CDCR CORRECTIONAL OFFICER
REVIEW 2026 QUESTIONS WITH
SOLUTIONS TESTED QUESTIONS.
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)
Objective 2: you will identify an example of improper use of
chemical agents (1 question). Answer: -it is illegal for chemical agents to
be used as punishment, retaliation, or for disciplinary reasons.
-chemical agents may not be used on a person who is physically
restrained or otherwise under control.
-during a controlled UOF, only specific chemical agent devices
authorized by the policy are to be used.
Objective 3: You will identify the 3 chemical agents approved for
use by CDCR (1 question). Answer: 1) Oleoresin Capsicum (OC)
2) Orthochlorobenzalmalononitrile (CS)
3) Chloroacetophenone (CN)
Match the chemical agent with its corresponding descriptive
characteristics
OC. Answer: Color- orange
Common name- pepper spray
Chemical class- inflammatory
, Odor- depends on the carrier, pungent or pepper like
Match the chemical agent with its corresponding descriptive
characteristics
CS. Answer: Color code- Blue
Common name- tear gas
Chemical class- irritant
Odor- pungent or peppery
3x heavier than air
10x ore effective than CN
Match the chemical agent with its corresponding descriptive
characteristics
CN. Answer: Color code- Red
Common name- tear gas
Chemical class- lachrymator
Odor- lilacs
5x heavier than air
Objective 5: you will identify the 2 forms of chemical agents used in
CDCR (1 question). Answer: 1) Liquid- agent is suspended in a liquid
solvent, typically as an aerosol
REVIEW 2026 QUESTIONS WITH
SOLUTIONS TESTED QUESTIONS.
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)
Objective 2: you will identify an example of improper use of
chemical agents (1 question). Answer: -it is illegal for chemical agents to
be used as punishment, retaliation, or for disciplinary reasons.
-chemical agents may not be used on a person who is physically
restrained or otherwise under control.
-during a controlled UOF, only specific chemical agent devices
authorized by the policy are to be used.
Objective 3: You will identify the 3 chemical agents approved for
use by CDCR (1 question). Answer: 1) Oleoresin Capsicum (OC)
2) Orthochlorobenzalmalononitrile (CS)
3) Chloroacetophenone (CN)
Match the chemical agent with its corresponding descriptive
characteristics
OC. Answer: Color- orange
Common name- pepper spray
Chemical class- inflammatory
, Odor- depends on the carrier, pungent or pepper like
Match the chemical agent with its corresponding descriptive
characteristics
CS. Answer: Color code- Blue
Common name- tear gas
Chemical class- irritant
Odor- pungent or peppery
3x heavier than air
10x ore effective than CN
Match the chemical agent with its corresponding descriptive
characteristics
CN. Answer: Color code- Red
Common name- tear gas
Chemical class- lachrymator
Odor- lilacs
5x heavier than air
Objective 5: you will identify the 2 forms of chemical agents used in
CDCR (1 question). Answer: 1) Liquid- agent is suspended in a liquid
solvent, typically as an aerosol
