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MCJA PHASE 1 ACTUAL EXAM TEST BANK 2026
500+ QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS ALREADY A GRADED WITH EXPERT
FEEDBACK |CURRENTLY TESTING |NEW AND
REVISED
According to the MRSA Title 17-A statute, Use of Force to Prevent Suicide, a person acting
under a reasonable belief that another person is about to commit suicide, or to self-inflict serious
bodily injury, may:
Use a degree of force on such other person as the person reasonably believes to be necessary to
thwart such a result.
Not intervene, but should call a mental health professional.
Only intervene if the person is law enforcement certified.
Only use non-deadly force to thwart such a result. - ANSWER- Use a degree of force on such
other person as the person reasonably believes to be necessary to thwart such a result.
MRSA Title 17-A (sections 104-108) provides for several, permitted uses of deadly force by:
(Select all that apply.)
Law Enforcement Officers
Private Citizens - ANSWER- Law Enforcement Officers
Private Citizens
The law enforcement officer must have ________________________ that the officer's use of
deadly force is necessary to meet or counter an imminent threat.
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An articulable suspicion.
Reasonable and actual belief.
Probable cause.
A strong hunch. - ANSWER- Reasonable and actual belief.
In instances that consist of using deadly force, the officer must __________. (Select all that
apply.)
Ensure that deadly force is necessary and permitted.
In some cases, announce his or her intention to use such a level of force. - ANSWER- Ensure
that deadly force is necessary and permitted.
In some cases, announce his or her intention to use such a level of force.
The Use of Force to Prevent Suicide statute includes the option(s) of using ______________.
Deadly force.
Deadly and non-deadly force.
Limited force.
Only non-deadly force. - ANSWER- Deadly and non-deadly force.
Select the statement that is NOT TRUE regarding sexual assault cases
Historically in the U.S., we have been socialized to never blame the victim of a sexual assault.
Commonly misunderstood dynamics of sexual assault can pervade everyone's thinking, even law
enforcement officers.
It is important that we all understand that sexual assault is about power and control; it is not
about sexual passion.
Despite the popularity of beliefs about "real" sexual assault, most sexual assault investigators
would report that a large proportion of recent cases did not resemble the stereotype of sexual
assaults. - ANSWER- Historically in the U.S., we have been socialized to never blame the
victim of a sexual assault.
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Victims of acquaintance sexual assault need to be reassured that ______________. They may
need to be reassured that ______________ and that they did not cause the sexual assault; the
perpetrator committed the assault.
It is a crime / No means no
It is only a miscommunication / No should mean no
It is a crime / No should mean no
It is only a miscommunication / No means no - ANSWER- It is a crime / No means no
Sexual assault can be generally defined as any type of sexual activity that is committed by one
person without the ___________________of the other, whether by force, coercion or
intimidation.
Participation
Enjoyment
Consciousness
Consent - ANSWER- Consent
Intimate partner sexual assault may be committed _______________________.
Without consent or against a person's will by physical force.
By threats of force to the victim or a third person.
Through implied harm based on prior assault causing the victim to fear that physical force will
be used if he or she resists.
All of the above. - ANSWER- All of the above.
Which of the following is true about sexual assault?
Most sexual assaults are reported to law enforcement.
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Most sexual assaults are committed by strangers.
Sexual assault is about power and control.
False reporting happens frequently. - ANSWER- Sexual assault is about power and control.
Victims of acquaintance sexual assault may be either male or female. Lovers, neighbors, friends,
coworkers, dates, and classmates ________.
Are seldom either perpetrators or victims of acquaintance sexual assault.
Can all be perpetrators or victims of acquaintance sexual assault.
Are less likely to be perpetrators of acquaintance sexual assault.
Are less likely to be victims of acquaintance sexual assault. - ANSWER- Can all be
perpetrators or victims of acquaintance sexual assault.
It is important that law enforcement officers understand that a victim fears ALL BUT ONE of
the following when reporting a sexual assault to a law enforcement officer.
The officer will blame the victim for the assault.
The officers will ask insensitive questions.
The officers will be overly empathetic.
The officers will not take the report seriously. - ANSWER- The officers will be overly
empathetic.
Potential victims of sexual assault include: (Select all that apply.)
People with disabilities.
Elders and children.
Intimate partners and acquaintances. - ANSWER- People with disabilities.
Elders and children.
Intimate partners and acquaintances.
