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Correctional Officer Practice Test

Check what you know about the correctional officer job with 15 free questions and instant explanations.

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15 multiple-choice questions on correctional officer knowledge, safety and vocabulary. Submit to see your score and explanations, or open any question’s answer as you go. Nothing is saved or shared.

Question 1 of 15Contraband is:
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Answer: Prohibited items. Contraband is not allowed.

Question 2 of 15During a count you should:
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Answer: Verify each person. Verify every person.

Question 3 of 15A shakedown is:
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Answer: A thorough search. It searches for contraband.

Question 4 of 15De-escalation uses:
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Answer: Calm communication. Calm words reduce tension.

Question 5 of 15PREA addresses:
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Answer: Sexual abuse prevention. The Prison Rape Elimination Act.

Question 6 of 15Which term matches this definition: “A secure entry with two doors.”
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Answer: Sally port. Sally port: A secure entry with two doors.

Question 7 of 15What does “Suicide watch” mean?
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Answer: Close monitoring of at-risk people.. Suicide watch: Close monitoring of at-risk people.

Question 8 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Moving people within or outside the facility.”
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Answer: Escort. Escort: Moving people within or outside the facility.

Question 9 of 15What does “Shakedown” mean?
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Answer: A thorough search of a cell or area.. Shakedown: A thorough search of a cell or area.

Question 10 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Prohibited items.”
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Answer: Contraband. Contraband: Prohibited items.

Question 11 of 15What does “Restraints” mean?
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Answer: Handcuffs and other control devices.. Restraints: Handcuffs and other control devices.

Question 12 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Separating people for safety or discipline.”
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Answer: Segregation. Segregation: Separating people for safety or discipline.

Question 13 of 15What does “Incident report” mean?
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Answer: A written record of an event.. Incident report: A written record of an event.

Question 14 of 15Which term matches this definition: “A living area in a facility.”
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Answer: Housing unit. Housing unit: A living area in a facility.

Question 15 of 15What does “Booking” mean?
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Answer: Processing people into jail.. Booking: Processing people into jail.

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