PC 832 Practice Quiz exam
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
In every crime or public offense, there must exist a union, or joint operation of
act and intent, or criminal negligence. T or F - ✔✔ANSWER✔✔-T
A person who, after a felony has been committed, knowingly harbors,
conceals,or aids a principal who has been charged with, committed or been
convicted of that felony, with intent of helping the principal escape is called
an...
a) principal
b) accomplice
c) accessory - ✔✔ANSWER✔✔-c
A woman renting an apartment refused to pay rent for two months, stating the
landlord had failed to provide heat in her apartment. The landlord called an
officer to remove the tenant. Should the officer treat this as a civil or criminal
matter? - ✔✔ANSWER✔✔-Civil
,A prisoners right to be protected from cruel and unusual punishment is a right
that is guaranteed by the Bill of Rights? T or F - ✔✔ANSWER✔✔-T
Uncooperative detainees may be handcuffed during a detention?
a) True, but this action elevates the detention into an arrest.
b) False. Restraints may only be used during an arrest
c) True. You may use restraints during a detention. - ✔✔ANSWER✔✔-c
A Peace Officer approached a lone man walking through the business district at
3:00 am. The man agreed to talk to the officer. After a few minutes of
conversation, the man stated he needed to go home. However, the Officer told
him to remain where he was because he had more questions for him. This is an
example of:
a) A consensual encounter
b) A detention
c) An arrest
d) An illegal search - ✔✔ANSWER✔✔-b
The fourth amendment provides protection against unreasonable searches and
seizures. This protection is applied only to residents of the United States of
America. T or F - ✔✔ANSWER✔✔-F
What two circumstances must exist before Miranda warnings are required?
a) Detention and custodial interviewing
b) Custody and detention
c) Custody and interview
d) Detention and interrogation - ✔✔ANSWER✔✔-b
, An officer can make a warrantless arrest under which of the following
circumstances?
a) A felony was committed, though not in the officers presence.
b) The officer has probable cause to believe the person has committed a
misdemeanor outside of the officers presence.
c) A felony or misdemeanor is committed in the officers presence
d) Both a) and c) - ✔✔ANSWER✔✔-d
A peace officer is engaged in foot pursuit of a forgery suspect. The suspect is
about 200 yards ahead of him on a currently deserted suburban street. As the
suspect is about to run past a parked car, he jumps in and starts the car. In this
time the officer has closed the distance and is at the rear of the car as the
suspect begins to pull away. Based only on the facts presented, is lethal force
authorized to prevent escape in this situation? Y or N - ✔✔ANSWER✔✔-N
Reasonable suspicion to justify a detention is defined as enough facts and
circumstances to make it reasonable to strongly believe the person is GUILTY
of a crime. T or F - ✔✔ANSWER✔✔-F
According to U.S Code, Title 18, Section 241, how many are required to
constitute a conspiracy?
a) Two or more poersons
b) Two or more peace officers
c) Two or more government officials
d) All of the above - ✔✔ANSWER✔✔-a
A person acknowledged and waived her Miranda rights by nodding her head in
an affirmative manner. This is an example of:
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
In every crime or public offense, there must exist a union, or joint operation of
act and intent, or criminal negligence. T or F - ✔✔ANSWER✔✔-T
A person who, after a felony has been committed, knowingly harbors,
conceals,or aids a principal who has been charged with, committed or been
convicted of that felony, with intent of helping the principal escape is called
an...
a) principal
b) accomplice
c) accessory - ✔✔ANSWER✔✔-c
A woman renting an apartment refused to pay rent for two months, stating the
landlord had failed to provide heat in her apartment. The landlord called an
officer to remove the tenant. Should the officer treat this as a civil or criminal
matter? - ✔✔ANSWER✔✔-Civil
,A prisoners right to be protected from cruel and unusual punishment is a right
that is guaranteed by the Bill of Rights? T or F - ✔✔ANSWER✔✔-T
Uncooperative detainees may be handcuffed during a detention?
a) True, but this action elevates the detention into an arrest.
b) False. Restraints may only be used during an arrest
c) True. You may use restraints during a detention. - ✔✔ANSWER✔✔-c
A Peace Officer approached a lone man walking through the business district at
3:00 am. The man agreed to talk to the officer. After a few minutes of
conversation, the man stated he needed to go home. However, the Officer told
him to remain where he was because he had more questions for him. This is an
example of:
a) A consensual encounter
b) A detention
c) An arrest
d) An illegal search - ✔✔ANSWER✔✔-b
The fourth amendment provides protection against unreasonable searches and
seizures. This protection is applied only to residents of the United States of
America. T or F - ✔✔ANSWER✔✔-F
What two circumstances must exist before Miranda warnings are required?
a) Detention and custodial interviewing
b) Custody and detention
c) Custody and interview
d) Detention and interrogation - ✔✔ANSWER✔✔-b
, An officer can make a warrantless arrest under which of the following
circumstances?
a) A felony was committed, though not in the officers presence.
b) The officer has probable cause to believe the person has committed a
misdemeanor outside of the officers presence.
c) A felony or misdemeanor is committed in the officers presence
d) Both a) and c) - ✔✔ANSWER✔✔-d
A peace officer is engaged in foot pursuit of a forgery suspect. The suspect is
about 200 yards ahead of him on a currently deserted suburban street. As the
suspect is about to run past a parked car, he jumps in and starts the car. In this
time the officer has closed the distance and is at the rear of the car as the
suspect begins to pull away. Based only on the facts presented, is lethal force
authorized to prevent escape in this situation? Y or N - ✔✔ANSWER✔✔-N
Reasonable suspicion to justify a detention is defined as enough facts and
circumstances to make it reasonable to strongly believe the person is GUILTY
of a crime. T or F - ✔✔ANSWER✔✔-F
According to U.S Code, Title 18, Section 241, how many are required to
constitute a conspiracy?
a) Two or more poersons
b) Two or more peace officers
c) Two or more government officials
d) All of the above - ✔✔ANSWER✔✔-a
A person acknowledged and waived her Miranda rights by nodding her head in
an affirmative manner. This is an example of:
