- 1. Which term refers to the formal structure that defines authority and responsibility within a law enforcement agency?
A) Chain of command
B) Supervisory leverage
C) Span of control
D) Organizational elasticity
- 2. The principle stating that a subordinate should receive orders from only one superior is called?
A) Functional supervision
B) Centralization
C) Coordination
D) Unity of command
- 3. The division of work among units within an agency is known as?
A) Delegation
B) Specialization
C) Administrating
D) Staffing
- 4. In inter-agency operations, the body responsible for coordinating national security efforts is the?
A) NTF-ELCAC
B) AFP
C) DILG
D) NBI
- 5. Which level of command handles policy-making and long-term planning?
A) Strategic
B) Operational
C) Managerial
D) Tactical
- 6. The management function concerned with deciding what must be done in advance is?
A) Controlling
B) Planning
C) Leading
D) Directing
- 7. The principle that ensures activities are grouped logically is?
A) Coordination
B) Organization
C) Management
D) Staffing
- 8. Which inter-agency body is mandated to coordinate disaster response in the Philippines?
A) OCD
B) BuCor
C) NBI
D) PDEA
- 9. The process of assigning tasks and granting authority to accomplish them is?
A) Monitoring
B) Delegation
C) Evaluation
D) Scheduling
- 10. Which principle reduces confusion by ensuring clear reporting lines?
A) Management by exception
B) Chain of command
C) Control principles
D) Line-and-staff authority
- 11. A police chief creates specialized units (cybercrime, intelligence, traffic). This demonstrates?
A) Decentralization
B) Reduction of authority
C) Specialization for efficiency
D) Span of control failure
- 12. An inter-agency team shares data to solve a cross-border crime. This illustrates the principle of?
A) Line authority
B) Command hierarchy
C) Administrative simplification
D) Information integration
- 13. A supervisor limits officers under him to ensure effective oversight. This applies the principle of?
A) Unity of command
B) Organizational leveling
C) Span of control
D) Functional direction
- 14. When the PNP, LGU, and BFP combine resources for a festival security plan, they are practicing?
A) Bureaucratic restraint
B) Functional isolation
C) Inter-agency collaboration
D) Centralized administration
- 15. A commander decentralizes decision-making so field officers can respond faster. This approach highlights?
A) Delegation for responsiveness
B) Strict central control
C) Personnel reduction
D) Authority suppression
- 16. Using standard procedures to reduce confusion during emergencies reflects which principle?
A) Standardization for clarity
B) Normative control
C) Bureaucratic restraint
D) Task interdependence
- 17. When PDEA leads an operation but coordinates with PNP and AFP, this shows?
A) Covert authority
B) Lead-agency concept
C) Task suppression
D) Multi-chain supervision
- 18. A police station divides work based on officers’ expertise. This demonstrates?
A) Administrative isolation
B) Vertical control
C) Excessive delegation
D) Specialization of labor
- 19. A crisis management team ensures all agencies share a unified incident plan. This reflects?
A) Span of control
B) Line authority
C) Unity of direction
D) Specialization
- 20. When inter-agency groups establish a unified communication system, they enhance?
A) Supervisory autonomy
B) Coordination efficiency
C) Operational secrecy
D) Functional redundancy
- 21. If an agency reduces overlapping tasks to improve effectiveness, it is practicing?
A) Line-and-staff conflict
B) Functional clarification
C) Tactical diversion
D) De-specialization
- 22. A manager evaluates whether current deployment meets agency goals. This is part of?
A) Organizing
B) Controlling
C) Staffing
D) Directing
- 23. Agencies meeting regularly to align crime-fighting priorities show the principle of?
A) Task isolation
B) Regularized planning
C) Organizational rigidity
D) Hierarchical monopoly
- 24. When personnel are assigned based on qualifications and job requirements, the principle used is?
A) Task realignment
B) Staffing for competency
C) Span reduction
D) Chain simplification
- 25. A joint patrol by PNP and barangay tanod emphasizes?
A) Multi-level enforcement cooperation
B) Tactical isolation
C) Jurisdictional rivalry
D) Administrative redundancy
- 26. Creating a command post during natural disasters represents what organizational function?
A) Organizing for emergency operations
B) Staffing exclusively
C) Planning only
D) Directing all strategies
- 27. When a supervisor ensures tasks follow established organizational goals, it reflects?
A) Delegation suppression
B) Functional alignment
C) Isolated decision-making
D) Mechanized leadership
- 28. Sharing crime statistics across PNP, NBI, and LGUs improves?
