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1. It is the study of crime in which focused on the group of people and society as a whole?

a. Psychiatric Criminology c. Psychological Criminology

b. Sociological Criminology d. Physiological Criminology

2. It is the study of criminal behavior in terms of motives and drives that strongly relies in the
individual it is also the science that deals with the study of crime through forensic
psychiatry.

a. Psychiatric Criminology c. Psychological Criminology

b. Sociological Criminology d. Physiological Criminology
e.

3. What do you call the science of behavior and mental processes of the criminal?

a. Psychiatric Criminology c. Psychological Criminology

b. Sociological Criminology d. Physiological Criminology

4. On the principal division of criminology, it is an attempt at scientific analysis of the causes

of crime.

a. Criminalistics or forensic science

b. Sociology of law
c. Penology or correction
d. Criminal behavior or criminal etiology

5. It is the study of law and its application.

a. Criminalistics or forensic science

b. Sociology of law
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c. Penology or correction
d. Criminal behavior or criminal etiology

6. It describes that one more area of concern in crime detention and investigation.

a. Criminalistics or forensic science

b. Sociology of law
c. Penology or correction
d. Criminal behavior or criminal etiology

7. The study that deals with punishment and the treatment of criminals.

a. Criminalistics or forensic science

b. Sociology of law
c. Penology or correction
d. Criminal behavior or criminal etiology

8. Here are the reasons of studying criminology, except.

a. A source of philosophy in life

b. For the new curriculum that we have in the Philippines
c. Because criminals are legitimate objects of interest
d. A background for a profession or for social service

9. Below are the Nature of Criminology, except.

a. Applied Science c. Homodynamic

b. Social Science d. Nationalistic

10. It is the study of different theory as the genesis of criminal behavior.

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a. Criminological Theories c. Criminological Research

b. Criminal Ecology d. Victimology

11. It is the study of the role of the victim on crime.

a. Criminological Theories c. Criminological Research

b. Criminal Ecology d. Victimology

12. It is the study of criminality in relation to spatial distribution in a community.

a. Criminological Theories c. Criminological Research

b. Criminal Ecology d. Victimology

13. It is the study of crime correlated with antecedent variables, state of crime trends.

a. Criminological Theories c. Criminological Research

b. Criminal Ecology d. Victimology

14. What do you call the study of criminality in relation between mind and behavioral of
criminal?

a. Victimology c. Criminal Epidemiology

b. Criminological Theories d. Criminal Physical Anthropology

15. What do you call the study of criminality in relation between mind and behavior of
criminal?

a. Victimology
b. Criminological Theories
c. Criminal Epidemiology
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d. Criminal Physical Anthropology

16. In theory, Criminal Justice System is an integrated apparatus that is concerned with the
following, except.

a. Trial c. Conviction
b. Victim d. Prosecution

17. It refers to the orderly combination or arrangement, as parts or elements, into a whole;
specifically, such combination according to some rational principle; any methodical
arrangement of parts.

a. System c. Crime
b. Omission d. Criminal Law

18. It is a branch of law that defines crimes treats of their nature and provides for their
punishment.

a. System c. Crime
b. Omission d. Criminal Law

19. It is an act or omission punishable by law.

a. System c. Crime
b. Omission d. Criminal Law

20. It refers to the failure to perform a specified act.

a. System c. Crime
b. Omission d. Criminal Law
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21. Any bodily movement tending to produce some effect.

a. Action c. Gesture
b. Movement d. Act

22. Features of Criminal Law that are constructed by political authorities.

a. Politicality c. Penal Sanction

b. Uniformity d. Specificity

23. One of the features of Criminal Law that defined as the equality to all persons.

a. Politicality c. Penal Sanction

b. Uniformity d. Specificity

24. Features of Criminal Law that provides punishments.

a. Politicality c. Penal Sanction

b. Uniformity d. Specificity

25. It is précised in stating what must be done that is one of the features of Criminal Law.

a. Politicality c. Penal Sanction

b. Uniformity d. Specificity

26. A characteristic of Criminal Law that is penal law cannot be applied retroactively. Penal
law cannot make an act punishable in a manner in which it was not punishable when
committed.

a. Generality
b. Prospectivity
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c. Territoriality
d. Illegality

27. A Penal law is applicable to all crimes committed within the Philippine territory.

a. Generality
b. Prospectivity
c. Territoriality
d. Illegality

28. A penal law is binding to all person sojourning in the Philippines.

a. Generality
b. Prospectivity
c. Territoriality
d. Illegality

29. These are the types of crime, except.

a. Felony
b. Offense
c. Misdemeanor or Delinquency
d. Defense

30. It refers to a person who allegedly committed a crime. It is a term used to refer a person
who is undergoing criminal investigation.

