APCAT Alberta Police Cognitive Ability Test — Questions and Answers

Question 1: A patrol officer makes the following observations: a child's red tricycle on the sidewalk in front of No. 6, a sprinkler running in the front yard of No. 10, a broken fence panel on the north side of No. 14, and a 'For Sale' sign in the window of No. 18. Which property has a broken fence panel?

No. 18
No. 6
No. 10
No. 14 (Correct answer)

Correct answer: No. 14

The officer's notes state the broken fence panel is at No. 14.

Question 2: You discover that a respected senior officer has posted discriminatory comments online. What is the best action?

Reply publicly with an angry comment
Screenshot it for blackmail
Ignore it due to their reputation
Report it to the appropriate internal authority (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Report it to the appropriate internal authority

Discriminatory conduct must be reported regardless of the person's reputation or rank.

Question 3: A patrol officer is the only unit available and must prioritize three pending calls: 1) A commercial alarm at a pharmacy. 2) A minor, non-injury vehicle collision that is blocking a residential street. 3) A report of several youths setting off firecrackers in a public park. Which option represents the most logical order of response?

Firecrackers, Collision, Pharmacy Alarm
Collision, Pharmacy Alarm, Firecrackers
Pharmacy Alarm, Collision, Firecrackers (Correct answer)
Collision, Firecrackers, Pharmacy Alarm

Correct answer: Pharmacy Alarm, Collision, Firecrackers

The hierarchy of police calls places potential crimes in progress with risk to life or major property loss at the highest priority. A pharmacy alarm could be a break-in, posing a significant threat. The collision, while a public hazard, is a lower priority than a potential felony. The firecrackers are a nuisance/bylaw complaint with the lowest immediate risk.

Question 4: Read the following and answer the question. At 14:22, dispatch received a report of a vehicle collision at the intersection of 16 Avenue NW and 10 Street NW, Calgary. Three vehicles were involved: a red Ford F-150, a blue Mazda 3, and a white delivery van. Two occupants from the Ford were transported to Foothills Medical Centre. How many vehicles were involved in the collision?

Four
Two
Three (Correct answer)
Five

Correct answer: Three

The passage explicitly states 'Three vehicles were involved'.

Question 5: A call comes in reporting: (A) a missing dog; (B) a man threatening a woman with a weapon outside a store; (C) a graffiti complaint filed two days ago; (D) a noise complaint from an apartment. Which should be prioritised?

C
D
A
B (Correct answer)

Correct answer: B

An active threat with a weapon presents an immediate danger to life and is the highest priority call.

Question 6: You are first on scene of a house fire and hear a person calling from inside. What is the priority?

Photograph the house
Wait to gather information about the owner
Enter and search every room with no precaution
Call for fire and rescue and attempt only safe rescue actions, warning others away (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Call for fire and rescue and attempt only safe rescue actions, warning others away

Summoning trained rescuers while avoiding unsafe actions balances rescue with responder safety.

Question 7: Choose the correctly spelled word that means to take a person into legal custody.

Arrrest
Arrest (Correct answer)
Arresst
Arest

Correct answer: Arrest

'Arrest' has one 'r' and two 's' letters — a common spelling error is doubling the 'r'.

Question 8: Select the word that correctly completes the following sentence: "The detective's primary goal was to ________ a confession from the suspect without using coercion."

illissit
illicit
elicit (Correct answer)
allicit

Correct answer: elicit

The correct word is 'elicit,' which means to evoke or draw out a response or information. The word 'illicit' means forbidden by law or custom. The other options are misspellings.

Question 9: Using the same collision passage: What colour was the Ford F-150?

Silver
White
Blue
Red (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Red

The passage describes the Ford F-150 as red.

Question 10: Choose the word that correctly completes the sentence: 'The investigator had _____ the evidence before the suspect arrived.'

all ready catalogued
already catalogued (Correct answer)
already catalog
all-ready catalogued

Correct answer: already catalogued

'Already' (one word) means 'by this time'. 'Catalogued' is the correct past participle spelling in Canadian English.

Question 11: A stolen bicycle is described as: red mountain bike, 21-speed, with a yellow handlebar grip on the right side only and a dent on the left chainstay. An officer finds a bike matching the description except the handlebar grips are both yellow. What is the correct conclusion?

It may be the stolen bike, but the grip discrepancy requires further investigation (Correct answer)
It is not the stolen bike because the grips don't match exactly
The dent on the chainstay is sufficient to confirm it is stolen
It is definitely the stolen bike; minor changes are expected

Correct answer: It may be the stolen bike, but the grip discrepancy requires further investigation

The grip discrepancy is notable but grips can be easily replaced, so the bike warrants further investigation rather than immediate confirmation or exclusion.

Question 12: An officer is scanning a crowd for a suspect described as wearing a green hoodie. The officer spots three people in green hoodies. What should the officer do next?

Approach only the closest individual
Detain all three immediately
Note any additional descriptors to narrow the match before approaching (Correct answer)
Disregard the sighting and wait for backup

Correct answer: Note any additional descriptors to narrow the match before approaching

Using additional descriptors such as height, build, or other clothing refines the identification before contact, reducing unnecessary detentions.

Question 13: The committee ___ its report yesterday.

submit
submitted (Correct answer)
were submitting
have submitted

Correct answer: submitted

'Yesterday' requires simple past tense, and 'committee' acting as one unit takes a singular-compatible form.

Question 14: Which word is closest in meaning to 'corroborate'?

Confirm (Correct answer)
Conceal
Postpone
Contradict

Correct answer: Confirm

To corroborate is to support or confirm with additional evidence.

Question 15: An officer observes a man at a bus stop: approximately 180 cm tall, heavyset build, wearing a black toque, olive green parka, dark blue jeans, and white running shoes. He is carrying a tan backpack on his left shoulder. Which description is accurate?

Slim male, black toque, olive green parka, dark blue jeans, white shoes, tan backpack on left shoulder
Heavyset male, black toque, brown parka, dark jeans, white shoes, tan backpack on right shoulder
Heavyset male, black toque, olive green parka, dark blue jeans, white shoes, tan backpack on left shoulder (Correct answer)
Heavyset male, grey toque, olive green parka, dark blue jeans, white shoes, tan backpack on left shoulder

Correct answer: Heavyset male, black toque, olive green parka, dark blue jeans, white shoes, tan backpack on left shoulder

The accurate description matches all observed details: heavyset, black toque, olive green parka, dark blue jeans, white shoes, left shoulder backpack.

