CDCR SGT STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS 2026-2027
Incident Package - CORRECT ANSWER -- 7219- Holding Cell Logs- 115's- 804's-
3014 report of findings if allegations- Incident Commander critique-
First and second manager review- IST training sheets if applicable- Staff 7219-
Copies of 114D, 114A(1), 128B(1) (notice of hearing), 128B chronos (enemy, compatibility, cou
nseling)- Fax cover sheets- Cost analysis- UOF clarifications
Lawsuits affecting CDCR (COLEMAN) - CORRECT ANSWER -
Inmates with mental health issues. Heat alert system:
1st stage - 90 degrees outside, inmates go in.•
2nd stage - 90 degrees inside, extra showers Medical notified.•
3rd stage - 95 degrees inside, ice water nurses make rounds.
Coleman Lawsuit Outcome - CORRECT ANSWER -Defines four levels of mental illness:
1. Correctional Clinical Case Management System (CCCMS)
2. Department of Mental Health (DMH)
3. Enhanced Outpatient Program (EOP)
4. Mental Health Crisis Bed (MHCB)
1st stage of Heat Alert - CORRECT ANSWER -90 degrees outside
,A general announcement will be made. Heat risk I/M's must be returned indoors if outside. Th
ey are encouraged to drink cool water, shower or sink soak.
2nd stage of Heat Alert - CORRECT ANSWER -90 degrees inside
Watch Commander shall be notified. Inside Heat Risk I/M's shall be given access to ice, water,
showers or spray bottles for misting. Heat Risk I/M's will be subject to increased custodial obse
rvation during heat events.
3rd stage of Heat Alert - CORRECT ANSWER -95 degrees inside
Watch Commander shall be notified. Medical Staff shall observe Heat Risk I/M's every two hou
rs as long as the inside temperature remains at 95 degrees.
Lawsuits affecting CDCR (Armstrong) - CORRECT ANSWER -
DPP ADA inmates with disabilities CCR3085.•
CDC 1824, request for reasonable modification.•
CDC 1845 is RFRA granted by MD.
Armstrong Lawsuit Outcome - CORRECT ANSWER -Disability Placement Program (DPP);
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
DPP - CORRECT ANSWER -Disability Placement Program
,ADA - CORRECT ANSWER -Americans with Disabilities Act
CDC 1824 - CORRECT ANSWER -Request for reasonable modification
CDC 1845 - CORRECT ANSWER -RFRA granted by MD
Lawsuits affecting CDCR (PLATA) - CORRECT ANSWER -
Access to adequate, constitutional, timely care with continuity between institutions within a sa
fe and secure environment. Request for Medical services: CDC 7362 form.
Lawsuits affecting CDCR (CLARK) - CORRECT ANSWER -
DDP inmates with developmental disabilities, screening and recognition.
Lawsuits affecting CDCR (PEREZ) - CORRECT ANSWER -Adequate dental care.
Lawsuits affecting CDCR (VALDIVIA) - CORRECT ANSWER -Parole revocation process.
Lawsuits affecting CDCR (MADRID) - CORRECT ANSWER -PBSP AdSeg
Correctional Sergeant's Duties: - CORRECT ANSWER -
(A) Supervision of Officers day to day operations(B) Staff accountability(C) Training staff(D) Pro
mote staff relations(E) Grooming & Uniform standards compliance for officers(F) Making sure c
ell searches are being done(G) Plan, Direct, and Coordinate assignments of subordinates(H) Ke
y control(I) Controlling disturbances (Isolate & Contain)(J) Proof reading officers reports(K) Assi
st with Lock-up orders (114-
D) & Incident Packages (837)(L) Handle first level response for appeals(M) Conduct Administrat
ive 115 hearings(N) Knowledge of MOU / CCPOA contract/ POBAR / and TITLE 15(O) Knowledg
e of Count, Transportation, & Escape procedures(P) Knowledge of Emergency Alarm System, Di
sturbance Control, Earth Quake, Fire, and Flood procedures
, Housing Codes (S) - CORRECT ANSWER -Single Cell Status
Housing Codes (R) - CORRECT ANSWER -Sex Offenders
Housing Codes (DDP) - CORRECT ANSWER -Armstrong
Housing Codes DDP (DP) - CORRECT ANSWER -Disability affecting placement.
Housing Codes DDP (DN) - CORRECT ANSWER -Disability NOT affecting placement.
