Question 1

The salient factor score places inmates in the risk categories of:

Accepted Answer

The salient factor score categorizes inmates into very good, good, fair, or poor based on their level of risk for institutional misconduct and recidivism. The score is calculated based on factors such as criminal history, age, education, and substance abuse history.

Question 2

Most inmates leave prison before the completion of their sentence and are placed:

Accepted Answer

Most inmates are released on parole, which allows them to serve the remainder of their sentence under supervision in the community.

Question 3

An official panel that determines whether an inmate serving an indeterminate sentence is ready for parole is known as:

Accepted Answer

The parole board is the official panel responsible for determining if an inmate serving an indeterminate sentence is ready for parole.

Question 4

In Maconochie's system of graduated release, which of the following was the final stage?

Accepted Answer

In Maconochie's system of graduated release, the final stage was the ticket of leave, which was a conditional release that allowed the prisoner to work for wages, thereby preparing them for full freedom.

Question 5

In 1854, Walter Crofton, a retired navy officer, was sent to introduce the progressive state system at the prison at Mountjoy, near Dublin. The complete program became known as the:

Accepted Answer

The complete program introduced by Walter Crofton at Mountjoy Prison became known as the Irish Mark System, which was a progressive system of penal reform.

Question 6

When an inmate is released when the unserved portion of the maximum prison term equals his or her earned good time, this is known as:

Accepted Answer

This is known as mandatory parole release, where the inmate is released when the unserved portion of their maximum prison term is equal to their earned good time. This is a mandatory release and not at the discretion of the parole board.

Question 7

Inmates can be released from prison for:

Accepted Answer

All of the choices are correct because inmates can be released from prison for expiration of their term, commutation of their sentence, or court orders to relieve overcrowded prisons.

Question 8

The parole board's authority to grant or deny parole is based on:

Accepted Answer

The parole board considers both the risk the inmate poses to the community and the inmate's readiness to reintegrate into society when deciding on parole.

Question 9

The salient factor score used by parole boards to predict the risk of recidivism is based on:

Accepted Answer

The salient factor score considers multiple factors, including the number of previous convictions, age at current offense, and drug dependency, to assess the risk of recidivism.

Question 10

The majority of parolees were sentenced for:

Accepted Answer

Drug offenses are a common reason for incarceration, leading to a significant number of parolees having been sentenced for such crimes.

Question 11

Conditions of parole typically consist of:

Accepted Answer

Parole conditions often include all of these requirements to ensure the parolee's reintegration into society and to minimize the risk of reoffending.

Question 12

Discretionary parole is decided by:

Accepted Answer

Discretionary parole is typically decided by a parole board, which evaluates the inmate's readiness for release based on various factors.

Question 13

Formal risk prediction instruments are known as:

Accepted Answer

Formal risk prediction instruments are often used as parole guidelines to assess the likelihood of reoffending and to aid in parole decision-making processes.

Question 14

When determining possible parole, the parole board looks at:

Accepted Answer

The parole board considers all these factors: the nature of the inmate's crime, their behavior and record while incarcerated, and their perceived sincerity and readiness for reintegration into society.

Question 15

The majority of adults on parole are:

Accepted Answer

The majority of adults on parole are male, as men are more frequently incarcerated and thus more likely to be on parole.

Question 16

The types of parole discussed in the text are:

Accepted Answer

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Question 17

Parole is:

Accepted Answer

Parole is the conditional release of an offender from prison before the completion of their sentence, typically for those serving indeterminate sentences, allowing them to serve the remainder of their sentence under supervision in the community.

Question 18

The number of people on parole:

Accepted Answer

The number of people on parole has been increasing steadily over the past few years.

Question 19

Parole is based on which of the following principles?

Accepted Answer

Parole is based on all three principles listed: 
A) The state extends a privilege by releasing offenders from prison before their full sentence is served
B) It is a contract with offenders in exchange for their promise to abide by certain conditions where they return to prison to complete their sentences if they violate the contract
C) The state controls parolees until they are dismissed from parole.

Question 20

The duties of the parole board include:

Accepted Answer

The parole board is responsible for aiding and supervising the control of paroles in the community, not charging or sentencing offenders.

Quiz 11: Parole and Release to the Community