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Mathematics
1. How much is a corrections officer's average weekly pay if he receives
$38,970 annually?
a) $749
b) $947
c) $1,499
d) $3,248
2. What is the present occupancy rate of a 555-bed facility that only has
333 inmates booked?
a) 33%
b) 49%
c) 55%
d) 60%
Language
1. During training, you are _________ to listen to the instructor carefully and
follow directions to the letter.
a) suppose
b) supposed
c) supposedly
d) supposibly
2. Officers ZYX and WVU _________ exercised brute force when they were
ordering the two inmates to stop arguing.
a) wouldn't of
b) shouldn't have
c) couldn't be
d) didn't at
Reading Comprehension
Test-takers are instructed to draw the answers solely from the facts and details
presented in the test items.
Federal and state laws permit the use of physical restraints on inmates, but in no
case is it allowed as a mode of punishment. To be exact, such devices are only
applied to inmates who exhibit behavior that can directly threaten the safety of
themselves and others. Examples of physical restraints are handcuffs, leg cuffs,
belly chains, safety straps, spit masks, and waist chains. When using physical
restraints, policies and protocols issued by the correctional facility should be
observed, and proper documentation is required.
1. Physical restraints may be applied to inmates as _________ .a) a mode of
punishmentb) a threat to safetyc) a means of preventing violent actiond) a
reason for proper documentation
2. What is not required by federal and state laws on the use of physical
restraints?
a) prior approval of medical staff
b) proper documentation
c) observance of policies
d) observance of protocols
4. What is the basic rule for corrections officers on the matter of handling
journalists, who wish to conduct an ambush interview on the general state
of the facility and conditions of inmates?
a) direct these journalists to facility administrators
b) ask them to present a letter of recommendation from the courts
c) respond to all questions with urgency, honesty, and diplomacy
d) request them to conduct a written interview instead, so there will be time to
review the responses
Clerical Skills
Evaluate inmate details consisting of booking numbers, genders, names, and dates
of birth:
#1: 41238-F Zulfa, Maryam Ajeebah (1963 Aug 28)
#2: 38419-M Singh, Iqbal Aadi (1959 Dec 06)
#3: 93517-M Fong, Washington Dytiapco (1975 Jan 13)
#4: 72806-F Pratt-Amather, Cecily Ava (1948 Nov 01)
#5: 69780-M Ladsous, Guy-Pierre (1960 Mar 28)
#6: 26095-M Alessandri, Gianfranco (1974 Oct 26)
#7: 17653-F Bembole, Taime-Keicha (1985 Feb 22)
#8: 05974-M Voragyev, Segei (1994 Apr 06)
#9: 80341-F Del Valle, Genelle Chuachoco (1984 Jun 30)
#10: 54162-F Hollas, Suzanne Fiona (1991 Jul 26)
1. What is the most logically sequenced among the records that are
supposedly filed according to booking number?
a) 7, 8, 2, 1, 10, 5, 4, 9, 3, 6
b) 3, 10, 9, 7, 1, 2, 6, 8, 4, 5
c) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
d) 8, 7, 6, 2, 1, 10, 5, 4, 9, 3
4. What is the first name of the youngest among all ten inmates?
a) Suzanne
b) Genelle
c) Sergei
d) Iqbal
a) E, B, A, D, C
b) D, E, C, A, B
c) A, B, E, D, C
d) B, C, E, D, A
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) A, D, C, E, B
b) A, B, C, D, E
c) A, E, B, C, D
d) A, C, E, B, D
Observational Skills
Study the images in this section, one at a time. Take in as many details as you can
memorize within five minutes. After the alloted time, turn to the questionnaire and
answer all items. Answers must be inferred from the images.DO NOT GO BACK TO
THE IMAGES.
Image #1
This image is a photo of the painting, Song of Roland, which is exhibited at the State
Hermitage in Saint Petersburg, Russia.
1. At what time of day does the scene take place?
a) predawn
b) morning
c) twilight
d) midnight
5. What is most likely to occur after the gathering of these people in the
painting?
a) a garden wedding
b) the ball to celebrate unity
c) the royal baby's baptism
d) an armed confrontation
Image #2
This photo, released by the US Department of Defense, shows part of the search-
and-recovery operations conducted by American service members and volunteer
civilians when Korean Air flight 801 crashed in Guam on August 6, 1997.
1. Which phrase best describes the weather conditions during the
operation?
a) windy and wet
b) cloudy but dry
c) sunny and dry
d) stormy and windy
Image #3
This photo, taken by the US Air Force, shows an FBI SWAT team conducting a
hijacking exercise at Keesler Air Force Base.
