Republic of the Philippines

PROFESSIONAL REGULATIONS COMMISSION

Manila

BOARD OF CRIMINOLOGY

CRIMINOLIGISTS Licensure Examination

Tuesday, August 5, 2003 01:30 p.m. – 04:00 p.m.

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LAW ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION SET B

INSTRUCTION: Select the correct answer for each of the following question. 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 ERASURE ALLOWED. Use pencil
no. 1 only.

MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. The importance of the firm or installation with reference to the national

economy or security:

A. relative security B. relative necessity

C. relative criticality D. relative vulnerability

2. These are the major courses of action that the organization plans to take in
order to achieve its objectives.

A. procedures B. strategies
C. plans D. objectives

3. In this form of authority, personnel do not give orders but they offer
advice. Frequently this advice is based on the high level of expertise, but the
advice carries no formal requirement of acceptance.

A. democracy B. functional authority

C. line authority D. staff authority

4. The __________ means controlling the direction and flow of decisions

thorough unity of command from top to bottom organization.

A. audit B. coordination
C. monitoring D. authority

5. PO III Peter Factor is assigned to collect available information concerning

the activities of the Red Scorpion Group (RSG). He is with what unit of the
police?

A. anti-juvenile delinquency C. intelligence operations

B. criminal investigation D. patrol activities

6. Intelligence can and should do nothing more than.

A. promote better police–citizen interaction

B. enhance the probability of accuracy in report writing
C. improve administrative efficiency particularly in recruitment and
selection
D. increase the number of arrests of criminal syndicate members

7. PO III Juan Tupaz submitted an intelligence report evaluated as B-5. What

does that mean?

A. information is usually from a reliable source and is possibly true

B. information is usually from a reliable source and is improbable
C. information is usually from a reliable source and is probably true
D. information is usually from a reliable source and is doubtfully true
8. The Neighborhood Team Policing exhibit the following organizational features,
EXCEPT:

A. unified delivery of services

B. low-level flexibility in decision making
C. combined investigation and patrol functions
D. unity of direction

9. Who may be automatically granted height waiver, as provided under Section 15

of Republic Act No. 8551?

A. police retirables requesting for extension of service

B. member of the cultural minorities duly certified by the appropriate
government agency
C. government employees wishing to transfer to the PNP
D. graduates of Criminology

10. Plans which require action or assistance from persons or agencies outside
the police organization.

A. management plans B. operational plans

C. tactical plans D. extra-departmental plan

11. Protection of classified document concerning their preparation,

classification, reproduction, handling, transmission, disposal and destruction.

A. document security B. operational security

C. physical security D. organizational security

12. What is the system of natural or man-made barriers placed between the
potential intruder and the objects, persons and matters being protected?

A. document security B. communications security

C. physical security D. personnel security

13. Intelligence on the enemy and the characteristics of operation used in the
planning and conduct of tactical operations.

A. military intelligence B. strategic intelligence

C. combat intelligence D. counter-intelligence

14. The effectiveness and efficiency of the patrol function can be enhanced if
there is a detailed and up-to date information about crime and criminals. This
calls for the establishment of:

A. patrol base headquarters

B. crime information center
C. management information center
D. public information office

15. Planning cannot be undertaken without referring to _______ on the entire

police organization, community, crime, equipment inventories, personal data, etc.

A. costs B. data
C. plans D. statement

16. New employees should be briefed on security rules and regulations of the
organization and the importance of observing them. This process is called:

A. security information B. security reminders

C. security orientation D. security investigation
17. What plans require action or assistance from persons or agencies outside the
police organization?

A. tactical plan B. extra department plan

C. management plan D. all of these

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18. This is a patrol program designed to ensure law abiding citizens feeling of
security but the reaction of fear for the would be violators.

A. double-officer patrol B. single-officer patrol

C. low visibility patrol D. high visibility patrol

19. The transfer of heat from one material to another by direct contact is
called __________.

A. oxidation B. convection
C. conduction D. radiation

20. Developing security consciousness among policemen forms part of enhancing

__________.

A. line intelligence B. strategic intelligence

C. counter intelligence D. artificial intelligence

21. The National Police Commission is attached to the Department of the Interior
and Local Government (DILG) for __________.

