APCAT Observation and Detail Recognition 2

Question 1

An officer observes a vehicle at 2:14 PM: a blue 2019 Honda Civic, plate ABX-7734, with a cracked rear bumper and a parking permit sticker on the windshield. Which detail is LEAST likely to help identify the vehicle later?

Accepted Answer

Parking permit sticker

Answer

A parking permit sticker is common and non-unique, making it the least reliable identifying detail compared to the plate, model, or distinctive damage.

Question 2

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?

Accepted Answer

Height and red jacket together

Answer

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

Question 3

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?

Accepted Answer

Window broken → boot prints made → plant knocked over → safe opened

Answer

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

Question 4

You observe the following at a traffic stop at 10:47 AM: driver has dilated pupils, speech is slurred, there is a faint chemical odor, and the car registration expired six months ago. Which observation is MOST relevant to officer safety?

Accepted Answer

Chemical odor

Answer

A chemical odor may indicate flammable or toxic substances in the vehicle, posing an immediate safety risk beyond signs of impairment alone.

Question 5

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?

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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

APCAT - Alberta Police Cognitive Ability Test Practice Test

APCAT - Alberta Police Cognitive Ability Test Practice Test

APCAT Observation and Detail Recognition 2