CDCR MAJOR 3 CORE TIPS ANSWERS AND
QUESTIONS SET A+
✔✔Objective 6: you will identify characteristics of a liquid chemical agent (1 question) -
✔✔Aerosols are a liquid chemical agent. These agents operate exactly the same way
as a can of spray paint: A pressurized gas disperses the chemical agent on a liquid
carrier in a stream, mist or foam.
✔✔Objective 7: you will identify characteristics of a pyrotechnic chemical agent (1
question) - ✔✔Chemical agents in a solid state CN or CS can be dispersed using a
pyrotechnic device. Pyrotechnic grenades can be identified by their emission port/
holes. When ignited they burn at approximately 750-800°F. They are typically 40%
agent and 60% fuel. Less effective when temps drop 76° and below.
✔✔Objective 8: identify characteristics of a blast grenade. (1 question) - ✔✔Uses an
explosive charge to speed the agent over a small area. Can be identified by the
presence of rupture grooves.
Used indoors and outdoors
✔✔4 sizes of aerosol canisters - ✔✔MK-3 3feet
MK-4 3 feet
MK-9 6 feet
MK-46 12 feet
✔✔Objective 9: identify 10 tactical considerations for the delivery of chemical agents (3
questions) - ✔✔1) device type
2) wind
3) exit routes
4) obstructions
5) fire hazards
6) community exposure
7)sensitive areas
8) terrain
9) climate
,10) communication
✔✔Objective 10: identify the 3 considerations that must be determined before you may
disperse chemical agents in an outdoor setting.
(1 question) - ✔✔1) The direction of the wind
2) The speed of the wind
3) The size of the target
✔✔Objective 11: identify 2 actions correctional peace officers must take before
chemical agents may be used. (1 question) - ✔✔1) verbally direct inmates to comply
with staff instructions, when possible.
2) before used understand the totality of circumstances, which include
-Gravity of the situation
-Present danger or injury to staff, inmates and property
✔✔Objective 12: identify the procedures requires when chemical agents are used in a
controlled use of force situation. (1 question) - ✔✔Chemical agents are a UOF option in
a controlled UOF, or "cell extraction" situation. UOF can be controlled when time and
circumstances permit advance planning, staffing, and organization of a cell extraction.
Controlled UOF requires authorization and presence of 1st or 2nd level manager or
administrative officer of the day
✔✔Objective 13: identify why inmates, once exposed to OC and placed i restraints are
not to be left on their stomachs (1 questions) - ✔✔There is a danger of positional
asphyxia if inmates are left on their stomachs for an extended period of time
✔✔Objective 14: identify the 3 types of contamination that occur when chemical agents
are used (1 question) - ✔✔1) Direct physical contamination
2) indirect contamination
3) Area contamination
✔✔Objective 15: you will identify why it is necessary to use a protective mask when in
or around an area where chemical agents have been deployed.
(1 question) - ✔✔Makes it possible for you to function within an area or near people
exposed to chemical agents. It provides respiratory and eye protection against chemical
agents in the atmosphere.
✔✔Objective 16: identify the 6 parts of the protective mask (6 questions) - ✔✔1) Head
harness- 6 straps
2) Lens
3) Filter- left side
4) Exhalation port- bottom
5) Voice Box- Center
6) Inhalation Port- right side
, ✔✔Objective 17: you will identify the 1st step in any decontamination process of an
individual (1 question) - ✔✔1) Remove the individual from the contaminated area to an
open, upwind area.
2) keep the contaminated individual reassured, calm and restrict their activity.
✔✔Objective 18: you will identify 3 steps to follow for area decontamination after the
use of chemical agents. (1 question) - ✔✔1) Remove and ventilate- open windows of
activate fans
2) protect other areas- ensure ventilation system is off
3) clean area- OC clean area with copious amounts of water. CN and CS ventilate the
area
✔✔When ignited they burn at approximately 750-800°F - ✔✔Pyrotechnic chemical
agent
✔✔Can be identified by the presence of rupture grooves - ✔✔Blast grenade
✔✔Not recommended for indoor use due to potential for fire and oxygen displacement -
✔✔Pyrotechnic chemical agent
✔✔Chemical agents in a solid state can be dispersed this way - ✔✔Pyrotechnic
chemical agent
✔✔Micro-pulverized agents are normally dispersed using this method - ✔✔Blast
grenade
✔✔Can be identified by their emission ports/holes - ✔✔Pyrotechnic chemical agent
✔✔These agents operate exactly the same way as a can of spray paint: a pressurized
gas disperses the chemical agent on a carrier in a stream, mist or foam. - ✔✔Liquid
chemical agent
✔✔Aerosols are an example of this form of chemical agent - ✔✔Liquid chemical agent
✔✔Objective 1: you will identify the 5 most common reasons inmates may need to be
transported outside of an institution - ✔✔1) Medical appointments
2) Court Appearances
3) emergencies
4) institutional transfers
5) paroles
✔✔Objective 2: identify the 4 documents necessary for every transport of an inmate -
✔✔1) CDCR form 2170, inmate transport and guarding assessment
QUESTIONS SET A+
✔✔Objective 6: you will identify characteristics of a liquid chemical agent (1 question) -
✔✔Aerosols are a liquid chemical agent. These agents operate exactly the same way
as a can of spray paint: A pressurized gas disperses the chemical agent on a liquid
carrier in a stream, mist or foam.
