MPOETC certification test questions with
verified answers 2026\2027 A+ Grade
In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, which court is at the top of the hierarchy and has the
most judicial authority?
- correct answer Supreme Court
Which of the following is NOT one of Pennsylvania's Branches of Government?
- correct answer Federalist
Who is the father of modern day policing?
- correct answer Robert peel
Which level of proof is established in the United Stated Constitution, specifically the Bill of
Rights?
- correct answer PC
Mary approaches Sam at a local bar and asks Sam to beat-up Jack, her old boyfriend, because
he has started to date another woman. Mary tells Sam that if he puts Jack in the hospital,
she will give him $500. What charge can be brought against Mary?
- correct answer Criminal solicitation
Which United States Supreme Court case established the "objective reasonable standard" to be
applied to law enforcement officers in use of force incidents?
- correct answer Graham v Connor
,According to the Pa Crimes Code, Title 18, a person who enters a building or occupied structure
with the intent to commit a crime therein should be charged with which crime?
- correct answer Burglary
What is the level of proof needed for a criminal court case?
- correct answer Proof beyond a reasonable doubt
robbery
- correct answer the taking of property from a person's possession by using force or threats
Serious Bodily injury is defined a/an:
- correct answer injury which creates substantial risk of death.
What are the BAC levels
- correct answer .08 legal limit
.04 CDL
.02 bus drivers
.02 teen drivers
During an interrogation, the primary goal is to get:
- correct answer The truth
Which oft h e s e scenarioscarries the presumption of theft?:
- correct answer Woman putting shampoo in her purse
When searching a prisoner and you find a handgun, you should:
- correct answer Handt o cover officer/partner, let them handle it
When photographing a crime scene, should be done:
- correct answer Overall, mid range, close up with scale
, Best way to do measurements at an auto accident site:
- correct answer Straight base line measurements
Two parents at a baseball game get into an argument and push/shove each other:
- correct answer The charge is Harrassment (not assault, not assault on sports official - it's just 2 parents,
the umpire is not involved)
When approaching a bank robbery inprogress:
- correct answer Do not park directly out front;wait for them to come out
Best way to stay in the safety envelope of a vehicle
- correct answer Seatbelt
Gangs/transient criminals,what is NOT true:
- correct answer Joint task forces are NOT an effective way of targeting gangs
Reddiamond hazard symbol
- correct answer Flammable
Couple plans to steal from video game store, andalarm goes off, they are charged with:
- correct answer Theft and conspiracy
order of courts
- correct answer Minor courts, Court of common pleas, PA Superior Court, PASupreme Court, US
Supreme Court
Which ofthese times should you get a nighttime search warrant:
- correct answer 2300
Most common driver errror at night
- correct answer Overdriving headlights
verified answers 2026\2027 A+ Grade
In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, which court is at the top of the hierarchy and has the
most judicial authority?
- correct answer Supreme Court
Which of the following is NOT one of Pennsylvania's Branches of Government?
- correct answer Federalist
Who is the father of modern day policing?
- correct answer Robert peel
Which level of proof is established in the United Stated Constitution, specifically the Bill of
Rights?
- correct answer PC
Mary approaches Sam at a local bar and asks Sam to beat-up Jack, her old boyfriend, because
he has started to date another woman. Mary tells Sam that if he puts Jack in the hospital,
she will give him $500. What charge can be brought against Mary?
- correct answer Criminal solicitation
Which United States Supreme Court case established the "objective reasonable standard" to be
applied to law enforcement officers in use of force incidents?
- correct answer Graham v Connor
,According to the Pa Crimes Code, Title 18, a person who enters a building or occupied structure
with the intent to commit a crime therein should be charged with which crime?
- correct answer Burglary
What is the level of proof needed for a criminal court case?
- correct answer Proof beyond a reasonable doubt
robbery
- correct answer the taking of property from a person's possession by using force or threats
Serious Bodily injury is defined a/an:
- correct answer injury which creates substantial risk of death.
What are the BAC levels
- correct answer .08 legal limit
.04 CDL
.02 bus drivers
.02 teen drivers
During an interrogation, the primary goal is to get:
- correct answer The truth
Which oft h e s e scenarioscarries the presumption of theft?:
- correct answer Woman putting shampoo in her purse
When searching a prisoner and you find a handgun, you should:
- correct answer Handt o cover officer/partner, let them handle it
When photographing a crime scene, should be done:
- correct answer Overall, mid range, close up with scale
, Best way to do measurements at an auto accident site:
- correct answer Straight base line measurements
Two parents at a baseball game get into an argument and push/shove each other:
- correct answer The charge is Harrassment (not assault, not assault on sports official - it's just 2 parents,
the umpire is not involved)
When approaching a bank robbery inprogress:
- correct answer Do not park directly out front;wait for them to come out
Best way to stay in the safety envelope of a vehicle
- correct answer Seatbelt
Gangs/transient criminals,what is NOT true:
- correct answer Joint task forces are NOT an effective way of targeting gangs
Reddiamond hazard symbol
- correct answer Flammable
Couple plans to steal from video game store, andalarm goes off, they are charged with:
- correct answer Theft and conspiracy
order of courts
- correct answer Minor courts, Court of common pleas, PA Superior Court, PASupreme Court, US
Supreme Court
Which ofthese times should you get a nighttime search warrant:
- correct answer 2300
Most common driver errror at night
- correct answer Overdriving headlights
