CJBAT Test Question and Answers 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which is a requirement to enter a Florida law enforcement basic recruit training program?
- A four-year degree in criminal justice
- Passing the Criminal Justice Basic Abilities Test (CJBAT) (Correct answer)
- Three years of military experience
- Completion of a ride-along program
Correct answer: Passing the Criminal Justice Basic Abilities Test (CJBAT)
Passing the CJBAT is a prerequisite for admission to any Florida law enforcement or corrections basic recruit training program.
The Florida Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission requires all prospective officers to pass the CJBAT before enrolling in basic recruit training. A four-year degree is not required. Military experience is not a prerequisite. Ride-alongs are not mandated.
Question 2: Officer Martinez responds to a store disturbance. A customer became agitated over a mask policy, knocked over a display rack, and left. The most accurate charge would be:
- Assault
- Criminal mischief/vandalism (Correct answer)
- Burglary
- Trespassing
Correct answer: Criminal mischief/vandalism
Intentionally knocking over a display rack constitutes criminal mischief (property damage). No assault, not burglary (lawful entry), not trespassing (left voluntarily).
Criminal mischief (Florida Statute 806.13) involves willfully damaging property. No assault occurred (no physical threat to a person). Burglary requires entering with intent to commit a crime. Trespassing requires remaining after being told to leave.
Question 3: Arrange traffic stop steps in order: (1) Approach vehicle. (2) Activate lights. (3) Request license/registration. (4) Observe violation. (5) Run plate through dispatch.
- 4, 2, 5, 1, 3
- 2, 4, 1, 3, 5
- 4, 2, 1, 3, 5 (Correct answer)
- 4, 5, 2, 1, 3
Correct answer: 4, 2, 1, 3, 5
Observe violation (4), activate lights (2), approach vehicle (1), request documents (3), run plate (5).
Step 1: Observe violation (legal basis). Step 2: Activate lights to signal the stop. Step 3: Approach after the vehicle stops. Step 4: Request license and registration. Step 5: Run information through dispatch.
Question 4: Which word is used incorrectly? 'The officer's report was very through and covered all aspects of the incident.'
- officer's
- through (Correct answer)
- covered
- incident
Correct answer: through
'Through' should be 'thorough.' 'Through' means from one side to another; 'thorough' means complete and careful.
'Through' (from one end to the other) is incorrect; the intended word is 'thorough' (complete, careful). These commonly confused words are tested because precise language in police reports prevents misunderstandings in legal proceedings.
Question 5: A school resource officer notices 40% more tardiness, students sleeping in class, and a spike in headache/fatigue complaints. What should be investigated?
- A new video game release keeping students up late
- A substance abuse problem among students
- A recent change in school start time
- All of the above as possible explanations (Correct answer)
Correct answer: All of the above as possible explanations
Problem sensitivity requires considering multiple possible explanations. All three options could reasonably explain the symptoms.
The symptoms have multiple possible causes. A new video game could disrupt sleep. Substance use can cause all listed symptoms. A schedule change could affect circadian rhythms. Good investigative practice requires considering all reasonable hypotheses rather than jumping to a single conclusion.
Question 6: If you fold a letter-sized paper in half lengthwise, then in half widthwise, how many layers exist at the thickest point?
- 2
- 3
- 4 (Correct answer)
- 8
Correct answer: 4
First fold: 2 layers. Second fold doubles to 4 layers. Each fold doubles the count.
Starting: 1 layer. Fold 1: 2 layers. Fold 2: 2 x 2 = 4 layers. The formula is 2^n where n is the number of folds. With 2 folds: 2^2 = 4.
CJBAT Test Question and Answers 2
Which is a requirement to enter a Florida law enforcement basic recruit training program?