Florida FDLE Law Enforcement Academy - State Exam Review |
Actual Questions and Answers Latest Updated 2026/2027
(Graded A+)
• Question
Values
Correct Answer: are principles, standards, or qualities considered worthwhile or
desirable.
• Question
Personal values
Correct Answer: are an individual's 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.
• Question
Ethics
Correct Answer: is a standard of conduct based on moral duties and virtues that are
derived from the principles of right and wrong.
• Question
Ethical principles
Correct Answer: are rules of conduct derived from ethical values.
• Question
Ethical behavior
Correct Answer: is principled, value-based decision making, practiced daily.
• Question
Bribery is defined in s. 838.015, F.S.,
Correct Answer: corruptly to give, offer, or promise to any public servant, or, if a public
servant, corruptly to request, solicit, accept, or agree to accept for himself or herself or
another, any pecuniary or other benefit not authorized by law with an intent or purpose
to influence the performance of any act or omission which the person believes to be, or
the public servant represents as being, within the official discretion of a public servant,
in violation of a public duty, or in performance of a public duty.
,• Question
Perjury
Correct Answer: may be defined as a false statement that a person makes under oath
but does not believe to be true.
• Question
Gratuity
Correct Answer: is anything of value intended to benefit the giver more than the
receiver; it is something given to a person because of that person's position or authority.
• Question
Professionalism
Correct Answer: is behavior that demonstrates good character and is marked by pride in
self and career. Examples of these characteristics include service, integrity, respect,
quality, fairness, honesty, courage, compassion, moral/ethical leadership,
trustworthiness, and common sense.
• Question
Stereotyping
Correct Answer: is a fixed and unvarying idea or opinion of a person, group, or subject.
• Question
Bias or prejudice
Correct Answer: is a strong belief or feeling about a person, group, or subject, whether
positive or negative, that is formed without reviewing all available facts or information.
• Question
Discrimination
Correct Answer: is the negative behavior toward a person or group that is based on
color, race, sex, age, religion, ethnic and national origin, handicap, and/or marital status.
• Question
Perception
Correct Answer: is the impression in a person's mind of an individual, a group of people,
or events based on experiences, biases, beliefs, assumptions, and observations.
• Question
Sexual harassment
Correct Answer: is defined as unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors,
and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature.
,• Question
Quid pro quo
Correct Answer: "something for something in return."
• Question
Hostile work environment
Correct Answer: an office culture where lewd jokes or other offensive habits are
acceptable.
• Question
Criminal justice
Correct Answer: refers to the structure, functions, and decision-making processes of
those agencies that deal with the management and control of crime and criminal
offenders.
• Question
3 main components of the Criminal Justice system
Correct Answer: The three main components of the criminal justice system are law
enforcement, the court system, and corrections.
• Question
Law enforcement
Correct Answer: is responsible for the enforcement of and maintaining civil order.
• Question
The court system
Correct Answer: is responsible for the interpretation of laws.
• Question
Corrections
Correct Answer: is responsible for enforcing punishment as defined by the court system.
• Question
Four levels of law enforcement agencies within the United States:
Correct Answer: local or municipal, county, state, and federal
• Question
Jurisdiction
Correct Answer: means the types of cases in which the court can make decisions.
, • Question
Courts of Appeal:
Correct Answer: these courts make decisions on appeals from lower federal courts,
which are subject to review in the U.S. Supreme Court.
• Question
Supreme Court of the United States:
Correct Answer: hears appeals from the decisions of lower federal courts and state
supreme courts, and it resolves issues of constitutional and federal law. It stands as the
ultimate authority in constitutional interpretation, and its decisions can be changed only
by a constitutional amendment.
• Question
Judge
Correct Answer: is authorized to preside over the courtroom and to decide questions of
law brought before the court.
• Question
Prosecutor
Correct Answer: is responsible for presenting the government's case.
• Question
Defense Attorney
Correct Answer: is responsible for representing the defendant's case.
• Question
Probation
Correct Answer: is a sentence placing a person under the supervision of a probation
officer for a specified length of time instead of confinement.
• Question
Parole
Correct Answer: is the release of an inmate from a correctional institution prior to the
conclusion of the inmate's court-imposed sentence.
• Question
Community control (house arrest)
Correct Answer: is a form of closely monitored community supervision and is more
restrictive than probation or parole.
