Mock Board in LEA 2015 Set D
Mock Board in LEA 2015 Set D
Mock Board in LEA 2015 Set D
INSTRUCTION: Select the correct answer for each of the following questions. Mark
only one answer for each item by marking the box corresponding to the letter of
your choice on the answer sheet provided. STRICTLY NO ERASURES ALLOWED. Use
pencil no.1 only.
3. Which among the following territorial units, what is known as the precinct?
A. Area
B. Route
C. Beat
D. Sector
4. In the Metro Manila area, the historic Manila Police Department is located
in what district?
A. Central Police District (CPD)
B. Northern Police District(NPD)
C. Eastern Police District (EPD)
D. Western Police District (WPD)
6. PO1 Juan took his oath of office on June 1, 1991 as a rookie policeman.
After an active life in the service, he opted to retire on June 2, 2011.
What do we call the period of time that has elapsed since the oath of office
was administered up to the time of exit from the service?
A. Period of Active Duty
B. Length of Service
C. Period of Oath of Office
D. Longevity Period
8. The functional organization in its pure form is rarely found in present day
organizations, except at or near the top of the very large organizations. In
the PNP organizational structure, the functional type of organization is
obviously located at –
A. the middle level of the hierarchy
B. the upper level of the hierarchy
C. the lower level of the hierarchy
D. all levels of the hierarchy
10. The line type of organizational structure is more advantageous over the
functional type in terms of applying the principle of span of control
because -
A. there is narrow span of control
B. there is broad span of control
C. there is no span of control
D. span of control is limited to two people at all times
11. The Line and Staff organization is a combination of the line and functional
types. It combines staff specialist such as the criminalists, the training
officers, the research and development specialists, etc. Channels of
responsibility for this type is –
A. to link upper to the lower commands
B. to “think and provide expertise” for the line units
C. to prepare operational capabilities of the units
D. to do the strategic planning processes
18. In the absence of an officer, where the position calls for the rank of
Inspector, what organizational principle should be applied in order to give
way for a Senior Police Officer take the post as Officer in Charge for a
short span of time?
A. Command responsibility
B. Delegation of Authority
C. Chain of Command
D. Unity of Command
19. Traditional theories of organization insisted that each employee should have
only one supervisor of “boss”, and considered this principle as the backbone
of any organizational structure. This principle refers to –
A. Principle of Unity of Command
B. Scalar Chain principle
C. Principle of delegation of authority
D. Principle of Span of Control
21. Two superior officers are placed on the same level of authority in command
to at least five subordinates is a clear violation of –
A. Principle of Unity of Command
B. Scalar Chain principle
C. Principle of delegation of authority
D. Principle of Span of Control
25. A police officer is mirrored to have the “wisdom of Solomon, the courage of
David, the strength of Samson, the patience of Job, the leadership of Moses,
the faith of Daniel, the diplomacy of Lincoln, the tolerance of the
carpenter of Nazareth, the kindness of the Good Samaritan”. If he possesses
all these qualities, then he might be a good policeman as popularized by –
A. Sir Robert Peel
B. August Vollmer
C. James Q. Wilson
D. Henry Fielding
26. The following are philosophies under which Community Oriented Policing
System (COPS) is founded, except –
A. Planning
B. Partnership
C. Problem Solving
D. Proactive
27. Planning deals with setting goals and objectives. Goals are broad designs
while objectives are specifics of the goals. Goals are manifested through –
A. Tactics
B. Strategies
C. Guidelines
D. Policies
28. The vision and mission statement of the Philippine National Police is a
product of strategic planning. Among the following, which is the first step
in the strategic planning process?
