SOCE/Final Exam Questions with solved
solutions
Values - CORRECT ANSWER>>are principles, standards, or qualities
considered worthwhile or desirable.
Assumption - CORRECT ANSWER>>is a notion, statement, or belief about
a person, group, or event that may or may not be factual
Bribery - CORRECT ANSWER>>corruptly to give, offer, or promise to any
public servant, or, if a public servant, corruptly to request, solicit, accept, or
agree to accept for himself or herself or another, any pecuniary or other
benefit not authorized by law with an intent or purpose to influence the
performance of any act or omission which the person believes to be, or the
public servant represents as being, within the official discretion of a public
servant, in violation of a public duty, or in performance of a public duty.
Quid pro quo - CORRECT ANSWER>>Latin term that means "something
for something in return."
Insubordination - CORRECT ANSWER>>failure to follow orders from
superiors in the chain of command
Probation - CORRECT ANSWER>>is a sentence placing a person under
the supervision of a probation officer for a specified length of time instead
of confinement.
Misuse of position or authority - CORRECT ANSWER>>No public officer,
employee of an agency, or local government attorney shall corruptly use or
attempt to use his or her official position or any property or resource which
may be within his or her trust, or perform his or her official duties, to secure
a special privilege, benefit, or exemption for himself, herself, or others.
,Chain of command - CORRECT ANSWER>>the order of authority within
an organization
Nolo contendere - CORRECT ANSWER>>where an individual does not
accept or deny responsibility for the charges but agrees to accept
punishment
Prosecution - CORRECT ANSWER>>presents the government's case
Hostile work environment - CORRECT ANSWER>>a job culture where
lewd jokes or other offensive habits are acceptable.
Perception - CORRECT ANSWER>>is the impression in a person's mind of
an individual, a group of people, or events based on experiences, biases,
beliefs, assumptions, and observations.
EEOC (Equal Employment Opportunity Commission) - CORRECT
ANSWER>>the governmental agency that enforces compliance with the
civil rights act
State Attorney - CORRECT ANSWER>>same as prosecutor; responsible
for filing formal charges in criminal cases
Judge - CORRECT ANSWER>>is authorized to preside over the courtroom
and to decide questions of law brought before the court.
Court administrator - CORRECT ANSWER>>is responsible for the day-to-
day functioning of a court system.
Perjury - CORRECT ANSWER>>may be defined as a false statement that
a person makes under oath but does not believe to be true.
Discrimination - CORRECT ANSWER>>is the negative behavior toward a
person or group that is based on color, race, sex, age, religion, ethnic and
national origin, handicap, and/or marital status.
,Sexual harassment - CORRECT ANSWER>>is defined as unwelcome
sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical
conduct of a sexual nature. The courts have held that intent is not a factor
in determining what constitutes sexual harassment.
U.S. Supreme Court - CORRECT ANSWER>>is the highest court in the
United States and the chief authority in the judicial branch—one of three
branches of the U.S. federal government. Hears appeals from the decisions
of lower federal courts and state supreme courts, and it resolves issues of
constitutional and federal law. Its decisions can be changed only by a
constitutional amendment. The most important responsibility is to decide
cases that raise questions of constitutional interpretation.
County and Municipal Holding Facilities - CORRECT ANSWER>>These
facilities provide a place for detainees while booking procedures are
completed or until they can be transported to a county jail.
County Jails - CORRECT ANSWER>>are used for booking and temporary
detention of defendants awaiting trial or disposition on federal or state
charges and of convicted offenders sentenced to short-term detention (a
year or less).
Juvenile Assessment/Detention Center - CORRECT ANSWER>>Juvenile
suspects are taken to this center for processing and possible pretrial
detention.
Prisons (federal and state) - CORRECT ANSWER>>are correctional
institutions maintained by the federal and state governments for the
confinement of convicted felons.
Evaluation and Treatment Centers - CORRECT ANSWER>>are the first
stop when entering the prison system. In addition to general processing
procedures, these facilities administer various tests to offenders (e.g.,
, medical, education aptitude). Treatment centers deal with alcohol/drug
abusers or mentally ill offenders
Parole - CORRECT ANSWER>>is the release of an inmate from a
correctional institution prior to the conclusion of the inmate's court-imposed
sentence.
Community control (house arrest) - CORRECT ANSWER>>is a form of
closely monitored community supervision and is more restrictive than
probation or parole.
CJSTC (Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission) -
CORRECT ANSWER>>was created to oversee the certification,
employment, training, maintenance of officer records, and conduct of
Florida law enforcement, correctional, and correctional probation officers.
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) -
CORRECT ANSWER>>enforces federal laws and regulations relating to
alcohol and tobacco products, firearms and explosives, and acts of arson.
Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) - CORRECT ANSWER>>enforces
the controlled substances laws and regulations of the United States and
recommends and supports non-enforcement programs aimed at reducing
the availability of illicit controlled substances in the domestic and
international markets.
Florida Supreme Court - CORRECT ANSWER>>The highest court in the
state of Florida, which consists of seven justices who are appointed by the
governor. Hears cases including final orders imposing death sentences and
appeals from lower state courts.
Years to get hired - CORRECT ANSWER>>4
Vertical Communication - CORRECT ANSWER>>the information that flows
down through the supervision level to the lowest levels of the organization
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Values - CORRECT ANSWER>>are principles, standards, or qualities
considered worthwhile or desirable.
