Corrections Officer Exam Quiz & Flashcards

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How much is a corrections officer's average weekly pay if he receives $38,970 annually?

$749 (correct)

$3,248

$1,499

$947

What is the present occupancy rate of a 555-bed facility that only has 333 inmates booked?

33%

49%

60% (correct)

55%

What is the officer-to-inmate ratio of a facility with 1221 inmates and one-third as many officers?

1:12.21

1:3

1:610.5

1:407 (correct)

How many seconds will it take to get a seriously injured inmate to a medical center if the distance is 48 miles at a constant speed of 32mph?

5,400 Signup and view all the answers

How much quarterly budget should be allocated for a facility that spends an average of $30,000 annually for each of its 611 inmates?

$4.58 million Signup and view all the answers

During training, you are _________ to listen to the instructor carefully and follow directions to the letter.

supposed Signup and view all the answers

Officers ZYX and WVU _________ exercised brute force when they were ordering the two inmates to stop arguing.

shouldn't have Signup and view all the answers

In corrections, one of the _________ effects of delivering substandard service is endangering the community.

adverse Signup and view all the answers

Corrections officers may be given due recognition for _________ exemplary service.

their Signup and view all the answers

_________ operations involve medium- to maximum-security systems and high-level officer training.

Penitentiary Signup and view all the answers

In writing an incident report, what critical information must be present at all times?

Date and time of incident Signup and view all the answers

Why is it necessary for corrections officers to sign incident reports?

To ensure authenticity and accuracy in their submissions Signup and view all the answers

What two traits should Officer SQR exhibit if an angry advocate of prison reforms phoned the facility?

Courtesy and tact Signup and view all the answers

What is the basic rule for corrections officers handling journalists conducting an ambush interview?

Direct these journalists to facility administrators Signup and view all the answers

What should all corrections officers do when there is a phoned-in bomb threat?

Act according to facility policy on emergency management Signup and view all the answers

Make a logical story by arranging the sentences of the following situation: A: The proctor does not admit a test-taker who insists on smoking inside the room. B: An announcement on the upcoming CCO exam appears in the newspaper. C: Three unsuccessful test-takers report leakage. D: Administrators prove leakage and nullify the exam. E: Four hundred aspirants submit the initial requirements and await test permits.

B, E, A, C, D Signup and view all the answers

Make a logical story by arranging the sentences of the following situation: A: Aspiring corrections officers are invited to take a tour of Pringlewater's facilities. B: Swordtail Times, a local paper, features yesterday's inauguration of Pringlewater. C: Inmate 444-F is the 75th convicted felon booked in Pringlewater. D: Devonshire Lee Feldman resigns his post as Pringlewater's director. E: Pringlewater, a minimum-security correctional facility, will open in Swordtail County.

E, B, A, D, C Signup and view all the answers

Make a logical story by arranging the sentences of the following situation: A: Officer KJI learns that Inmate 84 has been suffering from nausea and severe abdominal pain since last night. B: The evening news announces a possible anthrax outbreak at the Romanella Correctional Institute. C: Health officials prove that the undercooked meat of an infected animal has been the cause of gastrointestinal anthrax at Romanella. D: Romanella Correctional Institute ceases to operate and closes down. E: Inmate 84 is transported to an accredited hospital as facility doctors suspect him to be infected with the anthrax virus.

A, E, B, C, D Signup and view all the answers

In what facilities are persons convicted of terrorism commonly incarcerated?

In a federal prison, but the security level is determined on a case-by-case basis Signup and view all the answers

Which phrase is not true of jails?

Strictly for people who have been convicted of a felony Signup and view all the answers

Which phrase is not true of prisons?

Should not be for female inmates, regardless of age or physical strength Signup and view all the answers

What does not form part of a corrections officer's routine duties?

Cell extraction Signup and view all the answers

What type of search does a corrections officer conduct on an inmate's visitor, who has a suspicious appearance?

Clothed-body search Signup and view all the answers

What disciplinary sanction for erring inmates is not allowed?

Application of restraining devices Signup and view all the answers

What inmate rights should corrections officers respect and uphold at all times?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the proper response for facility administrators if an inmate suffers from cardiac arrest?

Designate corrections officers who will escort the stricken inmate to the hospital. Signup and view all the answers

What might have happened during the investigation of Officer Penrose-Smith's infatuation with Inmate Hannibal?

