Practice Exam: SCE - Professional Ethics & Human Rights (Set 47)
30-question practice exam on RA 6713, code of conduct, and human rights in law enforcement.
1. Which of the following is NOT a standard of personal conduct under RA 6713?
A.Professionalism
B.Justness and sincerity
C.Financial and material gain
D.Commitment to public interest
2. Under RA 6713, "professionalism" requires public officials and employees to perform their duties with:
A.Personal bias and prejudice
B.The highest degree of excellence and skill
C.A focus on private business interests
D.Disregard for the law
3. A public official is required to file a Statement of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth (SALN) within how many days after assumption of office?
A.15 days
B.30 days
C.45 days
D.60 days
4. Which norm of conduct under RA 6713 dictates that public officials shall provide service to everyone without unfair discrimination?
A.Nationalism and patriotism
B.Justness and sincerity
C.Political neutrality
D.Simple living
5. A police officer who uses his position to solicit gifts or favors is violating which standard under RA 6713?
A.Commitment to democracy
B.Commitment to public interest
C.Political neutrality
D.Justness and sincerity
6. What is considered the "master virtue" in police ethics, encompassing all other virtues?
A.Prudence
B.Integrity
C.Fortitude
D.Temperance
7. The principle of "Non-Feasance" in police ethics refers to:
A.Improper performance of an act
B.The failure to perform a required act or duty
C.Performing a forbidden act
D.Exceeding one's authority
8. Which of the following best describes the ethical standard of "Command Responsibility"?
A.Subordinates are solely responsible for their actions.
B.A superior officer is accountable for the actions of his subordinates.
C.Only the chief of police is responsible for the entire force.
D.It applies only in administrative cases.
9. A police officer who reports the misconduct of a fellow officer is often called a "whistleblower." This action aligns with which ethical principle?
A.Loyalty to colleagues
B.Upholding the law and professional standards
C.Discretion
D.Command responsibility
10. The ethical doctrine that allows police officers to use their judgment in deciding how to act in a given situation is known as:
A.Malfeasance
B.Misfeasance
C.Police discretion
D.Non-feasance
11. According to the PNP Operational Procedures, the "Use of Force Continuum" implies that officers should:
A.Always use the maximum force possible.
B.Use force only as a last resort.
C.Use a level of force appropriate to the threat and resistance.
D.Never use lethal force.
12. When is a police officer justified in using lethal force?
A.When there is an imminent threat of death or serious bodily harm to the officer or others.
B.To stop any fleeing suspect.
C.To subdue a verbally abusive person.
D.To destroy property during a riot.
13. A warning shot is generally considered:
A.Prohibited under PNP rules.
B.A recommended first step in using force.
C.Acceptable in all situations.
D.The same as non-lethal force.
14. Which principle dictates that the force used must be the least amount necessary to achieve a legitimate police objective?
A.Principle of Proportionality
B.Principle of Imminence
C.Principle of Necessity
D.Principle of Accountability
15. The "dragnet" or "huli-dap" style of operation violates the use of force principle because it is:
A.Targeted and specific.
B.Indiscriminate and violates human rights.
C.A form of community policing.
D.Sanctioned by international law.
16. What is the primary duty of a law enforcement officer concerning human rights?
A.To interpret human rights laws.
B.To prioritize state security over individual rights.
C.To respect, protect, and fulfill the human rights of all persons.
D.To apply human rights only to citizens.
17. The right to be presumed innocent until proven guilty is a fundamental human right found under which category?
A.Social rights
B.Civil and political rights
C.Economic rights
D.Cultural rights
18. An arbitrary arrest and detention is a violation of which fundamental human right?
A.Right to property
B.Right to education
C.Right to liberty and security of person
D.Right to freedom of expression
19. What does the principle of "non-refoulement" refer to in human rights law?
A.The right to a fair trial.
B.The right to freedom from torture.
C.The prohibition of sending a person to a country where they may face persecution.
D.The right to legal counsel.
20. Which of the following is an example of a "positive obligation" of the state in protecting human rights?
A.Not to torture or ill-treat individuals.
B.To establish a functioning judicial system to prosecute rights violators.
C.To refrain from arbitrary arrests.
D.Not to engage in censorship.
21. What is the primary mandate of the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) of the Philippines?
A.To investigate all forms of human rights violations involving civil and political rights.
B.To prosecute human rights violators in court.
C.To enact laws related to human rights.
D.To command and control the national police.
22. The CHR is a/an _______ body created by the 1987 Philippine Constitution.
A.Executive
B.Legislative
C.Judicial
D.Independent
23. Which of the following cases can the CHR investigate on its own (motu proprio)?
A.A complaint about a noisy neighbor.
B.A news report showing alleged torture of a detainee.
C.A dispute over a land title.
D.A violation of a commercial contract.
24. The constitutional provision that guarantees that no person shall be deprived of life, liberty, or property without due process of law is found in which section of the Bill of Rights?
A.Section 1
B.Section 3
C.Section 12
D.Section 14
25. The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects against unreasonable searches and seizures is guaranteed by which constitutional provision?
A.Article III, Section 1
B.Article III, Section 2
C.Article III, Section 4
D.Article III, Section 11
26. Which landmark international document, proclaimed by the UN General Assembly in 1948, sets out, for the first time, fundamental human rights to be universally protected?
A.International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR)
B.Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR)
C.Geneva Conventions
D.Convention against Torture
27. The right to life, liberty, and security of person is proclaimed in which article of the UDHR?
A.Article 1
B.Article 3
C.Article 5
D.Article 9
28. Which of the following rights is considered "non-derogable" under the ICCPR, meaning it cannot be suspended even in times of national emergency?
A.Freedom of movement
B.Freedom from torture
C.Freedom of assembly
D.Freedom of expression
29. The ICCPR requires states to ensure that anyone whose rights are violated shall have:
A.The right to retaliate.
B.An effective remedy.
C.The option for trial by combat.
D.A public apology from the state.
30. The "Optional Protocol" to the ICCPR allows for what?
A.Individuals to petition an international body if their rights have been violated.
B.States to opt out of the entire treaty.
C.The death penalty to be used for any crime.
D.The suspension of the treaty during wartime.