NPOST General Practice 4

Question 1

Read: 'The blue sedan was parked north of the red truck.' Which vehicle is farther south?

Accepted Answer

The red truck

Answer

If the sedan is north of the truck, the truck is farther south.

Question 2

An officer seizes 5 bags, each containing 8 items. How many items total?

Accepted Answer

40

Answer

5 multiplied by 8 equals 40.

Question 3

Which is the most reliable type of evidence in an investigation?

Accepted Answer

Physical evidence such as fingerprints

Answer

Physical evidence is objective and verifiable, making it most reliable.

Question 4

Which word means the opposite of 'guilty'?

Accepted Answer

Innocent

Answer

Innocent is the antonym of guilty.

Question 5

An officer must memorize a license plate: ABC-123. After turning away, which is correct?

Accepted Answer

ABC-123

Answer

The exact plate as given is ABC-123.

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