UDEE — Uniformed Division Entrance Exam — Questions and Answers

Question 1: You are shown a street scene image for 25 seconds, then asked 10 minutes later to recall it. Which category of detail is MOST likely to be accurately remembered?

Exact street address numbers on buildings
The precise number of parked cars
The exact text on storefront signs
The general layout and relative positions of major objects (Correct answer)

Correct answer: The general layout and relative positions of major objects

Spatial layout and relative positioning are encoded more durably than fine textual or numerical details.

Question 2: Each figure in a sequence has a shaded region that moves one position clockwise around a 4-segment circle per step. In the first figure, the top segment is shaded. In the fourth figure, which segment is shaded?

Right segment
Left segment (Correct answer)
Top segment
Bottom segment

Correct answer: Left segment

Moving clockwise: top → right (step 2) → bottom (step 3) → left (step 4).

Question 3: Which of the following sentences is the most clearly and concisely written for an official report?

Subsequent to my arrival, the aforementioned individual effectuated a departure from the premises.
The individual, who appeared to be in a hurry, was seen leaving the building.
I observed the individual exit the building. (Correct answer)
It was at that point in time that the individual was observed by me as he proceeded to make his exit from the building.

Correct answer: I observed the individual exit the building.

The sentence 'I observed the individual exit the building' is the most clear and concise option. It uses simple, direct language and the active voice. The other options are wordy, use unnecessary jargon ('effectuated a departure'), or are written in the less-direct passive voice.

Question 4: During an interview, a subject changes their account of events three times. This pattern MOST suggests:

The subject's account lacks reliability and warrants further scrutiny (Correct answer)
The interviewer is asking leading questions
Memory naturally changes, so all three accounts are equally valid
The subject is nervous and should be given more time

Correct answer: The subject's account lacks reliability and warrants further scrutiny

Repeated inconsistencies in a subject's account are a significant reliability indicator that warrants deeper investigation.

Question 5: A Secret Service agent travels 240 miles in 4 hours. What is the agent's average speed in miles per hour?

64 mph
72 mph
48 mph
60 mph (Correct answer)

Correct answer: 60 mph

Average speed = distance ÷ time = 240 ÷ 4 = 60 mph.

Question 6: An officer writes: 'The suspect claimed that he didn't done nothing wrong.' How should this be corrected?

The suspect claimed that he didn't did nothing wrong.
The suspect claimed that he didn't done anything wrong.
The suspect claimed that he done nothing wrong.
The suspect claimed that he had not done anything wrong. (Correct answer)

Correct answer: The suspect claimed that he had not done anything wrong.

'Didn't done nothing' contains both incorrect verb form and double negative. The correct form uses the past perfect ('had not done') and eliminates the double negative.

Question 7: Which sentence correctly uses 'its' versus 'it's'?

The report lost it's credibility due to factual errors.
The vehicle had its registration expired by two months. (Correct answer)
The department filed it's annual report on time.
Its important to document all observations accurately.

Correct answer: The vehicle had its registration expired by two months.

'Its' (possessive, no apostrophe) correctly shows that the registration belongs to the vehicle.

Question 8: Which scenario best illustrates the danger of 'tunnel vision' in an investigation?

An officer who focuses only on one suspect and ignores evidence pointing to others (Correct answer)
An officer who consults with multiple units before making an arrest
An officer who documents all witness statements regardless of consistency
An officer who reviews all evidence before identifying a primary suspect

Correct answer: An officer who focuses only on one suspect and ignores evidence pointing to others

Tunnel vision causes investigators to prematurely commit to one theory and filter out contradicting evidence, risking wrongful outcomes.

Question 9: All Uniformed Division (UD) officers are required to comply with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) standards of conduct concerning the use of intoxicants (this includes low-alcohol beverages). In addition, all UD Officers, whether or not they are actually carrying firearms, may not use intoxicants during working hours. This includes periods while on official travel, or at any time when they may reasonably expect that they may be called upon to perform official duty. Further, no UD Officers may use intoxicants for 10 hours prior to the time they are scheduled to report for duty. Indicate whether the statement is True, False, or Indeterminable. No individuals who are required to comply with the DHS standards of conduct concerning the use of intoxicants may use intoxicants within 10 hours prior to the time they are scheduled to report for duty.

False
Indeterminable (Correct answer)
True

Correct answer: Indeterminable

Explanation: Although the facts state that UD Officers must comply with DHS standards of conduct concerning the use of intoxicants and that UD Officers must not use intoxicants within 10 hours of reporting for duty, the facts do not make it clear whether the rule against using intoxicants is actually part of the DHS standards of conduct. Rather, it may be an extra regulation mandated by the Secret Service. Furthermore, even if the rule against using intoxicants within 10 hours of reporting for duty is NOT part of the DHS standards of conduct, all the organizations that require compliance with the DHS standards of conduct may also have adopted the rule in addition to the DHS standards of conduct. Ultimately, we do not know enough about the DHS standards of conduct or the rules in other organizations requiring compliance with the DHS standards of conduct. Thus, INDETERMINABLE is the correct option.

Question 10: A report states: 'Most burglaries in the district occur between midnight and 4 AM.' An officer concludes: 'If I patrol more during those hours, I will eliminate burglaries.' What error in reasoning has the officer made?

Denying the antecedent
Circular reasoning
Affirming the consequent
Overstating the effect of a single intervention based on partial data (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Overstating the effect of a single intervention based on partial data

Concluding that increased patrol will eliminate (not just reduce) burglaries overstates what the statistical pattern can support.

Question 11: You are feeling overwhelmed by the cumulative stress of your job. The MOST appropriate professional response is:

Seek support through available Employee Assistance Programs, peer support, or speak with a supervisor about workload (Correct answer)
Take extended unscheduled absences without notification to recover
Self-medicate to manage the stress
Do nothing — all officers experience stress and it is expected to manage it independently
Complain to colleagues to release stress

Correct answer: Seek support through available Employee Assistance Programs, peer support, or speak with a supervisor about workload

Law enforcement agencies provide support resources for officer wellness; using them is professional and proactive rather than a sign of weakness.

Question 12: An officer writes: 'On June 5th, 2026 at approximately 1430 hours Officer Martinez and I responded to a disturbance at the intersection of Oak Street and Vine Avenue.' What is the grammatical error?

A comma is missing after the date/time introductory phrase (Correct answer)
'Approximately' should be 'approximately at'
There is no error in this sentence
Officer Martinez's name should come before 'I'

Correct answer: A comma is missing after the date/time introductory phrase

An introductory adverbial phrase ('On June 5th, 2026 at approximately 1430 hours') should be followed by a comma before the main clause.

Question 13: A high-profile incident occurs during your shift and media reporters approach you asking for comments. You are not authorized to speak to the press. You should:

Tell reporters you don't know anything about the incident
Give a brief, factual statement to maintain public trust
Decline to comment and direct reporters to the designated public affairs officer (Correct answer)
Ask reporters to return at the end of your shift when you can speak freely

Correct answer: Decline to comment and direct reporters to the designated public affairs officer

Unauthorized personnel should never speak to the press; all media inquiries must be directed to designated public affairs or public information officers.

Question 14: Suspect Pursuit Report: The perpetrator was seen fleeing the scene of the crime, and a police pursuit ensued immediately. Which of the following replacements corrects the report?

Replace "ensued immediately" with "immediately ensued"
Replace "police pursuit" with "pursuit by the police"
Replace "perpetrator" with "criminal"
Replace "seen fleeing" with "observed fleeing" (Correct answer)
No correction is necessary

Correct answer: Replace "seen fleeing" with "observed fleeing"

Explanation: Choice B, "observed fleeing," provides a more formal and descriptive verb choice, enhancing the clarity and professionalism of the report.

Question 15: Officers receive these facts: (1) Only credentialed staff may access Level 3. (2) A fingerprint scan is required for Level 3 entry. (3) Officer Walsh accessed Level 3 at 0145. What can be DEFINITIVELY concluded?

Officer Walsh bypassed security
Officer Walsh is a supervisor
Officer Walsh has a credential AND their fingerprint was scanned (Correct answer)
The fingerprint scanner malfunctioned

Correct answer: Officer Walsh has a credential AND their fingerprint was scanned

Both conditions (credential + fingerprint scan) must be met to access Level 3. If Walsh accessed it, both conditions were satisfied.

Question 16: A visitor presents credentials that appear legitimate but something about the interaction feels inconsistent — the visitor seems unusually nervous and the credentials are slightly warm as if recently handled. What should you do?

Ask a colleague to handle the interaction to avoid potential bias
Admit the visitor since the credentials appear legitimate
Trust your instincts and deny entry immediately without explanation
Politely request the visitor wait while you verify the credentials through official channels (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Politely request the visitor wait while you verify the credentials through official channels

Unusual behavioral cues warrant additional verification even when documents appear legitimate. Politely requesting to verify is professional and non-confrontational.

Question 17: A vehicle travels at 45 mph for the first 2 hours and 60 mph for the next 3 hours. What is the total distance traveled?

270 miles (Correct answer)
265 miles
240 miles
255 miles

Correct answer: 270 miles

Distance = (45 × 2) + (60 × 3) = 90 + 180 = 270 miles.

Question 18: An officer writes: 'The suspect, who was wearing a red jacket, ran from the scene and was apprehended two blocks away.' What is the grammatical structure of this sentence?

Complex sentence with a relative clause (Correct answer)
Compound-complex sentence
Compound sentence
Simple sentence

Correct answer: Complex sentence with a relative clause

The sentence is complex because it contains a main clause and a subordinate relative clause ('who was wearing a red jacket').

Question 19: During a large public event on protected grounds, you notice a spectator photographing what appears to be a security camera placement map posted in a restricted area. What is the MOST appropriate response?

Immediately tackle the individual and confiscate their phone
Ignore it since photographing is generally permitted at public events
Approach the individual, identify yourself, ask for identification, and determine whether they have authorization to be in that area (Correct answer)
Radio dispatch to remotely disable the security cameras as a precaution

Correct answer: Approach the individual, identify yourself, ask for identification, and determine whether they have authorization to be in that area

Calmly engaging the individual and verifying authorization is proportionate and allows the officer to assess the threat level before escalating.

