Basic Corrections Officer: Certification Practice

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Which of the following materials is NOT available to inmates for making explosives?

Urea
Window Cleaner
Lead Styphnate
Potassium Chlorates

The correct answer is: Lead Styphnate

Lead styphnate is not typically available to inmates for making explosives. This material is primarily used as a primary explosive in military and industrial applications, often found in ammunition and detonators. Access to lead styphnate is highly restricted due to its sensitive nature and the potential for misuse in creating dangerous explosives. In contrast, materials like urea, window cleaner, and potassium chlorates can be more accessible to inmates under certain circumstances. Urea can be found in various fertilizers and is sometimes available in facilities, while certain household cleaners may be present in correctional environments. Potassium chlorates, used in matches and other pyrotechnics, may also be found in some contexts. Therefore, lead styphnate stands out as a material that is not likely to be available or permitted within correctional facilities for inmate use.