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6. An inmate giving away personal belongings is most likely: 10. It is proper to assume that inmate who attempts suicide:
7. A jail officer responding to a suicidal inmate should: 11. A newly admitted inmate screams and tells you that he must be released
immediately because his cellmate is an alien from Jupiter is plotting to kill
him. This inmate is probably:
a. Suggest to the inmate possible solution to his problems
b. Talk and joke with inmate to take his mind off the problems
c. Use reverse psychology and ordering the inmate to go ahead with his a. Paranoid
plan b. In need of sedation
d. Try to persuade the inmate but back-off if the inmate becomes upset. c. Suffering from anxiety
d. Hallucinating
14. A Prisoner who is sentenced to a prison term of six (6) months and one 18. The following enumerates the security classification for inmates, except:
(1) day to three (3) years, is known as a:
a. High Risk Inmates
a. Provincial Prisoner b. High Profile Inmates
b. Insular Prisoner c. Radical Inmates
c. City Prisoner d. Ordinary Inmates
d. Municipal Prisoner
19. Each jail is mandated to establish a Classification Board for Inmates. Who
15. A Prisoner who is sentenced to a prison term of one (1) day to six (6) among the following serves as the Chairman of the Classification Board?
months, is known as a:
a. Jail Warden
a. Provincial Prisoner b. Deputy Warden
b. Insular Prisoner c. Chief, Custodial/Security Office
c. City Prisoner c. IWD Officer
d. Municipal Prisoner
20. Which among the following is not a member of the Classification Board?
16. A Prisoner who is sentenced to a prison term of one (1) day to three (3)
years, is known as a: a. Chief, Custodial/Security Office
b. IWD Officer
a. Provincial Prisoner c.Jail Chaplain
b. Insular Prisoner d. Inmate’s Representative
c. City Prisoner
d. Municipal Prisoner 21. Which among the following constitutes authorized disciplinary punishment
for the inmates?
17. The following are the classification of detainees, except:
a. Transfer of confinement from one jail facility to another within the area
b. Temporary or permanent cancellation of recreational privileges
a. Undergoing Investigation c. Close confinement in a cell
b. Awaiting Trial/Under Trial d. All of the above
c. Political Detainees
d. Awaiting Final Judgement
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22. The following constitutes Minor Offenses of inmates, except: 26. Strip search should be conducted:
B. CUSTODIAL CONCEPTS AND APPLICATIONS (45%) 28. Frisk searches should be conducted only :
(Custody, Security & Control/Emergency Plans, Movement & Transfer of
Detainees & Prisoners/Inmate’s Rights & Priveleges/IWD Programs ) a. After visitation
b. Upon admission
24. Strip searches must be done by: c. After pulling an inmate from the cell prior to transfer
d. All of the above
a. An officer of similar sex
b. A trustee inmate 29. A plastic drinking straw maybe used by a drug user:
c. Immediate supervisor
d. Any available BJMP personnel
a. to roll a marijuana cigarette
b. As a weapon to demand drugs
25. When conducting a frisk strip search, the BJMP officer should always: c. Keep silent and do nothing
d. To sniff drugs thru the nostrils
a. Subject to inmate to punishment
b. Search the body thoroughly
c. Vary his procedures in searching
d. Be systematic and thorough
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30. The most effective way to combat drug smuggling is: 34. Which of the following is not a step in the booking process?
31. Which of the following is true? 35. Which inmates should be informed about jail rules?
a. In a written report, the jail guard must describe the taste of the a. All inmates
substance he finds b. Only those who break the jail rules
b. Taste an unknown substance alone c. Only those who can read and write
c. A jail officer should never taste an unknown substance d. Only those who are recidivists
d. Taste an unknown substance in the presence of witnesses
37. When is it legal to incarcerate an individual who has not been charged
33. Which of the following is true? with a crime?
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38. If a medical staff officer tells you that the arriving inmate is too ill to be 41. Which members of the escort team should be briefed on the route to be
admitted to the jail, you should: taken?
