3/29/25, 8:47 CDCR major 3 3-19 |
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CDCR MAJOR 3 3-19 EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS VERIFIED GRADED A++
According to the departamental operations - facilitate inmate control.
manual (DOM 52020) inmates counts are - facilitate accountability.
conducted to: - expedite inmate movement throughout the institution.
- accountability
- institution safety and security
You will identify the primary reasons for
- public safety
conducting inmate counts.
- employee safety
- inmate security
Types of inmates counts - Positive A physical counts of inmates present and seen by the officer.
Types of inmates counts - Out / A count of inmates who are away from their assigned housing units at the time of
Tentative out the institution's counts.
Inmates stand at their cell door or sit on their assigned bed. At least one daily count
Types of inmates counts - Standing
must be standing using the standard of "seeing living and breathing flesh"
Types of inmates counts - Negative A count of unoccupied beds in housing unit. A count of beds not inmates.
Inmate use their state- issued ID. This is conducted when positive or negative
Types of inmates counts - Picture
count does not clear.
During a disturbance or emergency, major incident, riot, escape, natural disaster, or
Types of inmates counts - Emergency
inclement weather.
An officer physical count and positive identification of all inmates under their direct
Types of inmates counts - Informal
supervision at work on program assignment.
Types of inmates counts - Close Inmates who are subject to close and constant supervision.
Custody
- Written in black or blue ink.
Identify the requirements for completing a - Accurate
count slip. - Error free, if you make a mistake , shred it and make a new one
- legible
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- Time count commenced
Identify the requirements for completing a - actual number of inmates counted
count slip document. - location or area where the count was conducted
- printed name and signature of count officer.
-Color code - red
-Common name - tear gas
- chemical class - lachrymator
(CN) chloroacetophenone
- odor - lilacs
In its pure form, CN is a white crystalline solid resembling salt or sugar and is 5
times heavier than air.
- color code - blue
- common name - tear gas
- chemical class - irritant
(CS) orthochlorobenzalmalononitrile
- odor - pungent or peppery
- in a pure form, CS is a white crystalline solid resembling talcum powder having
a weight 3 times heavier than air, and possesses a pungent, pepper like odor.
- color code - orange
- common name- pepper spray
(OC) oleoresin capsicum
- chemical class - inflammatory
- odor - depends on the carrier, pungent or pepper like.
Are a liquid agent, chemical agent aerosol operate the same way as a can of spray
Identify characteristics of a liquid chemical
paint. A pressurized gas disperses the chemical agent on a liquid carrier in a
agent
stream, or mist.
Identify the characteristics of a pyrotechnic Chemical agent, in a solid state, are always dispersed using a pyrotechnic device.
grenade They are tipically 40% agent and 60% fuel.
Micro - pulverized agents (CS and OC) are normally dispersed by a blast type
Identify the characteristics of a
device. An explosive blast spreads the agent over an area. This method is
blast Grenade
very effective for clearing groups of inmates in the immediate area.
• OC restricts the airway due to inflammation of the trachea, making it difficult
Identify why inmates, once exposed to for an individual to breath.
oleoresin capsicum and placed in • Once inmates are exposed to OC and placed in restraints, there is
restraints, are not to be left on their Danger of positional asphyxia if inmate are left on their stomachs for extended time
stomachs. period.
• Never allow inmates to roll onto their stomachs.
• direct physical contamination
Identify 3 types of contamination that
• indirect contamination
occur when chemical agents are used.
• area contamination
This type of contamination is described as direct physical contact with the chemical
Direct physical contamination
agent used.
This type is described as an indirect contact with the chemical agent used. An
Indirect contamination indirect contamination is the result of physically touching another person or an item
which has just been contaminated.
This type is described as an area contaminated with the chemical used. An
example of area contamination is entering an inside or outside area that has just
Area contamination
been
contaminated by a
Chemical agent.
