Free MTA Police Written Test Question and Answers

Question 1

The crime of intentionally lying or making a false representation while under oath.

Accepted Answer

Perjury

Answer

Perjury is the specific legal term for the act of intentionally making a false statement or misrepresentation while under oath or affirmation, typically in a court of law or during a legal proceeding. The other options describe different legal concepts: testimony is a statement, collusion is secret cooperation, and libel is written defamation.

Question 2

Officer Brenton and _____ made their way to the local sheriff's office.

Accepted Answer

I

Answer

This is a subject pronoun usage question. When a pronoun is part of a compound subject (e.g., 'Officer Brenton and _____'), you can determine the correct pronoun by removing the other subject. The sentence 'I made my way to the local sheriff's office' is grammatically correct, whereas 'Me made my way' is not. Therefore, 'I' is the appropriate pronoun.

Question 3

A wound where the skin is intact.

Accepted Answer

Contusion

Answer

A contusion, commonly known as a bruise, is a type of injury where blood vessels beneath the skin are damaged, causing discoloration, but the skin itself remains unbroken or intact. Lacerations and punctures involve a break in the skin, while battery is a legal term for unwanted physical contact.

Question 4

It was difficult to track down the thief. But eventually, Officer Jackson caught a glimpse of what might have been a silhouette. The offender was sought for stealing offenses and for participating in a larger network that created counterfit notes.
Which of the following is improperly spelled?

Accepted Answer

Counterfit

Answer

The word 'counterfit' is improperly spelled in the provided text. The correct spelling for the term referring to fake or forged items, such as notes, is 'counterfeit' (with an 'e' before the 'i'). The other words listed are spelled correctly.

Question 5

The wall was an obstruction. Regardless, police climbed the wall, located the offender, and took him into custody. Despite having a cut on his right temple, he managed to endure a demanding interrogation.
Which of the following is improperly spelled?

Accepted Answer

Interogation

Answer

The word 'interogation' is improperly spelled in the provided text. The correct spelling for the formal questioning of a suspect or witness is 'interrogation,' which includes an additional 'r' after the 'e'. The other words listed are spelled correctly.

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Free MTA Police Written Test Question and Answers