CJBAT Information Ordering — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A patrol officer must complete the following steps after making an arrest. Which order is correct? 1. Transport suspect to booking 2. Read Miranda rights 3. Handcuff the suspect 4. Document the arrest in a report
- 3 → 2 → 1 → 4 (Correct answer)
- 2 → 3 → 1 → 4
- 1 → 3 → 2 → 4
- 3 → 1 → 2 → 4
Correct answer: 3 → 2 → 1 → 4
The correct sequence is: handcuff (3) to secure the scene, read Miranda rights (2) before questioning, transport to booking (1), then document (4). Securing the suspect physically must precede any advisement.
Question 2: A correctional officer discovers a contraband item during a routine cell inspection. In what order should the following steps occur? 1. Log the incident in the facility records 2. Secure the contraband as evidence 3. Notify a supervising officer 4. Remove the inmate from the cell
- 4 → 2 → 3 → 1 (Correct answer)
- 2 → 4 → 1 → 3
- 3 → 4 → 2 → 1
- 4 → 3 → 2 → 1
Correct answer: 4 → 2 → 3 → 1
First remove the inmate (4) for safety, then secure the contraband (2) before it can be hidden or destroyed, notify a supervisor (3), and finally log the incident (1) as the last administrative step.
Question 3: The following steps are part of processing a crime scene. Arrange them in proper order: 1. Photograph the scene 2. Collect physical evidence 3. Secure the perimeter 4. Tag and bag collected items
- 3 → 1 → 2 → 4 (Correct answer)
- 1 → 3 → 2 → 4
- 3 → 2 → 1 → 4
- 2 → 3 → 1 → 4
Correct answer: 3 → 1 → 2 → 4
Always secure the perimeter first (3) to prevent contamination, then document with photographs (1) before disturbing anything, collect evidence (2), and finally tag and bag (4). Photography must precede collection.
Question 4: An officer receives a report of a domestic disturbance. Which sequence of actions is most appropriate? 1. Separate the parties involved 2. Call for backup if needed 3. Assess the situation upon arrival 4. Complete an incident report
- 3 → 2 → 1 → 4 (Correct answer)
- 2 → 3 → 1 → 4
- 1 → 3 → 2 → 4
- 3 → 1 → 2 → 4
Correct answer: 3 → 2 → 1 → 4
Upon arrival, assess the situation first (3) to determine the level of threat, then call for backup if the situation warrants it (2), then separate parties (1) to prevent further conflict, and complete the report (4) last.
Question 5: To properly issue a traffic citation, an officer must complete these steps. What is the correct order? 1. Return the driver's documents 2. Run the license plate and driver's license 3. Approach the vehicle and request documents 4. Explain the violation to the driver
- 3 → 2 → 4 → 1 (Correct answer)
- 2 → 3 → 4 → 1
- 3 → 4 → 2 → 1
- 2 → 4 → 3 → 1
Correct answer: 3 → 2 → 4 → 1
The officer approaches and requests documents (3), runs checks on the documents while at the patrol car (2), returns to the vehicle to explain the violation (4), and finally returns documents (1) to conclude the stop.
Question 6: A facility officer needs to escort an inmate to a medical appointment outside the cell block. Place these steps in correct order: 1. Confirm medical appointment details 2. Apply restraints to the inmate 3. Notify control room of movement 4. Escort the inmate to the medical area
- 1 → 3 → 2 → 4 (Correct answer)
- 2 → 1 → 3 → 4
- 3 → 1 → 2 → 4
- 1 → 2 → 3 → 4
Correct answer: 1 → 3 → 2 → 4
Confirm the appointment first (1) to ensure it is valid, notify the control room of the planned movement (3) so staff are aware, restrain the inmate (2), then escort (4). Control room notification before physical movement is a standard security protocol.
CJBAT Information Ordering
A patrol officer must complete the following steps after making an arrest.
Which order is correct?
1.
Transport suspect to booking
2.
Read Miranda rights
3.
Handcuff the suspect
4.
Document the arrest in a report