Prison Officer (UK) Practice Questions - HMPPS Prison Officer Online Assessment (Scenario-Based Test + Values-Based Assessment) Exam - Prison Officer (UK) Practice Questions - HMPPS Prison Officer Online Assessment (Scenario-Based Test + Values-Based Assessment) Exam

Question 1

During the Scenario-Based Test you notice a prisoner sitting alone, crying, and refusing to come out of his cell for the evening meal. What is the MOST effective action?

Lock the cell and note it for the next shift Calmly approach, speak to him, and ask if he is okay Order him to come out immediately or lose privileges Ignore it because prisoners often want attention

Correct Answer:

Calmly approach, speak to him, and ask if he is okay

Question 2

In the Situational Judgement Test you must usually choose two responses for each scenario. What are they?

The fastest action and the cheapest action The most effective action and the least effective action The action you personally prefer and one you dislike The most popular action and the most unusual action

Correct Answer:

The most effective action and the least effective action

Question 3

A colleague repeatedly speaks rudely to prisoners and mocks them in front of others. The HMPPS behaviour 'Caring' would most strongly suggest you should:

Join in so the team stays united Say nothing because it is not your business Challenge it appropriately and report it if it continues Mock the colleague back to teach a lesson

Correct Answer:

Challenge it appropriately and report it if it continues

Question 4

The Scenario-Based Test (SBT) is designed to check which two core areas expected of a prison officer?

Driving skill and physical strength Basic numeracy skills and behaviours Typing speed and computer coding Legal knowledge and foreign languages

Correct Answer:

Basic numeracy skills and behaviours

Question 5

A prisoner tells you in confidence that another prisoner has hidden a weapon. What is the MOST effective action?

Promise to keep it secret to protect your informant Ignore it as it may be a false rumour Report the information through proper security channels immediately Search the cell yourself without telling anyone

Correct Answer:

Report the information through proper security channels immediately

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