UDEE — Uniformed Division Entrance Exam — Questions and Answers

Question 1: A shape is folded in half along a horizontal line, then a hole is punched through both layers in the upper-left area. When unfolded, where do the holes appear?

Upper-left only
Center of the shape
Upper-left and lower-left (Correct answer)
Upper-right and lower-right

Correct answer: Upper-left and lower-left

A horizontal fold reflects the upper half onto the lower half, so one punch creates symmetric holes in the upper-left and lower-left.

Question 2: Observe the sequence of figures. Which of the answer choices correctly completes the series?

A figure with a circle inside a square.
A figure with a triangle inside a circle.
A figure where the outer shape of the previous figure becomes the inner shape of the next, and the inner shape becomes the new outer shape. (Correct answer)
A figure with a square inside a triangle.

Correct answer: A figure where the outer shape of the previous figure becomes the inner shape of the next, and the inner shape becomes the new outer shape.

The pattern in this series involves the transformation of shapes from one figure to the next. Specifically, the outer shape of one figure becomes the inner shape in the following figure, and the inner shape of the first figure becomes the outer shape of the next. For example, if the first figure is a circle inside a square, the next will be a square inside a circle.

Question 3: Incident Report: [1] The suspect was seen fleeing the scene of the crime at a high rate of speed. [2] He was later apprehended by Officer Johnson. [3] A search of his vehicle revealed stolen property. [4] The suspect claimed that he was innocent. [5] He was taken into custody and transported to the police station for further questioning. Which of the following options best maintains the logical sequence of events in the report?

2, 1, 4, 3, 5
1, 2, 3, 4, 5 (Correct answer)
1, 2, 5, 3, 4
1, 3, 5, 2, 4
1, 3, 2, 4, 5

Correct answer: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Explanation: Option C is correct. The sequence of events logically follows from the suspect fleeing the scene to being apprehended, the search of the vehicle, the suspect's claim of innocence, and finally, being taken into custody for further questioning.

Question 4: A grid pattern shows shapes where the number of sides increases by 1 going left to right across a row and decreases by 1 going top to bottom in a column. If the top-left cell has a hexagon (6 sides), how many sides does the shape in the bottom-right cell of a 3×3 grid have?

4
7
5
6 (Correct answer)

Correct answer: 6

Moving 2 steps right adds 2 sides and moving 2 steps down subtracts 2 sides: 6 + 2 − 2 = 6, so the bottom-right cell has a hexagon (6 sides).

Question 5: A patrol shift lasts 8.5 hours. If an officer takes two 15-minute breaks, how many minutes of active patrol time remain?

480 minutes
480 minutes
510 minutes
490 minutes (Correct answer)

Correct answer: 490 minutes

8.5 hours = 510 minutes; 510 − 2 × 15 = 510 − 30 = 480 minutes... corrected: 510 − 30 = 480 minutes; the closest listed answer reflecting active time is 480 minutes.

Question 6: An officer writes: 'There were less officers on duty than required.' What correction is needed?

Change 'than' to 'then'
Change 'were' to 'was'
No correction is needed
Change 'less' to 'fewer' (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Change 'less' to 'fewer'

'Fewer' is used with countable nouns like 'officers,' while 'less' is used with uncountable quantities.

Question 7: An officer wrote 3 reports on Monday, 5 on Tuesday, 2 on Wednesday, 4 on Thursday, and 6 on Friday. What is the average number of reports per day?

3
4 (Correct answer)
3.5
4.5

Correct answer: 4

(3 + 5 + 2 + 4 + 6) ÷ 5 = 20 ÷ 5 = 4 reports per day.

Question 8: All Uniformed Division (UD) officers are required to comply with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) standards of conduct concerning the use of intoxicants (this includes low-alcohol beverages). In addition, all UD Officers, whether or not they are actually carrying firearms, may not use intoxicants during working hours. This includes periods while on official travel, or at any time when they may reasonably expect that they may be called upon to perform official duty. Further, no UD Officers may use intoxicants for 10 hours prior to the time they are scheduled to report for duty. Indicate whether the statement is True, False, or Indeterminable. UD Officers may use intoxicants as long as it is not during working hours.

False (Correct answer)
True
Indeterminable

Correct answer: False

Explanation: The facts state that UD Officers may not use intoxicants for 10 hours prior to the time they are scheduled to report for duty. Thus, even though those 10 hours are not considered working hours, officers nevertheless are prohibited from using intoxicants during that time. The facts do not mention the use of intoxicants during other periods of non-working hours, but given that there are some periods of time during non-working hours when officers may NOT use intoxicants (specifically, the 10 hours before a shift). Thus, FALSE is the correct option.

Question 9: Which correctly uses a semicolon?

The officer searched the vehicle; and found a concealed weapon.
All officers attended the briefing; which covered new protocols.
The report was filed; before the end of the shift.
The suspect fled north; however, the officer pursued and apprehended him. (Correct answer)

Correct answer: The suspect fled north; however, the officer pursued and apprehended him.

A semicolon can connect two independent clauses directly or with a conjunctive adverb like 'however.' Option B correctly uses a semicolon before 'however' to join two independent clauses.

Question 10: A supervisor says that disciplinary action is taken only when three conditions are ALL present: (1) a policy violation, (2) evidence on file, and (3) supervisor approval. Evidence is on file and a policy violation occurred, but no supervisor approval was given. Should disciplinary action be taken?

Yes, because two of three conditions are met
No, unless the supervisor is unavailable
No, because all three conditions must be present (Correct answer)
Yes, if the violation is serious enough

Correct answer: No, because all three conditions must be present

The rule requires all three conditions simultaneously. With only two conditions met, the requirement is not satisfied and disciplinary action cannot proceed.

Question 11: Read the following passage and determine which conclusion is most valid: 'All Uniformed Division Officers must pass the UDEE. Officer Smith is a member of the Uniformed Division. To be eligible for the K-9 unit, an officer must have at least three years of service. Officer Smith has been with the Division for four years.'

All Uniformed Division Officers have been with the Division for at least four years.
Officers in the K-9 unit did not have to take the UDEE.
Officer Smith is eligible for the K-9 unit.
Officer Smith has passed the UDEE. (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Officer Smith has passed the UDEE.

The passage states that all Uniformed Division Officers must pass the UDEE. Since Officer Smith is a Uniformed Division Officer, it logically follows that she must have passed the exam. While she meets the tenure requirement for the K-9 unit, the passage doesn't state she has applied or been accepted, so her eligibility is a possibility, not a certainty. The other statements are generalizations that cannot be supported by the specific information provided about Officer Smith.

Question 12: A witness statement reads: 'I seen him take the wallet.' The officer documenting this should:

Refuse to include ungrammatical statements in reports
Write the statement exactly as spoken, in quotation marks (Correct answer)
Correct the grammar before quoting it in the report
Summarize it without quotes to avoid documenting the error

Correct answer: Write the statement exactly as spoken, in quotation marks

Direct quotes must be reproduced exactly as spoken, including grammatical errors, to preserve the integrity of the witness's statement.

Question 13: While on patrol, you observe two colleagues engaged in a heated argument near a checkpoint. One colleague appears to be shouting aggressively. What is the MOST appropriate initial action?

Report the incident directly to internal affairs without approaching the officers
Ignore the situation — disputes between colleagues are personal matters
Calmly approach and attempt to de-escalate the situation, then report it to a supervisor if necessary (Correct answer)
Physically intervene immediately and separate the two officers

Correct answer: Calmly approach and attempt to de-escalate the situation, then report it to a supervisor if necessary

The initial response should be calm de-escalation. Ignoring workplace conflict can compromise security; immediate physical intervention may escalate; reporting to IA without attempting resolution is premature.

Question 14: A series of four figures shows a triangle that gains one internal line with each step. The first figure has no internal lines, the second has one diagonal line, the third has two diagonal lines crossing. How many internal lines does the fourth figure contain?

Four lines creating a grid inside
Three lines dividing the triangle into sections (Correct answer)
Two lines forming an X
The triangle disappears entirely

Correct answer: Three lines dividing the triangle into sections

The pattern adds exactly one internal line per step: 0, 1, 2, 3. The fourth figure logically contains three internal lines dividing the triangle into sections.

Question 15: Each figure in a sequence has a shaded region that moves one position clockwise around a 4-segment circle per step. In the first figure, the top segment is shaded. In the fourth figure, which segment is shaded?

Top segment
Bottom segment
Right segment
Left segment (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Left segment

Moving clockwise: top → right (step 2) → bottom (step 3) → left (step 4).

Question 16: An investigator finds that every robbery in the past month occurred within three blocks of an ATM. The best next step is to:

Remove all ATMs from the area
Consider whether ATM proximity is coincidental or reflects offender target selection (Correct answer)
Arrest everyone who uses ATMs in those blocks
Conclude the ATM company is responsible

Correct answer: Consider whether ATM proximity is coincidental or reflects offender target selection

Spatial patterns may reflect rational offender behavior, but causal inference requires evaluating alternative explanations before drawing conclusions.

Question 17: After Action Report Protesters at the Embassy began throwing rocks through the windows. Officers repelled the crowd and gained control of the situation, making 10 arrests. Which of the following sentences, if added to the beginning of the paragraph, provides the best introduction?

Although a protest was held yesterday, no officers were injured despite multiple rocks being thrown.
There are large rocks in front of one of the Embassies, which caused damage yesterday.
Officers were working hard throughout the city yesterday, including at a very large embassy.
A peaceful protest yesterday at an Embassy became riotous and officers intervened. (Correct answer)
There are many beautiful embassies in the area, but one was damaged yesterday.

Correct answer: A peaceful protest yesterday at an Embassy became riotous and officers intervened.

Explanation: The first sentence of a paragraph should serve to introduce the material in the rest of the paragraph. While all of the sentences are indeed related to the rocks being thrown, crowd control, and arrests, option D does this most clearly. Option A focuses on the beauty of the embassies, Option B is focused on officers working hard, Option C focuses on the rocks, and Option E focuses on vehicle damage, none of which are the focus of the paragraph.

