Question 1

Mr. Smith is a deputy warden at a state penitentiary. He is responsible for overseeing the largest department in the prison: the correctional security department. What type of deputy warden is he?

Accepted Answer

A)   deputy warden for special services
B)   deputy warden for administration
C)   deputy warden for operations
D)   deputy warden for unit management

Question 2

Which type of prison classification would determine an inmate's level of supervision and types of privileges the inmate may have?

Accepted Answer

A)   custody
B)   security
C)   housing
D)   program

Question 3

Explain how "supermax" prisons are different from other prisons.

Accepted Answer

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Question 4

How is the classification of inmates' housing needs determined differently now than in the past?

Accepted Answer

A)   Inmate housing is now determined on a "first come, first served" basis.
B)   Inmate housing is now determined based on questionnaires, similar to how roommates are determined in college dorms.
C)   Inmates are now assigned to housing based on an objective "lottery" system.
D)   Inmates are now assigned to live with prisoners similar to themselves based on an internal classification.

Question 5

Which of the following is a feature of a jail?

Accepted Answer

A)   It is a short-term holding facility for unsentenced offenders.
B)   It is a long-term holding facility for sentenced offenders.
C)   The majority of convicted felons serve their sentences there.
D)   It is used to house those sentenced for federal crimes.

Question 6

The two purposes of unit management are to decentralize the administration of the prison and to do which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)   decrease recidivism rates for inmates once they are released
B)   improve communication between staff and inmates as well as among staff members
C)   improve safety of correctional staff
D)   decrease the oversight of inmates

Question 7

Which innovative correctional facility was created in response to the increase in inmate lawsuits regarding deplorable conditions?

Accepted Answer

A)   prison industries
B)   correctional complexes
C)   supermax prisons
D)   new generation/direct supervision jails

Question 8

Which of the following terms describes a system of classification that breaks the prison into more manageable sections with some degree of decision-making authority?

Accepted Answer

A)   custody management
B)   mini-institution
C)   security department
D)   unit management

Question 9

An inmate's custody grade is synonymous with which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)   level of supervision
B)   physical restraint
C)   security level
D)   program assignments

Question 10

Medium-security correctional institutions are also known as U.S. penitentiaries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Mary has completed interviews and tests to determine what type of vocational training she should receive when she begins serving her sentence in a minimum-security prison. What type of inmate classification is she undergoing?

Accepted Answer

A)   security
B)   custody
C)   housing
D)   program

Question 12

What is the term for a low security level inmate?

Accepted Answer

A)   trusted offender
B)   exempt detainee
C)   trusty
D)   privileged inmate

Question 13

One outcome of new generation/direct supervision jails is that they ______.

Accepted Answer

A)   reduce the trauma of incarceration
B)   increase sexual assaults
C)   increase tension in the unit
D)   reduce control exerted by correctional staff

Question 14

Rachel is incarcerated at an institution that has the following features: reinforced walls, cell-type housing, and the highest staff-to-inmate ratio when compared to other institutions. What is the security level of the institution where she is incarcerated?

Accepted Answer

A)   low security
B)   medium security
C)   high security
D)   correctional complex

Question 15

Which configuration of new generation/direct supervision jails features inmate cells arranged around a dayroom with an officer permanently station with inmates?

Accepted Answer

A)   podular/direct supervision jails
B)   linear/intermittent supervision jails
C)   podular/remote supervision jails
D)   linear/remote supervision jails

Question 16

Which of the following is among the concerns about the use of supermax prisons?

Accepted Answer

A)   Lack of access to vocational and educational programs.
B)   Lack of access to visitors from the outside.
C)   Lack of access to others for social or group activities.
D)   Lack of access to religious services.

Question 17

Which of the following is a feature of a prison?

Accepted Answer

A)   It is a short-term holding facility for unsentenced offenders.
B)   The majority of convicted misdemeanants serve their sentences there.
C)   The majority of convicted felons serve their sentence there.
D)   Sentences are generally a duration of 1 year or less.

Question 18

The chief administrator of a federal penitentiary or state prison is the _______.

Accepted Answer

A)   warden
B)   lieutenant
C)   sergeant
D)   superintendent

Question 19

All of the following factors influences jail organization EXCEPT ______.

Accepted Answer

A)   size
B)   staff-to-inmate ratio
C)   budget
D)   level of crowding

Question 20

Which of the following describes a correctional institution in which publicly owned prison facilities are operated by a private company?

Accepted Answer

A)   state prison
B)   managed prison
C)   supermax prison
D)   private prison

Exam 12: Prisons and Jails: Structure and Function

Medium-security correctional institutions are also known as U.S. penitentiaries.

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An inmate's custody grade is synonymous with which of the following?

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Which of the following describes a correctional institution in which publicly owned prison facilities are operated by a private company?

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Which configuration of new generation/direct supervision jails features inmate cells arranged around a dayroom with an officer permanently station with inmates?

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One outcome of new generation/direct supervision jails is that they ______.

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Which innovative correctional facility was created in response to the increase in inmate lawsuits regarding deplorable conditions?

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Mary has completed interviews and tests to determine what type of vocational training she should receive when she begins serving her sentence in a minimum-security prison. What type of inmate classification is she undergoing?

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The two purposes of unit management are to decentralize the administration of the prison and to do which of the following?

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Which type of prison classification would determine an inmate's level of supervision and types of privileges the inmate may have?

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Which of the following terms describes a system of classification that breaks the prison into more manageable sections with some degree of decision-making authority?

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Which of the following is a feature of a jail?

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Which of the following is among the concerns about the use of supermax prisons?

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The chief administrator of a federal penitentiary or state prison is the _______.

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How is the classification of inmates' housing needs determined differently now than in the past?

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Explain how "supermax" prisons are different from other prisons.

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Which of the following is a feature of a prison?

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Mr. Smith is a deputy warden at a state penitentiary. He is responsible for overseeing the largest department in the prison: the correctional security department. What type of deputy warden is he?

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Rachel is incarcerated at an institution that has the following features: reinforced walls, cell-type housing, and the highest staff-to-inmate ratio when compared to other institutions. What is the security level of the institution where she is incarcerated?

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All of the following factors influences jail organization EXCEPT ______.

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What is the term for a low security level inmate?

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