Question 1

Which of the following is correct with regard to parole boards?

Accepted Answer

In most states, governors appoint parole boards.

Question 2

The mean annual salary for correctional officers and jailers is roughly

Accepted Answer

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average annual salary for correctional officers and jailers as of May 2020 was $46,750.

Question 3

An assessment found that correctional officer training academies in almost all states trained officers in firearms basics, cell and body searches, use of force, and

Accepted Answer

The assessment found that almost all states' correctional officer training academies trained officers in firearms basics, cell and body searches, use of force, and controlling contraband. Therefore, the correct choice is A. The other options (B, C, and D) were not mentioned in the assessment.

Question 4

Which of the following is correct with regard to corrections and the mentally ill?

Accepted Answer

It is estimated that over half of all prison and jail inmates have a mental health problem.

Question 5

Within the institution, wardens are typically assisted by deputy wardens who oversee specific areas of the facility, such as management, custody, industry, and

Accepted Answer

The sentence mentions specific areas of the facility that the deputy wardens oversee, and treatment programs is the only option among the choices that could be considered a specific area within a correctional facility. B) Communications, C) Personnel, and D) Advancement are not mentioned in the sentence as specific areas overseen by deputy wardens.

Question 6

Which of the following is correct with regard to diversity among correctional staffs?

Accepted Answer

Asians are generally underrepresented in correctional staff positions compared to their proportion in the general population.

Question 7

Amended in 1972, Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act does which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. The 1972 amendment added sex as a protected class from discrimination by public employers. The other options listed are not included in Title VII.

Question 8

The American Probation and Parole Association established a probation case-to-staff ratio of 200:1 for minimum supervision, 50:1 for medium supervision, and 20:1 for intensive supervision.

Accepted Answer

This is the standard probation case-to-staff ratio established by the American Probation and Parole Association for minimum, medium, and intensive supervision levels.

Question 9

While states vary widely with regard to their requirements for the number of classroom hours of preservice training for correctional officers, the trend since the 1970s has been toward decreased training and professionalism in the field.

Accepted Answer

The trend since the 1970s has been toward increased training and professionalism in the field of correctional officers, with more states requiring higher standards and more comprehensive training programs.

Question 10

Many individuals who enter jails have not been medically screened or psychologically evaluated, which means inmate behavior may be more volatile or dangerous compared to what exists in prisons.

Accepted Answer

Many jails do not have the same level of resources as prisons to conduct comprehensive medical and psychological screenings of inmates upon entry, which can lead to an increased risk of unpredictable behavior.

Question 11

According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics, about 78% of state prison and jail inmates who met the criteria for drug dependence or abuse noted that they had received drug treatment or participated in a related program since their admission to jail or prison.

Accepted Answer

The statistic is incorrect; a smaller percentage of inmates receive drug treatment or participate in related programs.

Question 12

The high turnover rate and limited numbers of new substance abuse counselors in jails and prisons have been attributed to poor compensation for the work, emotional exhaustion, and the low prestige associated with the position.

Accepted Answer

Research studies have found that poor compensation, emotional exhaustion, and low prestige are among the factors that contribute to high turnover rates and limited numbers of new substance abuse counselors in jails and prisons.

Question 13

The correctional workforce increased from roughly 27,000 in 1950 to an estimated 714,000 full-time employees in 2016.

Accepted Answer

The sentence states that the correctional workforce increased from 27,000 in 1950 to 714,000 in 2016, indicating an increase in the number of full-time employees.

Question 14

Females are very underrepresented among the ranks of probation officers and correctional treatment specialists.

Accepted Answer

Females are not very underrepresented in these roles; in fact, they often make up a significant portion of the workforce in probation and correctional treatment positions.

Question 15

Identify and discuss the roles of the primary personnel who work in corrections.

Accepted Answer

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Question 16

Why is diversity important with regard to correctional personnel? Is greater diversity needed within the various areas of corrections?

Accepted Answer

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Quiz 30: Corrections Personnel