Practice Police Entry Exam 56 Questions with Verified Answers
Yesterday, Bob earned $50 mowing lawns. Today, Bob earned 60% of what he earned yesterday
... [Show More] mowing lawns. How much money did Bob earn mowing lawns today? - CORRECT ANSWER $30
The band, chorus, and theater group at a local high school agree to hold a joint bake sale to raise money. The profits from the bake sale will be split evenly among the three groups. If the total profit from the bake sale is $864, how much money will the band and theatre groups combined receive? - CORRECT ANSWER $576
Aaron sells apple pies for $10 each. Bob sells beverages for $1 each. If Aaron sells 23 apple pies and Bob sells 17 beverages, what is the total in sales for both products combined? - CORRECT ANSWER $247
A mountain trail is 12.1 miles long. If a hiker walks along the trail at a rate of 1.96 miles per hour, in approximately how many hours will the hiker walk the entire trail? - CORRECT ANSWER 6
John's gross pay for last month was $4,687.24. If $421.78 was deducted from John's gross pay, how much take-home pay did John earn this past month? - CORRECT ANSWER $4,265.46
A women's clothing store sells the following articles of clothing for the following prices:
Blouse: $14 each
Skirt: $16 each
Dress: $25 each
Pantyhose: 2 pairs for $3
Socks: $7
Jennifer goes to the store on a day when the store has a 20% off sale on all skirts. If Jennifer buys 2 skirts, 1 dress, and 4 pairs of pantyhose, how much money does Jennifer have to pay? - CORRECT ANSWER $56.60
Last month, Roger's checking account had a balance of $347.20. Since then, Roger deposited his paycheck of $563.89 and withdrew $478.53. What is Roger's checking account balance now? - CORRECT ANSWER $432.65
A $20,000 car depreciates every year until the car's only value is the metal and parts. If it takes the car 15 years to lose all value besides the metal and parts, and the metal and parts are worth $755, which of the following equations can correctly be used to determine the value of the car at T years after the purchase of the car? - CORRECT ANSWER -1283T + 20,000
In one classroom, 12.5% of the students own at least one pet. If there are 32 students in the classroom, how many students do not own any pets? - CORRECT ANSWER 28
In a box of marbles, the ratio of red marbles to total marbles is 2:5. The ratio of green marbles to total marbles is 3:10. If the marbles that are neither red nor green are blue, how many blue marbles are in the box if there are 40 marbles in the box? - CORRECT ANSWER 12
The table below illustrates the amount of money Justin was paid as well as the amount of money deducted from Justin's paycheck for each month. What was Justin's total take-home pay for the months described in the table below?
Month, Pay, Deductions
June ,$2,478.37, $314.12
July, $2,381.19, $307.04
August, $2,503.20, $314.86 - CORRECT ANSWER $6,426.74
Effective immediately: police officers shall obey all __Q1___ orders given by a superior officer. If an order is not understood, it is the ___Q2___ of the officer to obtain clarification from the superior officer. Officers who are given orders which appear unlawful or in conflict with previously issued orders, rules, or regulations shall respectfully inform the superior officer who ___Q3 __ the conflicting order. The superior officer will then assume responsibility for the conflicting order. If the superior officer does not alter or retract the conflicting order, the officer shall promptly obey the order.
Question: What is the word missing in Q1? - CORRECT ANSWER Lawful
Effective immediately: police officers shall obey all __Q1___ orders given by a superior officer. If an order is not understood, it is the ___Q2___ of the officer to obtain clarification from the superior officer. Officers who are given orders which appear unlawful or in conflict with previously issued orders, rules, or regulations shall respectfully inform the superior officer who ___Q3 __ the conflicting order. The superior officer will then assume responsibility for the conflicting order. If the superior officer does not alter or retract the conflicting order, the officer shall promptly obey the order.
Question: What is the word missing in Q2? - CORRECT ANSWER Responsibility
Effective immediately: police officers shall obey all __Q1___ orders given by a superior officer. If an order is not understood, it is the ___Q2___ of the officer to obtain clarification from the superior officer. Officers who are given orders which appear unlawful or in conflict with previously issued orders, rules, or regulations shall respectfully inform the superior officer who ___Q3 __ the conflicting order. The superior officer will then assume responsibility for the conflicting order. If the superior officer does not alter or retract the conflicting order, the officer shall promptly obey the order.
