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2012 Guide Questions on Penology Officer Exam. Updated as of 26 July 2012.
Compiled, Edited and Updated by INSP MICHELLE NG-BONTO, Legislative Liaison Officer, BJMP-NHQ.
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SET-B ANSWER SHEET FOR 2. The following are the purpose of “Morning Meeting”, except:
2012 PENOLOGY OFFICER EXAM
(Updated as of 01 August 2012) a. To start the day
Nota Bene: b. To demonstrate common concerns and solve immediate problems
c. Enhance sense of community
The actual Penology Officer Exam will cover 150 Items plus 10 items on d. To confront the person who made you feel bad
Examinee’s Descriptive Information.
You need to finish the actual exam at the maximum rate of 3 hours, by spending 3. Which among the following statements is not included in the guiding
only 1.2 minutes of your time reading, comprehending and answering each
principles of IWDP?
item of the exam.
This Reviewer is NOT FOR SALE. This reviewer is edited, compiled and updated a. In accordance with the UN Standard’s Minimum Treatment of Inmates
by the proponent as part of her advocacy to help fellow BJMP personnel in their b. Responsive and dynamic, providing treatment that is holistic and
quest for self-enrichment and career growth. This questionnaire aims to prepare your responsive in nature
mental and physical stamina on the day of the exam. It is strongly suggested that c. Provides for retributive treatment
you read the latest policies and issuances of the BJMP, the BJMP Manual and laws d. Creation is based on mutual trust and confidence
such as RA 6713, RA 9263.
PART II- SET B. (1-80) 4. This kind of IWD service takes the form of subsistence such as food,
(Questions re: IWD, Leadership, Latest Policies & Related Laws) clothing, hygienic supplies,etc.
C. INMATES WELFARE AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS (15%) a. Health Services

b. Provisions for Basic Needs
c. Livelihood Services
1. “Morning Meeting” is found in what BJMP program? d. Educational Services
a. Livelihood Program component 5. This IWD activity is concerned with the development of work values,
b. Jail disciplinary Program component individual worth and dignity, emotional catharsis and individual creativity.
c. Therapeutic Community Modality Program
d. Community Relations Service Program a. Religious Services
b. Livelihood Services
c. Sports and Recreation Services
d. Educational Services
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2012 Guide Questions on Penology Officer Exam. Updated as of 26 July 2012. Compiled, Edited and Updated by INSP MICHELLE NG-BONTO, Legislative Liaison Officer, BJMP-NHQ.
6. This program consists of a set of physical, psychosocial, intellectual, 9. Prior to classification and segregation of female inmates in relation to the
vocational and spiritual activities of interventions which facilitates inmate’s BJMP SOP on Pregnant inmates, the jail administration is mandated to
enhancement and well-being. conduct :
a. Counseling Program a. Random Pregnancy tests to Female inmates prior to segregation

b. Psycho – Diagnostic Program b.Mandatory Pregnancy test to Female inmates prior to segregation
c. Inmates’ Welfare and Development Program c.Voluntary Pregnancy Test to Female inmates prior to segregation
d. Peer Counselling d. None of the above
10. Infants whose mothers are detained in BJMP jails are among those covered
D. BJMP ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS (10%) by the policy on “Pregnant Inmates and their Infants.” Under this policy, an
infant is defined as:
(Latest Policies, Issuances/Pertinent Laws)
a. A child in his/her toddler years
b. A child from Zero (0) to Twelve (12) Months Old
7. What is the corresponding disciplinary measure imposed under the BJMP c. A Child from Zero (0) to Seventy – Two (72) Hours of Birth
Standard Operating Procedures when a visitor is caught in possession of a d. None of the Above
Nuisance Contraband for the second time?
11. It is defined as the amount of force that a person uses which would create a
a. The visitor shall be filed an appropriate case in court substantial risk of causing death or serious bodily harm. It is said to be the
b. The visitor shall be subjected to pay fines last resort in the use of force continuum.
c. The visitor shall be given a warning and the contraband shall be
confiscated and turned over to the Property Custodian for proper disposal a. Non-Deadly Force
d. The visitor shall be considered a delinquent visitor and shall be banned b. Deadly Force
from entering the facility c. Weaponless COntrol
d. Impact Weapons
8. Under the BJMP Standard Operating Procedures, a visitor caught in
possession of an Illegal Contraband shall be: 12. It is the use of physical force towards an inmate with any device other than
deadly force or firearm designed to temporarily incapacitate an inmate.
a. Denied immediate entry to the facility
b. Shall be arrested by the jail authorities a. Deadly Force
c. shall be turned-over to the nearest police station for filing of appropriate b. Non - Deadly Force
cases c. Weaponless COntrol
d. All of the above d. Impact Weapons
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13. Which among the following is an example of an impact weapon? 17. Which of the following best explains the accountability of public officials and
employees to the people?
a. Night Sticks
b. Firearm
c. Pepper gun spray
a. It is provided in the Constitution
d. Restraining Devices
b. It is expected of very public employee
c. They must prove that they are deserving of trust of the people
14. Acts, which includes negotiation, persuasion and/or verbalization that is d. They are guided by norms, conduct and discipline
resorted to when the mere presence of jail officers is not enough to contain
the situation requiring the personnel to give orders to ensure compliance by
the inmates. 18. Which of the following is not a ground for impeachment of public officials?
a. Verbal tussle
b. Verbal Containment a. Betrayal of Public Trust
c. Verbal Abuse b. Graft and Corruption
d. Verbal altercation c. Traffic Violations
d. Culpable Violation of the Constitution
15. A situation of high probability that a hazard, condition or activity caused by

