This test includes 191 questions. The questions are numbered consecutively from 1 through 191. The questions are divided into three groups: Written Skills (questions 1–31), Basic Skills (questions 32–91), and Police Abilities (questions 92–191). Mark your answers on the answer sheet provided.
This section of the test consists of a three short letters containing numbered sentences. Each letter is followed by questions that must be answered using the information contained in the letters. Select only one answer for each question. There are a total of 31 questions in this section. You will only have 30 minutes to complete this section of the exam. You must get 22 questions correct (approximately 70 percent) to pass this section.
1 I am pleassed to learn that you have safely returned from your basic training with the military.
2 Your job as a police officer is been kept available until your return.
3 However, you been in Central City for approximately three weeks and have not yet contacted the Department.
4 You have yet to provide the date for which you will be returning to work.
5 This is unacceptable.
6 Both the officers of this department and the citizens of this community relie on your diligence.
7 The City will hold your position open until Monday July 2nd.
8 If you have not contacted this office by that date your employment is terminated.
9 Please contact this office before that date if you have chosen to resign your positon with the City.
10 Thank you for your time and assistanse in this matter.
Answer the following questions regarding the letter provided above.
1. In line 1 of the letter, identify the type of error, if any:
(A) Spelling
(B) Grammar
(C) Punctuation
(D) No error
2. In line 2 of the letter, identify the type of error, if any:
(A) Spelling
(B) Grammar
(C) Punctuation
(D) No error
3. In line 3 of the letter, identify the type of error, if any:
(A) Spelling
(B) Grammar
(C) Punctuation
(D) No error
4. In line 4 of the letter, identify the type of error, if any:
(A) Spelling
(B) Grammar
(C) Punctuation
(D) No error
5. In line 5 of the letter, identify the type of error, if any:
(A) Spelling
(B) Grammar
(C) Punctuation
(D) No error
6. In line 6 of the letter, identify the type of error, if any:
(A) Spelling
(B) Grammar
(C) Punctuation
(D) No error
7. In line 7 of the letter, identify the type of error, if any:
(A) Spelling
(B) Grammar
(C) Punctuation
(D) No error
8. In line 8 of the letter, identify the type of error, if any:
(A) Spelling
(B) Grammar
(C) Punctuation
(D) No error
9. In line 9 of the letter, identify the type of error, if any:
(A) Spelling
(B) Grammar
(C) Punctuation
(D) No error
10. In line 10 of the letter, identify the type of error, if any:
(A) Spelling
(B) Grammar
(C) Punctuation
(D) No error
1 Congratulations on being selected for promotion to the rank of Seargent.
2 You exemplary work ethic and numerous commendations for service showed us.
3 Also, your skill as an interpreter is highlly valued by this Department.
4 A short ceremony followed by a reception on July 15th.
5 On August 1st you will report to training serrvices for a week of leadership training.
6 Then you will be assigned to the Northeast Station.
7 You duties will include supervising 12 newly commissioned officers.
8 But also 12 veteran officers.
9 In addition, you will be the departments liaison to the Vietnamese community.
10 You will get extra pay for this service and you will retrain on your weapon every six months and you will be issued a car and work for 46 hours every week.
11 I look forward to visiting with you in person at the promotion ceremony.
Answer the following questions regarding the letter provided above.
11. In line 1 of the letter, identify the type of error, if any:
(A) Spelling
(B) Grammar
(C) Punctuation
(D) No error
12. In line 2 of the letter, identify the type of error, if any:
(A) Spelling
(B) Grammar
(C) Punctuation
(D) No error
13. In line 3 of the letter, identify the type of error, if any:
(A) Spelling
(B) Grammar
(C) Punctuation
(D) No error
14. In line 4 of the letter, identify the type of error, if any:
(A) Spelling
(B) Grammar
(C) Punctuation
(D) No error
15. In line 5 of the letter, identify the type of error, if any:
(A) Spelling
(B) Grammar
(C) Punctuation
(D) No error
16. In line 6 of the letter, identify the type of error, if any:
(A) Spelling
(B) Grammar
(C) Punctuation
(D) No error
17. In line 7 of the letter, identify the type of error, if any:
(A) Spelling
(B) Grammar
(C) Punctuation
(D) No error
18. In line 8 of the letter, identify the type of error, if any:
(A) Spelling
(B) Grammar
(C) Punctuation
(D) No error
19. In line 9 of the letter, identify the type of error, if any:
(A) Spelling
(B) Grammar
(C) Punctuation
(D) No error
20. In line 10 of the letter, identify the type of error, if any:
(A) Spelling
(B) Grammar
(C) Punctuation
(D) No error
21. In line 11 of the letter, identify the type of error, if any:
(A) Spelling
(B) Grammar
(C) Punctuation
(D) No error
1 I am honored to have received your gracious invitation to participate in your school’s cultural awareness day.
2 As a representative of the Mountain High Police Department.
3 I would be pleased speak with your students about the necessity of becoming bilingual.
4 Of course, they must practice their bilingual a lot.
5 I know the students’ don’t like to use their books!
6 I will also be promoting the advantages of academic success in English and Math for students who seek to enter the law enforcement field.
7 I unnerstand that the program is to take place from 1 to 4 P.M. on October 14 in the gymnasium.
8 I will bring brochures and a video to share with student’s.
9 I look forward to visitting with you and your students.
10 On October 14 at 1:00 P.M.
Answer the following questions regarding the letter provided above.
