PPAER Map and Spatial Interpretation 3

Question 1

A patrol officer is told a suspect fled northbound, then made two consecutive right turns. In what direction is the suspect now heading?

Accepted Answer

South

Answer

Starting north, the first right turn heads east, and the second right turn heads south.

Question 2

On a city grid map, an officer at the corner of 5th Ave and B Street must respond to an incident at 5th Ave and F Street. How many blocks must the officer travel if the streets run alphabetically?

Accepted Answer

4 blocks

Answer

From B to F alphabetically is 4 steps (B→C→D→E→F), so the officer must travel 4 blocks.

Question 3

Which map feature is used to show the vertical height of terrain above sea level?

Accepted Answer

Contour lines

Answer

Contour lines connect points of equal elevation and are used to depict terrain relief on topographic maps.

Question 4

An officer receives a call about a disturbance at the northeast corner of Elm Street and Park Avenue. The officer is at the southwest corner of the same intersection. In what direction must the officer move to reach the scene?

Accepted Answer

Diagonally northeast

Answer

Moving from the southwest corner to the northeast corner of the same intersection requires diagonal movement northeast.

Question 5

On a road map, a solid red line with mile markers typically represents:

Accepted Answer

A state or US highway

Answer

Standard cartographic conventions use solid red lines with mileage markers to denote state or US numbered highways.

(PPAER) Public and Police Aptitude and Evaluation Report Practice Test

(PPAER) Public and Police Aptitude and Evaluation Report Practice Test

PPAER Map and Spatial Interpretation 3