MCOLES State Licensing Actual Questions and Correct
Answers
Q1
You receive a report from dis-patch of a possible domestic dis-pute in progress. The caller
states the neighbors are arguing and requests police. Dispatch says the caller heard gunshots
com-ing from the residence. You arrive and it's quiet. The lights are off. The correct way to
respond would be to do which of the following? Go to the door, announce your presence, and
wait for a re-sponse Proceed cautiously and silent-ly enter the house Verify with dispatch that
you have the correct ad
Answer: Go to the door, announce your presence, and wait for a re-sponse
Q2
Verify with dispatch that you have the correct address and wait in patrol car to see if there are
signs of movement Issue a speeding ticket You stop a motorcycle and realize Arrest the cyclist
for a misdemeanor.
Answer: Issue a speeding ticket
Q3
Refusal to be fingerprinted is a:
Answer: 90 day Misdemeanor
Q4
During a Felony stop, who has control over the suspect vehicle? Primary Vehicle Secondary
Vehicle Backup Unit
Answer: Primary Vehicle
Q5
False. Must be fingerprinted within 72 hours Stance Grip Trigger Control Sight Alignment Sight
Picture Breathing
Answer: Stance
,Q6
NOTE* THE STATE TEST WILL ASK YOU WHICH ORDER THESE ARE MOST IMPORTANT. BE SURE
TO ASK YOUR INSTRUCTORS AND LOOK IN YOUR FIREARMS BOOK. SEV-ERAL STATE TEST
QUESTIONS WILL ASK "WHICH IS THE MOST CORRECT ORDER" or "WHICH IS THE BEST ORDER
OF THE FOLLOWING" and it will list them. Be sure to study the MCOLES objectives thoroughly
for this section and memorize the correct order. Primary Vehicle You're on patrol and you pull a
ve- (A) Behind and ottset to the left on an angle
Answer: Primary Vehicle
Q7
The primary unit of a high risk traffic stop should position their vehicle: Behind and offset to the
left Behind and offset to the right Behind and offset to the left on an angle
Answer: Behind and offset to the left
Q8
The backup unit of a high risk stop should position their vehicle in which manner: Behind and
offset to the left Behind and offset to the right Behind and offset to the left on an angle Graham
v. Connor Behind and ottset to the right Behind and ottset to the left
Answer: Behind and offset to the left
Q9
OBJECTIVE REASONABLENESS when using Deadly Force
Answer: OBJECTIVE REASONABLENESS when using Deadly Force
Q10
Tennessee v. Gardner
Answer: CAN'T SHOOT A FLEEING FELON
Q11
Maryland v. Wilson
Answer: Oflcers may ORDER PASSENGERS TO EXIT VEHICLE even if there is no
evidence that the passenger is involved in any wrongdoing
,Q12
Terry v. Ohio
Answer: STOP AND FRISK with articulated reasonable suspicion of weapons.
Reasonable suspicion exists that crime is afoot, a crime has occurred, or is occurring.
Q13
Pennsylvania v. Mimms
Answer: Police can legally ORDER A PERSON TO EXIT THEIR VEHI-
Q14
Maybury v. Madison
Answer: A case under the Marshall court that implemented the
Q15
Canton v. Harris
Answer: The FAILURE TO TRAIN must reflect a deliberate or con-scious choice by the
municipality.
Q16
South Dakota v. Opperman
Answer: An INVENTORY SEARCH, following standard police proce-
Q17
People v. Shankle
Answer: OFFICER ASKED DRIVER OUT OF VEHICLE AND ASKED FOR
Q18
ID. VOLUNTARY. Evidence was deemed admissible.
Answer: ID. VOLUNTARY. Evidence was deemed admissible.
, Q19
People v. Freeman
Answer: Oflcers UNLAWFULLY ORDERED THE DRIVER OUT OF A PARKED VEHICLE to
obtain ID. Evidence of the crime was suppressed.
Q20
Mapp v. Ohio
Answer: EVIDENCE ILLEGALY OBTAINED IS NOT ADMISSABLE IN TRIAL
Q21
People v. Parham
Answer: MUST BE ABLE TO ARTICULATE REASON FOR STOP
Q22
People v. Peebles
Answer: VEHICLE MAY BE STOPPED FOR REASONABLE SUSPICION, JUST AS PEOPLE CAN
BE.
Q23
Illinois v. Wardlow
Answer: Unprovoked flight from a high crime area is reasonable suspicion to stop and
detain.
