APCAT APCAT - Alberta Police Cognitive Ability Police Vocabulary and Spelling 2

Question 1

Which of the following is the correct spelling of the term for a sworn statement made under oath?

Accepted Answer

Affidavit

Answer

Afidavit

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Affadavit

Answer

Afidavid

Question 2

What does the term 'exculpatory' mean in a legal and police context?

Accepted Answer

Tending to clear a person from blame or fault

Answer

Tending to prove guilt

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Relating to evidence collection

Answer

Describing a warrant for arrest

Question 3

Choose the correctly spelled word meaning to officially take possession of property as evidence.

Accepted Answer

Seize

Answer

Seeze

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Sieize

Answer

Seise

Question 4

What is a 'recognizance' in Canadian criminal procedure?

Accepted Answer

A written promise by an accused to comply with conditions and appear in court

Answer

A formal charge laid by the Crown

Answer

A court order to search a property

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A warrant issued for a suspect's arrest

Question 5

Which sentence uses the word 'principal' correctly in a police context?

Accepted Answer

Both A and C are correct uses.

Answer

The principal evidence was excluded by the judge.

Answer

The principal officer made the arrest on scene.

Answer

The school principal called police about a trespasser.

Question 6

Which of the following is the correct term for a court order requiring a person to refrain from certain actions, often used in domestic situations in Canada?

Accepted Answer

Peace bond

Answer

Injunction

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Prohibition order

Answer

Restraining order