NTN Reading Comprehension 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A passage states: 'Suspects have the right to remain silent and to have an attorney present during questioning.' This right originates from which legal standard?
- Miranda rights (Correct answer)
- Fourth Amendment
- Probable cause
- Chain of custody
Correct answer: Miranda rights
The passage describes Miranda rights, which protect suspects during custodial interrogation.
Question 2: Read the following: 'All patrol vehicles must be inspected at the beginning of each shift. Any defects must be reported immediately.' What should an officer do if a defect is found?
- Report it immediately (Correct answer)
- Fix it themselves
- Wait until end of shift
- Ignore minor defects
Correct answer: Report it immediately
The passage states defects must be reported immediately.
Question 3: A passage reads: 'Community policing emphasizes building relationships with residents to prevent crime.' The MAIN idea of this passage is:
- Crime prevention through community relationships (Correct answer)
- Traditional patrol methods
- Increasing officer numbers
- Stricter law enforcement
Correct answer: Crime prevention through community relationships
The passage directly states that community policing focuses on relationships for crime prevention.
Question 4: An NTN passage states: 'A field training officer (FTO) evaluates new recruits during a probationary period of 12 to 18 months.' What is the MAXIMUM probationary period mentioned?
- 18 months (Correct answer)
- 12 months
- 24 months
- 6 months
Correct answer: 18 months
The passage states the range is 12 to 18 months, so the maximum is 18 months.
Question 5: A bulletin reads: 'Officers responding to domestic disturbance calls should always have backup before entering the premises.' The word 'always' indicates this rule is:
- Mandatory with no exceptions (Correct answer)
- A suggestion
- Optional
- Situational
Correct answer: Mandatory with no exceptions
The word 'always' indicates the rule is mandatory with no exceptions.
Question 6: A passage states: 'Officers shall not accept gifts valued over $25 from members of the public.' An officer is offered a $30 gift card. Based on the passage, the officer should:
- Decline the gift (Correct answer)
- Accept it
- Accept and report it
- Accept anything under $35
Correct answer: Decline the gift
The passage prohibits gifts over $25, and a $30 gift card exceeds that limit.
NTN Reading Comprehension 2
A passage states: 'Suspects have the right to remain silent and to have an attorney present during questioning.' This right originates from which legal standard?