New York City DOC Practice Exam

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• Which practice describes enforcing rules in a firm, fair, and consistent manner?
• What is the range for the initial classification score?
• Upon admission, which of the following is included in the bedding issued to prisoners?
• Who determines which inmates shall be housed in CPSU?
• How should medical information about an inmate be handled to protect confidentiality?
• Define universal precautions.
• The law library is open for a minimum of how many days per week, including at least one weekend day?
• Which action is not part of the standard procedure when routing an inmate through a secure corridor during counts?
• Which of the following is NOT a core component that annual use-of-force and de-escalation training should cover?
• Which sequence describes appropriate post-incident actions for restoring operations?
• Which practice involves cautious communication to prevent manipulation?
• Which of the following are violations that can be the subject of a Memorandum of Complaint?
• Which technique focuses on documenting interactions with inmates?
• Which statement best reflects the ethical stance for NYC DOC staff?
• What is the maximum additional time allowed by the Deputy Warden to complete the classification process?
• Hepatitis A is shed by infected persons in feces and can enter an uninfected person through the mouth from hands or fecal contaminated sources. What is the primary transmission route?
• Which is the first option in the use-of-force continuum before any physical intervention?
• What is the importance of time-stamped entries in logbooks?
• Which bacterium causes tuberculosis?
• What is the primary purpose of routine cell checks?
• How should staff handle potential hazards like chemical spills in housing areas?
• Which elements are essential in a documented cash handling process?
• What is the purpose of an after-action review following a major incident?
• Which policy governs the conduct of searches of inmates or cells in NYC DOC facilities?
• What is the basic HIV antibody test?
• How should you approach a medical emergency when you are the first responder and nursing staff are not immediately available?
• What are the hours for conducting personal telephone calls in CPSU?
• Which drug category includes opium or derivatives used to relieve pain and induce sleep?
• What is the first step in active listening according to the steps listed?
• What is the official policy used by DOC for classifying all persons in custody as per Directive 4100R-D?
• Which drug category is simply listed as Designer Drugs?
• If an employee accepts a Command Discipline, which rights are waived?
• Why is it important to follow designated alarm protocols during emergencies?
• Which step in the Five Steps of Kata Style involves confirming and asking if there is anything else to say to get compliance?
• Which drug category is described as any chemical that temporarily lowers the activity of the mind and body?
• Is it legally possible for an inmate to consent to sexual conduct with staff?
• When investigating an inmate grievance, what steps ensure fairness?
• A staff member is offered a bribe to overlook contraband. What is the correct course of action?
• Which of the following is listed as a common TB test?
• Under Directive 5010R-A, sexual conduct is criminal when it occurs in which situations?
• In the event of a contraband discovery during a search, what is the supervisor's role?
• What is the minimum length of a telephone call?
• What is the minimum number of calls a sentenced prisoner may make each week?
• Incoming correspondence shall be delivered to the intended prisoner within how many hours of receipt?
• When de-escalating a tense encounter with an inmate, which technique is most effective?
• What is the role of a corrections officer during a lockdown?
• Which practice best supports clear and complete incident reporting?
• Identify the four phases of the cycle of domestic violence.
• Which of the following is listed as a benefit to correctional staff when inmates receive mandated services?
• Which statement best defines a conflict of interest as used in city ethics?
• Describe the purpose of the department's Exposure Control Plan.
• How should staff handle a sensitive religious or cultural request from an inmate?
• Is the HBV vaccination program mandatory for DOC staff?
• How should slip-and-fall hazards in a housing unit be mitigated?
• Incoming packages shall be delivered within how many hours of receipt?
• Sexual Threat means
• Besides the 3 point search, inmates are subjected to which searches or equipment?
• In an inmate-on-inmate incident, which steps should be taken immediately?
• What does Code Blue indicate in a corrections setting?
• Describe the DOC HBV vaccination schedule.
• Prisoners are allowed to receive incoming calls in which situations?
• When addressing a tense encounter, which approach reduces perceived threat?
• Which drug category includes liquids or gases that are inhaled to alter the state of consciousness?
• Which term describes 'The martial arts of the mind and mouth'?
• Staff on Inmate Sexual Abuse means
• If you discover an item that could be contraband during a search, what is your first step?
• Step 3 of the Five Steps of Kata Style is to provide what?
• What is the minimum daily open time for the law library when the prison population is 600 or more?
