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CDCR MAJOR 3 EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS VERIFIED
Objective 1: Identify the legal basis for PC 11107 requires each sheriff or police chief executive to furnish reports of specified
requiring investigative reports (1 question) misdemeanors and felonies to the DOJ
Field notes are abbreviated notations written by an officer in the field while
Objective 2: You will identify information to investigating a specific incident or crime. They are the primary source document
be included in field notes. (1 question) used to write reports. COs take notes when making observations for future
reference.
Factual
Accurate
Clear
FACCCT
Concise
Complete
Timely
Objective 3: you will identify the 3 step 1) Listen Attentively
process for taking notes during a field 2)Take notes and ask questions
interview (1 question) 3) verify information
Who
What
Objective 4: Identify the primary questions
Where
that must be answered within an effective
When
report (1 question)
Why (if possible)
How
1) initial info
2)identification of the crime
Objective 5: identify the fundamental 3) identification of involved parties
content elements of effective reports (7 4) Witness/ victim statements
questions) 5) Crime scene specifics
6) Property info
7) CDCR correctional officer actions
Day
Date
Time
The report will include Inmate name
Inmate CDCR#
Inmate cell #\ housing
Reason for report
1) CDCR Memorandum
Objective 6: match each of the 6 types of 2)Counseling only RVR
CDCR documents used by correctional 3) CDCR Form 128-B General Chrono
peace officers with iss corresponding 4) RVR
description (6 questions) 5) CDCR Form 837-C-Staff report and C1 supplement
6) CDCR Form 837-C2-Review notice
Written for a variety of reasons, including lost staff identification card, observed
CDCR Memorandum
misconduct by staff, or reports of inspection
Counseling only RVR Used to document an inmates minor misconduct
CDCR form 128-B General Chrono There are 3 types of this form: informal, laudatory, and confidential
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Used to document inmate misconduct or misbehavior that is not minor;
RVR
categorized as either serious or administrative.
CDCR form 837-C-Staff report and C1- Used to document an incident you observed or were involved in
Supplement
Used when the information you present on a CDCR form 837-C and C-1 is unclear or
CDCR form 837-C2- Review notice
incomplete
-info which if known to the inmate would endanger the safety of any period.
Objective 7: Identify the types of info -info that would jeopardize the security of the institution
classified as confidential (1 question) -specific medical psych info
-classified confidential by another governmental agency
1) Gain compliance in a lawful order
Objective 1: you will identify the 5 situations 2) Overcome resistance
when the use of chemical agents would be 3) Effect arrest and custody
appropriate as a no -deadly force option. (1 4) Subdue an attacker
question) 5) Prevent
escape (GOESP)
-it is illegal for chemical agents to be used as punishment, retaliation, or for
disciplinary reasons.
Objective 2: you will identify an example of
-chemical agents may not be used on a person who is physically restrained or
improper use of chemical agents (1
otherwise under control.
question)
-during a controlled UOF, only specific chemical agent devices authorized by the
policy are to be used.
Objective 3: You will identify the 3 chemical 1) Oleoresin Capsicum (OC)
agents approved for use by CDCR (1 2)Orthochlorobenzalmalononitrile (CS)
question) 3) Chloroacetophenone (CN)
Color- orange
Match the chemical agent with its
Common name- pepper spray
corresponding descriptive characteristics
Chemical class- inflammatory
OC
Odor- depends on the carrier, pungent or pepper like
Color code- Blue
Common name- tear gas
Match the chemical agent with its
Chemical class- irritant
corresponding descriptive characteristics
Odor- pungent or peppery
CS
3x heavier than air
10x ore effective than CN
Color code- Red
Match the chemical agent with its Common name- tear gas
corresponding descriptive characteristics Chemical class- lachrymator
CN Odor- lilacs
5x heavier than air
Objective 5: you will identify the 2 forms of 1) Liquid- agent is suspended in a liquid solvent, typically as an aerosol
chemical agents used in CDCR (1 question) 2)Solid- either micro-pulverized powder (blast) or granules (pyrotechnics)
Aerosols are a liquid chemical agent. These agents operate exactly the same way
Objective 6: you will identify characteristics
as a can of spray paint: A pressurized gas disperses the chemical agent on a
of a liquid chemical agent (1 question)
liquid
carrier in a stream, mist or foam.
Chemical agents in a solid state CN or CS can be dispersed using a pyrotechnic
Objective 7: you will identify
device. Pyrotechnic grenades can be identified by their emission port/ holes. When
characteristics of a pyrotechnic chemical
ignited they burn at approximately 750-800°F. They are typically 40% agent and 60%
agent (1 question)
fuel. Less effective when temps drop 76° and below.
