CRIJ 2313 Exam - Chapter 10 The Management of Prisons

Which of the following is NOT true of the Adult Internal Management System?

• A) It is the most widely used internal classification system.

• B) It was developed by Herbert Quay.

• C) It classifies inmates on the analysis of life history records.

• D) It ensures that inmates are assigned housing based on clinical judgments.

Which administrative function is NOT a typical responsibility of the central organization of a correctional agency?

• new prison construction

• labor contract negotiation

• budget development

• accounting

For states that still use indeterminate sentence and parole for release decisions, where are the parole board and post-release supervision usually located?

• in the department of corrections

• in the governor's office

• in the local sheriff's departments

• in the division of business administration

What is the chief executive officer of a prison usually called?

• chief

• captain

• warden

• director

What is the custody and security component within a prison often called?

• correctional services

• treatment

• correctional administration

• unit management

What are correctional services departments sometimes called?

• uniformed staff

• unit management

• treatment

• custody

Who is responsible for an area of the prison, such as recreation or the SHU?

• non-ranked staff

• majors

• captains

• lieutenants

Which of the following is NOT a condition necessary for prison policies and procedures to effectively contribute to the overall prison mission?

• Policies must be consistent with professional standards and be written and authorized by the prison administration.

• Policies must control behavior (over the long term) through threats, intimidation, and physical dominance.

• Policies and procedures must be clearly communicated to staff and inmates.

• Policies must be consistently implemented in a quality fashion.

What is the largest professional organization for corrections in the United States?

• Correctional Peace Officers Foundation

• American Jail Association

• National Correctional Industries Association

What is the process to promote and recognize improvement in the management of correctional agencies through the administration of voluntary standards?

• policy implementation audit

• prison accreditation

• policy audit

• ACA accreditation