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

'Affidavit' is the correct spelling — double 'f' followed by 'i', not 'a'.

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

'Exculpatory' means tending to exonerate or clear a suspect of blame or guilt.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Seize

Answer

'Seize' is the correct spelling — an exception to the 'i before e' rule.

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 recognizance is a binding promise an accused makes to comply with conditions and appear in court, often instead of being held in custody.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Both A and C are correct uses.

Answer

'Principal' as an adjective means 'main/most important' (principal evidence) and as a noun means the head of a school. Both A and C use the word correctly.

APCAT - Alberta Police Cognitive Ability Test Practice Test

APCAT - Alberta Police Cognitive Ability Test Practice Test

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