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What you need to know about the State Corrections promotional exam? If you are considering taking the State Corrections sergeant and lieutenant promotional exams, here are the answers to some frequently asked questions by candidates: 1. What areas in 10A make up the standard operating procedures that are frequently tested? • Security and control ASK • Inmate discipline DR. JEFF • Inmate orientation and handbook BERNSTEIN • Inmate hygiene and grooming • Use of tobacco products • Inmate identification photographs • Housekeeping and sanitation; clothing, bedding and laundry • Medical and health services • Mail, visits and telephone 2. 74 What has been asked on prior interpersonal/public relations test questions? • Employee personal problems • Employee performance issues • Citizen issues NEW JERSEY COPS ■ APRIL 2015 3. What topics have previously been tested in the Effective Expression section? • Grammar, spelling, punctuation and sentence structure are frequently tested. 4. What types of written material may appear in the Analysis of Written Material exam section? • 5. You will often see policy and procedures on the exam. What areas in the Supervision textbook should we focus on? • We actually spend two full days in our course reviewing these areas. There are at least 20 that we really like. However, three that are routinely tested include: performance issues, discipline and communication. d To submit questions, email Dr. Bernstein at [email protected]. For more information, visit www.BernsteinTestPrep.com or call 1-800-272-5353.