CDCR Sergeant Exam 2026/2027 A+ Grade Questions and Answers
Comprehensive Study Material
CCD 117 - (answer)All daily movement and assignment changes shall be documented as they occur on a
CDC 117. The White Original Copy shall be retained for one year in Central Control. The Yellow Copy shall
be the source of information for the Daily Movement Sheet (DMS).
CDC 154 - (answer)All bed and housing changes are documented on a CDC 154. The White Original Copy
is retained in Central Control for one year.
Daily Movement Sheet (DMS) - (answer)Lists all arrivals, departures, temporary releases, out-to-courts,
family visits, changes in housing, work assignments and custody classification during the previous 24-
hour period.
Required "Out to Court" (OTC) Documents: - (answer)1. CDC 161: Wardens Checkout Order
2. CDC 123: Body Receipt
3. Photo Pack/Escape Card
4. CDC 804 Detainer
Required "Out to Medical" (OTM) Documents: - (answer)1. CDC 7252 Request for Authorization of
Temporary Removal for Medical Treatment
2. CDC 123 Body Receipt
3. CDC 2170 Inmate Transport and Guarding Assessment
4. Photo Pack
Stage 1 Level of Disturbance/Emergency - (answer)Incidents for which it is determined that containment
and control can be achieved by on-duty personnel.
Stage 2 Level of Disturbance/Emergency - (answer)Incident requires on- and off-duty staff to control
Stage 3 Level of Disturbance/Emergency - (answer)Incident requires assistance from intra-departmental
(i.e. other institutions, Paroles, etc.), and/or outside agencies (i.e. CHP, Sheriff's Dept., etc.)
, CDCR Sergeant Exam 2026/2027 A+ Grade Questions and Answers
Comprehensive Study Material
Stage 4 Level of Disturbance/Emergency - (answer)Incident requires assistance from the Office of
Emergency Services (OES), National Guard, etc.
Level 1 (I) Inmate Classification - (answer)0-18 Points: Open Dorm without armed perimeter.
Level 2 (II) Inmate Classification - (answer)19-35 Points: Open dorm with secure perimeter.
Level 3 (III) Inmate Classification - (answer)36-59 Points: Cell construction with fenced perimeter and
armed coverage.
Level 4 (IV) Inmate Classification - (answer)60+ Points:
1. Secure perimeter
2. Inside/Outside armed coverage
3. Inside Cell Construction/Outside Cell Construction
CCR 3084 - (answer)602 I/M Appeal
CCR 3084 (602 I/M Appeal) Exceptions To Time Limits - (answer)1. Unavailability of the I/M, staff or
witnesses.
2. Complexity of the decision, action, or policy requiring additional research.
3. Necessary involvement of other agencies or jurisdictions.
4. State of Emergency pursuant to CCR 3383(c) requiring the postponement of nonessential
administrative decisions and actions including normal time requirements for such decisions and actions.
CCR 3084 I/M Appeal 1st Level: - (answer)30 Working Days
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CCD 117 - (answer)All daily movement and assignment changes shall be documented as they occur on a
CDC 117. The White Original Copy shall be retained for one year in Central Control. The Yellow Copy shall
be the source of information for the Daily Movement Sheet (DMS).
CDC 154 - (answer)All bed and housing changes are documented on a CDC 154. The White Original Copy
is retained in Central Control for one year.
Daily Movement Sheet (DMS) - (answer)Lists all arrivals, departures, temporary releases, out-to-courts,
family visits, changes in housing, work assignments and custody classification during the previous 24-
hour period.
Required "Out to Court" (OTC) Documents: - (answer)1. CDC 161: Wardens Checkout Order
2. CDC 123: Body Receipt
3. Photo Pack/Escape Card
4. CDC 804 Detainer
Required "Out to Medical" (OTM) Documents: - (answer)1. CDC 7252 Request for Authorization of
Temporary Removal for Medical Treatment
2. CDC 123 Body Receipt
3. CDC 2170 Inmate Transport and Guarding Assessment
4. Photo Pack
Stage 1 Level of Disturbance/Emergency - (answer)Incidents for which it is determined that containment
and control can be achieved by on-duty personnel.
Stage 2 Level of Disturbance/Emergency - (answer)Incident requires on- and off-duty staff to control
Stage 3 Level of Disturbance/Emergency - (answer)Incident requires assistance from intra-departmental
(i.e. other institutions, Paroles, etc.), and/or outside agencies (i.e. CHP, Sheriff's Dept., etc.)
, CDCR Sergeant Exam 2026/2027 A+ Grade Questions and Answers
Comprehensive Study Material
Stage 4 Level of Disturbance/Emergency - (answer)Incident requires assistance from the Office of
Emergency Services (OES), National Guard, etc.
Level 1 (I) Inmate Classification - (answer)0-18 Points: Open Dorm without armed perimeter.
Level 2 (II) Inmate Classification - (answer)19-35 Points: Open dorm with secure perimeter.
Level 3 (III) Inmate Classification - (answer)36-59 Points: Cell construction with fenced perimeter and
armed coverage.
Level 4 (IV) Inmate Classification - (answer)60+ Points:
1. Secure perimeter
2. Inside/Outside armed coverage
3. Inside Cell Construction/Outside Cell Construction
CCR 3084 - (answer)602 I/M Appeal
CCR 3084 (602 I/M Appeal) Exceptions To Time Limits - (answer)1. Unavailability of the I/M, staff or
witnesses.
2. Complexity of the decision, action, or policy requiring additional research.
3. Necessary involvement of other agencies or jurisdictions.
4. State of Emergency pursuant to CCR 3383(c) requiring the postponement of nonessential
administrative decisions and actions including normal time requirements for such decisions and actions.
CCR 3084 I/M Appeal 1st Level: - (answer)30 Working Days
