IPAT Memory and Observation 1

Question 1

Read the following scenario carefully: 'During a foot patrol, Garda Murphy observed a blue Volkswagen Golf (registration 192-D-45678) parked on double yellow lines outside a pharmacy.
The driver, a male wearing a green jacket, was speaking on his mobile phone.
A female pedestrian in a red coat was taking a photograph of the car.
The pharmacy had a Closed sign on the door.' What was the registration number of the parked vehicle?

Accepted Answer

192-D-45678

Answer

192-D-56789

Answer

192-D-45687

Answer

192-D-45768

Question 2

Using the same scenario from the previous question: 'Garda Murphy observed a blue Volkswagen Golf parked on double yellow lines outside a pharmacy. The driver, a male wearing a green jacket, was speaking on his mobile phone. A female pedestrian in a red coat was taking a photograph of the car.' What was the driver doing when observed?

Accepted Answer

Speaking on his mobile phone

Answer

Reading a newspaper

Answer

Eating food

Answer

Looking at a map

Question 3

Garda Kelly interviewed a witness who described a suspect as follows: 'Male, approximately 35–40 years old, 5 foot 10 inches tall, slim build, short brown hair, wearing a navy blue hoodie with white stripes on the sleeves, dark jeans, and white trainers. The suspect had a small scar above his left eyebrow.' What was the distinctive facial feature noted?

Accepted Answer

A scar above the left eyebrow

Answer

A tattoo on the right arm

Answer

A full beard

Answer

A pierced ear

Question 4

Using the same witness description: 'Male, approximately 35–40 years old, 5 foot 10 inches tall, slim build, short brown hair, wearing a navy blue hoodie with white stripes on the sleeves, dark jeans, and white trainers.' What colour were the suspect's trainers?

Accepted Answer

White

Answer

Black

Answer

Grey

Answer

Navy

Question 5

At 14:35 on Tuesday, Garda O'Brien responded to a report of a disturbance at 47 Main Street. On arrival she noted three individuals arguing outside a takeaway restaurant. Individual A wore a yellow t-shirt; Individual B wore a black leather jacket; Individual C wore a white shirt. The disturbance had apparently started over a parking dispute. What was Individual B wearing?

Accepted Answer

A black leather jacket

Answer

A yellow t-shirt

Answer

A white shirt

Answer

A grey hoodie

Question 6

Using the same disturbance scenario at 47 Main Street: three individuals were arguing outside a takeaway, apparently over a parking dispute. At what time did Garda O'Brien respond to the report?

Accepted Answer

14:35

Answer

13:35

Answer

14:53

Answer

15:35

Question 7

A shopkeeper reported that a shoplifting incident had been captured on CCTV. The suspect was described as: female, approximately 20–25 years old, with long blonde hair in a ponytail, wearing a grey hooded sweatshirt, black leggings, and pink runners, carrying a large tan-coloured tote bag. What colour runners was the suspect wearing?

Accepted Answer

Pink

Answer

White

Answer

Black

Answer

Red

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