Practice Exam: Law Enforcement Administration (Set 11)
A 30-question practice exam covering general topics in Law Enforcement Administration (LEA).
What is the primary law that established the Philippine National Police (PNP) under a reorganized Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG)?
A.Republic Act No. 8551
B.Republic Act No. 6975
C.Republic Act No. 9708
D.Presidential Decree No. 765
The PNP is administered and controlled by which government body?
A.National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM)
B.Department of National Defense (DND)
C.Civil Service Commission (CSC)
D.Office of the President
Under the principle of unity of command, a subordinate should ideally receive orders from how many superiors?
A.Two
B.One
C.Three
D.As many as necessary
Which of the following best describes "span of control" in police administration?
A.The total number of officers in a police station.
B.The number of subordinates a superior can effectively supervise.
C.The geographical area covered by a police unit.
D.The duration of a police officer's tour of duty.
This refers to the backbone of police operations, providing continuous police presence and visibility to deter crime.
A.Investigation
B.Patrol
C.Traffic Management
D.Intelligence
What does the "O" in the P-O-S-D-Co-R-B management acronym stand for?
A.Operations
B.Organizing
C.Oversight
D.Orders
Republic Act No. 8551 is also known as:
A.The PNP Reorganization Act of 1990
B.The PNP Reform and Reorganization Act of 1998
C.The DILG Act
D.The Police Professionalization Act
What is the compulsory retirement age for PNP members?
A.60 years old
B.56 years old
C.65 years old
D.55 years old
The power of NAPOLCOM to decide administrative cases against PNP members is an exercise of its:
A.Administrative control
B.Quasi-judicial power
C.Executive supervision
D.Operational oversight
Who has the authority to appoint Police Commissioned Officers (PCO) from the rank of Inspector to Superintendent?
A.The President of the Philippines
B.The Chief of the PNP
C.The DILG Secretary
D.The NAPOLCOM Chairperson
This plan is prepared by police stations to address forseeable emergencies or special events.
A.Management Plan
B.Operational Plan
C.Tactical Plan
D.Procedural Plan
Which PNP operational unit is primarily responsible for handling cases of kidnapping and syndicated crimes?
A.Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG)
B.Anti-Kidnapping Group (AKG)
C.Special Action Force (SAF)
D.Highway Patrol Group (HPG)
The process of attracting and selecting qualified applicants for police service is called:
A.Recruitment
B.Training
C.Appointment
D.Placement
Which of the following is NOT a functional area of police management (POSDCORB)?
A.Planning
B.Staffing
C.Scrutinizing
D.Budgeting
An officer's area of responsibility in a patrol sector is also known as a:
A.Route
B.Beat
C.Post
D.Sector
What is the primary purpose of RA 8551 in relation to RA 6975?
A.To abolish the PNP
B.To merge the PNP with the Armed Forces
C.To amend and reform the original PNP law
D.To place the PNP under the DND
This principle states that an organization is effective if it is structured to achieve its purpose.
A.Principle of Unity of Objective
B.Principle of Organizational Efficiency
C.Principle of Scalar Chain
D.Principle of Division of Work
The head of the National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) is the:
A.Chief of the PNP
B.DILG Secretary as Ex-Officio Chairperson
C.A retired PNP General
D.A senior government official appointed by the President
Which type of patrol is most effective in high-density urban areas for community engagement?
A.Automobile Patrol
B.Foot Patrol
C.Helicopter Patrol
D.Motorcycle Patrol
What is the minimum educational qualification for a new applicant to the PNP?
A.High School Graduate
B.College Level
C.Baccalaureate Degree
D.Master's Degree
The vertical movement of an officer from a lower to a higher position or rank is called:
A.Assignment
B.Promotion
C.Attrition
D.Reassignment
Which of the following is a "line function" in a police organization?
A.Planning and Research
B.Human Resources
C.Patrol and Investigation
D.Budget and Finance
This is the systematic and orderly assignment of officers to positions or ranks.
A.Placement
B.Staffing
C.Directing
D.Coordinating
What is the primary role of the People's Law Enforcement Board (PLEB)?
A.To conduct hearings and adjudicate citizen's complaints against uniformed PNP members.
B.To manage the budget of the local police.
C.To appoint the local Chief of Police.
D.To provide legal assistance to police officers.
A police officer who reports to only one supervisor is following which principle?
A.Span of Control
B.Unity of Command
C.Chain of Command
D.Delegation of Authority
The logical and orderly arrangement of positions in an organization is known as:
A.The organization chart
B.The organizational structure
C.The scalar chain
D.The management process
Which agency has administrative supervision and control over the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) and the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP)?
A.Department of Justice (DOJ)
B.Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG)
C.Bureau of Corrections (BuCor)
D.National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM)
This plan outlines the procedures to be followed in specific situations, such as bomb threats or hostage crises.
A.Extra-departmental Plan
B.Tactical Plan
C.Procedural Plan
D.Management Plan
Under RA 8551, the PNP is considered a community and service-oriented agency, which is fundamentally:
A.Military in character
B.Civilian in character
C.A part of the armed forces
D.A national guard
The number of persons one individual can effectively supervise is known as:
A.Span of Control
B.Unity of Command
C.Chain of Command
D.Delegation of Authority