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NC DOCC Detention Officer Exam LATEST
VERSION WITH 300 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
RATIONALIZED SOLUTIONS JUST RELEASED
THIS YEAR(2026-2027)
NC DOCC Detention Officer Exam — 300 Practice Questions with Rationales
PART 1: EXAM FORMAT & ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS (Questions 1–35)
Question 1
The Detention Officer Certification Course consists of a total of how many instructional hours?
A) 160 hours
B) 174 hours
C) 182 hours
D) 200 hours
Answer: C
Per 12 NCAC 10B .0601, the detention officer certification training program shall consist of the
182-hour Detention Officer Certification Course developed by the North Carolina Justice
Academy.
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Question 2
A trainee shall successfully complete the comprehensive written examination if they achieve a
minimum of what percent correct answers on each of the four units?
A) 60%
B) 70%
C) 75%
D) 80%
Answer: B
According to 12 NCAC 10B .0606(d), a trainee must achieve a minimum of 70 percent correct
answers on each of the four units of the comprehensive written examination.
Question 3
If you fail to achieve a passing score on your first attempt, you may request a retest within how
many days after the original exam?
A) 15 days
B) 30 days
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C) 45 days
D) 60 days
Answer: B
A trainee's request for re-examination shall be made in writing on the Commission's form within
30 days after the original examination.
Question 4
At what number of deficiencies will a student be dismissed from the course?
A) 3
B) 4
C) 5
D) 6
Answer: B
Students with 4 deficiencies will be dismissed from the course, as this indicates failure to meet
minimum academic or conduct standards required for continuation.
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Question 5
What percentage of total class hours is a student allowed to miss, complete makeup work, and
still be able to sit for the state exam?
A) 5%
B) 10%
C) 15%
D) 20%
Answer: B
Students must attend at least 90% of the course to ensure adequate exposure to required
material; in no case may excused absences exceed 10 percent of the total class hours.
Question 6
Limited enrollment in a subsequent delivery of the training program, in order to complete
specified topic areas of deficiency, must occur within how many days from the last date of
trainee participation in a prior course delivery?
A) 90 days
B) 100 days
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NC DOCC Detention Officer Exam LATEST
VERSION WITH 300 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
RATIONALIZED SOLUTIONS JUST RELEASED
THIS YEAR(2026-2027)
NC DOCC Detention Officer Exam — 300 Practice Questions with Rationales
PART 1: EXAM FORMAT & ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS (Questions 1–35)
Question 1
The Detention Officer Certification Course consists of a total of how many instructional hours?
A) 160 hours
B) 174 hours
C) 182 hours
D) 200 hours
Answer: C
Per 12 NCAC 10B .0601, the detention officer certification training program shall consist of the
182-hour Detention Officer Certification Course developed by the North Carolina Justice
Academy.
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SUCCESS!
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Question 2
A trainee shall successfully complete the comprehensive written examination if they achieve a
minimum of what percent correct answers on each of the four units?
A) 60%
B) 70%
C) 75%
D) 80%
Answer: B
According to 12 NCAC 10B .0606(d), a trainee must achieve a minimum of 70 percent correct
answers on each of the four units of the comprehensive written examination.
Question 3
If you fail to achieve a passing score on your first attempt, you may request a retest within how
many days after the original exam?
A) 15 days
B) 30 days
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C) 45 days
D) 60 days
Answer: B
A trainee's request for re-examination shall be made in writing on the Commission's form within
30 days after the original examination.
Question 4
At what number of deficiencies will a student be dismissed from the course?
A) 3
B) 4
C) 5
D) 6
Answer: B
Students with 4 deficiencies will be dismissed from the course, as this indicates failure to meet
minimum academic or conduct standards required for continuation.
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Question 5
What percentage of total class hours is a student allowed to miss, complete makeup work, and
still be able to sit for the state exam?
A) 5%
B) 10%
C) 15%
D) 20%
Answer: B
Students must attend at least 90% of the course to ensure adequate exposure to required
material; in no case may excused absences exceed 10 percent of the total class hours.
Question 6
Limited enrollment in a subsequent delivery of the training program, in order to complete
specified topic areas of deficiency, must occur within how many days from the last date of
trainee participation in a prior course delivery?
A) 90 days
B) 100 days
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