CRIMINOLOGY REVIEW

1. 1. Under Sec. 23 of R.A. 6975, which among the following are the component
agencies that compose the Philippine National Police?
i. NARCOM civilian personnel
ii. Coast Guards
iii. Philippine Constabulary
iiii. Philippine Air Force Security Command iiiii. National Action Committee on
Anti-Hijacking
a. i, iii, iiii, iiiii
b. ii, i,iiiii, iii
c. iiiii, ii, i, iii
d. i, ii, iii, iiii, iiiii
2. It is grant of access to the classified matter only to properly cleared person
when such classified information is required in the performance of their official
duties.
a. Confidential c. Compartmentation
b. Diversification d. Secrecy discipline
3. It is a method of tailing or shadowing by foot where one officer will follow
the subject and the other will keep abreast or on the opposite side of the
street. This is more advantageous because it permits immediate change and are
less likely to be recognized.
a. One Man shadow c. Three Man Shadow
b. Two Man Shadow d. Four man Shadow
4. It decides cases on appeal, based on the decision made by officers other than
the C, PNP, the mayor, and the PLEB.
a. RAB b. NAB c. PLEB d. NAPOLCOM
5. A highway intersection designed so as to route traffic without interference,
by means of a system of curving ramps from one level to another in the form of a
4-leaf clover.
a. Leaf ramp c. Clover intersection
b. Clover leaf d. Clover curve
6. What law was amended by RA 8551?
a. Republic Act Nr. 7659 c. Republic Act Nr. 6975
b. Republic Act Nr. 6425 d. Republic Act Nr. 9165
7. It is an ancient policing system whereby every male over 12 years old join
nine (9) of his neighbors to form a tythingmen.
a. Frankpledge system c. Either A and B
b. Mutual pledge d. Neither A and B
8. Mr. Arman, after passing the neuro-psychiatric examination, will now proceed
to the next step of recruitment, the medical examination. After the test, it was
determined that he has a complication on his respiratory system. What procedure
has been used to Pedro that detects the condition of his respiratory system?
a. EEG b. ECG c. EGE d. EGC
9. PSSg Fidel Ramos and PCpl Gloria Arroyo were rendering police patrol duty
through a mobile car. While doing so, they were called by the headquarter
requiring them to observe all traffic laws and rules and ordered not to use the
car's flashing lights and siren while on their war to the scene. What type of
call response did they perform?
a. Emergency call c. Ordinary call
b. Regular call d. Routine call
10. Under summary dismissal authority, when can the Chief, PNP or Regional
Directors, after due notice and hearing immediately remove or dismiss any
respondent PNP member?
a. When the charge is serious and the evidence of quilt is strong
b. When the respondent is a recidivist
c. When the respondent is guilty of conduct unbecoming of an officer
d. All of the above
11. The British statesman Sir Robert Peel in 1829 established the London
Metropolitan Police, which became the world's first modern organized police
force. In memory of him, all policemen in England are called___.
a. COPS b. Bobbies c. Sheriff d. Shire

2. 12. How many deliveries of a woman are allowed for a legitimate husband to avail
for paternity leave?
a. Three (3) b. Four (4) c. Five (5) d. Six (6)
13. Randy owns a pawnshop and uses code operated locks to secure his money and
valuables used in his business. What are the features of the said lock?
a. A combination-type locks and that no key is used. Pressing the series of
numbered button in the proper sequence opens them
b. A coded card notched, embossed or containing an embedded pattern of copper
lock
c. An electrical unit consisting of the electromagnetic on metal holding sequence
d. A mechanical, electrical, hydraulic or electronic device to prevent entry into
a building, room, container or hiding place and to prevent the removal of items
without the consent of the owner
14. PLTCOL RANDY CABILATAZAN, the Chief of Police of Batangas City Police Office,
wants that his subordinates be drawn closer to the people in the different
barangays within their area of responsibility. He should adopt which of the
following projects?
