1.

All of the following pertains to the role of barangays, except one:

a) Basic political unit
b) Primary planning and implementing unit
c) Forum for collective views and where disputes are amicably settled
d) None of the above

Answer: D, all of the above pertains to role of barangays (Sec. 384)

2. What are the minimum population (inhabitants) requirements for the creation of a barangay as
per the following?
A contiguous territoryCities and municipalities within Metro Manila
a) 1000 or more 5000 or more
b) At least 2000 At least 5000
c) Exceeding 2000 Exceeding 5000
d) Exceeding 1000 At least 5000

Answer: B (Sec. 386)“A barangay maybe created out of a contiguous territory which has apopulation of
at least two thousand (2,000) inhabitants ascertified by the National Statistics Office except in cities and
municipalities within Metro Manila and other metropolitan political subdivisions or in highly urbanized
cities where such territory shall have a certified population of at least five thousand (5,000) inhabitants”

3. S1: Barangays may be created in indigenous cultural communities by an Act of Congress.

S2: Territory needs to be contiguous if it comprises of two or more islands.
a) Both are true
b) First statement is true, second statement is false
c) Both are false
d) First statement is false, second statement is true

Answer: B (Sec. 386) “To enhance the delivery of basic services in the indigenous cultural communities,
barangays may be created in such communities by an Act of Congress”

“The territory need not be contiguous if it comprises two (2) or more islands.”

4. All are barangay chief officials as stated in Sec. 387 of the LGC, except one:
a) Punong barangay
b) Barangay chairman
c) Sangguniang Kabataan chairman
d) Sangguniang Kabataan vice-chairman

Answer: D (Sec. 387)“Chief Officials and Offices- a) There shall be in each barangay a punong
barangay, seven (7) sangguniang barangay members, the sangguniang kabataan chairman, a barangay
secretary, and a barangay treasurer.

(b) There shall also be in every barangay a lupongtagapamayapa.”

5. All are “persons in authority” as stated in Sec. 388 of the LGC, except one:
a) Punong barangay
b) Sangguniang barangay members
c) Lupong tagapamayapa members
d) Barangay treasurer

Answer: D (Sec. 388)“For purposes of the Revised Penal Code, the punong barangay, sangguniang
barangay members, and members of the lupong tagapamayapa in each barangay shall be deemed as
persons in authority in their jurisdictions”

6. In the creation of a barangay (with regard to minimum population requirements):

S1: Population must be certified by the representative of the LGU concerned.
S2: Population must be certified by the treasurer who also collects the taxes due to the LGU.
S3. Population must be certified by the National Statistics Office.
a) First and second statements are true, third statement is false
b) First and second statements are false, third statement is true
c) All are true
d) All are false

Answer: B (Sec. 386 (a))

7. S1: A barangay may be created, divided, merged, abolished or its boundary substantially altered only
by law.
S2: A barangay may be created, divided, merged, abolished or its boundary substantially altered
only by an ordinance of a sangguniang panlalawigan or sangguniang panlungsod subject to
approval by majority of votes cast in a plebiscite to be conducted by the COMELEC in the LGU
directly affected.
a) First statement is true, second statement is false
b) First statement is false, second statement is true
c) Both are true
d) Both are false

Answer: D (Sec. 385)“A barangay may be created, divided, merged, abolished, or its boundary
substantially altered, by law or by an ordinance of the sangguniang panlalawigan or sangguniangpan
lungsod, subject to approval by a majority of the votes cast in a plebiscite to be conducted by the Comelec
in the local government unit or units directly affected within such period of time as may be determined by
the law or ordinance creating said barangay.”

8. The following pertain to the creation of a barangay, which is incorrect?

S1: The governor or city mayor may prepare a consolidation plan for barangays within his
territorial jurisdiction, based on the criteria prescribed by Section 386 of the LGC.
S2: The plan shall be submitted to the sangguniang panlalawigan or sangguniang panlungsod
concerned for appropriate action.
S3: In the case of municipalities within the Metropolitan Manila Area and its other political
subdivisions, the barangay consolidation plan shall be prepared and approved by the sangguniang
panlungsod concerned.
 a) First and second statements are true, third statement is false
b) First and second statements are false, third statement is true
c) All are true
d) All are false

Answer: A (Sec. 386 (c))“The governor or city mayor may prepare a consolidation plan for barangays,
based on the criteria prescribed in this Section, within his territorial jurisdiction. The plan shall be
submitted to the sangguniang panlalawigan or sangguniang panlungsod concerned for appropriate
action. In the case of municipalities within the Metropolitan Manila area and other metropolitan political
subdivisions, the barangay consolidation plan shall be prepared and approved by the sangguniang bayan
concerned.

