CDCR LT Study Guide Exam Questions
with 100% Correct Answers | Verified |
Updated (Actual Exam)|| LATEST UPDATE
2026
What is Sexual Harassment? -CORRECTANSWER Sexual harassment is any
unwanted, unwelcome comments, looks, or overtones. It may be verbal, physical, or
written. Supervisors and Managers are legally responsible for ensuring a harassment
free work environment. Supervisors must take immediate action if the know harassment
exist.
What is the C.D.C. policy concerning sexual harassment? -CORRECTANSWER 1)
Employees have a right to a working environment free of discrimination, of which sexual
harassment is part.
2) Employees are expected to adhere to a standard of conduct that is respectful and
courtesy
What is the law regarding sexual harassment? -CORRECTANSWER Title VII of the
Civil Rights Act prohibits discrimination against any individual with respects on
conditions or privileges on the basis of sex.
As a supervisor, what would you do to ensure sexual harassment is being prevented? -
CORRECTANSWER 1) Train and advise staff it will not be tolerated
,2) Make sure employees understand the Departments position.
3) Be a role model.
4) Have a sergeant make rounds daily to monitor facility or work area.
5) Personally make rounds as much as practical.
6) Make myself approachable to staff.
What is Due Process? -CORRECTANSWER An established course of judicial
proceedings or other governmental activities designed to safeguard the legal rights of
the individual.
Inmate Appeals -CORRECTANSWER The inmate has a right to appeal anything
adversely affecting him.
1) Discipline
2) Appeals
3) Classification
4) Segregation
5) Programs
What are the time frames to CORRECTANSWER a CDC-602, inmate appeal? -
CORRECTANSWER Inmate submit within 30 calendar days (3084.8(a))
Informal level completed within 30 calendar days
First level (Sgt, Lt, or appeals coordinator) complete within 30 working days (3084.8(1))
Second level (Warden or designee) completed within 30 working days (3084.8(2))
,Third level (director or designee) completed within 60 working days
More than 1 appeal within 14 days will be considered excessive (3084.4(1))
First appeal will be processed
Rest will be suspended
If abuse, inmate will be restricted to 1 appeal per month for 6 months
What are the exceptions to normal appeal process -CORRECTANSWER Classification
appeals/ disciplinary appeals
admin 115's- 2nd level review final
serious 115's- 3rd level review final
(g) Disciplinary Appeals
(1) A disciplinary action cannot be appealed until the hearing process is completed,
including any re hearing.
(2) Inmates who wish to exhaust their administrative remedies for "serious" disciplinary
issues pursuant to section 3315 must appeal through the third level of review.
BPT decisions
Emergency appeals
3084.9 (a) Emergency appeals. Emergency appeals should not be used by inmates or
parolees as a substitute for verbally or otherwise informing staff of an emergency
situation requiring immediate response.
3084.9 (1) When circumstances are such that the regular appeal time limits would
subject the inmate or parolee to a substantial risk of personal injury or cause other
serious and irreparable harm, the appeal shall be processed as an emergency appeal.
, Emergency circumstances include, but are not limited to: (A) Threat of death or injury
due to enemies or other placement concerns. (B) Serious and imminent threat to health
or safety.
Transfer appeals
(h) Transfer Appeals. A decision for transfer to another institution may be appealed by
the affected inmate after the transfer endorsement by the classification staff
representative.
(1) Filing of an appeal of a transfer decision shall not normally be cause to stay or delay
a transfer except in extraordinary circumstances and at the discretion of the Warden or
designee.
Inmate may submit 1824 reasonable modification or accommodation request for
medical or ADA appeal issues to be addressed by 15 working days.
What is a CDC-114D? -CORRECTANSWER Order and hearing for placement in
segregated housing explaining the charges and reasons for the placement.
Due Process in the CDC-114D -CORRECTANSWER What is the Lieutenant's role in
the CDC-114D
1) Ensure the inmates Due Process is being met.
2) Is your decision to place the inmate in Ad/Seg warranted?
3) Ensure the CDC-114D form is completed accurately.