A. administrative control
B. operational supervision
C. administration and control
D. policy and program coordination

22. How is one classified if he steals primarily because of irresistible urge

due to unexpected opportunity and little chance of detection?

A. systematic pilferer B. ordinary pilferer

C. casual pilferer D. unusual pilferer

23. An appeal filed with the Napolcom Regional Appellate Board shall be decided
within _____ days from receipt of the notion of appeal.

A. fifty (50) B. twenty (20)

C. thirty (30) D. sixty (60)

24. In the intelligence functions, the black list includes __________ forces.

A. unwanted B. friendly
C. neutral D. unfriendly

25. The first step in the planning process is to recognize the need to plan.
Which of the following is NOT a way to discovering the need to plan?

A. conduct of research B. conduct of training

C. conduct of inspection D. conduct of management audit

26. The special formations used in crowd control include the wedge, diagonal and
deployed line. When a crowd is small enough not to require a squad, then the
formation is:

A. diagonal B. wedge
C. deployed line D. clockwise

27. Under this principle, the chief executive directly controls two to ten
subordinates, who then control two to ten subordinates each and so on until the
bottom of the organization is reached.

A. scalar principle B. exception principle

C. unity of command D. span of control

28. What is meant by an evaluation of C-1?

A. information comes from an unreliable source and is probably true

B. information comes from a fairly reliable source and is confirmed from other
sources
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 C. information come an unreliable source and is improbable
D. information comes from fairly reliable source and is doubtfully true

29. Under physical security, what should be placed between the prospective
intruder and target installation?

A. Hazard B. Net
C. Risk D. Barrier

30. Mr. Jun de las Alas was born on June 1, 1975. Does he meet the age
requirement for entry to the police service in June 1999?

A. No, but he can apply for age waiver

B. Yes, he is only 24 years old and is within the age requirement
C. Yes, he meets the maximum education requirement
D. No, he has exceeded the maximum age requirement

31. A police officer who manages a police station must use all of the following
skills, EXCEPT.

A. conceptual B. technical
C. interpersonal D. communication

32. The planning process generally consists of five (5) steps in sequential
order. Which is the first step?

A. formulation of details of the plan

B. recognition of the need to plan
C. setting up planning objectives
D. gathering and analysis of data

33. The __________ shift is usually the busiest of all patrol shifts, often
accounting for 40% to 50% of all calls for service.

A. morning shift B. afternoon shift

C. midday shift D. night shift

34. These are barbed wires placed above a vertical fence in order to increase
physical protection of establishments or installations.

A. top tower B. top guard

C. cellar guard D. tower guard house

35. What is the next planning step after the need to plan is recognized?

A. evaluate alternatives C. formulate the objective

C. execute the plan D. analyze the data

36. This type of patrol performs certain specific, predetermined preventive

strategies in a regular and systematic basis.
A. apprehension-oriented patrol
B. low visibility patrol
C. split-force patrol
D. directed deterrent patrol

37. Among the following applicants for appointment to the police service, who
may be automatically granted height waiver?

A. government employees wishing to transfer to the PNP

B. members of cultural minorities duly certified by the appropriate government
agency
C. police retirables requesting for extension of service
D. graduates of criminology

38. The following changes must be made in police operating procedures if the
investigative skills of patrol personnel are to be employed to their fullest
advantage, EXCEPT.

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 A. patrol supervisor should insist that patrol officers simply make a
brief report and return to patrol duties’ rather than complete their
investigations
B. patrol officers should be better trained and equipped to conduct routine
investigations
C. patrol officers should be encouraged to devote more time to the
investigation of crimes to which they respond
D. the patrol supervision should be able to provide the patrol officer with
assistance in determining whether a case has sufficient merit to
warrant immediate follow-up investigation by the patrol officer

39. The more complex the organization, the more highly specialized the division
of work, the greater the need for:

A. clearer delineation of functions

B. coordinating authority
C. strictly line discipline
D. finer division of supervision

40. The __________ differs from routine patrol methods in that patrol officers
perform certain specific, predetermined preventive strategies on a regular and
systematic basis.

