Verbal Reasoning Flashcards

Which word correctly completes the sentence? 'The officer maintained a _______ tone when speaking with the agitated subject.'

Answer: Composed

A composed tone means calm and controlled, which is appropriate when dealing with an agitated subject.

What is the meaning of 'inadmissible' in the context of evidence at trial?

Answer: Evidence that cannot be legally considered by the court

Inadmissible evidence is evidence that the court will not allow to be presented because it violates rules of evidence.

Choose the sentence with the correct use of 'affect' vs. 'effect':

Answer: Stress can affect an officer's decision-making.

'Affect' is typically a verb meaning to influence something, as in stress influencing decision-making.

The RCMP code of conduct emphasizes 'integrity.' What does integrity mean in a professional context?

Answer: The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles

Integrity means adhering to strong ethical and moral principles, particularly honesty and fairness in professional conduct.

Read: 'Officers must exercise discretion when handling sensitive information.' What does 'discretion' mean here?

Answer: Caution and good judgment in what is said or done

Discretion refers to the quality of behaving or speaking carefully to avoid causing offense or revealing sensitive information.

Which of the following best defines 'probable cause' in law enforcement?

Answer: Reasonable grounds based on facts to believe a crime has occurred

Probable cause is a reasonable basis supported by facts and circumstances to believe that a crime has been committed.

An incident report states the events 'transpired' over a two-hour period. 'Transpired' means:

Answer: Occurred or took place

'Transpired' means happened or took place, so the events occurred over the two-hour period.