Crimsoc Q&a

CRIMINAL SOCIOLOGY AND ETHICS

Which of the following is a pleasant activity to be performed by a police officer on duty? A. Using firearm as for warning shot B. Acceptance of gratuities and donations C. Non- partisan police activities D. All of the foregoing Answer: C

Girls see her mother as rival for her father’s attention is termed as – A. B. C. D.

Oedipus Complex Electra Complex Penis Envy Athena Complex Answer: B

He developed the study of body build and criminal behavior or Somatotype School, which held that manifest distinct physiques that makes them susceptible to particular types of delinquent behavior.

A. B. C. D.

Charles Goring William Sheldon Charles Darwin Edwin Sutherland Answer : B

Moral aspect of personality that judges our personality and is also known as the conscience. A. B. C. D.

Id Ego Super ego All of the foregoing Answer: C

It is the process by which we use or manipulate representation or symbols. a. Thinking b. Intuition c. Perceiving d. Imagining Ans. B

“Parens Patriae” in legal term means – A. Parents of the accused B. Parents of the State C. Parents of the Victim D. None of the above Answer : C

It is everyone’s duty and obligation regardless of his intelligence, degree of education, social standing, religion, sect, or color etc. this is in relation to the a. Promotion of human rights b. Service to the public c. Faithful allegiance to the government and constitution d. Loyalty and love of country Ans. C

Deficiencies in the CJS can be manifested by the following circumstances, exceptA. Poor linkage or relationship among the 5 pillars B. Poor image or credibility of and controversies in law enforcement C. Widespread indifference and apathy of the community D. Proper disposition of cases by the prosecution and court Ans. D

Which of the following factors are considered as psychologically related to delinquent behavior? 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

earning capacity mental deficiency and retardation mental psychological set-up emotional imbalances personal problems A. 2,3,4, and 5 B. 1,2,3, and 4 C. 1,3,4, and 5 D. 1,5,4, and 3 Answer: A

Assume that you are a police officer and you found out that you have unjustly reprimanded police officer Juan de la Cruz. The best procedure to follow isa. Justify the reprimand b. Talk to him and admit your mistakes c. Make no apology but tolerate his behavior d. Ignore the matter Ans. B

What disciplinary measure, do you think, will most likely produce discontentment and grievance?

a. Unusual strictness b. Inconsistent administration c. Severity of punishment d. Impersonal attitude Ans. B

This theory considers delinquent behavior as result of people’s frustration and anger over their inability to achieved legitimate social and financial success.

A. B. C. D.

Classical Sociological Labeling Strain Answer: D

This theory states that obedience to the norms of lower-class culture places people in conflict with norms of the dominant culture. A. Theory of anomie B. Strain theory C. Differential association theory D. Culture conflict theory Answer: D

This theory believes that punishment should fit the criminal and not the crime committed a. Positivist theory b. Neo-classical theory c. Classical theory d. Differential Association Theory

Ans. A

A police officer in uniform is prohibited from carrying any package or bundle unless it is needed in the performance of his duty. The likelihood, the said officer will be misinterpreted to ______. a. Have accepted favors b. Be a comprador for his wife c. A trim appearance while in uniform is important d. All of the forgoing Ans. A

The law that provides care and treatment of youthful offenders from apprehension to the termination of the case is, A. B. C. D.

RA 7610 PD 603 PD 6975 RA 6425 Answer: B

A strange development of mutual feeling between the hostage and the hostage taker due to the prolong time of negotiation is known as, A. B. C. D.

Camaraderie Stockholm syndrome Successful negotiation Sympathy Answer: B

The primary aim of studying criminology is A. To prevent the crime problem B. To understand crimes and criminals C. To be a source of philosophy in life D. All of them Answer: A

What law created the board of criminology in the Philippines? A. B. C. D.

RA 5606 RA 6560 RA 6506 RA 8551 Answer: C

Mr. Pedro Gakulangot, a former boxer, had a heated argument with Mr. Juan Gamuta as the latter accused him of having an affair with his wife Petra Kabayo. Due to his anger, Mr. Gakulangot boxed the face of Mr. Gamuta leading to his death. To what classification of criminal do Mr. Gakulangot belongs? A. B. C. D.