Question 18: An officer is looking at a figure folding pattern. A flat cross-shaped net is folded into a cube. The top face of the cross is red. When folded, which face is OPPOSITE the red face?

The center face of the cross
The left face of the cross
The right face of the cross
The bottom face of the cross (Correct answer)

Correct answer: The bottom face of the cross

In a standard cross net, the face directly above the center folds to the top of the cube, and the face at the opposite end folds to the bottom — making them opposite faces.

Question 19: During a stressful crowd control situation, a colleague begins acting aggressively beyond what the situation requires. What should you do?

Support your colleague to maintain a united front
Record the incident on your phone for evidence
Stay out of it since it is not your responsibility
Attempt to de-escalate your colleague's behavior and report the incident afterward (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Attempt to de-escalate your colleague's behavior and report the incident afterward

De-escalating a colleague's excessive behavior protects the public, the department, and your colleague, and reporting it afterward maintains accountability.

Question 20: A witness states: 'I'm not totally sure, but I think the car was either blue or green.' How should an investigator treat this statement?

Assume the car was blue since it was listed first
Discard it entirely because the witness is uncertain
Record it as confirmed — the car was blue or green
Note it as tentative information to be verified with other evidence (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Note it as tentative information to be verified with other evidence

Uncertain witness statements should be recorded as tentative leads to be corroborated, not accepted as fact or discarded.

Question 21: Which of the following is the most appropriate way to begin a formal police report narrative?

This report is about an incident that went down at night.
Hey, so basically what happened was...
On [date] at [time], I responded to a call at [location]. (Correct answer)
On the above date and time, I, the undersigned officer, did proceed to...

Correct answer: On [date] at [time], I responded to a call at [location].

A formal report narrative should begin with factual details (date, time, location) using professional language without archaic phrasing.

Question 22: A series of figures shows 1 shaded triangle in Figure 1, 3 in Figure 2, 6 in Figure 3, and 10 in Figure 4. How many shaded triangles are in Figure 5?

18
13
12
15 (Correct answer)

Correct answer: 15

The sequence is triangular numbers: each figure adds one more triangle than the previous step (1, +2, +3, +4, +5), so Figure 5 = 10 + 5 = 15.

Question 23: An officer is asked to recall the number of people present in a room observed for 45 seconds. Research on observational memory suggests accuracy is highest when the group size is:

5–9 people
1–4 people (Correct answer)
16 or more people
10–15 people

Correct answer: 1–4 people

Working memory reliably holds small quantities; subitizing (instant counting) works best below approximately 4 items.

Question 24: In a series, each frame adds one dot inside a circle, and the circle itself grows by one ring. Frame 1 has 1 dot and 1 ring. How many total elements (dots + rings) does Frame 4 have?

10
8 (Correct answer)
7
6

Correct answer: 8

Frame 4 has 4 dots and 4 rings, totaling 8 elements.

Question 25: An officer earns $58,000 per year. After a 4% raise, what is the new annual salary?

$60,640
$61,200
$60,120 (Correct answer)
$60,320

Correct answer: $60,120

Raise = 4% of $58,000 = $2,320; new salary = $58,000 + $2,320 = $60,320.

Question 26: You and your partner are assigned to a security checkpoint. You observe your partner allowing a contractor, whom they seem to know personally, to bypass the mandatory bag inspection. This is a clear violation of post orders. What is the most appropriate initial action to take?

Immediately report your partner's violation to your shift supervisor.
Privately and discreetly remind your partner of the specific security protocol at the first opportunity. (Correct answer)
Do nothing and assume your partner has authorization you are unaware of.
Confront your partner loudly so the contractor understands the rule was broken.

Correct answer: Privately and discreetly remind your partner of the specific security protocol at the first opportunity.

The most professional and effective initial action is to address the issue directly and privately with your colleague. This approach corrects the security lapse, avoids publicly undermining your partner, and resolves the issue at the lowest possible level. Reporting immediately to a supervisor before addressing it with your partner can be seen as escalating the situation prematurely, while public confrontation is unprofessional. Ignoring the violation is a dereliction of duty.

Question 27: Which of the following figures continues the sequence shown? Sequence: 1. A clock face showing 3:00. 2. A clock face showing 4:30. 3. A clock face showing 6:00.

A clock face showing 7:00.
A clock face showing 6:30.
A clock face showing 8:00.
A clock face showing 7:30. (Correct answer)

Correct answer: A clock face showing 7:30.

The pattern is an increasing interval of time added between each step. From 3:00 to 4:30 is an addition of 1 hour and 30 minutes. From 4:30 to 6:00 is also an addition of 1 hour and 30 minutes. Adding another 1 hour and 30 minutes to 6:00 results in 7:30.

Question 28: A radio battery lasts 12 hours. If an officer starts a shift at 7:00 AM with a fully charged battery, at what time will it need replacing?

6:00 PM
8:00 PM
5:00 PM
7:00 PM (Correct answer)

Correct answer: 7:00 PM

7:00 AM + 12 hours = 7:00 PM.

Question 29: An officer must assess whether a juvenile's signed confession is reliable. Which factor is LEAST relevant to that assessment?

The juvenile's prior academic grades (Correct answer)
Whether the juvenile was advised of their rights
Whether the juvenile was questioned in the presence of a parent or guardian
The length and conditions of the interrogation

Correct answer: The juvenile's prior academic grades

Academic performance has no established relationship to the voluntariness or reliability of a confession under interrogation conditions.

Question 30: A uniform budget of $9,600 is divided so that 40% goes to equipment, 35% to training, and the rest to miscellaneous. How much is allocated to miscellaneous?

$3,360
$2,400
$1,800
$2,880 (Correct answer)

Correct answer: $2,880

Miscellaneous = 25% of $9,600 = 0.25 × $9,600 = $2,400.

Question 31: Which of the following best describes 'confirmation bias' in the context of law enforcement?

Seeking only evidence that supports a pre-existing theory while ignoring contradicting evidence (Correct answer)
Verifying an informant's identity before acting on a tip
Confirming a witness statement with physical evidence
Requiring multiple confirmations before making an arrest

Correct answer: Seeking only evidence that supports a pre-existing theory while ignoring contradicting evidence

Confirmation bias leads investigators to selectively gather and interpret evidence in ways that validate their initial suspicion.

Question 32: You discover that a coworker has been falsifying their activity logs. What is the most appropriate action?

Mention it casually to other colleagues
Ignore it to avoid workplace conflict
Report the falsification to a supervisor or through the proper reporting mechanism (Correct answer)
Confront the coworker privately and give them a chance to fix it

Correct answer: Report the falsification to a supervisor or through the proper reporting mechanism

Falsifying official records is a serious integrity violation that must be reported through proper departmental channels.

Question 33: An officer observes a scene for 45 seconds: a red sports car, license plate MKZ-7730, parked in front of a bank; a woman in a gray pantsuit walking east; and a security guard watching from inside the bank's glass door. Which detail would be LEAST useful in an incident report about a bank robbery that occurred immediately after?

The woman's direction of travel
The red sports car and plate number
The type of car (sports car) (Correct answer)
The security guard's position inside the bank

Correct answer: The type of car (sports car)

The car type (sports car) is less specific than the plate number and color for identification purposes; the plate is the most useful vehicle identifier.

Question 34: A supply room has 15 boxes of gloves, each containing 24 pairs. After distributing 216 pairs, how many pairs remain?

154
134
124
144 (Correct answer)

Correct answer: 144

Total pairs = 15 × 24 = 360; remaining = 360 − 216 = 144 pairs.

Question 35: In a horizontal series of five shapes, the figures alternate between a filled black circle and an unfilled white circle, but each circle is also 25% larger than the previous one. Which of the following best describes the fifth figure?

A large filled black circle (Correct answer)
A large unfilled white circle
A medium filled black circle
A small unfilled white circle

Correct answer: A large filled black circle

The series starts with a filled circle (position 1), then unfilled (position 2), filled (position 3), unfilled (position 4), and filled again (position 5). Since positions 1, 3, and 5 are all filled black circles, and each figure grows 25% larger, the fifth figure is a large filled black circle.

Question 36: An officer's report contains the sentence: 'Me and my partner responded to the scene.' How should this be corrected?

'My partner and I responded to the scene.' (Correct answer)
'My partner and me responded to the scene.'
No correction is needed.
'Myself and my partner responded to the scene.'

Correct answer: 'My partner and I responded to the scene.'

'My partner and I' is correct because 'I' is the subject pronoun used when the pronoun performs the action.

Question 37: During a shift, you are asked by your supervisor to falsify a report to cover up an administrative error made by the department. You should:

Falsify the report but keep a personal copy of the accurate information
Ask a colleague for advice before deciding
Comply with the supervisor's request since following orders is mandatory
Refuse to falsify the report and report the request to the appropriate authority such as IG or internal affairs (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Refuse to falsify the report and report the request to the appropriate authority such as IG or internal affairs

Falsifying official records is illegal and unethical; officers must refuse such orders regardless of rank and report the misconduct through appropriate channels.

Question 38: A security team has 4 officers working 10-hour shifts and 6 officers working 8-hour shifts. What is the total number of officer-hours worked?

80 hours
76 hours
84 hours
88 hours (Correct answer)

Correct answer: 88 hours

(4 × 10) + (6 × 8) = 40 + 48 = 88 officer-hours.

Question 39: Which choice uses the word 'principal' correctly in a law enforcement context?

The officer returned to the principal to file the report.
The principal reason for the stop was a broken taillight. (Correct answer)
The suspect acted as a principel in the robbery.
The report was filed at the principle office.

Correct answer: The principal reason for the stop was a broken taillight.

'Principal' as an adjective means 'main' or 'primary,' which is the correct usage in the first option.

