Police Standards and Training Council (PSTC) Practice Test

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• What distinguishes possession with intent to distribute from simple possession?
• What steps should be taken to preserve a crime scene?
• According to the analysis, what effect does perceived police legitimacy have on public cooperation during crises?
• What is a Terry stop and what may accompany it?
• What is the likely outcome when the public trusts the police in terms of community engagement?
• Which topic is addressed in Ethics?
• How do most jurisdictions differentiate assault from battery?
• What is the role of a protective order in policing?
• In the standard traffic stop procedure, which step is performed fourth?
• How should officers handle witness statements to ensure reliability?
• What is the role of written reports in PSTC training?
• Under New Hampshire law, may a private citizen record a police officer performing duties in public without the officer’s consent if recording does not interfere?
• How is Social Identity best described?
• What is evidence tampering and what are typical penalties?
• Which standard emphasizes obedience to lawful orders and instructions?
• What is required for a plain view observation to justify seizure?
• What actions are identified as requirements to deliver high-quality services to culturally and linguistically diverse populations?
• In criminal law, mens rea refers to which element?
• What is the primary purpose of Miranda warnings?
• Which action demonstrates showing concern for someone's health and well-being?
• Which item is identified as a police core value that emphasizes treating everyone with respect and human dignity?
• Withdrawals occur when police actions reflect which of the following?
• What does the first judgement of police legitimacy focus on?
• Procedural justice is especially effective when working with which groups?
• In a situation involving unlawful flight, what is required when there is an attempted flight?
• What characterizes domestic violence and what is the typical law enforcement response?
• What is the scope of a search incident to arrest?
• Which of the following is nondeadly force?
• Which item is an example of real evidence?
• Which of the following is NOT listed as an effect of primary and secondary trauma?
• Procedural Justice refers to fairness in what?
• What does implied consent mean for drivers, and what are typical consequences of refusal?
• Revised priorities; if something unexpected of greater concern occurs that requires immediate response, action is required. Which option describes this trigger?
• Implicit bias describes a preference for a social category based on stereotypes developed early in life and that operate outside of awareness.
• Out-group is best described as which?
• Which amendment guarantees freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition?
• Which statement best defines racism?
• What is the purpose of ethics and professional responsibility training in PSTC?
• Procedural Justice in Action (Traffic stop example). Which is the correct order of steps from start to finish?
• Which of the following is a police core value?
• Which is NOT listed as a common reaction when communicating across cultures?
• To whom do officers owe ethical responsibilities?
• If there is a security threat, what is required?
• Which is NOT one of the three pillars of ethics?
• Which term describes an often-negative prejudgment based on characteristics such as race or age that is not necessarily reasonable or logical?
• Why is imitation of dialects often problematic in cross-cultural communication?
• Which principle is described as treating others as you would like to be treated?
• What makes immediate decision-making possible for officers during high-stress incidents?
• In terms of consent, what does the 'scope' refer to?
• Which amendment guarantees a speedy trial and the right to counsel?
• Two-Pronged Approach to Procedural Justice describes which components?
• Which condition requires Miranda warnings to be given?
• Which term refers to generalizations about the perceived 'typical' characteristics of a social category?
• Why is scene safety prioritized at the start of any incident?
• What is the Graham v. Connor standard used to evaluate police use of force?
• What does reasonable doubt mean in a criminal trial?
• Which term describes a group with whom we identify?
• Which elements are encompassed by the term Community Diversity?
• What is dual sovereignty and its relevance to state vs federal charges?
• What is a recommended approach to counter implicit biases?
• When is deadly force legally permissible?
• Integrity means
• Which statement best describes an active bystander?
• Which action best describes securing a scene during a critical incident?
• Which concept increases positive reactions from citizens toward the police when they perceive neutrality in the authorities?
• What is the primary purpose of the Exclusionary Rule?
• Which core value means being answerable for actions, inactions, decisions, and omissions?
• Which outcome is associated with the pillar 'Prevent Misconduct'?
• Which statement about the purpose of incident command during a critical incident is most accurate?
• Which of the following is NOT a main category recognized in court?
• Which are the four core pillars of procedural justice?
• Which of the following is a Secondary Dimension?
• Which characteristic is listed as a citizen expectation of the profession?
• In-group refers to which of the following?
• Which concept describes rationalizing misconduct by claiming it serves a noble purpose?