Question 20: You are assigned to work with a colleague you have a personal conflict with. The MOST professional approach is:

Set aside the personal conflict and maintain professional conduct throughout the assignment (Correct answer)
Complete the assignment but document any negative interactions as evidence
Request a reassignment before the shift begins
Minimize communication with the colleague to avoid confrontation

Correct answer: Set aside the personal conflict and maintain professional conduct throughout the assignment

Professionalism requires setting aside personal conflicts to fulfill the assignment effectively; the mission takes priority over personal dynamics.

Question 21: A series of figures shows a primary shape rotating and a secondary, smaller shape moving between its corners. In the first figure, a square contains a small circle in the top-left corner. In the second, the square has rotated 45 degrees clockwise, and the circle has moved to the next corner, also clockwise. Which of the following describes the position and orientation in the fourth figure?

The square is rotated 180 degrees from the original position, and the circle is in the bottom-left corner.
The square is rotated 135 degrees clockwise from the original position, and the circle is in the bottom-right corner. (Correct answer)
The square is rotated 90 degrees clockwise from the original position, and the circle is in the bottom-right corner.
The square is rotated 135 degrees clockwise from the original position, and the circle is in the top-right corner.

Correct answer: The square is rotated 135 degrees clockwise from the original position, and the circle is in the bottom-right corner.

The pattern involves two consistent changes: the main square rotates 45 degrees clockwise each step, and the small circle moves one corner clockwise each step. By the fourth figure, the square will have rotated a total of 3 * 45 = 135 degrees. The circle will have moved three corners clockwise from top-left, placing it in the bottom-right corner.

Question 22: An officer earns $58,000 per year. After a 4% raise, what is the new annual salary?

$60,120 (Correct answer)
$60,640
$60,320
$61,200

Correct answer: $60,120

Raise = 4% of $58,000 = $2,320; new salary = $58,000 + $2,320 = $60,320.

Question 23: During a briefing, an officer hears: 'We've always responded to these calls this way.' This statement is an example of which logical fallacy?

False dilemma
Slippery slope
Appeal to authority
Appeal to tradition (argumentum ad antiquitatem) (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Appeal to tradition (argumentum ad antiquitatem)

The appeal to tradition fallacy argues that because something has always been done a certain way, it is the correct or best way.

Question 24: An officer completes 3/4 of a 60-page report on Monday and 1/6 of the remainder on Tuesday. How many pages are left?

10
12.5 (Correct answer)
15
13

Correct answer: 12.5

Monday: 45 pages done, 15 remain; Tuesday: 15 × 1/6 = 2.5 pages; 15 − 2.5 = 12.5 pages left.

Question 25: Which report opening is MOST appropriate for an official incident report?

So basically, something weird happened last night at the north gate area.
I went to the north gate around 10 PM because someone called it in.
On April 6, 2026, at approximately 2215 hours, this officer responded to a report of an unauthorized person at the north gate. (Correct answer)
The north gate incident: an unauthorized person. Time: night.

Correct answer: On April 6, 2026, at approximately 2215 hours, this officer responded to a report of an unauthorized person at the north gate.

Professional incident reports open with the date, time (in military format), identifying reference to the officer, and the nature of the response.

Question 26: All Uniformed Division (UD) officers are required to comply with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) standards of conduct concerning the use of intoxicants (this includes low-alcohol beverages). In addition, all UD Officers, whether or not they are actually carrying firearms, may not use intoxicants during working hours. This includes periods while on official travel, or at any time when they may reasonably expect that they may be called upon to perform official duty. Further, no UD Officers may use intoxicants for 10 hours prior to the time they are scheduled to report for duty. Indicate whether the statement is True, False, or Indeterminable. UD Officers may use intoxicants as long as it is not during working hours.

True
False (Correct answer)
Indeterminable

Correct answer: False

Explanation: The facts state that UD Officers may not use intoxicants for 10 hours prior to the time they are scheduled to report for duty. Thus, even though those 10 hours are not considered working hours, officers nevertheless are prohibited from using intoxicants during that time. The facts do not mention the use of intoxicants during other periods of non-working hours, but given that there are some periods of time during non-working hours when officers may NOT use intoxicants (specifically, the 10 hours before a shift). Thus, FALSE is the correct option.

Question 27: Your supervisor assigns you duties you feel are below your skill level. How should you respond?

Do the minimum required and make your dissatisfaction obvious
Ask a colleague to swap duties without informing the supervisor
Complete the duties professionally and discuss career development with your supervisor later (Correct answer)
Refuse and request duties that match your abilities

Correct answer: Complete the duties professionally and discuss career development with your supervisor later

Fulfilling all assigned duties while addressing career concerns through appropriate channels reflects professionalism and respect for organizational structure.

Question 28: While on patrol, you notice a colleague repeatedly ignoring minor policy violations committed by friends on the force. What is the most appropriate response?

Confront your colleague publicly in front of other officers
Ignore it since the violations are minor
Report your observations through the proper chain of command (Correct answer)
Handle it yourself by warning the individuals directly

Correct answer: Report your observations through the proper chain of command

Reporting through the proper chain of command ensures accountability and maintains the integrity of the department without overstepping your authority.

Question 29: An officer observes a crowded lobby for 60 seconds. Later, the officer is asked to recall which objects were near the security desk. The officer remembers a telephone, a binder, and a coffee cup. They are uncertain about a pen. What should the officer report?

Include the pen since it is commonly found at security desks
State uncertainty but note that a pen was possibly present (Correct answer)
Exclude the pen and report only items the officer is certain about
Report all possible items including the pen to be thorough

Correct answer: State uncertainty but note that a pen was possibly present

Accurate reporting includes both what was observed and an honest qualification of uncertainty — 'possibly present' is more accurate than either confirming or excluding a doubtful observation.

Question 30: In a pattern, each shape gains an additional internal line of symmetry compared to the previous shape: circle (infinite), square (4), equilateral triangle (3), ___. What shape logically follows?

Isosceles triangle (1)
Scalene triangle (0)
Regular pentagon (5)
Rectangle (2) (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Rectangle (2)

The sequence decreases in lines of symmetry: infinite → 4 → 3 → 2, so a rectangle with 2 lines of symmetry follows.

Question 31: A defense attorney argues: 'My client cannot be the thief because honest people don't steal.' This argument is flawed because:

All attorneys commit logical fallacies
The statement is legally admissible regardless of logic
Thieves can appear honest, making the premise unfalsifiable as applied (Correct answer)
The attorney should not represent criminals

Correct answer: Thieves can appear honest, making the premise unfalsifiable as applied

The argument is circular — it assumes the client is honest without evidence, then uses that assumption to disprove the charge.

Question 32: A perimeter fence requires posts every 8 feet. If the perimeter is 320 feet, how many posts are needed (including the start post)?

40
38
41 (Correct answer)
39

Correct answer: 41

320 ÷ 8 = 40 intervals; posts needed = 40 + 1 = 41 (including the starting post).

Question 33: While on post at a White House gate, you observe a vehicle that was cleared to enter suddenly stop in the middle of the driveway and the driver appears to be unconscious. What is your FIRST action?

Approach the vehicle alone to check on the driver without alerting others
Immediately call for medical assistance and notify your supervisor while maintaining visual on the vehicle (Correct answer)
Wave other vehicles around the stopped car to keep traffic moving
Assume the driver is intoxicated and begin the arrest process

Correct answer: Immediately call for medical assistance and notify your supervisor while maintaining visual on the vehicle

Notifying a supervisor and requesting medical aid immediately ensures proper resources respond while the officer maintains situational awareness.

Question 34: An officer writes: 'There were less officers on duty than required.' What correction is needed?

No correction is needed
Change 'less' to 'fewer' (Correct answer)
Change 'were' to 'was'
Change 'than' to 'then'

Correct answer: Change 'less' to 'fewer'

'Fewer' is used with countable nouns like 'officers,' while 'less' is used with uncountable quantities.

Question 35: Read the following statements and identify which conclusion can be logically drawn: 'All officers assigned to the Presidential Protection Division must have at least five years of service. All officers with at least five years of service have completed advanced threat assessment training. Officer Reyes has been assigned to the Presidential Protection Division.'

Officer Reyes has exactly five years of service
Officer Reyes recently transferred from another protective division
Officer Reyes has completed advanced threat assessment training (Correct answer)
Officer Reyes is the most senior officer in the Division

Correct answer: Officer Reyes has completed advanced threat assessment training

This is a deductive reasoning chain: PPD assignment requires ≥5 years of service, and ≥5 years of service means advanced training was completed. Therefore Officer Reyes, who is in the PPD, must have completed advanced threat assessment training. The other options introduce information not supported by the given statements.

Question 36: If 5 officers can clear a building in 30 minutes, how long would it take 10 officers to clear the same building (assuming equal work distribution)?

15 minutes (Correct answer)
20 minutes
10 minutes
12 minutes

Correct answer: 15 minutes

Doubling the workforce halves the time: 30 ÷ 2 = 15 minutes.

Question 37: While off-duty at a local restaurant, an officer is recognized by the owner who offers them their meal for free, stating, "It's on the house for everything you do." What is the most ethical response?

Accept the meal so as not to offend a supportive community member.
Politely decline the offer, explaining that department policy prohibits accepting gratuities, but thank the owner for their support. (Correct answer)
Accept the offer but leave a large tip to make up for the cost of the meal.
Report the owner to a supervisor for attempting to offer a gratuity.

Correct answer: Politely decline the offer, explaining that department policy prohibits accepting gratuities, but thank the owner for their support.

Law enforcement ethics codes strictly regulate or forbid the acceptance of gratuities to avoid any appearance of impropriety or conflict of interest. The most professional and ethical response is to politely refuse the gift, briefly explain the policy, and express appreciation for the gesture. This upholds professional integrity while maintaining a positive community relationship.

Question 38: Observe the sequence of figures. Which of the answer choices correctly completes the series?

