BPOC Test 2 (2025) – Study Guide and Exam Revision Material
The most serious offense that a person commit is "______________" if the person, while under
the influence of drugs, intentionally or knowingly abducts another person with the intent to
hold him for ransom or reward or use him as a shield or hostage. - correct answer
✔✔Aggravated Kidnapping
Which of the following is specifically listed by the BPOC as one of the "aspects of a problem-
oriented policing agency?" - correct answer ✔✔Being proactive
Which of the following steps in the "7-step violator contact method" affords the violator an
opportunity to explain or justify the violation? - correct answer ✔✔Statement of violation
committed
The "____________" is the normal human response to TRAUMA. - correct answer ✔✔Crisis
Reaction
The four steps of the "SARA" model for problem solving are: - correct answer ✔✔Scanning,
Analysis, Response, Assessment
"_____________" is defined as a protected area that provides security from an assailant's
firepower. Examples: large trees, fireplugs, mailboxes, etc. - correct answer ✔✔Cover
It is recommended that officers should use the "seven-step violator contact method" when
dealing with people they stop. Which of the following was not specifically listed as one of these
steps? - correct answer ✔✔Identification of prosecutor and which court has jurisdiction.
"Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)" is a pathological anxiety that usually occurs after an
individual experiences or witnesses severe trauma that constitutes a threat to the physical
integrity or life of the individual or of another person. Which of the following statements are
, true in regards to PTSD? - correct answer ✔✔People who survive severely traumatic events
often have Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
"______________" is a situation in which hazardous material is or may be released into the
environment. - correct answer ✔✔Hazardous Material Event
In a criminal trial the court (judge) at the request of a party "may order the exclusion of a
witness" (also called "______________________") who for the purposes of the prosecution is a
victim, close relative of a deceased victim or guardian of a victim only if the witness is to testify
and the court determines that the testimony of the witness would be materially affected if the
witness hears other testimony at the trial. - correct answer ✔✔Invocation of the Rule
Which of the following is not true concerning one-officer patrol? - correct answer ✔✔One-
officer alone takes more chances
A person commits the offense of "___________________" if he intentionally, knowingly,
recklessly, or with criminal negligence, by act or intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly by
omission, causes to a child, elderly, individual, or disabled individual: serious bodily injury;
serious mental deficiency, impairment; or injury; or bodily injury. - correct answer ✔✔Injury to
a Child, Elderly Individual, or Disabled Individual
A peace officer investigating conduct that may constitute an offense concerning a "Violation of
Protective Order or Magistrate's Order" for a violation of that order; - correct answer ✔✔May
not arrest a person protected by that order for a violation of that order.
Which of the following were specifically listed as being one of the "common characteristics of
family violence offenders?" - correct answer ✔✔the majority of family violence is male-on-
female; so "offender" in this context generally refers to a male offender.
In which step of the "Seven-step Violator Contact Method" does the officer state what action is
to be taken? - correct answer ✔✔Step 4
The most serious offense that a person commit is "______________" if the person, while under
the influence of drugs, intentionally or knowingly abducts another person with the intent to
hold him for ransom or reward or use him as a shield or hostage. - correct answer
✔✔Aggravated Kidnapping
Which of the following is specifically listed by the BPOC as one of the "aspects of a problem-
oriented policing agency?" - correct answer ✔✔Being proactive
Which of the following steps in the "7-step violator contact method" affords the violator an
opportunity to explain or justify the violation? - correct answer ✔✔Statement of violation
committed
The "____________" is the normal human response to TRAUMA. - correct answer ✔✔Crisis
Reaction
The four steps of the "SARA" model for problem solving are: - correct answer ✔✔Scanning,
Analysis, Response, Assessment
"_____________" is defined as a protected area that provides security from an assailant's
firepower. Examples: large trees, fireplugs, mailboxes, etc. - correct answer ✔✔Cover
It is recommended that officers should use the "seven-step violator contact method" when
dealing with people they stop. Which of the following was not specifically listed as one of these
steps? - correct answer ✔✔Identification of prosecutor and which court has jurisdiction.
"Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)" is a pathological anxiety that usually occurs after an
individual experiences or witnesses severe trauma that constitutes a threat to the physical
integrity or life of the individual or of another person. Which of the following statements are
, true in regards to PTSD? - correct answer ✔✔People who survive severely traumatic events
often have Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
"______________" is a situation in which hazardous material is or may be released into the
environment. - correct answer ✔✔Hazardous Material Event
In a criminal trial the court (judge) at the request of a party "may order the exclusion of a
witness" (also called "______________________") who for the purposes of the prosecution is a
victim, close relative of a deceased victim or guardian of a victim only if the witness is to testify
and the court determines that the testimony of the witness would be materially affected if the
witness hears other testimony at the trial. - correct answer ✔✔Invocation of the Rule
Which of the following is not true concerning one-officer patrol? - correct answer ✔✔One-
officer alone takes more chances
A person commits the offense of "___________________" if he intentionally, knowingly,
recklessly, or with criminal negligence, by act or intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly by
omission, causes to a child, elderly, individual, or disabled individual: serious bodily injury;
serious mental deficiency, impairment; or injury; or bodily injury. - correct answer ✔✔Injury to
a Child, Elderly Individual, or Disabled Individual
A peace officer investigating conduct that may constitute an offense concerning a "Violation of
Protective Order or Magistrate's Order" for a violation of that order; - correct answer ✔✔May
not arrest a person protected by that order for a violation of that order.
Which of the following were specifically listed as being one of the "common characteristics of
family violence offenders?" - correct answer ✔✔the majority of family violence is male-on-
female; so "offender" in this context generally refers to a male offender.
In which step of the "Seven-step Violator Contact Method" does the officer state what action is
to be taken? - correct answer ✔✔Step 4
