Australian Correctional/Custodial Officer Numeracy & Literacy Aptitude Test

Read the following policy snippet: 'All custodial staff are required to complete a security check of their designated wing at the start and end of every shift. Any anomalies or broken equipment must be logged in the electronic registry immediately.' According to this policy, when must custodial staff perform a security check of their designated wing?

• AAt the start and end of every shift
• BOnly when an anomaly is reported
• COnce a week during administrative review
• DOnly at the end of their shift

Read the following passage: 'Prisoners are permitted to receive up to two social visits per week, each lasting a maximum of 45 minutes. Legal visits are unrestricted but must be booked 24 hours in advance.' What is the maximum duration permitted for a single social visit?

• A30 minutes
• B45 minutes
• C60 minutes
• D90 minutes

Read the following incident report extract: 'At 14:15, Officer Green noticed Prisoner A behaving erratically in the exercise yard. Officer Green requested assistance from Officer Smith. Prisoner A was escorted back to his cell by 14:30 without further incident.' Who assisted Officer Green in dealing with Prisoner A?

• APrisoner A
• BOfficer Smith
• COfficer Jones
• DThe Duty Manager

Read the following Corrective Services rule: 'Officers must not carry personal mobile phones or internet-enabled devices inside the secure perimeter of the correctional centre. Any emergency contact must go through the main switchboard.' What is the rule regarding personal mobile phones inside the secure perimeter?

• AThey may be carried if kept on silent mode.
• BThey are strictly prohibited inside the secure perimeter.
• CThey are allowed only during break times.
• DThey may be carried by senior officers only.

Read the following roster policy: 'Night shift staff (22:00 to 06:00) must perform quiet cell checks every 30 minutes. Flashlights must be fitted with red diffusers to avoid disrupting prisoner sleep patterns.' Why must night shift staff use red diffusers on their flashlights?

• ATo help search for contraband hidden in walls.
• BTo prevent disrupting the sleep of the prisoners.
• CTo signal emergency situations to other officers.
• DTo extend the battery life of the flashlights.

Read the following medical evacuation guide: 'In the event of a Category 1 medical emergency, the officer on scene must immediately call an ambulance (000) and notify the control room. Administer first aid only if qualified and safe to do so.' What is the first action an officer must take when encountering a Category 1 medical emergency?

• ASearch the prisoner's cell for medical history.
• BCall an ambulance (000) immediately and notify the control room.
• CAdminister CPR regardless of safety.
• DWait for the medical director to arrive.

Read the following policy: 'All incoming mail addressed to prisoners must be opened and inspected for contraband by mailroom staff, with the exception of mail marked as Legal Mail or Official Correspondence. Such exempt mail must only be opened in the presence of the prisoner to whom it is addressed, without being read.' Under what condition can mail marked as 'Legal Mail' be opened?

• AIt can be opened and read by mailroom staff in the mailroom.
• BIt must only be opened in the presence of the prisoner and must not be read.
• CIt cannot be opened under any circumstances.
• DIt can be opened by a supervisor without the prisoner being present.

Read the following emergency protocol: 'If the fire alarm sounds in Block B, officers must secure all common room exits immediately. Prisoners in cell blocks must remain locked in their cells unless direct evacuation instructions are broadcast over the public address (PA) system or ordered by the Warden.' If the fire alarm sounds in Block B, what should happen to prisoners in their cells?

• AThey must immediately evacuate to the exercise yard.
• BThey must remain locked in their cells unless PA instructions or the Warden orders evacua…
• CThey should open their cell doors and help secure Block B exits.
• DThey should be moved immediately to Block A.

Read the following shift log: '08:30 - Cell search conducted in cell 104. Found one unauthorized screwdriver under the mattress. Occupant Prisoner Y claimed it belonged to maintenance. Maintenance records show no work was ordered in cell 104 in the past 14 days. Incident report filed.' What evidence contradicts Prisoner Y's claim that the screwdriver belonged to maintenance?

