Idaho POST EXAM 2026 QUESTIONS
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\Q\.What are the 6 pillars of character? - ANSWERS✔-Trustworthiness, respect, responsibility,
justice & fairness, caring, civic virtues & citizenship.
\Q\.What are principles? - ANSWERS✔-Universally held values that never change.
\Q\.What are values? - ANSWERS✔-Beliefs that a person holds true.
\Q\.What are morals? - ANSWERS✔-A code of values which guides our choices and actions, and
determines the purpose and course of our lives.
\Q\.What are the 4 components of intemperance? - ANSWERS✔-Anger, lust, greed, and peer
pressure.
\Q\.What are the 7 burdens of proof? - ANSWERS✔-No evidence, scintilla, reasonable suspicion,
probable cause, preponderance, clear & convincing, beyond a reasonable doubt.
\Q\.Describe scintilla. - ANSWERS✔-A trace; even the smallest amount.
\Q\.Describe reasonable suspicion. - ANSWERS✔-Based on articulable facts or reason; more
than a mere hunch, speculation, or guess.
,\Q\.Describe probable cause. - ANSWERS✔-The possession of information that would lead one
to believe that a person they have placed under arrest is guilty of a crime.
\Q\.What 8 factors may indicate someone is armed and dangerous? - ANSWERS✔-Bulges in
clothing that resemble a weapon; the encounter happens late at night; the encounter happens
in a high crime area; the individual makes threatening movements; the individual appears
nervous or agitated; the individual appears to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol; the
individual is uncooperative or attempts to flee; the individual has a reputation of being
dangerous.
\Q\.In what 2 ways can an officer restrain one's liberty that would result in a seizure? -
ANSWERS✔-By a show of authority that results in actual submission, or by application of
physical force.
\Q\.Under what circumstances during an investigatory detention may an officer conduct a
limited frisk? - ANSWERS✔-When the officer has reasonable, articulable suspicion that the
suspect has been/is/is about to be engaged in criminal activity; when the officer reasonably
believes the suspect is armed and dangerous; or when the officer has immediate concern for
the safety of himself or others.
\Q\.Describe the responsibilities of the district court. - ANSWERS✔-There are 7 districts in
Idaho, and 45 district judges; they hear felony cases after the preliminary hearing; they handle
appeals from the magistrate courts; they occasionally approve search warrants; they hear civil
disputes above $10,000.
\Q\.Describe the responsibilities of the court of appeals. - ANSWERS✔-The court of appeals
consists of 1 chief judge and 3 associate judges; decisions are based on a 3-judge panel; it hears
appeals from district courts that are assigned to them by the supreme court.
,\Q\.What 4 factors are required in order for the 4th amendment to apply? - ANSWERS✔-There
is a reasonable expectation of privacy; there was a search; there was a seizure; the listed acts
are done by a government authority.
\Q\.What are the 4 types of courts in Idaho? - ANSWERS✔-Magistrate, district, court of appeals,
and supreme court.
\Q\.What is the punishment for a felony? - ANSWERS✔-Imprisonment in the state prison, not
exceeding 5 years, and/or fine not exceeding $50,000.
\Q\.What is the punishment for a misdemeanor? - ANSWERS✔-Imprisonment in county jail, not
exceeding 6 months, and/or fine not exceeding $1,000. The court may also impose a fee up to
$1,000.
\Q\.What are the 3 key elements of conspiracy? - ANSWERS✔-2 or more people are involved; all
persons involved agree to commit the crime; an overt act is completed by one person.
\Q\.What is the punishment for conspiracy? - ANSWERS✔-The same as the crime that is being
conspired.
\Q\.What is the punishment for solicitation? - ANSWERS✔-The same as attempt (generally, half
the sentence for the completed crime).
\Q\.What are the 3 types of officer-citizen encounters, and their burdens of proof? -
ANSWERS✔-Voluntary/consensual (none, 4th amendment does not apply); temporary
detention (reasonable suspicion); arrest (probable cause).
\Q\.What are the 3 most common burdens of proof? - ANSWERS✔-Probable cause, reasonable
suspicion, and preponderance.
, \Q\.What are the 5 elements of a crime? - ANSWERS✔-Identity, date, location, act (commission
or omission), and intent.
\Q\.What are the 3 inchoate crimes? - ANSWERS✔-Attempt, conspiracy, and solicitation.
\Q\.What are some examples of natural water hazards? - ANSWERS✔-Slippery rocks, irregular
bottoms, trees/vegetation, floating debris, currents, cold water.
\Q\.How close to shore to most injuries happen? - ANSWERS✔-Within 10 feet.
\Q\.What are the 4 steps of water rescue? - ANSWERS✔-Preach, reach, throw, go and tow.
\Q\.What 3 questions must be asked in all water rescues? - ANSWERS✔-Is this a rescue or a
recovery? What is the overall risk? What are my realistic abilities?
\Q\.What are the priorities of life when performing a water rescue? - ANSWERS✔-Officers,
innocents, victims, property.
\Q\.What are some examples of manmade water hazards? - ANSWERS✔-Dams, canals,
submerged objects, bridges and roadways.
\Q\.Describe the Bloods gang. - ANSWERS✔-Primarily black membership; color is red; rivals
with Crips and other Bloods gangs.
\Q\.What is the primary source of income for gangs? - ANSWERS✔-Narcotics.
