Republic of the Philippines

PROFESSIONAL REGULATION COMMISSION

BOARD OF CRIMINOLOGY

CRIMINOLOGISTS Licensure Examination

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

MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. The importance of the firm or installation with reference to the national economy security
A. relative vulnerability C. relative necessity
B. relative criticality D. relative security
2. These are major causes of action that the organization plans to take in order to achieve its
objectives.
A. procedures C. strategies
B. plans D. objectives
3. In this form of authority, personnel do not give orders but they offer advice. Frequently, this
advice is based on a high level of expertise but the advice carries no formal requirement for
acceptance.
A. democracy C. functional authority
B. line authority D. staff authority
4. _________ means controlling the direction and flow of decisions through unity of command from
top to bottom of organization.
A. audit C. coordination
B. 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
B. criminal investigation D. patrol
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 arrest 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 form 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 directions
9. Who maybe automatically granted height waiver, as provided under Section 15 of Republic Act
No. 8551?
A. police retirables requesting for extension of service.
B. Members of cultural minorities duly certified by the appropriate government agency
C. Government employees wishing to transfer to PNP.
D. Graduates of Criminology
10. Plans, which require action or assistance from persons or agencies outside the police
organizations.

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 A. management plans C. exta-departmental plans
B. operational plans D. tactical plans
11. Protection of classified documents/matters concerning their preparation, classification,
reproduction, handling, transmission, disposal and destruction.
A. document security C. physical security
B. operational security D. organizational security
12. What is the system of natural and man-made barriers placed between the potential intruder and
the object/person/matter being protected?
A. Communication security C. Document security
B. Physical security D. Personnel security
13. Intelligence on the enemy and the characteristics of the operation used in the planning and
conduct of tactical operations.
A. strategic intelligence C. military intelligence
B. combat intelligence D. counter intelligence
14. The effectiveness and efficiency of the patrol function can be enhanced if there is detailed and
up-to-date information about crime and criminals. This call for the establishment of a ____.
A. Patrol based headquarters C. management information center
B. crime informaton center D. public information officer
15. Planning cannot be undertaken without referring to__________ on the entire police organization,
community, crime, equipment, inventories, personal data, etc.
A. costs C. data
B. 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 promotion C. Security reminders
B. Security orientation D. Security investigation
17. What plans requires action or assistance from persons or agencies outside the police
organizations?
A. tactical plan C. extra-departmental plan
B. management plan D. operational plan
18. This is a patrol program designed to ensure law abiding citizens, feeling of security but the
reaction for would be violators.
A. double-officer patrol C. single officer patrol
B. low visibility patrol D. high visibility patrol
19. The transfer of heat from one material to another by direct contact is called________?
A. oxidation C. convection
B. conduction D. radiation
20. Developing security consciousness among policemen forms part of enhancing _______.
A. Line intelligence C. strategic intelligence
B. 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 C. administration and control
B. operational supervision 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 C. ordinary pilferer
B. casual pilferer D. unusual pilferer
23. An appeal filed with the Napolcom Regional Appellate Board shall be decided within _________
days from receipt of motion of appeal.
A. fifty (50) C. twenty (20)
B. thirty (30) D. sixty (60)

24. In the intelligence function, the black list includes _________ forces.
A. unwanted C. friendly
B. 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 of discovering the need to plan?
A. conduct of research C. conduct of management audit

