TDCJ CORE COMPETENCIES EXAM
2027/2028 TEST CYCLE|BRAND NEW
80 VERIFIED Q & A, WITH EXPERT RATIONALES
GUARANTEED PASS |GRADED A+
Q1: C.A.P.E.R. stands for:
A. Contain, Alert, Plan, Execute, Restore Order [CORRECT]
B. Call, Assess, Protect, Evacuate, Recover
C. Control, Access, Plan, Execute, Restore
D. Contain, Assess, Protect, Execute, Report
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: C.A.P.E.R. is the tactical emergency framework: Contain, Alert, Plan, Execute,
Restore Order.
Q2: Which TDCJ core value emphasizes doing the right thing even when no one is watching?
A. Courage
B. Integrity [CORRECT]
C. Perseverance
D. Commitment
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Integrity is adherence to moral and ethical principles, doing right when unobserved.
Q3: I-210 is used for:
A. Offense/incident report [CORRECT]
B. Mental health referral
C. Use of force
D. Property inventory
,Correct Answer: A
Rationale: I-210 is the Offense/Incident Report and Interoffice Communication form.
Q4: Which search involves a pat-down of outer clothing?
A. Strip search
B. Frisk search [CORRECT]
C. Cavity search
D. Perimeter check
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A frisk search is a thorough pat-down of outer clothing without removing garments.
Q5: Keys should be identifiable by touch primarily for:
A. Emergency use in low visibility [CORRECT]
B. Aesthetic purposes
C. Inmate use
D. Inventory count
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Touch identification allows key use in low-light or emergency situations.
Q6: P.A.S.S. is used for:
A. Fire extinguisher use [CORRECT]
B. Suicide prevention
C. Restraint application
D. Radio communication
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: P.A.S.S. is Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep for fire extinguishers.
Q7: According to PD-28, which is a grooming standard for correctional officers?
A. Beards are permitted if neatly trimmed
B. Hair must not extend below the collar [CORRECT]
C. Visible tattoos are always prohibited
D. Earrings are allowed for male officers
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: PD-28 sets grooming standards; hair typically must not extend below the collar.
, Q8: If a key is lost, the officer must:
A. Wait until end of shift
B. Report immediately and initiate search [CORRECT]
C. Make a new key
D. Ignore
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Lost keys require immediate reporting and search initiation.
Q9: C.R.I.S.P. is associated with:
A. Suicide prevention [CORRECT]
B. Fire response
C. Riot control
D. Transport
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: C.R.I.S.P. is a suicide prevention protocol.
Q10: Tool inventory should be conducted:
A. At the beginning and end of each shift [CORRECT]
B. Once a week
C. Monthly
D. Never
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Tool inventory is conducted at shift start and end for accountability.
Q11: A shadow board is used for:
A. Tool control and accountability [CORRECT]
B. Inmate discipline
C. Fire safety
D. Medical records
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Shadow boards provide visual tool control and accountability.
2027/2028 TEST CYCLE|BRAND NEW
80 VERIFIED Q & A, WITH EXPERT RATIONALES
GUARANTEED PASS |GRADED A+
Q1: C.A.P.E.R. stands for:
A. Contain, Alert, Plan, Execute, Restore Order [CORRECT]
B. Call, Assess, Protect, Evacuate, Recover
C. Control, Access, Plan, Execute, Restore
D. Contain, Assess, Protect, Execute, Report
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: C.A.P.E.R. is the tactical emergency framework: Contain, Alert, Plan, Execute,
Restore Order.
Q2: Which TDCJ core value emphasizes doing the right thing even when no one is watching?
A. Courage
B. Integrity [CORRECT]
C. Perseverance
D. Commitment
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Integrity is adherence to moral and ethical principles, doing right when unobserved.
Q3: I-210 is used for:
A. Offense/incident report [CORRECT]
B. Mental health referral
C. Use of force
D. Property inventory
,Correct Answer: A
Rationale: I-210 is the Offense/Incident Report and Interoffice Communication form.
Q4: Which search involves a pat-down of outer clothing?
A. Strip search
B. Frisk search [CORRECT]
C. Cavity search
D. Perimeter check
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A frisk search is a thorough pat-down of outer clothing without removing garments.
Q5: Keys should be identifiable by touch primarily for:
A. Emergency use in low visibility [CORRECT]
B. Aesthetic purposes
C. Inmate use
D. Inventory count
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Touch identification allows key use in low-light or emergency situations.
Q6: P.A.S.S. is used for:
A. Fire extinguisher use [CORRECT]
B. Suicide prevention
C. Restraint application
D. Radio communication
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: P.A.S.S. is Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep for fire extinguishers.
Q7: According to PD-28, which is a grooming standard for correctional officers?
A. Beards are permitted if neatly trimmed
B. Hair must not extend below the collar [CORRECT]
C. Visible tattoos are always prohibited
D. Earrings are allowed for male officers
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: PD-28 sets grooming standards; hair typically must not extend below the collar.
, Q8: If a key is lost, the officer must:
A. Wait until end of shift
B. Report immediately and initiate search [CORRECT]
C. Make a new key
D. Ignore
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Lost keys require immediate reporting and search initiation.
Q9: C.R.I.S.P. is associated with:
A. Suicide prevention [CORRECT]
B. Fire response
C. Riot control
D. Transport
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: C.R.I.S.P. is a suicide prevention protocol.
Q10: Tool inventory should be conducted:
A. At the beginning and end of each shift [CORRECT]
B. Once a week
C. Monthly
D. Never
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Tool inventory is conducted at shift start and end for accountability.
Q11: A shadow board is used for:
A. Tool control and accountability [CORRECT]
B. Inmate discipline
C. Fire safety
D. Medical records
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Shadow boards provide visual tool control and accountability.
