Law Enforcement Administration Review Questions 3
1. The book of records, public records, which every police station/officer is mandated to possess for future reference.
A. Police blotter
B. Police report
C. Police handbook
D. Blotter
Answer: A
2. S.M.E.A.C in arrest abbreviation, what is M.E.A?
A. Management, Exercise, Action
B. Mission, Execution, Administration/Equipment
C. Must, Exercise, Action
D. Management, Execution, Administration
Answer: B
3. The National flag shall also be flown at half-mast during calamities or tragedies as ordered by the ...
A. Congress
B. Office of the President
C. DILG Secretary
D. AFP Chief
Answer: B
4. Clear Zone of ________ must be established between the perimeter barrier and structure within the protected areas.
A. 20 feet or more
B. 40 feet or more
C. 30 feet or more
D. 50 feet or more
5. Before private security agencies render security services to their clients, there must be a contract that binds them, which is called
A. Contract service
B. Service contract
C. Security contract
D. Security service contract
Answer: D
6. Which of the following is a qualification for the operator or manager of a security agency?
A. Commissioned officer of AFP or PNP, inactive or retired
B. At least 25 years of age
C. Filipino citizen
D. All of them
Answer: D
7. A security force maintained and operated by any private company for its own security requirements only.
A. Insular security force
B. Company security force
C. Government security unit
D. Private security unit
Answer: B
8. A person who offers or renders personal services to watch or secure a residence, business establishment, or both is
A. Watchman
B. Security guard
C. B only
D. B and A
Answer: D
9. Include all the security measures designed to prevent unsuitable individuals or persons of doubtful loyalty to the government from gaining access to classified matters or to any security facility and to prevent appointment or retention as employees of such individuals.
A. Security personnel
B. Employee security
C. Personnel security
D. Both A and C
Answer: C
10. It is an inquiry into the character, reputation, discretion, and loyalty of an individual to determine a person's suitability to be given security clearance.
A. BI
B. LAC
C. NAC
D. PSI
Answer: D
11. Consists of the investigation of the background of an individual, but is limited only to some of the circumstances of his personal life that are deemed pertinent to the investigation.
A. PSI
B. PBI
C. CBI
D. BI
Answer: B
12. A thorough and complete investigation of all or some of the circumstances or aspects of a person's life is conducted.
A. PSI
B. PBI
C. CBI
D. BI
Answer: D
13. Among the following, which is the least expensive and least secure personnel control identification system?
A. Multiple pass system
B. Group pass and badge system
C. Spot magnetized identification pass
D. Single pass or badge system
Answer: D
14. Factors considered in background investigation, except:
A. Integrity
B. Character
C. Personal prestige
D. Loyalty
Answer: C
15. Motives that cause people to be disloyal
A. Character
B. Revenge
C. Moral
D. Reputation
Answer: B
16. Weakness that makes people susceptible to pressure
A. Jealousy
B. Weakness of character
C. Close relative in a foreign land
D. All of them
Answer: D
17. A security unit maintained and operated by any government entity.
A. Insular security force
B. Company security force
C. Government security unit
D. Private security agency
Answer: C
18. Consists of the investigation of the background of a person, particularly all the circumstances of his personal life
A. PSI
B. PBI
C. CBI
D. BI
Answer: C
19. Any person, association, partnership, firm, or private corporation that contracts, recruits, trains, furnishes, or posts any security guards to do its functions.
A. Insular security force
B. Company security force
C. Government security unit
D. Private security agency
Answer: D
20. Shall be responsible to the detachment commander as far as his shift is concerned.
A. Officer in charge
B. Shift in charge
C. Security guard on duty
D. Assistant detachment commander
Answer: B
21. Before a security guard can practice his profession, he shall possess a valid security license. What is this license?