MCJA PHASE 1 ACTUAL EXAM TEST BANK 2026
500+ QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS ALREADY A GRADED WITH EXPERT
FEEDBACK |CURRENTLY TESTING |NEW AND
REVISED
According to the MRSA Title 17-A statute, Use of Force to Prevent Suicide, a person acting
under a reasonable belief that another person is about to commit suicide, or to self-inflict serious
bodily injury, may:
Use a degree of force on such other person as the person reasonably believes to be necessary to
thwart such a result.
Not intervene, but should call a mental health professional.
Only intervene if the person is law enforcement certified.
Only use non-deadly force to thwart such a result. - ANSWER- Use a degree of force on such
other person as the person reasonably believes to be necessary to thwart such a result.
MRSA Title 17-A (sections 104-108) provides for several, permitted uses of deadly force by:
(Select all that apply.)
Law Enforcement Officers
Private Citizens - ANSWER- Law Enforcement Officers
Private Citizens
The law enforcement officer must have ________________________ that the officer's use of
deadly force is necessary to meet or counter an imminent threat.
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An articulable suspicion.
Reasonable and actual belief.
Probable cause.
A strong hunch. - ANSWER- Reasonable and actual belief.
In instances that consist of using deadly force, the officer must __________. (Select all that
apply.)
Ensure that deadly force is necessary and permitted.
In some cases, announce his or her intention to use such a level of force. - ANSWER- Ensure
that deadly force is necessary and permitted.
In some cases, announce his or her intention to use such a level of force.
The Use of Force to Prevent Suicide statute includes the option(s) of using ______________.
Deadly force.
Deadly and non-deadly force.
Limited force.
Only non-deadly force. - ANSWER- Deadly and non-deadly force.
Select the statement that is NOT TRUE regarding sexual assault cases
Historically in the U.S., we have been socialized to never blame the victim of a sexual assault.
Commonly misunderstood dynamics of sexual assault can pervade everyone's thinking, even law
enforcement officers.
It is important that we all understand that sexual assault is about power and control; it is not
about sexual passion.
Despite the popularity of beliefs about "real" sexual assault, most sexual assault investigators
would report that a large proportion of recent cases did not resemble the stereotype of sexual
assaults. - ANSWER- Historically in the U.S., we have been socialized to never blame the
victim of a sexual assault.
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Victims of acquaintance sexual assault need to be reassured that ______________. They may
need to be reassured that ______________ and that they did not cause the sexual assault; the
perpetrator committed the assault.
It is a crime / No means no
It is only a miscommunication / No should mean no
It is a crime / No should mean no
It is only a miscommunication / No means no - ANSWER- It is a crime / No means no
Sexual assault can be generally defined as any type of sexual activity that is committed by one
person without the ___________________of the other, whether by force, coercion or
intimidation.
Participation
Enjoyment
Consciousness
Consent - ANSWER- Consent
Intimate partner sexual assault may be committed _______________________.
Without consent or against a person's will by physical force.
By threats of force to the victim or a third person.
Through implied harm based on prior assault causing the victim to fear that physical force will
be used if he or she resists.
All of the above. - ANSWER- All of the above.
Which of the following is true about sexual assault?
Most sexual assaults are reported to law enforcement.
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Most sexual assaults are committed by strangers.
Sexual assault is about power and control.
False reporting happens frequently. - ANSWER- Sexual assault is about power and control.
Victims of acquaintance sexual assault may be either male or female. Lovers, neighbors, friends,
coworkers, dates, and classmates ________.
Are seldom either perpetrators or victims of acquaintance sexual assault.
Can all be perpetrators or victims of acquaintance sexual assault.
Are less likely to be perpetrators of acquaintance sexual assault.
Are less likely to be victims of acquaintance sexual assault. - ANSWER- Can all be
perpetrators or victims of acquaintance sexual assault.
It is important that law enforcement officers understand that a victim fears ALL BUT ONE of
the following when reporting a sexual assault to a law enforcement officer.
The officer will blame the victim for the assault.
The officers will ask insensitive questions.
The officers will be overly empathetic.
The officers will not take the report seriously. - ANSWER- The officers will be overly
empathetic.
Potential victims of sexual assault include: (Select all that apply.)
People with disabilities.
Elders and children.
Intimate partners and acquaintances. - ANSWER- People with disabilities.
Elders and children.
Intimate partners and acquaintances.
