SOCE/FINAL EXAM STUDY GUIDE WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
Values - Correct Answers -are principles, standards, or qualities considered worthwhile
or desirable.
Assumption - Correct Answers -is a notion, statement, or belief about a person, group,
or event that may or may not be factual
Bribery - Correct Answers -corruptly to give, offer, or promise to any public servant, or, if
a public servant, corruptly to request, solicit, accept, or agree to accept for himself or
herself or another, any pecuniary or other benefit not authorized by law with an intent or
purpose to influence the performance of any act or omission which the person believes
to be, or the public servant represents as being, within the official discretion of a public
servant, in violation of a public duty, or in performance of a public duty.
Quid pro quo - Correct Answers -Latin term that means "something for something in
return."
Insubordination - Correct Answers -failure to follow orders from superiors in the chain of
command
Action/Slide Release - Correct Answers -mechanical device that, when activated,
releases the slide
How to determine gauge of a shotgun - Correct Answers -measurement of shotgun
bores derived from the number of bore-sized balls of lead per pound. For example, 12
balls that fit the bore of a 12-gauge shotgun weigh one pound.
Primer - Correct Answers -mixture used to ignite the propellant or powder charge.
Headstamp - Correct Answers -markings found on the head of ammunition that indicate
caliber or gauge and identify manufacturer.
Ejection Port - Correct Answers -opening on the side or bottom of the receiver; spent
casings are ejected from it and live rounds are loaded into this port.
,Probation - Correct Answers -is a sentence placing a person under the supervision of a
probation officer for a specified length of time instead of confinement.
Misuse of position or authority - Correct Answers -No public officer, employee of an
agency, or local government attorney shall corruptly use or attempt to use his or her
official position or any property or resource which may be within his or her trust, or
perform his or her official duties, to secure a special privilege, benefit, or exemption for
himself, herself, or others.
Chain of command - Correct Answers -the order of authority within an organization
Nolo contendere - Correct Answers -where an individual does not accept or deny
responsibility for the charges but agrees to accept punishment
Prosecution - Correct Answers -presents the government's case
Hostile work environment - Correct Answers -a job culture where lewd jokes or other
offensive habits are acceptable.
Perception - Correct Answers -is the impression in a person's mind of an individual, a
group of people, or events based on experiences, biases, beliefs, assumptions, and
observations.
EEOC (Equal Employment Opportunity Commission) - Correct Answers -the
governmental agency that enforces compliance with the civil rights act
State Attorney - Correct Answers -same as prosecutor; responsible for filing formal
charges in criminal cases
Judge - Correct Answers -is authorized to preside over the courtroom and to decide
questions of law brought before the court.
Court administrator - Correct Answers -is responsible for the day-to-day functioning of a
court system.
Perjury - Correct Answers -may be defined as a false statement that a person makes
under oath but does not believe to be true.
Discrimination - Correct Answers -is the negative behavior toward a person or group
that is based on color, race, sex, age, religion, ethnic and national origin, handicap,
and/or marital status.
Sexual harassment - Correct Answers -is defined as unwelcome sexual advances,
requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature. The
courts have held that intent is not a factor in determining what constitutes sexual
harassment.
,U.S. Supreme Court - Correct Answers -is the highest court in the United States and the
chief authority in the judicial branch—one of three branches of the U.S. federal
government. Hears appeals from the decisions of lower federal courts and state
supreme courts, and it resolves issues of constitutional and federal law. Its decisions
can be changed only by a constitutional amendment. The most important responsibility
is to decide cases that raise questions of constitutional interpretation.
County and Municipal Holding Facilities - Correct Answers -These facilities provide a
place for detainees while booking procedures are completed or until they can be
transported to a county jail.
County Jails - Correct Answers -are used for booking and temporary detention of
defendants awaiting trial or disposition on federal or state charges and of convicted
offenders sentenced to short-term detention (a year or less).
Juvenile Assessment/Detention Center - Correct Answers -Juvenile suspects are taken
to this center for processing and possible pretrial detention.
Prisons (federal and state) - Correct Answers -are correctional institutions maintained
by the federal and state governments for the confinement of convicted felons.
Evaluation and Treatment Centers - Correct Answers -are the first stop when entering
the prison system. In addition to general processing procedures, these facilities
administer various tests to offenders (e.g., medical, education aptitude). Treatment
centers deal with alcohol/drug abusers or mentally ill offenders
Parole - Correct Answers -is the release of an inmate from a correctional institution prior
to the conclusion of the inmate's court-imposed sentence.
Community control (house arrest) - Correct Answers -is a form of closely monitored
community supervision and is more restrictive than probation or parole.
