Corrections Canada Practice Test Questions

Corrections professionals regularly read legal documents, regulations, policies, and reports. Reading comprehension skills are necessary to comprehend these complex documents accurately.

Corrections professionals frequently work with reports and case files related to inmates, incidents, and interventions. These documents often contain detailed information that needs to be understood and analyzed. Reading comprehension skills enable corrections professionals to extract relevant information, identify critical details, and draw logical conclusions.

Reading comprehension is closely linked to effective communication skills. Canada Corrections professionals need to read and comprehend written communications, such as emails, memos, and reports, from colleagues, supervisors, and other stakeholders. Understanding written material accurately, professionals can then respond appropriately, follow instructions, and convey information effectively.

Below is a list of the types of questions that may appear on the WCT.

• Find facts and information in a passage
• Identify the main idea
• Identify secondary ideas

Reading Comprehension from fiction – 8 questions

Reading Comprehension I – 20 questions

Reading Comprehension II – 8 questions

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Grammar and punctuation clarify meaning and avoid ambiguity.  Corrections professionals follow grammatical rules and use punctuation correctly to ensure their responses are clear and unambiguous. Clear communication in a corrections setting where misinterpretations that can have serious consequences.

Corrections professionals need to communicate information, instructions, and reports clearly and concisely. A good knowledge of English grammar allows professions to express themselves accurately, follow established writing conventions, and convey messages effectively to others.

Misinterpretation and miscommunication can have serious consequences in a corrections workplace. Incorrect grammar and punctuation can lead to misunderstandings and confusion.

Types of questions that may appear on the test:

• English grammar
• English usage
• Punctuation
• Capitalization
• Sentence structure – run-on sentences, fragments etc.

Correcting Sentences and Passages (WCT format)

Additional Practice

English Usage – 15 questions
English Grammar – 20 questions
Punctuation – 12 questions

The Corrections Canada situational judgement questions are designed to assess your judgment and problem-solving ability by presenting work-related scenarios in the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC).

The scenarios cover the following themes:

• Response to fire, environmental hazards and medical emergencies
• Security of the institution and the public
• Enhance offender accountability
• Security of inmates, including during transport

Corrections Situational Judgement

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