Chapter 1 (Introduction to Law
Enforcement) ACTUAL QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Certified - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅Sworn, as in certified police officer
Nolo Contendere - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅A legal plea in which an individual does not
accept or deny responsibility for the charges but agrees to accept punishment
Assumption - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅A notion, statement or belief about a person,
group or event that may or may not be factual
Bias/prejudice - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅A strong belief that or feeling about a person,
group, or subject, whether positive or negative, that is formed without reviewing all available
facts or information
bribery - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅to give, offer, or promise a benefit or gift to any public
servant in order to influence the performance of any act or omission within the official
discretion of that person
conflict of interest - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅The actions and situations that could
conflict with official responsibilities
discrimination - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅negative behavior toward a person or because of
prejudice involving color, race, sex, age, religion, ethic and national origin, handicap, and/or
marital status
ethics - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅the standards of conduct based on moral duties and
virtues that are derived from the principles of right and wrong
ethical behavior - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅principled, value, based decision making
practiced daily
, gratuity - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅anything of value intedned to benefit the giver more
than the receiver; something given to a person because of that person's position or authority
perception - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅an impression in a person's mind of an individual,
people, or events based on experiences, biases, beliefs, assumptions, and observations; the
process of organizing and attaching meaning to sensations, so that they can be interpreted
perjury - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅A false statement made under oath which the person
speaking does not believe to be true
personal values - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅individual convictions about what is right and
wrong based on religious beliefs, cultural roots, family background, personal experiences,
laws, organizational values, professional norms, and political habits
professionalism - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅A behavior that follows the prescribed Law
Enforcement Code of Ethics, which demonstrates good character and is marked by pride in
self and career
stereotyping - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅A fixed and unvarying idea or opinion of a
person, group, or subject
values - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅The principles, standards, or qualities considered
worthwhile or desirable; the core beliefs or desires that guide or motivate attitudes and
actions
hostile work environment - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅A work situation in which lewd
jokes or offensive habits are acceptable
quid pro quo - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅A latin term meaning "something for something
in return"
sexual harassment - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅unwelcome sexual advances, requests for
sexual favors, and other verbal physical conduct of a sexual nature
Enforcement) ACTUAL QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Certified - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅Sworn, as in certified police officer
Nolo Contendere - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅A legal plea in which an individual does not
accept or deny responsibility for the charges but agrees to accept punishment
Assumption - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅A notion, statement or belief about a person,
group or event that may or may not be factual
Bias/prejudice - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅A strong belief that or feeling about a person,
group, or subject, whether positive or negative, that is formed without reviewing all available
facts or information
bribery - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅to give, offer, or promise a benefit or gift to any public
servant in order to influence the performance of any act or omission within the official
discretion of that person
conflict of interest - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅The actions and situations that could
conflict with official responsibilities
discrimination - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅negative behavior toward a person or because of
prejudice involving color, race, sex, age, religion, ethic and national origin, handicap, and/or
marital status
ethics - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅the standards of conduct based on moral duties and
virtues that are derived from the principles of right and wrong
ethical behavior - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅principled, value, based decision making
practiced daily
, gratuity - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅anything of value intedned to benefit the giver more
than the receiver; something given to a person because of that person's position or authority
perception - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅an impression in a person's mind of an individual,
people, or events based on experiences, biases, beliefs, assumptions, and observations; the
process of organizing and attaching meaning to sensations, so that they can be interpreted
perjury - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅A false statement made under oath which the person
speaking does not believe to be true
personal values - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅individual convictions about what is right and
wrong based on religious beliefs, cultural roots, family background, personal experiences,
laws, organizational values, professional norms, and political habits
professionalism - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅A behavior that follows the prescribed Law
Enforcement Code of Ethics, which demonstrates good character and is marked by pride in
self and career
stereotyping - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅A fixed and unvarying idea or opinion of a
person, group, or subject
values - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅The principles, standards, or qualities considered
worthwhile or desirable; the core beliefs or desires that guide or motivate attitudes and
actions
hostile work environment - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅A work situation in which lewd
jokes or offensive habits are acceptable
quid pro quo - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅A latin term meaning "something for something
in return"
sexual harassment - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅unwelcome sexual advances, requests for
sexual favors, and other verbal physical conduct of a sexual nature
