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MPOETC ACT 120 Exam Questions and
Answers
In the Commonwealth of PA, which court is at the top of the hierarchy and has the most
judicial authority? - CORRECT ANSWER-PA Supreme court
Which of the following is NOT one of PA's branches of government? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Federalist
In 1829, who established the London Metropolitan Police Force, became known as "the
Father of Modern Policing", and developed a list of policing principals that are still valid
today in law enforcement? - CORRECT ANSWER-Sir Robert Peel
The Exclusionary Rule is a legal principle which holds evidence that is found, collected,
or analyzed in violation of an individual's constitutional rights can be inadmissible in
court. Which of the following statements regarding The Exclusionary Rule is NOT
accurate? - CORRECT ANSWER-a. The Exclusionary Rule can be applied at primary
hearings and/or collateral hearings.
Which level of proof is established in the United Stated Constitution, specifically the Bill
of Rights? - CORRECT ANSWER-Probable cause
Mary approaches Sam at a local bar and asks Sam to beat-up Jack, her old boyfriend,
because he has started to date another woman. Mary tells Sam that if he puts Jack in
the hospital, she will give him $500. What charge can be brought against Mary? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Criminal Solicitation
Which United States Supreme Court case established the "objective reasonable
standard" to be applied to law enforcement officers in use of force incidents? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Graham v. Conner, 1989
According to the Pa Crimes Code, Title 18, a person who enters a building or occupied
structure with the intent to commit a crime therein should be charged with which crime?
- CORRECT ANSWER-Burglary
According to Pennsylvania law, what is the level of proof the Commonwealth must
establish to find a verdict of guilty in a criminal court case? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Proof beyond a reasonable doubt
Which of the following incidents may be classified as a robbery? - CORRECT
ANSWER-A woman is knocked down to the ground by a purse-snatcher after she
resisted his attempt to take her handbag containing $1.00 in change.
, Officer Jones arrests suspect Smith for a misdemeanor violation. Smith is held at the
station for just one hour and is then released. Smith needs to appear in court at a later
time. What kind of legal order should Officer Jones obtain to command Smith to appear
in court? - CORRECT ANSWER-Summons
Serious Bodily injury is defined a/an: - CORRECT ANSWER-c. permanent
disfigurement.
Which is an example of an open body position that will aid in improving nonverbal
communication? - CORRECT ANSWER-a. Staring
b. Crossed arms
c. Clenched hands
d. Leaning slightly forward
Prior to contact with an individual displaying abnormal behavior, the officer should find
out which of the following from the complainant? - CORRECT ANSWER-Is the
individual on medication and has he/she been taking it regularly?
Mr. Henry is mentally ill and believes that aliens have kidnapped his brother. Even after
Henry speaks to his brother on the telephone, he continues to believe that his brother is
kidnapped. From what psychotic condition does Henry suffer? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Delusions
Officer Smith needs to interview a person with an intellectual disability. How should
Smith proceed? - CORRECT ANSWER-Smith should obtain identification from the
person, including information concerning parents/guardians.
In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, an operator of a school bus or school vehicle
cannot drive, operate or be in physical control of such a vehicle if they have a Blood
Alcohol Concentration (BAC) of: - CORRECT ANSWER-0.02 or greater
Operation of any combination of vehicles with a weight rating of 26,001 pounds or more,
provided the gross weight rating of the vehicle or the vehicle being towed is in excess of
10,000 pounds, requires which class of driver's license? - CORRECT ANSWER-Class A
According to Section 3362 of the Pennsylvania Vehicle Code, what is the maximum
lawful speed limit on a rural road if there is not an official traffic control device indicating
the posted speed limit? - CORRECT ANSWER-55 miles per hour
According to the Pennsylvania Vehicle Code, Title 75, Section 102, "to terminate by
formal action of the department any license, registration or privilege issued or granted
by the department" means which term? - CORRECT ANSWER-Revoke
MPOETC ACT 120 Exam Questions and
Answers
In the Commonwealth of PA, which court is at the top of the hierarchy and has the most
judicial authority? - CORRECT ANSWER-PA Supreme court
Which of the following is NOT one of PA's branches of government? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Federalist
In 1829, who established the London Metropolitan Police Force, became known as "the
Father of Modern Policing", and developed a list of policing principals that are still valid
today in law enforcement? - CORRECT ANSWER-Sir Robert Peel
The Exclusionary Rule is a legal principle which holds evidence that is found, collected,
or analyzed in violation of an individual's constitutional rights can be inadmissible in
court. Which of the following statements regarding The Exclusionary Rule is NOT
accurate? - CORRECT ANSWER-a. The Exclusionary Rule can be applied at primary
hearings and/or collateral hearings.