1. Which phrase best describes the markings on the fire truck?
a) unit seal
b) body number
c) team name
d) all of the above
8. What is the proper response for facility administrators in the event that
an inmate suffers from cardiac arrest, and the in-house medical team
recommends that he be taken to the nearest hospital?
a) Call the nearest medical hospital to have its staff and ambulance pick up the
stricken inmate.
b) Give an ultimatum to the in-house medical team in reviving the stricken
inmate.
c) Designate corrections officers who will escort the striken inmate to the
hospital.
d) None of the above.
General Knowledge
MATHEMATICS
2. What is the present occupancy rate of a 555-bed facility that only has
333 inmates booked?
CORRECT ANSWER: D. The number of present inmate booked is divided by the
maximum bed count of 555.
1. During training, you are _________ to listen to the instructor carefully and
follow directions to the letter.
CORRECT ANSWER: B. The word is not used as a verb but as a participle.
Grammar rules state the correct form as, verb form of to be + past participle,
whether the verb is in the present tense or in the past tense. Examples in this
regard include: are required to, is used to, are driven to, and is headed for.
2. Officers ZYX and WVU _________ exercised brute force when they were
ordering the two inmates to stop arguing.
CORRECT ANSWER: B. Except for Choice C, which is grammatically correct but
does not fit the sentence, the two other answers are grammatically wrong.
Basic Skills
COMMUNICATION AND INTERPERSONAL
4. What is the basic rule for corrections officers on the matter of handling
journalists, who wish to conduct an ambush interview on the general state
of the facility and conditions of inmates?
CORRECT ANSWER: A. Choices B, C, and D may be practised in some facilities,
but is not a basic rule. More often than not, correctional facilities appoint and
train personnel to handle the media, speak on behalf of the institution, and/or
issue official statements.
CLERICAL
1. What is the most logically sequenced among the records that are
supposedly filed according to booking number?
CORRECT ANSWER: D. Although the sequence starts with 0, Choice D is the
most logically sequenced in the list. Choice A is a distracter that tends to confuse
the test-taker: The sequence starts with 1, but is not properly arranged after
that.
4. What is the first name of the youngest among all ten inmates?
CORRECT ANSWER: C. The year of birth of Sergei Voragyev indicates that he is
the youngest among the ten listed inmates.
SITUATIONAL REASONING
OBSERVATIONAL- IMAGE #1
5. What is most likely to occur after the gathering of these people in the
painting?
CORRECT ANSWER: D. There are no objects pointing to Choices A, B, and C. And
since the armed cavalrymen are gathered in a military-like formation, it is likely
for an armed confrontation to follow.
OBSERVATIONAL- IMAGE #2
1. Which phrase best describes the weather conditions during the
operation?
CORRECT ANSWER: C. There is no sign of wind, overcast skies, and heavy rains
that characterize Choices A, B, and D.
OBSERVATIONAL- IMAGE #3
7. What inmate rights should corrections officers respect and uphold at all
times?
CORRECT ANSWER: D. Inmates are entitled to the rights mentioned in Choices A,
B, and C.
8. What is the proper response for facility administrators in the event that
an inmate suffers from cardiac arrest, and the in-house medical team
recommends that he be taken to the nearest hospital?
CORRECT ANSWER: C. Despite the vulnerable conditions of the stricken inmate,
facility administrators must designate knowledgeable and well-equipped escorts
to competent hospitals or other approved destinations outside of the facility.
9. Officer Penrose-Smith, a male facility staff at a women's correctional
institution, found himself infatuated with Inmate Hannibal. He then
confided in Officer Grundy, a male colleague, who reported the matter to
the facility director later tha day. A controversial investigation ensued,
and the outcome would involve the forced resignation of the facility
director due to wrongfully terminating Officer Penrose-Smith. What might
have happened in the process?
CORRECT ANSWER: A. This is the most legally acceptable situation among the
choices. The phrases forced resignation and wrongfully terminating indicates
that there are grounds to sanction the facility director, and reasons to accuse
him of unceremoniously and illegally dismissing Officer Penrose-Smith. Like
inmates, corrections officers and other facility staff are entitled to due process.
Tips
AVOID DISTRACTER QUESTIONS- Learn how to identify choices that are
solely meant to confuse test-takers. Some of these are obviously ridiculous
choices, while others may appear to be the correct answer.
PERFORM DEDUCTION- If you are not 100% sure of the answer, eliminate
the distracters until you arrive at the most logical answer.
Important Reminders
Feel fresh and awakened on exam day. Take a shower before leaving for the
testing site.
Check if your attire and personal effects are permitted in the testing site.
Never let your eyes wander around the room. Spare yourself the trouble of
being accused of cheating and being disqualified from the exam.
Mark your answers only in the prescribed manner. If the directions call for
shading the blank, do so clearly.
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