FBAT Map Reading and Spatial Orientation

Question 1

On a standard map, which direction is typically represented by the top of the map?

Accepted Answer

North

Answer

By cartographic convention, the top of a standard map represents north.

Question 2

An officer is traveling east and turns right at an intersection. What direction are they now traveling?

Accepted Answer

South

Answer

Turning right while traveling east puts the officer heading south.

Question 3

A map scale reads 1 inch = 2 miles. Two locations are 3.5 inches apart on the map. What is the actual distance between them?

Accepted Answer

7 miles

Answer

3.5 inches × 2 miles per inch = 7 miles actual distance.

Question 4

An officer is heading north and makes a U-turn. What direction are they now traveling?

Accepted Answer

South

Answer

A U-turn reverses direction, so heading north then making a U-turn results in heading south.

Question 5

On a map, a suspect fled from the intersection of 1st Ave and Oak St, traveling two blocks north then one block east. What is the suspect's general location relative to the starting point?

Accepted Answer

Two blocks north and one block east

Answer

Two blocks north then one block east places the suspect two blocks north and one block east of the starting intersection.

FBAT - Florida Basic Abilities Test Practice Test

FBAT - Florida Basic Abilities Test Practice Test

FBAT Map Reading and Spatial Orientation