POST Reading Comprehension Skills 5

Question 1

A passage states: 'The main idea of a paragraph is the central point the author wishes to convey, often found in the topic sentence, while supporting details provide evidence or examples.' Where is the main idea MOST commonly located according to this passage?

Accepted Answer

In the topic sentence

Answer

The passage states the main idea is often found in the topic sentence.

Question 2

A department order reads: 'Officers are prohibited from making statements to the media regarding active investigations without written approval from the Public Information Officer (PIO) or a designee.' An officer is approached by a reporter at a crime scene. What must the officer obtain before making any statement?

Accepted Answer

Written approval from the PIO or a designee

Answer

The order requires written approval specifically from the PIO or a designee before any media statement.

Question 3

A crime report reads: 'The victim stated the vehicle was a dark-colored pickup truck, either black or dark blue, with a dent on the driver's side rear quarter panel and no visible rear license plate.' Which detail about the vehicle is UNCERTAIN according to the victim?

Accepted Answer

That the color was black or dark blue

Answer

The victim used the qualifier 'either black or dark blue,' indicating uncertainty about the exact color.

Question 4

A passage reads: 'Context clues are words or phrases surrounding an unfamiliar word that help determine its meaning.' In the sentence 'The officer's demeanor was amiable; he greeted everyone with a warm smile and a handshake,' what is the most likely meaning of 'amiable'?

Accepted Answer

Friendly

Answer

The surrounding context — warm smile and handshake — indicates that 'amiable' means friendly.

Question 5

An SOP states: 'When an officer uses force resulting in injury or complaint of pain, a supervisor must be notified immediately, and a use-of-force report must be completed before the officer goes off duty.' An officer's shift ends in 30 minutes and a suspect has just complained of wrist pain from handcuffing. What must happen before the officer leaves?

Accepted Answer

Both supervisor notification and a use-of-force report must be completed

Answer

The SOP requires both immediate supervisor notification AND completion of the use-of-force report before going off duty.

POST - Peace Officer Standards and Training Practice Test

POST - Peace Officer Standards and Training Practice Test

POST Reading Comprehension Skills 5