MDOC Exam UPDATED QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS
The Department's Mission: To create a _______ Michigan by holding offenders __________
and ________ their success - CORRECT ANSWER safer, accountable, promoting
The Department's Vision is based on the following principles: (which are found on page ___
and contains ___ principles) - CORRECT ANSWER 2, 7, principles
Any article not specifically authorized by policy including an employee's personal property is
____________________. - CORRECT ANSWER Contraband
Discipline includes written reprimands, suspensions without pay, involuntary demotions,
discharges or unsatisfactory service ratings. T or F - CORRECT ANSWER True
Discriminatory Harassment: _______ advances, requests for favors, and other _______ or
________ communication or conduct (e.g., comments, innuendo, threats, jokes, pictures,
gestures) based on race, color, national origin, disability, sex, sexual orientation, age, height,
weight, marital status, religion, genetic information or partisan considerations. - CORRECT
ANSWER unwelcome, verbal, physical
Offender: a _____ or ______ under the ______ of the Michigan Department of Corrections or
housed in a Department facility, a ________ who is __________ by an employee of the
________, or any person referred to the Department by the courts for investigation or
supervision - CORRECT ANSWER Prisoner, parolee, jurisdiction, probationer,
supervised, department
_______________: conduct which has resulted in or is likely to result in intimacy; a close
personal or non-work related association. - CORRECT ANSWER Overfamiliarity
Over-the-Counter Medication: medication which __________ without a prescription in the
United States - CORRECT ANSWER can be purchased
,Prescription Medication: medication which __________ without authorization from a
licensed health care authority - CORRECT ANSWER cannot be purchased
___________________: Sexual harassment includes verbal statements or comments of a
sexual nature to an offender, demeaning references to the gender or derogatory comments
about body or clothing, or profane or obcene language or gestures of sexual nature -
CORRECT ANSWER Sexual harassment of offenders
_________________: the intentional touching, either directly or through clothing, of an
offender's genitals, anus, groin, breast, inner thigh, or buttocks with intentional abuse, arouse,
or gratify the sexual desire of any person. Invasion of privacy for sexual gratification,
indecent exposure, or voyeurism. An attempted, threatened, or requested sexual act or
helping, advising, or encouraging another employee to engage in a sexual act. This includes
assisting the violator in avoiding discovery. - CORRECT ANSWER Sexual abuse of an
offendor
Classified employees are allowed to engage in any political activities that they see fit. T or F -
CORRECT ANSWER False
Employees are restricted from engaging in actions which may constitute a conflict of interest
with employment with the Department. T or F - CORRECT ANSWER True
When speaking as a representative of the Department, employees can say whatever they want
including their own personal opinions, since free speech is protected. T or F - CORRECT
ANSWER False
The Civil Service Commission has established a grievance procedure for employees not
covered by a labor agreement - CORRECT ANSWER True
An employee is expected to give at least _________ advance notice before _________,
___________, _____________. Such notice shall be provided to the employee's supervisor
and Human Resource Office - CORRECT ANSWER 2 weeks, transfers, resigning,
retiring
,Any promotion or advancement within the Department is to influence and persuade offenders
to become law-abiding citizens. The _______ and _________ conduct of Department
employees must serve as an example of ______________ - CORRECT ANSWER Job
performance, knowledge, skills, abilities, and eligibility
One of the major objectives of the Department is influence and persuade offenders to become
law-abiding citizens. The _____ and ______ conduct of Department employees must serve as
an example of _________. - CORRECT ANSWER on-duty, and off duty, proper
conduct
Employees are required to be ________ and ________ fit to perform regular and emergency
duties - CORRECT ANSWER physically and mentally
Annual, compensatory, sick, school/community, and banked time are all types of leave. T or F
- CORRECT ANSWER True
Medical verification will be required when an employee has been on sick leave for five (5) or
more consecutive work days. T or F - CORRECT ANSWER True
When an employee has requested annual leave and been denied and subsequently requests
use of sick leave for the corresponding time medical verification will be required. T or F -
CORRECT ANSWER True
