BCOT Exam Questions with CORRECT Answers (Grade
A+)
Question 1:
Once charged, when must an employee report the offense to their supervisor/manager?
Answer:
immediately upon returning to work or within 24 hours, whichever is sooner.
Question 2:
What are the 3 main examples of motor vehicle offenses that may result in immediate suspension or
revocation of the employees drivers license?
Answer:
DWI, DUI, Speeding 55 MPH and over 15 MPH over the posted speed limit
Question 3:
Name 5 different type of "Formal notice"
Answer:
arrest, detention, citation, criminal summons, civil summons, permanent restraining order, warrant for
arrest, order for arrest, bill of information, notice from DMV, order to show cause
Question 4:
If a certified officer is convicted of a misdemeanor offense while employed as a criminal justice
officer, how long can their criminal justice certification be suspended?
Answer:
3 years
Question 5:
from the CJ administrative code, "convicted" or "conviction" means what? (3 things)
Answer:
verdict or finding of guilty, plea of guilty, plea of no contest/nolo contendere
,Question 6:
although the DPS Personnel notifies the Criminal Justice Division of cer-
Answer:
the certified officer is responsible to ensure the criminal offenses are reported to the CJSD tified
employees criminal offenses, who is ultimately responsible for reporting?
Question 7:
define "integrity" in ancient times
Answer:
Integrity is the putting on of armor, building completeness, wholeness in character
Question 8:
the word "ethics" comes from what greek and latin term?
Answer:
greek for "character" and latin for "customs"
Question 9:
Under the secretary of Public safety, what is the responsibility of OSI?
Answer:
oversees and conducts administrative investigations and administers the disciplinary process to ensure
corrective actions are fair, consistent, technically accurate, and comply with the state agency policies.
Question 10:
every employee of NCDPS shall have the affirmation obligation to report, directly and WITHOUT
UNDUE DELAY any and all information concerning conduct which the know or should reasonably
know to involve corrupt or other criminal activity or conflict of interest
Answer:
Obligation to Report
Question 11:
the CONSCIOUS OR RECKLESS DISRE- GARD of the consequences of ones acts or omissions
Answer:
Deliberate Indifference
,Question 12:
what are the 2 leading issues resulting in employe misconduct?
Answer:
Undue Familiarity and Social Media/Inappropriate Use of State Computers
Question 13:
Question not clearly extracted from source.
Answer:
What are some challenges of decision peer pressure, making? the stress of the workplace, personal
challenges such as financial problems, marital problems, etc.
Question 14:
when may an officer use DEADLY FORCE
Answer:
prevent escape of a convicted felon prevent or stop a life threatening assault on themselves or another
person, prevent escape of a pre-trial detainee awaiting felony charges
Question 15:
when may an officer NOT use DEADLY FORCE
Answer:
to solely protect state property or ensure compliance with a lawful order that does not implicate
personal safety
Question 16:
when may an officer NOT use DEADLY FORCE when dealing with ESCAPES
Answer:
against a misdemeanor escapee, pretrial detainee awaiting misdemeanor charges,
Question 17:
when is DEADLY FORCE authorized for an inmate with a misdemeanor?
Answer:
where there is imminent threat of death or serious bodily injury presented
, Question 18:
what faith groups are listed under the Prisons Religion Practices Guide and Reference Manual?
Answer:
American Indian, aquarian christine curch universal, asatru, assemblies of yahweh, buddhism,
christian, hindu, Hebrew israelite, house of yahweh, islam, judaism, messianic judaism, moorish
science temple, rastafarian, Wiccan
Question 19:
where do most civil action lawsuits take place?
Answer:
federal court
Question 20:
when is an employee allowed defense by the Attorney Generals office?
Answer:
when an employee has acted in accordance with DPS policy and procedures
Question 21:
what four cases is REASONABLE FORCE authorized?
Answer:
prevent escape of an inmate ensure compliance of a lawful order protect property return an escapee to
custody
Question 22:
what two cases are used as measure to determine the appropriate use of force by a correctional officer?
Answer:
Wilkins vs. Gaddy Whitley vs. Albers
Question 23:
Define "Deadly Force"
Answer:
the degree of force, which would tend to result in death or serious bodily injury
A+)
Question 1:
Once charged, when must an employee report the offense to their supervisor/manager?