an inmate or group of inmates which will be injurious to themselves, to jail 19. Which of the following cases best explain the need for a policy on discipline?
personnel and visitors is so likely to occur almost immediately and without
warning.
a. Chartering red tape
a. Imminent Danger b. Betraying public trust
b. Immediate Danger c. Fabricating public documents
c. Hostile Intent d. Humiliating the under privileged
d. hostile Act
20. Which of the following acts is not meritorious?
16. Any condition or practice in a place of employment where such a danger
exists, which could reasonably be expected to cause death or serious
physical harm, immediately or before the happening of such danger. a. Serving everyone regardless of party affiliation?
b. Responding to letters and request upon receipt thereof within 15
a. Imminent Danger days
b. Immediate Danger c. Acting immediately on public transactions
c. Hostile Intent d. Receiving token or gifts from clients
d. hostile Act
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21. As a public official you must observe norms of conduct in the performance 25. If you are administratively disciplined, the object is not to:
of your official duties. Which of the following norms you should refrain from
practicing?
a. improve public service
b. preserve the people’s faith and confidence in the government
a. Political party affiliation c. punish you
b. Simple living d. emphasize the positive aspect of personnel discipline
c. Professionalism
d. Justness and sincerity
26. Which of the following lessons you do not consider as the result of being
preventively suspended:
22. Which of the following has the sole power to try and decide all cases of
impeachment?
a. the value of exemplary performance
b. the value of quality outputs
a. House of Representatives c. the behavior of being non-productive
b. Senate d. the quality of high standards of behavior
c. Ombudsman
d. Sandiganbayan
27. Which among the following are not considered “Public Officials” under
Republic Act 6713?
23. Public officers and employees are accountable to:
a. Elective and Appointive Officials
a. the private sector b. Employees in the career or non-career service whether or not they
b. the underprivileged receive compensation
c. the people c. Military and Police Personnel
d. the government d. None of the above
24. Which of the following has the exclusive power to initiate all cases of
impeachment? 28. In an organization, the resource management system needs to have check
and balance in order for an organization to function smoothly. In BJMP, what
particular office is responsible for this function?
a. House of Representatives
b. Senate a. Directorate for Intelligence
c. Ombudsman b. Legal Service
d. Sandiganbayan c. Internal Audit Service
d. Directorate for Investigation & Prosecution
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32. The third highest official of the BJMP is:

