Corrections Officer Exam Part 1
Questions and Answers
which of the following is most important for preventing riots other disturbances? - ANS-
consistent enforcement of rules and regulations.
Are inmates allowed to smoke? - ANS-The answer varies by jurisdiction.
True or False: It is important for correction officers to become friendly with inmates
because it promotes understanding and mutual respect. - ANS-False
What is the limit on how many time a mouth an inmate is allowed to meet with his
attorney? - ANS-there is no maximum
How often should keys, tool and other equipment be inventoried? - ANS-at every shift
change
When moving a group of inmates, an officer should walk... - ANS-behind the group
Which of the following is a sing that trouble might be imminent? - ANS-an inmate seems
to have gained weight in a day
You and anther officer are overseeing a large number of inmates in the recreation room.
suddenly a loud and angry argument breaks out between some small group, and them
two inmates begin shoving each other. what should you do? - ANS-call for backup
You and another following is a sing that trouble might be imminent ? - ANS-report the
incident to your supervisor
True or False: It is appropriate to fire a warning shot if a group of inmates is attacking an
individual inmate. - ANS-False
which of the following could be used as a weapon? - ANS-all of the above
many people believe that punishing criminals reduces because the fear of going to jail
or prison keeps many people from committing crimes. which world best describes this
effect? - ANS-deterrence
Which of the following is not a valid method of rewarding or punishing inmates? - ANS-
Blocking mail from an inmate's attorney
Questions and Answers
which of the following is most important for preventing riots other disturbances? - ANS-
consistent enforcement of rules and regulations.
Are inmates allowed to smoke? - ANS-The answer varies by jurisdiction.
True or False: It is important for correction officers to become friendly with inmates
because it promotes understanding and mutual respect. - ANS-False
What is the limit on how many time a mouth an inmate is allowed to meet with his
attorney? - ANS-there is no maximum
How often should keys, tool and other equipment be inventoried? - ANS-at every shift
change
When moving a group of inmates, an officer should walk... - ANS-behind the group
Which of the following is a sing that trouble might be imminent? - ANS-an inmate seems
to have gained weight in a day
You and anther officer are overseeing a large number of inmates in the recreation room.
suddenly a loud and angry argument breaks out between some small group, and them
two inmates begin shoving each other. what should you do? - ANS-call for backup
You and another following is a sing that trouble might be imminent ? - ANS-report the
incident to your supervisor
True or False: It is appropriate to fire a warning shot if a group of inmates is attacking an
individual inmate. - ANS-False
which of the following could be used as a weapon? - ANS-all of the above
many people believe that punishing criminals reduces because the fear of going to jail
or prison keeps many people from committing crimes. which world best describes this
effect? - ANS-deterrence
Which of the following is not a valid method of rewarding or punishing inmates? - ANS-
Blocking mail from an inmate's attorney
