GEORGIA CO PRACTICE EXAMINATION 2026 QUESTIONS
WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
● GDC. Answer: Georgia Department of Corrections overseeing all state correctional facilities
● POST. Answer: Peace Officer Standards and Training Council certifying corrections officers
in Georgia
● Security Threat Group. Answer: Organized gang operating within a correctional facility
● Inmate Classification. Answer: System assigning inmates to appropriate security levels
based on risk
● Count. Answer: Formal enumeration of inmates conducted at scheduled intervals
● Contraband. Answer: Any item prohibited by facility rules or policy
● Pat Search. Answer: Manual search of an inmate's clothing and body surface for
contraband
● Cell Search. Answer: Systematic inspection of a cell and its contents for contraband
● Use of Force. Answer: Application of physical force to control an inmate behavior
● Use of Force Continuum. Answer: Graduated scale guiding officer response to inmate
resistance
● Cell Extraction. Answer: Forced removal of a resistant inmate from a cell using a cell
● Restraints. Answer: Handcuffs, leg irons, and other devices limiting inmate movement
● Segregation. Answer: Separation of an inmate from the general population for disciplinary
reasons
● Administrative Segregation. Answer: Separation from population pending investigation or
for safety
● Disciplinary Segregation. Answer: Punitive separation following a finding of guilt in a
disciplinary hearing
, ● Disciplinary Report. Answer: Written documentation of a rule violation by an inmate
● Disciplinary Hearing. Answer: Formal process adjudicating inmate rule violations
● Grievance. Answer: Formal complaint submitted by an inmate regarding conditions or
treatment
● PREA. Answer: Prison Rape Elimination Act establishing standards preventing sexual
abuse in custody
● Suicide Watch. Answer: Continuous supervision of an inmate identified as at risk for
self-harm
● Crisis Intervention. Answer: De-escalation techniques used to manage a mental health
episode
● Medical Emergency. Answer: Life-threatening event requiring immediate medical
intervention
● CPR. Answer: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation performed until medical personnel arrive
● Incident Report. Answer: Written documentation of any significant event requiring officer
response
● Sally Port. Answer: Secure entry system using two interlocking doors preventing
simultaneous opening
● Control Room. Answer: Central post monitoring all security systems and coordinating
communications
● Key Control. Answer: Strict accountability system governing issuance and return of all
keys
● Tool Control. Answer: System tracking all tools to prevent use as weapons or escape aids
● Shakedown. Answer: Comprehensive unannounced search of a housing unit or entire
facility
● Inmate Movement. Answer: Controlled transfer of inmates between locations within the
facility
● Visitation. Answer: Supervised contact between inmates and approved family or friends
WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
● GDC. Answer: Georgia Department of Corrections overseeing all state correctional facilities
● POST. Answer: Peace Officer Standards and Training Council certifying corrections officers
in Georgia
● Security Threat Group. Answer: Organized gang operating within a correctional facility
● Inmate Classification. Answer: System assigning inmates to appropriate security levels
based on risk
● Count. Answer: Formal enumeration of inmates conducted at scheduled intervals
● Contraband. Answer: Any item prohibited by facility rules or policy
● Pat Search. Answer: Manual search of an inmate's clothing and body surface for
contraband
● Cell Search. Answer: Systematic inspection of a cell and its contents for contraband
● Use of Force. Answer: Application of physical force to control an inmate behavior
● Use of Force Continuum. Answer: Graduated scale guiding officer response to inmate
resistance
● Cell Extraction. Answer: Forced removal of a resistant inmate from a cell using a cell
● Restraints. Answer: Handcuffs, leg irons, and other devices limiting inmate movement
● Segregation. Answer: Separation of an inmate from the general population for disciplinary
reasons
● Administrative Segregation. Answer: Separation from population pending investigation or
for safety
● Disciplinary Segregation. Answer: Punitive separation following a finding of guilt in a
disciplinary hearing
, ● Disciplinary Report. Answer: Written documentation of a rule violation by an inmate
● Disciplinary Hearing. Answer: Formal process adjudicating inmate rule violations
● Grievance. Answer: Formal complaint submitted by an inmate regarding conditions or
treatment
● PREA. Answer: Prison Rape Elimination Act establishing standards preventing sexual
abuse in custody
● Suicide Watch. Answer: Continuous supervision of an inmate identified as at risk for
self-harm
● Crisis Intervention. Answer: De-escalation techniques used to manage a mental health
episode
● Medical Emergency. Answer: Life-threatening event requiring immediate medical
intervention
● CPR. Answer: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation performed until medical personnel arrive
● Incident Report. Answer: Written documentation of any significant event requiring officer
response
● Sally Port. Answer: Secure entry system using two interlocking doors preventing
simultaneous opening
● Control Room. Answer: Central post monitoring all security systems and coordinating
communications
● Key Control. Answer: Strict accountability system governing issuance and return of all
keys
● Tool Control. Answer: System tracking all tools to prevent use as weapons or escape aids
● Shakedown. Answer: Comprehensive unannounced search of a housing unit or entire
facility
● Inmate Movement. Answer: Controlled transfer of inmates between locations within the
facility
● Visitation. Answer: Supervised contact between inmates and approved family or friends