A. low-visibility patrol
B. directed deterrent Patrol
C. split Force Patrol
D. apprehension-oriented Patrol

41. PO II Carlo Y. Alba and PO I Angelo S. Suba report only to one (1)
supervisor. This is the principle of ________________.

A. unity of command B. delegation of authority

C. span of control D. chain of command

42. PO III Serafin B. Alta frequents clubs, places of amusement and

entertainment known to be habitually visited by his subject and his subject’s
associates. PO III Alta’s undercover assignment is called.

A. multiple assignment B. social assignment

C. work assignment D. dwelling assignment

43. Which of the following statements is FALSE?

A. classified information must not be discussed by one friends and members

of the family
B. classified information should be known only by one person
C. C. cabinets with classified documents must be secured with padlocks and
security measures at all times.
D. all classified documents must be safeguarded

44. Assessing organizational strengths and weaknesses is usually known as:

A. force field analysis B. delphi techniques

C. simulation model D. forecasting

45. These regulations establish the specifications of uniform and the manner in
which they are to be worn:

A. personnel transaction regulations

B. firearms regulations
C. uniform regulations
D. equipment regulations

46. Police visibility in strategic and crime prone areas projects __________
thus, an effective crime prevention strategy.

A. police omnipresence B. police effectiveness

B. police discretion D. police authority
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47. Which of the following trait or ability is most important for a police
officer?

A. personal integrity and honesty

B. physical stamina and bearing
C. courageous
D. high intelligence

48. In 2001, there were 200,450 crimes reported to the Police Station of
Municipality A. If the population of Municipality A is 5 Million, what is the
crime rate?
A. 3509 D. 4010
C. 4250 D. 4009

49. If a complaint or incident is NOT fully disposed of as a result of the first

investigation, a __________ report should be submitted.

A. investigation report B. case disposition report

B. follow-up report D. crime report

50. The advantages of a strong patrol are more than make up for slightly
inferior performance. More patrolmen are then made available for emergency and
the more active and widespread the patrol, the more apparent is their presence,
thus, promoting the impression of __________.

A. suspenseness B. effectiveness
C. omnipresence D. efficiency

51. What is the importance of a firm or installation in relation to national

security referred to?

A. relative security B. relative necessity

C. relative criticality D. relative vulnerability

52. When heat is transmitted by a circulating medium, the method is called

________________.

A. radiation B. oxidation
C. convection D. conduction

53. The ____________ includes citizens who are cleared to attend meeting in
Malacañang.

A. white list B. black list

C. target list D. access list

54. The attestation function over police appointment is vested in the:

A. Civil Service Commission

B. National Police Commission
C. Professional Regulations Commission
D. Department of Interior and Local Government

55. Selling security within the organization sets and maintains a climate of
__________ and appreciation of the department’s objectives.

A. participation B. clear
C. understanding D. collaboration

56. Mr. Jaime del S. Rio was born on May 1, 1975. Does he meet the age
requirement for entry to the police service in June 2002?

A. No, he has exceeded the minimum age requirement

B. Yes, he is only 27 years old and is within the age requirement
C. No, but he can apply for age waiver
D. Yes, he meets the maximum education requirement

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57. What is the evaluation of an intelligence report which is “the information
comes from a completely reliable source and is probably true”?

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

58. In 2001, physical injuries numbered 12,500 out of a total crime volume of
60,500. What percent of the total crime volume is attributed to physical
injuries?

A. 18.7% C. 20.7%
B. 25.7% D. 4.8%

59. Patrol officers are useful in crime solution if they are properly trained in
criminal investigation. Which of the following cannot be undertaken by them?

A. He can locate and question the suspect if he apprehends

B. He can identify available evidences
C. He can take note of statements of the suspect
D. He can issue the treasury checks to fellow policemen

60. SPO I Edna E. Castro evaluated the information gathered as “completely

reliable, source probably true”. What is the type of evaluation?

A. A-5 B. A-1
C. A-4 D. A-2

61. It is ongoing process which ensures that new risks are recognized and that
established deterrents remain necessary and cost effective.

A. inspection B. interrogation
C. risk analysis D. evaluation

62. What type of patrol performs certain specific, predetermined preventive

strategies on a regular and systematic basis?

