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Pc 832 Laws of arrest EXAM ACTUAL EXAM
COMPLETE 500 QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR
QUESTION: Which of the following persons are generally presumed to be legally incapable of
committing a crime?
a) Children under 14
b) Mentally disabled individuals
c) A person who committed the illegal act under a mistake of fact or facts.
d) All of the above
e) Only a) and b) - ANSWER-d
QUESTION: 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
QUESTION: 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
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c) True. You may use restraints during a detention. - ANSWER-c
QUESTION: 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
QUESTION: 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
QUESTION: What two circumstances must exist before Miranda warnings are required?
a) Detention and custodial interviewing
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b) Custody and detention
c) Custody and interview
d) Detention and interrogation - ANSWER-b
QUESTION: 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
QUESTION: 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
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QUESTION: 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
QUESTION: 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
QUESTION: A person acknowledged and waived her Miranda rights by nodding her head in an
affirmative manner. This is an example of:
a) An express waiver
b) An implied waiver
c) an invalid waiver - ANSWER-b
Pc 832 Laws of arrest EXAM ACTUAL EXAM
COMPLETE 500 QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR
QUESTION: Which of the following persons are generally presumed to be legally incapable of
committing a crime?
a) Children under 14
b) Mentally disabled individuals
c) A person who committed the illegal act under a mistake of fact or facts.
d) All of the above
e) Only a) and b) - ANSWER-d
QUESTION: 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
QUESTION: 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
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c) True. You may use restraints during a detention. - ANSWER-c
QUESTION: 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
QUESTION: 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
QUESTION: What two circumstances must exist before Miranda warnings are required?
a) Detention and custodial interviewing
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b) Custody and detention
c) Custody and interview
d) Detention and interrogation - ANSWER-b
QUESTION: 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
QUESTION: 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
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QUESTION: 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
QUESTION: 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
QUESTION: A person acknowledged and waived her Miranda rights by nodding her head in an
affirmative manner. This is an example of:
a) An express waiver
b) An implied waiver
c) an invalid waiver - ANSWER-b
