SOCE (1 of 3) Exam | Actual Questions and Answers Latest
Updated 2026/2027 (Graded A+)
• Question
correctional officer Ans
Correct Answer: any person who is appointed or employed full time by the state or any
political subdivision thereof, or by any private entity which has contracted with the state
or county, and whose primary responsibility is the supervision, protection, care, custody,
and control, or investigation, of inmates within a correctional institution
• Question
nolo contendere Ans
Correct Answer: when an individual does not accept or deny responsibility for the
charges but agrees to accept punishment
• Question
values Ans
Correct Answer: principles, standards, or qualities considered worthwhile or desirable;
core beliefs or desires that guide or motivate a person's attitude and actions
• Question
ethics Ans
Correct Answer: the moral principles that govern an individual or group
• Question
ethical behavior Ans
Correct Answer: decision making based on ethical values, performed on a daily basis for
personal and professional reasons
• Question
stereotyping Ans
Correct Answer: a fixed and unvarying idea or opinion of a person, group, or subject
• Question
bias/prejudice Ans
Correct Answer: a strong belief or feeling about a person, group, or subject, whether
positive or negative, that is formed without reviewing all available facts or information
,• Question
discrimination Ans
Correct Answer: the negative behavior toward a person or group that is based on color,
race, sex, age, religion, ethnic and national origin, handicap, and/or marital status
• Question
assumption Ans
Correct Answer: a notion, statement, or belief about a person, group, or event that may
or may not be factual
• Question
professionalism Ans
Correct Answer: behavior that demonstrates good character and is marked by pride in
self and career
• Question
chain of command Ans
Correct Answer: the order of authority within an organization
• Question
organization Ans
Correct Answer: a group of two or more people who cooperate to accomplish an
objective or multiple objectives
• Question
insubordination Ans
Correct Answer: failure to follow lawful orders from supervisors
• Question
criminal justice Ans
Correct Answer: the structure, functions, and decision-making processes of those
agencies that deal with the management and control of crime and criminal offenders
• Question
the three main components of the criminal justice system Ans
Correct Answer: I. -law enforcement
II. -the court system
III. -corrections
, • Question
the four levels of law enforcement agencies within the united states Ans
Correct Answer: I. -local
II. -county
III. -state
IV. -federal
• Question
jurisdiction Ans
Correct Answer: the types of cases in which the court can make decisions
• Question
number of Florida circuit courts Ans
Correct Answer: 20
• Question
number of Florida county courts Ans
Correct Answer: 67
• Question
probation Ans
Correct Answer: a court-ordered sentence that places a person under the supervision of
a probation officer under specified court ordered terms and conditions as an alternative
to supervision after incarceration
• Question
parole Ans
Correct Answer: the release of an inmate from a correctional institution prior to the
conclusion of the inmate's court-imposed sentence
• Question
community control Ans
Correct Answer: a form of closely monitored community supervision and is more
restrictive than probation or parole
• Question
search Ans
Correct Answer: governmental intrusion into a place where a person has a reasonable
expectation of privacy
Updated 2026/2027 (Graded A+)
• Question
correctional officer Ans
Correct Answer: any person who is appointed or employed full time by the state or any
political subdivision thereof, or by any private entity which has contracted with the state
or county, and whose primary responsibility is the supervision, protection, care, custody,
and control, or investigation, of inmates within a correctional institution
• Question
nolo contendere Ans
Correct Answer: when an individual does not accept or deny responsibility for the
charges but agrees to accept punishment
• Question
values Ans
Correct Answer: principles, standards, or qualities considered worthwhile or desirable;
core beliefs or desires that guide or motivate a person's attitude and actions
• Question
ethics Ans
Correct Answer: the moral principles that govern an individual or group
• Question
ethical behavior Ans
Correct Answer: decision making based on ethical values, performed on a daily basis for
personal and professional reasons
• Question
stereotyping Ans
Correct Answer: a fixed and unvarying idea or opinion of a person, group, or subject
• Question
bias/prejudice Ans
Correct Answer: a strong belief or feeling about a person, group, or subject, whether
positive or negative, that is formed without reviewing all available facts or information
,• Question
discrimination Ans
Correct Answer: the negative behavior toward a person or group that is based on color,
race, sex, age, religion, ethnic and national origin, handicap, and/or marital status
• Question
assumption Ans
Correct Answer: a notion, statement, or belief about a person, group, or event that may
or may not be factual
• Question
professionalism Ans
Correct Answer: behavior that demonstrates good character and is marked by pride in
self and career
• Question
chain of command Ans
Correct Answer: the order of authority within an organization
• Question
organization Ans
Correct Answer: a group of two or more people who cooperate to accomplish an
objective or multiple objectives
• Question
insubordination Ans
Correct Answer: failure to follow lawful orders from supervisors
• Question
criminal justice Ans
Correct Answer: the structure, functions, and decision-making processes of those
agencies that deal with the management and control of crime and criminal offenders
• Question
the three main components of the criminal justice system Ans
Correct Answer: I. -law enforcement
II. -the court system
III. -corrections
, • Question
the four levels of law enforcement agencies within the united states Ans
Correct Answer: I. -local
II. -county
III. -state
IV. -federal
• Question
jurisdiction Ans
Correct Answer: the types of cases in which the court can make decisions
• Question
number of Florida circuit courts Ans
Correct Answer: 20
• Question
number of Florida county courts Ans
Correct Answer: 67
• Question
probation Ans
Correct Answer: a court-ordered sentence that places a person under the supervision of
a probation officer under specified court ordered terms and conditions as an alternative
to supervision after incarceration
• Question
parole Ans
Correct Answer: the release of an inmate from a correctional institution prior to the
conclusion of the inmate's court-imposed sentence
• Question
community control Ans
Correct Answer: a form of closely monitored community supervision and is more
restrictive than probation or parole
• Question
search Ans
Correct Answer: governmental intrusion into a place where a person has a reasonable
expectation of privacy