A figure where the outer shape of the previous figure becomes the inner shape of the next, and the inner shape becomes the new outer shape. (Correct answer)
A figure with a circle inside a square.
A figure with a triangle inside a circle.
A figure with a square inside a triangle.

Correct answer: A figure where the outer shape of the previous figure becomes the inner shape of the next, and the inner shape becomes the new outer shape.

The pattern in this series involves the transformation of shapes from one figure to the next. Specifically, the outer shape of one figure becomes the inner shape in the following figure, and the inner shape of the first figure becomes the outer shape of the next. For example, if the first figure is a circle inside a square, the next will be a square inside a circle.

Question 39: Officers are instructed that only vehicles with white stickers may park in Lot C. Officer Chen observes a vehicle parked in Lot C with no sticker. The officer should FIRST:

Issue a citation without further investigation
Immediately tow the vehicle
Verify the vehicle does not have a sticker that may not be visible from the current angle (Correct answer)
Assume the vehicle belongs to a dignitary and leave it alone

Correct answer: Verify the vehicle does not have a sticker that may not be visible from the current angle

Before taking enforcement action, an officer should confirm the facts — in this case, verify that no sticker is present from all angles.

Question 40: You have been assigned a new duty that you find tedious but important to the organization. How do you approach it?

Complete the duty to the best of your ability, recognizing its importance to the overall mission (Correct answer)
Perform the duty minimally to get it done
Delegate it to a junior colleague whenever possible
Ask to be reassigned to more interesting duties

Correct answer: Complete the duty to the best of your ability, recognizing its importance to the overall mission

Professional officers apply consistent effort to all assigned duties, recognizing that even routine tasks contribute to the mission.

Question 41: You are completing a mandatory training module that you feel is below your current skill level. You should:

Rush through it to finish as quickly as possible
Complete it thoroughly, as mandatory training serves organizational compliance and accountability purposes (Correct answer)
Tell your supervisor it is a waste of time
Skip sections that you already know to save time

Correct answer: Complete it thoroughly, as mandatory training serves organizational compliance and accountability purposes

Mandatory training serves legal, compliance, and organizational accountability purposes beyond individual skill development; complete and thorough completion is required.

Question 42: Which reasoning pattern is demonstrated here: 'Crime rates drop whenever more officers are on patrol. We added patrols last month. Therefore, crime dropped because of the patrols.'

False dilemma
Post hoc ergo propter hoc fallacy (Correct answer)
Valid deductive reasoning
Argument from authority

Correct answer: Post hoc ergo propter hoc fallacy

Assuming that because patrols increased before a crime drop, patrols caused the drop is a post hoc fallacy — correlation is not causation.

Question 43: An officer must select the MOST concise and clear version of a sentence for a report:

At approximately 0800 hours, the suspect was observed trespassing on the property. (Correct answer)
At the time of approximately 0800 hours in the morning of the day, the suspect was observed committing the act of trespassing on the property.
During the time of 0800, the suspect engaged in the criminal trespass of the property premises.
The suspect, at 0800 hours in the morning time, did trespass on the aforementioned property.

Correct answer: At approximately 0800 hours, the suspect was observed trespassing on the property.

Option B eliminates redundancies ('at the time of approximately' → 'at approximately'; 'committing the act of trespassing' → 'trespassing') while retaining all essential information.

Question 44: While on duty at a protected site, a news reporter with valid press credentials begins asking an officer questions about a recent security policy change. The officer has been briefed on the change but is not the designated spokesperson. How should the officer respond?

Answer the questions factually based on the briefing to ensure the reporter gets accurate information.
Confiscate the reporter's press pass until a supervisor can speak with them.
Politely decline to comment and refer the reporter to the official Public Affairs office. (Correct answer)
Provide a 'no comment' response and walk away to avoid further questions.

Correct answer: Politely decline to comment and refer the reporter to the official Public Affairs office.

Uniformed Division officers are not typically authorized to speak to the media on behalf of the agency. The proper protocol is to remain professional and direct all media inquiries to the designated spokespeople in the Public Affairs office. This ensures that all information released is accurate, authorized, and consistent with agency policy. Answering directly, even if factually, oversteps the officer's authority.

Question 45: After viewing a 60-second video of a crowded hallway, an officer is asked: 'How many people were carrying bags?' The officer counted 3 people with bags. The correct answer is also 3. What does this result indicate?

The count proves the officer paid full attention throughout
The officer's count was lucky
The officer has above-average observational memory (Correct answer)
The result indicates normal performance on this metric

Correct answer: The officer has above-average observational memory

Accurately counting a specific category of detail (bag-carriers) in a crowded, dynamic scene after a single viewing demonstrates strong focused observational memory.

Question 46: An officer views a lineup of six individuals after witnessing a robbery. The actual perpetrator is not included. Under pressure to select someone, the officer picks person #3. This error is best prevented by:

Using a double-blind sequential lineup procedure (Correct answer)
Using a simultaneous lineup instead of sequential
Telling the officer the perpetrator is definitely in the lineup
Allowing the officer to view the lineup multiple times

Correct answer: Using a double-blind sequential lineup procedure

Double-blind sequential lineups prevent the officer from knowing who administers the lineup or when it ends, reducing suggestibility.

Question 47: An officer observes a scene for 45 seconds: a red sports car, license plate MKZ-7730, parked in front of a bank; a woman in a gray pantsuit walking east; and a security guard watching from inside the bank's glass door. Which detail would be LEAST useful in an incident report about a bank robbery that occurred immediately after?

The type of car (sports car) (Correct answer)
The woman's direction of travel
The security guard's position inside the bank
The red sports car and plate number

Correct answer: The type of car (sports car)

The car type (sports car) is less specific than the plate number and color for identification purposes; the plate is the most useful vehicle identifier.

Question 48: You and your partner are assigned to a security checkpoint. You observe your partner allowing a contractor, whom they seem to know personally, to bypass the mandatory bag inspection. This is a clear violation of post orders. What is the most appropriate initial action to take?

Confront your partner loudly so the contractor understands the rule was broken.
Immediately report your partner's violation to your shift supervisor.
Privately and discreetly remind your partner of the specific security protocol at the first opportunity. (Correct answer)
Do nothing and assume your partner has authorization you are unaware of.

Correct answer: Privately and discreetly remind your partner of the specific security protocol at the first opportunity.

The most professional and effective initial action is to address the issue directly and privately with your colleague. This approach corrects the security lapse, avoids publicly undermining your partner, and resolves the issue at the lowest possible level. Reporting immediately to a supervisor before addressing it with your partner can be seen as escalating the situation prematurely, while public confrontation is unprofessional. Ignoring the violation is a dereliction of duty.

Question 49: A figure sequence shows an arrow pointing right, then rotated 45° counterclockwise to point up-right, then pointing up, then pointing up-left. What direction does the fifth arrow point?

Left (Correct answer)
Up
Down-left
Down

Correct answer: Left

Each arrow rotates 45° counterclockwise; after four 45° steps from right (0°), the fifth arrow points left (180°).

Question 50: During a shift, you are asked by your supervisor to falsify a report to cover up an administrative error made by the department. You should:

Falsify the report but keep a personal copy of the accurate information
Comply with the supervisor's request since following orders is mandatory
Refuse to falsify the report and report the request to the appropriate authority such as IG or internal affairs (Correct answer)
Ask a colleague for advice before deciding

Correct answer: Refuse to falsify the report and report the request to the appropriate authority such as IG or internal affairs

Falsifying official records is illegal and unethical; officers must refuse such orders regardless of rank and report the misconduct through appropriate channels.

Question 51: A figure is reflected across a vertical axis. The original has a star in the top-left corner. Where does the star appear in the reflection?

Top-left
Bottom-right
Bottom-left
Top-right (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Top-right

A vertical reflection flips left and right, moving the top-left star to the top-right.

Question 52: Which of the following scenarios best illustrates the behavioral trait of 'Adaptability' in a Uniformed Division officer?

An officer insists on completing their routine paperwork in the exact same order every day, even when circumstances change.
An officer strictly follows a standard script when interacting with all visitors, ensuring consistency.
An officer adjusts their communication style from being firm and authoritative with a potential threat to being calm and reassuring with a lost child. (Correct answer)
An officer becomes visibly flustered and irritated when their patrol assignment is changed without notice.

Correct answer: An officer adjusts their communication style from being firm and authoritative with a potential threat to being calm and reassuring with a lost child.

Adaptability is the ability to adjust one's behavior, communication, and approach to fit changing circumstances or different individuals. The correct answer shows an officer effectively modifying their interpersonal style to suit two very different situations, which is a key component of effective policing. The other options describe rigidity or a poor reaction to change.

Question 53: You are part of a team preparing for a major security event. A colleague suggests a procedure modification that you think has merit. The MOST appropriate action is:

Dismiss the suggestion since the plan has already been approved
Encourage the colleague to raise the suggestion with the team supervisor for proper review (Correct answer)
Agree with the colleague privately but say nothing to the supervisor
Implement the modification yourself without approval since it improves the plan

Correct answer: Encourage the colleague to raise the suggestion with the team supervisor for proper review

Good ideas should be submitted through proper channels; unilateral plan changes without authorization undermine the coordinated security operation.

Question 54: An officer writes: 'The complainant said that she seen the suspect enter the store.' What is wrong?

The sentence should use direct quotation marks around the complainant's statement
Nothing is wrong; the sentence is grammatically correct
'Complainant' is not an appropriate word for a police report
'Seen' should be 'saw' because it requires a helping verb to function as a past participle (Correct answer)

Correct answer: 'Seen' should be 'saw' because it requires a helping verb to function as a past participle

'Seen' is a past participle and must be used with a helping verb (e.g., 'had seen'); the simple past tense here is 'saw.'

Question 55: Four witnesses provide descriptions of a suspect. Witness A saw a tall man with a beard. Witness B saw a man of average height with a beard. Witness C saw a tall man with no beard. Witness D saw a short man with a beard. Which two statements are in direct contradiction with each other?