Question 40: An officer's shift pays $22.50 per hour. How much does the officer earn for a 8.5-hour shift?

$191.25 (Correct answer)
$196.00
$200.75
$181.25

Correct answer: $191.25

$22.50 × 8.5 = $191.25.

Question 41: Which of the following sentences contains a spelling error?

It is necessary to file a seperate report for the recovered property. (Correct answer)
The defendant's behavior was consistently aggressive.
The officer was assigned to conduct surveillance on the warehouse.
The incident occurred within the designated perimeter.

Correct answer: It is necessary to file a seperate report for the recovered property.

The word 'seperate' is misspelled; the correct spelling is 'separate'. This is a common spelling error. All other words in the sentences are spelled correctly.

Question 42: A vehicle travels at 45 mph for the first 2 hours and 60 mph for the next 3 hours. What is the total distance traveled?

270 miles (Correct answer)
240 miles
265 miles
255 miles

Correct answer: 270 miles

Distance = (45 × 2) + (60 × 3) = 90 + 180 = 270 miles.

Question 43: A security analyst notes that over the past month, three attempts to access a particular server room all occurred within 10 minutes of a shift change. What does this pattern MOST likely suggest?

The threat actor may have knowledge of shift schedules and is exploiting the transition period (Correct answer)
The server room's lock is malfunctioning at regular intervals
The shift change schedule should be extended
The server room access attempts are coincidental

Correct answer: The threat actor may have knowledge of shift schedules and is exploiting the transition period

A pattern linked to shift changes suggests the threat actor knows the schedule and is deliberately exploiting the brief vulnerability during personnel transitions.

Question 44: During a long shift on a hot day, an officer's relief is significantly delayed due to a traffic incident. The officer is tired and thirsty. Which of the following behaviors best exemplifies proper stress tolerance and professionalism?

Leaving the post at the scheduled end-of-shift time, as the replacement's tardiness is not their responsibility.
Remaining alert and focused on all duties, understanding that such delays are an unavoidable part of the job. (Correct answer)
Calling the command center repeatedly to complain about the delay and ask for a different relief officer.
Beginning to secure their equipment early to ensure a quick departure the moment the relief officer arrives.

Correct answer: Remaining alert and focused on all duties, understanding that such delays are an unavoidable part of the job.

Stress tolerance in law enforcement involves maintaining composure and performing duties effectively despite adverse or frustrating conditions. The professional standard is to remain vigilant and fully functional until properly relieved, recognizing that operational delays can and do happen. Actions that show impatience or abandon a post compromise security and demonstrate poor professionalism.

Question 45: A journalist approaches your post and begins asking detailed questions about security procedures, the number of officers on duty, and the layout of the facility. Which of the following is the most appropriate response?

Detain the journalist for questioning, as they are asking sensitive security questions.
Politely decline to comment and refer the journalist to the agency's public affairs office. (Correct answer)
Provide general, non-sensitive information to be helpful without revealing critical details.
Answer the questions truthfully but concisely to maintain transparency.

Correct answer: Politely decline to comment and refer the journalist to the agency's public affairs office.

Operational security is paramount. Uniformed Division Officers are not authorized to speak to the media on behalf of the agency. Divulging information about security procedures could compromise safety. The correct protocol is to remain polite and professional but refer all media inquiries to the designated Public Affairs office, which is responsible for handling such requests.

Question 46: Which option correctly identifies the subject-verb agreement error?

'The team of investigators was thorough in its review.'
'Each of the officers were required to file a report.' (Correct answer)
'Neither the sergeant nor the officers were notified.'
'The evidence supports the officer's account.'

Correct answer: 'Each of the officers were required to file a report.'

'Each' is a singular indefinite pronoun, so the verb should be 'was required,' not 'were required.'

Question 47: You are asked to complete a report on an incident, but you are uncertain about one detail. What should you do?

Ask a colleague to confirm the detail based on their memory
Note the uncertainty clearly in the report and indicate what is confirmed versus unverified (Correct answer)
Fill in the uncertain detail with a reasonable guess
Leave the detail blank and submit the report

Correct answer: Note the uncertainty clearly in the report and indicate what is confirmed versus unverified

Accurate and transparent reporting is a core integrity obligation; clearly distinguishing confirmed facts from uncertainties maintains report reliability.

Question 48: While on duty at a protected site, a news reporter with valid press credentials begins asking an officer questions about a recent security policy change. The officer has been briefed on the change but is not the designated spokesperson. How should the officer respond?

Confiscate the reporter's press pass until a supervisor can speak with them.
Provide a 'no comment' response and walk away to avoid further questions.
Answer the questions factually based on the briefing to ensure the reporter gets accurate information.
Politely decline to comment and refer the reporter to the official Public Affairs office. (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Politely decline to comment and refer the reporter to the official Public Affairs office.

Uniformed Division officers are not typically authorized to speak to the media on behalf of the agency. The proper protocol is to remain professional and direct all media inquiries to the designated spokespeople in the Public Affairs office. This ensures that all information released is accurate, authorized, and consistent with agency policy. Answering directly, even if factually, oversteps the officer's authority.

Question 49: Examine the 3x3 matrix of figures. The figures in each row and column follow a specific rule. The bottom-right figure is missing. Horizontally, the number of sides on the shape increases by one. Vertically, the shading of the shape cycles from striped, to solid, to clear. Given the figure in the center is a solid pentagon, and the figure to its right is a clear hexagon, what is the missing figure?

A clear heptagon (7-sided shape).
A striped octagon (8-sided shape).
A solid heptagon (7-sided shape).
A clear octagon (8-sided shape). (Correct answer)

Correct answer: A clear octagon (8-sided shape).

Following the rules, the shape in the bottom-right must be an octagon because the shape to its left would be a heptagon (continuing the horizontal rule). The shading must be clear. The top-right is striped (implied), the middle-right is clear, so the bottom-right must follow the vertical pattern. If the center is solid, the one below it would be clear. Therefore, the missing figure is a clear octagon.

Question 50: Officer Park concludes that crime rates are rising because news coverage of crime has increased. What logical error is Officer Park making?

Confusing correlation with causation (Correct answer)
Using anecdotal evidence only
Applying a false dilemma
Overgeneralizing from a small sample

Correct answer: Confusing correlation with causation

Increased news coverage of crime does not cause crime rates to rise; the officer is mistakenly treating a correlation as a causal relationship.

Question 51: An investigator is reviewing surveillance footage and notices a suspect enters a building at 9:02 AM and exits at 9:47 AM. The crime occurred between 9:15 and 9:30 AM inside the building. What does this evidence establish?

The suspect committed the crime
The suspect had opportunity to commit the crime (Correct answer)
The suspect is the prime suspect and should be charged
The suspect was not involved because they exited after the crime window

Correct answer: The suspect had opportunity to commit the crime

The footage establishes that the suspect was present during the crime window, proving opportunity but not guilt.

Question 52: A colleague confides that they are experiencing severe financial hardship and jokingly mentions they could 'solve their problems' by selling access credentials. How should you respond?

Immediately report the statement to a supervisor or the Inspector General, even if it seemed like a joke (Correct answer)
Laugh it off as a joke and change the subject
Offer to lend the colleague money so they are not tempted
Confront the colleague aggressively and demand they clarify their intentions

Correct answer: Immediately report the statement to a supervisor or the Inspector General, even if it seemed like a joke

Any statement suggesting potential compromise of security credentials must be reported through proper channels regardless of apparent intent.

Question 53: An officer is reviewing a grant of access for a new employee. The HR database shows the employee was cleared for Level 2 access. The physical access log shows the employee has been accessing Level 3. What should the officer do FIRST?

Assume there was a data entry error in the HR database
Verify whether Level 3 access was properly authorized through a separate channel and has not yet been updated in HR records (Correct answer)
Immediately revoke the employee's access badge
Report the discrepancy to IA as a security breach

Correct answer: Verify whether Level 3 access was properly authorized through a separate channel and has not yet been updated in HR records

Before taking enforcement action, the officer should verify whether the access was legitimately authorized but not yet reflected in the database — a common administrative lag.

Question 54: While on post at a White House gate, you observe a vehicle that was cleared to enter suddenly stop in the middle of the driveway and the driver appears to be unconscious. What is your FIRST action?

Assume the driver is intoxicated and begin the arrest process
Approach the vehicle alone to check on the driver without alerting others
Wave other vehicles around the stopped car to keep traffic moving
Immediately call for medical assistance and notify your supervisor while maintaining visual on the vehicle (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Immediately call for medical assistance and notify your supervisor while maintaining visual on the vehicle

Notifying a supervisor and requesting medical aid immediately ensures proper resources respond while the officer maintains situational awareness.

Question 55: Each figure in a series is the previous figure rotated 45° clockwise. If the first figure points up, what direction does the fifth figure point?

Right
Up
Down
Down-left (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Down-left

After four 45° clockwise rotations (4 × 45° = 180°), the figure points in the opposite direction, which is down — but the fifth is 4 steps from figure 1, so 180° = pointing down... wait: figure 5 is 4 rotations × 45° = 180° from up, which is down. The answer is Down.

Question 56: While on patrol in a high-crime area, Officer Smith notices a suspicious individual loitering near a convenience store. The individual matches the description of a suspect wanted for a recent robbery in the area. Officer Smith approaches the individual cautiously and initiates a conversation to gather more information. As the conversation progresses, the individual becomes defensive and evasive, refusing to provide identification or answer questions about their activities. Officer Smith observes bulges in the individual's pockets, which could indicate the presence of weapons or stolen goods. Sensing potential danger, Officer Smith decides to detain the individual temporarily until backup arrives. Indicate whether the statement is True, False, or Indeterminable. Officer Smith's approach to the suspicious individual violates the individual's rights to privacy and freedom of movement.

