GLYNCO STUDY GUIDE BOP MIDTERM
EXAM 2025 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Diversity - ANS Responding to the needs of different cultures and occupational
groups,maximaizing rentention and productivity
Managing Diversity - ANS Maintain diverse workforce that works together in harmony
The benefits of a diverse workforce - ANS Attract highly qualified candidates, retains develop
and advances the best talent in the organization, increases productivity and efficiency, creates
an environment that works for everyone, makes Bureau of Prison and employee of choice,
Support BOP mission statement
3 Diversity influences our impressions - ANS Make observation, Draw conclusion based on
observations, stereotype,meaning you see a person based upon past experiences, values and
attitude
6 strategies for dealing with diversity - ANS Realize the impact of decision and actions,
Examine assumption before actions, Treat people as individuals, Approach diversity as a Win-
Win opportunity, No racial profiling, BOP policy-Non discrimination and standards and of
employee conduct
10 qualities of culturally skilled correctional officers - ANS Listening
Communication
Comprehension
Avoid confrontation
Avoid stereotyping
Avoid rash judgement
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,Willingness to learn about other cultures
Looks for WIN-WIN
Able to be oneself
Respect other and their opinions
Critical thinking - ANS Intellectually disciplined process of actively applying,analyzing, and
evaluating information gathered by observation,experience, reflection
7 virtues of critical thinkers - ANS 1. Intellectually honest, well informed, want to get it
right,no code of silence
2. Tolerant,flexible,open minded
3. Maturity of judgement-making the right decision at the right time for the right reasons
4. Organized
5. Analytical -awareness analyzing our surroundings and inmates, and evaluating the threat
level of our environment C.O is internally motivated
6. Self-confidence- make rational decisions
7. Inquisitive-proactive
Personal competencies
1. Self Awareness
2. Self Regulation
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, 3.Motivation - ANS 1. Emotional awareness: knowing internal states, preferences resources
Accurate self- assessment: knowing ones own limit, strengths, and weakness
2. Self control , trustworthiness,consciousness: meets commitment, keep promises and admits
mistakes, adaptability-smoothly handles multiple demands and shifts priorities as needed
3. Achievement drive-strives for improvement, set goals, Commitment your emotional
attachment to an organization. Initiative and optimism-seizes opportunities,not afraid to work
hard ,positive responses to any situation
2 Social Intelligence competencies - ANS 1. Empathy: understand others feelings and
perspectives, Leadership Influences, Service Oriented
2. Social Skills: Communication , Conflict management, Chain of a Command, Collaboration and
Cooperation
objectives of Correctional Supervision - ANS 1. Legal and human control of inmates, ex.
Conducting ,count
2. Protection of life , health , property , and personal safety,sanitation ,security checks
3. Coordination with other parts of the organization
4. Motivate inmates to accomplish task
5. Reinforcement of positive changes in inmates
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EXAM 2025 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Diversity - ANS Responding to the needs of different cultures and occupational
groups,maximaizing rentention and productivity
Managing Diversity - ANS Maintain diverse workforce that works together in harmony
The benefits of a diverse workforce - ANS Attract highly qualified candidates, retains develop
and advances the best talent in the organization, increases productivity and efficiency, creates
an environment that works for everyone, makes Bureau of Prison and employee of choice,
Support BOP mission statement
3 Diversity influences our impressions - ANS Make observation, Draw conclusion based on
observations, stereotype,meaning you see a person based upon past experiences, values and
attitude
6 strategies for dealing with diversity - ANS Realize the impact of decision and actions,
Examine assumption before actions, Treat people as individuals, Approach diversity as a Win-
Win opportunity, No racial profiling, BOP policy-Non discrimination and standards and of
employee conduct
10 qualities of culturally skilled correctional officers - ANS Listening
Communication
Comprehension
Avoid confrontation
Avoid stereotyping
Avoid rash judgement
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,Willingness to learn about other cultures
Looks for WIN-WIN
Able to be oneself
Respect other and their opinions
Critical thinking - ANS Intellectually disciplined process of actively applying,analyzing, and
evaluating information gathered by observation,experience, reflection
7 virtues of critical thinkers - ANS 1. Intellectually honest, well informed, want to get it
right,no code of silence
2. Tolerant,flexible,open minded
3. Maturity of judgement-making the right decision at the right time for the right reasons
4. Organized
5. Analytical -awareness analyzing our surroundings and inmates, and evaluating the threat
level of our environment C.O is internally motivated
6. Self-confidence- make rational decisions
7. Inquisitive-proactive
Personal competencies
1. Self Awareness
2. Self Regulation
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, 3.Motivation - ANS 1. Emotional awareness: knowing internal states, preferences resources
Accurate self- assessment: knowing ones own limit, strengths, and weakness
2. Self control , trustworthiness,consciousness: meets commitment, keep promises and admits
mistakes, adaptability-smoothly handles multiple demands and shifts priorities as needed
3. Achievement drive-strives for improvement, set goals, Commitment your emotional
attachment to an organization. Initiative and optimism-seizes opportunities,not afraid to work
hard ,positive responses to any situation
2 Social Intelligence competencies - ANS 1. Empathy: understand others feelings and
perspectives, Leadership Influences, Service Oriented
2. Social Skills: Communication , Conflict management, Chain of a Command, Collaboration and
Cooperation
objectives of Correctional Supervision - ANS 1. Legal and human control of inmates, ex.
Conducting ,count
2. Protection of life , health , property , and personal safety,sanitation ,security checks
3. Coordination with other parts of the organization
4. Motivate inmates to accomplish task
5. Reinforcement of positive changes in inmates
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