Practice Exam 3: Explanations

  1. C

    Choice (C) is correct because there are six windows on the second floor.

  2. A

    Choice (A) is correct because there is one air conditioner in the photograph.

  3. C

    Choice (C) is correct because that is the address number on the business.

  4. A

    Choice (A) is correct because Thieves Market is listed on the building.

  5. C

    Choice (C) is correct because there are two garbage cans in this photograph.

  6. D

    Choice (D) is correct because the word in this location is "Antiques."

  7. C

    Choice (C) is correct because the sign says "10.99."

  8. B

    Choice (B) is correct because the other three bands are mentioned in the window on the far right.

  9. B

    Choice (B) is correct because there is one person in the photograph, right in front of Gene Reed.

  10. B

    Choice (B) is correct because the awning is vertically striped just above the shop.

  11. B

    Choice (B) is correct because dividing 40 body cameras by 8 squads equals 5.

  12. A

    Choice (A) is correct because 2 × $499 = $998; 3 × $899 = $2,697; 5 × $75 = $375; 6 × $129 = $774, which adds up to $4,844.

  13. B

    Choice (B) is correct because the sum of $1,200, $3,000, $55, $1,100, and $4,256 is $9,611 (ignoring the $999 earrings, which were found).

  14. C

    Choice (C) is correct because $19,950 is the sum of each item as listed.

  15. D

    Choice (D) is correct because one-third of $18,000 is $6,000, so the remaining amount would be $12,000.

  16. C

    Choice (C) is correct because the value of missing merchandise adds up to $8,200.

  17. A

    Choice (A) is correct because 2.5% × 3,800 = 95.

  18. B

    Choice (B) is correct because the total value of the merchandise is $5,480, which excludes one laptop that was found to not have been stolen.

  19. C

    Choice (C) is correct because 4.5 × 150 = 675.

  20. A

    Choice (A) is correct because in this sentence, "corroborated" is closest in meaning to "validated." It does not mean "enhanced," or "added to," nor "challenged" or "disproved," which are negative and do not correctly define the word.

  21. D

    Choice (D) is correct because in this sentence, "undeterred" is closest in meaning to "persistent." "Careless" means sloppy, or not doing a good job, while "surprised" means something unexpected happened. "Practical" means realistic, which is not a definition of "undeterred."

  22. A

    Choice (A) is correct because in this sentence, "blatant" is closest in meaning to "obvious." "Slight" means minimal or small, while "creative" means something that has been formed in a positively imaginative way. "Dangerous" means with potential negative consequences, but a blatant lie does not have to be dangerous.

  23. C

    Choice (C) is correct because in this sentence, "cautious" is closest in meaning to "careful." "Open" implies that the officers were vulnerable, which does not fit the sentence. "Hostile" and "excited" also imply emotions that are not logical considering the circumstances.

  24. B

    Choice (B) is correct because in this sentence, "proclaimed" is closest in meaning to "stated." Though "showed" and "suggested" mean something similar, these words do not mean the same thing as "proclaimed." "Found" means discovered, which is unrelated.

  25. A

    Choice (A) is correct because in this sentence, "ruse" is closest in meaning to "trick." A ruse is a trick, con, or scam. While "opportunity" has a similar meaning, it does not describe tricking someone. "Display" and "description" are words that describe actions that affect other people, but these words do not mean the same thing as "ruse."

  26. C

    Choice (C) is correct because in this sentence, "hearsay" is closest in meaning to "rumor." "Hearsay" refers to second-hand information, which is what a rumor is. "Facts" and "examples" are not hearsay, because facts are known truths and examples are given to illustrate a point. "Trust" is not related to the meaning of "hearsay."

  27. D

    Choice (D) is correct because in this sentence, "flawed" is closest in meaning to "faulty." Though based on context, "dismissed" and "mislaid" could be correct, they do not mean the same thing as "flawed." "Memorized" is not related to the meaning of "flawed."

  28. C

    Choice (C) is correct because the correct spelling of the word is "analyzed."

  29. A

    Choice (A) is correct because it is the only choice that is grammatically correct. The sentence is not past tense so "verified" is not grammatically correct. Both "be verified" and "had been verifying" are also not grammatically correct.

  30. D

    Choice (D) is correct because the correct spelling of the word is "effective."

  31. A

    Choice (A) is correct because "their" correctly indicates possession. The sentence describes who owns the "word." It does not describe the distance from the speaker, nor is it a contraction of "they" and "are."

  32. C

    Choice (C) is correct because the correct spelling of the word is "eliminated."

  33. D

    Choice (D) is correct because "filing" is the correct form of "file" and is spelled correctly.

  34. B

    Choice (B) is correct because "site" describes a location and is spelled correctly.

  35. C

    Choice (C) is correct because "frightened" is the only answer that is a participle, which is what should be inserted based on the context of the sentence.

  36. D

    Choice (D) is correct because it best presents the information completely, clearly, and accurately, without redundant, unclear, or missing information.

