Question 1

The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that when parole is revoked, the parolee is entitled to an appeal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Use the following options to identify what is being described in the examples below:
-Two years into an inmate's sentence, it is discovered that the sentencing judge accepted a bribe from the victim's family to impose a sentence of life imprisonment. The inmate is not released, but the governor decides to reduce the sentence to 10 years.

Accepted Answer

A)  A commutation 
B)  A conditional pardon 
C)  An unconditional pardon 
D)  Gain time 
E)  Good time
F) Parole
G) Probation
H) Revocation

Question 3

It has been noted that those denied discretionary parole are ironically likely to need it the most because they:

Accepted Answer

A)  Have a stronger desire to be released early than other inmates 
B)  Are the most likely to function effectively on parole 
C)  Are the most serious, dangerous offenders 
D)  Have fewer friends and family in the community 
E)  Have less education and fewer job skills

Question 4

Two studies are undertaken to determine the effectiveness of parole. Study #l defines recidivism as "reconvicted within one year." Study #2 defines recidivism as "rearrested within five years." The subjects of both studies are males who had been first-time offenders, incarcerated for violent crimes in a large Western state. In terms of the findings:

Accepted Answer

A) It is more likely that Study #l will report parole as a success 
B) It is more likely that Study #2 will report parole as a success 
C) Each of the two studies is equally likely or unlikely to report parole as a success 
D) Both studies are likely to report parole as a success

Question 5

It has been noted that those denied discretionary parole are ironically likely to need it the most because they:

Accepted Answer

A) Have a stronger desire to be released early than other inmates 
B) Are the most likely to function effectively on parole 
C) Are the most serious, dangerous offenders 
D) Have fewer friends and family in the community

Question 6

Use the following options to identify what is being described in the examples below:
-Through a formula established by the legislature, five days are automatically deducted from an inmate's sentence for every month of confinement.

Accepted Answer

A)  A commutation 
B)  A conditional pardon 
C)  An unconditional pardon 
D)  Gain time 
E)  Good time
F) Parole
G) Probation
H) Revocation

Question 7

Appointments to parole boards have been criticized for:

Accepted Answer

A) Involving political patronage 
B) Lacking professional qualifications 
C) Being based on outdated civil service tests 
D) A and B

Question 8

In comparison to probation, parole clients are generally somewhat more difficult to supervise because they:

Accepted Answer

A) Are conditioned by being in prison 
B) Have been removed from the community 
C) Have much stronger egos and higher self-esteem 
D) A and B

Question 9

The parolee is entitled to free counsel at the parole revocation hearing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

As a result of moving to the justice model, many states have eliminated:

Accepted Answer

A) Discretionary parole 
B) Mandatory supervisory release 
C) Post-release supervision 
D) Gain/good time

Question 11

As a result of the above-mentioned change in sentencing practices,

Accepted Answer

A) Some states have abolished parole 
B) Offenders are now serving their full sentences 
C) The number of people on parole is declining 
D) B and C

Question 12

As a result of the above-mentioned change in sentencing practices:

Accepted Answer

A)  Some states have abolished parole 
B)  Offenders are now serving their full sentences 
C)  The number of people on parole is declining 
D)  B and C 
E)  All of the above

Question 13

Inmates can be released from a correctional institution either conditionally or unconditionally. In that regard, select the option that correctly matches these two types of release with appropriate examples:

Accepted Answer

A)  Conditional = a pardon, unconditional = mandatory supervised release 
B)  Conditional = a commutation, unconditional = mandatory supervised release 
C)  Conditional = probation, unconditional = a commutation 
D)  Conditional = a commutation, unconditional = a pardon 
E)  Conditional = parole, unconditional = a pardon

Question 14

Use the following options to identify what is being described in the examples below:
-An inmate earns sentence reductions for avoiding any disciplinary infractions.

Accepted Answer

A)  A commutation 
B)  A conditional pardon 
C)  An unconditional pardon 
D)  Gain time 
E)  Good time
F) Parole
G) Probation
H) Revocation

Question 15

Parole boards historically had authority to decide:

Accepted Answer

A)  Whether an inmate would be granted early release 
B)  Whether to revoke parole 
C)  Whether to require parole for inmates who served their full sentence 
D)  A and B 
E)  All of the above

Question 16

Criteria used in making discretionary parole decisions include considering information about:

Accepted Answer

A)  Institutional programs in which the offender has participated 
B)  How well the offender has adjusted during confinement 
C)  What plans the offender has upon release 
D)  What the institutional staff recommends 
E)  All of the above

Question 17

Parole reflects which kind of relase?

Accepted Answer

A) Conditional release from a correctional facility 
B) Unconditional release from a correctional facility 
C) Neither A nor B

Question 18

The courts have held that parole revocation represents a grievous loss which falls within the due process provisions of the Constitution.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Use the following options to identify the type of release described in the procedures below:
-Completion of one's full sentence.

Accepted Answer

A)  Conditional release from a correctional facility 
B)  Unconditional release from a correctional facility 
C)  Neither A nor B

Question 20

As a result of the Morrisey v. Brewer case, those facing parole revocation have all of the due process rights that they had as a defendant facing their original criminal charges in a court of law.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 11: Transition From Confinement to Community

The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that when parole is revoked, the parolee is entitled to an appeal.

It has been noted that those denied discretionary parole are ironically likely to need it the most because they:

It has been noted that those denied discretionary parole are ironically likely to need it the most because they:

Use the following options to identify what is being described in the examples below: -Through a formula established by the legislature, five days are automatically deducted from an inmate's sentence for every month of confinement.

Appointments to parole boards have been criticized for:

In comparison to probation, parole clients are generally somewhat more difficult to supervise because they:

The parolee is entitled to free counsel at the parole revocation hearing.

As a result of moving to the justice model, many states have eliminated:

As a result of the above-mentioned change in sentencing practices,

As a result of the above-mentioned change in sentencing practices:

Inmates can be released from a correctional institution either conditionally or unconditionally. In that regard, select the option that correctly matches these two types of release with appropriate examples:

Use the following options to identify what is being described in the examples below: -An inmate earns sentence reductions for avoiding any disciplinary infractions.

Parole boards historically had authority to decide:

Criteria used in making discretionary parole decisions include considering information about:

Parole reflects which kind of relase?

The courts have held that parole revocation represents a grievous loss which falls within the due process provisions of the Constitution.

Use the following options to identify the type of release described in the procedures below: -Completion of one's full sentence.

As a result of the Morrisey v. Brewer case, those facing parole revocation have all of the due process rights that they had as a defendant facing their original criminal charges in a court of law.