Question 16: Passage: "The audit examined three areas: fleet maintenance, overtime costs, and equipment inventory. Only fleet maintenance showed significant problems." Which area showed significant problems?

Fleet maintenance (Correct answer)
Overtime costs
Staff training
Equipment inventory

Correct answer: Fleet maintenance

Only fleet maintenance showed significant problems.

Question 17: Read the following and answer the question. The use of force by police officers in Canada is governed by the Criminal Code of Canada, which permits officers to use as much force as is reasonably necessary to carry out their lawful duties. Force must be proportionate to the threat faced. The use of excessive force constitutes an assault and can lead to criminal charges against the officer. According to the passage, what happens if an officer uses excessive force?

The officer will be suspended without pay
Charges against the suspect will be dropped
The officer will be reassigned to desk duty
The officer may face criminal assault charges (Correct answer)

Correct answer: The officer may face criminal assault charges

The passage states that 'the use of excessive force constitutes an assault and can lead to criminal charges against the officer'.

Question 18: A list of names: Anderson, Andersen, Anderton, Andersson. A report names 'Andersen'. Which spelling must you select to match?

Andersen (Correct answer)
Andersson
Anderson
Anderton

Correct answer: Andersen

Only Andersen matches the report's spelling exactly.

Question 19: Under Alberta's Safer Communities and Neighbourhoods (SCAN) Act, what is the primary purpose?

To allow citizens to make arrests
To enable the closure or rehabilitation of properties used for ongoing criminal activity (Correct answer)
To set fines for noise violations
To regulate building permits in urban areas

Correct answer: To enable the closure or rehabilitation of properties used for ongoing criminal activity

The SCAN Act allows authorities to address properties being used repeatedly for criminal activity by seeking compliance or closure orders.

Question 20: You note two tasks: calling a victim's family with an update, and securing a dangerous firearm found at the scene. Which comes first?

Calling the family
Whichever is easier
Neither
Securing the firearm (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Securing the firearm

Removing an immediate hazard to the public takes priority over a courtesy update.

Question 21: Your supervisor gives an instruction you believe is unlawful. What should you do?

Respectfully raise your concern and refuse to act unlawfully, seeking higher guidance if needed (Correct answer)
Pretend to comply and do nothing
Complain to coworkers only
Follow it because orders are orders

Correct answer: Respectfully raise your concern and refuse to act unlawfully, seeking higher guidance if needed

Officers are accountable to the law and must not carry out unlawful instructions.

Question 22: During a routine traffic stop, the driver becomes verbally aggressive and refuses to provide their license. What should you do first?

Physically restrain the driver immediately
Call for backup and wait without speaking
Walk away to de-escalate the situation
Remain calm, explain the legal requirement, and give the driver a moment to comply (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Remain calm, explain the legal requirement, and give the driver a moment to comply

Remaining calm and clearly explaining legal obligations gives the driver the opportunity to comply voluntarily.

Question 23: Which sentence uses the word 'principal' correctly in a police context?

The principal officer made the arrest on scene.
The principal evidence was excluded by the judge.
Both A and C are correct uses. (Correct answer)
The school principal called police about a trespasser.

Correct answer: Both A and C are correct uses.

'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.

Question 24: A scene photo shows a door with a broken pane on the lower left, a mat displaced to the right, and one shoe by the entrance. Which statement describes a change if the later photo shows two shoes?

No change occurred
An item was added (Correct answer)
An item was moved
An item was removed

Correct answer: An item was added

A second shoe appearing means an item was added to the scene.

Question 25: An officer is preparing documents for court. Which of the following legal terms is spelled correctly?

Misdemenor
Prossecutor
Warant
Perpetrator (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Perpetrator

"Perpetrator" is the correct spelling for a person who carries out a harmful or illegal act. The correct spellings for the other options are "misdemeanor," "warrant," and "prosecutor."

Question 26: Read the following passage and answer the question. 'Corrections officers manage individuals who have been convicted of crimes or are awaiting trial. Their role includes supervising daily activities, maintaining facility security, and facilitating rehabilitation programs. Unlike police officers, corrections officers generally work inside detention facilities rather than in the community.' How does the work environment of corrections officers differ from that of police officers, according to the passage?

Corrections officers work outdoors, while police officers work indoors
Corrections officers primarily focus on investigations
Corrections officers work inside facilities, while police officers work in the community (Correct answer)
Police officers have more contact with convicted criminals

Correct answer: Corrections officers work inside facilities, while police officers work in the community

The passage states that corrections officers work inside detention facilities rather than in the community like police officers.

Question 27: If CAT is coded 3-1-20 using letter positions, how is DOG coded?

4-15-8
5-15-7
4-15-7 (Correct answer)
4-14-7

Correct answer: 4-15-7

D=4, O=15, G=7.

Question 28: What letter comes next: A, C, F, J, O, ?

S
U (Correct answer)
V
T

Correct answer: U

The skips grow by one each time (+2, +3, +4, +5, +6), so O + 6 = U.

Question 29: Which sentence needs no hyphen correction?

The well-known suspect, was arrested down-town.
The well-known suspect was arrested downtown. (Correct answer)
The well known-suspect was arrested downtown.
The wellknown suspect was arrested downtown.

Correct answer: The well-known suspect was arrested downtown.

A compound modifier before a noun is hyphenated: well-known.

Question 30: Passage: "Fatigue is a leading contributor to workplace errors. Studies show that adults need seven to nine hours of sleep, yet shift workers often get fewer than six." According to the passage, how many hours do shift workers often get?

Fewer than four
Fewer than six (Correct answer)
Seven to nine
Exactly eight

Correct answer: Fewer than six

The passage says shift workers often get fewer than six hours.

Question 31: When asked to recall a suspect's clothing from memory, which is the most reliable approach for accurate reporting?

Combine your description with what others said
Report only what you actually saw and note uncertainty (Correct answer)
Describe the most typical outfit
Fill in gaps with likely guesses

Correct answer: Report only what you actually saw and note uncertainty

Accurate reports distinguish observed facts from assumptions.

Question 32: You are assigned a task you have never done and your supervisor is unavailable. Mistakes could have serious consequences. What should you do?

