NPOST General Practice 5

Question 1

A map shows the station at the center. The hospital is northwest. To reach it, an officer travels:

Accepted Answer

Up and to the left

Answer

On a standard map, northwest is up and to the left.

Question 2

Which statement in a report is a fact rather than an opinion?

Accepted Answer

The suspect was wearing a black jacket

Answer

A described, observable detail like clothing color is a verifiable fact.

Question 3

An officer recovers $250 in one wallet and $175 in another. How much total?

Accepted Answer

$425

Answer

$250 plus $175 equals $425.

Question 4

Which is the best reason to maintain the chain of custody for evidence?

Accepted Answer

To ensure evidence is admissible and untampered in court

Answer

Chain of custody proves evidence integrity for court use.

Question 5

A suspect ran south for 2 blocks, then turned and ran 3 blocks east. Where is the suspect relative to the start?

Accepted Answer

Southeast

Answer

Moving south then east places the suspect southeast of the starting point.

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