  37. A

    Choice (A) is correct because it best presents the information completely, clearly, and accurately, without redundant, unclear, or missing information.

  38. B

    Choice (B) is correct because it best presents the information completely, clearly, and accurately, without redundant, unclear, or missing information.

  39. A

    Choice (A) is correct because it best presents the information completely, clearly, and accurately, without redundant, unclear, or missing information.

  40. D

    Choice (D) is correct because it best presents the information completely, clearly, and accurately, without redundant, unclear, or missing information.

  41. D

    Choice (D) is correct because it best presents the information completely, clearly, and accurately, without redundant, unclear, or missing information.

  42. A

    Choice (A) is correct because it best presents the information completely, clearly, and accurately, without redundant, unclear, or missing information.

  43. C

    Choice (C) is correct because it best presents the information completely, clearly, and accurately, without redundant, unclear, or missing information.

  44. A

    Choice (A) is correct because Ellie was riding her bike on the street and hit the inside door of the Lexus, which was parked on the left side of Woodward, a northbound one-way street.

  45. C

    Choice (C) is correct because the passage describes the blue Lexus as having minor damage to the inside of the passenger door and the bicycle as having damage to the front tire and handles. The other choices do not correctly describe the state of the vehicles when the officers arrive.

  46. B

    Choice (B) is correct because the passage states that Jonah and Lloyd both called 911 on the cell phones to report the accident. The other choices do not correctly identify the persons involved.

  47. D

    Choice (D) is correct because Cassie Ballard is the one who called the authorities to inform them of the domestic dispute.

  48. C

    Choice (C) is correct because it is the address of the residence of Janelle Fisher, where the domestic dispute took place.

  49. C

    Choice (C) is correct because it is the only choice that describes an arrestable offense. The other choices describe behavior that is potentially troublesome but not illegal.

  50. Questions 50–52 For questions 50–52, select the object that is included in the figure below. Only ONE of the answer choices for each question is included in the figure. Objects may be larger, smaller, or rotated in the picture, but the proportions will be identical.

  51. B

    Choice (B) is correct because it is the only shape found in the design.

  52. A

    Choice (A) is correct because it is the only shape found in the design.

  53. D

    Choice (D) is correct because it is the only shape found in the design.

  54. C

    Choice (C) is correct because it is the only shape found in the design.

  55. A

    Choice (A) is correct because it is the only shape found in the design.

  56. C

    Choice (C) is correct because it is the only shape found in the design.

  57. B

    Choice (B) is correct because it is the quickest route between the officer's current location and north side of Brooker Middle School.

  58. A

    Choice (A) is correct because it is the quickest route between the detective's current location and the location of the accident.

  59. B

    Choice (B) is correct because it is the quickest route between the officer's current location and the location of the larceny incident.

  60. C

    Choice (C) is correct because it is the quickest route between the detective's current location and the location of the armed robbery incident.

  61. C

    Choice (C) is correct because the directions lead the reader to the south end of Grant Avenue, which dead-ends just south of Point 2. The other points are farther away.

  62. D

    Choice (D) is correct because the directions lead the reader directly to the intersection of Hall Avenue and Martinson Street, which is located at Point 7. The other points are farther away.

  63. A

    Choice (A) is correct because it is the only situation in which someone "intentionally or recklessly engages in conduct that creates a substantial risk of physical injury" to another person. Though white-water rafting, hiking, and smoking could be considered dangerous (at times), only a drinking contest could be considered intentionally reckless.

  64. A

    Choice (A) is correct because it is the only one in which someone does not intentionally cause or aid "another person to attempt suicide." Scott could not have known that his uncle would use the gun to shoot himself instead of shooting nuisance birds on his property. In each of the three other situations, the individual has reason to believe that the person he or she is helping or providing guidance to will commit suicide.

  65. C

    Choice (C) is correct because it is the only example of a person appearing in a "public place under the influence of narcotics or a drug other than alcohol" who endangers or annoys anyone. Martha and Lottie have been drinking, so they do not violate the defined law. Gregory is at home so he also does not violate the law.

  66. C

    Choice (C) is correct because Terry was alone, and the definition indicates that a person must loiter or remain in any place "with one or more persons" for the purpose of using drugs in order for that person to be guilty.

  67. A

    Choice (A) is correct because Juliet is the only one who meets the criteria outlined in the statute. Johnny and Mariclaire are too old and not absent due to suspicious circumstances, while Bob is also not absent under suspicious circumstances. None are likely to commit suicide, disabled, or victims of drowning.

  68. B

    Choice (B) is correct because it is the only face that exactly matches the original face.

  69. C

    Choice (C) is correct because it is the only face that exactly matches the original face.

  70. A

    Choice (A) is correct because it is the only face that exactly matches the original face, aside from the facial hair.

  71. A

    Choice (A) is correct because it is the only face that exactly matches the original face, aside from the different hairstyle.

