CO POST PRACTICE EXAM 300
REVIEW QUESTIONS WITH ACTUAL
ANSWERS ALREADY VERIFIED BY
EXPERTS 2025 UPGRADED
Know the definition of the three great arts - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>1 st Great
Communication Art: Representation Listening to people - to what they say and how they
say it. 2nd Great Communication Art: Translation -Is the ability to put what you say in the
most proper, fitting, assertive, and powerful words possible. 3rd Great Communication
Art: Mediation Is the ability to skillfully present options.
What are the four step} an officer goes through in identifying and reacting to a threat from
another person? - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>Locate, react, control and identify. (The
Tactical Edge, Chapter 2, page 68)
In a full impact collision when vehicles come to a complete stop within a few feet of each other
what will be the range of the debris/material scattered? - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>In a head-
on collision where vehicles stop within a few feet, the forward motion of the debris is
blocked by parts of vehicles, and the debris drops to the ground in a small area. (CSP
Accident Investigation Manual, Chapter 5, page 18)
How can an officer identify a hazardous material spill? - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>If the
officer can't identify the material itself, he/she should try to identify the class of material.
Of the four senses that can be used to identify a hazardous material spill which is the safest for
an individual to utilize? - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>Sight.
What is the analysis phase of the SARA model? - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>Officers collect
information about the problem. They rely on a problem Analysis Guide, developed by the
task force, which directs officers to examine offenders, victims, the social and physical
environment, and previous responses to the problem. The goal is to understand the scope
nature, and causes of the problem. (Community Policing a Contemporary Perspective,
Chapter 7, page 170)
When you are at a meeting with private citizens, what should an officer do? - CORRECT
ANSWER>>>>Listen and try to understand their concerns (employ empathy).
Why is it good to have a sketch for a crime scene? - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>crime scene
sketch assist in:Interviewing and interrogating persons. Preparing the investigative report.
Presenting the case in court. The crime scene sketch: Accurately portrays the physical
facts.Relates to the sequence of events at the scene. Establishes the precise location and
relationship of objects and evidence at the scene. Helps to create a mental picture of the
,scene for those not present. Is a permanent record of the scene. Is usually admissible in
court. (Criminal Investigations, Chapter 24, page 104)
When you respond to a crime scene, what should you have in your hands? - CORRECT
ANSWER>>>>Nothing.
The Colorado Liquor Code authorizes the special event permit to be valid for which hours when
selling malt liquor? - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>Between the hours of 5 a.m. of the day
specified and until twelve midnight on the same day. (Colorado Liquor Code)
Law enforcement and the courts can overcome competing differences by? - CORRECT
ANSWER>>>>Through discretion and accommodation.(Crime & Justice in America,
Chapter 1, page Il)
Querying the gang files will get you what kind of information? - CORRECT
ANSWER>>>>statewide index of names and addresses with documented involvement in
drug crimes and other organized criminal activity. (CCIC Training Manual, page 105-112)
Sensory distortion can be a variety of perceptual distortions, the most common of which can be?
- CORRECT ANSWER>>>>Visual tricks. The sensation most frequently distorted is time.
By far the most common distortion is a sense of slowness. (The Tactical Edge, Chapter],
page 25 & 26)
What is the penalty for engaging in a riot when using a deadly weapon? - CORRECT
ANSWER>>>>Class 4 Felony.
What is the definition of a Schedule Il drug? - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>The drugs in this
schedule have a high abuse potential with severe psychic or physical dependence liability
(opium, morphine, methodone, percodan, preludin, ritalin, cocaine).
When should one photograph a crime scene? - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>Before sketching,
note taking and searching. (Criminal Investigations, Chap. 3, page 54)
When preparing for trial, at a pre-trial discussion with the prosecutor, you should: - CORRECT
ANSWER>>>>Review all the evidence.Discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the case.
Discuss the probable line of questioning by the prosecutor and the defense. Discuss
complicated or detailed information fully to avoid misunderstanding, Discuss any legal
questions concerning admissibility of evidence or testimony. (Criminal Investigations,
Chapter 24, page 694)
A police officer should always obey the law: - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>On or off duty.
