Free Correctional Officer Practice Test: Tips, Sample Questions & Expert Guidance [2025]

Municipal Swimming Pool Policy

• All patrons must shower before entering the pool. • No running on the pool deck. • Swimsuits are mandatory for all patrons in the pool area. • Food and beverages are not allowed in the pool area. • Inflatable floats and toys are only permitted in the shallow end.

A family of five arrives at the municipal swimming pool for a day of fun. All family members take a quick shower before entering the pool area. The parents walk onto the pool deck in appropriate swimwear, carrying a small cooler with sandwiches and water bottles. The three kids, ages 8, 12, and 15, walk to the pool's shallow end, each holding a small inflatable float.

The family was asked to leave the swimming pool area for violating a pool policy. Based ONLY on the information above, which policy was violated?
a. Showering before entering the pool.
b. No running on the pool deck.
c. Mandatory swimsuits for all patrons.
d. Food and beverages are not allowed in the pool area.
e. Inflatable floats and toys only in the shallow end.

Order the sentences below to form the MOST logical paragraph. Choose the correct order from the options below.
1. Jane heard a loud bang from the kitchen.
2. The fire alarm went off a few seconds later.
3. Jane realized the cake she was baking had exploded in the oven.
4. She immediately called the fire department.
5. The fire was finally put out by firefighters.
6. Jane then quickly grabbed the fire extinguisher.
Which of the following options represents the correct order of the above sentences?
a. 1, 2, 3, 6, 4, 5
b. 1, 3, 2, 4, 6, 5
c. 3, 1, 2, 4, 6, 5
d. 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 5

What is the sum of the following numbers?
   125.50
   146.75
   189.20
+ 254.10

a. 715.55
b. 725.55
c. 715.35
d. 725.35

During a routine yard time, Officer F witnessed a fight break out between Inmate S and Inmate T. Officer F immediately called for backup and separated the two inmates. After ensuring that the area was secure and the involved parties were isolated, Officer F interviewed two witnesses: Inmate V and Inmate W. Their statements are provided below.

Inmate V's statement: I saw Inmate S throw the first punch at Inmate T. It was totally unprovoked; Inmate T was just standing there. I think Inmate S has been holding a grudge against Inmate T because of an argument they had over commissary items a few days ago. Inmate S is known for having a short temper and he took it too far this time.

Inmate W's statement: I saw the whole thing. Inmate S did throw the first punch, but what Inmate V didn't see was that Inmate T whispered something to Inmate S right before it happened. It seemed like Inmate T said something that got under Inmate S's skin. I can't say who's right or wrong, but it wasn't totally unprovoked like Inmate V is making it seem.

Based ONLY on the information provided above, determine what difference, if any, between the two witness statements may be important enough to examine further?

a. Whether Inmate S or Inmate T threw the first punch.
b. What Inmate T might have whispered to Inmate S before the fight.
c. The argument over commissary items a few days ago between Inmate S and Inmate T.
d. There was no difference that requires further examination.

Compare both pictures. How many differences are there?

a. 0
b. 1
c. 2
d. 3
e. 4

Officer L is a correctional officer at a prison facility. While conducting a routine search of a vacant cell, he finds a handwritten poem tucked under the mattress. The poem is not against any prison rules but has the potential to be emotionally triggering for certain inmates.

Which of the following options would be the LEAST appropriate action for Officer L to take concerning the poem?
a. Document the find and report it to his supervisor.
b. Leave the poem in the cell for the next inmate.
c. Dispose of the poem as it's potentially triggering.
d. Share the poem with other inmates to gauge their reaction.

Workers over 18 are entitled to 3 types of rest breaks:

"Rest breaks at work" - If they work more than 6 hours a day, they have the right to one uninterrupted rest break of no fewer than 20 minutes during their working day (this could be a tea or lunch break). No worker shall work more than 10 hours a day, including breaks.

"Daily rest" - Workers have the right to no fewer than 11 hours between working days (e.g., if they finish work at 8 p.m., they should not start work again until 7 a.m. the following day).

Which of the following break patterns demonstrates the employer's RULE violation?

a. Alice works Tuesday through Friday from 6:00 AM to 1:00 PM. On Mondays, she works from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM.
b. Jacob works Monday through Friday from 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM and again from 5:10 PM to 6:00 PM. On Thursday, he also works from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM.
c. Avril works Monday through Saturday from 8:00 AM to C 3:00 PM with a one-hour nap break starting at noon. She also works Sundays from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
d. All patterns comply with the RULE.

RULE: POLICE OFFICER GUIDE – CLOSE RANGE ENCOUNTER

When you encounter a person holding a close-range weapon with a possible intent to harm oneself or others, you must follow the procedure below:

First, draw your sidearm and shout: "Police! Drop your weapon!"