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 B. conduct of training D. conduct of inspection
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 C. wedge
B. deployed line D. clockwise
27. Under this principles the chief executive directly control 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 C. exception principle
B. unity of command D. span of control
28. What is meant by evaluation of C-1?
A. Information comes from an unreliable source and is improbably true
B. Information comes from an unreliable source and is probably true
C. Information comes from a fairly reliable source and is confirmed from other sources
D. Information comes from a fairly reliable source and is doubtfully true
29. Under physical security, what should be placed between the prospective intruder and target
installation?
A. Hazard C. Net
B. Risk D. Barrier
30. Mr. Juan delas 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 educational requirement
D. No, he has exceed the minimum age requirement
31. A police officer who manages a police station must use all of the following skills EXCEPT:
A. Conceptual C. Technical
B. Interpersonal D. Communication
32. The planning process generally consists of five (5) steps in sequential order. Which is the first
step?
A. Formulation of the details of the plan C. setting up planning objectives
B. Recognition of the need to plan D. Gathering and analysis of the 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 c. Afternoon shift
B. Midday shift d. Night shift
34. These are barbed wires placed above the vertical fence in order to increase physical protection of
establishments or installations.
A. Top tower c. Top guard
B. 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 objectives
B. Gather and analyze data d. Execute the plan
36. This type of patrol performs certain specific, predetermined preventive strategies in a regular and
systematic basis.
A. Apprehension oriented patrol c. Split-force patrol
B. Low visibility patrol D. Directed deterrent patrol
37. Among the following applicants for appointment to the police service, who maybe automatically
granted height waiver?
A. Government employees wishing to transfer to 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:
A. Patrol supervision should insist that patrol officers simply make a brief report and return to patrol
duties
B. Patrol officer should be better trained and equipped to conduct routine investigations
C. Patrol officers should be encouraged to devote more time to the investigation of
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 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 C. Strict line discipline
B. Coordinating authority D. finer division of supervision
40. _________ differs from routine patrol methods in that patrol officers perform certain specific,
predetermined preventive/deterrent strategies on a regular and a systematic basis.
A. Low visibility patrol C. Split force patrol
B. Directed deterrent patrol D. Apprehension oriented patrol
41. PO II Carlo Alba and PO I Angelo Suba report only to one (1) supervisor. This is the principle of
_________.
A. Delegation of authority C. Span of control
B. Unity of command D. Chain of command
42. PO III Serafin Alta frequents clubs, places of amusements and entertainment known to be
habitually visited by subject and subject’s associates. PO III Alta’s undercover assignment is
called.
A. multiple assignment C. social assignment
B. work assignment D. dwelling assignment
43. Which of the following statement is FALSE?
A. Classified information must not be discussed with friends and members of the family.
B. Classified information should be known only by one person.
C. Cabinets with classified documents must be secured with padlocks and security measures at all
times.
D. All classified documents must be safeguarded.
44. Ascending organizational strengths and weaknesses is usually known as:
A. Force filed analysis C. Delphi technique
B. Simulation process D. Forecasting
45. These regulations establish the specification of uniform and the manner in which they are to be
worn:
A. Personnel transaction regulations C. uniform regulations
B. firearms regulations D. equipment regulations
46. Police visibility in strategic and crime prone areas projects ________ thus, an effective crime
prevention strategy.
A. Police omnipresence C. Police effectiveness
B. Police discretion D. Police authority
47. Which of the following trait or ability is most important for a police officer?
A. Personal integrity and honesty C. courageous
B. Physical stamina D. High intelligence
48. In 2001, there are 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 C. 4010
B. 4250 D. 4009
49. If a compliant or incident is not fully disposed of as a result of the first investigation a_______
report should be submitted.
A. Case disposition report C. Investigation report
B. follow-up report D. Crime report

50. The advantage of a strong patrol 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 C. effectiveness
B. omnipresence D. efficiency
51. What is the importance of the firm or installation in relation to national security referred to?
A. Relative vulnerability C. relative security
B. relative criticality D. relative necessity
52. When heat is transmitted by a circulating medium, the method is called.

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 A. radiation C. oxidation
B. convection D. conduction
53. The ________ list includes official and citizens who are cleared to attend meeting in Malacañang.
A. white list C. black list
B. target list D. access list
54. The attestation function over police appointment is vested in the:
A. Civil Service Commission C. Professional Regulation Commission
B. National Police Commission D. DILG
55. Selling security within the organization sets and maintains a climate of _________ and
appreciation of the department’s objectives.
A. Participation C. Clear
B. Understanding D. Collaboration
56. Mr. Jaime de 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 exceed 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 the age waiver
D. Yes, he meets the maximum educational requirement
57. What is the evaluation of an intelligence report which is the “the information comes from a
completely reliable source and is probably true”?
A. B 2 C. A 2
B. A 3 D. B 3
58. In 2001, physical injuries numbered 12,500 out of 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 him.
B. He can identify available evidences
C. He can take note of statement of the suspect
D. He can issue the treasury checks to fellow policemen.
60. SPO I Edna Castro evaluated the information gathered as “completely reliable, source probably
true”. What is the type of evaluation?
A. A 5 C. A 1
B. A 4 D. A 2
61. It is the ongoing process, which ensures that new risks are recognized and that established
deterrents remain, necessary and cost effective.
A. Inspection C. Interrogation
B. 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 C. Directed deterrent patrol
B. Low visibility patrol D. Apprehension oriented patrol
63. A patrol beat refers to a:
A. Number of crimes to be solved C. Location of police headquarters
B. Number of residence to be protected D. Geographical area to be protected
64. It is the importance of the firm or installation in relation to national security.
A. Relative criticality C. Relative vulnerability
B. Relative indispensability D. Relative security
65. It is the formal process of choosing the organizational mission and overall objective for both the
short and long term as well as the divisional and individual objectives based on the organizational
objectives.
A. Planning C. Directing
B. Organizing D. Managerial decision-making
66. A ________ is usually for the purpose of waiting for the anticipated arrival of the suspect who is
either wanted for investigation or who is expected to commit a crime at a certain location
A. Stake out C. Follow up
B. “Corps and rubbers game” D. surveillance