True
Indeterminable (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Indeterminable

Explanation: Whether Officer Smith's approach violates the individual's rights depends on factors such as the legality of the initial suspicion, the manner of approach, and the individual's response. Without additional information about these factors, it is difficult to determine definitively if rights were violated.

Question 57: An officer is told: 'All of the suspects in this case have prior records.' She then assumes all people with prior records are suspects in this case. This error is known as:

Modus ponens
Affirming the consequent (converse error) (Correct answer)
Valid deduction
Sound reasoning

Correct answer: Affirming the consequent (converse error)

Affirming the consequent incorrectly reverses a conditional statement — 'all A are B' does not mean 'all B are A.'

Question 58: An officer needs to complete the following sentence in a property log: 'The new screening protocol had a significant _______ on the time it takes to process visitors.' Which word correctly completes the sentence?

affect
effects
affects
effect (Correct answer)

Correct answer: effect

'Effect' is the correct choice because the sentence requires a noun meaning 'a result' or 'an influence.' 'Affect' is typically a verb meaning 'to influence.' The protocol had a result (an effect) on processing times.

Question 59: Select the sentence that correctly uses punctuation.

The three suspects' storys did not match.
Its important to follow procedure at all times.
The vehicle, a blue sedan was parked illegally.
The officer checked the building's entrances; all were secure. (Correct answer)

Correct answer: The officer checked the building's entrances; all were secure.

This sentence correctly uses a semicolon to join two closely related independent clauses. A semicolon can be used in place of a period when the two sentences are linked thematically.

Question 60: An officer is writing a use-of-force report. Which phrase BEST describes the officer's action in objective report language?

I used an arm control hold to bring the subject to the ground after he attempted to strike me. (Correct answer)
The guy kept coming at me so I took him down hard.
He deserved what he got since he was acting aggressive.
I had to smack him down because he was being crazy.

Correct answer: I used an arm control hold to bring the subject to the ground after he attempted to strike me.

Option B uses objective, technical language ('arm control hold'), identifies the action ('bring to ground'), and documents the justification ('attempted to strike').

Question 61: An evidence log records 48 items. After 12 items are released and 7 new items are added, how many items remain in the log?

43 (Correct answer)
47
41
45

Correct answer: 43

48 − 12 + 7 = 36 + 7 = 43 items remain.

Question 62: You are posted at a checkpoint. A vehicle approaches and the driver says, 'I'm running late for a meeting with the Director — just wave me through.' The vehicle lacks a visitor pass. What do you do?

Contact the Director's office to verify the claim before making a decision
Ask the driver to park and escort them on foot to the main entrance
Deny entry and explain that all vehicles must have proper authorization regardless of claimed appointments (Correct answer)
Wave the vehicle through to accommodate the Director's schedule

Correct answer: Deny entry and explain that all vehicles must have proper authorization regardless of claimed appointments

No vehicle should be admitted without proper authorization, regardless of claimed importance or urgency. Social engineering often involves creating time pressure.

Question 63: When writing an incident report, which tense should be used throughout the narrative section?

Future tense to describe anticipated outcomes
Past tense to describe what occurred (Correct answer)
Present tense to make events seem immediate
Mixed tenses depending on the paragraph

Correct answer: Past tense to describe what occurred

Incident reports use past tense because they document events that have already occurred.

Question 64: An officer concludes a person is intoxicated based solely on the smell of alcohol. This conclusion is an example of:

Definitive proof of intoxication
A deductive conclusion requiring no further testing
A reasonable inference that requires additional field tests to confirm (Correct answer)
Irrelevant observation that should be excluded from the report

Correct answer: A reasonable inference that requires additional field tests to confirm

The odor of alcohol is an indicator but not proof of legal intoxication; standardized field sobriety tests are needed to confirm.

Question 65: A supervisor receives two conflicting reports about the same incident from two officers. The BEST first step is to:

Accept the report from the senior officer as accurate
Combine both reports into one composite account
Identify specific points of disagreement and seek corroborating evidence (Correct answer)
Dismiss both reports and start a new investigation

Correct answer: Identify specific points of disagreement and seek corroborating evidence

Identifying specific conflicts and seeking additional evidence is the most analytically sound approach to resolving contradictory accounts.

Question 66: An individual approaches your post repeatedly over several days, always observing the entry procedures carefully but never attempting entry. They become uncomfortable and walk away when you look at them directly. The MOST appropriate action is:

Ask other officers if they have noticed the individual
Approach and arrest the individual for trespassing
Ignore the behavior since they haven't committed any violation
Document the behavior, note descriptions and timing, and report to your supervisor as suspicious surveillance activity (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Document the behavior, note descriptions and timing, and report to your supervisor as suspicious surveillance activity

Repeated observation of entry procedures combined with evasive behavior is a classic pre-operational surveillance indicator; documentation and supervisor notification are required.

Question 67: In a figure, there is a large circle containing a smaller circle. The smaller circle is always in the upper-right quadrant of the large circle. In the next figure in the sequence, the small circle has moved 90° clockwise. Where is it now?

Lower-right quadrant (Correct answer)
Upper-left quadrant
Lower-left quadrant
Center of large circle

Correct answer: Lower-right quadrant

Moving 90° clockwise from upper-right places the small circle in the lower-right quadrant.

Question 68: Clear and effective police reports are typically written in the active voice. Which of the following sentences should be revised because it is written in the passive voice?

The stolen property was discovered in the suspect's vehicle by me. (Correct answer)
I interviewed three witnesses at the location.
Officer Miller secured the crime scene perimeter.
The complainant provided a detailed description of the perpetrator.

Correct answer: The stolen property was discovered in the suspect's vehicle by me.

The sentence 'The stolen property was discovered in the suspect's vehicle by me' is in the passive voice because the subject ('The stolen property') is receiving the action. The active voice is more direct and clearly states who performed the action: 'I discovered the stolen property in the suspect's vehicle.' The other sentences are all in the active voice.

Question 69: A suspect claims to have been at a restaurant from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM. The crime occurred at 8:30 PM, two miles away. Travel time between the two locations is 15 minutes. Is the alibi plausible?

No, because no witnesses confirmed the alibi
No, because reaching the crime scene and returning would require at least 30 minutes (Correct answer)
Yes, because the suspect was at the restaurant during the crime
Yes, because two miles is too short a distance to matter

Correct answer: No, because reaching the crime scene and returning would require at least 30 minutes

Traveling to the crime scene and back requires at least 30 minutes total, making it impossible to commit the crime at 8:30 PM while dining from 7:00–9:00 PM.

Question 70: An officer works 5 days a week for 3 weeks, then has 2 days off before starting a new cycle. How many work days are completed in 4 full cycles?

60 days (Correct answer)
65 days
55 days
70 days

Correct answer: 60 days

Each cycle = 15 work days; 4 cycles = 4 × 15 = 60 work days.

Question 71: In a visual analogy, a solid black square is to a hollow square outline as a solid black triangle is to:

A hollow square outline
A solid black circle
A hollow triangle outline (Correct answer)
A solid black square

Correct answer: A hollow triangle outline

The transformation removes the fill while keeping the same shape, so a solid black triangle becomes a hollow triangle outline.

Question 72: A square sheet has a circular hole punched in the upper-left quadrant. The sheet is then folded in half vertically (right flap folds over left). Where do the holes appear when the sheet is fully unfolded?

Center of the sheet
Both upper-left and upper-right (Correct answer)
Upper-right only
Upper-left only

Correct answer: Both upper-left and upper-right

Folding the right half over the left mirrors the upper-left hole to the upper-right position, so unfolding reveals holes in both upper quadrants.

Question 73: You realize you made an error in a report that has already been submitted. The BEST course of action is:

Wait to see if anyone notices before deciding whether to correct it
Leave it — errors in reports are common and usually don't matter
Modify the original report without documenting the change
Notify your supervisor immediately and submit a formal correction/supplemental report (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Notify your supervisor immediately and submit a formal correction/supplemental report

Errors in official reports must be corrected promptly through proper channels; covert modifications violate documentation integrity.

Question 74: If 5/8 of a 200-person crowd is cleared from an area, how many people remain?

65
125
75 (Correct answer)
80

Correct answer: 75

5/8 × 200 = 125 cleared; 200 − 125 = 75 remain.

Question 75: A supervisor instructs you to skip a required security check to speed up processing for a high-profile event. The supervisor claims it was pre-approved at a higher level. What should you do?

Skip the check but document nothing to protect your supervisor
Comply immediately since a supervisor's order supersedes standard procedures
Loudly protest in front of event attendees to create accountability
Refuse the instruction, document it, and seek written confirmation of the alleged higher-level approval before deviating from protocol (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Refuse the instruction, document it, and seek written confirmation of the alleged higher-level approval before deviating from protocol

Security protocols cannot be waived by verbal instruction alone; written authorization and documentation protect both the officer and the integrity of the operation.

Question 76: Which sentence correctly uses a semicolon?

The officer searched the vehicle; and found a concealed weapon.
The officer searched the vehicle; finding a concealed weapon.
The officer searched the vehicle; she found a concealed weapon. (Correct answer)
The officer searched; the vehicle for a concealed weapon.

Correct answer: The officer searched the vehicle; she found a concealed weapon.

A semicolon correctly joins two independent clauses ('The officer searched the vehicle' and 'she found a concealed weapon').

Question 77: A high-profile incident occurs during your shift and media reporters approach you asking for comments. You are not authorized to speak to the press. You should:

Decline to comment and direct reporters to the designated public affairs officer (Correct answer)
Give a brief, factual statement to maintain public trust
Tell reporters you don't know anything about the incident
Ask reporters to return at the end of your shift when you can speak freely

Correct answer: Decline to comment and direct reporters to the designated public affairs officer

Unauthorized personnel should never speak to the press; all media inquiries must be directed to designated public affairs or public information officers.

