NYPD NYPD Deductive and Inductive Reasoning 2

Question 1

Officer Rivera receives a report that a car was stolen from Elm Street.
She learns that stolen cars in this neighborhood are almost always taken between midnight and 3 AM.
The car was reported missing at 7 AM after the owner returned from an overnight trip.
What is the most reasonable conclusion?

Accepted Answer

The car was likely stolen between midnight and 3 AM

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The car was stolen during the day

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The car was probably not stolen — it was moved by the owner

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The thief lives on Elm Street

Question 2

All officers assigned to the 34th Precinct must complete annual firearms qualifications. Officer Chen is assigned to the 34th Precinct. Which conclusion is definitely true?

Accepted Answer

Officer Chen must complete annual firearms qualifications

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Officer Chen is the best shooter in the precinct

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Officer Chen has already completed qualifications this year

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Officer Chen may be exempt from qualifications

Question 3

Detective Park notices that in five recent burglaries, entry was always through a ground-floor window and always on a Wednesday. A new burglary is reported on a Thursday with entry through a second-floor window. What should Detective Park conclude?

Accepted Answer

This burglary may or may not be related — the pattern differs but patterns can vary

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This burglary is definitely unrelated to the prior series

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This burglary was committed by a copycat

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The suspect changed tactics deliberately to mislead investigators

Question 4

A sergeant tells all patrol officers: 'If it is raining, wear your rain gear.' It is currently not raining. Which statement is logically correct?

Accepted Answer

Officers are not required to wear rain gear based on this rule

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Officers must wear rain gear anyway

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Officers should wear rain gear as a precaution

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The rule does not apply to sergeants

Question 5

Witness interviews in four separate robberies reveal the suspect always wore a red hoodie, acted alone, and demanded only cash. In the fifth robbery, the suspect wore a blue jacket, had an accomplice, and demanded jewelry. An officer suggests all five are the same suspect. Which reasoning best evaluates this claim?

Accepted Answer

The claim is weak because three key behavioral patterns are inconsistent with the earlier robberies

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The claim is likely correct because robberies in the area are increasing

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The claim is correct because the fifth robbery occurred in the same neighborhood

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The claim is strong because the suspect might have changed tactics

Question 6

Every time Officer Diaz patrols Block 7 between 10 PM and 11 PM, she observes loitering. Tonight she is assigned to patrol Block 7 at 10:30 PM. Based on inductive reasoning, what should she expect?

Accepted Answer

She will probably observe loitering

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She will definitely make an arrest

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There will certainly be no loitering since patterns change

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She should skip Block 7 to avoid danger

Question 7

A police report states: 'No civilians are permitted in the evidence room. James is a civilian.' What must be true?

Accepted Answer

James is not permitted in the evidence room

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James may enter the evidence room with an escort

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James should apply for a special permit

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James can enter if a detective approves