  72. A

    Choice (A) is correct because it is only one which exactly matches the original.

  73. C

    Choice (C) is correct because it is the only one which exactly matches the original.

  74. B

    Choice (B) is correct because is only one which exactly matches the original.

  75. A

    Choice (A) is correct because it is only one which exactly matches the original.

  76. A

    Choice (A) is correct because it is the only choice in which the information is presented in a logical order. The other choices begin with a statement that cannot logically be at the beginning because she could not have gone outside without knowing why nor would a stylist call 911 without knowing why she was calling.

  77. C

    Choice (C) is correct because it is the only choice in which the information is presented in a logical order. Choices (A) and (B) begin with information about what happened during the attack itself, not what preceded it, while Choice (D) begins with the victim arriving at the car before explaining why she was there.

  78. B

    Choice (B) is correct because it is the only choice in which the information is presented in a logical order. Choices (C) and (D) begin with information about what happened during and after the attack itself, not what preceded it, while Choice (A) begins with the witness arriving at the store before explaining why he was there.

  79. D

    Choice (D) is correct because it describes a hazardous area on the road that could affect motorists. Choices (A) and (B) are not specific hazards, and a sharp turn is not a hazard on its own.

  80. A

    Choice (A) is correct because a gas leak is a dangerous situation. A crowded bar, a school conducting a tornado drill, and a parking garage with a stalled vehicle are not dangerous situations.

  81. B

    Choice (B) is correct because it describes a situation that is creating danger on the road. The sneezing driver, the driver who fails to turn on windshield wipers, and the driver who fails to dim car lights all are not creating dangerous situations on the road.

  82. B

    Choice (B) is correct because surveillance footage would show when the room was entered and what the burglar looked like. This is the best response of the four choices because no clothing was indicated as being stolen, there is nothing to indicate that the key card was used to enter the room, and there is nothing to indicate that it is the same laptop.

  83. D

    Choice (D) is correct because it is not directly related to the crime described in the passage. The fact that the defendant was seen carrying what could be the stolen purse, selling what could be the stolen earrings, and matched the description of the witness could be used to convince a jury to convict.

  84. A

    Choice (A) is correct because there is nothing to indicate that the intruder put the crack in the corner of the window, intentionally broke the water glass, or wanted to steal the victim's identity. The correct choice explains why the intruder may have broken the lock on the bedroom.

  85. A

    Choice (A) is correct because the suspect first ran south, then east, then north.

  86. C

    Choice (C) is correct because the suspect first traveled west, then turned north, then turned east.

  87. B

    Choice (B) is correct because only Line II has an error. The text reads "to young" but should be "too young."

  88. D

    Choice (D) is correct because only Line IV has an error. There should be a double closing quotation mark at the end of the quote, not a single quote mark.

  89. C

    Choice (C) is correct because only Line III has an error. The text reads "is stolen" but should be "was stolen."

  90. A

    Choice (A) is correct because it depicts the driver's statement. Vehicle #2 is traveling west on Palace Avenue, Vehicle #3 is traveling north on 47th Street, and Vehicle #1 is traveling south on 47th Street. The other choices show the cars traveling in the wrong direction and/or do not match the description of the accident.

  91. C

    Choice (C) is correct because it depicts the driver's statement with the correct directions, car position, and streets involved. The other choices show incorrect directions, car positions, and locations on streets.

  92. B

    Choice (B) is correct because there are two that saw an increase: drug offenses and theft.

  93. C

    Choice (C) is correct because vandalism went down two percentage points between 2014 and 2016. If the trend holds, vandalism would decrease by two more percentage points.

  94. C

    Choice (C) is correct because assault decreased by four percentage points, which is more than the other three categories that decreased.

  95. B

    Choice (B) is correct because it best lines up with where and when the larcenies occur. The other choices are aligned with other crime patterns monitored by Vandy.

  96. D

    Choice (D) is correct because it best lines up with where and when the larcenies occur. The other choices are aligned with other crime patterns monitored by Vandy.

  97. B

    Choice (B) is correct because it is the most distinguishing characteristic; the other choices could easily apply to other suspects and/or be changed easily.

  98. C

    Choice (C) is correct because it is the most distinguishing characteristic; the other choices could easily apply to other suspects and/or be changed easily.

  99. A

    Choice (A) is correct because it is the most distinguishing characteristic; the other choices could easily apply to other suspects and/or be changed easily.

  100. D

    Choice (D) is correct because Officer Martinez's actions were absolutely and obviously improper. The fact that the suspect killed himself is not a factor. The officer should never give information from an investigation to the media without the permission of a supervisor.

  101. B

    Choice (B) is correct because Officer Sterling acted properly in asking for identification, which would be true no matter if the young woman complied with the officer's request or not. The other choices are illogical because the officer would not have questioned the store clerk unless the young woman had been unable to provide identification or if her identification had shown she was too young to purchase alcoholic beverages.