RCMP Cheat Sheet 2026

The 30 highest-yield RCMP facts, distilled from real exam questions. Print it, save it as a PDF, or study it here — free, no sign-up.

1. Which 1873 event most directly prompted Canada to create the North-West Mounted Police? → The Cypress Hills Massacre
2. The RCMP serves as the provincial police force in how many Canadian provinces? → 8
3. What RCMP division designation covers the province of Saskatchewan? → F Division
4. Canvas waterproofing costs fifty cents per square yard. How much will it cost to waterproof a 15' by 24' canvas truck cover? → $20.00
5. Where is the PARE test administered for RCMP applicants? → RCMP-authorized testing centers across Canada
6. Which RCMP Division is responsible for policing in British Columbia? → E Division
7. Which of the following internal factors is most likely to negatively impact an officer's observational accuracy and memory during a high-stress incident? → Perceptual narrowing or 'tunnel vision'.
8. An officer drives 21 kilometers to a call, and it takes 20 minutes to get there. What was the officer's average speed in kilometers per hour (km/h)? → 63 km/h
9. What is a 'hybrid offense' in Canadian criminal law? → An offense the Crown can prosecute as either summary or indictable
10. What multi-agency RCMP-led unit investigates national security and counter-terrorism threats in Canada? → Integrated National Security Enforcement Teams (INSETs)
11. What was the name of the force that merged with the Dominion Police in 1920 to form the RCMP? → Royal North-West Mounted Police
12. What does the RCMP's Incident Management/Intervention Model (IM/IM) primarily guide? → Officer decision-making regarding use of force and intervention levels
13. Where is the RCMP's primary training academy, known as Depot Division, located? → Regina, Saskatchewan
14. Every book is incredibly educational. I have a book open. This book will teach me something. The third statement is _________ if the first two are true. → True
15. What is the primary federal legislation governing RCMP organization, conduct, and discipline? → Royal Canadian Mounted Police Act
16. Which section of the Canadian Charter protects everyone against unreasonable search and seizure? → Section 8
17. Under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, what is the minimum age of criminal responsibility in Canada? → 12 years old
18. In what year was the North-West Mounted Police (NWMP), the predecessor to the RCMP, established? → 1873
19. Over a five-day period, an officer files the following number of reports: 4, 7, 5, 9, and 5. What is the average number of reports filed per day? → 6
20. Roses are popular among girls. Their scent is fragrant. And they have appealing colors. → Roses are fragrant.
21. Under Section 10(a) of the Charter, what must police do immediately after arresting a person? → Inform them of the reasons for their arrest
22. Which health-related factor can result in an RCMP applicant being conditionally accepted pending further assessment? → A controlled chronic condition that may affect duty performance under evaluation
23. Every week, Mark pays each of his "n" employees a sum equal to "s." In what number of days can he hire these 'n' people if he has 'x' amount of money? → 7x/ns
24. Which of the following is NOT one of the core competencies assessed during the RCMP's Attribute Evaluation Interview? → Technical Proficiency
25. What type of training approach is most effective for preparing for the PARE obstacle course? → Combined cardiovascular exercise, agility drills, and strength conditioning
26. Which section of the Criminal Code of Canada authorizes police to use reasonable force when lawfully executing their duties? → Section 25
27. Which medical condition would most likely DISQUALIFY an RCMP applicant? → Uncontrolled epilepsy with frequent seizures
28. What is the highest rank in the RCMP's rank structure? → Commissioner
29. The RCMP's 'C' Division designation covers which province? → Quebec
30. What rank do new RCMP recruits hold upon graduating from Depot Division? → Constable