22. In line 1 of the letter, identify the type of error, if any:
(A) Spelling
(B) Grammar
(C) Punctuation
(D) No error
23. In line 2 of the letter, identify the type of error, if any:
(A) Spelling
(B) Grammar
(C) Punctuation
(D) No error
24. In line 3 of the letter, identify the type of error, if any:
(A) Spelling
(B) Grammar
(C) Punctuation
(D) No error
25. In line 4 of the letter, identify the type of error, if any:
(A) Spelling
(B) Grammar
(C) Punctuation
(D) No error
26. In line 5 of the letter, identify the type of error, if any:
(A) Spelling
(B) Grammar
(C) Punctuation
(D) No error
27. In line 6 of the letter, identify the type of error, if any:
(A) Spelling
(B) Grammar
(C) Punctuation
(D) No error
28. In line 7 of the letter, identify the type of error, if any:
(A) Spelling
(B) Grammar
(C) Punctuation
(D) No error
29. In line 8 of the letter, identify the type of error, if any:
(A) Spelling
(B) Grammar
(C) Punctuation
(D) No error
30. In line 9 of the letter, identify the type of error, if any:
(A) Spelling
(B) Grammar
(C) Punctuation
(D) No error
31. In line 10 of the letter, identify the type of error, if any:
(A) Spelling
(B) Grammar
(C) Punctuation
(D) No error
STOP. THIS IS THE END OF SECTION 1.
This section of the exam covers three areas: reading comprehension, vocabulary, and mathematics. There are a total of 60 questions in this section and you must get 42 correct (approximately 70 percent) to pass. You will only be given 30 minutes to complete all three areas of this section.
READING COMPREHENSION
Read each of the following paragraphs and then answer the questions that follow based upon the information contained in the passage. The information needed to answer the questions is contained in the paragraph, but you may need to draw a conclusion based upon the information provided.
One of the most common tasks performed by a patrol officer is stopping vehicles. A lawful stop must be based on factual circumstances rather than a “gut feeling.” Clearly, a vehicle may be stopped for a traffic infraction, called a “traffic stop.” A vehicle may be subject to a “vehicle stop” when it fits the description of a vehicle involved in a crime.
32. According to the passage, traffic stops are a routine part of police work.
(A) True
(B) False
33. According to the passage, traffic stops can occur whenever an officer gets a hunch that something is wrong.
(A) True
(B) False
34. According to the passage, police can stop vehicles for non-traffic reasons if they can reasonably link the vehicle or occupants to criminal activity.
(A) True
(B) False
35. Failing to signal a turn is lawful grounds to stop a vehicle.
(A) True
(B) False
Law enforcement officers are trained to communicate with suspects in a manner that is clear, respectful and easily understood. Following adrenaline inducing situations such as a high-speed pursuit or even a chase on foot, officers will experience emotions ranging from anger to the thrill of a successful capture. Although in these situations the temptation to use offensive or threatening language when speaking to suspects is often very great, such behavior must always be avoided.
36. According to the passage, police are expected to be emotionless.
(A) True
(B) False
37. According to the passage, certain situations justify strong language.
(A) True
(B) False
38. According to the information provided in the passage, Officer Jeffries should only consider using strong language after a suspect or citizen first uses such language.
(A) True
(B) False
Although the United States Supreme Court has generally held that individuals are responsible for educating themselves about their constitutional rights, law enforcement has been charged with informing suspects about two of those rights. In a case involving a defendant named Miranda the Court held that suspects must be warned of the Fifth Amendment’s privilege against self-incrimination and the Sixth Amendment’s right to counsel. Law enforcement officers as well as the public are often confused about when Miranda warnings must be given. Television dramas have incorrectly taught the general public that Miranda warnings must be given at the time of arrest in order for the arrest to be lawful. In fact, Miranda warnings are only required when a suspect is in custody and subject to interrogation.
39. According to the passage, Miranda warnings are named after a United States Supreme Court Justice.
(A) True
(B) False
40. Jerry was arrested after he allowed his car to be searched by police. Although, he took United States Government while in high school, he does not remember much about it. According to the information provided in the paragraph, the search of Jerry’s car was illegal because police should have reminded Jerry he had the constitutional right to refuse to permit the search.
(A) True
(B) False
41. According to the passage, the Miranda warnings include information about:
(A) The fourth amendment protection against searches
(B) The fifth amendment privilege against self-incrimination
(C) The sixth amendment right to counsel
(D) B and C only
VOCABULARY
Read the following 20 vocabulary words, and then select the word from the list provided that most closely describes the vocabulary word.