Question: What is the word missing in Q3? - CORRECT ANSWER Issued
The detective ordered the police officer to ______ his behavior. - CORRECT ANSWER Alter
A grand jury has ________ not to _______ Police Officer Jake Summers in the death of Mike Chang. - CORRECT ANSWER decided, indict
Officer Jerald Smith knew he wouldn't attend the ceremony due to his injury, therefore he asked Detective Williams to ______ the medal on his behalf. - CORRECT ANSWER accept
Which of the following sentences is grammatically incorrect? - CORRECT ANSWER The health website stated that walking burns more calories than to ride a bike.
Select the sentence that represents the best example of English grammar. - CORRECT ANSWER Important update - washing your hands before eating reduces your chance of ingesting extra bacteria.
Select the sentence that represents the best example of English grammar. - CORRECT ANSWER Researchers have developed new headphones that block out extra noise while enhancing sound quality.
OFFICER NOTES: At about 11am on September 6, 2014, I met with Mr. David Lewis at 11 Allenby Street, the Westside Mall, regarding a vehicle theft.
QUESTION: Which one of the following choices most clearly and accurately expresses the facts presented in the note above? - CORRECT ANSWER I responded to a call at 11 am at Allenby Street, the Westside Mall. When I pulled up to the mall, I saw a man standing there and he identified himself Mr. David Lewis and that he was reporting a vehicle theft.
At 1:45 AM on June 21, 2013, I was dispatched to Rosie's' Bar at 459 Michigan Road regarding a fight.
4 men were playing pool at the back table
A fifth man spilled a drink on the table
A fight broke out
Bartender approached all the men and asked them to exit the bar
A pool stick hit the bartender
QUESTION: Which one of the following choices most clearly and accurately expresses the facts presented in the notes? - CORRECT ANSWER There was a fight by the pool table, when the bartender tried to put an end to the fight he was hit by a pool stick.
Notes: Responded to domestic at 100 Main Street. Spoke with victim Jane Jones. Observed visible injury laceration on Jane Jones' right forearm. Jones refused to cooperate. - CORRECT ANSWER I responded to 100 Main Street in reference to a domestic. Upon my arrival, I spoke with the victim, Jane Jones. I observed a visible injury laceration on her right forearm. Ms. Jones refused to cooperate with my investigation.
Notes: Flagged down at 1st Street and Avenue A by complainant/victim John Smith. Smith robbed at a gunpoint approx. 10:00 am. Unknown suspect WM, 5'7", 150 lbs., clean-shaven, slim, black t-shirt, jeans. Took $10.00 bill headed West on 1st Street. - CORRECT ANSWER I was flagged down at 1st and Avenue A by complainant/victim John Smith. Mr. Smith told me that approx. 20 minutes previously, at 10:00 am, he was robbed at gunpoint of a ten dollar bill at the same location. Mr. Smith described the suspect as a white m.
Officer Harris responded to a residential burglary. The victim stated that, while he was on vacation between 7/2/08 at 4:00 pm and 7/8/08 at 11:00 am, person or persons unknown did unlawfully enter his residence and take his property.
When did the victim discover the burglary to his residence? - CORRECT ANSWER 7/8/08 at 11:00 am
Deputy Walters responded to an armed robbery in progress. Upon his arrival, he was advised that the suspect fled in a late model blue Honda Accord sedan.
The vehicle was described as a: - CORRECT ANSWER late model blue Honda Accord sedan
Deputy Walters responded to an armed robbery in progress. Upon his arrival, he was advised that the suspect fled in a late model blue Honda Accord sedan.
Deputy Walters responded to: - CORRECT ANSWER An armed robbery in progress
Gang Unit Investigator Humphreys fills out a field interview (FI) card on a suspected gang member. The gang member's street name is "Killer G" and he is a documented member of the Eastside Boys. "Killer G" has numerous tattoos that help to verify his gang status including a tear tattoo on his face, an "EB" tattoo on his left chest over his heart, and a tattoo of a compass with a large "E" on his right forearm.
"Killer G" has how many tattoos? - CORRECT ANSWER 3
Gang Unit Investigator Humphreys fills out a field interview (FI) card on a suspected gang member. The gang member's street name is "Killer G" and he is a documented member of the Eastside Boys. "Killer G" has numerous tattoos that help to verify his gang status including a tear tattoo on his face, an "EB" tattoo on his left chest over his heart, and a tattoo of a compass with a large "E" on his right forearm.
"Killer G" had an "EB" tattoo on his: - CORRECT ANSWER left chest
Departmental policy requires that all officers that use force must complete a written use of force report. The report must include the circumstances leading up the officer's decision to use force, the level of force used, the justification for the force used, and the outcome of the officer's use of force.
