Republic of the Philippines

NATIONAL POLICE COMMISSION

PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE TRAINING SERVICE
REGIONAL SPECIAL TRAINING UNIT-10
Damilag, Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon
Email Add: rstu10_d.trainer@yahoo.com

MANDATORY WRITTEN EXAMINATION

(PATROL PHASE)

Name ___________________________ Date _____________________

Police Station _____________________ Course____________________

TEST 1. Multiple Choice ( Encircle the correct answer below)

1. It is the act of moving about in an area especially by authorized and trained persons or groups for the purpose
of obscuration, inspection, and security.
a. Area profiling b. Patrol c. Mobile d. Roving
2. What do you call the designated area or the route, which is part of sector where police officer conducts patrol?
a. Spot check b. Police stationer c. Beat area d. Patrol Base
3. It refers to a police officer who is the first to arrive at the crime scene to provide initial police actions on the
complaint received.
a. First responder b. Investigator c. Chief of Police d. SOCO
4. Which of the following is a component of auxiliary?
a. BPATS b. Police Officer c. Traffic posts d. Sky patrols
5. What type of arrest techniques considered as the safest type of search?
a. Prone search b. kneeling search c. Standing search d. Wall search
6. These are the pieces of evidence to a particular crime tending to prove the guilt or innocence of an individual.
a. Physical evidence b. Forensic evidence c Fingerprints d. None of these
7. Which of the following considered as basic requirements of police operation?
a. Use of none lethal firearm b. Issuance of verbal warning c. Police vehicle d. All of these
8. This is the rule of conduct or procedure established by custom, agreement, or authority.
a. Ordinance b. Evidence c. Laws d. All of these
9. It is a formal charge initiated by a natural or judicial person or with its duly authorized representative.
a. Citizens complaint b. Complaint c. Commission d. Forum shopping
10. What is the nerve center that links the component of the integrated patrol system through different
communication system?
a. Police station b. Mobile patroller c. Station operation center d. All of these
11. What do you call the device used in committing the crime?
a. Motive b. Opportunity c. Instrumentality d. All of these
12. What is one of the effective crime prevention measures?
a. Police presence b. Symposium c. Crime clock d. None of these
13. What types of patrol that is conducted by police officer moving about in a beat area by foot?
a. Water borne patrol b. Sky patrol c. Foot patrol d. All of these
14. It refers to both the patrol supervisor and patrol officers.
a. Patrol Officer b. Patrol personnel c. Patrol shift d. Patrol supervisor
15. Who are you going to alert for bomb search mission.
a. Explosive ordnance disposal team (EODT) b. Bureau of fire and protection (BFP) c. Philippine national
police (PNP) d. All of these
16. What is the deployment of officers in a given community area or locality to prevent and deter criminal activity
and to provide day to day services to the community.
a. Foot patrol b. Beat patrol c. Mobile patrol d. Bicycle patrol
17. It is a fixed geographic location usually assigned to an individual officer.
a. Post b. Route c. Beat d. Sector
18. One way of extending the power of police observation is to get information from persons within the vicinity. In
police works, this is called:
a. Data gathering b. Field inquiry c. Interrogation d. Interview
 19. What is the backbone of the police organization and operation?
A. Police patrol B. Police intelligence C. Police Photography D. None of these
20. The PNP has a program which ensures the deployment of policemen in busy and crime prone areas.
A. Patrol deployment program B. Roving patrol program C. Patrol and visibility program
D. Police patrol program
