HPD SGT Test 1 Classmaker – Study Guide and Practice Questions for Police
Sergeant Promotional Exam Preparation
Question 1 of 100
All of the following are among the department's guiding principles except.
A. The department is the crucial piece in the structure that makes society a cohesive and safe
environment as opposed to one characterized by chaos and disorder.
B. The department and each of its commands, offices and divisions shall strive to reflect the
ethnic and cultural make-up of the community it serves.
C. The neighborhood is the basic segment of the community
D. Because law enforcement and public safety reflect community wide concerns, the police
must actively seek the involvement of citizens in all aspects of policing.
GO 100-06, Mission, Values, Ethics, Guiding Principles; pp. 1-2, (3)(d)(e)) - ANS ✔✔A
Question 2 of 100
It is encouraged to used expedited Class Il investigations, and not Sl investigations, in
circumstances, other than administrative type violations, when:
A. there are repeated violations of a more serious nature.
B. the employee acknowledges culpability and accepts responsibility for all the alleged conduct.
C. violations occur off-duty and outside the City of Houston.
D. it appears likely that the investigation will take fewer than seven (7) days.
GO 200-3; Employee Misconduct; p. 2, #1, para. 2 - ANS ✔✔B
,Question 3 of 100
Supervisors who delegate tasks to subordinate employees are:
A. ultimately accountable for ensuring the task is completed.
B. required to delegate authority commensurate with the responsibility so delegated
C. required to monitor the subordinate employees with diligence and constancy.
D. encouraged to obtain the subordinate employee's agreement regarding the goals, objectives,
and methods of carrying out the delegated tasks.
GO 200-08, Conduct and Authority; p. 8, #9 - ANS ✔✔A
Question 4 of 100
During an emergency response, the on-duty area patrol sergeant or lieutenant shall
immediately respond to the scene of the emergency and take charge of the department's
response until relieved. The first supervisor on the scene of an emergency should ensure that
the following critical tasks are accomplished: Secure and establish communications; Identify any
danger or kill zones and safe routes to the scene; Establish inner and outer perimeters: and:
A. Establish a field command post.
B. Establish a staging area.
C. Request additional resources as necessary.
D. All of the above.
GO 200-10, Emergency Management; p. 8, para. 3 - ANS ✔✔D
Question 5 of 100
Which of the following statements about Performance Rating Worksheets is correct?
,A. Supervisors of classified employees shall meet with their employees to discuss the contents
of the worksheet every two or three months depending on which worksheet is used
B. Worksheets can be grieved if they are not based on direct observation,
C. Only ratings of "Outstanding" and "Unacceptable" require documentation with Performance
Rating Worksheets.
D. Supervisors shall only address those specific task factors listed on the Performance Rating
worksheet.
GO 300-08 Classified Employee Efficiency Ratings; p. 2, (2)(a) - ANS ✔✔A
Question 6 of 100
Supervisors who witness, are advised of, or otherwise become aware of prohibited conduct
(discrimination or harassment) are required to report the prohibited conduct and cannot agree
to do otherwise. Once a supervisor is aware of prohibited conduct, the supervisor shall do both
of the following: Take immediate and appropriate action to stop and/or prevent further
misconduct (implementing shielding if necessary); and promptly report the prohibited conduct
to no later than 24 hours from discovery of the incident.
A. IAD
B. EEOC
C. the ERS facilitator
D. All of the above
GO 300-11. Discrimination/Harassment; D. 9, (7 (a)(b) - ANS ✔✔C
Question 7 of 100
All of the following statements about the Informal Resolution process for Sexual Harassment
charges are correct except
, A. The complainant in a sexual harassment case shall determine the format of the process:
mediation, training or counseling.
B. Informal Resolutions may be accomplished through mediation, chain of command
management plan, counseling, or any other process approved by the Chief of Police.
C. If anyone involved with the complaint declines to participate in the Informal Resolution
process, the matter will be referred to CIO
D. ERS, in conjunction with Legal Services, has the responsibility of determining whether
informal resolution is appropriate
GO 300-11, Discrimination/Harassment; pp. 13-14, #12, paras. 4 7 8 - ANS ✔✔A
Question 8 of 100
Which of the following shall monitor extra employment at alcoholic beverage establishments by
performing periodic inspections?
A. On-duty patrol supervisors.
B. EEO personnel.
C. lAD.
D. HRD personnel.
GO 300-14, Extra Employment; p. 7, #7, para. 3 - ANS ✔✔A
Question 9 of 100
Employees subject to Department of Transportation alcohol and drug testing shall be directed
by the division commander to report to a controlled substance testing collection site. If an
alcohol test has not been administered within —— hours following a crash, all attempts for such
test shall cease. If the employee has not submitted to a controlled substance test within——
hours following the crash, attempts for such tests shall cease.
