California POST Test Vocabulary in Context 3

Question 1

The incident report noted the suspect 'fled' the scene. In a later question, you read the suspect 'absconded.' Absconded most nearly means:

Accepted Answer

left hurriedly and secretly to avoid law enforcement

Answer

Absconded means left hurriedly and secretly, typically to avoid detection or arrest.

Question 2

A command to 'desist' means the officer is ordering a person to:

Accepted Answer

stop what they are doing

Answer

Desist means to cease or stop doing something.

Question 3

A report describes evidence as 'circumstantial.' Circumstantial evidence is:

Accepted Answer

indirect evidence that implies a conclusion

Answer

Circumstantial evidence requires inference to connect it to a conclusion of fact.

Question 4

The officer's supervisor called his decision 'prudent.' Prudent most nearly means:

Accepted Answer

showing good judgment and caution

Answer

Prudent means acting with or showing care and thought for the future.

Question 5

A witness described the attacker's behavior as 'erratic.' Erratic most nearly means:

Accepted Answer

unpredictable and irregular

Answer

Erratic means not even or regular in pattern or movement; unpredictable.

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