WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY-PHILIPPINES

Mabini Extn., Cabanatuan City

COLLEGE OF CRIMINOLOGY

PRE-BOARD EXAMINATION
Friday, September 30, 2005 02:00 p.m. – 04:00 p.m.
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LAW ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION SET A

INSTRUCTIONS: Select the correct answer for each of the following

questions. Mark only one answer for each item by shading the box
corresponding to the letter of your choice on the answer sheet
provided. STRICTLY NO ERASURES ALLOWED. Use pencil no. 1 only.

MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. The observation of a person, place or thing, generally—but

not necessarily—in an unobtrusive manner.

A. casing B. surveillance
C. undercover operation D. cover operation

2. Surveillance involving the use of scientific device to

enhance hearing or seeing the subject’s activities.

A. close surveillance B. open surveillance

C. loose surveillance D. technical surveillance

3. This is an investigation of an individual made upon the

basis of written information supplied by him on an official
inquiry.

A. local agency check

B. national agency check
C. partial background investigation
D. complete background investigation

4. This letter represents that the source of intelligence

information is from tactical interrogation of captured enemy.

A. U B. V
C. W D. X

5. The intelligence operatives are being asked about his

personal experiences and observations while conducting
intelligence operations.

A. news clipping B. liaison activities

C. de-briefing C. counter-intelligence

6. It is an important method of gathering intelligence data,

and this is an excellent source of highly valuable material.

A. news clipping B. liaison activities

C. de-briefing C. counter-intelligence
7. It is the permanent official chronological record of the
operations of the intelligence section, unit or agency.

A. intelligence journal B. intelligence workbook

C. situation map D. intelligence file

8. It is one of the principal activities of police intelligence

operations, and limited activities on this will usually produce a
limited intelligence product.

A. news clipping B. liaison activities

C. de-briefing D. counter-intelligence

9. It is in this phase of intelligence cycle in which

information becomes intelligence.

A. dissemination B. collection
C. processing D. direction

10. Are any person, things or actions from which information

about the criminals and subversives are derived.

A. collection agency B sources of information

C. pertinence factor D. pertinence consideration

11. The reliability of the source is “highly reliable” and the

accuracy of information is “confirmed information’ what is the
evaluation rating of the information.

A. A-1 B. B-2
C. C-3 D. D-4

12. It is the granting of access to classified document or

information.

A. compartmentation B. need-to-know
C. cleared individual D. security officer

13. It is the term given to the requirement to those persons

whose official duty requires knowledge or possession of
information or intelligence.

A. compartmentation B. need-to-know
C. cleared individual D. security officer

14. A properly trained and cleared individual who assist the

head of the department in discharging the responsibilities of
safeguarding classified documents and materials.

A. intelligence operative B. undercover agent

C. security officer D. confidential agents

15. It is an information or material in which the unauthorized

disclosure of which would cause administrative embarrassment or
unwarranted injury.

A. restricted B. confidential
C. secret D. top secret

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16. It is not usually a major factor in prompting an individual
to furnish information, but it can be potent at times.

A. civic duty B. gratitude

C. self-serving reasons D. emotions

17. It is an individual who openly of secretly obtained or

assist in obtaining information for intelligence and counter-
intelligence purposes in exchange for some recompense, monetary
or otherwise.

A. informants B. informer
C. confidential agents D. sources of information

18. It is the visual inspection of an area, installation or

building to determine its suitability for intelligence
operational activities.

A. surveillance B. casing
C. stake out D. mustard plaster

19. It is a repetitive process in which intelligence are

produced from information.

A. intelligence cycle B. processing

C. collection D. phase of intelligence

20. These are the purpose of intelligence activity, EXCEPT:

A. to fill the void often existing in decision making

B. to increase the probability of accuracy
C. to reduce the probability of error
D. to observe the cycle of intelligence

21. These are the members of the PLEB, EXCEPT:

A. member of the Sanguniang Panglungsod/Bayan

B. member of the Association of Barangay Captain
C. three other members of known probity and integrity
D. member of the Peace and Order and Council

22. It is refers to the number of persons an individual can

supervise effectively, it is also known as span of attention.

A. unity of command B. division of work

C. span of control D. personnel development

23. This is the particular provision of the New Philippine

Constitution of 1987, which mandated the establishment of a
police which is civilian in character and national in scope.

A. Sec. 12, Art. III B. Sec. 6, Art. XVI

C. Sec. 16, Art. VI D. Sec 3, Art. XII

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24. The __________ and __________ of the Philippine National
Police was vested upon to the Chief, PNP.