A. Firearm license
B. License to operate
C. Driver's license
D. Security guard license
Answer: D
22. How many firearms issued for every two guards employed by the security agency is allowed by law?
A. 4
B. 3
C. 2
D. 1
Answer: D
23. Firearms of security agencies should be covered with a firearms license issued by the PNP through its Firearm Explosive Division under the civil security group, renewable every
A. 4 years
B. 3 years
C. 2 years
D. 1 year
Answer: D
24. The aspect of security that involves the application of security measures for the protection and safeguarding of classified information
A. Top secret
B. Information security
C. Personnel security
D. Documents security
Answer: D
25. Refers to the assigned information by one of the four classification categories
A. Reclassify
B. Classified
C. Declassify
D. Security clearance
Answer: B
26. Refers to the administrative determination that an individual is eligible for access to classified matter.
A. Reclassify
B. Classified
C. Declassify
D. Security clearance
Answer: D
27. This means loss of security, which results from an unauthorized person obtaining knowledge of classified matter.
A. Vulnerability
B. Criticality
C. probability
D. Compromise
Answer: D
28. These are information and material, the unauthorized disclosure of which would cause exceptionally grave damage to the nation, politically, economically, or from a security aspect, this category is reserved for the nation's closest secret and is to be used with great reserve.
A. Restricted matters
B. Secret matters
C. Confidential matters
D. Top secret matters
Answer: D
29. This information and material, the authorized disclosure of which would endanger national security, cause serious injury to the interest or prestige of the nation or of any governmental activity, or would be of great advantage to a foreign nation.
A. Restricted matters
B. Secret matters
C. Confidential matters
D. Top secret matters
Answer: B
30. This information and material, the unauthorized disclosure of which, while not endangering the national security, would be prejudicial to the interest or prestige of the nation or any government activity, would cause administrative embarrassment or unwarranted injury to an individual, or would be of advantage to a foreign nation.
A. Restricted matters
B. Secret matters
C. Confidential matters
D. Top secret matters
Answer: C
31. It is information that in some special way relates to the status or activities of the possessor and over which the possessor asserts ownership.
A. Transmission security
B. Trade secret
C. Patents
D. Proprietary information
Answer: D
32. It may be a formula for a chemical compound, a process of manufacturing, treating, or preserving materials, a pattern for a machine or device, or a list of customers.
A. Transmission security
B. Trade secret
C. Patents
D. Proprietary information
Answer: B
33. It is the protection resulting from the application of various measures that prevent or delay the enemy or unauthorized persons from gaining information through communication.
A. Transmission security
B. Cryptographic security
C. Communication Security
D. All of the above
Answer: C
34. That component of communication security results from the provisions of technically sound cryptosystems and their proper use.
A. Transmission security
B. Cryptographic security
C. Communication Security
D. All of the above
Answer: B
35. A system that uses words as the smallest element.
A. Transposition system
B. Code
C. Concealment
D. Cipher
Answer: B
36. A system that manipulates 1,2 or 3 characters at a time.
A. Transposition system
B. Code
C. Concealment
D. Cipher
Answer: D
37. It is the potential damage or loss of an asset.
A. Adversary
B. Risk
C. Security hazard
D. Criticality
Answer: B
38. It is the impact of a loss as measured in financial terms.
A. Adversary
B. Risk
C. Security hazard
D. Criticality
Answer: D
39. Eliminating or removing the risk totally from the business, government, or industrial environment for which the risk manager has responsibility.
