BASIC COUNTY CORRECTIONS EXAM WITH QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS #11
The Occupations Code provides the statutory authority for ___________ to establish
rules that law enforcement agencies and corrections officers must follow. (2.1.1) -
correct answer TCOLE
Applicants for a basic county corrections license have ___________ chances to pass
the qualifying exam before being required to repeat training and obtain another
endorsement. (2.1.3) - correct answer 3
The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial is updated how often? (2.1.13) -
correct answer Each Spring
List the three primary jail concepts in Texas. (3.1.3) - correct answer Linear, podular
indirect, and podular direct
If a TCOLE licensee has not been commissioned for more than two years, and has not
met continuing education requirements during that time, his or her license is considered
to be inactive. This means ___________. (2.1.2) - correct answer the licensee must
meet current standards and pass the current licensing exam
TCOLE is an acronym for ___________. (3.1.1) - correct answer Texas Commission on
Law Enforcement
TCOLE is responsible for implementing curriculum, prosecuting officer violations, and
maintaining the officer assistance system. (3.1.1) - correct answer False
The written petition for contesting information in termination report must be received
within ________________. (2.1.11) - correct answer 30 days
There are two _______ month periods in the training cycle. (2.1.7) - correct answer 24
The two primary supervision styles utilized in jails include _________________ and
________________. (3.1.4) - correct answer Direct/ indirect
Which chapter of the Texas Administrative Code Part 7 lists the requirements for
inclusion on the Memorial Monument? (2.1.13) - correct answer 229
The ___________ jail design focuses on enhancing interaction between staff and
inmates and on making the staff-inmate ratio more cost-effective. (3.1.3) - correct
answer Podular Direct
The legal ramifications of not updating a file can result in both criminal liability and civil
liability. (6.1.5) - correct answer True
,Refusing to give your name, residence address, or date of birth to a peace officer who
has made a lawful arrest and request is a violation of Ch. 38.02 of the Penal Code
entitled ___________. (6.2.1) - correct answer Failure to identify
When describing an inmate's engagement ring during intake inventory, which of the
following characteristic should you NOT include in your report? (6.4.2) - correct answer
Gem Name
Which of the following is a purpose of the Suicide Screening Form? (5.3.4) - correct
answer - Triage those at risk for suicide
- Identify inmates possibly in distress from psychosis
- Assist with continuity of care of special needs inmates
A ___________ is an order signed by a magistrate directing a sheriff to receive and
place in jail a person so committed. (6.1.1) - correct answer Commitment
Advantages to objective jail classification include all of the following, except
___________. (7.2.5) - correct answer provides a subjective classification of inmates
Female inmates shall be ___________ by sight and sound from male inmates. (7.2.2) -
correct answer Separated
If a jailer is trusting and familiar with the inmates, the inmates will place this jailer in the
_________ category. (11.6.3) - correct answer Soft
When completing fingerprinting, the option to submit to ___________ must be checked
before clicking the submit button. (6.2.4) - correct answer DPS
During intake procedures, if a foreign national's country of citizenship is not on the
mandatory notification list, you should do which of the following? (6.7.2) - correct
answer -Offer to notify the inmate's consular
- Inform the inmate about you making the notification
- Notify the consular without delay if the inmate agrees to notification
A concept that can be used to improve staff and inmate relations includes
___________. (3.1.6) - correct answer Firm but fair conduct
When describing an inmate's watch during intake inventory, which of the following
characteristic should you NOT include in your report? (6.4.2) - correct answer Estimated
Value
Stress can cause physical illnesses, burnout, excessive disability retirement, and
impaired ___________. (4.5.5) - correct answer Family Relationships
,A report form that documents an agency's authority to retain a person in custody
pending a fulfillment of a legal obligation or transfer to another jurisdiction is a
___________. (6.3.3) - correct answer Detainer
A Needs Assessment Instrument (NAI) may be used to assess the needs and
qualifications of inmates for participation in which programs? (7.2.3) - correct answer -
Vocational and educational programs
- Mental health programs
- Work programs
- Substance abuse programs
Of the following, which is NOT one of the five principles of public service? (4.1.5) -
correct answer Detention
All of the following are factors which may impact housing decisions except
____________________. (7.2.9) - correct answer Religious Beliefs
If an offender escapes from custody, the Texas Commission on Jail Standards shall be
notified within ______ of the escape. (6.3.3) - correct answer 24 hours
After the inventory form is completed, who should sign the receipt? (6.4.3) - correct
answer - officer
- inmate
The custody level for inmates confined for lesser offenses, who possess a lower level of
criminal sophistication and who have not demonstrated a propensity for violence in an
institutional setting, is a ___________ custody level. (7.2.4) - correct answer minimum
In order to take advantage of the natural movement in making finger impressions, the
hand should be rotated from __________ while fingerprinting. (6.2.4) - correct answer
The more difficult to the easy position
The ___________ shall carefully record and store the inmate's property as it is taken.