Acute Criminal Chronic Criminal Ordinary Criminal Professional Criminal Answer: A

The primary source of criminal law in the Philippines is? A. B. C. D.

Republic Acts Presidential Decrees Revised Penal Code Either of them Answer: C

Police –to-population ratio in urban areas, ideally should be, A. B. C. D.

1:1000 1:750 1:900 1:500 Answer: D

The __________ is still considered as the most basic institution which has control over the behavior of young persons. A. B. C. D.

Family School Church Peer group Answer: A

_____ is a subarea of criminology that focuses on the correction and control of criminal offenders. A. B. C. D.

Criminalistics Victimology Penology Criminal Justice Answer: C

What is the act, deemed socially harmful or dangerous, that is specifically defined, prohibited, and punished under the criminal law? A. Crime B. Deviance C. Felony D. Delinquency Answer: A

Labeling theory purports that criminal behavior may be caused by adverse reactions of the society towards a reformed offender. Now, among the following, which is the best solution to the problem at hand? A. B. C. D.

Strict enforcement of the law and increase imprisonment Application of diversion, deinstitutionalization, and the like Vocational training in jails and prisons for rehabilitation Religious activities must be conducted in jails and prisons Answer: B

Differential association theory stipulates that______. A. B. C. D.

Criminal behavior is inherited Criminal behavior is chosen freely Criminal behavior is learned Criminal behaviors are illegal Answer: C

Who is a person who kills three or more persons in three or more separate events? A. Serial Killer B. Spree Killer C. Mass Murderer D. Homicidal Answer: A

SPREE KILLER… “a killer of multiple victims whose murders occur over a relatively short span of time and often follow no discernible pattern”

MASS MURDER… “killing of four or more victims by one or a few assailants w ithin a single event”

The rationale for reformation of offenders, based on the premise that human behavior is the result of antecedent causes that may be known by objective analysis and permit scientific control of human behavior. The focus is on treatment, not punishment, of the offender. The preceding statements refer to ______. A. B. C. D.

Retribution Just Deserts Rehabilitation Revenge Answer: C

Who among the following can be considered an applicant to the PNP? A. Jose, born on January 25, 1981 B. Protacio, born on February 14, 1989 C. Rizal, born on March 27, 1975 D. Mercado, born on April 1, 1969 Answer: B

Unusual emergencies that happens and absence of superior officers leaves the policeman to handle the situation properly, the best procedure to follow is? A. Take no action B. Confer with any other superior C. Act according to one’s judgment D. Confer immediately with other police officers on the best action to take Answer: C

Policemen reports on a three (3) working shifts. However, they sometimes extend working hours due to, A. B. C. D.

Overtime Pay Individual Discretion Need For More Policemen Inadequate Manpower Answer: D

In a given jurisdiction, who exercises control and supervision of anti gambling operations? When may age, height, weight, and educational requirements among police applicants be waived? A. Only when the PNP has declared an annual quota B. Only when the applicant has a recommendation from the mayor C. Only when the number of qualified applicants falls below the minimum annual quota D. Only when all applicants have submitted their applications Answer: C

What is the mechanism which the society uses in the prevention and control of crime? A. B. C. D.

Law enforcement Prosecution Court and Correction Criminal justice system Answer: D

What will happen to the sentence rendered by the court to a boy of 10 who raped a girl of his age? A. Mitigated B. Suspended C. Serve D. Commuted

Answer: B

The following are the goals of the criminal justice system (CJS), EXCEPT A. To make sure that there are no wrongful convictions and that the right person is identified and convicted of the crime he/she committed B. To develop cooperation and coordination among the five pillars of the CJS so as to violate the social rights of the suspects/respondents/accused/offenders C. To gain and sustain the trust and confidence of the community, and engage the community as an active and effective partner in solving crime, and in facilitating the provision of remedies particularly through restorative justice D. To develop capacity of communities to demand accessible, speedy, impartial and quality justice, and in particular the appropriate remedies for their grievances. Answer: B

In the Philippines, the law provides presumption of _______ of all suspects and detained persons until proven guilty in court. A. Innocent B. Guilt C. Innocence D. Responsibility Answer: C

There are about _____ types of crimes as specified in the penal code and other laws in the Philippines. A. B. C. D.

18 19 20 21 Answer: A

The most primitive component of human personality according to Freud is the A. B. C. D.