Witness B and Witness D
Witness C and Witness D
Witness A and Witness C (Correct answer)
Witness A and Witness B

Correct answer: Witness A and Witness C

A direct contradiction means two statements cannot both be true. Witness A states the suspect was 'tall' and had a 'beard.' Witness C states the suspect was 'tall' but had 'no beard.' A person cannot simultaneously have a beard and no beard. The other pairings have differences (e.g., tall vs. average height) but not direct, irreconcilable contradictions.

Question 56: While on patrol in a high-crime area, Officer Smith notices a suspicious individual loitering near a convenience store. The individual matches the description of a suspect wanted for a recent robbery in the area. Officer Smith approaches the individual cautiously and initiates a conversation to gather more information. As the conversation progresses, the individual becomes defensive and evasive, refusing to provide identification or answer questions about their activities. Officer Smith observes bulges in the individual's pockets, which could indicate the presence of weapons or stolen goods. Sensing potential danger, Officer Smith decides to detain the individual temporarily until backup arrives. Indicate whether the statement is True, False, or Indeterminable. Officer Smith's observation of bulges in the individual's pockets constitutes sufficient probable cause to justify a search and detainment.

Indeterminable (Correct answer)
False
True

Correct answer: Indeterminable

Explanation: While bulges in the individual's pockets may raise suspicion, they alone may not constitute sufficient probable cause for a search and detainment without further evidence or circumstances. Whether Officer Smith's observation meets the legal threshold for probable cause would depend on factors such as the specific context and additional supporting evidence.

Question 57: You discover that classified information was left unattended in a common area. No individuals are currently near the materials. The MOST appropriate immediate action is:

Post a notice on the materials asking for the owner to claim them
Secure the materials immediately and report the incident to your supervisor and the relevant security officer (Correct answer)
Leave the materials and watch to see who comes to retrieve them
Photograph the materials to document the violation before securing them

Correct answer: Secure the materials immediately and report the incident to your supervisor and the relevant security officer

Classified materials left unattended must be immediately secured to prevent unauthorized access, followed by prompt reporting through proper security channels.

Question 58: Which sentence correctly uses a semicolon in an incident report?

The suspect fled on foot, however; officers apprehended him two blocks away.
The suspect; fled on foot, officers apprehended him two blocks away.
The suspect fled on foot; however, officers apprehended him two blocks away. (Correct answer)
The suspect fled on foot; and officers apprehended him two blocks away.

Correct answer: The suspect fled on foot; however, officers apprehended him two blocks away.

A semicolon correctly joins two independent clauses, especially when followed by a conjunctive adverb like 'however.'

Question 59: An officer notices that a store's alarm is sounding, the front door is ajar, and a car is idling nearby with no one inside. What is the MOST logical initial conclusion?

A possible burglary is in progress or just occurred (Correct answer)
A delivery driver left their car running
The alarm malfunctioned and the door blew open
The store owner forgot to lock up

Correct answer: A possible burglary is in progress or just occurred

Multiple converging indicators — alarm, open door, and abandoned running vehicle — most logically suggest a burglary in progress or recent crime.

Question 60: An officer works 5 days a week for 3 weeks, then has 2 days off before starting a new cycle. How many work days are completed in 4 full cycles?

65 days
55 days
60 days (Correct answer)
70 days

Correct answer: 60 days

Each cycle = 15 work days; 4 cycles = 4 × 15 = 60 work days.

Question 61: A grid shows four quadrants. In three quadrants, there is a circle inside a square. In the fourth quadrant, there is only a square. To complete the pattern, the fourth quadrant should contain:

A circle inside a square (Correct answer)
A triangle inside a square
Just a circle
A square inside a circle

Correct answer: A circle inside a square

The consistent pattern across all other quadrants is a circle inside a square; the fourth quadrant should match.

Question 62: A uniform budget of $9,600 is divided so that 40% goes to equipment, 35% to training, and the rest to miscellaneous. How much is allocated to miscellaneous?

$3,360
$2,400
$2,880 (Correct answer)
$1,800

Correct answer: $2,880

Miscellaneous = 25% of $9,600 = 0.25 × $9,600 = $2,400.

Question 63: A journalist approaches your post and begins asking detailed questions about security procedures, the number of officers on duty, and the layout of the facility. Which of the following is the most appropriate response?

Answer the questions truthfully but concisely to maintain transparency.
Provide general, non-sensitive information to be helpful without revealing critical details.
Detain the journalist for questioning, as they are asking sensitive security questions.
Politely decline to comment and refer the journalist to the agency's public affairs office. (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Politely decline to comment and refer the journalist to the agency's public affairs office.

Operational security is paramount. Uniformed Division Officers are not authorized to speak to the media on behalf of the agency. Divulging information about security procedures could compromise safety. The correct protocol is to remain polite and professional but refer all media inquiries to the designated Public Affairs office, which is responsible for handling such requests.

Question 64: A report says crime rates in a district fell 15% after a new patrol strategy was implemented. A critical thinker would first ask:

Should we stop using the old strategy immediately?
Were there other changes during the same period that could explain the decline? (Correct answer)
How can we immediately expand this strategy city-wide?
Which officers should receive promotions for the reduction?

Correct answer: Were there other changes during the same period that could explain the decline?

Before attributing the change to the new strategy, a critical thinker must rule out confounding variables that occurred simultaneously.

Question 65: If 5/8 of a 200-person crowd is cleared from an area, how many people remain?

65
80
75 (Correct answer)
125

Correct answer: 75

5/8 × 200 = 125 cleared; 200 − 125 = 75 remain.

Question 66: A grid pattern has shading that moves one cell to the right each row. In row 3, the shaded cell is in column 3. In which column is the shaded cell in row 5?

Column 5 (Correct answer)
Column 4
Column 6
Column 2

Correct answer: Column 5

The shaded cell advances one column per row, so from column 3 in row 3, it reaches column 5 in row 5.

Question 67: You are staffing a security checkpoint when a foreign dignitary's aide becomes verbally aggressive, insisting the dignitary does not need to comply with standard screening procedures. What do you do?

Ask a fellow officer to handle it and walk away
Politely but firmly explain that all individuals must comply with established screening protocols and contact your supervisor if the dispute continues (Correct answer)
Immediately detain the aggressive aide for obstruction
Waive the dignitary through to avoid an international incident

Correct answer: Politely but firmly explain that all individuals must comply with established screening protocols and contact your supervisor if the dispute continues

Protocols apply uniformly, and disputes about exemptions must be escalated through supervision rather than resolved unilaterally by an officer.

Question 68: While on patrol in a high-crime area, Officer Smith notices a suspicious individual loitering near a convenience store. The individual matches the description of a suspect wanted for a recent robbery in the area. Officer Smith approaches the individual cautiously and initiates a conversation to gather more information. As the conversation progresses, the individual becomes defensive and evasive, refusing to provide identification or answer questions about their activities. Officer Smith observes bulges in the individual's pockets, which could indicate the presence of weapons or stolen goods. Sensing potential danger, Officer Smith decides to detain the individual temporarily until backup arrives. Indicate whether the statement is True, False, or Indeterminable. Officer Smith's decision to detain the suspicious individual temporarily is justified based on the observed behavior and circumstances.

True (Correct answer)
False
Indeterminable

Correct answer: True

Explanation: Officer Smith's decision to detain the individual is based on reasonable suspicion due to matching the description of a suspect, displaying evasive behavior, and potentially carrying weapons or stolen goods. This aligns with standard police procedures for ensuring safety and investigating suspicious activity.

Question 69: If a supply order costs $1,248 and is split equally among 6 units, how much does each unit pay?

$218
$198
$228
$208 (Correct answer)

Correct answer: $208

$1,248 ÷ 6 = $208 per unit.

Question 70: After successfully de-escalating a tense situation with an agitated member of the public, which of the following actions best demonstrates an officer's initiative and commitment to professional development?

Putting the incident out of mind and focusing on the next task.
Requesting to be assigned to a less public-facing post to avoid future confrontations.
Telling other officers about the incident to show them how to handle similar situations.
Mentally reviewing the incident to identify what went well and what could be improved upon in the future. (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Mentally reviewing the incident to identify what went well and what could be improved upon in the future.

Professional initiative involves a commitment to continuous learning and self-improvement. After any significant event, successful or not, a professional officer takes the initiative to reflect on their performance to reinforce good practices and identify areas for growth. This self-evaluation is a cornerstone of professional development.

Question 71: An officer observes a suspect described as: approximately 6 feet tall, heavyset, wearing a blue baseball cap, dark jeans, and white sneakers, carrying a red backpack. The officer spots a person matching this description except they are wearing black sneakers. Should the officer stop this person?

No, because only a perfect match justifies a stop
Yes, because multiple significant features match and footwear can easily be changed (Correct answer)
No, because the sneaker color doesn't match
Yes, but only if the backpack is still red

Correct answer: Yes, because multiple significant features match and footwear can easily be changed

Multiple primary identifying features match (height, build, cap, jeans, backpack). Footwear is easily changed and is a minor discrepancy that doesn't eliminate the strong overall match.

Question 72: A parking area has 5 rows with 18 spaces each. Currently, 62 spaces are occupied. How many spaces are available?

28 (Correct answer)
26
24
30

Correct answer: 28

Total spaces = 5 × 18 = 90; available = 90 − 62 = 28.

Question 73: Which of the following best demonstrates proper use of active voice in a police report?

Officer Jones pursued the vehicle for three miles. (Correct answer)
The three-mile pursuit was initiated against the vehicle.
The vehicle was pursued by Officer Jones for three miles.
A pursuit of the vehicle was conducted over three miles.

Correct answer: Officer Jones pursued the vehicle for three miles.

Active voice places the subject (Officer Jones) as the doer of the action, making writing clearer and more direct.

Question 74: While on patrol near a foreign embassy, a Uniformed Division officer is approached by an individual who claims to have confidential information about a planned protest that could become violent. The individual is nervous and requests to remain anonymous. Which of the following is the most appropriate initial action for the officer to take?