Housing Codes DDP (M) - CORRECT ANSWER -Mobility
Housing Codes DDP (V) - CORRECT ANSWER -Vision
Housing Codes DDP (H) - CORRECT ANSWER -Hearing
Housing Code DDP (W) - CORRECT ANSWER -Wheelchair
Housing Code (DPO) - CORRECT ANSWER -Intermittent wheelchair needs
Clark Codes (NCF) - CORRECT ANSWER -
Inmate received a passinng score on Phase I or II cognitive tests and did not require adaptive f
unctioning evaluation
Clark Codes (NDD) - CORRECT ANSWER -
Inmate initially identified as DD1 has been reevaluated and founnd not to require adaptive sup
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS 2026-2027
Incident Package - CORRECT ANSWER -- 7219- Holding Cell Logs- 115's- 804's-
3014 report of findings if allegations- Incident Commander critique-
First and second manager review- IST training sheets if applicable- Staff 7219-
Copies of 114D, 114A(1), 128B(1) (notice of hearing), 128B chronos (enemy, compatibility, cou
nseling)- Fax cover sheets- Cost analysis- UOF clarifications
Lawsuits affecting CDCR (COLEMAN) - CORRECT ANSWER -
Inmates with mental health issues. Heat alert system:
1st stage - 90 degrees outside, inmates go in.•
2nd stage - 90 degrees inside, extra showers Medical notified.•
3rd stage - 95 degrees inside, ice water nurses make rounds.
Coleman Lawsuit Outcome - CORRECT ANSWER -Defines four levels of mental illness:
1. Correctional Clinical Case Management System (CCCMS)
2. Department of Mental Health (DMH)
3. Enhanced Outpatient Program (EOP)
4. Mental Health Crisis Bed (MHCB)
1st stage of Heat Alert - CORRECT ANSWER -90 degrees outside
,A general announcement will be made. Heat risk I/M's must be returned indoors if outside. Th
ey are encouraged to drink cool water, shower or sink soak.
2nd stage of Heat Alert - CORRECT ANSWER -90 degrees inside
Watch Commander shall be notified. Inside Heat Risk I/M's shall be given access to ice, water,
showers or spray bottles for misting. Heat Risk I/M's will be subject to increased custodial obse
rvation during heat events.
3rd stage of Heat Alert - CORRECT ANSWER -95 degrees inside
Watch Commander shall be notified. Medical Staff shall observe Heat Risk I/M's every two hou
rs as long as the inside temperature remains at 95 degrees.
Lawsuits affecting CDCR (Armstrong) - CORRECT ANSWER -
DPP ADA inmates with disabilities CCR3085.•
CDC 1824, request for reasonable modification.•
CDC 1845 is RFRA granted by MD.
Armstrong Lawsuit Outcome - CORRECT ANSWER -Disability Placement Program (DPP);
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
DPP - CORRECT ANSWER -Disability Placement Program
,ADA - CORRECT ANSWER -Americans with Disabilities Act
CDC 1824 - CORRECT ANSWER -Request for reasonable modification
CDC 1845 - CORRECT ANSWER -RFRA granted by MD
Lawsuits affecting CDCR (PLATA) - CORRECT ANSWER -
Access to adequate, constitutional, timely care with continuity between institutions within a sa
fe and secure environment. Request for Medical services: CDC 7362 form.
Lawsuits affecting CDCR (CLARK) - CORRECT ANSWER -
DDP inmates with developmental disabilities, screening and recognition.
Lawsuits affecting CDCR (PEREZ) - CORRECT ANSWER -Adequate dental care.
Lawsuits affecting CDCR (VALDIVIA) - CORRECT ANSWER -Parole revocation process.
Lawsuits affecting CDCR (MADRID) - CORRECT ANSWER -PBSP AdSeg
Correctional Sergeant's Duties: - CORRECT ANSWER -
(A) Supervision of Officers day to day operations(B) Staff accountability(C) Training staff(D) Pro
mote staff relations(E) Grooming & Uniform standards compliance for officers(F) Making sure c
ell searches are being done(G) Plan, Direct, and Coordinate assignments of subordinates(H) Ke
y control(I) Controlling disturbances (Isolate & Contain)(J) Proof reading officers reports(K) Assi
st with Lock-up orders (114-
D) & Incident Packages (837)(L) Handle first level response for appeals(M) Conduct Administrat
ive 115 hearings(N) Knowledge of MOU / CCPOA contract/ POBAR / and TITLE 15(O) Knowledg
e of Count, Transportation, & Escape procedures(P) Knowledge of Emergency Alarm System, Di
sturbance Control, Earth Quake, Fire, and Flood procedures
, Housing Codes (S) - CORRECT ANSWER -Single Cell Status
Housing Codes (R) - CORRECT ANSWER -Sex Offenders
Housing Codes (DDP) - CORRECT ANSWER -Armstrong
Housing Codes DDP (DP) - CORRECT ANSWER -Disability affecting placement.
Housing Codes DDP (DN) - CORRECT ANSWER -Disability NOT affecting placement.
Housing Codes DDP (M) - CORRECT ANSWER -Mobility
Housing Codes DDP (V) - CORRECT ANSWER -Vision
Housing Codes DDP (H) - CORRECT ANSWER -Hearing
Housing Code DDP (W) - CORRECT ANSWER -Wheelchair
Housing Code (DPO) - CORRECT ANSWER -Intermittent wheelchair needs
Clark Codes (NCF) - CORRECT ANSWER -
Inmate received a passinng score on Phase I or II cognitive tests and did not require adaptive f
unctioning evaluation
Clark Codes (NDD) - CORRECT ANSWER -
Inmate initially identified as DD1 has been reevaluated and founnd not to require adaptive sup
