FCTC FREE FCTC Verbal Reasoning Question and Answers 2

Question 1

Read the passage: 'Inmates who participate in educational programs during incarceration show significantly lower rates of recidivism upon release.' What does 'recidivism' most likely mean in this context?

Accepted Answer

Returning to criminal behavior

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Educational achievement

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Institutional compliance

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Mental health improvement

Question 2

A corrections officer must write a report using clear and precise language. Which sentence is written most clearly and professionally?

Accepted Answer

At approximately 14:30 hours, Inmate Martinez refused a direct order to return to his cell.

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The inmate, he wouldn't go back to his cell at around 2:30 in the afternoon.

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Martinez didn't listen and he refused to go back at 2:30 PM.

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The inmate refused his cell return order at 14:30, Martinez was the one.

Question 3

Which word is the best synonym for 'contraband' as used in a correctional facility context?

Accepted Answer

Prohibited items

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Legal property

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Assigned equipment

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Medical supplies

Question 4

Read the following: 'The officer observed that the cell door was ajar and the occupant was absent without authorization.' What can be logically inferred?

Accepted Answer

An unauthorized absence may have occurred

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The inmate had permission to leave

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The cell door was broken

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A routine inspection was underway

Question 5

A supervisor tells an officer: 'Ensure all post orders are reviewed prior to assuming your assignment.' What should the officer do FIRST?

Accepted Answer

Read the post orders before starting the shift

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Begin the shift and review orders when time permits

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Ask a colleague to summarize the post orders

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Sign in and report to the supervisor immediately

Question 6

Which of the following words is most OPPOSITE in meaning to 'volatile'?

Accepted Answer

Stable

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Explosive

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Unpredictable

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Aggressive