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WorksheetsLaw Enforcement Quiz
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The word “POLICE” originated from the Greek word POLITEIA, which means:
An agency charged to enforce the law
A person who enforces the law
A government of a city
Internal organization or regulation of a State
It is the general statement that a particular organization wants to attain in a particular period of time.
Objective
Organization
Goal
Administration
The following are functions in a police organization, EXCEPT:
primary functions - carry out the major purpose of organization
administrative functions - support line function
secondary functions
auxiliary functions
The largest organic unit within a large department.
Bureau
Division
Section
Unit
The theory of police service which states those police officers are servants of the people or the community refers to:
Old
Home rule
Modern - absence of crime
Continental - servants of higher authorities
What is the concept of policing that considers the police organization as merely repressive machinery, hence its yardstick of efficiency is more on arrest and punishment is the only instrument of crime control?
Old Concept
Modern Concept
Classical Concept
Crime Control
The head of the National Capital Regional Police Office shall assume the position of NCR director with the rank of.
Chief Superintendent
Superintendent
Director
Chief Inspector
How many Deputy Director General ranks are there in the PNP?
1
2
3
4
Planning, controlling and ______ are the three fundamental process of police administration.
Organizing
Supervising
Directing
Coordinating
Under which of the following broad management function is “liaison” most properly classified?
Planning
Controlling - Monitoring Performance
Organization
Coordinating
When there is only one SUPERVISOR, one plan for a group of personnel assigned to an activity with a common objective or goal, there is _____.
Span of Control – Number of Subordinate- (Span and attention)
Unity of command - To avoid confusion
Chain of command – Arrangement of officer from top to bottom
Command Responsibility – (E.O 226)
What is the minimum police-to-population ratio?
1:2 - firearms sa security guard (ammunition per firearm in SG → 50) 25 rounds per guard
1:500 – ideal ratio
1:1000
1:7 – custodial ratio (CA) 1 jail officer = 7 PDL PLEB – 1:500 → municipal police
The city of Masaya has approximately 750,000 people, based on nationwide average under Section 27 of R.A 6975 police-to population ratio, how many police officers should be deployed in that city?
1000
500
2000
1500
Which agency of the government that confirms quota allocation for PNP personnel recruitment, selection and appointment?
PNP Directorate for Personnel and Records Management
Civil Service Commission
National Police Commission
Department of the Interior and Local Government
In times of war or other national emergency declared by the Congress, the president may extend such term of office of the Chief PNP from _______ depending on the gravity of the situation.
One month to six months
Six months
One year
Six months to one year
Police General JUWIL was appointed as Chief of the PNP on November 21, 2017 and retired on February 21, 2019. After six months from his retirement, the President decided to appoint him as secretary of the DILG. Is the appointment valid?
Yes, because he the former Chief, PNP
No, because his appointment is within one year from his retirement
Yes, because there is already a lapse of six months from his retirement
No, because the appointment of secretary of DILG needs the concurrence of congress
Uniformed members of the PNP shall have the option to receive in advance and in lump-sum his/her retirement fee for the first;
5 years
3 years
10 years
20 years
PEMS JOJO was ordered to probe the alleged involvement of some police officer in extra - judicial killing. What police function does he belong?
Primary functions – patrol
Operational Unit - person
Administrative functions
Service Unit
A new PNP applicant shall undergo a Basic Recruit Training or Known as PSBRC. What does PSBRC stands for?
Public Safety Basic Recruit Course
Public Safety Basic Recruitment Course
Police Safety Basic Recruit Course
Police Single Bully Recruit Course
If the annual quota for 2019 is 10,000. How many of the annual quota is allocated for women?
20%
10%
100
1000
Field Training Program shall last for a period of months.
1 year
6 months
18 months
12 months
Which among the following is qualified as per the educational requirement in PNP?
Juwil, a graduate of associate in Criminology
Jowel, a holder of Driver`s License
Jojo, a holder of BS Accountancy
Jaja, holder of 72 units in BS Education
The following are the principles Robert Peel except?
every police must sell himself to the people
fast distribution of news to the people is essential
absence of is the best proof of efficiency
policemen were considered as public officials
Police Officer Alpha and Police Officer Bravo report to the same supervisor. This is the principle of ________:
delegation of authority
span of control
unity of command
chain of command
To determine a supervisor’s span of control, what has to be taken into consideration?
