OACP Logical Reasoning and Analysis 4

Question 1

A constable must choose between two patrol routes. Route A takes 12 minutes and covers 3 km; Route B takes 18 minutes and covers 6 km. If response time is the priority, which route is preferable and why?

Accepted Answer

Route A, because it minimizes travel time regardless of distance

Answer

When response time is the stated priority, the route that minimizes time — Route A — is the logical choice.

Question 2

In a logical syllogism, if the major premise is false, what is true of the conclusion?

Accepted Answer

The conclusion may still be true but the argument is unsound

Answer

A valid argument with a false premise is unsound, but the conclusion could coincidentally be true.

Question 3

An OACP analyst reads: 'Communities with higher police-community engagement have lower reported crime rates.' A chief proposes cutting engagement programs to save budget. What logical concern does this raise?

Accepted Answer

Cutting engagement may risk increasing crime rates, contradicting the observed relationship

Answer

The proposed action contradicts an established relationship in the data, creating a logical inconsistency.

Question 4

Officers A, B, and C are assigned to morning, afternoon, and night shifts respectively. If Officer B is reassigned to night shift, which statement must be true?

Accepted Answer

Officer B no longer works the afternoon shift

Answer

If Officer B moves to nights, the only certain conclusion is that B vacates the afternoon shift.

Question 5

Which of the following is the strongest counter-argument to the claim: 'Mandatory body camera use reduces complaints against officers'?

Accepted Answer

Complaint reductions may reflect increased reluctance to file, not improved officer conduct

Answer

A strong counter-argument challenges the interpretation of the data, not just the feasibility of the measure.

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OACP Logical Reasoning and Analysis 4