TDCJ Study Guide questions and answers A+ Grade 2026\2027
TDCJ was established in:
- correct answer 1848
What is Ruiz Vs. Estelle?
- correct answer The case that gave inmates more rights and better living conditions (cruel/unusual
punishment)
What is Holt vs. Hobbs?
- correct answer Allowed men to have facial hair
PROP-05:
- correct answer The log for recording an offender's property.
PROP-08
- correct answer The log for recording confiscation of contraband from inmates.
STG stands for:
- correct answer Security Threat Group
Reactionary Gap is:
- correct answer Making sure you keep 6 feet or more between you and inmates at all times.
Non-verbal communication tools for non-violent crisis intervention:
- correct answer 1. Facial Expressions
2. Body Gestures
3. Facing Squarely
4. Signals
5. Eye Contact
, 6. Posture/Stance
7. Distance
Order of causes of death for TDCJ employees:
- correct answer 1. Medical Conditions
2. Vehicle Accidents
3. Inmate Aggression
Purpose of PREA:
- correct answer To establish a zero tolerance for the incident of rape to occur in prisons in the U.S.
Security Checks should be done:
- correct answer Every 30 minutes
BIP stands for:
- correct answer Behavioral Intervention Plan
What is preferred by TDCJ when it comes to Employee Survival and Use of Force?
- correct answer Defensive tactics are preferred when responding to force used against you.
Deescalation Steps:
- correct answer 1. Listen
2. Attempt to calm or reason
3. Explain the consequences
4. Notify the security supervisor
5. Request video camera & operator
6. Secure the area
7. Request additional staff
8. Make a visible show of force with staff presence
9. Implement the ICS
TDCJ was established in:
- correct answer 1848
What is Ruiz Vs. Estelle?
- correct answer The case that gave inmates more rights and better living conditions (cruel/unusual
punishment)
What is Holt vs. Hobbs?
- correct answer Allowed men to have facial hair
PROP-05:
- correct answer The log for recording an offender's property.
PROP-08
- correct answer The log for recording confiscation of contraband from inmates.
STG stands for:
- correct answer Security Threat Group
Reactionary Gap is:
- correct answer Making sure you keep 6 feet or more between you and inmates at all times.
Non-verbal communication tools for non-violent crisis intervention:
- correct answer 1. Facial Expressions
2. Body Gestures
3. Facing Squarely
4. Signals
5. Eye Contact
, 6. Posture/Stance
7. Distance
Order of causes of death for TDCJ employees:
- correct answer 1. Medical Conditions
2. Vehicle Accidents
3. Inmate Aggression
Purpose of PREA:
- correct answer To establish a zero tolerance for the incident of rape to occur in prisons in the U.S.
Security Checks should be done:
- correct answer Every 30 minutes
BIP stands for:
- correct answer Behavioral Intervention Plan
What is preferred by TDCJ when it comes to Employee Survival and Use of Force?
- correct answer Defensive tactics are preferred when responding to force used against you.
Deescalation Steps:
- correct answer 1. Listen
2. Attempt to calm or reason
3. Explain the consequences
4. Notify the security supervisor
5. Request video camera & operator
6. Secure the area
7. Request additional staff
8. Make a visible show of force with staff presence
9. Implement the ICS