42. Select the word from the list provided that most closely describes the word DEMEANOR.
(A) Manner
(B) Cruel
(C) Smaller
(D) Reduced
43. Select the word from the list provided that most closely describes the word STIMULUS.
(A) Temperature
(B) Provocation
(C) Kindness
(D) Sting
44. Select the word from the list provided that most closely describes the word INDIGENT.
(A) Unwell
(B) Angry
(C) Deep
(D) Poor
45. Select the word from the list provided that most closely describes the word MUNICIPALITY.
(A) Area
(B) People
(C) City
(D) Court
46. Select the word from the list provided that most closely describes the word GIMMICK.
(A) Function
(B) Trick
(C) Noose
(D) Bird
47. Select the word from the list provided that most closely describes the word DISCRETION.
(A) Judgment
(B) Improper
(C) Ethics
(D) Secret
48. Select the word from the list provided that most closely describes the word ENERGETIC.
(A) Happy
(B) Youthful
(C) Powerful
(D) Lively
49. Select the word from the list provided that most closely describes the word IMPETUOUS.
(A) Friendly
(B) Spendthrift
(C) Thoughtless
(D) Youthful
50. Select the word from the list provided that most closely describes the word VOLATILE.
(A) Flooring
(B) Explosive
(C) Powerful
(D) Hot
51. Select the word from the list provided that most closely describes the word TENDENCY.
(A) Method
(B) Consistency
(C) Personality
(D) Inclination
52. Select the word from the list provided that most closely describes the word SEGREGATE.
(A) Isolate
(B) Hurt
(C) Punish
(D) Deprive
53. Select the word from the list provided that most closely describes the word RELINQUISH.
(A) Stir
(B) Release
(C) Throw
(D) Return
54. Select the word from the list provided that most closely describes the word DISSEMINATE.
(A) Process
(B) Cook
(C) Speak
(D) Distribute
55. Select the word from the list provided that most closely describes the word INTERVENE.
(A) Periodic
(B) Close
(C) Interfere
(D) Stop
56. Select the word from the list provided that most closely describes the word MASSIVE.
(A) Message
(B) Massage
(C) Huge
(D) Strong
57. Select the word from the list provided that most closely describes the word FLEXIBLE.
(A) Pliable
(B) Breakable
(C) Moveable
(D) Functional
58. Select the word from the list provided that most closely describes the word DIRTY.
(A) Rude
(B) Torn
(C) Unkempt
(D) Unclean
59. Select the word from the list provided that most closely describes the word REFUTE.
(A) Rebut
(B) Regale
(C) Return
(D) Reuse
60. Select the word from the list provided that most closely describes the word PROFESSIONAL.
(A) Good
(B) Wealthy
(C) Expert
(D) Faithful
61. Select the word from the list provided that most closely describes the word DENSE.
(A) Fog
(B) Mean
(C) Forest
(D) Thick
MATHEMATICS
Provide the correct answers to the basic arithmetic functions and story problems provided below. There are 30 questions in this area.
62. Add: 817 + 222
(A) 1229
(B) 1029
(C) 1039
(D) 1129
(A) 381
(B) 351
(C) 271
(D) 251
64. Multiply: 13 × 8
(A) 104
(B) 96
(C) 112
(D) 91
65. Divide: 112 ÷ 8
(A) 12
(B) 13
(C) 14
(D) 15
66. Add: 1546 + 397
(A) 1843
(B) 1853
(C) 1943
(D) 1953
67. Subtract: 732 - 117
(A) 515
(B) 525
(C) 575
(D) 615
68. Divide: 81 ÷ 9
(A) 7
(B) 8
(C) 9
(D) 10
69. Divide: 105 ÷ 7
(A) 12
(B) 13
(C) 14
(D) 15
Answer questions 70–73 using the following information.
Exceeding maximum speed limit
1–10 miles per hour (mph) over the limit, $25
11–20 mph over the limit, $25 plus $6 per mph over 10 mph over the limit
21–30 mph over the limit, $85 plus $9 per mph over 20 mph over the limit
31 and more mph over the limit, $175 plus $15 per mph over 30 mph over the limit
Fines are doubled for speeding infractions occurring in school zones and construction zones.
Court costs are a fixed fee added to each citation.
70. Officer Maxwell has issued a speeding citation for 45 mph in a 30 mph zone. If mandatory court costs are $50, what is the total cost of the citation?
(A) $115
(B) $110
(C) $105
(D) $125
71. Officer Maxwell has issued a speeding citation for 55 mph in a 30 mph zone. If mandatory court costs are $50, what is the total cost of the citation?
(A) $160
(B) $170
(C) $180
(D) $190
72. Officer Maxwell has issued a speeding citation for 64 mph in a 55 mph zone. If mandatory court costs are $50, what is the total cost of the citation?
(A) $75
(B) $80
(C) $85
(D) $90
73. Officer Maxwell has issued a speeding citation for driving at 35 mph in a 20 mph school zone. If mandatory court costs are $50, what is the total cost of the citation?
(A) $105
(B) $120
(C) $140
(D) $160
Answer questions 74–76 using the following information.
The Super Computer Warehouse stocks the following products:
Desktop computers: valued at $650.00 each
Laptop computers: valued at $850.00 each
Printers: valued at $150.00 each
Flash drives: valued at $50.00 each
74. John has been charged with the robbery of The Super Computer Warehouse. The following items were stolen: two Desktop computers, three Laptop computers, five Printers, and six Flash drives. What is the total value of goods stolen during the robbery?
(A) 5000
(B) 4900
(C) 5250
(D) 5150
75. Further investigation into the robbery of The Super Computer Warehouse has revealed that one laptop computer, one printer and two flash drives were actually found to be missing the day prior to the robbery. Using this new information as well as the information contained in the previous question, what is the actual total value of goods that John stole during the robbery he committed?
(A) 3800
(B) 3500
(C) 3300
(D) 3650
76. The manager reports to the police that flash drives valued at a total of $950 have been discovered to be missing. How many flash drives were stolen?
(A) 14
(B) 16
(C) 19
(D) 21
77. Officer Johnson has 48 gun safety devices to distribute among six different school PTA’s. How many gun safety devices will each PTA receive?
(A) 5
(B) 6
(C) 7
(D) 8
78. The members of the traffic control unit issued the following citations during a recent seven-day period.
Officer Maxim issued 36 citations.
Officer Mendosa issued 107 citations.
Officer Carosa issued 39 citations.
Officer Hussein issued 27 citations.
How many citations were issued by the two traffic control officers writing the most citations for this time period?
(A) 143
(B) 75
(C) 134
(D) 146
79. Four items stolen in a recent burglary were valued at $2,432.00. A pawnshop was found to be in possession of three of the items reported stolen in that burglary. Item A is valued at $556, item B is valued at $664, and item C is valued at $763. What is the value of the item that has not yet been recovered?
(A) 349
(B) 399
(C) 449
(D) 499
80. The precinct has hired 16 officers to be equally spread across four police units. How many new officers will each unit gain?
(A) 3
(B) 4
(C) 5
(D) 6
81. Lieutenant Clarice must submit his weekly report of traffic citations issued by his unit. Three officers issued 50 tickets each, three officers issued 30 tickets each, and two officers issued 40 tickets each. How many total tickets were issued by Lt. Clarice’s unit?
(A) 120
(B) 320
(C) 270
(D) 170
82. Add: 154 + 397
(A) 554
(B) 421
(C) 551
(D) 454
(A) 60
(B) 63
(C) 53
(D) 55
84. Multiply: 8 × 7
(A) 64
(B) 54
(C) 56
(D) 63
85. Divide: 777 ÷ 111
(A) 77
(B) 11
(C) 7
(D) 111
86. The precinct has hired 20 officers to be equally spread across 5 police units. How many new officers will each unit gain?
(A) 3
(B) 4
(C) 5
(D) 6
87. Lieutenant Davies must submit his weekly report of traffic citations issued by his unit. Six officers issued 45 tickets each, four officers issued 40 tickets each, one officer issued 76 tickets, and the final officer issued 74 tickets. How many total tickets were issued by Lt. Davies unit?
(A) 580
(B) 540
(C) 680
(D) 620
88. Add: 692 + 497
(A) 1099
(B) 1289
(C) 1089
(D) 1189
(A) 2271
(B) 2371
(C) 2341
(D) 2241
90. Multiply: 589 × 15
(A) 7875
(B) 6730
(C) 8835
(D) 7345
91. Divide: 1020 ÷ 60
(A) 15
(B) 16
(C) 17
(D) 11
STOP. THIS IS THE END OF SECTION 2.
This section will begin with a 30-minute study session. On the real exam, you will not be allowed to exit this session early. During this time you will study 12 information items: illustrations, diagrams, maps, documents, and passages. (On the real exam these items are presented on a computer screen.) At the end of the 30-minute study session you will be given 100 fact questions to answer about the information contained in the 12 information items. This section is designed to test your ability to remember facts, read maps, figure out directions, and pay attention to details. You will have 1 hour and 30 minutes to complete this section. You must get 70 questions (approximately 70 percent) correct in order to pass this section.
Drawing of struggle with suspect
KNOCK AND ANNOUNCE RULE
An officer’s unannounced entry into a home might, in some circumstances, be unreasonable under the Fourth Amendment. In evaluating the scope of the constitutional right to be secure in one’s home against police intrusion, the US Supreme Court has looked to the traditional protections against unreasonable searches and seizures. That Court found that there is historical common law support for the practice of knocking at a suspect’s door and announcing law enforcements’ intent to enter the dwelling. Until recently that Court used law enforcements’ actions of knocking and announcing their presence as a critical factor to be considered in assessing whether a search was reasonable. If a search is found to be unreasonable it will be declared unlawful and all evidence taken during the search will not be allowed to be used against the suspect at trial. Nevertheless, the common law principle of knock and announce has never been found to be an inflexible rule requiring announcement under all circumstances. Countervailing law enforcement interests – including the threat of physical harm to police, the fact that an officer is pursuing a recently escaped arrestee, and the existence of reason to believe that evidence would likely be destroyed if advance notice were given – may establish the reasonableness of an unannounced entry.
Paragraph about “knock and announce” rule
Drawing of a traffic intersection in a typical urban neighborhood
Earl calls for police assistance. When you arrive at the scene you find Earl clearly upset. He tells you that he was walking toward his car and carrying some shopping bags with his recent purchases. A man ran up to him and told Earl that he had better give him the bags or he was going to hurt Earl “real bad.” Earl gave the man the bags containing approximately $500.00 in new clothes. Earl describes the assailant as in his mid-twenties, olive complexion, 5’6’, 145 lbs, a red sweatshirt, blue jeans, and a tattoo on his neck. Earl described the clothes as professional clothing that could be worn to an office environment. Later you see Fred, a well-known thief and bully, standing outside a convenience store wearing new clothes matching the description of the clothes which were taken. You arrest Fred and charge him with robbery.
Scenario labeled “Sample Police Report No. 1”
Accident Scene
END OF STUDY SESSION.
DO NOT TURN THE PAGE UNTIL 30 MINUTES HAVE PASSED.
The following questions are based upon information shown in the drawing depicting several men involved in an altercation.
92. How many of the men shown in the drawing were law enforcement officers?
(A) 2
(B) 3
(C) 4
(D) 5
93. What object were the men fighting over?
(A) Radio
(B) Gun
(C) Car keys
(D) Drug evidence
94. Where was it most likely that this altercation occurred?
(A) In front of a police station
(B) In front of a house
(C) On the side of an overpass
(D) In the middle of a parking lot
95. How many men were depicted in the drawing?
(A) 2
(B) 3
(C) 4
(D) 5
96. How many vehicles were depicted in the drawing?
(A) 0
(B) 1
(C) 2
(D) 3
97. The suspect in the drawing was wearing _______.
(A) Sweatshirt and jeans
(B) Shorts and t-shirt
(C) Heavy winter coat and hat
(D) T-shirt and jeans
98. The suspect in the drawing had _____.
(A) Long hair
(B) Short hair
(C) No hair
(D) Hair under hat
The following questions are based upon the police sketch of “Suspect No. 1.”
99. The name of “Suspect No. 1” is:
(A) Jimmy Barrachi
(B) Jerry Balducci
(C) Jason Winters
(D) Jeremy West
100. The age of “Suspect No. 1” is:
(A) 18
(B) 21
(C) 23
(D) 30
101. “Suspect No. 1” is known to have ____ identifying characteristics.
(A) 0
(B) 1
(C) 2
(D) 3
102. What is the eye color of “Suspect No. 1”?
(A) Blue
(B) Green
(C) Hazel
(D) Brown
103. How long “Suspect No. 1’s” hair as shown on the mug shot?
(A) Long
(B) Shoulder-length
(C) About 1 inch long
(D) Shaved head
104. What alias was “Suspect No. 1” also known by?
(A) Jimmy Barrachi
(B) Jerry Balducci
(C) Jason Winters
(D) Jeremy West
105. What crime is “Suspect No. 1” suspected of having committed?
(A) Rape
(B) Robbery
(C) Battery
(D) Auto Theft
106. An eyewitness of a recent auto theft that occurred at 3 P.M. described the perpetrator as about 5 ft 9 in, 155 lbs, Caucasian and wearing a beard. The perpetrator was wearing a tank top and jeans and didn’t appear to have any distinguishing characteristics. Based upon the information provided about “Suspect No. 1,” which of the traits provided by the eyewitness makes it unlikely that this suspect committed this theft?
(A) Beard
(B) Height
(C) Weight
(D) Lack of distinguishing characteristics
The following questions are based upon the paragraph discussing the knock and announce rule.
107. What is the knock and announce rule?
(A) A rule requiring probation officers to knock and announce themselves prior to entering a probationer’s home.
(B) A rule requiring prosecutors to knock and announce themselves prior to entering an interrogation room.
(C) A rule requiring police officers to knock and announce themselves prior to executing a search warrant.
(D) A rule requiring corrections officials to knock and announce their presence prior to entering an occupied cell.
108. In the paragraph discussing the knock and announce rule, which constitutional amendment is mentioned?
(A) First Amendment
(B) Second Amendment
(C) Fourth Amendment
(D) Eighth Amendment
109. What law was looked at to help determine the validity of the knock and announce rule?
(A) Statutes
(B) Municipal code
(C) Common law
(D) Case law
110. Knocking and announcing one’s presence is a critical factor in whether a court finds any subsequent search _____.
(A) Appropriate
(B) Ethical
(C) Reasonable
(D) Moral
111. What is a serious consequence of an unlawful search?
(A) All evidence found during the search will be suppressed at trial.
(B) All evidence found during the search will be returned to the suspect.
(C) All charges will be dropped against the suspect.
(D) The suspect can sue the officers for damages.
112. Which of the following circumstances was NOT mentioned as an exception to the knock and announce rule?
(A) Threat of harm to police
(B) Fresh pursuit of an escaped arrestee
(C) Possible destruction of evidence
(D) Possible harm to suspect
113. Which court was mentioned in the paragraph explaining the knock and announce rule?
(A) The United States Supreme Court
(B) The state supreme court
(C) The trial court
(D) The United States district court
114. The knock and announce rule is applicable to situations involving
(A) Arrest
(B) Search and seizure
(C) Hot pursuit
(D) Safety and welfare check-ups
115. Officers were preparing to enter a residence to search for guns pursuant to a search warrant. It was approximately 11 A.M. and no lights were on in the house. Officers believed that no one was home and entered the house without first knocking and calling out “police!” According to the paragraph, the search will be determined ____.
(A) Lawful, because there is no point in knocking and announcing when no one is home to notice.
(B) Lawful, because the knock and announce rule only applies after dark.
(C) Unlawful, because the knock and announce rule has no exceptions.
(D) Unlawful, because believing that no one is home is not an exception to the knock and announce rule.
The following questions are based upon the diagram of the interior of a house.
116. In the diagram, how many windows were in the house?
(A) 5
(B) 4
(C) 3
(D) 2
117. In the diagram of the house, if you entered the living room through the front door which direction would you be facing?
(A) North
(B) South
(C) East
(D) West
118. If the suspect is known to be hiding in the northwest corner of the house, what room is he in?
(A) Kitchen
(B) Bedroom
(C) Bathroom
(D) Living room
119. How many bedrooms are depicted within the house?
(A) 1
(B) 2
(C) 3
(D) 4
120. How many doors allow entrance of the house from the outside?
(A) 1
(B) 2
(C) 3
(D) 4
121. How many pieces of furniture are shown in the living room?
(A) 1
(B) 2
(C) 3
(D) 4
122. If Officer Gutierrez is standing in the living room looking out the front window, his back is to the:
(A) North
(B) South
(C) East
(D) West
123. How many windows were shown in the bathroom?
(A) 0
(B) 1
(C) 2
(D) 3
The following questions are based upon the drawing of a traffic intersection in an urban neighborhood.
124. In the picture depicting a traffic intersection, how many police officers are shown?
(A) 1
(B) 2
(C) 3
(D) 4
125. What is the address of the establishment on the corner?
(A) 122
(B) 137
(C) 147
(D) 156
126. What is the name of the establishment on the corner?
(A) O’Hallahan’s
(B) O’Donnell’s
(C) Oscar’s
(D) Paddy’s
127. What type of service did the establishment on the corner NOT provide?
(A) Grocery
(B) Restaurant
(C) Bar
(D) Hotel
128. How many people were in the crosswalk with the police officer?
(A) 1
(B) 3
(C) 5
(D) Too many to count
129. What type of hat did the officer in the center of the picture wear?
(A) No hat
(B) Motorcycle helmet
(C) Standard police cap with short brim
(D) Hat with a brim going all around it
130. The car in the center of the picture had a vanity license plate that said:
(A) Broncos
(B) Rockies
(C) Hiker
(D) Nature
The following questions refer to the street map labeled “Downtown.”
131. On the map of “Downtown,” the names of streets running east and west are primarily named
(A) For trees
(B) With odd numbers
(C) After Presidents
(D) After States
132. On the map of “Downtown,” the streets running north and south are primarily named after:
(A) Trees
(B) States
(C) Railroads
(D) Mountains
133. On the map of “Downtown,” which way does the railroad line run?
(A) Diagonally across the town
(B) From north to south
(C) From east to west
(D) There is no railroad line shown
134. On the map of “Downtown,” the police station is located between:
(A) Pine and Ridge Streets
(B) 1st and 2nd Streets
(C) Washington and Lincoln Avenues
(D) Kansas Street and Colorado Blvd.
135. On the map of “Downtown,” if you are on Douglas Street and wish to get to 3rd Street, you must head:
(A) North
(B) South
(C) East
(D) West
136. What type of building was located in the Southeast corner of the Downtown area?
(A) Bingo Parlor
(B) Park
(C) Massage Parlor
(D) School
137. Most of the streets running east and west are:
(A) One-way streets
(B) Two-way streets
(C) Equal amount of both one-way and two-way streets
(D) Not designated as either one-way or two-way streets
138. Most of the streets running north and south are designated:
(A) One-way streets
(B) Two-way streets
(C) Equal amount of both one-way and two-way streets
(D) Not designated as either one-way or two-way streets
139. How many named streets are shown running east to west?
(A) 5
(B) 7
(C) 9
(D) 11
140. The Mall, Theater and Arena are all generally ____ of the police station.
(A) North
(B) South
(C) East
(D) West
141. The Theatre is at First and Topeka, the School is located at 11th and Colorado. If an officer is called to respond to an incident at the School when he is leaving the Theater, which direction must he drive to reach the school in the shortest amount of time?
(A) Northeast
(B) Southwest
(C) Southeast
(D) Northwest
The following questions refer to information provided in the Scenario labeled “Sample Police Report No. 1.”
142. Earl called for police assistance claiming he was approached by a man wearing:
(A) Sweats
(B) Sweatshirt and jeans
(C) T-shirt and jeans
(D) T-shirt and shorts
143. When Earl called for police assistance, he claimed he had been:
(A) At the bar
(B) Shopping
(C) At a restaurant
(D) At home
144. Earl claimed he submitted to the assailant’s threats when:
(A) The assailant pulled out a weapon.
(B) The assailant hit Earl.
(C) The assailant threatened to hurt Earl.
(D) The assailant’s friends approached Earl.
145. Earl described his assailant as:
(A) African American
(B) Caucasian
(C) Asian
(D) He did not specify a race
146. Earl described his assailant’s height as:
(A) 5 ft 9 in
(B) 6 ft
(C) 5 ft 6 in
(D) 5 ft 3 in
147. Earl estimated his assailant’s weight as:
(A) 145 lbs
(B) 154 lbs
(C) 165 lbs
(D) 184 lbs
148. When you arrest Fred and charge him with the crime against Earl, you charge Fred with:
(A) Robbery
(B) Assault
(C) Kidnapping
(D) Auto theft
149. You suspect Fred of having committed the crime against Earl because he is known to commit these types of criminal acts. However, the only evidence against Fred noted in the report is:
(A) Fred’s height matches the description of the assailant’s.
(B) Fred’s weight matches the description of the assailant’s.
(C) Fred’s hair, eye, and skin color match the description of the assailant’s.
(D) Fred is wearing new clothes that match the description of the items taken.
The following questions refer to information provided on “Standard Arrest Report, Page 1.”
150. The name of the person arrested was:
(A) Betty Rae Cinus
(B) Mary Sue Hastings
(C) Sue Ann Clements
(D) Beth Ann Howard
151. According to the information provided on the arrest report, the individual arrested was:
(A) Petite/small
(B) Average height and weight
(C) Above average height and weight
(D) Severely overweight
152. According to the arrest report, the individual arrested had symbols tattooed on her:
(A) Ankle
(B) Hands
(C) Upper arm
(D) Lower back
153. According to the arrest report, the individual arrested appeared ______ at the time of arrest.
(A) Injured
(B) Compliant
(C) Unwell
(D) Drunk
154. According to the arrest report, the individual arrested had:
(A) A California driver’s license
(B) A Colorado driver’s license
(C) A Connecticut driver’s license
(D) No driver’s license
155. According to the arrest report, the individual arrested was given Miranda warnings:
(A) 24 hours after she was arrested
(B) 2 hours after she was arrested
(C) At the time of her arrest
(D) The report does not note whether she was ever given Miranda warnings
156. According to the information provided on the arrest report, the individual was arrested:
(A) At her place of business
(B) At a local bar
(C) At her home
(D) At a location not associated with the arrestee
157. According to the information provided in the arrest report, the individual arrested was found with:
(A) A handgun
(B) A club
(C) A knife
(D) No weapon was noted on the police report.
158. Which of the following identifying features is the most reliable in future identifications of this arrestee?
(A) Hair length
(B) Hair color
(C) Tattoo
(D) Weight
159. What symbol did the suspect have tattooed on her ankle?
(A) Unidentifiable symbols
(B) Heart
(C) Chinese letter
(D) Butterfly
The following questions refer to information provided on “Standard Arrest Report, Page 2.”
160. What was the primary offense charged on the report?
(A) Theft
(B) DUI
(C) Speeding
(D) Assault
161. What type of additional charges were listed on the report?
(A) Theft charges
(B) Traffic charges
(C) Misdemeanor criminal offenses
(D) Felony criminal offenses
162. How many additional charges were listed on the report?
(A) 0
(B) 1
(C) 2
(D) 3
163. What model of vehicle was provided on the report?
(A) Pick-up
(B) SUV
(C) Sedan
(D) Van
164. What type of damage was noted to the vehicle on the report?
(A) Damaged right front fender
(B) Damaged right side passenger door
(C) Damaged front bumper
(D) Damaged rear bumper
165. Who took possession of the vehicle following the time of the stop?
(A) Law enforcement impound
(B) Miller’s Towing Company
(C) Grady’s Towing Service
(D) Vehicle owner
166. Who was listed as the owner of the vehicle?
(A) Jerry Petri
(B) John Summers
(C) Evan Matthews
(D) Earnest Miller
167. What day was this report prepared?
(A) August 1, 2006
(B) September 1, 2006
(C) September 2, 2006
(D) September 3, 2006
168. In what state was this vehicle registered?
(A) Colorado
(B) California
(C) New York
(D) New Jersey
169. What was the reporting officer’s last name?
(A) Miller
(B) Lewis
(C) Jimenez
(D) Calvin
The following questions refer to information provided in the Narrative on “Standard Arrest Report, Page 3.”
170. What driving cue initially alerted the officer to the suspect’s vehicle?
(A) Erratic driving
(B) Standing too long at an intersection
(C) Hitting another vehicle
(D) Driving with high beam headlights in traffic
171. How many times did the officer note that the vehicle crossed the center line?
(A) 0
(B) 1
(C) 2
(D) 3
172. Approximately how long did the officer follow the vehicle prior to stopping the vehicle?
(A) 30 seconds
(B) One minute
(C) Three minutes
(D) Eight minutes
173. What error did the driver make when attempting to stop the vehicle?
(A) Hit another vehicle
(B) Hit a tree
(C) Slid on the loose gravel on the side of the road
(D) Ground transmission gears
174. What, besides DUI, did the officer believe could have caused the driver to commit the driving infractions that he noticed?
(A) Driving while tired
(B) Driving while dealing with several children
(C) Driving while talking on a cell phone
(D) Driving an unfamiliar vehicle
175. What indicator caused the officer to believe that the driving errors were the result of driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs?
(A) The smell of alcoholic beverage.
(B) A bottle of beer on the floorboard.
(C) A bottle of wine on the backseat.
(D) An admission of drinking made by the driver.
176. How did the officer identify the driver?
(A) Driver’s license
(B) Insurance papers
(C) College ID card
(D) Self identification
177. After the officer asked the driver to step out of her vehicle, which of the following indications of intoxication was NOT present?
(A) Staggering
(B) Blood shot eyes
(C) Fell down
(D) Repeated requests for information already provided
The following questions refer to the drawing labeled “accident scene.”
178. How many law enforcement officers were shown in the scene?
(A) 1
(B) 2
(C) 3
(D) 4
179. How many vehicles appeared to be involved in the wreck?
(A) 1
(B) 2
(C) 3
(D) 4
180. What type of wrecked vehicle was surrounded by emergency personnel?
(A) Mini-van
(B) Pick-up truck
(C) SUV
(D) Sedan
181. Which vehicle appeared to have sustained the greatest damage?
(A) Mini-van
(B) Pick-up truck
(C) SUV
(D) Sedan
182. How many occupants were still visible within the cab of the wrecked pick-up?
(A) 0
(B) 1
(C) 2
(D) 3
183. How many emergency vehicles were visible within the drawing?
(A) Three fire trucks, one ambulance
(B) One fire truck, one ambulance
(C) Two fire trucks, two ambulances
(D) Three ambulances, one fire truck
184. What is the name of the street, based upon the clues within the picture?
(A) North Street
(B) East Street
(C) West Street
(D) South Street
185. How many people were on stretchers in preparation for transport?
(A) 0
(B) 1
(C) 2
(D) 3
The following questions refer to the diagram of an accident.
186. How many cars were depicted in the diagram?
(A) 1
(B) 2
(C) 3
(D) 4
187. How many cars were actually in the intersection according to the diagram?
(A) 0
(B) 1
(C) 2
(D) 3
188. What was the name of the street running north and south?
(A) Broadway
(B) Park
(C) Main
(D) Market
189. What was the name of the street running east and west?
(A) Broadway
(B) Park
(C) Main
(D) Market
190. The majority of cars involved in this collision appeared to be traveling on which street?
(A) Broadway
(B) Park
(C) Main
(D) Market
191. Using the designations marked upon each car, which one of the vehicles appears to be guilty of “following too close”?
(A) Car No. 1
(B) Car No. 2
(C) Car No. 3
(D) Car No. 4
STOP. THIS IS THE END OF PRACTICE TEST 4
The answer, the sentence referred to from the reading passage, and a correct version (in boldface) for those sentences that contain errors are provided.
1. (A) Spelling
Line 1 of the letter: I am pleassed to learn that you have safely returned from your basic training with the military. Correct Answer: pleased
2. (B) Grammar
Line 2 of the letter: Your job as a police officer is been kept available until your return. Correct Answer: is being kept
3. (B) Grammar Line 3 of the letter: However, you been in Central City for approximately three weeks and have not yet contacted the Department. Correct Answer: you have been
4. (D) No error
Line 4 of the letter: You have yet to provide the date for which you will be returning to work.
5. (D) No error
Line 5 of the letter: This is unacceptable.
6. (A) Spelling
Line 6 of the letter: Both the officers of this department and the citizens of this community relie on your diligence. Correct Answer: rely
7. (C) Punctuation
Line 7 of the letter: The City will hold your position open until Monday July 2nd. Correct Answer: Monday, July 2nd
8. (B) Grammar
Line 8 of the letter: If you have not contacted this office by that date your employment is terminated. Correct Answer: will be terminated
9. (A) Spelling
Line 9 of the letter: Please contact this office before that date if you have chosen to resign your positon with the City. Correct Answer: position
10. (A) Spelling
Line 10 of the letter: Thank you for your time and assistanse in this matter. Correct Answer: assistance
11. (A) Spelling
Line 1 of the letter: Congratulations on being selected for promotion to the rank of Seargent. Correct Answer: Sergeant
12. (A) Grammar (incomplete sentence)
Line 2 of the letter: You exemplary work ethic and numerous commendations for service showed us. Correct Answer: Your exemplary work ethic and numerous commendations for service influenced our decision to promote you.
13. (A) Spelling
Line 3 of the letter: Also, your skill as an interpreter is highlly valued by this Department. Correct Answer: highly
14. (B) Grammar (incomplete sentence)
Line 4 of the letter: A short ceremony followed by a reception on July 15th. Correct Answer: On July 15th, there was a short ceremony, followed by a reception.
15. (A) Spelling
Line 5 of the letter: On August 1st you will report to training serrvices for a week of leadership training. Correct Answer: services
16. (D) No error
Line 6 of the letter: Then, you will be assigned to the Northeast Station.
17. (A) Spelling
Line 7 of the letter:You duties will include supervising 12 newly commissioned officers. Correct Answer: Your
18. (B) Grammar (incomplete sentence)
Line 8 of the letter: But also 12 veteran officers. Correct Answer: You will also supervise twelve veteran officers.
19. (C) Punctuation
Line 9 of the letter: In addition, you will be the departments liaison to the Vietnamese community. Correct Answer: department’s
20. (B) Grammar (run-on sentence)
Line 10 of the letter: You will get extra pay for this service and you will retrain on your weapon every six months and you will be issued a car and work for 46 hours every week. Correct Answer: You will get extra pay for this service, will retrain on your weapon every six months, and will be issued a car. You will work for 46 hours every week.
21. (D) No error
Line 11 of the letter: I look forward to visiting with you in person at the promotion ceremony.
22. (D) No error
Line 1 of the letter: I am honored to have received your gracious invitation to participate in your school’s cultural awareness day.
23. (B) Grammar (incomplete sentence)
Line 2 of the letter: As a representative of the Mountain High Police Department. Correct Answer: As a representative of the Mountain High Police Department, I am honored to have received your gracious invitation to participate in your school’s cultural awareness day.
24. (B) Grammar (incomplete sentence)
Line 3 of the letter: I would be pleased speak with your students about the necessity of becoming bilingual. Correct Answer: pleased to speak
25. (B) Grammar (incomplete sentence)
Line 4 of the letter: Of course, they must practice their bilingual a lot. Correct Answer: Of course, they must practice their bilingual skills a lot.
26. (C) Punctuation
Line 5 of the letter: I know the students’ don’t like to use their books! Correct Answer: students
27. (D) No error
Line 6 of the letter: I will also be promoting the advantages of academic success in English and Math for students who seek to enter the law enforcement field.
28. (A) Spelling
Line 7 of the letter: I unnerstand that the program is to take place from 1:00 to 4:00 P.M. on October 14th in the gymnasium. Correct Answer: understand
29. (C) Punctuation
Line 8 of the letter: I will bring brochures and a video to share with student’s. Correct Answer: students
30. (A) Spelling
Line 9 of the letter: I look forward to visitting with you and your students. Correct Answer: visiting
31. (B) Grammar (incomplete sentence)
Line 10 of the letter: On October 14 at 1:00 P.M. Correct Answer: I look forward to our visit on October 14 at 1:00 P.M.
Reading Comprehension
32. (A) True
33. (B) False
34. (A) True
35. (B) False
36. (B) False
37. (B) False
38. (B) False
39. (B) False
40. (B) False
41. (D)
Vocabulary
42. (A) DEMEANOR = manner
43. (B) STIMULUS = provocation
44. (D) INDIGENT = poor
45. (C) MUNICIPALITY = city
46. (B) GIMMICK = trick
47. (A) DISCRETION = judgment
48. (D) ENERGETIC = lively
49. (C) IMPETUOUS = thoughtless
50. (B) VOLATILE = explosive
51. (D) TENDENCY = inclination
52. (A) SEGREGATE = isolate
53. (B) RELINQUISH = release
54. (D) DISSEMINATE = distribute
55. (C) INTERVENE = interfere
56. (C) MASSIVE = huge
57. (A) FLEXIBLE = pliable
58. (D) DIRTY = unclean
59. (A) REFUTE = rebut
60. (C) PROFESSIONAL = expert
61. (D) DENSE = thick
Mathematics
62. (C) 1039
63. (A) 381
64. (A) 104
65. (C) 14
66. (C) 1943
67. (D) 615
68. (C) 9
69. (D) 15
70. (C) $105 (fine $25 + $30 + costs $50 = $105)
71. (C) $180
72. (A) $75
73. (D) $160 (fine $25 + $30 = $55 × 2 for school zone = $110 + costs $50 = $160)
74. (B) $4900
75. (A) $3800
76. (C) 19
77. (D) 8
78. (D) 146
79. (C) $449
80. (B) 4
82. (C) 551
83. (D) 55
84. (C) 56
85. (C) 7
86. (B) 4
87. (A) 580
88. (D) 1189
89. (B) 2371
90. (C) 8835
91. (C) 17
92. (B) 3
93. (B) Gun
94. (C) On the side of an overpass
95. (C) 4
96. (B) 1
97. (A) Sweatshirt and jeans
98. (B) Short hair
99. (B) Jerry Balducci
100. (C) 23
101. (C) 2
102. (D) Brown
103. (C) About 1 inch long
104. (C) Jason Winters
105. (D) Auto Theft
106. (D) Lack of distinguishing characteristics
107. (C) A rule requiring police officers to knock and announce themselves prior to executing a search warrant.
108. (C) Fourth Amendment
109. (C) Common law
110. (C) Reasonable
111. (A) All evidence found during the search will be suppressed at trial.
112. (D) Possible harm to suspect
113. (A) The United States Supreme Court
114. (B) Search and seizure
115. (D) Unlawful, because believing that no one is home is not an exception to the knock and announce rule.
116. (A) 5
117. (D) West
118. (B) Bedroom
119. (B) 2
120. (B) 2
121. (C) 3
122. (A) North
123. (A) 0
124. (B) 2
125. (C) 147
126. (D) Paddy’s
127. (A) Grocery
128. (A) 1
129. (B) Motorcycle helmet
130. (D) Nature
131. (B) Odd numbers
132. (C) Railroads
133. (B) From north to south
135. (A) North
136. (D) School
137. (A) One-way streets
138. (D) Not designated
139. (C) 9
140. (D) West
141. (C) Southeast
142. (B) Sweatshirt and jeans
143. (B) Shopping
144. (C) The assailant threatened to hurt Earl
145. (D) Did not specify a race
146. (C) 5 ft 6 in
147. (A) 145 lbs
148. (A) Robbery
149. (D) Fred is wearing new clothes that match the description of the items taken.
150. (B) Mary Sue Hastings
151. (C) Above average height and weight
152. (B) Hands
153. (D) Drunk
154. (B) Colorado Driver’s license
155. (C) At the time of her arrest
156. (C) At her home
157. (D) No weapon was noted on the police report
158. (C) Tattoo
159. (D) Butterfly
160. (B) DUI
161. (B) Traffic charges
162. (C) 2
163. (D) Van
164. (A) Damaged right front fender
165. (C) Grady’s Towing
166. (B) John Summers
167. (D) September 3, 2006
168. (A) Colorado
169. (D) Calvin
170. (B) Standing too long at an intersection
171. (D) 3
172. (C) Three minutes
173. (D) Ground transmission gears
174. (C) Driving while talking on a cell phone
175. (A) The smell of alcoholic beverage
176. (D) Self-identification
177. (C) Fell down
178. (B) 2
179. (B) 2
180. (D) Sedan
182. (A) 0
183. (C) Two fire trucks, two ambulances
184. (C) West Street
185. (A) 0
186. (C) 3
187. (B) 1
188. (A) Broadway
189. (C) Main Street
190. (C) Main Street
191. (B) Car No. 2