The number of superiors who gives him orders
the number of superiors to whom he reports
The functions for which he assumes full responsibility
The maximum number of subordinates that a superior can effectively supervise
Refers to utilization of units or elements of the PNP for purpose of protection of lives and properties, enforcement of laws, maintenance of peace and order, prevention of crimes, arrest of criminal offenders and etc.
Deployment
Service
Operation
Employment
The _____________ required that all male residents should guard the town to preserve the peace maintain order, and protect life and property from harm and disturbance.
Trial by Ordeal
The Royal Judge
Hue and Cry - shout and all
Tun Policing
It introduced the system called “citizen’s arrest”
Magna Carta - great chapter, NO PERSON TO BE INPRISONED W/OUT LEGAL JUDGEMENT
Leges Henrici - law of henry
Travelling Judge
Frankpledge System
The following belong to the three broad goals of the police organization except
To protect life and property
To ensure public safety
To arrest suspected criminals
To maintain peace and order
What kind of appointment when the applicant is under the waiver program due to weight requirements pending satisfaction of the requirement waived.
Permanent
Temporary
Probationary
Special
With respect to orders and commands, it may be said that:
Supervisors would do well to explain why, when issuing orders.
Orders should be personal, not impersonal
Orders should direct, not segregate.
Orders must be complete and detailed.
A supervisor’s Span of Control is generally determined in terms of
Number of subordinates directly reporting to him
Number of superiors to whom one report
Number of superiors from whom he takes orders
Number of task assigned
The reason why a police officer appears in court as a witness has to be in complete uniform is to show his respect to the court and to his:
Position/Rank
Profession
Superior
Comrades
If the offense is punishable for a period of not exceeding 30 days but not less than 16 days, the citizen’s complaint against erring PNP member shall be filed at the
Office of the chief of police - not exceeding 15 days
PLEB - exceeding 30 days
Mayor’s Office
any of them
The following are the weight requirement for new appointment in the PNP except
not more than 5 kgs from the standard weight corresponding to height, age, and gender
not less than 5 kgs from the standard weight corresponding to height age and weight
more than 4 kgs from the standard weight corresponding to height age and weight
none of these
Dr. Dalisay is a Doctor of Philosophy; he opted to join the Philippine National Police. What would be his initial rank upon entry?
P / Captain - Doctor of Medicine, Member of Bar, Chaplain
P / Major
P / Lieutenant
NONE
Cardo is a graduate of High School and he passed the entrance examination in the Philippine National Police Academy. After graduation he shall have the rank of ______.
P / Lieutenant
Patrolman
P / Captain
P / E.M.Sgt.
The following are the appropriate eligibilities for Police Officer 1, EXCEPT:*
Honor Graduates pursuant to P.D. 907
Licensed Criminologists pursuant to R.A. 6506
Bar and PRC Board Passers pursuant to R.A. 1080
Holder of a Master’s Degree pursuant to CHED Memorandum Order
What PNP national operational support unit is responsible for the maintenance of peace and order and public safety in the Philippine territorial waters, coastal areas including ports and harbors?
Maritime Group
Philippine Coast Guard – Department of Transportation
Special Action Force
Philippine Ports Author – Port Police
Refers to those police officers whose ranks range from Patrolman/Patrolwoman to PEMS.
Commissioned officers
non-commissioned officers
sworn officers – Under Oath and Power to Arrest
arresting officer
this Management/Administrative function is involved with good selection and processing of reliable and well-trained personnel.
Directing
Budgeting
Planning
Staffing
On January 9, 1901, the Metropolitan Police Force of Manila was organized pursuant to what act of the Taft Commission?
Act no. 50
Act no. 60
Act no. 70
Act no. 90
In terms of appointment of personnel, the appointment of police inspectors to police superintendent is given by whom
COA
Chief PNP
NAPOLCOM
DILG
Which of the following is NOT a factor in determining police applicants’ aptitude to join the police service?
