CORE COMPETENCY TEST EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026
What year was TDCJ established? - ANSWERS1848
On a transport, who has the restraint keys? - ANSWERSthe armed officer
How often do ingress and egress procedures occur? - ANSWERSEvery hour
During count, what are you looking for? - ANSWERSA living breathing body
What is the code for a mental health referral? - ANSWERSI-214
What is in a 911 kit? - ANSWERS-shears -antimicrobial towelette
-latex gloves -paper towels
-biohazard bag
-one way mask
How is a bedbook count conducted? - ANSWERSUsing the roster, inmate's face, name,
state ID, and TCDJ # to verify the inmate
What do you look for when conducting a security check? - ANSWERSAny deficiencies
in the cell
Both doors in a sally port can be open at once. - ANSWERSFalse
What are state IDs use for? - ANSWERSTo identify inmates
Who observes pill window? - ANSWERSAn officer
What do you need with you as a CDO officer? - ANSWERS-a working radio -chemical
agent
-gas mask -gloves
-flashlight
How often are inmates on CDO observed? - ANSWERSConstantly
How many officers must be working in restrictive housing? - ANSWERS2
All employees must be searched before entering the building? - ANSWERSTrue
What is in a transport bag? - ANSWERS-pad lock & key
-hand/leg restraints & key
-handcuff protector/black box
-link restraints/wrist to ankle chain
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026
What year was TDCJ established? - ANSWERS1848
On a transport, who has the restraint keys? - ANSWERSthe armed officer
How often do ingress and egress procedures occur? - ANSWERSEvery hour
During count, what are you looking for? - ANSWERSA living breathing body
What is the code for a mental health referral? - ANSWERSI-214
What is in a 911 kit? - ANSWERS-shears -antimicrobial towelette
-latex gloves -paper towels
-biohazard bag
-one way mask
How is a bedbook count conducted? - ANSWERSUsing the roster, inmate's face, name,
state ID, and TCDJ # to verify the inmate
What do you look for when conducting a security check? - ANSWERSAny deficiencies
in the cell
Both doors in a sally port can be open at once. - ANSWERSFalse
What are state IDs use for? - ANSWERSTo identify inmates
Who observes pill window? - ANSWERSAn officer
What do you need with you as a CDO officer? - ANSWERS-a working radio -chemical
agent
-gas mask -gloves
-flashlight
How often are inmates on CDO observed? - ANSWERSConstantly
How many officers must be working in restrictive housing? - ANSWERS2
All employees must be searched before entering the building? - ANSWERSTrue
What is in a transport bag? - ANSWERS-pad lock & key
-hand/leg restraints & key
-handcuff protector/black box
-link restraints/wrist to ankle chain
