MCOLES Licensing Exam Questions and
Answers
Hezbollah - ANS-responsible for US Marine bombing in 1983, based on Lebanon
While on patrol you find a vehicle parked behind jewelry store at 3 am what is the
proper way to investigate? - ANS-Take down the license plate and notify dispatch
Receive call from dispatch about DV in progress. Neighbor says they are arguing and
need police. Receive update saying caller heard gunshots from residence. Appropriate
response? - ANS-Go to door, announce presence and wait
Best way to determine stolen vehicle that is not moving - ANS-Check VIN through LEIN
While on patrol in a dark alley behind a store you see someone walking towards you.
They see you and place something from their pocket and place it in a dumpster -
ANS-Check immediate area and proceed if needed
You arrive as first patrol car at scene of PIA one person dead and one going to hospital,
large crowd forms and begins to move around scene. you should - ANS-Control crowd
at scene to avoid further contamination
Observing sight of protest, see van leaving scene picketers surround van and blow out
windows, pull person of van and beat him. You ask picketers to stop. What is the most
appropriate weapon? - ANS-shotgun
At scene of accident you determine one driver was going 5-10 over and has been
drinking upon issuing pbt you determine he has a BAC of .06 you do not have enough
to charge with OWI. What should you do? - ANS-Issue ticket of speed
On beach patrol and discover heat stroke victim lying unconscious. First step in
rendering aid is - ANS-take them to a cooler location
While eating lunch the person next you complains of chest pain and trouble breathing
you should - ANS-Comfort him and call for ambulance
You are in a very rural area where there is no immediate medical assistance. Woman
,who is in labor is delivering in the breach position feet down. What do you do? -
ANS-Drive mother to hospital as quickly and as safely as you can
While eating lunch your partner begins gasping for air and coughing, you should -
ANS-perform abdominal thrusts
You stop person on motorcycle and discover they have no endorsement you should -
ANS-Arrest for misdemeanor
lack of endorsement should be viewed as - ANS-DWLS
Interviewing victim of possible sexual assault. During the interview she states her
boyfriend had nonconsensual sex with her. What is one of the factors in determining
charge? - ANS-Age
After interviewing possible CSC victim, you determine the suspect is former husband.
How should you proceed? - ANS-Treat case as CSC
While on patrol, you observe vehicle parked in body shop that matches description in
recent felony. You note heavy front end damage. You should - ANS-Leave partner
behind to watch vehicle and obtain a search warrant
You are investigating theft of a jacket; you receive information that the suspect has the
jacket in a room rented by a friend. - ANS-May enter with consent but need search
warrant to enter the room
Weather has caused power to go out at a jail. Food and linen shipments have been
delayed and inmates have not eaten in 12 hours. Is this lawful? - ANS-Yes, if
department policy is followed
You have an arrest warrant for a suspect. You go to his home and no one is there. You
get a tip he is staying at a friend's house but the friend does not let you in the house. -
ANS-Obtain a search warrant for the house
While booking a subject he has advised you that he has information about a robbery
that occurred the day before. Can you use him as an informant? - ANS-Yes, just
because he is a criminal does not mean he cannot be a witness
Before submitting a request for an arrest warrant to the prosecutor you should -
ANS-Make sure the info in clear and accurate
, While interviewing a child you notice cigarette burns on his arm. Your first course of
action should be - ANS-Contact CPS
You arrive at the scene of an accident, both cars are off roadway. It is raining and there
are skid marks on the roadway. What is the first thing you do? - ANS-Measure skid
marks end to end
Investigating crime scene. You find a gun laying on the floor apparently used in the
crime. You should - ANS-Mark location and call trained personnel to remove it
While investigating a crime scene an officer finds a shirt with blood over it. He notes
location and secures it in a plastic bag which he tags as evidence. Did he properly
secure it? - ANS-No, bloody evidence should not be put in plastic
You discover blood soaked towel, what do you do to preserve it so it can be used as
evidence? - ANS-Hang to dry
Officer 1 finds evidence at crime scene. He then gives it to officer 2. Officer 2 gives
evidence to crime scene investigator. At the station the investigator labels it as
evidence. Is the evidence admissible? - ANS-Admissible, because it is labeled as
evidence
when it comes to chain of custody remember, it can be passed from person to person
as - ANS-long as documentation is made
You are part of a group searching a large wooded area for two fugitives wanted for
murder. You are alone in your sector when you discover a gun that may or may not have
been used. What do you do? - ANS-Notify other members of search of location and wait
before proceeding with search
You are a member of a surveillance team following a suspect. You see a suspect leave
his vehicle. You should, - ANS-Radio other team members about the occurrence
You respond to the scene of hazardous chemical spill. Once area is secure you check
the barrel and see it is apparently harmless. You should - ANS-Contact professionals
You arrest two subjects. One is 17 the other is 16. What would be the appropriate way
to transport? - ANS-Separate vehicle because 17 year old is considered to be an adult
Answers
Hezbollah - ANS-responsible for US Marine bombing in 1983, based on Lebanon
While on patrol you find a vehicle parked behind jewelry store at 3 am what is the
proper way to investigate? - ANS-Take down the license plate and notify dispatch
Receive call from dispatch about DV in progress. Neighbor says they are arguing and
need police. Receive update saying caller heard gunshots from residence. Appropriate
response? - ANS-Go to door, announce presence and wait
Best way to determine stolen vehicle that is not moving - ANS-Check VIN through LEIN
While on patrol in a dark alley behind a store you see someone walking towards you.
