Practice Exam: CA - Probation & Parole (Set 50)
30-question practice exam on PD 968, parole system, and community-based corrections.
1. What is the primary purpose of Presidential Decree No. 968, otherwise known as the Probation Law of 1976?
A.To institutionalize convicted offenders for long-term rehabilitation.
B.To provide an opportunity for a repentant offender to reform outside of prison.
C.To establish a system of purely punitive sanctions for all types of crimes.
D.To replace all forms of incarceration with community service.
2. Under PD 968, when must an offender apply for probation?
A.At any time before the service of sentence.
B.After conviction but before the service of his sentence.
C.During the trial of his case.
D.Upon being arrested for a crime.
3. What is the maximum period of probation for an offense punishable by imprisonment of more than one year?
A.Not more than two years.
B.Exactly the same as the prison term imposed.
C.Not more than six years.
D.Not less than ten years.
4. Which of the following is a mandatory condition of probation?
A.To train for a specific trade or profession.
B.To report to the probation officer designated to supervise him at least once a month.
C.To reside at a specific address for the entire probation period without any travel.
D.To pay a fine equivalent to the damages caused.
5. What happens if a probationer violates the conditions of his probation?
A.The probation period is automatically extended.
B.The court may revoke the probation and order the probationer to serve the sentence originally imposed.
C.The probationer is given a warning and a new set of conditions.
D.The probationer must pay a penalty fine.
6. Which of the following individuals is eligible for probation under PD 968?
A.A person convicted of a crime against national security.
B.A first-time offender convicted of a crime with a sentence of 4 years imprisonment.
C.A person who was previously granted probation under the same decree.
D.A person who is currently serving a sentence for another offense.
7. Who is disqualified from being granted probation?
A.Those sentenced to serve a maximum term of imprisonment of not more than 6 years.
B.Those who have not yet served their sentence.
C.Those who have been previously convicted by final judgment of an offense punished by imprisonment of not less than one month and one day and/or a fine of not less than Two Hundred Pesos.
D.First-time offenders.
8. An applicant for probation is not eligible if the sentence imposed is for a term of imprisonment exceeding:
A.1 year.
B.2 years and 4 months.
C.6 years.
D.12 years.
9. A person convicted of which of the following crimes is generally disqualified from probation?
A.Estafa.
B.Simple Theft.
C.Treason.
D.Slander.
10. Can a person who has appealed his conviction still apply for probation?
A.Yes, at any stage of the appeal process.
B.No, an application for probation shall be deemed a waiver of the right to appeal.
C.Yes, but only if the appellate court affirms the conviction.
D.Yes, if the appeal is based on a question of law.
11. What is the lead agency in the administration of the Philippine probation system?
A.The Department of Justice (DOJ).
B.The Bureau of Corrections (BuCor).
C.The Parole and Probation Administration (PPA).
D.The Board of Pardons and Parole (BPP).
12. Who heads the Parole and Probation Administration (PPA)?
A.A Chairman.
B.An Administrator.
C.A Director.
D.A Secretary.
13. What is the primary function of a probation officer?
A.To arrest offenders who are not yet convicted.
B.To conduct post-sentence investigation and supervise persons placed on probation.
C.To prosecute criminal cases in court.
D.To guard and manage inmates inside a prison facility.
14. The Parole and Probation Administration is under the administrative supervision of which department?
A.Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG).
B.Office of the President.
C.Department of Justice (DOJ).
D.Supreme Court of the Philippines.
15. The grant of probation is a matter of privilege. Who exercises the discretion to grant or deny probation?
A.The Prosecutor.
B.The Parole and Probation Administrator.
C.The Trial Court Judge.
D.The President of the Philippines.
16. What is parole?
A.The final release of a prisoner without any conditions.
B.A judicial function that shortens a prison sentence.
C.The conditional release of a prisoner from a correctional institution after serving the minimum period of his prison sentence.
D.A form of executive clemency that erases the conviction.
17. Which government body is responsible for granting parole and recommending pardon to the President?
A.The Parole and Probation Administration (PPA).
B.The Board of Pardons and Parole (BPP).
C.The Supreme Court.
D.The Department of Justice (DOJ).
18. What is the key difference between pardon and parole?
A.Pardon is granted by the court, while parole is granted by the President.
B.Pardon is an act of executive clemency that forgives the offender, while parole is a conditional release from prison.
C.Pardon requires serving a minimum sentence, while parole does not.
D.Pardon is for first-time offenders only, while parole is for recidivists.
19. A prisoner must serve the _______ of his indeterminate sentence before he can be considered for parole.
A.maximum period
B.one-half (1/2)
C.minimum period
D.three-fourths (3/4)
20. Which form of executive clemency completely extinguishes the criminal liability of an individual?
A.Commutation of sentence.
B.Reprieve.
C.Absolute Pardon.
D.Parole.
21. What is the Good Conduct Time Allowance (GCTA) under R.A. 10592?
A.A cash reward for good behavior.
B.A deduction from a prisoner's sentence for good behavior and active participation in rehabilitation programs.
C.An automatic grant of parole.
D.An extended visiting privilege for well-behaved inmates.
22. Who is primarily in charge of computing and granting GCTA to deserving inmates?
A.The trial judge who convicted the inmate.
B.The Board of Pardons and Parole.
C.The Director of the Bureau of Corrections, the Chief of the BJMP, or the Warden of a provincial/city jail.
D.The President of the Philippines.
23. Under the GCTA law, what is the maximum deduction an inmate can receive for good conduct during his first two years of imprisonment?
A.5 days for each month.
B.20 days for each month.
C.23 days for each month.
D.30 days for each month.
24. Can an inmate convicted of a heinous crime be eligible for GCTA?
A.No, they are absolutely disqualified.
B.Yes, but only after serving 30 years of their sentence.
C.Yes, GCTA applies to any prisoner convicted by final judgment in any penal institution.
D.No, unless recommended by the President.
25. What is Time Allowance for Study, Teaching, and Mentoring (TASTM)?
A.An extra vacation leave for inmates.
B.A salary for inmates who work as teachers.
C.A special time allowance granted to an inmate who has rendered teaching or mentoring services to fellow inmates.
D.A reduction in sentence for passing an exam.
26. Who are Volunteer Probation Aides (VPAs)?
A.Ex-convicts who are paid to assist probation officers.
B.Law enforcement officers assigned to the PPA.
C.Civic-spirited citizens who volunteer to assist probation and parole officers in the supervision of clients.
D.Social workers employed by the local government.
27. What is the primary role of a Volunteer Probation Aide (VPA)?
A.To provide legal counsel to probationers.
B.To conduct the Post-Sentence Investigation.
C.To serve as a role model and guide for the probationer, providing support and assistance in their reintegration.
D.To arrest probationers who violate their conditions.
28. What is a key qualification to become a Volunteer Probation Aide?
A.Must be a lawyer or a criminal justice graduate.
B.Must be a reputable member of the community with a good moral character.
C.Must have a close relative who is a probationer.
D.Must be at least 50 years old.
29. How does the VPA program contribute to the community corrections system?
A.It reduces the number of judges in the country.
B.It enhances community involvement and responsibility in the rehabilitation of offenders.
C.It ensures that all offenders are imprisoned.
D.It provides employment to thousands of citizens.
30. Who appoints a Volunteer Probation Aide?
A.The President of the Philippines.
B.The Secretary of Justice.
C.The Probation and Parole Administrator.
D.The Regional Director of the PPA.