NTN Police Physical Abilities Test Components 2

Question 1

The NTN PolicePrep Physical Abilities Test includes a physical fitness assessment. Which component primarily tests cardiovascular endurance?

Accepted Answer

1.5-mile run or shuttle run

Answer

Push-up test

Answer

Sit-and-reach test

Answer

Grip strength test

Question 2

A candidate for a police officer position fails the physical fitness test. What is typically the most immediate consequence?

Accepted Answer

The candidate may be given one opportunity to retest after a waiting period, depending on department policy

Answer

Immediate termination from the hiring process

Answer

A warning with no other consequence

Answer

The candidate is automatically placed in a remedial training program

Question 3

Why is core strength specifically important for police officers?

Accepted Answer

It supports balance, injury prevention, and performance during physical confrontations and emergency responses

Answer

It primarily improves running speed

Answer

It is only relevant for SWAT team members

Answer

It affects visual acuity during patrol

Question 4

A police officer fitness test includes a 300-meter sprint. This component primarily tests which physical attribute?

Accepted Answer

Anaerobic power and speed

Answer

Aerobic endurance

Answer

Flexibility

Answer

Static strength

Question 5

Which of the following best explains why police departments have minimum physical fitness standards for officers?

Accepted Answer

To ensure officers can safely and effectively perform the essential functions of the job including pursuit, defensive tactics, and rescue

Answer

To discriminate between candidates based on physical appearance

Answer

Physical standards only apply to specialized units like SWAT

Answer

To reduce healthcare costs exclusively

Question 6

During physical fitness training for the police academy, a recruit consistently scores high on the push-up test but low on the 1.5-mile run. What should the recruit prioritize to improve their overall fitness profile?

Accepted Answer

Increase aerobic/cardiovascular training with running, cycling, or swimming to improve endurance

Answer

Continue focusing on push-ups to maintain that strength advantage

Answer

Reduce all training since they are already partially fit

Answer

Focus on flexibility training since that is the remaining gap