Question 1

Which of the following statements about prison wardens is false?

Accepted Answer

A)  Wardens following the MBWA principle are more vulnerable to inmate attack. 
B)  Most wardens support rehabilitation and treatment and would approve of conjugal visits. 
C)  The daily duties of prison wardens primarily involve the daily running of the correctional institution. 
D)  Female wardens manage both male and female correctional institutions. 
A)  Wardens following the MBWA principle are more vulnerable to inmate attack. 
B)  Most wardens support rehabilitation and treatment and would approve of conjugal visits. 
C)  The daily duties of prison wardens primarily involve the daily running of the correctional institution. 
D)  Female wardens manage both male and female correctional institutions. C

Question 2

Correctional officer degradation has emerged as a result of

Accepted Answer

A)  the increasing desire of inmates to file lawsuits. 
B)  recent court rulings. 
C)  lower selection standards for correctional officers. 
D)  unionization of correctional officers. 
A)  the increasing desire of inmates to file lawsuits. 
B)  recent court rulings. 
C)  lower selection standards for correctional officers. 
D)  unionization of correctional officers. B

Question 3

Match the type of search to its definition
-Shakedown

Accepted Answer

A)  The process of detecting inmate contraband by a manual search of an inmate's body 
B)  The process of detecting inmate contraband by a visual inspection of an inmate's body 
C)  The process of detecting inmate contraband by searching an inmate's cell 
A)  The process of detecting inmate contraband by a manual search of an inmate's body 
B)  The process of detecting inmate contraband by a visual inspection of an inmate's body 
C)  The process of detecting inmate contraband by searching an inmate's cell C

Question 4

Which of the following is not usually one of the general duties fulfilled by corrections officers in prisons today?

Accepted Answer

A)  Enforce the rules and keep order 
B)  Search inmates for contraband items 
C)  Report on inmate conduct 
D)  Organize and run treatment programs for inmates 
A)  Enforce the rules and keep order 
B)  Search inmates for contraband items 
C)  Report on inmate conduct 
D)  Organize and run treatment programs for inmates

Question 5

Increasing positive contacts between custody staff and inmates can reduce dangerous and violent behavior by inmates.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

To an inmate, the loss of contraband items results in a loss of ________ within the facility.

Accepted Answer

The answer of To an inmate, the loss of contraband...

Question 7

Match the type of search to its definition
-Strip search

Accepted Answer

A)  The process of detecting inmate contraband by a manual search of an inmate's body 
B)  The process of detecting inmate contraband by a visual inspection of an inmate's body 
C)  The process of detecting inmate contraband by searching an inmate's cell 
A)  The process of detecting inmate contraband by a manual search of an inmate's body 
B)  The process of detecting inmate contraband by a visual inspection of an inmate's body 
C)  The process of detecting inmate contraband by searching an inmate's cell

Question 8

The paramilitary model of corrections led to a focus on personnel qualifications that focused on rehabilitation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following is more likely to be a characteristic of a federal medium-security inmate rather than a federal high-security inmate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Are not permitted in the general population 
B)  Have been sanctioned for violating prison rules 
C)  Have a sentence of at least 10 years 
D)  Have a history of violence 
A)  Are not permitted in the general population 
B)  Have been sanctioned for violating prison rules 
C)  Have a sentence of at least 10 years 
D)  Have a history of violence

Question 10

What is a key purpose of unit team management?

Accepted Answer

A)  Enhance unionization 
B)  Avoid compartmentalization 
C)  Reduce prisonization 
D)  Ensure graduated release 
A)  Enhance unionization 
B)  Avoid compartmentalization 
C)  Reduce prisonization 
D)  Ensure graduated release

Question 11

A(n) ________ search is the most common type of search for contraband and is usually conducted when an inmate enters or leaves a correctional facility and when correctional officers suspect the inmate may be hiding contraband.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ________ search is the most common...

Question 12

Most inmates who escape from prison are recaptured fairly quickly.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The majority of escapes from correctional facilities involve

Accepted Answer

A)  walkaways from minimum-security or community programs. 
B)  escapes during riots at maximum-security prisons. 
C)  offenders tunneling underneath prison walls or fences. 
D)  the killing of correctional officers by inmates. 
A)  walkaways from minimum-security or community programs. 
B)  escapes during riots at maximum-security prisons. 
C)  offenders tunneling underneath prison walls or fences. 
D)  the killing of correctional officers by inmates.

Question 14

Custody refers to the level of control exercised over offenders in correctional facilities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following is not a reason why it is necessary to control contraband in prisons?

