Practice Exam: Law Enforcement Administration - Police Planning & Ethics (Set 20)
A 30-question practice exam covering police planning, decision-making, ethics, human rights, and comparative police systems.
1. A police station commander is developing a plan to manage traffic and crowd control for an upcoming city-wide festival next month. This type of plan is best described as:
A.Strategic Plan
B.Operational Plan
C.Tactical Plan
D.Contingency Plan
2. Which decision-making model prioritizes finding a "good enough" solution over the "perfect" one, especially under time pressure?
A.Rational Model
B.Incremental Model
C.Bounded Rationality Model
D.Heuristic Model
3. A police officer who refuses a bribe from a traffic violator, citing a deep-seated belief in upholding the law, is demonstrating which core ethical principle?
A.Service
B.Integrity
C.Justice
D.Professionalism
4. The PNP Code of Professional Conduct and Ethical Standards (RA 6713) emphasizes "commitment to democracy." What does this primarily entail for a police officer?
A.Blindly obeying all orders from superiors.
B.Upholding the Constitution and the rights of citizens above all else.
C.Prioritizing the needs of the ruling political party.
D.Focusing solely on crime suppression without regard for public opinion.
5. According to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the right to life, liberty, and security of person is considered:
A.A privilege granted by the state.
B.An inalienable right.
C.A conditional right.
D.A right exclusive to citizens of a country.
6. The PNP Use of Force Continuum dictates that an officer's response should be one level higher than the subject's resistance. What is the appropriate response to a suspect who is verbally non-compliant but not physically aggressive?
A.Lethal force
B.Hard-hand control techniques
C.Verbal commands and persuasion
D.Soft-hand control techniques
7. The French police system, with its centralized structure under a minister of the interior, is a classic example of which police system model?
A.Continental System
B.Anglo-Saxon System
C.Socialist System
D.Post-Colonial System
8. What is the primary function of the INTERPOL Red Notice?
A.To serve as an international arrest warrant.
B.To provide intelligence on potential terror threats.
C.To seek the location and provisional arrest of a person pending extradition.
D.To list missing persons believed to have crossed borders.
9. Which of the following best embodies the standard of police professionalism?
A.Focusing on arrest quotas over the quality of investigations.
B.Continuous training, adherence to ethical standards, and accountability for actions.
C.Maintaining a physically intimidating presence to deter crime.
D.Using technical jargon to assert authority when dealing with civilians.
10. A police officer is found to have neglected his duty, leading to the escape of a detainee. What type of administrative offense is this?
A.Nonfeasance
B.Misfeasance
C.Malfeasance
D.Misconduct
11. A police district is creating a long-range plan to reduce organized crime over the next five years by building community trust and enhancing intelligence capabilities. This is an example of:
A.Tactical Planning
B.Strategic Planning
C.Operational Planning
D.Policy Planning
12. The "OODA Loop" is a decision-making tool in law enforcement. What do the letters stand for?
A.Observe, Orient, Decide, Act
B.Observe, Orient, Decide, Act
C.Order, Observe, Decide, Attack
D.Organize, Orient, Delegate, Act
13. Which ethical standard under the PNP Code requires officers to perform their duties without favoritism or discrimination?
A.Devotion to Duty
B.Loyalty
C.Justice and Impartiality
D.Non-partisanship
14. What is the "Miranda Doctrine" primarily concerned with?
A.The rights of a person under custodial investigation.
B.The rules of evidence in court.
C.The procedures for conducting a search and seizure.
D.The classification of criminal offenses.
15. The principle of "proportionality" in the use of force means:
A.The force used should be slightly greater than the threat.
B.The force used should match the force offered by the subject.
C.The amount of force used should be the minimum necessary to achieve a legitimate law enforcement objective.
D.Lethal force is proportional to any form of physical resistance.
16. The Anglo-Saxon police system, which emphasizes local control and community policing, is best exemplified by the police in:
A.Germany
B.United Kingdom
C.Japan
D.Italy
17. An officer uses the INTERPOL database to check if a foreign national detained for a local crime is wanted in their home country. This is an example of:
A.Extradition
B.International police cooperation
C.Diplomatic immunity
D.Transnational investigation
18. A "plan" in the context of police management can be best defined as:
A.An organized method of doing or acting.
B.A spontaneous reaction to a crisis.
C.A set of unwritten rules.
D.A leader's personal vision.
19. If a police officer shoots a fleeing suspect who poses no immediate threat of death or serious injury to the officer or others, it violates which key principle?
A.The principle of distinction
B.The principle of necessity
C.The principle of accountability
D.The principle of discretion
20. The internal disciplinary body for the Philippine National Police is the:
A.National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM)
B.Internal Affairs Service (IAS)
C.People's Law Enforcement Board (PLEB)
D.Civil Service Commission (CSC)
21. You are a police patrol supervisor. A major traffic collision has just occurred, blocking a critical intersection during rush hour. You direct your officers on the scene to immediately reroute traffic and assist the injured. This is an example of:
A.Strategic Decision Making
B.Tactical Decision Making
C.Policy Implementation
D.Procedural Planning
22. Which is NOT a core value explicitly stated in the PNP's ethical doctrine?
A.Love of God
B.Respect for Authority
C.Selfless Love of Country
D.Financial Prudence
23. An officer investigating a case discovers evidence that exonerates the primary suspect but implicates a prominent local official. He chooses to suppress this evidence. This act is a form of:
A.Malfeasance
B.Obstruction of Justice
C.Nonfeasance
D.Command Responsibility
24. What fundamental human right is most directly at risk during a prolonged and incommunicado detention?
A.The right to property
B.The right to free speech
C.The right to be free from torture and cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment
D.The right to assembly
25. The Japanese police system, with its emphasis on community partnership through "Koban" (police boxes), shares features of which two models?
A.Socialist and Continental
B.Anglo-Saxon and its own unique model
C.Continental and Anglo-Saxon
D.Colonial and Tribal
26. When is it permissible for a police officer to use their service firearm?
A.To stop any fleeing felon.
B.As a warning shot to disperse an unruly crowd.
C.Only in self-defense or defense of others from an imminent threat of death or serious injury.
D.To destroy property to prevent a crime.
27. The concept of "Command Responsibility" in the PNP context means:
A.A commander is only responsible for their own personal actions.
B.A superior officer is responsible for the misconduct of their subordinates if they knew or should have known about it and failed to take corrective action.
C.Subordinates can blame their commander for any illegal orders they follow.
D.Only the highest-ranking officer in an operation can be held liable.
28. Which of the following is an example of a "proactive" police plan?
A.A plan to investigate a robbery that has already occurred.
B.A plan to establish a neighborhood watch program in a high-crime area.
C.A plan to respond to emergency calls for service.
D.A plan for post-disaster cleanup operations.
29. The PNP's policy of "delicadeza" requires officers to:
A.Strictly follow every written rule without exception.
B.Prioritize loyalty to their fellow officers above all.
C.Behave in a manner that does not bring discredit to the police service, even in their private life.
D.Seek promotions and awards actively.
30. An INTERPOL Blue Notice is issued for what purpose?
A.To warn about a person who is a public safety threat.
B.To collect additional information about a person's identity, location, or activities in relation to a crime.
C.To locate a missing person.
D.To seek the arrest of an individual wanted for a serious crime.