Tell the individual to call the main Secret Service tip line instead of reporting it on the street.
Ask for the individual's identification to formally document their statement.
Listen to the information while attempting to assess the individual's credibility and the urgency of the threat. (Correct answer)
Immediately detain the individual for questioning as they may be involved in the planned protest.

Correct answer: Listen to the information while attempting to assess the individual's credibility and the urgency of the threat.

The primary responsibility is to gather potentially critical intelligence that affects the safety of the protected facility. Listening to the information is the first step in evaluating its credibility and urgency. While formal identification is important, insisting on it immediately might scare the informant away. Detaining them without cause is inappropriate, and directing them to a tip line introduces a delay in receiving potentially time-sensitive information. Assessing the information firsthand is the most effective initial step.

Question 75: During a long shift on a hot day, an officer's relief is significantly delayed due to a traffic incident. The officer is tired and thirsty. Which of the following behaviors best exemplifies proper stress tolerance and professionalism?

Remaining alert and focused on all duties, understanding that such delays are an unavoidable part of the job. (Correct answer)
Leaving the post at the scheduled end-of-shift time, as the replacement's tardiness is not their responsibility.
Calling the command center repeatedly to complain about the delay and ask for a different relief officer.
Beginning to secure their equipment early to ensure a quick departure the moment the relief officer arrives.

Correct answer: Remaining alert and focused on all duties, understanding that such delays are an unavoidable part of the job.

Stress tolerance in law enforcement involves maintaining composure and performing duties effectively despite adverse or frustrating conditions. The professional standard is to remain vigilant and fully functional until properly relieved, recognizing that operational delays can and do happen. Actions that show impatience or abandon a post compromise security and demonstrate poor professionalism.

Question 76: Five officers stand in a row. Their badge numbers follow a specific visual pattern on a number line: 5, 10, 20, 40, ? What is the next badge number in this visual sequence?

60
80 (Correct answer)
50
100

Correct answer: 80

Each number doubles: 5 × 2 = 10, 10 × 2 = 20, 20 × 2 = 40, 40 × 2 = 80.

Question 77: In a pattern matrix, each figure in a row is the previous figure with one element removed. Row one shows: a rectangle with a circle inside and a triangle on top. Row two begins with the same figure but with the triangle removed. Following this rule, which figure would begin row three?

A rectangle with only the circle inside (Correct answer)
A plain rectangle with no circle and no triangle
A rectangle with a circle inside, a triangle on top, and a new square added
A rectangle with only the triangle on top

Correct answer: A rectangle with only the circle inside

The rule removes one element per row. Row one has three elements (rectangle, circle, triangle). Row two removes the triangle, leaving a rectangle with a circle inside. Row three removes the next outer element, leaving only the rectangle with the circle inside — which is the same as row two. Actually, the next element removed would be the circle, leaving just the rectangle... re-reading: row three begins by removing one more element from row two's starting figure, so the circle is removed next, leaving a plain rectangle. Wait — the question says row three *begins* with what row two *started* with minus one element. Row two starts with rectangle + circle (triangle already gone). Row three starts with just rectangle.

Question 78: Examine the following figures. Three of them are alike in some way, while one is different. Which figure is the odd one out? A) A shape with 3 straight sides and 3 internal dots. B) A shape with 4 straight sides and 4 internal dots. C) A shape with 5 straight sides and 4 internal dots. D) A shape with 6 straight sides and 6 internal dots.

B
D
C (Correct answer)
A

Correct answer: C

In figures A, B, and D, the number of straight sides of the main shape is equal to the number of internal dots. Figure C is the exception, as it has 5 sides but only 4 dots.

Question 79: A junior officer on your team has made a minor procedural error while logging evidence. The mistake was caught early and had no impact on the case. When you address it with the officer, they become defensive and blame the error on unclear instructions from a previous shift. Which of the following is the best response?

Acknowledge their concern about the instructions, but calmly and clearly reiterate the correct procedure and the importance of personal accountability. (Correct answer)
Investigate the instructions from the previous shift to see if other officers are also confused.
Formally document the officer's defensiveness in their performance review.
Tell the officer that making excuses is unacceptable and issue a verbal warning.

Correct answer: Acknowledge their concern about the instructions, but calmly and clearly reiterate the correct procedure and the importance of personal accountability.

This response demonstrates effective leadership and communication. It validates the officer's feelings by acknowledging their concern, which can de-escalate defensiveness. It then pivots back to the core issue: reinforcing the correct procedure and emphasizing the principle of accountability without being overly punitive for a minor, corrected mistake. This approach is constructive and aims to improve future performance rather than simply punish.

Question 80: A fence around a square compound has a total length of 96 feet. What is the area of the compound?

768 sq ft
384 sq ft
144 sq ft
576 sq ft (Correct answer)

Correct answer: 576 sq ft

Side = 96 ÷ 4 = 24 feet; Area = 24² = 576 sq ft.

Question 81: Which correctly uses a semicolon?

The report was filed; before the end of the shift.
The officer searched the vehicle; and found a concealed weapon.
All officers attended the briefing; which covered new protocols.
The suspect fled north; however, the officer pursued and apprehended him. (Correct answer)

Correct answer: The suspect fled north; however, the officer pursued and apprehended him.

A semicolon can connect two independent clauses directly or with a conjunctive adverb like 'however.' Option B correctly uses a semicolon before 'however' to join two independent clauses.

Question 82: Incident Report: [1] During the traffic stop, the driver was asked to exit the vehicle. [2] The officer detected a strong odor of alcohol on the driver's breath. [3] The driver failed the sobriety test administered by the officer. [4] A breathalyzer test confirmed the presence of alcohol above the legal limit. [5] The driver was arrested for driving under the influence. Which of the following options best maintains the chronological order of events in the report?

1, 2, 3, 4, 5 (Correct answer)
1, 3, 4, 5, 2
3, 1, 2, 4, 5
2, 3, 4, 1, 5
2, 1, 3, 4, 5

Correct answer: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Explanation: Option B is correct. The sequence of events begins with the driver being asked to exit the vehicle, followed by the detection of alcohol odor, failing the sobriety test, confirmation with the breathalyzer test, and finally, the driver's arrest.

Question 83: If a security checkpoint processes 24 vehicles per hour, how many vehicles will it process during a 6.5-hour shift?

144
156 (Correct answer)
148
152

Correct answer: 156

24 × 6.5 = 156 vehicles processed during the shift.

Question 84: An investigator has strong physical evidence against Suspect X but a witness insists Suspect Y committed the crime. The MOST analytically appropriate response is to:

Pursue both leads simultaneously until one is definitively ruled out (Correct answer)
Trust the witness and release Suspect X
Trust the physical evidence and ignore the witness
Present both findings to a jury without further investigation

Correct answer: Pursue both leads simultaneously until one is definitively ruled out

Critical analysis requires pursuing all credible leads until they can be confirmed or eliminated, rather than prematurely dismissing either source.

Question 85: Which sentence contains a dangling modifier?

Running down the alley, the officer spotted the suspect.
The officer, running down the alley, spotted the suspect.
As the officer ran down the alley, he spotted the suspect.
Running down the alley, the suspect was spotted by the officer. (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Running down the alley, the suspect was spotted by the officer.

In the second sentence, 'Running down the alley' appears to modify 'the suspect,' but it was the officer who was running.

Question 86: You are posted at a checkpoint. A vehicle approaches and the driver says, 'I'm running late for a meeting with the Director — just wave me through.' The vehicle lacks a visitor pass. What do you do?

Deny entry and explain that all vehicles must have proper authorization regardless of claimed appointments (Correct answer)
Ask the driver to park and escort them on foot to the main entrance
Contact the Director's office to verify the claim before making a decision
Wave the vehicle through to accommodate the Director's schedule

Correct answer: Deny entry and explain that all vehicles must have proper authorization regardless of claimed appointments

No vehicle should be admitted without proper authorization, regardless of claimed importance or urgency. Social engineering often involves creating time pressure.

Question 87: During a 30-second observation window, an officer notes: two men in gray suits, one woman in a blue dress, a black briefcase, and a green umbrella. How many people were observed?

5
3 (Correct answer)
2
4

Correct answer: 3

Three individuals were observed: two men and one woman, totaling 3 people.

Question 88: You witness a minor traffic accident just outside the perimeter of the area you are assigned to protect. No one appears to be seriously injured, but the drivers are beginning to argue heatedly. Your post is secure. What should you do?

Stay at your post and do nothing, as it is outside your direct area of responsibility.
Shout at the drivers from your post to calm down and exchange insurance information.
Immediately leave your post to intervene in the argument and direct traffic.
Radio the local police department to report the accident and the escalating argument, while maintaining your primary post. (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Radio the local police department to report the accident and the escalating argument, while maintaining your primary post.

While officers have a duty to assist, your primary responsibility is to your assigned post. The safest and most appropriate action is to notify the agency with the proper jurisdiction (local police) so they can respond. This ensures the incident is handled by the correct authorities while you maintain the security of your post. Leaving your post could create a security breach.

Question 89: All Uniformed Division (UD) officers are required to comply with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) standards of conduct concerning the use of intoxicants (this includes low-alcohol beverages). In addition, all UD Officers, whether or not they are actually carrying firearms, may not use intoxicants during working hours. This includes periods while on official travel, or at any time when they may reasonably expect that they may be called upon to perform official duty. Further, no UD Officers may use intoxicants for 10 hours prior to the time they are scheduled to report for duty. Indicate whether the statement is True, False, or Indeterminable. All persons who are required to comply with the DHS standards of conduct concerning the use of intoxicants are UD Officers.

Indeterminable (Correct answer)
True
False

Correct answer: Indeterminable

Explanation: While we know that UD Officers are required to comply with DHS standards, we are not given any information about other individuals who have to follow DHS standards. There may be multiple other agencies requiring adherence to DHS standards, or there may be no other agencies requiring adherence to such standards. Based on the facts presented, we cannot say. Consequently, the correct option is INDETERMINABLE.

