FREE BSCC Corrections Officer Selection Questions and Answers

Question 1

Inmates are responsible for mailing their own forms and legal documents to a court of law. A list of addresses for the different courts is provided to inmates. Inmates are also required to pay the postage for any documents they send. On occasion, a document requires a notary’s signature before being submitted to a court. Because notarization is not provided for free, inmates must pay the fees for this service.

Based ONLY on the paragraph above, which one of the following statements is the most accurate?

Accepted Answer

Inmates must pay for any postage required to mail court documents.

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An inmate can ask for assistance with mailing documents to a court.

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Each document an inmate mails to a court requires notarization.

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Inmates are reminded to pay for notary services by the court of law.

Question 2

Inmates frequently move within a facility from one location to another. Any time an inmate needs to move from one place to another, a pass is required. The pass must be signed by an officer. If an inmate is suspected of forging an officer’s signature, the pass should be verified immediately.

Based ONLY on the paragraph above, which one of the following statements is the most accurate?

Accepted Answer

A pass must be signed by an officer to be valid.

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An inmate with an officer does not need a pass.

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A suspicious pass needs an officer’s signature.

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An inmate is disciplined when found with a forged pass.

Question 3

An inmate should not be confined to a separate holding area as a form of punishment for longer than ten days. However, exceptions can be made if the inmate poses a threat to the safety of other inmates and staff members. In such cases, longer confinement may be acceptable. The warden must approve each case before a longer confinement is imposed.

Based ONLY on the paragraph above, which one of the following statements is the most accurate?

Accepted Answer

If an inmate poses a threat, a longer confinement period may be approved.

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An inmate can be confined to a separate holding area if their own safety is threatened.

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The warden has the ability to extend confinement without probable cause.

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An extended confinement is acceptable if it is less than ten days.

Question 4

When inmates arrive at a facility, they are given a copy of the facility’s Rules and Regulations. However, policies often change. When this occurs, the Rules and Regulations are revised. A new copy is then given to all inmates and officers. Officers are available to answer questions from inmates regarding the revisions. Copies of all the revisions are kept in the law library.

Based ONLY on the paragraph above, how are inmates made aware of changes to the Rules and Regulations?

Accepted Answer

Inmates are given a copy of the new Rules and Regulations.

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Officers answer inmates’ questions about policy changes.

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Officers inform inmates of the changes in the policy.

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Inmates are given copies of only the changes to policy.

Question 5

Identify the best-constructed sentence. The sentence must display the appropriate use of words and contain no grammar, spelling, or punctuation errors.

Accepted Answer

Who started the fight, Inmate A or Inmate B?

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Who started the fight Inmate A; or Inmate B?

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Who started, the fight Inmate A or Inmate B?

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Who started the fight Inmate A, or Inmate B?

Question 6

Identify the best-constructed sentence. The sentence must display the appropriate use of words and contain no grammar, spelling, or punctuation errors.

Accepted Answer

Officer W brought Inmate B to the nurse’s station yesterday.

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Officer W bringed Inmate B to the nurse’s station yesterday.

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Officer W brung Inmate B to the nurse’s station yesterday.

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Officer W brings Inmate B to the nurse’s station yesterday.

Question 7

Identify the best-constructed sentence. The sentence must display the appropriate use of words and contain no grammar, spelling, or punctuation errors.

Accepted Answer

Officers maintain files about each inmate.

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Officers manetane files about each inmate.

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Officers maintane files about each inmate.

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Officers manetain files about each inmate.

Question 8

Officer G picked up food trays on Wednesday morning. Inmate B opened the food slot in his living area and threw his tray at Officer G. Because of the attempted assault, officers placed Inmate B in a separate holding area. The inmate remained in the holding area until the officers felt it was safe to move him. Inmate B’s file was reviewed to determine the appropriate living situation and program for him. Based on the review, the officers assign Inmate B to a mental health program. He started the program the following Monday.

Based ONLY on the paragraph above, which one of the underlined words contains a grammar or spelling error?

Accepted Answer

assign

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picked

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placed

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remained

Question 9

Subtract the following amounts:

$188.47 - $ 95.99

Accepted Answer

$92.48

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$82.48

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$82.58

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$92.58

Question 10

You are the officer in a unit that houses 58 inmates. There has been a gas leak and you are required to escort the inmates to the gym. Before the gas leak, 19 inmates were sent to the hospital for medical care. How many inmates from your unit will you escort to the gym?

Accepted Answer

39

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38

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40

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41