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ANSWERS
\Q\.What are the 6 pillars of character? - ANSWERS✔-Trustworthiness, respect, responsibility,
justice & fairness, caring, civic virtues & citizenship.
\Q\.What are principles? - ANSWERS✔-Universally held values that never change.
\Q\.What are values? - ANSWERS✔-Beliefs that a person holds true.
\Q\.What are morals? - ANSWERS✔-A code of values which guides our choices and actions, and
determines the purpose and course of our lives.
\Q\.What are the 4 components of intemperance? - ANSWERS✔-Anger, lust, greed, and peer
pressure.
\Q\.What are the 7 burdens of proof? - ANSWERS✔-No evidence, scintilla, reasonable suspicion,
probable cause, preponderance, clear & convincing, beyond a reasonable doubt.
\Q\.Describe scintilla. - ANSWERS✔-A trace; even the smallest amount.
\Q\.Describe reasonable suspicion. - ANSWERS✔-Based on articulable facts or reason; more
than a mere hunch, speculation, or guess.
,\Q\.Describe probable cause. - ANSWERS✔-The possession of information that would lead one
to believe that a person they have placed under arrest is guilty of a crime.
\Q\.What 8 factors may indicate someone is armed and dangerous? - ANSWERS✔-Bulges in
clothing that resemble a weapon; the encounter happens late at night; the encounter happens
in a high crime area; the individual makes threatening movements; the individual appears
nervous or agitated; the individual appears to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol; the
individual is uncooperative or attempts to flee; the individual has a reputation of being
dangerous.
\Q\.In what 2 ways can an officer restrain one's liberty that would result in a seizure? -
ANSWERS✔-By a show of authority that results in actual submission, or by application of
physical force.
\Q\.Under what circumstances during an investigatory detention may an officer conduct a
limited frisk? - ANSWERS✔-When the officer has reasonable, articulable suspicion that the
suspect has been/is/is about to be engaged in criminal activity; when the officer reasonably
believes the suspect is armed and dangerous; or when the officer has immediate concern for
the safety of himself or others.
\Q\.Describe the responsibilities of the district court. - ANSWERS✔-There are 7 districts in
Idaho, and 45 district judges; they hear felony cases after the preliminary hearing; they handle
appeals from the magistrate courts; they occasionally approve search warrants; they hear civil
disputes above $10,000.
\Q\.Describe the responsibilities of the court of appeals. - ANSWERS✔-The court of appeals
consists of 1 chief judge and 3 associate judges; decisions are based on a 3-judge panel; it hears
appeals from district courts that are assigned to them by the supreme court.
,\Q\.What 4 factors are required in order for the 4th amendment to apply? - ANSWERS✔-There
is a reasonable expectation of privacy; there was a search; there was a seizure; the listed acts
are done by a government authority.
\Q\.What are the 4 types of courts in Idaho? - ANSWERS✔-Magistrate, district, court of appeals,
and supreme court.
\Q\.What is the punishment for a felony? - ANSWERS✔-Imprisonment in the state prison, not
exceeding 5 years, and/or fine not exceeding $50,000.
\Q\.What is the punishment for a misdemeanor? - ANSWERS✔-Imprisonment in county jail, not
exceeding 6 months, and/or fine not exceeding $1,000. The court may also impose a fee up to
$1,000.
\Q\.What are the 3 key elements of conspiracy? - ANSWERS✔-2 or more people are involved; all
persons involved agree to commit the crime; an overt act is completed by one person.
\Q\.What is the punishment for conspiracy? - ANSWERS✔-The same as the crime that is being
conspired.
\Q\.What is the punishment for solicitation? - ANSWERS✔-The same as attempt (generally, half
the sentence for the completed crime).
\Q\.What are the 3 types of officer-citizen encounters, and their burdens of proof? -
ANSWERS✔-Voluntary/consensual (none, 4th amendment does not apply); temporary
detention (reasonable suspicion); arrest (probable cause).
\Q\.What are the 3 most common burdens of proof? - ANSWERS✔-Probable cause, reasonable
suspicion, and preponderance.
, \Q\.What are the 5 elements of a crime? - ANSWERS✔-Identity, date, location, act (commission
or omission), and intent.
\Q\.What are the 3 inchoate crimes? - ANSWERS✔-Attempt, conspiracy, and solicitation.
\Q\.What are some examples of natural water hazards? - ANSWERS✔-Slippery rocks, irregular
bottoms, trees/vegetation, floating debris, currents, cold water.
\Q\.How close to shore to most injuries happen? - ANSWERS✔-Within 10 feet.
\Q\.What are the 4 steps of water rescue? - ANSWERS✔-Preach, reach, throw, go and tow.
\Q\.What 3 questions must be asked in all water rescues? - ANSWERS✔-Is this a rescue or a
recovery? What is the overall risk? What are my realistic abilities?
\Q\.What are the priorities of life when performing a water rescue? - ANSWERS✔-Officers,
innocents, victims, property.
\Q\.What are some examples of manmade water hazards? - ANSWERS✔-Dams, canals,
submerged objects, bridges and roadways.
\Q\.Describe the Bloods gang. - ANSWERS✔-Primarily black membership; color is red; rivals
with Crips and other Bloods gangs.
\Q\.What is the primary source of income for gangs? - ANSWERS✔-Narcotics.
