BASIC JAILERS COURSE TCOLE
EXAM AND STUDYGUIDE NEWEST
2025 ACTUAL EXAM 310+
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS| GRADED A+
Contraband searches of the entire facility area shall be done: - ANSWER -On a
regular and irregular basis
Under Code of Criminal Procedure 38.22 no written statement made by an
accused, as the result of custodial interrogation, may be admissible as evidence
unless the individual was notified of: - ANSWER -his rights
_______ is a tactic used by defense attorneys. - ANSWER -condescending
counsel
When fingerprinting an inmate, the inmate's fingers should be cleaned with -
ANSWER -Soap and water
Who has the responsibility of ensuring that a person committed to jail by a warrant
is placed in jail? - ANSWER -sheriff
Which of the following is NOT an occupational risk of corrections? - ANSWER -
Intravenous drug use
Telephone calls after booking are considered privileges, unless they are the only
access available to religious leaders or attorney representation. - ANSWER -False
Keeping records of meals is important information for all of the following EXCEPT:
- ANSWER -Determining what meals inmates like or don't like
This type of head count is done at each shift change, when a prisoner is MISSING,
and no fewer than 4 times a day. - ANSWER -REGULAR
When verifying a warrant, you may use all of the following in order to ascertain
correct identity of detaining person and agency EXCEPT: - ANSWER -Ask the
person their name
,This type of count is done when receiving or returning a GROUP of prisoners: -
ANSWER -INFORMAL
HBV, commonly known as Hepatitis B Virus, is a viral infection of the: - ANSWER -
LIVER
What should you do if an inmate refuses to sign an inmate property receipt? -
ANSWER --have another deputy witness the refusal and sign the receipt
Concepts that can be used to improve staff and inmate relations include: -
ANSWER -Firm but fair conduct
______________and ____________are considered appropriate procedures for
conducting a head count. __________, __________and are the three most
common types of head counts. The________________________ is the type of
count that occurs no fewer than four times daily. - ANSWER -Roll call & Numerical
/ Regular, Informal, Off Count / Regular
RC&N/R,I,OC/R^
When officers are observing inmate work activity, they should do all of the
following except: - ANSWER -discipline inmates for not completing tasks on time
According to CCP Article 2.19, what must the sheriff provide, on the first day of
each month, to the District or County Attorney? - ANSWER -BOTH B&C
A list of names of all inmates under supervision of the Sheriff
The authority under which the sheriff is detaining the inmates
To make a difference in treatment or favor on a basis other than individual merit.
(14th amendment) - ANSWER -Discrimination
TCJS 285.1 Physical Exercise requires facilities inmates
_______________________ - ANSWER -One hour supervised physical exercise
or physical recreation at least three days per week.
Money received through the mail system should be: - ANSWER -receipted and
deposited into inmate's account
Any group of inmates which pose a threat to the physical safety of other inmates or
staff, by virtue of the group's nature and activities, is a - ANSWER -Disruptive
group
Aryan Brotherhood was formed in Texas in the early ______. - ANSWER -1980's
, Which of the following is NOT a form of prejudice - ANSWER -Nepotism
A public servant commits an offense if, WITH INTENT to obtain a benefit or with
intent to harm or defraud another, he intentionally or knowingly; misuses
government property, services personel or anything of value belonging to the
government that has come into the public servant's custody or possession by
virtue of the public servant's office or employment. This law is known as: -
ANSWER -Abuse of Official Capacity
One procedure during a search of inmates and their cells is to: - ANSWER -shut
off the water supply
Which of the following is NOT one of the most common factors for a suicide risk? -
ANSWER -DAYLIGHT
According to the TCJS the intake file shall include: - ANSWER -inmate property
inventory
During a disturbance or riot, a correctional officer, unless policy directs otherwise,
should: - ANSWER -Notify supervision and stand by at a safe distance until help
arrives, while observing the actions of inmates.
When interviewing an inmate with mental retardation use simple language and ask
short _________ questions. - ANSWER -open ended
Privileged mail may be read: - ANSWER -With authorization of a search warrant
An inmate has been caught with a METAL SPOON, which has been filed to a point
on one side, making a deadly weapon. Which of the following could he be charged
with? - ANSWER -Possession of deadly weapon in PENAL institution
Significantly SUB-AVERAGE general intellectual functioning existing concurrently
with deficits in adaptive behavior and originates during the developmental period
best describes... - ANSWER -Offender with MENTAL RETARDATION
Standard facility clothing shall be issued to all inmates held over: - ANSWER -
48HRS
Segregating "special" inmates from general population during recreational
activities may be known as: - ANSWER -administrative segregation
CCP 104.002. Expenses for an inmate that receives medical, dental, or health
related services is the financial obligation of _________. - ANSWER -County or
hospital district
EXAM AND STUDYGUIDE NEWEST
2025 ACTUAL EXAM 310+
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS| GRADED A+
Contraband searches of the entire facility area shall be done: - ANSWER -On a
regular and irregular basis
Under Code of Criminal Procedure 38.22 no written statement made by an
accused, as the result of custodial interrogation, may be admissible as evidence
unless the individual was notified of: - ANSWER -his rights
_______ is a tactic used by defense attorneys. - ANSWER -condescending
counsel
When fingerprinting an inmate, the inmate's fingers should be cleaned with -
ANSWER -Soap and water
Who has the responsibility of ensuring that a person committed to jail by a warrant
is placed in jail? - ANSWER -sheriff
Which of the following is NOT an occupational risk of corrections? - ANSWER -
Intravenous drug use
Telephone calls after booking are considered privileges, unless they are the only
access available to religious leaders or attorney representation. - ANSWER -False
Keeping records of meals is important information for all of the following EXCEPT:
- ANSWER -Determining what meals inmates like or don't like
This type of head count is done at each shift change, when a prisoner is MISSING,
and no fewer than 4 times a day. - ANSWER -REGULAR
When verifying a warrant, you may use all of the following in order to ascertain
correct identity of detaining person and agency EXCEPT: - ANSWER -Ask the
person their name
,This type of count is done when receiving or returning a GROUP of prisoners: -
ANSWER -INFORMAL
HBV, commonly known as Hepatitis B Virus, is a viral infection of the: - ANSWER -
LIVER
What should you do if an inmate refuses to sign an inmate property receipt? -
ANSWER --have another deputy witness the refusal and sign the receipt
Concepts that can be used to improve staff and inmate relations include: -
ANSWER -Firm but fair conduct
______________and ____________are considered appropriate procedures for
conducting a head count. __________, __________and are the three most
common types of head counts. The________________________ is the type of
count that occurs no fewer than four times daily. - ANSWER -Roll call & Numerical
/ Regular, Informal, Off Count / Regular
RC&N/R,I,OC/R^
When officers are observing inmate work activity, they should do all of the
following except: - ANSWER -discipline inmates for not completing tasks on time
According to CCP Article 2.19, what must the sheriff provide, on the first day of
each month, to the District or County Attorney? - ANSWER -BOTH B&C
A list of names of all inmates under supervision of the Sheriff
The authority under which the sheriff is detaining the inmates
To make a difference in treatment or favor on a basis other than individual merit.
(14th amendment) - ANSWER -Discrimination
TCJS 285.1 Physical Exercise requires facilities inmates
_______________________ - ANSWER -One hour supervised physical exercise
or physical recreation at least three days per week.
Money received through the mail system should be: - ANSWER -receipted and
deposited into inmate's account
Any group of inmates which pose a threat to the physical safety of other inmates or
staff, by virtue of the group's nature and activities, is a - ANSWER -Disruptive
group
Aryan Brotherhood was formed in Texas in the early ______. - ANSWER -1980's
, Which of the following is NOT a form of prejudice - ANSWER -Nepotism
A public servant commits an offense if, WITH INTENT to obtain a benefit or with
intent to harm or defraud another, he intentionally or knowingly; misuses
government property, services personel or anything of value belonging to the
government that has come into the public servant's custody or possession by
virtue of the public servant's office or employment. This law is known as: -
ANSWER -Abuse of Official Capacity
One procedure during a search of inmates and their cells is to: - ANSWER -shut
off the water supply
Which of the following is NOT one of the most common factors for a suicide risk? -
ANSWER -DAYLIGHT
According to the TCJS the intake file shall include: - ANSWER -inmate property
inventory
During a disturbance or riot, a correctional officer, unless policy directs otherwise,
should: - ANSWER -Notify supervision and stand by at a safe distance until help
arrives, while observing the actions of inmates.
When interviewing an inmate with mental retardation use simple language and ask
short _________ questions. - ANSWER -open ended
Privileged mail may be read: - ANSWER -With authorization of a search warrant
An inmate has been caught with a METAL SPOON, which has been filed to a point
on one side, making a deadly weapon. Which of the following could he be charged
with? - ANSWER -Possession of deadly weapon in PENAL institution
Significantly SUB-AVERAGE general intellectual functioning existing concurrently
with deficits in adaptive behavior and originates during the developmental period
best describes... - ANSWER -Offender with MENTAL RETARDATION
Standard facility clothing shall be issued to all inmates held over: - ANSWER -
48HRS
Segregating "special" inmates from general population during recreational
activities may be known as: - ANSWER -administrative segregation
CCP 104.002. Expenses for an inmate that receives medical, dental, or health
related services is the financial obligation of _________. - ANSWER -County or
hospital district