Actual Questions and Answers Latest Updated 2026/2027
(Graded A+)
• Question
Values
Correct Answer: are principles, standards, or qualities considered worthwhile or
desirable.
• Question
Personal values
Correct Answer: are an individual's 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.
• Question
Ethics
Correct Answer: is a standard of conduct based on moral duties and virtues that are
derived from the principles of right and wrong.
• Question
Ethical principles
Correct Answer: are rules of conduct derived from ethical values.
• Question
Ethical behavior
Correct Answer: is principled, value-based decision making, practiced daily.
• Question
Bribery is defined in s. 838.015, F.S.,
Correct Answer: corruptly to give, offer, or promise to any public servant, or, if a public
servant, corruptly to request, solicit, accept, or agree to accept for himself or herself or
another, any pecuniary or other benefit not authorized by law with an intent or purpose
to influence the performance of any act or omission which the person believes to be, or
the public servant represents as being, within the official discretion of a public servant,
in violation of a public duty, or in performance of a public duty.
,• Question
Perjury
Correct Answer: may be defined as a false statement that a person makes under oath
but does not believe to be true.
• Question
Gratuity
Correct Answer: is anything of value intended to benefit the giver more than the
receiver; it is something given to a person because of that person's position or authority.
• Question
Professionalism
Correct Answer: is behavior that demonstrates good character and is marked by pride in
self and career. Examples of these characteristics include service, integrity, respect,
quality, fairness, honesty, courage, compassion, moral/ethical leadership,
trustworthiness, and common sense.
• Question
Stereotyping
Correct Answer: is a fixed and unvarying idea or opinion of a person, group, or subject.
• Question
Bias or prejudice
Correct Answer: is a strong belief or feeling about a person, group, or subject, whether
positive or negative, that is formed without reviewing all available facts or information.
• Question
Discrimination
Correct Answer: is the negative behavior toward a person or group that is based on
color, race, sex, age, religion, ethnic and national origin, handicap, and/or marital status.
• Question
Perception
Correct Answer: is the impression in a person's mind of an individual, a group of people,
or events based on experiences, biases, beliefs, assumptions, and observations.
• Question
Sexual harassment
Correct Answer: is defined as unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors,
and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature.
,• Question
Quid pro quo
Correct Answer: "something for something in return."
• Question
Hostile work environment
Correct Answer: an office culture where lewd jokes or other offensive habits are
acceptable.
• Question
Criminal justice
Correct Answer: refers to the structure, functions, and decision-making processes of
those agencies that deal with the management and control of crime and criminal
offenders.
• Question
3 main components of the Criminal Justice system
Correct Answer: The three main components of the criminal justice system are law
enforcement, the court system, and corrections.
• Question
Law enforcement
Correct Answer: is responsible for the enforcement of and maintaining civil order.
• Question
The court system
Correct Answer: is responsible for the interpretation of laws.
• Question
Corrections
Correct Answer: is responsible for enforcing punishment as defined by the court system.
• Question
Four levels of law enforcement agencies within the United States:
Correct Answer: local or municipal, county, state, and federal
• Question
Jurisdiction
Correct Answer: means the types of cases in which the court can make decisions.
, • Question
Courts of Appeal:
Correct Answer: these courts make decisions on appeals from lower federal courts,
which are subject to review in the U.S. Supreme Court.
• Question
Supreme Court of the United States:
Correct Answer: hears appeals from the decisions of lower federal courts and state
supreme courts, and it resolves issues of constitutional and federal law. It stands as the
ultimate authority in constitutional interpretation, and its decisions can be changed only
by a constitutional amendment.
• Question
Judge
Correct Answer: is authorized to preside over the courtroom and to decide questions of
law brought before the court.
• Question
Prosecutor
Correct Answer: is responsible for presenting the government's case.
• Question
Defense Attorney
Correct Answer: is responsible for representing the defendant's case.
• Question
Probation
Correct Answer: is a sentence placing a person under the supervision of a probation
officer for a specified length of time instead of confinement.
• Question
Parole
Correct Answer: is the release of an inmate from a correctional institution prior to the
conclusion of the inmate's court-imposed sentence.
• Question
Community control (house arrest)
Correct Answer: is a form of closely monitored community supervision and is more
restrictive than probation or parole.
