MOCKBOARD EXAMINATION

CRIMINAL SOCIOLOGY, ETHICS AND HUMAN RELATIONS

INSTRUCTION: Select the correct answer for each of the following questions. Write
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The Police seek to prevent crimes by being present in places where crimes might
be committed and by alerting citizens to refrain from practices that make them or
their property vulnerable.
a. law enforcement
b. public services
c. opportunity denial
d. order maintenance
The societys prime instrument for making known what acts are crimes and what
sanctions may be applied to those who commit acts defined as crimes.
a. ethics
b. law
c. conduct
d. justice
A social norm providing guidance for people in their dealings with one another, as
a standard against which actions are evaluated, and as a prescription or
requirement that people act justly.
a. law
b. justice
c. ethics
d. conduct
It is the study of human society, its origin, structure, functions and direction.
a. psychology
b. criminology
c. sociology
d. anthropology
A person who has violated the penal law and has been found guilty by the court.
a. accused
b. parolee
c. suspect
d. criminal
A body of knowledge regarding crime as a social phenomenon.
a. criminal psychology
b. criminal sociology
c. criminal law
d. criminology
The reduction or elimination of the desire and opportunity to commit a crime.
a. law enforcement
b. crime prevention
c. protection of rights
d. order maintenance
The primary advocate of the Positivist School in Criminology.
a. Cesare Beccaria
b. Cesare Lombroso
c. Henry Goddard
d. Augusto Comti
The science of classifying human physical characteristics.
a. determinism
b. somatology
c. positivism
d. atavism
Reacting to events with alertness and vigilance and a feeling of persecution.
a. dementia praecox
b. hallucination
c. paranoia
d. depression
Science concerned with improving the quality of human off springs.
a. genetics
b. eugenics
c. criminology
d. heredity
Scientific approach based upon mental processes and characteristics.

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a. psychogenic determinism
b. emotional determinism
c. biological determinism
d. criminological determinism
The principle that events, including criminal behavior, has sufficient causes.
a. positivism
b. determinism
c. atavism
d. nazism
Criminals who acted under the impulse of uncontrolled emotion on occasion
during otherwise moral lives.
a. seasonal criminals
b. criminals of passion
c. occasional criminals
d. born criminals
It is the most basic social institution and is the most potentially effective agency
of social control.
a. church
b. community
c. family
d. school
A sub-discipline of criminology which focuses on victims of crime.
a. penology
b. criminal psychology
c. criminal profiling
d. victimology
An irrational fear which is fixed, intense, uncontrollable and often has no
reasonable foundation.
a. phobia
b. delusions
c. regression
d. anxiety
The principle which states that man, by nature, always tries to maximize pleasure
and avoid pain.
a. utopia
b. hedonism
c. socialism
d. atavism
The mental capacity to distinguish right from wrong.
a. discernment
b. morality
c. ethics
d. imbecility
It has the power to define and punish crimes.
a. church
b. state
c. judiciary
d. police
Which of the following is not a victimless crime?
a. vagrancy
b. illegal gambling
c. illegal detention
d. illegal possession of prohibited drugs
The purpose of penalty in the Positivist School of Criminology.
a. retribution
b. reformation
c. rejection
d. restitution
A doctrine which criminals were seen as distinct types of humans who could be
distinguished from non criminals by certain physical traits.
a. theory of biological inferiority
b. theory of natural selection
c. theory of differential association
d. theory of evolution
Referred to as dementia praecox, which is a form of psychosis characterized by
thinking disturbance and regression.
a. schizophrenia
b. manic depression
c. paranoia
d. psychopathy
It refers to the conscience of man.

