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1st Quiz Flashcards

1
Q

What was the primary function of the first plain clothes detectives unit, the Bow Street Runners?

To guard the king’s palace

To run to the scene of a crime and capture criminals

To provide security during public events

To investigate financial crimes

A

To run to the scene of a crime and capture criminals

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3.How did the introduction of the Guardia Civil in the Philippines reflect Spanish colonial policies?

It focused on religious conversions

It mirrored the military strategies of the Spanish Empire

It established economic and trade policies in the colonies

It was based on the Civil Guard of Spain and aimed to maintain public order

A

It was based on the Civil Guard of Spain and aimed to maintain public order

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4.Who is recognized as the father of private security in the U.S.?

George R. Wackenhut

William J. Burns

William Brink

Allan Pinkerton

A

Allan Pinkerton

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5.What group did the French form during the Middle Ages to maintain peace and order?

Bobbies

Bow Street Runners

Shires or sheriffs

Guardia Civil

A

Shires or sheriffs

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6.Evaluate the impact of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights on the legal basis of security.

It provided a universal framework for protecting individual rights

It established military strategies

It introduced economic policies

It influenced the creation of detective agencies

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It provided a universal framework for protecting individual rights

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7.What was the impact of the Wackenhut Security Corporation founded after World War II on the security industry?

It became a leading private security firm providing comprehensive security services

It introduced international security policies

It was the first organization to use armored vehicles

It focused on financial crime investigation

A

It became a leading private security firm providing comprehensive security services

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8.What was the role of the constable during the American colonial period in the Philippines?

To serve as a high-ranking military officer

To maintain peace and order in towns or sitios

To manage economic policies

To act as the governor’s advisor

A

To maintain peace and order in towns or sitios

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9.Who founded a truck and package delivery service in 1879 that later became the first armoured car and courier service?

George R. Wackenhut

William J. Burns

Allan Pinkerton

William Brink

A

William Brink

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10.Which legal document guarantees the right to life, liberty, and security of person?

Revised Penal Code

Universal Declaration of Human Rights

Magna Carta

Constitution of the Philippines

A

Universal Declaration of Human Rights

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11.Which law governs the operation, administration of security agencies, and the activities, qualifications, duties, and licensing of security guards in the Philippines?

Republic Act 5487

Presidential Decree No. 1919

Revised Penal Code

Republic Act No. 11917

A

Republic Act 5487

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12.What distinguishes the American Society for Industrial Security founded in 1955 from earlier security organizations?

It aimed to professionalize industrial security practices

It was the first to focus on international security

It served as a national police force

It primarily provided courier services

A

It aimed to professionalize industrial security practices

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13.How does Article III, Section 2 of the Philippine Constitution protect individuals’ privacy and property?

By ensuring economic equality

By providing financial compensation for property use

By preventing unreasonable searches and seizures without a warrant

By mandating military service

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By preventing unreasonable searches and seizures without a warrant

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14.What significant contribution did Sir Robert Peel make to security?

He created the first armoured car service

He founded the first detective agency in the U.S.

He established the first Police Department in England

He developed the King’s Peace in England

A

He established the first Police Department in England

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15.Compare the roles of the Bow Street Runners and the Pinkerton Detective Agency in the development of security services.

Both were involved in providing security during public events

Both aimed to capture criminals and maintain order

Both focused on economic policy enforcement

Both were founded in the same year

A

Both aimed to capture criminals and maintain order

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16.In what year was the American Society for Industrial Security founded?

1829

1874

1955

1909

A

1955

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17.How did the term ‘Bobbies’ come to be associated with English police officers?

From the name of the uniform they wore

From the nickname of Sir Robert Peel

From the name of the first police station

From the area they patrolled

A

From the nickname of Sir Robert Peel

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18.What was the primary function of the Bow Street Runners?

To guard financial institutions

To serve as bodyguards for nobility

To act as plain clothes detectives

To run errands for the king

A

To act as plain clothes detectives

18
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19.Assess the significance of Republic Act 5487 in the professionalization of security services in the Philippines.

It regulated the operation and administration of security agencies

It introduced economic reforms

It focused on international security

It established the first national police force

A

It regulated the operation and administration of security agencies

19
Q

20.Which article of the Philippine Constitution states that the prime duty of the government is to serve and protect the people?

Article III, Section 2

Article III, Section 1

Article II, Section 4

Article III, Section 9

A

Article II, Section 4

20
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21.Analyze how the establishment of the first Police Department by Sir Robert Peel in 1829 influenced modern policing.

It established international trade laws

It created the framework for organized and professional policing

It led to the development of private security agencies

It influenced the creation of the Magna Carta

A

It created the framework for organized and professional policing

21
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22.What was the significance of the King’s Peace developed by King Albert in 800 AD?

It was the first organized detective unit

It created a formal police department

It attempted to stop private wars between English noblemen

It aimed to promote international relations

A

It attempted to stop private wars between English noblemen

22
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23.What was a major role of private security in the Philippines after World War II?

Developing national security policies

Establishing law enforcement agencies

Providing alarm detective services

Protecting specific buildings or commercial establishments

A

Protecting specific buildings or commercial establishments

23
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24.What was the primary purpose of the Hammurabi Code?

To regulate the behaviour of the people in the society

A

To regulate the behaviour of the people in the society

24
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25.What organization was founded by George R. Wackenhut after World War II?

Wackenhut Security Corporation

Pinkerton Detective Agency

ADT

Burns Detective Agency

A

Wackenhut Security Corporation

25
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26.According to the Revised Penal Code, what kind of crimes have bearing on the security and protection of one’s life, liberty, and property?

Crimes against persons, personal liberty, and security

Crimes against public order

Economic crimes

Crimes against the state

A

Crimes against persons, personal liberty, and security

26
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27.Analyze the changes introduced by Presidential Decree No. 1919 to the Private Security Agency Law.

It focused on economic policies

It included government entities in the definition of security guards

It abolished private security agencies

It reduced the number of licensed security guards required

A

It included government entities in the definition of security guards

27
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28.Which of the following was NOT a role of the Guardia Civil during the Spanish colonial period in the Philippines?

Managing financial institutions

Patrolling cities and towns

Organizing operations against bandits

Imposing penalties for law violations

A

Managing financial institutions

28
Q

29.When was the American District Telegraph (ADT) established?

1829

1874

1857

1909

A

1874

29
Q

30.Which legal principle states that man naturally reacts to protect himself and his property?

Natural Authority

Universal Declaration of Human Rights

Statutory Authority

Constitutional Authority

A

Natural Authority

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