Customs and Traditions

Question 1

These are established usage or social practices carried on by tradition that has obtained the force of law.

Answer 1

Customs

Question 2

These are bodies of beliefs, stories, customs and usages handed down from generation to generation with the effect of an unwritten law.

Answer 2

Traditions

Question 3

It is a manifestation of expression of consideration and respect for others.

Answer 3

Courtesy

Question 4

It is a formal act or set of formal acts established by customs or authority as proper to special occasion.

Answer 4

Ceremony

Question 5

It is a set of norms and standards practiced by members during social activities and other functions.

Answer 5

Social Decorum

Question 6

It is the usual greetings rendered by uniformed members upon meeting and recognizing person entitled to a salute.

Answer 6

Salute

Question 7

Members stand at attention and _____________________________ as this pass by them or when the national color is raised or lowered during ceremonies.

Answer 7

salute the national color and standard

Question 8

Junior in rank address senior members who are entitled to salute with the word ______ or _______.

Answer 8

“Sir”; “Ma’am”

Question 9

PNP members pay a _____________ on their local executives in their respective areas of responsibility.

Answer 9

Christmas Call

Question 10

PNP members pay a ___________________ on their commanders and /or key officials in their respective areas of responsibility.

Answer 10

New Year’s call

Question 11

Newly promoted PNP members call on their unit head. On this occasion, they are usually given due recognition and congratulations by their peers for such deserved accomplishment.

Answer 11

Promotion Call

Question 12

PNP members pay an ____________ on their superiors in the unit or command when relieved or reassigned out of the said unit or command.

Answer 12

Exit Call

Question 13

At the end of the official days’ work, the PNP members pause for a moment to salute the ______________________.

Answer 13

lowering of the flag

Question 14

The flag is raised at half-mast in deference to deceased uniformed members of the command.

Answer 14

Half-Mast

Question 15

Departed uniformed members, retirees, war veterans or former PC/INP members are given _______, _______________, and __________________ as a gesture of farewell.

Answer 15

vigil; necrological services; graveside honors

Question 16

In recognition of their long, faithful and honorable service to the PNP, a ___________________ shall be tendered in their honor.

Answer 16

testimonial activity

Question 17

The relinquishment and assumption of command or key position is publicly announced in a ____________________ by the outgoing and incoming officers in the presence of the immediate superior or his representative. Outgoing Commander/Director should not leave his post without proper ____________.

Answer 17

Turnover Ceremony; turnover

Question 18

During marriage of PNP members, a ceremony is conducted with participants in ___________ and ____________.

Answer 18

uniform; swords drawn

Question 19

The birth or institutional establishment of a command or unit is commemorated in an ______________________.

Answer 19

Anniversary Ceremony

Question 20

PNP members indulge in _____________________ to insure that their proper physical appearance and bearing are smaller than the size of his chest and in conformity with the standard set forth by the organization.

Answer 20

physical fitness activities

Question 21

Usually on Friday or any other day suitable for the occasion, PNP members gather together at their ________ for a light hearted jesting or airing of minor gripes.

Answer 21

PNP club