Practice Exam: Correctional Administration - Prisoner Rights & Welfare (Set 67)
A 30-question practice exam covering prisoner rights, welfare programs, and international standards.
1. Under the Philippine Constitution, which right is considered completely forfeited by a person convicted of a crime and incarcerated?
A.The right to due process
B.The right to humane treatment
C.The right to liberty
D.The right to own property
2. A Person Deprived of Liberty (PDL) complains that his mail is being read by prison guards. Is this a violation of his rights?
A.Yes, it is an absolute violation of his right to privacy of communication.
B.No, the institution may censor mail for security reasons and to prevent criminal activities.
C.Yes, unless the warden personally reads the mail.
D.No, because prisoners forfeit all rights to communication.
3. During a prison riot, PDL Juan is identified as a leader and immediately transferred to an isolation cell for 60 days. What fundamental right may have been violated?
A.Right against cruel and unusual punishment
B.Right to be presumed innocent
C.Right to due process
D.Right to freedom of expression
4. Which of the following is a right retained by a PDL despite being imprisoned?
A.The right to vote in all elections
B.The right to be free from corporal punishment
C.The unrestricted right to conjugal visits
D.The right to use a mobile phone to contact family
5. A disciplinary board is hearing a case against a PDL for fighting. Which of the following is NOT a requirement for a valid disciplinary proceeding?
A.The right to be present during the hearing.
B.The right to call witnesses and present evidence.
C.The right to have a lawyer from the Public Attorney's Office.
D.The right to receive a written statement of the decision and the reasons for it.
6. A PDL is forced to work in the prison's agricultural project without any form of compensation. He argues that this is "slave labor." Is his argument correct?
A.Yes, all forms of labor without pay are considered slavery.
B.No, institutional work is a required part of imprisonment and rehabilitation, not slavery.
C.Yes, unless he volunteered for the work.
D.No, as long as the work is less than 4 hours a day.
7. What is the core principle behind the constitutional right to due process as it applies to prison discipline?
A.To ensure prisoners are always found innocent.
B.To make the disciplinary process as slow as possible.
C.To protect PDLs from arbitrary and unfair punishment by prison authorities.
D.To give PDLs the power to veto any disciplinary action.
8. A group of PDLs wants to stage a protest inside the prison yard regarding the poor quality of food. Which statement is most accurate regarding their right to expression?
A.They have an absolute right to protest just like any citizen.
B.Their right to protest is subject to restrictions to maintain order and security.
C.They have no right to protest or voice any complaints.
D.They can only protest if they have a written permit from the BuCor Director.
9. A new prison rule forbids any PDL from practicing their religion. This rule is:
A.Valid to promote unity and avoid religious conflict.
B.Valid if the majority of prisoners agree with it.
C.Unconstitutional as it violates the right to religious freedom.
D.Unconstitutional only if it targets a specific religion.
10. The concept that PDLs retain all the rights of free citizens except those lost as a necessary consequence of confinement is known as the:
A.Hands-Off Doctrine
B.Retained Rights Theory
C.Forfeiture Doctrine
D.Civil Death Doctrine
11. The UN Standard Minimum Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners are also known as the:
A.Tokyo Rules
B.Bangkok Rules
C.Nelson Mandela Rules
D.Kyoto Protocol
12. According to the Nelson Mandela Rules, which of the following is a key requirement for prisoner accommodation?
A.Each prisoner must have their own private television.
B.Each prisoner shall have a separate bed with appropriate bedding.
C.All cells must be painted a bright, cheerful color.
D.Windows must be large enough to allow prisoners to see the city.
13. What is the main objective of the UN Standard Minimum Rules for Non-custodial Measures, also known as the Tokyo Rules?
A.To make prisons more comfortable and luxurious.
B.To standardize the uniforms of prison guards worldwide.
C.To promote the use of alternatives to imprisonment.
D.To establish a global standard for prison food.
14. Under the Nelson Mandela Rules, can a PDL be punished for making a complaint?
A.Yes, if the complaint is found to be baseless.
B.Yes, if the complaint is about the warden.
C.No, prisoners shall not be punished for making a complaint.
D.No, unless the complaint was made anonymously.
15. The Nelson Mandela Rules state that instruments of restraint, such as handcuffs, shall:
A.Never be used under any circumstances.
