TCOLE Practice Exam 3 QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS RATED
A+
All of the following are factors which make suicide more likely in a jail setting, except the
person ___________. (5.3.3) - a. has a low status in the community
b. has lost stabilizing resources
c. is intoxicated or going through withdrawals
d. receives threat of rape or same-sex rape has occurred
A
All of the following are qualifications of a trustee position, EXCEPT ___________. (7.2.15) - a.
behavior
b. quality of work habits
c. type of work
d. gender
e. interview of inmate
D
State criminal law violations also constitute a liability situation. Of the following, which is NOT
a criminal liability? (11.5.2) - a. Assault
b. Theft
c. Abuse of Official Capacity
d. Vicarious liability
e. Unlawful restraint
D
An important step when ensuring accounts have sufficient funds to cover expenses is to
___________. (6.5.4) - a. assume the inmate has sufficient funds
b. check the amount of money that the inmate has in his or her account
c. have the inmate call a family member to bring more money
d. have the inmate use his or her debit card to pay for commissary items
B
A separate record of all incidents that result in physical harm or serious threat of physical harm
to employee, visitor, or inmates must be reported to the sheriff/operator within ______ of the
incident. (13.1.6) - a. 12 hrs
b. 24 hrs
c. 36 hrs
d. 48 hrs
B
,When escorting an inmate to a jury trial, the inmate may be allowed to wear street clothes instead
of a jail uniform. (10.7.6) - True
False
TRUE
All vehicles used to transport patients must be adequately ________ in cold weather and
adequately ________ in warm weather. (10.7.8) - a. protected / cooled
b. heated / air conditioned
c. protected / ventilated
d. heated / ventilated
D
TB is spread from person to person primarily by means of ___________ droplets. (9.2.5) - a.
water
b. blood
c. semen or vaginal fluid
d. airborne
D
TCJS 265.5 states that ___________ should be used in an inmate's record to identify an inmate
requiring special medical needs. (6.3.1) - a. detailed notes
b. health tags
c. special sections
d. confidential tags
B
Which of the following is the first step to maintain your professional behavior during a sensitive
situation? (4.4.3) - a. Be non-judgmental
b. Gather information about the person(s)
c. Be sensitive
d. Tolerate differences
B
An attachment for resident witness is used when a witness resides in the county of the
prosecution and it is believed that a witness is ___________. (6.1.1) - a. a threat to the general
public
b. openly hostile and needs to be observed
c. about to move out of the county
d. going to skip the courtroom proceedings
, C
Bids for commissary contracts shall be accepted every ___________ years. (6.5.8) - a. 2
b. 4
c. 5
d. 6
C
A power, interest, or demand inherent in one person or established by law is a ___________.
(11.2.1) - a. privilege
b. right
c. protection
d. responsibility
B
Correctional facilities with a population of ___________ or more offenders must test for TB
within ___________ days of incarceration. (9.2.7) - a.
b.
c.
d.
C
Who has the burden of proof in the administrative court proceeding related to contesting a
termination report? (2.1.11) - a. The person contesting the termination
b. The supervisor
c. TCOLE representative
d. Chief Administrative Officer
D
When an individual is released on which of the following charges is it necessary to notify the
victim? (13.4.28) - a. Sex offense
b. Stalking
c. Burglary
d. Murder
e. a and b
E
Indirect legal responsibility for what an inmate does under your supervision is ___________.
(11.5.5) - a. due diligence
b. deliberate indifference
c. vicarious liability
A+
All of the following are factors which make suicide more likely in a jail setting, except the
person ___________. (5.3.3) - a. has a low status in the community
b. has lost stabilizing resources
c. is intoxicated or going through withdrawals
d. receives threat of rape or same-sex rape has occurred
A
All of the following are qualifications of a trustee position, EXCEPT ___________. (7.2.15) - a.
behavior
b. quality of work habits
c. type of work
d. gender
e. interview of inmate
D
State criminal law violations also constitute a liability situation. Of the following, which is NOT
a criminal liability? (11.5.2) - a. Assault
b. Theft
c. Abuse of Official Capacity
d. Vicarious liability
e. Unlawful restraint
D
An important step when ensuring accounts have sufficient funds to cover expenses is to
___________. (6.5.4) - a. assume the inmate has sufficient funds
b. check the amount of money that the inmate has in his or her account
c. have the inmate call a family member to bring more money
d. have the inmate use his or her debit card to pay for commissary items
B
A separate record of all incidents that result in physical harm or serious threat of physical harm
to employee, visitor, or inmates must be reported to the sheriff/operator within ______ of the
incident. (13.1.6) - a. 12 hrs
b. 24 hrs
c. 36 hrs
d. 48 hrs
B
,When escorting an inmate to a jury trial, the inmate may be allowed to wear street clothes instead
of a jail uniform. (10.7.6) - True
False
TRUE
All vehicles used to transport patients must be adequately ________ in cold weather and
adequately ________ in warm weather. (10.7.8) - a. protected / cooled
b. heated / air conditioned
c. protected / ventilated
d. heated / ventilated
D
TB is spread from person to person primarily by means of ___________ droplets. (9.2.5) - a.
water
b. blood
c. semen or vaginal fluid
d. airborne
D
TCJS 265.5 states that ___________ should be used in an inmate's record to identify an inmate
requiring special medical needs. (6.3.1) - a. detailed notes
b. health tags
c. special sections
d. confidential tags
B
Which of the following is the first step to maintain your professional behavior during a sensitive
situation? (4.4.3) - a. Be non-judgmental
b. Gather information about the person(s)
c. Be sensitive
d. Tolerate differences
B
An attachment for resident witness is used when a witness resides in the county of the
prosecution and it is believed that a witness is ___________. (6.1.1) - a. a threat to the general
public
b. openly hostile and needs to be observed
c. about to move out of the county
d. going to skip the courtroom proceedings
, C
Bids for commissary contracts shall be accepted every ___________ years. (6.5.8) - a. 2
b. 4
c. 5
d. 6
C
A power, interest, or demand inherent in one person or established by law is a ___________.
(11.2.1) - a. privilege
b. right
c. protection
d. responsibility
B
Correctional facilities with a population of ___________ or more offenders must test for TB
within ___________ days of incarceration. (9.2.7) - a.
b.
c.
d.
C
Who has the burden of proof in the administrative court proceeding related to contesting a
termination report? (2.1.11) - a. The person contesting the termination
b. The supervisor
c. TCOLE representative
d. Chief Administrative Officer
D
When an individual is released on which of the following charges is it necessary to notify the
victim? (13.4.28) - a. Sex offense
b. Stalking
c. Burglary
d. Murder
e. a and b
E
Indirect legal responsibility for what an inmate does under your supervision is ___________.
(11.5.5) - a. due diligence
b. deliberate indifference
c. vicarious liability
