A. Best interest of the child
B. Rights
C. Obligations
D. Child’s role Answer: A

57.Children who are vulnerable to and at the risk of committing

criminal offenses because of personal, family and social
circumstances are considered
A. Abused Children
B. Neglected Children
C. Children in conflict with the law
D. Children at risk Answer: D

58.A child who is alleged as, accused of, or adjudged as, having
committed an offense under Philippine laws is considered
A. Child at risk
B. Child in conflict with the law
C. Minor offense
D. Juvenile offender Answer: B

59.The apprehension or taking into custody of a child in conflict with the law by law
enforcement officers or private citizens is termed
as:
A. Arrest
B. Initial contact
C. Child custody
D. All of the above Answer: B

60.The series of activities designed to address issues that caused

the child to commit an offense. It may take the form of an
individualized treatment program, which may include counseling,
skills training, education, and other activities that will enhance
his/her psychological, emotional and psycho-social well-being is
called
A. reformation guide
B. intervention
C. diversion
 D. welfare procedures Answer: B

61.An undertaking in lieu of a bond assumed by a parent or

custodian who shall be responsible for the appearance in court of
the child in conflict with the law, when required is known as
A. Status offense
B. None of these
C. Recognizance
D. Bail Answer: C

62.What is the type of offense committed where there is no private

offended party involved?
A. Status offense
B. Victimless crime
C. Minor crime
D. None of these Answer: B

63.What is the doctrine that requires a process of resolving conflicts

with the maximum involvement of the victim, the offender and
the community?
A. Proactive justice
B. Restorative justice
C. Reactive justice
D. All of the above Answer: B

64.One of the following is an act constituting exploitation and sex

abuse among children in exchange of any form of incentive.
A. Child trafficking
B. Child abuse
C. Child prostitution
D. Child racketeering Answer: C

65.Centuries ago, criminal behavior was believed to be the result of

evil spirits and demons.Guilt and innocence were established by a
variety of procedures that presumably called forth the
supernatural allies of the accused. The accused were innocent if
they could survive an ordeal, they were guilty if they died at the
stake or if omens were associated with them. In the 18th
century,this spiritual determination began to give way to:
A. The belief that there is no such thing as bad spirits
B. The belief that humans are rational creatures with free
 will,who seek happiness and pleasure and avoid pain
C. The belief that man is a demon and devil
D. The belief that man is evolved from the animal ape.
Answer: B

66.Among the following classical thoughts in Criminology is not

correct:
A. The Classical school of Criminology is spearheaded by
Bentham and Beccaria.
B. The Classical School of Criminology is an advocate of
punishment as a deterrent to crime.
C. The Classical School of Criminology argues that criminals
were primitive creatures, incapable of living normally in
society.
D. The Classical School of Criminology also argued that
nature has placed mankind under the governance of two
sovereign masters, “pain” and “pleasure’.

Answer: C

67.What school of thought in Criminology challenges the proposition

that man has absolute free will to choose between good and evil
and states that it is not absolute as presumed to be because
free will can be diminished by pathology, mental disorders and
other conditions that may instigate personal responsibility?
A. Neo-classical School of Criminology
B. Positivism
C. Hedonistic Calculus
D. Radical Criminology Answer: A

68.The Classical School of thoughts in Criminology is based on the

principle of free will. The positivist thoughts on the other hand is
focused on the principle of:
A. Darwinism
B. Determinism
C. Cognitive Functioning
D. Conceptual Thinking Answer: B

69.The Differential Association Theory provides a good illustration of

a social learning approach perspective in Criminology Criminal
behavior according to this theory is:
 A. A result of an emotional disturbance
B. An inmate quality of goodness or badness
C. Learned and not inherited
D. An excess of wisdom Answer: C

70.What perspective in Criminology probes the situational or

environmental action and examines the underlying conditions with
in the environment that may encourage criminal behavior?
A. Psychiatric Criminology
B. Psychological Criminology
C. Sociological Criminology
D. Criminal Anthropology Answer: C