They see you and place something from their pocket and place it in a dumpster -
ANS-Check immediate area and proceed if needed
You arrive as first patrol car at scene of PIA one person dead and one going to hospital,
large crowd forms and begins to move around scene. you should - ANS-Control crowd
at scene to avoid further contamination
Observing sight of protest, see van leaving scene picketers surround van and blow out
windows, pull person of van and beat him. You ask picketers to stop. What is the most
appropriate weapon? - ANS-shotgun
At scene of accident you determine one driver was going 5-10 over and has been
drinking upon issuing pbt you determine he has a BAC of .06 you do not have enough
to charge with OWI. What should you do? - ANS-Issue ticket of speed
On beach patrol and discover heat stroke victim lying unconscious. First step in
rendering aid is - ANS-take them to a cooler location
While eating lunch the person next you complains of chest pain and trouble breathing
you should - ANS-Comfort him and call for ambulance
You are in a very rural area where there is no immediate medical assistance. Woman
,who is in labor is delivering in the breach position feet down. What do you do? -
ANS-Drive mother to hospital as quickly and as safely as you can
While eating lunch your partner begins gasping for air and coughing, you should -
ANS-perform abdominal thrusts
You stop person on motorcycle and discover they have no endorsement you should -
ANS-Arrest for misdemeanor
lack of endorsement should be viewed as - ANS-DWLS
Interviewing victim of possible sexual assault. During the interview she states her
boyfriend had nonconsensual sex with her. What is one of the factors in determining
charge? - ANS-Age
After interviewing possible CSC victim, you determine the suspect is former husband.
How should you proceed? - ANS-Treat case as CSC
While on patrol, you observe vehicle parked in body shop that matches description in
recent felony. You note heavy front end damage. You should - ANS-Leave partner
behind to watch vehicle and obtain a search warrant
You are investigating theft of a jacket; you receive information that the suspect has the
jacket in a room rented by a friend. - ANS-May enter with consent but need search
warrant to enter the room
Weather has caused power to go out at a jail. Food and linen shipments have been
delayed and inmates have not eaten in 12 hours. Is this lawful? - ANS-Yes, if
department policy is followed
You have an arrest warrant for a suspect. You go to his home and no one is there. You
get a tip he is staying at a friend's house but the friend does not let you in the house. -
ANS-Obtain a search warrant for the house
While booking a subject he has advised you that he has information about a robbery
that occurred the day before. Can you use him as an informant? - ANS-Yes, just
because he is a criminal does not mean he cannot be a witness
Before submitting a request for an arrest warrant to the prosecutor you should -
ANS-Make sure the info in clear and accurate
, While interviewing a child you notice cigarette burns on his arm. Your first course of
action should be - ANS-Contact CPS
You arrive at the scene of an accident, both cars are off roadway. It is raining and there
are skid marks on the roadway. What is the first thing you do? - ANS-Measure skid
marks end to end
Investigating crime scene. You find a gun laying on the floor apparently used in the
crime. You should - ANS-Mark location and call trained personnel to remove it
While investigating a crime scene an officer finds a shirt with blood over it. He notes
location and secures it in a plastic bag which he tags as evidence. Did he properly
secure it? - ANS-No, bloody evidence should not be put in plastic
You discover blood soaked towel, what do you do to preserve it so it can be used as
evidence? - ANS-Hang to dry
Officer 1 finds evidence at crime scene. He then gives it to officer 2. Officer 2 gives
evidence to crime scene investigator. At the station the investigator labels it as
evidence. Is the evidence admissible? - ANS-Admissible, because it is labeled as
evidence
when it comes to chain of custody remember, it can be passed from person to person
as - ANS-long as documentation is made
You are part of a group searching a large wooded area for two fugitives wanted for
murder. You are alone in your sector when you discover a gun that may or may not have
been used. What do you do? - ANS-Notify other members of search of location and wait
before proceeding with search
You are a member of a surveillance team following a suspect. You see a suspect leave
his vehicle. You should, - ANS-Radio other team members about the occurrence
You respond to the scene of hazardous chemical spill. Once area is secure you check
the barrel and see it is apparently harmless. You should - ANS-Contact professionals
You arrest two subjects. One is 17 the other is 16. What would be the appropriate way
to transport? - ANS-Separate vehicle because 17 year old is considered to be an adult
