Law Enforcement Administration Review

1. A Chinese Philosopher who once said: If you know your enemy and know yourself, you
need not fear the result of a hundred battles.
A. Confucius
B. Chiang Kai Shek
C. Sun Tzu
D. Wong Mhan Fei Hong
Answer: C
2. Maybe defined as the product resulting from the collecting information concerning an
actual and potential situationand condition relating to foreign activities and to foreign or
enemy held areas.
A. Interrogation
B. Information
C. Intelligence
D. Investigation
Answer: C
3. It is defined as evaluative and interpreted information concerning organized crime and
other major police problems.
A. Military Intelligence
B. Military Information
C. Police Intelligence
D. Police Investigation
Answer: C
4. It is the combination of two or more persons for the purpose of establishing terror or
corruption in the city/community or section of, either a monopoly, of virtual monopoly or
criminal activity in a field that provides a continuing financial profit.
A. Organized Crime
B. Criminal Syndicate
C. Criminal World
D. Mafia
Answer: B
5. The social organization of criminals, having its own social classes from the hobo to the
moneyed gangsters or racketeers.
A. Criminal World
B. Mafia
C. Organized Crime
D. Criminal Syndicate
Answer: B
6. It is the stable business with violence applied and directed at unwelcome competitors.
A. Mafia
B. Criminal World
C. Criminal Syndicate
D. Organized Crime
Answer: B

7. A form of intelligence which concerns with the various types of confidential information
that filter into the possession of the police, and the techniques employed in developing these
lines of information.
A. Counter Intelligence
B. Departmental Intelligence
C. Undercover Intelligence
D. Strategic Intelligence
Answer: C

8. Which a Police Administrator must rely as one of the most indispensable tools of
management; it is derived from organized information available in the police records
division which concerned with the nature, size and distribution of the police problems of
crime,
vice and traffic?
A. Strategic Intelligence
B. Counter Intelligence
C. Departmental Intelligence
D. Undercover Intelligence
Answer: C
9. Intelligence which primarily long-range in nature with little or no immediate practical
value.
A. Strategic Intelligence
B. Counter Intelligence
C. Departmental Intelligence
D. Undercover Intelligence
Answer: A
10. The type of intelligence activity that deals with the defending of the organization against
its criminal enemies.
A. Counter Intelligence
B. Strategic Intelligence
C. Military Intelligence
D. None of these
Answer: A
11. It is the evaluated and interpreted information concerning an actual or possible enemy or
theatre of operations, including weather and terrain, together with the conclusions drawn
there from.
A. Line Intelligence
B. Strategic Intelligence
C. Military Intelligence
D. Covert Operation
Answer: A
12. The type of intelligence that is immediate in nature and necessary for more effective
police planning.
A. Line Intelligence
B. Police Intelligence
C. Military Intelligence
D. Overt Operation
Answer: A
13. If the information or documents are procured openly without regard as to whether the
subject of the investigation becomes knowledgeable of the purpose or purposes for which
it is being regarded.
A. Overt Operation
B. Evaluation
C. Covert Operation
D. Interpretation
Answer: A
14. It is a critical appraisal of information as a basis for its subsequent interpretation, which
includes determining the pertinence of information, the reliability of the source and agency
through which the information was derived and its accuracy.
A. Interpretation
B. Tasks
C. Evaluation
D. Operations
Answer: C

15. Is the proper, economical and most productive use of personnel, resources and
equipment employed and/or utilized in planning the collection of information, processing of
information and dissemination of intelligence.
A. Cardinal Principle of Intelligence
B. Assets and Liability Intelligence
C. Economic Intelligence
D. Income and expenditure Intelligence
Answer: A
16. Refer to the uprightness in character, soundness of moral principles, honesty and freedom
from moral delinquencies.
A. Integrity
B. Loyalty
C. Discretion
D. Moral
Answer: A
17. Principles or standards of conduct of an individual,his ethical judgment in human relations
and his respect to superiors.
A. Character
B. Reputation
C. Moral
D. Integrity
Answer: C
18. Interim clearance will remain valid for a period of____
A. 1 yr
B. 3 yrs
C. 2 yrs
D. 4 yrs
Answer: A

from the date of issuance.

