Question 1

Which of the following statements is true of female correctional officers?
A) Evidence suggests that their presence in men's prisons increases prison violence.
B) Prison inmates feel that female correctional officers are not competent.
C) They are restricted to correctional facilities for women.
D) They exhibit calm and cool in pressurized situations.

Accepted Answer

Research and reports have shown that female correctional officers often bring a calming presence to correctional facilities, including men's prisons. They are known to de-escalate potentially volatile situations effectively, contrary to stereotypes that suggest they might not be as competent or are restricted to only women's facilities. There is no substantial evidence to support the claims that their presence increases violence or that inmates broadly view them as incompetent.

Question 2

Compared with men's prisons, women's prisons:
A) typically have educated and employed inmates.
B) have extremely low levels of race-based, gang-related physical aggression.
C) bear little relation to life on the outside.
D) have inmates who are mostly over the age of forty.

Accepted Answer

Women's prisons generally have lower levels of race-based, gang-related physical aggression compared to men's prisons. This difference can be attributed to various factors, including the nature of social relationships and conflict resolution strategies prevalent among female inmate populations.

Question 3

Which of the following is a function of the anger and depression female inmates experience due to being separated from their children?
A) Tokenism
B) Drug use
C) Physical abuse
D) Sexual assault

Accepted Answer

The anger and depression experienced by female inmates due to being separated from their children can lead to drug use as a coping mechanism.

Question 4

Officers who hold the positions of administrative building assignments _____.
A) supervise cell blocks
B) ensure that inmates follow the rules of the facility
C) provide security at prison gates
D) spend their shifts in silent posts high above the grounds of the facility

Accepted Answer

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Question 5

Unlike in men's prisons, for female inmates at Massachusetts Correctional Institution (MCI), Framingham, the most treasured contraband items are:
A) books.
B) weapons.
C) clothes.
D) drugs.

Accepted Answer

Female inmates at MCI Framingham often value clothes as contraband because they offer a sense of individuality and comfort, which is restricted in prison environments.

Question 6

Which of the following statements is true of solitary confinement?
A) It reduces the occurrence of recidivism.
B) It is used as a form of preventive detention for inmates.
C) It does not affect the mental health of prisoners.
D) It is not applicable to gang members.

Accepted Answer

Solitary confinement is often used as a form of preventive detention within prisons to manage and control inmates who are considered dangerous or a threat to the safety of others or the security of the facility.

Question 7

Unlike female prisoners, male prisoners:
A) tend to create a violent environment that bears little relation to life on the outside.
B) prefer to recreate their outside identities by forming social networks that resemble the traditional family structure.
C) have a history of physical or sexual abuse.
D) typically have a history of unemployment.

Accepted Answer

Male prisoners often create a more violent environment within prisons, which is significantly different from life outside, unlike female prisoners who may form social networks that resemble family structures.

Question 8

The _____ is the unwritten judicial policy that favors noninterference by the courts in the administration of prisons and jails.
A) doctrine of lapse
B) "don't ask, don't tell" policy
C) "hands-off" doctrine
D) "malicious and sadistic" standard

Accepted Answer

The "hands-off" doctrine refers to the historical judicial stance of noninterference with the administration and management of prisons and jails, under the belief that these institutions are better run by correctional authorities without judicial involvement.

Question 9

Which of the following is a difference between male offenders and female offenders?
A) Female offenders are much less likely than male offenders to have committed a violent offense.
B) Most female inmates are over the age of forty, whereas most male inmates are under the age of forty.
C) Female offender are much less likely than male offenders to have been victims of physical abuse.
D) Male inmates rely on social networks, whereas female inmates tend to create an environment that bears little relation to life on the outside.

Accepted Answer

Female offenders are statistically less likely to have committed violent offenses compared to male offenders, reflecting differences in the nature of crimes typically committed by men and women.

Question 10

In a prison in America, an inmate was severely injured from an electric shock caused by a loose wire. The prison warden was aware that the loose wire could harm the inmates but failed to fix the issue. In this scenario, the warden can be charged of violating the inmate's Eighth Amendment rights on the basis of _____.
A) deliberate indifference
B) plausible deniability
C) double jeopardy
D) double marginality

Accepted Answer

The Eighth Amendment prohibits cruel and unusual punishment. The warden's knowledge of the loose wire and failure to act constitutes deliberate indifference to the inmate's safety and well-being, which can be seen as a form of cruel and unusual punishment.

Question 11

Which of the following statements is true of block officers?
A) They provide security at prison gates.
B) They perform security functions in workshop programs.
C) They are responsible for the well-being of inmates.
D) They oversee small groups of inmates as they perform their tasks.

Accepted Answer

Block officers are primarily responsible for the well-being of inmates, ensuring their safety, health, and compliance with prison rules within a specific housing block or unit.

