2012 Penology Officer Exam (Set A) PDF

ANSWER KEY FOR SET – A 2012 GUIDE QUESTIONS ON PENOLOGY OFFICER EXAM. Updated as of 26 July 2012. Compiled, Edited and Updated by INSP MICHELLE NG-BONTO, Legislative Liaison Officer, BJMP-NHQ. “Sharing this reviewer will bring you Good Karma”. Kindly Share this reviewer to our fellow jail officers...

ANSWER KEY FOR SET – A 2012 GUIDE QUESTIONS ON PENOLOGY OFFICER EXAM. Updated as of 26 July 2012. Compiled, Edited and Updated by INSP MICHELLE NG-BONTO, Legislative Liaison Officer, BJMP-NHQ. “Sharing this reviewer will bring you Good Karma”. Kindly Share this reviewer to our fellow jail officers who will be taking the exam. Godbless & Godspeed!! ANSWER KEY FOR SET-A 2012 GUIDE QUESTIONS ON PENOLOGY OFFICER EXAM 2. Alternatives to jail sentence: (Updated as of 26 July 2012) a. Must include at least some time in jail b. Must be applicable only for minors Nota Bene: c. Are not permitted in our country The actual Penology Officer Exam will cover 150 Items plus 10 items on d. May include fines or community service Examinee’s Descriptive Information. You need to finish the actual exam at the maximum rate of 3 hours, by spending 3. An inmate told the jail officer while escorting him to court, “Why don’t you only 1.2 minutes of your time reading, comprehending and answering each just shoot me so that everybody will be happy”. Then the inmate burst into item of the exam. tears. What should the jail officer do? This Reviewer is NOT FOR SALE. This reviewer is edited, compiled and updated by the proponent as part of her advocacy to help fellow BJMP personnel in their a. Tell the inmate that shooting him is prohibited quest for self-enrichment and career growth. This questionnaire aims to prepare your b. Find a valid excuse to shoot him mental and physical stamina on the day of the exam. It is strongly suggested that c. Take the inmate immediately to the hospital since he obviously has you read the latest policies and issuances of the BJMP, the BJMP Manual and laws mental problems such as RA 6713, RA 9263. d. Tell his immediate supervisor or warden what the inmate said and describe his emotional stress PART I- SET A. (1-189) 4. Some symptoms of depression are: A. JAIL MANAGEMENT CONCEPTS AND APPLICATIONS (30%) a. Insomnia (Commitment, Classifications of Inmates/Reception Procedures/Classification of b. Severe Depression Disciplinary Boards & Punishable Acts/Treatment of Inmates with Special Needs) c. Excessive sleep d. Difficulty in thinking 1. Jail overcrowding can be solved: 5. Potential suicides can be detected during admission if: a. By constructing more jails a. All inmates are interviewed by competent psychiatrist b. By legislative action b. The jail has clearly written set of rules in the booking area c. By finding alternatives to jail sentence c. The jail has screening form for inmates to accomplish d. All of the above d. The admitting or booking officer have been properly trained to ask inmates the right questions and encourage them to answer truthfully 1 ANSWER KEY FOR SET – A 2012 GUIDE QUESTIONS ON PENOLOGY OFFICER EXAM. Updated as of 26 July 2012. Compiled, Edited and Updated by INSP MICHELLE NG-BONTO, Legislative Liaison Officer, BJMP-NHQ. “Sharing this reviewer will bring you Good Karma”. Kindly Share this reviewer to our fellow jail officers who will be taking the exam. Godbless & Godspeed!! 6. An inmate giving away personal belongings is most likely: 10. It is proper to assume that inmate who attempts suicide: a. An Addict a. Has been assaulted or threatened by another inmate b. Mentally ill b. Is just faking it c. Drunk c. Is mentally ill and must be hospitalized immediately d. Contemplating suicide d. None of the above 7. A jail officer responding to a suicidal inmate should: 11. A newly admitted inmate screams and tells you that he must be released immediately because his cellmate is an alien from Jupiter and is plotting a. Suggest to the inmate possible solution to his problems to kill him. This inmate is probably: b. Talk and joke with inmate to take his mind off the problems c. Use reverse psychology and order the inmate to go ahead with his a. Paranoid plan b. In need of sedation d. Try to persuade the inmate but back-off if the inmate becomes upset. c. Suffering from anxiety d. Hallucinating 8. If the inmates appears to be suicidal at the time of his admission: 12. Inmates withdrawing from drugs or alcoholic abuse: a. Refer him to mental health professional immediately b. Refuse to admit him a. Should be diagnosed immediately c. Place him immediately in a separate cell b. Should be separated/segregated from other inmates d. Let him join with sympathetic and non-violent inmates c. Can be very dangerous and attack jail officers without warning d. Exhibit paranoid fears, delusion and grandeur 9. Inmates who are threatened by other inmates are likely to: 13. A Prisoner who is sentenced to a prison term of three (3) years and one a. Complain to the jail warden b. Complain to the Officer on duty (1) day to death, is known as: c. Walk away and do nothing d. Back-out at those inmates who threaten them a. Provincial Prisoner b. Insular Prisoner c. City Prisoner d. Municipal Prisoner 2 ANSWER KEY FOR SET – A 2012 GUIDE QUESTIONS ON PENOLOGY OFFICER EXAM. Updated as of 26 July 2012. Compiled, Edited and Updated by INSP MICHELLE NG-BONTO, Legislative Liaison Officer, BJMP-NHQ. “Sharing this reviewer will bring you Good Karma”. Kindly Share this reviewer to our fellow jail officers who will be taking the exam. Godbless & Godspeed!! 14. A Prisoner who is sentenced to a prison term of six (6) months and one 18. The following enumerates the security classification for inmates, except: (1) day to three (3) years, is known as a: a. High Risk Inmates a. Provincial Prisoner b. High Profile Inmates b. Insular Prisoner c. Radical Inmates c. City Prisoner d. Ordinary Inmates d. Municipal Prisoner 19. Each jail is mandated to establish a Classification Board for Inmates. Who 15. A Prisoner who is sentenced to a prison term of one (1) day to six (6) among the following serves as the Chairman of the Classification Board? months, is known as a: a. Jail Warden a. Provincial Prisoner b. Deputy Warden b. Insular Prisoner c. Chief, Custodial/Security Office c. City Prisoner c. IWD Officer d. Municipal Prisoner 20. Which among the following is not a member of the Classification Board? 16. A Prisoner who is sentenced to a prison term of one (1) day to three (3) years, is known as a: a. Chief, Custodial/Security Office b. IWD Officer a. Provincial Prisoner c.Jail Chaplain b. Insular Prisoner d. Inmate’s Representative c. City Prisoner d. Municipal Prisoner 21. Which among the following constitutes authorized disciplinary punishment for the inmates? 