NPOST NPOST Police Test Observation and Memory Skills 2

Question 1

You must monitor the north entrance of a building while approaching from the south. Which direction should you face?

Accepted Answer

North

Answer

South

Answer

East

Answer

West

Question 2

A description states a suspect has a tattoo on his LEFT arm. When you are facing the suspect the tattoo appears on which side of YOUR body?

Accepted Answer

Your right side

Answer

Your left side

Answer

Either side depending on your angle

Answer

Behind the suspect

Question 3

A photo showing four items on a table is removed and you are tested on it. Which question tests observational memory?

Accepted Answer

How many items were on the table?

Answer

Why were the items placed on the table?

Answer

Who placed the items there?

Answer

When were the items placed there?

Question 4

An officer responding to a call notes a parked car with the engine running. Which observation is MOST relevant to report?

Accepted Answer

The vehicle's make, model, color, and license plate

Answer

The vehicle's approximate age

Answer

Whether the vehicle is a domestic or foreign brand

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The direction the vehicle's tires are turned

Question 5

An officer must recall the sequence of events during a 10-minute incident. Which approach ensures accurate sequencing?

Accepted Answer

Write events in chronological order immediately after the incident

Answer

Rely on memory to reconstruct the sequence later at the station

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Ask bystanders to confirm the order of events first

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Record only the most significant event to avoid confusion

Question 6

When scanning a crowd for suspicious behavior what is the MOST important principle for an officer to apply?

Accepted Answer

Observe without bias, focusing on behaviors rather than physical appearance

Answer

Focus only on individuals who appear physically threatening

Answer

Monitor only those who make direct eye contact with you

Answer

Track only individuals who are moving quickly through the crowd