The departmental policy requires: - CORRECT ANSWER That officers explain in a use of force report the circumstances leading up the officer's decision to use force, the level of force used, the justification for the force used, and the outcome of the officer's use of force.
You are a city police officer on patrol and observe a car driving left of center and not stopping for a stop sign. You stop the car and, upon speaking with the driver, you believe that the drive is DUI. You also note that the driver is a member of your employing municipality's city council. You should: - CORRECT ANSWER Continue as you would normally with your investigation and notify your supervisor.
You are on patrol with your Field Training Officer (FTO) and respond to a commercial burglar alarm at a grocery store. Upon responding, you and your FTO find an open door with no sign of forced entry. After successfully clearing the store, your FTO grabs a case of water and says no one will miss it. You should: - CORRECT ANSWER Report the situation to your FTO's supervisor.
Your department has a written policy that forbids officers from taking any bribes, gratuities, or gifts. You stop at a local diner and find that the waitress wants to give you the police officer 50% discount. You should: - CORRECT ANSWER Leave money on the table equal to the full amount of what the published menu price and normal tip you would have left.
Miranda v. Arizona was a very important U.S. Supreme Court case from 1966 that affected law enforcement officers. Among other things, the rape case involving migrant farm worker Ernesto Miranda dictated that a warning must be given to suspects who are not free leave if they are questioned as to specifics of the case.
The paragraph above dictates that: - CORRECT ANSWER Miranda warnings must be given if the suspect is questioned as to the specifics of the crime and he or she is not free to leave.
Carroll v. United States was a 1925 U.S. Supreme Court case that clarified a law enforcement exception to the search warrant requirement of the 4th Amendment. Under the Carroll Doctrine, as it is now known, law enforcement officers may search automobiles without a search warrant as long as they have probable cause to do so and the automobile is movable.
The paragraph above dictates: - CORRECT ANSWER Officers may search an automobile without a search warrant as long as they have probable cause to do so and the automobile is movable.
New York v. Belton, a 1981 U.S. Supreme Court case, clarified that law enforcement officers, upon making an arrest, may search any the immediate "lunge area" within the reach of the arrestee including any open or closed containers. Such a search may be conducted at the same time as the arrest.
The paragraph above dictates that: - CORRECT ANSWER Officers may search the vicinity of the arrestee including any open or closed containers.
Which sentence below is grammatically correct? - CORRECT ANSWER I am an educated person who wants to be a police officer.
While conducting traffic enforcement in an area with a posted speed limit of 45, the reading on your radar for a passing car is 73. How many miles over the speed limit is the vehicle driving? - CORRECT ANSWER 28
(42 + 7) / 7 = - CORRECT ANSWER 7
Solve for y
3y + 7 = 28 - CORRECT ANSWER 7
Nina is trying to print her thesis paper on an inkjet printer that prints 4 pages/minute. How long will it take her to print 2 copies, if her thesis is 1400 pages long? (Minutes) - CORRECT ANSWER 700
Choose the sentence that is most clearly written and grammatically correct. - CORRECT ANSWER None of the above phrases is grammatically correct.
Deductive reasoning:
While being trained as a police officer you are informed about the following myths of wife assault.
1) Wife assault is rare and barely happens anymore.
2) Women drive men to violence.
3) All abusers will be violent in all relationships.
4) Men who assault women are mentally insane.
5) Wife assault almost never leads to serious injury.
Which of the following statements would be inconsistent with the training you received about wife assault? - CORRECT ANSWER -Shelley said that James only hit her when she got him angry and that it was her fault.
-Many police officers feel that they should take a husband who severely beat his wife to a psychiatric hospital first for treatment before laying criminal charges.
-Kevin is a very jealous boyfriend, and has pushed his girlfriend around, but there is no way that anything serious will result from it.
-All of the above.
Inductive reasoning:
While being trained about wife assault as a police cadet, your instructor goes over the powers of arrest that lie in the following areas:
1) Trespass to Property Act
2) Sureties to keep the peace
3) Criminal harassment
As well as information on:
1) Family law
2) Civil law
3) Child law reform acts
Which of the following generalities can be inferred from the above elements? - CORRECT ANSWER -You should know all the tools that are legally available to you when you are responding to a domestic situation.
-There are multiple laws and acts that will assist you in handling domestic situations.