Sergeant Promotional Exam Preparation
Question 1 of 100
All of the following are among the department's guiding principles except.
A. The department is the crucial piece in the structure that makes society a cohesive and safe
environment as opposed to one characterized by chaos and disorder.
B. The department and each of its commands, offices and divisions shall strive to reflect the
ethnic and cultural make-up of the community it serves.
C. The neighborhood is the basic segment of the community
D. Because law enforcement and public safety reflect community wide concerns, the police
must actively seek the involvement of citizens in all aspects of policing.
GO 100-06, Mission, Values, Ethics, Guiding Principles; pp. 1-2, (3)(d)(e)) - ANS ✔✔A
Question 2 of 100
It is encouraged to used expedited Class Il investigations, and not Sl investigations, in
circumstances, other than administrative type violations, when:
A. there are repeated violations of a more serious nature.
B. the employee acknowledges culpability and accepts responsibility for all the alleged conduct.
C. violations occur off-duty and outside the City of Houston.
D. it appears likely that the investigation will take fewer than seven (7) days.
GO 200-3; Employee Misconduct; p. 2, #1, para. 2 - ANS ✔✔B
,Question 3 of 100
Supervisors who delegate tasks to subordinate employees are:
A. ultimately accountable for ensuring the task is completed.
B. required to delegate authority commensurate with the responsibility so delegated
C. required to monitor the subordinate employees with diligence and constancy.
D. encouraged to obtain the subordinate employee's agreement regarding the goals, objectives,
and methods of carrying out the delegated tasks.
GO 200-08, Conduct and Authority; p. 8, #9 - ANS ✔✔A
Question 4 of 100
During an emergency response, the on-duty area patrol sergeant or lieutenant shall
immediately respond to the scene of the emergency and take charge of the department's
response until relieved. The first supervisor on the scene of an emergency should ensure that
the following critical tasks are accomplished: Secure and establish communications; Identify any
danger or kill zones and safe routes to the scene; Establish inner and outer perimeters: and:
A. Establish a field command post.
B. Establish a staging area.
C. Request additional resources as necessary.
D. All of the above.
GO 200-10, Emergency Management; p. 8, para. 3 - ANS ✔✔D
Question 5 of 100
Which of the following statements about Performance Rating Worksheets is correct?
,A. Supervisors of classified employees shall meet with their employees to discuss the contents
of the worksheet every two or three months depending on which worksheet is used
B. Worksheets can be grieved if they are not based on direct observation,
C. Only ratings of "Outstanding" and "Unacceptable" require documentation with Performance
Rating Worksheets.
D. Supervisors shall only address those specific task factors listed on the Performance Rating
worksheet.
GO 300-08 Classified Employee Efficiency Ratings; p. 2, (2)(a) - ANS ✔✔A
Question 6 of 100
Supervisors who witness, are advised of, or otherwise become aware of prohibited conduct
(discrimination or harassment) are required to report the prohibited conduct and cannot agree
to do otherwise. Once a supervisor is aware of prohibited conduct, the supervisor shall do both
of the following: Take immediate and appropriate action to stop and/or prevent further
misconduct (implementing shielding if necessary); and promptly report the prohibited conduct
to no later than 24 hours from discovery of the incident.
A. IAD
B. EEOC
C. the ERS facilitator
D. All of the above
GO 300-11. Discrimination/Harassment; D. 9, (7 (a)(b) - ANS ✔✔C
Question 7 of 100
All of the following statements about the Informal Resolution process for Sexual Harassment
charges are correct except
, A. The complainant in a sexual harassment case shall determine the format of the process:
mediation, training or counseling.
B. Informal Resolutions may be accomplished through mediation, chain of command
management plan, counseling, or any other process approved by the Chief of Police.
C. If anyone involved with the complaint declines to participate in the Informal Resolution
process, the matter will be referred to CIO
D. ERS, in conjunction with Legal Services, has the responsibility of determining whether
informal resolution is appropriate
GO 300-11, Discrimination/Harassment; pp. 13-14, #12, paras. 4 7 8 - ANS ✔✔A
Question 8 of 100
Which of the following shall monitor extra employment at alcoholic beverage establishments by
performing periodic inspections?
A. On-duty patrol supervisors.
B. EEO personnel.
C. lAD.
D. HRD personnel.
GO 300-14, Extra Employment; p. 7, #7, para. 3 - ANS ✔✔A
Question 9 of 100
Employees subject to Department of Transportation alcohol and drug testing shall be directed
by the division commander to report to a controlled substance testing collection site. If an
alcohol test has not been administered within —— hours following a crash, all attempts for such
test shall cease. If the employee has not submitted to a controlled substance test within——
hours following the crash, attempts for such tests shall cease.