A) Evidence-based coordination
B) Fragmented decision-making
C) Redundant reporting
D) Administrative conflict
- 29. When agencies avoid duplication of work by defining roles clearly, they uphold?
A) Redundant coordination
B) Bureaucratic overlap
C) Clarified functional responsibility
D) Isolated tasking
- 30. A police director adjusting strategies after evaluating crime patterns shows?
A) Excessive centralization
B) Planning
C) Adaptive management
D) Passive supervision
- 31. During a buy-bust operation involving large-scale drug trafficking, which agency should take primary operational lead?
A) NBI-IED
B) PDEA
C) PNP-DEG
D) PCG Intelligence Group
- 32. A police station receives intel that a fugitive boarded a vessel attempting to exit Philippine waters. Which agency should they coordinate with to intercept at sea?
A) NBI
B) BFP
C) PCG
D) BID
- 33. An investigator handling a cyber fraud case requires digital forensic analysis. Which agency is most appropriate to assist?
A) PNP–Maritime Group
B) BFP–Fire Arson Lab
C) NBI–Cybercrime Division
D) PDEA–Intel Service
- 34. An immigration officer identifies a foreign national overstaying and possibly involved in human trafficking. Which immediate action is correct?
A) Coordinate with NBI Anti-Trafficking
B) Order deportation without hearing
C) Detain and endorse to BFP
D) Turn over to PCG for questioning
- 35. A mall reports fire safety violations. Which agency is responsible for enforcement?
A) BID
B) NBI
C) BFP
D) PCG
- 36. Agents intercept a shipment of suspected precursor chemicals at a private port. Which agency has jurisdiction over dangerous drug chemicals?
A) PNP–CIDG
B) NBI–Enviro Crimes Unit
C) PDEA
D) PCG
- 37. When a kidnapping suspect flees to another region, which agency helps in nationwide manhunt operations?
A) BFP
B) PCG
C) PNP–Regional Office only
D) NBI
- 38. A foreign national attempts to evade immigration by using falsified travel documents. Which agency should enforce action at the airport?
A) BID
B) NBI–TFAID
C) PNP–CIDG
D) PCG
- 39. A town’s fiesta crowd control requires uniformed public safety presence. Which agency leads this function?
A) BFP
B) PDEA
C) PNP
D) NBI
- 40. A warehouse fire reveals signs of arson. Which agency conducts the initial fire investigation?
A) BFP
B) PNP
C) PDEA
D) NBI
- 41. A vessel carrying undocumented passengers is intercepted offshore. Which agency handles maritime law enforcement?
A) PCG
B) BFP
C) PNP–SSS
D) BID alone
- 42. A barangay requests assistance for a sudden surge in illegal drug activity. Which agency is legally mandated to lead drug operations?
A) NBI
B) PDEA
C) PCG
D) PNP
- 43. A suspect involved in syndicated estafa hides in a condominium. Which agency can conduct an entrapment operation beyond police jurisdiction?
A) NBI
B) BFP
C) BID
D) PCG
- 44. A fire incident near a fuel depot requires specialized hazardous response. Which agency is mandated?
A) PNP–SAF
B) BFP–Special Rescue Force
C) PDEA
D) BID
- 45. A foreign fugitive wanted for terrorism arrives in the Philippines. Which agency should process the watchlist and perform arrest at the border?
A) BID
B) PDEA
C) PCG
D) BFP
- 46. A police officer needs forensic autopsy assistance for a homicide case. Which agency is best suited?
A) NBI Medico-Legal Division
B) PDEA Lab Service
C) BFP Arson Lab
D) BID Forensic Office
- 47. A cargo truck suspected of transporting shabu approaches a checkpoint. Which agency should be immediately notified?
A) PCG
B) BID
C) BFP
D) PDEA
- 48. A port authority reports smuggling of firearms through a passenger ferry. Which agency performs maritime interdiction?
A) PNP–HPG
B) PCG
C) BFP
D) BID
- 49. A barangay tanod catches a foreigner without proper documentation. What is the correct procedure?
A) Issue barangay penalty
B) Bring to NBI
C) Turn over directly to PDEA
D) Coordinate with BID
- 50. A building is found without fire extinguishers during inspection. Which agency issues violation notices?
A) NBI
B) BFP
C) PCG
D) PNP
- 51. Counter-terrorism intelligence needs validation and covert operations. Which agency is best suited?
A) PNP–Intelligence Group
B) BID
C) BFP
D) PCG
- 52. A vessel spills oil near a tourist zone. Which agency leads response and investigation?
A) NBI
B) PCG
C) BID
D) PNP
- 53. A drug suspect surrenders and requests validation of his involvement. Which agency handles drug profiling?
