SOCE Practice Test questions with solved
solutions
If an officer is found guilty of sexual abuse against a minor, what would happen to
the officer's certification? - CORRECT ANSWER>>Revocation of certification
______________to upload the law through the investigation of violations of
criminal law; to protect the USA from foreign intelligence and terrorist activities. -
CORRECT ANSWER>>FBI
Which statement is most accurate about case law? - CORRECT ANSWER>>The
body of law is formed by the decisions of the court system.
These rights, such as freedom of speech, protection against unreasonable
searches and seizures, and prohibition of cruel and unusual punishment, are
described in the first ten amendments to the constitution, which are known as
the: - CORRECT ANSWER>>Bill of Rights
The __________________amendment guarantees the right to a speedy and
public trial and counsel, an impartial jury, to be informed of the nature of charges
and to confront witnesses - CORRECT ANSWER>>Sixth Amendment
At 3:00 AM officer Dennis was patrolling the streets when he cane encountered
with a male wearing a university hoody over his head with an object in his hands
walking towards the dorms, when officer Dennis approached the male he began
to walk faster and not look back, based on what legal concept can officer Dennis
detain the male? - CORRECT ANSWER>>Reasonable Suspicion
The state must prove the following elements to convict a suspect of:
1. The offender entered and remained in a structure or conveyance owned by or
in the possession of the victim.
,2. The offender did not have the permission or consent of the victim, or anyone
authorized to act for the victim to enter and/or remain in the structure or
conveyance at the time.
3. At the time of entering and/or remaining in the structure or conveyance, the
offender had a fully formed, conscious intent to commit the crime that is listed in
the charge. - CORRECT ANSWER>>Elements of Burglary
The state must prove the following elements to convict a suspect
of_________________?
1. The offender actually and intentionally touched or struck the victim against the
victim's will.
2. The offender intentionally caused bodily harm to the victim. - CORRECT
ANSWER>>Elements of Battery
The state must prove the following elements to convict a suspect
of__________________?
1. The offender intentionally and unlawfully threatened, either by word or act, to
do violence to the victim.
2. At the time, the offender appeared to have the ability to carry out the threat.
3. The act of the offender created in the mind of the victim a well-founded fear
that the violence was about to take place.
4. The victim was at the time a law enforcement officer, firefighter, emergency
medical care provider, law enforcement explorer, public transit employee of
agent, or other specified officer.
5. The offender knew the victim was a law enforcement officer, firefighter,
employee or agent, or other specified officer.
6. t the time of the assault, the victim was engaged in the lawful performance of
his duties. - CORRECT ANSWER>>Elements of Assault on Law Enforcement Officer
of Firefighter
Who does domestic violence pertain to? - CORRECT ANSWER>>Family or
household members
, A women picked up someone else's luggage at the airport that was identical to
hers. She has no criminal intent to steal it, it was a mistake. What legal defense
applies to the woman? - CORRECT ANSWER>>Mistake of ignorance of fact
Examples of drugs, a gun, clothing, or money would be considered what type of
evidence? - CORRECT ANSWER>>Physical evidence
Law enforcement officers are also authorized to use reasonable and necessary
force to effect an __________________? - CORRECT ANSWER>>Investigative Stop
Which statement does not apply to ethical decision making? - CORRECT
ANSWER>>Can I get away with what I'm about to do?
During a traffic stop, the officer has probable cause to believe that the driver is
under the influence, therefore the officer is placing the suspect under arrest for
DUI, the officer places the handcuffs on the suspect and tells the suspect to walk
to the back of the car. Once the suspect began to walk the suspect fell and hurt
himself since he could not break his fall. Under what tort can the suspect try to
sue the officer? - CORRECT ANSWER>>Negligence
On February 17, 2012 Alex and his friends planned to stage a burglary at Alex's
house. Alex told his friends that he would take his parents out to dinner while
they would burglarize his parents home and take their TV and expensive jewelry.
Once the burglary would take place Alex and his friends promised to share the
money. What is Alex's role in the staged crime? - CORRECT ANSWER>>Principal Of
The First Degree
Which is most accurate about FCIC? - CORRECT ANSWER>>Provides wanted and
missing persons information.