17. The following are the classification of detainees, except: a. Reprimand b. Transfer of confinement from one jail facility to another within a. Undergoing Investigation the area b. Awaiting Trial/Under Trial c. Temporary or permanent cancellation of recreational privileges c. Political Detainees d. All of the above d. Awaiting Final Judgement 3 ANSWER KEY FOR SET – A 2012 GUIDE QUESTIONS ON PENOLOGY OFFICER EXAM. Updated as of 26 July 2012. Compiled, Edited and Updated by INSP MICHELLE NG-BONTO, Legislative Liaison Officer, BJMP-NHQ. “Sharing this reviewer will bring you Good Karma”. Kindly Share this reviewer to our fellow jail officers who will be taking the exam. Godbless & Godspeed!! 22. The following constitutes Minor Offenses of inmates, except: 26. The following are the duties and function of the Disciplinary Board, except: a. Rendering personal service to fellow inmate b. Littering a. Conduct background investigation of inmates to determine the type of c. Making groundless complaints d. Loittering or being in an unauthorized place supervision, degree of custody and restrictions b. Investigate facts of misconduct referred to it c. Hear and decide cases within forty-eight (48) hours from the date of 23. Which among the following inmate’s infraction constitute Less Grave Offenses? receipt of the case d. Shall hold sessions as often as necessary to ascertain the veracity of a. Failure to render assistance to an injured personnel or inmate the allegation brought to it b. Malingering c. Possession of pornographic literature 27. The following are considered Limitations when imposing disciplinary d. All of the above punishment, except: 24. The following are the composition of the Disciplinary Board, except: a. No pregnant inmate or one who breastfeeds shall be subjected to any disciplinary punishment a. Chief, Custodial/Security Office b. Corporal punishment are absolutely not allowed b. Jail Warden c. No infirmed or handicapped inmate shall be meted out punishment c. Jail Chaplain which might affect his health d. Inmate’s Representative d. Cancellation of Visiting Privileges 25. At what instance shall the Warden perform the Board’s function as a Summary Disciplinary Officer? 28. The following constitutes Grave offenses, except: a. When one of the member is not present to authorize the disciplinary a. Receiving, keeping, drinking liquor or taking prohibitive drugs action b. Wilfull waste of food b. When the disciplinary action calls for close confinement c. Tattooing himself or others or keeping tattoo paraphernalia c. When the disciplinary board composition is not feasible due to d. Committing any act prejudicial to good conduct and discipline personnel limitations d. When the disciplinary action constitutes transfer to another facility 4 ANSWER KEY FOR SET – A 2012 GUIDE QUESTIONS ON PENOLOGY OFFICER EXAM. Updated as of 26 July 2012. Compiled, Edited and Updated by INSP MICHELLE NG-BONTO, Legislative Liaison Officer, BJMP-NHQ. “Sharing this reviewer will bring you Good Karma”. Kindly Share this reviewer to our fellow jail officers who will be taking the exam. Godbless & Godspeed!! 29. Which among the following are considered as Inmates with Special Needs? a. Female inmates b. Drug users/dependents/addicts/Alcoholics c. Mentally ill/Sex Deviates/Suicidal Inmates d. All of the Above 5  ANSWER KEY FOR SET – A 2012 GUIDE QUESTIONS ON PENOLOGY OFFICER EXAM. Updated as of 26 July 2012. Compiled, Edited and Updated by INSP MICHELLE NG-BONTO, Legislative Liaison Officer, BJMP-NHQ. “Sharing this reviewer will bring you Good Karma”. Kindly Share this reviewer to our fellow jail officers who will be taking the exam. Godbless & Godspeed!! B. CUSTODIAL CONCEPTS AND APPLICATIONS (45%) 32. The official safe range of firing rubber bullets that may not cause injury to (Custody, Security & Control/Emergency Plans, Movement & Transfer of the person fired at, is at what distance? Detainees & Prisoners/Inmate’s Rights & Privileges/IWD Programs ) a. At least 10 meters 30. Warden Shilo manages a jail facility populated by five thousand (5,000) inmates. Considering that the jail has a big population, candidates for b. At least 20 meters local election are dying to campaign thereat. Incumbent Mayor Bubuli c. At least 30 meters from Partido Biglang-Dami and Mayoralty Candidate Bayawak from d. At least 40 meters Partido Talsik-Laway, wanted to launch their campaign in the jail on the same date and time. What should the Warden do? a. Grant the request for campaign so that he will have a good 33. Which among the following constitutes the security procedure to be relationship to whomever will emerge as Mayor in the town followed during meal service? b. Phone in sick on the day of the campaign so that he can save himself for whatever trouble on the day of the campaign a. A jail officer distributing food in the inmates quarter should enter the c. Will not grant the request of both parties to hold campaign in the jail cell without his service firearms because opposing candidates are not allowed under the rules, to b. A jail officer should enter the cell to distribute foods only when another launch campaign at the same time d. Conduct a survey among inmates as to who will garner more vote officer is present to handle the keys and control the entrance door between the two candidates and grant only the popular candidate to c. A lone jail officer on duty may still distribute foods to inmates campaign in the jail provided the door is locked to avoid being overpowered by the inmates 31. Which of the following statements is TRUE, when it comes to the d. All of the above launching of campaign campaign inside the jails? a. Requests are submitted at least one (1) week before their proposed date 34. Which among the following is not considered as Man-Made Calamities? of campaign in jails b. Watchers/representatives from Political Parties, Citizen Arm and other a. Epidemics Civil Society shall be allowed to witness/observe the proceedings b. Flood provided a written request is submitted c. Candidates shall be allowed to campaign only on areas designated by the c. Water Shortage Jail Warden d. Power Failure d. All of the above 6 ANSWER KEY FOR SET – A 2012 GUIDE QUESTIONS ON PENOLOGY OFFICER EXAM. Updated as of 26 July 2012. Compiled, Edited and Updated by INSP MICHELLE NG-BONTO, Legislative Liaison Officer, BJMP-NHQ. “Sharing this reviewer will bring you Good Karma”. Kindly Share this reviewer to our fellow jail officers who will be taking the exam. Godbless & Godspeed!! 