Id Ego Superego None Of Them Answer: A

What do we call children who are in a places of war? A. Child in Warzone Area B. Child Soldiers C. Child in Conflict with the Law D. Child in Conflict Zone Answer: D

Under PD 603, what do we call a person under 18 years old who committed a crime? A. B. C. D.

Child Youthful Offender Juvenile Child in Conflict with the Law Answer: B

In the Psychoanalytical theory, this refers to the unconscious wish for death. A. Eros B. Agape C. Thanatos D. Menopause Answer: C

What is PD 603? A. Family Code of the Philippines B. Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act C. Special Protection of Children Against Child Abuse, Exploitation and Discrimination Act D. Child and Youth Welfare Code of the Philippines Answer: D

Under the new law, what is the age of emancipation? A. B. C. D.

15 18 21 25 Answer: B

It refers to the apprehension or taking into custody of child in conflict with the law by law enforcement officers or private citizens is termed as? A. B. C. D.

Arrest Child Custody Initial Contact All of the Above Answer: C

A police officer on witness stand is not called upon to express his view about the case, nor to tell what he heard others say about it, nor to make a speech. Of the following, the most accurate statement of this situation is that – a. Be courteous b. To tell the truth and nothing but the truth c. Do not volunteer d. Wait for the question before responding Ans. B

A police officer is forbidden to engage in idle conversation while on duty. Specifically this prohibition refers toa. Gossip and idle talk b. Communication outside organization c. Vexing of humiliating other d. Rumor Mongering Ans. D

They are referred to as the forgotten subject in the criminal justice system. A. Accused B. Criminals C. Victims D. Witnesses Answer: C

He advocated a system of classifying criminals according to bodily measurements. Because human skeleton is unchangeable after the twentieth year and because no two individuals are alike in all dimensions; this method of identification received prominence in 1880’s. a. Alphonse Bertillon b. Charles Darwin c. Cesare Lombrosso d. Charles Goring

Ans. A

The form of child abuse that can range from habitual humiliation of the child to withholding life-sustaining nurturing refers to –

a. Starvation b. Food Deprivation c. Physical Abuse d. Economic Abuse Ans. B

One of the following is a least cause of juvenile delinquency: a. Neglected homes b. Police inefficiency c. Lack of proper guidance d. Delinquent parents Ans. B

Which of the following should not released to the press by the police officer?

a. Length of investigation b. Juveniles age c. Juveniles name d. Type of crime committed Ans. C

A person who commits crime due to less physical stamina or self control. a. Criminaloids b. Criminal by passion c. Insane criminal d. Born criminal Ans. A

Republic Act No. 8551 provides for the reorganization of the Philippine National Police. Which of the following is NOT a guiding policy in the preparation of reorganization plan? a. Enhancement of community and service orientation to the police b. Maintenance of a civilian and national police force c. Attainment of efficiency and effectiveness d. Adaptation of military command structures Ans. D

When PNP members and their families involved themselves in religious, social, and civic activities in the community, it enhances ___________ which will work well for the image of the police. a. Camaraderie b. Social awareness c. Responsiveness d. Effectiveness Ans. B

In a given jurisdiction, who exercises control and supervision of anti gambling operations? a. Police Provincial Director b. Local Chief executives c. Police Regional Directors d. Chief of Police Ans. B

All PNP members should try to create a positive image of the police in the eyes of the public in line with its _________ building program. a. People’s awareness b. Human relations c. Image building d. Educational Ans. C

What theory provides that criminal behavior is learned through interaction with other persons in the process of communicationor potentially significant to police planning? A. Strain theory B. Psychoanalytical theory C. Differential association theory D. Social disorganization theory Answer: C

When was the Code of Kalantiaw promulgated? A. B. C. D.

1433 1435 1453 1469 Answer: A

The period when a person gets liberated from parents authority is called? A. B. C. D.

Period of Conception Period of Adoption Period of Emancipation Menstrual Period Answer: C

It is an act constituting exploitation and sex abuse among children in exchange of any form of incentive. A. B. C. D.

Child Trafficking Child Abuse Child Prostitution Child Pornography Answer: C

What institution is being termed as the “cradle of human personality”? A. B. C. D.

