CJUS 3410 Exam four review UPDATED
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
How are inmates classified? - CORRECT ANSWER - On basis of the security needs of the
institution and the physical limitations of the offender.
What's the importance of classification? - CORRECT ANSWER - classification in P/P is
primarily for caseload management.
The risk/needs assessment determines the level of offender supervision. - CORRECT
ANSWER -
The risk/needs assessment measures an offender's criminal risk factors and specific needs that, if
addressed, will reduce the likelihood of future criminal behavior. - CORRECT ANSWER -
The primary static predictors whether someone will reoffend are as follows: - CORRECT
ANSWER - current age, past criminal history, age at first arrest, type of crime committed.
Researchers have found seven dynamic risk factors that predict recidivism among individuals
under community supervision. - CORRECT ANSWER - Antisocial personality pattern, Pro-
criminal attitude, Anti-social associates, Poor use of leisure/recreational time, Substance use,
Problematic circumstances at home - e.g., neglect or abuse, homelessness, Problematic
circumstances at school or work - e.g., limited education, unemployment.
Caseload - CORRECT ANSWER - The number of offenders assigned to the officer or agency
on a given date or during a specified time period.
Classification - CORRECT ANSWER - A procedure in which information is gathered about
an offender for law enforcement, correctional, or court agencies, including an offender's behavior
patterns, needs, skills, and aptitude, as well as factors related to criminal conduct.
, Due process - CORRECT ANSWER - Those procedural guarantees to which every criminal
defendant is entitled under the Constitution and its interpretation by the Supreme Court (e.g., the
right to remain silent, to a trial by jury).
Exclusionary rule - CORRECT ANSWER - A legal doctrine prohibiting evidence secured in
an improper manner from being used at a trial.
Workload - CORRECT ANSWER - The anticipated amount of time each case will demand.
Revocation hearing - CORRECT ANSWER - The probation violation process involves a
preliminary hearing and a revocation hearing based on the civil standard of preponderance of the
evidence.
The probationer will have an opportunity to testify and present witnesses.
An attorney may be present.
Technical violation - CORRECT ANSWER - A probation or parole violation of rules that does
not involve a new crime.
Place-based supervision - CORRECT ANSWER - Entails P/P agencies operating satellite
offices 24/7 that are physically located in communities with high concentrations of offenders
under supervision.
Preponderance of the evidence - CORRECT ANSWER - The standard used to determine the
outcome of a non criminal action as well as probation and parole revocation.
Probable cause hearing - CORRECT ANSWER - A court hearing to determine whether an
arrest was justified, that is whether the officer did have probable cause.
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
How are inmates classified? - CORRECT ANSWER - On basis of the security needs of the
institution and the physical limitations of the offender.
What's the importance of classification? - CORRECT ANSWER - classification in P/P is
primarily for caseload management.
The risk/needs assessment determines the level of offender supervision. - CORRECT
ANSWER -
The risk/needs assessment measures an offender's criminal risk factors and specific needs that, if
addressed, will reduce the likelihood of future criminal behavior. - CORRECT ANSWER -
The primary static predictors whether someone will reoffend are as follows: - CORRECT
ANSWER - current age, past criminal history, age at first arrest, type of crime committed.
Researchers have found seven dynamic risk factors that predict recidivism among individuals
under community supervision. - CORRECT ANSWER - Antisocial personality pattern, Pro-
criminal attitude, Anti-social associates, Poor use of leisure/recreational time, Substance use,
Problematic circumstances at home - e.g., neglect or abuse, homelessness, Problematic
circumstances at school or work - e.g., limited education, unemployment.
Caseload - CORRECT ANSWER - The number of offenders assigned to the officer or agency
on a given date or during a specified time period.
Classification - CORRECT ANSWER - A procedure in which information is gathered about
an offender for law enforcement, correctional, or court agencies, including an offender's behavior
patterns, needs, skills, and aptitude, as well as factors related to criminal conduct.
, Due process - CORRECT ANSWER - Those procedural guarantees to which every criminal
defendant is entitled under the Constitution and its interpretation by the Supreme Court (e.g., the
right to remain silent, to a trial by jury).
Exclusionary rule - CORRECT ANSWER - A legal doctrine prohibiting evidence secured in
an improper manner from being used at a trial.
Workload - CORRECT ANSWER - The anticipated amount of time each case will demand.
Revocation hearing - CORRECT ANSWER - The probation violation process involves a
preliminary hearing and a revocation hearing based on the civil standard of preponderance of the
evidence.
The probationer will have an opportunity to testify and present witnesses.
An attorney may be present.
Technical violation - CORRECT ANSWER - A probation or parole violation of rules that does
not involve a new crime.
Place-based supervision - CORRECT ANSWER - Entails P/P agencies operating satellite
offices 24/7 that are physically located in communities with high concentrations of offenders
under supervision.
Preponderance of the evidence - CORRECT ANSWER - The standard used to determine the
outcome of a non criminal action as well as probation and parole revocation.
Probable cause hearing - CORRECT ANSWER - A court hearing to determine whether an
arrest was justified, that is whether the officer did have probable cause.