If the person does not surrender nor attempts an attack, call for backup.

If the person surrenders, approach cautiously, handcuff the person, and report in.

If the person attacks, shoot to stop the person (in the torso area).

Officer Helena encounters one Gina Gales beating a man in his late 50s with a metallic baseball bat. As soon as Helena asks Gina to drop her weapon, Gina starts to flee the scene with the bat still in hand.

What should Helena do?

a. Call for backup.
b. Pull a gun and order her to drop the bat, then make her lie on the floor and place her hands behind her back.
c. Shoot Gina's torso area.
d. Chase after Gina.

Observed Prison Location at 13:30-15:30:

There has recently been a problem with location prisoners. You have been asked to ensure all prisoners are in the right place at the right time.

You should use the prison timetable below to check if the prisoners are in the required locations at the required times.
You MUST take account of the notes/remarks for today.

In what observed location are prisoners in the wrong location at 13:30-15:30?
a. Chapel.
b. Library.
c. Courtroom.
d. Common Room.

Is there any other prisoner in the wrong location at 13:30-15:30?

a. Gauthier GR16
b. Pepper PR41
c. Rodgers RS06
d. Payne PE15
e. Tuffney TY24

2. According to new research, we don't merely travel because we enjoy traveling; rather we travel because we need to travel. We need to distance ourselves from everything we know through experiencing a different culture. This experience helps us gain new perspectives and makes us realize that there are multiple meanings to everything.

Consider the act of leaving food on the plate: in China, this is often seen as a compliment, a signal that the host has provided enough to eat. But in America, the same act is a subtle insult, an indication that the food wasn't good enough to finish.

Such cultural contrasts mean that there are different (and equally valid) ways of interpreting the world. This in turn allows us to broaden our minds. When we get home, home is still the same. But something in our minds has been changed, and that changes everything.

Based on the text, which one of the following statements is NOT true regarding the act of leaving food on the plate?

A. It is always regarded as a compliment.

B. Some cultures view it as an insult.

C. It means there was enough food.

D. It means the food wasn't tasty.

3. Veganism is a type of vegetarian diet that excludes meat, eggs, dairy products, and all other animal-derived ingredients. Many vegans also do not eat foods that are processed using animal products, such as refined white sugar and some wines. Most vegans also avoid the use of all products tested on animals, as well as animal-derived non-food products, such as leather, fur, and wool.

A vegan diet will include all types of grains, beans, legumes, vegetables, and fruits and the nearly infinite number of dishes made by combining them. Many vegan versions of familiar foods are available, so you can eat vegan hot dogs, ice cream, cheese, and vegan mayonnaise.

Although there is some debate as to whether certain foods, such as honey, fit into a vegan diet, if you are cooking for other vegans, it is best to err on the side of caution and avoid them.

Which of these words means the same as “infinite” in the second paragraph of the text?

A. Restricted.

B. Unknown.

C. Unlimited.

D. Famous.

RULE "DWELLING UNIT" MEANS

1. A house, apartment, suite, or separate portion of such, occupied by a single family or a group of people living as a single family or household
2. A complete apartment block or other multiple dwelling containing no more than four apartments, suites, or other self-contained domestic establishments.

Which of the following is not a "dwelling unit?"

A. One half of a cottage house separated from the other half accommodating a family of five.

B. An apartment shared by three college students.

C. Two suites in a four-suite building, occupied by a single family of eight.

D. A seven-room house in which a family of five resides.

In this sentence, there may be a problem with English grammar.
If a problem does exist, select the letter that indicates the most effective change. If no problem exists, select choice D.

The meeting needs to take place next week to ensure that the client are happy with our services.

A. Change are to is

B. Change next week to last week

C. Change our service to their service

D. No changes are necessary

Review the following paragraphs and reorganize them according to the correct order.

1. All managers must submit their proposed projects by next week so we can start assigning interns to each department.
2. The new interns will begin working at the beginning of next month.
3. Please remember that these projects must be completed in the next two months and fit approved project guidelines.
4. If there are any problems, please contact me immediately so I can make appropriate accommodations before the interns begin these projects.

Select the answer representing the most appropriate and effective ordering of the sentences above.
a. 4132.
b. 3412.
c. 2134.
d. 2314.

Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?

a. Researchers have developed new headphones that block out extra noise while enhancing sound quality.
b. Researcher’s have developed new headphones that block out extra noise while enhancing sound quality.
c. Researchers has developed new headphones that block out extra noise while enhancing sound quality.
d. Researchers have developed new headphones that block out extra noise while enhance sound quality.

