FBAT Reading Comprehension 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A passage reads: 'The suspect was described as a male, approximately 6 feet tall, wearing a red jacket and blue jeans, last seen heading north on Elm Street.' What direction was the suspect last seen heading?
- South
- East
- West
- North (Correct answer)
Correct answer: North
The passage states the suspect was last seen heading north on Elm Street.
Question 2: A policy states: 'Officers are prohibited from accepting gifts valued at more than $25 from any individual or business they have official contact with.' What is the maximum gift value permitted?
- $10
- $20
- $25 (Correct answer)
- $50
Correct answer: $25
The policy sets the maximum permissible gift value at $25.
Question 3: A report reads: 'Four vehicles were involved in the collision. The first vehicle was a blue sedan, the second a white pickup truck, the third a gray SUV, and the fourth a black motorcycle.' How many vehicles were involved?
- Three
- Four (Correct answer)
- Five
- Six
Correct answer: Four
The report explicitly states four vehicles were involved in the collision.
Question 4: A notice reads: 'Overtime requests must be submitted no later than 72 hours before the anticipated overtime shift begins.' When must overtime requests be submitted?
- At least 24 hours before the shift
- At least 48 hours before the shift
- At least 72 hours before the shift (Correct answer)
- At least 96 hours before the shift
Correct answer: At least 72 hours before the shift
The notice states overtime requests must be submitted no later than 72 hours in advance.
Question 5: A witness statement reads: 'I saw two men running from the store. One had a black backpack; the other was carrying a brown paper bag.' How many suspects did the witness see?
- One
- Two (Correct answer)
- Three
- Four
Correct answer: Two
The witness statement clearly describes two men running from the store.
Question 6: A procedure states: 'Before entering a search area, officers must verify they have a valid warrant, unless exigent circumstances exist.' What is required before entering a search area?
- Supervisor approval only
- A valid warrant unless exigent circumstances exist (Correct answer)
- A warrant in all circumstances
- Verbal authorization from dispatch
Correct answer: A valid warrant unless exigent circumstances exist
The procedure requires a valid warrant unless exigent circumstances justify an exception.
FBAT Reading Comprehension 2
A passage reads: 'The suspect was described as a male, approximately 6 feet tall, wearing a red jacket and blue jeans, last seen heading north on Elm Street.' What direction was the suspect last seen heading?