9. Which of the following is not a requirement for a barangay secretary?

a. Must live in the barangay concerned for at least 2 years
b. Must be of legal age
c. Must be a qualified voter
d. None of the Above

Answer: A
Note: R.A. 7160 Section 394 - Barangay Secretary: Appointment, Qualifications, Powers and
Duties

10. The following are the duties of a barangay secretary except:

a. Keep custody of all records of the sangguniang barangay and the barangay assembly
meetings
b. Prepare a list of the members of the barangay assembly and have them posted in
conspicuous places within the barangay
c. Assist in the preparation of all necessary forms for the conduct of barangay elections,
initiatives, referenda or plebiscites, in coordination with the COMELEC
d. Assist the municipal civil registrar in the registration of births, deaths and marriages
e. None of the above

Answer: E - all are duties of the barangay secretary

Note: R.A. 7160 Section 394 - Barangay Secretary: Appointment, Qualifications, Powers and
Duties

11. Which of the following is not a requirement for a barangay treasurer?

a. Must be of legal age
b. Must be an actual resident of the barangay concerned
c. Must be a qualified voter
d. None of the Above

Answer: D - all are requirements for a barangay treasurer

Note: R.A. 7160 Section 394 - Barangay Treasurer: Appointment, Qualifications, Powers and
Duties

12. The following are the duties of a barangay treasurer except:

a. Keep custody of barangay funds and properties in his own personal accounts
b. Plan and attend to the rural postal circuit within his jurisdiction
c. Certify as to the availability of funds whenever necessary
 d. Submit to the punong barangay a statement covering the actual and estimates of income and
expenditures for the preceding and ensuing calendar years, respectively, subject to the
provisions of Title Five, Book II of this Code
e. None of the Above

Answer: A
Note: R.A. 7160 Section 394 - Barangay Treasurer: Appointment, Qualifications, Powers and
Duties
13. Which of the following statement(s)is(are) true?
I. No person shall be appointed as barangay treasurer or secretary if he is a government employee,
or a relative of the punong barangay within the fifth civil degree of consanguinity or affinity
II. The barangay treasurer or secretary shall be appointed by the punong barangay with the
concurrence of the majority of all the sangguniang barangay members
III. The appointment of the barangay secretary or treasurer shall not be subject to attestation by the
Civil Service Commission
a. I only
b. II only
c. II and III
d. I and III
e. None of the Above

Answer: C
Note: R.A. 7160 Section 394 - Barangay Secretary: Appointment, Qualifications, Powers and
Duties
Section 395 - Barangay Treasurer: Appointment, Qualifications, Powers and Duties

14. The following are the powers of the barangay assembly except
a. Hear and pass upon the semestral report of the sangguniang barangay concerning its
activities and finances
b. Decide on the adoption of initiative as a legal process whereby the registered voters of the
barangay may directly propose, enact, or amend any ordinance
c. Initiate legislative processes by recommending to the sangguniang barangay the adoption of
measures for the welfare of the barangay and the city or municipality concerned
d. Must be composed of at least half are actual residents of the barangay concerned
e. None of the Above

Answer: D
Note: R.A. 7160 Section 398. Powers of the Barangay Assembly

15. Which of the following statement(s) is(are) true?

I. The barangay assembly should only be composed of actual residents of the barangay for at
least 90 days, 15 years of age or over, citizens of the Philippines, and duly registered in the list
of barangay assembly members
II. The barangay assembly shall meet at least twice every two years
III. No meeting of the barangay assembly shall take place unless there is a written notice given
one week prior to the meeting, no exceptions
a. I only
b. II only
c. II and III
d. I and III
e. None of the Above
 Answer: D
Note: R.A. 7160 Section 397: Composition; Meetings

