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.

Answer

Explanation:
Choice A is the only statement fully supported by the paragraph because it states that inmates are required to pay the postage for any documents they send, which includes court documents. Choice B is incorrect because the paragraph does not provide information regarding assistance with mailing. Choice C is incorrect because not all documents require a notary’s signature. Choice D is incorrect because there is no mention of the court reminding inmates to pay for notary services within the paragraph.

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.

Answer

Explanation:
Choice B is the only statement fully supported by the paragraph. A pass is only valid if it has an officer’s signature. Choice A is incorrect because a pass is required any time inmates change locations. Choice C is incorrect because officer signatures may be forged. Choice D is incorrect because inmate discipline was not described in the paragraph.

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.

Answer

Explanation:
Choice B is the only statement fully supported by the paragraph because it describes the requirements and required approval for extended confinement. Choice A is incorrect because the safety of the inmate was not provided as a cause for extended confinement. Choice C is incorrect because probable cause is required for extended confinement. Choice D is incorrect because confinement of less than ten days is not considered extended.

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.

Answer

Explanation:
Choice A accurately describes how inmates are informed of changes to the Rules and Regulations. Choice B is incorrect because while officers can answer questions about the changes, inmates are made aware of the new changes by the new copy of the Rules and Regulations. Choices C and D are incorrect because officers do not inform inmates of the changes and inmates receive a completely new copy.

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?

Answer

Explanation:
Choice D has the correct punctuation. The punctuation in the remaining choices is incorrect.

BSCC - Board of State and Community Corrections Practice Test

BSCC - Board of State and Community Corrections Practice Test

FREE BSCC Corrections Officer Selection Questions and Answers