• Why is it important to avoid assumptions about inmates' backgrounds, and how should you handle culturally sensitive interactions?
• What restraints are used for an inmate in Enhanced Restraints Status prior to removal from the cell?
• Which of the following are common indicators that an inmate may be at risk of self-harm?
• Which forms are completed on every person newly admitted into DOC custody as per Directive 4100R-D?
• Which custody level includes inmates with scores below zero?
• In what capacity are body-worn cameras used in NYC DOC, and what is their purpose?
• Which action requires staff to know inmate rules?
• What is the immediate action for a witnessed inmate collapse in a housing unit?
• What is the directive number for the DOC's classifying policy?
• What key elements should a disciplinary report include in NYC DOC documentation?
• Which device must be cleared as part of the 3 point search process?
• Which statement is NOT a method to prevent riots?
• What is the primary purpose of the Conflict of Interest Law?
• Which component is included in the 3 point search process?
• Which statement is not a component of the debriefing process?
• In S.A.F.E.R., what does 'Flight' refer to?
• What is a foundational principle of Verbal JUDO?
• Identify the three forms of discipline practiced by the NYC Department of Correction.
• How many members are on the Conflict of Interest Board?
• Which drug category includes derivatives from the cannabis sativa (marijuana plant)?
• Which action demonstrates compliance with policy timelines when processing inmate grievances?
• Step 2 in the Five Steps of Kata Style involves which activity?
• Prisoners shall be permitted to visit at least how many visitors at the same time?
• To have influence over others, what must you do according to Power Principles?
• What protection is stated for staff or inmates who report in good faith?
• According to Power Principles, as ego increases, power and safety do what?
• In the event of a suspected inmate escape attempt, after notifying control and securing doors, which action should be taken?
• What is the primary purpose of inmate classification in NYC DOC facilities?
• Which of the following is NOT listed as an institutional or administrative factor causing riots?
• Which groups are covered by the Conflict of Interest Law?
• What is the purpose of maintaining line of sight during housing checks?
• Which item is used to screen clothing and items during the 3 point search?
• Which drug category is defined as drugs or other substances that produce hallucinations?
• Why is incident documentation critical in DOC settings?
• Which of the following is NOT listed as a characteristic of riots?
• Why is chain-of-custody documentation important for seized contraband?
• During an inmate-on-inmate incident, what must be done to preserve evidence before medical examination?
• What is the purpose of an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) in a DOC facility?
• How long does a Command Discipline remain in the employee's institutional personnel folder?
• Who may access inmate medical information?
• In an active shooter scenario, what is the immediate objective for staff not directly engaging the shooter?
• Are detainees permitted to wear non-facility clothing?
• What is the range for the reclassification score?
• Where can employees obtain a copy of the department's Exposure Control Plan?
• Outgoing correspondence shall be forwarded to the US Postal Service at least how often?
• What is the role of the fire safety team during a fire alarm event?
• Which chapter is the City's Ethics Law also known as the Conflict of Interest Law?
• Which custody level is housed in single occupancy cells?
• In the context of monitoring inmates at risk of self-harm, what should be documented and when should you intervene?
• During inmate transport within the facility, why is maintaining a clear line of sight important?
• TB is which of the following?
• Detainees are entitled to visit at least how many times per week?
• NOT a victimized inmate behavior?
• Define Bloodborne Pathogens.
• What is the purpose of a cell check and what intervals might be used for routine checks?
• How should inmate property be handled during housing transfers?
• If a staff member is guilty of staff-on-inmate sexual abuse, are they indemnified by the City if sued?
• Which statement best reflects hygiene practices for outbreak prevention?
• Which item is listed as protective equipment for risk reduction?
• Which of the following is listed as a common symptom of TB?
• What is KATA defined as?
• What is one key principle of professional ethics for NYC DOC staff?
• What is the confirmatory HIV test used in conjunction with the ELISA test?
• During Enhanced Restraints Status, which is NOT listed as an exception to movement outside the housing area?
• In an inmate transport within the facility, what is a primary safety consideration?
• What is a key factor in reducing slip‑and‑fall accidents in housing units?
• Which term describes a victim beginning to identify with their captor?
• How should inmate grievances be processed to ensure due process?
• Upon admission, how many shirts are provided?
• Reclassification Form 4100B is used when which condition exists?
• Which of the following is a potential negative consequence to correctional staff for denying mandated services?