(6.4.1) - correct answer Receiving officer
The two types of impressions recorded on a fingerprint card are __________. (6.2.4) -
correct answer Rolled and plain
For which type of inmates is it important that their custody level does not exceed the
construction level of the assigned housing? (7.2.2) - correct answer Federal and TDCJ
inmates
Which of the following are basic beliefs or attitudes harbored by most prejudiced
persons? (4.3.4) - correct answer - Feeling of superiority
- Others are strange and different
- Proprietary claims
, - Fear
After booking, phone calls are considered ___________ unless a religious leader or
attorney is only available via phone. (6.3.5) - correct answer A privilege
A custody reassessment or review is necessary to allow for changes over time in
inmates' legal status and any disciplinary actions. (7.2.12) - correct answer True
The status of inmates placed in administrative segregation shall be reviewed and
documented every ___________. (7.2.12) - correct answer 30 days
The intake screening has to be conducted when? (7.2.3) - correct answer Immediately
upon entering facility
Inmates shall be classified and housed in the ___________ housing available. (7.2.2) -
correct answer Least restrictive
To obtain "plain" impressions, all fingers should be pressed ________ . (6.2.4) - correct
answer Simultaneously
Recording an inmate's identification features and physical condition prevents an inmate
from claiming ___________. (6.2.1) - correct answer Injury after booking
During intake inventory, you should never refer to ___________ or ___________, by
proper names in the description as those are among the most disputed items when it
comes to civil liability claims. (6.4.2) - correct answer precious metals/gems
Photographs taken during booking and their negatives should be kept according to
___________. (6.2.2) - correct answer department policy
If it is determined that an inmate's country of citizenship is on the list of mandatory
notifications, notification ___________. (6.7.2) - correct answer must be made
regardless of inmate's wishes
To determine whether an inmate is a juvenile, you should ___________. (7.2.18) -
correct answer - examine the inmate visually and by asking him/her
- contact the juvenile officer
- contact the school district
- examine identification
Of the two dominant approaches to objective classification, in which one is there high
precision and little ambiguity in the meaning of each category? (7.2.7) - correct answer
decision tree
After booking, who must inmates be allowed to contact upon reasonable request?
(6.3.5) - correct answer Attorney
AND ANSWERS #11
The Occupations Code provides the statutory authority for ___________ to establish
rules that law enforcement agencies and corrections officers must follow. (2.1.1) -
correct answer TCOLE
Applicants for a basic county corrections license have ___________ chances to pass
the qualifying exam before being required to repeat training and obtain another
endorsement. (2.1.3) - correct answer 3
The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial is updated how often? (2.1.13) -
correct answer Each Spring
List the three primary jail concepts in Texas. (3.1.3) - correct answer Linear, podular
indirect, and podular direct
If a TCOLE licensee has not been commissioned for more than two years, and has not
met continuing education requirements during that time, his or her license is considered
to be inactive. This means ___________. (2.1.2) - correct answer the licensee must
meet current standards and pass the current licensing exam
TCOLE is an acronym for ___________. (3.1.1) - correct answer Texas Commission on
Law Enforcement
TCOLE is responsible for implementing curriculum, prosecuting officer violations, and
maintaining the officer assistance system. (3.1.1) - correct answer False
The written petition for contesting information in termination report must be received
within ________________. (2.1.11) - correct answer 30 days
There are two _______ month periods in the training cycle. (2.1.7) - correct answer 24
The two primary supervision styles utilized in jails include _________________ and
________________. (3.1.4) - correct answer Direct/ indirect
Which chapter of the Texas Administrative Code Part 7 lists the requirements for
inclusion on the Memorial Monument? (2.1.13) - correct answer 229
The ___________ jail design focuses on enhancing interaction between staff and
inmates and on making the staff-inmate ratio more cost-effective. (3.1.3) - correct
answer Podular Direct
The legal ramifications of not updating a file can result in both criminal liability and civil
liability. (6.1.5) - correct answer True
,Refusing to give your name, residence address, or date of birth to a peace officer who
has made a lawful arrest and request is a violation of Ch. 38.02 of the Penal Code
entitled ___________. (6.2.1) - correct answer Failure to identify
When describing an inmate's engagement ring during intake inventory, which of the
following characteristic should you NOT include in your report? (6.4.2) - correct answer
Gem Name
Which of the following is a purpose of the Suicide Screening Form? (5.3.4) - correct
answer - Triage those at risk for suicide
- Identify inmates possibly in distress from psychosis
- Assist with continuity of care of special needs inmates
A ___________ is an order signed by a magistrate directing a sheriff to receive and
place in jail a person so committed. (6.1.1) - correct answer Commitment
