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MPOETC Act 120 Certification Exam Review: Questions and Answers, Exams of Criminal Justice

Lackawanna CollegeCriminal Justice

A comprehensive review of questions and answers for the mpoetc act 120 certification exam. it covers various topics including constitutional law, pennsylvania state statutes, use of force, and procedures for handling different situations. The questions are detailed and the answers are concise, making it a valuable resource for those preparing for the exam. This resource is particularly useful for law enforcement professionals seeking certification or continuing education.

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MPOETC ACT 120 Certification Exam Review
Questions And Answers 100% Correct
1. Situation where two people agree to commit a crime and are caught
later?-
ANS conspiracy
2. When applying a tourniquet to someone, where should you write the
time on their body at which it was applied?
ANS forehead
3. What color does a police officer work in? (Traffic Light Analogy)
ANS yellow
4. What is the normal speed limit for an urban area?
ANS 35 mph
5. What should you NOT do when someone robs a Police Officer?
ANS use lethal force
6. What federal agency should you notify if you come into contact
with a clandestine lab?
ANS DEA
7. What is the status of an AR Rifle when the bolt is closed, the
chamber is empty, and the magazine is seated in the magazine well?
ANS cruiser ready
8. What is the status of a Shot Gun that has a filled magazine tube, a
forward slide, and an activated chamber safety switch?
ANS cruiser ready
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MPOETC ACT 120 Certification Exam Review

Questions And Answers 100% Correct

  1. Situation where two people agree to commit a crime and are caught later?- ANS conspiracy
  2. When applying a tourniquet to someone, where should you write the time on their body at which it was applied? ANS forehead
  3. What color does a police officer work in? (Traffic Light Analogy) ANS yellow
  4. What is the normal speed limit for an urban area? ANS 35 mph
  5. What should you NOT do when someone robs a Police Officer? ANS use lethal force
  6. What federal agency should you notify if you come into contact with a clandestine lab? ANS DEA
  7. What is the status of an AR Rifle when the bolt is closed, the chamber is empty, and the magazine is seated in the magazine well? ANS cruiser ready
  8. What is the status of a Shot Gun that has a filled magazine tube, a forward slide, and an activated chamber safety switch? ANS cruiser ready

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  1. What is the constitutional right to free speech, religion, and press? ANS 1st amendment
  2. What is the constitutional right to a person's secured house, paper, and effects? ANS 4th amendment
  3. What is the constitutional right against self-incrimination, due process, compensation for public taking of property, and double- jeopardy? This right established "Miranda Warnings" in the case of Miranda v. Arizona. ANS 5th amend- ment
  4. What is the constitutional right to speedy trial, to counsel, and to be confronted by witnesses and/or accusers? ANS 6th amendment
  5. What is the constitutional right to bail and protection from cruel and unusual punishment? ANS 8th amendment
  6. What is the constitutional right to life, liberty, property, and equal rights for all? ANS 14th amendment
  7. What U.S. Supreme Court case made the disposition of the "Exclusionary Rule?" ANS mapp v. ohio
  8. What amendment provides guidelines and sets standards for the use of force? ANS 4th amendment
  9. What Pennsylvania State Supreme Court case defines the concept that a person cannot be convicted of ethnic intimidation without being found guilty of a predicate offense?

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  1. In addition to aggravated assault, what other 18 Pa.C.S. statute would be charged against a woman who attempted to stab a man and missed? ANS criminal attempt
  2. What should be filed when a juvenile strikes a teacher? ANS juvenile petition
  3. CORRECT OR INCORRECT? A motorcycle should pull up to a solid white line, wait 3 seconds, and look both ways before proceeding? ANS incorrect
  4. What does a diamond hazard symbol indicate? ANS flammable
  5. CORRECT OR INCORRECT? A Police Officer should interview a child with the parents included when there is a domestic situation at large? ANS incorrect
  6. What should a shot Police Officer or fellow officer do when there is an active shooter at large? ANS eliminate threat
  7. What 18 Pa.C.S. statute should be charged against a man who robs a bank, but is then locked between the doors? ANS robbery
  8. When responding to a domestic situation at large, where should a Police Officer NOT park his/her patrol vehicle? ANS directly in front of home
  9. How far offset to the left should a patrol vehicle be positioned on a traffic stop? ANS 3 feet
  10. Why should a Police Officer advise a father to contact an attorney

