OACP Sigma 2

Question 1

In the OACP Sigma test's reading comprehension section, what does a candidate primarily need to demonstrate when answering questions about a provided passage?

Accepted Answer

Ability to extract and interpret information directly stated or implied in the passage

Answer

Ability to recall personal experiences related to the topic

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Knowledge of policing law beyond what the passage covers

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Speed of reading regardless of accuracy

Question 2

A Sigma spatial question: An officer travels north two blocks, turns east for one block, then turns south for two blocks. In which direction should the officer turn to return directly to the starting point?

Accepted Answer

West

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North

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South

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East

Question 3

On the Sigma written communication section, which sentence is correctly punctuated?

Accepted Answer

The suspect, who was wearing a red jacket, fled the scene.

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The suspect, who was wearing a red jacket fled the scene.

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The suspect who was wearing a red jacket, fled the scene.

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The suspect who was wearing, a red jacket fled the scene.

Question 4

A Sigma observation question gives a witness description: female, approximately 165 cm, short dark hair, green hooded sweater, black backpack. Which detail is most useful for immediate identification in a crowd?

Accepted Answer

Green hooded sweater

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Height approximately 165 cm

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Female

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Dark hair

Question 5

An officer works an 8-hour shift. If 35% of the shift is spent on report writing, how many minutes are spent writing reports?

Accepted Answer

168 minutes

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148 minutes

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160 minutes

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175 minutes

Question 6

In a Sigma situational judgement scenario, an officer discovers a colleague has been falsifying overtime records. The officer's most appropriate action is to:

Accepted Answer

Report the conduct to a supervisor or through the appropriate professional standards channel

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Ignore it to avoid workplace conflict

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Confront the colleague privately and give them a chance to correct it

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Discuss the issue with other colleagues before deciding