40. Why is it important to use alternative routes in escorting inmates? a. To walk several steps behind the inmate to decrease the chance of
assaulting you
b. To walk side-by-side with the inmate
a. It will help jail officers find the shortest and quickest route c. To walk in front of the inmate to be able to control what lies ahead
b. It will keep all escorts alert d. To walk slightly behind taking cognizance of the weak side of the
c. It will make the movements of the escorts less predictable inmate
d. None of the above
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44. It is important for the transport officer to be aware that: 47. When driving in an escort convoy, which among the following procedure
is correct?
a. Restraining devices are not necessary when inmates being escorted a. all drivers to drive fast to minimize danger time
are manageable b. all drivers to drive at safe speed maintaining proper distance
b. Restraining devices are tools which must be properly maintained and c. all drivers to drive at speed and remain very close to the vehicle in
made available front
c. Restraining devices are optional when transporting inmates d. driver to drive at a safe speed leaving room for non-convoy vehicles
d. None of the above to get between the cars
45. When escorting an inmate in an uncaged vehicle: 48. In a three vehicle escort, which car should transport the inmate?
a. the second officer should be armed and sit beside the driver in the a. the first vehicle
front seat b. the last vehicle
b. the second officer should be armed and sit behind the driver c. the car in the middle
c. the second officer should be unarmed and sit in the front seat d. whichever of the three cars would do
d. the second officer should sit in the back seat but should leave all
weapons in the front seat 49. Which among the following statement is true with regards to moving or
transferring an inmate from one facility to another?
46. In a two (2) vehicle escort, which car should transport the inmate? a. Hired vehicle maybe utilized in transporting inmates however, the
driver should avoid stopping along the highway to deter rescue attempts
b. The carpeta of the inmate must be forwarded to the facility where the
a. the first vehicle inmate will be confined
b. the last vehicle c. The inmate’s Carpeta must be properly received by the Records
c. the car in the middle Custodian
d. whichever of the three cars would do d. All of the Above
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50. What is the best way to develop and maintain a positive attitude with 53. Mere possession of this contraband is said to be unlawful in itself and
regard to the escort personnel ability? such constitutes “illegal contraband”.
a. Dangerous Drugs
a. Do not think of the situation to avoid stress b.Weapons and Potential Weapons
b. Have confidence on the escort team’s abilities to successfully c. Explosives
complete the escorting task d. All of the above
c. Believe in the saying that whatever is meant to be will be
d. Don’t worry as you cannot control the situation
54. This category of contraband enumerates items which may not be
classified as illegal under the law but are forbidden by jail rules i.e.
51. What is the role of the advance party in all escort convoy? cellphone, money or other commodities of exchange such as jewelry.
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57. Which of the following statements is true? 60. An officer planning to search the inmate’s cell:
a. Each inmate should be frisk every time he enters or leaves a secure a. Should give the inmates advance notice
area b. Should ask the permission of inmates
b. Search only inmates when you have reason to suspect that he may c. Should permit inmates to remain the cell to ensure the officer does not
be carrying contraband do damage
c. Searching inmate after another officer has just done so is an d. Should remove the inmates from the cell before beginning the search
infringement of the inmate’s rights
d. Search only inmates upon their admission
61. This is the type of body search conducted using flat palms to pat down
the outer clothing of the person to look for any recognizable contraband.
58. The most practical way of preventing visitors from passing contraband to
inmate is: a. Strip Search
b. Pat Frisk or Pat Down Search
c. Visual Body Cavity Search
a. Watch the inmate closely throughout the visit d. Rub Search
b. Permit only trusties to have visitors
c. Strip search both inmate and visitor before every visit
d. Conduct searches carefully before and after the visit 62. This type of body search is said to be intrusive in nature as it require the
subject to bare. Inmates maybe subjected to this type of body search
upon their admission or re-admission to the facility or if there are reasons
59. A jail officer who finds contraband in an inmate’s cell: to suspect that the inmate has contraband.
a. Should stop the search and immediately bring the item to the attention a. Strip Search
of the supervisor b. Pat - Frisk or Pat - Down Search
b. Should stop the search and immediately question the inmate c. Visual Body Cavity Search
c. Should confiscate the item and continue to search for additional d. Rub Search
contraband items
d. Should leave the cell in disarray 63. Body search of this type pats the subject’s body over the clothing in a
more thorough manner where the genital, buttocks, and breasts are
carefully searched for the presence of contraband.
a. Strip Search
b. Pat - Frisk or Pat - Down Search
c. Cavity Search
d. Rub Search
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64. Body search of this type is by far the most invasive search that maybe 68. It is said that the most secure and efficient method of controlling keys is
done on an individual necessitating manual internal inspection of the body the maintenance of a system of Key Control. In the jail setting, which area
to look for contraband such as illegal drugs, money, jewelry, or weapons. is the most ideal place to be designated as Key Control Center or primary
issue point?
