Practice Exam: CA - BJMP Operations (Set 48)
30-question practice exam on jail management, BJMP organization, and detention procedures.
1. What is the primary mandate of the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) under R.A. 6975?
A.To manage and supervise provincial and sub-provincial jails.
B.To direct, supervise, and control the administration and operation of all district, city, and municipal jails.
C.To implement rehabilitation programs for all persons deprived of liberty (PDL) nationwide.
D.To conduct investigation and prosecution of jail-related incidents.
2. Who holds the highest-ranking position and serves as the head of the BJMP?
A.Jail Warden
B.Regional Director
C.Chief, BJMP
D.Secretary of the DILG
3. A newly appointed Jail Officer 1 (JO1) belongs to what category of BJMP personnel?
A.Non-Uniformed Personnel
B.Uniformed Personnel
C.Commissioned Officer
D.Civilian Staff
4. The BJMP is under the administration and supervision of which department of the government?
A.Department of Justice (DOJ)
B.Department of National Defense (DND)
C.Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG)
D.Office of the President
5. What is the primary role of the Directorate for Operations in the BJMP National Headquarters?
A.To manage the financial resources of the Bureau.
B.To formulate policies and guidelines concerning jail security, custody, and control of PDL.
C.To handle recruitment, training, and placement of all jail personnel.
D.To oversee the implementation of welfare and development programs for PDL.
6. What is the first step in the booking procedure for a newly admitted person deprived of liberty (PDL)?
A.Medical Examination
B.Strip Search
C.Verification of Commitment Order
D.Property and contraband check
7. A "Greyhound" operation in a jail setting refers to what?
A.A routine headcount of inmates.
B.The process of transferring high-risk inmates.
C.A surprise inspection and search for contraband in inmate quarters.
D.An emergency drill for fire and earthquake.
8. What is the primary purpose of conducting a regular headcount of PDL?
A.To identify PDL who are sick or in need of medical attention.
B.To ensure all PDL are accounted for and to detect any potential escapes or unauthorized movements.
C.To select candidates for welfare and development programs.
D.To segregate PDL based on their criminal cases.
9. Which of the following is NOT a standard procedure during the transfer of a PDL to attend a court hearing?
A.Use of handcuffs or restraints.
B.Thorough body search before leaving and upon returning to the jail.
C.Allowing the PDL to use a personal mobile phone to contact their lawyer.
D.Verification of the court order and identity of the escorting officers.
10. The jail's "Mitts" or Commitment Order is the legal document that authorizes the jail to do what?
A.Provide rehabilitation services to an individual.
B.Take a person into custody and detain them.
C.Release a person from detention.
D.Classify a person as a high-risk inmate.
11. Upon admission, a PDL awaiting trial is classified as what?
A.Detainee
B.Sentenced Prisoner
C.Colonist
D.Insular Prisoner
12. In the BJMP classification system, a PDL who requires maximum supervision due to their high escape risk and potential threat to the jail community is categorized as a:
A.Minimum Security PDL
B.Medium Security PDL
C.Maximum Security PDL
D.Trustee
13. An inmate who is granted the status of a "trustee" or "preso mayor" is generally what kind of PDL?
A.A newly admitted detainee.
B.A high-profile, maximum-security inmate.
C.A minimum-security PDL who has demonstrated good behavior and trustworthiness.
D.A PDL with a contagious disease.
14. What is the main purpose of the inmate classification process in a jail?
A.To determine the appropriate jail sentence.
B.To provide a basis for granting parole or pardon.
C.To segregate PDL into groups for security, control, and program purposes.
D.To facilitate the speedy trial of their cases.
15. A PDL serving a sentence of 1 year, 6 months, and 2 days would be classified as:
A.Municipal Prisoner
B.City Prisoner
C.Provincial Prisoner
D.National Prisoner
E.Municipal Prisoner
F.City Prisoner
G.Provincial Prisoner
H.National Prisoner
15. A PDL sentenced to a term of imprisonment of one (1) year is classified as what?
A.City Prisoner
B.Provincial Prisoner
C.Insular/National Prisoner
D.Municipal Prisoner
16. The process of thoroughly searching a PDL by inspecting their clothes and body for contraband is called:
A.Frisk Search
B.Strip Search
C.Cavity Search
D.Greyhound
17. What is the primary tool for maintaining control over jail keys and preventing unauthorized access to restricted areas?
A.Biometric scanners
B.A dedicated key custodian
C.A key control system with a logbook
D.Padlocking all doors at all times
18. Which of the following items is considered "nuisance contraband" in a jail?
A.A shiv or improvised weapon
B.Methamphetamine or "shabu"
C.Excessive amount of soap or shampoo
D.A mobile phone
19. In case of a riot or major disturbance inside a jail, what is the immediate priority of the responding BJMP personnel?
A.To punish the riot leaders.
B.To negotiate with the PDL.
C.To contain the disturbance and prevent it from escalating or spreading.
D.To call for media coverage.
20. The "buddy system" in jail custody and escorting refers to:
A.Assigning a new PDL to a long-time PDL for guidance.
B.Requiring jail officers to work in pairs or teams for their own security.
C.Allowing two related PDL to be housed in the same cell.
D.A system of informants among the PDL population.
21. Which of the following is considered a right, not a privilege, of a person deprived of liberty?
A.The right to use a mobile phone.
B.The right to conjugal visits.
C.The right to be assisted by a counsel of his own choice.
D.The right to smoke in designated areas.
22. According to the BJMP Manual, a PDL is entitled to receive visitors. This is considered a:
A.Constitutional Right
B.Privilege
C.Mandate
D.Requirement
23. A detainee who wishes to practice their religion inside the jail should be:
A.Discouraged to avoid conflict with other religious groups.
B.Allowed, provided it does not violate jail rules and security.
C.Forced to convert to the majority religion.
D.Required to pay for the religious service.
24. A PDL who has a complaint against a jail officer should file it with the:
A.Supreme Court
B.Warden or the Inmates Grievance Committee
C.Media
D.Department of Justice
25. All PDL have the right to be treated humanely. Which of the following actions by a jail officer is a clear violation of this right?
A.Implementing a strict daily schedule.
B.Frisking a PDL before a court hearing.
C.Inflicting corporal punishment for a rule violation.
D.Censoring a PDL's outgoing mail.
26. What is the primary goal of the Inmates Welfare and Development (IWD) programs in BJMP jails?
A.To keep inmates busy and entertained.
B.To provide opportunities for rehabilitation and personal growth to facilitate reintegration into society.
C.To generate income for the jail facility.
D.To comply with international standards for publicity.
27. The Alternative Learning System (ALS) is a program provided in jails in partnership with which government agency?
A.Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA)
B.Department of Education (DepEd)
C.Commission on Higher Education (CHED)
D.Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)
28. A PDL participating in a livelihood program, such as handicraft making, is primarily engaged in what type of IWD service?
A.Educational Services
B.Livelihood and Skills Development Services
C.Health Services
D.Sports and Recreation Services
29. Therapeutic Community Modality Program (TCMP) in BJMP jails is a self-help program primarily aimed at addressing:
A.Behavioral and attitudinal problems, including substance abuse.
B.Illiteracy and lack of formal education.
C.Physical fitness and athletic skills.
D.Legal case follow-ups.
30. Why are sports and recreational activities considered an important part of jail management?
A.They are a requirement from the courts.
B.They are a source of income for the jail.
C.They serve as a healthy outlet for stress and help maintain physical and mental well-being.
D.They are used to identify potential security threats.