Refuse the task entirely and go home
Seek guidance from an experienced colleague or written procedure before acting (Correct answer)
Delegate it to a junior without explanation
Guess and proceed to avoid looking incompetent

Correct answer: Seek guidance from an experienced colleague or written procedure before acting

Seeking guidance when uncertain prevents errors and reflects sound judgment.

Question 33: Which statement is the most objective for a police report?

The man smelled of alcohol, slurred his speech, and swore at me. (Correct answer)
The man was clearly guilty of causing the disturbance.
The man looked like a typical troublemaker.
The man was obviously drunk and rude.

Correct answer: The man smelled of alcohol, slurred his speech, and swore at me.

Objective reports record observable facts, not opinions or conclusions.

Question 34: Passage: "The evidence locker is accessed only by the property clerk and the duty sergeant. Each entry is logged with the date, time, and signature." Who may access the evidence locker?

Any officer on duty
The property clerk and the duty sergeant (Correct answer)
The duty sergeant only
The chief and the property clerk

Correct answer: The property clerk and the duty sergeant

Only the property clerk and duty sergeant have access per the passage.

Question 35: A perimeter fence around a square property measures 160 feet in total. What is the length of each side?

45 feet
40 feet (Correct answer)
30 feet
35 feet

Correct answer: 40 feet

A square has 4 equal sides: 160 ÷ 4 = 40 feet per side.

Question 36: Choose the sentence with correct subject-verb agreement.

A collection of evidence items was submitted. (Correct answer)
Collections of evidence items was submitted.
The collection of evidence items were submitted.
A collection of evidence items were submitted.

Correct answer: A collection of evidence items was submitted.

The subject is 'collection' (singular), not 'items'. Singular subjects require singular verbs ('was').

Question 37: Which option contains a run-on sentence?

The constable identified the suspect she then radioed for backup. (Correct answer)
The constable identified the suspect. She then radioed for backup.
The constable identified the suspect; she then radioed for backup.
The constable identified the suspect, and she radioed for backup.

Correct answer: The constable identified the suspect she then radioed for backup.

Option C is a run-on sentence — two independent clauses are joined without any punctuation or conjunction.

Question 38: Which sentence has correct subject-verb agreement?

Neither of the officers are present at the scene.
Neither of the officers have been present at the scene.
Neither of the officers were present at the scene.
Neither of the officers was present at the scene. (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Neither of the officers was present at the scene.

'Neither' is singular and takes a singular verb.

Question 39: During a surveillance observation, an officer notices: a white van parks, a man in a yellow vest exits, enters a pharmacy, exits carrying a blue bag, gets back in the van, and the van departs eastbound. What colour was the bag the man was carrying?

Black
White
Yellow
Blue (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Blue

The observation states the man exited the pharmacy carrying a blue bag.

Question 40: Observe the following description of a room: 'The office was messy. Papers were scattered across a large wooden desk, on which sat a lamp and an open laptop. A coffee mug with a faded logo was next to the keyboard. Two of the five drawers on the right side of the desk were slightly ajar. A blue jacket was draped over the back of the leather chair.' Which of the following is a direct observation, not an inference?

The person left the office in a hurry.
The coffee in the mug is cold.
The person who works here is disorganized.
A blue jacket is on the chair. (Correct answer)

Correct answer: A blue jacket is on the chair.

The statement 'A blue jacket is on the chair' describes a verifiable, factual detail directly from the text. The other options are inferences or assumptions; 'disorganized' is a judgment, 'cold coffee' is a guess, and leaving 'in a hurry' is a conclusion about behavior not directly observed.

Question 41: In a row of symbols ▲ ● ■ ▲ ● ■ ● ▲, how many times does the circle (●) appear?

2
5
4
3 (Correct answer)

Correct answer: 3

Circles appear in positions 2, 5, and 7, which is three times.

Question 42: A dispatcher receives a call at 14:47. Department policy requires all calls to be logged within 15 minutes of receipt and assigned to an officer within 30 minutes. The call is logged at 15:00 and assigned at 15:19. Which policy requirement, if any, was violated?

Only the logging requirement was violated
Neither requirement was violated (Correct answer)
Both the logging and assignment requirements were violated
Only the assignment requirement was violated

Correct answer: Neither requirement was violated

The call was received at 14:47. Logging at 15:00 is 13 minutes later (within the 15-minute window). Assignment at 15:19 is 32 minutes after receipt — wait, 15:19 minus 14:47 is 32 minutes, which exceeds 30. Re-checking: 14:47 + 30 min = 15:17, and 15:19 is 2 minutes past that. Only the assignment requirement was violated.

Question 43: Passage: 'Few recruits fail the physical test, yet many struggle with the written portion.' Which statement is accurate?

Most recruits fail the physical test
The physical test is the main cause of failure
Nobody struggles with the written portion
The written portion is harder for more recruits than the physical test (Correct answer)

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

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

Question 44: An officer reviews a scene photo showing a broken window, muddy boot prints leading toward a back door, a knocked-over plant, and an open safe. What sequence best represents the likely order of events?

Boot prints made → safe opened → window broken → plant knocked over
Safe opened → window broken → plant knocked over → boot prints made
Plant knocked over → safe opened → boot prints made → window broken
Window broken → boot prints made → plant knocked over → safe opened (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Window broken → boot prints made → plant knocked over → safe opened

Logical progression suggests entry through the broken window, tracking mud inside, disturbing the plant while moving through, and finally reaching the safe.

Question 45: Using the same BOLO bulletin: What type of vehicle was described?

2019 Silver Honda Civic (Correct answer)
2019 Silver Toyota Corolla
2019 Silver Honda Accord
2019 Grey Honda Civic

Correct answer: 2019 Silver Honda Civic

The bulletin describes a silver 2019 Honda Civic.

Question 46: Out of 80 applicants for a police position, 1/4 passed the written test and 1/2 of those passed the physical test. How many applicants passed both tests?

10 (Correct answer)
40
20
15

Correct answer: 10

80 × 1/4 = 20 passed the written test; 20 × 1/2 = 10 passed both tests.

Question 47: _ going to review the footage before _ shift ends.

Their / there
They're / there
They're / their (Correct answer)
There / they're

Correct answer: They're / their

'They're' means 'they are' and 'their' shows possession.