Assumption - CORRECT ANSWER>>is a notion, statement, or belief about
a person, group, or event that may or may not be factual
Bribery - CORRECT ANSWER>>corruptly to give, offer, or promise to any
public servant, or, if a public servant, corruptly to request, solicit, accept, or
agree to accept for himself or herself or another, any pecuniary or other
benefit not authorized by law with an intent or purpose to influence the
performance of any act or omission which the person believes to be, or the
public servant represents as being, within the official discretion of a public
servant, in violation of a public duty, or in performance of a public duty.
Quid pro quo - CORRECT ANSWER>>Latin term that means "something
for something in return."
Insubordination - CORRECT ANSWER>>failure to follow orders from
superiors in the chain of command
Probation - CORRECT ANSWER>>is a sentence placing a person under
the supervision of a probation officer for a specified length of time instead
of confinement.
Misuse of position or authority - CORRECT ANSWER>>No public officer,
employee of an agency, or local government attorney shall corruptly use or
attempt to use his or her official position or any property or resource which
may be within his or her trust, or perform his or her official duties, to secure
a special privilege, benefit, or exemption for himself, herself, or others.
,Chain of command - CORRECT ANSWER>>the order of authority within
an organization
Nolo contendere - CORRECT ANSWER>>where an individual does not
accept or deny responsibility for the charges but agrees to accept
punishment
Prosecution - CORRECT ANSWER>>presents the government's case
Hostile work environment - CORRECT ANSWER>>a job culture where
lewd jokes or other offensive habits are acceptable.
Perception - CORRECT ANSWER>>is the impression in a person's mind of
an individual, a group of people, or events based on experiences, biases,
beliefs, assumptions, and observations.
EEOC (Equal Employment Opportunity Commission) - CORRECT
ANSWER>>the governmental agency that enforces compliance with the
civil rights act
State Attorney - CORRECT ANSWER>>same as prosecutor; responsible
for filing formal charges in criminal cases
Judge - CORRECT ANSWER>>is authorized to preside over the courtroom
and to decide questions of law brought before the court.
Court administrator - CORRECT ANSWER>>is responsible for the day-to-
day functioning of a court system.
Perjury - CORRECT ANSWER>>may be defined as a false statement that
a person makes under oath but does not believe to be true.
Discrimination - CORRECT ANSWER>>is the negative behavior toward a
person or group that is based on color, race, sex, age, religion, ethnic and
national origin, handicap, and/or marital status.
,Sexual harassment - CORRECT ANSWER>>is defined as unwelcome
sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical
conduct of a sexual nature. The courts have held that intent is not a factor
in determining what constitutes sexual harassment.
U.S. Supreme Court - CORRECT ANSWER>>is the highest court in the
United States and the chief authority in the judicial branch—one of three
branches of the U.S. federal government. Hears appeals from the decisions
of lower federal courts and state supreme courts, and it resolves issues of
constitutional and federal law. Its decisions can be changed only by a
constitutional amendment. The most important responsibility is to decide
cases that raise questions of constitutional interpretation.
County and Municipal Holding Facilities - CORRECT ANSWER>>These
facilities provide a place for detainees while booking procedures are
completed or until they can be transported to a county jail.
County Jails - CORRECT ANSWER>>are used for booking and temporary
detention of defendants awaiting trial or disposition on federal or state
charges and of convicted offenders sentenced to short-term detention (a
year or less).
Juvenile Assessment/Detention Center - CORRECT ANSWER>>Juvenile
suspects are taken to this center for processing and possible pretrial
detention.
Prisons (federal and state) - CORRECT ANSWER>>are correctional
institutions maintained by the federal and state governments for the
confinement of convicted felons.
Evaluation and Treatment Centers - CORRECT ANSWER>>are the first
stop when entering the prison system. In addition to general processing
procedures, these facilities administer various tests to offenders (e.g.,
, medical, education aptitude). Treatment centers deal with alcohol/drug
abusers or mentally ill offenders
Parole - CORRECT ANSWER>>is the release of an inmate from a
correctional institution prior to the conclusion of the inmate's court-imposed
sentence.
Community control (house arrest) - CORRECT ANSWER>>is a form of
closely monitored community supervision and is more restrictive than
probation or parole.
CJSTC (Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission) -
CORRECT ANSWER>>was created to oversee the certification,
employment, training, maintenance of officer records, and conduct of
Florida law enforcement, correctional, and correctional probation officers.
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) -
CORRECT ANSWER>>enforces federal laws and regulations relating to
alcohol and tobacco products, firearms and explosives, and acts of arson.
Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) - CORRECT ANSWER>>enforces
the controlled substances laws and regulations of the United States and
recommends and supports non-enforcement programs aimed at reducing
the availability of illicit controlled substances in the domestic and
international markets.
Florida Supreme Court - CORRECT ANSWER>>The highest court in the
state of Florida, which consists of seven justices who are appointed by the
governor. Hears cases including final orders imposing death sentences and
appeals from lower state courts.
Years to get hired - CORRECT ANSWER>>4
Vertical Communication - CORRECT ANSWER>>the information that flows
down through the supervision level to the lowest levels of the organization
