MPOETC ACT 120 - TEST 1 Final
Certification Exam Questions and
Answers Verified
4 Learning Skills - CORRECT ANSWER-Listen actively
participate
take notes
think critically
6 Components to active listening - CORRECT ANSWER-Mindset
Preparation
Organization
Focus
Clarify
Posture
ACT 120 - CORRECT ANSWER-Established by PA Legislature in 1974. It's a
certification for an officer which after completion, is good for two years.
MPOETC TRAINING COMMISION - CORRECT ANSWER-There are 20 members of
training commission. Each is appointed by the governor, they serve three year terms
POWERS AND DUTIES OF MPOETC - CORRECT ANSWER-Administer Program,
Academics, Certification, Training, Standards, Rules and Regulations.
Defining Certification - CORRECT ANSWER-assignment of a certification to a police
officer after completing the ACT 120, is valid for two years.
Commission - CORRECT ANSWER-Is MPOETC
Commissioner - CORRECT ANSWER-is the commissioner of PSP (PA state police)
Police Department - CORRECT ANSWER-A public agency having general police
powers and charged with making arrests in connection with the enforcement of criminal
or traffic laws. It includes the sheriff's office and university police.
Police officer - CORRECT ANSWER-An employee assigned to criminal or traffic law
enforcement
Commission members - CORRECT ANSWER-20 members,etc (SEE PAGE 13 for
remaining) PSP Commissioner is chairman, Attorney General police commisioner of a
city of the first class.
, Commission power and duties - CORRECT ANSWER-a. Administer program
b. Academies
c. Certification
d. Training
e. Standards
f. Rules and regulations
PA CRIMES CODE - CORRECT ANSWER-TITLE 18
PA VEHICLE CODE - CORRECT ANSWER-TITLE 75
Systems that assist in maintenance of order. - CORRECT ANSWER-Value System
Moral System
Belief System
Power - CORRECT ANSWER-Derived from the constitutional authority of government.
Sir Robert Peel - CORRECT ANSWER-"Father of modern day policing" Nine principles
that are basic guidelines for the London Metropolitan Police in 1829 and the foundations
of modern law enforcement doctrine.
American Law Enforcement followed the English Model. -watch system - CORRECT
ANSWER-night watch in which each watchman signaled to others or citizens for help
American Law Enforcement followed the English Model CONSTABLE. - CORRECT
ANSWER-early officer who supervised the weapons and equipment of all community.
American Law Enforcement followed the English Model. SHERIFF - CORRECT
ANSWER-county wide law enforcement service provider.
Police Discretion - CORRECT ANSWER-Defined as the ability to choose between
alternatives when faced with a violation(s) of the law.
Two Amendments used in use of force - CORRECT ANSWER-4th and 8th
The mere presence of the police is coercive power, and then adds to coercion of the
orders that police give.
Civil vs. Criminal Law - CORRECT ANSWER-Civil law deals with disputes between
individuals and organizations.
Criminal law deals with crime and legal punishment.
TORT - CORRECT ANSWER-A civil wrongdoing, usually resulting in a civil lawsuit
levied against an officer.
Certification Exam Questions and
Answers Verified
4 Learning Skills - CORRECT ANSWER-Listen actively
participate
take notes
think critically
6 Components to active listening - CORRECT ANSWER-Mindset
Preparation
Organization
Focus
Clarify
Posture
ACT 120 - CORRECT ANSWER-Established by PA Legislature in 1974. It's a
certification for an officer which after completion, is good for two years.
MPOETC TRAINING COMMISION - CORRECT ANSWER-There are 20 members of
training commission. Each is appointed by the governor, they serve three year terms
POWERS AND DUTIES OF MPOETC - CORRECT ANSWER-Administer Program,
Academics, Certification, Training, Standards, Rules and Regulations.
Defining Certification - CORRECT ANSWER-assignment of a certification to a police
officer after completing the ACT 120, is valid for two years.
Commission - CORRECT ANSWER-Is MPOETC
Commissioner - CORRECT ANSWER-is the commissioner of PSP (PA state police)
Police Department - CORRECT ANSWER-A public agency having general police
powers and charged with making arrests in connection with the enforcement of criminal
or traffic laws. It includes the sheriff's office and university police.
Police officer - CORRECT ANSWER-An employee assigned to criminal or traffic law
enforcement
Commission members - CORRECT ANSWER-20 members,etc (SEE PAGE 13 for
remaining) PSP Commissioner is chairman, Attorney General police commisioner of a
city of the first class.
, Commission power and duties - CORRECT ANSWER-a. Administer program
b. Academies
c. Certification
d. Training
e. Standards
f. Rules and regulations
PA CRIMES CODE - CORRECT ANSWER-TITLE 18
PA VEHICLE CODE - CORRECT ANSWER-TITLE 75
Systems that assist in maintenance of order. - CORRECT ANSWER-Value System
Moral System
Belief System
Power - CORRECT ANSWER-Derived from the constitutional authority of government.
Sir Robert Peel - CORRECT ANSWER-"Father of modern day policing" Nine principles
that are basic guidelines for the London Metropolitan Police in 1829 and the foundations
of modern law enforcement doctrine.
American Law Enforcement followed the English Model. -watch system - CORRECT
ANSWER-night watch in which each watchman signaled to others or citizens for help
American Law Enforcement followed the English Model CONSTABLE. - CORRECT
ANSWER-early officer who supervised the weapons and equipment of all community.
American Law Enforcement followed the English Model. SHERIFF - CORRECT
ANSWER-county wide law enforcement service provider.
Police Discretion - CORRECT ANSWER-Defined as the ability to choose between
alternatives when faced with a violation(s) of the law.
Two Amendments used in use of force - CORRECT ANSWER-4th and 8th
The mere presence of the police is coercive power, and then adds to coercion of the
orders that police give.
Civil vs. Criminal Law - CORRECT ANSWER-Civil law deals with disputes between
individuals and organizations.
Criminal law deals with crime and legal punishment.
TORT - CORRECT ANSWER-A civil wrongdoing, usually resulting in a civil lawsuit
levied against an officer.
