Non institutional corrections prelim exam

Multiple choice
1. What is the required period for a probation officer to submit the PSIR
to the court?
a. Not later than 60 days c. less than 60 days
b. Within 60 days d. exactly 60 days
2. What is the investigation report used in the Philippines for probation
cases?
a. Post investigation report c. post sentence
investigation report
b. Pre-investigation report d. pre sentence
investigation report
3. Who will submit the post-sentence investigation report?
a. Probation Administrator c. Petitioner
b. Probation Officer d. Probation Aide
4. This probation benefit emphasizes the belief that a criminal can be
restored. This is achieved by giving him another chance and by observing
the value of living.
a. Probation justify the philosophy of men
b. Probation is individualized treatment
c. Probation restores the positive and negative nature of man
d. Probation prevents the commission of crime
5. What is the limitation of the adult probation law?
a. It is granted to qualified offenders only
b. It is granted to applicants of probation
c. It is limited to person under going trial and awaiting conviction
d. It is limited to those who are convicted of life imprisonment
6. It refers to the convicted defendant who files a formal application for
probation.
a. Petitioner c. Probationer
b. Client d. Applicant
7. One of the following is not a function of probation.
a. Community reintegration c. crime control
b. Crime control d. vengeance
8. Is a community based informal dispute settlement between the offender
and their victims?
a. Alternative crime solution c. pre-trial diversion
b. Victim offender reconciliation project d. restorative
justice
9. The etymology of the word probation.
a. Probair c. probare
b. Probation d. proceed
10. One of the following is NOT one of the basic elements of
probation.
a. Supervision of the offender by a probation officer
b. A period of trial of the offender in a jail then to the community
c. Suspension of sentence
d. The offender’s observance of the law and adherence to the
conditions imposed by the court.
11. The most ideas, principles and methods of mitigating punitive
reactions of the criminal laws such as securing sanctuary, benefit of
clergy, judicial reprieved and technical circumvention of statutes are
of what origin.
a. English b. American c. French d. Spanish
12. The father of probation in America.
a. Matthew Davenport Hill c. TeoduloNatividad
b. John Augustus d. Carl Stevenson
13. The first state in America that passed probation law.
a. Chicago c. Boston
b. Missouri d. Massachusetts
14. The first probation law in the Philippines.
a. Act 3785 c. PD 968
b. Act 4221 d. PD 603
15. The first Philippine Probation Law was declared unconstitutional
in the case of –
a. People vs Medina c. People vsGalema
b. People vsVera d. People vs Laurel
16. When was the signing into Law PD 968.
a. July 24, 1976 c. March 24, 1976
b. July 18, 1975 d. March 18, 1975
17. The grant of probation is considered
a. A matter of right
b. A matter of privilege
c. A matter of discretion of the applicant
d. A ministerial job on the part of the court

18. An application for probation is deemed waiver of the right to –

a. File motion for reconsideration
b. File a petition for certiorari
c. File an appeal on his conviction
d. File an appeal on the denial of his application for probation
19. When did Act 4221 become effective?
a. August 7, 1935 c. August 9, 1935
b. August 8, 1935 d. August 10, 1935
20. What report will serve as an informational basis for the court’s
decision to grant or deny probation?
a. Investigation c. Pre-sentence investigation
b. Petition for Probation d. Post-sentence investigation
21. In this case, the Constitutionality of Act 4221 was challenged:
a. People vs. Vera 37 O.G. 163 c. People vs. Vera 36 O.G. 163
b. People vs. Vera 37 O.G. 164 d. People vs. Vera 36 O.G. 164
22. Probation shall be extended to those sentenced to serve a maximum
imprisonment of;
a. Less than six years c. six years and one day
b. More than six years d. more than six years and one
day
23. The law says that the application for probation should be made
within the period of perfecting an appeal or within how many days?
a. 5 b. 10 c. 15 d. 60
24. The continuance of the probationer to be under probation is a
matter of:
a. Right c. Privilege
b. Benefit d. Punishment
25. The probation officer should submit to the court the investigation
report not later than ___ days from the receipt of order.
a. 5 b. 10 c. 15 d. 60
26. The court shall resolve the petition for probation not later than
___ days after the receipt of the report.
a. 5 b. 10 c. 15 d. 60
27. The continuance of the probationer to be under probation is a
matter of:
c. Right c. Privilege
d. Benefit d. Punishment
28. The probation officer should submit to the court the investigation
report not later than ___ days from the receipt of order.
b. 5 b. 10 c. 15 d. 60
29. The court shall resolve the petition for probation not later than
___ days after the receipt of the report.
b. 5 b. 10 c. 15 d. 60
30. Which is not a ground for the revocation of probation?
a. A hearing held
b. Notice is given
c. A violation is alleged
d. Approved by the probation officer
31. A probation order shall take effect:
a. Before issuance c. after application
b. Upon application d. upon its issuance
32. Upon finding that the probationer has fulfilled the terms and
conditions of the probation the court may order the final discharge of
the probationer and there upon the case shall be deemed:
a. Pending c. Dismissed
b. Suspended d. Terminated
33. Which of these records are confidential in nature?
a. Supervision c. Investigation Report
b. Petition for Probation d. Order or referral for
probation
34. In all cases, period of probation shall be not exceeds how many
years?
a. 3 b. 6 c. 9 d. 12
35. In the condition of probation, the probationer shall report to the
probation officer at least how many times in such time and place?
a. Once b. Twice c. Thrice d. Never

