CDCR MAJOR 1 Exam Questions with Definitive
Solutions/ 2024-2025.
Identify the definition of controlled use of force. - Answer: Force used in an institution setting,
when an inmate's presence or conduct poses a threat to safety or security and the inmate is
located in an area that can be controlled or isolated.
Identify the definition of non-conventional use of force - Answer: Force that utilizes techniques
or instruments that are not specifically authorized in policy, procedures, or training.
Properly sequence the following four response steps to situations. - Answer: 1- quickly assess
the circumstances
2- objectively identify your options
3- choose the appropriate option for correcting the inmate behavior
4- take action
ODDA
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, Scenario, you will determine the appropriate response when you observe inmate misconduct -
Answer: Use verbal persuasion or orders should be issued prior to resorting to force and are
required to be provided before controlled force is used.
Identify the CDCR use of force options. - Answer: Chemical agents, hand held baton, physical
strenghts/holds, non lethal weapons, lethal weapons.
Identify three requirements when using a controlled use of force - Answer: Advance planning,
staffing, and organization.
Identify the four situation in which deadly force may be used, according to the CDCR use of
force policy - Answer: 1- to defend and employee or other person from an inmate threat of
death or great bodily injury (GBI)
2- prevent an escape from custody.
3- to stop acts such as arson or riots that constitute an immediate jeopardy to institutional
security and because of their magnitude are likely to result in escapes, great body injury, or the
death of other persons.
4- to dispose of seriously injured or dangerous animals when no other disposition is practical.
What's odda? - Answer: Observe
Orient
Decide
Act
Scenario you will determinate if the situation poses a threat of death or great bodily injury. -
Answer: -Use (GBI)
-Loss of consciousness
-Concussion
-Bone fracture
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Solutions/ 2024-2025.
Identify the definition of controlled use of force. - Answer: Force used in an institution setting,
when an inmate's presence or conduct poses a threat to safety or security and the inmate is
located in an area that can be controlled or isolated.
Identify the definition of non-conventional use of force - Answer: Force that utilizes techniques
or instruments that are not specifically authorized in policy, procedures, or training.
Properly sequence the following four response steps to situations. - Answer: 1- quickly assess
the circumstances
2- objectively identify your options
3- choose the appropriate option for correcting the inmate behavior
4- take action
ODDA
Page 1 of 13
, Scenario, you will determine the appropriate response when you observe inmate misconduct -
Answer: Use verbal persuasion or orders should be issued prior to resorting to force and are
required to be provided before controlled force is used.
Identify the CDCR use of force options. - Answer: Chemical agents, hand held baton, physical
strenghts/holds, non lethal weapons, lethal weapons.
Identify three requirements when using a controlled use of force - Answer: Advance planning,
staffing, and organization.
Identify the four situation in which deadly force may be used, according to the CDCR use of
force policy - Answer: 1- to defend and employee or other person from an inmate threat of
death or great bodily injury (GBI)
2- prevent an escape from custody.
3- to stop acts such as arson or riots that constitute an immediate jeopardy to institutional
security and because of their magnitude are likely to result in escapes, great body injury, or the
death of other persons.
4- to dispose of seriously injured or dangerous animals when no other disposition is practical.
What's odda? - Answer: Observe
Orient
Decide
Act
Scenario you will determinate if the situation poses a threat of death or great bodily injury. -
Answer: -Use (GBI)
-Loss of consciousness
-Concussion
-Bone fracture
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