JUVENILE DELINQUENCY

1. The child is considered born if after the delivery from the mother’s womb, the umbilical cord is
cut. But if the child is born with intra uterine life, when can we say that the child is considered
born?
a. when that child is declared alive by the doctor
b. when that child has survived and has an independent life after 24 hours from the
delivery
c. when the child cries and declared by the doctor to be alive
d. when the said child was registered at municipal registry
2. Those out of school youth, and those children who commit status offense are classified as;
a. CICL c. Children as zones of peace
b. Child at risk d. youthful offender
3. Statement 1: Generally automatic suspension of sentence of CICL is a matter of right and not
a privilege.
Statement 2: CICL after his/her conviction and upon application at 15 days, place the child on
probation regardless of the service of his sentence.
a. Both statements are true c. Only statement 1 is correct
b. Only statement 1 is false d. Both statements are false
4. If said CICL has reached 18 years of age while under suspended sentence, the court shall
determine whether to discharge the child in accordance with the Act, to order execution of
sentence or to extend the suspended sentence at what age?
a. 20 years c. 22 years
b. 21 years d. 23 years
5. Persons below 18 years of age shall be exempt from prosecution from the following offense,
except;
a. Mendicancy under P.D 1563
b. Sniffing of rugby under P.D 1619
c. Vagrancy
d. Prostitution under Art. 202 of the RPC
6. Legal doctrine holding parents liable for injuries caused by the child’s negligent driving or
actions.
 a. family purpose doctrine c. Guardian ad litem
b. In Loco Parentis d. NOTA
7. For adoption, when we say that the child is considered abandoned?
a. If the child is 3 months abandoned by the parents
b. If the child is 4 months abandoned by the parents
c. If the child is 6 months abandoned by the parents
d. If the child is 5 months abandoned by the parents
8. Reymart Santiago is a CICL who are awaiting the final disposition of the court of his case.
What confinement shall be held?
a. Youth Rehabilitation Center c. Child Placing Agency
b. Youth Detention Home d. Child Caring Institution
9. The state shall see to it that no child is refused admission to public school. All parents are
required to enroll their child in schools to complete at least________.
a. Elementary Education c. College
b. High School d. Post-Graduate Education
10. These are CHILD contemplated by RA 9344. EXCEPT.
a. Oscar a 43 years old idiot
b. Jb a genius who committed a crime of theft
c. Kramsey a borderline mentally retarded
d. Kim a 17 years old sex addict.
11. Tikboy Salazar was apprehended and charged with illegal possession of illegal drugs. He is
a 16 years old son of a criminologist. Tikboy is?
a. Exempted from criminal liability and subject for court proceedings
b. Exempted from criminal liability and subject for intervention program
c. Exempted from criminal liability and subject for diversion program
d. is a minor
12. Kokoy Martin is a 13 years old mama’s boy who committed an offense punishable by RA
9165 with the penalty of 12 years of imprisonment. He shall be deemed as?
a. Neglected Child c. Child at risk
b. Abandoned Child d. CICL
13. In the above scenario, upon determination of probable cause, information against Kokoy
Martin shall be filed at the Family Court within how many days?
 a. 10 c. 30
b. 15 d. 45
14. In the above scenario, supposed that Kokoy Martin is subject for diversion. Where his
diversion program is based?
a. Law Enforcement Officer c. Court
b. LSWDO d. PDEA
15. Supposed that Kokoy Martin is an actor in going Julilit. How long the period of work allowed
by the law corresponding to his age; and where his parent file a certification for their child to be
allowed to work?
a. 12; DSWD c. 4; DOLE
b. 8; DILG d. 2; DEPED
16. An ant strengthening the Juvenile Justice Welfare Council.
a. RA 9344 c. RA 10640
b. RA 10630 d. PD 603
17. Due to peer pressure, Andy a 15 years old mama’s boy wanted to commit truancy. What do
you call that factor that may lead to his delinquency?
