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The purpose of this document is to familiarize readers with the format and the different types of questions on the exam.  \nCompleting the sample exam does not entitle readers to participate in the CO selection process. The information presented here is only intended to provide potential applicants with examples of the types of items that appear on the exam.  \nFor additional information regarding the CO selection process, contact one of the Selection Centers:  \nNorthern Selection Center  \n10000 Goethe Road, Building C Sacramento, CA 95827  \n(916) 255-1025  \nCentral Selection Center 5168 N. Blythe Avenue, Ste. 101, Fresno, CA 93722 (559) 650-2375  \nSouthern Selection Center  \n9055 Haven Ave., Suite 107 Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 (909) 944-6697  \nor visit our website [at](at www.cdcr.ca.gov or call)[ www.cdcr.ca.gov](at www.cdcr.ca.gov or call)[ or call](at www.cdcr.ca.gov or call) 1-866-CDC-JOBS  \nThe following pages provide sample questions that represent the written selection exam for the CO classification. Your answers to these questions can be checked using the answer key and explanations provided at the end of the sample exam.  \nFor questions 1 and 2, you will be presented with a list of numbered sentences that, when combined, form a paragraph . You will be asked to arrange the numbered sentences to form the MOST logical paragraph .  \nOrder the sentences below to form the MOST logical paragraph. Choose the correct order from the options below.  \n1. One at a time, all of the living areas were opened and inspected.  \n2. Following the search, all inmates occupying Living Area Number 3 were ordered to take a urine test.  \n3. During the evening shift, Officer C smelled an aroma similar to marijuana.  \n4. Upon the results of the urine tests any necessary discipline will be given.  \n5. A thorough search was conducted in Living Area Number 3, however no illegal items were found.  \n6. The odor was the strongest in Living Area Number 3.  \n1. Which of the following options represents the correct order of the above sentences?  \nA. 3, 6, 5, 2, 1, 4  \nB. 3, 1, 6, 4, 5,2  \nC. 3, 6, 1, 5, 4,2  \nD. 3, 1, 6, 5, 2, 4  \nOrder the sentences below to form the MOST logical paragraph. Choose the correct order from the options below.  \n1. The officer asked the inmate if something was keeping him up at night.  \n2. While supervising inmates working in the facility library, an officer noticed Inmate Y was having trouble staying awake while sorting books.  \n3. The officer documented what Inmate Y told him and informed the housing unit supervisor of the situation.  \n4. Inmate Y replied that he and his roommate, Inmate C, were not getting along and he was worried that Inmate C might try to attack him in his sleep.  \n5. Later that day, both Inmate Y and Inmate C were taken to separate holding areas for questioning.  \n2. Which of the following options represents the correct order of the above sentences?  \nA. 2, 1, 4, 3, 5  \nB. 3, 2, 1, 4,5  \nC. 3, 1, 5, 4,2  \nD. 2, 4, 3, 5, 1  \nFor questions 3 and 4, you will be presented with information about a schedule . 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