SOCE Practice Test Questions
And Correct Answers
If an officer is found guilty of sexual abuse against a minor, what would happen to the
officer's certification?
Revocation of certification
______________to upload the law through the investigation of violations of criminal
law; to protect the USA from foreign intelligence and terrorist activities.
FBI
Which statement is most accurate about case law?
The body of law is formed by the decisions of the court system.
These rights, such as freedom of speech, protection against unreasonable searches
and seizures, and prohibition of cruel and unusual punishment, are described in the
first ten amendments to the constitution, which are known as the:
Bill of Rights
,The __________________amendment guarantees the right to a speedy and public trial
and counsel, an impartial jury, to be informed of the nature of charges and to confront
witnesses
Sixth Amendment
At 3:00 AM officer Dennis was patrolling the streets when he cane encountered with a
male wearing a university hoody over his head with an object in his hands walking
towards the dorms, when officer Dennis approached the male he began to walk faster
and not look back, based on what legal concept can officer Dennis detain the male?
Reasonable Suspicion
The state must prove the following elements to convict a suspect of:
1. The offender entered and remained in a structure or conveyance owned by or in the
possession of the victim.
2. The offender did not have the permission or consent of the victim, or anyone
authorized to act for the victim to enter and/or remain in the structure or conveyance at
the time.
3. At the time of entering and/or remaining in the structure or conveyance, the offender
had a fully formed, conscious intent to commit the crime that is listed in the charge.
Elements of Burglary
The state must prove the following elements to convict a suspect
of_________________?
1. The offender actually and intentionally touched or struck the victim against the
victim's will.
,2. The offender intentionally caused bodily harm to the victim.
Elements of Battery
The state must prove the following elements to convict a suspect
of__________________?
1. The offender intentionally and unlawfully threatened, either by word or act, to do
violence to the victim.
2. At the time, the offender appeared to have the ability to carry out the threat.
3. The act of the offender created in the mind of the victim a well-founded fear that the
violence was about to take place.
4. The victim was at the time a law enforcement officer, firefighter, emergency medical
care provider, law enforcement explorer, public transit employee of agent, or other
specified officer.
5. The offender knew the victim was a law enforcement officer, firefighter, employee or
agent, or other specified officer.
6. t the time of the assault, the victim was engaged in the lawful performance of his
duties.
Elements of Assault on Law Enforcement Officer of Firefighter
Who does domestic violence pertain to?
Family or household members
, A women picked up someone else's luggage at the airport that was identical to hers.
She has no criminal intent to steal it, it was a mistake. What legal defense applies to
the woman?
Mistake of ignorance of fact
Examples of drugs, a gun, clothing, or money would be considered what type of
evidence?
Physical evidence
Law enforcement officers are also authorized to use reasonable and necessary force to
effect an __________________?
Investigative Stop
Which statement does not apply to ethical decision making?
Can I get away with what I'm about to do?
During a traffic stop, the officer has probable cause to believe that the driver is under
the influence, therefore the officer is placing the suspect under arrest for DUI, the
officer places the handcuffs on the suspect and tells the suspect to walk to the back of
the car. Once the suspect began to walk the suspect fell and hurt himself since he
could not break his fall. Under what tort can the suspect try to sue the officer?
Negligence
And Correct Answers
If an officer is found guilty of sexual abuse against a minor, what would happen to the
officer's certification?
Revocation of certification
______________to upload the law through the investigation of violations of criminal
law; to protect the USA from foreign intelligence and terrorist activities.
FBI
Which statement is most accurate about case law?
The body of law is formed by the decisions of the court system.
These rights, such as freedom of speech, protection against unreasonable searches
and seizures, and prohibition of cruel and unusual punishment, are described in the
first ten amendments to the constitution, which are known as the:
Bill of Rights
,The __________________amendment guarantees the right to a speedy and public trial
and counsel, an impartial jury, to be informed of the nature of charges and to confront
witnesses
Sixth Amendment
At 3:00 AM officer Dennis was patrolling the streets when he cane encountered with a
male wearing a university hoody over his head with an object in his hands walking
towards the dorms, when officer Dennis approached the male he began to walk faster
and not look back, based on what legal concept can officer Dennis detain the male?
Reasonable Suspicion
The state must prove the following elements to convict a suspect of:
1. The offender entered and remained in a structure or conveyance owned by or in the
possession of the victim.
2. The offender did not have the permission or consent of the victim, or anyone
authorized to act for the victim to enter and/or remain in the structure or conveyance at
the time.
3. At the time of entering and/or remaining in the structure or conveyance, the offender
had a fully formed, conscious intent to commit the crime that is listed in the charge.
Elements of Burglary
The state must prove the following elements to convict a suspect
of_________________?
1. The offender actually and intentionally touched or struck the victim against the
victim's will.
,2. The offender intentionally caused bodily harm to the victim.
Elements of Battery
The state must prove the following elements to convict a suspect
of__________________?
1. The offender intentionally and unlawfully threatened, either by word or act, to do
violence to the victim.
2. At the time, the offender appeared to have the ability to carry out the threat.
3. The act of the offender created in the mind of the victim a well-founded fear that the
violence was about to take place.
4. The victim was at the time a law enforcement officer, firefighter, emergency medical
care provider, law enforcement explorer, public transit employee of agent, or other
specified officer.
5. The offender knew the victim was a law enforcement officer, firefighter, employee or
agent, or other specified officer.
6. t the time of the assault, the victim was engaged in the lawful performance of his
duties.
Elements of Assault on Law Enforcement Officer of Firefighter
Who does domestic violence pertain to?
Family or household members
, A women picked up someone else's luggage at the airport that was identical to hers.
She has no criminal intent to steal it, it was a mistake. What legal defense applies to
the woman?
Mistake of ignorance of fact
Examples of drugs, a gun, clothing, or money would be considered what type of
evidence?
Physical evidence
Law enforcement officers are also authorized to use reasonable and necessary force to
effect an __________________?
Investigative Stop
Which statement does not apply to ethical decision making?
Can I get away with what I'm about to do?
During a traffic stop, the officer has probable cause to believe that the driver is under
the influence, therefore the officer is placing the suspect under arrest for DUI, the
officer places the handcuffs on the suspect and tells the suspect to walk to the back of
the car. Once the suspect began to walk the suspect fell and hurt himself since he
could not break his fall. Under what tort can the suspect try to sue the officer?
Negligence