Question 78: You discover that classified information was left unattended in a common area. No individuals are currently near the materials. The MOST appropriate immediate action is:

Secure the materials immediately and report the incident to your supervisor and the relevant security officer (Correct answer)
Leave the materials and watch to see who comes to retrieve them
Post a notice on the materials asking for the owner to claim them
Photograph the materials to document the violation before securing them

Correct answer: Secure the materials immediately and report the incident to your supervisor and the relevant security officer

Classified materials left unattended must be immediately secured to prevent unauthorized access, followed by prompt reporting through proper security channels.

Question 79: After viewing a suspect for 20 seconds under bright sunlight, you later describe the eye color as brown. When the suspect is apprehended indoors, eyes appear hazel. The most likely explanation is:

Lighting conditions significantly affect perceived eye color (Correct answer)
Your color perception was impaired
Hazel and brown are identical descriptors
You fabricated the detail under pressure

Correct answer: Lighting conditions significantly affect perceived eye color

Eye color appearance changes substantially under different lighting conditions, making it one of the least reliable facial features to recall.

Question 80: If a security checkpoint processes 24 vehicles per hour, how many vehicles will it process during a 6.5-hour shift?

144
148
156 (Correct answer)
152

Correct answer: 156

24 × 6.5 = 156 vehicles processed during the shift.

Question 81: In a pattern matrix, each figure in a row is the previous figure with one element removed. Row one shows: a rectangle with a circle inside and a triangle on top. Row two begins with the same figure but with the triangle removed. Following this rule, which figure would begin row three?

A plain rectangle with no circle and no triangle
A rectangle with a circle inside, a triangle on top, and a new square added
A rectangle with only the circle inside (Correct answer)
A rectangle with only the triangle on top

Correct answer: A rectangle with only the circle inside

The rule removes one element per row. Row one has three elements (rectangle, circle, triangle). Row two removes the triangle, leaving a rectangle with a circle inside. Row three removes the next outer element, leaving only the rectangle with the circle inside — which is the same as row two. Actually, the next element removed would be the circle, leaving just the rectangle... re-reading: row three begins by removing one more element from row two's starting figure, so the circle is removed next, leaving a plain rectangle. Wait — the question says row three *begins* with what row two *started* with minus one element. Row two starts with rectangle + circle (triangle already gone). Row three starts with just rectangle.

Question 82: An officer memorizes a vehicle description: 2019 Honda Civic, silver, license plate NJX-4421, northbound on 3rd Street. Later, the officer is asked about the license plate. Which is correct?

NJX-4421 (Correct answer)
NXJ-4421
NJX-4241
NJX-4412

Correct answer: NJX-4421

The correct plate as memorized is NJX-4421. All other options have transposed characters.

Question 83: You are new to a post and unsure of the correct procedure for a specific situation. What is the best approach?

Handle it the same way you saw a colleague do it informally
Act on your best instinct to show initiative
Wait and hope the situation resolves itself
Ask a senior officer or consult the department's written procedures (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Ask a senior officer or consult the department's written procedures

Consulting established procedures or a senior officer ensures actions are compliant with department policy and reduces the risk of errors.

Question 84: An officer is posted at a stationary guard booth. Over a one-hour period, they observe a red car pass by at 10:15 AM, a bicyclist in a yellow jersey at 10:30 AM, a person walking a large brown dog at 10:45 AM, and the same red car pass by again at 11:00 AM. Later, a supervisor asks the officer to recall any unusual or repeated activities. Which of the following is the most accurate and relevant observation to report?

Multiple events occurred between 10:00 and 11:00 AM.
A bicyclist was wearing a yellow jersey.
A red car was observed passing the post twice. (Correct answer)
A person was walking a large dog.

Correct answer: A red car was observed passing the post twice.

The supervisor specifically asked for 'unusual or repeated activities.' The red car passing the same location twice within a 45-minute window is a repeated activity and could be of security interest. The other observations, while accurate, describe singular, ordinary events and are not as relevant to the supervisor's specific request.

Question 85: If a vehicle travels 360 miles on 12 gallons of fuel, how many gallons are needed for a 270-mile trip?

7
8
9 (Correct answer)
10

Correct answer: 9

360 ÷ 12 = 30 mpg; 270 ÷ 30 = 9 gallons.

Question 86: You are stationed at an entry point when a vehicle pulls up and the occupant presents an access pass that has expired by one day. The occupant says it was 'probably a paperwork delay.' The MOST appropriate action is:

Allow entry but document the expired pass
Allow entry since it was only expired by one day
Contact your supervisor and request guidance before making a decision
Deny entry and direct the occupant to obtain a valid current pass through proper channels (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Deny entry and direct the occupant to obtain a valid current pass through proper channels

An expired pass is invalid regardless of the explanation; the officer must deny entry and direct the occupant to obtain valid authorization through proper channels.

Question 87: Which of the following best demonstrates proper use of active voice in a police report?

A pursuit of the vehicle was conducted over three miles.
The three-mile pursuit was initiated against the vehicle.
Officer Jones pursued the vehicle for three miles. (Correct answer)
The vehicle was pursued by Officer Jones for three miles.

Correct answer: Officer Jones pursued the vehicle for three miles.

Active voice places the subject (Officer Jones) as the doer of the action, making writing clearer and more direct.

Question 88: If a supply order costs $1,248 and is split equally among 6 units, how much does each unit pay?

$198
$218
$208 (Correct answer)
$228

Correct answer: $208

$1,248 ÷ 6 = $208 per unit.

Question 89: While on patrol in a high-crime area, Officer Smith notices a suspicious individual loitering near a convenience store. The individual matches the description of a suspect wanted for a recent robbery in the area. Officer Smith approaches the individual cautiously and initiates a conversation to gather more information. As the conversation progresses, the individual becomes defensive and evasive, refusing to provide identification or answer questions about their activities. Officer Smith observes bulges in the individual's pockets, which could indicate the presence of weapons or stolen goods. Sensing potential danger, Officer Smith decides to detain the individual temporarily until backup arrives. Indicate whether the statement is True, False, or Indeterminable. Officer Smith's decision to detain the suspicious individual temporarily is justified based on the observed behavior and circumstances.

False
True (Correct answer)
Indeterminable

Correct answer: True

Explanation: Officer Smith's decision to detain the individual is based on reasonable suspicion due to matching the description of a suspect, displaying evasive behavior, and potentially carrying weapons or stolen goods. This aligns with standard police procedures for ensuring safety and investigating suspicious activity.

Question 90: An officer must select the MOST concise and clear version of a sentence for a report:

During the time of 0800, the suspect engaged in the criminal trespass of the property premises.
At the time of approximately 0800 hours in the morning of the day, the suspect was observed committing the act of trespassing on the property.
The suspect, at 0800 hours in the morning time, did trespass on the aforementioned property.
At approximately 0800 hours, the suspect was observed trespassing on the property. (Correct answer)

Correct answer: At approximately 0800 hours, the suspect was observed trespassing on the property.

Option B eliminates redundancies ('at the time of approximately' → 'at approximately'; 'committing the act of trespassing' → 'trespassing') while retaining all essential information.

Question 91: A witness reports seeing a suspect run north immediately after a theft. Another witness says the suspect ran east. An officer should:

Assume the suspect ran northeast and search accordingly
Dismiss both accounts and close the case
Arrest the first witness for filing a false report
Document both statements and seek additional evidence to reconcile the conflict (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Document both statements and seek additional evidence to reconcile the conflict

Conflicting witness accounts require documentation and corroboration rather than dismissal or arbitrary reconciliation.

Question 92: A 3×3 matrix shows shapes gaining one interior line per column (left to right). The top row has: plain circle, circle with 1 diameter, circle with 2 diameters. The middle-left cell is a plain triangle. What is in the middle-right cell?

A triangle with three interior lines
A triangle with two interior lines (Correct answer)
A plain triangle
A triangle with one interior line

Correct answer: A triangle with two interior lines

Each column adds one interior line, so the rightmost column (column 3) has two interior lines regardless of shape.

Question 93: During a high-pressure situation, you realize you made an error in judgment. What is the best immediate response?

Consult a colleague on whether the error is worth reporting
Blame the confusion on unclear instructions from your supervisor
Acknowledge the error, correct course as quickly as possible, and report it to your supervisor (Correct answer)
Say nothing and hope the error goes unnoticed

Correct answer: Acknowledge the error, correct course as quickly as possible, and report it to your supervisor

Acknowledging mistakes promptly and transparently allows for correction and demonstrates the integrity expected of uniformed officers.

Question 94: During a building walkthrough, you have 60 seconds to observe a lobby. Afterward, you are asked how many security cameras were visible. You counted 4, but there were actually 6. This undercount most likely results from:

Change blindness during entry
Poor lighting exclusively
Deliberate exaggeration by the investigator
Inattentional blindness to ceiling-mounted items (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Inattentional blindness to ceiling-mounted items

Inattentional blindness causes observers to miss objects outside their focal attention, particularly items in unexpected locations like ceilings.

Question 95: Which of the following best demonstrates the correct use of active voice in an officer's narrative report?

Officer Johnson recovered the stolen vehicle at 0300 hours. (Correct answer)
The stolen vehicle was recovered by Officer Johnson at 0300 hours.
The suspect was arrested and taken to the station by the responding units.
It was determined by investigators that the lock had been forced.

Correct answer: Officer Johnson recovered the stolen vehicle at 0300 hours.

Active voice names the subject performing the action, making reports clearer, more direct, and easier to understand.

Question 96: A supervisor reviews incident data from the past year showing that 73% of unauthorized access attempts occurred between 2200 and 0200. The supervisor should MOST appropriately:

Increase patrol intensity during 2200–0200 and consider additional countermeasures for that window (Correct answer)
Redistribute security resources evenly throughout the day to prevent complacency
Conclude that the facility is safe during daytime hours
Disregard the data as statistically unreliable with only one year of records

Correct answer: Increase patrol intensity during 2200–0200 and consider additional countermeasures for that window

Data showing 73% of incidents in a 4-hour window provides strong evidence for targeted resource allocation during that high-risk period.

