RCMP Physical Fitness and Health Standards

Question 1

What does PARE stand for in the RCMP recruitment process?

Accepted Answer

Physical Abilities Requirement Evaluation

Answer

Police Assessment and Response Evaluation

Answer

Physical Aptitude and Readiness Examination

Answer

Performance Ability and Resilience Evaluation

Question 2

What is the maximum time allowed to complete the standard PARE test for RCMP applicants?

Accepted Answer

4 minutes 45 seconds

Answer

3 minutes 30 seconds

Answer

4 minutes 00 seconds

Answer

5 minutes 30 seconds

Question 3

How many laps of the obstacle course circuit must a candidate complete during the PARE test?

Accepted Answer

6 laps

Answer

3 laps

Answer

4 laps

Answer

5 laps

Question 4

Which component immediately follows the obstacle course run in the PARE test?

Accepted Answer

Push/pull exercise

Answer

Long-distance sprint

Answer

Vertical jump test

Answer

Balance beam walk

Question 5

What real-world police action does the PARE push/pull component simulate?

Accepted Answer

Restraining or controlling a combative suspect

Answer

Opening a heavy vehicle door in an emergency

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Pulling a victim from a burning car

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Pushing through a crowd to reach a victim

Question 6

At what resistance weight is the push/pull component of the PARE set?

Accepted Answer

40 kg

Answer

35 kg

Answer

45 kg

Answer

50 kg

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a feature of the PARE obstacle course?

Accepted Answer

Swimming portion

Answer

Hurdles

Answer

Stairs

Answer

Directional changes