California Correctional Officer Exam Correctional Officer Aptitude 2

Question 1

An inmate count must be conducted, but the totals do not match the roster. What is the officer's correct first action?

Accepted Answer

Recount and immediately notify the supervisor

Answer

Assume the difference is a clerical error and move on

Answer

Release inmates to recreation while counting

Answer

Adjust the roster to match the count

Question 2

If 6 officers are needed to supervise 144 inmates, how many officers are needed for 216 inmates at the same ratio?

Accepted Answer

9

Answer

8

Answer

10

Answer

12

Question 3

An officer observes two inmates whispering and quickly separating when approached. The best response is to:

Accepted Answer

Note the behavior and increase observation

Answer

Ignore it as normal social behavior

Answer

Immediately place both in restraints

Answer

Confront them loudly in front of others

Question 4

Which word is the closest synonym for 'apprehend' as used in corrections?

Accepted Answer

Capture

Answer

Release

Answer

Ignore

Answer

Reward

Question 5

An officer must write a report. Which version is most appropriate for an official document?

Accepted Answer

Inmate Smith refused a direct order to return to his cell at 1400 hours

Answer

The dude was acting crazy and stuff

Answer

He wouldn't listen so whatever

Answer

Some guy did something bad today

Question 6

During a fire alarm in a housing unit, the officer's priority is to:

Accepted Answer

Ensure inmate and staff safety while following evacuation procedure

Answer

Finish current paperwork first

Answer

Open all cells immediately without authorization

Answer

Wait for the alarm to stop on its own

Question 7

If a shift starts at 2200 hours and lasts 8 hours, what time does it end?

Accepted Answer

0600

Answer

0500

Answer

0700

Answer

0400