MPOETC Certification Test ***
In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, which court is at the top of the hierarchy and has
the
most judicial authority? - ANS- Supreme Court
Which of the following is NOT one of Pennsylvania's Branches of Government? - ANS-
Federalist
Who is the father of modern day policing? - ANS- Robert peel
Which level of proof is established in the United Stated Constitution, specifically the Bill
of
Rights? - ANS- PC
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? - ANS- 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? - ANS- Graham v Connor
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? - ANS-
Burglary
What is the level of proof needed for a criminal court case? - ANS- Proof beyond a
reasonable doubt
robbery - ANS- the taking of property from a person's possession by using force or
threats
Serious Bodily injury is defined a/an: - ANS- injury which creates substantial risk of
death.
What are the BAC levels - ANS- .08 legal limit
, .04 CDL
.02 bus drivers
.02 teen drivers
During an interrogation, the primary goal is to get: - ANS- The truth
Which oft h e s e scenarioscarries the presumption of theft?: - ANS- Woman putting
shampoo in her purse
When searching a prisoner and you find a handgun, you should: - ANS- Handt o cover
officer/partner, let them handle it
When photographing a crime scene, should be done: - ANS- Overall, mid range, close up
with scale
Best way to do measurements at an auto accident site: - ANS- Straight base line
measurements
Two parents at a baseball game get into an argument and push/shove each other: - ANS-
The charge is Harrassment (not assault, not assault on sports official - it's just 2 parents,
the umpire is not involved)
When approaching a bank robbery inprogress: - ANS- Do not park directly out front;wait
for them to come out
Best way to stay in the safety envelope of a vehicle - ANS- Seatbelt
Gangs/transient criminals,what is NOT true: - ANS- Joint task forces are NOT an
effective way of targeting gangs
Reddiamond hazard symbol - ANS- Flammable
Couple plans to steal from video game store, andalarm goes off, they are charged with: -
ANS- Theft and conspiracy
order of courts - ANS- Minor courts, Court of common pleas, PA Superior Court,
PASupreme Court, US Supreme Court
Which ofthese times should you get a nighttime search warrant: - ANS- 2300
Most common driver errror at night - ANS- Overdriving headlights
Which type of PFA is NOT atype of PFA: - ANS- Long term (the three actual types are
emergency, final, and short term
In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, which court is at the top of the hierarchy and has
the
most judicial authority? - ANS- Supreme Court
Which of the following is NOT one of Pennsylvania's Branches of Government? - ANS-
Federalist
Who is the father of modern day policing? - ANS- Robert peel
Which level of proof is established in the United Stated Constitution, specifically the Bill
of
Rights? - ANS- PC
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? - ANS- 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? - ANS- Graham v Connor
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? - ANS-
Burglary
What is the level of proof needed for a criminal court case? - ANS- Proof beyond a
reasonable doubt
robbery - ANS- the taking of property from a person's possession by using force or
threats
Serious Bodily injury is defined a/an: - ANS- injury which creates substantial risk of
death.
What are the BAC levels - ANS- .08 legal limit
, .04 CDL
.02 bus drivers
.02 teen drivers
During an interrogation, the primary goal is to get: - ANS- The truth
Which oft h e s e scenarioscarries the presumption of theft?: - ANS- Woman putting
shampoo in her purse
When searching a prisoner and you find a handgun, you should: - ANS- Handt o cover
officer/partner, let them handle it
When photographing a crime scene, should be done: - ANS- Overall, mid range, close up
with scale
Best way to do measurements at an auto accident site: - ANS- Straight base line
measurements
Two parents at a baseball game get into an argument and push/shove each other: - ANS-
The charge is Harrassment (not assault, not assault on sports official - it's just 2 parents,
the umpire is not involved)
When approaching a bank robbery inprogress: - ANS- Do not park directly out front;wait
for them to come out
Best way to stay in the safety envelope of a vehicle - ANS- Seatbelt
Gangs/transient criminals,what is NOT true: - ANS- Joint task forces are NOT an
effective way of targeting gangs
Reddiamond hazard symbol - ANS- Flammable
Couple plans to steal from video game store, andalarm goes off, they are charged with: -
ANS- Theft and conspiracy
order of courts - ANS- Minor courts, Court of common pleas, PA Superior Court,
PASupreme Court, US Supreme Court
Which ofthese times should you get a nighttime search warrant: - ANS- 2300
Most common driver errror at night - ANS- Overdriving headlights
Which type of PFA is NOT atype of PFA: - ANS- Long term (the three actual types are
emergency, final, and short term