A. Risk self-assumption
B. Risk spreading
C. Risk avoidance
D. Risk avoidance
Answer: C
40. It is an act of spying.
A. Saboteur
B. Espionage
C. pilferer
D. Sabotage
Answer: B
41. It is one of the most annoying and common human hazards that security has to deal with.
A. Casual pilferage
B. Systematic pilferage
C. Pilferage
D. None of the above
Answer: C
42. One who steals with pre-conceived plans and always takes any or all types of items or supplies for economic gain.
A. Casual pilferage
B. Systematic pilferage
C. Pilferage
D. None of the above
Answer: B
43. What date is the Republic Act No. 5487, or the private security agency law, passed?
A. June 13, 1999
B. June 13, 1969
C. June 7, 2009
D. June 31, 1969
Answer: B
44. A natural hazard or act of god.
A. Calamity
B. Phenomenon
C. Disaster
D. Force majeure
Answer: D
45. A restricted area where visitors are limited in movement and are usually escorted.
A. Exclusive area
B. Limited area
C. Restricted area
D. Protected area
Answer: B
46. A structure placed above a vertical fence to increase protection from intruders.
A. Guardhouse
B. Clear zone
C. Tower guard
D. Top guard
Answer: D
47. A conference similar to an entrance conference is only done after the completion of the security survey.
A. Entrance conference
B. Briefing
C. Debriefing
D. Exit conference
Answer: D
48. It is the loss that would be sustained if a given target or combination of targets were totally removed, destroyed, or both.
A. Risk Reduction
B. Probable maximum loss
C. Risk transfer
D. Possible maximum loss
Answer: D
49. Refers to the amount of loss a target would be likely to sustain through theft and robbery.
A. Risk Reduction
B. Probable maximum loss
C. Risk transfer
D. Possible maximum loss
Answer: B
50. A term used in England for lock pickers, safe crackers, and penetrators of restricted rooms or areas.
A. Superman
B. Peterpan
C. Batman
D. Peterman
Answer: D
51. The badge or pass coded for authorization to enter specific areas is issued to an employee who keeps it in his possession until his authorization terminates.
A. Pass system
B. Pass exchange system
C. Single-pass system
D. Multi-pass system
Answer: C
52. Company-owned alarm system with a unit in the nearest police station, so that in case of need, a direct call is possible.
A. Auxiliary alarm
B. Proprietary system
C. Local alarm system
D. Central station station system
Answer: A
53. The system consists of ringing up a visual or audible alarm system near the object to be protected.
A. Auxiliary alarm
B. Proprietary system
C. Local alarm system
D. Central station system
Answer: C
54. The required age for the grant of a waiver of the age requirement for initial appointment in the PNP is
A. not below 25 nor over 35 years of age
B. not below 20 nor over 35 years of age
C. less than 25 but not more than 32 years of age
D. more than 22 but less than 32 years of age
Answer: B
55. Anybody who will enter the PNP service without a baccalaureate degree shall be given a maximum period of
A. 3 years to comply with the education qualification
B. 4 years to comply with the education qualification
C. 5 years to comply with the education qualification
D. 6 years to comply with the education qualification
Answer: B
56. Under RA 8551, any PNP personnel who have not been promoted for a continuous service period shall be retired or separated if the said period of non-promotion is gained within:
A. 20 yrs
B. 10 yrs
C. 18 months
D. none of these
Answer: B
57. The power to direct or oversee the day-to-day functions of police investigation of crime, crime prevention activities, and traffic control by the rules and regulations promulgated by the Commission is
A. Employment
B. Planning
C. Operational Supervision
D. Deployment
Answer: C
58. Governors and mayors, upon having been elected and having qualified as such, are automatically deputized as representatives of the
A. NAPOLCOM
B. DND
C. PLEB
D. None of the above
Answer: A
59. As a police officer, he/she should live a decent and virtuous life to serve as an example to others. This statement is part of the:
A. PNP Code of Covenant
B. Policeman’s Code
C. Police Officer’s Creed
D. All of the above
Answer: C
60. A Private Security Agency shall not employ more than How many private security professionals?
A. 1,000
B. 2,000
C. 3,000
D. 4,000
Answer: B
61. A person can escape from the scene of the accident on one of the following grounds:
A. The offense committed is serious
B. bringing the person to your custody
C. Bring the suspect before the court to answer a charge of violation
D. if the person is in imminent danger
Answer: D
62. In arresting the traffic violator or when it involves arrest due to a traffic violation, the following procedures are followed, except:
A. Bring the suspended person before the court
B. Detention of the arrested person may take place
C. arrest can be effected even without a warrant
D. impose the probable penalty that might be imposed
Answer: D
63. A single uninterrupted line of authority represented by box lines of the organizational chart should run in order by rank from top command to the level of the organization.