A. leadership B. command responsibility

C. command and direction D. management

25. It is the organized and physical movement of all units and

elements of the Philippine National Police for purposes of crime
prevention and control.

A. deployment B. employment
C. employ D. deploy

26. It is given to the uniformed members of the DILG for every

five years of satisfactory active service, and it is
corresponding to ten percent of their monthly basic salary.

A. hazardous pay B. longevity pay

C. expertise pay D. living allowance pay

27. The Mayor shall choose from the list of how many
recommendees submitted by the Police Provincial Director prior
designation of Chief of Police.

A. 10 B. 3
C. 5 D. 7

28. It is the compulsory retirement age for officers and members

of the Philippine National Police.

A. 50 B. 55
C. 60 D. 56

29. How many percent is the retirement benefit of the officers

and members of the Philippine National Police who have availed of
the optional retirement.

A. 96% B. 50%
C. 2.5% D. 10%

30. It is the premier institution responsible for the education,

training, and human resource development of all the uniformed
officers and members of the department.

A. PPSC B. PNPA
C. NAPOLCOM D. DILG

31. The members of the commission shall be appointed by the

President, one of whom must came from the law enforcement sector,
and the three others are from civilian sector and one of whom
must came from:

A. military sector B. government sector

C. woman sector D. non-gov’t. organizations

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32. It decides cases on appeal, based on the decision made by
officers other than the C, PNP, the mayor, and the PLEB.

A. RAB B. NAB
C. PLEB D. NAPOLCOM

33. The National Appellate Board and Regional Appellate Boards

are the __________ of the Philippine National Police.

A. appellate body B. disciplinary machinery

C. juridical authorities D. central receiving entity

34. It is the process of providing clear cut channels of

authority, which is very important in maintaining high working
morale and esprit d’ corps.

A. unity of command B. division of work

C. span of control D. personnel development

35. It is the continuous task of making decisions, embodying in

them in specific general order and serving as the leader of the
enterprise.

A. planning B. organizing
C. staffing D. directing

36. As provided under RA 8551, the following were given summary

dismissal powers upon due notice and summary hearing, EXCEPT:

A. PLEB B. NAPOLCOM
C. Chief, PNP D. Regional Director

37. It is working out in broad outline the thing that needs to

accomplish for the organizations.

A. planning B. organizing
C. staffing D. directing

38. Who may administer the qualifying entrance and promotional

examinations for the officers and members of the Philippine
National Police.

A. NAPOLCOM B. CSC
C. PRC D. PNP

39. It is the central receiving entity of the citizens

complaints filed against erring officers and members of the
Philippine National Police.

A. NAB B. RAB
C. NAPOLCOM D. PLEB

40. In ensuring gender sensitivity in the Philippine National

Police, how many percent will be given to female in terms of
recruitment, training and promotion.

A. 15% B. 10%
C. 20% D. 5%

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41. In general, the initial appointment of the commissioned
officers in the PNP shall commence with the rank of:

A. Inspector B. Senior Inspector

C. Police Officer I D. PNPA Cadet

42. From among the two (2) deputy chiefs who is the second in
command in the Philippine National Police.

A. Dep. for Administration B. Chief, Directorial Staff

C. Dep. for Operation D. All of These

43. The Secretary of the Department of Interior and Local

Government shall be at the same time the __________ of the
NAPOLCOM.

A. Ex-officio member B. Commissioner

C. Ex-Officio Chairperson D. Chairman

44. It is the ideal police-to-population ratio as provided by

the PNP Law of 1990.

A. 1:1,000 B. 1:1,500
C. 1:500 D. 1:750

45. It is otherwise known as the Police Professionalization Act

of 1966, by virtue of which NAPOLCOM was created.

A. RA 6975 B. RA 8551
C. RA 4864 D. PD 765

46. He is the father of organized military espionage.

A. Alfred d’ Great B. Frederick d’ Great

C. Akbar D. Genghis Khan

47. It is an individual who are employed by two friendly

intelligence collection agencies, with one of whom are aware of
his dual functions.

A. dual agent B. double agent

C. spy D. informant

48. It is an evaluated material of every description, including

those derived from observations, reports, rumors, imagery, and
other sources from which intelligence is derived.

A. intelligence B. police intelligence

C. military intelligence D. information

49. Intelligence activity that is concerned principally with the

defending of the police organization against penetration by
individual and various groups.

