TDCJ CORE COMPETENCIES Exam Questions
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• Home Visits. CORRECT ANSWER: Verify residence, physically or virtually
verify the residence, be observant of surroundings and comment on them if needed,
follow up with necessary referrals, enter the residence and meaningfully engage
with the client.
• Verify house/house number. CORRECT ANSWER: Check the accuracy of the
client's house or house number.
• Enter domicile. CORRECT ANSWER: Gain access to the client's living space.
• Engage client meaningfully. CORRECT ANSWER: Interact with the client in a
significant and impactful manner.
• Observe surroundings. CORRECT ANSWER: Take note of the environment
around the client's residence.
• Comment on surroundings. CORRECT ANSWER: Provide feedback or
observations about the client's environment.
• Make referrals for any issues. CORRECT ANSWER: Direct the client to
appropriate services or resources as needed.
• New Arrival Intake. CORRECT ANSWER: Establish first contact, explain
supervision requirements and conditions of release.
and Answers | 2026 Simplified Cheat Sheet
| A+ Verified
• Home Visits. CORRECT ANSWER: Verify residence, physically or virtually
verify the residence, be observant of surroundings and comment on them if needed,
follow up with necessary referrals, enter the residence and meaningfully engage
with the client.
• Verify house/house number. CORRECT ANSWER: Check the accuracy of the
client's house or house number.
• Enter domicile. CORRECT ANSWER: Gain access to the client's living space.
• Engage client meaningfully. CORRECT ANSWER: Interact with the client in a
significant and impactful manner.
• Observe surroundings. CORRECT ANSWER: Take note of the environment
around the client's residence.
• Comment on surroundings. CORRECT ANSWER: Provide feedback or
observations about the client's environment.
• Make referrals for any issues. CORRECT ANSWER: Direct the client to
appropriate services or resources as needed.
• New Arrival Intake. CORRECT ANSWER: Establish first contact, explain
supervision requirements and conditions of release.