• APrisoner Y was seen taking it from the workshop.
• BMaintenance records show no work was ordered in cell 104 in the past 14 days.
• CScrewdrivers are never used by maintenance staff.
• DCell 104 has not had its mattress changed in months.

Read the following operational procedure: 'To prevent the cross-contamination of evidence during a drug search, officers must change their disposable latex gloves after searching each individual cell. Gloves must be disposed of in the designated biohazard bin in the staff corridor.' What is the primary reason the procedure mandates changing gloves after searching each cell?

• ATo save money on cleaning supplies.
• BTo prevent the cross-contamination of evidence between cells.
• CTo protect officers from catching viruses from cell doorknobs.
• DTo keep the staff corridor tidy.

Read the following visitor policy: 'All visitors over the age of 16 must produce government-issued photo identification (e.g., driver's licence or passport) prior to entry. Visitors under 16 must be accompanied by a registered parent or legal guardian and have their birth certificates verified upon their first visit.' What identification is required for a 17-year-old visitor?

• AA school library card.
• BGovernment-issued photo identification (such as a driver's licence or passport).
• CA birth certificate and parental accompaniment.
• DNo identification is required if they are with an adult.

Read the following log book extract: 'Officer Patel reported that at 19:10, Prisoner M refused to return to his cell at lock-up. Officer Patel verbalized commands, which were ignored. Officer Patel requested assistance. Senior Officer Vance arrived at 19:15, and after further verbal discussion, Prisoner M entered his cell at 19:18.' How long did it take to resolve the situation from the time Prisoner M refused lock-up to when he entered his cell?

• A5 minutes
• B8 minutes
• C10 minutes
• D15 minutes

Read the following security procedure: 'Prisoners classified as Maximum Security (Class A) must be escorted by a minimum of two officers whenever they leave their cell block. Handcuffs must be applied for all movements outside the secure fence line.' When are handcuffs mandatory for a Class A prisoner?

• AWhenever they leave their cell block.
• BFor all movements outside the secure fence line.
• COnly when they are visiting the medical clinic.
• DAt all times, including inside their own cell.

Read the following recreation yard guidelines: 'During extreme weather (temperatures above 38°C or heavy rain), outdoor recreation is suspended. The duty manager will decide on alternative indoor activities. Adequate hydration must be provided in all common areas.' At what temperature is outdoor recreation suspended?

• AAbove 35°C
• BAbove 38°C
• CAbove 40°C
• DAbove 42°C

Read the following security circular: 'Recent audits indicate that keys are occasionally left in locks. Staff are reminded that keeping keys secure is the absolute foundation of institutional security. Any staff member found leaving keys unattended in a latch will face immediate disciplinary review.' What is the main message of this Security Circular?

• ATo announce a change in the lock system.
• BTo warn staff about the disciplinary consequences of leaving keys unattended in locks.
• CTo schedule a training session on security auditing.
• DTo request suggestions for key cabinets.

Read the following custody policy: 'Cell window grilles must be inspected weekly for signs of tampering, rust, or structural weakness. Reports of any defects must be sent to the Facility Manager by 17:00 on the day of inspection.' If an inspection occurs on Tuesday morning and a weak grille is found, when must the report be submitted?

• ABy Tuesday at 17:00
• BWithin 24 hours of the inspection
• CBy Friday afternoon
• DBy the end of the week

Read the following contraband disposal policy: 'All seized items suspected of being illicit substances must be logged, sealed in tamper-evident bags, and placed in the primary evidence vault. If the vault is closed (between 18:00 and 08:00), items must be placed in the secure temporary drop-box in the duty supervisor's office. Under no circumstances may an officer store seized evidence in their personal locker or desk.' An officer seizes a suspected package of contraband at 19:30. Where should the officer store it?

• AIn their personal desk locker until the primary vault opens.
• BIn the secure temporary drop-box in the duty supervisor's office.
• CIn the primary evidence vault, by calling the emergency locksmith.
• DOn their person until their shift ends.

