Ethics

1. They are policemen who are honest to a fault and straightforward. They are
willing to take extreme positions on ethical issues due to their idealism.
They are referred to as;
a. Angels c. Rouges
b. White Knights d. Straight Shooters

2. Although honest individuals, these policemen are willing and ready to hide
the corrupt practices of their comrades for the sake of “hiya”, “utang na
loob” and “pakikisama” which is the top three “Pinoy” values.
a. Angels c. Rouges
b. White Knights d. Straight Shooters

3. They are police officers who engage in minor type of corruption as they
present themselves.
a. Grass Eaters or Vegetarian Cop c. Rouges
b. White Knights d. Straight Shooters

4. They are police officers who actively seek out corruption opportunities and
engaged in both minor and major patterns of corruption.
a. Angels c. Rouges
b. Meat Eaters or Carnivorous Cops d. Straight Shooters

5. They are policemen who are considered as having all deviant behaviors of a
corrupt law enforcer.
a. Angels c. Rouges
b. White Knights d. Straight Shooters

6. It is defined as a dereliction of police duties either because of

malfeasance, misfeasance or nonfeasance.
a. Police corruption c. Police Misbehavior
b. Police Misconduct d. Police Deviance

7. It refers to the unnecessary and unreasonable use of force in effecting

arrest or abuse in the manner of conducting search and seizure.
a. Abuse of Authority c. Rouge
b. Police Misconduct d. Brutality

8. Considered to be a part of police working environment, this lying is a

deceptive ploy to allow discreet police operations.
a. Accepted lying c. Deviant lying
b. Tolerated lying d. Dishonesty

9. Refers to the essence of good manners, which show sportsmanship, culture

and gentility.
a. Courtesy       b. Discipline      c. Loyalty        d. Morale

10. Public officers and employees who serve with the highest degree of
integrity, loyalty, responsibility and efficiency manifests:
a. Love of country
b. Allegiance to the government
c. Allegiance to the constitution
d. Public office is a public trust
11. Component of moral science which deals with the duties and responsibility
which a law enforcement officer owes to the community and public.
a. Loyalty c. Police Ethics
b. Courtesy d. Police community relations
12. One’s obligation and duty to his nation of origin.
a. Code of ethics
b. Allegiance to the constitution
c. Loyalty and love of country
d. Allegiance to the government

13. Acts and omissions not involving moral turpitude, but affecting the
internal discipline of the PNP, such as simple negligence and misconduct,
frequent absences, gambling prohibited by law, tardiness and insubordination.
a. Serious offense c. Felony
b. Grave offense d. Minor offense

14. The most significant power exercised by a police officer as a first-line

supervisor. 
a. Control over organization c. Cost control
b. Manpower control d. Planning control

15. Mental and moral training that makes a man willing to be subject to
regulation and control for the benefit and interest of the group where he
belongs.
a. Courtesy       b. Discipline   c. Morale        d. Ethics

16. Primary attribute for effective leadership.

a. Be a born leader
b. Have acquired the techniques of handling men.
c. Have enough experience and training.
d. Have normal intelligence and a sincere desire to serve.

17. Self-esteem, self-confidence, drives a person’s attitude and emotional

feeling regarding their way of life and the people whom they interact with.
a. Leadership     b. Morale c. Discipline        d. Ethics

18. Discontent and grievance would logically result to:

a. Impersonal attitude
b. Severe punishment
c. Inconsistent administration
d. Unusual strictness

19. It refers to the sum total of dealings of the police with the people it
serves.
a. Police relations       c. Police public relations
b. Police community relations d. Human relations

20. Designed to bridge any communication gap between the police and the
people.
a. Public information program
b. Civic action program
c. Mass communication program
d. Public relations program

21. Designed to influence public opinion in favor of the police force.

a. Public information program
b. Civic action program
c. Mass communication program
d. Public relations

22. Involves local officials and the citizenry in the preservation of peace
and order.
a. Barangay police
b. COPS on the block
c. People’s Law Enforcement Board
d. Integrated Police Advisory Council

23. Consist of moral and legal precepts which govern the relationship of man
in all aspects of life.
a. Public relations c. Police community relations
b. Human relations d. Civic action program

24. In terms of its use in effective supervision, discipline is considered as:

a. Authority       b. Control c. Training       d. Regulation

25. The most significant element in reprimanding a subordinate should be to:

a. Conduct an immediate investigation
b. Implement rules and regulations
c. Improve the morale of your men
d. Maintain discipline

26. Among the following choices, which one should be the least priority in the
enforcement of the law.
A. saving the injured victim B. saving the property
C. cordoning the crime scene D. preservation of the evidence
 
27. An act of the person that copies the work or idea of another person and
presents it as his own.
A. Plagiarism B. Copying
C. Editing D. Copyright

28. An established and generally accepted moral values refer to:

A. Ethical Standards B. Morality
C. Integrity D. Judicious use of authority 

29. Arresting a suspect without a warrant of arrest may tantamount to; 

A. Neglect of duty B. Nonfeasance
C. Malfeasance D. Misfeasance 

30. As a general rule, police officers are not permitted or allowed to engage
in any other business or calling. 
A. Bribery B. Moonlighting 
C. Neglect of duty D. Misconduct 