29. Who appraise the Chief, BJMP on the on-going investigation of erring a. Chief Directorial Staff
personnel? b. Deputy Chief for Operations
c. Deputy Chief for Administration
a. Chief, Legal Service d. Regional Director
b. Director for Investigation and Prosecution
c. Director For Intelligence
d. Chief, Internal Audit Service 33. With the enactment of Republic Act No. 9263, the rank of Superintendent is
appointed by:
a. Secretary, DILG
30. The doctrine of Command Responsibility was institutionalized in all b. Chief, BJMP
government offices, particularly at all levels of command in the PNP and c. Regional Director
other law enforcement agencies. The supervisor or officer is held liable of d. None of the above
this offense if he has:
a. Knowledge that a crime or offense shall be committed by his
34. The appointing authority for Jail Officer 2 is:
subordinates or by others within his AOR
b. Knowledge that a crime or offense is being committed by his a. Chief, BJMP
subordinates, or by others within AOR b. Regional Director
c. Knowledge that a crime or offense has been committed by his c. Undersecretary for Public Safety
subordinates or by others within his AOR. d. None of the above
d. All of the above
35. The required training for the rank of Jail Officer 1 is:
a. PSJSC
31. Which one among the following functions is discharged by the Warden? b. PSSSC
c. JBRC
d. PSOOC
a. Draft and promulgate rules, policies, programs and standards on jail
management. 36. Chief Superintendent is the rank required to hold the helm of Directorates at
b. Exercise close supervision over all directorates, regional offices, the National Headquarters. Which of the following Directorates is not a
provincial offices including district, city and municipal jails. Program Director?
c. Ensure the security and development of inmates.
d. All of the above. a. Directorate for Program Development
b. Directorate for HRRM
c. Directorate for Logistics
d. Directorate for Operations
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37. What non-work related factor contributes to employees being non- 41. Which among the following designations is not a member of the
productive/ non-performer in our bureau? Regional PRAISE Committee?
a. Lack of training
b. Personal problems a. Chief, Logistics Div
c. Lack of work orientation b. Chief, Comptrollership Div
d. All of the above c. Chief, Operations Div
d. Chief, Program Dev’t Div
38. Punctuality and attendance form part of an employees performance

