Law Enforcement Practice Test 1 — Questions and Answers

Question 1: According to a recent report, car thefts are focused primarily in border ____, where thieves can rapidly ship stolen vehicles outside of the United States.

Cities (Correct answer)
Town's
Citys
City's

Correct answer: Cities

The sentence requires a plural noun to describe multiple locations along the border where car thefts are concentrated. 'Cities' is the correct plural form of 'city.' 'Town's' and 'City's' are possessive forms, and 'Citys' is an incorrect spelling for the plural.

Question 2: There are a few steps to follow while making a decision: <br> A) Make sure you have all of the necessary information. <br> B) Identify the issue. <br> C) Examine the data. <br> These steps should be followed in the correct order:

B, A, C (Correct answer)
A, C, B
A, B, C
C, B, A

Correct answer: B, A, C

Effective decision-making typically begins with a clear understanding of the problem. Therefore, the first step is to 'Identify the issue' (B). Once the issue is identified, one must 'Make sure you have all of the necessary information' (A) to address it. Finally, with the information gathered, the next logical step is to 'Examine the data' (C) to inform the decision.

Question 3: In a 35-mile-per-hour zone, a vehicle was traveling at 65 miles per hour.Speeders shall be fined $10 for every mile per hour they exceed the speed limit. How much should the driver be fined?

$50
$200
$300 (Correct answer)
$90

Correct answer: $300

First, calculate how many miles per hour the driver exceeded the speed limit: 65 mph (vehicle speed) - 35 mph (speed limit) = 30 mph over the limit. Then, multiply this difference by the fine rate: 30 mph * $10/mph = $300. Therefore, the driver should be fined $300.

Question 4: When should an investigator or officer use his or her own judgement?

Whenever the rules appear to be applied in an unjust manner.
When there is a superior present.
When quick action is required and the situation is not covered by the rules (Correct answer)
Whenever there is a situation that isn't covered by established regulations

Correct answer: When quick action is required and the situation is not covered by the rules

Law enforcement officers are expected to follow established rules and procedures. However, situations can arise where immediate action is necessary, and the specific circumstances are not explicitly covered by existing regulations. In such cases, an officer's professional judgment is crucial to ensure public safety and effective response, making option C the most appropriate answer.

Question 5: Identify the incorrectly spelled word: The persistant stalker was served with numerous restraining orders by the victim.

Persistant (Correct answer)
Victim
Issued
Restraining

Correct answer: Persistant

The word 'persistant' is misspelled in the given sentence. The correct spelling is 'persistent,' which means continuing firmly or obstinately in a course of action in spite of difficulty or opposition.

Question 6: Which of the following statements best defines the best strategy to gain public cooperation?

To prevent bias, be as impersonal as possible.
When interacting with a citizen, utilize as many legal phrases as possible to demonstrate that you are a professional.
To demonstrate that you are sensitive, agree with every complaint stated by the public.
Show an interest in the concerns of the citizens and make an effort to assist them. (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Show an interest in the concerns of the citizens and make an effort to assist them.

Gaining public cooperation relies heavily on building trust and demonstrating a willingness to help. Showing genuine interest in citizens' concerns and actively making an effort to assist them fosters a positive relationship, encouraging cooperation and community engagement with law enforcement. The other options are likely to hinder cooperation or compromise professional integrity.

Question 7: David goes to the bank to get some money out of his account. He withdraws $244 from his account, which has $987 in it. How much money does he have left in his account?

$ 750
$650
$743 (Correct answer)
$350

Correct answer: $743

To find out how much money David has left, subtract the amount he withdrew from his initial account balance. $987 (initial balance) - $244 (withdrawal) = $743. Therefore, David has $743 remaining in his account.

Question 8: Which of these decimal fractions does the fraction 3/8 equal?

.375 (Correct answer)
.0350
.290
2.9

Correct answer: .375

To convert a fraction to a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator. For the fraction 3/8, dividing 3 by 8 yields 0.375. Therefore, 3/8 is equal to the decimal fraction 0.375.

