WGU CORRECTIONS OFFICER Exam with Correct Solutions Rated A+

WGU CORRECTIONS OFFICER Exam with Correct Solutions Rated A+ How much is a corrections officer's average weekly pay if he receives $38,970 annually? a) $749 b) $947 c) $1,499 d) $3,248 -ANS- $749 divide by 52 What is the present occupancy rate of a 555-bed facility that only has 333 inmates booked? a) 33% b) 49% c) 55% d) 60% -ANS- 60% What is the officer-to-inmate ratio of a facility with 1221 inmates and one-third as many officers? a) 1:3 b) 1:12.21 c) 1:407 d) 1:610.5 -ANS- 1:407 divide inmate population by 3 How many seconds will it take to get a seriously injured inmate to a medical center if the distance between the two points is 48 miles, assuming that the transport vehicle runs at a constant speed of 32mph and does not experience traffic or any delays? a) 18,000 b) 5,400 c) 667 d) 90 -ANS- 5,400 Divide the distance by constant speed to get 1.5 hours. Divide the answer by 60 (minutes in an hour), then by 60 (seconds in a minute). Remember that the question is seeking an answer expressed in seconds. How much quarterly budget should be allocated for a facility that spends an average of $30,000 annually for each of its 611 inmates? a) $4.58 million b) $6.11 million c) $9.17 million d) $18.33 million -ANS- $4.58 Million Multiply the annual per-head allocation by the number of inmates to get $18,330,000. Divide the answer by 4 to get the quarterly budget. During training, you are _________ to listen to the instructor carefully and follow directions to the letter. a) suppose b) supposed c) supposedly d) supposibly -ANS- supposed Officers ZYX and WVU _________ exercised brute force when they were ordering the two inmates to stop arguing. a) wouldn't of b) shouldn't have c) couldn't be d) didn't at -ANS- shouldn't have In corrections, one of the _________ effects of delivering substandard service is endangering the community. a) adversary b) aversionary c) averse d) adverse -ANS- adverse Corrections officers may be given due recognition for _________ exemplary service. a) their b) they're c) there d) there's -ANS- their _________ operations involve medium- to maximum-security systems and high-level officer training. a) Penitentiary b) Dormitory c) Recidivist d) Frisking -ANS- Penitentiary In writing an incident report, what critical information must be present at all times? a) place for submitting the report b) date and time of incident c) names of all possible suspects d) all of the above -ANS- date and time of the incident Why is it necessary for corrections officers to sign incident reports? a) to ensure authenticity and accuracy in their submissions b) to guarantee the truthfulness of witness statements c) to set an example of integrity in the corrections service d) none of the above -ANS- to ensure authenticity and accuracy in their submissions What two traits should Officer SQR exhibit if an angry advocate of prison reforms phoned the facility and ranted about its unethical practices, shouted expletives, and threatened to lobby the facility's permanent closure? a) assertiveness and authority b) benevolence and determination c) courtesy and tact d) honesty and courage -ANS- courtesy & tact What is the basic rule for corrections officers on the matter of handling journalists, who wish to conduct an ambush interview on the general state of the facility and conditions of inmates? a) direct these journalists to facility administrators b) ask them to present a letter of recommendation from the courts c) respond to all questions with urgency, honesty, and diplomacy d) request them to conduct a written interview instead, so there will be time to review the responses -ANS- direct these journalists to facility administrators What should all corrections officers do when there is a phoned-in bomb threat in the facility? a) round up inmates under their supervision for interrogation b) apply for leave of absence as soon as possible c) make immediate announcements over the PA system d. act according to facility policy on emergency management -ANS- act according to facility policy on emergency management Make a logical story by arranging the sentences of the following situation A: The proctor does not admit a test-taker who insists on smoking inside the room. B An announcement on the upcoming CCO exam appears in the newspaper. C: Three unsuccessful test-takers report leakage. D: Administrators prove leakage and nullify the exam. E: Four hundred aspirants submit the initial requirements and await test permits. a) D, B, C, A, E b) B, E, A, C, D c) E, A, C, B, D d) A, E, D, C, B -ANS- B, E, A, C, D Make a logical story by arranging the sentences of the following situation A: Aspiring corrections officers are invited to take a tour of Pringlewater's facilities. B: Swordtail Times, a local paper, features yesterday's inauguration of Pringlewater. C: Inmate 444-F is the 75th convicted felon booked in Pringlewater. D: Devonshire Lee Feldman resigns his post as Pringlewater's director. E: Pringlewater, a minimum-security correctional facility, will open in Swordtail County. a) E, B, A, D, C b) D, E, C, A, B c) A, B, E, D, C d) B, C, E, D, A -ANS- E, B, A, D, C Make a logical story by arranging the sentences of the following situation A: Officer KJI learns that Inmate 84 has been suffering from nausea and severe abdominal pain since last night. B: The evening news announces a possible anthrax outbreak at the Romanella Correctional Institute. C: Health officials prove that the undercooked meat of an infected animal has been the cause of gastrointestinal anthrax at Romanella. D: Romanella Correctional Institute ceases to operate and closes down. E: Inmate 84 is transported to an accredited hospital as facility doctors suspect him to be infected with the anthrax virus. a) A, D, C, E, B b) A, B, C, D, E c) A, E, B, C, D d) A, C, E, B, D -ANS- A, E, B, C, D In what facilities are persons convicted of terrorism commonly incarcerated? a) death row of the state where the felons have committed acts of terror b) in a federal prison, but the security level is determined on a case-by-case basis c) either a or b d) neither a nor b -ANS- in a federal prison, but the security level is determined on a case-by-case basis Which phrase is not true of jails? a) strictly for people who have been convicted of a felony b) can accommodate more than the prescribed number of people c) may or may not be for females d) may or may not be for juveniles -ANS- strictly for people who have been convicted of a felony Which phrase is not true of prisons? a) technically for convicted felons only b) can have a death row, depending on approved layout and organization c) should not be for female inmates, regardless of age or physical strength d) applicable to both federal and state incarceration facilities -ANS- should not be for female inmates, regardless of age or physical strength What does not form part of a corrections officer's routine duties? a) mail inspection b) inmate count c) report writing d) cell extraction -ANS- cell extraction What type of search does a corrections officer conduct on an inmate's visitor, who has a suspicious appearance? a) clothed-body search b) cease-and-desist search c) either a or b d) neither a nor b -ANS- clothes-body search What disciplinary sanction for erring inmates is not allowed? a) removal from certain activities b) application of restraining devices c) segregation from the inmate population d) withholding of some or all privileges -ANS- application of restraining devices What inmate rights should corrections officers respect and uphold at all times? a) right to remain silent and right to be heard b) right to equal protection and the right to fair treatment c) right to due process and right to privacy d) all of the above -ANS- All of the above What is the proper response for facility administrators in the event that an inmate suffers from cardiac arrest, and the in-house medical team recommends that he be taken to the nearest hospital? a) Call the nearest medical hospital to have its staff and ambulance pick up the stricken inmate. b) Give an ultimatum to the in-house medical team in reviving the stricken inmate. c) Designate corrections officers who will escort the stricken inmate to the hospital. d) None of the above. -ANS- Designate corrections officers who will escort the stricken inmate to the hospital. Officer Penrose-Smith, a male facility staff at a women's correctional institution, found himself infatuated with Inmate Hannibal. He then confided in Officer Grundy, a male colleague, who reported the matter to the facility director later that day. A controversial investigation ensued, and the outcome would involve the forced resignation of the facility director due to wrongfully terminating Officer Penrose-Smith. What might have happened in the process? a) The facility director immediately sanctioned Officer Penrose-Smith for sexually abusing Inmate Hannibal. b) Officer Grundy informed the girlfriend of Officer Penrose-Smith, and the two eloped. c) Officer Penrose-Smith actually resigned so he could ask Inmate Hannibal's hand in marriage. d) Inmate Hannibal accused the facility director of sexually abusing Officer Penrose-Smith. -ANS- The facility director immediately sanctioned Officer Penrose-Smith for sexually abusing Inmate Hannibal. How is the Sheriff's last name spelled? -ANS- Nielsen Interrogation -ANS- the act of questioning Investigation -ANS- the action of investigating something or someone Report -ANS- a collection of writing that carries information to be shared again with someone new Misdemeanor -ANS- (n.) a crime or offense that is less serious than a felony; any minor misbehavior or misconduct Sheriff -ANS- the chief law enforcement officer in a county Rhode Island -ANS- state victim -ANS- a person harmed, injured, or killed as a result of a crime, accident, or other event or action. warrant -ANS- A legal paper, issued by a court, giving police permission to make an arrest, seizure, or search.