IL STATE POLICE EXAM ACTUAL EXAM 2026
| ALL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
| VERIFIED ANSWERS | BRAND NEW
VERSION
If someone stays in a dwelling to commit a theft or felony: ---------
CORRECT ANSWER-----------------residential burglary
Which case law refers to unreasonable searches and seizures? ---------
CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Terry v Ohio
The unjust, prejudicial treatment of people/things based on race, age,
sex or religion is: ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------discrimination
T/F a person who is in danger to himself, others or is a public safety risk
may be allowed to conceal and carry a firearm ---------CORRECT
ANSWER-----------------False
,To detain someone without legal authority is ---------CORRECT ANSWER-
----------------unlawful restraint
Rule 14 or perjury is: ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------lying under
oath
A written order issued by a court which commands a person to appear
in court (notification by mail) is a ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------
summons
A written request issued by a police officer (in person or given by a
ticket) is a ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------notice to appear
Written permission required from a Commander, must have an officer
of the same sex and must be out of view is a ---------CORRECT ANSWER--
---------------strip search
Who should be contacted to verify suspended license? ---------CORRECT
ANSWER-----------------Secretary of state
,T/F Secretary of State and law enforcement agencies can handle
marriage/ divorce records ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------False
What is not a factor when determining a citation? ---------CORRECT
ANSWER-----------------Age and gender
An inchoate offense is ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------attempt
A person who is not elected but has a position due to influence ---------
CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Informal leader
If a victim of sexual assault pauses when giving a statement, the
officer(s) should: ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Wait
What is an example of an expressive crowd? ---------CORRECT ANSWER--
---------------picket line
, An aggressive crowd can be considered ---------CORRECT ANSWER--------
---------mob
When using flares, they should be placed: ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----
------------All around the vehicle
A civil wrong that can be considered negligence ---------CORRECT
ANSWER-----------------Tort
What is the time limit for prosecuting a felony/misdemeanor ---------
CORRECT ANSWER-----------------3 years/ 18 months
When can an officer frisk a subject in question? ---------CORRECT
ANSWER-----------------reasonable suspicion
When searching large areas which method should be used ---------
CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Zone search
| ALL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
| VERIFIED ANSWERS | BRAND NEW
VERSION
If someone stays in a dwelling to commit a theft or felony: ---------
CORRECT ANSWER-----------------residential burglary
Which case law refers to unreasonable searches and seizures? ---------
CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Terry v Ohio
The unjust, prejudicial treatment of people/things based on race, age,
sex or religion is: ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------discrimination
T/F a person who is in danger to himself, others or is a public safety risk
may be allowed to conceal and carry a firearm ---------CORRECT
ANSWER-----------------False
,To detain someone without legal authority is ---------CORRECT ANSWER-
----------------unlawful restraint
Rule 14 or perjury is: ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------lying under
oath
A written order issued by a court which commands a person to appear
in court (notification by mail) is a ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------
summons
A written request issued by a police officer (in person or given by a
ticket) is a ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------notice to appear
Written permission required from a Commander, must have an officer
of the same sex and must be out of view is a ---------CORRECT ANSWER--
---------------strip search
Who should be contacted to verify suspended license? ---------CORRECT
ANSWER-----------------Secretary of state
,T/F Secretary of State and law enforcement agencies can handle
marriage/ divorce records ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------False
What is not a factor when determining a citation? ---------CORRECT
ANSWER-----------------Age and gender
An inchoate offense is ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------attempt
A person who is not elected but has a position due to influence ---------
CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Informal leader
If a victim of sexual assault pauses when giving a statement, the
officer(s) should: ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Wait
What is an example of an expressive crowd? ---------CORRECT ANSWER--
---------------picket line
, An aggressive crowd can be considered ---------CORRECT ANSWER--------
---------mob
When using flares, they should be placed: ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----
------------All around the vehicle
A civil wrong that can be considered negligence ---------CORRECT
ANSWER-----------------Tort
What is the time limit for prosecuting a felony/misdemeanor ---------
CORRECT ANSWER-----------------3 years/ 18 months
When can an officer frisk a subject in question? ---------CORRECT
ANSWER-----------------reasonable suspicion
When searching large areas which method should be used ---------
CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Zone search