Liability and affability
Congeniality and sex appeal
Outside interest and conversational ability
No disagreeable mannerism
The admission to the PNP to the initial rank of Police Lieutenant or Police Captain of qualified applicants belonging to certain professions.
promotion – Upward movement in rank in position
collateral entry
lateral entry
retirement
The following are NOT included in the institutions that were created pursuant to R.A. 6975, EXCEPT
PDEA
NBI
PPSC
DOJ
This refers to an act or omission not involving moral turpitude, but affecting the internal discipline of the PNP:
breach of internal discipline
violation of internal discipline
minor offense
administrative offense
It is the concealment or distortion of truth in a matter of fact relevant to one’s office, or connected with the performance of his duties:
dishonesty
untruthfulness
deception
the fourth in command of the Philippine national police
deputy for administration- 2nd In Command
chief of operation
deputy chief for operation – 3rd In Command
chief of directorial staff
Organizational chart performs what functions:
Shows the chain of command, organization’s strength and weaknesses and work relationships
Serves as historical record of changes over the years, an excellent training and briefing device and a guide in planning for expansion and changes in reorganization.
It works to create new relationships between one unit to another
A and B
All of the above
In line and staff organization operational or line units are responsible for the direct accomplishment of the police objectives while the administrative or staff units are responsible for:
support or advisory functions to enhance the capability of the line and facilitate the achievement of its functions and objectives
Commanding the line so that it will perform its duties in a manner that it will efficiently achieve the police objectives
Tasked to provide materials and logistics to the line
None of them
What is the organizational structure of the PNP?
Functional
Line and staff
Line
Matrix
How is the hierarchy of authority presented in the order of ranks from the highest to the lowest levels of the organization:
Scalar Chain
Unity of command
Line of authority
Chain of command
The NAPOLCOM recommend to the President, through the Secretary of DILG, within sixty (60) days before the commencement of each calendar year a/an______________.
Crime suppression program
Crime prevention program – 60 days before year end
Crime education program
Crime rate
What refers to the distinctive physical device of metal and ribbon which constitute the tangible evidence of an award or recognition
Award
Medal
Recognition
Decoration
These are circumstances which may exempt the Commander from command responsibility, EXCEPT:
When he is not properly informed of the acts or omission of his subordinates
When he was properly informed and he acted by conducting immediate investigation/action thereof
When he acted upon lawful orders from higher authorities
When he did not intend to commit the violation
This is the process of designating personnel of a particular function, duty or responsibility. Its purpose is to ensure systematic and effective utilization of all members of the organization:
Assignment
Designation
Deployment
Employment
Arranging personnel and functions in a systematic manner designed to accommodate stated goals and objectives in the most efficient manner possible:
management- utilization of resources
designation
organization
arrangement
in case an individual who distinguish himself dies before the granting of the awards, the police officer will be given what kind of promotion?
Regular promotion
Posthumous promotion
Meritorious promotion- special or spot
Special promotion
This refers to the termination of employment and official relations of a PNP member who rendered less than twenty (20) years of active service in the government with payment of corresponding benefits:
retirement
retrenchment
separation
attrition
Refers to the termination of employment and official relations of a PNP member who rendered at least twenty (20) years of active service in the government with payment of corresponding benefits:
retirement
retrenchment
separation
attrition – promotion by virtue of position, by relief, by demotion, by non-promotion, and other means
This refers to the retirement or separation from the police service of PNP uniformed personnel pursuant to the means under RA 6975 e.g., maximum tenure in position, by relief, by demotion, by non-promotion, and other means:
retirement
retrenchment
separation
attrition
in police management function, directing is three-fold. Which of the following should be excluded
command
coordination
monitor
control
an act of choosing by the authority vested with the power of an individual who is to perform the function of a given office
Recruitment – Attracting Candidates or Applicants
Appointment
Selection
Attrition – Down sizing of personnel
Under RA 6975, what entity shall create the people law enforcement board
Chief PNP
SILG
NAPOLCOM
Sangguniang panglungsod/bayan – PLEB 5 MEMBERS (TERM 3 YEARS) (RATIO 1:500)
the theory X and Y is a human motivation created and developed by?