a. Police-barangay assembly c. Oplan Pakikisama
b. Civilian character d. COPS on the Block
15. Baguio City maintains a police force with total manpower of 2000 officers and
men. How many PLEB must be established?
a. Two (2) b. Three (3) c. Four (4) d. Five (5)
16. It is an item of intelligence or information of the characteristics of the
area of operations and the enemy, which the commander feels needed before he can
reasonably arrive at a decision.
a. Essential Elements of Information c. Establishment of Priorities
b. Essential Elements of Intelligence d. Selection of collecting agencies
17. In 2017, murder was accounted for 20% of all index crimes in Vigan City. If
the total index crime of the city was 50,000, how many were murder incidents?
a. 5,000 b. 7,500 c. 10,000 d. 12,500
18. Republic Act 6975 is otherwise known as-
a. Department of Interior and Local Government Act of 1990.
b. Department of the Interior and Local Government Act of 1990.
c. Department of Interior and the Local Government Act of 1990.
d. Department of the Interior and the Local Government Act of 1990.
19. PMSg Manny Yakis is being appraised for his performance satisfaction on
police works. How many times in one year should PMSg Yakis is evaluated?
a. Once b. Twice c. Thrice d. Annually
20. It is the mandatory training course for Patrolman/woman for them to be
promoted to Police Corporal or Police Staff Sergeant.
a. Public Safety Junior Leadership Course
b. Public Safety Officer Basic Course
c. Public Safety Officer Orientation Course
d. Public Safety Basic Recruit Course
21. Graduates of the Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA) are automatically
appointed to the rank of-
a. Police Colonel c. Police Master Sergeant
b. Police Lieutenant d. Police Lieutenant Colonel
22. Who is the number 2 man in the PNP organization?
a. Chief Directorial Staff
b. DILG Secretary
c. Deputy Director General for Administration
d. Deputy Director General for Operations
23. When can the President extend the tenure of service of the Chief, PNP?
a. After 4 years c. During martial law
b. When there is no successor d. During war or national emergencies
24. An intelligence agent performs an extraordinary function in order to acquire
relevant information thus he required enough preparation. The following are the
special qualification of undercover agent except one;
a. Knowledge of the language c. Irrational thinker
b. Knowledge about, the customs and habits d. Physical appearance

3. 25. Police Brigadier General Albert Einstein was charged administratively before
the PLEB for grave misconduct punishable by dismissal from the service. After
hearings and trial, the PLEB rendered a decision dismissing him from the service.
Can Police Brigadier General Einstein be dismissed from the service?
a. Yes, because due process was observed
b. Yes, because no one is above the law
c. No, because Police Brigadier General Einstein is a Presidential Appointee
d. No, because Police Brigadier General Einstein has the right to appeal
26. It is a type of personnel security investigation that consists of the
investigation of the background of the individual but limited only to some of the
circumstances of his personal life which are pertinent to the investigation.
a. Personnel background investigation c. Personal background investigation
b. Complete background investigation d. Partial background investigation
27. Captain Samera is a commissioned officer of the Armed Forces of the
Philippines. What is his equivalent rank in the PNP?
a. Police Lieutenant c. Police Captain.
b. Police Major d. Police Lieutenant Colonel
28. It is otherwise known as Police Act of 1966 which created. The office of the
Police Commission that was later called National Police Commission under the
office of the president.
a. Republic Act Nr 4846 c. Republic Act Nr: 4648
b. Republic Act Nr. 4864 d. Republic Act Nr. 4468
29. What is the length of service of a PNP member before he would be qualified
for optional retirement?
a. 5 years b. 10 years c. 15 years d. 20 years
30. Highly qualified police applicants such as engineers, nurses and graduates of
forensic sciences can enter the police service as officers through-
a. Regular promotion c. Lateral entry
b. Commissionship d. Attrition
31. PMSg Kathlyn Castro is a patrol officer. While on duty, she goes east while
foot patrolling and turning right after reaching the end of her beat and turning
right after reaching the other end of the road and again turning right until she
completes the cycle by reaching back to her origin of patrolling. What patrol
pattern did the policewoman applied?