School Home Church Police Answer: B

The primordial consideration to be observed by the crisis action team in a hostage situation is? A. B. C. D.

Safety of the Hostage/s Safety of the Hostage Taker Arrest of the Hostage Taker Safety of bystanders Answer: A

It is a violent criminal behavior designed to generate massive fear in the community for political purposes. A. B. C. D.

Terrorism Bombing Grave Threats Kidnapping Answer: A

It is the process of eliminating or reducing the desire and opportunity to commit crime. A. Crime Suppression B. Crime Prevention C. Law Enforcement D. Order Maintenance Answer: B

What theory considers crime as a natural social phenomenon? A. B. C. D.

Somatotyping Theory Differential Association Theory Anomie Theory Psychoanalytical Theory Answer: C

What is the old name of the “Lady Justice”? A. Themis B. Joan of Arc C. Justicia D. Venus Answer: A

It refers to the omission of some acts which ought to be performed? A. B. C. D.

Misfeasance Malfeasance Nonfeasance Negligence Answer: C

It refers to the sum total of dealings of the police with the people it serves A. B. C. D.

Police Community Relations Police Relations Public Relations Human Relations Answer: A

What is the basic weapon of police officers? A. Gun B. Uniform C. Whistle D. Knowledge of the Law Answer: D

It is the practical science that treats the principle of human morality and duty as applied to law enforcement . A. Ethics B. Police Ethics C. Ethical Standards D. Code of Ethics Answer: B

What law convicted former President Erap Estrada? A. B. C. D.

RA 6713 RA 7080 RA 3019 RA 6975 Answer: B

It is popularly known as the Sandiganbayan. A. Support of the Nation B. One Nation C. United Nation D. Court of the Nation Answer: A

The classical theory states that the basis for criminal liability is man’s freewill and the purpose of penalty is ___________? A. B. C. D.

Deterrence Rehabiitation Reformation Retribution Answer: D

What is RA 9344? A. Family Code of the Philippines B. Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act C. Special Protection of Children Against Child Abuse, Exploitation and Discrimination Act D. Child and Youth Welfare Code of the Philippines Answer: B

It is the study of the formation of the skull in relation to the behavior of the criminal. A. Phrenology B. Criminology C. Criminology D. Entomology Answer: A

Who coined the word criminology?

A. Benjamin Mendelsohn B. Paul Topinard C. Cirilo Tradio D. Cesare Lombroso Answer: B

What ethical standard is being observed when police officers follow logical procedures in accomplishing their duties in order to minimize waste of time, money and effort? A. B. C. D.

Morality Ethics Code of Ethics Orderliness Answer: D

The goal of any juvenile justice system is to – a. Punish and inculcate discipline among children b. Remove children from streets c. Save children from becoming criminals d. Ensure that children are in school

Ans. C

The theory which states that police officers who know the wrongdoing of another police officer will not take action against them or provide information against them to investigators. a. Doctrine on ethical standards b. Code of Secrecy c. Blue wall of silence d. Code of Silence e. Code of Omerta Ans. C

Turf in the parlance of gang members refers to A. territory where a gang operates B. activities of a gang in a certain condition C. rituals and practices honored by gang members D. form of discipline imposed to erring members of gang Ans.A

The person responsible for securing the rights of the state over an accused person for he directs the proceeding and he institute an offense in behalf of the state.

A. B. C. D.

Judge Counsel De officio Attorney Prosecutor Answer: D

A person appointed by the court to act as legal guardian of a child even if his parents is still alive when the best interest of the said child so requires. A. Parens Patriae B. Guardian ad Litem C. Cousel De Officio D. Adopter Answer: B

This theory maintains that an individual will obey or disobey societal rules depending upon his ability to rationalize whether he is protected from harm or destruction. A. Labeling Theory B. Differential Opportunity Theory C. Instrumentalist Theory D. Neutralization Theory Answer: D

What is the systematic, controlled, empirical, and critical investigation of hypothetical propositions about the presumed relations among natural phenomena? A. Research B. Investigation C. Statistics D. Inquiry Answer: A

Mario plans to conduct research on the inmates of Cebu province. However, his problem is that the total population of inmates is quite large. If you were him, what would you do? A. Continue and conduct the research B. Discontinue the planned study C. Continue and conduct sampling D. Discontinue, just focus in Cebu City Answer: C

In connection with hypothesis testing and tests of statistical significance, what is the hypothesis that suggests there is no relationship between the variables under study? A. Null hypothesis B. Alternative hypothesis C. Negative hypothesis D. Positive hypothesis Answer: A

What is the mode of inquiry using the logical model in which specific expectations of hypotheses are developed on the basis of general principles? A. B. C. D.