5 / if a mother fails to permit father to see child during the weekend? ANS civil matter

  1. What 18 Pa.C.S. statute should be charged against an elder man who offered to transport a child someplace? ANS no violation committed
  2. When "302-ing" someone, where should a Police Officer take them first?- ANS mental hospital
  3. What 75 Pa.C.S. statute should be charged against someone who turned right on a steady red light? (Obedience to Traffic Devices) ANS statute 3111
  4. What U.S. Supreme Court case ruled that an Officer's reasonable perspec- tive of a scene will be judged rather than 20/20 hindsight of others? ANS graham v. connor
  5. What term applies to any evidence found through illegal conduct that is suppressed, regardless of the relationship between the act and the seizure?- ANS fruit of the poisonous tree
  6. What U.S. Supreme Court case ruled on the inevitable discovery exception to the exclusionary rule? ANS nix v. williams
  7. What is the good faith exception to the exclusionary rule? ANS us v. leon
  8. What type of commitment pertains to spending 24 hours in a

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  1. Minor Court, Court of Common Pleas, Pennsylvania State Supreme Court, Pennsylvania State Superior Court, and the U.S. Supreme Court. ANS order of courts
  2. If a Police Officer is serving a P.F.A. and there are firearms present, where must the firearms be taken? ANS sheriff department
  3. A Police Officer responds to a domestic disturbance for loud noise. Upon knocking on the door, the Police Officer notices a powdered substance in baggies on the table when the resident answers. If they do not get a warrant, what should the Officer do? ANS take immediately
  4. Upon entering a house, the wife who lives there grants permission to the police to search her husband's unlocked closet. Will her permission suffice?- ANS yes
  5. What is considered a "Night Time Warrant" in the State of Pennsylvania?- ANS 11 pm
  6. An 18 year old goes on a date with a "14 year old" who is actually 13. He fondles her breast. What 18 Pa.C.S. statute is he charged with? ANS indecent assault
  7. A person knocks another individual to the ground and steals their purse with only $1.00 in it. What criminal status is this offense considered? ANS robbery

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  1. A restaurant offers a gratuity to a Police Officer and foots the bill on the house. What should the officer do? ANS leave payment on table
  2. A bunch of Police Officers rough someone up after they are apprehended and no longer a threat. Their force is NOT justifiable. What must you, as a Police Officer, consider when you hand in your report? ANS moral righteousness
  3. If you, as a Police Officer, testify in court, and you are told that your testimony conflicts with your partner's, what should you say on the stand? ANS no comment on partner testimony
  4. What is needed between the police and community for policing to work?- ANS trust
  5. As a Police Officer, you see a former convicted robber in possession of a sports bag and brief case. Can you seize his/her possessions? ANS fruit of the poisonous tree
  6. What is concept of a Police Officer paying attention to trivial things in a person, but influence the interpretation and perception of other trivial things later in time? ANS hallow effect
  7. Who should a Police Officer be concerned about attacking himself/herself while responding to a domestic situation at large? ANS everyone

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  1. When a Police Officer makes an arrest, files for an arrest warrant, or files for a search warrant, what are the facts and circumstances that this officer must present for a reasonable person to believe that the parties entailed committed an offense and/or were in possession of the items seized? ANS probable cause
  2. How many people are required for a jury in a jury trial? ANS 12
  3. What type of detention would a Police Officer use on a suspected actor if that officer has developed reasonable suspicion to believe that a crime has been, is being, or will be committed? ANS investigatory detention
  4. What is the minimum amount of photos that may be used in a photo array in the State of Pennsylvania? ANS 6
  5. What is the acronym for the following actions? ANS Recognize, Awareness, Position, and Pacify. ANS rapp
  6. In order for a person to be subjected to police custody or involuntary commitment, what must a Police Officer first show? ANS danger to self or others
  7. When should a Police Officer "Mirandize" someone? ANS custody and interro- gation
  8. When should a Police Officer obtain a search warrant? ANS always
  9. What must be present for a rape charge to be made? ANS penetration
  10. What should a Police Officer do when tending to a large crowd?

