Practice Exam: CA - BuCor & Prison Management (Set 49)
30-question practice exam on Bureau of Corrections, prison facilities, and inmate management.
1. What is the primary purpose of Republic Act No. 10575, also known as the "Bureau of Corrections Act of 2013"?
A.To privatize the management of all national penitentiaries.
B.To strengthen, professionalize, and modernize the Bureau of Corrections.
C.To abolish the Bureau of Corrections and replace it with a new agency.
D.To reduce the number of national penitentiaries in the Philippines.
2. Under RA 10575, the BuCor is mandated to ensure the safekeeping of national inmates. Which of the following is NOT part of this mandate?
A.Providing decent quarters, food, and water.
B.Ensuring the security of inmates through a dedicated Custodial Force.
C.Granting executive clemency to deserving inmates.
D.Implementing reformation and rehabilitation programs.
3. What is the minimum educational requirement for a new corrections officer under RA 10575?
A.A high school diploma.
B.An associate's degree.
C.A baccalaureate degree.
D.A master's degree in criminology.
4. RA 10575 authorizes BuCor to increase its personnel to meet what prescribed ratio?
A.1 corrections officer for every 10 inmates.
B.1 corrections officer for every 25 inmates.
C.1 corrections officer for every 7 inmates.
D.1 corrections officer for every 50 inmates.
5. What institution is envisioned by RA 10575 to be established for the training of BuCor officers?
A.National Police College
B.Development Academy of the Philippines
C.Philippine Corrections Academy
D.National Defense College of the Philippines
6. Which of the following is considered the main national penitentiary in the Philippines, often referred to as the "national prison"?
A.Davao Prison and Penal Farm
B.New Bilibid Prison
C.Iwahig Prison and Penal Farm
D.Correctional Institution for Women
7. What is unique about the Iwahig Prison and Penal Farm in Palawan?
A.It is the maximum-security facility for high-risk inmates.
B.It is an open-type institution where inmates live with their families and work on agricultural projects.
C.It is a facility exclusively for female offenders.
D.It is a pre-release facility for inmates about to be granted parole.
8. The Correctional Institution for Women (CIW) is located in which city?
A.Muntinlupa City
B.Mandaluyong City
C.Quezon City
D.Zamboanga City
9. Which penal colony was established to house inmates from the Visayas region and is located in Leyte?
A.Leyte Regional Prison
B.San Ramon Prison and Penal Farm
C.Sablayan Prison and Penal Farm
D.Davao Prison and Penal Farm
10. The San Ramon Prison and Penal Farm, one of the oldest penal facilities in the country, was originally established for what purpose?
A.To house political prisoners during the American colonial period.
B.To confine Muslim rebels and political prisoners during the Spanish era.
C.To serve as a an agricultural station for experimental farming.
D.To quarantine prisoners with contagious diseases.
11. What is the highest security classification for inmates in the Philippine correctional system?
A.Minimum Security
B.Medium Security
C.Maximum Security
D.Super Maximum Security
12. Inmates who can be trusted to work in open conditions with minimal supervision are classified under what security level?
A.Minimum Security
B.Medium Security
C.Maximum Security
D.Colonist
13. An inmate sentenced to a term of imprisonment of less than 20 years is generally classified under what security level upon their initial commitment?
A.Maximum Security
B.Medium Security
C.Minimum Security
D.Provincial Prisoner
14. What color of uniform is typically worn by maximum-security inmates in the New Bilibid Prison?
A.Blue
B.Brown
C.Tangerine
D.Gray
15. The transfer of an inmate from one security level to another is based on what?
A.The inmate's educational attainment.
B.The request of the inmate's family.
C.The inmate's behavior, progress in rehabilitation programs, and time served.
D.The availability of bed space in the different security camps.
16. What is the purpose of the Reception and Diagnostic Center (RDC) in the Bureau of Corrections?
A.It is a facility for the final confinement of all inmates.
B.It is a hospital for treating sick inmates.
C.It is where newly committed inmates are studied, classified, and oriented to prison life.
D.It is a vocational school for inmates.
17. The process of assigning an inmate to a specific housing unit or cell block is based on:
A.The inmate's personal preference.
B.Alphabetical order of the inmates' last names.
C.Their security classification, age, and criminal history.
D.The recommendation of their visiting family members.
18. What is the primary consideration in classifying inmates for housing and rehabilitation programs?
A.The length of their sentence.
B.Security and custody.
C.Their religious affiliation.
D.Their ability to pay for better accommodations.
19. An inmate who demonstrates exceptional conduct, has served a portion of their sentence, and is given special privileges is known as a:
A.Trustee
B.Colonist
C.First-class inmate
D.Model prisoner
20. Why is it important to separate inmates with different security classifications?
A.To promote a sense of competition among inmates.
B.To make it easier for prison guards to manage them.
C.To prevent contamination, collusion, and violence between low-risk and high-risk offenders.
D.To comply with the demands of human rights organizations.
21. What is the primary purpose of prison discipline?
A.To inflict punishment and suffering on the inmates.
B.To instill habits of order and respect for authority.
C.To generate income for the prison through fines.
D.To identify inmates who are suitable for early release.
22. Which of the following is considered a minor offense under BuCor rules?
A.Assaulting a prison officer.
B.Escaping from the facility.
C.Malingering or feigning illness.
D.Possession of deadly weapons.
23. The Board of Discipline in a prison is responsible for:
A.Granting parole to qualified inmates.
B.Investigating and hearing cases of alleged violations of prison rules.
C.Classifying inmates according to their security risk.
D.Developing rehabilitation programs for inmates.
24. What is the most severe disciplinary penalty that can be imposed on an inmate?
A.Reprimand
B.Loss of good conduct time allowance.
C.Close confinement in a disciplinary cell.
D.Transfer to another penal institution.
25. An inmate who feels that their rights have been violated or that they have been treated unfairly can file a complaint through the:
A.Inmate's family.
B.Inmate Grievance System.
C.Local media.
D.Social media.
26. Which rehabilitation program focuses on changing an inmate's anti-social behavior and negative attitudes through community interaction and peer support?
A.Moral and Spiritual Values Formation
B.Work and Livelihood Program
C.Therapeutic Community Program
D.Education and Skills Training
27. The educational program in BuCor aims to:
A.Provide inmates with a college degree.
B.Teach inmates foreign languages.
C.Eradicate illiteracy and provide vocational training.
D.Prepare inmates for a career in law enforcement.
28. What is the purpose of the work and livelihood program in prison?
A.To punish inmates by forcing them to do hard labor.
B.To provide inmates with productive activities and a source of income.
C.To reduce the cost of prison food by having inmates grow their own.
D.To compete with private businesses.
29. Which of the following is a key component of the health and welfare program for inmates?
A.Providing cosmetic surgery.
B.Offering gourmet meals.
C.Ensuring proper sanitation, hygiene, and medical services.
D.Allowing conjugal visits for all inmates.
30. The "Moral and Spiritual Values Formation" program in BuCor allows inmates to:
A.Leave the prison to attend religious services.
B.Practice their religion and receive spiritual guidance.
C.Be exempted from work assignments on religious holidays.
D.Form their own religious sects inside the prison.