21. In busy and thickly populated commercial streets like those in divisoria, police patrol is very necessary since
there are several types of patrol. Which of the following will you recommend?
A. Horse patrol B. Mobile patrol C. Helicopter patrol D. Foot patrol
22. Defined as wise use of one’s judgments.
A. Opinion B. Discretion C. Suggestion D. Observation
23. It is the reduction of the elimination of the desire and\or opportunity to commit a felony.
A. Crime prevention B. Crime control C. Crime reduction D. Crime investigation
24. Who is the first responder in a crime?
A. investigator B. Patroller C. Desk officer D. RTA
25. It is the vintage type of patrol and still plays an important role in the development of officers today. The most
expensive intended for small areas.
A. Automobile patrol B. Motorcycle patrol C. Foot patrol D. Bicycle patrol
26. The nature of _____ works adheres very closely to rigid chain of command, specific assignments, duties and
responsibilities.
A. Patrol management B. Traffic management C. Criminal investigation D. Community
27. It is the primary concern of the police, as the saying goes, control before the act escalates into a serious
proportion.
A. Crime control B. Crime prevention C. crime investigation D. Crime induction
28. It is the responsibility of ____ unit is to conduct foot patrol in areas of high crime, respond to unsecured
buildings to conduct searches, and assist fellow officers in tracking down wanted crime areas.
A. K9-Canine Patrol B. Horse patrol C. Mobile patrol D. Aircraft patrol
29 The ______ shall have the authority to recommend the transfer, reassignment or detail of PNP members outside
of their respective city or town residences.
A. Provincial Governor B. PNP Chief C. City and Municipal Mayors D.City Director
30 Shall mean the orderly organized physical movement of elements or units of the PNP within the province, city or
municipality for purposes of employment as herein defined.
A .Employ B. Deploy C. Aerial Boundaries D. Vital Installations
31 Are those immovable properties owned and controlled by the government, including private properties, such as
schools, churches, reservoirs, towers, resorts, irrigations, malls, etc.
A. Employ B. Deploy C. Aerial Boundaries D. Vital Installations
32 It is the most aggregate representation of unit crime rate data to convey the annual reported crime experience
by showing a relative frequency of transpiration of crime incidents.
A. Crime Statistics B. Crime Clock C. Crime Data D. Crime Report
33 This refers to properly monitored by the concerned police precinct/ station to arrive proper accounting of crime
incidents that will reflected/uploaded in the Crime Incident Reporting System or e-Blotter.
A. Crime Statistics B. Crime Clock C. Crime Data D. D. Crime Report
34. This Police Operations includes counter-insurgency operations, counter terrorist operations and similar
operations conducted to ensure internal security.
A. Safety Operation B. Law Enforcement Operation C. Internal Security Operation D. Intelligence
Operation
35. This includes service of warrant of arrest, implementation of search warrant, enforcement of visitorial powers
of the Chief, PNP and unit commanders.
A. Public Safety Operation B. Law Enforcement Operation C. Intelligence Operation D.
Internal Security Operation
36. Response Time refers to the time that elapsed from the moment that a Police Officer received the call for
assistance. What is the Standard Response Time?
A. 5 minutes B. 10 minutes C. 15 minutes D. 20 minutes
37. It refers to how often patrols are conducted in the patrol sector and the patrol beat.
A. Frequency B. Task C. Sector D. Response Time
38. It is the basis for computing patrol man hours rendered by every uniformed personnel of the Police Station and
the whole Police Station.
A. Patrol Coverage B. Patrol Duration C. Patrol Log D. Patrol Time
39. The following are the elements of crime ,except
 A. Motive B. Subject C. Instrumentality D. Opportunity