• Which statement best describes NYCDOC's policy under Directive #5010R-A?
• What actions should you take upon discovering smoke or fire in a facility wing?
• Which item is NOT listed as a force option?
• What does Mushin advise when listening to an inmate?
• What role does hygiene play in preventing facility outbreaks, and what should staff enforce?
• What form is used to initially classify all persons newly admitted into DOC custody?
• Prior to a visit, prisoners shall be informed of the identity of which person?
• What is the standard procedure when routing an inmate through a secure corridor during counts?
• What is the consequence for staff found guilty of staff-on-inmate sexual abuse?
• What is the intended outcome of an after-action review following a major incident?
• Within how many business days must the initial classification be completed?
• Which form is used to reclassify inmates in DOC custody?
• What are the employee's options in a Command Discipline?
• What practice is encouraged to promote reporting of abuse in good faith?
• Why does NYCDOC maintain a policy to prevent inmate sexual abuse?
• Which equipment is described as no longer being used for inmate searches?
• The three kinds of people described are
• Which de-escalation approach is most effective in a tense inmate interaction?
• Under federal policy, HIV testing of prisoners can occur without permission because prisoners have limited privacy interest. Which statement is true?
• How should commissary funds or inmate money be handled to prevent misappropriation?
• In S.A.F.E.R., what does the 'E' stand for?
• Which of the following is NOT listed as a tool to help prevent inmate sexual victimization?
• What does 'Hear Literally' mean in active listening?
• Which element of CFR 1910.1030 pertains to labeling of materials and training?
• How often are corrections officers required to complete annual use-of-force and de-escalation training?
• Which statement best describes the difference between a random search and a targeted search, and when each might be used?
• What is the appropriate reporting channel when a coworker discloses a policy violation by a supervisor?
• Clothing for detainees and sentenced should be distinguishable. True or False?
• NOT a listed strategy to combat the predatory inmate?
• Which drug category is described as anything that temporarily increases the activity of some vital process or organ?
• Which techniques improve the accuracy of incident reports?
• If a prisoner is not allowed to go to the law library, what should happen to library materials?
• Which statement about incoming packages is true?
• Which action is described by the Taylor Law as a prohibited civil service job action?
• Directive 5010R-A establishes zero tolerance toward which of the following?
• Who appoints the Conflict of Interest Board?
• The Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) was signed into law in which year?
• Which statement best describes an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) in a DOC facility?
• What steps should be taken after an incident to restore normal operations?
• What core components should annual use-of-force and de-escalation training cover for NYC DOC officers?
• Which statement correctly distinguishes violation-level misconduct from serious rule violations?
• How should staff handle personal disclosures from inmates in a professional context?
• Staff on Inmate Sexual Abuse or Threat reporting options
• Which of the following is a sign of potential riots?
• Which details are essential to establish a clear timeline in incident documentation?
• Which of the following is NOT listed as a predatory inmate behavior?
• Inmate on Inmate Sexual Abuse occurs when
• How often must laundry provide a clean change of clothing?
• Attempt to Commit Sexual Abuse is
• What is the principle of continuous observation for inmates at risk of self-harm?
• Which option best describes the proper handling of a potential contraband item found during a search?
• During reporting of a policy violation, what should be done regarding communications records?
• Which four general types of abuse are listed?
• What is a 'headcount' and why is it important?
• Which statement describes a component of the 3 point search performed when an inmate enters or leaves a housing area?
• If you suspect contraband but lack verification, what is the proper action?
• Which of the following is NOT listed as a category of official misuse of city resources?
• Which forms are used for Injury to Inmate Report and Incident Report in inmate-on-inmate cases?
• Who should you notify immediately when a fire alarm sounds?
• Verbal Karate (Negatives) NOT a characteristic?
• What is the minimum number of calls a detainee may make per day?
• What procedures ensure safe visitation in NYC DOC facilities?
• What is the first step in cleaning a blood spill?
• What should you do if you observe a possible inmate escape attempt?
• Which Mayor's Executive Order number is associated with the staff duty to report?
• Sentenced prisoners are entitled to visit at least how many times per week?
• Which of the following is NOT a form of discipline practiced by the NYC Department of Correction?
• Which general physical sign is listed as a sign of drug use?
• Where are fire extinguishers located and how should staff use them?
• Which of the following is a technique staff can use to avoid being manipulated by inmates?
• What does the PASS acronym stand for in staff training for fire suppression?