HPD SGT TEST 1 CLASSMAKER | 100 QUESTIONS
| WITH ACTUAL PASSED SOLUTIONS!!
Question 1 of 100
All of the following are among the department's guiding principles except.
A. The department is the crucial piece in the structure that makes society a
cohesive and safe environment as opposed to one characterized by chaos and
disorder.
B. The department and each of its commands, offices and divisions shall strive
to reflect the ethnic and cultural make-up of the community it serves.
C. The neighborhood is the basic segment of the community
D. Because law enforcement and public safety reflect community wide
concerns, the police must actively seek the involvement of citizens in all
aspects of policing.
GO 100-06, Mission, Values, Ethics, Guiding Principles; pp. 1-2, (3)(d)(e))
Answer - A
Question 2 of 100
It is encouraged to used expedited Class Il investigations, and not Sl
investigations, in circumstances, other than administrative type violations,
when:
A. there are repeated violations of a more serious nature.
,B. the employee acknowledges culpability and accepts responsibility for all the
alleged conduct.
C. violations occur off-duty and outside the City of Houston.
D. it appears likely that the investigation will take fewer than seven (7) days.
GO 200-3; Employee Misconduct; p. 2, #1, para. 2 Answer - B
Question 3 of 100
Supervisors who delegate tasks to subordinate employees are:
A. ultimately accountable for ensuring the task is completed.
B. required to delegate authority commensurate with the responsibility so
delegated
C. required to monitor the subordinate employees with diligence and
constancy.
D. encouraged to obtain the subordinate employee's agreement regarding the
goals, objectives, and methods of carrying out the delegated tasks.
GO 200-08, Conduct and Authority; p. 8, #9 Answer - A
Question 4 of 100
During an emergency response, the on-duty area patrol sergeant or lieutenant
shall immediately respond to the scene of the emergency and take charge of
the department's response until relieved. The first supervisor on the scene of
an emergency should ensure that the following critical tasks are accomplished:
Secure and establish communications; Identify any danger or kill zones and safe
routes to the scene; Establish inner and outer perimeters: and:
A. Establish a field command post.
,B. Establish a staging area.
C. Request additional resources as necessary.
D. All of the above.
GO 200-10, Emergency Management; p. 8, para. 3 Answer - D
Question 5 of 100
Which of the following statements about Performance Rating Worksheets is
correct?
A. Supervisors of classified employees shall meet with their employees to
discuss the contents of the worksheet every two or three months depending
on which worksheet is used
B. Worksheets can be grieved if they are not based on direct observation,
C. Only ratings of "Outstanding" and "Unacceptable" require documentation
with Performance Rating Worksheets.
D. Supervisors shall only address those specific task factors listed on the
Performance Rating worksheet.
GO 300-08 Classified Employee Efficiency Ratings; p. 2, (2)(a) Answer - A
Question 6 of 100
Supervisors who witness, are advised of, or otherwise become aware of
prohibited conduct (discrimination or harassment) are required to report the
prohibited conduct and cannot agree to do otherwise. Once a supervisor is
aware of prohibited conduct, the supervisor shall do both of the following: Take
immediate and appropriate action to stop and/or prevent further misconduct
(implementing shielding if necessary); and promptly report the prohibited
conduct to no later than 24 hours from discovery of the incident.
, A. IAD
B. EEOC
C. the ERS facilitator
D. All of the above
GO 300-11. Discrimination/Harassment; D. 9, (7 (a)(b) Answer - C
Question 7 of 100
All of the following statements about the Informal Resolution process for
Sexual Harassment charges are correct except
A. The complainant in a sexual harassment case shall determine the format of
the process: mediation, training or counseling.
B. Informal Resolutions may be accomplished through mediation, chain of
command management plan, counseling, or any other process approved by the
Chief of Police.
C. If anyone involved with the complaint declines to participate in the Informal
Resolution process, the matter will be referred to CIO
D. ERS, in conjunction with Legal Services, has the responsibility of determining
whether informal resolution is appropriate
GO 300-11, Discrimination/Harassment; pp. 13-14, #12, paras. 4 7 8 Answer - A
Question 8 of 100
Which of the following shall monitor extra employment at alcoholic beverage
establishments by performing periodic inspections?
| WITH ACTUAL PASSED SOLUTIONS!!