16. Choose the best answer:

I. The barangay treasurer should render a written accounting report of all barangay funds and
property that are under his custody at the end of each calendar year
II. The barangay treasurer has the duty to give such report to the members of the barangay
assembly and other government agencies concerned
a. Only the first statement is true
b. Only the second statement is true
c. Both statements are true
d. Both statements are false

Answer: C
Note: R.A. 7160 Section 395 - Barangay Treasurer: Appointment, Qualifications, Powers and
Duties

17. Which is incorrect as a function of a lupon?

The lupon shall:

a. Meet regularly twice a month to provide a forum for exchange of ideas among its members
and the public on matters relevant to the amicable settlement of disputes, and to enable various
conciliation panel members to share with one another their observations and experiences in
effecting speedy resolution of disputes; and

b. Exercise administrative supervision over the conciliation panels provided herein;

c. Exercise such other powers and perform such other duties and functions as may be prescribed
by law or ordinance

d. None of the above

ANSWER: A

Reference: SECTION 402 Functions of the Lupon.

The lupon shall meet regularly once a month to provide a forum for exchange of ideas among its
members and the public on matters relevant to the amicable settlement of disputes…

18. Identify if the following statements are true or false.

Statement 1: The lupon is composed of the Punong Barangay as chairman and ten (10) to
twenty-five (25) members.
Statement 2: The list of appointed members shall be posted in two (2) conspicuous places in the
Barangay for the entire duration of their term of office.

a. True, True
 b. False, False
c. True, False
d. False, True

ANSWER: B

Reference: SECTION 399. Lupong Tagapamayapa

The lupon is composed of the Punong Barangay as chairman and ten(10) to twenty (20)
members.

The list of appointed members shall be posted in three (3) conspicuous places in the Barangay
for the entire duration of their term of office.

19. Identify if the following statements are true or false.

Statement 1: The Barangay secretary shall concurrently serve as the secretary of the lupon.
Statement 2: The lupon secretary shall issue certified true copies of any public record in his custody
that is not by law otherwise declared confidential.
Statement 3: There shall be constituted for each dispute brought before the lupon a conciliation panel
to be known as the pangkat ng tagasundo.

a. True, True, False

b. True, True, True
c. False, True, True
d. True, False, False

ANSWER: A

Reference: SECTION 403. Secretary of the Lupon.

SECTION 404. Pangkat ng Tagapagkasundo.

There shall be constituted for each dispute brought before the lupon a conciliation panel to be
known as the pangkat ng tagapagkasundo.

20. Identify if the following statements are true or false.

Statement 1: Should a vacancy occur in the lupon for any cause, the barangay secretary shall
immediately appoint a qualified person who shall hold office only for the unexpired portion of the
term.
Statement 2: Upon appointment, each lupon member shall take an oath of office before the office of
the Mayor.

a. False, False
b. True, True
c. False, True
 d. True, False

ANSWER: A

Reference: SECTION 401. Vacancies. - Should a vacancy occur in the lupon for any cause, the
Punong Barangay shall immediately appoint a qualified person who shall hold office only for the
unexpired portion of the term.

SECTION 400. Oath and Term of Office. - Upon appointment, each lupon
member shall take an oath of office before the Punong Barangay.

21. Which is(are) incorrect?

The lupon of each Barangay shall have authority to bring together the parties actually residing
in the same city or municipality for amicable settlement of all disputes except:

(a) Where one party is the government, or any subdivision or instrumentality thereof;
(b) Where one party is a public officer or employee, and the dispute relates to the
performance of his non-official functions;
(c) Offenses punishable by imprisonment exceeding two (2) years or a fine exceeding Five
thousand pesos (Php5,000.00);
(d) Offenses where there is no private offended party;

a. B & D only
b. B & C only
c. C only
d. All of the above

ANSWER: B

SECTION 408. Subject Matter for Amicable Settlement; Exception Thereto.

(b) Where one party is a public officer or employee, and the dispute relates to the performance of
his official functions;

(c) Offenses punishable by imprisonment exceeding one (1) year or a fine exceeding Five thousand
pesos (Php5,000.00);

22. Identify if the following statements are true or false.

Statement 1: All disputes involving real and personal property or any interest therein shall be brought
in the Barangay where the real or personal property or the larger portion thereof is situated.
Statement 2: Objections to venue shall be raised in the mediation proceedings before the Punong
Barangay; otherwise, the same shall be deemed waived.

a. True,True
b. False,False
 c. True,False
d. False,True

ANSWER: D

Reference: SECTION 409. Venue.