• Which elements comprise a valid Miranda warning?
• Which statement describes the connection between In-group, Out-group, and Police Legitimacy?
• Under dual sovereignty, can state and federal authorities prosecute the same conduct separately?
• Which practice demonstrates sensitivity to cultural differences during interaction?
• Which term describes the standard by which police actions are measured against fairness and rights?
• Which is a cross-cultural trap?
• In the concept of Amygdala hijack, what happens to the thinking brain?
• Which item addresses the duties and responsibilities of an officer?
• Which term refers to fast, automatic thinking that is emotional and driven by impulses or habits?
• Which of the following is a core component of bias-free policing?
• Excessive repetition; if we have exhausted our verbal options and there is no compliance forthcoming, what is required?
• Who is harmed when we fail to intervene?
• Social identity refers to the characteristics used to recognize a person as a member of a group, and can include which of the following?
• Which of the following is a benefit of procedural justice that relates to citizen cooperation?
• Police legitimacy is defined as the belief that police ought to be allowed to exercise authority to maintain social order. Which of the following statements best reflects this concept?
• Are we common law?
• Which statement reflects a benefit of procedural justice?
• What do mores define?
• Which amendment includes protection against self-incrimination?
• Which standard includes protecting sensitive information?
• In criminal law, actus reus refers to which element?
• What is a protective order and how does it affect police actions?
• How is Race defined?
• Which amendment guarantees a jury trial in civil matters?
• In a vehicle pursuit policy, termination criteria should include which condition?
• Which of the following is NOT one of the four core communication skills?
• Which action best describes evidence collection at a scene?
• Which statement best describes the role of reasonable suspicion in police stops and seizures?
• Which term denotes unequal treatment based on a person's group characteristics, such as ethnicity or gender?
• What is the duty to intervene in use-of-force incidents?
• In the analysis of police legitimacy, what is the described relationship between the public’s willingness to defer to law and police authority and perceptions of police legitimacy?
• Which statement best supports the reliability of witness statements?
• Which statement best describes the purpose of chain of custody in evidence handling?
• Discretion in policing refers to which of the following?
• Which statement correctly describes the difference between testimony and an exhibit?
• Which statement reflects a benefit regarding public perception and officer satisfaction?
• How do misdemeanors compare to felonies in punishment severity?
• Which term refers to the positive or negative feelings associated with individuals or groups, and the tendency to like or dislike, or to act favorably or unfavorably, toward someone or something?
• When is it permissible to interrogate a suspect without Mirandizing?
• Withdrawals occur from the community bank account when police actions reflect what?
• Which pair best describes the two primary dimensions of procedural justice?
• What defines reasonable force in policing?
• Which term refers to attitudes and beliefs about a person or group on a conscious level that can be positive or negative, often arising from a perceived threat?
• Explicit bias refers to attitudes and beliefs about a group that are conscious and may arise from a perceived threat.
• What does the acronym PACT stand for in this context?
• In the intervention process, when should Step 1: Prepare occur?
• Judgement 1 of police legitimacy leads to what outcome?
• Which four are considered the core aspects of ABLE?
• Which action is NOT consistent with proper crime scene preservation?
• Which description correctly defines valid consent to search in a residence?
• Which amendment states that enumeration of rights shall not deny others retained by the people?
• Which statement correctly describes the 'Distract' option?
• Under New Hampshire law, in public recording, when does a private citizen not need an officer’s consent to record an officer performing duties?
• Under what circumstances can a police officer search a vehicle without a warrant in the field?
• Which behavior is recommended to convey attention during an interaction?
• Which term describes generalizations about the perceived typical characteristics of a social category?
• What does chain of custody refer to?
• What triggers Fourth Amendment reasonableness for a traffic stop?
• Which statement defines racism as a belief about inherent differences among races determining achievement?
• What are key considerations in a vehicle pursuit policy?
• What is de-escalation and why is it emphasized in policing?
• What is the automobile exception to the warrant requirement?
• Which term describes positive or negative feelings toward individuals or groups, and the tendency to act favorably or unfavorably?
• Which is NOT listed as a primary ethical issue for law enforcement?
• Exigent circumstances in the context of searches refer to which scenario?
• Which statement is NOT an accurate description of structural racism?
• When transmitting information over the radio, which element should be included to ensure responders understand quickly?
