NC CORRECTIONAL OFFICER PHASE 2
STATE EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
2026–2027 Updated Exam 100% (VERIFIED ANSWERS)|A+ GRADE BRAND NEW
Subject: North Carolina Department of Adult Correction (NCDAC)
Correctional Officer Basic Certification - Phase 2 State Exam Review Prep Booklet
Release Date: 2026–2027 Academic Term
Condition: 100% Fully Verified Correct Solutions & Detailed Explanations
,NC CORRECTIONAL OFFICER PHASE 2 STATE EXAM - STUDY GUIDE 2026-2027 EDITION
EXAMINATION STUDY MATRIX & OVERVIEW
This official exam prep booklet is designed for candidates studying for the North Carolina Correctional
Officer Phase 2 State Examination. All materials and questions in this test bank are meticulously
mapped to the core curriculum established by the North Carolina Department of Public Safety (NCDPS)
and Division of Prisons. By reviewing this study resource, candidates will develop the precise
competencies, tactical knowledge, legal foundations, and behavioral skills required to manage inmates
safely, de-escalate crises, maintain high security, and perform efficient duties across North Carolina
correctional facilities.
Chapter Core Areas Covered Number of Questions
Chapter 1 Legal Statutes, Employee Rights, and Civil Liability Questions 1 - 10
Chapter 2 Custodial Procedures, Patrols, Inspections, and Security Questions 11 - 20
Chapter 3 Emergency Response, Fire Safety, and Hostage Protocols Questions 21 - 28
Chapter 4 Behavioral Science, Stress Management, and Aggression Questions 29 - 36
Chapter 5 Professionalism, Ethics, and Investigative Report Writing Questions 37 - 43
Chapter 6 Security Risk Groups (SRG), Gang Tattoos, and Jargon IdentificationQuestions 44 - 50
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<b>QUESTION 1:</b> Under North Carolina General Statute 148-20, an officer who inflicts
excessive force upon an inmate has committed a violation that is legally classified under which
constitutional right?
A. The First Amendment right to freedom of expression.
B. The Fourteenth Amendment right to procedural due process.
C. The Eighth Amendment protection against cruel and unusual punishment.
D. The Sixth Amendment right to a speedy trial.
<b>ANSWER ■:</b> C. The Eighth Amendment protection against cruel and unusual punishment.
<b>Explanation:</b> NCGS 148-20 makes it unlawful for public safety officers or anyone having custody of another
person to abuse their power. The statute establishes that excessive force amounts to cruel and unusual punishment of
inmates, directly violating their Eighth Amendment rights.
<b>QUESTION 2:</b> Which of the following describes the statutory definition of a criminal
street gang according to North Carolina General Statute 14-50.16?
A. Any group of five or more persons who organize exclusively for political and community development.
B. A formal or informal group of three or more people who share common signs/symbols and engage in criminal
activities.
C. A registered non-profit group of two or more individuals that coordinates inmate religious services.
D. A professional organization of facility administration staff tasked with managing security.
<b>ANSWER ■:</b> B. A formal or informal group of three or more people who share common
signs/symbols and engage in criminal activities.
<b>Explanation:</b> Under NCGS 14-50.16, a criminal street gang is defined as an association of three or more people,
formal or informal, who usually engage in felonies and misdemeanors and are identified by common signs, symbols, or
names.
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STATE EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
2026–2027 Updated Exam 100% (VERIFIED ANSWERS)|A+ GRADE BRAND NEW
Subject: North Carolina Department of Adult Correction (NCDAC)
Correctional Officer Basic Certification - Phase 2 State Exam Review Prep Booklet
Release Date: 2026–2027 Academic Term
Condition: 100% Fully Verified Correct Solutions & Detailed Explanations
,NC CORRECTIONAL OFFICER PHASE 2 STATE EXAM - STUDY GUIDE 2026-2027 EDITION
EXAMINATION STUDY MATRIX & OVERVIEW
This official exam prep booklet is designed for candidates studying for the North Carolina Correctional
Officer Phase 2 State Examination. All materials and questions in this test bank are meticulously
mapped to the core curriculum established by the North Carolina Department of Public Safety (NCDPS)
and Division of Prisons. By reviewing this study resource, candidates will develop the precise
competencies, tactical knowledge, legal foundations, and behavioral skills required to manage inmates
safely, de-escalate crises, maintain high security, and perform efficient duties across North Carolina
correctional facilities.
Chapter Core Areas Covered Number of Questions
Chapter 1 Legal Statutes, Employee Rights, and Civil Liability Questions 1 - 10
Chapter 2 Custodial Procedures, Patrols, Inspections, and Security Questions 11 - 20
Chapter 3 Emergency Response, Fire Safety, and Hostage Protocols Questions 21 - 28
Chapter 4 Behavioral Science, Stress Management, and Aggression Questions 29 - 36
Chapter 5 Professionalism, Ethics, and Investigative Report Writing Questions 37 - 43
Chapter 6 Security Risk Groups (SRG), Gang Tattoos, and Jargon IdentificationQuestions 44 - 50
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, NC CORRECTIONAL OFFICER PHASE 2 STATE EXAM - STUDY GUIDE 2026-2027 EDITION
<b>QUESTION 1:</b> Under North Carolina General Statute 148-20, an officer who inflicts
excessive force upon an inmate has committed a violation that is legally classified under which
constitutional right?
A. The First Amendment right to freedom of expression.
B. The Fourteenth Amendment right to procedural due process.
C. The Eighth Amendment protection against cruel and unusual punishment.
D. The Sixth Amendment right to a speedy trial.
<b>ANSWER ■:</b> C. The Eighth Amendment protection against cruel and unusual punishment.
<b>Explanation:</b> NCGS 148-20 makes it unlawful for public safety officers or anyone having custody of another
person to abuse their power. The statute establishes that excessive force amounts to cruel and unusual punishment of
inmates, directly violating their Eighth Amendment rights.
<b>QUESTION 2:</b> Which of the following describes the statutory definition of a criminal
street gang according to North Carolina General Statute 14-50.16?
A. Any group of five or more persons who organize exclusively for political and community development.
B. A formal or informal group of three or more people who share common signs/symbols and engage in criminal
activities.
C. A registered non-profit group of two or more individuals that coordinates inmate religious services.
D. A professional organization of facility administration staff tasked with managing security.
<b>ANSWER ■:</b> B. A formal or informal group of three or more people who share common
signs/symbols and engage in criminal activities.
<b>Explanation:</b> Under NCGS 14-50.16, a criminal street gang is defined as an association of three or more people,
formal or informal, who usually engage in felonies and misdemeanors and are identified by common signs, symbols, or
names.
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