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Contributed by: Datu Totong
  • 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 guarantees early release for good behavior
C) It removes the possibility of parole for all offenders
D) It provides a range of time for imprisonment, allowing for parole eligibility based on rehabilitation and behavior
  • 2. What is one key benefit of community-based corrections compared to traditional incarceration?
A) It leads to longer prison sentences
B) It allows offenders to maintain family and community ties
C) It guarantees offenders will not reoffend
D) It provides offenders with more opportunities to engage in violent behavior
  • 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) Parole
C) Amnesty
D) Pardon
  • 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) Board of pardon and parole
B) Indeterminate sentence law
C) Executive clemency
D) Restorative justice program
  • 5. Which of the following is a role of probation officers in the administration of probation?
A) To determine parole eligibility for inmates
B) To serve as the judge in the case of the probationer
C) To represent the state in prosecuting the offender
D) To supervise probationers and ensure compliance with court-imposed conditions
  • 6. What is Republic Act No. 9344 also known as?
A) The Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act
B) The Child Protection Act
C) The Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act
D) VAWC
  • 7. Which of the following is considered a primary advantage of community-based correctional programs?
A) Reduced risk of recidivism through rehabilitation and reintegration
B) Increased burden on the prison system by overcrowding
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) DSWD Undersecretary
B) Secretary of justice
C) Administrator
D) Chairman
  • 9. It refers to that method of correcting sentenced offenders without having to go to prison.
A) Institutional correction
B) Community based correctional
C) Community based facilities
D) Institutional facilities
  • 10. Which of the following is typically NOT a form of executive clemency?
A) Commutation
B) Pardon
C) Reprieve
D) Parole
  • 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) Executive clemency
B) Commutation of sentence
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) England
B) Massachussets
C) USA
D) Philippines
  • 13. What is probation?
A) A form of punishment where an offender is allowed to live in the community under supervision
B) A prison sentence
C) A type of parole after serving time in prison
D) A fine that must be paid to the court
  • 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) Judicial repreive
C) Transportation
D) Benefit of clergy
  • 15. Board of Pardons and Parole (BPP) is headed by?
A) President
B) Chairman (DOJ Undersecretary)
C) DSWD Undersecretary
D) Administrator
  • 16. Under special laws, individuals convicted of crimes against national security are generally ineligible for probation because?
A) They are considered low-risk offenders
B) The nature of the offense poses a direct threat to the nation's well-being
C) The crimes are not viewed as serious by the court
D) The offenders usually comply with probation conditions
  • 17. Sarah, a probation officer, notices that her probationer, Tom, misses his check-in and doesn't respond to calls.
A) Ask the court for a warrant for Tom's arrest
B) Wait for Tom to come back
C) Extend Tom's probation
D) Give Tom more time to report
  • 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 allowed to continue probation without penalties
B) He is given a fine and allowed to complete his probation
C) He is given a longer probation period
D) He is disqualified from probation and sent to jail
  • 19. What is a probationer?
A) A person who has completed their sentence and is free
B) A person who is serving time in prison
C) A person who has been found guilty of a crime
D) A person who is under supervision instead of serving a prison sentence
  • 20. What is the primary role of an amicus curiae in a legal proceeding?
A) To represent the interests of one of the parties in the case
B) To provide additional arguments or information to assist the court in its decision-making process
C) To defend the defendant None of these
  • 21. Who is responsible for supervising offenders on probation under the Probation and Parole Administration (PPA)?
A) The prosecutor
B) The judge who sentenced the offender
C) A probation officer
D) The defense attorney
  • 22. Maria, the petitioner, files a petition but absconds and fails to attend the hearings. What is the likely consequence?
A) The court dismisses her petition
B) The court issues a warrant for her arrest
C) The court rules in her favor
D) The court extends the hearing
  • 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) Fulfilling all reporting requirements to the probation officer
D) Violating the terms of probation, such as committing another crime
  • 24. Which of the following crimes against national security would disqualify a person from probation?
A) Espionage
B) Libel
C) Theft
D) Public nuisance
  • 25. What does the term amicus curiae mean?
A) A judge overseeing the case
B) A lawyer who represents one party in a case
C) A person who brings a case to court
D) A friend of the court who offers information to help the court make a decision
  • 26. A person sentenced to 6 years or more for a crime is generally:
A) Given the option for parole but not probation
B) Eligible for probation if they comply with all conditions
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) His probation officer will reduce his community service hours
C) He will be given a second chance with no penalty
D) His probation is extended by six months
  • 28. Which of the following factors makes an individual ineligible for probation?
A) Being convicted of a crime against national security
B) Having a previous criminal record for similar offenses
C) Pleading guilty to the charge during trial
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 probation officer supervising an individual on probation
B) A witness testifying in a trial
C) A defense attorney representing a client in court
D) A probationer
  • 30. What is the primary responsibility of the Administrator of the Probation and Parole Administration (PPA)?
A) To grant parole to offenders
B) To represent the government in all criminal cases
C) To enforce the death penalty for serious crimes
D) To oversee the probation and parole system, ensuring proper implementation of related laws
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