Question 9: The police officers stated that ____ still on the lookout for the suspect.

Theirs
There
They're (Correct answer)
Their

Correct answer: They're

The sentence requires a contraction for 'they are' to correctly complete the phrase 'they are still on the lookout.' 'They're' is the correct contraction for 'they are.' 'Their' is a possessive adjective, 'There' refers to a place, and 'Theirs' is a possessive pronoun, none of which fit the grammatical context.

Question 10: What time would it be in New York if a clock in San Francisco was one hour behind the time and showed 4 o'clock if New York time is three hours ahead of San Francisco time?

9 o’clock
8 o’clock (Correct answer)
2 o’clock
5 o’clock

Correct answer: 8 o’clock

First, determine the actual time in San Francisco. The clock showed 4 o'clock but was one hour behind the actual time, so the actual time in San Francisco was 4 + 1 = 5 o'clock. Next, calculate the time in New York, which is three hours ahead of San Francisco. Adding three hours to 5 o'clock gives 8 o'clock.

Question 11: Identify the misspelled word in this sentence: "The robbery occured at 6:43 p.m. on Friday."

Incident
Robbery
Occured (Correct answer)
None of the above

Correct answer: Occured

The word 'occured' in the sentence is misspelled. The correct spelling, with a double 'c' and a double 'r', is 'occurred.' This is a common spelling error.

Question 12: Select the sentence that best exemplifies proper English usage.

It was her who did the work
It was them who did the work.
It was she who did the work. (Correct answer)
It was him who did the work.

Correct answer: It was she who did the work.

This question tests the correct use of pronoun cases after the verb 'to be.' In sentences structured as 'It was [pronoun] who/that...', the pronoun following 'was' should be in the subjective case. 'She' is the subjective form of the pronoun, making 'It was she who did the work' grammatically correct.

Question 13: Choose a statement that uses proper grammar:

Me and Officer Brown arrived at the scene of the crime at 3 pm.
Officer Brown and I arrived at the scene of the crime at 3 pm. (Correct answer)
Officer Brown and me arrived at the scene of the crime at 3 pm.
None Of these

Correct answer: Officer Brown and I arrived at the scene of the crime at 3 pm.

When a pronoun is part of a compound subject, it must be in the subjective case ('I' not 'me'). Additionally, it is considered polite to refer to others before referring to oneself. Therefore, 'Officer Brown and I arrived at the scene of the crime at 3 pm' is the only grammatically correct and polite option.

Question 14: Choose the sentence that best exemplifies proper English usage.

I didn’t know she needed treatment so bad.
Jackie is the girl whose desk is nearest the window. (Correct answer)
I will give the message to the person which answers the phone
He didn’t know hisself what he wanted to do

Correct answer: Jackie is the girl whose desk is nearest the window.

Sentence B is grammatically correct. 'Whose' is the correct possessive pronoun to refer to a person ('Jackie'). Sentence A incorrectly uses 'bad' instead of the adverb 'badly.' Sentence C incorrectly uses 'which' for a person instead of 'who' or 'that.' Sentence D uses the non-standard word 'hisself' instead of 'himself.'

Question 15: "According to the victim, the offender ____ him on purpose." Complete the sentence:

Deceived (Correct answer)
Decepted
Decieve
Decieved

Correct answer: Deceived

The sentence requires the past tense form of the verb 'to deceive,' meaning to mislead or trick someone. 'Deceived' (A) is the correct past tense spelling and form of the verb. Options B, C, and D are either incorrect spellings or incorrect conjugations of the verb.

Question 16: "According to the police report, the assailant lacerated the victim." In this sentence, what does lacerated mean?

Choked
Punched
Suffocated
Cut (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Cut

The word 'lacerated' means to cut or tear flesh or skin deeply and irregularly. In the context of an assailant and a victim, it refers to inflicting a wound that cuts the victim. Therefore, 'cut' is the correct definition.