CJSTC (Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission) - Correct Answers -was
created to oversee the certification, employment, training, maintenance of officer
records, and conduct of Florida law enforcement, correctional, and correctional
probation officers.
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) - Correct Answers -
enforces federal laws and regulations relating to alcohol and tobacco products, firearms
and explosives, and acts of arson.
Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) - Correct Answers -enforces the controlled
substances laws and regulations of the United States and recommends and supports
non-enforcement programs aimed at reducing the availability of illicit controlled
substances in the domestic and international markets.
, Florida Supreme Court - Correct Answers -The highest court in the state of Florida,
which consists of seven justices who are appointed by the governor. Hears cases
including final orders imposing death sentences and appeals from lower state courts.
Years to get hired - Correct Answers -4
Vertical Communication - Correct Answers -the information that flows down through the
supervision level to the lowest levels of the organization
Law enforcement - Correct Answers -is responsible for the enforcement of laws and
maintaining civil order.
Court system - Correct Answers -is responsible for the interpretation of laws.
Corrections - Correct Answers -is responsible for enforcing punishment as defined by
the court system.
Requirements to be a police officer - Correct Answers -• be at least 19
• citizen of US
• high school grad or equal
• have processed fingerprints on file with employing agency
• passed a physical examination by a licensed physician based on specifications
established by the Commission
• submit an affidavit attesting to compliance
• satisfactorily completed a Commission approved course of basic recruit training
• have satisfactorily passed a state examination in the respective specialty
• not have been convicted of any felony or of a misdemeanor which involves perjury or a
false statement, regardless of withholding of adjudication or suspended sentence
• not have recieved a dishonorable discharge from any of the Armed Forces of the
United States
• meet all the minimum requirements and standards
• complete the approved basic recruit training
• pass the State Officer Certification Examination
• become actively employed with a law enforcement agency in an auxiliary, part-time, or
full-time sworn officer position
Things you may be disciplined for by the commission - Correct Answers -• Pleads nolo
contendere, pleads guilty, or is found guilty of any felony
• Pleads nolo contendere, pleads guilty, or is found guilty of a misdemeanor involving
perjury or false statement
• Fails to maintain good moral character
• Commits any act constituting a felony offense, regardless of criminal prosecution
• Commits any act constituting any of a specified group of serious misdemeanor
offenses, regardless of criminal prosecution
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
Values - Correct Answers -are principles, standards, or qualities considered worthwhile
or desirable.
Assumption - Correct Answers -is a notion, statement, or belief about a person, group,
or event that may or may not be factual
Bribery - Correct Answers -corruptly to give, offer, or promise to any public servant, or, if
a public servant, corruptly to request, solicit, accept, or agree to accept for himself or
herself or another, any pecuniary or other benefit not authorized by law with an intent or
purpose to influence the performance of any act or omission which the person believes
to be, or the public servant represents as being, within the official discretion of a public
servant, in violation of a public duty, or in performance of a public duty.
Quid pro quo - Correct Answers -Latin term that means "something for something in
return."
Insubordination - Correct Answers -failure to follow orders from superiors in the chain of
command
Action/Slide Release - Correct Answers -mechanical device that, when activated,
releases the slide
How to determine gauge of a shotgun - Correct Answers -measurement of shotgun
bores derived from the number of bore-sized balls of lead per pound. For example, 12
balls that fit the bore of a 12-gauge shotgun weigh one pound.
Primer - Correct Answers -mixture used to ignite the propellant or powder charge.
Headstamp - Correct Answers -markings found on the head of ammunition that indicate
caliber or gauge and identify manufacturer.
Ejection Port - Correct Answers -opening on the side or bottom of the receiver; spent
casings are ejected from it and live rounds are loaded into this port.
,Probation - Correct Answers -is a sentence placing a person under the supervision of a
probation officer for a specified length of time instead of confinement.
Misuse of position or authority - Correct Answers -No public officer, employee of an
agency, or local government attorney shall corruptly use or attempt to use his or her
official position or any property or resource which may be within his or her trust, or
perform his or her official duties, to secure a special privilege, benefit, or exemption for
himself, herself, or others.
Chain of command - Correct Answers -the order of authority within an organization
Nolo contendere - Correct Answers -where an individual does not accept or deny
responsibility for the charges but agrees to accept punishment
Prosecution - Correct Answers -presents the government's case
Hostile work environment - Correct Answers -a job culture where lewd jokes or other
offensive habits are acceptable.
Perception - Correct Answers -is the impression in a person's mind of an individual, a
group of people, or events based on experiences, biases, beliefs, assumptions, and
observations.