a. Clockwise c. Counter clockwise
b. Straightway d. Criss-cross
32. The members of the commission shall be appointed by the President, one of
whom must came from the law enforcement sector, and the three others are from
civilian sector and one of whom must came from___.
a. Military sector c. Woman sector
b. Government sector d. NGO
33. Who is known as the fourth man in command of the PNP?
a. DDG for operation c. DDG for administration
b. Chief, Directorial Staff d. Chief, PNP
34. It is a type of surveillance according to methods where the surveillant
follow the subject from place to place to maintain continuous watch/observation
of his/her activities.
a. Stationary b. Moving c. Technical d. Fixed
35. It is the process by which an individual police officer who is recruited into
the service receives formal instruction on the job for special and defined
purposes and performs actual job functions, with periodic appraisal on his
performance and progress.
a. Schooling c. Field training
b. Administrative training d. Outside training
36. It is the deployment of policemen in police blocks to provide police and
public safety services. It also involves the breaking down of large and
impersonal police departments into small units to create a series of mini- police
precincts, which are responsive to the smaller communities.
a. Police community relations system c. Direct deterrent system
b. Community oriented policing system d. Team policing system

4. 37. The Philippine National Police will recruit 300 new policemen on March 2012
to fill up its quota. Who among the following applicants is qualified to apply?
a. Khyle who was born on April 24, 1975
b. Tom who was born on November 22, 1995
c. Vince who was born on March 17, 1993
d. Migz who was born on August 10, 1990
38. It is the process of removal of undesirable unqualified applicants
a. Recruitment b. Selection c. Promotion d. Retirement
39. It is the law which states that a police member who becomes permanently
disabled receives monthly pension.
a. Republic Act Nr. 6975 c. Republic Act Nr. 4864
b. Republic Act Nr. 8551 d. Republic Act Nr. 9165
40. The Mayor shall choose from the list of how many recommendees submitted by
the Police Provincial Director prior designation of Chief of Police.
a. Three (3) b. Five (5) c. Seven (7) d. Ten (10)
41. What is given to a PNP member for every years of satisfactory service
rendered?
a. Promotion c. Additional allowance
b. Longevity pays d. Retirement benefits
42. In Germany, what is the minimum age of a person, in order for him to be
qualified as a German Police?
a. 15 b. 16 c. 17 d. 18
43. In the PNP, there are regional offices which are headed by a Regional
Director. What is the minimum rank of the above cited position?
a. Police Lieutenant Colonel c. Police Brigadier General
b. Police Colonel d. Police Lieutenant General
44. It is the summary recording of one's specific criminal activities with
entries covering matters with intelligence and tactical interest, enumeration of
personalities involved in the organizational movement activities.
a. Order of Battle c. Selection and Investigation
b. Observation and description d. Approach and Testing
45. It is a kind of promotion granted to a candidate who meets all the basic
qualification for promotion.
a. Special b. Meritorious c. Regular d. Ordinary
46. What is the rank equivalent of Police Lieutenant General in the Armed Forces
of the Philippines?
a. Lt. General c. Brigade General
b. Major General d. General
47. These are facts that, within totality of the circumstances, lead an officer
to reasonably suspect, or to have probable cause to believe, that criminal
activity has been, is being, or is about to be committed.
a. Sufficient conclusion c. Reasonable suspicion
b. Accurate assumption d. Wise decision
48. Decision the Chief, PNP in administrative cases where the penalty is
dismissal, demotion and forced resignation may be appealed before this body.
a. Regional Appellate Board c. National Appellate Board
b. Office of the President d. Chairman, NAPOLCOM
49. A rigid screening is being conducted to applicants of the UN Special Action
Team. One of which is the pre-qualifying examination, what is the second stage of
the said examination?
a. Firing Proficiency Test
b. Written Examination which covers Reading Comprehension, Listening
Comprehension, Report Writing
c. Written examination
d. Driving Proficiency Test
50. What police force that first to establish uniformed police officers in
France?
a. Officers De Paix c. US Federal Police Force
b. Sergent De Ville d. Texas Rangers
51. You are the Patrol Supervisor for morning shift; you don't have enough men t
cover all the patrol beats. Which of the following will you implement?