A. SWOT analysis
B. Development of mission and objectives
C. Development of alternative actions
D. Assessment of results or outputs
29. The synoptic planning approach is the dominant tradition and the point of
departure for most other planning approaches. This statement is –
A. True in police planning
B. Untrue in police planning
C. Sometimes applicable in police planning
D. Never applicable in police planning
32. Despite its capacity for great methodical refinement and elaboration, the
real power of synoptic approach in planning is –
A. its basic simplicity
B. its being based on a problem-oriented approach
C. its reliance to problem identification and analysis
D. all of these
33. Among the following steps in Synoptic Planning, which one should come first?
A. Prepare for planning
B. Identification of the problem
C. Analysis of events
D. Develop projections
34. The task of planning should be detailed in a work chart that specifies (a)
what events and actions are necessary, (b) when they must take place, (c)
which is to be involved in each action and for how long, and (d) how the
various actions will interlock with one another. This is part of –
A. Description of the situation
B. Preparation for planning
C. Setting of goals
D. Identification of alternatives
37. In police planning, these are the basic principles in planning, organization
and management of the organization in support of the overall pursuits of the
vision, mission and strategic action plan of the attainment of the national
objectives. Which one of the following is described?
A. Operational doctrines
B. Fundamental doctrines
C. Functional doctrines
D. Complimentary doctrines
38. These refers to the principles and rules governing the planning,
organization and direction and employment of the police organization in the
accomplishment of basic security operational mission in the maintenance of
peace and order, crime prevention and suppression, internal security and
public safety operation. Which one of the following is described?
A. Functional principles
B. Fundamental principles
C. Operational principles
D. Secondary principles
40. Which of the following defines the fundamental principles governing the
rules of conduct, attitude, behavior and ethical norm of the police
organization?
A. Classical doctrines
B. Ethical doctrines
C. Fundamental doctrines
D. Operational doctrines
41. Between a police captain and a police lieutenant, which has of them has the
right to exercise, to decide, and to command by virtue of rank and position?
A. The police lieutenant, he has the greater rank
B. The police captain, he has authority
C. The police captain, he is always in command in any situation
D. The police lieutenant, he has the power to decide
42. In police leadership, he who has discipline can impose command or self-
restraint to insure supportive behavior among subordinates. This statement
is –
A. Always a guiding principle
B. Seldom used as a principle
C. Never applied in the police service
D. Not applicable in present day police service
43. Among the following, which one relates to plans which are long range in
application, and it determine the organization’s original goals and
strategy?
A. Strategic plan
B. Medium term plan
C. Operational plan
D. Intermediate range plan
45. When the plan relates to the production of plans, which determine the
schedule of special activity and are applicable from one week or less than
year duration, then is considered –
A. Strategic plan
B. Medium term plan
C. Operational plan
D. Intermediate range plan
46. Appropriately, which of the following describes and sets forth the
operational guidelines on the heightened security measures and sea borne
security patrols in the Philippines?
A. Oplan Salikop
B. Oplan Bantay Dalampasigan
C. Oplan Kawayan
D. Oplan Sagip Yagit
48. ____ are developed in anticipation of problems. Although not all police
problems are predictable, many are, and it is possible for a police
department to prepare a response in advance.
A. Proactive plan
B. Reactive plan
C. Contingency plan
D. Visionary plan
49. ____ provide the basic framework for responding to organizational problems.
The organizational vision and values, strategic statement, policies,
procedures, and rules and regulations are examples of it. They also include
guidelines for responding to different types of incidents; for example, a
civil disturbance, hostage situation, crime in progress, and felony car
stops.
A. Operational plan
B. Reactive plan
C. Standing plan
D. Standard Operating Procedures
50. These procedures are intended to be used in all situations of all kinds
shall be outlined as a guide to officers and men in the field. Examples of
these procedures are those related to reporting, to dispatching, to raids,
arrest, stopping suspicious persons, receiving complaints, touring beats,
and investigation of crimes. Which one of the following is described?
A. Field Procedures
B. Standard Operating Procedures
C. HQ Procedures
D. Special Operations
51. What type of police plans are those used in dealing with an attack against
buildings with alarm systems and an attack against the headquarters by
lawless elements?
A. Specific reaction plan
B. Tactical plan
C. Housing plan
D. Plan against strikes
52. Field operations are directed by the police commander and the subordinate
commanders aimed at the accomplishment of the primary tasks more effectively
and economically. What force has the primary task of safeguarding the
community?