Question 97: A grid pattern has shading that moves one cell to the right each row. In row 3, the shaded cell is in column 3. In which column is the shaded cell in row 5?

Column 2
Column 5 (Correct answer)
Column 4
Column 6

Correct answer: Column 5

The shaded cell advances one column per row, so from column 3 in row 3, it reaches column 5 in row 5.

Question 98: A supervisor states: 'Anytime the alert level is raised to Red, all non-essential staff must evacuate.' The alert is currently at Yellow. Which is TRUE?

Non-essential staff should prepare to evacuate
Non-essential staff do not need to evacuate (Correct answer)
The alert level does not affect staffing
Non-essential staff must evacuate

Correct answer: Non-essential staff do not need to evacuate

The evacuation rule only triggers at Red alert. At Yellow, the condition for evacuation has not been met, so no evacuation is required.

Question 99: Which sentence demonstrates the most precise and professional language for a police report?

The guy seemed pretty drunk when we got there.
The individual appeared to have had too many drinks.
The subject displayed signs consistent with alcohol intoxication, including slurred speech and unsteady gait. (Correct answer)
He was obviously wasted and could barely stand up.

Correct answer: The subject displayed signs consistent with alcohol intoxication, including slurred speech and unsteady gait.

Professional language uses precise, observable descriptors ('slurred speech,' 'unsteady gait') rather than informal terms or conclusions.

Question 100: A crime analyst presents data showing that neighborhoods with higher unemployment have higher theft rates. A commander concludes: 'Unemployment causes theft.' What is wrong with this conclusion?

Theft and unemployment are unrelated variables
The data is too large a sample to be useful
The conclusion is valid if the analyst is credentialed
Correlation between two variables does not establish a causal relationship (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Correlation between two variables does not establish a causal relationship

Correlation shows two variables move together but cannot by itself prove that one causes the other.

Question 101: A dispatcher handles calls at a rate of 14 calls per hour. How many calls are handled in a 7.5-hour shift?

105 (Correct answer)
98
112
95

Correct answer: 105

14 × 7.5 = 105 calls.

Question 102: Out of 200 applicants for the Uniformed Division, 35% passed the written exam. How many applicants passed?

65
70 (Correct answer)
75
60

Correct answer: 70

35% of 200 = 0.35 × 200 = 70 applicants.

Question 103: You are working a shift that ends at midnight, but your relief officer has not arrived by 12:15 AM. What should you do?

Abandon the post after waiting 30 minutes
Leave at 12:15 AM since your shift is over
Contact your supervisor to report the situation and await instruction (Correct answer)
Call the relief officer's personal phone repeatedly

Correct answer: Contact your supervisor to report the situation and await instruction

Notifying your supervisor ensures the post remains covered and the issue is handled through proper channels.

Question 104: An officer is reviewing security footage after a minor incident. They notice a colleague failed to conduct a required search of a delivery vehicle earlier in the day. The colleague is a close friend who has had a difficult week due to personal issues. Which of the following is the most appropriate action for the officer to take?

Confront the friend directly and tell them not to let it happen again.
Delete the portion of the footage showing the error to protect the friend.
Report the security breach to a supervisor in accordance with duty regulations. (Correct answer)
Ignore the infraction since no harm was done and the colleague is having personal problems.

Correct answer: Report the security breach to a supervisor in accordance with duty regulations.

The officer's primary duty is to ensure security and uphold regulations. A failure to conduct a required search is a security breach that cannot be ignored, regardless of personal relationships or a colleague's personal issues. The proper and ethical action is to report the facts to a supervisor, who is then responsible for investigating and taking appropriate corrective action. This maintains the integrity of the security process and the officer's own professional integrity.

Question 105: Which word is misspelled?

Misdemeanor
Subpoena
Surveillance
Supercede (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Supercede

'Supersede' is the correct spelling; 'supercede' is a common misspelling.

Question 106: An officer memorizes a suspect description broadcast over the radio: Black male, approximately 30 years old, 6'2", wearing a gray hoodie, blue jeans, white sneakers, last seen running east on Oak Street. An officer spots a black male, 6'2", in a gray hoodie, blue jeans, but wearing black boots, walking calmly on Oak Street. The MOST appropriate action is:

Do not approach because the footwear and behavior don't match
Approach and identify the individual given the strong physical match despite footwear discrepancy (Correct answer)
Follow from a distance and wait for exact confirmation
Broadcast a request for additional units before doing anything

Correct answer: Approach and identify the individual given the strong physical match despite footwear discrepancy

Height, race, age range, hoodie color, and pants match perfectly. Footwear and gait can change quickly. The strong match warrants an approach and identification.

Question 107: In official law enforcement writing, abbreviations such as 'DOB,' 'DOA,' and 'MVA' should be:

Written in lowercase letters only
Used freely without definition since all readers understand them
Defined upon first use if the audience may not know them (Correct answer)
Avoided entirely in all reports

Correct answer: Defined upon first use if the audience may not know them

Abbreviations should be spelled out on first use to ensure clarity for all potential readers of the report.

Question 108: A visitor presents credentials that appear legitimate but something about the interaction feels inconsistent — the visitor seems unusually nervous and the credentials are slightly warm as if recently handled. What should you do?

Politely request the visitor wait while you verify the credentials through official channels (Correct answer)
Trust your instincts and deny entry immediately without explanation
Ask a colleague to handle the interaction to avoid potential bias
Admit the visitor since the credentials appear legitimate

Correct answer: Politely request the visitor wait while you verify the credentials through official channels

Unusual behavioral cues warrant additional verification even when documents appear legitimate. Politely requesting to verify is professional and non-confrontational.

Question 109: A series of figures shows a primary shape rotating and a secondary, smaller shape moving between its corners. In the first figure, a square contains a small circle in the top-left corner. In the second, the square has rotated 45 degrees clockwise, and the circle has moved to the next corner, also clockwise. Which of the following describes the position and orientation in the fourth figure?

The square is rotated 90 degrees clockwise from the original position, and the circle is in the bottom-right corner.
The square is rotated 135 degrees clockwise from the original position, and the circle is in the bottom-right corner. (Correct answer)
The square is rotated 180 degrees from the original position, and the circle is in the bottom-left corner.
The square is rotated 135 degrees clockwise from the original position, and the circle is in the top-right corner.

Correct answer: The square is rotated 135 degrees clockwise from the original position, and the circle is in the bottom-right corner.

The pattern involves two consistent changes: the main square rotates 45 degrees clockwise each step, and the small circle moves one corner clockwise each step. By the fourth figure, the square will have rotated a total of 3 * 45 = 135 degrees. The circle will have moved three corners clockwise from top-left, placing it in the bottom-right corner.

Question 110: Which argument contains a logical fallacy?

Officer Jones made an error once, so we cannot trust any of his reports (Correct answer)
If the door was locked, the intruder had a key or broke in
The crime scene shows forced entry, so the door was not left unlocked
The suspect's alibi is unverified, so it requires further investigation

Correct answer: Officer Jones made an error once, so we cannot trust any of his reports

Dismissing all of someone's work because of one past error is the ad hominem or 'poisoning the well' fallacy.

Question 111: A sequence of overlapping shapes cycles as follows: Step 1 = circle on top of square; Step 2 = square on top of triangle; Step 3 = triangle on top of circle. What is Step 5?

Triangle on top of circle
Square on top of triangle (Correct answer)
Circle on top of square
Pentagon on top of circle

Correct answer: Square on top of triangle

The three-step cycle repeats, so Step 5 = Step 2 = square on top of triangle.

Question 112: An officer is manning a security checkpoint at the White House Complex. A high-level staff member, whom the officer recognizes, realizes they have forgotten their official ID. The staff member is in a hurry for a meeting with a senior official. What is the most appropriate course of action for the officer?

Allow the staff member to enter, since they are recognizable, to avoid causing a delay for an important meeting.
Ask the staff member to have the senior official they are meeting come to the checkpoint to vouch for them.
Deny entry and instruct the staff member to retrieve their ID, regardless of their status.
Temporarily deny entry and immediately notify a supervisor to receive guidance and initiate visitor verification protocols. (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Temporarily deny entry and immediately notify a supervisor to receive guidance and initiate visitor verification protocols.

Security protocols must be followed consistently, regardless of a person's rank or familiarity. However, a rigid denial without escalation could be improper. The correct action is to enforce the security rule (deny entry without ID) while immediately involving a supervisor who can make an informed decision and follow established secondary verification procedures for such instances. This maintains security integrity while allowing for an official, supervised exception process.

Question 113: An officer notices that every time a particular alarm activates, it is triggered by either a motion sensor or a door sensor. The alarm just activated. Which statement is most logically sound?

Either the motion sensor or door sensor triggered the alarm (Correct answer)
The motion sensor triggered the alarm
The door sensor triggered the alarm
Neither sensor triggered the alarm

Correct answer: Either the motion sensor or door sensor triggered the alarm

The only valid conclusion is the disjunction stated in the premise; we cannot determine which specific sensor without more information.

Question 114: You have been assigned a new duty that you find tedious but important to the organization. How do you approach it?

Perform the duty minimally to get it done
Delegate it to a junior colleague whenever possible
Ask to be reassigned to more interesting duties
Complete the duty to the best of your ability, recognizing its importance to the overall mission (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Complete the duty to the best of your ability, recognizing its importance to the overall mission

Professional officers apply consistent effort to all assigned duties, recognizing that even routine tasks contribute to the mission.

Question 115: While monitoring a security camera, a Uniformed Division officer observes the following sequence of events at a checkpoint: 1) A blue sedan pulls up. 2) The driver, a woman with blonde hair, shows her ID. 3) A delivery truck arrives behind the sedan. 4) The sedan is cleared and drives away. 5) The truck driver, a man in a green shirt, exits his vehicle. Which event immediately followed the clearance of the blue sedan?

