CJBAT Logical Reasoning Questions & Answers 3

Question 1

The sergeant states: 'Every officer who worked overtime last month received a commendation.' Officer Torres did not receive a commendation. What can be concluded?

Accepted Answer

Officer Torres did not work overtime last month

Answer

Using contrapositive reasoning: if overtime leads to commendation, then no commendation means no overtime.

Question 2

An evidence room log shows: Item A checked in before B, C after D, B before D, E before A. What is the correct chronological order?

Accepted Answer

E, A, B, D, C

Answer

Chaining: E before A, A before B, B before D, D before C. The order is E, A, B, D, C.

Question 3

A crime analyst notes that neighborhoods with more streetlights have lower burglary rates. What is the strongest criticism of concluding streetlights prevent burglaries?

Accepted Answer

Correlation does not establish causation - a third factor like higher income could explain both

Answer

The observation shows correlation, not causation. Wealthier neighborhoods may have both more streetlights and better security.

Question 4

A policy states: 'Officers may use tasers ONLY when a suspect poses an immediate physical threat AND verbal de-escalation has been attempted.' In which scenario is taser use justified?

Accepted Answer

A suspect is charging at an officer with a metal pipe after the officer ordered them to stop

Answer

Only Option B meets both conditions: immediate physical threat (charging with weapon) and de-escalation attempted (ordered to stop).

Question 5

Three witnesses describe a getaway vehicle. Witness 1: 'Dark blue or black sedan.' Witness 2: 'Four-door car, possibly dark green.' Witness 3: 'Dark-colored sedan, not red or white.' What description is most consistent with all three?

Accepted Answer

A dark blue four-door sedan

Answer

Dark blue is consistent with all three accounts. Four-door matches Witness 2. Sedan matches Witnesses 1 and 3.

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