A. Investigation unit
B. Patrol unit
C. Traffic control unit
D. Auxiliary unit
53. In Philippine context of policing, what SOP prescribes the basic procedures
to be observed by all PNP Units and mobile patrol elements in the conduct of
visibility patrols?
A. REACT 166
B. Police Beat Patrol Procedures
C. SOP 101
D. SOP No. 17
55. The term police originated from the Greek word politeia, the Romans slightly
changed the word to politia. However, the first group of people to use the
word police were –
A. the French
B. the Americans
C. the Sumerians
D. the Portuguese
56. The terms constable and patrol came from the French. Patrol originated
directly or via German Patrolla from the French patrouller (patroullier),
which originally means –
A. “to walk straightway”
B. “to stand and watch”
C. “to walk through mud in a military camp”
D. “to walk back and forth under the sun”
57. In England, each petty kingdom was divided into shires or counties. Each
shire was the responsibility of a “Reeve”, later called the Sheriff, who in
turn was responsible to their King for law and order in his respective
district. This system was generally known as –
A. Frankpledge system
B. Watchman system
C. Hue and cry system
D. Magna Carta
58. In 1748, Henry Fielding became the Chief Magistrate at Bow Street in
Middlesex, London. He organized a group of men, for general policing, known
as –
A. Highway men
B. Metropolitan police
C. London Patrol
D. Bow Street Runners
59. During 16th Century Paris, the Citizen Night Guard and the Royal Guard
received the Guard a motto - “Vigilat ut Quiescant” which became part of the
French police emblem. The motto means –
A. “We are the guardians”
B. “Vigilance is the key to safety”
C. “He watches that they may sleep”
D. “Always on guard, always vigilant”
60. In the United States, which place first used the “night watch” practice in
1636?
A. New York
B. Chicago
C. Philadelphia
D. Boston
61. In the Philippines, the history of the police force marked its first
official organization as the national or insular police force under the
Philippine Constabulary (PC) on –
A. 1852 under the Spanish Guardia Civil
B. 1901 with Capt. Henry T. Allen as Chief
C. 1917 with Gen. Rafael Crame as Chief
D. 1945 with Col. Marcus Jones as Chief
63. Normally, criminals think twice before executing their plans if there is
obvious presence of police officers. Thus, patrol activity should be carried
in a manner that attracts maximum attention to the police officer or police
vehicles. This statement refers to the application of –
A. High visibility theory
B. Low visibility theory
C. Smart patrol theory
D. Opportunity-removal theory
64. In this type of patrol, there is greater personal contact with the public
leading to increased community support for the police. The Police become
closer to the community residents.
A. Bicycle patrol
B. Motor vehicle patrol
C. Foot patrol
D. All of the above
65. Which of the following is the most obvious disadvantage of foot patrol
method over the other types of patrol?
A. Low mobility resulting to limited coverage of the patrol area.
B. Low response time to telephone complaints.
C. Foot patrol method involves a large number of personnel, since
officers are assigned on small areas of jurisdiction called posts and
beats.
D. All of the above
67. Bonus - A
68. On motor vehicle patrol, the officer should avoid driving too fast on
general patrol conditions except during emergencies or in pursuing some
criminals/suspects. The recommended cruising speed of during patrol is –
A. 20-25 mph
B. 40-45 mph
C. 50-55 mph
D. Not less than 60 mph
73. In patrol operations with the use of police vehicle, which of the following
conditions do not necessarily require the use of flashing lights and siren
or “wang-wang”?
