BCOT TEST BANK 2026 COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH
ACCURATE SOLUTIONS
●● What are the 3 main examples of motor vehicle offenses that may
result in immediate suspension or revocation of the employees drivers
license?.
Answer: DWI,
DUI,
Speeding 55 MPH and over 15 MPH over the posted speed limit
●● Name 5 different type of "Formal notice".
Answer: arrest,
detention,
citation,
criminal summons,
civil summons,
permanent restraining order,
warrant for arrest,
order for arrest,
bill of information,
notice from DMV,
,order to show cause
●● If a certified officer is convicted of a misdemeanor offense while
employed as a criminal justice officer, how long can their criminal
justice certification be suspended?.
Answer: 3 years
●● from the CJ administrative code, "convicted" or "conviction" means
what? (3 things).
Answer: verdict or finding of guilty, plea of guilty, plea of no
contest/nolo contendere
●● although the DPS Personnel notifies the Criminal Justice Division of
certified employees criminal offenses, who is ultimately responsible for
reporting?.
Answer: the certified officer is responsible to ensure the criminal
offenses are reported to the CJSD
●● define "integrity" in ancient times.
Answer: Integrity is the putting on of armor, building completeness,
wholeness in character
●● the word "ethics" comes from what greek and latin term?.
Answer: greek for "character" and latin for "customs"
,●● Under the secretary of Public safety, what is the responsibility of
OSI?.
Answer: oversees and conducts administrative investigations and
administers the disciplinary process to ensure corrective actions are fair,
consistent, technically accurate, and comply with the state agency
policies.
●● every employee of NCDPS shall have the affirmation obligation to
report, directly and WITHOUT UNDUE DELAY any and all
information concerning conduct which the know or should reasonably
know to involve corrupt or other criminal activity or conflict of interest.
Answer: Obligation to Report
●● the CONSCIOUS OR RECKLESS DISREGARD of the
consequences of ones acts or omissions.
Answer: Deliberate Indifference
●● what are the 2 leading issues resulting in employe misconduct?.
Answer: Undue Familiarity and Social Media/Inappropriate Use of State
Computers
●● What are some challenges of decision making?.
Answer: peer pressure,
, the stress of the workplace,
personal challenges such as financial problems, marital problems, etc.
●● when may an officer use DEADLY FORCE.
Answer: prevent escape of a convicted felon
prevent or stop a life threatening assault on themselves or another
person,
prevent escape of a pre-trial detainee awaiting felony charges
●● when may an officer NOT use DEADLY FORCE.
Answer: to solely protect state property or ensure compliance with a
lawful order that does not implicate personal safety
●● when may an officer NOT use DEADLY FORCE when dealing with
ESCAPES.
Answer: against a misdemeanor escapee,
pretrial detainee awaiting misdemeanor charges,
●● when is DEADLY FORCE authorized for an inmate with a
misdemeanor?.
Answer: where there is imminent threat of death or serious bodily injury
presented
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH
ACCURATE SOLUTIONS
●● What are the 3 main examples of motor vehicle offenses that may
result in immediate suspension or revocation of the employees drivers
license?.
Answer: DWI,
DUI,
Speeding 55 MPH and over 15 MPH over the posted speed limit
●● Name 5 different type of "Formal notice".
Answer: arrest,
detention,
citation,
criminal summons,
civil summons,
permanent restraining order,
warrant for arrest,
order for arrest,
bill of information,
notice from DMV,
,order to show cause
●● If a certified officer is convicted of a misdemeanor offense while
employed as a criminal justice officer, how long can their criminal
justice certification be suspended?.
Answer: 3 years
●● from the CJ administrative code, "convicted" or "conviction" means
what? (3 things).
Answer: verdict or finding of guilty, plea of guilty, plea of no
contest/nolo contendere
●● although the DPS Personnel notifies the Criminal Justice Division of
certified employees criminal offenses, who is ultimately responsible for
reporting?.
Answer: the certified officer is responsible to ensure the criminal
offenses are reported to the CJSD
●● define "integrity" in ancient times.
Answer: Integrity is the putting on of armor, building completeness,
wholeness in character
●● the word "ethics" comes from what greek and latin term?.
Answer: greek for "character" and latin for "customs"
,●● Under the secretary of Public safety, what is the responsibility of
OSI?.
Answer: oversees and conducts administrative investigations and
administers the disciplinary process to ensure corrective actions are fair,
consistent, technically accurate, and comply with the state agency
policies.
●● every employee of NCDPS shall have the affirmation obligation to
report, directly and WITHOUT UNDUE DELAY any and all
information concerning conduct which the know or should reasonably
know to involve corrupt or other criminal activity or conflict of interest.
Answer: Obligation to Report
●● the CONSCIOUS OR RECKLESS DISREGARD of the
consequences of ones acts or omissions.
Answer: Deliberate Indifference
●● what are the 2 leading issues resulting in employe misconduct?.
Answer: Undue Familiarity and Social Media/Inappropriate Use of State
Computers
●● What are some challenges of decision making?.
Answer: peer pressure,
, the stress of the workplace,
personal challenges such as financial problems, marital problems, etc.
●● when may an officer use DEADLY FORCE.
Answer: prevent escape of a convicted felon
prevent or stop a life threatening assault on themselves or another
person,
prevent escape of a pre-trial detainee awaiting felony charges
●● when may an officer NOT use DEADLY FORCE.
Answer: to solely protect state property or ensure compliance with a
lawful order that does not implicate personal safety
●● when may an officer NOT use DEADLY FORCE when dealing with
ESCAPES.
Answer: against a misdemeanor escapee,
pretrial detainee awaiting misdemeanor charges,
●● when is DEADLY FORCE authorized for an inmate with a
misdemeanor?.
Answer: where there is imminent threat of death or serious bodily injury
presented
