Probation/Parole Officer Exam

A few answers NOT real world, but were either “politically correct” & ineffective, or resorted to physical control too early, although possibly “legally”. Good preparation for employment tests which are currently often “politically correct”, not real world.

Generally the context of the book is fine. However, while working on the tests, I noticed several times when the answer key was wrong. The answer keys "correct answer" does not correspond with the explanation that follows This is a bit confusing! The book does put you in the mindset for the type of questions to be asked and the frame of mind you have to be in to answer. Anyone who takes the civil service exams knows there might be three right answers. What is the "correct" right answer? I will repost after I take the exam and receive the results.

I was told by many that there wasn't anyway to study for the State Merit Test for Probation and Parole. Being a focused student, I felt there had to be some sort of study guide and this was it. Without the practice tests in this book I feel I would not have done as well on the State Merit Test as I did. I passed the test with a high score and am now on the register for a position with Probation and Parole when it comes open. :)

This book, even though it's full of errors, helped me pass the Probation Officer test. In fact, the actual test was easier than the examples in this book. You just have to ignore all the careless errors which are quite annoying, like having wrong answers and explanations to the example test questions.

I find this book is very practical and relevant to the preparation. Is there a online version? I think the online version will serve a valid purpose as well.

This book was good for practice but it has nothing to do with whats really on the test in the State of California

It's a study guide, it's not supposed to be riveting...

Very good book