31. Authority of a person he exercised over his subordinates. 

A. chain of command B. command responsibility
C. responsibility D. command 

32. A voice of reason bidding oneself to avoid evil and do good.

A. virtue B. value
C. dignity D. conscience 

33. In the PNP basic issues, what is the key to professionalism? 

 A. Career Development B. Career Enhancement
C. Career Management D. Career Upliftment 

34. It is designed to influence public opinion in favor of the police force. 

A. Public Information Program 
B. Public Relations Program 
C. Civic Action programs
D. Mass Communications Programs 
35. It refers to the omission of some acts which ought to be performed?
A. Misfeasance B. Malfeasance
C. Nonfeasance D. Negligence
36. It refers to the sum total of dealings of the police with the people it
serves
A. Police Community Relations B. Police Relations
C. Public Relations D. Human Relations

37. The best PCR a police officer can do to the community is 
A. harass the people   B. perform his job well
C. dress well     D. always present in the office 

38. The courage to endure without yielding.

A. perseverance B. endurance
C. fortitude D. prudence 

39. The following are the canon of police ethics except one;
A. Proper conduct of behavior
B. Obedience to superior and loyalty
C. Attitude towards police profession
D. Firmness in refusing gifts or favors
 
40. The improper enforcement of the law would mean; 
A. Neglect of duty B. Nonfeasance
C. Malfeasance D. Misfeasance

41. The leniency in due process refers to: 

A. Over enforcement B. Under enforcement
C. Zero tolerance D. Preventive enforcement

42. The police officer must be trustworthy and upholds the truth at all times.
This is called in police ethics as?
A. Nobility B. Integrity
C. Trustworthiness D. Honesty

43. These are the specific indicators of shared priorities and respect. 
A. Image and visibility   B. Trust and competency   
C. Misconduct and corruption D. Priorities and
dependability 

44. The study of standards of conduct and moral judgment. 

A. community relations B. ethics 
C. logic D. psychology 

45. The wise use of one’s judgment, personal experience and common sense to
decide a particular situation.
A. Authority B. Decision       
C. Discretion D. Evaluation
46. This as an unlawful act committed by policemen who caught gambling bet
collector, pusher, drug user.
A. Fixes B. Shakedowns
C. Gambling D. Gratuities

47. This is known as the moral obligation that depends upon freewill.
A. Task B. Duty
C. Services D. Rule

48. This refers to the sum total of dealings of the police with the people it
serves. 
A. Human Relations B. Police Relations 
C. Police Community Relations D. Police Public Relations 

49. This refers to unfair or unjust acts usually given to friends or

relatives.
A. Deviance B. Corruption
C. Favoritism D. Misconduct

50. This right is an individuals’ right in participating in government

affairs.
A. Civil Rights B. Bill of Right
C. Political Right D. Human Right

51. What disciplinary measure, do you think, will most likely produce
discontentment and grievance?
A. Unusual strictness B. Inconsistent administration
C. Severity of punishment D. Impersonal attitude

52. What is the mental capacity to distinguish right from wrong?

A. Discernment B. Judgment
C. Knowledge D. Wisdom

53. What is the basic weapon of police officers?

A. Gun B. Uniform
C. Whistle D. Knowledge of the Law 

54. Which of the following is a pleasant activity to be performed by a police

officer on duty?
A. Using firearm as for warning shot
B. Acceptance of gratuities and donations 
C. Non-partisan police activities
D. All of these

55. Which of the following is not a police custom on courtesy? 

A. Salute B. address/title 
C. giving gifts D. courtesy call 

56. A police Officer or person acting and or conducting himself according to

his professional conduct and ethical standard is –
A. An Ethical Person B. A disciplined Person
C. An ideal Professional D. A moral Person

57. It is the essence of good manners, a manifestation of sportsmanship and an

exposition of gentility and culture.
A. Courtesy B. Discipline
 C. Loyalty D.  Morale

58. It refers to the commitment, dignity and attitude of an individual towards

work and his integrity and his practice of the core moral value principles.
A. Conduct B. Morality
C. Professionalism D. Ethics

59. It is the power of lawful authority to govern his subjects and to make
laws for them.
A. Right of Property B. Juridical rights
C. Right of Jurisdiction D. Alienable rights

60. Those actions which stand neutral in relation to the norm of morality.
They are neither good nor bad in themselves.
A. Moral actions     B. Immoral actions     
C. Amoral actions         D. Semi- moral actions

61. Which of the following refers to the set of conducts and behavior
governing a group, a class, or organization?
A. Ethical Standards     B. Professional Standards
C. Code of Conduct   D. Group Ethics

62. The doing either through ignorance, inattention or malice, of that which
the police officer had no legal right to do at all, as where he acts without
any authority whatsoever or exceeds, ignores or abuses his powers.
A. Incompetence B. Dishonesty
C. Misconduct D. Neglect of Duty

63. Higher levels of professional police service is on demand nowadays, in

view of ________.
A. the changing role of the police
B. the changing economic environment
C. higher pay scale due to standardization
D. more applicants to the police job

64. One common violation committed by law enforcement is the violation of due
process of law. Which of the following best explain due process of law?
A. Law which hears before it condemns
B. Law which proceeds upon inquiry
C. Law which renders judgment only
D. All of these

65. A general approaches in police community relation program which is

directed towards the general public or various enclaves within the society.
A. Externally Oriented   B. Service Oriented   
C. Internally Oriented  D. Youth Oriented