CJBAT Test Questions and Answers Flashcards

Which is a requirement to enter a Florida law enforcement basic recruit training program?

Answer: Passing the Criminal Justice Basic Abilities Test (CJBAT)

Passing the CJBAT is a prerequisite for admission to any Florida law enforcement or corrections basic recruit training program.

Officer Martinez responds to a store disturbance. A customer became agitated over a mask policy, knocked over a display rack, and left. The most accurate charge would be:

Answer: Criminal mischief/vandalism

Intentionally knocking over a display rack constitutes criminal mischief (property damage). No assault, not burglary (lawful entry), not trespassing (left voluntarily).

Arrange traffic stop steps in order: (1) Approach vehicle. (2) Activate lights. (3) Request license/registration. (4) Observe violation. (5) Run plate through dispatch.

Answer: 4, 2, 1, 3, 5

Observe violation (4), activate lights (2), approach vehicle (1), request documents (3), run plate (5).

Which word is used incorrectly? 'The officer's report was very through and covered all aspects of the incident.'

Answer: through

'Through' should be 'thorough.' 'Through' means from one side to another; 'thorough' means complete and careful.

A school resource officer notices 40% more tardiness, students sleeping in class, and a spike in headache/fatigue complaints. What should be investigated?

Answer: All of the above as possible explanations

Problem sensitivity requires considering multiple possible explanations. All three options could reasonably explain the symptoms.

If you fold a letter-sized paper in half lengthwise, then in half widthwise, how many layers exist at the thickest point?

Answer: 4

First fold: 2 layers. Second fold doubles to 4 layers. Each fold doubles the count.