LAPD Logical and Deductive Reasoning 2

Question 1

All officers assigned to the night shift must complete a safety briefing. Officer Torres is on the night shift. Which conclusion is valid?

Accepted Answer

Officer Torres must complete the safety briefing

Answer

Since all night-shift officers must complete the briefing and Torres is on the night shift, she must complete it.

Question 2

A suspect was seen leaving the building at 9:00 PM. The crime occurred between 8:45 PM and 9:15 PM. What can be concluded?

Accepted Answer

The suspect cannot be ruled out based on timing alone

Answer

The suspect's departure falls within the crime window, so timing alone does not exonerate or convict them.

Question 3

No patrol car in Division A is more than 3 years old. Unit 47 is a patrol car in Division A. What follows logically?

Accepted Answer

Unit 47 is not more than 3 years old

Answer

The universal rule that no Division A car exceeds 3 years applies directly to Unit 47.

Question 4

If a witness is reliable, their testimony is recorded. Witness A's testimony was NOT recorded. What can be deduced?

Accepted Answer

Witness A is not a reliable witness

Answer

Using contrapositive logic: if testimony was not recorded, the witness cannot be reliable.

Question 5

Five officers stand in a line by seniority. Officer Green is more senior than Officer White but less senior than Officer Black. Officer Red is the least senior. Where does Officer White rank?

Accepted Answer

White is less senior than Green

Answer

Black > Green > White, and Red is least senior, so White is less senior than Green.

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LAPD Logical and Deductive Reasoning 2