All disputes involving real property or any interest therein shall be brought in the Barangay where the
real property or the larger portion thereof is situated.

23. Identify if the following statements are true or false.

Statement 1: Disputes between persons residing in the different Barangay shall be brought for
amicable settlement before the lupon of said Barangay.
Statement 2: Those involving actual residents of the same Barangays within the same city or
municipality shall be brought in the Barangay where the respondent or any of the respondents actually
resides, at the election of the complainant.

a. True,True
b. False,False
c. True,False
d. False,True

ANSWER: B

Reference: SECTION 409. Venue.

(a) Disputes between persons actually residing in the same Barangay shall be brought for amicable
settlement before the lupon of said Barangay.

(b) Those involving actual residents of different Barangays within the same city or municipality shall
be brought in the Barangay where the respondent or any of the respondents actually resides, at the
election of the complainant

24. Identify if the following statements are true or false.

Statement 1: Appointments shall be in writing, signed by the Sanggunian, and attested to by the
Barangay secretary.
Statement 2: The lupon shall be constituted every three (3) years.

a. True,True
b. False,False
c. True,False
d. False,True

ANSWER: D
 Reference: SECTION 399. Lupong Tagapamayapa

Appointments shall be in writing, signed by the Punong Barangay, and attested to by the Barangay
secretary.

25. Identify if the following underlined phrases are true or false.

The provincial, city legal officer or prosecutor or the municipal legal officer shall render legal advice on
matters involving questions of law to the Punong Barangay or any lupon or pangkat member only when
there is a dispute in the exercise of his functions in the administration of the katarungang pamBarangay

a. True,True
b. False,False
c. True,False
d. False,True

ANSWER: C

Reference: SECTION 407. Legal Advice on Matters Involving Questions of Law.

The provincial, city legal officer or prosecutor or the municipal legal officer shall render legal advice on
matters involving questions of law to the Punong Barangay or any lupon or pangkat member whenever
necessary in the exercise of his functions in the administration of the katarungang pamBarangay.

26. Which of the following is a duty of Punong Barangay?

a. Enforce all laws and ordinances which are applicable within the barangay
b. Approve vouchers relating to the disbursement of barangay funds
c. Exercise general supervision over the activities of the sangguniang kabataan
d. All of the above
Answer: D
Note: RA 7160 – Section 389. Powers, Duties, and Functions of Punong Barangay

27. All of the following are duties of Sangguniang Barangay except:

a. Enact tax revenue ordinances, subject to the limitations imposed in this Code
b. Enact annual and supplemental budgets in accordance with the provisions of this Code
c. Provide for the administrative needs of the lupong tagapamayapa and the pangkat ng
tagapagkasundo
d. Administer the operation of the katarungang pambarangay in accordance with the provisions of
this Code
Answer: D
Note: RA 7160 – Section 391. Powers, Duties, and Functions of Sangguniang Barangay
28. Which of the following statement are true:

Statement I. The legislative body of the Sangguniang Barangay shall be composed of the
Punong Barangay as the presiding officer and the seven Sangguniang Barangay
members elected at large and Sangguniang kabataan as members.
Statement II. In the performance of his peace and order functions, the Punong Barangay is not
entitled to possess and carry the necessary firearms within his territorial jurisdiction subject to
appropriate rules and regulations.
a. Statement I is true. Statement II is false
b. Statement I is false. Staetment II is true
c. Both statement is true
d. Both statement is false
Answer: A
Note: RA 7160 – Section 389. Powers, Duties, and Functions of Punong Barangay

29. Which of the following is not included in the other duties of Sangguniang Barangay members?
a. Assist the punong barangay in the discharge of his duties and functions
b. Act as peace officers in the maintenance of public order and safety
c. Perform such other duties and functions as the punong barangay may delegate
d. None of the above
Answer: D
Note: RA 7160 – Section 392. Other Duties of Sangguniang Barangay Members

