TDCJ COMPREHENSIVE EXAM
REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
100% VERIFIED. JUST RELEASED
1. Which of the following is NOT one of the four core values of the Texas Department of
Criminal Justice?
A. Efficiency
B. Integrity
C. Courage
D. Perseverance
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: The four core values of TDCJ are Perseverance, Integrity,
Courage, and Commitment.
2. According to PD-22, ‘Employee Standards of Conduct’, which level of violation involves the
most serious acts of misconduct?
A. Level 4
B. Level 2
C. Level 3
D. Level 1
,Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: Level 1 violations are the most serious and typically result in a
recommendation for dismissal.
3. Which policy directive governs the ‘Use of Force’ within TDCJ facilities?
A. BP-02.08
B. PD-22
C. AD-03.50
D. AD-04.25
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: AD-03.50 is the administrative directive that outlines the policy
and procedures for the use of force.
4. When is an ‘Offense Report’ (Form I-210) required to be submitted by an officer?
A. Only if the offender is placed in pre-hearing detention
B. Only if the violation is a Level 1 offense
C. Within 72 hours of the incident
D. By the end of the shift during which the rule violation occurred
Answer: D
, Conceptual Explanation: Disciplinary reports must be submitted before the employee
goes off duty on the day the incident was discovered.
5. In the Use of Force continuum, what is the first level of force that should be used if
feasible?
A. Verbal Commands
B. Physical Force
C. Command Presence
D. Chemical Agents
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: Unless an immediate threat exists, verbal commands are the
first step in the use of force continuum.
6. Which classification level is assigned to offenders who live in cells and are not allowed to
work outside the security fence?
A. G1
B. G2
C. G4
D. G3
Answer: C
REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
100% VERIFIED. JUST RELEASED
1. Which of the following is NOT one of the four core values of the Texas Department of
Criminal Justice?
A. Efficiency
B. Integrity
C. Courage
D. Perseverance
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: The four core values of TDCJ are Perseverance, Integrity,
Courage, and Commitment.
2. According to PD-22, ‘Employee Standards of Conduct’, which level of violation involves the
most serious acts of misconduct?
A. Level 4
B. Level 2
C. Level 3
D. Level 1
,Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: Level 1 violations are the most serious and typically result in a
recommendation for dismissal.
3. Which policy directive governs the ‘Use of Force’ within TDCJ facilities?
A. BP-02.08
B. PD-22
C. AD-03.50
D. AD-04.25
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: AD-03.50 is the administrative directive that outlines the policy
and procedures for the use of force.
4. When is an ‘Offense Report’ (Form I-210) required to be submitted by an officer?
A. Only if the offender is placed in pre-hearing detention
B. Only if the violation is a Level 1 offense
C. Within 72 hours of the incident
D. By the end of the shift during which the rule violation occurred
Answer: D
, Conceptual Explanation: Disciplinary reports must be submitted before the employee
goes off duty on the day the incident was discovered.
5. In the Use of Force continuum, what is the first level of force that should be used if
feasible?
A. Verbal Commands
B. Physical Force
C. Command Presence
D. Chemical Agents
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: Unless an immediate threat exists, verbal commands are the
first step in the use of force continuum.
6. Which classification level is assigned to offenders who live in cells and are not allowed to
work outside the security fence?
A. G1
B. G2
C. G4
D. G3
Answer: C
