DIAGNOSTIC EXAMINATION IN

CRIMINAL SOCIOLOGY, ETHICS AND HUMAN RELATIONS

CRIMINOLOGISTS Licensure Examination

Third Day 8:30 P.m. – 11:30 p.m.
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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.

MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. Criminologist states that crime is directly proportional to subject's criminal tendencies

plus his total environmental situation and inversely to subject's
A. responses C. resistance
B. health D. mentality
C. A and C
2. The "Multi-Casual Theory on Crime" which is the most acceptable reason on why
people commit crime simply meant that
A. There are multiple factors causing the commission of crime
B. There are multiple ideas in the minds of the criminal
C. There are many unknown causes why may men commit crime as that moment
D. There are extra-ordinary factors to include ESP why a person commits crime.
E. All of these
3. Increasing today are "white collar crimes", those committed by top-placed personnel
in business. This statement is
A. true C. false
B. unfounded D. speculation only
4. What is the combination of personal and social factors which creates an utterly
unique physical structure human being?
A. crime situation C. Social Pathology
B. juvenile delinquency D. A causation of mal-judgment
5. What are the three existing factors to develop criminal and anti-social behavior?
A. Biological, psychological and environment
B. Biological, cultural and environment
C. Sociological, psychological and education
D. Socio-economic, political and cultural
6. Which of these refers to the study of mental processes of criminals in action;
the study of the genesis, development, and motivation of human behaviour
that conflicts with accepted norms and standards of society; this study
concentrated on the study of with respect to their general criminal behaviour?
A. Criminal psychodynamics C. Cultural conflict
B. Criminogenic process D. Cretinism
7. A reported instance of a crime recorded in a systematic classification is
known as
A. Crime statistics C. Crime index
B. Cultural conflict D. Contumacy
8. Who studied the case history of 2,000 convicts and found that heredity is more
influential as a determiner of criminal behaviour than environment?
A. Charles Darwin C. Charles Goring
B. Dr. Cesare Lombroso D. Alphonse Bertillon
9. Who advocated the theory that “feeblemindedness” inherited as Mendalian
unit, cause crime for the reason that feeble-minded person is unable to
appreciate the consequences of his behavior, or appreciate the meaning of the
law?
A. Walter Bromberg C. R.H. Goddard
B. Richard Dugdale D. W. F. Ogburn
10. What is the code after a person’s name which adopted the principle “an eye
for an eye and tooth for a tooth” in the imposition of punishment, in about
1875 B.C?
A. Code of Kalantiao C. Code of Maragtas
B. Hammurabi’s Code D. Dewey code
11. What is the branch of criminology that deals with prison management and
treatment of offenders especially with regards to their rehabilitation?
A. reformation D. Ethics
B. rehabilitation E. all of these, except b
C. Penology
12. Who cited in his book that hereditary is one of the causes of crime?
A. Donald Taft C. Cesare Lombroso
B. West D. W. A. Bonger
13. Abu Sayaf means
A. sword bearer D. rebels in Mindanao
B. JalandoniJanjalani E. Abu Sabaya
C. Commander Robot
14. Which of the following term is the same as instigator?
A. induce C. precipitation
B. vulnerability D. investigation
15. What is the disease associated with prenatal thyroid deficiency and
subsequently thyroid inactivity, marked by physical deformities arrested
development, goiter, and various forms of mental retardation, including
imbecility?
A. Cretinism C. Criminogenic process
B. Cultural conflict D. Crime statistics
16. Which of these may refer to the transmission of physical characteristics,
mental traits, and tendency manifest by an organism to develop in the likeness
of a progenitor due to the transmission of genes in the reproductive process?
A. Heredity C. Heredity and environment
B. Environment D. Hallucination
17. What is the statement which says “we have no crime if we had no criminal
laws and that we could eliminate all crime merely by abolishing all criminal
law?”
A. Discrimination C. Abolish legislative body
B. Logomacy D. All of the above
18. Which of the following includes the assessments of those forces resulting
from man’s collective survival effort with emphasis upon his institution,
economic, financial, educational, political, religion as well as recreational?
A. Economic approach
B. Ecological
C. Sociological and Cultural approach
D. All of these
19. What school of Criminology maintained that while the classical school was
correct in general, it should be modified in certain details; since children and
lunatics cannot calculate pleasures and pains, they should not be regarded as
criminals or to be punished?
A. Classical school C. Neo-classical school
B. Positive school D. Punitive reaction to crime
20. What nation pioneered banishment as a form of punishment?
A. Ancient Rome B. England C. China D. Spain
21. What study includes the science of behavior and mental processes of the criminal
and is focused on the individual behavior- how it is acquired, evoked, maintained,
and modified is called?
A. Criminal Psychology C. Criminal Sociology
B. Criminal Psychiatry D. Criminal Etiology
22. Which of these refers to the scientific analysis of the causes of crime?
A. Criminal Psychology C. Criminal Sociology
B. Criminal Psychiatry D. Criminal Etiology
23. Criminology changes as social condition changes. This means the progress of
criminology is concordant with the advancement of other sciences that has been
applied to it. It connotes that criminology is
A. Dynamic C. Excellent
B. Progressive D. None of these
24. Which of the following maintains that children and lunatics should not be regarded
as criminals and free from punishment?
A. Classical C. Pre-classical
B. Neo-classical D. Positive
25. The tendency to seek pleasure and avoid pain is the concept of
A. Hedonism C. Heredity
B. Born Criminal D. Environmental
26. What is the term describing all the instrument and methods used by the society to
control crime?
A. social justice D. social wall
B. social tools E. social defense
C. A and B
27. Who is the head of the "KatarungangPambarangay?"
A. Barangay Captain D. Barangay Pook leader
B. Barangay Co-Chairman E. Barangay Secretary
 C. Representative of DILG
28. The administration of all the courts in the country is under
A. Chief Justice of SC D. Solicitor General
B. Secretary of Justice E. Ombudsman
C. Tanodbayan
29. Which of he following institutions is the least crowded?
A. Bilibid Prison municipality
B. City Jails
C. Correctional Institute for Women Club
D. Penal colonies
30. An accusation in writing charging a person with an offense subscribed by public
prosecutor and filed with the court is known as
A. Complaint C. Information E. All of these
B. Warrant D. Subpoena