You will identify the parts of a protective The ajustable straps that go over your head. There are 6 adjustable straps.
mask. - head harness
You will identify the parts of a protective Removes agents from the air as you inhale.
mask. Filter/canister
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CDCR MAJOR 3 3-19 EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS VERIFIED GRADED A++
According to the departamental operations - facilitate inmate control.
manual (DOM 52020) inmates counts are - facilitate accountability.
conducted to: - expedite inmate movement throughout the institution.
- accountability
- institution safety and security
You will identify the primary reasons for
- public safety
conducting inmate counts.
- employee safety
- inmate security
Types of inmates counts - Positive A physical counts of inmates present and seen by the officer.
Types of inmates counts - Out / A count of inmates who are away from their assigned housing units at the time of
Tentative out the institution's counts.
Inmates stand at their cell door or sit on their assigned bed. At least one daily count
Types of inmates counts - Standing
must be standing using the standard of "seeing living and breathing flesh"
Types of inmates counts - Negative A count of unoccupied beds in housing unit. A count of beds not inmates.
Inmate use their state- issued ID. This is conducted when positive or negative
Types of inmates counts - Picture
count does not clear.
During a disturbance or emergency, major incident, riot, escape, natural disaster, or
Types of inmates counts - Emergency
inclement weather.
An officer physical count and positive identification of all inmates under their direct
Types of inmates counts - Informal
supervision at work on program assignment.
Types of inmates counts - Close Inmates who are subject to close and constant supervision.
Custody
- Written in black or blue ink.
Identify the requirements for completing a - Accurate
count slip. - Error free, if you make a mistake , shred it and make a new one
- legible
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, 3/29/25, 8:47 CDCR major 3 3-19 |
AM
- Time count commenced
Identify the requirements for completing a - actual number of inmates counted
count slip document. - location or area where the count was conducted
- printed name and signature of count officer.
-Color code - red
-Common name - tear gas
- chemical class - lachrymator
(CN) chloroacetophenone
- odor - lilacs
In its pure form, CN is a white crystalline solid resembling salt or sugar and is 5
times heavier than air.
- color code - blue
- common name - tear gas
- chemical class - irritant
(CS) orthochlorobenzalmalononitrile
- odor - pungent or peppery
- in a pure form, CS is a white crystalline solid resembling talcum powder having
a weight 3 times heavier than air, and possesses a pungent, pepper like odor.
- color code - orange
- common name- pepper spray
(OC) oleoresin capsicum
- chemical class - inflammatory
- odor - depends on the carrier, pungent or pepper like.
Are a liquid agent, chemical agent aerosol operate the same way as a can of spray
Identify characteristics of a liquid chemical
paint. A pressurized gas disperses the chemical agent on a liquid carrier in a
agent
stream, or mist.
Identify the characteristics of a pyrotechnic Chemical agent, in a solid state, are always dispersed using a pyrotechnic device.
grenade They are tipically 40% agent and 60% fuel.
Micro - pulverized agents (CS and OC) are normally dispersed by a blast type
Identify the characteristics of a
device. An explosive blast spreads the agent over an area. This method is
blast Grenade
very effective for clearing groups of inmates in the immediate area.
• OC restricts the airway due to inflammation of the trachea, making it difficult
Identify why inmates, once exposed to for an individual to breath.
oleoresin capsicum and placed in • Once inmates are exposed to OC and placed in restraints, there is
restraints, are not to be left on their Danger of positional asphyxia if inmate are left on their stomachs for extended time
stomachs. period.
• Never allow inmates to roll onto their stomachs.
• direct physical contamination
Identify 3 types of contamination that
• indirect contamination
occur when chemical agents are used.
• area contamination
This type of contamination is described as direct physical contact with the chemical
Direct physical contamination
agent used.
This type is described as an indirect contact with the chemical agent used. An
Indirect contamination indirect contamination is the result of physically touching another person or an item
which has just been contaminated.
This type is described as an area contaminated with the chemical used. An
example of area contamination is entering an inside or outside area that has just
Area contamination
been
contaminated by a
Chemical agent.
You will identify the parts of a protective The ajustable straps that go over your head. There are 6 adjustable straps.
mask. - head harness
You will identify the parts of a protective Removes agents from the air as you inhale.
mask. Filter/canister
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