There are four components to the REACT Testing System: a video-based human relations test, a reading test, a math test and a report writing test. Testing takes approximately 2 hours.

REACT Video Human Relations Video Test
REACT focuses on using good judgment in supervision of inmates, public relations and teamwork. You do not have to have experience in order to do well. You will watch a video segment and then choose the BEST course of action in a multiple-choice format. This test is presented on video and the items play without stopping. You will have 10 seconds to answer each question.

REACT is not intended in any way to be a test of your knowledge of policy or technical aspects of the job. Any such information that may be needed to answer a question is provided in the test. You are not expected to know anything other than what is stated. Base your answers only on information given in the test and your own common sense.

REACT Reading Test
This test is designed specifically for correctional officers, a job requiring on-going study of difficult and technical materials. This test is based on typical training materials. Some words are left blank. You will be required to choose a word that best fits in the blank. You are given 15 minutes to complete this test.

REACT Count Test
This is a counting test based on the movement of inmates within the correctional facility. This test is presented on video and the items play without stopping. You will have 10 seconds to answer each question.

The Incident Observation and Report Writing Test
Report writing is an important part of a corrections officer's job. For this test you will view a brief incident on video. You are given blank pieces of paper for notes and a draft, then asked to write a report on the answer sheet in the space provided. You are shown an example scenario and a sample of an excellent written report. After viewing the video twice, you are given 10 minutes to complete the report.

There is no study guide for REACT.

Physical Abilities Test (PAT)
The Physical Abilities Test (PAT) was established by the Washington State Criminal Justice Commission. This test includes three components: push-ups, sit-ups and 1.5 mile run.

All candidates will take the PAT. At some locations, police candidates will complete the entire testing process during their scheduled time, both the Standard Test and the Physical Abilities Test (PAT). At some testing centers, the PAT will be in the morning of their testing day, their standard test will be later in the same day. At other NTN locations, police and corrections candidates can schedule their PAT any time, on the day of their Standard Test, or up to 30 days later. Come prepared with the shoes and clothing you will need to participate in the PAT.

If a candidate fails their first attempt at the PAT and wishes to re-take the test, they must schedule and pay for the re-test at a separate time. All PAT tests, either first attempts or 2nd attempts must be completed within 30 days of the candidate's Standard/Video test date.

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