TCOLE Jailer Exam Questions with 100%
Correct Answers
Recording an inmate's identification features and physical condition prevents an inmate from claiming
___________. (6.2.1)
c. injury after booking
3 multiple choice options
Punitive striking of inmates and excessive use of force are examples of ___________. (11.5.3)
c. tort liability
3 multiple choice options
All of the following are weapons to be used in weapons strategies of the force continuum, except
___________. (11.1.3)
b. gun
3 multiple choice options
What are warning signs that inmates are attempting to set-up a jailer? (11.6.5)
e. All of the above
3 multiple choice options
A.C.T. stands for ___________. (4.1.6)
b. Alternatives, Consequences, Tell Your Story
3 multiple choice options
Which is NOT one of the three parts of communication? (4.5.8)
a. destination
3 multiple choice options
Which of the following generally refers to groups of people with common ancestry and physical
characteristics? (4.3.1)
c. Race
3 multiple choice options
When delivering an emergency message to an inmate, the officer should notify the supervisor,
determine the nature of emergency and deliver according to policy, maintain observation of the
inmate, and __________. (8.4.4)
b. document all necessary information (date, time, nature of emergency, etc.)
3 multiple choice options
Which of the following methods of court testimony is first (prosecutor starts at the beginning of the
trial with state witnesses)? (13.3.4)
c. Direct examination
3 multiple choice options
The leg irons should be placed snugly on the inmate's ankles. (10.7.4)
False
, 2 multiple choice options
Inmates found guilty by an inmate disciplinary board can appeal the decision and must state the
appeal ___________. (11.4.6)
a. in writing
3 multiple choice options
Upon intake, an inmate file should be created that needs to contain a record of offenses and injuries,
disabilities, property, emergency contact information, and documentation of illegal status. (6.3.1)
False
2 multiple choice options
It is important to note the ________, time, and environmental conditions in the field notes. (13.2.2)
b. sequence
3 multiple choice options
One method for securing evidence from witnesses is to ________ witnesses. (13.1.2)
c. separate
3 multiple choice options
When an inmate's personal clothing is being placed in storage, it must be ___________ before
storage. (6.6.1)
a. sprayed with disinfectant
3 multiple choice options
The statutory authority for the Commission to establish rules that law enforcement agencies and
corrections officers must follow is the ___________. (2.1.1)
c. Occupations Code
3 multiple choice options
Status of persons confined to a violent cell shall be reassessed and documented at least every
___________. (7.2.2)
c. 24 hours
3 multiple choice options
According to TCJS 269.1, whose responsibility is it to establish a record system for detention that
includes a daily record of the number of inmates in the facility? (10.1.8)
b. Sheriff
3 multiple choice options
Which of the following is NOT a method for obtaining an inmate's identification? (6.1.4)
b. Ask the inmate to identify him/herself
3 multiple choice options
For minor infractions, disciplinary separation can be given for up to ___________ days. (11.4.3)
a. 15 days
3 multiple choice options
Correct Answers
Recording an inmate's identification features and physical condition prevents an inmate from claiming
___________. (6.2.1)
c. injury after booking
3 multiple choice options
Punitive striking of inmates and excessive use of force are examples of ___________. (11.5.3)
c. tort liability
3 multiple choice options
All of the following are weapons to be used in weapons strategies of the force continuum, except
___________. (11.1.3)
b. gun
3 multiple choice options
What are warning signs that inmates are attempting to set-up a jailer? (11.6.5)
e. All of the above
3 multiple choice options
A.C.T. stands for ___________. (4.1.6)
b. Alternatives, Consequences, Tell Your Story
3 multiple choice options
Which is NOT one of the three parts of communication? (4.5.8)
a. destination
3 multiple choice options
Which of the following generally refers to groups of people with common ancestry and physical
characteristics? (4.3.1)
c. Race
3 multiple choice options
When delivering an emergency message to an inmate, the officer should notify the supervisor,
determine the nature of emergency and deliver according to policy, maintain observation of the
inmate, and __________. (8.4.4)
b. document all necessary information (date, time, nature of emergency, etc.)
3 multiple choice options
Which of the following methods of court testimony is first (prosecutor starts at the beginning of the
trial with state witnesses)? (13.3.4)
c. Direct examination
3 multiple choice options
The leg irons should be placed snugly on the inmate's ankles. (10.7.4)
False
, 2 multiple choice options
Inmates found guilty by an inmate disciplinary board can appeal the decision and must state the
appeal ___________. (11.4.6)
a. in writing
3 multiple choice options
Upon intake, an inmate file should be created that needs to contain a record of offenses and injuries,
disabilities, property, emergency contact information, and documentation of illegal status. (6.3.1)
False
2 multiple choice options
It is important to note the ________, time, and environmental conditions in the field notes. (13.2.2)
b. sequence
3 multiple choice options
One method for securing evidence from witnesses is to ________ witnesses. (13.1.2)
c. separate
3 multiple choice options
When an inmate's personal clothing is being placed in storage, it must be ___________ before
storage. (6.6.1)
a. sprayed with disinfectant
3 multiple choice options
The statutory authority for the Commission to establish rules that law enforcement agencies and
corrections officers must follow is the ___________. (2.1.1)
c. Occupations Code
3 multiple choice options
Status of persons confined to a violent cell shall be reassessed and documented at least every
___________. (7.2.2)
c. 24 hours
3 multiple choice options
According to TCJS 269.1, whose responsibility is it to establish a record system for detention that
includes a daily record of the number of inmates in the facility? (10.1.8)
b. Sheriff
3 multiple choice options
Which of the following is NOT a method for obtaining an inmate's identification? (6.1.4)
b. Ask the inmate to identify him/herself
3 multiple choice options
For minor infractions, disciplinary separation can be given for up to ___________ days. (11.4.3)
a. 15 days
3 multiple choice options
