TDCJ CORE COMPETENCIES EXAM
2027/2028 TEST CYCLE|BRAND NEW
80 VERIFIED Q & A, WITH EXPERT RATIONALES
GUARANTEED PASS |GRADED A+
Q1: Which TDCJ policy establishes uniform and grooming standards for correctional officers?
A. PD-28 [CORRECT]
B. PD-29
C. PD-22
D. PD-35
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: PD-28 establishes uniform and grooming standards for all TDCJ employees.
Q2: What is the primary purpose of the TDCJ offender classification system?
A. To schedule medical appointments
B. To assign inmates to appropriate custody levels and programs [CORRECT]
C. To determine parole eligibility
D. To punish inmates
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Classification assigns custody levels and programs based on risk and needs.
Q3: According to PD-29, which of the following is prohibited?
A. Overtime work
B. Use of force
C. Sexual harassment of employees or offenders [CORRECT]
D. Inmate visitation
,Correct Answer: C
Rationale: PD-29 prohibits sexual harassment of employees or offenders.
Q4: Which of the following is one of the four TDCJ Core Values?
A. Loyalty
B. Honesty
C. Respect
D. Integrity [CORRECT]
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The four TDCJ Core Values are Perseverance, Integrity, Courage, and Commitment.
Q5: An inmate approaches an officer and says, "You're the only one who understands me." This
is likely an attempt at:
A. Compliance
B. Manipulation [CORRECT]
C. Rehabilitation
D. Education
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Such statements are often manipulation tactics to gain favors or compromise
boundaries.
Q6: According to PD-28, what should an officer do if a uniform item is damaged?
A. Continue wearing it
B. Repair or replace it promptly [CORRECT]
C. Borrow from another officer
D. Ignore it
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Uniform items must be maintained in good condition.
Q7: Which of the following is an example of unprofessional conduct?
A. Using profanity toward an inmate [CORRECT]
B. Documenting incidents
C. Following count procedures
D. Attending training
, Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Profanity toward inmates is unprofessional and prohibited.
Q8: A diverse inmate population requires officers to:
A. Favor certain groups
B. Treat all inmates with respect and impartiality [CORRECT]
C. Use force routinely
D. Ignore cultural differences
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Respect and impartiality are required for fair supervision.
Q9: What is the appropriate response if an officer witnesses another officer committing a policy
violation?
A. Ignore it
B. Confront publicly
C. Report it through proper channels [CORRECT]
D. Join in
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Policy violations must be reported through proper channels.
Q10: Which TDCJ core value emphasizes dedication to the agency and its mission?
A. Commitment [CORRECT]
B. Courage
C. Integrity
D. Perseverance
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Commitment emphasizes dedication to the agency and its mission.
Q11: An inmate refuses to return to their cell. The officer should:
A. Use force immediately
B. Issue clear verbal commands and follow policy [CORRECT]
C. Ignore
D. Walk away
2027/2028 TEST CYCLE|BRAND NEW
80 VERIFIED Q & A, WITH EXPERT RATIONALES
GUARANTEED PASS |GRADED A+
Q1: Which TDCJ policy establishes uniform and grooming standards for correctional officers?
A. PD-28 [CORRECT]
B. PD-29
C. PD-22
D. PD-35
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: PD-28 establishes uniform and grooming standards for all TDCJ employees.
Q2: What is the primary purpose of the TDCJ offender classification system?
A. To schedule medical appointments
B. To assign inmates to appropriate custody levels and programs [CORRECT]
C. To determine parole eligibility
D. To punish inmates
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Classification assigns custody levels and programs based on risk and needs.
Q3: According to PD-29, which of the following is prohibited?
A. Overtime work
B. Use of force
C. Sexual harassment of employees or offenders [CORRECT]
D. Inmate visitation
,Correct Answer: C
Rationale: PD-29 prohibits sexual harassment of employees or offenders.
Q4: Which of the following is one of the four TDCJ Core Values?
A. Loyalty
B. Honesty
C. Respect
D. Integrity [CORRECT]
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The four TDCJ Core Values are Perseverance, Integrity, Courage, and Commitment.
Q5: An inmate approaches an officer and says, "You're the only one who understands me." This
is likely an attempt at:
A. Compliance
B. Manipulation [CORRECT]
C. Rehabilitation
D. Education
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Such statements are often manipulation tactics to gain favors or compromise
boundaries.
Q6: According to PD-28, what should an officer do if a uniform item is damaged?
A. Continue wearing it
B. Repair or replace it promptly [CORRECT]
C. Borrow from another officer
D. Ignore it
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Uniform items must be maintained in good condition.
Q7: Which of the following is an example of unprofessional conduct?
A. Using profanity toward an inmate [CORRECT]
B. Documenting incidents
C. Following count procedures
D. Attending training
, Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Profanity toward inmates is unprofessional and prohibited.
Q8: A diverse inmate population requires officers to:
A. Favor certain groups
B. Treat all inmates with respect and impartiality [CORRECT]
C. Use force routinely
D. Ignore cultural differences
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Respect and impartiality are required for fair supervision.
Q9: What is the appropriate response if an officer witnesses another officer committing a policy
violation?
A. Ignore it
B. Confront publicly
C. Report it through proper channels [CORRECT]
D. Join in
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Policy violations must be reported through proper channels.
Q10: Which TDCJ core value emphasizes dedication to the agency and its mission?
A. Commitment [CORRECT]
B. Courage
C. Integrity
D. Perseverance
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Commitment emphasizes dedication to the agency and its mission.
Q11: An inmate refuses to return to their cell. The officer should:
A. Use force immediately
B. Issue clear verbal commands and follow policy [CORRECT]
C. Ignore
D. Walk away