evaluation. As an immediate superior, when do you rate your subordinate 42. The suspended personnel for three (3) months do not enjoy the:
the numeral rating of 6? a. Mid/Year End Bonus
a. Not more than 9-12 days absent b. RCA
b. Not more than 13-16 days absent c. Longevity Pay
c. Not more than 5-8 days absent d. None of the above
d. Not more than 4 days absent
43. The following personnel is qualified to receive his Terminal Leave Benefits
(TLB) except personnel who:
39. Which of the following designations chaired the National Personnel a. Opt to retire before age 56
Selection and Promotion Board ( NPSPB)? b. Resign from the service with no leave credits
a. CDS c. Left his station without official leave
b. DCA d. Apply and qualify for CDD
c. DCO
d. DHRRM
44. It is the bureau’s policy to consider the entry of individuals who meet the
criteria under the Minimum Qualification Standards, except in cases of:
40. Which of the following designations act as Chairman of the Grievance
Committee in the National Headquarters? a. Individuals who are exceptionally skilled
a. CDS b. Individuals whose technical expertise is in the field of penology
b. DCA c. Applicants who have previous government service but more than 40
c. DCO years old when number of years served is deducted.
d. Director for PRM d. Individuals whose technical know-how is urgently needed by the
Bureau
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45. Under the Merit Selection & Promotion Plan (MSPP), a qualified next-in-rank 49. ____________ is the organization’s operation wherein exchanges of written
personnel and/or any aggrieved party who is not considered for promotion ideas between two sources occur.
to the next higher position may present his case to : a. Report Management
b. Records Creation
a. Directorate for Investigation and Prosecution c. Policy Creation
b. Legal Service d. Directives Creation
c. Grievance Machinery
d. Directorate for Intelligence
50. Which of the following is not considered as problem in handling
records?
46. The effective date of appointment shall be the date of :
a. issuance of such appointment a. Cost of keeping and maintaining records
b. actual assumption to office b. Lack of specific records policy
c. on-the-job training c. Increased production of records by means of office automation,
d. None of the above photocopier, etc.
d. Makes essential information easily accessible
47. Records management is defined as the application of systematic and
scientific control of record information which is required in the operation of
an organization. Which of the following activities do not involve records 51. Easy and quick access to records define a sound records management.
management? Which of the following is adopted for effective records management?
a. Records Custodian adopts records Classification system
a. Creation of records b. Records Custodian adopts records charged-out cards
b. Storage of records c. Records Custodian disposes records without
c. Disposition of records documentation
d. Auction of records d. Records Custodian maintains records in a dark room
48. Records management plays a vital function to any organization. Which 52. Under RA 6713, government agencies should act promptly on letters ,
one among the following is not considered as function of records telegrams or other means of communication within how many days?
management?
a. Within Ten (10) days
b. Within fifteen (15) Days
a. Program the record’s file cycle c. Within Thirty (30) days
b. Simplify correspondence
d. None of the Above
c. Ensure improved quality of information
d. Aid management in its fundamental responsibilities
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53. Under RA 6713, what is the maximum number of signatory which should be
contained in papers and documents in order to be processed expeditiously?
a. One ( 1) Signatory 57. Norms which holds that public officials and employees shall commit
b. Two (2) Signatory themselves to the democratic way of life and values, maintain the principle of
c. Three (3) Signatory public accountability, and manifest by deeds the supremacy of civilian
d. Four (4) Signatory authority over the military. They shall at all times uphold the Constitution and
put loyalty to country above loyalty to persons or party.
54. Norms which holds that public officials and employees shall always uphold
the public interest over and above personal interest. a. Nationalism and Patriotism
b. Commitment to Democracy
a. Commitment to public interest c. Commitment to public interest
b. Justness and Sincerity d. Justness and Sincerity
c. Responsiveness to the Public
d. Professionalism
58. Married male employees with more than one (1) legal spouse are entitled to
avail of Paternity Leave. Regardless of whichever spouse gives birth, the
55. Norms which holds that public officials and employees shall extend prompt, maximum number of deliveries which can be availed of is:
courteous, and adequate service to the public, simplify and systematize
policy, rules and procedures, avoid red tape and develop an understanding a. Two (2) deliveries
and appreciation of the socio-economic conditions prevailing in the country. b. Three (3) deliveries
c. Four (4) deliveries
a. Commitment to public interest d. Five (5) deliveries
b. Justness and Sincerity
c. Responsiveness to the Public
d. Professionalism 59. Which of the following statement is false with regard to the availment of the
three (3) day Special Leave Privileges?
56. Norms which holds that public officials and employees shall at all times be a. It maybe availed of for personal milestones including death anniversaries
loyal to the Republic and to the Filipino people, promote the use of locally b. Parental Obligations such as attendance in school programs
produced goods, resources and technology and encourage appreciation and c. It may only be availed of in a continuous manner
pride of country and people. d. It maybe availed of during domestic emergencies, calamity, accident,
hospitalization
a. Nationalism and Patriotism
b. Commitment to Democracy
c. Commitment to public interest
d. Justness and Sincerity
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60. When an official or employee who is on leave without pay for One (1) Year, 64. What is the equivalent service obligation rendered by an employee who
fails to report for work at the expiration of the leave applied for, he shall be availed of Study Leave for more than three (3) months?
considered:
a. Three Months
a. AWOL b. Six (6) Months
b. Automatically separated from the service c. One (1) Year
c. Shall be furnished with a Return to Work Order d. Two (2)Years
d. Shall be considered dropped from the Rolls
65. It is said to be the art of influencing and directing people in a manner that wins
61. Study Leave is a time off-from work with pay for those qualified officials and their obedience, confidence, respect and enthusiastic cooperation in achieving
employees who are taking e.g. board exam or completion of master’s a common objective:
degree. What is the maximum number of months that maybe availed of,
under the Study Leave Program? a. Planning
b. Coordinating
a. Three (3) Months c. Leadership
b. Four (4) months d. Directing
c. Five (5) Months
d. Six (6) Months
66. This leadership theory contends that effective leaders are born; not made.
62. . Period of Grant is the number of months availed of under the Study Leave Also known as the “Great Man Theory”
Program. What is the equivalent service obligation rendered by an employee
who availed of Study Leave for One (1) month? a. Leader-Behaviour Approach
b. Trait Approach
a. Three Months c. Lead-Member-Exchange Theory
b. Six (6) Months d. Transformational Leadership Theory
c. One (1) Year
d. Two (2)Years
67. This theory espouses that behaviors exhibited by leaders are more important
63. What is the equivalent service obligation rendered by an employee who than their physical, mental, or emotional traits.
availed of Study Leave for two to three (2-3) months?
a. Trait Approach
a. Three Months b. Lead-Member-Exchange Theory
b. Six (6) Months
c. One (1) Year
c. Leader-Behaviour Approach
d. Two (2)Years d. Transformational Leadership Theory
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68. According to this theory, leaders do not treat all subordinates in the same 72. Situational Leadership theory posits that the effectiveness of task and
manner, but establish close relationship with some (in-group) while remaining relationship- oriented leadership depends upon the maturity of a leader’s
aloof from others (out-group). subordinate. Subordinate Maturity is best defined as:
a. Lead-Member-Exchange Theory a. Ability of subordinates to pass on to others his/her supposed task