Read the following Level 2 evacuation policy: 'In Level 2 evacuations, all staff must guide prisoners to Assembly Point West. If Assembly Point West is blocked by fire or smoke, staff must redirect to Assembly Point East. The roll call must be initiated immediately upon arrival at either assembly point, and findings must be reported to the Command Centre within 10 minutes of the alarm.' What is the absolute deadline for reporting roll call findings to the Command Centre?

• AWithin 10 minutes of arriving at the assembly point.
• BWithin 10 minutes of the alarm sounding.
• CAs soon as the Warden requests the report.
• DBy the end of the shift.

Read the following use of force guidelines: 'The use of chemical agents (tear gas or pepper spray) is classified as a Level 3 use of force. It may only be authorized by the Superintendent or, in their absence, the Deputy Superintendent. If a chemical agent is deployed, all exposed individuals must be provided with decontaminating water wash within 15 minutes of the deployment, and a medical officer must assess them within 1 hour.' Under what condition may a Deputy Superintendent authorize the deployment of pepper spray?

• AUnder any circumstances they deem fit.
• BOnly when the Superintendent is absent.
• COnly after a medical officer has given prior approval.
• DOnly if the deployment takes place outdoors.

Read the following audit report: 'The annual cell security audit revealed that 12% of cell doors in Block C had latch tolerances exceeding the 2mm safety limit. While no escapes have occurred, this wear increases the risk of manual manipulation. Budget has been allocated for immediate repairs, which must be completed before the high-temperature summer months (December to February) when metal expansion can cause further alignment drift.' Why must the cell door repairs in Block C be completed before December?

• ABecause the budget will expire at the end of the calendar year.
• BTo prevent metal expansion during hot summer months (December to February) from worsening…
• CBecause Block C is scheduled to be demolished in January.
• DTo prepare for the annual Inspector General visit.

Identify the sentence that contains NO spelling errors.

• AThe officer initiated a search of the prisoner's cell.
• BThe officer initiated a serch of the prisoner's cell.
• CThe officer inishated a search of the prisoner's cell.
• DThe officer initiated a search of the prisoners' cel.

Which of the following words is spelled correctly and refers to a secure room where prisoners are housed?

• Acell
• Bsell
• Ccel
• Dsele

Choose the sentence that uses correct subject-verb agreement.

• AThe officers runs to the gate when the alarm sounds.
• BThe officers run to the gate when the alarm sounds.
• CThe officers running to the gate when the alarm sounds.
• DThe officers runs to the gate when the alarm sound.

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

• AAfter securing the wing the officer wrote the report.
• BAfter securing the wing, the officer wrote the report.
• CAfter, securing the wing the officer wrote the report.
• DAfter securing the wing the officer, wrote the report.

Choose the most grammatically correct and clear sentence.

• AHaving locked the gate, the keys were returned by the officer to the office.
• BHaving locked the gate, the officer returned the keys to the office.
• CLocking the gate, the keys returned to the office by the officer.
• DThe officer locked the gate, the keys returned to the office.

Which spelling is correct and refers to the items a prisoner wears or owns?

• Apossession
• Bposession
• Cpossesion
• Dposeesion

Identify the sentence that uses commas correctly to separate items in a list.

• AThe officer packed handcuffs, a radio, a torch, and a logbook for the patrol.
• BThe officer packed handcuffs a radio a torch and a logbook for the patrol.
• CThe officer packed, handcuffs, a radio, a torch and, a logbook for the patrol.
• DThe officer packed handcuffs, a radio, a torch, and, a logbook for the patrol.

Choose the sentence that is grammatically correct and free of run-on errors.

• APrisoner Smith was escorted to the clinic, he was seen by the doctor.
• BPrisoner Smith was escorted to the clinic; he was seen by the doctor.
• CPrisoner Smith was escorted to the clinic, he was seen by the doctor immediately.
• DPrisoner Smith was escorted to the clinic he was seen by the doctor.

Which sentence uses correct verb tense and agreement?