a. Predisposing factor c. Environmental Factor
b. Precipitating factor d. Inner Containment
18. They generally commit the most serious infarctions, most often sent to a correctional
institution and most often continuous in a pattern of semi-professional criminal behavior as
adults.
a. Gang Delinquents c. Maladjusted delinquents
b. Environment Delinquents d. Emotionally maladjusted behavior
19. A parent who exercises poor judgement in his/her parenting decisions; poor judgement
results to child abuse.
a. Accidental abuser c. Parentally incompetent abuser
b. Situational abuser d. Institutionally prescribed abusers
20. The best interest of the child shall be paramount________ in all actions concerning them,
whether undertaken by public or social welfare institution, courts of law administrative
authorities and legislative bodies.
a. Measure c. Precaution
b. Attention d. Consideration
21. An anti-social behavior of the youth is a direct result of internal conflict and pre-occupational
with his own emotion and mood. Therapy and counselling are necessary to control this type of
delinquency.
a. Asocial c. Neurotic
b. Social d. Accidental
22. This is a short-term residence care for youthful offenders who are awaiting court disposition
of their cases or transfer to other agencies.
a. Detention homes c. Educational institution
b. Shelter care institutions d. Child caring institution
23. Suppose Antonio Cabral is in diversion program, but he did not fulfill those stated in his
rehabilitation. What will happen to him?
a. extends the diversion program
b. Immediately discharge the child
c. return to court for execution of judgement
d. recommends for the order of final discharge of the child
24. According to RA 11222 or the simulated of birth rectification act of 2018. When simulation of
birth may consider legal?
a. if such simulation is made for the best interest of the child
b. cannot be considered legal because simulation of birth is malum inse crime
c. if there is no choice in the side of the parents who gave his child for simulation
d. such act cannot be considered legal because Art. 347 of the RPC govern it.
25. The kind of the family structure that could influence a person to criminal behavior,
characterized by non-satisfaction of one or both parent from the relationship that may express
felling of frustration refers to?
a. Anti-social c. Disrupted
b. Disturbed d. Inadequate
26. Who are the children whose acts are manifested by vile, cruel and atrocious acts conducted
for which they feel no remorse?
a. Social c. Asocial
b. Neurotic d. Accidental
27. What movement removes as many first offenders of minor, non-violent crimes as potential
from secure confinement and treats them in the community?
 a. Decriminalization c. Deinstitutionalization
b. Restorative Justice d. Rehabilitative perspective
28. A parent who only abuses the child when he/she is confronted with a situation. One who is
usually non-abusive but “fly off the handle” when some circumstances develops.
a. Accident abuser c. Institutional Prescribed abuser
b. Situational abuser d. Parentally incompetent abuser
29. The taking of the statement of the CICL shall be conducted in the presence of the following,
EXCEPT.
a. LSWDO c. Child’s parent
b. Child’s relative d. Child’s counsel of choice
30. The crime charged against a CICL is more than 12 years, who shall determine whether
diversion is necessary?
a. Prosecutor c. Brgy. Chairman
b. Court d. LSWDO
31. Any form of detention from which the CICL is not permitted to leave at will by order of any
judicial or administrative authority.
a. Confinement c. Solitary confinement
b. Close confinement d. Deprivation of liberty
32. Failure to provide for the child’s support for this period shall be a presumptive evidence of
the intent to abandon.
a. 3 months c. 5 months
b. 6 months d. 8 months
33. Child shall be the object of attack in situations of armed conflict. They are called?
a. Zone of peace c. CICL
b. Ambassador of peace d. Child at risk
34. Families in which the husband and wife share similar positions of power at home and in the
workplace.
a. Patriarchal c. Matriarchal
b. Egalitarianism d. Manceres
35. Refers to the apprehension or taking into custody of a CICL.
a. Deprivation of liberty c. Arrest
b. Initial contact d. Confinement
36. Who shall consult with the various leagues of local government officials in the formulation
and recommendation of policies and strategies for the prevention of juvenile delinquency and
the promotion of juvenile justice and welfare?
