General Practice Flashcards
7 cards from real NPOST practice questions. Tap to flip, then mark Knew It or Still Learning — missed cards come back until you master them.
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When writing a police report, which writing style is most appropriate?
Answer: Clear, factual, and objective
Reports must present facts clearly and without bias.
A suspect is described as 6 feet tall. Approximately how many inches is that?
Answer: 72 inches
One foot equals 12 inches, so 6 × 12 = 72.
Which scenario most clearly requires immediate emergency response?
Answer: An armed robbery in progress
An in-progress armed robbery is an active threat to life requiring priority response.
An officer drives east, then makes a U-turn. Which way is the officer now facing?
Answer: West
A U-turn reverses direction, so eastbound becomes westbound.
Which of the following is an example of probable cause to investigate further?
Answer: Smelling marijuana coming from a parked car
A clear odor of an illegal substance can establish probable cause.
If a patrol shift runs from 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM, how many hours long is it?
Answer: 8 hours
From 11 PM to 7 AM is 8 hours.
Which behavior best demonstrates good judgment for an officer?
Answer: De-escalating a tense situation with calm communication
Calm de-escalation reflects sound judgment and reduces risk.