FREE NCJOSI2 Spatial Orientation and Map Reading Questions and Answers

Question 1

Reference Map: North-South streets are Oak Ave, Maple St, and Elm St (from west to east).
East-West streets are 1st St, 2nd St, and 3rd St (from north to south).
The Police Station is at Oak Ave & 1st St.
The Courthouse is at Maple St & 2nd St.
The Bank is at Elm St & 3rd St.
The Park is at Oak Ave & 3rd St.
What is the most direct driving route from the Police Station to the Bank?

Accepted Answer

East on 1st St to Elm St, then south on Elm St to 3rd St.

Answer

South on Oak Ave to 2nd St, then east on 2nd St to Elm St, then south on Elm St to 3rd St.

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East on 1st St to Maple St, then south on Maple St to 3rd St.

Answer

South on Maple St to 3rd St, then west on 3rd St to Oak Ave.

Question 2

Using the same reference map, which landmark is located southwest of the Courthouse?

Accepted Answer

Park

Answer

Police Station

Answer

Bank

Answer

Hospital (at Elm St & 1st St)

Question 3

An officer starts at the Police Station, drives 2 blocks east, and then 2 blocks south. Where is the officer's final location?

Accepted Answer

The Bank

Answer

The Courthouse

Answer

The Park

Answer

The intersection of Maple St & 3rd St

Question 4

An officer is driving south on Elm St and makes a left turn onto 2nd St. Which direction is the officer now traveling?

Accepted Answer

East

Answer

North

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South

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West

Question 5

What is the primary direction of travel when going from the Park to the Courthouse?

Accepted Answer

Northeast

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Southwest

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Southeast

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Northwest

Question 6

A new library is built at the intersection of Maple St and 3rd St. Which landmark is now located directly north of the new library?

Accepted Answer

The Courthouse

Answer

The Bank

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The Park

Answer

The Police Station