Practice Exam: LEA - PNP Laws & Organization (Set 36)
30-question practice exam on RA 6975, RA 8551, PNP structure, and NAPOLCOM functions.
1. Republic Act 6975, otherwise known as the DILG Act of 1990, established the Philippine National Police (PNP) under which department of the government?
A.Department of National Defense (DND)
B.Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG)
C.Department of Justice (DOJ)
D.Office of the President
2. Under RA 6975, which body is tasked with the administration and control of the Philippine National Police?
A.Civil Service Commission (CSC)
B.Department of Justice (DOJ)
C.National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM)
D.Philippine Public Safety College (PPSC)
3. What is the primary purpose of the DILG Act of 1990 (RA 6975) in relation to peace and order?
A.To militarize the police force for better effectiveness.
B.To establish the PNP, BFP, and BJMP as distinct, professional, and civilian-led bureaus.
C.To merge the police and fire departments into one entity.
D.To give the military direct control over local police units.
4. RA 6975 mandated that the PNP shall be a community and service-oriented agency. This principle implies that the police should be:
A.Focused solely on high-profile criminal cases.
B.Isolated from the community to maintain impartiality.
C.Responsive to the needs and concerns of the public.
D.Primarily an instrument for state control.
5. Which of the following was NOT a key provision of RA 6975?
A.Creation of the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP).
B.Establishment of the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP).
C.Creation of the Philippine Public Safety College (PPSC).
D.Establishment of the waiver program for PNP applicant requirements.
6. Republic Act 8551, the PNP Reform and Reorganization Act of 1998, was enacted primarily to amend which law?
A.The Revised Penal Code
B.Republic Act 6975
C.The National Defense Act
D.Republic Act 7610
7. What was a major change introduced by RA 8551 regarding the character of the PNP?
A.It reverted the PNP to a military character.
B.It reinforced the civilian character of the PNP.
C.It made the PNP a branch of the Armed Forces of the Philippines.
D.It placed the PNP under the Department of National Defense.
8. Under RA 8551, who has the authority to grant waivers for PNP applicants who do not meet the minimum height, weight, or age requirements?
A.The Chief of the PNP
B.The President of the Philippines
C.The National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM)
D.The DILG Secretary
9. How did RA 8551 affect the promotion system within the PNP?
A.It removed all requirements for promotion.
B.It based promotions solely on seniority.
C.It established a standardized and merit-based promotion system.
D.It allowed for the sale of promotion slots.
10. What is the minimum educational qualification for appointment to the PNP according to RA 8551?
A.High school graduate
B.At least 72 collegiate units
C.A formal baccalaureate degree from a recognized institution of learning
D.A master's degree in a relevant field
11. Which of the following is a primary power of the National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM)?
A.To prosecute criminal cases against police officers.
B.To exercise administrative control and operational supervision over the PNP.
C.To appoint the Chief of the PNP.
D.To create laws governing the PNP.
12. Who serves as the ex-officio Chairperson of the NAPOLCOM?
A.The Chief of the PNP
B.The President of the Philippines
C.The Secretary of the DILG
D.The Chairman of the Civil Service Commission
13. Which of the following functions falls under NAPOLCOM's powers?
A.Conducting day-to-day police patrol operations.
B.Investigating and adjudicating all administrative charges against PNP members.
C.Administering PNP entrance and promotional examinations.
D.Drafting the national budget for the PNP.
14. NAPOLCOM is composed of a Chairperson, four regular Commissioners, and what other member in an ex-officio capacity?
A.The DILG Undersecretary
B.The Chief of the PNP
C.The Secretary of National Defense
D.The Speaker of the House
15. The power of NAPOLCOM to decide appeals from decisions of the Chief PNP in administrative cases is an exercise of its:
A.Legislative power
B.Executive power
C.Quasi-judicial power
D.Administrative power
16. What is the highest office in the Philippine National Police organizational structure?
A.The Office of the President
B.The DILG Secretary
C.The Office of the Chief, PNP
D.The National Police Commission
17. A Police Provincial Office is headed by a:
A.Chief of Police
B.Provincial Director
C.Regional Director
D.District Director
18. In large, urbanized cities or metropolitan areas, a police district is headed by a:
A.City Director
B.Chief of Police
C.District Director
D.Regional Director
19. What is the basic operating unit of the PNP at the municipal or city level?
A.Regional Mobile Force Battalion
B.Provincial Mobile Force Company
C.Police Station
D.Community Precinct
20. The PNP's national headquarters is located in:
A.Fort Bonifacio
B.Villamor Air Base
C.Camp Crame
D.Camp Aguinaldo
21. Which of the following is the highest rank for a Police Commissioned Officer in the PNP?
A.Police General
B.Police General
C.Police Major General
D.Police Lieutenant General
22. What is the equivalent rank of a Police Corporal in the military?
A.Private First Class
B.Corporal
C.Sergeant
D.Private
23. Before a police officer can be promoted to the rank of Police Major, they must have successfully passed the:
A.Police Entrance Examination
B.Police Officer 2nd Class Examination
C.Police Officer 1st Class Examination (Senior Police Officer Exam)
D.Police Executive Service Eligibility (PESE)
24. A promotion by virtue of a heroic act or conspicuous courage in the face of an enemy is known as:
A.Regular Promotion
B.Seniority Promotion
C.Special/Meritorious Promotion
D.Posthumous Promotion
25. The time-in-grade requirement for promotion to Police Lieutenant Colonel is how many years as a Police Major?
A.One year
B.Two years
C.Three years
D.Five years
26. Which of the following is a general qualification for appointment to the PNP?
A.Must be at least 35 years of age.
B.Must be a holder of a Master's degree.
C.Must be a citizen of the Philippines.
D.Must have a minimum height of 5'2" for both male and female.
27. The attrition system in the PNP provides for the removal of personnel due to:
A.Attaining the age of mandatory retirement (56 years old).
B.Failure to meet promotion requirements or being passed over for promotion.
C.Committing a grave administrative offense.
D.All of the above.
28. What is the maximum tenure for the Chief of the PNP?
A.Two years
B.Three years
C.Four years
D.Six years
29. A PNP member who has been absent without official leave (AWOL) for a continuous period of how many days shall be automatically dismissed from the service?
A.10 days
B.15 days
C.30 days
D.60 days
30. Attrition by reason of non-promotion means a PNP member is separated from the service after being passed over for promotion for how many years?
A.5 years
B.7 years
C.10 years
D.12 years