a. Suspect
b. Criminal
c. Accused
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d. Person of Interest

31. A person convicted by a competent court in violation of the criminal law.

a. Suspect
b. Criminal
c. Accused
d. Person of Interest

32. A person who was formally charged in court for the commission of an offense.

a. Suspect
b. Criminal
c. Accused
d. Person of Interest

33. It refers to a person who allegedly committed a crime. It is a term used to refer a person
who is undergoing criminal investigation.

a. Suspect
b. Criminal
c. Accused
d. Person of Interest

34. It is the forgotten person in the Criminal Justice System.

a. Suspect
b. Criminal
c. Person of Interest
d. Victim

35. Listed below are the goals of Criminal Justice System, except.
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a. Prevention of Crime
b. Protect members of society against crime
c. Maintain peace and order
d. Cleanliness and orderliness

36. It is considered as the prime mover of the Criminal Justice System. It is also a deterrent
and preventive activity.

a. Law Enforcement
b. Traffic Enforcement
c. Agency Enforcement
d. Traffic Enforcer

37. _____ is defined as the agency of a community or government that is responsible for
maintaining public order and preventing and detecting crime.
a. President
b. Congressman
c. Police
d. Crime Operatives

38. The term Police was originated from the Greek word “Politeia”, which means government
of a city.
a. False
b. True
c. Maybe
d. Sometimes

39. _____ are terms with similar meaning to the word police.

a. Security Guards
b. Public Agency
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c. Law Enforcer
d. Cop and Constable

40. On the Theories of Police Service, it is said to be the Policemen are considered as servants
of the community. What theory is this?

a. Continental
b. Central
c. Home rule
d. Domestics

41. It is said to be that the Policemen are considered as the servants of higher authority.

a. Continental
b. Central
c. Home rule
d. Domestics

42. Below are the broad goals of Philippine National Police, except.

a. Prevent and control crimes

b. Maintain peace and order
c. Ensure public safety and security
d. Maintain cleanliness and orderliness

43. Listed below are the role of the police in the system, except.
a. To make arrest the suspect
b. To kill the victim
c. To conduct investigation
d. To gather and preserve evidence
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44. It is the wise use of one’s judgment, personal experience and common sense to decide a
particular situation.

a. Police Authority
b. Police Point of View
c. Police Discretion
d. Police Community Relation

45. It is the sum total of dealing of the police with the people it serves and whose goodwill and
cooperation it craves to ensure the greatest efficiency in the police service.

a. Police Authority
b. Police Point of View
c. Police Discretion
d. Police Community Relation

46. It is one of the coverage of Police Community Relation that is focused on building a good
image for the police organization through actual performance without efficiency and
corruption.

a. Public Information Program

b. Public Relation Program
c. Civic Action Program
d. Mass Communication Program

47. Coverage of Police Community Relation that is designed to influence the opinions,
attitudes, behaviors and emotions of the public in manner that they will behave in
accordance with law.

a. Public Information Program

b. Public Relation Program
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c. Civic Action Program

d. Mass Communication Program

48. This impart to the people that the police are their friends and partners as well as their
defenders.

a. Public Information Program

b. Public Relation Program
c. Civic Action Program
d. Mass Communication Program

49. This coverage of Police Community Relation evolves upon the of keeping members of
society informed so that they will appreciate and understand the complexity of police work
and services rendered by our men.

a. Public Information Program

b. Public Relation Program
c. Civic Action Program
d. Mass Communication Program

50. _____ is the taking of a person into custody in order that he may be bound to answer for
the commission of an offense.

a. “Oplan Tokhang”
b. Arrest
c. House Raid
d. Warrant of Arrest

51. _____ is an order in writing issued in the name of People of the Philippines, signed by the
judge and directed to a peace officer, commanding him to arrest a persons stated therein
and deliver them before the court.
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a. “Oplan Tokhang”
b. Arrest
c. House Raid
d. Warrant of Arrest

52. It refers to the process or method whereby accusations are bought before court of justice to
determine the guilt or innocence of the accused.

a. Prosecutor
b. Attorney
c. Prosecution
d. Sergeants

53. He was appointed as Attorney General of England, during the reign of Edward IV (1461-
1483).

a. Henry VIII
b. William Husse
c. King James
d. Howard Gardner

54. He eliminated the vengeance prosecution system and instead provided a system of
sergeants, who were required to act as police prosecutors and to enforce penal statutes.

a. Henry VIII
b. William Husse
c. King James
d. Howard Gardner

55. Below are the possible meanings of prosecute, except.

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a. To bring suit against for redress of wrong or punishment of crime.

b. To commence and carry on a criminal action or lawsuit in the name of the People of the
Philippines.
c. To seek to enforce or obtain, as a claim or right, by legal process.
d. To waste your life by killing yourself.