4) Ensure the inmate is properly housed.
with 100% Correct Answers | Verified |
Updated (Actual Exam)|| LATEST UPDATE
2026
What is Sexual Harassment? -CORRECTANSWER Sexual harassment is any
unwanted, unwelcome comments, looks, or overtones. It may be verbal, physical, or
written. Supervisors and Managers are legally responsible for ensuring a harassment
free work environment. Supervisors must take immediate action if the know harassment
exist.
What is the C.D.C. policy concerning sexual harassment? -CORRECTANSWER 1)
Employees have a right to a working environment free of discrimination, of which sexual
harassment is part.
2) Employees are expected to adhere to a standard of conduct that is respectful and
courtesy
What is the law regarding sexual harassment? -CORRECTANSWER Title VII of the
Civil Rights Act prohibits discrimination against any individual with respects on
conditions or privileges on the basis of sex.
As a supervisor, what would you do to ensure sexual harassment is being prevented? -
CORRECTANSWER 1) Train and advise staff it will not be tolerated
,2) Make sure employees understand the Departments position.
3) Be a role model.
4) Have a sergeant make rounds daily to monitor facility or work area.
5) Personally make rounds as much as practical.
6) Make myself approachable to staff.
What is Due Process? -CORRECTANSWER An established course of judicial
proceedings or other governmental activities designed to safeguard the legal rights of
the individual.
Inmate Appeals -CORRECTANSWER The inmate has a right to appeal anything
adversely affecting him.
1) Discipline
2) Appeals
3) Classification
4) Segregation
5) Programs
What are the time frames to CORRECTANSWER a CDC-602, inmate appeal? -
CORRECTANSWER Inmate submit within 30 calendar days (3084.8(a))
Informal level completed within 30 calendar days
First level (Sgt, Lt, or appeals coordinator) complete within 30 working days (3084.8(1))
Second level (Warden or designee) completed within 30 working days (3084.8(2))
,Third level (director or designee) completed within 60 working days
More than 1 appeal within 14 days will be considered excessive (3084.4(1))
First appeal will be processed
Rest will be suspended
If abuse, inmate will be restricted to 1 appeal per month for 6 months
What are the exceptions to normal appeal process -CORRECTANSWER Classification
appeals/ disciplinary appeals
admin 115's- 2nd level review final
serious 115's- 3rd level review final
(g) Disciplinary Appeals
(1) A disciplinary action cannot be appealed until the hearing process is completed,
including any re hearing.
(2) Inmates who wish to exhaust their administrative remedies for "serious" disciplinary
issues pursuant to section 3315 must appeal through the third level of review.
BPT decisions
Emergency appeals
3084.9 (a) Emergency appeals. Emergency appeals should not be used by inmates or
parolees as a substitute for verbally or otherwise informing staff of an emergency
situation requiring immediate response.
3084.9 (1) When circumstances are such that the regular appeal time limits would
subject the inmate or parolee to a substantial risk of personal injury or cause other
serious and irreparable harm, the appeal shall be processed as an emergency appeal.
, Emergency circumstances include, but are not limited to: (A) Threat of death or injury
due to enemies or other placement concerns. (B) Serious and imminent threat to health
or safety.
Transfer appeals
(h) Transfer Appeals. A decision for transfer to another institution may be appealed by
the affected inmate after the transfer endorsement by the classification staff
representative.
(1) Filing of an appeal of a transfer decision shall not normally be cause to stay or delay
a transfer except in extraordinary circumstances and at the discretion of the Warden or
designee.
Inmate may submit 1824 reasonable modification or accommodation request for
medical or ADA appeal issues to be addressed by 15 working days.
What is a CDC-114D? -CORRECTANSWER Order and hearing for placement in
segregated housing explaining the charges and reasons for the placement.
Due Process in the CDC-114D -CORRECTANSWER What is the Lieutenant's role in
the CDC-114D
1) Ensure the inmates Due Process is being met.
2) Is your decision to place the inmate in Ad/Seg warranted?
3) Ensure the CDC-114D form is completed accurately.
4) Ensure the inmate is properly housed.
