CDCR MAJOR 2 EXAM FINAL PAPER 2026
COMPLETE SOLVED QUESTIONS PRACTICE
REVISION PACK EXPERT REVIEW
◉ Objective 2: You will identify information to be included in field
notes. (1 question).
Answer: Field notes are abbreviated notations written by an officer
in the field while investigating a specific incident or crime. They are
the primary source document used to write reports. COs take notes
when making observations for future reference.
◉ FACCCT.
Answer: Factual
Accurate
Clear
Concise
Complete
Timely
◉ Objective 3: you will identify the 3 step process for taking notes
during a field interview (1 question).
Answer: 1) Listen Attentively
,2) Take notes and ask questions
3) verify information
◉ Objective 4: Identify the primary questions that must be answered
within an effective report (1 question).
Answer: Who
What
Where
When
Why (if possible)
How
◉ Objective 5: identify the fundamental content elements of
effective reports (7 questions).
Answer: 1) initial info
2) identification of the crime
3) identification of involved parties
4) Witness/ victim statements
5) Crime scene specifics
6) Property info
7) CDCR correctional officer actions
,◉ The report will include.
Answer: Day
Date
Time
Inmate name
Inmate CDCR#
Inmate cell #\ housing
Reason for report
◉ Objective 6: match each of the 6 types of CDCR documents used by
correctional peace officers with iss corresponding description (6
questions).
Answer: 1) CDCR Memorandum
2) Counseling only RVR
3) CDCR Form 128-B General Chrono
4) RVR
5) CDCR Form 837-C-Staff report and C1 supplement
6) CDCR Form 837-C2-Review notice
◉ CDCR Memorandum.
Answer: Written for a variety of reasons, including lost staff
identification card, observed misconduct by staff, or reports of
inspection
, ◉ Counseling only RVR.
Answer: Used to document an inmates minor misconduct
◉ CDCR form 128-B General Chrono.
Answer: There are 3 types of this form: informal, laudatory, and
confidential
◉ RVR.
Answer: Used to document inmate misconduct or misbehavior that
is not minor; categorized as either serious or administrative.
◉ CDCR form 837-C-Staff report and C1- Supplement.
Answer: Used to document an incident you observed or were
involved in
◉ CDCR form 837-C2- Review notice.
Answer: Used when the information you present on a CDCR form
837-C and C-1 is unclear or incomplete
◉ Objective 7: Identify the types of info classified as confidential (1
question).
COMPLETE SOLVED QUESTIONS PRACTICE
REVISION PACK EXPERT REVIEW
◉ Objective 2: You will identify information to be included in field
notes. (1 question).
Answer: Field notes are abbreviated notations written by an officer
in the field while investigating a specific incident or crime. They are
the primary source document used to write reports. COs take notes
when making observations for future reference.
◉ FACCCT.
Answer: Factual
Accurate
Clear
Concise
Complete
Timely
◉ Objective 3: you will identify the 3 step process for taking notes
during a field interview (1 question).
Answer: 1) Listen Attentively
,2) Take notes and ask questions
3) verify information
◉ Objective 4: Identify the primary questions that must be answered
within an effective report (1 question).
Answer: Who
What
Where
When
Why (if possible)
How
◉ Objective 5: identify the fundamental content elements of
effective reports (7 questions).
Answer: 1) initial info
2) identification of the crime
3) identification of involved parties
4) Witness/ victim statements
5) Crime scene specifics
6) Property info
7) CDCR correctional officer actions
,◉ The report will include.
Answer: Day
Date
Time
Inmate name
Inmate CDCR#
Inmate cell #\ housing
Reason for report
◉ Objective 6: match each of the 6 types of CDCR documents used by
correctional peace officers with iss corresponding description (6
questions).
Answer: 1) CDCR Memorandum
2) Counseling only RVR
3) CDCR Form 128-B General Chrono
4) RVR
5) CDCR Form 837-C-Staff report and C1 supplement
6) CDCR Form 837-C2-Review notice
◉ CDCR Memorandum.
Answer: Written for a variety of reasons, including lost staff
identification card, observed misconduct by staff, or reports of
inspection
, ◉ Counseling only RVR.
Answer: Used to document an inmates minor misconduct
◉ CDCR form 128-B General Chrono.
Answer: There are 3 types of this form: informal, laudatory, and
confidential
◉ RVR.
Answer: Used to document inmate misconduct or misbehavior that
is not minor; categorized as either serious or administrative.
◉ CDCR form 837-C-Staff report and C1- Supplement.
Answer: Used to document an incident you observed or were
involved in
◉ CDCR form 837-C2- Review notice.
Answer: Used when the information you present on a CDCR form
837-C and C-1 is unclear or incomplete
◉ Objective 7: Identify the types of info classified as confidential (1
question).