35. Under what circumstance can an inmate be brought outside of the jail 38. Which among the following sets of documentary requirements are needed facility? to ensure the acceptance of inmates for Remand to Bucor? a. To appear as witness with leave of court in any investigation or formal a. Mittimus/commitment Order, inquiry by any government agency Information, Court Decision b. To view with leave of court the remains of deceased relative b. Certificate of Good Conduct, Certificate of Non-Pending Case, c. To undergo medical examination or treatment with leave of court Certificate of Non-Appeal/Finality d. All of the above c. Detainees Manifestation/Certification & fully accomplished Jail booking Sheet d. All of the Above 36. Under the Revised Policy on the Designation of Jail Aides, which among the following do not qualify to be utilized as such? 39. What is the rationale behind the directive that all CCTVs should be installed at the Desk or Operations Area of the Jail? a. Inmates charged with light offenses b. Inmates charged with Heinous Crimes a. To ensure that CCTVs are properly manned and monitored 24/7 c. Inmates whose maximum imposable sentence is 6 yrs and below b. To ensure that the movements and activities of inmates are properly d. Sentenced prisoners due for release observed c. To ensure that there is a dedicated personnel in the jail who are watching the recorded activities in real time d. All of the above 37. Proposal for the dissolution of jails are no longer allowed and is no longer considered as a management action. What is the rationale behind this policy changes? 40. To avoid incident of escapes, inmates are allowed to be utilized to do menial jobs outside of their cell for a limited period of time. The restriction a. Because the management say so to do further work is until what time? b. Because its impractical c. Because it runs counter with the bureau’s mandate as provided for a. Inmates are only allowed to do menial jobs up to noontime under Sec. 63 of RA 6975 b. All working inmates should stop At 3:00 o’clock in the afternoon d. All of the above c. Inmates rendering menial jobs outside of their cells can only work up to 5:00 o’clock in the afternoon d. None of the above 7 ANSWER KEY FOR SET – A 2012 GUIDE QUESTIONS ON PENOLOGY OFFICER EXAM. Updated as of 26 July 2012. Compiled, Edited and Updated by INSP MICHELLE NG-BONTO, Legislative Liaison Officer, BJMP-NHQ. “Sharing this reviewer will bring you Good Karma”. Kindly Share this reviewer to our fellow jail officers who will be taking the exam. Godbless & Godspeed!! 41. As per BJMP Policy on the utilization of jail aide, which of the following 44. Taping of Firearms during Yuletide Season is conducted to prevent the statements is TRUE? personnel from committing indiscriminate firing. Which of the following statements is considered as an exception to this policy? a. That all jail aides must be supervised and their activities must be constantly monitored a. Taping of Firearms is not needed when the superior is not around b. That jail aides shall not be allowed to stay outside of their cell beyond b. Taping of Firearms applies only when the personnel is on duty 5:00 o’clock in the afternoon c. The firing of taped firearms is justified in situations which extremely c. That all jail aides must be locked up in their cell after the lapse of demands the use thereof allowable time to roam around the facility d. All of the above d. All of the Above 45. Which among the following statements is NOT TRUE when it comes to 42. At what instance shall the Director, Bureau of Corrections grant the the use of Yellow T-Shirt by the inmates in BJMP Manned Facilities? Requests of Wardens/ Wardresses re: Good Conduct Time Allowance of inmates? a. Inmates may attend court hearing outside of the jail facility by wearing any yellow shirt without markings a. Only when requests from the Wardens and Wardresses re: GCTA is b. That inmates are made to wear yellow shirt inside the facility to easily coursed through the DIWD for Indorsement by the Chief, BJMP to the distinguish them from visitors Bucor c. Personnel and visitors are prohibited from wearing Yellow T-Shirts b. When a letter-request for GCTA is sent by the Warden or Wardress to while inside the jail facility the Bucor Director d. Inmates should wear yellow t-shirt with markings even when inside c. Only when there is a supporting request from the inmate for the the facility issuance of GCTA d. None of the above 46. At what instance may a jail officer effect an arrest? 43. In the Delineation of Command/Responsibilities under the SOP on a. When, in his presence, the person to be arrested has committed, is Escorting High Risk/high-Profile Inmates, what shall be the duty of the actually committing, or is attempting to commit an offense augmentation personnel from other units? b. When an offense in fact has just been committed c. When the person to be arrested is a prisoner who has escaped from a a. Considered as additional escorts penal establishment or place where he is serving final judgment or is b. Jointly responsible with the requesting unit in securing the safety of temporarily confined while his case is pending, or has escaped while inmates being transferred from one confinement to another. c. Shall secure the entry/exit points, prisoners vans and parking area d. All of the Above d. All of the above 8 ANSWER KEY FOR SET – A 2012 GUIDE QUESTIONS ON PENOLOGY OFFICER EXAM. Updated as of 26 July 2012. Compiled, Edited and Updated by INSP MICHELLE NG-BONTO, Legislative Liaison Officer, BJMP-NHQ. “Sharing this reviewer will bring you Good Karma”. Kindly Share this reviewer to our fellow jail officers who will be taking the exam. Godbless & Godspeed!! 47. Under the BJMP Policy on Tours inside the Jail, at what instance should 50. In escorting High-risk/High Profile Inmates, who shall act as Close-in the written request be addressed to the Chief, BJMP? Security for the inmates? a. When a visiting party intends to visit a female dormitory a. The augmentation team b. When the jail subject of tour is a High Risk Facility b. The escorts from the jail where the inmate is confined c. When the Warden or Wardress refuses to endorse the written request c. Friendly forces in the area for a jail tour d. The Chief, Escort d. When the Regional Director failed to act on such request after the lapse of a reasonable period of time 51. Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE when it comes to escorting High Risk/High-Profile Inmates to and fro the court? 