Texas Civil Service Exam Map Reading and Spatial Orientation 3

Question 1

A suspect is reported fleeing northbound on Oak Ave and turns right at the intersection. An officer one block west and two blocks south of the intersection should proceed in which direction to intercept?

Accepted Answer

Northeast

Answer

Turning right while heading north means the suspect is now heading east; the officer must travel northeast to intercept.

Question 2

On a map, the symbol for a hospital is typically:

Accepted Answer

A red cross or H symbol

Answer

Hospitals are universally represented by a red cross or the letter H on most emergency and street maps.

Question 3

Which map projection is most commonly used for navigation because it preserves direction?

Accepted Answer

Mercator projection

Answer

The Mercator projection preserves compass bearings, making straight lines on the map correspond to constant compass headings.

Question 4

A map grid reference of '5N, 3E' means the location is:

Accepted Answer

5 units north and 3 units east

Answer

In grid references, the first number (5N) indicates 5 units north, and the second number (3E) indicates 3 units east.

Question 5

Two officers are communicating by radio. Officer A is facing north and reports a fire to his left. Officer B is south of Officer A facing north. Where is the fire relative to Officer B?

Accepted Answer

To his left

Answer

Both officers face north, so left for both is west; the fire is to Officer B's left as well.

Texas Civil Service Exam Practice Test

Texas Civil Service Exam Practice Test

Texas Civil Service Exam Map Reading and Spatial Orientation 3