APCAT - Alberta Police Cognitive Ability Police Vocabulary and Spelling Questions and Answers

Question 1

An officer is writing a report about monitoring a suspect's activities.
Which of the following words is spelled correctly to complete the sentence: "The detective established a position for covert ___________ of the premises."?

Accepted Answer

surveillance

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surveilance

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survailance

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surveillence

Question 2

In the context of a police investigation, what does the term "corroborate" mean?

Accepted Answer

To confirm or give support to a statement, finding, or theory.

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To question a witness multiple times to find inconsistencies.

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To alter an existing piece of evidence to fit a theory.

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To formally charge a suspect with a specific crime.

Question 3

An officer is preparing documents for court. Which of the following legal terms is spelled correctly?

Accepted Answer

Perpetrator

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Misdemenor

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Warant

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Prossecutor

Question 4

During a trial, the judge rules that a piece of evidence cannot be presented to the jury because it was obtained illegally, in violation of the defendant's rights. Which term best describes the status of this evidence?

Accepted Answer

Inadmissible

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Irrefutable

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Circumstantial

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Exculpatory

Question 5

Which of the following words, commonly used in police reports and legal proceedings, is spelled INCORRECTLY?

Accepted Answer

Testamony

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Contraband

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Recidivism

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Forfeiture

Question 6

An officer is writing an incident report and must describe the person accused of a crime. Which of the following phrases uses the correct spelling and is most appropriate to denote that guilt has not yet been proven in court?

Accepted Answer

The alleged criminal...

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The aledged criminal...

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The eleged criminal...

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The alledged criminal...