The facility director immediately sanctioned Officer Penrose-Smith for sexually abusing Inmate Hannibal. Signup and view all the answers

How is the Sheriff's last name spelled?

Nielsen Signup and view all the answers

What does 'interrogation' mean?

the act of questioning Signup and view all the answers

What is 'investigation'?

the action of investigating something or someone Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'report'?

a collection of writing that carries information to be shared again with someone new Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'misdemeanor'?

(n.) a crime or offense that is less serious than a felony; any minor misbehavior or misconduct Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'sheriff'?

the chief law enforcement officer in a county Signup and view all the answers

What is 'Rhode Island'?

state Signup and view all the answers

What does 'victim' mean?

a person harmed, injured, or killed as a result of a crime, accident, or other event or action Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'warrant'?

a legal paper, issued by a court, giving police permission to make an arrest, seizure, or search Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Corrections Officer Exam Study Notes

Average weekly pay for a corrections officer earning $38,970 annually is $749 (calculated from annual salary divided by 52 weeks).
Present occupancy rate of a 555-bed facility with 333 booked inmates is 60% (calculated by 333 divided by 555).
Officer-to-inmate ratio for 1221 inmates with one-third as many officers results in 1:407 (1221 divided by 3).
To transport a seriously injured inmate 48 miles at 32 mph, it takes 5,400 seconds (1.5 hours converted to seconds).
Quarterly budget for a facility with an average annual cost of $30,000 for 611 inmates should be $4.58 million (calculated from annual costs of $18,330,000 divided by 4).
Officers are supposed to listen carefully and follow directions during training (correct term is "supposed").
Officers ZYX and WVU shouldn't have used brute force while managing an argument between inmates (correct phrase is "shouldn't have").
Substandard service in corrections can have adverse effects on community safety (correct term is "adverse").
Corrections officers should receive recognition for their exemplary service (correct pronoun is "their").
Operations in penitentiaries involve medium- to maximum-security systems and high-level officer training (correct term is "Penitentiary").
Critical information required in incident reports includes the date and time of the incident (this information is always necessary).
Corrections officers must sign incident reports to ensure authenticity and accuracy in submissions.
During an angry call from a prison reform advocate, Officer SQR should display courtesy and tact to handle the situation.
Journalists wishing to conduct ambush interviews should be directed to facility administrators.
Upon receiving a bomb threat, corrections officers must act according to facility policy on emergency management.
Arrange the sequence: Announcement of the upcoming CCO exam (B), initial requirements submitted by 400 aspirants (E), the proctor prevents smoking (A), reports of leakage (C), and administrators nullifying the exam (D).
In a logical story about Pringlewater: Facility opens in Swordtail County (E), featured in the paper (B), invites aspiring officers for a tour (A), director resigns (D), Inmate 444-F is booked (C).
Correct sequence for anthrax outbreak: Officer notices inmate's illness (A), news of outbreak (B), cause identified (C), inmate hospitalized (E), facility closes down (D).
Individuals convicted of terrorism are typically housed in federal prisons, with security levels determined on a case-by-case basis.
Jails are not exclusively for those convicted of a felony; they may accommodate various individuals.
Prisons serve convicted felons and can have a death row; women can be imprisoned at these facilities.
Corrections officer duties include mail inspection, inmate count, and report writing, but not cell extraction.
Officers conduct clothed-body searches on visitors with suspicious appearances.
The application of restraining devices as disciplinary action for inmates is prohibited.
Inmate rights that must be respected include rights to remain silent, equal protection, fair treatment, due process, and privacy.
In response to cardiac arrest, facility administrators should designate corrections officers to escort the inmate to the hospital.
In a scenario with Officer Penrose-Smith's infatuation, immediate sanctions were taken for alleged sexual abuse.
Sheriff's last name is spelled Nielsen.
Interrogation is defined as the act of questioning.
Investigation refers to the action of investigating something or someone.
Reports are collections of writing that convey information for further dissemination.
A misdemeanor is a less serious crime or minor misconduct.
The sheriff is the chief law enforcement officer in a county.
Rhode Island is a U.S. state.
A victim is someone harmed, injured, or killed as a result of a crime or accident.
A warrant is a legal document giving police permission to carry out arrests, searches, or seizures.

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