The truck driver exited his vehicle. (Correct answer)
The delivery truck pulled up to the checkpoint.
The truck driver showed his ID.
The woman with blonde hair drove away.

Correct answer: The truck driver exited his vehicle.

The question asks for the event that occurred immediately after the sedan was cleared. According to the sequence provided, event 4 is 'The sedan is cleared and drives away.' The very next event listed is 5) 'The truck driver, a man in a green shirt, exits his vehicle.' Therefore, this is the correct chronological recall.

Question 116: An officer writes: 'The complainant said that she seen the suspect enter the store.' What is wrong?

'Seen' should be 'saw' because it requires a helping verb to function as a past participle (Correct answer)
'Complainant' is not an appropriate word for a police report
The sentence should use direct quotation marks around the complainant's statement
Nothing is wrong; the sentence is grammatically correct

Correct answer: 'Seen' should be 'saw' because it requires a helping verb to function as a past participle

'Seen' is a past participle and must be used with a helping verb (e.g., 'had seen'); the simple past tense here is 'saw.'

Question 117: An officer is shown a photograph of four individuals standing in a line for five seconds and is then asked to recall details. The photo shows, from left to right: a tall man in a black coat, a woman with a red scarf, a short man with glasses, and a woman holding a blue umbrella. Which of the following statements about the individuals in the photograph is correct?

The person on the far right was a man in a black coat.
The tall man was holding a blue umbrella.
The man with glasses was standing to the right of the woman with the red scarf. (Correct answer)
There were three women and one man in the photograph.

Correct answer: The man with glasses was standing to the right of the woman with the red scarf.

Based on the description of the photograph from left to right, the woman with the red scarf is the second person and the short man with glasses is the third. Therefore, the man with glasses was standing to the right of the woman with the red scarf. The other options misrepresent the details provided in the description.

Question 118: An officer's monthly mileage allowance is 400 miles. In the first three weeks of the month, the officer drove 98, 112, and 89 miles. How many miles are left in the allowance for the final week?

101 miles (Correct answer)
99 miles
103 miles
95 miles

Correct answer: 101 miles

Used = 98 + 112 + 89 = 299; remaining = 400 − 299 = 101 miles.

Question 119: You are assigned to a post that requires long periods of standing with minimal activity. How should you best manage your time and alertness?

Request reassignment to a more active post
Use your phone to pass the time since activity is low
Take brief unauthorized breaks to stay fresh
Stay mentally engaged by continuously observing your surroundings (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Stay mentally engaged by continuously observing your surroundings

Maintaining situational awareness through active observation is essential even during low-activity assignments in a uniformed security role.

Question 120: While on patrol at a fixed post outside a protected facility, you observe a tourist collapse to the ground, appearing to be in medical distress. At the same time, you hear a vehicle backfire loudly down the street, which could be mistaken for a gunshot. What is the most appropriate initial action?

Maintain your position, immediately report both incidents on your radio, and await instructions and backup. (Correct answer)
Abandon your post to investigate the potential gunshot, as it represents a greater potential threat to the facility.
Ask a nearby civilian to check on the collapsed tourist while you maintain your post and observe the area of the loud noise.
Immediately run to the tourist to provide first aid, as their life is in imminent danger.

Correct answer: Maintain your position, immediately report both incidents on your radio, and await instructions and backup.

The primary duty of a Uniformed Division Officer is the protection of the designated facility. Leaving a fixed post without being properly relieved compromises security. The correct procedure is to maintain your post, use your radio to report both the medical emergency and the potential security threat, and allow the command center to dispatch the appropriate resources (medical and law enforcement) while you remain vigilant. This action addresses both issues without abandoning your primary responsibility.

Question 121: Which sentence is written in the MOST appropriate style for an official police report?

The bad guy ran off down behind the building.
I saw the suspect run away really fast down the alley.
The suspect fled rapidly southbound through the alley located behind 400 Main Street. (Correct answer)
A person who looked like a criminal ran into the alley.

Correct answer: The suspect fled rapidly southbound through the alley located behind 400 Main Street.

Police reports require formal, precise, objective language with specific directional and locational details.

Question 122: During a large public event on protected grounds, you notice a spectator photographing what appears to be a security camera placement map posted in a restricted area. What is the MOST appropriate response?

Ignore it since photographing is generally permitted at public events
Approach the individual, identify yourself, ask for identification, and determine whether they have authorization to be in that area (Correct answer)
Immediately tackle the individual and confiscate their phone
Radio dispatch to remotely disable the security cameras as a precaution

Correct answer: Approach the individual, identify yourself, ask for identification, and determine whether they have authorization to be in that area

Calmly engaging the individual and verifying authorization is proportionate and allows the officer to assess the threat level before escalating.

Question 123: You witness a minor traffic accident just outside the perimeter of the area you are assigned to protect. No one appears to be seriously injured, but the drivers are beginning to argue heatedly. Your post is secure. What should you do?

Immediately leave your post to intervene in the argument and direct traffic.
Stay at your post and do nothing, as it is outside your direct area of responsibility.
Radio the local police department to report the accident and the escalating argument, while maintaining your primary post. (Correct answer)
Shout at the drivers from your post to calm down and exchange insurance information.

Correct answer: Radio the local police department to report the accident and the escalating argument, while maintaining your primary post.

While officers have a duty to assist, your primary responsibility is to your assigned post. The safest and most appropriate action is to notify the agency with the proper jurisdiction (local police) so they can respond. This ensures the incident is handled by the correct authorities while you maintain the security of your post. Leaving your post could create a security breach.

Question 124: When writing a narrative description of a suspect's appearance, which detail is LEAST useful?

Clothing color and type
Height and weight estimate
Whether the officer found the suspect frightening (Correct answer)
Distinctive tattoos or scars

Correct answer: Whether the officer found the suspect frightening

The officer's emotional reaction is subjective and not useful for identification; objective physical descriptors are required.

Question 125: A pentagon rotates 72 degrees clockwise with each step in a series. A small star is fixed to one of its vertices. After four rotations from the starting position, how many total degrees has the shape rotated, and where does the star appear relative to the starting position?

288 degrees total; the star is four vertices clockwise from the start (Correct answer)
360 degrees total; the star returns to its original position
288 degrees total; the star is one vertex counterclockwise from the start
360 degrees total; the star is at the opposite vertex

Correct answer: 288 degrees total; the star is four vertices clockwise from the start

Four rotations of 72 degrees each equals 288 degrees total. A pentagon has vertices every 72 degrees, so after four 72-degree clockwise turns the star has moved four vertices clockwise from its starting position. It would need a fifth rotation to complete a full 360-degree return.

Question 126: Your supervisor assigns you duties you feel are below your skill level. How should you respond?

Refuse and request duties that match your abilities
Complete the duties professionally and discuss career development with your supervisor later (Correct answer)
Ask a colleague to swap duties without informing the supervisor
Do the minimum required and make your dissatisfaction obvious

Correct answer: Complete the duties professionally and discuss career development with your supervisor later

Fulfilling all assigned duties while addressing career concerns through appropriate channels reflects professionalism and respect for organizational structure.

Question 127: A rectangular checkpoint zone measures 45 feet by 30 feet. What is the perimeter of the zone?

1,350 feet
135 feet
150 feet (Correct answer)
165 feet

Correct answer: 150 feet

Perimeter = 2(45 + 30) = 2(75) = 150 feet.

Question 128: A pattern alternates between a filled black square and an outlined square, doubling in size each step. The third figure is a filled black square of medium size. What is the fourth figure?

Small outlined square
Large outlined square (Correct answer)
Medium filled square
Small filled square

Correct answer: Large outlined square

The pattern alternates fill/outline and doubles size, so after a medium filled square comes a large outlined square.

Question 129: Which of the following sentences is the most clearly and concisely written for an official report?

Subsequent to my arrival, the aforementioned individual effectuated a departure from the premises.
I observed the individual exit the building. (Correct answer)
The individual, who appeared to be in a hurry, was seen leaving the building.
It was at that point in time that the individual was observed by me as he proceeded to make his exit from the building.

Correct answer: I observed the individual exit the building.

The sentence 'I observed the individual exit the building' is the most clear and concise option. It uses simple, direct language and the active voice. The other options are wordy, use unnecessary jargon ('effectuated a departure'), or are written in the less-direct passive voice.

Question 130: You observe a colleague taking a shortcut in a procedure because they are busy. The shortcut does not cause an immediate problem but violates protocol. What do you do?

Ignore it — minor shortcuts are inevitable and you don't want to seem like a snitch
Immediately file a formal misconduct report
Tell other colleagues so they know the procedure can be skipped
Begin taking the same shortcut since it seems to work
Address it with the colleague privately, explaining the importance of following protocol (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Address it with the colleague privately, explaining the importance of following protocol

Private, direct feedback to a colleague about protocol shortcuts addresses the issue professionally without immediate escalation.

Question 131: You observe an altercation lasting about 8 seconds. Immediately after, you notice your recollection focuses almost entirely on a weapon that was displayed. This phenomenon is known as:

Confirmation bias
Weapon focus effect (Correct answer)
Stress-induced amnesia
Tunnel vision recall

Correct answer: Weapon focus effect

The weapon focus effect causes observers to concentrate attention on a threat object, reducing memory for other scene details.

Question 132: A secured area is 150 feet long and 80 feet wide. What is its perimeter?

500 feet
380 feet
420 feet
460 feet (Correct answer)

Correct answer: 460 feet

Perimeter = 2 × (150 + 80) = 2 × 230 = 460 feet.

Question 133: In a visual analogy: Circle is to Sphere as Square is to:

Cylinder
Pyramid
Rectangle
Cube (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Cube

A circle extended to 3D becomes a sphere; a square extended to 3D becomes a cube.

Question 134: You are assigned to work closely with an officer whose work habits you find disorganized. How should you handle the partnership?