Question 48: Read the following passage and answer the question below. Passage: "An officer is dispatched to a minor traffic collision in a residential area. Upon arrival, she observes two vehicles with minimal damage. Driver A claims Driver B failed to stop at a stop sign, while Driver B insists that Driver A was speeding. There are no independent witnesses. The officer's report must objectively document the damage to both vehicles, the road conditions, the exact statements from each driver, and a diagram of the final resting positions of the cars. The officer is not to assign fault in the report but must record all available facts." In the described scenario, what should the officer's report primarily focus on?

Objectively documenting all factual details of the scene. (Correct answer)
Determining which driver was at fault for the collision.
Interviewing neighbors to find potential witnesses.
Estimating the monetary cost of the vehicle damage.

Correct answer: Objectively documenting all factual details of the scene.

The passage explicitly states, 'The officer is not to assign fault in the report but must record all available facts.' It then lists the factual details that must be documented, such as damage, statements, and road conditions. The other options are either contradicted by the text or not mentioned as the primary focus.

Question 49: A stolen vehicle report describes the car as: dark blue, 4-door sedan, Alberta licence plate beginning with 'CGT'. An officer spots four vehicles. Which should be investigated first based on the description?

A dark blue 4-door sedan with plate CGT 5502 (Correct answer)
A black 4-door sedan with plate CGT 1193
A dark blue 4-door sedan with plate CHT 8847
A dark blue 2-door hatchback with plate CGT 4821

Correct answer: A dark blue 4-door sedan with plate CGT 5502

The report specifies dark blue, 4-door sedan, and a plate beginning with 'CGT.' Option D matches all three criteria exactly. Option A has a 2-door hatchback body, Option B is black not dark blue, and Option C has a plate beginning with 'CHT' not 'CGT.'

Question 50: Choose the correctly spelled word:

Occurence
Occurrence (Correct answer)
Occurrance
Ocurrence

Correct answer: Occurrence

Occurrence has double c, double r, and ends in -ence.

Question 51: Out of the four words, which one is misspelled?

Pursuent (Correct answer)
Silencer
Vehicle
Alcohol

Correct answer: Pursuent

To identify the misspelled word, each option must be checked for correct spelling. 'Alcohol', 'Silencer', and 'Vehicle' are all spelled correctly. 'Pursuent' is misspelled; the correct spelling is 'Pursuant'. Therefore, 'Pursuent' is the word that does not follow standard English spelling rules.

Question 52: A security camera frame shows a person with a hat, glasses, and a watch on the right wrist. A suspect list says 'watch on left wrist'. What should an observant officer conclude?

The hat detail is wrong
The descriptions match fully
The glasses detail is wrong
The wrist detail does not match and needs verification (Correct answer)

Correct answer: The wrist detail does not match and needs verification

Left versus right wrist is a mismatch that must be verified.

Question 53: A vehicle uses 8 litres of fuel per 100 km. How much fuel is needed for 350 km?

26 L
24 L
28 L (Correct answer)
30 L

Correct answer: 28 L

3.5 × 8 = 28 litres.

Question 54: Which of the following best defines 'probable cause' as used in Canadian policing?

A guess that a crime has occurred
Proof beyond a reasonable doubt
An admission of guilt by a suspect
Reasonable grounds to believe that an offence has been committed (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Reasonable grounds to believe that an offence has been committed

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

Question 55: Using the same passage: What was the address of the disturbance?

1854 Centre Street NW
1845 Centre Street NE
1845 Centre Street NW (Correct answer)
1485 Centre Street NW

Correct answer: 1845 Centre Street NW

The passage states the disturbance occurred at 1845 Centre Street NW, Calgary.

Question 56: An officer notes the following on Elm Street: a red mailbox outside No. 14, a yellow fire hydrant across from No. 18, a broken streetlight between No. 20 and No. 22, and graffiti on the wall of No. 24. Where is the broken streetlight located?

Outside No. 24
Between No. 18 and No. 20
Between No. 20 and No. 22 (Correct answer)
Across from No. 22

Correct answer: Between No. 20 and No. 22

The passage explicitly states the broken streetlight is between No. 20 and No. 22.

Question 57: Which information is MOST critical to relay to dispatch first when requesting help?

The weather forecast
Your badge number history
The names of all witnesses
Your location and the nature of the emergency (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Your location and the nature of the emergency

Dispatch needs where and what to send the right help quickly.

Question 58: Passage: "Sergeant Okafor supervises eight officers on days and six on nights. A further four officers work weekends only." How many officers does Sergeant Okafor supervise on night shifts?

Eight
Six (Correct answer)
Fourteen
Four

Correct answer: Six

The passage says six officers work nights under the sergeant.

Question 59: Which sentence uses proper grammar and punctuation in a police report?

officer smith and Jones responded to the scene.
Officers Smith and jones responded to the scene.
Officers smith and jones, responded to the scene.
Officers Smith and Jones responded to the scene. (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Officers Smith and Jones responded to the scene.

Names must be capitalised (proper nouns) and no unnecessary comma should separate the subject from the verb.

Question 60: You are working a long shift and feel exhausted before an important task requiring close attention. What is the best action?

Hide it from everyone to look dependable
Push through and hope for the best
Skip the task without telling anyone
Tell a supervisor about your fatigue so the task can be handled safely (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Tell a supervisor about your fatigue so the task can be handled safely

Reporting fatigue allows safe task reassignment and avoids preventable mistakes.

Question 61: You arrive first at a collision where one driver is unconscious, another is arguing loudly, and traffic is approaching the scene. Which action should come first?

Secure the scene to prevent further collisions (Correct answer)
Run licence plate checks
Take statements from the arguing driver
Photograph vehicle damage

Correct answer: Secure the scene to prevent further collisions

Scene safety protects everyone and must precede evidence gathering or paperwork.

Question 62: Which sequence matches the original list: 7, 3, 9, 1, 5, 8?

3, 7, 9, 1, 5, 8
7, 9, 3, 1, 5, 8
7, 3, 9, 1, 8, 5
7, 3, 9, 1, 5, 8 (Correct answer)

Correct answer: 7, 3, 9, 1, 5, 8

Only the second sequence keeps every number in the original order.

Question 63: Find the odd item out: B7K9, B7K9, B7K9, B7H9, B7K9

Fifth item
First item
Second item
Fourth item (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Fourth item

The fourth code has an H instead of a K.