Question 1 of 100
All of the following are among the department's guiding principles except.
A. The department is the crucial piece in the structure that makes society a
cohesive and safe environment as opposed to one characterized by chaos and
disorder.
B. The department and each of its commands, offices and divisions shall strive
to reflect the ethnic and cultural make-up of the community it serves.
C. The neighborhood is the basic segment of the community
D. Because law enforcement and public safety reflect community wide
concerns, the police must actively seek the involvement of citizens in all
aspects of policing.
GO 100-06, Mission, Values, Ethics, Guiding Principles; pp. 1-2, (3)(d)(e))
Answer - A
Question 2 of 100
It is encouraged to used expedited Class Il investigations, and not Sl
investigations, in circumstances, other than administrative type violations,
when:
A. there are repeated violations of a more serious nature.
,B. the employee acknowledges culpability and accepts responsibility for all the
alleged conduct.
C. violations occur off-duty and outside the City of Houston.
D. it appears likely that the investigation will take fewer than seven (7) days.
GO 200-3; Employee Misconduct; p. 2, #1, para. 2 Answer - B
Question 3 of 100
Supervisors who delegate tasks to subordinate employees are:
A. ultimately accountable for ensuring the task is completed.
B. required to delegate authority commensurate with the responsibility so
delegated
C. required to monitor the subordinate employees with diligence and
constancy.
D. encouraged to obtain the subordinate employee's agreement regarding the
goals, objectives, and methods of carrying out the delegated tasks.
GO 200-08, Conduct and Authority; p. 8, #9 Answer - A
Question 4 of 100
During an emergency response, the on-duty area patrol sergeant or lieutenant
shall immediately respond to the scene of the emergency and take charge of
the department's response until relieved. The first supervisor on the scene of
an emergency should ensure that the following critical tasks are accomplished:
Secure and establish communications; Identify any danger or kill zones and safe
routes to the scene; Establish inner and outer perimeters: and:
A. Establish a field command post.
,B. Establish a staging area.
C. Request additional resources as necessary.
D. All of the above.
GO 200-10, Emergency Management; p. 8, para. 3 Answer - D
Question 5 of 100
Which of the following statements about Performance Rating Worksheets is
correct?
A. Supervisors of classified employees shall meet with their employees to
discuss the contents of the worksheet every two or three months depending
on which worksheet is used
B. Worksheets can be grieved if they are not based on direct observation,
C. Only ratings of "Outstanding" and "Unacceptable" require documentation
with Performance Rating Worksheets.
D. Supervisors shall only address those specific task factors listed on the
Performance Rating worksheet.
GO 300-08 Classified Employee Efficiency Ratings; p. 2, (2)(a) Answer - A
Question 6 of 100
Supervisors who witness, are advised of, or otherwise become aware of
prohibited conduct (discrimination or harassment) are required to report the
prohibited conduct and cannot agree to do otherwise. Once a supervisor is
aware of prohibited conduct, the supervisor shall do both of the following: Take
immediate and appropriate action to stop and/or prevent further misconduct
(implementing shielding if necessary); and promptly report the prohibited
conduct to no later than 24 hours from discovery of the incident.
, A. IAD
B. EEOC
C. the ERS facilitator
D. All of the above
GO 300-11. Discrimination/Harassment; D. 9, (7 (a)(b) Answer - C
Question 7 of 100
All of the following statements about the Informal Resolution process for
Sexual Harassment charges are correct except
A. The complainant in a sexual harassment case shall determine the format of
the process: mediation, training or counseling.
B. Informal Resolutions may be accomplished through mediation, chain of
command management plan, counseling, or any other process approved by the
Chief of Police.
C. If anyone involved with the complaint declines to participate in the Informal
Resolution process, the matter will be referred to CIO
D. ERS, in conjunction with Legal Services, has the responsibility of determining
whether informal resolution is appropriate
GO 300-11, Discrimination/Harassment; pp. 13-14, #12, paras. 4 7 8 Answer - A
Question 8 of 100
Which of the following shall monitor extra employment at alcoholic beverage
establishments by performing periodic inspections?
