TCOLE Practice Exam: Texas Basic Peace Officer
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People are most likely to become angry when they (1.3.4)
are tired and hungry
There are two requirements for a valid abandonment under Texas Law: first, the defendant
must intend to abandon the property and second, the decision to abandon must be made
, not merely the product of police misconduct.
freely or voluntary
Which of the following duties must a peace officer perform in a family violence disturbance?
(6.4.1)
give written notice of victim's legal rights
It is important to be aware of one's , so that one can double check decisions to ensure
accurate and fair decision making. (5.1.1)
biases
Which of the following is an advantage of having the professional model for law enforcement?
(3.1.2)
more effective problem solving techniques
A defendant's right to confront his witnesses may be waived if the witnesses: (6.1.2)
were deposed (gave a deposition)
If, after a reasonable amount of time, the officer is unable to develop probable cause during the
lawful temporary detention, he/she should: (7.1.6)
release the subject
A lawful enforcement officer may take possession of a child without a court order under any
circumstances. (14.1.7)
False
exists when the facts and circumstances known to the officer would warrant a prudent
man believing that an offense has been committed.
,Probable cause
According to the CCP and case law, an officer/ supervisor
intervene in cases of excessive use of force. (17.4.2)
Must
According to Chapter 19, criminal homicide of the penal code, which of the following is not an
element of proof for the offense of murder?
Recklessly causes the death of an individual
A person breaks into an attached garage, breaks into a vehicle parked in the garage, and steals a
$1,500 computer from the back seat. According to the Penal Code, what is the most serious
offense committed?
Burglary - habitation
An affirmative defense to prosecution
excuses criminal responsibility if the defense is proven by a preponderance of the evidence
Which of the following is an advantage of having the professional model for law enforcement?
More effective problem solving techniques
John Wrong offers Jackie Wright $35.00 to engage in sexual conduct with him. John Wrong has
committed the offense of .
(8.9.2)
Prostitution
Under which of the following conditions may a person drive a vehicle over an unprotected fire
hose laid down on a street to be used at a fire emergency?
Only with permission of the fire department official in charge.
The official charging document used in a misdemeanor action is called a/an
?
Information
The six major categories of drugs does not include:
Dilutants
Art. 15.24 states in making an arrest, all means are permitted to be used to
effect it.
,Reasonable
What is the first day an officer may stop a vehicle and issue a traffic citation for an expired
motor vehicle inspection certificate when said certificate expired on the last day of the
preceding month?
The sixth day of the month
is the condition of the human organism that consists of its health and disease status
and risk potential.
Wellness
Dopey Dufess remained hidden in a washroom until the department store
closed with the intent to steal a necktie worth $3.00. He has committed:
(choose the best answer) (8.7.3)
Burglary
A Concealed Handgun License holder enters a liquor store while possessing a concealed pistol.
What offense has occurred?
No offense
For which of the following violations must the police officer permit the violator to sign a
promise to appear if the operator is a resident of the state of Texas and is operating a vehicle
licensed in Texas?
Speeding
According to the Penal Code, a mistake of fact is .
A defense to prosecution
The three components of the Criminal Justice System are:
Police, Courts, Correctional System
A crisis reaction can cause a physical response in addition to an emotional response
True
According to the Transportation Code: "No person shall drive a vehicle on a highway at a speed
greater than is and under the circumstances then existing.
Reasonable / prudent
, According to the Code of Criminal Procedure, a peace officer may request a magistrates order
for emergency protection at a defendants appearance before a magistrate after an arrest for
an offense involving family violence
Officers will follow the step violator interview unless circumstances exist that make
their use extraneous or non-applicable.
Seven
At the moment of arrest, ceases to build
Probable cause
According to the Penal Code, a person is justified in using deadly force against another
to prevent the other's imminent commission of arson
According to the Penal code, is failing to return to custody following a temporary
leave for a specific purpose.
Escape
Which of the following is considered cover?
Dirt embankment
A male person is at a night club and looks in the girls' restroom to see if he can catch a glimpse
at any partially clothed women. What offense has occurred?
Disorderly Conduct
Joe allowed Joan, a 17 year old run away to stay at his house for two weeks and did not bother
to call the police or her parents, knowing Joan was a run away. This is .... (8.6.1)
Harboring a runaway
A person stays the night in a hotel room. The person is not satisfied and simply leaves the next
morning without paying the $45 bill. What offense has occurred
Theft of service < $100
the intellectually disciplined process of actively and skillfully conceptualizing,
applying, analyzing, synthesizing, and/or evaluating information gathered from or generated by
observation, experience, reflection, reasoning, or communication, as a guide to belief and
action best defines:
Questions and answers | Newest RATED A+ | 2026
People are most likely to become angry when they (1.3.4)
are tired and hungry
There are two requirements for a valid abandonment under Texas Law: first, the defendant
must intend to abandon the property and second, the decision to abandon must be made
, not merely the product of police misconduct.
freely or voluntary
Which of the following duties must a peace officer perform in a family violence disturbance?
