Utah SFO Final Exam UPDATED ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Graham v. Connor (1989) - CORRECT ANSWER Objective reasonableness standard
for when an officer can legally use force on a subject and how much force can be used.
Placards on things that move (trucks) - CORRECT ANSWER Blue: Do Not use water;
White: Poison; Yellow: Oxidizer (Helps fire burn).
Liquor - CORRECT ANSWER A liquid that is alcohol, and a drinkable liquid.
Contains at least .5% of alcohol.
Balanced Physical Fitness (6 things) - CORRECT ANSWER Cardiovascular
Endurance, Muscular Strength, Flexibility, Muscular Endurance, Anaerobic Power, Body
Composition.
5th Amendment - CORRECT ANSWER The Right to Remain Silent/Double Jeopardy,
right to due process.
What does the Constitution have precedence over - CORRECT ANSWER Federal and
State statutes and local law and ordinances.
Forensic Science (2 types) - CORRECT ANSWER Physical: Foot print, Fingerprint,
Fibers, Paint, Tire tracks; Biological: Comes from living sources blood and other bodily fluid.
Signs on things that don't move (buildings) Hazmat Diamond - CORRECT
ANSWER Blue: Health; Red: Flammability; Yellow: Reactivity; White: Special; 0 is
low 4 is high.
How many Fusion Centers/SIAC does a state have to have? - CORRECT
ANSWER Every state has to have 1 Fusion Center/SIAC.
,U.S. Supreme Court - CORRECT ANSWER The highest court of the United States; it
sits at the top of the federal court system.
Benefits of remaining fit for Duty (6 things) - CORRECT ANSWER Physical and
Mental fitness, Professional appearance, Ability to perform job effectively, More self
confidence, Less likely to be attacked, Longer life.
Utah Supreme Court Cases - CORRECT ANSWER Appealed 1st Degree Felony and
Capital Felony cases from District; Lawyer discipline matters; Does NOT hear new evidence,
only record; Cases from appeals court.
Non-Searches (6) - CORRECT ANSWER Abandoned Property, Canine Sniff, Open
field & Aerial view, Plain view, Private Citizen Search, Inventory.
Cases with NO Statute of Limitations - CORRECT ANSWER Capital Felony, Agg.
Murder, Murder, Manslaughter, Child Abuse Homicide, Sex Offenses on a minor (child),
Rape, Object Rape, Forcible Sodomy, Agg. Sex abuse.
10 Behavioral signs that can indicate deception (lying) - CORRECT
ANSWER Nervous Movements, Pacing, Not able to hold still, No eye contact,
Memorized/rehearsed answers.
What is Statute of Limitations - CORRECT ANSWER The amount of time you have to
file a suit.
"State of Mind" that might cause someone to join a gang - CORRECT
ANSWER Boredom, Poverty, Unemployed.
5 types of evidence - CORRECT ANSWER Real/Physical, Testimonial,
Circumstantial, Demonstrative, Judicial Note
,4 ways to minimize crime scene contamination - CORRECT ANSWER Crime scene
barriers, Sign-in logs, PPE (Personal Protective Equipment), Limit activities to crime scene
related tasks
3 main components of conflict resolution - CORRECT ANSWER Public, Officer,
Offender
10th Amendment - CORRECT ANSWER Powers Reserved to the States
What is SIAC - CORRECT ANSWER Statewide Information Analysis Center
Elements of Prelim Investigation - CORRECT ANSWER Isolate/contain, Medical,
Identify suspects/witness, Evidence, Record statements from witness/suspects
Things that can cause mental illness - CORRECT ANSWER Long term acute stress,
Born with it, Brain injury, Alcohol, Drugs, Cognitive Patterns (Negative thoughts, low self
esteem)
What is Intelligence Liaison Officer Program responsible for? - CORRECT
ANSWER Collection and sharing of intel, Point of contact for dispersing intel,
Participation in semi-monthly conference calls, Submit tips and leads
5 physical signs that can indicate deception - CORRECT ANSWER Increased
perception, Skin color changes (flushed), Dry mouth/lip wetting, Increased pulse rate,
Observable change in breathing rate (rapid)
4 various dynamics contribute to development of conflict - CORRECT ANSWER Loss
of trust, Differing perceptions, Competition for resources, Taking things literally
5 considerations to make prior to collecting evidence - CORRECT ANSWER Visibility
of collection, Proper collection process, Personnel qualified to process the evidence,
Possibility of evidence destruction, Portability of the evidence
, Cover officer responsibilities (3) - CORRECT ANSWER Observe & protect contact
officer, Provide psychological advantage for officers and psychological disadvantage for
subject, Physically assist contact officer
4 reasons to take effective field notes - CORRECT ANSWER Contain info not in
report, Provide basis for building a report, Notes may be subpoenaed into court, Legible &
organized
Good Faith Exception - CORRECT ANSWER Officers acting in good faith on facially
valid warrant do not violate the rights of the defendant if the warrant is later found to be
invalid
AFIS - CORRECT ANSWER Automated Fingerprint Identification System
Immoral means - CORRECT ANSWER Deliberately violating accepted principles of
right and wrong
US Citizens & Immigration Services - CORRECT ANSWER Oversees lawful
immigration to US
Components of EMS & the order they render aid - CORRECT ANSWER Dispatch,
Basic Life Support (Police, EMT), Advance Life support (Paramedics, Air Ambulance),
Hospital/Emergency care facilities
When does mental illness begin - CORRECT ANSWER 50% begin by 14, 75% begin
by 24
6 major classes of nutrients - CORRECT ANSWER carbohydrates, fats, proteins,
vitamins, minerals, water
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Graham v. Connor (1989) - CORRECT ANSWER Objective reasonableness standard
for when an officer can legally use force on a subject and how much force can be used.