Establishing a pattern of absences and/or emergency leave requests such as absence on a
regular continuing basis on a given day of the week, before or after a regular day off, or a
holiday will require medical verification. T or F - CORRECT ANSWER True
Regular ________ and _________ are required of all employees. All employees are expected
to adhere to the work schedule approved by their supervisor and to be at their assignment at
the start of their shift or work day. In addition, all employees must adhere to specific facility
procedures for attendance accountability. - CORRECT ANSWER attendance and
punctuality
, Seven vision principles - CORRECT ANSWER 1. We will remain committed to the
protection of the public, safety of our staff, and security of offenders
2. We will actively engage in the development of effective criminal justice policy
3. We will ensure sound management using proven fiscal practices and outcome-oriented
strategies
4. We will hire, train, equip, support, and mentor quality staff and hold them to the highest
professional standards
5. We will provide humane and protective custodial care, rehabilitative opportunities, and
reentry assistance for offenders under our supervision
6. We will establish meaningful partnership with public and private entities to assist us in
successfully accomplishing our mission
7. We will conduct all of our duties and responsibilities with the highest degree of integrity,
expectations for excellence, and respect for the value and dignity of human life
Any employee, with duties involving direct management or observation of offenders, must
personally notify his/her supervisor or a designated person of an unscheduled absence no
earlier than__________ to the start of the employees shift bur no later than the start or in
accordance with the applicable bargaining unit agreement - CORRECT ANSWER 30
minutes
No employee shall be allowed to work while under any electronic monitoring supervision or
device, house arrest, or sentenced to jail time for any reason, including weekends, even if
granted a work release pass. T or F - CORRECT ANSWER True
Employees are responsible for maintaining any license, certification, or similar, requirement
necessary to perform the duties of their assignment. Employees ________ be allowed to work
in that position and may be subject to immediate non-disciplinary separation or disciplinary
action up to and including _________ if a necessary license, certification or similar
AND CORRECT ANSWERS
The Department's Mission: To create a _______ Michigan by holding offenders __________
and ________ their success - CORRECT ANSWER safer, accountable, promoting
The Department's Vision is based on the following principles: (which are found on page ___
and contains ___ principles) - CORRECT ANSWER 2, 7, principles
Any article not specifically authorized by policy including an employee's personal property is
____________________. - CORRECT ANSWER Contraband
Discipline includes written reprimands, suspensions without pay, involuntary demotions,
discharges or unsatisfactory service ratings. T or F - CORRECT ANSWER True
Discriminatory Harassment: _______ advances, requests for favors, and other _______ or
________ communication or conduct (e.g., comments, innuendo, threats, jokes, pictures,
gestures) based on race, color, national origin, disability, sex, sexual orientation, age, height,
weight, marital status, religion, genetic information or partisan considerations. - CORRECT
ANSWER unwelcome, verbal, physical
Offender: a _____ or ______ under the ______ of the Michigan Department of Corrections or
housed in a Department facility, a ________ who is __________ by an employee of the
________, or any person referred to the Department by the courts for investigation or
supervision - CORRECT ANSWER Prisoner, parolee, jurisdiction, probationer,
supervised, department
_______________: conduct which has resulted in or is likely to result in intimacy; a close
personal or non-work related association. - CORRECT ANSWER Overfamiliarity
Over-the-Counter Medication: medication which __________ without a prescription in the
United States - CORRECT ANSWER can be purchased
,Prescription Medication: medication which __________ without authorization from a
licensed health care authority - CORRECT ANSWER cannot be purchased
___________________: Sexual harassment includes verbal statements or comments of a
sexual nature to an offender, demeaning references to the gender or derogatory comments
about body or clothing, or profane or obcene language or gestures of sexual nature -
CORRECT ANSWER Sexual harassment of offenders
_________________: the intentional touching, either directly or through clothing, of an
offender's genitals, anus, groin, breast, inner thigh, or buttocks with intentional abuse, arouse,