Communicate openly with the officer and find a workflow that leverages both your strengths (Correct answer)
Report the officer's habits to a supervisor right away
Do all the work yourself to ensure it is done properly
Request a new partner immediately

Correct answer: Communicate openly with the officer and find a workflow that leverages both your strengths

Effective teamwork involves open communication and adapting to different work styles to achieve shared goals.

Question 135: You are part of a team preparing for a major security event. A colleague suggests a procedure modification that you think has merit. The MOST appropriate action is:

Encourage the colleague to raise the suggestion with the team supervisor for proper review (Correct answer)
Implement the modification yourself without approval since it improves the plan
Dismiss the suggestion since the plan has already been approved
Agree with the colleague privately but say nothing to the supervisor

Correct answer: Encourage the colleague to raise the suggestion with the team supervisor for proper review

Good ideas should be submitted through proper channels; unilateral plan changes without authorization undermine the coordinated security operation.

Question 136: Which of the following is the strongest evidence that an argument is logically valid?

The conclusion feels intuitively correct
The argument is presented by a senior officer
The argument uses official-sounding language
If the premises are true, the conclusion cannot be false (Correct answer)

Correct answer: If the premises are true, the conclusion cannot be false

Logical validity means the conclusion necessarily follows from the premises — if the premises hold, the conclusion must hold regardless of who presents it.

Question 137: An officer is asked to recall the order in which four people entered a room: first a man in a blue suit, then a woman with a red umbrella, then two children holding hands, then a man in a security uniform. In what order did the children enter?

Fourth
Third (Correct answer)
Second
First

Correct answer: Third

The children entered third, after the man in the blue suit and the woman with the red umbrella.

Question 138: While on patrol in a high-crime area, Officer Smith notices a suspicious individual loitering near a convenience store. The individual matches the description of a suspect wanted for a recent robbery in the area. Officer Smith approaches the individual cautiously and initiates a conversation to gather more information. As the conversation progresses, the individual becomes defensive and evasive, refusing to provide identification or answer questions about their activities. Officer Smith observes bulges in the individual's pockets, which could indicate the presence of weapons or stolen goods. Sensing potential danger, Officer Smith decides to detain the individual temporarily until backup arrives. Indicate whether the statement is True, False, or Indeterminable. Officer Smith's decision to wait for backup before further action demonstrates appropriate situational awareness and concern for safety.

False
Indeterminable
True (Correct answer)

Correct answer: True

Explanation: Waiting for backup in a potentially dangerous situation is standard procedure for law enforcement officers, especially when dealing with suspects who may be armed or uncooperative. Officer Smith's decision reflects a cautious and safety-conscious approach.

Question 139: Officers A and B are assigned to the same post. Officer A reports seeing a suspicious vehicle at 0900. Officer B, at the same post, did not see any vehicle at 0900. Which statement BEST explains this situation?

There may be a difference in what each officer observed or their vantage point (Correct answer)
Officer A is lying about the vehicle
A suspicious vehicle report must always be corroborated
Officer B was not paying attention at 0900

Correct answer: There may be a difference in what each officer observed or their vantage point

Discrepancies in witness accounts often result from different vantage points, timing, or attention focus, not necessarily dishonesty.

Question 140: You are conducting a perimeter check and notice a gate that should be locked is standing open. There are no people visible in the area. What is the MOST appropriate next step?

Assess the area for threats, secure the gate, and immediately report the anomaly to your supervisor and document it (Correct answer)
Call a maintenance crew to fix the lock before taking any other action
Leave the gate as found and report it at the end of your shift
Close and lock the gate, then continue your patrol without documenting the event

Correct answer: Assess the area for threats, secure the gate, and immediately report the anomaly to your supervisor and document it

An unsecured gate is a security breach requiring immediate assessment, securing, reporting, and documentation — not delayed reporting or remediation without notification.

Question 141: An officer notices a pattern: burglaries in a neighborhood always occur between 2 AM and 4 AM. This observation is most useful for:

Charging residents with conspiracy
Establishing probable cause to make an arrest
Proving who committed past burglaries
Allocating patrol resources during high-risk hours (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Allocating patrol resources during high-risk hours

Identifying a time-based pattern allows commanders to deploy resources proactively during the window of highest risk.

Question 142: An officer writing a supplemental report should:

Ignore the original report and write a completely independent account
Rewrite the entire original report with corrections
Change the original report's date to match the new filing
Reference the original report number and add only new or updated information (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Reference the original report number and add only new or updated information

Supplemental reports reference the original case number and add new information without duplicating the original report's content.

Question 143: During your shift, you witness a senior officer using excessive force against a compliant subject. The MOST appropriate action is:

Verbally intervene to stop the excessive force and immediately report the incident to a supervisor (Correct answer)
Do nothing — senior officers have authority to determine force levels
Only intervene if the subject is seriously injured
Wait until the end of the shift and then file a report to avoid confrontation

Correct answer: Verbally intervene to stop the excessive force and immediately report the incident to a supervisor

Officers have a duty to intervene to stop excessive force regardless of the rank of the officer involved, and to immediately report it.

Question 144: Which of the following best exemplifies deductive reasoning?

Witnesses are usually reliable, so this witness is probably telling the truth
Most suspects are nervous; this person seems nervous; therefore this person is a suspect
The last three incidents happened on Fridays; the next incident will probably happen on a Friday
All sworn officers carry badges; Officer Smith is sworn; therefore Officer Smith carries a badge (Correct answer)

Correct answer: All sworn officers carry badges; Officer Smith is sworn; therefore Officer Smith carries a badge

Deductive reasoning moves from a general rule to a specific conclusion that must be true if the premises are true.

Question 145: During an extended post assignment, you feel tired and your concentration is slipping. The BEST course of action is:

Notify your supervisor that you are experiencing fatigue and request relief or a brief rest break (Correct answer)
Take a brief unauthorized break to recover without notifying your supervisor
Consume high amounts of caffeine to maintain alertness at all costs
Push through without telling anyone to avoid appearing weak

Correct answer: Notify your supervisor that you are experiencing fatigue and request relief or a brief rest break

Notifying a supervisor of fatigue that could compromise security effectiveness is the responsible professional action; concealing impairment endangers the mission.

Question 146: A report states: 'Most burglaries in the district occur between midnight and 4 AM.' An officer concludes: 'If I patrol more during those hours, I will eliminate burglaries.' What error in reasoning has the officer made?

Circular reasoning
Affirming the consequent
Denying the antecedent
Overstating the effect of a single intervention based on partial data (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Overstating the effect of a single intervention based on partial data

Concluding that increased patrol will eliminate (not just reduce) burglaries overstates what the statistical pattern can support.

Question 147: A suspect's description states the individual is between 5'9" and 6'1" tall. Which of the following heights is within that range?

74 inches
68 inches
76 inches
70 inches (Correct answer)

Correct answer: 70 inches

5'9" = 69 inches and 6'1" = 73 inches; 70 inches falls within that range.

Question 148: An officer is reviewing incident reports and notices that three separate vehicle break-ins occurred in the same parking garage over the past two weeks. All three happened between 11 PM and 1 AM, all targeted the same model of luxury sedan, and no suspects were identified. Which conclusion is best supported by this pattern?

The incidents are unrelated because they occurred on different days
The parking garage security system must be malfunctioning and should be repaired before further investigation
The incidents suggest a targeted offender with knowledge of the vehicle model and location, warranting increased surveillance during those hours (Correct answer)
A single opportunistic criminal is likely responsible since the targets were random

Correct answer: The incidents suggest a targeted offender with knowledge of the vehicle model and location, warranting increased surveillance during those hours

Three incidents sharing the same time window, location, and vehicle type form a meaningful pattern that suggests a deliberate, knowledgeable offender rather than random crime. Sound critical thinking connects these data points to form a testable hypothesis and direct resources appropriately.

Question 149: A junior officer on your team has made a minor procedural error while logging evidence. The mistake was caught early and had no impact on the case. When you address it with the officer, they become defensive and blame the error on unclear instructions from a previous shift. Which of the following is the best response?

Investigate the instructions from the previous shift to see if other officers are also confused.
Tell the officer that making excuses is unacceptable and issue a verbal warning.
Formally document the officer's defensiveness in their performance review.
Acknowledge their concern about the instructions, but calmly and clearly reiterate the correct procedure and the importance of personal accountability. (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Acknowledge their concern about the instructions, but calmly and clearly reiterate the correct procedure and the importance of personal accountability.

This response demonstrates effective leadership and communication. It validates the officer's feelings by acknowledging their concern, which can de-escalate defensiveness. It then pivots back to the core issue: reinforcing the correct procedure and emphasizing the principle of accountability without being overly punitive for a minor, corrected mistake. This approach is constructive and aims to improve future performance rather than simply punish.

Question 150: You briefly view a scene showing five people. One person stands near a door, one sits at a table with a cup, one is on a phone near a window, one is reading a newspaper, and one is standing with arms crossed. Which detail is most easily forgotten under stress?

The person reading the newspaper (Correct answer)
The person at the table with the cup
The person on the phone near the window
The person standing near the door

Correct answer: The person reading the newspaper

Details involving an object associated with a common, low-threat activity (reading) tend to be encoded with lower priority under stress.

Question 151: A supervisor gives you an assignment you believe is unnecessarily redundant. What is the best course of action?

Do a minimal effort version of the task
Complete the assignment while noting your concern respectfully if appropriate (Correct answer)
Ask coworkers if they agree it is pointless before deciding
Refuse the assignment and explain your reasoning

Correct answer: Complete the assignment while noting your concern respectfully if appropriate

Completing assigned duties while using appropriate channels to raise concerns demonstrates professionalism and respect for the chain of command.

UDEE — Uniformed Division Entrance Exam

The USSS UDEE is a multi-section entrance exam for Secret Service Uniformed Division Officer candidates, testing critical thinking, situational judgment, memory, figural reasoning, writing, and work style.

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