QPSea Literacy Skills 4

Question 1

Which of the following best defines 'jurisdiction'?

Accepted Answer

The legal authority of a body to enforce laws in a given area

Answer

'Jurisdiction' refers to the official authority a legal body has to make decisions and enforce laws within a defined territory.

Question 2

Select the sentence that avoids a dangling modifier.

Accepted Answer

After reviewing the CCTV footage, the detective identified the suspect.

Answer

In the correct sentence, the modifier 'after reviewing' clearly refers to 'the detective,' who performed the action.

Question 3

What does 'discretion' mean in the context of police work?

Accepted Answer

The freedom to decide the best course of action in a situation

Answer

In policing, 'discretion' refers to the authority and ability to make judgment-based decisions about how to act in a given situation.

Question 4

Which sentence correctly uses 'their', 'there', and 'they're'?

Accepted Answer

They're going to move their vehicle over there.

Answer

'They're' = they are; 'their' = belonging to them; 'there' = a place — each is used correctly in the first option.

Question 5

Read the following: 'The legislation was amended to reflect contemporary standards.' What does 'amended' mean?

Accepted Answer

Officially changed or revised

Answer

'Amended' means formally altered or revised, particularly in the context of laws or official documents.

(QPSea) Queensland Police Service Entrance Assessment Practice Test