CDCR Major Exam Questions with Correct Answers 2026 | Complete CDCR Major Exam Prep, Practice Test & Study Guide

CDCR MAJOR EXAM QUESTIONS WITH b b b b




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Identify CDCR'S Mission Statement - CORRECT ANSWER -
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To facilitate the successful reintegration of the individuals in our care back to their communitie s
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equipped with the tools to be drug0free healthy and employable members of society by prov iding
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education, treatment, rehabilitative, and restorative justice programs, all in a safe and hu mane
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Identify 7 values to which CDCR is committed - CORRECT ANSWER -
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Service, Leadership, Integrity, Accountability, Respect, Trust, Collaboration
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Identify 4 components of professionalism in accordance with CDCR - CORRECT ANSWER -
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Recognized body of knowledge, code of ethics to regulate the conduct of its members, commo n
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set of principles and societal goals, a spirit of service to the public
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6 steps of ethical decision making - CORRECT ANSWER -1. Think Ahead
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5. Decide

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Stages in the Continuum of Compromise - CORRECT ANSWER -
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1. Sense of victimization: people who assume a victim role
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2. Acts of omission: stop doing what you're responsible for and rationalizing your decisions
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3. Administrative acts of omission: overtly behaving outside your duties and commits violation s of b b b b b b b b b b b b b




DOM and Title 15
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4. Criminal Acts of Commission: Engages in administrative acts of omission and engages in crim inal
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, Code of Silence (Zero Tolerance) - CORRECT ANSWER -
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unspoken rule where two or more staff lend a blind eye, a deaf ear, and a mute tongue to une thical,
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immoral or improper actions. is used to avoid consequences.
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Identify where to find consequences for not reporting misconduct according to CDCR policy - CORRECT
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ANSWER -CCR Title 15:
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3392.4(a) Employee Disciplinary Matrix Penalty Levels
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3392.4(b) Employee Disciplinary Matrix Misconduct Categories and Penalty Ranges, Category B
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, Code of Silence or Retaliation
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3392.4(c) Applying the Employee Disciplinary Matrix
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Identify 3 ways in which key and tool control contributes to institutional security -
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CORRECT ANSWER -ensure accountability, prevent escapes, provide consistency
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Match 5 key color codes used in institutions to appropriate classification - CORRECT ANSWER -
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Red Key - CORRECT ANSWER -
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"Hot" or emergency; they are used to gain access to sensitive areas. normally, staff must obtai n
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permission from the watch commander to get red keys. must NEVER be taken out of their se cured
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Yellow/Brass Key - CORRECT ANSWER - b b b b b




Specific Positions; go to control room and exchange a chit for these keys
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Green Keys - CORRECT ANSWER -Personal Keys
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Blue Keys - CORRECT ANSWER -
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Specific Persons, must not be taken home at the end of the shift
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