NPOST General Practice 2

Question 1

A driver is heading north and turns left at an intersection. Which direction is the driver now traveling?

Accepted Answer

West

Answer

East

Answer

South

Answer

North

Question 2

Which of the following best describes the primary duty of a police officer?

Accepted Answer

To protect life and property and enforce the law

Answer

To collect parking fees

Answer

To manage city budgets

Answer

To issue business licenses

Question 3

If a witness says a suspect fled 'to the east' and the officer is facing north, the suspect ran to the officer's:

Accepted Answer

Right

Answer

Left

Answer

Rear

Answer

Front

Question 4

An officer responds to a call at 14:45. What time is this on a 12-hour clock?

Accepted Answer

2:45 PM

Answer

4:45 PM

Answer

2:45 AM

Answer

12:45 PM

Question 5

A report must list events in chronological order. Which event comes first: (1) arrest, (2) dispatch, (3) arrival on scene?

Accepted Answer

Dispatch

Answer

Arrival on scene

Answer

Arrest

Answer

They are simultaneous

Question 6

Which word is the closest synonym for 'apprehend' as used in police work?

Accepted Answer

Arrest

Answer

Release

Answer

Question

Answer

Warn

Question 7

An officer counts 4 cars, 3 motorcycles, and 2 trucks at a scene. How many vehicles total?

Accepted Answer

9

Answer

8

Answer

7

Answer

10