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Rule#76 to 80

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1. : According to Rule 76, training for prison staff must include knowledge of:
(A) National legislation, international instruments, and relevant policies
(B) Business management and administration
(C) Sports and recreational activities
(D) Civil engineering and construction

2. : What is emphasized in Rule 76 regarding the conduct of prison staff?
(A) Maintaining strict silence among prisoners
(B) Participating in regular political discussions
(C) Respecting human dignity and prohibiting torture or degrading treatment
(D) Enforcing punishment through physical force

3. : What concept related to security and safety is mentioned in Rule 76?
(A) Static security
(B) Digital surveillance
(C) Dynamic security
(D) Robotic monitoring

4. : Rule 76 includes training on the use of force and instruments of restraint, along with:
(A) Preventive techniques like negotiation and mediation
(B) Animal handling
(C) Entertainment programs
(D) Vehicle repair skills

5. : In addition to security and rights, prison staff are also trained in:
(A) Law enforcement driving skills
(B) First aid and understanding psychosocial needs of prisoners
(C) Basic farming and gardening
(D) Conflict resolution in government agencies

6. : According to Rule 76, staff must be trained in early detection of:
(A) Escape routes
(B) Political beliefs
(C) Mental health issues
(D) Communication skills

7. : Specialized training is required for prison staff who:
(A) Work in cafeteria services
(B) Are assigned to manage prison construction
(C) Have political affiliations
(D) Work with specific prisoner categories or hold specialized duties

8. : Rule 76 states that prison staff must be trained on rights and duties in order to:
(A) Ensure obedience of all prisoners
(B) Learn how to interrogate inmates
(C) Uphold human dignity and avoid degrading treatment
(D) Prepare prisoners for military service

9. : According to Rule 77, prison staff should conduct themselves in a way that:
(A) Commands respect and positively influences prisoners by example
(B) Shows strict authoritarianism at all times
(C) Avoids direct interaction with prisoners
(D) Punishes minor infractions immediately

10. : Rule 77 emphasizes that prison staff must:
(A) Be trained in martial arts
(B) Maintain a distance from prisoners at all times
(C) Influence prisoners for good by their conduct
(D) Engage in surveillance activities

11. : The core principle behind Rule 77 is that prison staff:
(A) Should lead by example to gain prisoners’ respect
(B) Must enforce military-style discipline
(C) Are responsible for teaching academic subjects
(D) Should avoid any emotional involvement

12. : According to Rule 78, prison staff should include specialists such as:
(A) Psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, teachers, and trade instructors
(B) Accountants, lawyers, and doctors
(C) Engineers, architects, and mechanics
(D) Security guards only

13. : Rule 78 states that the services of social workers, teachers, and trade instructors should be:
(A) Temporary and only during emergencies
(B) Secured on a permanent basis, including part-time or voluntary workers
(C) Outsourced to private companies only
(D) Limited to prisoners’ family visits

14. : What does Rule 78 emphasize about the availability of specialists in prisons?
(A) They should be hired only when there is overcrowding
(B) Only part-time workers should be employed
(C) Specialists are optional and not essential
(D) A sufficient number of specialists should be included as far as possible

15. : According to Rule 78, part-time or voluntary workers:
(A) Should not be allowed in prisons
(B) Are excluded if permanent staff are available
(C) Can complement permanent specialists in prisons
(D) Should only handle administrative tasks

16. : According to Rule 79, the prison director should be qualified by:
(A) Character, administrative ability, training, and experience
(B) Political affiliation and family connections
(C) Only academic qualifications
(D) Military background exclusively

17. : Rule 79 states that the prison director:
(A) May work part-time and manage multiple prisons remotely
(B) Should reside far from the prison for privacy
(C) Shall devote full working time to official duties and not be appointed part-time
(D) Can delegate all responsibilities to deputies

18. : Where should the prison director reside according to Rule 79?
(A) Anywhere within the city limits
(B) Outside the city for security reasons
(C) At a government guest house
(D) On the premises of the prison or its immediate vicinity

19. : When one director is responsible for two or more prisons, Rule 79 requires that:
(A) The director only visits once a year
(B) The director visits each prison frequently, with a responsible resident official in charge at each
(C) All prisons be merged under a single management team
(D) The director reside at the largest prison only

20. : According to Rule 80, the prison director and majority of staff should:
(A) Speak the language or a language understood by the greatest number of prisoners
(B) Speak multiple foreign languages
(C) Only speak the official national language
(D) Communicate only through written notes

21. : Rule 80 states that when necessary, prisons should:
(A) Use technology to translate prisoner conversations
(B) Employ a competent interpreter to assist communication
(C) Avoid communication with prisoners who speak different languages
(D) Require prisoners to learn the staff’s language

22. : Why is it important for prison staff to speak a language understood by prisoners according to Rule 80?
(A) To ensure effective communication and management
(B) To teach prisoners new languages
(C) To prevent prisoners from communicating freely
(D) To maintain staff authority only

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