CDCR Sergeant Study Guide Questions with Correct Answers 2026 | Complete Exam Prep & Practice Test Solutions

CDCR SGT STUDYGUIDE QUESTIONS b b b b




WITH CORRECT ANSWERS 2026//2027
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Incident Package - CORRECT ANSWER -- 7219- Holding Cell Logs- 115's- 804's- 3014
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report of findings if allegations- Incident Commander critique-
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First and second manager review- IST training sheets if applicable- Staff 7219-
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Copies of 114D, 114A(1), 128B(1) (notice of hearing), 128B chronos (enemy, compatibility, cou
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nseling)- Fax cover sheets- Cost analysis- UOF clarifications
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Lawsuits affecting CDCR (COLEMAN) - CORRECT ANSWER -
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Inmates with mental health issues. Heat alert system:
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1st stage - 90 degrees outside, inmates go in.•
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2nd stage - 90 degrees inside, extra showers Medical notified.•
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3rd stage - 95 degrees inside, ice water nurses make rounds.
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Coleman Lawsuit Outcome - CORRECT ANSWER -Defines four levels of mental illness:
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1. Correctional Clinical Case Management System (CCCMS) b b b b b




2. Department of Mental Health (DMH) b b b b




3. Enhanced Outpatient Program (EOP) b b b




4. Mental Health Crisis Bed (MHCB) b b b b




1st stage of Heat Alert - CORRECT ANSWER -90 degrees outside
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,A general announcement will be made. Heat risk I/M's must be returned indoors if outside. Th ey
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are encouraged to drink cool water, shower or sink soak.
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2nd stage of Heat Alert - CORRECT ANSWER -90 degrees inside
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Watch Commander shall be notified. Inside Heat Risk I/M's shall be given access to ice, water, showers
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or spray bottles for misting. Heat Risk I/M's will be subject to increased custodial obse rvation during
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heat events.
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3rd stage of Heat Alert - CORRECT ANSWER -95 degrees inside
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Watch Commander shall be notified. Medical Staff shall observe Heat Risk I/M's every two hou rs
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as long as the inside temperature remains at 95 degrees.
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Lawsuits affecting CDCR (Armstrong) - CORRECT ANSWER -
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DPP ADA inmates with disabilities CCR3085.•
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CDC 1824, request for reasonable modification.•
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CDC 1845 is RFRA granted by MD.
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Armstrong Lawsuit Outcome - CORRECT ANSWER -Disability Placement Program (DPP);
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Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) b b b b




DPP - CORRECT ANSWER -Disability Placement Program
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,ADA - CORRECT ANSWER -Americans with Disabilities Act
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CDC 1824 - CORRECT ANSWER -Request for reasonable modification
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CDC 1845 - CORRECT ANSWER -RFRA granted by MD
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Lawsuits affecting CDCR (PLATA) - CORRECT ANSWER -
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Access to adequate, constitutional, timely care with continuity between institutions within a sa fe
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and secure environment. Request for Medical services: CDC 7362 form.
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Lawsuits affecting CDCR (CLARK) - CORRECT ANSWER -
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DDP inmates with developmental disabilities, screening and recognition.
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Lawsuits affecting CDCR (PEREZ) - CORRECT ANSWER -Adequate dental care.
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Lawsuits affecting CDCR (VALDIVIA) - CORRECT ANSWER -Parole revocation process.
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Lawsuits affecting CDCR (MADRID) - CORRECT ANSWER -PBSP AdSeg
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Correctional Sergeant's Duties: - CORRECT ANSWER - b b b b b b




(A) Supervision of Officers day to day operations(B) Staff accountability(C) Training staff(D) Pro
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mote staff relations(E) Grooming & Uniform standards compliance for officers(F) Making sure c ell
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searches are being done(G) Plan, Direct, and Coordinate assignments of subordinates(H) Ke y
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control(I) Controlling disturbances (Isolate & Contain)(J) Proof reading officers reports(K) Assi st
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with Lock-up orders (114-
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D) & Incident Packages (837)(L) Handle first level response for appeals(M) Conduct Administrat ive
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115 hearings(N) Knowledge of MOU / CCPOA contract/ POBAR / and TITLE 15(O) Knowledg e of
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Count, Transportation, & Escape procedures(P) Knowledge of Emergency Alarm System, Di
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sturbance Control, Earth Quake, Fire, and Flood procedures
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, Housing Codes (S) - CORRECT ANSWER -Single Cell Status
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Housing Codes (R) - CORRECT ANSWER -Sex Offenders
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Housing Codes (DDP) - CORRECT ANSWER -Armstrong
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Housing Codes DDP (DP) - CORRECT ANSWER -Disability affecting placement.
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Housing Codes DDP (DN) - CORRECT ANSWER -Disability NOT affecting placement.
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Housing Codes DDP (M) - CORRECT ANSWER -Mobility
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Housing Codes DDP (V) - CORRECT ANSWER -Vision
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Housing Codes DDP (H) - CORRECT ANSWER -Hearing
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Housing Code DDP (W) - CORRECT ANSWER -Wheelchair
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Housing Code (DPO) - CORRECT ANSWER -Intermittent wheelchair needs
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Clark Codes (NCF) - CORRECT ANSWER -
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Inmate received a passinng score on Phase I or II cognitive tests and did not require adaptive f
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unctioning evaluation
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Clark Codes (NDD) - CORRECT ANSWER -
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Inmate initially identified as DD1 has been reevaluated and founnd not to require adaptive sup
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