a. JJWC c. DILG
b. NYC d. CHR
37. A child who is above _____age and who commits an offense for the second time or oftener:
provided, that the child was previously subjected to a community-based program, shall be
deemed a neglected child under PD 603 as amended and shall undergo an intensive
intervention program supervise by the local social welfare and development officer.
a. Above 12-15 years old c. Above 14-17 years old
b. Above 13-15 years old d. Above 15 below 15 years old
38. Act as the policy making body for purpose of carrying out the provisions of the RA 8043.
a. Inter-country adoption board c. Inter-country adaption board
b. Intra-country adoption board d. Infra-country adoption board
39. Refers to an intentional act committed by a person who, knowingly and without lawful
justification follows the woman or her child or places of the woman or her child under
surveillance directly or indirectly or a combination thereof?
a. Stalking c. Tailing
b. Cyber stalking d. Shadowing
40. Baby Baste is 14 years old entertainer in famous noon time show of GMA-7. He may be
allowed to work for not more than__________.
a. 18 hours/week c. 22 hours/week
b. 20 hours/week d. 25 hours/week
41. Family____implies the loss of family and the breaking down of family relations:
a. Disruption c. Disorganization
b. Disintegration d. Disorientation
42. In RA 8043, the adopters must be at______years old and at least sixteen years older than
the adoptee?
a. 25 c. 27
b. 26 d. 28
43. What is conjugal family?
a. composed of husband and wife and with no children yet
b. composed of mother, father and children
 c. composed of father, mother, children and other relatives
d. all of these
44. Father and the mother shall exercise jointly just and reasonable parental authority and
responsibility over their legitimate or adopted children, in case of disagreement,
the____decision shall prevail unless there is a judicial order to the contrary.
a. Court c. Father
b. Mother d. Grandparents
45. The most common legal grounds for termination of parental rights, also a form of child
abuse in most states.
a. Child abuse c. Abandonment
b. Child neglect d. Simulation of birth
46. Refers to a 24-hour child caring institution established, funded and managed by the local
government units and licensed and/or accredited non-government organizations providing short
term residential care for the CICL who are above 15 but below 18 years of age who are awaiting
court disposition of their cases or transfer to other agencies.
a. Youth rehabilitation center c. Bahay-Pag-asa
b. Youth detention home d. Receiving home
47. This is the highest group of mentally retarded with IQ from about 75-89.
a. Borderline Group c. Trainable Group
b. Custodial Group d. Educable Group
48. Trading and dealing with children including but not limited to the act of buying and selling a
child for money or for any other consideration.
a. Trafficking c. Human Trafficking
b. Child Trafficking d. Child abuse
49. Internal propensities which may not be considered as a criminal act unless the attempt was
made.
a. Predisposing factor c. Biogenic
b. Precipitating factor d. Psychogenic
50. The anti-social behavior of the youth is a direct result of internal conflict and pre-occupation
with his own mood and emotion.
a. Accidental c. Asocial
b. Neurotic d. Anti-social
51. Those who although not afflicted with insanity or mental defect, are unable to maintain
normal social relations with others and the community in general due to emotional problems or
complexes.
a. Emotionally disturbed children c. Mentally ill children
b. Sexually abused children d. physically neglected children
52. Who among the following shall primarily ensure that the status, rights and interest of
children are upheld in accordance with the constitution and international instruments on human
rights?
a. Kabataan party list c. CHR
b. SK d. NYC
53. He is the one whose basic needs have been deliberately unattended or inadequately
attended.
a. Abandoned child c. Dependent child
b. Abused child d. Neglected child
54. If children whether male or female, who for money, profit or any other consideration or due
to the coaction or influence of any adult, syndicate or group, are indulge in sexual intercourse or
lascivious conduct it is known as?
a. Child abuse c. Child prostitution
b. Child exploitation d. Child trafficking
55. It is committed by any person who shall engage in trading and dealing with children
including but not limited to the act of buying and selling of a child for money or for any other
consideration or barter.
