Barron's Correction Officer Examination

by Schroeder, Donald J.

• ISBN13: 9780764113833
• ISBN10: 0764113836
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-01-01
• Publisher: Barrons Test Prep

Summary

This manual presents a complete review of reading comprehension, math skills, memory-testing questions, and handling official forms plus an overview of correction officer duties and requirements, plus brush-up reviews covering. Also included are a diagnostic test and five practice exams similar to those given across the country. All exams come with answer keys, diagnostic charts, and answer explanations. New in this edition is a chapter designed to prepare candidates for the oral interview.

Table of Contents

Preface	vii
Acknowledgments	vii
About the Correction Officer Examination	1	(14)
What You Should Know About the Entrance Test	1	(1)
What a Correction Officer Does	2	(3)
General Job Requirements	5	(4)
Sample Test Announcement	9	(4)
The Steps to Becoming a Correction Officer	13	(1)
A Note from Your Authors	14	(1)
How to Maximize Your Test Score	15	(14)
Good Study Habits---The Key to Success	16	(1)
Ten Rules for Studying More Effectively	16	(2)
Strategies for Handling Multiple-Choice Questions	18	(6)
Developing and Using a Time Management Plan	24	(1)
Test Material Distributed in Advance	25	(1)
Dealing with Tests Presented on Video	26	(1)
How to Use This Book Most Effectively	27	(2)
DIAGNOSE YOUR PROBLEM	29	(50)
A Diagnostic Examination	30	(49)
Before You Take the Examination	30	(3)
The Diagnostic Test	33	(33)
Answer Key	66	(1)
Diagnostic Chart	67	(1)
Answer Explanations	68	(11)
CORRECT YOUR WEAKNESSES	79	(168)
Reading Comprehension Questions	80	(17)
The Importance of Concentration	81	(1)
Increase Your Vocabulary	81	(1)
Strategy for Handling Reading Comprehension Questions	82	(1)
Understanding Graphic Written Material	83	(1)
Practice Exercises	83	(10)
Answer Key and Explanations	93	(4)
Verbal and Mathematical Skill Questions	97	(16)
Verbal Skills	97	(5)
Math Skills	102	(4)
Practice Exercises	106	(4)
Answer Key and Explanations	110	(3)
Memory Questions	113	(24)
The Importance of Memory Questions	113	(1)
Two Widely Used Types of Memory Questions	114	(1)
Using ``Associations''---The Key to Success	115	(1)
Proving Our Point	115	(3)
Focusing on the Key Facts	118	(1)
Strategies for Recalling Pictorial Details	119	(2)
Strategies for Recalling Narrative Material	121	(1)
Practice Exercises	122	(11)
Answer Key and Explanations	133	(4)
Handling Correction Forms	137	(18)
Kinds of Information on Correction Forms	139	(3)
Strategies for Dealing with Forms Questions	142	(2)
Practice Exercises	144	(8)
Answer Key and Explanations	152	(3)
Data Interpretation Questions	155	(23)
The Cardinal Rule	155	(1)
Graphs and Tables	156	(1)
Three Types of Graphs	156	(6)
Tables	162	(1)
Strategy for Answering Data Interpretation Questions	163	(1)
Practice Exercises	164	(9)
Answer Key and Explanations	173	(5)
Understanding and Applying Correctional Directives, Procedures, and Regulations	178	(24)
Three Question Types	179	(6)
Practice Exercises	185	(13)
Answer Key and Explanations	198	(4)
Judgment/Reasoning Questions	202	(15)
Direct Rule Interpretation Questions	202	(1)
Rule Application Questions	203	(1)
Strategy for Taking Judgment/Reasoning Questions	204	(1)
Practice Exercises	205	(8)
Answer Key and Explanations	213	(4)
Understanding Legal Definitions	217	(18)
Little Words with Big Meanings	217	(2)
Two Types of Legal Definition Questions	219	(3)
Practice Exercises	222	(10)
Answer Key and Explanations	232	(3)
The Oral Interview	235	(12)
The Importance of Truthfulness	236	(1)
Understanding the Process	236	(4)
Advance Preparation---The Key to Success	240	(4)
Interview Day	244	(2)
A Final Word	246	(1)
TEST YOURSELF	247	(250)
Practice Examination One	249	(47)
The Test	253	(32)
Answer Key	285	(1)
Diagnostic Chart	286	(1)
Answer Explanations	287	(9)
Practice Examination Two	296	(46)
The Test	299	(32)
Answer Key	331	(1)
Diagnostic Chart	332	(1)
Answer Explanations	333	(9)
Practice Examination Three	342	(53)
The Test	345	(39)
Answer Key	384	(1)
Diagnostic Chart	385	(1)
Answer Explanations	386	(9)
Practice Examination Four	395	(47)
The Test	399	(33)
Answer Key	432	(1)
Diagnostic Chart	433	(1)
Answer Explanations	434	(8)
Practice Examination Five	442	(55)
The Test	445	(40)
Answer Key	485	(1)
Diagnostic Chart	486	(1)
Answer Explanations	487	(10)
A FINAL WORD	497	(1)
The Final Countdown	498	(1)
Seven Days Before the Exam	499	(1)
Six and Five Days Before the Exam	499	(1)
Four, Three, and Two Days Before the Exam	500	(1)
One Day Before the Exam	500	(1)
Examination Day	501