NDOC Week 1 Test Exam ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
What is the difference between physical containment and behavior management? - CORRECT
ANSWER Staff perception
Physical - inmates are dangerous
Behavioral - inmates capable of rational and positive behavior
Physical- Staff orders inmates to follow directive
Behavioral- staff states jail's expectations for behavior and motivates inmates to meet them
How is an inmate behavior management plan designed to positively change inmate behavior? -
CORRECT ANSWER Motivation and rewarding good behavior and punishing bad behavior
All inmates should be classified by the same objective criteria supported by specific policies and
procedures because it provides reasoning to support the decision making process and eliminate
arbitrary decisions : T or F - CORRECT ANSWER T
How often does an inmate get a classification review? - CORRECT ANSWER every 6 months
Corrective Discipline does what for the inmate? - CORRECT ANSWER Make inmate conduct
conform to a standard of behavior that ensures safe and orderly living environment
Instilling respect for authority
Teach values and respectful behavior for them to continue to use once they reenter the community
All staff members must be taught how the inmate disciplinary program works, in general and specific
terms, because every employee may be involved (as a witness, or reporting official, or in some other
capacity) in the disciplinary system. Describe the Inmate Disciplinary process? - CORRECT
ANSWER Written set of rules for behavior and handling misconduct
Careful and thorough communication for rules of discipline
Disciplinary policy must specify how inmates will be notified of suspected misconduct, sanctions
imposed and their rights and rights to appeal
, List the undesireable traits of supervision and negative effects of each - CORRECT
ANSWER Prejudices, Fear of Inmates***, Fraternization with inmates, failure to take
disciplinary action
Explain the importance of being firm, fair, and consistent with inmates - CORRECT
ANSWER Equity, fairness, and consistency for the GP. supports decision making process and
eliminates arbitrary decisions.
List components that are required for a fire? - CORRECT ANSWER Oxygen, heat, fuel, chain
reaction
What type of reaction is necessary for a fire - CORRECT ANSWER Chain reaction
Revenge, anger, attention, escape and to see if they can get away with it all? - CORRECT
ANSWER Reasons inmates start fires
What does the RACE acronym stand for? - CORRECT ANSWER rescue, alarm, contain,
extinguish
Leading cause of death in a fire? - CORRECT ANSWER Smoke Inhalation
What is the importance of an evacuation plan? - CORRECT ANSWER safety for all persons
3 types of media? - CORRECT ANSWER print (newspaper), broadcast (tv), Digital (social
media)
what is a PIO - CORRECT ANSWER Public Information Officer
List 5 things PIO cannot release - CORRECT ANSWER Details of weapon
Details of crime or serious incident that may jeopardize investigation
Sexual assault statements
names and identifying information of victim of sex crimes
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
What is the difference between physical containment and behavior management? - CORRECT
ANSWER Staff perception
Physical - inmates are dangerous
Behavioral - inmates capable of rational and positive behavior
Physical- Staff orders inmates to follow directive
Behavioral- staff states jail's expectations for behavior and motivates inmates to meet them
How is an inmate behavior management plan designed to positively change inmate behavior? -
CORRECT ANSWER Motivation and rewarding good behavior and punishing bad behavior
All inmates should be classified by the same objective criteria supported by specific policies and
procedures because it provides reasoning to support the decision making process and eliminate
arbitrary decisions : T or F - CORRECT ANSWER T
How often does an inmate get a classification review? - CORRECT ANSWER every 6 months
Corrective Discipline does what for the inmate? - CORRECT ANSWER Make inmate conduct
conform to a standard of behavior that ensures safe and orderly living environment
Instilling respect for authority
Teach values and respectful behavior for them to continue to use once they reenter the community
All staff members must be taught how the inmate disciplinary program works, in general and specific
terms, because every employee may be involved (as a witness, or reporting official, or in some other
capacity) in the disciplinary system. Describe the Inmate Disciplinary process? - CORRECT
ANSWER Written set of rules for behavior and handling misconduct
Careful and thorough communication for rules of discipline
Disciplinary policy must specify how inmates will be notified of suspected misconduct, sanctions
imposed and their rights and rights to appeal
, List the undesireable traits of supervision and negative effects of each - CORRECT
ANSWER Prejudices, Fear of Inmates***, Fraternization with inmates, failure to take
disciplinary action
Explain the importance of being firm, fair, and consistent with inmates - CORRECT
ANSWER Equity, fairness, and consistency for the GP. supports decision making process and
eliminates arbitrary decisions.
List components that are required for a fire? - CORRECT ANSWER Oxygen, heat, fuel, chain
reaction
What type of reaction is necessary for a fire - CORRECT ANSWER Chain reaction
Revenge, anger, attention, escape and to see if they can get away with it all? - CORRECT
ANSWER Reasons inmates start fires
What does the RACE acronym stand for? - CORRECT ANSWER rescue, alarm, contain,
extinguish
Leading cause of death in a fire? - CORRECT ANSWER Smoke Inhalation
What is the importance of an evacuation plan? - CORRECT ANSWER safety for all persons
3 types of media? - CORRECT ANSWER print (newspaper), broadcast (tv), Digital (social
media)
what is a PIO - CORRECT ANSWER Public Information Officer
List 5 things PIO cannot release - CORRECT ANSWER Details of weapon
Details of crime or serious incident that may jeopardize investigation
Sexual assault statements
names and identifying information of victim of sex crimes
