FCSO OPOTA Corrections Questions and
Correct Detailed Answers Already Graded A+
SPO 1.1-What's the relationship between a student performance objective and a
test question? - CORRECT ANSWER-A test question must respond directly to
an spo and every spo may be the basis of a test question.
SPO 1.1-What are the reasons for corrections training? - CORRECT ANSWER-•
Mandated by state law.
• To acquire new knowledge and skills
• To reduce errors and mistakes in
performing critical tasks while protecting
the public.
• To standardize procedures.
• To increase efficiency
• To build confidence and morale.
• To build safety and survival skills
• To reduce civil liability.
• To eliminate unfit trainees who do not meet
training standards.
SPO 1.2-3-Part 1: What will an ethical corrections officer do? - CORRECT
ANSWER-• Treat everyone professionally and without bias.
,• Conduct duties objectively.
• Respect the profession of corrections.
• Be responsible to his/her family and
community.
SPO 1.2-List the internal and external influences that affect and complicate an
officer's decisions - CORRECT ANSWER-• Relationships with family and friends.
• The media.
• Department regulations.
• Citizens.
• Interdepartmental politics.
• The officer's own ethical and moral beliefs.
SPO 1.2-2-What are factors that contribute to unethical behavior? - CORRECT
ANSWER-• Anger
• Lust
• Greed
• Peer Pressure
SPO 1.2-3-Part 2: What will an unethical corrections officer do? - CORRECT
ANSWER-• Use excessive force.
• Accept gratuities.
• Commit perjury.
,• Falsify reports.
SPO 2.1-1-What are the purposes of the Bill of Rights - CORRECT ANSWER-•
Protect an individuals freedoms.
• Prevent the government from interfering in
protected rights.
SPO 2.1-2-Describe the major components of the criminal justice system: -
CORRECT ANSWER-• Law enforcement-keep the peace,
apprehend violators, combat crime, prevent
crime, and provide services.
• Courts-Hold fair and impartial trials (due
process), determine guilt or innocence,
impose sentences on the guilty, key
personnel includes judges, prosecutors,
and defense attorneys.
• Corrections-responsible for supervising the
offender. Prison/county jails, parole,
probation, halfway houses, and work
release programs.
SPO 2.1-3-List the goals of sentencing - CORRECT ANSWER-• Punish the
offender and in many cases,
rehabilitate thee offender.
, • Protect society.
• Restore the victim as much as possible.
SPO 2.1-4-What are the general rules for effective courtroom testimony? -
CORRECT ANSWER-• Be prepared.
• Project a positive image.
• Dress in professional attire.
• Sit, stand, and walk with good posture.
• Project your voice.
• Give direct answers to questions from
attorneys or the judge.
• If permitted to take reports and notes to
the witness stand, ask for a moment to
review them (don't read report directly
unless told to).
• Be honest.
SPO 2.4-1-Essential jail standards: - CORRECT ANSWER-• Standard that has
been designated to
directly support the life, safety, and health of
the jail inmates, employees, and volunteers.
• Jail must follow all of these standards.
Correct Detailed Answers Already Graded A+
SPO 1.1-What's the relationship between a student performance objective and a
test question? - CORRECT ANSWER-A test question must respond directly to
an spo and every spo may be the basis of a test question.
SPO 1.1-What are the reasons for corrections training? - CORRECT ANSWER-•
Mandated by state law.
• To acquire new knowledge and skills
• To reduce errors and mistakes in
performing critical tasks while protecting
the public.
• To standardize procedures.
• To increase efficiency
• To build confidence and morale.
• To build safety and survival skills
• To reduce civil liability.
• To eliminate unfit trainees who do not meet
training standards.
SPO 1.2-3-Part 1: What will an ethical corrections officer do? - CORRECT
ANSWER-• Treat everyone professionally and without bias.
,• Conduct duties objectively.
• Respect the profession of corrections.
• Be responsible to his/her family and
community.
SPO 1.2-List the internal and external influences that affect and complicate an
officer's decisions - CORRECT ANSWER-• Relationships with family and friends.
• The media.
• Department regulations.
• Citizens.
• Interdepartmental politics.
• The officer's own ethical and moral beliefs.
SPO 1.2-2-What are factors that contribute to unethical behavior? - CORRECT
ANSWER-• Anger
• Lust
• Greed
• Peer Pressure
SPO 1.2-3-Part 2: What will an unethical corrections officer do? - CORRECT
ANSWER-• Use excessive force.
• Accept gratuities.
• Commit perjury.
,• Falsify reports.
SPO 2.1-1-What are the purposes of the Bill of Rights - CORRECT ANSWER-•
Protect an individuals freedoms.
• Prevent the government from interfering in
protected rights.
SPO 2.1-2-Describe the major components of the criminal justice system: -
CORRECT ANSWER-• Law enforcement-keep the peace,
apprehend violators, combat crime, prevent
crime, and provide services.
• Courts-Hold fair and impartial trials (due
process), determine guilt or innocence,
impose sentences on the guilty, key
personnel includes judges, prosecutors,
and defense attorneys.
• Corrections-responsible for supervising the
offender. Prison/county jails, parole,
probation, halfway houses, and work
release programs.
SPO 2.1-3-List the goals of sentencing - CORRECT ANSWER-• Punish the
offender and in many cases,
rehabilitate thee offender.
, • Protect society.
• Restore the victim as much as possible.
SPO 2.1-4-What are the general rules for effective courtroom testimony? -
CORRECT ANSWER-• Be prepared.
• Project a positive image.
• Dress in professional attire.
• Sit, stand, and walk with good posture.
• Project your voice.
• Give direct answers to questions from
attorneys or the judge.
• If permitted to take reports and notes to
the witness stand, ask for a moment to
review them (don't read report directly
unless told to).
• Be honest.
SPO 2.4-1-Essential jail standards: - CORRECT ANSWER-• Standard that has
been designated to
directly support the life, safety, and health of
the jail inmates, employees, and volunteers.
• Jail must follow all of these standards.