In verbal judo, (reasonable) passive resistance is: - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>Any kind of
verbal resistance you encounter that does not interfere with your ability to complete your
job. (VerbalJudo, pages 213 & 214)
, In report writing an officer's style should be: - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>Inclusive because
information which seems unimportant may become important at a later time. (Police Field
Operations, Chapter 5)
When determining the effectiveness of physical tactics, it is best to utilize those tactics that: -
CORRECT ANSWER>>>>That work for you.
When is the best time to photograph a visible fingerprint? - CORRECT
ANSWER>>>>Photograph before using powder.
How do you deliver a death notification? - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>Officers should use
care, compassion, and concern.
A police officer discovering a body can best determine death by? - CORRECT
ANSWER>>>>Looking at the victim's eyes (constricted pupils or thickness of eyelids).
When responding to an involvement crime, what is your main concern? - CORRECT
ANSWER>>>>Rapid response by the officer handling the call.
What happens when the wheels on one side of the car lock up? - CORRECT
ANSWER>>>>When the wheels lock on one side of the vehicle, it spins toward the side on
which the wheels are locked (sharp yaw). (Accident Investigation Manual, CSP, page 27)
When two vehicles crash head-on and they are traveling at the same speed, this is known as what
type of impact? - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>This is a full or complete impact. (Accident
Investigation Manual, CSI), page 36)
When deposits of debris resulting from a collision fall into the grooves of a tire and the vehicle
moves from one point of impact, each imprint will be less prominent than the first, the vehicle
that was struck was most likely traveling at what speed? - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>The
vehicle was most likely stopped or moving slowly.(Accident Investigation Manual, CSP,
page 18)
A crowd of people making very loud noise will appear to be? - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>Size
perception will be affected by sound. For example, an attacker who is shouting at the same
time is more frightening than a similar attacker who is silent. The person making the noise
will appear to be larger, and numbers of people will appear greater when they are making
loud and menacing noises. (Police Field Operations, Chapter 3, page 84)
When comparing objects of different colors, which will appear larger, a blue object or red
object? - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>The blue object will appear smaller, the red larger. The
object that makes the more noise will appear larger. An object speeding toward you will
appear larger than the same object speeding away from you. (Police Field Operations,
Chapter 3, page 84)
REVIEW QUESTIONS WITH ACTUAL
ANSWERS ALREADY VERIFIED BY
EXPERTS 2025 UPGRADED
Know the definition of the three great arts - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>1 st Great
Communication Art: Representation Listening to people - to what they say and how they
say it. 2nd Great Communication Art: Translation -Is the ability to put what you say in the
most proper, fitting, assertive, and powerful words possible. 3rd Great Communication
Art: Mediation Is the ability to skillfully present options.
What are the four step} an officer goes through in identifying and reacting to a threat from
another person? - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>Locate, react, control and identify. (The
Tactical Edge, Chapter 2, page 68)
In a full impact collision when vehicles come to a complete stop within a few feet of each other
what will be the range of the debris/material scattered? - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>In a head-
on collision where vehicles stop within a few feet, the forward motion of the debris is
blocked by parts of vehicles, and the debris drops to the ground in a small area. (CSP
Accident Investigation Manual, Chapter 5, page 18)
How can an officer identify a hazardous material spill? - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>If the
officer can't identify the material itself, he/she should try to identify the class of material.
Of the four senses that can be used to identify a hazardous material spill which is the safest for
an individual to utilize? - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>Sight.
What is the analysis phase of the SARA model? - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>Officers collect
information about the problem. They rely on a problem Analysis Guide, developed by the
task force, which directs officers to examine offenders, victims, the social and physical
environment, and previous responses to the problem. The goal is to understand the scope
nature, and causes of the problem. (Community Policing a Contemporary Perspective,
Chapter 7, page 170)
When you are at a meeting with private citizens, what should an officer do? - CORRECT
ANSWER>>>>Listen and try to understand their concerns (employ empathy).
Why is it good to have a sketch for a crime scene? - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>crime scene
sketch assist in:Interviewing and interrogating persons. Preparing the investigative report.
Presenting the case in court. The crime scene sketch: Accurately portrays the physical
facts.Relates to the sequence of events at the scene. Establishes the precise location and
relationship of objects and evidence at the scene. Helps to create a mental picture of the
,scene for those not present. Is a permanent record of the scene. Is usually admissible in
court. (Criminal Investigations, Chapter 24, page 104)
When you respond to a crime scene, what should you have in your hands? - CORRECT
ANSWER>>>>Nothing.