31. How many justices composed the Supreme Court including the Chief Justice?
A. 10 b. 12 c. 14 d. 15
32. Arbitrary Detention is a crime against
A. Person c. Fundamentals laws of the state
B. Law of nation D. National security
33. Who serves as the lawyer of the state in criminal cases?
A. Prosecutor B. Lawyer C. Counsel D. Judge
34. The following are the officers authorized to conduct preliminary investigation,
except
A. Provincial Fiscal
B. Judges or Municipal Trial Courts
C. Judges or Municipal Circuit Trial Courts
D. Judges or Metropolitan Trial Courts
35. What pillar of the Criminal Justice System is responsible in evaluation of
evidence?
A. PoliceB. Prosecution C. Court D. Correction
36. Among the following, which one is not a component of American concept of Criminal
Justice System?
A. Prosecution B. Police C. Court D. Correction
37. Whose exclusive original jurisdiction the violation of city and municipal ordinances?
A. Barangay B. MTC C. RTC D. Supreme Court
38. How many members compose the “Pangkat?”
A. 1 member C. 2 members
B. 3 members D. 4 members

39. Which of the following has the same meaning as respondent?

A. Complainant C. Offended
B. Plaintiff D. Accused
40. The authority vested in a court to the exclusion of other courts or other kind of courts
is
A. exclusive C. concurrent E. none of the above
B. appellate D. general
41. A complaint was filed against Gabriel, a swindler. After preliminary examination, the
judge issued a warrant to arrest him. PO1 Kim went to the house of Gabriel and
arrested him. When Gabriel demanded to see the arrest warrant, PO1 Kim replied
that it will be shown later. What did PO1 Kim conduct?
A. a warrantless arrest C. an illegal arrest
B. an illegal detention D. a legal arrest
42. Which of the following means a lien or property given as security for the amount of
the bail?
A. recognizance C. cash deposit
B. property D. corporate surety
43. Who is the forgotten man in the criminal justice system?
A. police C. judge E. criminal
B. prosecutor D. victim
44. All are the basic causes of crime, except
A. passion C. personal gain E. poverty
B. pride D. none of these
45. The fact that the roles constructed by the State as a corporate body is a feature of
criminal law which is
A. Penal Sanction C. Uniform E. Neither
B. Specificity D. Politically
46. Which of the following does Prosecution belong?
A. Executive C. Judiciary
B. Legislative D. either
47. When a person charged with a criminal offense is said to be informed of the nature
and cause of the accusation?
A. Trial C. Judgment E. B and D
B. Arraignment D. Pre-trial
48. What is the form of government where only one man rules?
A. Unitary D. Dictatorship
B. Aristocracy E. Monarchy
C. Monocracy
49. Which of the following best defines Right of Suffrage?
A. Right to be elected C. Right to vote
B. Right to hold public office D. Right to go abroad
50. What is the law that re-imposes the death penalty for heinous crimes?
A. RA 6075 B. RA 6195 C. RA 8177 D. RA 7659
51. Which of the following literally means “to produce the body?”
A. Habeas Corpus C. Corpus Delicti
B. Corpus Christi D. Habeas Causa
52. What is the compulsory process to insure the attendance of witnesses and
presentation of evidence before the court?
A. Summons C. Affidavit
B. Subpoena D. Writ of Execution
53. Juvenile delinquency is not directly caused by poverty as claimed by the conditions
created by poverty like slums, bad environment, broaden homes, drugs, etc. to
prevent delinquency, the best solution would be
