APCAT FREE APCAT Cognitive Ability 2

Question 1

Which of the following best describes the purpose of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms?

Accepted Answer

It protects individual rights and freedoms from government infringement

Answer

The Charter protects individual rights and freedoms, including legal rights, equality rights, and fundamental freedoms, from unjustified government interference.

Question 2

What does 'reasonable grounds to believe' mean in the context of Canadian police powers?

Accepted Answer

An objective standard based on specific facts that would lead a reasonable person to conclude an offence has occurred

Answer

'Reasonable grounds to believe' is an objective standard — specific facts that would convince a reasonable person, not merely a gut feeling.

Question 3

If 4 officers can process 12 prisoners in 2 hours, how many prisoners can 6 officers process in 3 hours at the same rate?

Accepted Answer

27

Answer

Each officer processes 12 divided by 4 = 3 prisoners in 2 hours, or 1.5 per hour. 6 officers multiplied by 1.5 per hour multiplied by 3 hours = 27.

Question 4

An officer must travel 45 km to a crime scene at 90 km/h. How many minutes will the journey take?

Accepted Answer

30 minutes

Answer

Time = Distance divided by Speed = 45 divided by 90 = 0.5 hours = 30 minutes.

Question 5

Which of the following best defines 'probable cause' as used in Canadian policing?

Accepted Answer

Reasonable grounds to believe that an offence has been committed

Answer

In Canadian policing, 'probable cause' aligns with the standard of 'reasonable grounds to believe' — objective facts supporting a conclusion that an offence occurred.

APCAT - Alberta Police Cognitive Ability Test Practice Test

APCAT - Alberta Police Cognitive Ability Test Practice Test

APCAT FREE APCAT Cognitive Ability 2