36. In a grant of probation to a petitioner, it does not include the

suspension of this liability.
a. Civil b. criminal c. damages d. both a & b

37. The period of probation of defendant sentenced to a term of

imprisonment of not more than one year shall not exceed how many years?
a. 2 b. 6 c. 9 d. 12
38. One of the conditions of probation states that the probationer
shall present himself to the probation officer designated to undertake
his supervision at such place as maybe specified in the order from
receipt of said order within how many hours from the receipt of said
order.
a. 12 b. 48 c. 72 d. 86
39. Probation law is ultimately for the benefit of the
a. Family c. Accused
b. Society d. Government
40. If an applicant for probation is qualified, probation is a:
a. Right c. Sentence
b. Privilege d. Punishment
41. What branch of the government has the sole authority to exercise
probation?
a. Judicial c. Executive
b. Legislative d. Board of Pardons and Parole
42. The ____ of another offense will result in the mandatory
revocation of probation.
a. Omission c. Allegation
b. Conviction d. Commission
43. An application for probation is considered as:
a. Admission of guilt c. indication of innocence
b. Proof of repentance d. all of the choices
44. How much per day is the rate established by the RPC for computing
subsidiary imprisonment?
a. P7.00 b. P8.00 c. P9.00 d. P10.00
45. In probation, the phrase “sentenced to imprisonment of not more
than six years”, refers to that penalty:
a. Actually imposed c. decided by the court
b. Prescribed by law d. given to the probationer
46. Which is not a form of executive clemency?
a. Probation c. Absolute pardon
b. Conditional d. Commutation of sentence
47. Mr Z was convicted for the crime of sedition. Is he qualified to
apply for probation?
a. Yes, because the sentence is six years
b. No, because the crime is against public order
c. Yes, because the sentence is below six years
d. No, because the crime is against the national security
48. This shall refer to the one who applies for the grant of executive
clemency.
a. Petitioner c. Parolee
b. Pardonee d. Applicant
 49. This offender is disqualified for probation based on nature of his
offense.
a. A first time offender
b. Had been once on probation
c. Convicted of crime against the national security
d. Sentence to serve a maximum term of more than six years
50. What is being suspended in PD 968?
a. Trial c. Imposition of sentence
b. Execution of sentence d. Promulgation of judgment
51. What do you call to a person who presents a formal written
application to court officer or legislative body that reflects action on
a certain matter and legal proceeding?
a. Parolee c. Petitioner
b. Pardonee d. Probation Aides

52. This is to be submitted by a probation officer to the court to

determine whether the end of justice will be serve by granting
probation.
a. Probation Aides c. Court Investigation
b. Investigation Report d. Post-sentence investigation
report
53. It is a judicial act that allows a convicted criminal to remain
free in society instead of serving sentence in prison.
a. Pardon c. Probate
b. Parole d. Probation
54. It refers to a person placed under probation.
a. Pardon c. Pardonee
b. Probation d. Probationer
55. A person who will investigate for the court referral for probation
and to supervise probationer or both.
a. Pardonee c. Probation Aides
b. Recidivist d. Probation Officer
c. Probation is a matter of right. This statement is
d. A. Correct C. Wrong
e. B. Partly wrong D. Partly correct
56.How many days will the court deny or grant the petition for probation
upon receipt of the PSIR
f. A. 10 days C. 15 days
g. B. 30 days D. 60 days
57. Who is authorized to modify the condition of probation?
A. Judge C. probationer
B. Probationer officer D. all of the above
58. A minimum and a maximum amount of time to be served in prison is
referred to as-
A. a corporal punishment
B. an indeterminate sentence
C. a determinate sentence
D. a capital punishment
59.. PD 968 otherwise known as the Adult Probation law of 1976 was signed
by then President Ferdinand E. Marcos on-
A. July 24, 1976
B. July 23, 1976
C. July 24, 1978
D. July 23, 1978
60. The pre-parole investigation and supervision is being undertaken by
the
A. Sandiganbayan
B. Regional Trial Court
C. Parole and probation
D. Board of Pardons and Parole
61. Under the law on probation; supervision starts
A. when the probationer reports to the Probation officer
B. within 72 hours
C. after the issuance of court order granting probation
 D. none of the foregoing

62. Probation is a matter of privilege. It becomes a matter of right when-

A. after the PSIR is submitted to the court
B. when his probation is approved
C. when he files his petition for probation
D. all of the above
63. During the conduct of PSI, is the probationer entitled to his right
to counsel?
A. No C. Yes
B.Partly yes D. Partly no
64.What is the primary purpose of imprisonment?
a. Rehabilitation and Reformation c. to stand trial
b. Punishment d. Socialization
65. Who is the father of Philippine Probation?
A. Ramon Bagatsing C. Juan Ponce Enrile
B. Teodulo Natividad D. Antonio Torres

Matching tpe
Match column 1 with column 2
Column 1
66. HE COINED THE TERM PROBATION AND IS VIEWED AS ITS FOUNDER
67. FATHER OF PROBATION IN ENGLA
68. FATHER OF PROBATION IN THE PHILIPPINES
69.The FIRST PROBATION LAW was passed by the
70. THE FIRST PROBATIONOFFICER EMPLOYED BY THE GOVERNMENT
Column 2
a. LEGISLATURE OF MASSACHUSETTS
b. EDWARD H. SAVAGE
c. MATTHEW DAVENPORT HILL
d. TEODORO C. NATIVIDAD
e. JHON AUGUSTUS