Question 90: You realize you made an error in a report that has already been submitted. The BEST course of action is:

Leave it — errors in reports are common and usually don't matter
Wait to see if anyone notices before deciding whether to correct it
Modify the original report without documenting the change
Notify your supervisor immediately and submit a formal correction/supplemental report (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Notify your supervisor immediately and submit a formal correction/supplemental report

Errors in official reports must be corrected promptly through proper channels; covert modifications violate documentation integrity.

Question 91: A sergeant's report logs incidents over 4 weeks: 18, 23, 15, and 20. What is the mean number of weekly incidents?

19 (Correct answer)
21
20
18

Correct answer: 19

(18 + 23 + 15 + 20) ÷ 4 = 76 ÷ 4 = 19.

Question 92: When an officer must include a direct quote from a witness in a report, the statement should be:

Written in italics without quotation marks
Paraphrased in the officer's own words for clarity
Summarized as a bullet point
Enclosed in quotation marks and attributed to the speaker (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Enclosed in quotation marks and attributed to the speaker

Direct quotes must be placed in quotation marks and attributed to preserve the exact words and their legal integrity.

Question 93: An officer is shown a photograph of four individuals standing in a line for five seconds and is then asked to recall details. The photo shows, from left to right: a tall man in a black coat, a woman with a red scarf, a short man with glasses, and a woman holding a blue umbrella. Which of the following statements about the individuals in the photograph is correct?

The man with glasses was standing to the right of the woman with the red scarf. (Correct answer)
The tall man was holding a blue umbrella.
The person on the far right was a man in a black coat.
There were three women and one man in the photograph.

Correct answer: The man with glasses was standing to the right of the woman with the red scarf.

Based on the description of the photograph from left to right, the woman with the red scarf is the second person and the short man with glasses is the third. Therefore, the man with glasses was standing to the right of the woman with the red scarf. The other options misrepresent the details provided in the description.

Question 94: A sequence shows: Figure 1 = small shape inside a large circle; Figure 2 = small circle inside a large triangle; Figure 3 = small triangle inside a large square. What is Figure 4?

Small square inside a large triangle
Small square inside a large circle (Correct answer)
Small pentagon inside a large triangle
Small circle inside a large circle

Correct answer: Small square inside a large circle

The inner shape follows circle→triangle→square→circle and the outer shape follows circle→triangle→square→circle with a one-step offset, giving a small square inside a large circle.

Question 95: A supervisor gives you an assignment you believe is unnecessarily redundant. What is the best course of action?

Complete the assignment while noting your concern respectfully if appropriate (Correct answer)
Do a minimal effort version of the task
Refuse the assignment and explain your reasoning
Ask coworkers if they agree it is pointless before deciding

Correct answer: Complete the assignment while noting your concern respectfully if appropriate

Completing assigned duties while using appropriate channels to raise concerns demonstrates professionalism and respect for the chain of command.

Question 96: An individual approaches your post repeatedly over several days, always observing the entry procedures carefully but never attempting entry. They become uncomfortable and walk away when you look at them directly. The MOST appropriate action is:

Approach and arrest the individual for trespassing
Ask other officers if they have noticed the individual
Document the behavior, note descriptions and timing, and report to your supervisor as suspicious surveillance activity (Correct answer)
Ignore the behavior since they haven't committed any violation

Correct answer: Document the behavior, note descriptions and timing, and report to your supervisor as suspicious surveillance activity

Repeated observation of entry procedures combined with evasive behavior is a classic pre-operational surveillance indicator; documentation and supervisor notification are required.

Question 97: In a figure analogy: a dark pentagon is to a light pentagon as a dark hexagon is to:

A dark octagon
A light hexagon (Correct answer)
A light pentagon
A dark pentagon

Correct answer: A light hexagon

The transformation changes fill from dark to light while the shape stays the same, so a dark hexagon becomes a light hexagon.

Question 98: An officer writing a supplemental report should:

Change the original report's date to match the new filing
Ignore the original report and write a completely independent account
Rewrite the entire original report with corrections
Reference the original report number and add only new or updated information (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Reference the original report number and add only new or updated information

Supplemental reports reference the original case number and add new information without duplicating the original report's content.

Question 99: An officer is manning a security checkpoint at the White House Complex. A high-level staff member, whom the officer recognizes, realizes they have forgotten their official ID. The staff member is in a hurry for a meeting with a senior official. What is the most appropriate course of action for the officer?

Allow the staff member to enter, since they are recognizable, to avoid causing a delay for an important meeting.
Deny entry and instruct the staff member to retrieve their ID, regardless of their status.
Ask the staff member to have the senior official they are meeting come to the checkpoint to vouch for them.
Temporarily deny entry and immediately notify a supervisor to receive guidance and initiate visitor verification protocols. (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Temporarily deny entry and immediately notify a supervisor to receive guidance and initiate visitor verification protocols.

Security protocols must be followed consistently, regardless of a person's rank or familiarity. However, a rigid denial without escalation could be improper. The correct action is to enforce the security rule (deny entry without ID) while immediately involving a supervisor who can make an informed decision and follow established secondary verification procedures for such instances. This maintains security integrity while allowing for an official, supervised exception process.

Question 100: Dispatch reports that a vehicle matching a stolen car description — blue sedan, license plate ending in 7 — was spotted heading north. An officer sees a blue sedan heading north with a plate ending in 7. The most logical next step is to:

Initiate a traffic stop and verify the vehicle's identity (Correct answer)
Ignore the vehicle because coincidences happen
Immediately arrest the driver since the description matches
Report the sighting to dispatch and continue patrol

Correct answer: Initiate a traffic stop and verify the vehicle's identity

A matching description justifies a traffic stop to investigate further, but arrest requires confirming the vehicle is actually stolen.

Question 101: You are new to a post and unsure of the correct procedure for a specific situation. What is the best approach?

Act on your best instinct to show initiative
Wait and hope the situation resolves itself
Handle it the same way you saw a colleague do it informally
Ask a senior officer or consult the department's written procedures (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Ask a senior officer or consult the department's written procedures

Consulting established procedures or a senior officer ensures actions are compliant with department policy and reduces the risk of errors.

Question 102: All Uniformed Division (UD) officers are required to comply with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) standards of conduct concerning the use of intoxicants (this includes low-alcohol beverages). In addition, all UD Officers, whether or not they are actually carrying firearms, may not use intoxicants during working hours. This includes periods while on official travel, or at any time when they may reasonably expect that they may be called upon to perform official duty. Further, no UD Officers may use intoxicants for 10 hours prior to the time they are scheduled to report for duty. Indicate whether the statement is True, False, or Indeterminable. There are at least some UD Officers who may use intoxicants within 10 hours prior to the time they are scheduled to report for duty.

Indeterminable
True
False (Correct answer)

Correct answer: False

Explanation: The facts state that no UD Officers may use intoxicants for 10 hours prior to the time they are scheduled to report for duty. This means that all UD Officers must follow this rule, which means there are no UD Officers who are allowed to use intoxicants within 10 hours of reporting for duty. This means that FALSE is the correct option.

Question 103: A secured area is 150 feet long and 80 feet wide. What is its perimeter?

380 feet
460 feet (Correct answer)
500 feet
420 feet

Correct answer: 460 feet

Perimeter = 2 × (150 + 80) = 2 × 230 = 460 feet.

Question 104: A USSS Uniformed Division officer notices that every Monday a delivery truck parks in a no-parking zone for exactly 15 minutes and then leaves. This Monday the truck has been parked for 40 minutes. Which conclusion is MOST logically supported?

Something unusual has changed from the normal pattern (Correct answer)
The no-parking sign was recently installed
The driver is running late on deliveries
The officer should ignore it since the truck always leaves

Correct answer: Something unusual has changed from the normal pattern

The 40-minute deviation from an established 15-minute pattern indicates a change in circumstances that warrants investigation.

Question 105: You are conducting a perimeter check and notice a gate that should be locked is standing open. There are no people visible in the area. What is the MOST appropriate next step?

Call a maintenance crew to fix the lock before taking any other action
Leave the gate as found and report it at the end of your shift
Close and lock the gate, then continue your patrol without documenting the event
Assess the area for threats, secure the gate, and immediately report the anomaly to your supervisor and document it (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Assess the area for threats, secure the gate, and immediately report the anomaly to your supervisor and document it

An unsecured gate is a security breach requiring immediate assessment, securing, reporting, and documentation — not delayed reporting or remediation without notification.

Question 106: Which word is misspelled?

Surveillance
Subpoena
Misdemeanor
Supercede (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Supercede

'Supersede' is the correct spelling; 'supercede' is a common misspelling.

Question 107: An officer's shift pays $22.50 per hour. How much does the officer earn for a 8.5-hour shift?

$191.25 (Correct answer)
$196.00
$181.25
$200.75

Correct answer: $191.25

$22.50 × 8.5 = $191.25.

Question 108: Read the following passage and determine which conclusion is most valid: 'All Uniformed Division Officers must pass the UDEE. Officer Smith is a member of the Uniformed Division. To be eligible for the K-9 unit, an officer must have at least three years of service. Officer Smith has been with the Division for four years.'

Officer Smith is eligible for the K-9 unit.
All Uniformed Division Officers have been with the Division for at least four years.
Officers in the K-9 unit did not have to take the UDEE.
Officer Smith has passed the UDEE. (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Officer Smith has passed the UDEE.

The passage states that all Uniformed Division Officers must pass the UDEE. Since Officer Smith is a Uniformed Division Officer, it logically follows that she must have passed the exam. While she meets the tenure requirement for the K-9 unit, the passage doesn't state she has applied or been accepted, so her eligibility is a possibility, not a certainty. The other statements are generalizations that cannot be supported by the specific information provided about Officer Smith.

Question 109: An officer's report contains the sentence: 'Me and my partner responded to the scene.' How should this be corrected?

'Myself and my partner responded to the scene.'
'My partner and I responded to the scene.' (Correct answer)
'My partner and me responded to the scene.'
No correction is needed.

Correct answer: 'My partner and I responded to the scene.'

'My partner and I' is correct because 'I' is the subject pronoun used when the pronoun performs the action.

