Steve, Brandon, and Dylan are three friends who have been convicted of burglary. After their sentencing, they are all sent to a prison where they take many tests to determine their programming needs. After they complete these tests, they are each sent to a different prison. Steve does not have a prior prison record and is considered a nonviolent offender, so he is sent to a prison where he resides in a dormitory-style housing unit and has a great deal of freedom of movement. Brandon, like Steve, does not have a prior prison record, and is sent to a prison where he must share his cell with another inmate, and he does not have very many opportunities for educational or vocational programs. Finally, Dylan is considered to be a high security risk given his prior record and his behavior while

he was on bail awaiting trial. He is sent to a prison where he is subjected to a count at least four times a day and spends very little time outside of his cell. Steve has been sentenced to a ________-security prison.

A. maximum
B. minimum
C. medium
D. supermaximum


Answer: B

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