A. Eliminate the causes C. Beef up the police force
B. Arrest the offenders D. Abolish poverty
54. Lack of Education is a factor in juvenile delinquency and is also caused by poverty
which creates other conditions that breed delinquency like poor housing, bad
neighborhood, etc. Education is a part of what kind of environment?
A. psycho –social C. economic
B. political D. military
55. Policeman can not jail a drug dependent, addict or user. The rationale behind this is
that these users are victims of the drug scourge and are not criminal person except
the peddles or sellers. These violations have to be turned over to –
A. Reformatory C. half-way homes
B. barangay center D. rehabilitation centers
56. How many absences of the parents or guardians before a child can be considered
an abandoned child?
A. 3 absences C. 10 absences E. Neither
B. 15 absences D. 20 absences
57. When the state become the father, this is termed as
A. parents protector C. parenscurue
B. prebona parentis D. parents patriae
58. A legally emancipated minor aged seventeen, accused and convicted of homicide is
referred to as
A. Criminal C. Juvenile offender
B. Juvenile delinquent D. youthful offender
59. Which of these pertains to a family with in Laws and relatives in the first degree?
A. nuclear family C. broken family
B. normal family D. extended family
60. Which of the following does not belong to status offenses?
A. Prostitution C. Begging
B. drug addiction D. drug pushing
61. What is the difference between the crime of murder and homicide?
A. revenge C. premeditation
B. victim is dead D. insanity
62. Eric Pecson committed a theft as he said his family needs food and he can not find a
job. What factor is he citing?
A. socio-political D. socio-economic
B. political military E. cultural and traditional
C. All of these
63. PioloAskal killed Mario Bangkay as the latter murdered his father. What was the
motive of the former?
A. nationalism C. jealousy E. patriotism
B. remuneration D. revenge
64. Which of the following pertains to the planned used of communication techniques
designed to effect the fine/s emotion of a given target group on certain issues?
A. Opinion C. Rumors E. all of these
B. Propaganda D. Information
65. What is the Uncontrollable impulse of a person to burn anything without
motivation?
A. Kleptomaniac C. Arsonist E. B and D
B. Pyromania D. Fire Addicts
66. What is the collective term for mental disorders that begin at or shortly after
puberty and usually lead to general failure of the mental faculties, with the
corresponding physiological impairment?
A. Delirium C. Demetia Praecox E. None of these
B. Demaphobia D. Delusion
67. Peter, a German national obtains sexual gratification from various forms of
sexual intimacies with the young. He is considered as
A. Sex maniac C. Pedophilia E. Child-like
B. Masochism D. Homosexual
68. What is the type of multiple murder which kills at two or more locations with
almost no time to break between murders?
A. Mass murders C. Attempted murder
B. Serial murder D. Spree murder
69. What is the symptom if a person shows his intention to commit suicide and threat
others?
A. crime commission D. homicidal threat
B. violent discharge E. fantasy of violence
C. B and A
70. Mrs. Enriquez buys only the nearly spoiled foods for her children despite that she
could afford to buy nutritious foods. What abuse does Mrs. Enriquez show?
A. physical abuse C. A or B E. sexual neglect
B. physical neglect D. emotional abuse

