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TDCJ CORE COMPETENCIES EXAM 2026-
COMPREHENSIVE Q&A FOR CERTIFICATION
SUCCESS
When leaving the unit on transport all: - correct-answer -Will be strip
searched,provided with a change of clothing,checked with a boss chair or metal
detector wand,restraints will be placed on with key holes up,restraints will be
checked by a security supervisor before leaving
Cell block officers will conduct egress (in/out) when? - correct-answer -every hour
When walking through a sally port how many doors should be opened at one
time? - correct-answer -one door
Inmates property should be ______ for transport - correct-answer -moved to a
secured area/location
How many officers are required for a medical transport? - correct-answer -3
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All inmates should be________when entering education - correct-answer -pat
searched or strip searched
At the pill window officers must________ see if medication has been taken -
correct-answer -visually
You can use________ on and inmate attempting suicide - correct-answer -
chemical agents
A _________do not have to be present to start life saving procedures - correct-
answer -camera and supervisor
_______ counts are conducted within 24 hours - correct-answer -6
To avoid potential attacks - correct-answer -Make eye contact,use
communication,know your exits,avoid barriers
During a medical emergency staff should: - correct-answer -Call for "A" team
responders
call for medical staff
TDCJ CORE COMPETENCIES EXAM 2026-
COMPREHENSIVE Q&A FOR CERTIFICATION
SUCCESS
When leaving the unit on transport all: - correct-answer -Will be strip
searched,provided with a change of clothing,checked with a boss chair or metal
detector wand,restraints will be placed on with key holes up,restraints will be
checked by a security supervisor before leaving
Cell block officers will conduct egress (in/out) when? - correct-answer -every hour
When walking through a sally port how many doors should be opened at one
time? - correct-answer -one door
Inmates property should be ______ for transport - correct-answer -moved to a
secured area/location
How many officers are required for a medical transport? - correct-answer -3
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All inmates should be________when entering education - correct-answer -pat
searched or strip searched
At the pill window officers must________ see if medication has been taken -
correct-answer -visually
You can use________ on and inmate attempting suicide - correct-answer -
chemical agents
A _________do not have to be present to start life saving procedures - correct-
answer -camera and supervisor
_______ counts are conducted within 24 hours - correct-answer -6
To avoid potential attacks - correct-answer -Make eye contact,use
communication,know your exits,avoid barriers
During a medical emergency staff should: - correct-answer -Call for "A" team
responders
call for medical staff