IPAT Memory and Observation 3

Question 1

Read the following scenario: 'An armed robbery was reported at a post office. A witness described two suspects fleeing in a dark green Opel Astra, registration 08-WH-2345. The vehicle was last seen turning left onto the N4 dual carriageway heading in the direction of Athlone. The incident occurred at approximately 13:20 on Monday.' What colour was the getaway vehicle?

Accepted Answer

Dark green

Answer

The witness described the Opel Astra as 'dark green'; the other colour options are plausible but incorrect.

Question 2

Using the same armed robbery scenario, what was the registration of the getaway vehicle?

Accepted Answer

08-WH-2345

Answer

The registration 08-WH-2345 is explicitly stated; the distractors reverse or transpose digits.

Question 3

Using the same armed robbery scenario, in which direction did the getaway vehicle head after the robbery?

Accepted Answer

Athlone

Answer

The scenario states the vehicle was 'heading in the direction of Athlone' after turning onto the N4.

Question 4

Garda Ní Fhaoláin attended a missing persons report. The missing person was described as: male, 17 years old, 5 foot 8 inches tall, medium build, short red hair, wearing a school uniform consisting of a dark grey blazer, white shirt, black trousers, and black shoes. He was last seen at 08:30 outside Scoil Mhuire on Cork Road. What colour was the missing person's hair?

Accepted Answer

Red

Answer

The description clearly states the missing person had 'short red hair.'

Question 5

Using the same missing person description, where was the individual last seen?

Accepted Answer

Outside Scoil Mhuire on Cork Road

Answer

The scenario states he was 'last seen at 08:30 outside Scoil Mhuire on Cork Road.'

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IPAT Memory and Observation 3