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1. Juan was convicted of an election-related offense and applied for probation. However, his application was denied because the law excludes such offenses from coverage. What law governs this provision?

• A. RA 9344 – Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act

• B. PD 968 – Adult Probation Law of 1976

• C. RA 10707 – Probation Law Amendment

• D. RA 9165 – Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act

2. Maria was convicted of theft and was not sent to jail. Instead, the court released her under supervision, with conditions she must follow. What type of program is this?

• A. Pardon

• B. Probation

• C. Parole

• D. Reformation

3. After serving part of his prison term, Carlo was allowed to return to the community but under regular check-ins and strict supervision. What legal process allowed his early release?

• A. Reprieve

• B. Amnesty

• C. Parole

• D. Commutation

4. Which Presidential Decree institutionalized the probation system in the Philippines?

• A. PD 907

• B. PD 968

• C. PD 851

• D. PD 603

5. Mark served the minimum period of his sentence and applied for a conditional release that allows him to live outside prison, provided he complies with certain conditions. What is this called?

• A. Parole

• B. Probation

• C. Commutation

• D. Amnesty

Answer explanation

6. One major reason the government promotes community-based corrections is because it avoids the high cost of maintaining prisoners in jails. What principle does this represent?

• A. Humanitarian principle

• B. Social reintegration

• C. Cost-efficiency

• D. Behavioral modification

7. Roberto argues that being in jail has harmed his self-worth and limited his personal freedom. This reflects which principle of community-based treatment?

• A. Institutional rehabilitation

• B. Protection of civil rights

• C. Prison is not always best

• D. Legal exclusion

8. Who is recognized as the "Father of Probation" in the United States for his pioneering work in offering offenders an alternative to imprisonment?

• A. George Washington

• B. Zebulon Brockway

• C. John Augustus

• D. William Penn

9. Community-based corrections focus not just on punishment but also on assisting offenders to change and reintegrate. What principle does this represent?

• A. Retribution

• B. Crime suppression

• C. Rehabilitation

• D. Diversion

10. The first official probation officer appointed by the U.S. government held which title?

• A. Chief Justice

• B. Court Aide

• C. Probation Officer

• D. Correctional Supervisor