FCSO OPOTA Corrections| 121 QUESTIONS| WITH COMPREHENSIVE ANSWERS
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SPO 1.1-What's the relationship between a student performance objective and a test question? Correct Answer: A test question must respond directly to an spo and every spo may be the basis of a test question.
SPO 1.1-What are the reasons for corrections training? Correct Answer: • Mandated by...
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FCSO OPOTA Corrections| 121 QUESTIONS| WITH
COMPREHENSIVE ANSWERS
SPO 1.1-What's the relationship between a student performance objective and a test question?
Correct Answer: A test question must respond directly to an spo and every spo may be the basis
of a test question.
SPO 1.1-What are the reasons for corrections training? Correct Answer: • Mandated by state
law.
• To acquire new knowledge and skills
• To reduce errors and mistakes in
performing critical tasks while protecting
the public.
• To standardize procedures.
• To increase efficiency
• To build confidence and morale.
• To build safety and survival skills
• To reduce civil liability.
• To eliminate unfit trainees who do not meet
training standards.
SPO 1.2-List the internal and external influences that affect and complicate an officer's decisions
Correct Answer: • Relationships with family and friends.
• The media.
• Department regulations.
• Citizens.
• Interdepartmental politics.
• The officer's own ethical and moral beliefs.
SPO 1.2-2-What are factors that contribute to unethical behavior? Correct Answer: • Anger
• Lust
• Greed
• Peer Pressure
SPO 1.2-3-Part 1: What will an ethical corrections officer do? Correct Answer: • Treat everyone
professionally and without
bias.
• Conduct duties objectively.
• Respect the profession of corrections.
• Be responsible to his/her family and
community.
SPO 1.2-3-Part 2: What will an unethical corrections officer do? Correct Answer: • Use
excessive force.
• Accept gratuities.
,• Commit perjury.
• Falsify reports.
SPO 2.1-1-What are the purposes of the Bill of Rights Correct Answer: • Protect an individuals
freedoms.
• Prevent the government from interfering in
protected rights.
SPO 2.1-2-Describe the major components of the criminal justice system: Correct Answer: •
Law enforcement-keep the peace,
apprehend violators, combat crime, prevent
crime, and provide services.
• Courts-Hold fair and impartial trials (due
process), determine guilt or innocence,
impose sentences on the guilty, key
personnel includes judges, prosecutors,
and defense attorneys.
• Corrections-responsible for supervising the
offender. Prison/county jails, parole,
probation, halfway houses, and work
release programs.
SPO 2.1-3-List the goals of sentencing Correct Answer: • Punish the offender and in many
cases,
rehabilitate thee offender.
• Protect society.
• Restore the victim as much as possible.
SPO 2.1-4-What are the general rules for effective courtroom testimony? Correct Answer: • Be
prepared.
• Project a positive image.
• Dress in professional attire.
• Sit, stand, and walk with good posture.
• Project your voice.
• Give direct answers to questions from
attorneys or the judge.
• If permitted to take reports and notes to
the witness stand, ask for a moment to
review them (don't read report directly
unless told to).
• Be honest.
SPO 2.4-1-Essential jail standards: Correct Answer: • Standard that has been designated to
directly support the life, safety, and health of
the jail inmates, employees, and volunteers.
• Jail must follow all of these standards.
, SPO2.4-1-Important jail standards: Correct Answer: • Standard that has been designated to
support good correctional practices in training, operations, inmate services, safety, and
emergency procedures, sanitation, food services, inmate rules/discipline, and other areas that
address good correctional practices.
• Full service and minimum security jails must comply with 90% of these standards.
SPO 2.7-1-characteristics of inmates vulnerable to sexual assault: Correct Answer: • Mental
illness or disabled.
• Physical size-most reports from
underweight or morbidly obese.
• First time and/or younger inmates.
• Perceived as homosexual by other inmates.
• Prior sexual abuse victim.
SPO2.7-2-Signs of potential sexual assault victims (physical indicators): Correct Answer: •
Contraction of an STI (sexually transmitted
infection).
• Pregnancy.
• Stomach/abdominal pain
• Difficulty walking or sitting.
• Unexplained injuries.
SPO2.7-2-Signs of potential sexual assault victims (psychological indicators): Correct Answer: •
Acting out
• Anger
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Difficulty concentrating
• Suicidal thoughts
• Numbness
SPO 2.7-2-What is the definition of red flag indicators of sexual assault? Correct Answer: •
Indicators that should immediately arouse an officer's suspicion and warrant some questions,
especially when coupled with other physical and psychological indicators.
SPO 2.7-2-Red flag indicators of sexual assault: Correct Answer: • Isolation
• Depression
• Lashing out/unusual aggression
• Refusal to shower
• Suicidal thoughts/actions
• Volunteering for isolation cell/refusal to leave cell.
• Refusal to enter occupied cell or transport vehicle.
• Change in relationship with other inmates.
• Lingering near corrections staff.
• Giving away commissary items regularly
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