NPOST General Practice 5

Question 1

A map shows the station at the center. The hospital is northwest. To reach it, an officer travels:

Accepted Answer

Up and to the left

Answer

Down and to the right

Answer

Straight down

Answer

Straight right

Question 2

Which statement in a report is a fact rather than an opinion?

Accepted Answer

The suspect was wearing a black jacket

Answer

The suspect looked suspicious

Answer

The suspect seemed dangerous

Answer

The suspect appeared nervous and guilty

Question 3

An officer recovers $250 in one wallet and $175 in another. How much total?

Accepted Answer

$425

Answer

$415

Answer

$435

Answer

$405

Question 4

Which is the best reason to maintain the chain of custody for evidence?

Accepted Answer

To ensure evidence is admissible and untampered in court

Answer

To make reports longer

Answer

To delay the investigation

Answer

To reduce officer workload

Question 5

A suspect ran south for 2 blocks, then turned and ran 3 blocks east. Where is the suspect relative to the start?

Accepted Answer

Southeast

Answer

Northwest

Answer

Northeast

Answer

Southwest

Question 6

Which of these is the most professional way to address a member of the public during a stop?

Accepted Answer

Politely and respectfully

Answer

Aggressively and loudly

Answer

Sarcastically

Answer

By ignoring their questions

Question 7

If a 24-hour period is divided into three equal shifts, how long is each shift?

Accepted Answer

8 hours

Answer

6 hours

Answer

12 hours

Answer

10 hours