A. organizational control
B. scalar chain
C. administrative control
D. span of control
Answer: B
64. The amount and nature of the demands of the police service
A. Clientele
B. Purpose
C. Time
D. Process
Answer: C
65. The PNP has a program that ensures the deployment of policemen in busy and crime-prone areas. This is called
A. patrol deployment program
B. roving patrol program
C. patrol and visibility program
D. police patrol program
Answer: C
66. All regional appointments of commissioned PNP officers commence with the rank of:
A. Police Master Sergeant
B. Police Lieutenant
C. Police Staff Sergeant
D. Police Captain
Answer: B
67. In busy and thickly populated commercial streets like those in Divisoria, police patrol is very necessary. Since there are several types of patrol, which of the following will you recommend?
A. Horse patrol
B. Mobile patrol
C. Foot patrol
D. Helicopter patrol
Answer: C
68. It is the product resulting from the collection, evaluation, analysis, and interpretation of all available information that concerns one or more aspects of criminal activity and which is immediately or potentially significant to policy planning.
A. Investigation
B. Information
C. Data
D. intelligence
Answer: D
69. These are work programs of line divisions which related to the nature and extent of the workload and the availability of resources.
A. administrative plan
B. operational plan
C. strategic plan
D. tactical plan
Answer: B
70. It is the premier educational institution for the police, fire, and jail personnel.
A. Philippine Military Academy
B. Development Academy of the Philippines
C. Philippine College of Criminology
D. Philippine Public Safety College
Answer: D
71. A SOCO crew, which is assigned to a team, usually consists of
A. a driver, specialist, and intelligence agent
B. a driver, evidence custodian, and traffic man
C. a driver, a traffic man, and a recorder
D. a driver, team leader, and technicians
Answer: D
72. An industrial complex must establish its first line of physical defense. It must have
A. the building itself
B. perimeter barriers
C. communication barriers
D. window barriers
Answer: B
73. Highest-ranked enlisted personnel of the PNP.
A. Police Staff Sergeant
B. Police Corporal
C. Police Chief Master Sergeant
D. Police Executive Master Sergeant
Answer: D
74. All of the following are members of the People’s Law Enforcement Board (PLEB), EXCEPT:
A. Three (3) members chosen by the Peace and Order Council from among the respected members of the community.
B. Any barangay Captain of the city/municipality concerned chosen by the association of the Barangay Captains.
C. Any member of the Sangguniang Panglungsod/Pambayan
D. A bar member chosen by the Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP)
Answer: D
75. It is the circumspect inspection of a place to determine its suitability for a particular operational purpose.
A. Inspection
B. Surveillance
C. Survey
D. Casing
Answer: C
76. In the civil service system, merit and fitness are the primary considerations in the
A. two-party system
B. evaluation system
C. promotional system
D. spoils the system
Answer: C
77. The compulsory retirement for PNP non-uniformed personnel shall be upon the attainment of
A. 55 years of age
B. 56 years of age
C. 60 years of age
D. 65 years of age
Answer: D
78. It is a natural or man-made structure or physical device that is capable of restricting, determining, or delaying illegal access to an installation.
A. alarm
B. wall
C. barrier
D. hazard
Answer: C
79. What form of intelligence is involved when information is obtained without the knowledge of the person against whom the information or documents may be used, or if the information is clandestinely acquired?
A. covert
B. overt
C. active
D. underground
Answer: A
80. The provincial Governor shall choose the provincial Director from a list of _______ eligible recommended by the Regional Director, preferably from the same province, city, or municipality.