19. Maximum security measures applied to prevent possible decryption of encrypted data on
radio communication.
A. Transmission
B. Cryptographic security
C. Operation security
D. Computer security
Answer: B
20. Final
A.
B.
C.
D.

security measures undertaken prior to the entry into a communication area.

control of operations area
control of communications area
area access control
perimeter control
Answer: C

21. An encrypted message complete with heading of a message written in an intelligence text
or language which conveys hidden meaning.
A. Cryptogram
B. Cryptography
C. Codes
D. Ciphers
Answer: A
22. The removal of the security classification from the classified matter.
A. Classify
B. Reclassify
C. Upgrading
D. Declassify
Answer: D

23. Security of the command is the responsibility of:

A. Headquarters commandant
B. Members of the Base Platoon
C. Regional Director
D. Everybody
Answer: D
24. The authority and responsibility for the classification of classified matter rest exclusively
with the:
A. head of office
B. receiving unit
C. Regional Director
D. originating unit
Answer: A
25. Information and material, the unauthorized disclosure of which would cause exceptionally
grave damage to the nation, politically, economically or militarily.
A. Restricted
B. Confidential
C. Top Secret
D. Secret
Answer: C
26. Among the following, who has authority to classify Top Secret matters?
A. Chief of Police
B. Regional Director
C. Sec of DND
D. Provincial Director
Answer: C
27. Investigation of the records and files of agencies in the area and residence of the
individualbeing investigated.
A. CBI
B. PBI
C. LAC
D. NAC
Answer: C
28. Applied methods of security for the purpose of super-imposing camouflage radio
transmission on communication network.
A. transmission security
B. physical security
C. cryptographic security
D. operation security
Answer: A
29. Final
A.
B.
C.
D.

measures undertaken prior to the entry into an operating room.

Control of operations area
Area access control
perimeter control
control of communications area
Answer: A

30. It is a system in which individual letters of a message are represented.

A. Ciphers
B. Cryptogram
C. Codes
D. Cryptography
Answer: D
31. This motivation regarding agent control applies to those whose main desire is for power.
A. ideological belief
B. material gain
C. revenge
D. personal prestige
Answer: D

32. Consist of LAC supplemented by investigation of the records and files of national
agencies.
A. LAC
B. PBI
C. CBI
D. NAC
Answer: D
33. The following are operational security methods except for:
A. cut-out device
B. communication
C. cover
D. proper operational planning
Answer: A
34. Maximum security measures undertaken to preserve secrecy of classified operations.
A. transmission security
B. computer security
C. cryptographic security
D. operations security
Answer: D
35. Control measures undertaken to prevent entry of unauthorized persons inside the
premises of communication facility.
A. perimeter control
B. control of operations area
C. control of communications area
D. area access control
Answer: C
36. Among the following, who is not authorized to classify Top Secret matter?
A. Secretary of National Defense
B. Chief, PNP
C. Chief of Staff, AFP
D. Chief of Police Station
Answer: D
37. Top Secret matter shall not be transmitted through:
A. direct contact to officers concerned
B. thru DFA Diplomatic Pouch
C. official courier
D. mail
Answer: D
38. The barrier established to protect the surrounding of an installation.
A. Animal
B. Human
C. Energy
D. Structural
Answer: D

39. In the security industry and in large areas, the standard height of a fence is
A. 12 meters
B. 10 meters
C. 9 meters
D. 8 meters
Answer: B
40. The barrier that requires the employment of the guard and guard system is ___ barrier.
A. Energy
B. Animal
C. Structural
D. Human
Answer: D

41. Which of the following composed the PNP under its creation on R.A 6975?
A. member of the INP
B. members of the PC
C. jail guards
D. all of them
Answer: D
42. The largest organic unit with in large department is a
A. Bureau
B. Division
C. Section
D. Unit
Answer: A
43. What
A.
B.
C.
D.

is the rank of the Chief of the Directorial Staff?

Deputy Dir General
Police Director
Police Chief Superintendent
Police Senior Superintendent
Answer: A

44. Which is known as the Police Act of 1966 and created the office of the NAPOLCOM?
A. R.A. 6975
B. R.A. 8551
C. P.D. 765
D. R.A. 4864
Answer: D
45. What is the kind of promotion granted to candidates who meet all the basic qualification
for promotion?
A. Special
B. Meritorious
C. Regular
D. Ordinary
Answer: C
46. The mandatory training course for SPO4 before they can be promoted to the rank of
Police Inspector is the
A. Officers Basic Course
B. Officers Advance Course
C. Officers Candidate Course
D. Senior Leadership Course
Answer: D
47. The nature of which the police officer is free from specific routine duty is called
A. on duty
B. special duty
C. leave of absence
D. off duty
Answer: D
48. PNP promotions are subject to the confirmation of the:
A. Civil Service Commission
B. NAPOLCOM
C. Commission on Appointment
D. President of the Philippines
Answer: C
49. How many deputies do the PNP has?
A. One
B. Two
C. Three
D. Four