a. Strip Search
b. Pat - Frisk or Pat - Down Search
c. Visual Body Cavity Search a. Warden’s Office
d. None of the above b. Records Office
c. Desk Officer’s Area
65. Area Search maybe carried out in jails through the use of the following d. Admin Office
techniques, except:
a. Strategic 69. Which among the following does not constitute Key control rules?
b. Tactical
c. Random a. Wardens must issue rules relative to key control
d. Practical b. Account all keys every shift change
c. Carry only keys necessary for a shift
66. What is the most effective way to maintain control of jail keys? d. Storing of jails keys together with cuff keys
a. Never allow keys to be used in inmate areas 70. In cases where a jail or cuff key is lost, the proper thing for a duty
b. Only a central control officer have to keep the office personnel to do is to:
c. Keep all keys in one central control area and only distribute them to
officers while they are on duty a. Ask the trustees if a key was found
d. All officers are responsible for holding the keys at all times b. Do a frisk search of all trustees in the area
c. Immediately notify supervisor if a jail or cuff key is lost
d. Do a cell search
67. What is the proper procedure for discarding broken tools?
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72. How should one carry the keys in the presence of inmates? 76. The following statements constitute due observance of Dining Room
Security Measures, except:
a. Keep all keys visible to determine at once if a key is missing a. Inmates shall march in columns along designated routes under the
b. Keep all your keys in your hands for quick access when needed supervision of duty personnel while other personnel are stationed along
c. Carry them as inconspicuously as possible so inmates will not be the route to direct the movement of inmates to the messhall
tempted to take them away b. As a general precaution, inmates shall only be allowed to use
d. Dangle them in your belt to let the inmates know that you are in - individual mess utensils made of plastic
charge c. The food service supervisor is not required to be present during meals
considering that the food is already served
73. As a security measure, this type of counting procedure is conducted at d. Checking and accounting of all utensils after every meal
least 4 times within a 24 hour period, ensuring beyond doubt that every
inmate is accounted for.
77. Which among the following statement is not true in the observance of
a. Mandatory Formal Count security procedures during meal service?
b. Census or Informal Count
c. Bedbook Count a. A jail officer should enter the inmate’s quarter to distribute food only
d. Emergency or Lockdown Count when another jail officer is available to handle keys and control the
entrance door
b. A jail officer may enter the inmate’s quarter to distribute food alone
74. This type of counting procedure is conducted as a security measure c. Food may still be served by the duty jail officer provided precautionary
following a jail disturbance, riots or escape incidents. doors were locked to pre-empt being overpowered by inmates
d. Security must always be considered in the service of food inside cells
a. Mandatory Formal Count
b. Bedbook Count
c. Census or Informal Count 78. What should a jail officer do in the event that a mail being censored
d. Emergency or Lock-down Count contains unusual slang and sentences with double meanings?
79. With leave of court, inmates maybe allowed to view the remains of their 83. A jail officer once seized as a hostage should remember that:
deceased relative. Under what ground can the warden ask the court to
reconsider and revoke the order?
a. The longer the incident lasts, the more the dangerous it becomes
a. The deceased relative is lying-in-state in a place beyond thirty b. The hostage-taker will control and order him
kilometer (30) radius from the place of confinement of the inmate c. The jail officer can probably talk to the hostage-taker for his release
b. The detainee has a record of escape d. He will be killed if his co-jailers will rescue him
c. the detainee is classified as high-risk/high profile and the jail has
inadequate resources to ensure the inmates safety/security
d. all of the above 84. The situation whereby a positive emotional bond develops between the
hostage and the hostage-taker and both feet that is “us against them” is
80. A trustee is an inmate: called:
81. A general rule concerning supervision of inmates is: 85. A jail officer taken as a hostage should:
a. They can be trusted to do a job a. Tell the hostage taker that he is a best jail officer
b. They should be supervised and be relied upon to do a good job b. Show that he fears the situation
c. They should be supervised more than those in the general population c. Remind the hostage-taker that nothing will happen
d. None of the above d. Try not to remind the hostage-taker that he is a jail officer
82. Which of the inmates should jail officer recommend for disciplinary 86. When should a jail officer-hostage negotiate with the hostage-taker?
segregation?