48. Under the Policy on the Issuance of Certificate of Detention and Detainees Manifestation, at what period shall the Warden/Wardress a. At least one (1) vehicle must be used in escorting HR/HP inmates submit the Detainees Manifestation/Certification to the Court? b. Inmates must be handcuffed at the back as an added precaution c. There must be no more than eight (8) inmates per prisoners van a. Before the date set for the arraignment of the case against the inmate d. Once inside the prisoners van, the inmates faces must be concealed b. During the presentation of Prosecution Evidence from public view c. During the presentation of Defense Evidence d. During or before the date set for Promulgation 52. Kind of bullets considered as lethal munitions as it can cause damage and injury and should only be used on incidents requiring deadly force 49. Inmates who signed a Detainees Manifestation are given how much mentioned in the BJMP SOP on the Use of Force and Weapons: credit hours for the work rendered while in detention? a. Teflon coated bullets a. shall be credited with the service of sentence with 1/5 of the time b. Rubber bullets & Rubber coated bullets during which inmate is detained c. Incendiary Bullets b. shall be credited with the service of sentence with 2/5 of the time d. Armour Piercing Bullets during which inmate is detained c. shall be credited with 3/5 the service of sentence with of the time during which inmate is detained 53. The kind of Force that would create a substantial risk of causing death or d. shall be credited with 4/5 the service of sentence with of the time serious bodily harm such as the threatened use of a firearm, speaks of: during which inmate is detained a. Violent Altercation b. Inertia c. Deadly Force d. Non-Deadly Force 9 ANSWER KEY FOR SET – A 2012 GUIDE QUESTIONS ON PENOLOGY OFFICER EXAM. Updated as of 26 July 2012. Compiled, Edited and Updated by INSP MICHELLE NG-BONTO, Legislative Liaison Officer, BJMP-NHQ. “Sharing this reviewer will bring you Good Karma”. Kindly Share this reviewer to our fellow jail officers who will be taking the exam. Godbless & Godspeed!! 54. Inmate Kalabog had an altercation with inmate Bosyo. The former was 57. Jail Officer Zoe reported for duty at Binan Municipal Jail. As he was about not able to control his temper that he punched the latter and poured to enter the admin office of the jail, an inmate suddenly shouted boiling water on Bosyo’s feet. Inmate Kalabog is said to have used what invectives at him and threw a plate of food towards his direction. All kind of force? throughout the incident, Zoe was able to maintain his composure. This is a clear display of: a. Violent Altercation b. Inertia a. Insensitivity c. Deadly Force b. Maximum Tolerance d. Non-Deadly Force c. Kanya-Kanya Syndrome d. All of the above 55. To address the jail disturbance, Warden Ompong resorted to the use of negotiation and persuasion in engaging with the discontented inmates 58. Strip searches must be done by: who were proponents of noise barrage. Warden decided to use this method because the mere presence of duty custodial officers were not a. An officer of similar sex enough to contain the situation. What is the method employed by the b. A trustee inmate Warden? c. Immediate supervisor d. Any available BJMP personnel a. Verbal tussle b. Verbal containment c. Art of persuasion 59. When conducting a frisk strip search, the BJMP officer should always: d. Power of the Mind a. Subject to inmate to punishment 56. It is the act of taking away of an inmate through the use of force, threat or b. Search the body thoroughly intimidation while said inmate is inside the jail facility or while in transit. c. Vary his procedures in searching d. Be systematic and thorough a. Abduction b. Rescue c. Ambush 60. Strip search should be conducted: d. None of the above a. In the presence of other inmates so that there are witnesses b. At the warden’s office c. At the admission office in the presence of other jail personnel d. Private room where it will be out of the view of the others to avoid further embarrassment 10 ANSWER KEY FOR SET – A 2012 GUIDE QUESTIONS ON PENOLOGY OFFICER EXAM. Updated as of 26 July 2012. Compiled, Edited and Updated by INSP MICHELLE NG-BONTO, Legislative Liaison Officer, BJMP-NHQ. “Sharing this reviewer will bring you Good Karma”. Kindly Share this reviewer to our fellow jail officers who will be taking the exam. Godbless & Godspeed!! 61. In the conduct of initial frisk search, the things that must be looked into 65. Which of the following is TRUE? are: a. Addresses the telephone numbers of close and known associates b. Deadly weapons a. In a written report, the jail officer must describe the taste of the c. Drugs substance he finds d. All of the above b. Taste an unknown substance alone c. A jail officer should never taste an unknown substance d. Taste an unknown substance in the presence of witnesses 62. Frisk searches should be conducted only : 66. Inmates try to hide drugs in: a. After visitation b. Upon admission c. After pulling an inmate from the cell prior to transfer a. A place where it cannot be stolen d. All of the above b. A place readily accessible by the inmate c. A place where drugs will remain dry d. All of the above 63. A plastic drinking straw maybe used by a drug user: 67. Which of the following is true? a. to roll a marijuana cigarette b. As a weapon to demand drugs c. Keep silent and do nothing a. Attorney visiting inmates cannot be searched d. To sniff drugs thru the nostrils b. Personnel need not be searched c. Routine frisks of all visitors are permissible d. Brother uniformed personnel should not be searched 64. The most effective way to combat drug smuggling is: 68. Which of the following is not a step in the booking process? a. To closely monitor all activities of inmates b. To watch out for inmates behaving suspiciously c. To conduct drug tests on inmates a. Fingerprinting the inmate d. To search inmates’ cell regularly b. Searching the inmate c. Inventory of the inmate’s property d. Questioning the inmate on the details of his crime 11 ANSWER KEY FOR SET – A 2012 GUIDE QUESTIONS ON PENOLOGY OFFICER EXAM. Updated as of 26 July 2012. Compiled, Edited and Updated by INSP MICHELLE NG-BONTO, Legislative Liaison Officer, BJMP-NHQ. “Sharing this reviewer will bring you Good Karma”. Kindly Share this reviewer to our fellow jail officers who will be taking the exam. Godbless & Godspeed!! 69. Which inmates should be informed about jail rules? 73. Which of the following is not true of health screening? a. All inmates a. It eliminates the use for medical examination after the inmates have b. Only those who break the jail rules been admitted c. Only those who can read and write b. It helps detect the health problems of inmates d. Only those who are recidivists c. It helps protect the inmates and personnel from threat of contagious disease d. It helps reduce the risk that the jail will be found liable for negligent 70. Who must be searched upon admission in jail? care a. Only those suspected of carrying deadly weapons or contrabands 74. Why is it important to use alternative routes in escorting inmates? b. Only those admitted following an arrest c. Only those who have not been searched by the transport officer d. All of the above a. It will help jail officers find the shortest and quickest route b. It will keep all escorts alert c. It will make the movements of the escorts less predictable 71. When is it legal to incarcerate an individual who has not been charged d. None of the above with a crime? 