Answer: B

50. A fixed point or location to which an officer is assigned such as designated desk or office
or spot is called
A. Post
B. Route
C. Beat
D. Sector
Answer: A
51. MNSA or Masters in National Security in Administration is offered and administered by
this institution.
A. PPSC
B. NAPOLCOM
C. Department of Interior and Local Government
D. National Defense College
Answer: D
52. Describes the procedures and defines the duties of officers assigned to specific post or
position.
A. Department rule
B. Code of Ethical Standard
C. Duty Manual
D. Code of Conduct
Answer: C
53. The staff directorate in charge of providing the necessary supplies and materials to all
PNP units is the
A. Research Development Office
B. Logistics Office
C. Plans
D. Comptrollership
Answer: B
54. In the history of our police force, who was the first Chief of the Philippine Constabulary?
A. Capt. Henry T. Allen
B. Col. Lamberto Javallera
C. Gen. Rafael Crame
D. Capt. Nicholas Piatt
Answer: A
55. Among the following. he is known as the father of Modern Policing System.
A. William Norman
B. Sir Robert Peel
C. King Henry III
D. John Westminster
Answer: B
56. Japanese Military Police during the Japanese occupation in the Philippines were known as
A. Kamikaze
B. Kempetai
C. Konichiwa
D. Okinanai
Answer: B
57. How many years of satisfactory service must a PNP member renders before he can apply
for optional retirement?
A. 10 years
B. 20 years
C. 15 years
D. 25 years
Answer: B

58. Decision of the Chief, PNP in administrative cases where the penalty is dismissal,
demotion and forced resignation may be appealed before the
A. Regional Appellate Body
B. Office of the President
C. National Appellate Board
D. Chairman, NAPOLCOM
Answer: C
59. In the physical environment of the patrol division, the shift that receives most of the call
of the public which are directly related to police function are made on the;
A. Afternoon shift
B. midnight shift
C. day shift
D. A and C only
Answer: A
60. The statistical reports of patrol officers regarding the rate of crime, types of crime and
places of crimes in each beat is very important in the implementation of the
A. preventive enforcement
B. selective enforcement
C. traffic enforcement
D. emergency call for service
Answer: B
61. A patrol activity that is directed towards the elimination of hazards in each respective
beat is called
A. patrol and observation
B. called for service
C. attending to complaints
D. none of the above
Answer: A
62. According to the father of modern policing system, the soundest of all criminological
philosophies is
A. prevention of crime
B. elimination of crime
C. control of crime
D. suppression of crime
Answer: A
63. Patrol hazard would include the following except
A. Stress
B. Open manhole
C. suspicious persons
D. ordinances
Answer: D
64. In the history of patrol, the first recorded organized police that utilized dog patrol was the
so called
A. Medjays
B. Vigiles
C. Ancient police
D. Jacobians
Answer: A
65. The Chief magistrate at bow street in London that organized the Bow Street Runners is
A. King Charles II of London
B. Henry Fielding of London
C. King Richard of London
D. none of the above
Answer: B

66. The responsibility of police that involves peacekeeping on community service role or
social services is
referred to as
A. crime prevention
B. prevention of crime
C. order maintenance
D. crime investigation
Answer: C
67. The effort of reduction of elimination of desire and opportunity to commit crime is known
as
A. order maintenance
B. law enforcement
C. prevention of crime
D. arrest of criminals
Answer: C
68. In the history of patrol US, the first daytime and paid police service was organized in
A. New York
B. Boston
C. San Francisco
D. Philadelphia
Answer: D
69. The government agency that issue license for private and government security guard is
A. the PNP SAGSD
B. Mayors Office
C. Security and Exchange Commission (SEC)
D. the Local Police Office
Answer: A
70. Which of the following is not a function of a Private Detective?
A. background investigation
B. locating missing persons
C. controlling traffic flow
D. surveillance work
Answer: C
71. It is a document issued by the chief PNP or his duly authorized representative
recognizing a person to be qualified to perform his duties as security guard or detective?
A. Certificate of incorporation
B. License to Operate
C. Warrant
D. None of these
Answer: D
72. Perimeter fence is what type of perimeter defense?
A. first line
B. second line
C. third line
D. None of these
Answer: A
73. An additional overhang of barbed wires place on vertical perimeter fences is commonly
called
A. Hangover
B. guard control
C. tower guard
D. none of these
Answer: D