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a. ego
b. id
c. super ego
d. spirit
A type of crime in which the end result is destruction.
a. acquisitive crime
b. extinctive crime
c. seasonal crime
d. static crime
Study of criminality in relation to spatial distribution in a community.
a. Criminal epidemiology
b. Criminal demography
c. Criminal psychology
d. Criminal determinism
The taking of a person into custody in order that he may be bound to answer for
the commission of an offense.
a. search
b. seizure
c. detention
d. arrest
A valid warrant less arrest.
a. citizens arrest
b. void arrest
c. illegal arrest
d. judicial arrest
The authority of the court to hear or determine a case.
a. executive power
b. jurisdiction
c. hearing
d. decision
A component or pillar of the Criminal Justice System which is involved in the
administration of appropriate sanctions in keeping with the sentence handed
down.
a. correction
b. prosecution
c. law enforcement
d. court
The reading of charges against the accused in the open court and the declaration
of his plea of guilty or not guilty.
a. charging
b. sentencing
c. arraignment
d. trial
The major function of the PROSECUTION component of the Criminal Justice
System.
a. enforce the laws of the land
b. rehabilitate prisoners
c. represent the government in criminal cases
d. sentencing of the accused
It provides the basis for due process of law.
a. Bible
b. Constitution
c. PNP Law
d. Common Law
It means not only observed acts of crime but the results of a crime, which triggers
the operation of the criminal justice process.
a. commission of a crime
b. solution of a crime
c. detection of a crime
d. adjudication of a crime
The apparatus of the State designed to enforce the law by arresting, prosecuting
and adjudicating those accused of violating it and by applying the proper
sanctions to those found guilty.
a. Court
b. Government
c. Criminal Justice System
d. Due Process of Law
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a. protection
b. crowd control
c. order maintenance
d. crime prevention
This defense in a criminal case is based on the claim that the act was the result,
not of any intent on the part of the accused, but of threats of loss of life, limb or a
loved one.
a. defense of instigation
b. defense of consent
b. defense of alibi
d. defense of duress
The societys primary instrument for making known what acts are crimes and
what sanctions may be applied to those who commit acts defined as crimes.
a. law
b. ethics
c. media
d. conduct
A function of the Prosecution, by representing the State in criminal cases and to
present the case to the judge.
a. trial advocacy
b. pleading
c. rehabilitation
d. charging
A claim by the accused that he or she was in another place when the crime
occurred and therefore could not have committed it.
a. defense of instigation
b. defense of alibi
c. defense of consent
d. defense of duress
The informal component of the Criminal Justice System.
a. community
b. law enforcement
c. prosecution
d. corrections
It refer to the maltreatment of a child.
a. child misuse
b. child delinquency
c. child defect
d. childhood
PD 603 is known as:
a. Parole Law
b. Probation Law
c. The Child and Youth Welfare Code d. The Revised Penal Code
It refers to anti social act which deviates from normal pattern of rules and
regulations
a. recidivism
b. reiteracion
c. delinquency
d. crime
A child whose basic needs have been deliberately unattended.
a. neglected child
b. abandoned child
c. dependent child
d. abusive child
A twenty four hour child caring institution that provide short term resident care for
youthful offenders.
a. Shelter care Institution
b. Nursery
c. Foster Home
d. Detention Home
A local government together with society of individuals or institutions.
a. family
b. community
c. religion
d. prison
A type of terrorism which is meant to incite the government to repression.
a. organizational terrorism
b. provocative terrorism
c. symbolic terrorism
d. allegiance terrorism

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A type of terrorism which is aimed at a victim who symbolizes the State.

a. symbolic terrorism
b. organizational terrorism
c. allegiance terrorism
d. provocative terrorism
The following are guidelines for police negotiators except one.
a. Dont raise the aspirations or expectations of the hostage takers
b. Give in to all of the terrorists demands
c. Conserve your concession
d. Make sure you get something in return for a concession
The following are qualities which must be possessed by a police negotiator
except one:
a. flexible
b. irrational
c. patient
d. knows psychology
A phenomena in a hostage situation where the hostages become sympathetic to
the hostage takers.
a. Oslo Syndrome
b. Stockholm Syndrome
c. Hostage Syndrome
d. Helsinki Syndrome
The following are characteristics common to terrorists except one:
a. operate openly
b. highly mobile
c. promote fear
d. possess limited resources
The following are short range terrorists goal except one:
a. obtain money, weapon or equipment
b. cause dramatic change in the government
c. satisfy vengeance
d. free prisoners
According to Frederick Hacker, these are terrorists who are using terrorism to
change society.
a. crusaders
b. crazies
c. criminals
d. mercenaries
Which of the following is not a terroristic tactic?
a. noise barrage
b. assassination
c. bombing
d. kidnapping
The effective planning, formulation of policies, procedures and techniques for
dealing with sudden violent acts of terrorists.
a. Threat Analysis
b. Crisis Management
c. Stress Management
d. Hostage Negotiation
It is a method whereby an organized group or party seeks to achieve its avowed
aims chiefly through the systematic use of violence.
a. conventional warfare
b. insurrection
c. terrorism
d. insurgency
The most important consideration in a hostage taking situation.
a. protection of life
b. media coverage
c. protection of property
d. capture of the hostage taker
In dealing with the hostage taker, the negotiator should not:
a. give his name
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c. give in to all demands