71. When an individual member of the family becomes disorganized thus affecting
others, there is
A. individual crisis C. A or B E. adolescent crisis
B. physical crisis D. family crisis
72. Which of the following is not a common sign of moral disturbances?
A. thrill seeking behavior C. failure to alter behavior
B. pathological lying D. dramatic attention seeking
73. When an individual experience tension and anxiety increases making him/her
helpless, there is
A. crisis C. frustration E. All of these
 B. conflict D. hallucination
74. Among the following, who is the most vulnerable group to abuse and threats?
A. police C. parents E. B and D
B. children D. animals
75. Which of the following best defines the term Costa Nostra?
A.one thing D. two things
B.crime confederation E. none of these
C.organized syndicate
76. What is the strict code of conduct that governs the organized crime group behavior?
A.Omerta C. Camorra E. Secret code
B.Mob D. Tamero
77. Which of these is not one of the characteristics of an organized crime group?
A. Economic gain is the primary goal.
B. Economic gain is achieved through illegal means
C. Employs predatory tactics such as intimidation, violence and corruption.
D. Organized crimes include terrorist dedicated to political change.
E. None of these
78. Who defined White-collar crime as a criminal act committed by a person of
respectability and high social status in the course of his or her occupation?
A. E. Sutherland C. R. Quinney E. None of these
B. E. Durkheim D. C. Darwin
79. Which of the following best explains the phrase, “carnal knowledge of a woman
against her will?”
A. sexual abuse C. Sexual assault E. None of these
B. Homosexuality D. A and C
80. What is the type of violent offender who live in culture in which violence is an
acceptable problem mechanism?
A. Culturally Violent Offender
B. Criminally Violent Offender
C. Pathological Violent Offender
D. Situational Violent Offender
E. None of these
81. Paul likes to buy stolen cellular phones. His act is
A. Fencing C. Forgery E. Accessory to theft
B. Larceny D. None of these
82. What is the act of bartering of sex favor for monetary consideration, either gift or
cash, with out emotional attachment between partners?
A. Pornography C. Prostitution E. Sex for hire
B. Homosexuality D. all of these
83. In the Organized crime world, who bribes, buys, intimidates and negotiates into a
relationship with the police or public official?
A. Enforcer C. Reporter E. Instigator
B. Corrupter D. Corruptee
84. For an effective or successful PCR program -
 A. each community must be studied carefully in its many social, economic and
cultural aspects.
B. no study is needed as the PCR package applies to all
C. the community is secondary to police objectives
D. as long as there is cash, OK is the word
E. All of these
85. A police unit performing its job efficiency and effectively will
A. require minimal PCR program
B. require more intense program
C. require off and on program
D. need no program at all
E. none of these
86. The best PCR a police officer can do to the community is
A. harass the people D. perform his job well
B. dress well E. none of these
C. run after crooks
87. Which of the following is not one of the duties of a public relation officer?
A. He shall issue press releases, which are of public concern.
B. He shall plan and carry out programs.
C. He shall evaluate public opinion with respect to the policies of police station.
D. He shall inform the rights of a person under investigation.
88. What is the planned used of public or mass communication for the public purpose?
A. television C. courtesy E. All of these
B. propaganda D. information
89. IDEAL is synonymous to:
A. perfection D. intelligent
B. courteous E. A and B
C. All of these
90. What is the program designed to harmony and mutual support between the police
and the community?
A. Public Information D. Civic Action
B. Public Relation E. Psychological
C. A and B
91. Which of the following is not a principle of police community relation?
A. public support must be maintained
B. public resentment must be encouraged
C. public goodwill must be developed
D. none of these
92. Which of the following is the basic political unit of the Filipino nation that implements
the policies of the national and local government?
A. family C. society E. A and A
B. community D. barangay
93. What is the formal act or a set of formal acts established by custom or authority as
proper to special occasion in the PNP?
 A. custom D. tradition
B. courtesy E. ceremony
C. D and E
94. Which of these has the same meaning as Pariah complex?
A. social gathering D. social understanding
B. social behavior E. social outcast
C. None of these
95. An old woman approached PO3 Gomez asking the police officer to run after an
unidentified young man who allegedly snatched her mobile phone. PO3
Gomez declined claiming that the man was already a block away from them
and besides the police officer alleged that he is rushing home for an urgent
matter at home. The officer’s refusal to help the old woman is an example of
A. nonfeasance C. malfeasance E. None of these
B. misfeasance D. misconduct
96. One of the Canons of Police Ethics is the observance of the Primordial Police
Responsibility which is the prevention of crime. Canon means
A. conduct C. guideline E. rules
B. standard D. none of these
97. Among the following Core Values of the Philippine National Police, which is
the most supreme?
A. Love of God.
B. Respect for authority.
C. Respect for women
D. Respect for sanctity of marriage.
E. Stewardship over material things.
98. P/Supt. Calderon went to Criminal Justice College and punched Prof. Ramos
in the stomach after berating the professor for scolding the police official’s
son who is a Criminology student. P/Supt. Calderon’s act should be
condemned because it is an act
A. of irregularity in the performance of duty
B. of incompetence
C. of misconduct
D. of malfeasance
E. B and C are correct
99. Which of the following aims to address the flaws on the human resources
development system of the PNP?
A. Career Management the Key in Professionalism
B. Police Management Leadership
C. Observance of Delicadeza
D. Equality in the Service
E. Political Patronage