or gratify the sexual desire of any person. Invasion of privacy for sexual gratification,
indecent exposure, or voyeurism. An attempted, threatened, or requested sexual act or
helping, advising, or encouraging another employee to engage in a sexual act. This includes
assisting the violator in avoiding discovery. - CORRECT ANSWER Sexual abuse of an
offendor
Classified employees are allowed to engage in any political activities that they see fit. T or F -
CORRECT ANSWER False
Employees are restricted from engaging in actions which may constitute a conflict of interest
with employment with the Department. T or F - CORRECT ANSWER True
When speaking as a representative of the Department, employees can say whatever they want
including their own personal opinions, since free speech is protected. T or F - CORRECT
ANSWER False
The Civil Service Commission has established a grievance procedure for employees not
covered by a labor agreement - CORRECT ANSWER True
An employee is expected to give at least _________ advance notice before _________,
___________, _____________. Such notice shall be provided to the employee's supervisor
and Human Resource Office - CORRECT ANSWER 2 weeks, transfers, resigning,
retiring
,Any promotion or advancement within the Department is to influence and persuade offenders
to become law-abiding citizens. The _______ and _________ conduct of Department
employees must serve as an example of ______________ - CORRECT ANSWER Job
performance, knowledge, skills, abilities, and eligibility
One of the major objectives of the Department is influence and persuade offenders to become
law-abiding citizens. The _____ and ______ conduct of Department employees must serve as
an example of _________. - CORRECT ANSWER on-duty, and off duty, proper
conduct
Employees are required to be ________ and ________ fit to perform regular and emergency
duties - CORRECT ANSWER physically and mentally
Annual, compensatory, sick, school/community, and banked time are all types of leave. T or F
- CORRECT ANSWER True
Medical verification will be required when an employee has been on sick leave for five (5) or
more consecutive work days. T or F - CORRECT ANSWER True
When an employee has requested annual leave and been denied and subsequently requests
use of sick leave for the corresponding time medical verification will be required. T or F -
CORRECT ANSWER True
Establishing a pattern of absences and/or emergency leave requests such as absence on a
regular continuing basis on a given day of the week, before or after a regular day off, or a
holiday will require medical verification. T or F - CORRECT ANSWER True
Regular ________ and _________ are required of all employees. All employees are expected
to adhere to the work schedule approved by their supervisor and to be at their assignment at
the start of their shift or work day. In addition, all employees must adhere to specific facility
procedures for attendance accountability. - CORRECT ANSWER attendance and
punctuality
, Seven vision principles - CORRECT ANSWER 1. We will remain committed to the
protection of the public, safety of our staff, and security of offenders
2. We will actively engage in the development of effective criminal justice policy
3. We will ensure sound management using proven fiscal practices and outcome-oriented
strategies
4. We will hire, train, equip, support, and mentor quality staff and hold them to the highest
professional standards
5. We will provide humane and protective custodial care, rehabilitative opportunities, and
reentry assistance for offenders under our supervision
6. We will establish meaningful partnership with public and private entities to assist us in
successfully accomplishing our mission
7. We will conduct all of our duties and responsibilities with the highest degree of integrity,
expectations for excellence, and respect for the value and dignity of human life
Any employee, with duties involving direct management or observation of offenders, must
personally notify his/her supervisor or a designated person of an unscheduled absence no
earlier than__________ to the start of the employees shift bur no later than the start or in
accordance with the applicable bargaining unit agreement - CORRECT ANSWER 30
minutes
No employee shall be allowed to work while under any electronic monitoring supervision or
device, house arrest, or sentenced to jail time for any reason, including weekends, even if
granted a work release pass. T or F - CORRECT ANSWER True
Employees are responsible for maintaining any license, certification, or similar, requirement
necessary to perform the duties of their assignment. Employees ________ be allowed to work
in that position and may be subject to immediate non-disciplinary separation or disciplinary
action up to and including _________ if a necessary license, certification or similar
