AOC/POC Exam ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
Define evidence-based practice - CORRECT ANSWER Objective, balanced, and responsible
use of current research and the best available data to guide policy and practice (supervision) decisions
such that overcomes for probationers are improved.
Why are assessments the foundation of EBP? - CORRECT ANSWER To reduce recidivism,
research reveals justice involved individuals should be assessed to identify their risk to reoffend
(Risk); identify criminogenic needs (Needs); and determine the most effective mode of intervention
(Responsivity).
What evidence-based principle involves matching a probationers type of treatment to their needs? -
CORRECT ANSWER Responsivity - identifies the HOW treatment and intervention should be
delivered.
What percentage of a medium high to high risk probationers time should be structured? - CORRECT
ANSWER Structure 40 to 70% of medium high and high risk probationers time.
Name and briefly define the two types of risk factors. Which type can be changed through appropriate
interventions? - CORRECT ANSWER Static Factor- are consistent or historical and CANNOT
BE CHANGED or can only increase such as age, gender, number of prior arrest, prior convictions,
age at first arrest and alcohol/substance abuse history.
Dynamic Factor- characteristics, statistically correlated with greater likelihood of recidivism that
CAN CHANGE through appropriate intervention such as attitude, substance abuse, anger
management
Be familiar with the code of conduct for judicial employees - CORRECT ANSWER Judicial
employee should maintain the dignity of the traditionary at all times and avoid both impropriety and
The appearance of impropriety. They should aspire at all times to conduct that ensures the greatest
possible public confidence in their independence, impartiality, integrity and competence.
Of the three definitions of ethics be familiar with the definition dealing with professionalism. -
CORRECT ANSWER The principles of right contact with reference to a specific profession,
mode of life etc.
, List the universal ethical values - CORRECT ANSWER Honesty
integrity
promise keeping
fidelity/loyalty
fairness
caring for others
respect for others
responsible citizenship
pursuit of excellence
accountability
What are the primary goals of adult and juvenile probation - CORRECT ANSWER Protection
of the community
Rehabilitation of the offender
Be able to locate and be familiar with the powers duties and responsibilities of juvenile and adult
probation officers. - CORRECT ANSWER Adult title 12-2 53
juvenile title 8-205
What is the presumption prison term for a class three felony dangerous first offense? - CORRECT
ANSWER 7.5
For the possession of PCP to be considered over the threshold amount how much PCP must be found
in the defendants possession - CORRECT ANSWER 4 g or 50 mL
A person has been convicted of a class three felony dangerous offense with two historical priors. what
is the maximum term for imprisonment that defendant can receive? - CORRECT ANSWER 25
years
Where do you find aggravating and mitigating circumstances affecting sentencing? - CORRECT
ANSWER Aggravating 13-701(D)
Mitigating 13- 701(E)
CORRECT ANSWERS
Define evidence-based practice - CORRECT ANSWER Objective, balanced, and responsible
use of current research and the best available data to guide policy and practice (supervision) decisions
such that overcomes for probationers are improved.
Why are assessments the foundation of EBP? - CORRECT ANSWER To reduce recidivism,
research reveals justice involved individuals should be assessed to identify their risk to reoffend
(Risk); identify criminogenic needs (Needs); and determine the most effective mode of intervention
(Responsivity).
What evidence-based principle involves matching a probationers type of treatment to their needs? -
CORRECT ANSWER Responsivity - identifies the HOW treatment and intervention should be
delivered.
What percentage of a medium high to high risk probationers time should be structured? - CORRECT
ANSWER Structure 40 to 70% of medium high and high risk probationers time.
Name and briefly define the two types of risk factors. Which type can be changed through appropriate
interventions? - CORRECT ANSWER Static Factor- are consistent or historical and CANNOT
BE CHANGED or can only increase such as age, gender, number of prior arrest, prior convictions,
age at first arrest and alcohol/substance abuse history.
Dynamic Factor- characteristics, statistically correlated with greater likelihood of recidivism that
CAN CHANGE through appropriate intervention such as attitude, substance abuse, anger
management
Be familiar with the code of conduct for judicial employees - CORRECT ANSWER Judicial
employee should maintain the dignity of the traditionary at all times and avoid both impropriety and
The appearance of impropriety. They should aspire at all times to conduct that ensures the greatest
possible public confidence in their independence, impartiality, integrity and competence.
Of the three definitions of ethics be familiar with the definition dealing with professionalism. -
CORRECT ANSWER The principles of right contact with reference to a specific profession,
mode of life etc.
, List the universal ethical values - CORRECT ANSWER Honesty
integrity
promise keeping
fidelity/loyalty
fairness
caring for others
respect for others
responsible citizenship
pursuit of excellence
accountability
What are the primary goals of adult and juvenile probation - CORRECT ANSWER Protection
of the community
Rehabilitation of the offender
Be able to locate and be familiar with the powers duties and responsibilities of juvenile and adult
probation officers. - CORRECT ANSWER Adult title 12-2 53
juvenile title 8-205
What is the presumption prison term for a class three felony dangerous first offense? - CORRECT
ANSWER 7.5
For the possession of PCP to be considered over the threshold amount how much PCP must be found
in the defendants possession - CORRECT ANSWER 4 g or 50 mL
A person has been convicted of a class three felony dangerous offense with two historical priors. what
is the maximum term for imprisonment that defendant can receive? - CORRECT ANSWER 25
years
Where do you find aggravating and mitigating circumstances affecting sentencing? - CORRECT
ANSWER Aggravating 13-701(D)
Mitigating 13- 701(E)
