Question 1

Of all inmates in the prison population, those serving time for violent offenses represent:

Accepted Answer

A)   Slightly more than half
B)   The vast majority
C)   Slightly less than those serving time for property offenses
D)   A and C
E)   B and C A

Question 2

In contrast to men, the greatest concern of many adult females during incarceration is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  Welfare of their children
B)  Date of their release
C)  Ability to obtain employment in prison industires
D)  Extent to which they are in compliance with prison rules and regulations
E)  Outcome of their judicial appeals A

Question 3

The courts have held that testing inmates for HIV/AIDS:

Accepted Answer

A)  May be done on a voluntary basis
B)  May be required of high-risk inmates
C)  May be required of all inmates
D)  Must be conducted for all inmates
E)  A, B, and C E

Question 4

Use the following options to identify what is being described in the next statements:
The drugs that . . .
-. . . are creating a "hidden disease" because they are easily obtained and addicts can often consume large quantities inexpensively without being detected.

Accepted Answer

A)   Alcoholic beverages
B)   Narcotic drugs
C)   Both A and B
D)   Neither A nor B

Question 5

Because correctional facilities have such a wide array of mental health treatment services available, they are generally well equipped to address the mental health needs of inmates.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The majority of those in prison:

Accepted Answer

A)   Were employed full time prior to their arrest
B)   Are under the age of 35
C)   Are not married
D)   B and C
E)   All of the above

Question 7

The proportion of elderly inmates has been steadily growing primarily as a result of:

Accepted Answer

A)  A significant crime wave among the geriatric population
B)  Mandatory minimum and three-strikes sentencing policies
C)  Improved health among older inmates in prisons and jails
D)  The prohibition of smoking in correctional facilities
E)  C and D

Question 8

Use the following options to identify what is being described in the next statements:
The drugs that . . .
-. . . slightly more inmates in state prison report having been under the influence of than other addictive substances.

Accepted Answer

A)   Alcoholic beverages
B)   Narcotic drugs
C)   Both A and B
D)   Neither A nor B

Question 9

Use the following options to identify what is being described in the next statements:
The drugs that . . .
-. . . are the most popular preference among young people.

Accepted Answer

A)   Alcoholic beverages
B)   Narcotic drugs
C)   Both A and B
D)   Neither A nor B

Question 10

An inmate is quiet and generally well behaved, but seems slow to respond verbally and often speaks with a stutter. On a work detail, he appears to be uncooperative. The supervising officer has to repeat instructions to him three or four times, and often he still does not do the job the way it is supposed to be done. The officer is not getting through to him. At this point, the officer should:

Accepted Answer

A)   Write him up for a disciplinary violation
B)   Place him in solitary confinement
C)   Warn him that he will lose gain time if his conduct continues
D)   Refer him to the shift commander's office
E)   Refer him to be evaluated for a possible developmental disability

Question 11

It may be difficult to identify developmentally disabled offenders because they are often skillful at hiding their disability.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Among prison inmates, the U.S. Office of National Drug Control Policy reports that drug treatment is needed by some:

Accepted Answer

A)  0.2
B)  0.35
C)  0.5
D)  0.65
E)  0.85

Question 13

The proportion of elderly inmates has been steadily growing primarily as a result of:

Accepted Answer

A)   A significant crime wave among the geriatric population
B)   Mandatory minimum and three strikes sentencing policies
C)   Improved health among older inmates in prisons and jails
D)   The prohibition of smoking in correctional facilities
E)   C and D

Question 14

Slightly more inmates in state prison report having been under the influence of ____ than other addictive substances.

Accepted Answer

A)  Alcoholic beverages
B)  Narcotic drugs
C)  Both A and B
D)  Neither A or B

Question 15

In response to concern about AIDS, some correctional institutions have:

Accepted Answer

A)   Separated those who test HIV positive
B)   Initiated education programs
C)   Issued condoms for those engaged in homosexuality
D)   A and B
E)   All of the above

Question 16

Since passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act, new correctional facilities must be designed to accommodate the needs of the physically impaired.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The courts have ruled that the segregation of inmates with HIV/AIDS is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Permitted
B)  Not permitted
C)  Required
D)  Not required
E)  A and D

Question 18

In the past, society has responded to the mentally ill by:

Accepted Answer

A)  Assuming they were possessed by evil spirits
B)  Hiding them in basements or attics
C)  Secluding them in large, remote institutions
D)  A and B
E)  All of the above

Question 19

The drug that is in many respects the greatest threat to society, in part because it is so widely, inexpensively, and legally available is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Marijuana
B)  Cocaine
C)  Oxycontin
D)  Prescription sedatives
E)  Alcohol

Question 20

The courts have ruled that the segregation of inmates with HIV/AIDS is:

Accepted Answer

A)   Permitted
B)   Not permitted
C)   Required
D)   Not required
E)   A and DF)  B and D

Exam 7: Dynamics of the Prison Population

Of all inmates in the prison population, those serving time for violent offenses represent:

In contrast to men, the greatest concern of many adult females during incarceration is the:

The courts have held that testing inmates for HIV/AIDS:

Use the following options to identify what is being described in the next statements: The drugs that . . . -. . . are creating a "hidden disease" because they are easily obtained and addicts can often consume large quantities inexpensively without being detected.

Because correctional facilities have such a wide array of mental health treatment services available, they are generally well equipped to address the mental health needs of inmates.

The majority of those in prison:

The proportion of elderly inmates has been steadily growing primarily as a result of:

Use the following options to identify what is being described in the next statements: The drugs that . . . -. . . slightly more inmates in state prison report having been under the influence of than other addictive substances.

Use the following options to identify what is being described in the next statements: The drugs that . . . -. . . are the most popular preference among young people.

It may be difficult to identify developmentally disabled offenders because they are often skillful at hiding their disability.

Among prison inmates, the U.S. Office of National Drug Control Policy reports that drug treatment is needed by some:

The proportion of elderly inmates has been steadily growing primarily as a result of:

Slightly more inmates in state prison report having been under the influence of ____ than other addictive substances.

In response to concern about AIDS, some correctional institutions have:

Since passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act, new correctional facilities must be designed to accommodate the needs of the physically impaired.

The courts have ruled that the segregation of inmates with HIV/AIDS is:

In the past, society has responded to the mentally ill by:

The drug that is in many respects the greatest threat to society, in part because it is so widely, inexpensively, and legally available is:

The courts have ruled that the segregation of inmates with HIV/AIDS is: