NYPD NYPD Reading Comprehension 4 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Passage: 'The NYPD defines disorderly conduct as behavior that creates a hazard or physically offensive condition without legitimate purpose, or that unreasonably disturbs the peace. This includes fighting in public, making unreasonable noise, using abusive language likely to provoke a violent response, and obstructing pedestrian or vehicle traffic.' Which of the following would MOST likely constitute disorderly conduct based on this definition? A) A street performer playing music in a designated busking zone B) A man shouting obscenities at passersby in a crowded plaza C) Children playing loudly in a public park during daytime hours D) A vendor calling out to customers on a busy sidewalk
- A street performer playing music in a designated busking zone
- A man shouting obscenities at passersby in a crowded plaza (Correct answer)
- Children playing loudly in a public park during daytime hours
- A vendor calling out to customers on a busy sidewalk
Correct answer: A man shouting obscenities at passersby in a crowded plaza
Shouting obscenities at passersby constitutes using abusive language likely to provoke a violent response, which matches the definition.
Question 2: Passage: 'Incident reports must include: (1) the date and time of the incident, (2) the location, (3) a description of all persons involved, (4) a narrative of events in chronological order, and (5) the name and shield number of the reporting officer. Reports missing any of these elements will be returned for correction.' Officer Torres submits a report that includes a narrative, descriptions of persons, the date and time, and his name and shield number, but omits the location. What will happen to this report? A) It will be accepted with a notation B) It will be forwarded to a supervisor for review C) It will be returned for correction D) It will be destroyed
- It will be accepted with a notation
- It will be forwarded to a supervisor for review
- It will be returned for correction (Correct answer)
- It will be destroyed
Correct answer: It will be returned for correction
The passage states reports missing any required element 'will be returned for correction,' and the location is a required element.
Question 3: Passage: 'When conducting a vehicle stop, an officer should position their patrol car approximately one car length behind and slightly to the left of the stopped vehicle. This positioning provides a safety buffer, keeps the officer out of direct traffic lanes, and allows the officer to observe the vehicle's interior through the rear window.' What is NOT listed as a reason for this positioning? A) It provides a safety buffer B) It keeps the officer out of traffic lanes C) It allows observation through the rear window D) It prevents the driver from fleeing the scene
- It provides a safety buffer
- It keeps the officer out of traffic lanes
- It allows observation through the rear window
- It prevents the driver from fleeing the scene (Correct answer)
Correct answer: It prevents the driver from fleeing the scene
Preventing flight is not among the three reasons listed; the passage cites safety buffer, traffic lane avoidance, and rear-window observation.
Question 4: Passage: 'At 09:15, a call came in reporting a suspicious package left unattended outside the entrance to City Hall. Officer Reyes secured a perimeter of 200 feet, notified her supervisor, and contacted the NYPD Bomb Squad. The Bomb Squad arrived at 09:47 and determined the package was a forgotten briefcase containing personal items.' How long did it take the Bomb Squad to arrive after the initial call? A) 15 minutes B) 32 minutes C) 47 minutes D) The passage does not provide enough information
- 15 minutes
- 32 minutes (Correct answer)
- 47 minutes
- The passage does not provide enough information
Correct answer: 32 minutes
The call came in at 09:15 and the Bomb Squad arrived at 09:47, which is a difference of 32 minutes.
Question 5: Passage: 'Plainclothes officers operating in an undercover capacity are prohibited from identifying themselves as police officers to other officers without authorization from their commanding officer, except in situations involving imminent physical danger. Failure to comply with this rule may compromise ongoing investigations.' Under which condition may an undercover officer reveal their identity to another officer? A) When asked directly by any uniformed officer B) Whenever their commanding officer is present C) In situations involving imminent physical danger D) Only after an investigation has concluded
- When asked directly by any uniformed officer
- Whenever their commanding officer is present
- In situations involving imminent physical danger (Correct answer)
- Only after an investigation has concluded
Correct answer: In situations involving imminent physical danger
The passage lists 'imminent physical danger' as the only exception to the prohibition on self-identification.
Question 6: Passage: 'The juvenile should be treated with respect and dignity throughout all stages of the process. Juveniles taken into custody must be separated from adult detainees at all times. Fingerprinting and photographing of juveniles is only permitted for certain serious offenses as defined by the Family Court Act.' Which of the following is ALWAYS required when a juvenile is taken into custody? A) Fingerprinting and photographing B) Notification of the Family Court C) Separation from adult detainees D) Transfer to a specialized juvenile facility
- Fingerprinting and photographing
- Notification of the Family Court
- Separation from adult detainees (Correct answer)
- Transfer to a specialized juvenile facility
Correct answer: Separation from adult detainees
The passage states juveniles 'must be separated from adult detainees at all times,' making this a universal requirement.
Question 7: Passage: 'Ms. Nguyen reported that she discovered her apartment had been burglarized upon returning home from work at 6:30 PM. She stated that she had left for work at 7:45 AM and the apartment was secure at that time. Her neighbor, Mr. Adams, reported hearing unusual sounds coming from Ms. Nguyen's apartment between 2:00 PM and 2:30 PM.' During what time window did the burglary MOST LIKELY occur? A) Before 7:45 AM B) Between 7:45 AM and 6:30 PM C) Between 2:00 PM and 2:30 PM D) After 6:30 PM
- Before 7:45 AM
- Between 7:45 AM and 6:30 PM
- Between 2:00 PM and 2:30 PM (Correct answer)
- After 6:30 PM
Correct answer: Between 2:00 PM and 2:30 PM
The neighbor's testimony of unusual sounds between 2:00 PM and 2:30 PM narrows the most likely window within the broader time range.
NYPD NYPD Reading Comprehension 4
Passage: 'The NYPD defines disorderly conduct as behavior that creates a hazard or physically offensive condition without legitimate purpose, or that unreasonably disturbs the peace.
This includes fighting in public, making unreasonable noise, using abusive language likely to provoke a violent response, and obstructing pedestrian or vehicle traffic.' Which of the following would MOST likely constitute disorderly conduct based on this definition?
A) A street performer playing music in a designated busking zone
B) A man shouting obscenities at passersby in a crowded plaza
C) Children playing loudly in a public park during daytime hours
D) A vendor calling out to customers on a busy sidewalk