Practice Exam: SCE - Juvenile Delinquency (Set 45)
30-question practice exam on juvenile justice, RA 9344, and child offender treatment.
1. Which term best describes acts committed by a minor that, if committed by an adult, would be considered a crime?
A.Status offense
B.Delinquent act
C.Preliminary offense
D.Childhood crime
2. According to sociological theories, which of the following is a primary "push" factor towards juvenile delinquency?
A.Strong school attachment
B.Poverty and lack of opportunity
C.Stable family environment
D.Positive peer association
3. A minor who repeatedly disobeys their parents, is habitually truant, and runs away from home is often referred to as a/an:
A.Juvenile delinquent
B.Wayward or unruly child
C.Criminal youth
D.Young offender
4. The theory that delinquency results from a breakdown of social bonds and a lack of attachment to conventional institutions is known as:
A.Differential Association Theory
B.Social Control Theory
C.Strain Theory
D.Labeling Theory
5. What is the primary focus of the "Differential Association Theory" in explaining juvenile delinquency?
A.Delinquency is a result of weak social bonds.
B.Delinquency is learned through interaction with others, especially in intimate groups.
C.Delinquency is caused by the frustration of not achieving socially approved goals.
D.Delinquency is a result of being labeled as a delinquent by society.
6. What is the landmark Philippine law that established a comprehensive juvenile justice and welfare system?
A.Republic Act No. 7610
B.Republic Act No. 9344
C.Republic Act No. 9262
D.Republic Act No. 10175
7. Under RA 9344, what is the process of referring a child to appropriate community-based programs instead of filing a formal charge?
A.Adjudication
B.Diversion
C.Intervention
D.Probation
8. RA 9344 defines a "Child in Conflict with the Law" (CICL) as a person who at the time of the commission of the offense is:
A.Below 18 years of age.
B.Above 15 but below 18 years of age.
C.Below 18 years of age but not younger than 15.
D.Below 18, or one who is over 18 but is found to have committed an offense when they were below 18.
9. Which body is created at the local level by RA 9344 to be primarily responsible for the implementation of juvenile intervention and diversion programs?
A.Barangay Council for the Protection of Children (BCPC)
B.Local Council for the Protection of Children (LCPC)
C.Social Welfare and Development Office (SWDO)
D.Juvenile Justice and Welfare Council (JJWC)
10. What principle, heavily emphasized in RA 9344, considers the best interest of the child as the primary consideration in all actions?
A.The principle of "Best Interest of the Child"
B.The principle of "Restorative Justice"
C.The principle of "Proportionality"
D.The principle of "Parens Patriae"
11. What is the minimum age of criminal responsibility under the amended RA 9344 (specifically RA 10630)?
A.12 years old
B.15 years old
C.9 years old
D.18 years old
12. A 14-year-old is caught committing a theft. What is the immediate legal presumption regarding his criminal liability?
A.He is fully criminally liable.
B.He is exempt from criminal liability.
C.His liability is suspended.
D.He is liable for a lesser offense.
13. A 16-year-old commits a serious crime. For him to be held criminally liable, what must the prosecution prove?
A.That he committed the act with malice.
B.That he acted with discernment.
C.That he has a history of prior offenses.
D.That he was not under the influence of drugs.
14. Who determines whether a child between 15 and 18 years of age acted with discernment?
A.The arresting police officer
B.Primarily the social worker, but ultimately the court
C.The parents or guardian of the child
D.The public prosecutor exclusively
15. If a child below the minimum age of criminal responsibility commits an act that would be a crime, what is the proper course of action?
A.Immediate imprisonment
B.Referral to the local social welfare and development officer
C.Filing of a criminal case in court
D.Requiring the parents to pay a fine
16. What is the main goal of diversion programs under RA 9344?
A.To punish the child for the offense committed.
B.To hold the child accountable and provide rehabilitation without resorting to formal court proceedings.
C.To gather more evidence against the child.
D.To transfer the child to a formal detention center.
17. Restorative justice, as applied in the juvenile justice system, focuses on:
A.The punishment of the offender.
B.The healing and reintegration of the victim, the offender, and the community.
C.The payment of damages to the state.
D.The prolonged detention of the child.
18. Which of the following is a common form of a diversion program?
A.Imprisonment in a regular jail
B.Attending counseling and skills training workshops
C.Arraignment and plea bargaining
D.A full-blown criminal trial
19. At what level can diversion be conducted for a child who committed an offense with an imposable penalty of not more than six years imprisonment?
A.Court level only
B.Katarungang Pambarangay, law enforcement, or prosecutor level
C.National level by the JJWC
D.Only by a licensed social worker
20. What must be obtained before a diversion program can be implemented for a child?
A.A court order
B.The child's and the parents'/guardian's consent
C.A psychological evaluation
D.Approval from the victim
21. What is the official name for the youth detention homes and rehabilitation centers established under RA 10630?
A.Youth Reformatory Center
B.Bahay Pag-asa
C.House of Hope
D.Center for Youth Restoration
22. Which group of children is the primary client of a Bahay Pag-asa?
A.Children who are victims of abuse.
B.Children above 15 but below 18 who committed serious crimes or are repeat offenders.
C.Children who are abandoned and neglected.
D.All children below 18 years old.
23. The programs inside a Bahay Pag-asa are focused on providing Competency and Life Skills Building, except:
A.Education and vocational training
B.Advanced combat and tactical training
C.Moral and spiritual values formation
D.Life skills and socio-cultural development
24. What is the maximum duration a child can stay in a Bahay Pag-asa?
A.Six months
B.It depends on the progress of the child and the recommendation of the social worker.
C.One year, as mandated by law.
D.Until the child reaches the age of 18.
25. Who is responsible for the management and operation of a Bahay Pag-asa?
A.The Department of Justice (DOJ)
B.The respective Local Government Unit (LGU)
C.The Department of Education (DepEd)
D.A private, accredited NGO
26. A child is taken into custody for an alleged offense. Which right must be immediately accorded to him?
A.The right to a speedy trial.
B.The right to be informed of his rights in a language he understands.
C.The right to bail.
D.The right to confront his accuser.
27. During custodial investigation, who must be present besides the child's lawyer?
A.The media
B.The child's parents, guardian, or a social worker
C.The barangay captain
D.A representative from the public prosecutor's office
28. A child's identity and personal details should not be disclosed to the public. This upholds the child's right to:
A.Right to life and liberty
B.Right to privacy
C.Right to education
D.Right to play
29. Can a child in conflict with the law be detained in a regular jail or prison?
A.Yes, if the crime is serious.
B.No, under no circumstances.
C.Yes, but only for a maximum of 24 hours.
D.Only if there is no Bahay Pag-asa in the province.
30. Which of the following is NOT a right of a child in conflict with the law?
A.The right not to be subjected to torture or cruel treatment.
B.The right to be separated from adult offenders.
C.The right to refuse any form of diversion or intervention.
D.The right to prompt access to legal and other appropriate assistance.