Information Ordering:
While handling a routine traffic stop you were taught to handle the situation in the following order:
1) Notify your dispatcher of the location and license plate of the stopped vehicle
2) Perform a computer check of the vehicle's license plate
3) Approach the vehicle with caution
4) Inform the driver of the reason for the stop
5) Request to see the driver's license, registration and proof of insurance
6) Either caution the driver or issue a ticket for the infraction
You have pulled over a vehicle over for failing to stop for a red light. You notify the dispatcher the location of the stop and the license plate of the suspect vehicle as you perform a computer check on the plate. As you approach the driver you demand to see his license and registration and inform him the reason for the vehicle stop. What step did you miss in the procedure? - CORRECT ANSWER Asking to see all of the relevant documentation
Choose the sentence that is most clearly written and grammatically correct. - CORRECT ANSWER I collected the papers that were required for court from the legal clerk.
Indicate which underlined portion contains an error.
She couldn't have been more happier on her wedding day, even if she has married in Hawaii. - CORRECT ANSWER more happier
Answer the following questions based on what is stated or implied in the preceding passage.
The following actions need to be taken during the course of a break and enter investigation.
1) Conduct a search of both the inside and outside of the building
2) Determine the entry and exit points
3) Identify and collect any evidence such as fingerprints, tools used
4) Obtain a complete description of the stolen property
5) Canvas the area to see if there are any witnesses
6) Inform your sergeant of the situation
7) Fill out the necessary occurrence
While doing a search of the building at a break and enter investigation you determine that the suspect most likely entered through a second story window. What action would you take next? - CORRECT ANSWER Continue searching the area for a means he or she used to enter the building.
Identify which of the following words is misspelled:
distressed
whisper
vocale
licensing - CORRECT ANSWER vocale
Based solely on the information below, which of the following witness statements is the most likely description of the suspect? - CORRECT ANSWER white button up shirt, female Indian, black hair, green ribbon in hair, blue pants, silver bracelet on left hand, 5'6", 130 lbs.
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word.
The colonel has many medals he wears _________ his dress uniform. - CORRECT ANSWER with
Choose the sentence that is most clearly written and grammatically correct. - CORRECT ANSWER A woman was yelling very loudly when the officers at the house of the complainant.
Answer the following questions based on what is stated or implied in the preceding passage.
During the course of your training you are taught the procedures you should follow when you encounter a major accident scene, or dangerous situation.
1)
1) Get appropriate backup and emergency personnel en route to assist you
2) Create a safe work environment to perform your duties
3) Assist people in immediate life threatening situations
4) Treat victims in order of emergency priority
5) Transport victims in need of medical attention to the hospital
6) Collect evidence on scene
7) Clear the area for normal use
When you arrive at a major car crash on a highway, which of the following steps should you take first? - CORRECT ANSWER Move all of the people in the area away from the vehicles on fire, and set up a safe area
DEDUCTIVE REASONING
While being trained as a police officer you are informed about the following myths of wife assault.
1) Wife assault is rare and barely happens anymore.
2) Women drive men to violence.
3) All abusers will be violent in all relationships.
4) Men who assault women are mentally insane.
5) Wife assault almost never leads to serious injury.
Which of the following statements would be inconsistent with the training you received about wife assault? - CORRECT ANSWER -Shelley said that James only hit her when she got him angry and that it was her fault.
-Many police officers feel that they should take a husband who severely beat his wife to a psychiatric hospital first for treatment before laying criminal charges.
-Kevin is a very jealous boyfriend, and has pushed his girlfriend around, but there is no way that anything serious will result from it.
-All of the above
INDUCTIVE REASONING
While being trained about wife assault as a police cadet, your instructor goes over the powers of arrest that lie in the following areas:
1) Trespass to Property Act
2) Sureties to keep the peace
3) Criminal harassment
As well as information on:
1) Family Law
2) Civil law
3) Child law reform acts.
Which of the following generalities can be inferred from the above elements? - CORRECT ANSWER -You should know all the tools that are legally available to you when you are responding to a domestic situation.
-There are multiple laws and acts that will assist you in handling domestic situations.
INFORMATION ORDERING
While handling a routine traffic stop you were taught to handle the situation in the following order:
1) Notify your dispatcher of the location and license plate of the stopped vehicle
2) Perform a computer check of the vehicle's license plate
3) Approach the vehicle with caution
4) Inform the driver of the reason for the stop
5) Request to see the driver's license, registration and proof of insurance
6) Either caution the driver or issue a ticket for the infraction
You have pulled a vehicle over for failing to stop for a red light. You notify the dispatcher the location of the stop and the license plate of the suspect vehicle as you perform a computer check on the plate. As you approach the driver you demand to see his license and registration and inform him the reason for the vehicle stop. What step did you miss in the procedure? - CORRECT ANSWER Asking to see all of the relevant documentation [Show Less]