NTN Police - National Testing Network Police Video-Based Situational Judgment Questions and Answers

Question 1

In a video-based situational judgment scenario, you respond to a noise complaint at a residence.
Upon arrival, you observe two individuals in a heated verbal argument.
As you approach, one individual becomes confrontational towards you, yelling and using profane language.
Which of the following is the most appropriate initial action?

Accepted Answer

Maintain a safe distance, use a calm and authoritative tone of voice, and attempt to verbally de-escalate the situation.

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Immediately attempt to physically restrain the confrontational individual to gain control of the situation.

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Ignore the confrontational individual and focus on interviewing the other person involved in the argument.

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Draw your weapon and order the confrontational individual to the ground.

Question 2

Which of the following best describes the primary purpose of the Video-Based Situational Judgment test in the NTN police exam?

Accepted Answer

To assess a candidate's judgment, integrity, and interpersonal skills in realistic scenarios.

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To test a candidate's detailed knowledge of specific state laws and departmental policies.

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To evaluate a candidate's physical fitness and reaction time.

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To measure a candidate's ability to write detailed and accurate incident reports.

Question 3

You are on patrol and observe a fellow officer conducting a traffic stop. During the interaction, you see your colleague become visibly frustrated and use a condescending tone with the driver, who appears to be confused but not hostile. What is the most appropriate action to take?

Accepted Answer

Wait until the traffic stop is complete, then privately and professionally discuss your observations with the officer.

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Intervene immediately, take over the traffic stop, and order your colleague back to their patrol car.

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Report the officer's behavior to your supervisor immediately via your radio.

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Do nothing, as it is not your traffic stop and intervening would undermine your colleague's authority.

Question 4

A video scenario depicts you responding to a call about a suspicious person in a park. You locate an individual matching the description who is simply sitting on a bench and appears to be experiencing homelessness. They are not violating any laws. The original caller is watching from a distance. The best course of action is to:

Accepted Answer

Approach the individual, respectfully introduce yourself, and inquire about their well-being in a non-accusatory manner.

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Order the individual to leave the park immediately to satisfy the caller.

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Arrest the individual for loitering.

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Ignore the individual and report back to dispatch that the call was unfounded.

Question 5

While reviewing a video of a shoplifting incident with a store manager, the manager points out the suspect and says, 'I know that person, they live down the street from me and are always causing trouble.' How should you best use this information?

Accepted Answer

Include the manager's statement in your report, but recognize it as a lead that requires further independent investigation.

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Immediately locate and arrest the person based on the manager's statement.

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Dismiss the manager's statement as biased and irrelevant to the investigation.

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Confront the person named by the manager and accuse them of the theft.

Question 6

In a video scenario, you are directing traffic at a busy intersection due to a malfunctioning traffic light. You observe a driver who is clearly impatient and attempting to drive around the cars you have stopped. Which action should you prioritize?

Accepted Answer

Make clear eye contact, use hand signals, and your whistle to firmly indicate the driver must stop and wait.

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Abandon your post to chase down the impatient driver and issue a citation.

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Shout at the driver to stop what they are doing.

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Take a picture of their license plate to issue a ticket later.