CHP Physical Fitness Requirements 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which component of the CHP Physical Fitness Evaluation (PFE) measures cardiovascular endurance?
- 1.5-mile run (Correct answer)
- Standing broad jump
- Vertical leap
- 400-meter sprint
Correct answer: 1.5-mile run
The 1.5-mile run is the standard cardiovascular endurance component of the CHP Physical Fitness Evaluation.
Question 2: How are minimum passing scores on the CHP Physical Fitness Evaluation adjusted?
- By age and gender (Correct answer)
- By height and weight only
- By rank and years of service
- All candidates use the same standard
Correct answer: By age and gender
CHP fitness standards are adjusted by age and gender to account for physiological differences across demographic groups.
Question 3: A CHP applicant fails one component of the Physical Fitness Evaluation but passes the rest. What is the outcome?
- The applicant fails overall because all components must be passed (Correct answer)
- The applicant passes if the overall average score is sufficient
- The failed component is retested immediately
- The applicant is provisionally hired pending a retest
Correct answer: The applicant fails overall because all components must be passed
Candidates must meet minimum standards in every PFE component; failing any single component results in an overall failure.
Question 4: Which of the following best describes the sit-and-reach test included in CHP fitness testing?
- A flexibility measurement of the lower back and hamstrings (Correct answer)
- A core strength test using a medicine ball
- A balance assessment performed on one leg
- A dynamic stretching sequence scored on range of motion
Correct answer: A flexibility measurement of the lower back and hamstrings
The sit-and-reach test measures flexibility of the lower back and hamstring muscles by how far a seated person can reach forward.
Question 5: During the CHP Physical Agility Test (PAT), what is the primary purpose of the 165-pound dummy drag?
- To simulate rescuing or moving an injured person (Correct answer)
- To test grip strength using a weighted object
- To assess lower-body explosive power
- To measure reaction time under load
Correct answer: To simulate rescuing or moving an injured person
The dummy drag simulates an officer's ability to drag an injured civilian or incapacitated person to safety.
Question 6: What type of wall climb is typically included in the CHP Physical Agility Test obstacle course?
- A solid wood wall approximately 6 feet tall (Correct answer)
- A chain-link fence scaled to 10 feet
- A rope-assisted wall rated at 8 feet
- A brick wall with hand-holds at 5 feet
Correct answer: A solid wood wall approximately 6 feet tall
The PAT includes a solid wood wall (typically around 6 feet) that applicants must scale without assistance.
Question 7: How does the CHP use body composition data collected during the Physical Fitness Evaluation?
- To assess overall health and fitness level as part of the evaluation (Correct answer)
- To disqualify any candidate above 20% body fat automatically
- To determine assignment location after hiring
- Body composition is not measured during the CHP PFE
Correct answer: To assess overall health and fitness level as part of the evaluation
Body composition is one factor assessed during the CHP PFE to give a complete picture of an applicant's overall physical health.
CHP Physical Fitness Requirements 2
Which component of the CHP Physical Fitness Evaluation (PFE) measures cardiovascular endurance?