POST Reading Comprehension Skills 3

Question 1

A statute excerpt reads: 'A person commits theft when they knowingly obtain or exert unauthorized control over property of another with intent to deprive that person of the property permanently.' Which element is NOT required by this definition?

Accepted Answer

Use of force or threat

Answer

The definition does not include force or threat as a required element; that would describe robbery.

Question 2

A training bulletin states: 'Passive resistance occurs when a subject does not comply with lawful commands but does not actively oppose the officer.' Which scenario BEST fits this description?

Accepted Answer

A suspect goes limp and refuses to walk

Answer

Going limp and refusing to walk is non-compliance without active opposition, fitting the definition of passive resistance.

Question 3

A memo states: 'Effective immediately, all vehicle pursuits must be authorized by a supervisor before being initiated, except when a delay would result in imminent harm to a person.' When can an officer begin a pursuit WITHOUT prior supervisor authorization?

Accepted Answer

When imminent harm to a person would result from delay

Answer

The exception to the authorization requirement is when a delay would cause imminent harm to a person.

Question 4

An arrest report states: 'The subject was detained at 0920, Miranda warnings were administered at 0935, and questioning began at 0940.' How long after detention did questioning begin?

Accepted Answer

20 minutes

Answer

From 0920 to 0940 is 20 minutes.

Question 5

A passage reads: 'Chain of custody refers to the documented sequence of individuals who have handled a piece of evidence, ensuring its integrity from collection to courtroom presentation.' Why is chain of custody important according to this passage?

Accepted Answer

It ensures evidence integrity from collection to court

Answer

The passage states chain of custody ensures evidence integrity from collection through courtroom presentation.

POST - Peace Officer Standards and Training Practice Test

POST - Peace Officer Standards and Training Practice Test

POST Reading Comprehension Skills 3