Q24
Butler v. Detroit
Answer: QUALIFIED IMMUNITY AND EXCESSIVE FORCE
Q25
What is the BEST method to pat down or frisk a person you be-lieve to be armed and presently
dangerous? Swipe down the legs and outer garments of the waist, back, and shoulders Pat and
Feel for unknown items around the legs, waist, back, shoes, and groin areas Briefly check the
general ar-eas of probable locations used for concealing evidence
Answer: Swipe down the legs and outer garments of the waist, back, and shoulders
Answers
Q1
You receive a report from dis-patch of a possible domestic dis-pute in progress. The caller
states the neighbors are arguing and requests police. Dispatch says the caller heard gunshots
com-ing from the residence. You arrive and it's quiet. The lights are off. The correct way to
respond would be to do which of the following? Go to the door, announce your presence, and
wait for a re-sponse Proceed cautiously and silent-ly enter the house Verify with dispatch that
you have the correct ad
Answer: Go to the door, announce your presence, and wait for a re-sponse
Q2
Verify with dispatch that you have the correct address and wait in patrol car to see if there are
signs of movement Issue a speeding ticket You stop a motorcycle and realize Arrest the cyclist
for a misdemeanor.
Answer: Issue a speeding ticket
Q3
Refusal to be fingerprinted is a:
Answer: 90 day Misdemeanor
Q4
During a Felony stop, who has control over the suspect vehicle? Primary Vehicle Secondary
Vehicle Backup Unit
Answer: Primary Vehicle
Q5
False. Must be fingerprinted within 72 hours Stance Grip Trigger Control Sight Alignment Sight
Picture Breathing
Answer: Stance
,Q6
NOTE* THE STATE TEST WILL ASK YOU WHICH ORDER THESE ARE MOST IMPORTANT. BE SURE
TO ASK YOUR INSTRUCTORS AND LOOK IN YOUR FIREARMS BOOK. SEV-ERAL STATE TEST
QUESTIONS WILL ASK "WHICH IS THE MOST CORRECT ORDER" or "WHICH IS THE BEST ORDER
OF THE FOLLOWING" and it will list them. Be sure to study the MCOLES objectives thoroughly
for this section and memorize the correct order. Primary Vehicle You're on patrol and you pull a
ve- (A) Behind and ottset to the left on an angle
Answer: Primary Vehicle
Q7
The primary unit of a high risk traffic stop should position their vehicle: Behind and offset to the
left Behind and offset to the right Behind and offset to the left on an angle
Answer: Behind and offset to the left
Q8
The backup unit of a high risk stop should position their vehicle in which manner: Behind and
offset to the left Behind and offset to the right Behind and offset to the left on an angle Graham
v. Connor Behind and ottset to the right Behind and ottset to the left
Answer: Behind and offset to the left
Q9
OBJECTIVE REASONABLENESS when using Deadly Force
Answer: OBJECTIVE REASONABLENESS when using Deadly Force
Q10
Tennessee v. Gardner
Answer: CAN'T SHOOT A FLEEING FELON
Q11
Maryland v. Wilson
Answer: Oflcers may ORDER PASSENGERS TO EXIT VEHICLE even if there is no
evidence that the passenger is involved in any wrongdoing
,Q12
Terry v. Ohio
Answer: STOP AND FRISK with articulated reasonable suspicion of weapons.
Reasonable suspicion exists that crime is afoot, a crime has occurred, or is occurring.
Q13
Pennsylvania v. Mimms
Answer: Police can legally ORDER A PERSON TO EXIT THEIR VEHI-
Q14
Maybury v. Madison
Answer: A case under the Marshall court that implemented the
Q15
Canton v. Harris
Answer: The FAILURE TO TRAIN must reflect a deliberate or con-scious choice by the
municipality.
Q16
South Dakota v. Opperman
Answer: An INVENTORY SEARCH, following standard police proce-
Q17
People v. Shankle
Answer: OFFICER ASKED DRIVER OUT OF VEHICLE AND ASKED FOR
Q18
ID. VOLUNTARY. Evidence was deemed admissible.
Answer: ID. VOLUNTARY. Evidence was deemed admissible.
, Q19
People v. Freeman
Answer: Oflcers UNLAWFULLY ORDERED THE DRIVER OUT OF A PARKED VEHICLE to
obtain ID. Evidence of the crime was suppressed.
Q20
Mapp v. Ohio
Answer: EVIDENCE ILLEGALY OBTAINED IS NOT ADMISSABLE IN TRIAL
Q21
People v. Parham
Answer: MUST BE ABLE TO ARTICULATE REASON FOR STOP
Q22
People v. Peebles
Answer: VEHICLE MAY BE STOPPED FOR REASONABLE SUSPICION, JUST AS PEOPLE CAN
BE.
Q23
Illinois v. Wardlow
Answer: Unprovoked flight from a high crime area is reasonable suspicion to stop and
detain.
Q24
Butler v. Detroit
Answer: QUALIFIED IMMUNITY AND EXCESSIVE FORCE
Q25
What is the BEST method to pat down or frisk a person you be-lieve to be armed and presently
dangerous? Swipe down the legs and outer garments of the waist, back, and shoulders Pat and
Feel for unknown items around the legs, waist, back, shoes, and groin areas Briefly check the
general ar-eas of probable locations used for concealing evidence
Answer: Swipe down the legs and outer garments of the waist, back, and shoulders