Answer:
immediately upon returning to work or within 24 hours, whichever is sooner.
Question 2:
What are the 3 main examples of motor vehicle offenses that may result in immediate suspension or
revocation of the employees drivers license?
Answer:
DWI, DUI, Speeding 55 MPH and over 15 MPH over the posted speed limit
Question 3:
Name 5 different type of "Formal notice"
Answer:
arrest, detention, citation, criminal summons, civil summons, permanent restraining order, warrant for
arrest, order for arrest, bill of information, notice from DMV, order to show cause
Question 4:
If a certified officer is convicted of a misdemeanor offense while employed as a criminal justice
officer, how long can their criminal justice certification be suspended?
Answer:
3 years
Question 5:
from the CJ administrative code, "convicted" or "conviction" means what? (3 things)
Answer:
verdict or finding of guilty, plea of guilty, plea of no contest/nolo contendere
,Question 6:
although the DPS Personnel notifies the Criminal Justice Division of cer-
Answer:
the certified officer is responsible to ensure the criminal offenses are reported to the CJSD tified
employees criminal offenses, who is ultimately responsible for reporting?
Question 7:
define "integrity" in ancient times
Answer:
Integrity is the putting on of armor, building completeness, wholeness in character
Question 8:
the word "ethics" comes from what greek and latin term?
Answer:
greek for "character" and latin for "customs"
Question 9:
Under the secretary of Public safety, what is the responsibility of OSI?
Answer:
oversees and conducts administrative investigations and administers the disciplinary process to ensure
corrective actions are fair, consistent, technically accurate, and comply with the state agency policies.
Question 10:
every employee of NCDPS shall have the affirmation obligation to report, directly and WITHOUT
UNDUE DELAY any and all information concerning conduct which the know or should reasonably
know to involve corrupt or other criminal activity or conflict of interest
Answer:
Obligation to Report
Question 11:
the CONSCIOUS OR RECKLESS DISRE- GARD of the consequences of ones acts or omissions
Answer:
Deliberate Indifference
,Question 12:
what are the 2 leading issues resulting in employe misconduct?
Answer:
Undue Familiarity and Social Media/Inappropriate Use of State Computers
Question 13:
Question not clearly extracted from source.
Answer:
What are some challenges of decision peer pressure, making? the stress of the workplace, personal
challenges such as financial problems, marital problems, etc.
Question 14:
when may an officer use DEADLY FORCE
Answer:
prevent escape of a convicted felon prevent or stop a life threatening assault on themselves or another
person, prevent escape of a pre-trial detainee awaiting felony charges
Question 15:
when may an officer NOT use DEADLY FORCE
Answer:
to solely protect state property or ensure compliance with a lawful order that does not implicate
personal safety
Question 16:
when may an officer NOT use DEADLY FORCE when dealing with ESCAPES
Answer:
against a misdemeanor escapee, pretrial detainee awaiting misdemeanor charges,
Question 17:
when is DEADLY FORCE authorized for an inmate with a misdemeanor?
Answer:
where there is imminent threat of death or serious bodily injury presented
, Question 18:
what faith groups are listed under the Prisons Religion Practices Guide and Reference Manual?
Answer:
American Indian, aquarian christine curch universal, asatru, assemblies of yahweh, buddhism,
christian, hindu, Hebrew israelite, house of yahweh, islam, judaism, messianic judaism, moorish
science temple, rastafarian, Wiccan
Question 19:
where do most civil action lawsuits take place?
Answer:
federal court
Question 20:
when is an employee allowed defense by the Attorney Generals office?
Answer:
when an employee has acted in accordance with DPS policy and procedures
Question 21:
what four cases is REASONABLE FORCE authorized?
Answer:
prevent escape of an inmate ensure compliance of a lawful order protect property return an escapee to
custody
Question 22:
what two cases are used as measure to determine the appropriate use of force by a correctional officer?
Answer:
Wilkins vs. Gaddy Whitley vs. Albers
Question 23:
Define "Deadly Force"
Answer:
the degree of force, which would tend to result in death or serious bodily injury