100. Police Officers are duty bound to observe the constitutional rights of every citizen.
Among those rights, which is the topmost priority?
A. right of life D. right to liberty
 B. right in property E. right of freedom of speech
C. suspects’ rights
101. Every PNP officer shall observe Commitment to Democracy which includes
A. emphasis on “Public office is a public trust”
B. upholding public interest over and above personal interest.
C. proper use and disposal of government properties
D. providing service to everyone without discrimination
E. All of these
102. All PNP officers and members shall conduct themselves at all times in keeping with
the rules and regulations of the organization as mandated by the PNP Tenets of
Discipline. Tenets means
A. doctrine C. standard E. core
B. rules D. policies
103. Police officers should have a feeling of devotion, duty, or attachment to the PNP
organization. Such attitude is an example of
A. integrity D. honesty
B. loyalty E. A and D
C. obedience to superior
104. Following a logical procedure in accomplishing task assigned to minimize waste in
the use of time, money and efforts is an example of
A. morality D. reasoning
B. judicious use of authority E. perseverance
C. orderliness
105. The formal act or set of formal acts established by custom or authority as proper to
special occasion as observed in the PNP is known as
A. tradition D. customs
B. courtesy call E. All of these
C. ceremony
106. When a policeman steers away any occasion to humiliate, embarrass, annoy or
cause inconvenience to any individual, he is applying the principle of PCR which is
A. Public support must be maintained.
B. Public resentment must be avoided.
C. Public goodwill must be developed.
D. The public must be kept informed on regulations and policies.
107. The peace officer’s relations with the officers and men of his own department, his
supervisor, the station commander, as well as the city/municipal mayor where he is
assigned is an example of
A. intra-departmental relations D. professional relations
B. colleagues’ relations E. none of these
C. inter-departmental relations
108. When a leader manifest faith to his self, he is showing
A. Self Sacrifice D. Self Confidence
B. Paternalism E. Fairness and Honesty
C. Dependability and Punctuality
109. Which of these is a concrete manifestation of an ideal home?
A. hate C. respect E. All of these
B. problems D. desires
110. What is present when there is neglect when the child is malnourished, ill, clad and
without proper shelter?
A. neglected child D. emotional neglect E. A and B
B. physical neglect E. none of the above
111. Youth problems to include juvenile delinquency, welfare and rehabilitation are part
of the functions of
A. DSWD B. DECS C. D OJ D. DOH
112. Which of these is an offender who is less than nine years of age?
A. irresponsible offender D. responsible offender
B. exempted offender E. privilege offender
C. All of these
113. The benefits of P.D. 603 shall not apply to youthful offender who
A. once enjoyed suspension of sentence
B. escapes from the institution
C. commits another crime
D. all of the above
114. The decision of the court denying an application for the suspension of sentence
shall
A. not be appealable D. motion for reconsideration
B. be appealable E. none of the above
C. A or B
115. Upon reaching the age of 18, the court shall pronounce judgment of conviction, if
he violates the conditions, Which of the following could he avail?
A. P.D. 968 D. P.D. 1568 E. A or B
B. P.D. 603 E. P.D. 12
116. Records of the proceedings shall be considered as privilege and
A. not be disclosed directly or indirectly
B. be disclosed only to close friends
C. be considered top secret
D. all of the above
117. Which of the following is called a minor probation law?
A. P.D. 1068 C. P.D. 968
B. P.D. 603 D. P.D. 1612
118. A child whose parents are not legally married or the child is born out of wedlock.
A. legitimate child C. abandoned child
B. illegitimate child D. neglected child
C. B or A
119. To whom does the provision of P.D. 968 apply?
A. to all people D. to non-offenders
B. to first time offenders E. all of the above
C. To matured offenders
120. Why are youthful offenders scooped out of the probation law?
A. they require different treatment than adult offenders
B. they are too aggressive
C. they are still minors
D. none of the above

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