CJ 210 2-3 Quiz
Course: The U.S. Correctional System Southern New Hampshire University
1. Which of the following are true of determinate sentencing? Select all that apply.
a. It has been criticized as a factor in prison overcrowding
b. The judge imposes a fixed term of incarceration
c. A parole board decides when to release an inmate on parole
d. The offender will serve a range of years as determined by the judge
Answer: A- It has been criticized as a factor in prison overcrowding, and B- The judge
imposes a fixed term of incarceration
2. Which of the following is the correct definition of an indeterminate sentence? Select
one.
a. It is one that must be served for an exact period of time
b. It is one that permits early release after the offender has served a required
minimum portion
c. It is a sentence determined by a state or federal government for a specific criminal
act
d. It ensures that people who commit similar crimes receive similar punishments
Answer: B- It is one that permits early release after the offender has served a required
minimum portion
3. Which of the following are true of indeterminate sentencing? Select all that apply.
a. It has been criticized for giving too much power to the parole board
b. Inmates can be released early due to overcrowding
c. A sentence is imposed for a crime, but the offender is not given a definite
sentence
d. It is a fixed term imposed by a judge
