1. (1.1.1) The condition of the body that enables an individual to use his or her body in activities requiring strength, muscular endurance,
... [Show More] cardiovascular endurance, flexibility, coordination, agility power, balance, speed, and accuracy, without undue experience of fatigue and exhaustion is the definition of
A. wellness
B. physical fitness
C. stamina
D. good conditioning Correct Answer: B. Physical Fitness
2. (1.1.1) That condition of the human organism that consists of its health and disease status and risk potential.
A. Ergonomics
B. Wellness
C. Fitness
D. Physiology Correct Answer: B. Wellness
3. (1.1.1) ______________ is defined by TCLEOSE as that condition of the human organism that consists of its health and disease status and risk potential. There are varying degrees of wellness, ranging from death to optimal well-being. Genuine health is not just the absence of disease or infirmity, it is a state of positive well-being. It induces the physical, mental, spiritual, and social emotional dimensions of life. Total well-being translates into the practice of positive lifestyle behaviors and good health habits.
A. Physical fitness
B. Wellness
C. Stamina
D. Good conditioning. Correct Answer: B. Wellness
4. (1.1.1) Physical fitness can be divided into two categories which are
A. Health related and wellness.
B. Motor related and wellness.
C. Functional and health related fitness; and motor fitness
D. None of the above Correct Answer: C. Functional and health related fitness; and motor fitness
5. (1.1.1) Specifically, in regards to the "two categories of physical fitness" which of the following is more important?
A. Functional/health related
B. Motor related
C. Wellness
D. None of the above Correct Answer: A. Functional/health related
6. (1.1.1) Wellness ranges from optimum health to
A. death
B. medium health
C. marginal health
D. old age Correct Answer: A. death
7. (1.1.1) Which of the following statements is correct concerning the "Wellness Pyramid?"
A. How we act, function, and perform during our everyday lives does not have that much impact on fitness/wellness.
B. Self-responsibility has marginal impact on fitness/well-being
C. Exercise and proper nutrition make up the foundation of the Wellness Pyramid
D. Nutrition is not a part of this concept Correct Answer: C. Exercise and proper nutrition make up the foundation of the Wellness Pyramid
8. (1.1.1) The BPOC list the following six specific factors that make up the "Wellness Pyramid." Which of the following factors make up the foundation on which the Wellness Pyramid is built?
A. Self-Responsibility
B. Stress Management
C. Regular Exercise and Proper Nutrition
D. Tobacco Cessation Correct Answer: C. Regular Exercise and Proper Nutrition
9. (1.1.1) The BPOC list the following six specific factors that make up the "Wellness Pyramid." Which of the factors make up the "cap" that holds down all the other areas in the pyramid?
A. Self-Responsibility
B. Stress Management
C. Regular Exercise and Proper Nutrition
D. Tobacco Cessation Correct Answer: A. Self-Responsibility
10. (1.1.1) According to BPOC, which of the following statements is true in regards to physical fitness levels of police officers?
A. Officers are usually hired (recruits) at below average fitness.
B. Incumbent officers are usually above average in fitness.
C. Incumbent officers are usually below average in fitness.
D. Fitness amongst the law enforcement profession is an area that does not need improvement. Correct Answer: C. Incumbent officers are usually below average in fitness.
11. (1.1.4) In the BPOC, "FITT" is the acronym for a set of guidelines to assist in incorporating the exercise guidelines to a personal fitness program. Which of the following are the set of guidelines that correctly match this acronym?
A. Frequency, Intensity, Time, and Type
B. Fitness, Intelligence, Time, and Typing.
C. Frequency, Intensity, Typical, and Trying.
D. Fitness, Intelligence, Time, and Trying. Correct Answer: A. Frequency, Intensity, Time, and Type
12. (1.3.1) Which of the following statements is "true" in regards to stress?
A. Some types of stress are considered as being "positive."
B. All stress is considered as being "negative."
C. As a profession, Law Enforcement is one of the least stressful.
D. Critical Incident Stress (CIS) is not incident specific. Correct Answer: A. Some types of stress are considered as being "positive."
13. 1.3.1) The BPOC defines "________" as the natural reaction of the mind and body to a demand placed on it - pleasant o unpleasant.
A. Eustress
B. Distress
C. Stress
D. "CIS" Correct Answer: C. Stress
14. (1.3.1) The BPOC defines "_________" as a stressor that is perceived as positive such as a promotion, getting married or achieving an accomplishment.
A. Eustress
B. Acute stress
C. Distress
D. Chronic stress Correct Answer: A. Eustress
15. (1.3.1) The BPOC describes "_________" as a stressor that is perceived as negative such as an injury, illness, divorce or being fired.
A. Eustress
B. Distress
C. CIS
D. PTSD Correct Answer: B. Distress
16. (1.3.1) "_____________" is defined as prolonged unrelieved stress also called cumulative stress. Prolonged unrelieved wear and tear results from too many demands. An extreme example of this is burnout when a person loses energy and interest because of unrelieved stress.
A. Eustress
B. Distress
C. Acute stress
D. Chronic stress Correct Answer: D. Chronic stress
17. (1.3.1) The BPOC use the acronym "CIS" for which of the following terms?