87. The most dangerous period for the hostage during the hostage-taking 91. In interacting positively with inmates, jail officers should:
incident is:
92. A jail officer in order to develop good working relationship with his peers
88. To cope with the possibility of being seized as a hostage, many jail should:
officers display a reaction called:
89. Jail officer comportment means: 93. If a jail officer is tempted to cover-up the infraction of his fellow officer, he
must be aware that:
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94. The proper way for a jail guard on duty to react if an attorney is creating 97. The primary goal of emergency preparedness plans is:
disturbances because he cannot see his client inmate due to jail activity
is:
a. Security
b. Protect jail properties
a. Threatens the lawyer with arrest c. Reduce facility liability
b. Shout at him and if it does not work force him out of jail d. Reduce threat to life
c. File formal complaint in court and demanding that the lawyer
concerned be no longer allowed to represent the inmate because of
his disrespectful conduct 98. The best jail emergency plan to have is:
d. Maintain emotional control and call for a supervisor to deal with the
lawyer
a. Emergency that doesn’t happen
b. A natural disaster
95. If a jail officer believes that there are rules develop by the management c. A man-made disaster
which will cause serious problems in supervising an angry inmate d. Reduce threat to life
population, he should:
96. A jail officer to be respected by his peers, he must: 100. Jail officers should participate in jail emergency response drills:
a. Follow the code of ethics and good standards and look for ways to a. On a yearly basis
perform his job better b. Only after the incident occurred to prevent the incident from
b. Make his record of work be at par with his peers happening again
c. Share stories to enter his peers and inmates c. At a slower than normal rate to ensure its correct implementation
d. Give in to the requests of your peers d. As if their lives depended upon their actions
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101. A proper safety and security equipment inspections: 104. The most important component of emergency plan during typhoon is;
a. Must be conducted annually a. Assuring inmates that they have access to communication facilities
b. Not necessary unless the equipment is used b. Assuring inmates that they have adequate food during the typhoon
c. Has a significant impact on the outcome of jail emergency operation c. Assuring that communications and other logistical equipment is
d. Should be done by equipment specialist as officers are not qualified to available and in good working condition
inspect equipment d. Assuring inmates that the emergency plan is approved by the officer
102. The best reason why a jail officer needs to have thorough knowledge on 105. When planning for the national calamities emergencies, the most
jail emergency procedure: important factor to be considered is:
a. It is important in reducing liability to say you did the right thing a. Security
b. It is a requirement of jail policies and operating procedures b. Inventory of Supplies
c. Officers are requires to act promptly and effectively during life c. Water, Light and sanitations needs of inmates
threatening situations d. Adequate number of emergency lights
d. Officers are required to act promptly and effectively during life
threatening situations
106. The visibility of jail officers during calamities tends to:
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108. Review a critical incident should be conducted: 112. Policies and procedures relating to critical incidents must:
109. Documenting events surrounding a critical jail incident is: 113. Stress resulting from critical incident is:
110. A critical incident is a learning experience for: 114. Drills designed to test critical incident-related policies:
111. The preparation or planning for critical incident is: 115. Which among the following is not considered as Natural Calamities?
a. Fire
a. Mandated by law b. Landslide
b. A waste of resources as it does not happen often c. Epidemics
c. A costly venture which small jail cannot afford d. Flood
d. An area where networking with other jails and other correctional
agencies can be very beneficial
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116. Planning for earthquake is difficult from planning of other natural disaster 120. Search and rescue procedures after an earthquake are dangerous
because: because:
a. Earthquakes usually last only a few seconds a. Inmates may panic or refuse to cooperate
b. Earthquakes do not usually happen b. Officers are likely to trip over scattered object
c. Earthquakes strike without warning c. Member of the rescue may be disoriented
d. Earthquakes do not happen twice in the same place d. After shocks may caused damage structures to collapse
117. Which of the following is not a common cause of injuries in an 121. Preparing a jail for a serious earthquake does not involve:
earthquake?
a. Lock all inmates in their cells a. Inmates may panic or refuse to cooperate
b. Turn-off all lights b. Officers are likely to trip over scattered object
c. Take cover and order inmates to do the same c. Member of the rescue may be disoriented
d. Begin evacuating the inmates d. After shocks may caused damage structures to collapse
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124. Which of the following should jail officers not exhibit when responding to a 127. Which of the following is a valid reason for providing privileges to
crisis situation? inmates?