56. _____ is one by which the state prosecutes person for an act or omission punishable by
law.

a. Criminal Plan
b. Criminal Action
c. Criminal Intention
d. Criminal Law

57. _____ is a sworn written statement charging a person with an offense subscribed by the
offended party or any peace officer or any employee of the government charge with the
enforcement of the law being violated.
a. Business Letter
b. Letter of Intent
c. Complaint Letter
d. Suicidal Note

58. _____ is an accusation in writing charging a person with an offense subscribed by the
prosecutor, and filed with the court.

a. Information
b. Evidence
c. Crime
d. Facts
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59. What do you call the person against whom or against whose property the crime was
committed?

a. Victim
b. Suspect
c. Complainant
d. Offended Party

60. What do you call when the imposable penalty for a crime charged is at least 4 years, 2
months and 1 day of imprisonment without regard to the fine?

a. Valid Arrest
b. Invalid Arrest
c. Preliminary Investigation
d. Final Investigation

61. It is an informal and summary investigation conducted by a public prosecutor in criminal

cases involving a person arrested and detained without the benefits of a warrant of arrest
issued by the court for the purpose of determining whether or not the said persons should
remain under the custody and correspondingly be charge in court.

a. Inquest Proceeding
b. Warrantless Arrest
c. Valid Arrest
d. Invalid Arrest

62. The other term for criminalistics, which is the science of identification as, applied in the
administration of justice.
a. forensic science
b. forensic medicine
c. forensic study
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d. all of these

63. The application of medical principles in the administration of justice.

a. forensic medicine
b. forensic science
c. general medicine
d. medical knowledge

64. Branch of public law that defines crime, treats of their nature and provides for their
punishment.
a. criminology
b. criminal law
c. political law
d. penology

65. An act of commission or omission in violation of public law forbidding or commanding it.
a. crime b. murder c. homicide d. parricide
66. The scientific study of crime as a social phenomenon. It includes within the scope the
making of the laws, the breaking of the laws and the reaction towards the breaking of the
laws.
a. criminal law
b. criminology
c. criminal sociology
d. criminal anthropology

67. This theory or principle in criminology and criminal law gives more importance or emphasis to
the crime rather than the criminal.
a. classical theory
b. positivist theory
c. eclectic theory
d. differential association theory
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68. Human Free Will is the basis of any criminal liability. This statement is the theory of
which of the following?
a. positivist school of criminology c. American Criminology
b. classical school of criminology d. Modern Criminology

69. The purpose of penalty in criminal law is retribution which means-

a. vengeance b. justice c. punishment d. imprisonment

70. Two (2) main divisions of criminalistics

a. forensic chemistry and forensic medicine
b. dactyloscopy and forensic ballistic
c. scientific and technological
d. none of these
71. In the Philippines, a physician who practices forensic medicine is known as Medico-
Legal. In the United States, it is called Medical Examiner. In most countries in Europe, it
is called what?
a. Medical Practitioner
b. Pathologist
c. Coroner
d. Criminalist

72. What is the other term for Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) Analysis?
a. Genetic fingerprinting
b. Forensic fingerprinting
c. Human Cloning
d. DNA's Double Helix

73. He was the author of Wayward Youth that explain that the cause of crime and delinquency is
the faulty development of the child.
a. Abrahamsen
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b. Sigmund Freud
c. Aichorn
d. Cyril Burt

74. "Criminal Behavior equals criminalistic tendencies plus crime inducing situation divided
by the persons's mental or emotional resistance to temptation" was a formula developed
by:
a. Abrahamsen
b. Edwin Sutherland
c. Sigmund Freud
d. Healy

75. Author of Young Delinquent, 1925, who gave theory of general emotionality as one of
the causes of crime.
a. Sigmund Freud
b. Cyril Burt
c. Lombroso
d. Aichorn

76. In his book. Individual Delinquency, he claimed that crime is an expression of the mental
content of the individual.
a. Aichorn b. Beccarria c. Jeremy Bentham d. Healy

77. He was the author of The Ego and the Id, 1927. He psychoanalytical theory of human
personality has explained the contributions of the Id, Ego and Super Ego, as factors to the
causes of crime.
a. Bhomberg
b. Kretschmer
c. Sigmund Freudian
d. Martin Kalikak
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78. He was the author of the Crime and the Mind, 1948 who claimed that criminality is the
result of emotional immaturity.
a. Healy
b. Abrahamsen
c. Bhomberg
d. Cyril Burt