a. Child abuse c. Child prostitution
b. Child exploitation d. Child trafficking
56. It is defined as the freedom from parental authority both over his person and property.
a. Liberty c. Right
b. Emancipation d. Independence
57. What approach towards delinquency views the lawbreaker as a person whose misconduct is
the result of faulty biology?
a. Biogenic c. Psychogenic
b. Pathogenic d. Sociogenic
58. Which among the following is the most preferred court to handle cases involving CICL?
a. Barangay court c. Court of appeals
b. Family court d. Supreme courts
59. Garry 16 years old delinquent youngsters committed an offense under the Philippine
criminal law, upon determination of the competent court, he had a discernment during the
commission of the crime with the imposable penalty of 4 years 2 months and 1 day. Under the
provision of RA 9344, what would happen to him?
a. Intervention program c. Probation
b. Diversion program d. Court proceedings
60. Which of the following children will not exempt the child from criminal liability?
a. Renz who is 16 years old acted without discernment
b. Apollo who is above 15 years old but below 18 and acted without discernment
c. Sol who is above 15 but below 18 acted with discernment
d. Adrean who is above 18 but below 21 years old
61. This cause of behavioral disorder of the youth because of factors such as personal
problems, ignorance and curiosity?
a. Predisposing factor c. Biogenic factor
b. Precipitating factor d. Environmental factor
62. The members of this classification are severely or profoundly retarded. Hence, the least
capable group. This includes those with IQ’s of 25?
a. Custodial group c. Educable group
b. Trainable group d. Borderline group
63. 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 interest will enable disclosure of documents.
a. Adoption c. Common law relationship
b. Foster parenting d. Brotherhood
64. What was the case allowed the second prosecution in adult court for conviction in juvenile
court which was based on idea that the first conviction was a civil matter?
a. Case law c. State vs. Conners
b. Breed vs. Jones d. Matt vs. Jeff
65. A parent who provided an egg, sperm or uterus with intent of giving the child up for adoption
to specific parties. Which one of these?
a. Sperm parent c. Foster parent
b. Step parent d. Surrogate parent
66. From the moment a child is taken into custody, the law enforcement officer shall
immediately but not later than________hours after apprehension, turnover custody of the child
to the Social Welfare and Development Office.
a. 9 c. 7
b. 8 d. 6
67. It exist when the child is malnourished, ill clad and without proper shelter. A child is
unattended when left by himself without provision for his needs and or without proper
supervision. What classification of neglected child is this?
a. Physically neglected child c. Emotionally neglected child
b. Psychologically neglected child d. Sexually neglected child
68. A phenomenon that occurs when youth who regard themselves as delinquents are giving an
inner voice to their perception or view of how significant others feel about them.
a. Reflective role taking c. Persistence
b. Culture conflict d. Containment theory
69. Family home type which provide temporary shelter from 10-20 days for children under
observation by the DSWD.
a. Receiving homes c. Nursery
b. Maternity homes d. Shelter care institutions
70. Sellin’s study which asserts that it is a condition which results from rules and norms of an
individual’s sub-cultural affiliation disagreement with the role of demands of conformist society.
a. Differential opportunity c. Containment theory
b. Culture conflict d. Social development model
71. It refers to the totality of the circumstances and conditions, which are 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. Anti-youth exploitation measure c. Restorative Juvenile Justice
b. Special protection of minor d. Best interest of the child
72. Refers to the series of activities, which are designed to address issues that caused the child
to commit an offense. It may take the form of an individualized treatment.
a. Diversion c. Probation
b. Rehabilitation d. Intervention
73. If the parents, guardians or nearest relatives of the CICL refused to take custody, the child
may be release to any of the following, EXCEPT.
 a. Duly registered NGO or religious organization
b. A barangay official or a member of the barangay council for the protection of children
c. A local social welfare and development officer
d. Duly authorized Women and Children Protection Desk Officer
74. These are young people regarded as immature or one whose mental as well as emotional
faculties are not fully developed.