• AYesterday, the warden visits the cells and speaks to the staff.
• BYesterday, the warden visited the cells and spoke to the staff.
• CYesterday, the warden visit the cells and speak to the staff.
• DYesterday, the warden was visiting the cells and speaks to the staff.

Identify the correctly spelled word that means to watch over prisoners or a process.

• Asupervise
• Bsupervice
• Csupervize
• Dsuppervise

Identify the sentence that contains a spelling error.

• AThe warden will accommodate the visitor's request.
• BThe incident occured in the exercise yard at 10:00.
• CThe officer filed a report about the incident.
• DIt is necessary to monitor the corridor continuously.

Choose the word that correctly completes the sentence: 'Neither the supervisor nor the officers ________ aware of the schedule change.'

• Awas
• Bwere
• Cis
• Dhas been

Which of the following sentences uses apostrophes correctly to show possession?

• AThe prisoners' cells were all inspected yesterday morning.
• BThe prisoner's cells were all inspected yesterday morning.
• CThe prisoners cell's were all inspected yesterday morning.
• DThe prisoners cells' were all inspected yesterday morning.

Choose the word that correctly completes the sentence to make it grammatically correct: 'The suspect, ________ the officers had been trailing for hours, was finally apprehended near the fence.'

• Awho
• Bwhom
• Cwhich
• Dwhose

Which word is spelled correctly in Australian English and refers to a document certifying permission or authorization?

• Alicence
• Blicense
• Clisence
• Dlicenze

Which sentence uses correct capitalization?

• AThe warden and Sergeant Miller inspected block C on Monday.
• BThe Warden and sergeant Miller inspected Block C on Monday.
• CThe warden and sergeant Miller inspected block C on monday.
• DThe warden and Sergeant Miller inspected Block C on Monday.

Identify the sentence that is grammatically correct and free of errors.

• AThe officer had to choose between the three available shifts.
• BThe officer had to choose among the three available shifts.
• CThe officer had to choose between the three available shift's.
• DThe officer had to choose among the three available shift's.

Choose the sentence that is free of modifier placement errors.

• AWalking through the corridor, the broken window was noticed by the officer.
• BWhile walking through the corridor, the officer noticed the broken window.
• CThe officer noticed the broken window walking through the corridor.
• DWalking through the corridor, the window was broken when the officer noticed it.

Which sentence contains NO spelling errors?

• AThe department purchased new security equipment for maintenance.
• BThe department purchased new security equipement for maintainance.
• CThe department purchesed new security equipment for maintenance.
• DThe department purchased new securety equipment for maintenance.

Choose the correct option to fill in the blanks: 'The officer, along with his colleagues, ________ responsible for ________ security checks.'

• Ais; conducting
• Bare; conducting
• Cis; conduct
• Dare; conduct

An officer conducts a patrol of Block A every 45 minutes. If their first patrol starts at 08:00, what time will their fourth patrol start?

• A09:30
• B10:15
• C11:00
• D11:45

If a correctional facility houses 240 prisoners and has 30 custodial officers on duty, what is the prisoner-to-officer ratio?

• A6 to 1
• B8 to 1
• C12 to 1
• D15 to 1

In a cell block of 80 cells, 15% are currently unoccupied due to maintenance. How many cells are unoccupied?

• A8 cells
• B12 cells
• C15 cells
• D18 cells

A security camera records 24 frames per second. How many frames does it record in 10 seconds?

• A120 frames
• B240 frames
• C360 frames
• D480 frames

An officer earns $32 per hour. If they work a 12-hour shift on Sunday and receive a 50% Sunday loading (penalty rate), what is their total earnings for the shift?

• A$384
• B$480
• C$576
• D$640

A shift handover takes 15 minutes. If a morning shift ends at 14:00 and the afternoon shift starts with the handover 15 minutes prior to that, what time must the afternoon shift officers arrive?

• A13:30
• B13:45
• C14:00
• D14:15

A correctional facility's total budget is $1,200,000. If 65% of this budget is allocated to staff wages, how much money is allocated to wages?

• A$650,000
• B$720,000
• C$780,000
• D$840,000