NPOST General Practice 2

Question 1

A driver is heading north and turns left at an intersection. Which direction is the driver now traveling?

Accepted Answer

West

Answer

Turning left from a northbound heading results in traveling west.

Question 2

Which of the following best describes the primary duty of a police officer?

Accepted Answer

To protect life and property and enforce the law

Answer

The core role of police is protecting life and property while enforcing laws.

Question 3

If a witness says a suspect fled 'to the east' and the officer is facing north, the suspect ran to the officer's:

Accepted Answer

Right

Answer

When facing north, east is to your right.

Question 4

An officer responds to a call at 14:45. What time is this on a 12-hour clock?

Accepted Answer

2:45 PM

Answer

Subtracting 12 from 14:45 gives 2:45 PM.

Question 5

A report must list events in chronological order. Which event comes first: (1) arrest, (2) dispatch, (3) arrival on scene?

Accepted Answer

Dispatch

Answer

Dispatch occurs before an officer arrives and makes an arrest.

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