79. This is sometimes called dementia praecox, which is a form of psychosis characterized by
thinking disturbance and mental regression.
a. schizophrenia
b. idiots
c. mental deficiency
d. feeble minded

80. He was the author of Principles of Criminology that gave rise to the Differential
Association Theory as one of the sociological causes of crime.
a. Lombroso
b. Sigmund Freud
c. Beccaria
d. Edwin Sutherland

81. This Family Tree has been traced to a soldier of the American Revolutionary War who had
illicit relationship with with a feeble-minded girl and out of their marriage produced
children or descendants almost all of which were abnormal.
a. Juke Family Tree
b. Martin Kalikak Family Tree
c. Kretschmer Family Tree
d. Sir Jonathan Edwards Family Tree

82. Those who are stout and with round bodies. They tend to commit deception fraud and
violence.
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a. Pyknic type
b. Asthenic Type
c. Athletic Type
d. Dysplastic Type

83. Those who are muscular and strong. They are usually connected with crimes of violence.
a. Pyknic Type
b. Athletic type
c. Dysplastic Type
d. Asthenic Type.

84. Those who are skinny and slender. Their crimes are petty thievery and fraud.
a. Pyknic Type
b. Asthenic Type
c. Athletic Type
d. Dysplastic Type

84. The attempt to describe particular class or type of offender and the crimes they are likely
to commit is known as;
a. Criminology
b. Criminal Typology
c. Criminal Investigation
d. Criminal Law

85. This is the lowest form of criminal career. They engage only on conventional crimes that
require limited skills.
a. Ordinary Criminal
b. Professional Criminal
c . Organized Criminal Group
d. Crime Syndicate
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86. These criminals are highly skilled and able to obtain money without being detected
because of contacts with other professional groups.
a. Ordinary Criminals
b. Kidnap for Ransom
c. Professional Criminals
d. 14K Gang

87. These criminals has a high degree of organization and operate as a group in large scale
businesses with the use of force, violence, intimidation, threat to advance their criminal
interest. They have strong connections in the government, politics and including the police.
a. Ordinary Criminals
b. Professional Criminals
c. Organized Crime Group
d. None of these

88. Psychoanalytic is the analysis of human behavior, which is synonymous to which of the
following?
a. Forensic Psychology
b. Forensic Odontology
c. Forensic Psychiatry
d. Forensic Anthropology

89. Which of the following is associated with the term pleasure principle, which is
characterized by libido or the so-called primitive instinct or drives?
a. ID
b. Super Ego
c. EGO
d. pride
90. Which of the following is considered as the parent ego or the "conscience of the man"?
a. Ego
b. Psyche
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c. Sub Conscious Self

d. Super Ego

91. The father of Criminology in the Philippines.

a. Teodoro Natividad
b. Ramon Bagatsing
c. Teodulo Natividad
d. Ferdinand Marcos

92. An English statistician who studies the case histories of 2,000 convicts. He found that
heredity is more influential as a determiner of criminal behavior than environment.
a. Charles Darwin
b. Lombroso
c. Charles Goring
d. Alphonse Bertillon

93. He was considered as the most important criminologist of the twentieth century, thereby
naming him as the Dean of Modern criminology.
a. Lombroso
b. Sutherland
c. Beccaria
d. Sheldon

94. Karl Marx, Frederick Engel and William Bonger are advocators of…
a. Containment Theory
b. Social Class Conflict and Capitalism Theory
c. Differential Association Theory
b. Somatotype Theory

95. The Cartographic School of Criminology was introduced by ----

a. Quetelet
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b. Marx
c. Hooton
d. Maconochie

96. It is punishment in the form of group vengeance where the purpose is to appease the
offended public or group.
a. retribution
b. deterrence
c. expiation
d. incapacitation

97. The so called ‘forgotten person” in the criminal justice system.

a. police
b. criminals
c. crime victims
d. community

98. The group of crimes of economic interest, which includes those crimes that would
commonly be categorized as theft in ordinary language.
a. property crimes
b. index crimes
c. interpersonal violent crimes
d. robbery

99. An act involving killing of several victims in three or more separate incidents over a week, a
month or year.
a. serial murder
b. mass murder
c. spree murder
d. homicidal attack
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100. A type of violent offenders who commit acts of violence in rare occasions, often under
provocation. They are sometimes called criminals “by passion”.
a. Culturally Violent Offenders
b. Pathological Violent Offenders
c. Criminally Violent Offenders
d. Situational Violent Offenders