CDCR Sergeant Exam 2026 – California Department of
Corrections and Rehabilitation – Practice Questions and Answer
Key Study Guide
Introduction:
This document contains practice questions and detailed answer
keys for the CDCR Sergeant Exam 2026. It covers institutional
procedures, inmate discipline, use of force policy, administrative
segregation, emergency response, classification systems,
disciplinary processes, custody documentation, and supervisory
responsibilities within the California Department of Corrections
and Rehabilitation.
The material also reviews CCR policies, DOM procedures, inmate
appeals, disciplinary timelines, heat emergency protocols, lawsuits
affecting CDCR operations, and key correctional forms commonly
tested on the Sergeant promotional examination. It is designed as a
comprehensive study and review resource for correctional
supervisors preparing for promotion.
Exam Questions and Answers
What is a CDCR 114D? --- correct precise answer ---Administrative
Segregation Order
What is a CDC 1030 --- correct precise answer ---Confidential
Information Disclosure Form
,What is a CDC 812 Form? --- correct precise answer ---Notice of
Critical Case Information - Non-Confidential Enemies.
What is a CDC 812-A Form? --- correct precise answer ---Notice of
Critical Case Information - Prison Gang Identification
What is a CDC 812-B Form? --- correct precise answer ---Notice of
Critical Case Information - Disruptive Group Affiliates
What is a CDC 812-C Form? --- correct precise answer ---Notice of
Critical Case Information - Confidential Enemies
What are the four circumstances that delegate when you should
conduct a video interview with an I/M? --- correct precise answer -
--1. Allegation of unnecessary or excessive force.
2. I/M received significant injury.
3. I/M received a blow to the head
4. When Miranda Rights invoked by I/M - have to record the
refusal.
Who should be contacted PRIOR to removing restraints from an I/M
at an outside agency? --- correct precise answer ---Watch
Commander or the Healthcare Lieutenant
, What is Form CDC 127 used for? --- correct precise answer ---
Victim's Next of Kin - Request For Notification of Parole Hearing of
I/M
What does CMARS stand for? --- correct precise answer ---
California Multi-Agency Radio System
During what time of the year are Temperature Logs documented? --
- correct precise answer ---May 1st through October 31st
List the 13 Reportable Incidents per DOM 51030 --- correct precise
answer ---1. All Felonies
2. General or Partial Lock-Downs
3. Riots, I/M Strikes or General Demonstrations
4. Major Power Failures
5. Serious Accidents or Injuries
6. Deaths
7. Significant Damage or Destruction of State Property
8. Escape/Attempted Escape
9. Any State of Emergency as described in CCR 3383
10. Any use or discharge of weapons, chemical agents or tasers.
11. Threat against the President, VP or State Officials
12. Safety Grievances - Employee
Corrections and Rehabilitation – Practice Questions and Answer
Key Study Guide
Introduction:
This document contains practice questions and detailed answer
keys for the CDCR Sergeant Exam 2026. It covers institutional
procedures, inmate discipline, use of force policy, administrative
segregation, emergency response, classification systems,
disciplinary processes, custody documentation, and supervisory
responsibilities within the California Department of Corrections
and Rehabilitation.
The material also reviews CCR policies, DOM procedures, inmate
appeals, disciplinary timelines, heat emergency protocols, lawsuits
affecting CDCR operations, and key correctional forms commonly
tested on the Sergeant promotional examination. It is designed as a
comprehensive study and review resource for correctional
supervisors preparing for promotion.
Exam Questions and Answers
What is a CDCR 114D? --- correct precise answer ---Administrative
Segregation Order
What is a CDC 1030 --- correct precise answer ---Confidential
Information Disclosure Form
,What is a CDC 812 Form? --- correct precise answer ---Notice of
Critical Case Information - Non-Confidential Enemies.
What is a CDC 812-A Form? --- correct precise answer ---Notice of
Critical Case Information - Prison Gang Identification
What is a CDC 812-B Form? --- correct precise answer ---Notice of
Critical Case Information - Disruptive Group Affiliates
What is a CDC 812-C Form? --- correct precise answer ---Notice of
Critical Case Information - Confidential Enemies
What are the four circumstances that delegate when you should
conduct a video interview with an I/M? --- correct precise answer -
--1. Allegation of unnecessary or excessive force.
2. I/M received significant injury.
3. I/M received a blow to the head
4. When Miranda Rights invoked by I/M - have to record the
refusal.
Who should be contacted PRIOR to removing restraints from an I/M
at an outside agency? --- correct precise answer ---Watch
Commander or the Healthcare Lieutenant
, What is Form CDC 127 used for? --- correct precise answer ---
Victim's Next of Kin - Request For Notification of Parole Hearing of
I/M
What does CMARS stand for? --- correct precise answer ---
California Multi-Agency Radio System
During what time of the year are Temperature Logs documented? --
- correct precise answer ---May 1st through October 31st
List the 13 Reportable Incidents per DOM 51030 --- correct precise
answer ---1. All Felonies
2. General or Partial Lock-Downs
3. Riots, I/M Strikes or General Demonstrations
4. Major Power Failures
5. Serious Accidents or Injuries
6. Deaths
7. Significant Damage or Destruction of State Property
8. Escape/Attempted Escape
9. Any State of Emergency as described in CCR 3383
10. Any use or discharge of weapons, chemical agents or tasers.
11. Threat against the President, VP or State Officials
12. Safety Grievances - Employee