(6.4.1)
give written notice of victim's legal rights
It is important to be aware of one's , so that one can double check decisions to ensure
accurate and fair decision making. (5.1.1)
biases
Which of the following is an advantage of having the professional model for law enforcement?
(3.1.2)
more effective problem solving techniques
A defendant's right to confront his witnesses may be waived if the witnesses: (6.1.2)
were deposed (gave a deposition)
If, after a reasonable amount of time, the officer is unable to develop probable cause during the
lawful temporary detention, he/she should: (7.1.6)
release the subject
A lawful enforcement officer may take possession of a child without a court order under any
circumstances. (14.1.7)
False
exists when the facts and circumstances known to the officer would warrant a prudent
man believing that an offense has been committed.
,Probable cause
According to the CCP and case law, an officer/ supervisor
intervene in cases of excessive use of force. (17.4.2)
Must
According to Chapter 19, criminal homicide of the penal code, which of the following is not an
element of proof for the offense of murder?
Recklessly causes the death of an individual
A person breaks into an attached garage, breaks into a vehicle parked in the garage, and steals a
$1,500 computer from the back seat. According to the Penal Code, what is the most serious
offense committed?
Burglary - habitation
An affirmative defense to prosecution
excuses criminal responsibility if the defense is proven by a preponderance of the evidence
Which of the following is an advantage of having the professional model for law enforcement?
More effective problem solving techniques
John Wrong offers Jackie Wright $35.00 to engage in sexual conduct with him. John Wrong has
committed the offense of .
(8.9.2)
Prostitution
Under which of the following conditions may a person drive a vehicle over an unprotected fire
hose laid down on a street to be used at a fire emergency?
Only with permission of the fire department official in charge.
The official charging document used in a misdemeanor action is called a/an
?
Information
The six major categories of drugs does not include:
Dilutants
Art. 15.24 states in making an arrest, all means are permitted to be used to
effect it.
,Reasonable
What is the first day an officer may stop a vehicle and issue a traffic citation for an expired
motor vehicle inspection certificate when said certificate expired on the last day of the
preceding month?
The sixth day of the month
is the condition of the human organism that consists of its health and disease status
and risk potential.
Wellness
Dopey Dufess remained hidden in a washroom until the department store
closed with the intent to steal a necktie worth $3.00. He has committed:
(choose the best answer) (8.7.3)
Burglary
A Concealed Handgun License holder enters a liquor store while possessing a concealed pistol.
What offense has occurred?
No offense
For which of the following violations must the police officer permit the violator to sign a
promise to appear if the operator is a resident of the state of Texas and is operating a vehicle
licensed in Texas?
Speeding
According to the Penal Code, a mistake of fact is .
A defense to prosecution
The three components of the Criminal Justice System are:
Police, Courts, Correctional System
A crisis reaction can cause a physical response in addition to an emotional response
True
According to the Transportation Code: "No person shall drive a vehicle on a highway at a speed
greater than is and under the circumstances then existing.
Reasonable / prudent
, According to the Code of Criminal Procedure, a peace officer may request a magistrates order
for emergency protection at a defendants appearance before a magistrate after an arrest for
an offense involving family violence
Officers will follow the step violator interview unless circumstances exist that make
their use extraneous or non-applicable.
Seven
At the moment of arrest, ceases to build
Probable cause
According to the Penal Code, a person is justified in using deadly force against another
to prevent the other's imminent commission of arson
According to the Penal code, is failing to return to custody following a temporary
leave for a specific purpose.
Escape
Which of the following is considered cover?
Dirt embankment
A male person is at a night club and looks in the girls' restroom to see if he can catch a glimpse
at any partially clothed women. What offense has occurred?
Disorderly Conduct
Joe allowed Joan, a 17 year old run away to stay at his house for two weeks and did not bother
to call the police or her parents, knowing Joan was a run away. This is .... (8.6.1)
Harboring a runaway
A person stays the night in a hotel room. The person is not satisfied and simply leaves the next
morning without paying the $45 bill. What offense has occurred
Theft of service < $100
the intellectually disciplined process of actively and skillfully conceptualizing,
applying, analyzing, synthesizing, and/or evaluating information gathered from or generated by
observation, experience, reflection, reasoning, or communication, as a guide to belief and
action best defines:
