Basic Jailers Course Tcole Exam Solved #5.
Contraband searches of the entire facility area shall be done: - correct answer On a
regular and irregular basis
Under Code of Criminal Procedure 38.22 no written statement made by an accused, as
the result of custodial interrogation, may be admissible as evidence unless the
individual was notified of: - correct answer his rights
_______ is a tactic used by defense attorneys. - correct answer condescending counsel
When fingerprinting an inmate, the inmate's fingers should be cleaned with - correct
answer Soap and water
Who has the responsibility of ensuring that a person committed to jail by a warrant is
placed in jail? - correct answer sheriff
Which of the following is NOT an occupational risk of corrections? - correct answer
Intravenous drug use
Telephone calls after booking are considered privileges, unless they are the only access
available to religious leaders or attorney representation. - correct answer False
Keeping records of meals is important information for all of the following EXCEPT: -
correct answer Determining what meals inmates like or don't like
This type of head count is done at each shift change, when a prisoner is MISSING, and
no fewer than 4 times a day. - correct answer REGULAR
When verifying a warrant, you may use all of the following in order to ascertain correct
identity of detaining person and agency EXCEPT: - correct answer Ask the person their
name
This type of count is done when receiving or returning a GROUP of prisoners: - correct
answer INFORMAL
HBV, commonly known as Hepatitis B Virus, is a viral infection of the: - correct answer
LIVER
What should you do if an inmate refuses to sign an inmate property receipt? - correct
answer -have another deputy witness the refusal and sign the receipt
Concepts that can be used to improve staff and inmate relations include: - correct
answer Firm but fair conduct
,______________and ____________are considered appropriate procedures for
conducting a head count. __________, __________and are the three most common
types of head counts. The________________________ is the type of count that occurs
no fewer than four times daily. - correct answer Roll call & Numerical / Regular,
Informal, Off Count / Regular
RC&N/R,I,OC/R^
When officers are observing inmate work activity, they should do all of the following
except: - correct answer discipline inmates for not completing tasks on time
According to CCP Article 2.19, what must the sheriff provide, on the first day of each
month, to the District or County Attorney? - correct answer BOTH B&C
A list of names of all inmates under supervision of the Sheriff
The authority under which the sheriff is detaining the inmates
To make a difference in treatment or favor on a basis other than individual merit. (14th
amendment) - correct answer Discrimination
TCJS 285.1 Physical Exercise requires facilities inmates _______________________ -
correct answer One hour supervised physical exercise or physical recreation at least
three days per week.
Money received through the mail system should be: - correct answer receipted and
deposited into inmate's account
Any group of inmates which pose a threat to the physical safety of other inmates or
staff, by virtue of the group's nature and activities, is a - correct answer Disruptive group
Aryan Brotherhood was formed in Texas in the early ______. - correct answer 1980's
Which of the following is NOT a form of prejudice - correct answer Nepotism
A public servant commits an offense if, WITH INTENT to obtain a benefit or with intent
to harm or defraud another, he intentionally or knowingly; misuses government property,
services personel or anything of value belonging to the government that has come into
the public servant's custody or possession by virtue of the public servant's office or
employment. This law is known as: - correct answer Abuse of Official Capacity
One procedure during a search of inmates and their cells is to: - correct answer shut off
the water supply
Which of the following is NOT one of the most common factors for a suicide risk? -
correct answer DAYLIGHT
, According to the TCJS the intake file shall include: - correct answer inmate property
inventory
During a disturbance or riot, a correctional officer, unless policy directs otherwise,
should: - correct answer Notify supervision and stand by at a safe distance until help
arrives, while observing the actions of inmates.
