APCAT APCAT - Alberta Police Cognitive Ability Prioritizing Critical Actions 2

Question 1

You receive simultaneous calls: (A) a noise complaint about loud music; (B) a report of a person collapsed and unresponsive on the sidewalk; (C) a minor fender-bender with no injuries; (D) a report of vandalism to a park bench.
Which call should be handled first?

Accepted Answer

B

Answer

A

Answer

C

Answer

D

Question 2

You are on patrol when you observe: (A) a shoplifter leaving a store; (B) a vehicle on fire with a driver trapped inside; (C) a person jaywalking across an empty road; (D) teenagers making excessive noise. What is your first action?

Accepted Answer

Assist the trapped driver and call for fire services

Answer

Apprehend the shoplifter

Answer

Issue a warning to the jaywalker

Answer

Disperse the teenagers

Question 3

As a first-responding officer at a major collision, which action should you take FIRST?

Accepted Answer

Ensure the safety of those involved and call for medical assistance

Answer

Gather witness contact information

Answer

Photograph the scene for evidence

Answer

Direct traffic around the scene

Question 4

During your shift you receive four tasks: (A) file a routine follow-up report on a resolved matter; (B) respond to a domestic disturbance call in progress; (C) return a non-urgent call from a community member; (D) update the shift log. Which should you do first?

Accepted Answer

B

Answer

A

Answer

C

Answer

D

Question 5

You are completing a report when you hear on the radio that a fellow officer is requesting urgent backup nearby. What is the most appropriate immediate action?

Accepted Answer

Acknowledge the call on radio and immediately respond to assist the officer

Answer

Finish the report before responding, as incomplete reports cause administrative issues

Answer

Contact your supervisor to determine if you are the nearest unit

Answer

Ignore the call as you are already engaged in a task

Question 6

A call comes in reporting: (A) a missing dog; (B) a man threatening a woman with a weapon outside a store; (C) a graffiti complaint filed two days ago; (D) a noise complaint from an apartment. Which should be prioritised?

Accepted Answer

B

Answer

A

Answer

C

Answer

D