11 / ANS walk along outside

13 / criminal trial. They wish to speak to you about the case. You should politely decline to speak or take what action for legal consultation? ANS find district attorney

  1. How should a Police Officer take a suspect to the ground when they are pursuing them from behind? ANS push them
  2. What should you do if emergency responders are passing you on the road? ANS pass in non adjacent lane
  3. The significance of what U.S. Supreme Court case led to the analyzing totality of circumstances in determining probable cause? ANS illinois v. gates
  4. The significance of what U.S. Supreme Court case led to justified deadly force by Police Officer when necessary to prevent escape of a fleeing felon, and suspect(s) poses a threat of SBI or death. ANS tennessee v. garner
  5. In the State of Pennsylvania, what form of radio communication is no longer used? ANS 10 codes
  6. The proper channeling of people who handle evidence in time and com- mission. ANS chain of custody
  7. As a Police Officer, you are the first Law Enforcement Officer on a crime scene. What is your first action? ANS witness contact information
  8. What is a reasonable amount of time for a Police Officer to conduct an investigatory detention? ANS 20-30 minutes

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  1. As a Police Officer, what should your first approach to obtain entry into a house that you possess a search warrant for? ANS knock immediately

16 / ANS right wrist

  1. What term is defined as "bodily injury which creates a substantial risk of death of which causes serious permanent disfigurement or impairment?" ANS se- rious bodily injury
  2. What Pennsylvania State Supreme Court case determined that a nervous suspect does not equal reasonable suspicion? ANS commonwealth v. grey
  3. What type of warrant must include time, date, description of property seized, and the description of person or place being seized? ANS search warrant
  4. What would be a situation where a Police Officer tells a person they are not free to leave, but at the same time, they are not in official Police custody? ANS investigatory detention
  5. What is an instance where a Police Officer stops to speak with someone spontaneously? ANS mere encounter
  6. What term is defined as "items that are in and of themselves illegal to own or possess?" ANS contraband
  7. What is the proper way for a Police Officer to handle a weapon or gun that they found on the scene? ANS release to cover officer
  8. What is the B.A.C. legal level for adults of drinking age in the State of Pennsylvania? ANS.
  9. What is the vehicle class for motorcycles in the State of Pennsylvania?

17 / ANS m

19 / requires it to be towed, what type of crash is it? ANS non reportable

  1. If a person is driving and their car catches fire in the travel lane, what type of crash is it? ANS reportable
  2. What is the type of indirect evidence that links all evidence together? ANS - circumstantial evidence
  3. What action is allowed when a stimuli is based on probable cause? ANS cus- todial detention
  4. Reasonable suspicion, a crime that occurred, or a person with a weapon are three justifications to perform a? ANS terry frisk
  5. When a felony was committed in view, or there is probable cause that a felony was committed, an officer has the authority to perform a? ANS warrantless arrest
  6. Totality of circumstances and the "reasonable person" test can deter- mine? ANS legality of arrest
  7. Exigent circumstances, plain view, cars, smell, and feel are exceptions to? ANS search warrant
  8. What is sufficient to establish a fact or raise a presumption unless dis- proved or rebutted? ANS prima facie
  9. What is granted from making an arrest on probable cause? ANS search inci- dent to arrest

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  1. What is the court review of all factors known to the officer at the time of the incident? ANS totality of circumstances
  2. What U.S. Supreme Court case made weapons reasonable suspicion, and that an officer can frisk for them only? ANS terry vs ohio