75. Which members of the escort team should be briefed on the route to be a. When the individual is a minor taken? b. When the individual is suspected of having committed a crime c. When the individual is mentally ill d. It is never legal. a. All officers assigned to the escort b. The driver of the escort cars c. Only the driver of the lead vehicle 72. If a medical staff officer tells you that the arriving inmate is too ill to be d. The primary and back up drivers admitted to the jail, you should: a. Release the inmate immediately. b. Formally accept the inmate and arrange for a jail officer to take the inmate to the hospital c. Tell the transport officer to take the inmate to the nearest hospital d. Make the inmate sign a form relieving the jail of any legal responsibility 12 ANSWER KEY FOR SET – A 2012 GUIDE QUESTIONS ON PENOLOGY OFFICER EXAM. Updated as of 26 July 2012. Compiled, Edited and Updated by INSP MICHELLE NG-BONTO, Legislative Liaison Officer, BJMP-NHQ. “Sharing this reviewer will bring you Good Karma”. Kindly Share this reviewer to our fellow jail officers who will be taking the exam. Godbless & Godspeed!! 76. Which of the following should be done first before picking up the inmates 79. When escorting an inmate in an uncaged vehicle: to be escorted? a. the second officer should be armed and sit beside the driver in the a. Check the documents needed front seat b. Search thoroughly the vehicle to be used for contraband that may b. the second officer should be armed and sit behind the driver aide in escape c. the second officer should be unarmed and sit in the front seat c. Make sure inmates are not allowed access to a phone d. the second officer should sit in the back seat but should leave all d. All of the above weapons in the front seat 77. When escorting an inmate on foot, it is important to remember: 80. In a two (2) vehicle escort, which car should transport the inmate? a. the first vehicle a. To walk several steps behind the inmate to decrease the chance of b. the second vehicle assaulting you c. whichever vehicle would do b. To walk side-by-side with the inmate d. Whichever vehicle the Warden designated c. To walk in front of the inmate to be able to control what lies ahead d. To walk slightly behind taking cognizance of the weak side of the inmate 81. When driving in an escort convoy, which among the following procedure is correct? 78. It is important for the transport officer to be aware that: a. all drivers to drive fast to minimize danger time b. all drivers to drive at safe speed maintaining proper distance a. Restraining devices are not necessary when inmates being escorted c. all drivers to drive at speed and remain very close to the vehicle in are manageable front b. Restraining devices are tools which must be properly maintained and d. driver to drive at a safe speed leaving room for non-convoy vehicles made available to get between the cars c. Restraining devices are optional when transporting inmates d. None of the above 82. In a three vehicle escort, which car should transport the inmate? a. the first vehicle b. the last vehicle c. the car in the middle d. whichever of the three cars would do 13 ANSWER KEY FOR SET – A 2012 GUIDE QUESTIONS ON PENOLOGY OFFICER EXAM. Updated as of 26 July 2012. Compiled, Edited and Updated by INSP MICHELLE NG-BONTO, Legislative Liaison Officer, BJMP-NHQ. “Sharing this reviewer will bring you Good Karma”. Kindly Share this reviewer to our fellow jail officers who will be taking the exam. Godbless & Godspeed!! 83. Which among the following statement is TRUE with regards to moving or 86. The best definition for a contraband would be: transferring an inmate from one facility to another? a. Hired vehicle maybe utilized in transporting inmates however, the a. Anything that an inmate could use as a weapon driver should avoid stopping along the highway to deter rescue attempts b. Anything in the inmate’s cell not issued by the jail authorities b. The carpeta of the inmate must be forwarded to the facility where the c. any article, item, or thing prohibited by law and/or forbidden by jail inmate will be confined rules that would pose as security hazards or endanger the lives of c. The inmate’s Carpeta must be properly received by the Records inmates Custodian d. Any item that an inmate can use to harm himself or others d. All of the Above 87. Mere possession of this contraband is said to be unlawful in itself and 84. What is the best way to develop and maintain a positive attitude with such constitutes “illegal contraband”. regard to the escort personnel ability? a. Dangerous Drugs b.Weapons and Potential Weapons a. Do not think of the situation to avoid stress c. Explosives b. Have confidence on the escort team’s abilities to successfully d. All of the above complete the escorting task c. Believe in the saying that whatever is meant to be will be d. Don’t worry as you cannot control the situation 88. Category of contraband which may not be classified as illegal under the law but are forbidden by jail rules such as cellphone, money or other commodities of exchange such as jewelry. 85. What is the role of the advance party in all escort convoy? a. Illegal contraband b. Nuisance Contraband a. To drive the lead car in the escort convoy c. Liquor b. To proceed to the drop-off site and arrange for the clear entry of the d. Pornographic materials transport vehicle c. To watch the car before the inmate is replaced d. To go to the drop-off site and stay inside the facility until the inmate 89. Which of the following would not be considered a contraband if found in had been transported an inmate’s cell? a. A can of insecticide b. Bottle of wine c. Blades borrowed from jail personnel d. None of the above 14 ANSWER KEY FOR SET – A 2012 GUIDE QUESTIONS ON PENOLOGY OFFICER EXAM. Updated as of 26 July 2012. Compiled, Edited and Updated by INSP MICHELLE NG-BONTO, Legislative Liaison Officer, BJMP-NHQ. “Sharing this reviewer will bring you Good Karma”. Kindly Share this reviewer to our fellow jail officers who will be taking the exam. Godbless & Godspeed!! 90. Which is TRUE of trustees? 