Question 12

Courts have found that the "legitimate security interests" of a prison or jail justify the use of force when:
A) a correctional officer is preventing the destruction of property.
B) a probationer fails to report to the probation officer.
C) a parolee fails to appear for the parole grant hearing.
D) a parolee commits a technical violation.

Accepted Answer

Courts have recognized that maintaining order and security within a correctional facility can justify the use of force by officers, especially in situations where an inmate is attempting to destroy property. This is because the preservation of property within the facility is directly related to maintaining a safe and secure environment for both inmates and staff. Choices B, C, and D do not directly relate to the immediate security concerns within a prison or jail setting.

Question 13

In 1984, the Supreme Court ruled that arbitrary searches of prison cells are allowed under the Fourth Amendment because inmates _____.
A) are subject to double jeopardy
B) have no constitutional rights
C) have no reasonable expectation of privacy
D) are at the mercy of unscrupulous wardens

Accepted Answer

The Supreme Court ruled that inmates have no reasonable expectation of privacy in their prison cells under the Fourth Amendment, allowing for arbitrary searches.

Question 14

Prison administrators refused to hire women as correctional officers in men's prisons for many years because:
A) female correctional officers did not want to be in the vicinity of male criminals.
B) they believed that women were not physically strong enough to subdue violent male inmates.
C) females were not allowed by the law to serve in male prisons.
D) they felt that hiring female officers would cause friction among the male correctional officers.

Accepted Answer

The belief that women were not physically strong enough to subdue violent male inmates was a common reason cited by prison administrators for not hiring female correctional officers in men's prisons.

Question 15

Identify a true statement about female correctional officers.
A) They are not as competent as their male counterparts.
B) They are restricted to correctional facilities for women.
C) Many of them work in constant close contact with male inmates.
D) Evidence suggests that their presence in men's prisons increases prison violence.

Accepted Answer

Female correctional officers often work in close contact with male inmates, and their roles are not limited by the gender of the inmates. There is no evidence to suggest they are less competent or that their presence increases violence in men's prisons.

Question 16

Which of the following statements is true of early women's prisons?
A) They had jail cells with reinforced steel bars.
B) They lacked facilities to prepare inmates for a return to society.
C) They focused on rehabilitation.
D) They lacked nurseries for the inmates' young children.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following statements is true...

Question 17

Which of the following is a similarity between correctional officers and highway patrol officers?
A) Both address matters of public conduct.
B) Both go easy on wrongdoers for minor violations.
C) Both avoid the use of disciplinary committees.
D) Both can impose solitary confinement as a punitive measure.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following is a similarity...

Question 18

Which of the following characteristics is typical of female inmates?
A) They have a history of unemployment.
B) They are mostly incarcerated for violent crimes.
C) They outnumber male inmates by approximately twelve to one.
D) They are more likely than male inmates to have been abused at some point in their lives.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following characteristics is typical...

Question 19

Yard officers:
A) act as liaisons for civilians.
B) handle administrative tasks such as processing paperwork.
C) are primarily responsible for ensuring that inmates are on time for workshop programs.
D) are required to be on alert for breaches in prison discipline.

Accepted Answer

Yard officers are responsible for maintaining security and order within the prison yard, which includes being alert for breaches in prison discipline.

Question 20

According to the "identifiable human needs" standard created by the Supreme Court, which of the following is a basic need?
A) Exercise
B) Recreation
C) Books
D) Relationships

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to the "identifiable human needs" standard...

Quiz 12: The Prison Experience and Prisoner Reentry

Which of the following statements is true of female correctional officers?

Compared with men's prisons, women's prisons:

Which of the following is a function of the anger and depression female inmates experience due to being separated from their children?

Officers who hold the positions of administrative building assignments _____.

Unlike in men's prisons, for female inmates at Massachusetts Correctional Institution (MCI) , Framingham, the most treasured contraband items are:

Which of the following statements is true of solitary confinement?

Unlike female prisoners, male prisoners:

The _____ is the unwritten judicial policy that favors noninterference by the courts in the administration of prisons and jails.

Which of the following is a difference between male offenders and female offenders?

Which of the following statements is true of block officers?

Courts have found that the "legitimate security interests" of a prison or jail justify the use of force when:

In 1984, the Supreme Court ruled that arbitrary searches of prison cells are allowed under the Fourth Amendment because inmates _____.

Prison administrators refused to hire women as correctional officers in men's prisons for many years because:

Identify a true statement about female correctional officers.

Which of the following statements is true of early women's prisons?

Which of the following is a similarity between correctional officers and highway patrol officers?

Which of the following characteristics is typical of female inmates?

Yard officers:

According to the "identifiable human needs" standard created by the Supreme Court, which of the following is a basic need?