MPOETC STATE CERTIFICATION ACTUAL EXAM 250 QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
Resistance to the Government without violence and refusing to cooperate. -
ANSWER: Passive Resistance
Handcuff the _____ wrist first. - ANSWER: Right
Nighttime search warrant time requirement? - ANSWER: Between 2200-0600
Before a ________ is conducted the DA or Court of Common Pleas must sign off on
this? - ANSWER: Search Warrant
You can use a search warrant to seize what? - ANSWER: Contraband, fruits of the
crime or property used to commit a crime.
Search warrants must be supported by a written affidavit. The rule associated with
this is called the __________ rule? - ANSWER: Four corners
Who can serve a search warrant? - ANSWER: ONLY law enforcement officers.
A search warrant must include three descriptions, what are they? - ANSWER: Time &
date, description of property being seized, description of person / place being
searched.
While in active pursuit of a fleeing suspect do you need a search warrant? - ANSWER:
No.
When attempting to search a vehicle, you must ask the driver what? - ANSWER:
Consent to search the car.
While searching the vehicle you're allowed to look where? - ANSWER: Within the
drivers "wingspan." Never in the trunk.
When an Officer stops and speaks with someone spontaneously it's called? -
ANSWER: Mere encounter
An Officer tells a person they're NOT free to leave but NOT in custody - ANSWER:
Investigatory detention
An Officer _______ _________ that criminal activity is afoot. - ANSWER: Reasonable
suspicion
Notice of a lawsuit is called? - ANSWER: Summons
AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
Resistance to the Government without violence and refusing to cooperate. -
ANSWER: Passive Resistance
Handcuff the _____ wrist first. - ANSWER: Right
Nighttime search warrant time requirement? - ANSWER: Between 2200-0600
Before a ________ is conducted the DA or Court of Common Pleas must sign off on
this? - ANSWER: Search Warrant
You can use a search warrant to seize what? - ANSWER: Contraband, fruits of the
crime or property used to commit a crime.
Search warrants must be supported by a written affidavit. The rule associated with
this is called the __________ rule? - ANSWER: Four corners
Who can serve a search warrant? - ANSWER: ONLY law enforcement officers.
A search warrant must include three descriptions, what are they? - ANSWER: Time &
date, description of property being seized, description of person / place being
searched.
While in active pursuit of a fleeing suspect do you need a search warrant? - ANSWER:
No.
When attempting to search a vehicle, you must ask the driver what? - ANSWER:
Consent to search the car.
While searching the vehicle you're allowed to look where? - ANSWER: Within the
drivers "wingspan." Never in the trunk.
When an Officer stops and speaks with someone spontaneously it's called? -
ANSWER: Mere encounter
An Officer tells a person they're NOT free to leave but NOT in custody - ANSWER:
Investigatory detention
An Officer _______ _________ that criminal activity is afoot. - ANSWER: Reasonable
suspicion
Notice of a lawsuit is called? - ANSWER: Summons