Question 64: Passage: "Although crime rates fell 8% in the north end, they rose 3% in the east end, and remained unchanged in the south end." Where did crime rates rise?

East end (Correct answer)
South end
North end
West end

Correct answer: East end

Crime rose 3% in the east end.

Question 65: Read the following passage and answer the question below. Passage: "The use of force by police officers is governed by a 'continuum' model, which provides a framework for officers to use an appropriate level of force based on a subject's resistance. The levels typically range from officer presence and verbal commands at the low end, to empty-hand controls, intermediate weapons (like batons or tasers), and finally, lethal force. The principle of proportionality is paramount; the force used must be reasonable and necessary in relation to the threat posed by the subject. An officer's assessment of the situation is continuous, and they must de-escalate the level of force as soon as a subject complies or the threat is neutralized." What is the guiding principle of the use-of-force continuum described in the passage?

Using a level of force proportional to the subject's resistance. (Correct answer)
Maintaining the same level of force throughout an encounter.
Applying the maximum force possible to ensure compliance.
Exclusively using non-lethal methods in all situations.

Correct answer: Using a level of force proportional to the subject's resistance.

The passage highlights that 'the principle of proportionality is paramount; the force used must be reasonable and necessary in relation to the threat posed by the subject.' This directly supports the idea of using force proportional to resistance.

Question 66: Which word is a synonym for 'corroborate'?

Confirm (Correct answer)
Ignore
Fabricate
Contradict

Correct answer: Confirm

To corroborate is to support or confirm a statement with additional evidence.

Question 67: How many edges does a cube have?

12 (Correct answer)
8
6
10

Correct answer: 12

A cube has 12 edges, 8 vertices and 6 faces.

Question 68: You and your partner pull over a vehicle for a minor traffic infraction. As you approach, you notice the driver attempting to hide a small, unidentifiable object under the seat. The driver appears extremely nervous. What is the best course of action?

Immediately draw your weapon and demand the driver show you the object.
Ignore the action as it may be insignificant and proceed with the traffic citation.
Order the driver out of the vehicle and immediately conduct a full search of the car.
Ask the driver what they placed under the seat, while maintaining a safe distance and observing their hands. (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Ask the driver what they placed under the seat, while maintaining a safe distance and observing their hands.

Officer safety is paramount, but actions must be based on reasonable suspicion. Asking the driver about the object is a reasonable and prudent step. It allows the officer to gather more information to justify further action, if necessary, while remaining vigilant. Immediately searching the car may not be legally justifiable at this stage. Ignoring the furtive movement would be a neglect of officer safety. Drawing a weapon is an overreaction based on the current information and could dangerously escalate the situation.

Question 69: An officer walks from Point A north 4 blocks, then east 3 blocks to reach Point B. What is the straight-line distance from A to B?

8 blocks
7 blocks
6 blocks
5 blocks (Correct answer)

Correct answer: 5 blocks

Using the Pythagorean theorem: √(4² + 3²) = √(16 + 9) = √25 = 5 blocks.

Question 70: During a routine patrol, you find your partner asleep in the passenger seat of the patrol car. This is a serious violation of department policy and a significant officer safety issue. What should you do first?

Drive to a more secluded location to let them finish their nap before resuming patrol.
Say nothing and let them sleep, as they may have been overworked on a previous shift.
Wake your partner up, inform them of the seriousness of their action, and document the incident according to department protocol. (Correct answer)
Take a photo as evidence and report them to Internal Affairs immediately.

Correct answer: Wake your partner up, inform them of the seriousness of their action, and document the incident according to department protocol.

The immediate priorities are to address the safety violation and adhere to professional and ethical standards. Waking the partner up directly addresses the immediate safety risk. Informing them of the seriousness of the situation is a direct and professional way to handle the interpersonal conflict. Most importantly, following departmental protocol for documenting such an incident is crucial for accountability. Ignoring the situation or covering it up compromises safety and integrity. Reporting immediately to Internal Affairs without first addressing the immediate safety concern and speaking to the partner might be overly aggressive as an initial step.

Question 71: An officer must choose between two solutions: one is fast but leaves a risk unaddressed, the other is slower but resolves the root cause. Which factor should weigh most if the risk involves public safety?

Speed of completion
Personal convenience
Eliminating the safety risk (Correct answer)
Lowest cost

Correct answer: Eliminating the safety risk

When public safety is at stake, removing the risk outweighs speed or cost.

Question 72: Using the same passage: What was taken from the residence?

A laptop, three watches, and $200 cash
A laptop, two watches, and $120 cash
A tablet, two watches, and $200 cash
A laptop, two watches, and $200 cash (Correct answer)

Correct answer: A laptop, two watches, and $200 cash

The passage states a laptop, two watches, and $200 cash were taken.

Question 73: A witness describes a suspect as: male, approximately 6'1", wearing a red jacket, dark jeans, white sneakers, and a baseball cap. An officer then sees four men nearby. Which matching feature should be prioritized first?

Height and red jacket together (Correct answer)
Jeans color
Baseball cap color
Shoe color

Correct answer: Height and red jacket together

Height combined with a distinctive clothing color narrows the field fastest; single common features like cap or jeans color appear on many individuals.

Question 74: During a traffic stop, an officer notes the following about the driver: male, mid-40s, beard with grey streaks, glasses with black frames, wearing a red plaid shirt, tattoo of an anchor on his right forearm. The officer is later asked to describe the glasses frames. What colour are they?

Silver
Black (Correct answer)
Brown
Tortoiseshell

Correct answer: Black

The officer noted the glasses had black frames.

Question 75: Identify the sentence that incorrectly shifts verb tense.

The officer arrived at the scene and secured the perimeter.
She interviewed the witness and submits the report the next day. (Correct answer)
The detective reviewed the evidence and filed the charges.
He called dispatch, waited for backup, and then entered the building.

Correct answer: She interviewed the witness and submits the report the next day.

Option B shifts from past tense ('interviewed') to present tense ('submits'), creating an inconsistent tense shift.

Question 76: You respond to a domestic disturbance call and find both parties shouting but no visible injuries. What is the priority action?

Leave since there are no visible injuries
Call a mediator and wait outside
Arrest both parties immediately
Separate the parties to speak with each individually (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Separate the parties to speak with each individually

Separating the parties reduces immediate tension and allows each person to speak freely, improving your ability to assess the situation.