✔✔Objective 7: you will identify characteristics of a pyrotechnic chemical agent (1
question) - ✔✔Chemical agents in a solid state CN or CS can be dispersed using a
pyrotechnic device. Pyrotechnic grenades can be identified by their emission port/
holes. When ignited they burn at approximately 750-800°F. They are typically 40%
agent and 60% fuel. Less effective when temps drop 76° and below.
✔✔Objective 8: identify characteristics of a blast grenade. (1 question) - ✔✔Uses an
explosive charge to speed the agent over a small area. Can be identified by the
presence of rupture grooves.
Used indoors and outdoors
✔✔4 sizes of aerosol canisters - ✔✔MK-3 3feet
MK-4 3 feet
MK-9 6 feet
MK-46 12 feet
✔✔Objective 9: identify 10 tactical considerations for the delivery of chemical agents (3
questions) - ✔✔1) device type
2) wind
3) exit routes
4) obstructions
5) fire hazards
6) community exposure
7)sensitive areas
8) terrain
9) climate
,10) communication
✔✔Objective 10: identify the 3 considerations that must be determined before you may
disperse chemical agents in an outdoor setting.
(1 question) - ✔✔1) The direction of the wind
2) The speed of the wind
3) The size of the target
✔✔Objective 11: identify 2 actions correctional peace officers must take before
chemical agents may be used. (1 question) - ✔✔1) verbally direct inmates to comply
with staff instructions, when possible.
2) before used understand the totality of circumstances, which include
-Gravity of the situation
-Present danger or injury to staff, inmates and property
✔✔Objective 12: identify the procedures requires when chemical agents are used in a
controlled use of force situation. (1 question) - ✔✔Chemical agents are a UOF option in
a controlled UOF, or "cell extraction" situation. UOF can be controlled when time and
circumstances permit advance planning, staffing, and organization of a cell extraction.
Controlled UOF requires authorization and presence of 1st or 2nd level manager or
administrative officer of the day
✔✔Objective 13: identify why inmates, once exposed to OC and placed i restraints are
not to be left on their stomachs (1 questions) - ✔✔There is a danger of positional
asphyxia if inmates are left on their stomachs for an extended period of time
✔✔Objective 14: identify the 3 types of contamination that occur when chemical agents
are used (1 question) - ✔✔1) Direct physical contamination
2) indirect contamination
3) Area contamination
✔✔Objective 15: you will identify why it is necessary to use a protective mask when in
or around an area where chemical agents have been deployed.
(1 question) - ✔✔Makes it possible for you to function within an area or near people
exposed to chemical agents. It provides respiratory and eye protection against chemical
agents in the atmosphere.
✔✔Objective 16: identify the 6 parts of the protective mask (6 questions) - ✔✔1) Head
harness- 6 straps
2) Lens
3) Filter- left side
4) Exhalation port- bottom
5) Voice Box- Center
6) Inhalation Port- right side
, ✔✔Objective 17: you will identify the 1st step in any decontamination process of an
individual (1 question) - ✔✔1) Remove the individual from the contaminated area to an
open, upwind area.
2) keep the contaminated individual reassured, calm and restrict their activity.
✔✔Objective 18: you will identify 3 steps to follow for area decontamination after the
use of chemical agents. (1 question) - ✔✔1) Remove and ventilate- open windows of
activate fans
2) protect other areas- ensure ventilation system is off
3) clean area- OC clean area with copious amounts of water. CN and CS ventilate the
area
✔✔When ignited they burn at approximately 750-800°F - ✔✔Pyrotechnic chemical
agent
✔✔Can be identified by the presence of rupture grooves - ✔✔Blast grenade
✔✔Not recommended for indoor use due to potential for fire and oxygen displacement -
✔✔Pyrotechnic chemical agent
✔✔Chemical agents in a solid state can be dispersed this way - ✔✔Pyrotechnic
chemical agent
✔✔Micro-pulverized agents are normally dispersed using this method - ✔✔Blast
grenade
✔✔Can be identified by their emission ports/holes - ✔✔Pyrotechnic chemical agent
✔✔These agents operate exactly the same way as a can of spray paint: a pressurized
gas disperses the chemical agent on a carrier in a stream, mist or foam. - ✔✔Liquid
chemical agent
✔✔Aerosols are an example of this form of chemical agent - ✔✔Liquid chemical agent
✔✔Objective 1: you will identify the 5 most common reasons inmates may need to be
transported outside of an institution - ✔✔1) Medical appointments
2) Court Appearances
3) emergencies
4) institutional transfers
5) paroles
✔✔Objective 2: identify the 4 documents necessary for every transport of an inmate -
✔✔1) CDCR form 2170, inmate transport and guarding assessment
