PTI TEST ONE ACTUAL EXAMINATION
2026 QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS
GRADED A
⩥ Define the components of the SARA Model. Answer: Scanning-
identify and prioritize problems develop goals.
Analysis- identify and understand the events that precede and
accompany the problem.
Response- Brainstorm for new interventions, outline a response plan,
carry out planned activities.
Assessment- determine whether the plan was implemented conduct
ongoing assess.
⩥ Outline the process of a felony case. Answer: Statute of Limitations=
3 years for most felonies
Charged via an info. or indictment
Preliminary hearing
Indictment by grand jury
Arraignment
Pleas
Plea agreements and plea bargains
, ⩥ Forcible Felony Answer: Murder, Agg sex assault, criminal sex
assault, kidnapping, predatory sex assault, burglary, arson, robbery,
treason.
⩥ Defenses Answer: Ignorance, Defense of person, Insanity, Defense of
dwelling, Necessity, Infancy, Compulsion, Entrapment, Drugs and
Intoxicants.
⩥ aggravating factors- assault Answer: location (public), status of
victim, use of firearm/other weapon.
⩥ Predatory Criminal Sexual Assault of a Child Answer: Accused is 17
or over and victim is under 13
Class X Felony (6-60 years)
If convicted of two or more, natural life in prison
⩥ Sexual Conduct Answer: any knowing, touching, or fondling by the
victim of the accused, either directly or through clothing.
⩥ Criminal Sexual Assault Answer: the act of sexual penetration and the
use of force or threat of force.
act of sexual penetration and the accused knew the victim is unable to
give knowing consent.
act of penetration and victim is under 18 and the accused is family.
2026 QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS
GRADED A
⩥ Define the components of the SARA Model. Answer: Scanning-
identify and prioritize problems develop goals.
Analysis- identify and understand the events that precede and
accompany the problem.
Response- Brainstorm for new interventions, outline a response plan,
carry out planned activities.
Assessment- determine whether the plan was implemented conduct
ongoing assess.
⩥ Outline the process of a felony case. Answer: Statute of Limitations=
3 years for most felonies
Charged via an info. or indictment
Preliminary hearing
Indictment by grand jury
Arraignment
Pleas
Plea agreements and plea bargains
, ⩥ Forcible Felony Answer: Murder, Agg sex assault, criminal sex
assault, kidnapping, predatory sex assault, burglary, arson, robbery,
treason.
⩥ Defenses Answer: Ignorance, Defense of person, Insanity, Defense of
dwelling, Necessity, Infancy, Compulsion, Entrapment, Drugs and
Intoxicants.
⩥ aggravating factors- assault Answer: location (public), status of
victim, use of firearm/other weapon.
⩥ Predatory Criminal Sexual Assault of a Child Answer: Accused is 17
or over and victim is under 13
Class X Felony (6-60 years)
If convicted of two or more, natural life in prison
⩥ Sexual Conduct Answer: any knowing, touching, or fondling by the
victim of the accused, either directly or through clothing.
⩥ Criminal Sexual Assault Answer: the act of sexual penetration and the
use of force or threat of force.
act of sexual penetration and the accused knew the victim is unable to
give knowing consent.
act of penetration and victim is under 18 and the accused is family.
