TCOLE BASIC JAILER EXAM REVIEW 2026
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS FROM 2 ACTUAL EXAM VERSIONS
GRADED A+
◉ Under Code of Criminal Procedure 38.22 no written statement
made by an accused, as the result of custodial interrogation, may be
admissible as evidence unless the individual was notified of:
Answer: his rights
◉ _______ is a tactic used by defense attorneys. Answer:
condescending counsel
◉ When fingerprinting an inmate, the inmate's fingers should be
cleaned with Answer: Soap and water
◉ Who has the responsibility of ensuring that a person committed
to jail by a warrant is placed in jail? Answer: sheriff
◉ Which of the following is NOT an occupational risk of corrections?
Answer: Intravenous drug use
,◉ Telephone calls after booking are considered privileges, unless
they are the only access available to religious leaders or attorney
representation. Answer: False
◉ Keeping records of meals is important information for all of the
following EXCEPT: Answer: Determining what meals inmates like or
don't like
◉ This type of head count is done at each shift change, when a
prisoner is MISSING, and no fewer than 4 times a day. Answer:
REGULAR
◉ When verifying a warrant, you may use all of the following in
order to ascertain correct identity of detaining person and agency
EXCEPT: Answer: Ask the person their name
◉ This type of count is done when receiving or returning a GROUP of
prisoners: Answer: INFORMAL
◉ HBV, commonly known as Hepatitis B Virus, is a viral infection of
the: Answer: LIVER
◉ What should you do if an inmate refuses to sign an inmate
property receipt? Answer: -have another deputy witness the refusal
and sign the receipt
,◉ Concepts that can be used to improve staff and inmate relations
include: Answer: Firm but fair conduct
◉ ______________and ____________are considered appropriate procedures
for conducting a head count. __________, __________and are the three
most common types of head counts. The________________________ is the
type of count that occurs no fewer than four times daily. Answer:
Roll call & Numerical / Regular, Informal, Off Count / Regular
RC&N/R,I,OC/R^
◉ When officers are observing inmate work activity, they should do
all of the following except: Answer: discipline inmates for not
completing tasks on time
◉ According to CCP Article 2.19, what must the sheriff provide, on
the first day of each month, to the District or County Attorney?
Answer: BOTH B&C
A list of names of all inmates under supervision of the Sheriff
The authority under which the sheriff is detaining the inmates
◉ To make a difference in treatment or favor on a basis other than
individual merit. (14th amendment) Answer: Discrimination
, ◉ TCJS 285.1 Physical Exercise requires facilities inmates
_______________________ Answer: One hour supervised physical exercise
or physical recreation at least three days per week.
◉ Money received through the mail system should be: Answer:
receipted and deposited into inmate's account
◉ Any group of inmates which pose a threat to the physical safety of
other inmates or staff, by virtue of the group's nature and activities,
is a Answer: Disruptive group
◉ Aryan Brotherhood was formed in Texas in the early ______.
Answer: 1980's
◉ Which of the following is NOT a form of prejudice Answer:
Nepotism
◉ A public servant commits an offense if, WITH INTENT to obtain a
benefit or with intent to harm or defraud another, he intentionally or
knowingly; misuses government property, services personel or
anything of value belonging to the government that has come into
the public servant's custody or possession by virtue of the public
servant's office or employment. This law is known as: Answer:
Abuse of Official Capacity
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS FROM 2 ACTUAL EXAM VERSIONS
GRADED A+
◉ Under Code of Criminal Procedure 38.22 no written statement
made by an accused, as the result of custodial interrogation, may be
admissible as evidence unless the individual was notified of:
Answer: his rights
◉ _______ is a tactic used by defense attorneys. Answer:
condescending counsel
◉ When fingerprinting an inmate, the inmate's fingers should be
cleaned with Answer: Soap and water
◉ Who has the responsibility of ensuring that a person committed
to jail by a warrant is placed in jail? Answer: sheriff
◉ Which of the following is NOT an occupational risk of corrections?
Answer: Intravenous drug use
,◉ Telephone calls after booking are considered privileges, unless
they are the only access available to religious leaders or attorney
representation. Answer: False
◉ Keeping records of meals is important information for all of the
following EXCEPT: Answer: Determining what meals inmates like or
don't like
◉ This type of head count is done at each shift change, when a
prisoner is MISSING, and no fewer than 4 times a day. Answer:
REGULAR
◉ When verifying a warrant, you may use all of the following in
order to ascertain correct identity of detaining person and agency
EXCEPT: Answer: Ask the person their name
◉ This type of count is done when receiving or returning a GROUP of
prisoners: Answer: INFORMAL
◉ HBV, commonly known as Hepatitis B Virus, is a viral infection of
the: Answer: LIVER
◉ What should you do if an inmate refuses to sign an inmate
property receipt? Answer: -have another deputy witness the refusal
and sign the receipt
,◉ Concepts that can be used to improve staff and inmate relations
include: Answer: Firm but fair conduct
◉ ______________and ____________are considered appropriate procedures
for conducting a head count. __________, __________and are the three
most common types of head counts. The________________________ is the
type of count that occurs no fewer than four times daily. Answer:
Roll call & Numerical / Regular, Informal, Off Count / Regular
RC&N/R,I,OC/R^
◉ When officers are observing inmate work activity, they should do
all of the following except: Answer: discipline inmates for not
completing tasks on time
◉ According to CCP Article 2.19, what must the sheriff provide, on
the first day of each month, to the District or County Attorney?
Answer: BOTH B&C
A list of names of all inmates under supervision of the Sheriff
The authority under which the sheriff is detaining the inmates
◉ To make a difference in treatment or favor on a basis other than
individual merit. (14th amendment) Answer: Discrimination
, ◉ TCJS 285.1 Physical Exercise requires facilities inmates
_______________________ Answer: One hour supervised physical exercise
or physical recreation at least three days per week.
◉ Money received through the mail system should be: Answer:
receipted and deposited into inmate's account
◉ Any group of inmates which pose a threat to the physical safety of
other inmates or staff, by virtue of the group's nature and activities,
is a Answer: Disruptive group
◉ Aryan Brotherhood was formed in Texas in the early ______.
Answer: 1980's
◉ Which of the following is NOT a form of prejudice Answer:
Nepotism
◉ A public servant commits an offense if, WITH INTENT to obtain a
benefit or with intent to harm or defraud another, he intentionally or
knowingly; misuses government property, services personel or
anything of value belonging to the government that has come into
the public servant's custody or possession by virtue of the public
servant's office or employment. This law is known as: Answer:
Abuse of Official Capacity
