Which sequence correctly lists the chain of command from top to bottom?

Which sequence correctly lists the chain of command from top to bottom?

• A. Warden-Captains-Sergeant-Lieutenants-Major-Corrections
• B. Warden-Major-Captains-Lieutenants-Sergeant-Correctional Officers
• C. Director-Major-Captains-Lieutenants-Sergeants
• D. Warden-Assistant Warden-Sergeant-Guard

Answer: (B)

The sequence tests understanding of how authority flows in a detention facility—from the top administrator down to the frontline staff. In this setting, the Warden is the top administrator and oversees the entire facility. Below that, a Major typically oversees major divisions or shifts, then Captains manage specific units or commands, Lieutenants supervise a group of Sergeants, Sergeants oversee the line staff, and finally Correctional Officers carry out the daily tasks. This creates a clear, descending chain: Warden → Major → Captains → Lieutenants → Sergeants → Correctional Officers. The other options disrupt this flow: one places Major lower than Sergeant and Lieutenant, another starts with Director rather than Warden, and the last skips or shortens ranks, not reflecting the full hierarchical progression from top to bottom.

The sequence tests understanding of how authority flows in a detention facility—from the top administrator down to the frontline staff. In this setting, the Warden is the top administrator and oversees the entire facility. Below that, a Major typically oversees major divisions or shifts, then Captains manage specific units or commands, Lieutenants supervise a group of Sergeants, Sergeants oversee the line staff, and finally Correctional Officers carry out the daily tasks. This creates a clear, descending chain: Warden → Major → Captains → Lieutenants → Sergeants → Correctional Officers.

The other options disrupt this flow: one places Major lower than Sergeant and Lieutenant, another starts with Director rather than Warden, and the last skips or shortens ranks, not reflecting the full hierarchical progression from top to bottom.