A. split-force patrol B. low visibility patrol

C. apprehension-oriented D. directed deterrent patrol

63. A patrol beat refers to a:

A. number of crimes to be solved

B. number of residents to be protected
C. location of police headquarters
D. geographical area to be patrolled

64. It is the importance of installation in relation to national security.

A. relative criticality B. relative indispensability

C. relative security D. relative vulnerability

65. It is the formal process of choosing the organizational mission and overall
objective both the short and long term as well as the divisional and individual
objectives based on the organizational objectives.

A. planning B. organizing
C. directing D. managerial decision-making

66. A __________ is usually for the purpose of waiting for the anticipated
arrival of a suspect who is either wanted for investigation or who is expected to
commit a crime at a certain location.

A. stake out B. cops and robbers game

C. follow up D. surveillance

67. How is the crew complement of a Mobile Patrol Division organized into shifts
for each turn of duty?

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 A. daily four-shift B. daily five-shift
C. one-shift daily D. daily three-shift

68. The formulation of conclusions from the theory developed, tested and
considered valid as a result of interpretation is called.

A. collection B. integration
C. evaluation D. deduction

69. In 2001, murder accounted for 10% of all index crimes. If the total index
crimes were 25,000, how many were murder incidents?

A. 250 B. 2,500
C. 500 D. 5,000

70. As much as possible, the preparation of the overall development plan of the
police organization should be participated in by the heads of all staff service,
operational and administrative support units. This policy is:

A. desirable; offices can be properly trained in planning

B. undesirable; the presence of too many officers will create confusion
C. C. undesirable; there will be problems of credits grabbing after
plan is formulated
D. desirable; the officers will know the organization better and a
sense of ownership of the plan is promoted

71. The following questions are tests for accuracy of information, EXCEPT:

A. Does the report agree or disagree with available and related intelligence?
B. Is the reported fact or event known in advance
C. Is it the same or consistent with known modus operandi?
D. Is the information about the target or area of the operation?

72. Natural hazards such as storms, earthquakes, floods or lahar cannot be

prevented from occurring. To minimize the disastrous effects of these phenomena,
the security officer must prepare a:

A. guard deployment plan B. security education plan

C. civil defense plan D. disaster or emergency plan

73. It involves segregation of deviants into isolated geographic areas so that

they can easily be controlled.

A. coercion B. quarantine
C. conversion D. containment

74. What management principle provides that only one officer be in direct
command or supervision of each officer.

A. span of control B. unity of command

C. chain of command D. line of authority

75. What is referred to as total number of police officers assigned to patrol

duties?

A. effective strength B. mandatory strength

C. actual strength D. authorized strength

76. When police patrols are increased beyond normal levels, this is called
__________?

A. reactive patrol B. directed deterrent patrol

C. citizen patrol D. proactive patrol

77. What is the method of collection of information wherein the investigator

tails or shadows the persons or vehicles?

A. research B. surveillance
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 C. casing D. photography

78. Before a security expert can recommend what type of security will be needed
by an industrial establishment, there is a need for him to undertake a:

A. security training B. security check

C. security survey D. security education

79. When one procures information about subject secretly; he is performing

_________ collection method.

A. routine B. overt
C. active D. covert

80. Under this principle, each group reports to an individual who is part of a
supervisory group that answers to a higher supervisor and so on until a group of
administrators report to the chief executive.
A. unity of command B. span of control
C. scalar principle D. aggregation principle

81. Which of the following is NOT patrol pattern?

A. clockwise B. zigzag
C. criss-cross D. stationary

82. To what unit do policeman in plainclothes belong when they infiltrate and
gather information about criminal syndicates?

A. budget B. planning
C. Intelligence D. Patrol

83. Which of the following statement is TRUE?

A. Performance evaluation measures credibility of the police personnel.

B. Performance evaluation is not a basis for salary increases of
promotion.
C. Performance evaluation is done once a year among police personnel.
D. Performance evaluation is implemented to determine the quality of work
performance of personnel.

84. Line units such as the patrol section or investigation section in police
stations prepare their work programs in which areas are called.