125. What is a difference between inmate right and inmate privilege? 128. If a particular inmate violates a particular jail regulation by fighting with
another inmate, what must the jail warden do?
126. Which of the following is not a source of inmate rights? a. Defend the inmate in court
b. Defend jail personnel in court
c. Write legal briefs
a. Philippine Constitution d. Review and understand legal commentaries and opinion
b. BJMP Manual
c. Jail Policies and Regulations
d. Recommendations of the Inmates Organization 130. Why should firearms not be allowed in jails routinely?
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131. The most important duty of a Jail Officer is to: 135. The most important aspect of jail operation is:
a. Search every inmate’s cell regularly a. Annual increase of subsistence allowance of inmates
b. Carefully inspect all jail premises for security searches and take action b. Inmates Security and Safety
to remedy any security defects c. Programs for Inmates
c. Assure that all inmates meals are served on time d. Food Service
d. Makes certain that all visitors are searched
134. The most effective way for shifts to communicate with each other is:
a. Teach the inmates to respect jail officers
b. To improve inmates’ behavior
a. Tell an inmate c. Make the inmates behave through fear and intimidation
b. Pass information on to the supervisor d. Show the inmates who the boss are
c. Tell another jail officer on the next shift
d. Document relevant information in a written logbook
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139. The following are considered “rights” of inmates, except: 143. As laid down in the SOP for the Admission and Releasing of Inmates, the
person responsible for the verification of the authenticity of the Release
a. The right to be treated as human being Order, upon receipt thereof, is none other than:
b. The right to be visited by counsel
c. The right to vote unless disqualified by law a. Property Custodian
d. The right to receive visitors during visiting hours b. Records /Admin Officer
c. Desk Officer
d. Jail Warden
140. The following are among the privileges given to inmates, except:
a. To wear their own clothes while in confinement 144. The person responsible for the processing of inmates release ,
b. To receive visitors during visiting hours verification of data on Inmate’s Carpeta to that of the Release Order
c. To be entitled to GCTA and routing of release papers to proper signatories is none other than:
d. To communicate with her/his respective embassy
a. Property Custodian
b. Records /Admin Officer
141. As part of the SOP on Admission of Inmates, the Desk Officer shall: c. Desk Officer
d. Jail Warden
a. Check the credentials of the person bringing the inmate to
determine his/her/their identity and authority 145. The person responsible for the receipt of property and deposited item of
b. Shall ask for the information and medical certificate issued by inmate and of returning the same, with proper logbook entry is none other
government hospital than:
c. Shall verify the authenticity of the Commitment Order
d. All of the above a. Property Custodian
b. Records /Admin Officer
c. Desk Officer
142. As part of the Jail Booking Procedure, the admitting officer shall: d. Jail Warden
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147. Jail officers who suffers from stress: 152. The first step in coping with stress is:
153. If you were not included in the promotion, a positive way to cope with
148. Which of the following is false: such feeling is to:
a. Working in jail is a difficult job a. Treat inmates more harshly than usual
b. It is possible to completely eliminate stress in life b. Complain to your jail warden
c. Feeling stress is not a sign of weakness c. Keep silent and do nothing
d. One way to eliminate stress is a change of environment d. Discuss the situation with your supervisor
151. Which of the following will not help reduce stress a. Fight
b. Stress coping
a. Asking assistance from friends and family c. Flight
b. Developing ways to solve problems d. Negative coping
c. Doing exercises
d. Rationalizing your behavior
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156. Your duty jail officer informed you that two (2) inmates are arguing in the 160. The following are the purpose of “Morning Meeting”, except:
mess hall. Your heart begins to beat faster. Your body is at what stage?