b. Leader-Behaviour Approach b. Ability of subordinates to accept responsibility for their own task-behavior
c. Ability of subordinates to analyze a given situation
c. Trait Approach
d. Ability of subordinates to express his/her opinions, perspectives to the
d. Transformational Leadership Theory leader
69. This theory is focused on the importance of a leader’s charisma to leadership 73. According to Fiedler’s Contingency Theory, “favorability” of the situation
effectiveness. Its’ 4 aspects includes Charisma, Inspiration, Intellectual determines the effectiveness of a leader. Favorability is best defined as:
Stimulation and Consideration.
a. Respect & trusts of the follower
a. Lead-Member-Exchange Theory b. Extent to which subordinates responsibilities can be structured &
b. Leader-Behaviour Approach performance measured
c. Trait Approach c. The control and leaders has over subordinates rewards
d. All of the above
d. Transformational Leadership Theory
74. This kind of leadership speaks of cost- benefit exchange process and
70. This theory reflects a philosophy that leaders must be servants first and must motivates subordinates in exchange for rewards for services rendered.
place the needs of subordinates customers, and community ahead of their own
interest. a. Transactional Leadership
b. Transformational Leadership
a. Situational Leadership Theory
c. Charismatic Leadership
b. Servant Leadership Theory
d. Laissez Faire
c. Transformational Leadership Theory
d. Theory Fiedlers’ Contingency Model
75. Passive leaders who are reluctant to give direction, generally refrain from
participating in group or individual decision making and to some extent involves
71. Leadership is defined as:
abdication of leadership role.
a. influence
a. Transactional Leadership
b. the ability to make things happen
c. process by which one individual influences others towards the attainment b. Transformational Leadership
of organizational goals; c. Charismatic Leadership
d. All of the above d. Laissez Faire
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79. Any uniformed personnel of the BJMP who is relieved and assigned to a
76. Under RA 9263, the appointing authority for the Rank of Senior position lower than what is establish for his grade in the staffing pattern of the
Superintendent is: bureau and has not been assigned to a position commensurate to his grade
for two (2) years, shall be:
a. The President of the Republic of the Philippines
b. The Secretary of thte DILG, upon recommendation of the Chief, BJMP and a. Eligible to file a case of Opression to the Civil Service Commission
attested by the CSC b. Separated or retired from the service
c. The Commission on Appointments c. Assigned to the Regional Office while waiting for the position
d. The Civil Service Commission commensurate to his Grade
d. Given the option to choose his jail of assignments as a sort of leverage
77. As provided for under the law, under what instance shall the Chief, BJMP
become the appointing authority for Jail Officers 1- SJO4? 80. Any uniformed personnel of the BJMP who has not been promoted for a
continuous period of ten (10) years,
a. When the Regional Director Waives the appointment of NOR in his AOR
b. When the Regional Director transmits the appointment papers of NOR from a. shall be separated from the service
his jurisdiction to the BJMP-NHQ b. shall be retired from the service
c. When the NORs to be promoted are assigned at the BJMP-NHQ c. shall be subject to attrition by Non-Promotion
d. All of the above d. All of the above
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78. The appointing authority for the Rank of Jail Chief Superintendent to Jail
Director is: “ Life is my teacher…. And I will always be its’ humble student”
- Michelle Ng Bonto
a. The President of the Republic of the Philippines upon recommendation of ============================================================
the SILG with proper attestation of CSC
b. The Secretary of the DILG, upon recommendation of the Commission on TO REQUEST FOR AN ELECTRONIC COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT, PLS EMAIL
Appointments ME AT: penologyexam@yahoo.com
c. The President of the Republic of the Philippines upon recommendation of
the SILG with proper indorsement by the Chairman of CSC Goodluck and Godspeed to all BJMP Examinees!!!!
d. None of the above
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2012 Guide Questions on Penology Officer Exam. Updated as of 26 July 2012.

C. INMATES WELFARE AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS (15%) a. Health Services

a. Counseling Program a. Random Pregnancy tests to Female inmates prior to segregation

15. A situation of high probability that a hazard, condition or activity caused by

32. The third highest official of the BJMP is:

38. Punctuality and attendance form part of an employees performance

a. Lead-Member-Exchange Theory a. Ability of subordinates to pass on to others his/her supposed task

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