12 Test Exam 2023-2024 Basic County
Corrections Modules 1-12 Exam Update
2023-2024 Questions and Correct
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Which chapter of the Texas Administrative Code Part 7 lists the requirements for
inclusion on the Memorial Monument? - ANSWER-229
Who has the burden of proof in the administrative court proceeding related to contesting
a termination report? - ANSWER-Chief Administrative Officer
___________ is the regulatory agency for all county jails and privately operated
municipal jails in the State of Texas. - ANSWER-TCJS
Staff-to-inmate ratio in a correctional setting is at most ___________. - ANSWER-1 to
48
Individuals first licensed after January 1, 2011 must complete Basic Human Trafficking
course within how many years of licensure? - ANSWER-One
Which of the following descriptions relates to F5 Form? - ANSWER-Separation of
licensee
Which of the following descriptions relates to L2 Form? - ANSWER-Medical condition
declaration
TCOLE is responsible for implementing curriculum, prosecuting officer violations, and
maintaining the officer assistance system. - ANSWER-False
Which of the following forms relates to the psychiatric health of a licensee? - ANSWER-
L3
Those holding a Basic Peace Officer Certificate are required to complete Cultural
Diversity, Special Investigative Topics, and ________________. - ANSWER-Crisis
Intervention Training
An inmate supervision management style in which jailer(s) are stationed inside a
housing unit 24 hours per day is the definition of _______________. - ANSWER-direct
supervision
,TCOLE sets minimum standards for all of the following groups, except ___________. -
ANSWER-emergency medical technicians
Which of the following are methods to avoid a set-up? - ANSWER-Look and act
professionally at all times
Which of the following are examples of unethical behavior? - ANSWER-a. Lying
b. Sexual harassment
c. Cultural insensitivity
d. Abuse of position
e. All of the above
A concept that can be used to improve staff and inmate relations includes
___________. - ANSWER-firm but fair conduct
Members of this group generally have common ancestry and share cultural patterns. -
ANSWER-ethnicity
Stresses for correctional officers are work-related and only occur in jails. - ANSWER-
False
Which of the following are basic beliefs or attitudes harbored by most prejudiced
persons? - ANSWER-a. Feeling of superiority
b. Others are strange and different
c. Proprietary claims
d. Fear
e. All of the above
A belief that a person/group is entitled to exclusive rights to due to membership in a
group is ___________. - ANSWER-proprietary claims
Which of the following is NOT a misconception about ethics? - ANSWER-Ethical beliefs
will affect behavior
The ___________ jail design focuses on enhancing interaction between staff and
inmates and on making the staff-inmate ratio more cost-effective. - ANSWER-podular
direct
People who believe their only duty is to themselves will behave differently than those
who believe they have a duty to assist others. - ANSWER-True
Why are inmates discouraged in manipulating medium jailers? - ANSWER-The process
takes too long
Understaffing, rotating shifts, supervisor demands, and overtime are all examples of
___________ sources of stress? - ANSWER-organizational
,The Occupations Code provides the statutory authority for ___________ to establish
rules that law enforcement agencies and corrections officers must follow. - ANSWER-
TCOLE
The three componenets of the Compromised phase of the set-up are ___________,
The Lever, and The Sting. - ANSWER-The Shopping List
Which of the following is a typical misconception about ethics? - ANSWER-If other
officers are not concerned, then a behavior is acceptable
___________ are any person(s), organization, or entity that may be affected by what
you do. - ANSWER-Stakeholders
Which of the following is NOT a form of prejudice? - ANSWER-Nepotism
Which is NOT one of the three components of communication? - ANSWER-
Interpretation (How you look at it)
______________ techniques include deep breathing, deep muscle relaxation, and
passive relaxation. - ANSWER-Physical relaxation
Basic county corrections licensees must notify TCOLE if they ___________. -
ANSWER-a. receive a dishonorable military discharge
b. are arrested on Class C misdemeanor charges
c. have name and address changes
d. all of the above
In an inmate set-up, what are some potential benefits for the winner? - ANSWER-Illegal
contraband
Which of the following is NOT a reason for inmates to play games? - ANSWER-
Rapport/morale
All of the following are techniques to manage your stress levels except
____________________. - ANSWER-ability to laugh at others
Stress can cause physical illnesses, burnout, excessive disability retirement, and
impaired ___________. - ANSWER-family relationships
Impartiality requires that no person be treated ___________. - ANSWER-unjustly,
unfairly, with prejudice
What are warning signs that inmates are attempting to set-up a jailer? - ANSWER-a.
Asking for special favors
b. Offering gifts
, c. Improperly touching
d. Trying to develop a personal relationship
e. All of the above
Which of the following behaviors would an observer look for in a jailer? - ANSWER-
Plays favorites
Law enforcement personnel are one of the most likely groups to seek help for PTSD. -
ANSWER-False
___________ is the state regulatory agency for local law enforcement and county
corrections systems in the state of Texas. - ANSWER-TCOLE
Which of the following is the first step to maintain your professional behavior during a
sensitive situation? - ANSWER-Gather information about the person(s)
The "prevailing behavioral atmosphere throughout the jail facility" is the definition of
___________. - ANSWER-jail climate
Regarding one's culture as the center of the universe is the definition of ___________. -
ANSWER-ethnocentrism
Mental relaxation techniques include reducing conflict, managing anger, changing
personality traits, building supportive interpersonal systems, and seeking professional
counseling. - ANSWER-False
If a TCOLE licensee has not been commissioned for more than two years, and has not
met continuing education requirements during that time, his or her license is considered
to be inactive. This means ___________. - ANSWER-the licensee must meet current
standards and pass the current licensing exam
If a jailer is trusting and familiar with the inmates, the inmates will place this jailer in the
_________ category. - ANSWER-soft
Which of the following is not a contributing factor of stress for jailers? - ANSWER-The
decreased jail population count
What is a reason/are reasons for updating inmates records? - ANSWER-a.
Reclassification
b. Health
c. Release
d. a and c
e. All of the above
In an inmate set-up, what are some potential disadvantages for the loser? - ANSWER-
Face additional criminal charges