a. Child c. Child at risk
b. Juvenile d. CICL
75. Refers to an aggressive teen who resents authority, whether be it parental, school
regulations or ordinances and laws passed by the proper legislative authorities.
a. Asocial c. Social
b. Neurotic d. CICL
76. It argues that the critical factors on delinquency are personality problems.
a. Psychogenic c. Biogenic
b. Sociogenic d. NOTA
77. It occurs when a student’s failed to attend their class for______days.
a. Truancy c. 15 days
b. 30 days d. 20 days
78. Civil personality of the child shall commence from the time of his_____.
a. Conception c. Cry
b. Delivery d. Age
79. A person is considered born at the time when the_________.
a. child cry c. umbilical cord is cut
b. child is born d. child has intra uterine life
80. They are one of the most important assets of the nation.
a. Child c. Juvenile delinquents
b. Child at risk d. all of these
81. What is the Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act of 2006?
a. RA 10630 c. RA 8043
b. PD 603 d. RA 9344
82. CICL shall enjoy the presumption of________.
 a. majority c. minority
b. innocence d. guilt
83. It plays an active role in the promotion of child rights, and delinquency prevention by
relaying consistent messages through a balanced approach.
a. Media c. School
b. Church d. Family
84. Diversion proceedings shall be completed within_______days.
a. 15 c. 45
b. 5 days d. 60
85. Period of prescription of the offense shall be______until the completion of the diversion
proceedings but not to exceed 45 days.
a. Continue c. suspended
b. dismissed d. postpone
86. Child shall present himself to the competent authorities that imposed the diversion program
at least__________for reporting and evaluation of the effectiveness of the program.
a. once a year c. everyday
b. once a week d. once a month
87. Who shall conduct inquest, preliminary investigation and prosecution of cases involving a
CICL?
a. prosecutor c. Court
b. Private prosecutor d. Specially trained prosecutor
88. This is a doctrine that unless the mother is “unfit”, very young children should be placed in
custody with their mother following a divorce.
a. Family purpose doctrine c. Tender years doctrine
b. Family immune doctrine d. Fruits of the poisonous tree doctrine
89. It is a United States Supreme Court case that sanctioned the imposition of the death penalty
on offenders who were at least 16 years of age at the time of the crime.
a. Matt vs. Jeff c. State vs. Miranda
b. Breed vs. Jones d. Stanford vs. Kentucky
90. It is a doctrine granting custody to the parent whom the child feels the greatest emotional
attachment.
 a. Family purpose doctrine c. Tender years doctrine
b. Family immunity doctrine d. Psychological Parent doctrine
91. A legal doctrine granting mothers custodial preference after a divorce.
a. Family Purpose Doctrine c. Psychological Parent doctrine
b. Family immunity doctrine d. Maternal preference rule
92. What do you mean by “Guardian Ad Litem”?
a. For the Court c. In place of parent
b. For the Proceeding d. State is the Guardian of the child
93. What do you mean by “In Loco Parentis”?
a. For the Court c. In place of child
b. For the Proceeding d. In place of parent
94. What act allowing illegitimate children to use the surname of their father?
a. RA 9344 c. RA 9255
b. RA 8043 d. RA 9257
95. What kind of doctrine in which the state act as the father of the citizens?
a. In loco Parentis c. Parents Patria
b. Guardian ad litem d. NOTA
96. Is killing an adopted child a parricide?
a. yes c. maybe
b. no d. it depends
97. Who coined the term “Chronic Offender”?
a. Deshanney c. Wolfgang
b. Winnebago d. Sutherland
98. It is known as the Domestic Adoption Act of 1998.
a. RA 9225 c. RA 8043
b. RA 8093 d. RA 9345
99. It is the judicious pairing of the adoptive child and the applicant to promote a mutually
satisfying parent-child relationship.
a. Comparing c. Juxtaposition
b. Identification d. Matching
100. It is an order issued for preventing further acts of violence against a woman or her child
and granting other necessary relief.
a. Restraining order c. Protection Order
b. Protective Order d. Court Order