NPOST Reading Comprehension 2

Question 1

Passage: 'Officers responding to a domestic disturbance must first ensure the scene is safe before rendering aid. Only after securing any weapons should medical assistance be summoned.' What is the FIRST priority for the officers?

Accepted Answer

Ensure the scene is safe

Answer

The passage states officers must first ensure the scene is safe before any other action.

Question 2

Passage: 'The department's policy requires that all evidence be logged within 24 hours of collection.' If evidence is collected at 3 PM Monday, by when must it be logged?

Accepted Answer

3 PM Tuesday

Answer

24 hours after 3 PM Monday is 3 PM Tuesday.

Question 3

Passage: 'A curfew prohibits anyone under 18 from being in public places between 11 PM and 5 AM unless accompanied by a parent.' A 16-year-old alone at midnight is:

Accepted Answer

In violation of the curfew

Answer

A 16-year-old alone at midnight falls within the restricted hours without a parent, violating the curfew.

Question 4

Passage: 'Witnesses described the suspect as a tall man wearing a red jacket and blue jeans, fleeing north on foot.' Which detail describes the direction of flight?

Accepted Answer

Fleeing north

Answer

'Fleeing north' identifies the direction the suspect traveled.

Question 5

Passage: 'The report must be signed by the officer, reviewed by a supervisor, and filed with records.' Which step comes immediately after the officer signs?

Accepted Answer

Supervisor review

Answer

The sequence places supervisor review immediately after the officer's signature.

NPOST Police Test Practice Test

NPOST Police Test Practice Test

NPOST Reading Comprehension 2