Practice Exam: Law Enforcement Administration - Police Organization & Leadership (Set 18)
A 30-question practice exam covering PNP organizational structure, leadership theories, and police management principles.
1. Which principle of management states that every subordinate should report to one and only one superior?
A.Span of Control
B.Unity of Command
C.Chain of Command
D.Division of Work
2. Under RA 8551, the PNP is described as a "community and service oriented agency." What is its character?
A.Military in character, national in scope.
B.Civilian in character, national in scope.
C.National in character, civilian in scope.
D.Military in character, local in scope.
3. Which of the following is a primary line function of a police organization?
A.Planning and Research
B.Patrol Operations
C.Personnel and Training
D.Budget and Finance
4. What does the 'D' in the POSDCORB management acronym stand for?
A.Delegating
B.Directing
C.Developing
D.Dispatching
5. The National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) exercises administrative control and operational supervision over the PNP. Who serves as its ex-officio Chairperson?
A.The Chief of the PNP.
B.The Secretary of the Interior and Local Government (DILG).
C.A civilian appointed by the President.
D.The National Security Advisor.
6. A police lieutenant has 12 patrol officers directly under her command. This number relates to which organizational concept?
A.Unity of Command
B.Span of Control
C.Delegation of Authority
D.Chain of Command
7. Which leadership theory suggests that leaders are born, not made, and possess certain inherent characteristics?
A.Behavioral Theory
B.Trait Theory
C.Situational Theory
D.Path-Goal Theory
8. The power of a local chief executive to exercise operational supervision and control over PNP units in their jurisdiction is known as:
A.Power of Command
B.Deputation by NAPOLCOM
C.Administrative Authority
D.Plenary Power
9. What is the highest non-commissioned officer rank in the Philippine National Police?
A.Police Corporal
B.Police Staff Sergeant
C.Police Executive Master Sergeant
D.Police Chief Master Sergeant
10. This management function involves grouping activities, assigning personnel, and delegating authority to achieve organizational goals.
A.Planning
B.Organizing
C.Staffing
D.Coordinating
11. Which law established the Philippine National Police (PNP) under a reorganized Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG)?
A.RA 8551
B.RA 6975
C.RA 9708
D.RA 11200
12. A police leader who adjusts their style based on the readiness and willingness of their subordinates is applying which theory?
A.Trait Theory
B.Fiedler's Contingency Model
C.Hersey and Blanchard's Situational Leadership Theory
D.Autocratic Leadership
13. Which of the following is a key function of NAPOLCOM?
A.Appointing the Chief of the PNP.
B.Administering police entrance examinations.
C.Prosecuting erring police officers.
D.Formulating the annual PNP budget.
14. In the PNP's promotion system, "time-in-grade" refers to:
A.The total years of service in the PNP.
B.The minimum time spent in a particular rank before being eligible for the next higher rank.
C.The time elapsed since the last disciplinary action.
D.The duration of a police officer's training.
15. The principle of "line and staff" in a police organization is designed to:
A.Create a system of checks and balances.
B.Provide support and specialized expertise to the operational units.
C.Establish a clear hierarchy of command.
D.Give all officers equal authority.
16. What is the minimum educational qualification for appointment to the PNP as a Patrolman/Patrolwoman?
A.A high school diploma.
B.A baccalaureate degree.
C.A master's degree.
D.A Criminology graduate.
17. The concept that an organization should have a formal structure where rules are applied impersonally is a key tenet of:
A.Scientific Management
B.Bureaucratic Management
C.Human Relations Theory
D.Systems Theory
18. The relationship between the DILG and the PNP is one of:
A.Subordination and control.
B.Administrative supervision and coordination.
C.Direct command and operational control.
D.Partnership and collaboration only.
19. A police captain who consults with his subordinates and encourages their participation in decision-making is exhibiting what leadership style?
A.Autocratic
B.Laissez-faire
C.Democratic
D.Transactional
20. The initial integration of local police forces into a unified national police force was mandated by:
A.The 1987 Constitution
B.Presidential Decree No. 765
C.Republic Act 4864
D.Republic Act 6975
21. Which function of management involves monitoring performance, comparing it with goals, and correcting any significant deviations?
A.Planning
B.Leading
C.Controlling
D.Organizing
22. Which PNP National Support Unit is the primary investigation arm of the police?
A.Special Action Force (SAF)
B.Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG)
C.Highway Patrol Group (HPG)
D.Intelligence Group (IG)
23. This principle suggests that authority should flow from the top down to the bottom of the organization in a clear and unbroken line.
A.Span of Control
B.Unity of Command
C.Scalar Principle (Chain of Command)
D.Delegation of Authority
24. What is the mandatory retirement age for officers and non-officers of the PNP?
A.55
B.56
C.60
D.65
25. A leadership theory that focuses on the leader's ability to inspire and motivate followers to exceed their expected performance is called:
A.Transactional Leadership
B.Transformational Leadership
C.Servant Leadership
D.Situational Leadership
26. Which of the following is NOT a basis for waiver of the minimum qualifications for appointment to the PNP?
A.Age
B.Weight
C.Educational Attainment
D.Height
27. In the context of police management, "staffing" primarily involves:
A.Assigning patrol routes.
B.Recruiting, selecting, training, and developing personnel.
C.Procuring equipment and supplies.
D.Creating the organizational chart.
28. The power to summarily dismiss a PNP member for serious offenses is vested in the:
A.Local Chief Executive
B.Chief of the PNP and Regional Directors
C.President of the Philippines
D.PLEB
29. A police organization that is highly structured, with rigid rules and a clear chain of command, is often referred to as:
A.An organic system
B.A mechanistic system
C.A matrix organization
D.A flat organization
30. Which body is empowered to hear and decide citizen's complaints formally filed against any member of the PNP?
A.The local court
B.The Internal Affairs Service (IAS)
C.The People's Law Enforcement Board (PLEB)
D.The local mayor's office