Giuseppe “Joe” Petrosino – Pioneer fights Again OCG
John Edgar Hoover - First FBI Director
Henry A. Landsberger
Douglas McGregor
He is considered as the ex officio member of the NAPOLCOM
SILG- Ex officio Chairman
SOJ
PNP chief
Both a and b
the institution of a criminal action or complaint against a police officer is
A ground for dismissal
Not qualified for promotion
Automatically dismiss
Not a bar to promotion
The following EXCEPT ONE has summary dismissal powers over the members of the PNP
Ombudsman
Napolcom
Regional Directors
Chief PNP
In the Attrition System of the PNP, the maximum tenure of the PNP Regional Director is
9 years – Provicial Director
4 years – Chief pnp
6 years
5 years
The power to direct or oversee the day to day functions of police investigation of crime, crime prevention activities and traffic control in accordance with the rules and regulations promulgated by the Commission is:
Planning
Operational supervision
Employment
All of the above
Under the NEW policy on lateral entry, a person with highly technical qualifications shall be appointed as a police commissioned officer via Lateral Entry. Which of the following qualifications are not included?
Psychologist
Information technologists
pilots
Professional teachers
Dr GINGINEER is a Doctor of Philosophy; he opted to join the Philippine National Police. What would be his initial rank upon entry?
P / Captain
P / Major
P / Lieutenant
none
A PNP member who acquired permanent physical disability in the performance of his duty and unable to further perform his duty shall be entitled to a lifetime pension equivalent to:
50% of his last salary
70% of his last salary
60% of his last salary
80% of his last salary
The tour of duty of the Chief of Staff shall not exceed___
3 years
4 years
5 years
6 years
The system used in PNP promotions is called-
Performance
Seniority
Palakasan
Merit
Mental fitness of an applicant in the PNP is verified thru-
medical examination
neuro-psychiatric exam
physical fitnes
Mental fitness of an applicant in the PNP is verified thru?
medical examination
neuro-psychiatric exam
physical fitness examination
drug test
The operational support unit of the PNP shall function as a mobile strike force or reaction unit to augment police forces for civil disturbance control, counter-insurgency, hostage taking, rescue operations and other special operations?
NARCOM
SAF
SWAT
SOCO
Graduates of the PNPA are conferred with the degree?
BS Police Science
BS Criminology
BS Security Administration
BS Public Safety
In the field training program of police recruits, what aspects of police work do recruits shall have to undergo before obtaining permanent appointment in the PNP?
Investigation, intelligence and traffic
Patrol, traffic and investigation
Patrol and investigation
Field and staff works
The system used in PNP promotions is called?
Performance
Seniority
Palakasan
Merit
Mental fitness of an applicant in the PNP is verified thru?
medical examination
neuro-psychiatric exam
physical fitness examination
drug test
The NAB composed of a chairperson and three regular members have the following appellate jurisdiction, except?
demotion or dismissal cases decided by the RAB
demotion or dismissal cases decided by the CPNP
demotion or dismissal cases recommended by the IG-IAS that were not acted upon by the CPNP
affirmation of the IG-IAS to the resolution of the RIAS dismissing the complaint for lack of probable cause
Police Colonel to Police Lieutenant General shall be appointed by the President upon the recommendation of the Chief PNP with the endorsement of the Civil Service Commission and with confirmation by the?
Commission on Audit
Commission on Appointment
Civil Service Commission - Attestation
Napolcom
Types of disciplinary action except?
Admonition, warning or reprimand
Bawl out
Preventive suspension- (not exceeding 90 days)
Suspension transfer demotion and discharge
In the Philippine National Police, the recruitment and selection of applicants who will be appointed to the police service is the responsibility of the?
NAPOLCOM
DPRM
DHRDD
CSC
At least how many accumulated satisfactory years of service must acquire before a police officer may retire optionally?
10
20
30
40
The most basic of all police training. It is a pre-requisite for permanency of appointment and is required for newly hired police officer?
Officer basic course
Officer advance course- (MAJOR TO SUPT)
Officer senior executive course
Public safety basic recruit course- (PSBRC)
Any PNP member designated to any key position whose rank is lower than that which is required for such position?
transfer
Meritorious promotion
Promotion by Virtue of Position
Promotion
The equivalent designation of the PNP Chief in the AFP is?
Defense Secretary - DND
DILG Secretary
Chief of staff
Commander in chief - President
An applicant in the PNP must not be more than or less than how many kilograms from the standard weight corresponding to his height, age and sex?
6
5
10
15
Alvin and Benjo has height waiver; Charlie, an age waiver; and Romeo a weight waiver. If there is only one quota available, who should be taken?
Alvin
Charlie
Romeo
Benjo
A PNPA Cadet is automatically appointed as...?