Question 77: During your patrol you observe: (A) an elderly person sitting alone on a park bench looking disoriented; (B) a sprinkler watering a public sidewalk; (C) a cat stuck in a tree; (D) a faded crosswalk line. Which warrants immediate police attention?

C
D
A (Correct answer)
B

Correct answer: A

A disoriented elderly person may be experiencing a medical emergency (stroke, dementia episode) and requires a welfare check.

Question 78: Passage: "Officers must complete use-of-force recertification every 24 months. Firearms qualification, however, is required annually." How often is firearms qualification required?

Every six months
Every three years
Every 24 months
Annually (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Annually

The passage says firearms qualification is required annually, not every 24 months.

Question 79: Read the following bulletin and answer the question. Be on the lookout for a silver 2019 Honda Civic, licence plate ABX-4721, last seen travelling eastbound on Stoney Trail at 08:45. Vehicle is associated with a reported theft. Driver described as male, early 30s, wearing a grey hoodie and dark jeans. What is the licence plate of the vehicle?

ABX-4271
ABX-4721 (Correct answer)
AXB-4721
ABX-7421

Correct answer: ABX-4721

The bulletin clearly states the licence plate is ABX-4721.

Question 80: Passage: "Because the bridge was closed for repairs, traffic was rerouted along Ninth Avenue, which added roughly ten minutes to commutes." Why was traffic rerouted?

Ninth Avenue was widened
A collision blocked the road
A parade was being held
The bridge was closed for repairs (Correct answer)

Correct answer: The bridge was closed for repairs

The passage gives bridge repairs as the reason for rerouting.

Question 81: Passage: "Mediation is voluntary and confidential. Either party may withdraw at any time, and nothing said during mediation can be used in court." What is true of mediation according to the passage?

Statements may be used in court
It is mandatory
It is open to the public
Either party may withdraw at any time (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Either party may withdraw at any time

The passage states either party may withdraw at any time.

Question 82: You are the first officer to arrive at the scene of a multi-vehicle accident on a busy highway. There are several injured people, and traffic is backing up, creating a hazard. Which of the following actions should be your immediate priority?

Assess the scene for hazards and quickly perform triage on the injured to identify the most critical patients. (Correct answer)
Start directing traffic to prevent further collisions.
Begin interviewing uninjured witnesses to get a detailed account of the accident.
Secure all vehicles involved to preserve evidence for the accident investigation.

Correct answer: Assess the scene for hazards and quickly perform triage on the injured to identify the most critical patients.

In an emergency situation with multiple casualties (an MCI), the first responder's primary duty is the preservation of life. This involves a rapid assessment of the entire scene for ongoing dangers (like fuel leaks) and then performing triage to determine the severity of injuries. This ensures that the most critically injured individuals receive attention first when medical help arrives. While directing traffic and gathering witness statements are important, they are secondary to rendering aid and ensuring the safety of those on scene.

Question 83: During a patrol briefing, the following persons of interest are described. Which description contains the most specific and actionable identifying information?

Asian female, young, shoulder-length hair, average build
Hispanic female, approximately 5'4", 130 lbs, with a rose tattoo on her left forearm and a chipped front tooth (Correct answer)
White male, 30s, medium build, brown hair
Black male, tall, wearing casual clothing

Correct answer: Hispanic female, approximately 5'4", 130 lbs, with a rose tattoo on her left forearm and a chipped front tooth

Specific physical measurements, a distinctive tattoo location, and a dental feature provide actionable details that can narrow a search significantly.

Question 84: Which version of the following sentence is most accurate and clear for a police report?

The vehicle exceeded the speed limit by a lot.
The vehicle was travelling at an estimated speed of 80 km/h in a posted 60 km/h zone. (Correct answer)
The car sped by quite quickly in a hurry.
The vehicle was going really fast down the road.

Correct answer: The vehicle was travelling at an estimated speed of 80 km/h in a posted 60 km/h zone.

Police reports require specific, quantified, factual descriptions rather than vague or colloquial language.

Question 85: While conducting a foot patrol in a park, you notice a teenager spray-painting a bench. The teenager runs when they see you. What is the best course of action?

Detain the nearest group of teenagers as suspects
Assess safety before pursuing, note a description, and call it in (Correct answer)
Do nothing since you did not catch them in the act
Chase the teenager at full speed regardless of surroundings

Correct answer: Assess safety before pursuing, note a description, and call it in

Officer safety and public safety must be weighed before any pursuit, and broadcasting a description allows broader response.

Question 86: You are off-duty and a friend asks you to access police databases to look up information about their neighbour. What do you do?

Access the database and then delete the search history
Look up the information but do not share all of it
Politely decline and explain that accessing databases for personal matters is a serious breach of policy (Correct answer)
Help your friend — it's a minor favour

Correct answer: Politely decline and explain that accessing databases for personal matters is a serious breach of policy

Accessing police systems for non-authorised personal use is a serious breach of privacy law and police policy, regardless of off-duty status.

Question 87: Passage: "Dispatch received the call at 2:47 a.m. The first unit arrived at 2:55 a.m., and a second unit arrived four minutes later." When did the second unit arrive?

2:59 a.m. (Correct answer)
2:51 a.m.
2:55 a.m.
3:04 a.m.

Correct answer: 2:59 a.m.

Four minutes after 2:55 a.m. is 2:59 a.m.

Question 88: Using the same passage: Who provided a witness statement?

Ms. Afolabi (Correct answer)
Mr. Afolabi
The male in the red jacket
Ms. Reeves

Correct answer: Ms. Afolabi

The passage states that Ms. Afolabi provided a statement.

Question 89: Read the following passage and answer the question. At 21:14 on March 3, Constable Reeves responded to a disturbance at 1845 Centre Street NW, Calgary. She observed two males arguing outside a convenience store. One male, wearing a red jacket, fled north on foot. The other male remained on scene. A witness, Ms. Afolabi, provided a statement. At what time did Constable Reeves respond to the call?

21:04
21:40
23:14
21:14 (Correct answer)

Correct answer: 21:14

The passage explicitly states Constable Reeves responded at 21:14.

Question 90: Passage: "The shelter holds 40 beds. On Friday 31 were occupied, and on Saturday 5 more were filled than on Friday." How many beds were occupied on Saturday?

