IPAT Memory and Observation

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

The registration was stated as 192-D-45678 in the scenario; all other options contain transposed digits.

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

The scenario explicitly states the driver 'was speaking on his mobile phone.'

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

The witness description specifically mentions 'a small scar above his left eyebrow' as the distinctive facial feature.

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

The description clearly states the suspect was wearing 'white trainers.'

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

The scenario assigns a black leather jacket specifically to Individual B.

IPAT Practice Test

IPAT Practice Test

IPAT Memory and Observation