30. Which of the following is a benefit of Barangay officials?

a. Be entitled to appropriate civil service eligibility on the basis of the number of years of service to
the barangay
b. Be exempted during their incumbency from paying tuition and matriculation fees for their
legitimate dependent children attending state colleges or universities
c. Be entitled to Christmas bonus of at least One thousand pesos (P1,000.00) each
d. All of the above
Answer: D
Note: RA 7160 – Section 393. Benefits of Barangay Officials

31. Under Sec 412 of R.A. 7160, in which instance(s) may the parties go directly to court for the
complaint, petition, action, or proceeding involving any matter within the authority of the lupon

a. Where the action may otherwise be barred by the statute of limitations.

b. Where a person has otherwise been deprived of personal liberty calling for habeas
corpus proceedings;
c. Where there has been a confrontation between the parties before the lupon chairman or the
pangkat, and that no conciliation or settlement has been reached as certified by the lupon
secretary or pangkat secretary as attested to by the lupon or pangkat chairman or unless the
settlement has been repudiated by the parties thereto
d. A and B
e. All of the above

Answer: E, as a rule “no complaint, petition, action, or proceeding involving any matter within
the authority of the lupon shall be filed or instituted directly in court or any other government office for
adjudication. Unless there has been a confrontation between the parties before the lupon chairman or the
pangkat, and that no conciliation or settlement has been reached as certified by the lupon secretary or
pangkat secretary as attested to by the lupon or pangkat chairman or unless the settlement has
been repudiated by the parties thereto.” Sec 412 (RA 7160 Book III)

32. It refers to is a provisional remedy in a form of an order issued by a judge before whom the
case is pending granting allowance, dwelling, clothing, education and medical attendance to the
person entitled thereof
a. Attachment
b. Preliminary injunction
c. Delivery of Personal Property (Replevin)
d. Support Pendente Lite

Answer: D, Support Pendente Lite

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33. It refers to a provisional remedy in the form of an order issued by a judge before whom the case
is pending at any stage before the final judgment requiring a person to refrain from a
particular act
a. Attachment
b. Preliminary injunction
c. Delivery of Personal Property (Replevin)
d. Support Pendente Lite

Answer: B, Preliminary Injunction

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34. It refers to a provisional remedy by which a judge before whom an action is pending for the recovery
of personal property issues an order for the delivery of such property to the movant or the party filing
the petition upon filing of a bond to guarantee its return or to answer for the damages.

a. Attachment
b. Preliminary injunction
c. Delivery of Personal Property (Replevin)
d. Support Pendente Lite

Answer: C, Delivery of Personal Property (Replevin)

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35. It refers to a provisional remedy in the form of an order issued by a judge before whom the case is
pending by which the property is taken into legal custody as security for satisfaction of a judgment
obtained by the prevailing party, either at the commencement of the action or any time after the filing
of the case before the final judgment

a. Attachment
b. Preliminary injunction
c. Delivery of Personal Property (Replevin)
 d. Support Pendente Lite

Answer: A, Attachment
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36. It is a body organized in every barangay composed of Punong Barangay as the chairperson and
not less than ten (10) and more than twenty from which the members of every Pangkat shall be
chosen.
a. Lupong Tagapamayapa (Lupon)
b. Pangkat Tagapagkasundo (Pangkat)
c. Katarungang Barangay (KP)
d. None of the above

Answer: A. Lupong Tagapamayapa (Lupon)

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37. A panel constituted from the Lupon membership for every dispute brought before the Lupon
consisting of three (3) members after the Punong Barangay has failed in his mediation efforts
a. Lupong Tagapamayapa (Lupon)
b. Pangkat Tagapagkasundo (Pangkat)
c. Katarungang Barangay (KP)
d. None of the above
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38. It refers to an individual who is a relative or a responsible friend with whom the minor or
incompetent lives
a. Guardian
b. Next of Kin
c. Respondent
d. None of the above

Answer: B. Next of Kin

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39. It is a judicial proceeding for the purpose of releasing a person who is illegally deprived of
liberty or restoring rightful custody to the person who has been deprived of.
a. Execution
b. Adjudication
c. Habeas Corpus
d. Repudiation

Answer: C. Habeas Corpus

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40. It an act of rejecting the validity or refusing to accept the terms and conditions of agreement on the
ground of vitiation of consent by fraud, violence or intimidation.

a. Execution
b. Adjudication
c. Mediation
d. Repudiation
Answer: D. Repudiation
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