40. It is one of the effective crime prevention measures.

A. Police Presence B. Police Performance C. “Tamang Bihis” D. None of the Above

41. It is a police operation sealing-off the probable exit points of fleeing suspects from the crime scene to prevent
their escape and effect arrest.
A. Beat Operation B. Patrol Operation C. Dragnet Operation D. None of the Above
42. As first responders, patrol personnel will experience medical emergencies such as road accidents and death,
thus it is necessary that they are knowledgeable in?
A. Defensive and Police Intervention Skills B. Basic First Aid Skills C. Basic Intelligence and Investigative
Knowledge D. Effective Communication Skills
43. S.A.F.E means
A. Seen, Admired, Felt, Experience B. Seen, Admired, Felt, Experiences C. Seen, Admires, Felt,
Experience D. Seen, Admires, Feelings, Experiences
44. It is the nerve center that links the components of the Integrated Patrol System through different
communication systems.
A. Station Operational Center B. Station Operations Center C. Station Operatives Center D. Station
Operating Center.
45. This refers to the written disposition by the disciplinary authorities or appellate body stating clearly the facts
and the law upon which it is based.
A. Disciplinary authorities B. Appellate bodies C. Decision D. Jurisdiction
46. A written sworn statement regarding a wrong, grievance or injury sustained by a person.
A. Formal charge B .Answer C. Complaint D. Decision
47. The following are the Basic Issues which the PNP organization and its members must bear and stand, except.
A. Inequality of Service B. Political patronage C.PNP image D. Delicadeza
48. This serves as an avenue for communicating with people and forging friendly relations with the members of the
community.
A. Organize and Mobilize the community B. “Stand and Watch” Duties C. House Visitation
D. Beat Patrol Duties
49. A principle which refers to the ability of the police to perform its duties is dependent upon public approval of
police existence, actions, behavior, and the ability to secure and maintain respect.
A. Principle Number 1: Prevention of crime is the basic mission of the police.
B. Principle Number 2: Police must be respected by the community.
C. Principle Number 7: The Police is the Public and the public is the Police.
D. Principle Number 8: Police represents the Law.
50. It is an indispensable tool in bringing the police closer to the people.
A. Organizational Works B. Patrol Activities C. Use of Information D. Community Interaction
51. “Committing to the service of my fellowmen over and above the personal interest” is under what PNP Core
Values?
A. Maka-Diyos (God Fearing) B. Maka-Bayan (Nationalistic) C. Maka-Tao (Humane)
D. Maka-Kalikasan (Environment-Friendly)
52. This is excusable only in cases where threat to life or property is already imminent and there is no other option
but to use force to subdue the offender.
A Non-issuance of Verbal Warning Excusable B. Issuance of Verbal Warning C. Use of Excessive Force
Prohibited D. Application of Necessary and Reasonable Force
53. The authority is vested by law to hear and decide a case.
A. Finality of Decision B. Decision C. Formal Charge D. Jurisdiction
54. Arrange the proper procedure when applying handcuffs:
1. “Take your other hand off the wall and place it on the small of your back”
2. “Move up and put your hand against the wall”
3. “Stand up and face the wall”
4. “Take your right hand off the wall and place it on the small of your back”

A.2, 3, 1, 4 B.3, 4, 2, 1 C.4, 2, 1, 3 D.4, 3, 2, 1

55. To keep the movement of people and goods in an orderly manner and avoid potentials for conflict.
A. Crowd Control B. Fixed and Mobile Checkpoints C. Traffic Direction and Control D. Mob Control

56. On March 5, 2014 at about 7:00 AM, the police officers while conducting beat patrol along Makisig St.,
chanced upon a suspicious looking man and decided to conduct verification. As a police officer, what will be
your action?
A. Inform Station Operations Center (SOC) C. Inform your FTO
B. Inform Station Commander D. All of the Above
56. On March 5, 2014 at about 7:00 AM, the police officers while conducting beat patrol along Makisig St., chanced
upon a suspicious looking man and decided to conduct verification. As a police officer, what will be your first
action?
A. Inform Station Operations Center (SOC) C. Inform your FTO
B. Inform Station Commander D. All of the Above
57. Pre-deployment procedures are done to prepare Patrol Officers for patrol operations and other patrol related
activities. The Patrol Officers undertake the following preparations for patrol operations:
(A) Report at the police station at least thirty (30) minutes before the start of their shift for accounting,
inspection and briefing. (B) Members of the foot patrol will proceed to the designated beats to relieve in
place the outgoing foot patrol officers.
A. A only (after briefing ) C. A & B
B. B only D. None of the above
58. A pleading in which a respondent or other adverse party sets forth the negative and affirmative defenses upon which
he relies.
A. Complaint C. Comment
B. Appellate D. Answer
59. The written disposition by the disciplinary authority or appellate body stating clearly the facts and the law upon
which it is based;
A. Appellate C. Comment
B. Decision D. Complaint

60. An act or behavior of a Police Officer, irrespective of rank, done in his official or private capacity which, in
dishonoring or disgracing himself as a Police Officer, seriously compromises his character and standing in the PNP in
such a manner as to indicate vitiated or corrupt state of moral character which shows his unworthiness to remain in
the police service;

A. Gross neglect of duty C. Conduct Unbecoming

B. Negligence D. Disobedience

61. A complaint initiated before any of the disciplinary authorities or IAS after finding the existence of probable cause;

A. Forum Shopping C. Complaint

B. Formal Charge D. Breach of Internal Discipline

62. A formal charge initiated by a natural or juridical person or his/its duly authorized representative or guardian on
account of an injury, damage or disturbance sustained as a result of an irregular or illegal act or omission of a PNP
member;
A. Citizen’s Complaint C. Complaint
B. Formal Charge D. Breach of Internal Discipline

