Law Enforcement Practice Test

Question 1

According to a recent report, car thefts are focused primarily in border ____, where thieves can rapidly ship stolen vehicles 
outside of the United States.

Accepted Answer

Cities

Answer

Town's

Answer

Citys

Answer

City's

Question 2

There are a few steps to follow while making a decision:
A) Make sure you have all of the necessary information.
B) Identify the issue.
C) Examine the data.
These steps should be followed in the correct order:

Accepted Answer

B, A, C

Answer

A, C, B

Answer

A, B, C

Answer

C, B, A

Question 3

In a 35-mile-per-hour zone, a vehicle was traveling at 65 miles per hour.Speeders shall be fined $10 for every mile per 
hour they exceed the speed limit. How much should the driver be fined?

Accepted Answer

$300

Answer

$50

Answer

$200

Answer

$90

Question 4

When should an investigator or officer use his or her own judgement?

Accepted Answer

When quick action is required and the situation is not covered by the rules

Answer

Whenever the rules appear to be applied in an unjust manner.

Answer

When there is a superior present.

Answer

Whenever there is a situation that isn't covered by established regulations

Question 5

Identify the incorrectly spelled word: The persistant stalker was served with numerous restraining orders by the victim.

Accepted Answer

Persistant

Answer

Victim

Answer

Issued

Answer

Restraining

Question 6

Which of the following statements best defines the best strategy to gain public cooperation?

Accepted Answer

Show an interest in the concerns of the citizens and make an effort to assist them.

Answer

To prevent bias, be as impersonal as possible.

Answer

When interacting with a citizen, utilize as many legal phrases as possible to demonstrate that you are a professional.

Answer

To demonstrate that you are sensitive, agree with every complaint stated by the public.

Question 7

David goes to the bank to get some money out of his account. He withdraws $244 from his account, which has $987 in it.
 How much money does he have left in his account?

Accepted Answer

$743

Answer

$ 750

Answer

$650

Answer

$350

Question 8

Which of these decimal fractions does the fraction 3/8 equal?

Accepted Answer

.375

Answer

.0350

Answer

.290

Answer

2.9

Question 9

The police officers stated that ____ still on the lookout for the suspect.

Accepted Answer

They're

Answer

Theirs

Answer

There

Answer

Their

Question 10

What time would it be in New York if a clock in San Francisco was one hour behind the time and showed 4 o'clock if
 New York time is three hours ahead of San Francisco time?

Accepted Answer

8 o’clock

Answer

9 o’clock

Answer

2 o’clock

Answer

5 o’clock

According to a recent report, car thefts are focused primarily in border ____, where thieves can rapidly ship stolen vehicles outside of the United States.

According to a recent report, car thefts are focused primarily in border ____, where thieves can rapidly ship stolen vehicles
outside of the United States.