35
36 (Correct answer)
26
40

Correct answer: 36

31 plus 5 equals 36 beds occupied on Saturday.

Question 91: A report states the vehicle was a 'silver four-door sedan heading south on 16 Avenue.' Which later account contradicts it?

A sedan travelling south
A silver car with four doors on 16 Avenue
A grey sedan going south on 16 Avenue
A silver sedan going north on 16 Avenue (Correct answer)

Correct answer: A silver sedan going north on 16 Avenue

Direction changed from south to north, creating a direct contradiction.

Question 92: While writing a report, you hear over the radio that a colleague nearby requests urgent backup. What is the best priority decision?

Ask dispatch to call another officer without checking
Respond to the backup request if you are the closest available unit (Correct answer)
Wait until your shift ends
Finish the report first

Correct answer: Respond to the backup request if you are the closest available unit

Officer safety calls take precedence over routine administrative tasks.

Question 93: You are conducting a traffic stop and the driver begins to record the interaction on their phone. What is the most appropriate response?

Terminate the stop and leave to avoid being recorded
Allow the recording to continue — members of the public have the right to film police in public spaces (Correct answer)
Ask them to put the phone away as it is distracting
Demand they stop recording and confiscate the phone

Correct answer: Allow the recording to continue — members of the public have the right to film police in public spaces

Members of the public have a legal right to film police officers performing their duties in public.

Question 94: Choose the correctly spelled word for covert observation of a person or location by police:

surveillence
surviellance
surveilance
surveillance (Correct answer)

Correct answer: surveillance

'Surveillance' is the correct spelling, derived from the French word 'surveiller' meaning to watch over. Officers frequently encounter this term in warrants and operational reports; the double 'l' and the '-ance' ending are the most common mistakes.

Question 95: Choose the correctly spelled word meaning to officially take possession of property as evidence.

Seeze
Sieize
Seize (Correct answer)
Seise

Correct answer: Seize

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

Question 96: An officer inventories items from a suspect's backpack. The list includes: one 15-inch laptop (silver), a black spiral notebook, a wallet containing $145 in various bills, a set of keys with a green fob, a half-eaten sandwich, and a transit pass valid until July 31st. Later, the officer needs to confirm a detail without looking at the list. Which of the following is correct?

The transit pass had an expiration date. (Correct answer)
The laptop was black and 13 inches.
The wallet contained exactly $150.
The keys had a blue fob.

Correct answer: The transit pass had an expiration date.

The inventory list explicitly states that the transit pass was 'valid until July 31st', which is an expiration date. The other options are incorrect: the wallet had $145, the laptop was silver and 15 inches, and the key fob was green.

Question 97: You are directing a team of three at a scene. One member is trained in first aid, one in traffic control, one in evidence handling. Casualties are present and traffic is moving. How should you assign tasks?

Everyone collects evidence
First aid to casualties, traffic control to the road, evidence handling after the scene is safe (Correct answer)
Evidence handling first because it is time-sensitive
All three direct traffic

Correct answer: First aid to casualties, traffic control to the road, evidence handling after the scene is safe

Matching skills to the most urgent needs saves lives before evidence is collected.

Question 98: An officer observes the following suspect from store security footage: female, approximately 165 cm, slim build, shoulder-length auburn hair, navy blue blazer, black pants, silver earrings, carrying a large beige purse. Which description is accurate?

Female, 165 cm, slim, auburn hair, navy blazer, black pants, gold earrings, beige purse
Female, 165 cm, slim, brown hair, navy blazer, black pants, silver earrings, beige purse
Female, 165 cm, medium build, auburn hair, navy blazer, black pants, silver earrings, beige purse
Female, 165 cm, slim, auburn hair, navy blazer, black pants, silver earrings, beige purse (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Female, 165 cm, slim, auburn hair, navy blazer, black pants, silver earrings, beige purse

Option B matches all details: female, 165 cm, slim, auburn hair, navy blazer, black pants, silver earrings, beige purse.

Question 99: A call is received at 9:00, a unit is dispatched at 9:04, and it arrives at 9:12. How long from the call to arrival?

16 minutes
8 minutes
12 minutes (Correct answer)
4 minutes

Correct answer: 12 minutes

9:00 to 9:12 is 12 minutes.

Question 100: Choose the sentence that is factually specific and appropriate for a police report about a recovered stolen item.

We found some stolen stuff at the house.
We found a laptop in a room.
There was a stolen laptop somewhere in the residence.
Officers located a grey Samsung laptop, serial number SN-7742XQ, in a bedroom closet at the address. The item matched the description of a stolen laptop reported on March 15. (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Officers located a grey Samsung laptop, serial number SN-7742XQ, in a bedroom closet at the address. The item matched the description of a stolen laptop reported on March 15.

Specific item description, serial number, location, and reference to the originating report make Option B the most complete and useful documentation.

Question 101: Using the same passage: What time did Mr. Patel arrive home?

07:03
17:30 (Correct answer)
07:30
17:03

Correct answer: 17:30

The passage states Mr. Patel arrived home at 17:30.

Question 102: Which option correctly uses a semicolon?

The officer filed the report; but forgot to sign it.
The officer; filed the report and forgot to sign it.
The officer filed the report; she forgot to sign it. (Correct answer)
The officer filed the report; forgetting to sign it.

Correct answer: The officer filed the report; she forgot to sign it.

A semicolon correctly joins two independent clauses without a coordinating conjunction.

Question 103: An officer is observing a suspect from a distance. The suspect is a male, approximately 6'1", with short brown hair. He is wearing a grey hoodie, blue jeans, and white sneakers. He is carrying a black backpack over his right shoulder and is seen looking at his phone frequently. He has a small tattoo of a star visible on his left wrist. Which detail would be easiest to misidentify from a distance?

The color of the hoodie.
The fact he is carrying a backpack.
The color of his jeans.
The specific design of the tattoo. (Correct answer)

Correct answer: The specific design of the tattoo.

While the presence of a tattoo might be observable, the specific design (a star) is a very small detail that would be the most difficult to discern accurately from a distance compared to larger items like the color of clothing or the presence of a backpack.

Question 104: On a standard die, opposite faces sum to 7. Which number is opposite the 2?

3
6
5 (Correct answer)
4

Correct answer: 5

Since opposite faces total 7, the face opposite 2 is 5.