A. Emergency call
B. Routine call
C. Hot pursuit
D. Cold pursuit
74. The Integrated Patrol System (IPS) of the Philippine National Police is a
concerted effort of the whole PNP organization with other government
agencies. The purpose is for the effective performance of the general role
of the PNP which is –
A. to maintain a participative kind of law enforcement
B. to deliver the basic public safety services to the community
C. to make arrest and put criminals behind bars
D. to involve all public safety sectors in patrolling
75. In the study of police communication systems, the hand held radio (HHR) an
important equipment for patrol officer. It is sometimes called radio
transceiver or jargonly called –
A. Talk and talk
B. Walkie Talkie
C. Walk and talk
D. Handyman
76. The inventor of the “Morse code” use in police communications was an
American by the name –
A. Samuel Morse
B. Motley Morse
C. Charles Morse
D. William Morse
77. In the selection of an action agent for police operations, the most
important to consider from among the following, is –
A. the location of prospective agent with respect to the target
B. access or the capability of a prospective agent to obtain the desired
information
C. contact with agencies, local and national
D. integrity
78. In a scenario where by the desired information is inside the cabinet of the
CEOs office, access to the office is a primordial consideration. Which among
the following should be considered primary access?
A. CEO himself
B. Secretary of the CEO
C. Gate keeper in the building
D. Close contacts/Clients
80. Who among the following was considered “father of intelligence operations”?
A. Joseph Petrosino
B. Joseph Fouche
C. Joseph Montiel
D. Antonio Alsivok
81. An enemy agent who has been captured, turned around and sent back where he
came from as an agent of his captors is considered –
A. Agent in place
B. Double agent
C. Expandable agent
D. Penetrating agent
83. Who was accorded the fame as “father of police professionalism” for his
contribution as the great police reformer?
A. Alexander the great
B. August Vollmer
C. Robert Peel
D. John Edgar Hoover
84. Every nation has its own national intelligence. Non comparable with the
super powers, but the Philippines has its own coordinating agency for
intelligence concerning national security and interest. If the USA has its
CIA, and the former Soviet Union has its former KGB, and Great Britain has
its M16/M15, the Philippines has its –
A. Armed Forces of the Philippines
B. National Bureau of Investigation
C. Department of National Defense
D. National Intelligence Coordinating Agency
85. This concern with the physical measures adopted to prevent unauthorized
access to equipment, facilities, material and document and to safeguard them
against espionage, sabotage, damage, loss and theft.
A. Physical security
B. Personnel security
C. Protective security
D. All of the above
88. When the Personnel Security Investigation is made upon the basis of written
information supplied by him in response to official inquiry, and by
reference to appropriate agencies such as the NICA, NBI, and similar
offices, then such PSI is considered –
A. Highly sensitive personnel check
B. National agency check
C. Local agency check
D. Need-to-know basis
89. The use of camels for patrol purposes originated in Jordan. This system of
dessert patrol was introduced by:
A. Muhammad Aman
B. Zedrak Nebukadnesar
C. Sir John Glubb
D. Alexander Maconochie
90. The oldest continuous mounted police unit in the world is claimed by –
A. New South Wales Mounted Police Division – Australia
B. Native American Mounted Forces – Indian Territory USA
C. Cape Mounted Police – South Africa’
D. Canadian Mounted Police – Canada
92. Under the set rules and standards, the headgear of a male security guard
should be –
A. 2-ply cap with logo
B. Ball cap with logo
C. Pershing cap
D. Any cap with agency logo
94. What type of pilferer is one who steals due to his inability to resist the
unexpected opportunity and has little fear of detection is no plan or
premeditation and he is usually a “loner” on the job?
A. Casual pilferer
B. Systematic pilferer
C. Alcoholic/ Addict
D. Hero type
97. The creator of the “broken window” principle which became an influential
strategy in crime prevention was –
A. James Q. Wilson
B. August Vollmer
C. Orlando W. Wilson
D. William Parker
98. Modern policing started in England with the enactment of the Metropolitan
Police Act of ___, during the time of Sir Robert Peel.
A. 1829
B. 1896
C. 1842
D. 1808
99. Who among the Fielding brothers, the great brothers of the Bow Street
Runners, in England was known as “the blind beak” for he can identify
criminals by their voice alone?
A. Henry Fielding
B. John Fielding
C. William Fielding
D. Ford Fielding
100. There are four kinds of societies in the world that influence the kind of
police systems in modern days. Which of these emphasized the technique of
"technologizing" everything, with the government taking the lead?
A. Folk-communal society
B. Urban-commercial society
C. Urban-industrial society
D. Bureaucratic society
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