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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 removes the possibility of parole for all offenders
B) It guarantees early release for good behavior
C) It provides a range of time for imprisonment, allowing for parole eligibility based on rehabilitation and behavior
D) It allows a fixed, non-negotiable sentence
  • 2. What is one key benefit of community-based corrections compared to traditional incarceration?
A) It guarantees offenders will not reoffend
B) It provides offenders with more opportunities to engage in violent behavior
C) It allows offenders to maintain family and community ties
D) It leads to longer prison sentences
  • 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) Parole
D) Amnesty
  • 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) Indeterminate sentence law
D) Executive clemency
  • 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 determine parole eligibility for inmates
C) To serve as the judge in the case of the probationer
D) To represent the state in prosecuting the offender
  • 6. What is Republic Act No. 9344 also known as?
A) The Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act
B) The Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act
C) The Child Protection 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) High financial cost due to the implementation of various correctional services
D) Higher rates of incarceration for low-risk offenders
  • 8. Parole and Probation Administration is headed by?
A) DSWD Undersecretary
B) Administrator
C) Chairman
D) Secretary of justice
  • 9. It refers to that method of correcting sentenced offenders without having to go to prison.
A) Community based correctional
B) Institutional facilities
C) Community based facilities
D) Institutional correction
  • 10. Which of the following is typically NOT a form of executive clemency?
A) Reprieve
B) Parole
C) Commutation
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) None of these
C) Executive clemency
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) USA
C) Massachussets
D) Philippines
  • 13. What is probation?
A) A prison sentence
B) A form of punishment where an offender is allowed to live in the community under supervision
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) Judicial repreive
B) Benefit of clergy
C) Transportation
D) Recognizance
  • 15. Board of Pardons and Parole (BPP) is headed by?
A) Administrator
B) DSWD Undersecretary
C) Chairman (DOJ Undersecretary)
D) President
  • 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 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) Extend Tom's probation
C) Give Tom more time to report
D) Wait for Tom to come back
  • 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 disqualified from probation and sent to jail
C) He is allowed to continue probation without penalties
D) He is given a fine and allowed to complete his probation
  • 19. What is a probationer?
A) A person who is under supervision instead of serving a prison sentence
B) A person who has completed their sentence and is free
C) A person who has been found guilty of a crime
D) A person who is serving time in prison
  • 20. What is the primary role of an amicus curiae in a legal proceeding?
A) To defend the defendant None of these
B) To provide additional arguments or information to assist the court in its decision-making process
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) The judge who sentenced the offender
B) The defense attorney
C) A probation officer
D) The prosecutor
  • 22. Maria, the petitioner, files a petition but absconds and fails to attend the hearings. What is the likely consequence?
A) The court issues a warrant for her arrest
B) The court rules in her favor
C) The court extends the hearing
D) The court dismisses her petition
  • 23. Which of the following can lead to the revocation of probation under the PPA?
A) Completing required community service hours
B) Successfully attending therapy sessions
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) Theft
C) Public nuisance
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 judge overseeing the case
D) A person who brings a case to court
  • 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) Automatically granted probation after serving a portion of their sentence
C) Given the option for parole but not probation
D) Ineligible for probation due to the length of the 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) His probation officer will reduce his community service hours
B) He will be given a second chance with no penalty
C) He will be disqualified from probation and may be sent to prison
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 non-violent crime
B) Being convicted of a crime against national security
C) Having a previous criminal record for similar offenses
D) Pleading guilty to the charge during trial
  • 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 defense attorney representing a client in court
C) A probationer
D) A witness testifying in a trial
  • 30. What is the primary responsibility of the Administrator of the Probation and Parole Administration (PPA)?
A) To enforce the death penalty for serious crimes
B) To oversee the probation and parole system, ensuring proper implementation of related laws
C) To represent the government in all criminal cases
D) To grant parole to offenders
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