Inductive reasoning Deductive reasoning Inferential statistics Descriptive statistics Answer: B

What is the subset of a population selected according to one or more criteria? A. Sample B. Population C. Standard D. Group Answer: A

________ is a systematic explanation for the observed facts and laws that relate to a particular aspect of life. A. Hypothesis B. Theory C. Concept D. Thesis Answer: B

Marie submits herself to humiliation, beatings, and other forms of physical abuse, for sexual excitement. What type of paraphilia does she possess? A. B. C. D.

Sadomasochism Masochism Sadism Battered woman syndrome Answer: B

Manolo, while on board an over-loaded bus, rubs his body on a woman standing beside him. He always gains sexual excitement from acts similar to this. What type of deviation is this? A. B. C. D.

Exhibitionism Fetishism Frotteurism Voyeurism Answer: C

Anton, aged 30, was, on first encounter, a highly successful salesman in one of the leading retail stores in Cebu. He was handsome, friendly, and outgoing individual. His personal relationship with his co-workers ad employees, however, show that he was very fond of wasting time and often promised everything but delivered nothing. On one occasion, after he had been criticized for his sloppiness, he was directed to straighten out his “mess.” However, he did not comply and actually left the store open with the lights on; thus he was fired. What personality disorder did he exhibit?

A.Antisocial personality B.Avoidant personality C.Passive-Aggressive personality D.Paranoid personality Answer: C

Anti-Social – Characteried by continuing violtion of the rights P of others thorough aggressive, anti-social behavior without remorse or loyalty to anyone. Avoidant – characterized by hypersensitivity to rejection and apprehensive alertness to any sign of social degradation, person reluctant to enter a situation Passive-Aggressive – Characterized by being hostile expressed in indirect and non-violent ways. They are socalled stubborn. Paranoid – characterized by suspicoius, rigidity, envy, hypersensitivity, excessive self-importance, argumentativeness and tendency to blame other one’s own mistake

________ is a personality disorder characterized by an exaggerated sense of self-importance. A.Narcissistic personality B.Borderline personality C.Avoidant personality D.Dependent personality Answer: A

BORDERLINE… “characterized by instability, reflected in drastic ,mood shifts and other related behavior problems”

DEPENDENT… “characterized by extreme dependence on other people”

What is the correct order of the following guidelines to be observed before a dispersal of a public assembly be executed? 1. The Ground Commander of the PNP contingent shall audibly issue a warning to the participants of the public assembly, and after allowing a reasonable period of time to lapse, he shall immediately order it to disperse 2. At the first sign of impending violence, the Ground Commander shall call the attention of the leaders of the public assembly and ask the latter to prevent any possible disturbance 3. If actual violence reaches a point where rocks or other harmful objects from the participants are thrown at the police officers or at the non-participants, or at any property causing damage to it, the Ground Commander of the PNP contingent shall audibly warn the participants that if the disturbance persists, the public assembly will be dispersed

A. B. C. D.

123 231 213 132 Answer: B

What is the elite group of policemen tasked to respond to difficult situations that calls for exceptional skills in using firearms and expertise in police tactics? A. B. C. D.

SWAT Negotiating team SOCO NBI Answer: A

What is the excessive, irrational and uncontrollable fear of a perfectly natural situation or object?

A. Mania B. Phobia C. Impulsion D. Panic

Answer: B

IMPULSION… “sudden urge or inclination; thrusting or impelling force within a person” COMPULSION… “forcible inducement to the commission of an act” MANIA… “mental illness marked by periods of excitement, delusions, and overactivity; an obsession” PANIC… “sudden uncontrollable fear or anxiety”

How may meters could a CDM contingent station away from the area where a pubic assembly is being held? A. B. C. D.

55 100 110 155 Answer: B

Maria killed Jose while she was asleep. What abnormality was manifested? A.Delirium B.Hypnotism C.Semisomnolence D.Somnambulism Answer: D

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