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67. How is the crew complement of a Mobile Patrol Division organized into shifts for its turn of duty?
A. Daily 4 shifts assignment C. One-shift daily
B. Daily 5 shifts assignment D. Daily 3 shifts assignment
68. The formulation of the conclusions from the theory developed, tested and considered valid as a
result of interpretation is called?
A. Collection C. Integration
B. Evaluation D. Deduction
69. In 2001, murder accounted for 10% of all index crimes. If the total index crime was 25,000, how
many were murder incidents?
A. 250 C. 2,500
B. 500 D. 5,000
70. As much as possible, the preparation of over all development plan of the police organization
should be participated in by the head of all staff service and operational/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. Undesirable; there will be problems of credit 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 test 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 storm, earthquakes, floods or lahar cannot be prevented from occurring.
To minimize the disastrous effect of this phenomena, the security officer must prepare a:
A. Security education plan C. Disaster or emergency plan
B. Guard deployment plan D. civil defense plan
73. Involves segregation of deviants into isolated geographic areas so that they can easily be
controlled.
A. Coersion C. Quarantine
B. Conversion D. Containment
74. What management principles provide that only one officer is in direct command or supervision of
each officer?
A. Span of control C. Unity of command
B. Chain of command D. Line of authority
75. What is referred to as the total number of the police officer assigned to patrol duties?
A. Effective strength C. Mandatory strength
B. Actual strength D. Authorized strength

76. When police patrols are increased beyond normal levels, this is called ________.
A. Directed deterrent patrol C. Citizen patrol
B. Reactive patrol D. Proactive patrol
77. What is the method of collecting information wherein the investigator tails or shadows the
persons or vehicles?
A. Research C. Surveillance
B. Casing D. Photography
78. Before a security expert can recommend, what type of security will be need by an industrial
establishment, there is a need for him to undertake a:
A. Security training C. Security check
B. Security survey D. Security education
79. When one procures information about subject surety, he is performing ________ collection
method.
A. Routine C. Overt
B. 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.
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81. Which of the following is not a patrol pattern?
A. Clockwise C. Zigzag
B. Criss-cross D. Stationary
82. To what unit do policeman in plainclothes belong when they infiltrate crowds and gather
information about criminal syndicates?
A. Budget C. Planning
B. 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 or 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 which are called;
A. Budgets C. Management plan
B. Operational plan D. Tactical plan
85. What is referred to as the knowledge pertaining to capabilities, vulnerabilities and probable course
of action of foreign nations?
A. Combat intelligence C. National intelligence
B. Police intelligence D. Strategic intelligence
86. How are coded massages converted to intelligible languages?
A. Encoding C. processing
B. Labeling D. Decoding
87. The type of undercover operation wherein techniques are applies for a longer time and is
considered as the most different investigative activity yet the most rewarding.
A. Casing C. Undercover operation
B. Penetration D. Surveillance
88. As Security Director of the 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 C. Emergency
B. Female D. Male
89. A person’s suitability to be given a security clearance is determined through a process called
__________.
A. Security training C. Security education
B. Security promotion D. Security investigation
90. This patrol method utilizes disguise, deception and lying in wait rather than upon high visibility
patrol techniques?
A. High visibility patrol C. Directed patrol
B. Low visibility patrol D. Decoy patrol
91. What police plans refer to actions to be taken at designated location and under specific
circumstances?
A. Management plans C. Tactical plans
B. Operating plans D. Procedural plans
92. What type of organization consciously coordinate the activities of two or more persons toward a
given objectives?
A. Flexibility organizations C. Informal organization
B. Formal organization D. Non flexible organization
93. Who among the following meets the age qualifications for appointment to the police service?
A. Rey who is 20 years old C. John who is 22 years old
B. Dennis who is 17 years old D. Santi who is 35 years old
94. The covert observation of an area, a building or stationary object in order to gain information is
called:
A. Undercover works C. Penetration
B. Casing D. Surveillance
95. If a fire in a warehouse is about to involve barrels of bleaching powder, the greatest danger
would be from:
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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 for citizen calls for assistance
B. Investigation of crimes after this is reported to the investigation section
C. Routine preventive patrol
D. Inspection of identified hazards
97. Disaster preparedness and control plan should include ________ so that people who are directly
involved should know the extent of the incident
A. Evacuation services
B. Identification services
C. Public information services
D. Counseling 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. The information comes from a usually reliable source and is probably true
D. The information comes from a usually reliable source and is possibly true
99. It ensures the questions “what is to be accomplished by the plan”?
A. Objectives
B. Problem
C. Planning assumptions
D. Planning environment
100. P/c Insp. Pedro Gayco is 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. Procedural plan
C. Management plan
D. Operational plan