Practice Exam: LEA - Police Management (Set 37)
30-question practice exam on POSDCORB, management theories, and police administration principles.
1. Which management function involves developing the organizational structure and arranging personnel and resources to accomplish objectives?
A.Planning
B.Organizing
C.Directing
D.Controlling
2. When a police chief determines the specific goals and methods for a city-wide crime prevention program, which POSDCORB function is being primarily performed?
A.Planning
B.Staffing
C.Budgeting
D.Reporting
3. A police captain holds a morning briefing to give instructions to patrol officers for their shift. This is a clear example of which management function?
A.Coordinating
B.Organizing
C.Directing
D.Staffing
4. The process of ensuring that the performance of the police unit conforms to the plans and standards is known as what?
A.Budgeting
B.Controlling
C.Reporting
D.Coordinating
5. Interlinking the various divisions of a police department to ensure they work harmoniously towards a common goal is the essence of which function?
A.Staffing
B.Directing
C.Coordinating
D.Planning
6. The principle that a subordinate should receive orders from only one superior is called:
A.Span of Control
B.Unity of Command
C.Scalar Chain
D.Delegation of Authority
7. What management principle suggests that the number of subordinates a superior can effectively supervise is limited?
A.Span of Control
B.Unity of Command
C.Chain of Command
D.Division of Work
8. The formal line of authority, communication, and responsibility from the top to the bottom of an organization is known as the:
A.Unity of Command
B.Span of Control
C.Scalar Chain
D.Esprit de Corps
9. If an order is passed down from the Chief of Police to the Deputy Chief, then to a Major, then to a Captain, what principle is being illustrated?
A.Span of Control
B.Scalar Chain
C.Unity of Command
D.Centralization
10. Violation of the Unity of Command principle most directly leads to which of the following problems?
A.Overburdened supervisors
B.Lack of employee specialization
C.Conflicting orders and confusion
D.Inefficient use of resources
11. Police officers on patrol, detectives conducting investigations, and traffic enforcers are examples of what type of function?
A.Staff
B.Line
C.Auxiliary
D.Administrative
12. The PNP Crime Laboratory, which provides forensic services to investigators, performs what kind of function?
A.Line
B.Staff
C.Operational
D.Primary
13. Which of the following is considered a staff function within a police organization?
A.A police officer arresting a suspect.
B.A detective interviewing a witness.
C.A legal officer providing advice on a case.
D.A patrol unit responding to a call for service.
14. The primary objective of line functions is to:
A.Provide support and specialized services.
B.Directly accomplish the goals of the police department.
C.Manage the budget and personnel records.
D.Plan for future operational needs.
15. A clear distinction between line and staff functions is necessary to:
A.Eliminate the need for supervision.
B.Increase the number of operational units.
C.Ensure clear lines of authority and responsibility.
D.Reduce the overall budget of the department.
16. A police department's 5-year plan to reduce overall crime rates by 15% by implementing community-oriented policing is an example of what type of plan?
A.Strategic Plan
B.Tactical Plan
C.Operational Plan
D.Contingency Plan
17. A detailed plan for managing a hostage situation, including negotiator deployment, sniper positioning, and crowd control, is a:
A.Strategic Plan
B.Tactical Plan
C.Procedural Plan
D.Fiscal Plan
18. The daily deployment schedule for patrol officers, outlining their specific beat assignments and shift hours, is an example of an:
A.Extra-departmental Plan
B.Tactical Plan
C.Operational Plan
D.Strategic Plan
19. A plan that outlines the steps to be taken in case of a natural disaster like a major earthquake or typhoon is called a:
A.Management Plan
B.Strategic Plan
C.Tactical Plan
D.Contingency/Emergency Plan
20. Which type of police plan has the longest time horizon and is typically developed by top-level management?
A.Operational Plan
B.Tactical Plan
C.Strategic Plan
D.Procedural Plan
21. The entire process of attracting, selecting, and appointing suitable candidates for jobs within the police organization is known as:
A.Training
B.Recruitment
C.Performance Appraisal
D.Placement
22. What is the primary purpose of conducting a thorough background investigation on a police applicant?
A.To assess their physical fitness.
B.To test their academic knowledge.
C.To verify their character, integrity, and stability.
D.To determine their preferred job assignment.
23. The process of providing new police officers with the basic knowledge and skills required to perform their duties is called:
A.Career Development
B.In-service Training
C.Basic Recruit Training
D.Performance Appraisal
24. A training program designed to update the skills and knowledge of experienced police officers is known as:
A.Orientation
B.In-service Training
C.Recruit Training
D.On-the-job Training
25. The formal evaluation of a police officer's job performance against established standards is called:
A.Recruitment
B.Selection
C.Performance Appraisal
D.Promotion
26. The management of all movable and immovable properties of the police organization, including firearms, vehicles, and buildings, falls under:
A.Fiscal Administration
B.Logistics Management
C.Personnel Management
D.Operations Management
27. What is the primary document that outlines the financial plan of a police unit, detailing expected revenues and proposed expenditures for a specific period?
A.The Balance Sheet
B.The Audit Report
C.The Budget
D.The Logistics Plan
28. The process of examining and verifying the financial records and transactions of a police unit to ensure accuracy and compliance is known as:
A.Budgeting
B.Auditing
C.Procurement
D.Allotment
29. In police logistics, POL stands for:
A.Police Operational Logistics
B.Petroleum, Oil, and Lubricants
C.Property of Law Enforcement
D.Primary Operational Ledger
30. When a police department purchases new patrol cars, this action is part of which administrative function?
A.Personnel Administration
B.Planning
C.Fiscal and Logistics Administration
D.Operations