CDCR SGT. EXAM questions and answers
2026\2027 A+ Grade
CCD 117
- correct answer All daily movement and assignment changes shall be documented as they occur on a
CDC 117. The White Original Copy shall be retained for one year in Central Control. The Yellow Copy
shall be the source of information for the Daily Movement Sheet (DMS).
CDC 154
- correct answer All bed and housing changes are documented on a CDC 154. The White Original Copy is
retained in Central Control for one year.
Daily Movement Sheet (DMS)
- correct answer Lists all arrivals, departures, temporary releases, out-to-courts, family visits, changes in
housing, work assignments and custody classification during the previous 24-hour period.
Required "Out to Court" (OTC) Documents:
- correct answer 1. CDC 161: Wardens Checkout Order
2. CDC 123: Body Receipt
3. Photo Pack/Escape Card
4. CDC 804 Detainer
Required "Out to Medical" (OTM) Documents:
- correct answer 1. CDC 7252 Request for Authorization of Temporary Removal for Medical Treatment
2. CDC 123 Body Receipt
3. CDC 2170 Inmate Transport and Guarding Assessment
4. Photo Pack
,Stage 1 Level of Disturbance/Emergency
- correct answer Incidents for which it is determined that containment and control can be achieved by
on-duty personnel.
Stage 2 Level of Disturbance/Emergency
- correct answer Incident requires on- and off-duty staff to control
Stage 3 Level of Disturbance/Emergency
- correct answer Incident requires assistance from intra-departmental (i.e. other institutions, Paroles,
etc.), and/or outside agencies (i.e. CHP, Sheriff's Dept., etc.)
Stage 4 Level of Disturbance/Emergency
- correct answer Incident requires assistance from the Office of Emergency Services (OES), National
Guard, etc.
Level 1 (I) Inmate Classification
- correct answer 0-18 Points: Open Dorm without armed perimeter.
Level 2 (II) Inmate Classification
- correct answer 19-35 Points: Open dorm with secure perimeter.
Level 3 (III) Inmate Classification
- correct answer 36-59 Points: Cell construction with fenced perimeter and armed coverage.
Level 4 (IV) Inmate Classification
- correct answer 60+ Points:
1. Secure perimeter
2. Inside/Outside armed coverage
3. Inside Cell Construction/Outside Cell Construction
CCR 3084
- correct answer 602 I/M Appeal
, CCR 3084 (602 I/M Appeal) Exceptions To Time Limits
- correct answer 1. Unavailability of the I/M, staff or witnesses.
2. Complexity of the decision, action, or policy requiring additional research.
3. Necessary involvement of other agencies or jurisdictions.
4. State of Emergency pursuant to CCR 3383(c) requiring the postponement of nonessential
administrative decisions and actions including normal time requirements for such decisions and actions.
CCR 3084 I/M Appeal 1st Level:
- correct answer 30 Working Days
Usually Heard by Facility Supervisor
CCR 3084 I/M Appeal 2nd Level:
- correct answer 30 Working Days
Usually Heard by Warden or Designee
CCR 3084 I/M Appeal 3rd Level:
- correct answer 60 Working Days.
Usually Heard at the Director's Level.
Emergency Appeals:
- correct answer If warranted, the 1st level shall be waived. The 2nd Level shall be completed in 5
Working days.
Who Can Be the Chief Disciplinary Officer (CDO)?
- correct answer A person not below the level of a Correctional Administrator or Parole Administrator I.
What is the Role of the Chief Disciplinary Officer (CDO)?
- correct answer 1. Affirm, Reverse or Modify the disciplinary action or credit forfeiture.
2. Order a different action/method
3. Dismiss
4. Order a re-hearing
2026\2027 A+ Grade
CCD 117
- correct answer All daily movement and assignment changes shall be documented as they occur on a
CDC 117. The White Original Copy shall be retained for one year in Central Control. The Yellow Copy
shall be the source of information for the Daily Movement Sheet (DMS).
CDC 154
- correct answer All bed and housing changes are documented on a CDC 154. The White Original Copy is
retained in Central Control for one year.
Daily Movement Sheet (DMS)
- correct answer Lists all arrivals, departures, temporary releases, out-to-courts, family visits, changes in
housing, work assignments and custody classification during the previous 24-hour period.
Required "Out to Court" (OTC) Documents:
- correct answer 1. CDC 161: Wardens Checkout Order
2. CDC 123: Body Receipt
3. Photo Pack/Escape Card
4. CDC 804 Detainer
Required "Out to Medical" (OTM) Documents:
- correct answer 1. CDC 7252 Request for Authorization of Temporary Removal for Medical Treatment
2. CDC 123 Body Receipt
3. CDC 2170 Inmate Transport and Guarding Assessment
4. Photo Pack
,Stage 1 Level of Disturbance/Emergency
- correct answer Incidents for which it is determined that containment and control can be achieved by
on-duty personnel.
Stage 2 Level of Disturbance/Emergency
- correct answer Incident requires on- and off-duty staff to control
Stage 3 Level of Disturbance/Emergency
- correct answer Incident requires assistance from intra-departmental (i.e. other institutions, Paroles,
etc.), and/or outside agencies (i.e. CHP, Sheriff's Dept., etc.)
Stage 4 Level of Disturbance/Emergency
- correct answer Incident requires assistance from the Office of Emergency Services (OES), National
Guard, etc.
Level 1 (I) Inmate Classification
- correct answer 0-18 Points: Open Dorm without armed perimeter.
Level 2 (II) Inmate Classification
- correct answer 19-35 Points: Open dorm with secure perimeter.
Level 3 (III) Inmate Classification
- correct answer 36-59 Points: Cell construction with fenced perimeter and armed coverage.
Level 4 (IV) Inmate Classification
- correct answer 60+ Points:
1. Secure perimeter
2. Inside/Outside armed coverage
3. Inside Cell Construction/Outside Cell Construction
CCR 3084
- correct answer 602 I/M Appeal
, CCR 3084 (602 I/M Appeal) Exceptions To Time Limits
- correct answer 1. Unavailability of the I/M, staff or witnesses.
2. Complexity of the decision, action, or policy requiring additional research.
3. Necessary involvement of other agencies or jurisdictions.
4. State of Emergency pursuant to CCR 3383(c) requiring the postponement of nonessential
administrative decisions and actions including normal time requirements for such decisions and actions.
CCR 3084 I/M Appeal 1st Level:
- correct answer 30 Working Days
Usually Heard by Facility Supervisor
CCR 3084 I/M Appeal 2nd Level:
- correct answer 30 Working Days
Usually Heard by Warden or Designee
CCR 3084 I/M Appeal 3rd Level:
- correct answer 60 Working Days.
Usually Heard at the Director's Level.
Emergency Appeals:
- correct answer If warranted, the 1st level shall be waived. The 2nd Level shall be completed in 5
Working days.
Who Can Be the Chief Disciplinary Officer (CDO)?
- correct answer A person not below the level of a Correctional Administrator or Parole Administrator I.
What is the Role of the Chief Disciplinary Officer (CDO)?
- correct answer 1. Affirm, Reverse or Modify the disciplinary action or credit forfeiture.
2. Order a different action/method
3. Dismiss
4. Order a re-hearing