The Colorado Liquor Code authorizes the special event permit to be valid for which hours when
selling malt liquor? - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>Between the hours of 5 a.m. of the day
specified and until twelve midnight on the same day. (Colorado Liquor Code)
Law enforcement and the courts can overcome competing differences by? - CORRECT
ANSWER>>>>Through discretion and accommodation.(Crime & Justice in America,
Chapter 1, page Il)
Querying the gang files will get you what kind of information? - CORRECT
ANSWER>>>>statewide index of names and addresses with documented involvement in
drug crimes and other organized criminal activity. (CCIC Training Manual, page 105-112)
Sensory distortion can be a variety of perceptual distortions, the most common of which can be?
- CORRECT ANSWER>>>>Visual tricks. The sensation most frequently distorted is time.
By far the most common distortion is a sense of slowness. (The Tactical Edge, Chapter],
page 25 & 26)
What is the penalty for engaging in a riot when using a deadly weapon? - CORRECT
ANSWER>>>>Class 4 Felony.
What is the definition of a Schedule Il drug? - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>The drugs in this
schedule have a high abuse potential with severe psychic or physical dependence liability
(opium, morphine, methodone, percodan, preludin, ritalin, cocaine).
When should one photograph a crime scene? - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>Before sketching,
note taking and searching. (Criminal Investigations, Chap. 3, page 54)
When preparing for trial, at a pre-trial discussion with the prosecutor, you should: - CORRECT
ANSWER>>>>Review all the evidence.Discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the case.
Discuss the probable line of questioning by the prosecutor and the defense. Discuss
complicated or detailed information fully to avoid misunderstanding, Discuss any legal
questions concerning admissibility of evidence or testimony. (Criminal Investigations,
Chapter 24, page 694)
A police officer should always obey the law: - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>On or off duty.
In verbal judo, (reasonable) passive resistance is: - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>Any kind of
verbal resistance you encounter that does not interfere with your ability to complete your
job. (VerbalJudo, pages 213 & 214)
, In report writing an officer's style should be: - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>Inclusive because
information which seems unimportant may become important at a later time. (Police Field
Operations, Chapter 5)
When determining the effectiveness of physical tactics, it is best to utilize those tactics that: -
CORRECT ANSWER>>>>That work for you.
When is the best time to photograph a visible fingerprint? - CORRECT
ANSWER>>>>Photograph before using powder.
How do you deliver a death notification? - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>Officers should use
care, compassion, and concern.
A police officer discovering a body can best determine death by? - CORRECT
ANSWER>>>>Looking at the victim's eyes (constricted pupils or thickness of eyelids).
When responding to an involvement crime, what is your main concern? - CORRECT
ANSWER>>>>Rapid response by the officer handling the call.
What happens when the wheels on one side of the car lock up? - CORRECT
ANSWER>>>>When the wheels lock on one side of the vehicle, it spins toward the side on
which the wheels are locked (sharp yaw). (Accident Investigation Manual, CSP, page 27)
When two vehicles crash head-on and they are traveling at the same speed, this is known as what
type of impact? - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>This is a full or complete impact. (Accident
Investigation Manual, CSI), page 36)
When deposits of debris resulting from a collision fall into the grooves of a tire and the vehicle
moves from one point of impact, each imprint will be less prominent than the first, the vehicle
that was struck was most likely traveling at what speed? - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>The
vehicle was most likely stopped or moving slowly.(Accident Investigation Manual, CSP,
page 18)
A crowd of people making very loud noise will appear to be? - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>Size
perception will be affected by sound. For example, an attacker who is shouting at the same
time is more frightening than a similar attacker who is silent. The person making the noise
will appear to be larger, and numbers of people will appear greater when they are making
loud and menacing noises. (Police Field Operations, Chapter 3, page 84)
When comparing objects of different colors, which will appear larger, a blue object or red
object? - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>The blue object will appear smaller, the red larger. The
object that makes the more noise will appear larger. An object speeding toward you will
appear larger than the same object speeding away from you. (Police Field Operations,
Chapter 3, page 84)