A. three (3)
B. five (5)
C. four (4)
D. Two (2)
Answer: A
81. Republic Act 6975 provides that, on average nationwide, the manning levels of the PNP shall be approximately by a police-to-population ratio of:
A. one (1) policeman for every 700 inhabitants.
B. one (1) policeman for every 1,500 inhabitants.
C. one (1) policeman for every 500 inhabitants.
D. one (1) policeman for every one thousand (1,000) inhabitants.
Answer: C
82. In disaster control operations, there is a need to establish a _______ where telephones or any means of communication shall ensure open lines of communication.
A. command post
B. operations center
C. field room
D. None of these
Answer: A
83. A claim for permanent total disability or death benefits of a PNP member shall be filed with the Office of the
A. Any of the regional offices of the NAPOLCOM.
B. Chief PNP
C. PNP Regional Director
D. PNP Legal Office
Answer: A
84. The cheapest form of police patrol.
A. Bicycle Patrol
B. Foot Patrol
C. Motorcycle Patrol
D. Helicopter Patrol
Answer: B
85. The budget is a _______ in terms of expenditure requirements.
A. tactical plan
B. financial plan
C. work plan
D. control plan
Answer: B
86. Who among the following disciplinary authorities may impose demotion in rank as a punishment?
A. Chief of Police
B. PLEB
C. Mayor
D. Director of City Police Office
Answer: B
87. It is a police function that serves as the backbone of the police service. In all types of police stations, there is a specific unit assigned to undertake this function, given its importance.
A. vice control
B. criminal investigation
C. traffic management
D. patrol
Answer: D
88. It is the weakest link in the security chain.
A. Managers
B. Barriers
C. Personnel
D. inspections
Answer: C
89. Who among the following has summary disciplinary powers over errant police members?
A. District Director
B. Provincial Director
C. Chief of Police
D. Chief, PNP
Answer: D
90. Which of the following is considered the most important factor in formulating an effective patrol strategy?
A. Training of the station commander
B. adequacy of resources of the police station
C. rank of the patrol commander
D. Salary rates of police personnel
Answer: B
91. The investigation and hearing before the administrative disciplinary authorities and the IAS shall
be
A. summary in nature
B. dilatory in nature
C. exhaustive in nature
D. lengthy in nature
Answer: D
92. The father of organized military espionage was:
A. Akbar
B. Alexander the Great
C. Genghis Khan
D. Frederick the Great
Answer: D
93. Which of the following is the most common reason why an informer can give information to the police?
A. wants to be known to the policeman
B. monetary reward
C. as a good citizen
D. revenge
Answer: B
94. To improve delegation, the following must be done, EXCEPT:
A. Establish objectives and standards
B. Count the number of supervisors
C. require completed work
D. Define authority and responsibility
Answer: C
95. It includes everything that is done contrary to justice, honesty, modesty, or good morals;
A. Moral Turpitude
B. Fraud
C. Morality
D. Unlawful
Answer: A
96. The period required by law to perform a specific act.
A. Reglementary Period
B. Mandatory Period
C. Compulsory period
D. None of these
Answer: A
97. You are the Patrol Supervisor for the morning shift. You don’t have enough men to cover all the patrol beats. Which of the following will you implement?
A. assign roving mobile patrol with no foot patrol
B. Assign mobile patrols only in strategic places
C. Maintain your patrolmen at the station and just wait for calls for police assistance
D. Assign foot patrol in congested and busy patrol beats, but assign a roving mobile patrol to cover beats that are not covered by foot patrol.
Answer: B
98. The term used for the object of surveillance is a subject, while the investigator conducting the surveillance is:
A. rabbit
B. surveillant
C. traffic enforcement
D. patrol
Answer: A
99. A PNP member or officer may be summarily dismissed from the service when absent without official leave for a continuous period of how many calendar days?
A. 15 days
B. 30 days
C. 60 days
D. 180 days
Answer: B
100. The National Appellate Board shall be composed of how many regular commissioners?
A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5
Answer: C
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