A. strategic intelligence B. counter-intelligence

C. line intelligence D. police intelligence

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50. The subject is kept under constant surveillance, the aim is
not to lose the subject even at the risk of being made.

A. close surveillance D. open surveillance

C. loose surveillance D. mustard plaster

51. They are any persons who offer or render personal service to
watch or secure either residential or business establishment.

A. company guard B. security guards

C. government security D. private detective

52. It is any person who performed detective work for hire,

reward or commission.

A. company guard B. security guard

C. government security D. private detectives

53. It is the minimum required number of security guards for

issuance of regular license.

A. 200 B. 100
C. 300 D. 400

54. They are hired directly under the payroll of an employer to

protect the employer’s property, and they are also being called
as “in-house guards.”

A. company security guards B. government security unit

C. private security agency D. private detective

55. They are charge with directing the work and observing the
behavior and performance of the men under his unit.

A. security supervisor B. security officer

C. security expert D. security consultant

56. It is the minimum height requirement of perimeter barrier,

excluding top guard.

A. eight feet B. six feet

C. seven feet D. ten feet

57. A type of code system so that security personnel when forced

by armed men to enter an installation can give alarm by the use
of certain words in casual conversation.

A. doppler effect B. duress code

C. Peterman D. fail safe

58. It is a physical phenomenon that causes frequency shift if

an object moves in an area permeated by radio frequency signals.

A. doppler effect B. duress code

C. Peterman D. fail safe

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59. It is an authenticated list of personnel given to security
allowing entry to a compound or installation thereof.

A. controlling B. access list

C. exclusion area D. controlled area

60. It is the exposure and teaching of employees on security and

its relevance to their work.

A. security education B. security indoctrination

C. security training D. security awareness

61. It is a fact finding probe to determine a plant’s adequacy

and deficiency in all aspects of security, with the corresponding
recommendations.

A. security inspections C. security survey

C. special survey D. supplemental survey

62. It is otherwise known as the Private Security Agency Law of

the Philippines.

A. RA 5487 B. RA 4864
C. RA 8551 C. RA 6975

63. It is an additional overhang barbed wire placed on vertical

perimeter fences facing upward and outward with a 45 degrees
angle with three to four strand of barbed wire.

A. topping B. top guard

C. all of the above D. non of the above

64. An unobstructed area maintained on both sides of the

perimeter barrier.

A. clear zone B. bodies of water

C. building wall D. wire fence

65. A medium of structure which defines the physical limits of

an installations or areas to restrict or impede access thereto.

A. natural barrier B. man-made barrier

C. perimeter barrier D. physical security

66. It is the primary purpose of patrol.

A. elimination of actual opportunity

B. diminishment of desire and capability
C. development of omni-presence
D. prevention and control of crimes

67. This is done by patrolling the streets within the perimeter

of the beats, not at random, but with a definite target location
where he knows his presence is necessary.

A. clockwise pattern B. counter-clockwise pattern

C. criss-cross patterns D. free-wheeling pattern

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68. It suggest little more than inspectional activity, whether
carried out on foot, mobile or some other way.

A. patrol B. police
C. patroullier D. constable

69. It is an alternative patrol system which means the fielding

of the field units in their respective area of responsibility
with prescribed objectives and verifiable tasks schedule of the
day.

A. proactive B. reactive
C. mobile patrol D. beat patrol

70. This term is frequently used to describe a specific

condition or place that requires the patrol officer’s special
attention.

A. attractive nuisances B. patrol hazard

C. all of the above D. none of the above

71. Its methods consist of the fixed post, line beat, and random
patrol, and it is the most expensive type of patrol.

A. mobile patrol B. air patrol

C. helicopter patrol D. foot patrol

72. It is originated from the Greek word “Politeia” meaning

government of a city, and it is applies to civil officers and not
necessarily policeman.

A. patrol B. police
C. patroullier D. constable

73. It is being used in many countries as a simple and

inexpensive means of patrol because of its mobility and stealth.

A. bicycle patrol B. motorcycle patrol

C. helicopter patrol D. mobile patrol

74. The patrol officer to be seen alert and constant patrolling

so as to establish a highly visible police presence, hence, to
make his presence psychologically be felt in spite of his
physical absence, and this is called.

A. atmosphere of omni-presence
B. enhanced police visibility
C. extensive crime prevention and control
D. elimination of the elements of crime

75. The observation of patrol personnel must be keenly aimed at

this, because it is the sources of hazard.

A. criminal elements B. patrol hazard

C. attractive nuisances D. persons and things

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76. It is the physical presence of uniformed police personnel
and marked police vehicles in the place where crimes are usually
taking place.

