APCAT APCAT - Alberta Police Cognitive Ability Information Recall from Text 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Read the following passage and answer the question. At 21:14 on March 3, Constable Reeves responded to a disturbance at 1845 Centre Street NW, Calgary. She observed two males arguing outside a convenience store. One male, wearing a red jacket, fled north on foot. The other male remained on scene. A witness, Ms. Afolabi, provided a statement. At what time did Constable Reeves respond to the call?
- 21:40
- 21:14 (Correct answer)
- 21:04
- 23:14
Correct answer: 21:14
The passage explicitly states Constable Reeves responded at 21:14.
The passage states 'At 21:14 on March 3, Constable Reeves responded.' This tests the ability to retain precise numerical details — a critical skill for police officers who must accurately record times in official reports.
Question 2: Using the same passage: What was the address of the disturbance?
- 1845 Centre Street NE
- 1854 Centre Street NW
- 1845 Centre Street NW (Correct answer)
- 1485 Centre Street NW
Correct answer: 1845 Centre Street NW
The passage states the disturbance occurred at 1845 Centre Street NW, Calgary.
The address 1845 Centre Street NW is given explicitly. Common distractor errors involve transposing digits or switching the directional suffix. Police officers must record exact addresses to ensure accurate dispatch and documentation.
Question 3: Using the same passage: Which direction did the male in the red jacket flee?
- South
- East
- West
- North (Correct answer)
Correct answer: North
The passage states the male fled 'north on foot'.
The passage reads 'fled north on foot'. Direction of travel is critical in police reports as it assists pursuing officers and informs investigation.
Question 4: Using the same passage: Who provided a witness statement?
- Ms. Reeves
- Ms. Afolabi (Correct answer)
- Mr. Afolabi
- The male in the red jacket
Correct answer: Ms. Afolabi
The passage states that Ms. Afolabi provided a statement.
The passage identifies 'Ms. Afolabi' as the witness. Distinguishing 'Ms.' from 'Mr.' and correctly recalling proper names tests attention to detail essential for witness documentation.
Question 5: Read the following bulletin and answer the question. Be on the lookout for a silver 2019 Honda Civic, licence plate ABX-4721, last seen travelling eastbound on Stoney Trail at 08:45. Vehicle is associated with a reported theft. Driver described as male, early 30s, wearing a grey hoodie and dark jeans. What is the licence plate of the vehicle?
- ABX-4271
- AXB-4721
- ABX-4721 (Correct answer)
- ABX-7421
Correct answer: ABX-4721
The bulletin clearly states the licence plate is ABX-4721.
ABX-4721 is the stated licence plate. Accurate plate recall is a fundamental police skill — a single transposed digit or letter can lead officers to stop the wrong vehicle.
Question 6: Using the same BOLO bulletin: What type of vehicle was described?
- 2019 Silver Toyota Corolla
- 2019 Silver Honda Accord
- 2019 Silver Honda Civic (Correct answer)
- 2019 Grey Honda Civic
Correct answer: 2019 Silver Honda Civic
The bulletin describes a silver 2019 Honda Civic.
The vehicle is a 'silver 2019 Honda Civic'. Distractors substitute colour, make, or model. Police must accurately distinguish vehicle descriptions to avoid misidentification when stopping suspects.
APCAT APCAT - Alberta Police Cognitive Ability Information Recall from Text 2
Read the following passage and answer the question.
At 21:14 on March 3, Constable Reeves responded to a disturbance at 1845 Centre Street NW, Calgary.
She observed two males arguing outside a convenience store.
One male, wearing a red jacket, fled north on foot.
The other male remained on scene.
A witness, Ms.
Afolabi, provided a statement.
At what time did Constable Reeves respond to the call?