LAPD Level 2

Question 1

A subpoena was issued to force the attendance of a key witness. The defendent was then arraigned in court. Which of the following terms is spelled wrong?

Accepted Answer

Defendent

Answer

The misspelled word in the sentence is 'defendent'. The correct spelling for the party against whom a civil or criminal action is brought is 'defendant'. This is a common error, but precision in legal terminology is crucial.

Question 2

The crime of speaking an untruth or making a false statement under oath.

Accepted Answer

Perjury

Answer

Perjury is the crime of speaking an untruth or making a false statement under oath, whether in court or in a sworn affidavit. It is a serious criminal offense because it undermines the integrity of legal proceedings and the justice system, as it involves intentionally misleading authorities or a court.

Question 3

An injury in which the skin does not break.

Accepted Answer

Contusion

Answer

A contusion is an injury in which the skin does not break, commonly known as a bruise. It occurs when capillaries and sometimes venules are damaged by trauma, causing blood to seep into the surrounding interstitial tissues without an open wound. This distinguishes it from other injuries like lacerations or punctures.

Question 4

A false statement that has been published and is damaging to someone's reputation.

Accepted Answer

Libel

Answer

Libel is a false statement that has been published (in writing, print, or broadcast) and is damaging to someone's reputation. It is a form of defamation, distinct from slander, which refers to spoken defamatory statements. Libel can lead to legal action for damages due to the harm caused to an individual's public image.

Question 5

If 30% of the police department's employment is 27,000 people, how many people work there?

Accepted Answer

90,000

Answer

To solve this, we set up the equation: 30% of Total Employment = 27,000. This can be written as 0.30 * X = 27,000, where X is the total number of people working there. Dividing 27,000 by 0.30 gives X = 90,000. Therefore, 90,000 people work at the police department.

(LAPD) Los Angeles Police Department Practice Test

(LAPD) Los Angeles Police Department Practice Test

LAPD Level 2