A. police patrol B. police visibility

C. omni-presence D. police operation

77. It is useful for rescue, medical evacuation, and emergency

transportation.

A. bicycle B. motorcycle
C. helicopter D. mobile

78. Is the most extensively used, and the most effective means
of police patrol, considering its speed and mobility.

A. bicycle patrol B. motorcycle patrol

C. helicopter patrol D. mobile patrol

79. It is primary used for traffic control and enforcement,

their speed and maneuverability make them indispensable police
vehicle.

A. bicycle patrol B. motorcycle patrol

C. helicopter patrol D. mobile patrol

80. It is the backbone of police organization.

A. patrol B. traffic
C. investigation D. intelligence

81. This is the type of police plan according to range, and

which has a life span of three years or more.

A. short term B. medium term

C. long term D. strategic plan

82. This is particularly important during disaster activities

operations.

A. disaster relief and rescue evacuation

B. provision for emergency transportation
C. activation of early disaster warning
D. establishment of command post with communication

83. A plan to be effectively carried out must be accepted by

persons concerned at the appropriate level of the plans
development, and that is.
A. evaluation of the plan B. execution of the plan
C. selling the plan D. selecting alternatives

84. Are those plans relating to standard operating procedures,

and are useful as guides to personnel, these plans must be
reviewed from time to time to increase operational efficiency.

A. tactical plan B. operational plan

C. procedural plan D. auxiliary plan

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85. Are those plans designed to give guidance and direction to
personnel in the performance of the normal police activities.

A. tactical plan B. operational plan

C. procedural plan D. auxiliary plan

86. It is authorized and it shall be established only in

conjunction with on-going operations/situations, or when there is
a need to arrest a criminal or fugitive from justice.

A. hot pursuit operation B. follow-up operation

C. choke point operation D. mobile checkpoint

87. It is the willingness to be patient towards people whose

opinions were different from others.

A. rules of engagement B. maximum tolerance

C. dispersal of crowd D. operational procedures

88. City “A” recorded a total of 75 murder cases for a period

of 93 days, what is the crime clock of the particular crime.

A. 29 hours, 54 minutes, and 26 seconds

B. 92 hours, 45 minutes, and 36 seconds
C. 92 hours, 54 minutes, and 26 seconds
D. 29 hours, 45 minutes, and 36 seconds

89. City “A” has a total population of 255,000, and for the
period covering January to June 2004 it has recorded a total
crime volume of 180. What is the average monthly crime rate in
the City “A.”

A. 11.67 B. 87.11
C. 78.11 D. 11.76

90. It is the safest type of search, and the purpose is to place

the subject in an off-balance position.

A. kneeling search B. standing search

C. wall search D. prone search

91. It is a physical security applied to business groups engaged

in industries, like manufacturing, and assembling.

A. operational security B. industrial security

C. physical security D. special types

92. It is the broadest branch of security which is concerned

with the physical measures to prevent unauthorized access.

A. operational security B. industrial security

C. physical security D. special types

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93. Are those caused by natural phenomena which caused damage,
disturbance and problems of the normal functioning of human
activities, including security.

A. security hazards B. man-made hazard

C. natural hazard D. all of the above

94. It is the importance of the firm with reference to the

national economy and security.

A. relative criticality B. relative vulnerability

C. all of the above D. non of the above

95. Who may issue or revoke licenses of Private Security Agency

and Private Security Guards.

A. Chief, Philippine National Police

B. Security Agency and Guard Supervisory Division
C. Securities and Exchange Commission
D. Department of Trade and Industry

96. Private Security Agencies and Private Detective Agencies

must be registered at the __________.

A. Chief, Philippine National Police

B. Security Agency and Guard Supervisory Division
C. Securities and Exchange Commission
D. Department of Trade and Industry

97. It is the requirement age for the managers and/or owners of

Private Security Agencies or Private Detective Agencies.

A. 25 B. 30
C. 20 D. 35

98. It includes precluding unauthorized entry and facilitating

authorized personnel to enter specific areas.

A. visitor, property movement and vehicle control

B. identification and control
C. operation of intrusion alarm system
D. security communications system

99. A conference or dialogue between the survey team and

management officials of plant before security survey is
conducted.

A. security survey B. special survey

C. entrance conference D. exit conference

100. It is a practical test of exercise of a plan or any activity

to test its validity, and it is also an operational readiness
exercise.

A. dry run B. run through

C. controlling D. fire drill

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