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Probation and Alternatives to Incarceration MCQ

Mug shot is an official photograph taken for an individual’s police record, usually when that individual is booked into jail.

True

False

Answer

Correct Answer: True

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A breach of those conditions of probation (or parole) that on their own would not be considered criminal or would not lead to criminal proceedings, such as failing to hold down a job or failing a drug test is known as:

Prosocial

Probable cause

Technical violations

Judicial reprieve

Answer

Correct Answer: Technical violations

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Prosocial is an action and behavior that are beneficial to the larger society.

False

True

Answer

Correct Answer: True

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_________ is a sufficient reason based upon known facts to believe a crime has been committed or that certain property is connected with a crime.

Prosocial

Probable cause

Technical violations

Judicial reprieve

Answer

Correct Answer: Probable cause

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An early form of probation where, at the discretion of a judge, lawbreakers could avoid time behind bars if they avoided further criminal behavior is known as:

Prosocial

Probable cause

Technical violations

Judicial reprieve

Answer

Correct Answer: Judicial reprieve

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Evidence-based practice is practice that has been proved to be effective through rigorous and quantitative analysis.

True

False

Answer

Correct Answer: True

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____________ means Release from custody or supervision prior to completion of original sentence, often due to good behavior or to relieve facility overcrowding.

Conditions of probation

Early release

Due process rights

None of these

Answer

Correct Answer: Early release

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Broadly, due process is an entitlement or legally binding guarantee that established principles and procedures are applied uniformly to each case is called ____________ .

Conditions of probation

Early release

Due process rights

None of these

Answer

Correct Answer: Due process rights

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The terms or requirements that an offender must meet to maintain his or her probation status and avoid incarceration is known as:

Conditions of probation

Early release

Due process rights

None of these

Answer

Correct Answer: Conditions of probation

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The total body of client cases under a probation or parole officer’s care is called _________ .

Case management system

Caseload

Adjudication

Due process rights

Answer

Correct Answer: Caseload

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A court’s decision regarding the guilt or innocence of a defendant is known as:

Case management system

Caseload

Adjudication

Due process rights

Answer

Correct Answer: Adjudication

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All of the following are examples of technical violations except?

Failing a drug test

Keeping appointments with probation officer

Not paying restitution and/or fines

Missing work

Answer

Correct Answer: Keeping appointments with probation officer

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Probation officer recommendations do not exert a lot of influence.

True

False

Answer

Correct Answer: False

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Probation officers serve only the law enforcement perspective.

True

False

Answer

Correct Answer: False

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Which of the following level of government does not administer probation?

Federal

State

County

City

Answer

Correct Answer: Federal

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Which of the following groups is an example of what probations can specialize in?

Gangs

Sex offenders

Domestic violence cases

All of the above

Answer

Correct Answer: All of the above

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Which of the following is an example of an agency tasked with translating probation philosophy into policy?

Service providers

Probation department

Court system

All of the above

Answer

Correct Answer: All of the above

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Probation is administered only at the city level.

True

False

Answer

Correct Answer: False

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In the 1960s and 1970s, approaches to community supervision were guided by the deterrence theory.

True

False

Answer

Correct Answer: False

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Probation was legally established in all states in 1956.

True

False

Answer

Correct Answer: True

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The roots of probation go back to the 1200s in

Denmark.

France.

Spain.

England.

Answer

Correct Answer: England.

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Between 2011 and 2012, 31 states have reported an increase in probation.

True

False

Answer

Correct Answer: False

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1 out of every _____ adults in the United States are on probation.

Answer

Correct Answer: 61

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Which of the following are examples of conditions of probation that could be assigned to an offender?

Mental health counseling

Occupational training

Family therapy

All of the above

Answer

Correct Answer: All of the above

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EBP’s have been subject to rigorous evaluation and have been found ineffective.

True

False

Answer

Correct Answer: False

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EBP stands for which of the following?

Evidence-Based Practice

Evidence-Based Probation

Entry-Based Practice

Entry-Based Parole

Answer

Correct Answer: Evidence-Based Practice

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Which of the following are examples of how to avoid illegal treatment?

Treatment

Education

Job Training

All of the above

Answer

Correct Answer: All of the above

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Probation is the most utilized option in the corrections system.

True

False

Answer

Correct Answer: True

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