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AM
CDCR MAJOR 3 EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS VERIFIED
Objective 1: Identify the legal basis for PC 11107 requires each sheriff or police chief executive to furnish reports of specified
requiring investigative reports (1 question) misdemeanors and felonies to the DOJ
Field notes are abbreviated notations written by an officer in the field while
Objective 2: You will identify information to investigating a specific incident or crime. They are the primary source document
be included in field notes. (1 question) used to write reports. COs take notes when making observations for future
reference.
Factual
Accurate
Clear
FACCCT
Concise
Complete
Timely
Objective 3: you will identify the 3 step 1) Listen Attentively
process for taking notes during a field 2)Take notes and ask questions
interview (1 question) 3) verify information
Who
What
Objective 4: Identify the primary questions
Where
that must be answered within an effective
When
report (1 question)
Why (if possible)
How
1) initial info
2)identification of the crime
Objective 5: identify the fundamental 3) identification of involved parties
content elements of effective reports (7 4) Witness/ victim statements
questions) 5) Crime scene specifics
6) Property info
7) CDCR correctional officer actions
Day
Date
Time
The report will include Inmate name
Inmate CDCR#
Inmate cell #\ housing
Reason for report
1) CDCR Memorandum
Objective 6: match each of the 6 types of 2)Counseling only RVR
CDCR documents used by correctional 3) CDCR Form 128-B General Chrono
peace officers with iss corresponding 4) RVR
description (6 questions) 5) CDCR Form 837-C-Staff report and C1 supplement
6) CDCR Form 837-C2-Review notice
Written for a variety of reasons, including lost staff identification card, observed
CDCR Memorandum
misconduct by staff, or reports of inspection
Counseling only RVR Used to document an inmates minor misconduct
CDCR form 128-B General Chrono There are 3 types of this form: informal, laudatory, and confidential
1/
9
, 3/29/25, 8:47
AM
Used to document inmate misconduct or misbehavior that is not minor;
RVR
categorized as either serious or administrative.
CDCR form 837-C-Staff report and C1- Used to document an incident you observed or were involved in
Supplement
Used when the information you present on a CDCR form 837-C and C-1 is unclear or
CDCR form 837-C2- Review notice
incomplete
-info which if known to the inmate would endanger the safety of any period.
Objective 7: Identify the types of info -info that would jeopardize the security of the institution
classified as confidential (1 question) -specific medical psych info
-classified confidential by another governmental agency
1) Gain compliance in a lawful order
Objective 1: you will identify the 5 situations 2) Overcome resistance
when the use of chemical agents would be 3) Effect arrest and custody
appropriate as a no -deadly force option. (1 4) Subdue an attacker
question) 5) Prevent
escape (GOESP)
-it is illegal for chemical agents to be used as punishment, retaliation, or for
disciplinary reasons.
Objective 2: you will identify an example of
-chemical agents may not be used on a person who is physically restrained or
improper use of chemical agents (1
otherwise under control.
question)
-during a controlled UOF, only specific chemical agent devices authorized by the
policy are to be used.
Objective 3: You will identify the 3 chemical 1) Oleoresin Capsicum (OC)
agents approved for use by CDCR (1 2)Orthochlorobenzalmalononitrile (CS)
question) 3) Chloroacetophenone (CN)
Color- orange
Match the chemical agent with its
Common name- pepper spray
corresponding descriptive characteristics
Chemical class- inflammatory
OC
Odor- depends on the carrier, pungent or pepper like
Color code- Blue
Common name- tear gas
Match the chemical agent with its
Chemical class- irritant
corresponding descriptive characteristics
Odor- pungent or peppery
CS
3x heavier than air
10x ore effective than CN
Color code- Red
Match the chemical agent with its Common name- tear gas
corresponding descriptive characteristics Chemical class- lachrymator
CN Odor- lilacs
5x heavier than air
Objective 5: you will identify the 2 forms of 1) Liquid- agent is suspended in a liquid solvent, typically as an aerosol
chemical agents used in CDCR (1 question) 2)Solid- either micro-pulverized powder (blast) or granules (pyrotechnics)
Aerosols are a liquid chemical agent. These agents operate exactly the same way
Objective 6: you will identify characteristics
as a can of spray paint: A pressurized gas disperses the chemical agent on a
of a liquid chemical agent (1 question)
liquid
carrier in a stream, mist or foam.
Chemical agents in a solid state CN or CS can be dispersed using a pyrotechnic
Objective 7: you will identify
device. Pyrotechnic grenades can be identified by their emission port/ holes. When
characteristics of a pyrotechnic chemical
ignited they burn at approximately 750-800°F. They are typically 40% agent and 60%
agent (1 question)
fuel. Less effective when temps drop 76° and below.
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