a. To start the day
a. Flight b. To demonstrate common concerns and solve immediate problems
b. Alarm c. Enhance sense of community
c. Resistance d. To confront the person who made you feel bad
d. Anger
161. Which among the following statements is not included in the guiding
157. Officers dealing with opposite sex should: principles of IWDP?
a. Never do a search without the presence of other officer of the inmates’ a. In accordance with the UN Standard in the Minimum Treatment of
sex Inmates
b. Observe all basic rules of inmate supervision without exception b. Responsive and dynamic, providing treatment that is holistic and
c. Feel free to used all methods to keep inmates under control responsive in nature
d. Never do a strip search except in the presence of witnesses c. Provides for retributive treatment
d. Creation is based on mutual trust and confidence
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164. This program consists of a set of physical, psychosocial, intellectual, 167. Prior to classification and segregation of female inmates in relation to the
vocational and spiritual activities of interventions which facilitates inmate’s BJMP SOP on Pregnant inmates, the jail administration is mandated to
enhancement and wellbeing. conduct :
168. Infants whose mothers are detained in BJMP jails are among those
D. BJMP ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS (10%) covered by the policy on “Pregnant Inmates and their Infants.” Under this
policy, an infant is defined as:
(Latest Policies, Issuances/Pertinent Laws)
a. A child in his/her toddler years
b. A child from Zero (0) to Twelve (12) Months Old
165. What is the corresponding disciplinary measure imposed under the BJMP c. A Child from Zero (0) to Seventy – Two (72) Hours of Birth
Standard Operating Procedures, once a visitor is caught in possession of d. None of the Above
a merely Prohibited and nuisance contraband? an Illegal Contraband for
the first time? 169. It is defined as the is force that a person uses which would create a
substantial risk of causing death or serious bodily harm. It is said to be
a. The visitor shall be filed an appropriate case in court the last resort in the use of force continuum.
b. The visitor shall be subjected to pay fines
c. The visitor shall be given a warning and the contraband shall be a. Non-Deadly Force
confiscated and turned over to the Property Custodian for proper disposal b. Deadly Force
d. The visitor shall be considered a delinquent visitor and shall be banned c. Weaponless COntrol
from entering the facility d. Impact Weapons
166. Under the BJMP Standard Operating Procedures, a visitor caught in 170. It is the use of physical force towards an inmate with any device other
possession of an Illegal Contraband shall be: than deadly force or firearm designed to temporarily incapacitate an
inmate.
a. Denied immediate entry to the facility
b. Shall be arrested by the jail authorities a. Deadly Force
c. shall be turned-over to the nearest police station for filing of appropriate b. Non - Deadly Force
cases c. Weaponless COntrol
d. All of the above d. Impact Weapons
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171. Which among the following is an example of an impact weapon? 174. Any condition or practice in a place of employment where such a danger
exists which could reasonably be expected to cause death or serious
a. Night Sticks
physical harm immediately or before the happening of such danger can
b. Firearm
be eliminated through the procedures.
c. Pepper gun spray
d. Restraining Devices
a. Imminent Danger
b. Immediate Danger
c. Hostile Intent
172. Acts, which includes negotiation, persuasion and/or verbalization that is
d. hostile Act
resorted to when the mere presence of jail officers is not enough to
contain the situation requiring the personnel to give orders to ensure
175. Which of the following best explains the accountability of public officials
compliance by the inmates.
and employees to the people?
a. Verbal tussle
b. Verbal Containment
a. It is provided in the Constitution
c. Verbal Abuse
b. It is expected of very public employee
d. Verbal altercation
c. They must prove that they are deserving of trust of the people
d. They are guided by norms, conduct and discipline
173. A situation of high probability that a hazard, condition or activity caused
by an inmate or group of inmates which will be injurious to themselves, to 176. Which of the following is not a ground for impeachment of public officials?
jail personnel and visitors is so likely to occur almost immediately and
without warning.
a. Treason
a. Imminent Danger b. Bribery
b. Immediate Danger c. Traffic Violations
c. Hostile Intent d. Humiliating the under privileged
d. hostile Act
177. Which of the following cases best explains the need for a policy on
discipline?
178. Which of the following acts is not meritorious? 182. Which of the following has the exclusive power to initiate all cases of
impeachment?
179. As a public official you must observe norms of conduct in the 183. If you are administratively disciplined, the object is not to:
performance of your official duties. Which of the following norms you
should refrain from practicing?
a. improve public service
b. preserve the people’s faith and confidence in the government
a. Political party affiliation c. punish you
b. Simple living d. emphasize the positive aspect of personnel discipline
c. Professionalism
d. Justness and sincerity
184. Which of the following lessons you do not consider as the result of being
preventively suspended:
180. Which of the following has the sole power to try and decide all cases of
impeachment?
a. the value of exemplary performance
b. the value of quality outputs
a. House of Representatives c. the behavior of being non-productive
b. Senate d. the quality of high standards of behavior
c. Ombudsman
d. Sandiganbayan
185. Which among the following are not considered “Public Officials” under
Republic Act 6713?