d. look friendly or accommodating
In a hostage situation, this is a non-negotiable item.
a. food
b. media access
c. telephone
d. firearm
The highest ranking field commander should not also be the chief negotiator
because:
a. hostage takers will be afraid
b. he is not authorized to grant concessions
c. of conflict of interest as mediator and decision maker
d. hostage takers will not trust him
It means to arrange by conferring or discussing.
a. validate
b. negotiate
c. extricate
d. congregate
The last option in a hostage situation.
a. negotiation
b. crowd control
c. assault
d. giving in to demands
The first step in a hostage situation.
a. assault
b. control
c. crowd control
d. negotiation
The study of standards of conduct and moral judgment.
a. community relations
b. ethics
c. logic
d. psychology
It refers to the commitment, dignity and attitude of an individual towards work and
his integrity and his practice of the core moral value principles.
a. conduct
b. morality
c. professionalism
d. ethics
Which of the following is not a police custom on courtesy?
a. salute
b. address/title
c. giving gifts
d. courtesy call
The branch of moral science which treats of the duties which a police officer
owes to the public and community.
a. police philosophy
b. police professionalism
c. police conduct
d. police ethics
It is the essence of good manners, a manifestation of sportsmanship and an
exposition of gentility and culture.
a. courtesy
b. discipline
c. loyalty
d. morale
A mental or moral training that makes a man willing to be subject to controls and
regulations for the good of the entire group of which he is a member.
a. courtesy
b. discipline
c. loyalty
d. morale
The concealment or distortion of truth in a matter of fact relevant to ones office,
or connected with the performance of his duties.
a. gross misconduct
b. incompetence

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c. dishonesty
d. disloyalty
The doing either through ignorance, inattention or malice, of that which the
police officer had no legal right to do at all, as where he acts without any
authority whatsoever or exceeds, ignores or abuses his powers.
a. incompetence
b. dishonesty
c. misconduct
d. neglect of duty
The omission or refusal, without sufficient excuse, to perform an act or duty,
which is the officers legal obligation to perform.
a. incompetence
b. misconduct
c. neglect of duty
d. bribery
As a general rule, police officers are not permitted or allowed to engage in any
other business or calling.
a. bribery
b. moonlighting
c. neglect of duty
d. misconduct
Police officers shall treat official business as such, and shall not impart the same
to anyone except those for whom it is intended, or as directed by his superior
officer, or as required by law.
a. criminal investigation
b. admission
c. confession
d. confidential information
A voice of reason bidding oneself to avoid evil and do good.
a. virtue
b. value
c. dignity
d. conscience
Authority of a person he exercised over his subordinates.
a. chain of command
b. command responsibility
c. responsibility
d. command
The courage to endure without yielding.
a. perseverance
b. endurance
c. fortitude
d. prudence
It is a public trust.
a. private property
b. duty
c. public office
d. personal commitment
This refers to the sum total of dealings of the police with the people it serves.
a. Human Relations
b. Police Relations
c. Police Community relations
d. Police Public Relations
It is designed to influence public opinion in favor of the police force.
a. Public Information Program
b. Public relations
c. Civic Action programs
d. Mass Communications Programs
A judicial tribunal designed to administer justice.
a. Office of the Ombudsman
b. Jury
c. Court
d. Department of Justice
The assessment of our own vulnerabilities, the evaluation of the threat, threat
groups and probable targets.
a. crisis management
b. hostage negotiation
c. threat analysis
d. surveillance operation

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The author of The Criminal Man.

a. Goddard
b. Beccaria
c. Garofalo
d. Lombroso
A person who is held as a security for the fulfilment of certain demands or terms.
a. victim
b. hostage
c. negotiator
d. coordinator
The calculated use of violence or threat of violence to attain political, religious or
ideological goals by instilling fear or using intimidation or coercion.
a. crisis
b. strike
c. crime
d. terrorism
One which consists of several parts that interacts with each other to produce
some results, serve some functions or meet some objectives.
a. justice
b. system
c. feedback
d. environment
Laws made by justices in cases decided in the appellate courts especially by the
Supreme Court.
a. common laws
b. statutory laws
c. case laws
d. civil law
A pillar or component of the Criminal Justice System which is involved in the
administration of appropriate sanctions in keeping with the sentence handed
down.
a. corrections
b. court
c. prosecution
d. law enforcement
The stage of the criminal justice process which involves the convicted persons
serving the sentence imposed.
a. sentencing
b. corrections
c. adjudication
d. charging
The recital of the rights of a suspect during custodial investigation.
a. Bill of Rights
b. Miranda Warning
c. Code of Ethics
d. Policemans Code
This type of physique have relatively predominant muscles, bones and motor
organs of the body.
a. viscerotonic
b. mesomorphic
c. endomorphic
d. ectomorphic
The author of Origin of Species and The Descent of Man.
a. Lombroso
b. Darwin
c. Beccaria
d. Garofalo
He is the primary advocate of the Theory of Differential Association.
a. Lombroso
b. Sutherland
c. Beccaria
d. Garofalo
The author of On Crimes and Punishment, and the primary advocate of the
Classical School of Criminology.
a. Lombroso
b. Sutherland
c. Beccaria
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The basic unit of society.

a. community
b. family
c. government
d. church
The primary and major output of the Criminal Justice System.
a. law
b. arrest
c. justice
d. crime
The one who determines personally the existence of probable cause in the
issuance of a search warrant.
a. fiscal
b. police officer
c. judge
d. victim

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