Which of the numbers below are closest to the correct answer?
0.6 x 9.1 =

a. 9.7
b. 3.91
c. 4.7
d. 5.5

Calculate: 1/5 - 13/100?

a. 2/50
b. 7/100
c. 1/20
d. 3/5
e. 3/40

Convert 12/16 to a decimal

A. 0.67

B. 0.75

C. 1.2

D. 0.8

7. One of your fellow officers has asked you to tally up the number of cells they have searched in the last month.

How many cells have been searched?

A. 88

B. 89

C. 90

D. 91

E. 92

Officer Harry interviewed four witnesses to a movie theatre parking lot shooting. They each described the suspect as follows:

Witness 1: “He was a White male in his late twenties. He was shouting obscenities in what sounded like a South African accent. He was over six feet tall, around 200 pounds, and had short, curly hair. He wore a red jacket, navy blue, or black pants and had a piercing in his left ear.”

Witness 2: “He was a White male around 6’3” and 210 pounds. He looked about thirty and was screaming in an accent. He was wearing a maroon jacket and dark blue pants.”

Witness 3: “He was a White man around 6’2”, roughly 200 pounds, and looked about 27 years old. He had short, curly dark hair and wore a jacket and dark pants. He had a crazed look in his eyes and just stood there silently shooting indiscriminately.”

Witness 4: “He was a tall, light-skinned male, about 6’4” and over 200 pounds. He was in his late twenties and had dark, short hair. He was wearing a red top and dark blue pants. He kept on screaming that he was sorry in an Australian accent.”

Given this information, there is a problem with the description given by the witness:
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4

While on duty, Officer C noticed Inmate L and Inmate M involved in what appeared to be a clandestine exchange of a small package. The officer immediately seized the package and questioned both inmates. Their statements are provided below:

Inmate L's statement: Inmate M handed me a small package and told me to give it to Inmate N during lunchtime. I didn't know what was in it. Inmate M told me that if I didn't deliver the package, I would face physical harm later. Inmate M claimed that Inmate O had orchestrated the whole thing and that they were merely the messengers.

Inmate M's statement: I had no choice but to pass on the package to Inmate L. Inmate O is the one who should be investigated; they created the package and told me to ensure it reached Inmate N. They said I would regret it if I didn't do it. I did not open the package or know what was inside; I was just a courier.

Based ONLY on the above information, what difference between the two statements may be significant enough to examine further?
a. Why did Inmate M hand over the package?
b. Who created the package?
c. If Inmate L knew the content of the package?
d. There was no difference that required further examination.

Press the Read Text button and carefully read the text. Once you finish, press on it again to hide the text, press the Show Question button, and answer the questions below out of memory.

Study and memorize this sign for five minutes. After five minutes, close the fold and answer the question without looking again at the sign. You may not take notes during the five-minute study period.

It's 19:00, and you respond to a noise complaint about a group of teenagers engaging in a loud basketball game at the local basketball court. It's the fourth time this week that you have received a noise complaint about this basketball court, but when you arrive, you notice it is not the same group of teenagers playing loudly earlier this week.

Which of the following options is the MOST appropriate response?

a. End the game and send them home.
b. Tell them it's the fourth time this week that you got a noise complaint about basketball games at this court and issue a citation.
c. Warn them that next time, you will issue a citation.
d. Tell them you received a complaint and ask them to keep down the noise.

A manufacturing company recently implemented new machinery for the assembly line, which requires precise operation to ensure safety and productivity. An experienced operator, Sarah, observes that her colleague, Mark, has been struggling with the new machinery and has made several errors that could lead to product defects or safety issues.

Which of the following options would be the LEAST appropriate action for Sarah to take concerning her colleague, Mark?
a. Offer to train Mark on how to use the new machinery effectively.
b. Request that Mark be transferred to a different department.
c. Restrict Mark from operating the machinery unless supervised.
d. Show Mark the best practices for using the new machinery through a demonstration.

Answer

The correct answer is B.

Answer A: Offer to train Mark to use the new machinery effectively. This option addresses the issue directly by allowing Mark to learn and improve. While not resolving the issue immediately, it's a constructive approach that aims for long-term improvement.
Answer B: Request that Mark be transferred to a different department. This is the least appropriate action. It does not resolve the issue of Mark's mistakes or lack of knowledge of the machinery. Instead, it potentially risks another department and leaves the underlying problem unaddressed.
Answer C Restrict Mark from operating the machinery unless supervised. While this may seem drastic, it directly addresses the issue of safety and product quality. Until Mark becomes competent, this is a precautionary step to minimize mistakes.
Answer D Show Mark best practices for using the new machinery through a demonstration. This is a proactive approach to help Mark understand the correct procedures and improve. It serves both an educational and corrective function.