181. Public officers and employees are accountable to:
a. Elective and Appointive Officials
a. the private sector b. Employees in the career or non-career service whether or not they
b. the underprivileged receive compensation
c. the people c. Military and Police Personnel
d. the government d. None of the above
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186. In an organization, the resource management system needs to have 189. Which one among the following functions is discharged by the Warden?
check and balance in order for an organization to function smoothly. In BJMP,
what particular office is responsible for this function? a. Draft and promulgate rules, policies, programs and standards on jail
management.
a. I & I b. Exercise close supervision over all directorates, regional offices,
b. Legal Service provincial offices including district, city and municipal jails.
c. Internal Audit Unit c. Ensure the security and development of inmates.
d. Inspectorate Unit d. All of the above.
187. Who appraise the Chief, BJMP on the on-going investigation of erring 190. The third highest official of the BJMP is:
personnel?
a. Chief Directorial Staff
b. Deputy Chief for Operations
c. Deputy Chief for Administration
a. Chief, Legal Service
d. Director for Logistics
b. Director for Investigation and Prosecution
c. Chief, Inspectorate Unit
d. All of the above
191. With the enactment of Republic Act No. 9263, the rank of Superintendent is
appointed by:
188. The doctrine of Command Responsibility was institutionalized in all
a. Secretary, DILG
government offices, particularly at all levels of command in the PNP and
b. Chief, BJMP
other law enforcement agencies. The supervisor or officer is held liable of c. Regional Director
this offense if he has: d. None of the above
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193. The required training for the rank of Jail Officer 1 is: 197. Which of the following designations chaired the National Personnel
Selection and Promotion Board ( NPSPB)?
a. PSJSC
b. PSSSC a. CDS
c. JBRC b. DCA
d. PSOOC c. DCO
d. DHRRM
194. Chief Superintendent is the rank required to hold the helm of Directorates
at the National Headquarters. Which of the following Directorates is not a 198. Which of the following designations act as Chairman of the Grievance
Program Director? Committee in the National Headquarters?
195. What non-work related factor contributes to employees being non- 199. Which among the following designations is not a member of the
productive/ non-performer in our bureau? Regional PRAISE Committee?
195. Punctuality and attendance form part of an employees performance 200. The suspended personnel for three (3) months do not enjoy the:
evaluation. As an immediate superior, when do you rate your
a. Mid/Year End Bonus
subordinate the numeral rating of 6?
b. RCA
a. Not more than 9-12 days absent c. Longevity Pay
b. Not more than 13-16 days absent d. None of the above
c. Not more than 5-8 days absent
d. Not more than 4 days absent
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201. The following personnel is qualified to receive his Terminal Leave 205. Records management is defined as the application of systematic and
Benefits (TLB) except personnel who: scientific control of record information which is required in the
operation of an organization. Which of the following activities do not
a. Opt to retire before age 56 involve records management?
b. Resign from the service with no leave credits
c. Left his station without official leave a. Creation of records
d. Apply and qualify for CDD b. Storage of records
c. Disposition of records
d. Auction of records
202. It is the bureau’s policy to consider the entry of individuals who meet
the criteria under the Minimum Qualification Standards, except in
cases of: 206. Records management plays a vital function to any organization.
Which one among the following is not considered as function of
a. Individuals who are exceptionally skilled records management?
b. Individuals whose technical expertise is in the field of penology
c. Applicants who have previous government service but more than 40 a. Program the record’s file cycle
years old when number of years served is deducted. b. Simplify correspondence
d. Individuals whose technical know-how is urgently needed by the c. Ensure improved quality of information
Bureau d. Aid management in its fundamental responsibilities
203. Under the Merit Selection & Promotion Plan (MSPP), a qualified next- 207. ____________ is the organization’s operation wherein exchanges of
in-rank personnel and/or any aggrieved party who is not considered written ideas between two sources occur.
for promotion to the next higher position may present his case to :
a. Report Management
a. Directorate for I & I b. Records Creation
b. Legal Service c. Policy Creation
c. Grievance Machinery d. Directives Creation
d. Inspectorate Unit
209. Easy and quick access to records define a sound records 213. Norms which holds that public officials and employees shall extend prompt,
management. Which of the following is adopted for effective records courteous, and adequate service to the public, simplify and systematize policy,
management? rules and procedures, avoid red tape and develop an understanding and
appreciation of the socio-economic conditions prevailing in the country.
