PNPAE General Information Review
PNPAE General Information Review
PNPAE General Info is the most predictable subtest.
What PNPA asks
| Topic block | Approx. items |
|---|---|
| 1987 Constitution | 12 |
| PNP knowledge (history, ranks, structure) | 12 |
| PNPA-specific (history, traditions) | 5 |
| Philippine history | 6 |
| Current events | 5 |
| Major laws (RA 6975, RA 8551, RA 9165) | 5 |
| Criminology basics | 4 |
1987 Constitution
Focus on:
- Article II (Declaration of Principles)
- Article III (Bill of Rights — especially arrest, search, due process)
- Article XVI (PNP under DILG)
PNP knowledge
- PNP history: founded under RA 6975 (DILG Act, 1991)
- PNP organisational structure
- PNP ranks: enlisted (Pat → SMS) + officer (PLT → PGen)
- PNP missions
- PNP modernisation
PNPA-specific
- PNPA history (founded 1977, located Silang Cavite)
- PNPA Honor Code
- PNPA traditions
- PNPA notable alumni (multiple Chiefs of PNP)
Major laws
- RA 6975 (DILG Act creating PNP)
- RA 8551 (PNP Reform Act)
- RA 9165 (Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act)
- RA 9262 (Anti-VAWC)
- RA 11479 (Anti-Terrorism Act)
- RA 7438 (Rights of Persons Arrested)
Criminology basics
- Basic theories of crime
- Crime statistics
- Investigation basics
A 3-week drilling plan
| Week | Focus | Volume target |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Constitution + PNP knowledge | 80 items |
| 2 | PNPA + major laws + criminology | 60 items |
| 3 | Current events + mock | 1 mock + 30 items |
Realistic scores
| Diagnostic baseline | Realistic test-day score |
|---|---|
| 40% | 70% |
| 55% | 80% |
| 65% | 88% |
Where Super Tutor fits
Super Tutor's PNPAE track covers General Information.
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