NCJOSI2 Memory and Observation 2

Question 1

An officer sees three individuals near a parked car. Person A wears a red jacket, Person B has a beard, and Person C is holding a bag. Which detail about Person C is MOST important for identification?

Accepted Answer

That they are holding a bag

Answer

The bag is a distinguishing item that aids in identifying Person C and may contain evidence relevant to an investigation.

Question 2

When recalling a sequence of events at a crime scene, which approach best supports accurate memory?

Accepted Answer

Recall events in the chronological order they occurred

Answer

Recalling events chronologically maintains the integrity of the sequence, reduces errors, and produces reports that accurately reflect what happened.

Question 3

After responding to a domestic disturbance, an officer should record which detail in their notes FIRST?

Accepted Answer

The time of arrival and address

Answer

Time of arrival and address are the foundational facts that anchor the incident report to a specific time and location.

Question 4

While scanning a crowd for suspicious activity, an officer notices someone who avoids eye contact and changes direction when the officer approaches. What should the officer primarily note?

Accepted Answer

The individual's behavior pattern

Answer

Behavior patterns such as avoiding eye contact and redirecting away from the officer are primary indicators of suspicious activity worth documenting and monitoring.

Question 5

An officer must recall the license plate '7KBZ214' from a fleeing vehicle. Which memory grouping is MOST effective?

Accepted Answer

7KB-Z214 (two meaningful chunks)

Answer

Chunking the plate into two groups (7KB-Z214) reduces cognitive load and is proven to improve accurate short-term recall of alphanumeric strings.

NCJOSI2 - National Criminal Justice Officer Selection Inventory Squared Practice Test

NCJOSI2 - National Criminal Justice Officer Selection Inventory Squared Practice Test

NCJOSI2 Memory and Observation 2