93. A jail officer who finds contraband in an inmate’s cell: a. Trustees are not likely to bring contraband into the jail. a. Should stop the search and immediately bring the item to the attention b. Trustees help cut down contraband circulation. of the supervisor c. Trustees can offer valuable help in searching cells. b. Should stop the search and immediately question the inmate d. As they have freedom to move about the jail premises, trustees c. Should confiscate the item and continue to search for additional require more frequent searches than other inmates contraband items d. Should leave the cell in disarray 91. Which of the following statements is true? 94. An officer planning to search the inmate’s cell: a. Each inmate should be frisk every time he enters or leaves a secure a. Should give the inmates advance notice area b. Should ask the permission of inmates b. Search only inmates when you have reason to suspect that he may c. Should permit inmates to remain the cell to ensure the officer does not be carrying contraband do damage c. Searching inmate after another officer has just done so is an d. Should remove the inmates from the cell before beginning the search infringement of the inmate’s rights d. Search only inmates upon their admission 95. This is the type of body search conducted using flat palms to pat down the outer clothing of the person to look for any recognizable contraband. 92. The most practical way of preventing visitors from passing contraband to an inmate is: a. Strip Search b. Pat Frisk or Pat Down Search c. Visual Body Cavity Search a. Watch the inmate closely throughout the visit d. Rub Search b. Permit only trusties to have visitors c. Strip search both inmate and visitor before every visit d. Conduct searches carefully before and after the visit 15 ANSWER KEY FOR SET – A 2012 GUIDE QUESTIONS ON PENOLOGY OFFICER EXAM. Updated as of 26 July 2012. Compiled, Edited and Updated by INSP MICHELLE NG-BONTO, Legislative Liaison Officer, BJMP-NHQ. “Sharing this reviewer will bring you Good Karma”. Kindly Share this reviewer to our fellow jail officers who will be taking the exam. Godbless & Godspeed!! 96. This type of body search is said to be intrusive in nature as it requires the subject to bare. Inmates maybe subjected to this type of body search 100. What is the most effective way to maintain control of jail keys? upon their admission or re-admission to the facility or if there are reasons to suspect that the inmate has contraband. a. Never allow keys to be used in inmate areas a. Strip Search b. Only a central control officer have to keep the office b. Pat - Frisk or Pat - Down Search c. Keep all keys in one central control area and only distribute them to c. Visual Body Cavity Search officers while they are on duty d. Rub Search d. All officers are responsible for holding the keys at all times 97. Body search of this type pats the subject’s body over the clothing in a more thorough manner where the genital, buttocks, and breasts are 101. What is the proper procedure for discarding broken tools? carefully searched for the presence of contraband. a. Before throwing them, break them so that they are of no use to a. Strip Search inmates b. Pat - Frisk or Pat - Down Search b. Before throwing them, wrap them in paper so inmates will not know c. Cavity Search what they are d. Rub Search c. Have an officer carry it and dispose the same far from the jail d. Throw them in the trash in an area of the jail where inmates have no access 98. Body search of this type is by far the most invasive search that maybe done on an individual, necessitating manual internal inspection of the body to look for contraband such as illegal drugs, money, jewelry, or 102. It is said that the most secure and efficient method of controlling keys is weapons. the maintenance of a system of Key Control. In the jail setting, which area is the most ideal place to be designated as Key Control Center or primary a. Strip Search issue point? b. Pat - Frisk or Pat - Down Search c. Visual Body Cavity Search d. None of the above a. Warden’s Office b. Records Office 99. Area Search maybe carried out in jails through the use of the following c. Desk Officer’s Area techniques, except: d. Admin Office a. Strategic b. Tactical c. Random d. Practical 16 ANSWER KEY FOR SET – A 2012 GUIDE QUESTIONS ON PENOLOGY OFFICER EXAM. Updated as of 26 July 2012. Compiled, Edited and Updated by INSP MICHELLE NG-BONTO, Legislative Liaison Officer, BJMP-NHQ. “Sharing this reviewer will bring you Good Karma”. Kindly Share this reviewer to our fellow jail officers who will be taking the exam. Godbless & Godspeed!! 103. Which among the following does not constitute Key control rules? 107. As a security measure, this type of counting procedure is conducted at least 4 times within a 24 hour period, ensuring beyond doubt that every a. Wardens must issue rules relative to key control inmate is accounted for. b. Account all keys every shift change c. Carry only keys necessary for a shift a. Mandatory Formal Count d. Storing of jails keys together with cuff keys b. Census or Informal Count c. Bedbook Count d. Emergency or Lockdown Count 104. In cases where a jail or cuff key is lost, the proper thing for a duty personnel to do is to: 108. This type of counting procedure is conducted as a security measure a. Ask the trustees if a key was found following a jail disturbance, riots or escape incidents. b. Do a frisk search of all trustees in the area c. Immediately notify supervisor if a jail or cuff key is lost a. Mandatory Formal Count d. Do a cell search b. Bedbook Count c. Census or Informal Count d. Emergency or Lock-down Count 105. Which is a good way of preventing keys from being stolen/lost? 109. It is a counting procedure that is infrequent and in the nature of irregular a. Turning all keys after your shift check wherein inmates are required to report to the nearest jail personnel b. Checking the keys at all times present for accounting purposes. c. Welding the key rings shut d. Leaving the keys secured in the designated key control area a. Mandatory Formal Count b. Census or Informal Count c. Bedbook Count 106. How should one carry the keys in the presence of inmates? d. Emergency or Lock-down Count a. Keep all keys visible to determine at once if a key is missing b. Keep all your keys in your hands for quick access when needed c. Carry them as inconspicuously as possible so inmates will not be tempted to take them away d. Dangle them in your belt to let the inmates know that you are in - charge 17 ANSWER KEY FOR SET – A 2012 GUIDE QUESTIONS ON PENOLOGY OFFICER EXAM. Updated as of 26 July 2012. Compiled, Edited and Updated by INSP MICHELLE NG-BONTO, Legislative Liaison Officer, BJMP-NHQ. “Sharing this reviewer will bring you Good Karma”. Kindly Share this reviewer to our fellow jail officers who will be taking the exam. Godbless & Godspeed!! 