Accepted Answer

A)  To identify drugs and medicines that could be used as weapons 
B)  To control the collecting of junk 
C)  To ensure retribution by depriving inmates of desired items 
D)  To control the introduction of items that could be used for gambling 
A)  To identify drugs and medicines that could be used as weapons 
B)  To control the collecting of junk 
C)  To ensure retribution by depriving inmates of desired items 
D)  To control the introduction of items that could be used for gambling

Question 16

Discuss the main duties and responsibilities of correctional officers in prisons today.

Accepted Answer

Answers should review the general duties

Question 17

Prison conditions that exacerbate the impact of incarceration on inmates have a positive impact on correctional officers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Most female prison wardens are assigned to manage correctional facilities for female offenders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Explain the concept of prisonization and why it creates problems within the prison environment.

Accepted Answer

Answers should define prisonization as t

Question 20

Electrified fences as a means of preventing escape decreases the ________ costs of a prison.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Electrified fences as a means of preventing...

Which of the following statements about prison wardens is false?

Correctional officer degradation has emerged as a result of

Match the type of search to its definition -Shakedown

Which of the following is not usually one of the general duties fulfilled by corrections officers in prisons today?

Increasing positive contacts between custody staff and inmates can reduce dangerous and violent behavior by inmates.

To an inmate, the loss of contraband items results in a loss of ________ within the facility.

Match the type of search to its definition -Strip search

The paramilitary model of corrections led to a focus on personnel qualifications that focused on rehabilitation.

Which of the following is more likely to be a characteristic of a federal medium-security inmate rather than a federal high-security inmate?

What is a key purpose of unit team management?

A(n) ________ search is the most common type of search for contraband and is usually conducted when an inmate enters or leaves a correctional facility and when correctional officers suspect the inmate may be hiding contraband.

Most inmates who escape from prison are recaptured fairly quickly.

The majority of escapes from correctional facilities involve

Custody refers to the level of control exercised over offenders in correctional facilities.

Which of the following is not a reason why it is necessary to control contraband in prisons?

Discuss the main duties and responsibilities of correctional officers in prisons today.

Prison conditions that exacerbate the impact of incarceration on inmates have a positive impact on correctional officers.

Most female prison wardens are assigned to manage correctional facilities for female offenders.

Explain the concept of prisonization and why it creates problems within the prison environment.

Electrified fences as a means of preventing escape decreases the ________ costs of a prison.

Early History 2000 B.C to A.D 1800

Prisons 1800 to the Present

Correctional Ideologies: the Pendulum Swings

The Sentencing and Appeals Process

Probation

Diversion and Intermediate Sanctions

Security Threat Groups and Prison Gangs

Management and Treatment Functions

Jails and Detention Facilities

Prison Systems

Private-Sector Systems

The Death Penalty

Parole and Reentry

Appeals and Offender Rights

Male Offenders

Female Offenders

Juvenile Offenders and Facilities

Special-Category Offenders

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Exam 7: Custody Functions

Which of the following statements about prison wardens is false?

Correctional officer degradation has emerged as a result of

Match the type of search to its definition -Shakedown

Which of the following is not usually one of the general duties fulfilled by corrections officers in prisons today?

Increasing positive contacts between custody staff and inmates can reduce dangerous and violent behavior by inmates.

To an inmate, the loss of contraband items results in a loss of ________ within the facility.

Match the type of search to its definition -Strip search

The paramilitary model of corrections led to a focus on personnel qualifications that focused on rehabilitation.

Which of the following is more likely to be a characteristic of a federal medium-security inmate rather than a federal high-security inmate?

What is a key purpose of unit team management?

A(n) ________ search is the most common type of search for contraband and is usually conducted when an inmate enters or leaves a correctional facility and when correctional officers suspect the inmate may be hiding contraband.

Most inmates who escape from prison are recaptured fairly quickly.

The majority of escapes from correctional facilities involve

Custody refers to the level of control exercised over offenders in correctional facilities.

Which of the following is not a reason why it is necessary to control contraband in prisons?

Discuss the main duties and responsibilities of correctional officers in prisons today.

Prison conditions that exacerbate the impact of incarceration on inmates have a positive impact on correctional officers.

Most female prison wardens are assigned to manage correctional facilities for female offenders.

Explain the concept of prisonization and why it creates problems within the prison environment.

Electrified fences as a means of preventing escape decreases the ________ costs of a prison.

Early History 2000 B.C to A.D 1800

Prisons 1800 to the Present

Correctional Ideologies: the Pendulum Swings

The Sentencing and Appeals Process

Probation

Diversion and Intermediate Sanctions

Security Threat Groups and Prison Gangs

Management and Treatment Functions

Jails and Detention Facilities

Prison Systems

Private-Sector Systems

The Death Penalty

Parole and Reentry

Appeals and Offender Rights

Male Offenders

Female Offenders

Juvenile Offenders and Facilities

Special-Category Offenders

Filters