Placards on things that move (trucks) - CORRECT ANSWER Blue: Do Not use water;
White: Poison; Yellow: Oxidizer (Helps fire burn).
Liquor - CORRECT ANSWER A liquid that is alcohol, and a drinkable liquid.
Contains at least .5% of alcohol.
Balanced Physical Fitness (6 things) - CORRECT ANSWER Cardiovascular
Endurance, Muscular Strength, Flexibility, Muscular Endurance, Anaerobic Power, Body
Composition.
5th Amendment - CORRECT ANSWER The Right to Remain Silent/Double Jeopardy,
right to due process.
What does the Constitution have precedence over - CORRECT ANSWER Federal and
State statutes and local law and ordinances.
Forensic Science (2 types) - CORRECT ANSWER Physical: Foot print, Fingerprint,
Fibers, Paint, Tire tracks; Biological: Comes from living sources blood and other bodily fluid.
Signs on things that don't move (buildings) Hazmat Diamond - CORRECT
ANSWER Blue: Health; Red: Flammability; Yellow: Reactivity; White: Special; 0 is
low 4 is high.
How many Fusion Centers/SIAC does a state have to have? - CORRECT
ANSWER Every state has to have 1 Fusion Center/SIAC.
,U.S. Supreme Court - CORRECT ANSWER The highest court of the United States; it
sits at the top of the federal court system.
Benefits of remaining fit for Duty (6 things) - CORRECT ANSWER Physical and
Mental fitness, Professional appearance, Ability to perform job effectively, More self
confidence, Less likely to be attacked, Longer life.
Utah Supreme Court Cases - CORRECT ANSWER Appealed 1st Degree Felony and
Capital Felony cases from District; Lawyer discipline matters; Does NOT hear new evidence,
only record; Cases from appeals court.
Non-Searches (6) - CORRECT ANSWER Abandoned Property, Canine Sniff, Open
field & Aerial view, Plain view, Private Citizen Search, Inventory.
Cases with NO Statute of Limitations - CORRECT ANSWER Capital Felony, Agg.
Murder, Murder, Manslaughter, Child Abuse Homicide, Sex Offenses on a minor (child),
Rape, Object Rape, Forcible Sodomy, Agg. Sex abuse.
10 Behavioral signs that can indicate deception (lying) - CORRECT
ANSWER Nervous Movements, Pacing, Not able to hold still, No eye contact,
Memorized/rehearsed answers.
What is Statute of Limitations - CORRECT ANSWER The amount of time you have to
file a suit.
"State of Mind" that might cause someone to join a gang - CORRECT
ANSWER Boredom, Poverty, Unemployed.
5 types of evidence - CORRECT ANSWER Real/Physical, Testimonial,
Circumstantial, Demonstrative, Judicial Note
,4 ways to minimize crime scene contamination - CORRECT ANSWER Crime scene
barriers, Sign-in logs, PPE (Personal Protective Equipment), Limit activities to crime scene
related tasks
3 main components of conflict resolution - CORRECT ANSWER Public, Officer,
Offender
10th Amendment - CORRECT ANSWER Powers Reserved to the States
What is SIAC - CORRECT ANSWER Statewide Information Analysis Center
Elements of Prelim Investigation - CORRECT ANSWER Isolate/contain, Medical,
Identify suspects/witness, Evidence, Record statements from witness/suspects
Things that can cause mental illness - CORRECT ANSWER Long term acute stress,
Born with it, Brain injury, Alcohol, Drugs, Cognitive Patterns (Negative thoughts, low self
esteem)
What is Intelligence Liaison Officer Program responsible for? - CORRECT
ANSWER Collection and sharing of intel, Point of contact for dispersing intel,
Participation in semi-monthly conference calls, Submit tips and leads
5 physical signs that can indicate deception - CORRECT ANSWER Increased
perception, Skin color changes (flushed), Dry mouth/lip wetting, Increased pulse rate,
Observable change in breathing rate (rapid)
4 various dynamics contribute to development of conflict - CORRECT ANSWER Loss
of trust, Differing perceptions, Competition for resources, Taking things literally
5 considerations to make prior to collecting evidence - CORRECT ANSWER Visibility
of collection, Proper collection process, Personnel qualified to process the evidence,
Possibility of evidence destruction, Portability of the evidence
, Cover officer responsibilities (3) - CORRECT ANSWER Observe & protect contact
officer, Provide psychological advantage for officers and psychological disadvantage for
subject, Physically assist contact officer
4 reasons to take effective field notes - CORRECT ANSWER Contain info not in
report, Provide basis for building a report, Notes may be subpoenaed into court, Legible &
organized
Good Faith Exception - CORRECT ANSWER Officers acting in good faith on facially
valid warrant do not violate the rights of the defendant if the warrant is later found to be
invalid
AFIS - CORRECT ANSWER Automated Fingerprint Identification System
Immoral means - CORRECT ANSWER Deliberately violating accepted principles of
right and wrong
US Citizens & Immigration Services - CORRECT ANSWER Oversees lawful
immigration to US
Components of EMS & the order they render aid - CORRECT ANSWER Dispatch,
Basic Life Support (Police, EMT), Advance Life support (Paramedics, Air Ambulance),
Hospital/Emergency care facilities
When does mental illness begin - CORRECT ANSWER 50% begin by 14, 75% begin
by 24
6 major classes of nutrients - CORRECT ANSWER carbohydrates, fats, proteins,
vitamins, minerals, water