When interviewing an inmate with mental retardation use simple language and ask short
_________ questions. - correct answer open ended
Privileged mail may be read: - correct answer With authorization of a search warrant
An inmate has been caught with a METAL SPOON, which has been filed to a point on
one side, making a deadly weapon. Which of the following could he be charged with? -
correct answer Possession of deadly weapon in PENAL institution
Significantly SUB-AVERAGE general intellectual functioning existing concurrently with
deficits in adaptive behavior and originates during the developmental period best
describes... - correct answer Offender with MENTAL RETARDATION
Standard facility clothing shall be issued to all inmates held over: - correct answer
48HRS
Segregating "special" inmates from general population during recreational activities may
be known as: - correct answer administrative segregation
CCP 104.002. Expenses for an inmate that receives medical, dental, or health related
services is the financial obligation of _________. - correct answer County or hospital
district
TCJS 291.1 Immediately after booking, but no later than 4 hours after __________, a
person shall be permitted to make at least ____completed phone calls. - correct answer
Arrival, 2
After transporting an inmate to a courtroom, the assigned officer should do all
BUT.....______________. - correct answer Leave and have the bailiff be responsible for
the inmate
When taking fingerprints of inmates the degree of pressure takes practice and is best
accomplished by allowing the inmate to assist, because he has a better feel of the
pressure being used. - correct answer FALSE
According to TCJS 287.1, the Education/Rehabilitation Plan should include all of the
following except: - correct answer Staffing plan
Contraband searches of the entire facility area shall be done: - correct answer On a
regular and irregular basis
Under Code of Criminal Procedure 38.22 no written statement made by an accused, as
the result of custodial interrogation, may be admissible as evidence unless the
individual was notified of: - correct answer his rights
_______ is a tactic used by defense attorneys. - correct answer condescending counsel
When fingerprinting an inmate, the inmate's fingers should be cleaned with - correct
answer Soap and water
Who has the responsibility of ensuring that a person committed to jail by a warrant is
placed in jail? - correct answer sheriff
Which of the following is NOT an occupational risk of corrections? - correct answer
Intravenous drug use
Telephone calls after booking are considered privileges, unless they are the only access
available to religious leaders or attorney representation. - correct answer False
Keeping records of meals is important information for all of the following EXCEPT: -
correct answer Determining what meals inmates like or don't like
This type of head count is done at each shift change, when a prisoner is MISSING, and
no fewer than 4 times a day. - correct answer REGULAR
When verifying a warrant, you may use all of the following in order to ascertain correct
identity of detaining person and agency EXCEPT: - correct answer Ask the person their
name
This type of count is done when receiving or returning a GROUP of prisoners: - correct
answer INFORMAL
HBV, commonly known as Hepatitis B Virus, is a viral infection of the: - correct answer
LIVER
What should you do if an inmate refuses to sign an inmate property receipt? - correct
answer -have another deputy witness the refusal and sign the receipt
Concepts that can be used to improve staff and inmate relations include: - correct
answer Firm but fair conduct
,______________and ____________are considered appropriate procedures for
conducting a head count. __________, __________and are the three most common
types of head counts. The________________________ is the type of count that occurs
no fewer than four times daily. - correct answer Roll call & Numerical / Regular,
Informal, Off Count / Regular
RC&N/R,I,OC/R^
When officers are observing inmate work activity, they should do all of the following
except: - correct answer discipline inmates for not completing tasks on time
According to CCP Article 2.19, what must the sheriff provide, on the first day of each
month, to the District or County Attorney? - correct answer BOTH B&C
A list of names of all inmates under supervision of the Sheriff
The authority under which the sheriff is detaining the inmates
To make a difference in treatment or favor on a basis other than individual merit. (14th
amendment) - correct answer Discrimination
TCJS 285.1 Physical Exercise requires facilities inmates _______________________ -
correct answer One hour supervised physical exercise or physical recreation at least
three days per week.
Money received through the mail system should be: - correct answer receipted and
deposited into inmate's account
Any group of inmates which pose a threat to the physical safety of other inmates or
staff, by virtue of the group's nature and activities, is a - correct answer Disruptive group
Aryan Brotherhood was formed in Texas in the early ______. - correct answer 1980's
Which of the following is NOT a form of prejudice - correct answer Nepotism
A public servant commits an offense if, WITH INTENT to obtain a benefit or with intent
to harm or defraud another, he intentionally or knowingly; misuses government property,
services personel or anything of value belonging to the government that has come into
the public servant's custody or possession by virtue of the public servant's office or
employment. This law is known as: - correct answer Abuse of Official Capacity
One procedure during a search of inmates and their cells is to: - correct answer shut off
the water supply
Which of the following is NOT one of the most common factors for a suicide risk? -
correct answer DAYLIGHT
, According to the TCJS the intake file shall include: - correct answer inmate property
inventory
During a disturbance or riot, a correctional officer, unless policy directs otherwise,
should: - correct answer Notify supervision and stand by at a safe distance until help
arrives, while observing the actions of inmates.
When interviewing an inmate with mental retardation use simple language and ask short
_________ questions. - correct answer open ended
Privileged mail may be read: - correct answer With authorization of a search warrant
An inmate has been caught with a METAL SPOON, which has been filed to a point on
one side, making a deadly weapon. Which of the following could he be charged with? -
correct answer Possession of deadly weapon in PENAL institution
Significantly SUB-AVERAGE general intellectual functioning existing concurrently with
deficits in adaptive behavior and originates during the developmental period best
describes... - correct answer Offender with MENTAL RETARDATION
Standard facility clothing shall be issued to all inmates held over: - correct answer
48HRS
Segregating "special" inmates from general population during recreational activities may
be known as: - correct answer administrative segregation
CCP 104.002. Expenses for an inmate that receives medical, dental, or health related
services is the financial obligation of _________. - correct answer County or hospital
district
TCJS 291.1 Immediately after booking, but no later than 4 hours after __________, a
person shall be permitted to make at least ____completed phone calls. - correct answer
Arrival, 2
After transporting an inmate to a courtroom, the assigned officer should do all
BUT.....______________. - correct answer Leave and have the bailiff be responsible for
the inmate
When taking fingerprints of inmates the degree of pressure takes practice and is best
accomplished by allowing the inmate to assist, because he has a better feel of the
pressure being used. - correct answer FALSE
According to TCJS 287.1, the Education/Rehabilitation Plan should include all of the
following except: - correct answer Staffing plan
