BASIC COUNTY CORRECTIONS FINAL
EXAMINATION TEST COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
●● Staff to inmate ratio
Answer: The effectiveness of a corrections officer as a supervisor is
based on this ratio in a correctional setting.
●● 1:24
Answer: One of the options for the staff to inmate ratio.
●● 1:72
Answer: One of the options for the staff to inmate ratio.
●● 1:48
Answer: One of the options for the staff to inmate ratio.
●● 2:71
Answer: One of the options for the staff to inmate ratio.
●● Code of conduct
Answer: A set of rules and standards that governs individual conduct.
,●● Ethics
Answer: A concept of basic social ethics.
●● Texas Ethics Commission
Answer: Created in 1992 to administer and enforce provisions relating to
the standards of conduct of state officers and employees.
●● Stakeholder
Answer: Any person, organization or entity that may be affected by what
you do.
●● Staff - inmate relations
Answer: Improved through professionalism, firm but fair conduct, and
effective communication.
●● Jail climate
Answer: The prevailing behavioral atmosphere throughout the jail
facility.
●● Communication
Answer: The ability to effectively and accurately transfer ideas and
information.
, ●● Length
Answer: Not an important part of communication.
●● Culture
Answer: Refers to shared culture and background.
●● Ethnicity
Answer: Refers to groups of people with common ancestry and physical
characteristics.
●● Discrimination
Answer: To make a difference in treatment or favor on a basis other than
individual merit (14th amendment).
●● Professional behavior
Answer: Should be non-judgmental, willing to communicate, and gather
knowledge and information about person(s) to avoid adverse
consequences of insensitivity.
●● USCA 1983
Answer: Federal law that prohibits abuse of office, specifically
violations of civil rights.
EXAMINATION TEST COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
●● Staff to inmate ratio
Answer: The effectiveness of a corrections officer as a supervisor is
based on this ratio in a correctional setting.
●● 1:24
Answer: One of the options for the staff to inmate ratio.
●● 1:72
Answer: One of the options for the staff to inmate ratio.
●● 1:48
Answer: One of the options for the staff to inmate ratio.
●● 2:71
Answer: One of the options for the staff to inmate ratio.
●● Code of conduct
Answer: A set of rules and standards that governs individual conduct.
,●● Ethics
Answer: A concept of basic social ethics.
●● Texas Ethics Commission
Answer: Created in 1992 to administer and enforce provisions relating to
the standards of conduct of state officers and employees.
●● Stakeholder
Answer: Any person, organization or entity that may be affected by what
you do.
●● Staff - inmate relations
Answer: Improved through professionalism, firm but fair conduct, and
effective communication.
●● Jail climate
Answer: The prevailing behavioral atmosphere throughout the jail
facility.
●● Communication
Answer: The ability to effectively and accurately transfer ideas and
information.
, ●● Length
Answer: Not an important part of communication.
●● Culture
Answer: Refers to shared culture and background.
●● Ethnicity
Answer: Refers to groups of people with common ancestry and physical
characteristics.
●● Discrimination
Answer: To make a difference in treatment or favor on a basis other than
individual merit (14th amendment).
●● Professional behavior
Answer: Should be non-judgmental, willing to communicate, and gather
knowledge and information about person(s) to avoid adverse
consequences of insensitivity.
●● USCA 1983
Answer: Federal law that prohibits abuse of office, specifically
violations of civil rights.
