CDCR MAJOR 3 EXAM 2025 UPDATED
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS A+ GRADE
◉Objective 2: You will identify information to be included in field
notes. (1 question) . Answer: Field notes are abbreviated notations
written by an officer in the field while investigating a specific incident or
crime. They are the primary source document used to write reports. COs
take notes when making observations for future reference.
◉FACCCT . Answer: Factual
Accurate
Clear
Concise
Complete
Timely
◉Objective 3: you will identify the 3 step process for taking notes
during a field interview (1 question) . Answer: 1) Listen Attentively
2) Take notes and ask questions
3) verify information
,◉Objective 4: Identify the primary questions that must be answered
within an effective report (1 question) . Answer: Who
What
Where
When
Why (if possible)
How
◉Objective 5: identify the fundamental content elements of effective
reports (7 questions) . Answer: 1) initial info
2) identification of the crime
3) identification of involved parties
4) Witness/ victim statements
5) Crime scene specifics
6) Property info
7) CDCR correctional officer actions
◉The report will include . Answer: Day
Date
Time
Inmate name
Inmate CDCR#
,Inmate cell #\ housing
Reason for report
◉Objective 6: match each of the 6 types of CDCR documents used by
correctional peace officers with iss corresponding description (6
questions) . Answer: 1) CDCR Memorandum
2) Counseling only RVR
3) CDCR Form 128-B General Chrono
4) RVR
5) CDCR Form 837-C-Staff report and C1 supplement
6) CDCR Form 837-C2-Review notice
◉CDCR Memorandum . Answer: Written for a variety of reasons,
including lost staff identification card, observed misconduct by staff, or
reports of inspection
◉Counseling only RVR . Answer: Used to document an inmates minor
misconduct
◉CDCR form 128-B General Chrono . Answer: There are 3 types of this
form: informal, laudatory, and confidential
◉RVR . Answer: Used to document inmate misconduct or misbehavior
that is not minor; categorized as either serious or administrative.
, ◉CDCR form 837-C-Staff report and C1- Supplement . Answer: Used
to document an incident you observed or were involved in
◉CDCR form 837-C2- Review notice . Answer: Used when the
information you present on a CDCR form 837-C and C-1 is unclear or
incomplete
◉Objective 7: Identify the types of info classified as confidential (1
question) . Answer: -info which if known to the inmate would endanger
the safety of any period.
-info that would jeopardize the security of the institution
-specific medical psych info
-classified confidential by another governmental agency
◉Objective 1: you will identify the 5 situations when the use of
chemical agents would be appropriate as a no -deadly force option. (1
question) . Answer: 1) Gain compliance in a lawful order
2) Overcome resistance
3) Effect arrest and custody
4) Subdue an attacker
5) Prevent escape
(GOESP)
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS A+ GRADE
◉Objective 2: You will identify information to be included in field
notes. (1 question) . Answer: Field notes are abbreviated notations
written by an officer in the field while investigating a specific incident or
crime. They are the primary source document used to write reports. COs
take notes when making observations for future reference.
◉FACCCT . Answer: Factual
Accurate
Clear
Concise
Complete
Timely
◉Objective 3: you will identify the 3 step process for taking notes
during a field interview (1 question) . Answer: 1) Listen Attentively
2) Take notes and ask questions
3) verify information
,◉Objective 4: Identify the primary questions that must be answered
within an effective report (1 question) . Answer: Who
What
Where
When
Why (if possible)
How
◉Objective 5: identify the fundamental content elements of effective
reports (7 questions) . Answer: 1) initial info
2) identification of the crime
3) identification of involved parties
4) Witness/ victim statements
5) Crime scene specifics
6) Property info
7) CDCR correctional officer actions
◉The report will include . Answer: Day
Date
Time
Inmate name
Inmate CDCR#
,Inmate cell #\ housing
Reason for report
◉Objective 6: match each of the 6 types of CDCR documents used by
correctional peace officers with iss corresponding description (6
questions) . Answer: 1) CDCR Memorandum
2) Counseling only RVR
3) CDCR Form 128-B General Chrono
4) RVR
5) CDCR Form 837-C-Staff report and C1 supplement
6) CDCR Form 837-C2-Review notice
◉CDCR Memorandum . Answer: Written for a variety of reasons,
including lost staff identification card, observed misconduct by staff, or
reports of inspection
◉Counseling only RVR . Answer: Used to document an inmates minor
misconduct
◉CDCR form 128-B General Chrono . Answer: There are 3 types of this
form: informal, laudatory, and confidential
◉RVR . Answer: Used to document inmate misconduct or misbehavior
that is not minor; categorized as either serious or administrative.
, ◉CDCR form 837-C-Staff report and C1- Supplement . Answer: Used
to document an incident you observed or were involved in
◉CDCR form 837-C2- Review notice . Answer: Used when the
information you present on a CDCR form 837-C and C-1 is unclear or
incomplete
◉Objective 7: Identify the types of info classified as confidential (1
question) . Answer: -info which if known to the inmate would endanger
the safety of any period.
-info that would jeopardize the security of the institution
-specific medical psych info
-classified confidential by another governmental agency
◉Objective 1: you will identify the 5 situations when the use of
chemical agents would be appropriate as a no -deadly force option. (1
question) . Answer: 1) Gain compliance in a lawful order
2) Overcome resistance
3) Effect arrest and custody
4) Subdue an attacker
5) Prevent escape
(GOESP)
