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4 sections
REACT Test Components
Ergometrics / National Testing Network
~2 hours
REACT Battery Time
National Testing Network
$41
REACT Starting Fee via NTN
National Testing Network
70%
State Certification Exam Minimum
NC Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission
18 yrs
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NC Department of Adult Correction
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NC DAC / National Testing Network
The North Carolina Correctional Officer Selection Test screens NC Department of Adult Correction applicants. The NTN/Ergometrics REACT battery runs about two hours across four sections: Human Relations situational judgment (video), Reading, Count (observation and math), and Incident Observation and Report Writing. Applying with NC DAC is free; REACT via NTN starts at $41. After hire, officers must score at least 70% on the state certification exam.
Sample NC Corrections Officer Practice Questions
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1You watch a video scenario in which an inmate approaches you and quietly offers to give you information about contraband in exchange for letting him keep a cell phone. The best response is to:
A.Accept the deal because the information could improve facility safety
B.Decline the offer, confiscate the phone, and report both the contraband and the bribe attempt
C.Keep the phone yourself and use the information without telling anyone
D.Ignore the offer and walk away without taking the phone
Explanation: Officers may never trade enforcement of rules for information or favors. The correct action is to seize the contraband and document both the violation and the attempted inducement so supervisors can act on intelligence properly.
2In a video scenario, two inmates begin arguing loudly in the dayroom and a small crowd starts to gather. You are the only officer present. Your first priority should be to:
A.Physically separate the two inmates yourself before backup arrives
B.Call for backup and use verbal commands to direct other inmates away from the area
C.Leave the dayroom to find a supervisor
D.Order the entire housing unit into immediate lockdown without warning
Explanation: Officer and inmate safety come first. Calling for backup while using clear verbal de-escalation and crowd control reduces the chance of the dispute escalating into a larger disturbance before help arrives.
3A new officer tells you that a senior officer routinely skips the required cell searches on their shift but still signs the log as if they were completed. The most appropriate action is to:
A.Say nothing because the senior officer has more experience
B.Falsify your own logs the same way to stay consistent with the shift
C.Report the falsified logs to a supervisor through the proper chain of command
D.Confront the senior officer and threaten to expose them unless they stop
Explanation: Falsifying security logs is a serious integrity and safety violation. Reporting it through the chain of command protects the facility and is required of every officer regardless of seniority.
4In a video scenario, an inmate becomes visibly agitated, raising his voice and clenching his fists while complaining that his grievance was ignored. The best initial approach is to:
A.Match his tone and warn him sharply to calm down or face discipline
B.Speak in a calm, steady voice, acknowledge his frustration, and explain the grievance process
C.Turn your back to show you will not engage with his behavior
D.Immediately call a use-of-force team to the unit
Explanation: De-escalation begins with a calm tone and active listening. Acknowledging the inmate's frustration and explaining the proper grievance channel can defuse anger before it becomes physical.
5You discover that an inmate you supervise is the cousin of a close personal friend. The professional thing to do is to:
A.Quietly give the inmate small favors because of the family connection
B.Disclose the relationship to your supervisor so the potential conflict can be managed
C.Hide the connection so no one questions your fairness
D.Treat the inmate more harshly to prove you are not biased
Explanation: Disclosing personal connections lets the facility manage potential conflicts of interest. Both favoritism and overcompensating with harsher treatment undermine fairness and security.
6During a video scenario, an inmate confides that he is being threatened by his cellmate and fears for his safety. The most responsible response is to:
A.Tell him to handle the dispute himself like an adult
B.Document the threat, notify your supervisor, and consider separation per policy
C.Move the threatening cellmate to a better unit as a reward for cooperation
D.Promise the inmate the matter will stay confidential and take no further action
Explanation: Officers have a duty to protect inmates from harm. A credible threat must be documented and reported so that classification or housing changes can be made according to policy.
7A visitor at the front desk becomes rude and demanding because visitation was suspended for a security lockdown. The best way to handle the visitor is to:
A.Argue with the visitor until they accept your explanation
B.Remain professional, calmly explain the policy, and direct them to the proper contact for questions
C.Threaten to ban the visitor permanently for being difficult
D.Ignore the visitor and continue with other tasks
Explanation: Professional courtesy and clear communication defuse tension with the public. Explaining the policy calmly and referring the visitor appropriately maintains the facility's image and order.
8In a video scenario, your partner uses unnecessary force on an inmate who had already stopped resisting and was on the ground. After the incident, you should:
A.Stay silent because reporting a partner violates loyalty
B.Write a truthful report of what you observed and notify a supervisor
C.Adjust your report to match whatever your partner writes
D.Confront your partner later but keep it off the record
Explanation: Officers must report excessive force truthfully. Accurate documentation and notification protect inmate rights, the facility, and your own integrity, regardless of loyalty pressures.
9You notice that one inmate consistently does favors for staff and seems to receive small privileges in return from another officer. This situation is concerning mainly because it can:
A.Improve morale among the inmate population
B.Lead to manipulation, where the inmate gains leverage over staff
C.Reduce the officer's paperwork burden
D.Help staff build positive rapport with inmates
Explanation: Inmate manipulation often begins with small favors that create obligation and erode professional boundaries. Allowing this can give the inmate leverage to extract larger, dangerous concessions over time.
10In a video scenario, an inmate refuses a direct order to return to his cell and stands defiantly with his arms crossed but makes no aggressive movement. Your best first step is to:
A.Immediately deploy a chemical agent to gain compliance
B.Give a clear, firm verbal directive explaining the order and the consequences of refusal
C.Walk away and report that the inmate is non-compliant
D.Grab the inmate and physically move him toward the cell
Explanation: The use-of-force continuum begins with presence and verbal commands. Giving a clear directive with consequences offers the inmate a chance to comply before any physical or chemical intervention is justified.
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