EEOC (Equal Employment Opportunity Commission) - Correct Answers -the
governmental agency that enforces compliance with the civil rights act
State Attorney - Correct Answers -same as prosecutor; responsible for filing formal
charges in criminal cases
Judge - Correct Answers -is authorized to preside over the courtroom and to decide
questions of law brought before the court.
Court administrator - Correct Answers -is responsible for the day-to-day functioning of a
court system.
Perjury - Correct Answers -may be defined as a false statement that a person makes
under oath but does not believe to be true.
Discrimination - Correct Answers -is the negative behavior toward a person or group
that is based on color, race, sex, age, religion, ethnic and national origin, handicap,
and/or marital status.
Sexual harassment - Correct Answers -is defined as unwelcome sexual advances,
requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature. The
courts have held that intent is not a factor in determining what constitutes sexual
harassment.
,U.S. Supreme Court - Correct Answers -is the highest court in the United States and the
chief authority in the judicial branch—one of three branches of the U.S. federal
government. Hears appeals from the decisions of lower federal courts and state
supreme courts, and it resolves issues of constitutional and federal law. Its decisions
can be changed only by a constitutional amendment. The most important responsibility
is to decide cases that raise questions of constitutional interpretation.
County and Municipal Holding Facilities - Correct Answers -These facilities provide a
place for detainees while booking procedures are completed or until they can be
transported to a county jail.
County Jails - Correct Answers -are used for booking and temporary detention of
defendants awaiting trial or disposition on federal or state charges and of convicted
offenders sentenced to short-term detention (a year or less).
Juvenile Assessment/Detention Center - Correct Answers -Juvenile suspects are taken
to this center for processing and possible pretrial detention.
Prisons (federal and state) - Correct Answers -are correctional institutions maintained
by the federal and state governments for the confinement of convicted felons.
Evaluation and Treatment Centers - Correct Answers -are the first stop when entering
the prison system. In addition to general processing procedures, these facilities
administer various tests to offenders (e.g., medical, education aptitude). Treatment
centers deal with alcohol/drug abusers or mentally ill offenders
Parole - Correct Answers -is the release of an inmate from a correctional institution prior
to the conclusion of the inmate's court-imposed sentence.
Community control (house arrest) - Correct Answers -is a form of closely monitored
community supervision and is more restrictive than probation or parole.
CJSTC (Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission) - Correct Answers -was
created to oversee the certification, employment, training, maintenance of officer
records, and conduct of Florida law enforcement, correctional, and correctional
probation officers.
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) - Correct Answers -
enforces federal laws and regulations relating to alcohol and tobacco products, firearms
and explosives, and acts of arson.
Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) - Correct Answers -enforces the controlled
substances laws and regulations of the United States and recommends and supports
non-enforcement programs aimed at reducing the availability of illicit controlled
substances in the domestic and international markets.
, Florida Supreme Court - Correct Answers -The highest court in the state of Florida,
which consists of seven justices who are appointed by the governor. Hears cases
including final orders imposing death sentences and appeals from lower state courts.
Years to get hired - Correct Answers -4
Vertical Communication - Correct Answers -the information that flows down through the
supervision level to the lowest levels of the organization
Law enforcement - Correct Answers -is responsible for the enforcement of laws and
maintaining civil order.
Court system - Correct Answers -is responsible for the interpretation of laws.
Corrections - Correct Answers -is responsible for enforcing punishment as defined by
the court system.
Requirements to be a police officer - Correct Answers -• be at least 19
• citizen of US
• high school grad or equal
• have processed fingerprints on file with employing agency
• passed a physical examination by a licensed physician based on specifications
established by the Commission
• submit an affidavit attesting to compliance
• satisfactorily completed a Commission approved course of basic recruit training
• have satisfactorily passed a state examination in the respective specialty
• not have been convicted of any felony or of a misdemeanor which involves perjury or a
false statement, regardless of withholding of adjudication or suspended sentence
• not have recieved a dishonorable discharge from any of the Armed Forces of the
United States
• meet all the minimum requirements and standards
• complete the approved basic recruit training
• pass the State Officer Certification Examination
• become actively employed with a law enforcement agency in an auxiliary, part-time, or
full-time sworn officer position
Things you may be disciplined for by the commission - Correct Answers -• Pleads nolo
contendere, pleads guilty, or is found guilty of any felony
• Pleads nolo contendere, pleads guilty, or is found guilty of a misdemeanor involving
perjury or false statement
• Fails to maintain good moral character
• Commits any act constituting a felony offense, regardless of criminal prosecution
• Commits any act constituting any of a specified group of serious misdemeanor
offenses, regardless of criminal prosecution