Which level of proof is established in the United Stated Constitution, specifically the Bill
of Rights? - CORRECT ANSWER-Probable cause
Mary approaches Sam at a local bar and asks Sam to beat-up Jack, her old boyfriend,
because he has started to date another woman. Mary tells Sam that if he puts Jack in
the hospital, she will give him $500. What charge can be brought against Mary? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Criminal Solicitation
Which United States Supreme Court case established the "objective reasonable
standard" to be applied to law enforcement officers in use of force incidents? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Graham v. Conner, 1989
According to the Pa Crimes Code, Title 18, a person who enters a building or occupied
structure with the intent to commit a crime therein should be charged with which crime?
- CORRECT ANSWER-Burglary
According to Pennsylvania law, what is the level of proof the Commonwealth must
establish to find a verdict of guilty in a criminal court case? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Proof beyond a reasonable doubt
Which of the following incidents may be classified as a robbery? - CORRECT
ANSWER-A woman is knocked down to the ground by a purse-snatcher after she
resisted his attempt to take her handbag containing $1.00 in change.
, Officer Jones arrests suspect Smith for a misdemeanor violation. Smith is held at the
station for just one hour and is then released. Smith needs to appear in court at a later
time. What kind of legal order should Officer Jones obtain to command Smith to appear
in court? - CORRECT ANSWER-Summons
Serious Bodily injury is defined a/an: - CORRECT ANSWER-c. permanent
disfigurement.
Which is an example of an open body position that will aid in improving nonverbal
communication? - CORRECT ANSWER-a. Staring
b. Crossed arms
c. Clenched hands
d. Leaning slightly forward
Prior to contact with an individual displaying abnormal behavior, the officer should find
out which of the following from the complainant? - CORRECT ANSWER-Is the
individual on medication and has he/she been taking it regularly?
Mr. Henry is mentally ill and believes that aliens have kidnapped his brother. Even after
Henry speaks to his brother on the telephone, he continues to believe that his brother is
kidnapped. From what psychotic condition does Henry suffer? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Delusions
Officer Smith needs to interview a person with an intellectual disability. How should
Smith proceed? - CORRECT ANSWER-Smith should obtain identification from the
person, including information concerning parents/guardians.
In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, an operator of a school bus or school vehicle
cannot drive, operate or be in physical control of such a vehicle if they have a Blood
Alcohol Concentration (BAC) of: - CORRECT ANSWER-0.02 or greater
Operation of any combination of vehicles with a weight rating of 26,001 pounds or more,
provided the gross weight rating of the vehicle or the vehicle being towed is in excess of
10,000 pounds, requires which class of driver's license? - CORRECT ANSWER-Class A
According to Section 3362 of the Pennsylvania Vehicle Code, what is the maximum
lawful speed limit on a rural road if there is not an official traffic control device indicating
the posted speed limit? - CORRECT ANSWER-55 miles per hour
According to the Pennsylvania Vehicle Code, Title 75, Section 102, "to terminate by
formal action of the department any license, registration or privilege issued or granted
by the department" means which term? - CORRECT ANSWER-Revoke