B.Be used as a standard procedure for all prisoner transport.
C.Only be used as a precaution against escape or to prevent injury, and never as a punishment.
D.Be applied for at least 24 hours to have a disciplinary effect.
16. The Tokyo Rules encourage the use of which of the following as an alternative to pre-trial detention?
A.Confiscation of property
B.Mandatory military service
C.Release on bail or personal recognizance
D.House arrest with no communication allowed
17. The Nelson Mandela Rules emphasize that the medical services in a prison should be organized in close relationship to the:
A.Prison's budget for the fiscal year.
B.General public health administration of the community or nation.
C.International Committee of the Red Cross.
D.Recommendations of the prison warden.
18. A key principle of the Nelson Mandela Rules regarding contact with the outside world is that prisoners shall be allowed to:
A.Use social media platforms without restriction.
B.Have unlimited and unmonitored phone calls.
C.Communicate with their family and reputable friends at regular intervals.
D.Leave the prison on weekends to visit family.
19. What is the primary purpose of a prison's Health and Medical Services?
A.To conduct medical experiments to advance science.
B.To only treat injuries sustained from prison riots.
C.To provide for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases of PDLs.
D.To issue medical certificates for court hearings.
20. The right of a PDL to send and receive letters is known as the right to correspondence. This right is generally subject to:
A.A limit of one letter per year.
B.Inspection and censorship for security purposes.
C.A requirement that all letters be in English.
D.Approval by a committee of fellow inmates.
21. Why are visiting privileges considered a crucial component of prisoner welfare?
A.It allows family members to bring in unlimited food items.
B.It helps PDLs maintain family ties and reduces feelings of isolation.
C.It gives PDLs a chance to plan their escape with outside help.
D.It is the primary method for delivering contraband.
22. A PDL who is a member of the Iglesia ni Cristo wants to attend a religious service. The prison administration must:
A.Force him to attend the Catholic mass instead.
B.Deny the request to avoid religious favoritism.
C.Provide access to a qualified representative of that religion if practicable.
D.Tell him he can only practice his religion after his release.
23. A PDL is diagnosed with a severe heart condition that the prison infirmary cannot treat. What is the proper course of action?
A.Keep him in the infirmary and hope for the best.
B.Arrange for his transfer to a civilian hospital or specialized medical facility.
C.Tell him that his condition is a consequence of his crime.
D.Provide him with herbal remedies available in the prison.
24. What type of visit allows a legally married PDL to have private, intimate contact with their spouse?
A.Regular visit
B.Special visit
C.Conjugal visit
D.Family visit
25. What is a primary consideration in the management of female prisoners, as highlighted by the Bangkok Rules?
A.Ensuring they perform the same manual labor as male prisoners.
B.Housing them in the same cell blocks as male prisoners to save space.
C.Providing gender-specific healthcare and programs that address their needs as women.
D.Limiting their contact with their children to prevent negative influences.
26. When managing LGBTQ+ inmates, what is the most critical concern for prison administrators?
A.Ensuring their safety from harassment, violence, and discrimination.
B.Forcing them to undergo conversion therapy.
C.Segregating them in a single, isolated facility.
D.Denying their identity and treating them according to their sex assigned at birth.
27. An elderly, bedridden PDL requires constant assistance for daily activities like eating and hygiene. This falls under the category of:
A.Security risk management
B.Disciplinary measures
C.Custodial care and special needs management
D.Early release program
28. According to the Magna Carta of Women (RA 9710), female PDLs are entitled to:
A.A separate prison facility exclusively for women.
B.Mandatory early release regardless of their crime.
C.Gender-sensitive health services, including maternal care.
D.The right to refuse work assignments.
29. A PDL who uses a wheelchair complains that he cannot access the library because it is on the second floor with no ramp or elevator. This could be a violation of the:
A.Nelson Mandela Rules
B.Tokyo Rules
C.Magna Carta for Disabled Persons (RA 7277)
D.The Anti-Torture Act (RA 9745)
30. Why is it important to have separate facilities for female inmates, managed by female officers?
A.Female officers are believed to be more lenient.
B.To protect female inmates from potential sexual harassment and abuse from male staff and inmates.
C.To prove that women can run a prison as well as men.
D.It is a tradition with no practical basis.