Question 105: A surveillance camera rotates 90 degrees every 30 seconds. How many full rotations does it complete in 12 minutes?

10
12
6 (Correct answer)
8

Correct answer: 6

12 minutes = 720 seconds ÷ 30 = 24 intervals; 24 × 90° = 2,160° ÷ 360° = 6 full rotations.

Question 106: Passage: "Residents reported the smell of gas at 4 p.m. The utility company shut off the main valve at 4:40 p.m., and the area was cleared for re-entry at 7 p.m." How long after the report was the main valve shut off?

1 hour
3 hours
30 minutes
40 minutes (Correct answer)

Correct answer: 40 minutes

From 4:00 p.m. to 4:40 p.m. is 40 minutes.

Question 107: Read the following incident description and answer the question. On Sunday, November 7, Constable Danko attended a residential break and enter at 72 Sunridge Way NE. The resident, Mr. Patel, reported arriving home at 17:30 to find the rear patio door forced open. A laptop, two watches, and $200 cash were taken. No suspects were observed. What day of the week did the incident occur?

Friday
Monday
Saturday
Sunday (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Sunday

The passage states the incident occurred on Sunday, November 7.

Question 108: A victim of a serious crime asks you to share their file with a community support organisation without going through official channels because they are impatient with delays. What is the most appropriate response?

Tell the victim they have no right to their own information
Forward the information via personal email to speed things up
Share the file informally to support the victim's needs
Explain that sharing file information must follow proper legal and privacy protocols and help the victim understand the official referral process (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Explain that sharing file information must follow proper legal and privacy protocols and help the victim understand the official referral process

Personal information in police files is subject to FOIP protections and must be shared through proper authorised channels.

Question 109: Which factor MOST increases the priority of a call?

The caller is polite
The call is near the end of your shift
A weapon is reported to be involved (Correct answer)
The location is familiar

Correct answer: A weapon is reported to be involved

Weapons raise the risk of serious harm to people and responders.

Question 110: A report lists 14 items seized: 5 phones, 4 wallets, 3 watches, and 2 keys. A second tally lists 5 phones, 4 wallets, 3 watches, and 3 keys. What is the discrepancy?

Wallets count differs
Keys count differs (Correct answer)
Phones count differs
Watches count differs

Correct answer: Keys count differs

Keys are 2 in the first tally and 3 in the second.

Question 111: Which pair of numbers is identical? 6104-8372 / 6104-8327; 5519-2046 / 5519-2046; 7203-9918 / 7230-9918; 3481-5560 / 3418-5560

3481-5560 / 3418-5560
7203-9918 / 7230-9918
6104-8372 / 6104-8327
5519-2046 / 5519-2046 (Correct answer)

Correct answer: 5519-2046 / 5519-2046

Only the second pair matches in every digit.

Question 112: Radio call signs follow the pattern: Unit-1A, Unit-2B, Unit-3C. What is the call sign of the 6th unit?

Unit-5E
Unit-7G
Unit-6E
Unit-6F (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Unit-6F

Number increases by 1 and the letter advances by 1 each time, so the 6th unit is Unit-6F.

Question 113: Passage: 'Unlike traffic stops, wellness checks usually begin without any suspicion of a crime.' What is being compared?

Two methods of recording evidence
Two types of vehicles
Two shifts of officers
Two types of police contact with different starting circumstances (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Two types of police contact with different starting circumstances

The sentence contrasts how traffic stops and wellness checks typically begin.

Question 114: You are assigned four tasks: (A) investigate a theft reported three days ago; (B) respond to a report of a person brandishing a firearm; (C) follow up on a noise complaint from last week; (D) deliver a community notice to a business. What should you do first?

D
A
B (Correct answer)
C

Correct answer: B

A person brandishing a firearm is an immediate and dangerous in-progress situation that takes absolute priority.

Question 115: If 4 officers can process 12 prisoners in 2 hours, how many prisoners can 6 officers process in 3 hours at the same rate?

24
18
36
27 (Correct answer)

Correct answer: 27

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 116: Using the same collision passage: Where were the injured occupants transported?

South Health Campus
Peter Lougheed Centre
Foothills Medical Centre (Correct answer)
Rockyview General Hospital

Correct answer: Foothills Medical Centre

The passage states two occupants were transported to Foothills Medical Centre.

Question 117: Which word correctly completes this sentence: 'The evidence obtained without a warrant was deemed _____ and excluded from trial.'

Inadmissible (Correct answer)
Unadmissable
Inadmissable
Unadmissible

Correct answer: Inadmissible

'Inadmissible' is the correct spelling — prefix 'in-' and suffix '-ible', not '-able'.

Question 118: The worth of the goods taken determines the charge that will be filed for shoplifting. A suspect steals three sets of earrings for $21 apiece, two watches for $95 apiece, and a $196 gold chain. How much money was taken in by the thieves?

$447
$443
$449 (Correct answer)
$445

Correct answer: $449

To find the total value of the stolen goods, calculate the value of each item type and then sum them. Three sets of earrings at $21 each total $63 (3 × $21). Two watches at $95 each total $190 (2 × $95). One gold chain costs $196. Adding these amounts together: $63 + $190 + $196 = $449. This is the total value of the items stolen.

Question 119: Which word is spelled correctly in the context of police report writing?

Occurrence (Correct answer)
Occurance
Ocurrence
Occurence

Correct answer: Occurrence

'Occurrence' has double 'c' and double 'r', a common misspelling in police reports.

Question 120: Which of the following sentences is written with the most clarity, objectivity, and professionalism suitable for a police incident report?

The man was obviously upset and started yelling at the victim for no good reason.
He got really mad and aggressive, waving his arms all over the place at the other guy.
The subject, a male in a black coat, raised his voice and gesticulated towards the other individual. (Correct answer)
I saw the subject throw the bag under the car when he noticed me approaching.

Correct answer: The subject, a male in a black coat, raised his voice and gesticulated towards the other individual.

This sentence is the most professional because it uses objective, neutral language ('raised his voice,' 'gesticulated') to describe the subject's actions without making assumptions or using subjective interpretations ('obviously upset,' 'for no good reason'). It avoids slang ('guy,' 'mad') and speculation about the subject's motives.

APCAT Alberta Police Cognitive Ability Test

The APCAT is Alberta's standardized police applicant screening test measuring judgement, observation, memory recall, written communication, and problem analysis skills.

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