Question 17: Which of the following words is misspelled?

bussiness (Correct answer)
errors
department
None of the above

Correct answer: bussiness

The word 'bussiness' is misspelled. The correct spelling is 'business,' with only one 's' in the middle. This is a common spelling error.

Question 18: Officers spoke with three ____ to the crime. Fill in the blanks with the following:

Witnesses (Correct answer)
Witness's
Witness'
Wittnesses

Correct answer: Witnesses

The sentence requires the plural form of the noun 'witness' to indicate that officers spoke with multiple people who observed the crime. 'Witnesses' (A) is the correct plural spelling. 'Witness's' and 'Witness'' are possessive forms, and 'Wittnesses' is a misspelling.

Question 19: If three employees can do a job in six days, how long will it take six employees to finish the same job?

3 days (Correct answer)
4 day
5 days
6 days

Correct answer: 3 days

This is an inverse proportion problem. If you double the number of employees, you halve the time it takes to complete the job, assuming all employees work at the same rate. Since 6 employees is double the original 3 employees, the time taken will be half of 6 days, which is 3 days.

Question 20: The officer uses the 11th floor elevator. She then descends three stories before ascending seven. Which floor is she currently on?

10
8
13
15 (Correct answer)

Correct answer: 15

Start at the 11th floor. Descending three stories means subtracting 3 (11 - 3 = 8). Then, ascending seven stories means adding 7 to the current floor (8 + 7 = 15). Therefore, the officer is currently on the 15th floor.

Question 21: Officer Smith speaks about drug prevention in public schools. She spends 50 weeks of the year visiting four schools. How many schools does she go to each year?

200 (Correct answer)
350
250
450

Correct answer: 200

To find the total number of schools visited in a year, multiply the number of weeks she works by the number of schools she visits each week. Officer Smith visits 4 schools per week for 50 weeks. So, 50 weeks multiplied by 4 schools/week equals 200 schools per year.

Question 22: A judge detains a criminal suspect and sets bail at $900,000. In order to issue the bond, the bond agent will ask for a 15% deposit. What is the amount that the suspect is supposed to pay?

$345,000
$367,000
$150,000
$135,000 (Correct answer)

Correct answer: $135,000

To calculate the 15% deposit, convert the percentage to a decimal (0.15) and multiply it by the total bail amount. So, 0.15 multiplied by $900,000 equals $135,000. This is the non-refundable fee the suspect pays to the bond agent.

Question 23: Officer Martinez drove her patrol car 390 miles in a five-day work week. How many miles per day did she drive on average from Monday to Friday if she drove 50 miles on Monday?

85 (Correct answer)
55
95
60

Correct answer: 85

First, subtract the miles driven on Monday from the total miles to find the miles driven over the remaining four days: 390 - 50 = 340 miles. Then, divide these remaining miles by the remaining four days to find the average for those days: 340 miles / 4 days = 85 miles/day.

Question 24: For their break, the officers go to the cafe! Officer Jackson purchases three dozen donut boxes for $13 apiece and three jugs of cold brew for $7.50 each for the rest of the team while they're there. Officer Jackson spent how much money?

$61.50 (Correct answer)
$49.25
$55.75
$65.00

Correct answer: $61.50

Calculate the cost of the donuts first: 3 dozen boxes multiplied by $13/box = $39.00. Next, calculate the cost of the cold brew: 3 jugs multiplied by $7.50/jug = $22.50. Finally, add these two amounts together to find the total spent: $39.00 + $22.50 = $61.50.

Question 25: The squad car of Officer Brown breaks down 9.7 miles from the station. How long will it take him to go back to the unit if he walks at a rate of 4.96 miles per hour?

five
three
two (Correct answer)
six

Correct answer: two

To find the time taken, divide the total distance by the speed (Time = Distance / Speed). So, 9.7 miles divided by 4.96 miles per hour is approximately 1.955 hours. Rounding this to the nearest whole number gives 2 hours.

Law Enforcement Practice Test 1

According to a recent report, car thefts are focused primarily in border ____, where thieves can rapidly ship stolen vehicles
outside of the United States.