5. a. Assign roving patrol with no foot patrol
b. Assign mobile patrol only in strategic place
c. Maintain your patrolmen in the station and just wait for calls for police
assistance
d. Assign foot patrol in congested and busy patrol beats but assign a roving
mobile patrol to cover beats which are not covered by foot patrol
52. Police Blotter is a logbook with hard-bound cover that contains the daily
register of all crime incident reports, official summary of arrests, and other
significant events reported in a police station. What is the standard size of a
logbook used for police blotters?
a. 17” x 11" b. 18" x 12" c. 18" x 13" d. 19" x 14"
53. It refers to the number of persons an individual can supervise effectively,
it is also known as span of attention.
a. Unity of command c. Span of control
b. Division of work d. Personnel development
54. Who organized the thief catchers that involve using thief to arrest/ catch
another thief?
a. Henry Fielding c. King Louis Xiv
b. Jonathan Wild d. Henry Allen
55. Waivers for initial appointment in the PNP may be granted in the following
order:
a. Age, weight, height & education c. Height, education, weight & age
b. Age, height, weight & education d. Age, weight, education & height
56. It is a phase of processing which involves the reduction of information into
writing or some other form of geographical representation and the arranging of
this information into groups of related items
a. Evaluation b. Recording c. Analyzing d. Processing
57. If the annual quota for the year 2017 is 1200. How many of the annual quota
is allocated for women?
a. 100 b. 120 c. 150 d. 200
58. All of the following are members of the People's Law Enforcement Board
(PLEB), except:
a. Three (3) members chosen by the Peace and Order Council from among the
respected members of the community.
b. Any barangay Captain of the City/municipality concerned chosen by the
association of the Barangay Captains
c. Any member of the Sangguniang Panglungsod/Pambayan
d. A bar member chosen by the Integrated bar of the Philippines (IBP)
59. The following are the objectives of counter intelligence, except one,
a. Prevent enemy sabotage, espionage and subversion
b. Detect possible disaffection, treason, and sedition, within the military or
police forces.
c. Gives knowledge to the enemy
d. Aids the activities in achieving surprises
60. Among the following, what is the lowest administrative penalty?
a. Admonition c. Restricted to Specified limits
b. Forfeiture of pay d. withholding of Privilege
61. Who is known as the first Chief of Police of Manila?
a. Capt. George Curry c. Capt. Columbus Piatt
b. Capt. Henry Allen d. Capt. Howard Taft
62. It is a concerted effort of the whole PNP organization with other government
agencies for the purpose of effective performance of the general role of the PNP,
which is to deliver the basic public safety services to the community.
a. Coordinated Patrol System c. Interactive Patrol System
b. Comprehensive Patrol System d. Integrated Patrol System
63. It is the world’s second and the Asia’s first police agency to operate with a
modern policing system.
a. Hong Kong Police Force c. Singapore Police Force
b. Thailand Police Force d. National Police Agency

6. 64. This is the particular provision of the New Philippine Constitution of 1987,
which mandated the establishment of a police which is civilian in character and
national in scope.
a. Se. 12, Art. III c. Sec. 16, Art. VI
b. Sec. 6, Art. XVI d. Sec. 3, Art. XII
65. It is designed against threat vehicle or car bomb and normally installed
permanently at the perimeter of the facility. It has no moving parts.
a. Passive barrier c. Structural barrier
b. Active barrier d. Perimeter barrier
66. This is usually applied immediately after capture, apprehension or arrest of
subject. Its objective is to obtain background information about the interrogee
(subject) and to determine his area of knowledge and ability.