Advantages to objective jail classification include all of the following, except
___________. (7.2.5) - correct answer provides a subjective classification of inmates
Female inmates shall be ___________ by sight and sound from male inmates. (7.2.2) -
correct answer Separated
If a jailer is trusting and familiar with the inmates, the inmates will place this jailer in the
_________ category. (11.6.3) - correct answer Soft
When completing fingerprinting, the option to submit to ___________ must be checked
before clicking the submit button. (6.2.4) - correct answer DPS
During intake procedures, if a foreign national's country of citizenship is not on the
mandatory notification list, you should do which of the following? (6.7.2) - correct
answer -Offer to notify the inmate's consular
- Inform the inmate about you making the notification
- Notify the consular without delay if the inmate agrees to notification
A concept that can be used to improve staff and inmate relations includes
___________. (3.1.6) - correct answer Firm but fair conduct
When describing an inmate's watch during intake inventory, which of the following
characteristic should you NOT include in your report? (6.4.2) - correct answer Estimated
Value
Stress can cause physical illnesses, burnout, excessive disability retirement, and
impaired ___________. (4.5.5) - correct answer Family Relationships
,A report form that documents an agency's authority to retain a person in custody
pending a fulfillment of a legal obligation or transfer to another jurisdiction is a
___________. (6.3.3) - correct answer Detainer
A Needs Assessment Instrument (NAI) may be used to assess the needs and
qualifications of inmates for participation in which programs? (7.2.3) - correct answer -
Vocational and educational programs
- Mental health programs
- Work programs
- Substance abuse programs
Of the following, which is NOT one of the five principles of public service? (4.1.5) -
correct answer Detention
All of the following are factors which may impact housing decisions except
____________________. (7.2.9) - correct answer Religious Beliefs
If an offender escapes from custody, the Texas Commission on Jail Standards shall be
notified within ______ of the escape. (6.3.3) - correct answer 24 hours
After the inventory form is completed, who should sign the receipt? (6.4.3) - correct
answer - officer
- inmate
The custody level for inmates confined for lesser offenses, who possess a lower level of
criminal sophistication and who have not demonstrated a propensity for violence in an
institutional setting, is a ___________ custody level. (7.2.4) - correct answer minimum
In order to take advantage of the natural movement in making finger impressions, the
hand should be rotated from __________ while fingerprinting. (6.2.4) - correct answer
The more difficult to the easy position
The ___________ shall carefully record and store the inmate's property as it is taken.
(6.4.1) - correct answer Receiving officer
The two types of impressions recorded on a fingerprint card are __________. (6.2.4) -
correct answer Rolled and plain
For which type of inmates is it important that their custody level does not exceed the
construction level of the assigned housing? (7.2.2) - correct answer Federal and TDCJ
inmates
Which of the following are basic beliefs or attitudes harbored by most prejudiced
persons? (4.3.4) - correct answer - Feeling of superiority
- Others are strange and different
- Proprietary claims
, - Fear
After booking, phone calls are considered ___________ unless a religious leader or
attorney is only available via phone. (6.3.5) - correct answer A privilege
A custody reassessment or review is necessary to allow for changes over time in
inmates' legal status and any disciplinary actions. (7.2.12) - correct answer True
The status of inmates placed in administrative segregation shall be reviewed and
documented every ___________. (7.2.12) - correct answer 30 days
The intake screening has to be conducted when? (7.2.3) - correct answer Immediately
upon entering facility
Inmates shall be classified and housed in the ___________ housing available. (7.2.2) -
correct answer Least restrictive
To obtain "plain" impressions, all fingers should be pressed ________ . (6.2.4) - correct
answer Simultaneously
Recording an inmate's identification features and physical condition prevents an inmate
from claiming ___________. (6.2.1) - correct answer Injury after booking
During intake inventory, you should never refer to ___________ or ___________, by
proper names in the description as those are among the most disputed items when it
comes to civil liability claims. (6.4.2) - correct answer precious metals/gems
Photographs taken during booking and their negatives should be kept according to
___________. (6.2.2) - correct answer department policy
If it is determined that an inmate's country of citizenship is on the list of mandatory
notifications, notification ___________. (6.7.2) - correct answer must be made
regardless of inmate's wishes
To determine whether an inmate is a juvenile, you should ___________. (7.2.18) -
correct answer - examine the inmate visually and by asking him/her
- contact the juvenile officer
- contact the school district
- examine identification
Of the two dominant approaches to objective classification, in which one is there high
precision and little ambiguity in the meaning of each category? (7.2.7) - correct answer
decision tree
After booking, who must inmates be allowed to contact upon reasonable request?
(6.3.5) - correct answer Attorney