74. The attempt to determine whether there are parties with in the police candidates family
who might negatively influence performance of official duties can be best verified by
conducting:
A. Performance Evaluation
B. Character Investigation
C. Written Examination
D. Oral Interview
Answer: B
75. In cases of altered marital status in the police selection procedure, careful investigation
on matters upon which such alteration should be conducted for purpose of
A. Promotion
B. Appointment
C. Disqualification
D. Dismissal from Service
Answer: C
76. The aspect of police selection can not be accurately assessed by other steps in the
selection process can be measured through the conduct of:
A. Polygraph Examination
B. Neigborhood Check
C. Oral Interview
D. Psychological Screening
Answer: C
77. To prevent hiatus (break in continuity) in the discharge of official police function by
authorizing a person to discharge the same pending the selection of another appointee, is the
main reason of:
A. Dismissal
B. Permanent Appointee
C. Temporary Appointment
D. Suspension
Answer: C
78. Verification of academic accomplishment, standardized exam and affiliation with
organization of police applicants are information required in the:
A. Written Examination Procedure
B. Character investigation procedures
C. Appointment Procedures
D. Eligibility Requirements
Answer: D
79. The following are information desired in verifying educational history of a police applicant,
except:
A. Courses Taken
B. Demonstrated Leadership
C. Debt, loans and savings
D. AntiSocial behaviors or Juvenile records. Answer: A
80. The method by which testing procedures can be best insure job performance
predictability is through
a process known as:
A. Test Validation
B. Job Performance
C. Job Analysis
D. Retesting
Answer: C

81. Physical and mental excellence is an essential quality for individuals who are to be
employed as police officers and this can only be determined by administering rigid
A. Oral examination
B. Character Investigation
C. Vicinity Check
D. Medical Examination
Answer: D
82. Physical Test is designed to furnish data, which will indicate the extent to which an
applicant maybe able to perform required responsibilities. Applicants maybe required
climbing over a fence of 5 feet and 6 inches high without the aid of another person. This
physical
test is called:
A. Body Drag
B. Obstacle Clearance
C. Foot Pursuit
D. Body Pull Ups
Answer: A
83. Planning is a management function concerned with the following, except:
A. visualizing future situations
B. making estimates concerning them
C. making money
D. identifying issues
Answer: C
84. Police
A.
B.
C.
D.

administrators sometimes do not appreciate the importance of planning because

of their pattern of career development
people do not admire them
influential politicians involved in planning
of positive view about planning Answer: C

85. Police
A.
B.
C.
D.

Planning is an integral element of good management and

Business administration
good police decision-making
prediction
performance
Answer: B

86. According to Hudzik and Cordner, planning is

A. Visioning
B. All of these
C. thinking what is right and doing what is best
D. thinking about the future and what we need
to do now to achieve it
Answer: B
87. In SWOT analysis, W means:
A. Vulnerabilities
B. Threats
C. Intelligence
D. Win

Answer: A

88. What is the principle which states that subordinate should be under the control of only
one superior?
A. Principle of Chain of Command
B. Principle of unity of command
C. Span of Control Principle
D. Principle of Objectivity
Answer: B

89. The right to exercise, decide and command by virtue of rank and position is called
A. Command and Control
B. Authority
C. Order
D. All of these
Answer: B
90. Which among the following is not included in the 6 Master Plans of the PNP.
A. Sandigang-Milenyo
B. Sandugo
C. Banat
D. Pagpapala
Answer: D
91. It refers to the production of plans, which determine the schedule of special activity and
addresses immediate need which are specific.
A. Operational Plan
B. Strategic Plan
C. Synoptic Plan
D. Guideline
Answer: A
92. To properly achieve the administrative planningresponsibility within in the unit, the
commander shall develop unit plans relating to, except
A. Policies or procedure
B. Tactics and operations
C. Extra-office activities
D. Interpersonal problems
Answer: D
93. SOP in police parlance means
A. Standard Operation Procedure
B. Special Operating Procedure
C. Standard Operating procedure
D. Special Operation procedure

Answer: C

94. These are procedures intended to be used in all situations of all kinds shall be outlined as
a guide to officers and men in the field.
A. SOPs
B. HQ Procedures
C. Field Procedures
D. None of these
Answer: C
95. Strictly speaking, one of the following is not a police field operation
A. Patrol
B. Investigation
C. Intelligence
D. Traffic Operations
Answer: C
96. SOP Man Hunt Bravo refers to
A. Neutralization of wanted persons
B. Anti-illegal gambling
C. Anti-carnapping plan
D. None of the above
Answer: A
97. While covering his beat, PO1 Juan chased upon a pickpocket. What will be his first
action?
A. Arrest the pickpocket
B. Call for a criminal investigation
C. Bring the pickpocket to the police department
D. Just continue his beat
Answer: A

98. The police must endeavor to establish and impress upon the law abiding citizens and
would be criminals alike that the police are always available to respond to any situation at a
moments notice and he will just around the corner at all times. What does this situation
indicate?
A. Police Omnipresence
B. Police Discretion
C. Police Control
D. Police Interaction
Answer: A
99. A person, thing or situation which possesses a high potential for criminal attack or for
creating a clamor for police service is considered as
A. Patrol Hazards
B. Patrol Effort
C. Police discretion
D. None of these
Answer: A
100. What is the new concept, police strategy which integrates the police and community
interests into a working relationship so as to produce the desired organizational objectives of
peacemaking?
A. Preventive patrol
B. Community Relation
C. Team policing
D. Directed Patrol
Answer: C