Patrolman
Police Lt.
Police Capt.
Answer not given
Non-confiscation of firearm and paraphernalia by the chief of police or immediate commander of the suspended police officer under his command will result to neglect of duty and the former will be held for the payment of the value of the property in case of loss?
jointly liable with the erring police officer
liable
accountable
responsible
Police commissioned officers and police non-commissioned officers who were recruited by virtue of their special technical skills and competencies are called?
specialist
technical service officers
line officer
expert officer
Any PNP member who has not been promoted despite the existence of vacancy for a continuous period of how many years shall be retired or separated?
5
2
8
10
This study suggest that when special attention is paid to employees by management, productivity is likely to increase regardless of changes in working condition. This phenomenon was labelled as?
Hawthorne effect- HENRY LAND BERGER
Scientific management
Bureaucratic- MAX WEBBER
Administrative
Occupational specialty pay shall be granted to the members of the PNP IAS which shall not exceed how many percent of their basic pay?
90
80
50 ( NOTE 5 YEARS IN THE SERVICE) HEAD OF IAS- INSPECTOR GENERAL
25
When a police officer is denied temporarily of his function and duties because of an offense committed and violation of rules and regulation, he is under?
Restriction
Leave of absence- EXCUSED FROM DUTY WITH VALID REASON
Suspension- TEMPORARY
AWOL- MORE THAN 30 DAYS
Any offense committed by a member of the PNP involving and affecting the internal discipline of the PNP?
breach of internal discipline
minor offense - Complaint initiated by private person
serious crime
heinous crime
Breach of internal discipline committed by any member of the PNP shall be brought to the office of the Chief of Police or equivalent supervisor if the penalty imposed covers the period of?
Not exceeding 15 days
Not exceeding 30 days
Not exceeding 60 days
Dismissal
The Provincial Governor shall have the power to choose the PNP Provincial Director from the list of how many eligible candidates recommended by the PNP Regional Director?
2
3
5 - (Mayor recommended)
4
This institution exercises the control and supervision over the PNP units during elections?
COMELEC
NBI
AFP
DILG
This was organized in 1712 for the purpose of carrying out the regulations of the department of State?
Carabineros de Seguridad Publica
Guardrilleros
Guardia Civil- (Body of filipino men)
Cuerpo de Carabineros Publica- (Mountained Police)
How does personnel policies are to be communicated among the employees?
Handbooks and policy manual
Numbered memoranda and circulars- (Reaching every employee)
Bulletin boards, meeting and conferences- (New Policy)
Any of the above
The beginning of Police Reformation and Professionalism?
PD 765
RA 6975
RA 4864
RA 8551
Area containing to or more beat, routes or post?
Route- (length of street)
Sector- MOBILE
District- (subdivision of a city)
Area- (Territorial division of a large city)
Posting or publication of notice for recruitment in the PNP is?
Optional
Mandatory, pursuant to RA 7041
Desirable to attract individuals who posses maximum qualification to join with the PNP
Required pursuant to RA 8551
The PNP was created under what law?
The Police Act of 1966
The PNP Act of 1990
The DILG Act of 1990
The PNP Act of 1998
According to RA 6975, the nature of the PNP shall be _____?
Nucleus of the police organization
Attached with the military
Civilian in nature
the primary police organization of the land
In the PNP Application Processing System, the process of removing undesirable and unqualified applicants is called _____?
Selection
Recruitment
Appraisal
Training
Who was the first Director General of the Philippine National Police?
Gen. Lamberto Javalera – After Independence Day
Gen. Antonio Torres - ( First filipino Chief of MPD)
Gen. Cesar Nazareno
Gen. Rafael Crame - (First filipino Chief of PC)
If a police commissioned officer was relieved from his retirement for just cause and has not been given an assignment within 2 years after relief, he will be?
Attrited due to maximum tenure in position
Attrited due to his relief
Separated from the service
Dismissed from the service
In the present PNP organizational structure, there are how many directional staff are assigned or under the chief PNP?
10
8
12
15
The provincial governor shall choose the provincial director from a list of /--- eligible recommended by the regional director, preferable from the same province, city and municipality?
Three
Four
Five
Six
The uniformed members of the PNP are considered employees of the national government and draw their salaries from?
PNP funds
NAPOLCOM
DILG
National government