a. Records Custodian adopts records Classification system
b. Records Custodian adopts records charged-out cards a. Commitment to public interest
c. Records Custodian disposes records without b. Justness and Sincerity
documentation c. Responsiveness to the Public
d. Records Custodian maintains records in a dark room d. Professionalism
216. Married male employees with more than one (1) legal spouse are entitled to 220. Period of Grant is the number of months availed of under the Study Leave
avail of Paternity Leave. Regardless of whichever spouse gives birth, the maximum Program. What is the equivalent service obligation rendered by an employee who
number of deliveries which can be availed of is: availed of Study Leave for One (1) month?
217. Which of the following statement is false with regard to availment of the three 221. What is the equivalent service obligation rendered by an employee who availed
(3) day Special Leave Privileges? of Study Leave for two to three (2-3) months?
a. It maybe availed of for personal milestones including death anniversaries a. Three Months
b. Parental Obligations such as attendance in school programs b. Six (6) Months
c. It may only be availed of in a continuous and not in intermittent manner c. One (1) Year
d. It maybe availed of during domestic emergencies, calamity, accident, d. Two (2)Years
hospitalization
218. When an official or employee who is on leave without pay for One (1) Year, 222. What is the equivalent service obligation rendered by an employee who availed
fails to report for work at the expiration of the leave applied for, he shall be of Study Leave for more than three (3) months?
considered:
a. Three Months
a. AWOL b. Six (6) Months
b. Automatically separated from the service c. One (1) Year
c. Shall be furnished with a Return to Work Order d. Two (2)Years
d. Shal be considered dropped from the Rolls
219. Study Leave is a time off-from work with pay for those qualified officials and
employees who are taking e.g. board exam or completion of master’s degree.
What is the maximum number of months that maybe availed of, under the Study
Leave Program?
PART II. WARDENSHIP MANUAL NOTES 225. Which among the following shows good traits of the warden as a
Leader and a Mentor?
KINDS OF WARDEN AND LEADERSHIP STYLES
(Culled from BJMP Wardenship Manual Notes)
a. A Warden which uses Diplomacy and goodwill with other units
through pleasant and collaborative shoulder-rubbing with other
223. Which of the following role is true among jail wardens? government agencies, NGO’s and civic groups
b. One who Seeks inflow of information in his office and updates to
come up with wise decisions and relevant actions
a. Warden as leader and mentor c. Serves as symbolic image of the jail which will stand for the unit in
b. Warden as spokesperson ceremonial and civic activities inside and outside the workplace
c. Warden as figurehead d. A warden that leads and tries not to drive by initiating jail activities,
d. All of the above coordinates efforts and motivates personnel to produce great results.
224. When a warden is said to be a figurehead, he deems to perform 226. Which among the following does not cater to Inmates Welfare and
functions such as: Development?
a. Diplomacy and goodwill with other units through pleasant and a. Education and skills training
collaborative shoulder-rubbing with other government agencies, b. Medical and dental services
NGO’s and civic groups c. Wok programs
b. Seeks inflow of information in his office and updates to come up with d. None of the above
wise decisions and relevant actions
c. Symbolic image of the jail which will stand for the unit in ceremonial
and civic activities inside and outside the workplace 227. In planning, wardens must be able to draft a SMART plan. A SMART
d. All of the above plan means:
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228. An action-hungry warden, who gives oneself to hardwork ,highly 231. This type of warden is said to be one having a vast field of practical
dedicated and a serious worker who will not give in to bribing or any experiences to compensate for the lack of formal management
anomalous deals, is said to be a: education.
229. A kind of Warden who capitalizes on a loophole to avoid too much work, 232. A hybrid of all types of wardens deemed as a gifted reconciler of all
or as an excuse for failure. This kind of warden is also fond of making philosophies and beliefs who adopts various styles of management
shortcuts thru unconventional and illegal ways to attain the objectives is depending on the need and conditions of the organization. This type of
what kind of warden? warden is participatory and coordinative.
230. This type of warden operates by the dictates of the book what the 233. It is said to be the art of influencing and directing people in a manner that
manuals and other formal documents say. He/she is systematic, wins their obedience, confidence, respect and enthusiastic cooperation in
thorough, and analytical. achieving a common objective:
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