PROBATION OFFICER TRAINING EXAM |ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS|BRAND NEW
2026-2027 UPDATE|GRADED A+
Question 1
It is the duty of the probation department to make sure that probationers understand all
terms and conditions of probation before he/she is dismissed from all interview/intake?
True or False
CORRECT ANSWER
True
Question 2
When the original sentence or term of probation has ended, the court can extend the
sentence for a period of time it may deem appropriate.
True or False
CORRECT ANSWER
False
Question 3
Bearden V. Georgia is a federal case which set the precedent that probation cannot be
revoked for failure to make payments unless there is both willful failure to pay and ability
to pay.
True or False
CORRECT ANSWER
True
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,Question 4
Probation Officers are mandated to collect funds resulting from:
A. Civil Proceedings
B. Criminal Proceedings
C. Federal Proceedings
D. All of the above
CORRECT ANSWER
B. Criminal Proceedings
Question 5
When ordered by the court, who would have the authority to collect funds made payable
in connections with suspended sentences?
A. Clerk of Court
B. Judge
C. Probation Officer
D. Sheriff/Police
CORRECT ANSWER
A. Clerk of the Court
Question 6
Which of the following is not a reasonable condition of probation?
A. Avoid injurious and vicious habits
B. Get a hair cut
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, C. Support legal dependents
D. Both b and c
CORRECT ANSWER
B. Get a hair cut
Question 7
To have conditions of probation suspended:
A. Probation Officers uses own discretion and has final word
B. Probation Officer must have a written permission from the immediate supervisor
C. Probation Officer can substitute another special conditions
D. Written application or petition by the probation officer or probationer and approval by
the court/judge
CORRECT ANSWER
D. Written application or petition by the probation officer or probationer and approval by
the court/judge
Question 8
The amount of evidence necessary for a court to find that a probationer has violated
his/her probation is:
A. Admissible evidence
B. There must be three witnesses
C. Beyond a reasonable doubt
D. A preponderance of the evidence
CORRECT ANSWER
D. A preponderance of the evidence
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QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS|BRAND NEW
2026-2027 UPDATE|GRADED A+
Question 1
It is the duty of the probation department to make sure that probationers understand all
terms and conditions of probation before he/she is dismissed from all interview/intake?
True or False
CORRECT ANSWER
True
Question 2
When the original sentence or term of probation has ended, the court can extend the
sentence for a period of time it may deem appropriate.
True or False
CORRECT ANSWER
False
Question 3
Bearden V. Georgia is a federal case which set the precedent that probation cannot be
revoked for failure to make payments unless there is both willful failure to pay and ability
to pay.
True or False
CORRECT ANSWER
True
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,Question 4
Probation Officers are mandated to collect funds resulting from:
A. Civil Proceedings
B. Criminal Proceedings
C. Federal Proceedings
D. All of the above
CORRECT ANSWER
B. Criminal Proceedings
Question 5
When ordered by the court, who would have the authority to collect funds made payable
in connections with suspended sentences?
A. Clerk of Court
B. Judge
C. Probation Officer
D. Sheriff/Police
CORRECT ANSWER
A. Clerk of the Court
Question 6
Which of the following is not a reasonable condition of probation?
A. Avoid injurious and vicious habits
B. Get a hair cut
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, C. Support legal dependents
D. Both b and c
CORRECT ANSWER
B. Get a hair cut
Question 7
To have conditions of probation suspended:
A. Probation Officers uses own discretion and has final word
B. Probation Officer must have a written permission from the immediate supervisor
C. Probation Officer can substitute another special conditions
D. Written application or petition by the probation officer or probationer and approval by
the court/judge
CORRECT ANSWER
D. Written application or petition by the probation officer or probationer and approval by
the court/judge
Question 8
The amount of evidence necessary for a court to find that a probationer has violated
his/her probation is:
A. Admissible evidence
B. There must be three witnesses
C. Beyond a reasonable doubt
D. A preponderance of the evidence
CORRECT ANSWER
D. A preponderance of the evidence
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