For a designated class A felony, the period of restrictive placement is measured in years as:

• A. 1 year
• B. 5 years
• C. 2 years
• D. 9 years

Answer: (B)

The period of restrictive placement for designated Class A felonies is defined by statute and is set in years. For these offenses, the law specifies a five-year term, reflecting a substantial but finite period of confinement under restrictions. This duration is fixed in the designation, meaning it is not measured in months or another multiple; five years is the standard amount. Other year lengths like one, two, or nine years do not apply to the designated Class A felony category in this context, though different statutes or offenses may use different durations. So, the five-year term is the correct, statutorily specified length for restrictive placement in this category.