#1
Which of the following is an ethical consideration for correctional officers?
Treating all inmates with dignity and respect
Using excessive force to maintain control
Discriminating against certain groups of inmates
Ignoring inmate complaints
#2
What is the primary duty of a correctional officer?
Providing medical care to inmates
Ensuring the safety and security of the facility
Acting as a counselor for inmates
Managing visitation schedules
#3
What is the purpose of the grievance process in correctional facilities?
To provide inmates with a platform to voice their concerns and complaints
To punish inmates for misbehavior
To limit communication between inmates and staff
To deny inmates access to basic necessities
#4
Which of the following is an example of an ethical dilemma a correctional officer might face?
Deciding what to eat for lunch
Choosing whether to report a colleague for unethical behavior
Deciding which TV show to watch during break time
Selecting a book to read during downtime
#5
What is the purpose of conducting regular searches in correctional facilities?
To invade inmates' privacy
To confiscate personal belongings of inmates
To maintain safety and security within the facility
To increase inmate dissatisfaction
#6
Which of the following is an example of an unethical practice for correctional officers?
Treating all inmates with fairness and impartiality
Engaging in contraband smuggling
Following the facility's rules and regulations
Providing appropriate medical care to inmates
#7
What is the primary role of prison oversight committees?
To increase punishment for inmates
To advocate for better living conditions for inmates
To provide legal representation for inmates
To enforce stricter regulations on correctional officers
#8
Which of the following is NOT an appropriate use of force for correctional officers?
Subduing an inmate who is attacking another inmate
Using pepper spray to break up a fight
Physically assaulting an inmate who is being non-compliant
Using handcuffs to restrain an inmate during a cell extraction
#9
What is the importance of cultural competency for correctional officers?
It allows officers to discriminate against certain groups of inmates
It enables officers to better understand and interact with diverse inmate populations
It encourages officers to isolate themselves from inmates
It promotes hostility and tension within the facility
#10
Which principle should guide correctional officers when using disciplinary measures?
Retribution
Revenge
Rehabilitation
Retaliation
#11
What is the role of discretion for correctional officers?
To strictly adhere to all policies and procedures
To make decisions based on individual circumstances and judgment
To prioritize personal interests over professional obligations
To enforce rules without any flexibility
#12
How can correctional officers contribute to inmate rehabilitation?
By ignoring inmates' educational needs
By providing access to educational and vocational programs
By isolating inmates from social interactions
By increasing punitive measures
#13
What should correctional officers do if they witness unethical behavior by a colleague?
Ignore it to avoid conflict
Report it to their supervisor or appropriate authorities
Participate in the behavior to fit in with the team
Confront the colleague directly in front of inmates
#14
What is the significance of maintaining boundaries for correctional officers?
It allows officers to become emotionally involved with inmates
It helps establish professionalism and prevents ethical conflicts
It encourages officers to fraternize with inmates
It promotes favoritism and preferential treatment
#15
What is the significance of confidentiality for correctional officers?
It encourages officers to share sensitive information with inmates
It helps build trust between officers and inmates
It allows officers to disclose confidential information to unauthorized individuals
It promotes gossip and rumors within the facility
#16
How can correctional officers promote a positive institutional culture?
By fostering an environment of hostility and tension
By promoting fairness, respect, and accountability
By encouraging discrimination and favoritism
By neglecting staff well-being
#17
What is the role of conflict resolution skills for correctional officers?
To exacerbate conflicts between inmates
To ignore conflicts and let them escalate
To effectively manage and resolve conflicts to maintain order
To retaliate against inmates involved in conflicts