a. Formal Interrogation c. Debriefing
b. Screening d. Interview
67. It is the downsizing of PNP personnel on the basis provided by law.
a. Attrition c. Promotion
b. Separation d. Retirement
68. A Field training Program for all PNP uniformed members is required for
permanency of their appointment. Who among the following is exempted to undergo
the Field Training Program and issued permanent appointment?
a. Susan, who is appointed Police Captain via Lateral entry
b. Atty. Johnny, who is appointed Police Captain via Lateral entry
c. Precious, a PNPA graduate who is appointed Police Lieutenant after graduation
d. Barny, a Licensed Criminologist and First Place in the Examination
69. Under R.A. 8551, who among the following shall be qualified to enter the
police service in terms of educational attainment?
a. Troy, who earned 72 units in Criminology course
b. Raisa, a graduate of baccalaureate degree in Accountancy
c. Dion, a vocational degree holder in Forestry
d. Charles, a high school graduate
70. John was born on 1982. Considering the requirement, can he be qualified be
appointed as Patrolman if he applied on October 2012?
a. No, he does not meet the minimum age requirement
b. Yes, he meets the age requirement
c. No, he does not meet the maximum age requirement
d. Yes, he meets the minimum age requirement
71. Police Lieutenant Ramon is conducting patrol when suddenly a riding in tandem
went near him and fired 10 bullets to his feet. The doctor, because of the
seriousness of the injury and high rate of infection, decided to cut-off both
legs leading to his permanent disability to police works. How much lifetime
pension will he be receiving (Permanent disability pay)?
a.70 % of his last salary c.90 % of his last salary
b.80 % of his last salary d.100 % of his last salary
72. The age requirement for new PNP applicants must not be less than twenty-one
(21) years of age. What about the maximum age requirement for PNP applicants
using the lateral entry program?
a. 35 years Old c. 30 years old
b. 25 years Old d. 31 years old
73. It is the organized and physical movement of all units and elements of the
Philippine National Police for purposes of crime prevention and control.
a. Deployment b. Employment c. Employ d. Deploy
74. Noreen, a secretary, uses a metallic container for the safekeeping of
confidential documents or small valuable items in her office. What kind of
physical security device is she using?
a. Vault b. Safe c. Cabinet d. File room
75. It is the combination of the elements stated in assessment with other known
information or intelligence to form a logical feature or hypothesis for enemy
activities or information of the operational area and characteristics of the
mission of the command.
a. Analysis b. Integration c. Deduction d. Evaluation

7. 76. It is the period given for a PNP member admitted under the educational
attainment waiver to finish his B.S. Degree according to R.A 9708?
a. 4 Years b. 5 Years c. 6 years d. 7 years
77. How many percent is the retirement benefit of the officers and members of the
Philippine National Police who have availed of the optional retirement.
a.96% b.50% c.2.5% d.10%
78. A patrol team from Davao City Police Office uses a strategy, wherein they are
in plain cloth and patrol areas on foot or in unmarked vehicles where street
crimes become high-risk crimes. What patrol strategy are they using?
a. Internal security patrol c. Low visibility patrol
b. External security patrol d. High visibility patrol
79. Who is the chairman of NAPOLCOM?
a. Chief of Staff, AFP c. Secretary of National Defense
b. Secretary of the DILG d. Chief of the PNP
80. It is a method whereby policemen on patrol may interview within the bounds of
law suspicious personalities at random in order to serve as a deterrent to those
intended to commit a crime.
a. Street questioning c. Interval questioning
b. On-the-spot questioning d. Interrogatory questioning
81. Australian Federal Police is responsible in investigate crimes against the
Commonwealth law which occurs throughout the nation. What is the training center
for the recruits of AFP?