A. Crisis Intervention Specific
B. Critical Involvement Situation
C. Critical Incident Stress
D. Crisis Independent Stress Correct Answer: C. Critical Incident Stress
18. (1.3.1) "_______" is incident specific. This is heavy-duty stress that causes psychological and physical discomfort for 2 days to 1 month. It is considered "normal" response to an abnormal extreme situation.
A. PTSD
B. CIS
C. CID
D. PTCD Correct Answer: B. CIS
19. (1.3.1) Based on Chapter One of the BPOC, which of the following statements is true?
A. Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) creates major distress & long lasting disruptive changes in person's life. This is not "normal" stress and may need professional help.
B. PTSD is heavy-duty stress that causes psychological and physical discomfort for 2 days to 1 month.
C. Eustress is a stressor that is perceived as negative such as an injury, illness, divorce or being fired.
D. Law enforcement is the only profession with high levels of stress. Correct Answer: A. Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) creates major distress & long lasting disruptive changes in person's life. This is not "normal" stress and may need professional help.
20. (1.3.2) A "_______" is defined by the BPOC as a demand, real or imagined, that disrupts a person's equilibrium and initiates the stress response.
A. problem
B. stressor
C. critical situation
D. none of the above Correct Answer: B. stressor
21. (1.5.2) "__________" is defined by the BPOC as a traumatic event that causes a strong emotional reaction which has the potential to interfere with an individual's ability to function at the scene or later. The incident temporarily disrupts your everyday life, forces you to face death, your vulnerability, pain, severe loss, or horror (i.e. a shooting, use of force incident, heart attack or catastrophic illness.)
A. Post traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
B. Critical Incident Stress (CIS)
C. Eustress
D. Crisis Reaction Correct Answer: B. Critical Incident Stress (CIS)
22. (1.5.2) The BPOC list five specific "phases of transition" that persons who experience traumatic events typically go through; i.e., a police shooting. Which of the following correctly lists in order these phases of transition?
A. Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression, and Acceptance.
B. Anger, Distress, Bargaining, Depression, and Acceptance
C. Distress, Anger, Bargaining, Depression, and Acceptance
D. Surprise, Denial, Anger, Depression, and Acceptance. Correct Answer: A. Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression, and Acceptance.
23. (1.5.2) Which of the following was not specifically listed in the BPOC as one of the "phases of transition" that persons who experience traumatic events typically go through when they are involved in something such as a police shooting?
A. Denial Phase
B. Bargaining Phase
C. Depreciation Phase
D. Acceptance Phase Correct Answer: C. Depreciation Phase
24. (1.5.2) The BPOC uses the acronym "PTSD" to describe which of the following terms?
A. Past, Type, Sensitive, Direction
B. Post, Timely, Stress, Division
C. Partial, Traumatic, Stress, Disability
D. Post, Traumatic, Stress, Disorder Correct Answer: D. Post, Traumatic, Stress, Disorder
25. (1.5.2) Which of the following statements is "true" in regards to PTSD?
A. Symptoms in PTSD are similar to Critical Stress Disorder but are less severe and persist less than two to three days.
B. Symptoms in PTSD are similar to Critical Stress Disorder but are more severe and usually persist for about two to three weeks.
C. Symptoms in PTSD are similar to Critical Stress Disorder but are more severe and persist after 1 month after the incident.
D. Symptoms in PTSD are not at all similar to those found in Critical Stress Disorder. Correct Answer: C. Symptoms in PTSD are similar to Critical Stress Disorder but are more severe and persist after 1 month after the incident.
26. (1.6.1) Based on the BPOC, which of the following statements is not correct?
A. The frequency of suicide in the U.S. is "1 every 16 minutes."
B. Men attempt suicide more often, women are more likely to complete suicide.
C. Men more often use firearms in attempting suicide; women more often use drugs or poisons.
D. Marital problems increases risk of suicide 4.8 times. Correct Answer: B. Men attempt suicide more often, women are more likely to complete suicide.
27. (1.6.1) According to law enforcement statistics furnished by the BPOC, an average of 69 law enforcement officers died feloniously in the U.S each year during the 1990's but police suicides averaged more than ______ per year during that same decade.
A. 300
B. 400
C. 500
D. 600 Correct Answer: A. 300
28. (1.7.2) Based on the BPOC, which of the following statements would be a "myth."
A. Alcoholism is a disease for which recovery is guaranteed IF the alcoholic begins and sticks with a recovery program. If not, premature death is likely.
B. Many alcoholics hold high-level jobs and function well at work for years before their performance is noticeable affected by drinking.
C. No one really knows what drives a person to drink. Studies have implicated physical, genetic, psychological, environmental, and social factors.
D. All alcoholics are skid-row drunks. Correct Answer: D. All alcoholics are skid-row drunks.
29. (1.7.5) Which of the following was not specifically given by the BPOC as a symptom of steroid use?
A. Mood swings and increased aggressiveness
B. Acne
C. Voice lowering (in females)
D. Decrease risks of liver cancer, hepatitis, hypertension and diabetes. Correct Answer: D. Decrease risks of liver cancer, hepatitis, hypertension and diabetes.