110. The following statements constitute due observance of Dining Room 113. With leave of court, inmates maybe allowed to view the remains of their Security Measures, except: deceased relative. Under what ground can the warden ask the court to reconsider and revoke the order? a. Inmates shall march in columns along designated routes under the supervision of duty personnel while other personnel are stationed along a. The deceased relative is lying-in-state in a place beyond thirty the route to direct the movement of inmates to the messhall kilometer (30) radius from the place of confinement of the inmate b. As a general precaution, inmates shall only be allowed to use b. The detainee has a record of escape individual mess utensils made of plastic c. the detainee is classified as high-risk/high profile and the jail has c. The food service supervisor is not required to be present during meals inadequate resources to ensure the inmates safety/security considering that the food is already served d. all of the above d. Checking and accounting of all utensils after every meal 114. A trustee is an inmate: 111. Which among the following statement is not true in the observance of security procedures during meal service? a. Who is in charge of other inmates b. Who has the trust of the jail personnel a. A jail officer should enter the inmate’s quarter to distribute food only c. Who is assigned to a job in a jail who may be dependable when another jail officer is available to handle keys and control the d. one of the above entrance door b. A jail officer may enter the inmate’s quarter to distribute food alone c. Food may still be served by the duty jail officer provided precautionary 115. A general rule concerning supervision of inmates is: doors were locked to pre-empt being overpowered by inmates d. Security must always be considered in the service of food inside cells a. They can be trusted to do a job b. They should be supervised and be relied upon to do a good job 112. What should a jail officer do in the event that a mail being censored c. They should be supervised more than those in the general population contains unusual slang and sentences with double meanings? d. None of the above a. The censored mail shall be distributed accordingly, as if nothing happened 116. Which of the inmates should jail officer recommend for disciplinary b. The censored mail shall be marked and the inmate addressee segregation? shall be under careful watch c. The contents of the censored mail should be carefully studied and analyzed to determine the real meaning a. Inmates who refuse to abide by jail rules and regulations d. None of the above b. Inmates who are seriously ill c. Inmates who were former uniformed personnel d. All of the above 18 ANSWER KEY FOR SET – A 2012 GUIDE QUESTIONS ON PENOLOGY OFFICER EXAM. Updated as of 26 July 2012. Compiled, Edited and Updated by INSP MICHELLE NG-BONTO, Legislative Liaison Officer, BJMP-NHQ. “Sharing this reviewer will bring you Good Karma”. Kindly Share this reviewer to our fellow jail officers who will be taking the exam. Godbless & Godspeed!! 117. A jail officer once seized as a hostage should remember that: 121. The most dangerous period for the hostage during the hostage-taking incident is: a. The longer the incident lasts, the more the dangerous it becomes b. The hostage-taker will control and order him a. Five hours into the incident when the hostage-taker is hungry c. The jail officer can probably talk to the hostage-taker for his release b. When the commanding officer orders the hostage-taker to surrender d. He will be killed if his co-jailers will rescue him c. First two hours of the incident d. During the lengthy negotiation 118. The situation whereby a positive emotional bond develops between the hostage and the hostage-taker and both feet that is “us against them” is 122. To cope with the possibility of being seized as a hostage, many jail called: officers display a reaction called: a. Transference a. Stockholm Syndrome b. Delusions b. Retribution Syndrome c. Retribution syndrome c. Positive Emotional Bond Syndrome d. Stockholm syndrome d. Deny and repress 119. A jail officer taken as a hostage should: 123. Jail officer comportment means: a. Tell the hostage taker that he is a best jail officer a. How the officer presents himself in carrying out his duties b. Show that he fears the situation b. How the officer shows how he always feel good about himself c. Remind the hostage-taker that nothing will happen c. How the officer exercises his discretionary authority d. Try not to remind the hostage-taker that he is a jail officer d. None of the above 120. When should a jail officer-hostage negotiate with the hostage-taker? 124. The jail officer in order to provide an appropriate role model for inmates and lessen susceptibility to being manipulated should: a. Throughout the entire incident until the hostage-taker surrenders b. During the first three hours of the incident a. Get emotionally involved with inmates he supervises c. When the jail officer-hostage feels that the negotiations will fail b. Present an image of pride in his work and high level of integrity d. Never c. Use corporal punishment to inmates as authorized by jail rules d. Always feel good about himself 19 ANSWER KEY FOR SET – A 2012 GUIDE QUESTIONS ON PENOLOGY OFFICER EXAM. Updated as of 26 July 2012. Compiled, Edited and Updated by INSP MICHELLE NG-BONTO, Legislative Liaison Officer, BJMP-NHQ. “Sharing this reviewer will bring you Good Karma”. Kindly Share this reviewer to our fellow jail officers who will be taking the exam. Godbless & Godspeed!! 125. In interacting positively with inmates, jail officers should: 128. The proper way for a jail guard on duty to react if an attorney is creating disturbances because he cannot see his client inmate due to jail activity is: a. Show favoritism when warranted by an inmate’s good conduct b. Don’t criticize management decisions c. Avoid any implications of favoritism a. Threatens the lawyer with arrest d. None of the above b. Shout at him and if it does not work force him out of jail c. File formal complaint in court and demanding that the lawyer concerned be no longer allowed to represent the inmate because of 126. A jail officer in order to develop good working relationship with his peers his disrespectful conduct should: d. Maintain emotional control and call for a supervisor to deal with the lawyer a. Help spread rumors concerning personal problems of officers b. Attend all duties and criticize management decisions 129. If a jail officer believes that there are rules develop by the management c. Strictly implement jail rules which will cause serious problems in supervising an angry inmate d. Offer encouragement and support to other officers and let them feel population, he should: that they are part of the group a. Criticize the