A) PDEA
B) BFP
C) NBI
D) BID
- 54. A cyber extortionist uses an offshore proxy to hide identity. Which agency has extra-territorial cybercrime capability?
A) PCG
B) NBI–Cybercrime
C) BFP
D) PNP–Cybercrime
- 55. An immigration hold order is issued for a human trafficking ringleader. Who enforces it?
A) BFP
B) BID
C) PDEA
D) PCG
- 56. A house raided for illegal drugs is found with chemical labs. Which agency must take over?
A) PDEA
B) NBI
C) BFP
D) PCG
- 57. A town with recurring boat accidents requests preventive inspection. Which agency performs seaworthiness checks?
A) PDEA
B) PNP
C) BFP
D) PCG
- 58. During a major fire, the area must be secured from looters. Who handles outer perimeter security?
A) NBI
B) BID
C) BFP
D) PNP
- 59. A suspect with multiple fake passports is arrested. Which agency investigates document fraud?
A) PNP
B) PCG
C) NBI
D) BID
- 60. A celebrity receives death threats via anonymous emails. Which agency can trace and investigate?
A) PDEA
B) NBI Cyber Division
C) PCG
D) BFP
- 61. A barangay needs drug awareness education. Which agency conducts community-based anti-drug programs?
A) NBI
B) PCG
C) BID
D) PDEA Demand Reduction Unit
- 62. A joint warrant service requires crowd control and arrest team separation. Which agency leads tactical containment?
A) PNP
B) BFP
C) PDEA
D) PCG
- 63. A kidnapped victim was last seen boarding a boat. Which agency should initiate sea chase?
A) PCG
B) BID
C) BFP
D) NBI
- 64. A large-scale financial scam requires undercover agents. Which agency is best suited?
A) BID
B) PCG
C) NBI
D) BFP
- 65. A fire station receives a report of chemical smoke from a warehouse. They must request support from?
A) PCG divers
B) BID inspectors
C) PDEA chemists
D) PNP Explosives
- 66. A foreigner involved in hostile intelligence activities must be deported. Which agency processes deportation?
A) PNP
B) PCG
C) NBI
D) BID
- 67. A barangay reports illegal drug laboratories in coastal areas. Which agencies must jointly operate?
A) NBI + BFP
B) PDEA + BID
C) BFP + BID
D) PNP + PCG + PDEA
- 68. A crime scene requires ballistic examination. Which agency can conduct specialized forensic ballistics?
A) BFP
B) NBI Forensic
C) PCG
D) BID
- 69. A passenger vessel fire needs simultaneous evacuation and investigation. Who manages fire suppression?
A) NBI
B) BFP
C) PNP
D) PCG
- 70. A foreigner commits drug manufacturing. Which agencies jointly file charges?
A) PDEA + BID
B) BID + BFP
C) PNP + PCG
D) NBI + PNP
- 71. Fake visas are discovered in an internet cafe. Which agency handles the operation?
A) PDEA
B) PNP
C) PCG
D) BID
- 72. An inter-agency rescue operation needs rappelling and high-angle rescue. Which agency provides technical rescue?
A) NBI
B) PNP–SAF
C) BID
D) BFP
- 73. A syndicate uses coastal routes for drug smuggling. Which agency blocks maritime entry?
A) PDEA
B) BFP
C) PCG
D) PNP–CIDG
- 74. A major explosion occurs inside an industrial plant. Which agency investigates fire origin?
A) BID
B) PNP
C) BFP
D) BFP
- 75. A foreign national detained for trafficking tries to escape via seaplane. Which agency prevents exit?
A) BFP
B) NBI
C) PCG
D) BID
- 76. A drug courier is caught inside an airport. Which agency must take operational custody?
A) BID
B) PDEA
C) NBI
D) PNP–AVSEGROUP
- 77. A smuggling group uses radio jammers near coastlines. Which agency enforces maritime communications law?
A) BID
B) BFP
C) PCG
D) PNP
- 78. A private individual wants assistance in verifying a suspected criminal enterprise. Which agency can legally conduct discreet background checks?
A) BFP
B) PNP
C) PCG
D) NBI
- 79. A drug suspect on a watchlist attempts to flee using a port entry. Which two agencies must coordinate?
A) BFP + BID
B) PDEA + PCG
C) NBI + PNP
D) PCG + BFP
- 80. A police chief reviews response times and notices delays during peak hours. What is the BEST action to assess policing efficiency?