63. The filing of several complaints arising from one and the same cause of action involving the same parties asking for
the same relief with the different administrative disciplinary authorities, the Internal Affairs Service and the Office of
the Ombudsman;
A. Citizen’s Complaint C. Formal Charge
B. Forum Shopping D. Breach of Internal Discipline

64. Shall refer to the National Police Commission as constituted pursuant to Republic Act No. 6975 as amended by RA
8551;
A. Disciplinary Authorities C. NAPOLCOM
B. Appellate Bodies D. Commision

65. PNP Officers occupying positions/designations equivalent to that of Chief of Police, Provincial Director and Regional
Director who are vested with disciplinary authority over personnel of their respective offices, charged with minor
offenses involving breach of internal discipline as provided under Section 41 (d) of R.A. 6975, as amended;
A. Disciplinary Authorities C. Equivalent Supervisors
B. Jurisdiction D. Commissioned Officers

66. The authority is vested by law to hear and decide a case.

A. Disciplinary Authorities C. Prosecutor
B. Jurisdiction D. Commissioned Officers

67. Shall refer to the city or municipal mayors; chiefs of police or equivalent supervisors; provincial directors or
equivalent supervisors; regional directors or equivalent supervisors; People’s Law Enforcement Board (PLEB); Chief,
PNP; National Police Commission En Banc.
A. Disciplinary Authorities C. Prosecutor
B. Jurisdiction D. Commissioned Officers
TEST 2. True or False

1. __T_____ Regardless of the type of functions to be performed and/or police operations to be conducted, all
PNP units and personnel shall comply with and apply the 26 rule embodied in the Police Operational procedures.
2. __T_____ Each PNP operating unit shall maintain an official police blotter where all types of operational and
undercover dispatches shall be recorded containing the five “W”s and one “H” of an information.
3. __T_____ Team leaders of Local Police Units operating outside their AOR and National Support Units shall
coordinate personally or through an official representative with the concerned territorial Police Office within
whose jurisdiction the operation will be conducted.
4. __T_____ Generally, all police intervention operations shall be conducted with a marked police vehicle,
preferably led by a commissioned police officer and with personnel in proper police uniform.
5. __T_____ During actual police intervention operations, if feasible, the team leader shall use all peaceful means
including the use of megaphone or any other similar means, to influence/warn the offenders/suspects to stop
and/or peacefully give up.
6. __T_____ Police Director General Jesus Ame Versoza has issued a memorandum upon his assumption as the
New Chief PNP, stating among others that the police shall not use warning shots during any police intervention.
7. __T_____ The excessive use of force shall be avoided. The use of firearm is justifiable by virtue of the Doctrines
of Self-Defense, Defense of Relative, and Defense of Stranger, and if the police has probable cause to believe
that the suspect poses an imminent danger of death or serious physical injury to the police or to the other
persons.

8. __T_____ Moving vehicles may not be fired upon solely to disable the occupant. The driver or the other
occupant of a moving vehicle may be fired upon if the police had probable cause to believe that the suspects
pose and imminent danger of death to the police or other persons.
9. __T_____ Immediately, after an armed confrontation, the officer-in charge shall secure the site of
confrontation, check whether the situation still poses an imminent danger, evacuate the wounded to the
nearest hospital, account for the killed, wounded and arrested persons for proper disposition.
10. _____F_____ As a general rule, arrests may be made on any day at any time of the day except during night time
to give ample time to the arrested suspects to put up a recommended bail bond.
11. __T_____ An arrest may be made by virtue of a Warrant of Arrest, or without a warrant as stated in section 5,
rule 113 in Rules on Criminal Procedure.
12. __T_____ Arrest is the actual restraint of the person to be arrested or by his submission to the custody of the
person making an arrest.
13. __T_____ All PNP personnel are authorize to apprehend a suspects without the benefit of the warrant of arrest
as stated in the Rules on Criminal Procedure, section 5, rule 113.
14. __T_____ It shall be the duty of the officer executing the warrant to arrest the accused without necessary delay
and deliver him to the nearest police station or jail.
15. __T_____ The arresting officer shall make a record check for the possibility that the arrested person is wanted
for crimes other than that for which the same was arrested.