APCAT - Alberta Police Cognitive Ability Reading Comprehension Skills Flashcards

A policy states: 'Officers must complete a use-of-force report before the end of the shift in which the incident occurred, unless medically unable to do so.' Which officer is NOT required to file before shift end?

Answer: An officer hospitalized with injuries sustained during the incident

The only exception stated is for an officer who is medically unable to complete the report.

Passage: 'Although crime rates fell in the downtown core, residents reported feeling less safe.' What does the word 'Although' signal?

Answer: A contrast between two ideas

'Although' introduces a contrast between falling crime and residents' perceptions.

Passage: 'The witness described the vehicle as dark, possibly navy or black, with a damaged rear bumper.' Which conclusion is best supported?

Answer: The vehicle's color was uncertain but the damage was noted

The word 'possibly' shows uncertainty about color, while the bumper damage was stated plainly.

Passage: 'Community policing relies on partnerships between officers and residents to identify and solve local problems.' What is the main idea?

Answer: Cooperation with the community helps solve local problems

The passage centres on partnership as the way to address local issues.

Passage: 'The report was submitted late; consequently, the review was postponed.' The word 'consequently' most nearly means:

Answer: As a result

'Consequently' indicates the postponement was a result of the late report.

Passage: 'Dispatchers prioritize calls involving immediate danger to life over property complaints.' A call about a noisy neighbour and a call about an active assault arrive together. What follows from the passage?

Answer: The assault call is handled first

Danger to life takes priority over lesser complaints.

Passage: 'Few recruits fail the physical test, yet many struggle with the written portion.' Which statement is accurate?

Answer: The written portion is harder for more recruits than the physical test

'Few' fail physically while 'many' struggle with writing.