A. budget
B. management
C. operational plans
D. tactical plan

85. What is referred to as the knowledge pertaining to capabilities,

vulnerabilities and probable course of actions of foreign nations?

A. combat intelligence
B. national intelligence
C. police intelligence
D. strategic intelligence

86. How are coded messages converted to intelligible language?

A. encoding
B. processing
C. labeling
D. decoding

87. The type of undercover operation wherein techniques are applied for a longer
time and is considered as the most different investigative activity, yet the most
rewarding.

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

88. As Security Director of Company B, you should know how many beds, are
normally available in a multiple injury situation and how many __________
patients can be processed at a single time.

A. wounded
B. emergency
C. female
D. male

89. A person’s suitability to be given a security clearance is determined

through a process called __________.

A. security training
B. security education
C. security promotion
D. security investigation

90. This patrol method utilizes disguise, deception and lying in wait rather
than upon high visibility patrol techniques?
A. decoy patrol
B. high visibility patrol
C. directed patrol
D. low visibility patrol

91. What police plans refer to actions to be taken at a designated location and
under specific circumstances?

A. management plans
B. tactical plans
C. operating plans
D. procedural plans

92. What type of organization consciously coordinates the activities of two or

more persons towards a given objective?

A. flexible organization
B. formal organization
C. informal organization
D. non-flexible organization

93. Who among the following meets the age qualification for appointment to the
police service?
A. Rey who is 20 years old
B. Dennis who is 17 years old
C. John who is 22 years old
D. Santi who is 35 years old

94. The cover observation of an area, a building or stationary object in order

to gain information is called:
A. undercover works
B. penetration
C. casing
D. surveillance

95. If a fire in a warehouse is about to involve barrels of bleaching powder,

the greatest danger would be from:
A. fast-burning flare-up that could not be controlled
B. an explosion
C. the impossibility of using water on the fire
D. a toxic and irritant gas

96. Which of the following is not included in the patrol function?

A. Response to citizen calls
B. Investigation of crimes
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 C. Routine preventive patrol
D. Inspection of identified hazards

97. Disaster preparedness and control plans should include __________ so that
people who are directly involved should know the extent of the incident.
A. evacuation services
B. identification services
C. counseling services
D. public information services

98. An intelligence report classified as A-2 means __________.

A. the information comes from a completely reliable source and is
doubtfully true
B. the information comes from a completely reliable source and is
probably true
C. C. the information comes from a usually reliable source and is probably
true
D. D. the information comes from a usually reliable source and is possibly
true

99. It ensures the question “what is to be accomplished by the plan?”

A. objectives
B. planning assumptions
C. problem
D. planning environment

100. P/C Insp. Pedro D. Gayco was assigned to prepare the work program of his
division which must be analyzed from the point of view of the nature, time and
place of the tasks, and measured in terms of resource requirements?
A. Tactical plan
B. Management plan
C. Procedural plan
D. Operational plan

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 ANSWERS TO AUGUST 2003
LAW ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION (LEA)
CRIMINOLOGY BOARD EXAMINATION

Answered by
JEZREEL B. VICENTE, PhDCrim
Faculty, Ifugao State University

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1. C 26. B 51. B 76. A

2. C 27. B 52. B 77. C
3. C 28. C 53. D 78. B
4. D 29. D 54. A 79. D
5. C 30. B 55. B 80. A
6. D 31. A 56. B 81. D
7. B 32. B 57. C 82. B
8. B 33. C 58. C 83. D
9. B 34. C 59. D 84. B
10. C 35. C 60. D 85. D
11. A 36. D 61. B 86. D
12. B 37. B 62. C 87. B
13. D 38. A 63. D 88. A
14. B 39. A 64. A 89. D
15. C 40. B 65. A 90. B
16. B 41. B 66. A 91. B
17. C 42. C 67. D 92. B
18. D 43. B 68. D 93. C
19. B 44. D 69. C 94. B
20. B 45. C 70. D 95. B
21. D 46. A 71. C 96. B
22. B 47. A 72. C 97. C
23. D 48. D 73. C 98. B
24. D 49. A 74. C 99. A
25. B 50. B 75. B 100. D

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