TDCJ COMPREHENSIVE
PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS AND
PROCEDURES EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 100% VERIFIED. JUST
RELEASED
1. According to PD-22 (General Rules of Conduct), which of the following best describes the
policy on accepting gifts or gratuities from offenders or their families?
A. Staff may accept gifts valued under $25 if reported to the Warden.
B. Gifts are permitted if the employee and offender are related by blood.
C. Staff are strictly prohibited from accepting any gift, favor, or service regardless of value.
D. Small tokens of appreciation like cards or home-baked goods are allowed during
holidays.
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: TDCJ PD-22 maintains a zero-tolerance policy regarding gifts
from offenders or their families to prevent bribery, favoritism, and compromised security.
2. When applying the Use of Force policy, what is the primary objective of a Correctional
Officer?
A. To gain control of a situation and maintain security using the minimum force necessary.
,B. To demonstrate the authority of the TDCJ to other offenders.
C. To punish the offender for non-compliance.
D. To ensure the offender is physically incapacitated for the duration of the shift.
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: The Use of Force policy (AD-03.46) dictates that force should
only be used to gain control, protect lives, or prevent escapes, always using the least
amount of force required.
3. Under the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA), how soon must an employee report an
allegation of sexual abuse or harassment?
A. Within 24 hours of the discovery.
B. By the end of the employee’s shift.
C. Once a formal written statement is obtained from the victim.
D. Immediately upon becoming aware of the allegation.
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: PREA mandates immediate reporting of any allegation or
suspicion of sexual abuse to ensure victim safety and preserve evidence.
4. In the ‘R.A.C.E.’ acronym used for fire safety, what does the ‘C’ stand for?
A. Caution
B. Command
, C. Contain
D. Call
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: R.A.C.E. stands for Rescue, Alarm, Contain (by closing doors and
windows), and Extinguish/Evacuate.
5. Which level of offender disciplinary offense includes ‘Aggravated Assault on a Staff
Member’?
A. Level 1
B. Level 2
C. Level 3
D. Level 4
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: Level 1 offenses are the most serious disciplinary infractions in
TDCJ, involving serious security breaches or violent acts.
6. What is the required frequency for a ‘Formal Count’ in a TDCJ facility under normal
operating conditions?
A. Every two hours.
B. At least five times every 24-hour period at designated times.
C. Once per shift change only.
PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS AND
PROCEDURES EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 100% VERIFIED. JUST
RELEASED
1. According to PD-22 (General Rules of Conduct), which of the following best describes the
policy on accepting gifts or gratuities from offenders or their families?
A. Staff may accept gifts valued under $25 if reported to the Warden.
B. Gifts are permitted if the employee and offender are related by blood.
C. Staff are strictly prohibited from accepting any gift, favor, or service regardless of value.
D. Small tokens of appreciation like cards or home-baked goods are allowed during
holidays.
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: TDCJ PD-22 maintains a zero-tolerance policy regarding gifts
from offenders or their families to prevent bribery, favoritism, and compromised security.
2. When applying the Use of Force policy, what is the primary objective of a Correctional
Officer?
A. To gain control of a situation and maintain security using the minimum force necessary.
,B. To demonstrate the authority of the TDCJ to other offenders.
C. To punish the offender for non-compliance.
D. To ensure the offender is physically incapacitated for the duration of the shift.
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: The Use of Force policy (AD-03.46) dictates that force should
only be used to gain control, protect lives, or prevent escapes, always using the least
amount of force required.
3. Under the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA), how soon must an employee report an
allegation of sexual abuse or harassment?
A. Within 24 hours of the discovery.
B. By the end of the employee’s shift.
C. Once a formal written statement is obtained from the victim.
D. Immediately upon becoming aware of the allegation.
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: PREA mandates immediate reporting of any allegation or
suspicion of sexual abuse to ensure victim safety and preserve evidence.
4. In the ‘R.A.C.E.’ acronym used for fire safety, what does the ‘C’ stand for?
A. Caution
B. Command
, C. Contain
D. Call
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: R.A.C.E. stands for Rescue, Alarm, Contain (by closing doors and
windows), and Extinguish/Evacuate.
5. Which level of offender disciplinary offense includes ‘Aggravated Assault on a Staff
Member’?
A. Level 1
B. Level 2
C. Level 3
D. Level 4
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: Level 1 offenses are the most serious disciplinary infractions in
TDCJ, involving serious security breaches or violent acts.
6. What is the required frequency for a ‘Formal Count’ in a TDCJ facility under normal
operating conditions?
A. Every two hours.
B. At least five times every 24-hour period at designated times.
C. Once per shift change only.
