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Texas Department of Criminal Justice, TDCJ Correctional
Officer Exam 2026-2027 COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR
This document contains 100 multiple-choice questions for the Texas Department of Criminal
Justice (TDCJ) Correctional Officer Exam 2025. Each question includes four options with the
correct answer highlighted and a brief rationale. This resource is intended to help candidates
review key concepts related to correctional operations, offender supervision, safety protocols,
legal compliance, and the use of force.
Questions 1–100
1.
Q: What is the primary mission of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ)?
A. To punish offenders through isolation
B. To rehabilitate offenders for community reintegration ✅
C. To supervise only parolees
D. To provide legal representation for inmates
Answer & Rationale: B – TDCJ’s mission emphasizes rehabilitation to reduce recidivism and
help offenders reintegrate safely into society.
2.
Q: Which of the following is considered contraband in a TDCJ facility?
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A. TDCJ-issued uniform
B. Legal correspondence
C. Homemade weapon ✅
D. Commissary item
Answer & Rationale: C – Weapons not issued or approved by TDCJ are prohibited and
considered contraband.
3.
Q: What is the appropriate action after discovering a weapon on an offender?
A. Hide it and report it later
B. Notify your supervisor immediately ✅
C. Confront the offender physically
D. Dispose of it in the trash
Answer & Rationale: B – Immediate reporting ensures proper handling and reduces safety
risks.
4.
Q: Which level of force is permitted when an offender disobeys but poses no threat?
A. Deadly force
B. Verbal command ✅
C. Physical restraint
D. Use of chemical agents
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Answer & Rationale: B – Verbal commands are the appropriate first response to non-
threatening noncompliance.
5.
Q: Offenders have the right to:
A. Possess personal cell phones
B. Privacy in all activities
C. Access to legal representation ✅
D. Own firearms in their cell
Answer & Rationale: C – Legal access is protected by law; other options violate security
policies.
6.
Q: What form must be completed after a use-of-force incident?
A. I-60 Offender Request Form
B. Use of Force Report ✅
C. Grievance Form Step 1
D. Disciplinary Report
Answer & Rationale: B – Accurate documentation ensures accountability and compliance with
policies.
7.
Q: A correctional officer’s main duty is to:
A. Provide financial advice to inmates
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B. Monitor inmate activities and ensure safety ✅
C. Approve parole applications
D. Represent offenders in court
Answer & Rationale: B – Safety and security supervision are primary duties of correctional
officers.
8.
Q: The Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) aims to:
A. Decrease incarceration time
B. Prevent sexual abuse in correctional facilities ✅
C. Grant parole automatically
D. Reduce prison overcrowding
Answer & Rationale: B – PREA establishes standards to prevent sexual misconduct in
corrections.
9.
Q: What is the proper response if an offender threatens self-harm?
A. Ignore the threat unless witnessed
B. Immediately report the situation ✅
C. Confine the offender to their cell
D. Give the offender tools for self-care
Answer & Rationale: B – Reporting ensures the offender receives timely mental health
intervention.
Texas Department of Criminal Justice, TDCJ Correctional
Officer Exam 2026-2027 COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR
This document contains 100 multiple-choice questions for the Texas Department of Criminal
Justice (TDCJ) Correctional Officer Exam 2025. Each question includes four options with the
correct answer highlighted and a brief rationale. This resource is intended to help candidates
review key concepts related to correctional operations, offender supervision, safety protocols,
legal compliance, and the use of force.
Questions 1–100
1.
Q: What is the primary mission of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ)?
A. To punish offenders through isolation
B. To rehabilitate offenders for community reintegration ✅
C. To supervise only parolees
D. To provide legal representation for inmates
Answer & Rationale: B – TDCJ’s mission emphasizes rehabilitation to reduce recidivism and
help offenders reintegrate safely into society.
2.
Q: Which of the following is considered contraband in a TDCJ facility?
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A. TDCJ-issued uniform
B. Legal correspondence
C. Homemade weapon ✅
D. Commissary item
Answer & Rationale: C – Weapons not issued or approved by TDCJ are prohibited and
considered contraband.
3.
Q: What is the appropriate action after discovering a weapon on an offender?
A. Hide it and report it later
B. Notify your supervisor immediately ✅
C. Confront the offender physically
D. Dispose of it in the trash
Answer & Rationale: B – Immediate reporting ensures proper handling and reduces safety
risks.
4.
Q: Which level of force is permitted when an offender disobeys but poses no threat?
A. Deadly force
B. Verbal command ✅
C. Physical restraint
D. Use of chemical agents
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Answer & Rationale: B – Verbal commands are the appropriate first response to non-
threatening noncompliance.
5.
Q: Offenders have the right to:
A. Possess personal cell phones
B. Privacy in all activities
C. Access to legal representation ✅
D. Own firearms in their cell
Answer & Rationale: C – Legal access is protected by law; other options violate security
policies.
6.
Q: What form must be completed after a use-of-force incident?
A. I-60 Offender Request Form
B. Use of Force Report ✅
C. Grievance Form Step 1
D. Disciplinary Report
Answer & Rationale: B – Accurate documentation ensures accountability and compliance with
policies.
7.
Q: A correctional officer’s main duty is to:
A. Provide financial advice to inmates
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B. Monitor inmate activities and ensure safety ✅
C. Approve parole applications
D. Represent offenders in court
Answer & Rationale: B – Safety and security supervision are primary duties of correctional
officers.
8.
Q: The Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) aims to:
A. Decrease incarceration time
B. Prevent sexual abuse in correctional facilities ✅
C. Grant parole automatically
D. Reduce prison overcrowding
Answer & Rationale: B – PREA establishes standards to prevent sexual misconduct in
corrections.
9.
Q: What is the proper response if an offender threatens self-harm?
A. Ignore the threat unless witnessed
B. Immediately report the situation ✅
C. Confine the offender to their cell
D. Give the offender tools for self-care
Answer & Rationale: B – Reporting ensures the offender receives timely mental health
intervention.