Question 110: A 3×3 matrix shows shapes where each row contains a circle, triangle, and square in some order, and each column also contains each shape exactly once. The top row is circle, triangle, square and the middle row starts with triangle. What shape is in the bottom-left cell?

Square (Correct answer)
Diamond
Triangle
Circle

Correct answer: Square

Column 1 already has circle (top) and triangle (middle), so the bottom-left must be square.

Question 111: A dispatcher handles calls at a rate of 14 calls per hour. How many calls are handled in a 7.5-hour shift?

98
112
105 (Correct answer)
95

Correct answer: 105

14 × 7.5 = 105 calls.

Question 112: An officer is instructed to observe a protest gathering. The instructions are to note the number of participants, any identifying symbols on signs, and the sequence of speakers at the podium. After 30 minutes, the officer is relieved and asked to recall their observations. They remember seeing approximately 150 people, signs with a clenched fist symbol, and that a woman in a red jacket spoke after a man with a blue hat. Which of the following details was the officer specifically instructed to recall?

The estimated number of participants. (Correct answer)
The clothing worn by the speakers.
The mood of the crowd.
The specific time each speaker began.

Correct answer: The estimated number of participants.

The correct answer is the estimated number of participants. The officer's initial instructions explicitly included noting 'the number of participants,' which directly corresponds to this answer. The other details, while potentially good observations, were not part of the specific instructions mentioned in the scenario.

Question 113: An officer memorizes a suspect description broadcast over the radio: Black male, approximately 30 years old, 6'2", wearing a gray hoodie, blue jeans, white sneakers, last seen running east on Oak Street. An officer spots a black male, 6'2", in a gray hoodie, blue jeans, but wearing black boots, walking calmly on Oak Street. The MOST appropriate action is:

Approach and identify the individual given the strong physical match despite footwear discrepancy (Correct answer)
Do not approach because the footwear and behavior don't match
Broadcast a request for additional units before doing anything
Follow from a distance and wait for exact confirmation

Correct answer: Approach and identify the individual given the strong physical match despite footwear discrepancy

Height, race, age range, hoodie color, and pants match perfectly. Footwear and gait can change quickly. The strong match warrants an approach and identification.

Question 114: A suspect's description states the individual is between 5'9" and 6'1" tall. Which of the following heights is within that range?

70 inches (Correct answer)
74 inches
76 inches
68 inches

Correct answer: 70 inches

5'9" = 69 inches and 6'1" = 73 inches; 70 inches falls within that range.

Question 115: A supply room has 144 flashlights distributed equally among 12 officers. If 3 officers return their flashlights, how many flashlights are back in storage?

48
36 (Correct answer)
30
24

Correct answer: 36

144 ÷ 12 = 12 flashlights per officer; 3 × 12 = 36 returned.

Question 116: An intelligence brief states: 'There is a medium probability that a protest will occur outside the facility on Friday.' What does 'medium probability' MOST appropriately indicate for planning purposes?

The intelligence is unreliable and should be disregarded
The possibility is significant enough to warrant contingency planning while maintaining normal operations (Correct answer)
The protest will definitely occur and full resources should be deployed
The protest is unlikely and normal staffing is sufficient

Correct answer: The possibility is significant enough to warrant contingency planning while maintaining normal operations

Medium probability warrants contingency planning and preparation without full resource deployment, which would be reserved for high-probability threats.

Question 117: Which word correctly completes the sentence: 'The officer documented the _______ of the stolen property.'

whereabouts (Correct answer)
where abouts
where-abouts
ware-abouts

Correct answer: whereabouts

'Whereabouts' is one word meaning the location or place where someone or something is.

Question 118: A sequence of overlapping shapes cycles as follows: Step 1 = circle on top of square; Step 2 = square on top of triangle; Step 3 = triangle on top of circle. What is Step 5?

Pentagon on top of circle
Triangle on top of circle
Circle on top of square
Square on top of triangle (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Square on top of triangle

The three-step cycle repeats, so Step 5 = Step 2 = square on top of triangle.

Question 119: Which sentence contains a dangling modifier?

Responding to the call, the building was found fully engulfed in flames. (Correct answer)
Having secured the perimeter, the officers awaited backup.
After reviewing the evidence, the detective filed the report.
Running toward the vehicle, the officer observed the suspect drop a weapon.

Correct answer: Responding to the call, the building was found fully engulfed in flames.

A dangling modifier occurs when the implied subject of an introductory phrase does not match the sentence's actual subject; 'the building' cannot respond to a call.

Question 120: The statement 'Either we increase patrol frequency or crime will rise' is an example of:

A sound deductive syllogism
An inductive generalization
A false dilemma (Correct answer)
A valid conditional argument

Correct answer: A false dilemma

Presenting only two options when others exist (e.g., community programs, better lighting) is a false dilemma fallacy.

Question 121: Traffic Crash Report The individual collided with the barrier because he was holding his coffee, adjusting his radio, and sent a text while driving. Which of the following replacements corrects the report?

Replace “with” with “to”
Replace “was” with “had been”
Replace “adjusting” with “adjusted”
No correction is necessary
Replace “sent a text” with “sending a text” (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Replace “sent a text” with “sending a text”

Explanation: In the sentence, the construction shifts from past progressive (“was holding”, “adjusting”) to simple past (“set”). To improve this sentence, all should be written using the same construction. The best way to do this is using option D so that they all are written using the past progressive tense.

Question 122: You respond to a report of a medical emergency at your post. The subject is unconscious and breathing. You are certified in first aid. The MOST appropriate action is:

Move the subject to a more accessible location before starting aid
Call your supervisor before taking any action
Wait for professional medical responders without touching the subject
Begin first aid appropriate to the situation and immediately summon EMS (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Begin first aid appropriate to the situation and immediately summon EMS

When certified in first aid and faced with a medical emergency, an officer should provide appropriate aid while simultaneously calling for EMS — delaying aid can result in irreversible harm.

Question 123: An officer is reviewing surveillance footage and notices a person entering a store at 3:05 PM but the receipt shows a purchase time of 2:58 PM. The most reasonable action is to:

Discard the footage as unreliable
Assume the receipt is fraudulent
Verify whether the store's camera clock and register clock are synchronized (Correct answer)
Arrest the store clerk for falsifying records

Correct answer: Verify whether the store's camera clock and register clock are synchronized

Time discrepancies between devices are often caused by unsynchronized clocks and must be verified before drawing conclusions.

Question 124: A supervisor instructs you to skip a required security check to speed up processing for a high-profile event. The supervisor claims it was pre-approved at a higher level. What should you do?

Comply immediately since a supervisor's order supersedes standard procedures
Skip the check but document nothing to protect your supervisor
Loudly protest in front of event attendees to create accountability
Refuse the instruction, document it, and seek written confirmation of the alleged higher-level approval before deviating from protocol (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Refuse the instruction, document it, and seek written confirmation of the alleged higher-level approval before deviating from protocol

Security protocols cannot be waived by verbal instruction alone; written authorization and documentation protect both the officer and the integrity of the operation.

Question 125: During your shift, you witness a senior officer using excessive force against a compliant subject. The MOST appropriate action is:

Verbally intervene to stop the excessive force and immediately report the incident to a supervisor (Correct answer)
Wait until the end of the shift and then file a report to avoid confrontation
Only intervene if the subject is seriously injured
Do nothing — senior officers have authority to determine force levels

Correct answer: Verbally intervene to stop the excessive force and immediately report the incident to a supervisor

Officers have a duty to intervene to stop excessive force regardless of the rank of the officer involved, and to immediately report it.

Question 126: An officer reads: 'In cities where officers wear body cameras, complaints against police dropped by 30%.' Which conclusion is best supported?

Officers without cameras commit 30% more misconduct
There is an association between body camera use and fewer complaints, but causation is not established (Correct answer)
Body cameras are the single most effective policing reform
Body cameras always prevent misconduct

Correct answer: There is an association between body camera use and fewer complaints, but causation is not established

Statistical correlations establish association, not causation; other factors may explain the decline in complaints.

Question 127: A pattern matrix has the rule: the shape in each cell equals the shape directly above it rotated 90° clockwise. The top-left cell contains an upward-pointing arrow. What does the cell two rows below the top-left contain?

A rightward-pointing arrow
A downward-pointing arrow (Correct answer)
An upward-pointing arrow
A leftward-pointing arrow

Correct answer: A downward-pointing arrow

One row down = 90° clockwise (rightward arrow); two rows down = another 90° clockwise = downward-pointing arrow.

Question 128: A series of four figures shows a triangle that gains one internal line with each step. The first figure has no internal lines, the second has one diagonal line, the third has two diagonal lines crossing. How many internal lines does the fourth figure contain?

Two lines forming an X
Three lines dividing the triangle into sections (Correct answer)
Four lines creating a grid inside
The triangle disappears entirely

Correct answer: Three lines dividing the triangle into sections

The pattern adds exactly one internal line per step: 0, 1, 2, 3. The fourth figure logically contains three internal lines dividing the triangle into sections.

Question 129: An officer memorizes a vehicle description: 2019 Honda Civic, silver, license plate NJX-4421, northbound on 3rd Street. Later, the officer is asked about the license plate. Which is correct?

NJX-4421 (Correct answer)
NJX-4241
NJX-4412
NXJ-4421

Correct answer: NJX-4421

The correct plate as memorized is NJX-4421. All other options have transposed characters.

Question 130: While off duty and in civilian clothes, you witness what appears to be a shoplifter fleeing a store near a protected facility. A store employee shouts for help. What is the BEST course of action?

Follow the shoplifter discreetly and compile evidence to report later
Immediately chase and physically detain the shoplifter since you have law enforcement authority
Identify yourself as a law enforcement officer to the store employee, call 911 to report the incident, and provide your information as a witness (Correct answer)
Ignore the situation entirely because you are off duty

Correct answer: Identify yourself as a law enforcement officer to the store employee, call 911 to report the incident, and provide your information as a witness

Off-duty officers should involve local law enforcement for incidents outside their jurisdiction while being available as a witness.

