TDCJ PRE-SERVICE AND IN-SERVICE
FINAL COMPREHENSIVE EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100%
VERIFIED. JUST RELEASED
1. According to TDCJ Use of Force policy, which of the following is the first level of the Use of
Force continuum?
A. Chemical agents
B. Physical Control
C. Verbal Commands
D. Officer Presence
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: Officer presence is considered the first level of the Use of Force
continuum as it can prevent escalation simply through the professional appearance and
location of the officer.
2. Which of the following describes the ‘Stockholm Syndrome’ in a hostage situation?
A. Hostages attempting to escape through ventilation ducts
,B. Captors becoming aggressive toward negotiators
C. Hostages developing sympathy for their captors
D. Negotiators siding with the inmate demands
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: Stockholm Syndrome is a psychological phenomenon where
hostages develop positive feelings or a sense of loyalty toward their captors.
3. Under PD-22, ‘General Rules of Conduct and Disciplinary Action Guidelines’, which of the
following is considered a Group 1 offense?
A. Failure to sign in/out
B. Tardiness
C. Sleeping on duty
D. Discourtesy to a supervisor
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: Sleeping on duty is a Group 1 offense because it poses a
significant threat to the security and safety of the facility.
4. What is the primary purpose of a ‘shakedown’ in a correctional facility?
A. To punish inmates for bad behavior
B. To locate and confiscate contraband
, C. To practice emergency evacuation
D. To provide exercise for the officers
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: Shakedowns are systematic searches conducted to discover and
remove contraband, ensuring the safety of both staff and inmates.
5. Which U.S. Constitutional Amendment protects inmates against ‘cruel and unusual
punishment’?
A. First Amendment
B. Fourth Amendment
C. Sixth Amendment
D. Eighth Amendment
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: The Eighth Amendment prohibits the government from
imposing excessive bail, excessive fines, or cruel and unusual punishments.
6. When using a fire extinguisher, what does the acronym ‘P.A.S.S.’ stand for?
A. Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep
B. Point, Activate, Spray, Stop
C. Push, Aim, Shake, Slide
FINAL COMPREHENSIVE EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100%
VERIFIED. JUST RELEASED
1. According to TDCJ Use of Force policy, which of the following is the first level of the Use of
Force continuum?
A. Chemical agents
B. Physical Control
C. Verbal Commands
D. Officer Presence
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: Officer presence is considered the first level of the Use of Force
continuum as it can prevent escalation simply through the professional appearance and
location of the officer.
2. Which of the following describes the ‘Stockholm Syndrome’ in a hostage situation?
A. Hostages attempting to escape through ventilation ducts
,B. Captors becoming aggressive toward negotiators
C. Hostages developing sympathy for their captors
D. Negotiators siding with the inmate demands
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: Stockholm Syndrome is a psychological phenomenon where
hostages develop positive feelings or a sense of loyalty toward their captors.
3. Under PD-22, ‘General Rules of Conduct and Disciplinary Action Guidelines’, which of the
following is considered a Group 1 offense?
A. Failure to sign in/out
B. Tardiness
C. Sleeping on duty
D. Discourtesy to a supervisor
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: Sleeping on duty is a Group 1 offense because it poses a
significant threat to the security and safety of the facility.
4. What is the primary purpose of a ‘shakedown’ in a correctional facility?
A. To punish inmates for bad behavior
B. To locate and confiscate contraband
, C. To practice emergency evacuation
D. To provide exercise for the officers
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: Shakedowns are systematic searches conducted to discover and
remove contraband, ensuring the safety of both staff and inmates.
5. Which U.S. Constitutional Amendment protects inmates against ‘cruel and unusual
punishment’?
A. First Amendment
B. Fourth Amendment
C. Sixth Amendment
D. Eighth Amendment
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: The Eighth Amendment prohibits the government from
imposing excessive bail, excessive fines, or cruel and unusual punishments.
6. When using a fire extinguisher, what does the acronym ‘P.A.S.S.’ stand for?
A. Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep
B. Point, Activate, Spray, Stop
C. Push, Aim, Shake, Slide
