LAPD - Los Angeles Police Department Physical Fitness Qualifier Questions and Answers

Question 1

A candidate for the LAPD takes the Physical Fitness Qualifier (PFQ).
Their scores are: 40 points on the sit-ups, 30 points on the push-ups, and 35 points on the 1.5-mile run.
However, they only score 15 points on the 300-meter run.
What is the result of their PFQ?

Accepted Answer

Fail, because they did not achieve the minimum required score in every event.

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Pass, because their total score is 120, which is over 100.

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Pass, because they scored exceptionally well in three of the four events.

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Incomplete, they must retake the 300-meter run on the same day.

Question 2

The 300-meter run is a component of the LAPD PFQ that is designed to simulate the physical demands of a short foot pursuit. This event primarily measures a candidate's:

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Anaerobic capacity

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Aerobic capacity

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Flexibility

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Muscular endurance

Question 3

During the push-up portion of the PFQ, a candidate performs 40 push-ups. However, the proctor only counts 32 as valid repetitions. Which of the following is the most likely reason for the 8 disqualified repetitions?

Accepted Answer

The candidate did not lower their chest sufficiently close to the ground.

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The candidate's hands were placed slightly wider than their shoulders.

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The candidate rested in the 'up' position for more than 3 seconds.

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The candidate completed the repetitions too quickly.

Question 4

Which of the following physical abilities is directly assessed as a distinct, scored event in the LAPD Physical Fitness Qualifier?

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Core muscular endurance

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Upper body pulling strength (e.g., pull-ups)

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Agility and change of direction (e.g., shuttle run)

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Lower body explosive power (e.g., vertical jump)

Question 5

A candidate attempts the LAPD PFQ and successfully passes all four events with a high cumulative score. What is the next immediate step for this candidate in the hiring process?

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They are deemed qualified to proceed to the next stage of the selection process.

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They are given their final ranking on the eligibility list based on their score.

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They must retake the PFQ to confirm their score before proceeding.

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They receive a conditional offer of employment immediately upon passing.

Question 6

During the 1-minute sit-up event, a candidate performs 40 repetitions. For all repetitions, they successfully touch their elbows to their knees and their shoulder blades to the floor. However, for the first 20 repetitions their fingers are interlocked behind their head, and for the last 20 their arms are crossed over their chest. What is the candidate's most likely official score?

Accepted Answer

0, because crossing arms over the chest is an invalid technique.

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40, because both techniques are acceptable variations.

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20, because the form was not consistent throughout the event.

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30, because a 10-repetition penalty is assessed for changing form.