• Which statement best describes how unreasonable force is addressed?
• Which item is listed as a citizen expectation of the profession?
• Which practice best preserves evidence integrity at a scene?
• What does the term 'causal link' refer to in criminal liability?
• What is the primary purpose of intervening action in this framework?
• Which term describes a preference for a social category based on stereotypes or attitudes that operate outside of our awareness?
• What does pluralistic ignorance describe?
• Which term best describes racism that occurs within and between institutions?
• Which amendment reserves powers not delegated to the United States to the states or to the people?
• Under the Plain View doctrine, when may officers seize evidence without a warrant?
• How should officers respond to a critical incident?
• What is the final step in the sequence describing trustworthiness in practice?
• Which item is an example of documentary evidence?
• What constitutes resisting arrest, and how can it be committed without force?
• RSA 105:19 governs which action?
• Which describes an exigent circumstance?
• The concept of Voice in procedural justice refers to which idea?
• What does culture refer to?
• During an intervention, what is the first responsibility of the intervening officer?
• Which factor helps mitigate implicit biases and build police legitimacy?
• Which factor most strongly indicates intent to distribute drugs?
• Which describes the benefit related to power in procedural justice?
• Which option is NOT one of the three tactical options used to intervene?
• Which statement best describes an Amygdala hijack?
• Which term refers to slow, effortful, logical thinking involving reflection and planning?
• What are the three pillars of ethics?
• Which statement best describes a passive bystander?
• Which statement about consent to search is NOT required to be in writing?
• Which standard prohibits accepting gratuities?
• How is a vehicle stop lawfully justified?
• According to the analysis of police legitimacy, what is the effect on reporting when the public views police as legitimate?
• Which element is included in the pillar 'Reduce Mistakes'?
• What is the essential difference between burglary and theft?
• Which of the following is a benefit of professional ethical behavior?
• Which list accurately identifies Primary Dimensions as described in diversity concepts?
• Which statement best characterizes structural racism?
• Which option is NOT part of Step 1 Notice guidance?
• Which statement best describes evidence preservation?
• Which BOLD attribute corresponds to the idea 'will your actions stand up to the light of day'?
• Which term is based on observed behaviors and characteristics?
• Interpersonal racism is defined as which?
• Deposits into the public trust bank are built through which actions?
• In the Act phase, what are the two steps and their order?
• What is the purpose of field sobriety tests and when are they used?
• Which statement best defines proportional force in use-of-force decisions?
• Which amendment protects against excessive bail and cruel and unusual punishment?
• Which sequence describes trustworthiness in practice?
• Which of the following is a Primary Dimension?
• According to the U.S. Declaration of Independence, which are unalienable rights?
• What is the purpose of probable cause in an arrest warrant?
• What is the purpose of employing procedural justice tactics in policing?
• What is our primary responsibility related to police legitimacy?
• What should be included in effective radio communication during calls?
• Which action best represents a deposit into the public trust bank?
• Which skill among the four is primarily about interpreting messages and feedback?
• Which term is defined as the treatment or consideration of, or making a distinction in favor of or against a person or thing based on the group to which the person belongs rather than on individual merit?
• Which practice demonstrates sensitivity to the importance others place on an issue?
• Which description matches diffusion of responsibility?
• Honesty is defined as
• Institutional racism is best described as?
• Which amendment prohibits quartering of soldiers in private homes without consent?
• What are the three steps of ABLE?
• What term describes the fundamental beliefs upon which decisions and conduct are based?
• Ethics: What is Ethics?
• Who uses police discretion?
• Which statement defines Individual Racism?
• For plain view seizures, what is required regarding officer presence?
• What is the primary aim of ABLE in law enforcement?
• SaFER considerations shift priorities in what way?
• Which amendment guards against unreasonable searches and seizures without a warrant?
• Which statement best defines bias-free policing?
• Which term describes unequal treatment by a law enforcement officer based on a person's ethnic or racial characteristics, gender, religion, or sexual orientation?
• Which statement best describes ethnicity?
• Which of the following is NOT one of the three pillars of ABLE?
• Under Arizona v. Grant, when may a vehicle’s passenger compartment be searched after the driver is arrested?
• Which of the following is NOT part of the Standards of Professional Conduct?
• Which issue is addressed by the pillar 'Promote Health and Wellness'?