a. Eastern Australian Police Academy c. Northern Australian Police Academy
b. Western Australian Police Academy d. Southern Australian Police Academy
82. Who is the 3rd in command in the Philippine National Police organization?
a. Deputy chief for operation c. Deputy chief for administration
b. Chief, PNP d. Deputy director general
83. Uniformed policemen will go out to the field and patrol for the public to see
them which gives them the feeling of security and the elimination of opportunity
to commit crime on the part of the criminal.
a. Police patrol c. Police authority
b. Police omnipresence d. Police opportunity
84. Police Lieutenant Mark Espinosa joined the Philippine National Police on
October 5, 1988. Nevertheless, he want to pursue his career as embalmer, he
decided to file an optional retirement so that he could enjoy benefits of the
gratifying PNP which he served with extreme commitment and loyalty. When does
Mark Espinosa can optionally retire?
a. October 5, 1998 c. October 6, 2008
b. October 6, 1999 d. September 5, 2008
85. European Police (EUROPOL) is an agency which aims to prevent and combat
serious international organized crime. What is the main function of this agency?
a. Investigation b. Patrol c. Intelligence d. Traffic
86. It is a conference held among the team members, police intelligence unit
before a surveillance in conducted
a. Post-surveillance conference c. After- surveillance conference
b. Pre- surveillance conference d. Before- surveillance conference
87. You are a PNP applicant who is requested to report on the Police Regional
Office of CAR, the staff said that they will determine you Physical strength,
stamina and endurance. What test will they conduct on you?
a. Agility test c. Psychological test
b. Medical Test d. All of the above
88. What directorate is in charge of supplies and equipment of PNP?
a. Logistics b. Comptrollership c. Intelligence d. Plans
89. What is the designation given to the head of the IAS?
a. Director General c. Inspector General
b. Solicitor General d. IAS General
90. Counter espionage has the purpose to investigate actual or theoretical
violations of espionage laws, to enforce those laws, and to apprehend violators.
The following are the aims of counter espionage, except one;
a. To Locate the Enemy c. To Neutralize the Enemy
b. To Identify the Enemy d. To Fight the Enemy

8. 91. It is the compulsory retirement age for officers and members of the
Philippine National Police.
a. 50 b. 55 c. 56 d. 60
92. The Secretary of the Department of Interior and Local Government shall be at
the same time the ___ of the NAPOLCOM.
a. Ex-officio member c. Ex-Officio Chairperson
b. Commissioner d. Chairman
93. Who among the following have summary disciplinary powers over errant police
members?
a. District Director c. Chief of Police
b. Provincial Director d. Chief, PNP
94. Walkie-Talkies, slang term for the two-way radio systems, are designed for
home and police radios. Today, it is known as two-way hand held radio (HHR) or
radio transceiver: Who developed the said radio?
a. Nokia b. Motorola c. Samsung d. Walkaton
95. It covers the activity that denotes and destroying the effectiveness of
hostile foreign activities and to the protection of information against
espionage, subversion, and sabotage.
a. Intelligence c. National intelligence
b. Interrogation d. Counter intelligence
96. How long will be the extension of tenure of the Chief, PNP if extended?
a. Not more than 1 year c. More than 1 year
b. Not less than 2 years d. More than 2 years
97. It is a kind of promotion given to PNP personnel by virtue of exhibited act
of courage and extra- ordinary gallantry beyond the call of duty
a. Regular b. Permanent c. Temporary d. Meritorious
98. One mandatory requirement in order for a person in order to be a member in
the USA police force is the knowledge on driving a motor vehicle. How long should
that person possess a valid driver's license prior to the application?
a. 1 year b. 2 years c. 3 years d. 4 years
99. An operational support unit of PNP that supervises all security agency and
guard as well the licensing of firearms.
a. Civil security Group
b. Special Action Force
c. Aviation Security Group
d. Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG)
100. As per the requirement of R.A. 6975, there should be how many PLEB for every
500 police personnel?
a. One (1) b. Two (2) c. Three d. Four