A) Reduce patrol units
B) Increase checkpoints
C) Reorganize patrol deployment patterns
D) Remove foot patrols
- 81. A barangay reports recurring theft even after regular patrols. What should the PNP assess first?
A) Number of firearms in the barangay
B) Patrol coverage effectiveness
C) Barangay budget
D) Quantity of arrested minors
- 82. A precinct wants to evaluate if its community policing program works. What approach should be applied?
A) Conduct random warrant operations
B) Increase arrest quotas
C) Change the entire police staff
D) Compare crime trends before and after implementation
- 83. Police respond to incidents but documentation is incomplete. What aspect of POP efficiency must be assessed?
A) Report writing compliance
B) Vehicle mileage
C) Arrest quota rates
D) Surveillance intensity
- 84. A town experiences slow response during disasters due to poor coordination. Which efficiency area requires assessment?
A) Inter-agency communication protocols
B) Number of desk officers
C) Firearm inspection
D) Radio equipment color coding
- 85. Officers receive complaints about rude behavior during checkpoints. What efficiency factor must be checked?
A) Forensic standards
B) Weapon calibration
C) POP compliance on courtesy and protocol
D) Radar placement
- 86. A commander wants to determine whether patrol officers maximize their areas of responsibility. What tool should be used?
A) DNA database check
B) Traffic radar comparison
C) Organizational charting
D) Beat and zone mapping analysis
- 87. A robbery suspect escapes due to lack of coordination between adjacent precincts. What policing efficiency issue must be assessed?
A) Arrest quota
B) Number of police volunteers
C) Weapon maintenance
D) Boundary coordination in patrol sectors
- 88. A police station wants to know if its CCTV monitoring improves crime prevention. Which is the best indicator to assess?
A) Reduction in crime incidents in monitored zones
B) Patrol officers’ age
C) Foot patrol uniform color
D) Number of cameras installed
- 89. Crime volume increases despite more patrol cars deployed. What should be assessed?
A) Firearm brand used
B) Patrol productivity and strategy effectiveness
C) Officers’ height requirement
D) Color of patrol cars
- 90. Citizens report slow police action in rural areas. To assess efficiency, officers must evaluate?
A) Number of medals awarded
B) Number of VIP escorts
C) Rural population ethnicity
D) Patrol routing and resource distribution
- 91. A station wants to evaluate whether officers follow arrest protocols. The best assessment method is?
A) Replace all team leaders
B) Conduct periodic POP compliance audit
C) Check uniform inventory
D) Increase number of warrants
- 92. A police unit receives low public approval ratings. What measure is MOST appropriate?
A) Increase gun purchases
B) Reduce foot patrols
C) Shorten duty shifts
D) Assess community relations strategies
- 93. Patrol records show officers repeatedly stay long in non-critical areas. What efficiency issue should be assessed?
A) Police height compliance
B) Patrol discipline and supervision
C) Number of office clerks
D) Fuel consumption
- 94. After an emergency call, responders arrive late due to outdated maps. What must be evaluated?
A) GIS-based deployment system efficiency
B) Interpreter availability
C) Raincoat inventory
D) School guard rotation
- 95. A PNP evaluation team wants to know if crime prevention tips disseminated online are effective. What indicator should be used?
A) Officer age distribution
B) Number of posters produced
C) Engagement and reduction in victimization reports
D) Number of patrol shoes purchased
- 96. A precinct fails to identify crime hotspots. What must be assessed?
A) Meal allowances
B) Dress code policy
C) Intelligence gathering and crime mapping
D) Number of station vehicles
- 97. A police station wants to determine if its use of body-worn cameras increases procedural justice. What should be assessed?
A) Number of cameras purchased
B) Complaints against officers before and after use
C) Camera brand
D) Length of camera straps
- 98. Police struggle to respond to high-volume calls during storms. What aspect of policing must be evaluated?
A) Shoe polish availability
B) Patrol vehicle color
C) Number of detectives
D) Disaster readiness and mobilization protocols
- 99. A district commander wants to determine if investigators handle caseloads efficiently. What indicator is BEST?
A) Height of investigators
B) Number of medals awarded
C) Case clearance and case solvability rates
D) Vehicle washing logs
- 100. In an inter-agency anti-smuggling operation involving the PNP, Bureau of Customs, and the Philippine Coast Guard, which of the following best reflects the principle of unified command to ensure operational effectiveness?
A) The agency with the largest manpower automatically assumes command over all others
B) All involved agencies perform independently but meet after the operation to review results
C) Each agency conducts separate intelligence gathering but shares reports only when necessary
D) A designated lead agency coordinates the planning and execution, while other agencies align their actions under a single operational plan
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