NYS - Court Officer Remembering Facts and Information Questions and Answers — Questions and Answers
Question 1: You will have 5 minutes to read and study the following passage. The passage will then be removed, and after a delay, you will be asked questions about it. You may not take any notes. --- **Passage:** On Tuesday, March 18, 2026, at approximately 2:45 PM, a fire alarm was activated on the third floor of the Albany County Courthouse, located at 16 Eagle Street. Court Officer Miller and his partner, Court Officer Chen, were stationed near Courtroom 3B when the alarm sounded. Following protocol, they immediately began directing staff and visitors towards the west-wing stairwell. Officer Miller, a 12-year veteran with a noticeable limp from a previous injury, calmly instructed a group of four lawyers to leave their briefcases. Meanwhile, Officer Chen assisted an elderly man, Mr. Henderson, who had dropped his wooden cane. The alarm was determined to be a false alarm triggered by dust from a nearby construction crew working on the HVAC system. The 'all-clear' was given at 3:05 PM by Sergeant Rodriguez. A total of three officers responded to the third floor initially. --- According to the passage, what was the direct cause of the false alarm?
- A faulty smoke detector
- Dust from a construction crew (Correct answer)
- An overheated HVAC unit
- Someone pulling the alarm manually
Correct answer: Dust from a construction crew
The passage explicitly states, 'The alarm was determined to be a false alarm triggered by dust from a nearby construction crew working on the HVAC system.'
Question 2: Referring to the passage you studied, which of the following details about Court Officer Miller is mentioned?
- He had 10 years of experience.
- He was stationed in Courtroom 3A.
- He had a noticeable limp. (Correct answer)
- He was the one who assisted Mr. Henderson.
Correct answer: He had a noticeable limp.
The passage describes Officer Miller as a '12-year veteran with a noticeable limp from a previous injury.' The other details are either incorrect or describe a different officer.
Question 3: What time was the 'all-clear' given after the fire alarm incident?
- 2:45 PM
- 3:05 PM (Correct answer)
- 3:15 PM
- 2:55 PM
Correct answer: 3:05 PM
The passage states, 'The 'all-clear' was given at 3:05 PM by Sergeant Rodriguez.' 2:45 PM was the time the alarm was initially activated.
Question 4: Based on the information provided, what was Court Officer Chen's specific action during the evacuation?
- He gave the 'all-clear' signal.
- He instructed the lawyers to leave their briefcases.
- He investigated the source of the alarm.
- He assisted an elderly man who dropped his cane. (Correct answer)
Correct answer: He assisted an elderly man who dropped his cane.
The passage details that 'Officer Chen assisted an elderly man, Mr. Henderson, who had dropped his wooden cane.' Officer Miller dealt with the lawyers, and Sergeant Rodriguez gave the 'all-clear'.
Question 5: The incident described took place at which specific location within the courthouse?
- The main lobby near 16 Eagle Street
- The east-wing stairwell on the second floor
- Near Courtroom 3B on the third floor (Correct answer)
- In the HVAC maintenance room
Correct answer: Near Courtroom 3B on the third floor
The passage specifies that Officers Miller and Chen 'were stationed near Courtroom 3B' on the third floor when the alarm, which was activated on the third floor, sounded.
Question 6: Who was the supervising officer that gave the 'all-clear'?
- Sergeant Rodriguez (Correct answer)
- Officer Miller
- Mr. Henderson
- Officer Chen
Correct answer: Sergeant Rodriguez
The text explicitly states, 'The 'all-clear' was given at 3:05 PM by Sergeant Rodriguez.' The other individuals mentioned were either responding officers or a civilian.
NYS - Court Officer Remembering Facts and Information Questions and Answers
You will have 5 minutes to read and study the following passage.
The passage will then be removed, and after a delay, you will be asked questions about it.
You may not take any notes.
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**Passage:**
On Tuesday, March 18, 2026, at approximately 2:45 PM, a fire alarm was activated on the third floor of the Albany County Courthouse, located at 16 Eagle Street.
Court Officer Miller and his partner, Court Officer Chen, were stationed near Courtroom 3B when the alarm sounded.
Following protocol, they immediately began directing staff and visitors towards the west-wing stairwell.
Officer Miller, a 12-year veteran with a noticeable limp from a previous injury, calmly instructed a group of four lawyers to leave their briefcases.
Meanwhile, Officer Chen assisted an elderly man, Mr.
Henderson, who had dropped his wooden cane.
The alarm was determined to be a false alarm triggered by dust from a nearby construction crew working on the HVAC system.
The 'all-clear' was given at 3:05 PM by Sergeant Rodriguez.
A total of three officers responded to the third floor initially.
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According to the passage, what was the direct cause of the false alarm?