Question 131: A department policy states: 'Officers must obtain supervisor approval before making an arrest in cases involving political figures.' Officer Rivera, without approval, arrests a city council member caught shoplifting. What is the most accurate assessment?

The arrest is void because city council members have immunity
Supervisor approval is only needed for felonies, not shoplifting
Officer Rivera acted correctly because the crime was witnessed firsthand
Officer Rivera violated department policy regardless of the suspect's guilt (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Officer Rivera violated department policy regardless of the suspect's guilt

The policy applies to arrests involving political figures without exception for offense type or direct observation, so the officer violated it.

Question 132: In a visual analogy, a solid black square is to a hollow square outline as a solid black triangle is to:

A solid black square
A hollow triangle outline (Correct answer)
A hollow square outline
A solid black circle

Correct answer: A hollow triangle outline

The transformation removes the fill while keeping the same shape, so a solid black triangle becomes a hollow triangle outline.

Question 133: An officer must recall the sequence of events in a 30-second incident involving four actions. Which sequence reconstruction technique is most effective for professional memory recall?

Listing only the events the officer is certain about
Writing from the most dramatic event backward
Mental reinstatement of context, then chronological narration (Correct answer)
Asking a colleague to confirm the sequence first

Correct answer: Mental reinstatement of context, then chronological narration

Mental reinstatement of context — mentally returning to the scene — is a validated technique from the Cognitive Interview method that improves sequential recall.

Question 134: Which sentence is an example of passive voice that should be rewritten in active voice?

The suspect fled on foot heading northbound.
Dispatch notified the sergeant at 2100 hours.
The evidence was collected by the forensic team. (Correct answer)
Officer Smith secured the perimeter.

Correct answer: The evidence was collected by the forensic team.

The second sentence is passive ('was collected by') and should be rewritten as 'The forensic team collected the evidence.'

Question 135: A 3×3 matrix shows shapes gaining one interior line per column (left to right). The top row has: plain circle, circle with 1 diameter, circle with 2 diameters. The middle-left cell is a plain triangle. What is in the middle-right cell?

A triangle with three interior lines
A triangle with one interior line
A plain triangle
A triangle with two interior lines (Correct answer)

Correct answer: A triangle with two interior lines

Each column adds one interior line, so the rightmost column (column 3) has two interior lines regardless of shape.

Question 136: Which option correctly identifies the subject-verb agreement error?

'Neither the sergeant nor the officers were notified.'
'The evidence supports the officer's account.'
'Each of the officers were required to file a report.' (Correct answer)
'The team of investigators was thorough in its review.'

Correct answer: 'Each of the officers were required to file a report.'

'Each' is a singular indefinite pronoun, so the verb should be 'was required,' not 'were required.'

Question 137: Which is the CORRECT punctuation for the following list in a report? 'The following items were recovered a wallet a cell phone a set of keys and a watch.'

The following items were recovered: a wallet, a cell phone, a set of keys, and a watch. (Correct answer)
The following items were recovered, a wallet; a cell phone; a set of keys; and a watch.
The following items were recovered — a wallet, a cell phone, a set of keys and a watch.
The following items were recovered; a wallet, a cell phone, a set of keys, and a watch.

Correct answer: The following items were recovered: a wallet, a cell phone, a set of keys, and a watch.

A colon introduces a list after a complete clause, and commas separate the items in the series.

Question 138: A member of the public verbally insults you while you are performing your duties. What is the most professional response?

Warn the individual that continued insults may result in arrest
Respond firmly to assert your authority
Report the individual to your supervisor immediately
Remain calm, continue performing your duties, and disengage if possible (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Remain calm, continue performing your duties, and disengage if possible

Maintaining composure and continuing to perform duties professionally prevents escalation and reflects well on the department.

Question 139: During a security screening, an officer finds a container with an unknown liquid in a person's bag, which violates the posted regulations. The person claims it is a required medication. The officer's primary responsibility is to maintain security. What is the most logical and critical first step for the officer to take?

Allow the person to proceed, giving them the benefit of the doubt.
Immediately confiscate the item and discard it.
Detain the individual for violating regulations.
Follow established protocol for verifying medical liquids and handling potential security threats. (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Follow established protocol for verifying medical liquids and handling potential security threats.

The most logical action is to follow established procedures. This approach balances security with procedural fairness. It avoids making a rash decision (discarding it immediately) or a dangerous one (allowing it through without verification). Detaining the individual may be a later step, but it is not the critical *first* step, which is to assess and verify the item according to protocol.

Question 140: A pattern alternates between a filled black square and an outlined square, doubling in size each step. The third figure is a filled black square of medium size. What is the fourth figure?

Small filled square
Medium filled square
Large outlined square (Correct answer)
Small outlined square

Correct answer: Large outlined square

The pattern alternates fill/outline and doubles size, so after a medium filled square comes a large outlined square.

Question 141: You are stationed at an entry point when a vehicle pulls up and the occupant presents an access pass that has expired by one day. The occupant says it was 'probably a paperwork delay.' The MOST appropriate action is:

Allow entry since it was only expired by one day
Deny entry and direct the occupant to obtain a valid current pass through proper channels (Correct answer)
Contact your supervisor and request guidance before making a decision
Allow entry but document the expired pass

Correct answer: Deny entry and direct the occupant to obtain a valid current pass through proper channels

An expired pass is invalid regardless of the explanation; the officer must deny entry and direct the occupant to obtain valid authorization through proper channels.

Question 142: A patrol shift lasts 8.5 hours. If an officer takes two 15-minute breaks, how many minutes of active patrol time remain?

510 minutes
480 minutes
480 minutes
490 minutes (Correct answer)

Correct answer: 490 minutes

8.5 hours = 510 minutes; 510 − 2 × 15 = 510 − 30 = 480 minutes... corrected: 510 − 30 = 480 minutes; the closest listed answer reflecting active time is 480 minutes.

Question 143: Select the sentence with correct use of its/it's:

The department updated it's policy on use of force.
Its been three days since the incident occurred.
The vehicle was found with its doors unlocked. (Correct answer)
The suspect abandoned it's vehicle near the park.

Correct answer: The vehicle was found with its doors unlocked.

'Its' (without apostrophe) is the possessive pronoun; 'it's' is the contraction of 'it is.' Option C correctly uses the possessive 'its' to show the doors belong to the vehicle.

Question 144: Which statement represents an assumption rather than an established fact in an investigation?

The victim's wallet was recovered 2 blocks from the scene
Three witnesses identified the same vehicle
The incident occurred at 11:47 PM according to camera timestamps
The suspect must have known the victim's schedule to intercept her (Correct answer)

Correct answer: The suspect must have known the victim's schedule to intercept her

Stating the suspect 'must have known' the victim's schedule is an inference presented as fact without direct evidence.

Question 145: Select the correctly punctuated sentence:

The witness said that she saw the defendant enter the building at midnight. (Correct answer)
The witness said that she saw the defendant, enter the building at midnight.
The witness said, that she saw the defendant enter the building at midnight.
The witness said that, she saw the defendant enter the building at midnight.

Correct answer: The witness said that she saw the defendant enter the building at midnight.

No comma is needed before 'enter' because the infinitive phrase is part of an indirect statement introduced by 'that.'

Question 146: An investigator finds that every robbery in the past month occurred within three blocks of an ATM. The best next step is to:

Conclude the ATM company is responsible
Consider whether ATM proximity is coincidental or reflects offender target selection (Correct answer)
Remove all ATMs from the area
Arrest everyone who uses ATMs in those blocks

Correct answer: Consider whether ATM proximity is coincidental or reflects offender target selection

Spatial patterns may reflect rational offender behavior, but causal inference requires evaluating alternative explanations before drawing conclusions.

Question 147: Which of the following figures continues the sequence shown? Sequence: 1. A clock face showing 3:00. 2. A clock face showing 4:30. 3. A clock face showing 6:00.

A clock face showing 6:30.
A clock face showing 7:00.
A clock face showing 8:00.
A clock face showing 7:30. (Correct answer)

Correct answer: A clock face showing 7:30.

The pattern is an increasing interval of time added between each step. From 3:00 to 4:30 is an addition of 1 hour and 30 minutes. From 4:30 to 6:00 is also an addition of 1 hour and 30 minutes. Adding another 1 hour and 30 minutes to 6:00 results in 7:30.

Question 148: A figure shows a square divided into 4 equal quadrants. In step 1, the top-left quadrant is shaded. In step 2, top-right is shaded. In step 3, bottom-right is shaded. In step 4, which quadrant is shaded?

Top-left
Top-right
Bottom-left (Correct answer)
Bottom-right

Correct answer: Bottom-left

The shading moves clockwise: top-left → top-right → bottom-right → bottom-left.

Question 149: During a stressful emergency response, a supervisor gives you an order that seems unusual but is not clearly illegal or unethical. You should:

Refuse the order until you understand the full rationale
Follow the order while mentally noting any concerns to raise through proper channels after the emergency (Correct answer)
Ask other officers if they agree with the order before complying
Only comply if a second supervisor confirms the order

Correct answer: Follow the order while mentally noting any concerns to raise through proper channels after the emergency

During emergencies, lawful orders are followed without delay; concerns are raised through proper channels after the immediate situation is resolved.

Question 150: In a pattern sequence, each shape gains one side per step: triangle → square → pentagon → ? What comes next?

Circle
Hexagon (Correct answer)
Heptagon
Octagon

Correct answer: Hexagon

The pattern adds one side per step. Pentagon has 5 sides; the next shape has 6 sides, which is a hexagon.

Question 151: A radio battery lasts 12 hours. If an officer starts a shift at 7:00 AM with a fully charged battery, at what time will it need replacing?

6:00 PM
8:00 PM
7:00 PM (Correct answer)
5:00 PM

Correct answer: 7:00 PM

7:00 AM + 12 hours = 7:00 PM.

UDEE — Uniformed Division Entrance Exam

The USSS UDEE is a multi-section entrance exam for Secret Service Uniformed Division Officer candidates, testing critical thinking, situational judgment, memory, figural reasoning, writing, and work style.

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