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  • 1. Which of the following statements best describes the purpose of indeterminate sentencing in criminal justice?
A) It allows a fixed, non-negotiable sentence
B) It removes the possibility of parole for all offenders
C) It provides a range of time for imprisonment, allowing for parole eligibility based on rehabilitation and behavior
D) It guarantees early release for good behavior
  • 2. What is one key benefit of community-based corrections compared to traditional incarceration?
A) It allows offenders to maintain family and community ties
B) It leads to longer prison sentences
C) It provides offenders with more opportunities to engage in violent behavior
D) It guarantees offenders will not reoffend
  • 3. It is a disposition under which a defendant, after conviction and sentence, is released subject to conditions imposed by the court and to the supervision of a probation officer.
A) Probation
B) Pardon
C) Amnesty
D) Parole
  • 4. It is the power of the Chief Executive to grant amnesty, commutation of sentence, pardon, reprieve and remit fines and forfeitures to convicted prisoners.
A) Restorative justice program
B) Board of pardon and parole
C) Executive clemency
D) Indeterminate sentence law
  • 5. Which of the following is a role of probation officers in the administration of probation?
A) To supervise probationers and ensure compliance with court-imposed conditions
B) To serve as the judge in the case of the probationer
C) To represent the state in prosecuting the offender
D) To determine parole eligibility for inmates
  • 6. What is Republic Act No. 9344 also known as?
A) The Child Protection Act
B) The Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act
C) The Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act
D) VAWC
  • 7. Which of the following is considered a primary advantage of community-based correctional programs?
A) Increased burden on the prison system by overcrowding
B) Reduced risk of recidivism through rehabilitation and reintegration
C) Higher rates of incarceration for low-risk offenders
D) High financial cost due to the implementation of various correctional services
  • 8. Parole and Probation Administration is headed by?
A) Administrator
B) Chairman
C) Secretary of justice
D) DSWD Undersecretary
  • 9. It refers to that method of correcting sentenced offenders without having to go to prison.
A) Community based facilities
B) Institutional correction
C) Community based correctional
D) Institutional facilities
  • 10. Which of the following is typically NOT a form of executive clemency?
A) Reprieve
B) Commutation
C) Parole
D) Pardon
  • 11. It is the type of correctional program that enables the convicted felon after serving the minimum imposable penalty may be eligible for release on parole.
A) Commutation of sentence
B) Executive clemency
C) None of these
D) Indeterminate sentence law
  • 12. It is where probation started in a form of suspending judgment and releasing offender on his own recognizance.
A) USA
B) Massachussets
C) Philippines
D) England
  • 13. What is probation?
A) A prison sentence
B) A fine that must be paid to the court
C) A type of parole after serving time in prison
D) A form of punishment where an offender is allowed to live in the community under supervision
  • 14. This involves an obligation or promise sworn to under court order by a person not yet convicted of crime he would keep the peace and be of good behavior.
A) Recognizance
B) Transportation
C) Benefit of clergy
D) Judicial repreive
  • 15. Board of Pardons and Parole (BPP) is headed by?
A) DSWD Undersecretary
B) President
C) Chairman (DOJ Undersecretary)
D) Administrator
  • 16. Under special laws, individuals convicted of crimes against national security are generally ineligible for probation because?
A) The nature of the offense poses a direct threat to the nation's well-being
B) They are considered low-risk offenders
C) The offenders usually comply with probation conditions
D) The crimes are not viewed as serious by the court
  • 17. Sarah, a probation officer, notices that her probationer, Tom, misses his check-in and doesn't respond to calls.
A) Wait for Tom to come back
B) Give Tom more time to report
C) Ask the court for a warrant for Tom's arrest
D) Extend Tom's probation
  • 18. Mark is on probation for a minor offense. During his probation period, he is caught committing another crime.

    Question: What is the likely consequence for Mark?
A) He is given a longer probation period
B) He is given a fine and allowed to complete his probation
C) He is disqualified from probation and sent to jail
D) He is allowed to continue probation without penalties
  • 19. What is a probationer?
A) A person who has completed their sentence and is free
B) A person who is under supervision instead of serving a prison sentence
C) A person who is serving time in prison
D) A person who has been found guilty of a crime
  • 20. What is the primary role of an amicus curiae in a legal proceeding?
A) To provide additional arguments or information to assist the court in its decision-making process
B) To defend the defendant None of these
C) To represent the interests of one of the parties in the case
  • 21. Who is responsible for supervising offenders on probation under the Probation and Parole Administration (PPA)?
A) A probation officer
B) The prosecutor
C) The defense attorney
D) The judge who sentenced the offender
  • 22. Maria, the petitioner, files a petition but absconds and fails to attend the hearings. What is the likely consequence?
A) The court extends the hearing
B) The court issues a warrant for her arrest
C) The court rules in her favor
D) The court dismisses her petition
  • 23. Which of the following can lead to the revocation of probation under the PPA?
A) Successfully attending therapy sessions
B) Completing required community service hours
C) Violating the terms of probation, such as committing another crime
D) Fulfilling all reporting requirements to the probation officer
  • 24. Which of the following crimes against national security would disqualify a person from probation?
A) Libel
B) Public nuisance
C) Theft
D) Espionage
  • 25. What does the term amicus curiae mean?
A) A lawyer who represents one party in a case
B) A friend of the court who offers information to help the court make a decision
C) A person who brings a case to court
D) A judge overseeing the case
  • 26. A person sentenced to 6 years or more for a crime is generally:
A) Eligible for probation if they comply with all conditions
B) Given the option for parole but not probation
C) Ineligible for probation due to the length of the sentence
D) Automatically granted probation after serving a portion of their sentence
  • 27. Omar is on probation and has completed all required community service hours. However, he was caught traveling out of state without permission from his probation officer.

    Question: What is the likely consequence for Omar?
A) He will be disqualified from probation and may be sent to prison
B) He will be given a second chance with no penalty
C) His probation is extended by six months
D) His probation officer will reduce his community service hours
  • 28. Which of the following factors makes an individual ineligible for probation?
A) Pleading guilty to the charge during trial
B) Having a previous criminal record for similar offenses
C) Being convicted of a crime against national security
D) Being convicted of a non-violent crime
  • 29. Which of the following individuals is considered a person in authority under the law?
A) A witness testifying in a trial
B) A defense attorney representing a client in court
C) A probation officer supervising an individual on probation
D) A probationer
  • 30. What is the primary responsibility of the Administrator of the Probation and Parole Administration (PPA)?
A) To oversee the probation and parole system, ensuring proper implementation of related laws
B) To represent the government in all criminal cases
C) To grant parole to offenders
D) To enforce the death penalty for serious crimes
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