new rules in his peers only 127. If a jail officer is tempted to cover-up the infraction of his fellow officer, he b. Criticize the new rules his both his co-jail officers and inmates he must be aware that: supervise c. Ignore the new rules d. Offer suggestions to the management and explain how the rules may a. One infraction can increase or lead to greater liabilities cause the problems and proposed have the new rules can be change b. His fellow officer will return the favor if he commits an infraction in some respects himself c. Cover-up might be picked up by media d. Covering for fellow jail officers will foster “Esprit de Corps” 130. A jail officer to be respected by his peers, he must: a. Follow the code of ethics and good standards and look for ways to perform his job better b. Make his record of work be at par with his peers c. Share stories to enter his peers and inmates d. Give in to the requests of your peers 20 ANSWER KEY FOR SET – A 2012 GUIDE QUESTIONS ON PENOLOGY OFFICER EXAM. Updated as of 26 July 2012. Compiled, Edited and Updated by INSP MICHELLE NG-BONTO, Legislative Liaison Officer, BJMP-NHQ. “Sharing this reviewer will bring you Good Karma”. Kindly Share this reviewer to our fellow jail officers who will be taking the exam. Godbless & Godspeed!! 131. The primary goal of emergency preparedness plans is: 135. A proper safety and security equipment inspections: a. Security a. Must be conducted annually b. Protect jail properties b. Not necessary unless the equipment is used c. Reduce facility liability c. Has a significant impact on the outcome of jail emergency operation d. Reduce threat to life d. Should be done by equipment specialist as officers are not qualified to inspect equipment 132. The best jail emergency plan to have is: 136. The best reason why a jail officer needs to have thorough knowledge on a. Emergency that doesn’t happen jail emergency procedure: b. A natural disaster c. A man-made disaster a. It is important in reducing liability to say you did the right thing d. Reduce threat to life b. It is a requirement of jail policies and operating procedures c. Officers are requires to act promptly and effectively during life threatening situations 133. When responding to an emergency situation, the primary concern of jail d. Officers are required to act promptly and effectively during life officers is: threatening situations a. Personal safety 137. By studying actual jail emergencies, jail officers can: b. Safety of their family c. Safety of inmates d. Compliance with jail rules a. Plan for the safety of their families b. Improve their emergency response techniques c. Gain expertise in providing post-incident counseling 134. Jail officers should participate in jail emergency response drills: d. Set up “If I Die Plan” for their spouses a. On a yearly basis 138. The most important component of emergency plan during typhoon is; b. Only after the incident occurred to prevent the incident from happening again a. Assuring inmates that they have access to communication facilities c. At a slower than normal rate to ensure its correct implementation b. Assuring inmates that they have adequate food during the typhoon d. As if their lives depended upon their actions c. Assuring that communications and other logistical equipment is available and in good working condition d. Assuring inmates that the emergency plan is approved by the officer 21 ANSWER KEY FOR SET – A 2012 GUIDE QUESTIONS ON PENOLOGY OFFICER EXAM. Updated as of 26 July 2012. Compiled, Edited and Updated by INSP MICHELLE NG-BONTO, Legislative Liaison Officer, BJMP-NHQ. “Sharing this reviewer will bring you Good Karma”. Kindly Share this reviewer to our fellow jail officers who will be taking the exam. Godbless & Godspeed!! 139. When planning for the national calamities emergencies, the most 143. Documenting events surrounding a critical jail incident is: important factor to be considered is: a. A good idea a. Security b. The responsibility if investigators only b. Inventory of Supplies c. Necessary if litigation is likely to happen c. Water, Light and sanitations needs of inmates d. Extremely necessary including all phases of incidents d. Adequate number of emergency lights 144. A critical incident is a learning experience for: 140. The presence of jail officers during calamities tends to: a. Top management a. Lessen the fear of inmates about their own safety b. Top community b. Frighten the inmates c. Everyone involved in handling the incident c. Lead to riots when inmates feel they are being intimidated d. Those who developed policy relating to the incident d. Violate their civil rights 145. The preparation or planning for critical incident is: 141. Critical incidents are events which: a. Mandated by law a. Require careful evaluation and judgment b. A waste of resources as it does not happen often b. Involve a great number of personnel and logistical resources c. A costly venture which small jail cannot afford c. Are short term and stress free d. An area where networking with other jails and other correctional d. Do not involve physical damage or death agencies can be very beneficial 142. Review a critical incident should be conducted: 146. Policies and procedures relating to critical incidents must: a. Only if deemed necessary by the management a. Be clear, concise and understandable b. As soon as the incident is over b. Need to be reviewed regularly and revised as necessary c. Within eight hours at the start of the incident c. Need to be accessible to all jail personnel d. As soon as caused have been determined d. All of the above 22 ANSWER KEY FOR SET – A 2012 GUIDE QUESTIONS ON PENOLOGY OFFICER EXAM. Updated as of 26 July 2012. Compiled, Edited and Updated by INSP MICHELLE NG-BONTO, Legislative Liaison Officer, BJMP-NHQ. “Sharing this reviewer will bring you Good Karma”. Kindly Share this reviewer to our fellow jail officers who will be taking the exam. Godbless & Godspeed!! 147. Stress resulting from critical incident is: 151. Which of the following is not a common cause of injuries in an earthquake? a. Treatable b. Dangerous and must be dealt with quickly and efficiently c. Often found even in those who project a super-officer image a. Panic d. All of the above b. Cracks opening in the earth surface c. Fire and explosions d. Falling debris and other objects 148. Drills designed to test critical incident-related policies: 152. Preparing a jail for a serious earthquake does not involve: a. Are necessary in all jail facilities on a regular basis b. Are realistic in small jails but not practical in big jails c. Is usually little value as it does not happen often a. Developing a plan for evacuation d. Are dangerous and risky to inmates b. Knowing location of power shut-offs