30. (2.1.1) Policing in America has its roots in _____________ methods.
A. Posse comitatus
B. Spanish
C. French
D. European Correct Answer: D. European
31. (2.1.1) In early American history, the northeastern states generally had the "watch and ward" system of policing. "Watch" was ____________policing , while "ward" was ____________ policing.
A. Evening, Midmorning
B. Nighttime, Daytime
C. Weekends, Monday through Friday
D. Daytime, Nighttime Correct Answer: B. Nighttime, Daytime
32. (2.1.2) August Volmer can best be remembered for:
A. identifying police corruption
B. Getting the Pendleton Act passed
C. Creating the FBI
D. His contribution to the goal of professionalizing the police Correct Answer: D. His contribution to the goal of professionalizing the police
33. (2.1.2) The National Commission on Law Observance and Enforcement (Wickersham Commission) reported in 1931 "the greatest promise for the future of policing is
A. improving police response time to crime is essential."
B. Stream-lining the court system and increasing conviction rates will help decrease crime problems."
C. the college or university."
D. None of the above Correct Answer: C. the college or university."
34. (2.1.2) Police professionalism was an issue in the late 1960's when the "____________" stated in 1967 that, in their opinion, police personnel should have two or four years of college education. This Commission indicated that the ultimate aim of all police departments was for personnel with general enforcement powers to have baccalaureate degrees.
A. Wickersham Commission
B. President's Commission on Law Enforcement and the Administration of Justice
C. National Advisory Commission on Criminal Justice Standards and Goals (NAC)
D. Federal Bureau of Investigation Correct Answer: B. President's Commission on Law Enforcement and the Administration of Justice
35. (2.1.3) Texas became a free and independent republic after the Battle of San Jacinto in _______.
A. 1826
B. 1836
C. 1846
D. 1856 Correct Answer: B. 1836
36. (2.1.3) Stephen F. Austin employed a militia group to protect the settlers from Indian and bandit raids. This group later became known as ____________________.
A. Austin's Raiders
B. Texas Militia
C. Texas Rangers
D. None of the above Correct Answer: C. Texas Rangers
37. (2.1.3) According to the BPOC, which of the following would not be a true statement?
A. During Texas' 100 years as a province of Mexico, Mexican governors reigned over the territory that would later become Texas.
B. Stephen F. Austin employed a militia group to protect the settlers from Indian and bandit raids. This group later became known as the Texas Rangers.
C. Two elected law enforcement officials in Texas are constables and sheriffs.
D. The watch/ward system of police became prevalent in Texas because of its large territory and absence of large cities/urban areas. Correct Answer: D. The watch/ward system of police became prevalent in Texas because of its large territory and absence of large cities/urban areas.
38. (2.1.3) In ________ the Texas Legislature enacted legislation that created TCLEOSE.
A. 1962
B. 1965
C. 1972
D. 1975 Correct Answer: B. 1965
39. (2.1.4) The ________________ is the statutory authority for the Commission (TCLEOSE) to establish rules that law enforcement agencies and officers must follow.
A. Code of Criminal Procedure
B. Government Code
C. Occupations Code
D. Health and Safety Code Correct Answer: C. Occupations Code
40. (2.1.4) A "__________" is defined by TCLEOSE Rules as any magazine-fed repeating rifle with iron/open sights or with a frame mounted optical enhancing sighting device, 3 power or less, that is carried by the individual officer in an official capacity. (TCLEOSE Rule 211.1)
A. long-range rifle
B. precision rifle
C. patrol rifle
D. shotgun Correct Answer: C. patrol rifle
41. (2.1.4) A "___________" is defined by TCLEOSE Rules as any rifle with a frame mounted optical sighting device greater than 3 power that is carried by the individual officer in an official capacity. (TCLEOSE Rule 211.1)
A. long-range rifle
B. precision rifle
C. patrol rifle
D. shotgun Correct Answer: B. precision rifle
42. (2.1.4) When a person that holds a TCLEOSE peace officer license is arrested, charged, or indicted for a criminal offense above the grade of Class C misdemeanor or for any Class C misdemeanor involving the duties and responsibilities of his office for family violence, that person must report such fact to the commission in writing within ______ days. (Rule 211.27)
A. 6
B. 12
C. 24
D. 30 Correct Answer: D. 30
43. (2.1.4) According to Commission Rules, if a licensee's name is changed for any reason, such as marriage, divorce, or other court action, it must be reported to the Commission within ______ days. (Rule 211.27)
A. 60
B. 50
C. 40
D. 30 Correct Answer: D. 30
44. (2.1.4) A person may not become a peace officer if they have ever been convicted of: (Rule 217.1)
A. Three or more of any misdemeanor crimes.
B. Any Class "C" Misdemeanor.
C. Any family violence offense.
D. None of the above Correct Answer: C. Any family violence offense.
45. (2.1.4) A person may not become a Texas peace officer if they _______________. (Rule 217.1)
A. have not been a Texas citizen for at least one year.
B. Have been convicted of a Class "A [Show Less]