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Correctional Services Quiz for Public Safety I

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The warden is the top ranking facility administrator in a:

a)

jail

b)

prison

c)

detention facility

d)

hospital

2.

Which is an ideal Internet site to research possible career paths?

a)

International Get a Job website

b)

National Occupational Handbook website

c)

The People's website

d)

The Recreation of Fun website

3.

Which career is included in Correction Services?

a)

EMT

b)

firefighter

c)

probation officer

d)

clerk of court

4.

Which is a skill needed for a successful career in corrections services?

a)

effective communication

b)

interior design

c)

preventing fires

d)

typing 40 words per minute

5.

This career professional monitors the well-being and safety inmates while working 12 hour shifts

a)

police officer

b)

defense attorney

c)

correctional officer

d)

highway patrol

6.

Which is a basic job requirement for a career in corrections services?

a)

background check

b)

college degree

c)

gun permit

d)

equipment operator's license

7.

Which position in corrections helps inmates by finding them employment, drug treatment programs, etc. upon their release from prison?

a)

Case Manager

b)

Probation Officer

c)

Lieutenant

d)

Correctional Officer

8.

A "slang word" for inmate is:

a)

law abiding citizen

b)

ex-con

c)

brother

d)

doctor

9.

This correction professional ensures inmates release from prison abide by the rules of their probation once released from prison:

a)

Psychologist

b)

Warden

c)

Case Manager

d)

Probation Officer

10.

What is the minimum education level needed to be a Correctional Officer?

a)

high school diploma

b)

associate degree

c)

bachelor degree

d)

master's degree

11.

Which one of these is not considered to be a level of security in a prison?

a)

minimum

b)

medium

c)

maxium

d)

slow

12.

What set of rules establishes government authority and rules of conduct for society?

a)

ethics

b)

facts

c)

laws

d)

operational procedure

13.

Which is a duty and responsibility for a correctional officer?

a)

Playing UNO with the inmates

b)

Making sure inmates are having fun

c)

Ensures the safety of inmates and staff

d)

being lazy

14.

Female Correctional Officers may have a stressful time working in a male facility:

a)

True

b)

False

c)

Maybe

d)

No Way

15.

This corrections role focuses specifically on defendants who are charged with crimes but are awaiting trial.

a)

Intake Officer

b)

Probation Officer

c)

Correctional Officer

d)

Pre-trial Services Officer

16.

These law enforcement officers are responsible for keeping the peace in courtrooms.

a)

Highway Patrol

b)

Bailiff

c)

Police Officer

d)

Warden

17.

The people in this corrections career support those who have been placed on probation rather than being sent to prison.

a)

Detention Officer

b)

Detective

c)

Probation Officer

d)

Processing Analyst

18.

Provide support to people who are working to overcome addiction to substances such as drugs or alcohol in prison.

a)

Substance Abuse Counselor

b)

Drug Addict

c)

Psychiatrist

d)

Social Worker

19.

This role can expect to treat fight-induced wounds, addiction withdrawal symptoms and also run-of-the-mill ailments.

a)

Food Service Manager

b)

Corrections Lieutenant

c)

Corrections Captain

d)

Corrections Nurse

20.

Correctional Officers typically work:

a)

8 hour shifts

b)

10 hour shifts

c)

12 hour shifts

d)

18 hour shifts