The ______________________ of the interview is the the warm-up stage. During
this stage, the officer will establish rapport and build understanding with the
interviewee and him or herself. - CORRECT ANSWER>>Initial Stage
solutions
If an officer is found guilty of sexual abuse against a minor, what would happen to
the officer's certification? - CORRECT ANSWER>>Revocation of certification
______________to upload the law through the investigation of violations of
criminal law; to protect the USA from foreign intelligence and terrorist activities. -
CORRECT ANSWER>>FBI
Which statement is most accurate about case law? - CORRECT ANSWER>>The
body of law is formed by the decisions of the court system.
These rights, such as freedom of speech, protection against unreasonable
searches and seizures, and prohibition of cruel and unusual punishment, are
described in the first ten amendments to the constitution, which are known as
the: - CORRECT ANSWER>>Bill of Rights
The __________________amendment guarantees the right to a speedy and
public trial and counsel, an impartial jury, to be informed of the nature of charges
and to confront witnesses - CORRECT ANSWER>>Sixth Amendment
At 3:00 AM officer Dennis was patrolling the streets when he cane encountered
with a male wearing a university hoody over his head with an object in his hands
walking towards the dorms, when officer Dennis approached the male he began
to walk faster and not look back, based on what legal concept can officer Dennis
detain the male? - CORRECT ANSWER>>Reasonable Suspicion
The state must prove the following elements to convict a suspect of:
1. The offender entered and remained in a structure or conveyance owned by or
in the possession of the victim.
,2. The offender did not have the permission or consent of the victim, or anyone
authorized to act for the victim to enter and/or remain in the structure or
conveyance at the time.
3. At the time of entering and/or remaining in the structure or conveyance, the
offender had a fully formed, conscious intent to commit the crime that is listed in
the charge. - CORRECT ANSWER>>Elements of Burglary
The state must prove the following elements to convict a suspect
of_________________?
1. The offender actually and intentionally touched or struck the victim against the
victim's will.
2. The offender intentionally caused bodily harm to the victim. - CORRECT
ANSWER>>Elements of Battery
The state must prove the following elements to convict a suspect
of__________________?
1. The offender intentionally and unlawfully threatened, either by word or act, to
do violence to the victim.
2. At the time, the offender appeared to have the ability to carry out the threat.
3. The act of the offender created in the mind of the victim a well-founded fear
that the violence was about to take place.
4. The victim was at the time a law enforcement officer, firefighter, emergency
medical care provider, law enforcement explorer, public transit employee of
agent, or other specified officer.
5. The offender knew the victim was a law enforcement officer, firefighter,
employee or agent, or other specified officer.
6. t the time of the assault, the victim was engaged in the lawful performance of
his duties. - CORRECT ANSWER>>Elements of Assault on Law Enforcement Officer
of Firefighter
Who does domestic violence pertain to? - CORRECT ANSWER>>Family or
household members
, A women picked up someone else's luggage at the airport that was identical to
hers. She has no criminal intent to steal it, it was a mistake. What legal defense
applies to the woman? - CORRECT ANSWER>>Mistake of ignorance of fact
Examples of drugs, a gun, clothing, or money would be considered what type of
evidence? - CORRECT ANSWER>>Physical evidence
Law enforcement officers are also authorized to use reasonable and necessary
force to effect an __________________? - CORRECT ANSWER>>Investigative Stop
Which statement does not apply to ethical decision making? - CORRECT
ANSWER>>Can I get away with what I'm about to do?
During a traffic stop, the officer has probable cause to believe that the driver is
under the influence, therefore the officer is placing the suspect under arrest for
DUI, the officer places the handcuffs on the suspect and tells the suspect to walk
to the back of the car. Once the suspect began to walk the suspect fell and hurt
himself since he could not break his fall. Under what tort can the suspect try to
sue the officer? - CORRECT ANSWER>>Negligence
On February 17, 2012 Alex and his friends planned to stage a burglary at Alex's
house. Alex told his friends that he would take his parents out to dinner while
they would burglarize his parents home and take their TV and expensive jewelry.
Once the burglary would take place Alex and his friends promised to share the
money. What is Alex's role in the staged crime? - CORRECT ANSWER>>Principal Of
The First Degree
Which is most accurate about FCIC? - CORRECT ANSWER>>Provides wanted and
missing persons information.
The ______________________ of the interview is the the warm-up stage. During
this stage, the officer will establish rapport and build understanding with the
interviewee and him or herself. - CORRECT ANSWER>>Initial Stage
