ADPP Session One Practice Questions;
Questions & Answers 100% Solved
What degree of situational awareness would you be in if you were at the 'specific alert' stage?
Answer-Condition Orange
What degree of situational awareness would you be in if you were 'relaxed or unaware'?
Answer-Condition White
What degree of situational awareness would you be in if you were in the 'action' stage?
Answer-Condition Red
What degree of situational awareness would you be in if you were 'relaxed but alert'?
Answer-Condition Yellow
What degree of situational awareness would you be in if you were in condition yellow?
Answer-Relaxed but alert
What degree of situational awareness would you be in if you were at condition white?
Answer-Relaxed and unaware
What are the six stages of the decision-making process, STOPAR? Answer-Stop & switch
on, think, observe & orientate, plan, act, and review
, ADPP Session One Practice Questions;
Questions & Answers 100% Solved
What does the 'REVIEW' stage of the STOPAR process refer to? Answer-Further action
review and self-review
What does the 'Plan' stage of the STOPAR process require you to do? Answer-Determine
the strategic outcome and required police role by evaluating the information already obtained
What does the 'Act' stage of the STOPAR process require you to do? Answer-Identify the
various actions or steps to be undertaken to achieve the desired strategic outcome
What does the 'Observe and Orientate' stage of STOPAR require you to do? Answer-Size
up the immediate situation through behavioural observation and risk assessment
What does the 'Think' stage of the STOPAR process require you to do? Answer-Organise
your thoughts and prioritise the urgency of your response based on the information received
In a policing context, what is the definition of 'risk'? Answer-The chance that someone
may be harmed, or property damaged, because of being exposed to a threat or hazard
The 'Police Role' refers to the four different personalities that police should adopt to achieve a
desired strategic outcome. What are the four different personalities? Answer-Mediator,
Facilitator, Negotiator, Law Enforcer
, ADPP Session One Practice Questions;
Questions & Answers 100% Solved
With reference to observation and decision making, what does 'see' refer to? Answer-
Notice or become aware of someone or something by using your sense of sight
In situational awareness terms, what does a 'baseline' refer to? Answer-An informal
measure that determines what is normal and what is not
In situational awareness terms, what is "observation'? Answer-The combination of seeing
and watching
Which of the following best describes the meaning of culture? Answer-A pattern of
shared belief and value systems that influence thought and behaviour
You and your partner are speaking to a 20 year old male about a property damage offence, and
he is argumentative, stating that he has been wrongfully accused. You are using assertive
communication skills to manage the situation. Suddenly, the male becomes violent, lashing out
at you and your partner with clenched fists. What approach would you now use to control the
situation? Answer-Situational aggression
Which of the following best describes aggressive behaviour Answer-Behaviour that
involves a person violating the accepted social boundaries of others to get what they want
What is meant by 'coding' in communication? Answer-Putting our thoughts and feelings
into words and nonverbal cues
, ADPP Session One Practice Questions;
Questions & Answers 100% Solved
What is meant by 'encoding' in communication? Answer-Interpreting our thoughts and
feelings
What is assertive communication? Answer-Communication that allows a person to assert
their rights while respecting the others persons rights
You are performing station duties at your PAC, and a member of the public phones to report a
property damage offence. How should you greet the caller when answering the phone?
Answer-Greeting, rank, name, station, and offer assistance
Which of the following best describes passive behaviour? Answer-Behaviour that allows
others to assist their feelings and beliefs over your own
There are limited types of incidents or crimes that can be reported to the Police Assistance Line
(PAL). What are some examples of some Answer-Lost property, Property damage, Minor
traffic collisions, Stealing, General information, Noise complaints.
The use of paralanguage when communicating consists of using which of the following
Answer-Volume, pitch, tone and pauses
What are four types of listening? Answer-Non-listening, marginal listening, evaluative
listening and active listening
Questions & Answers 100% Solved
What degree of situational awareness would you be in if you were at the 'specific alert' stage?
Answer-Condition Orange
What degree of situational awareness would you be in if you were 'relaxed or unaware'?
Answer-Condition White
What degree of situational awareness would you be in if you were in the 'action' stage?
Answer-Condition Red
What degree of situational awareness would you be in if you were 'relaxed but alert'?
Answer-Condition Yellow
What degree of situational awareness would you be in if you were in condition yellow?
Answer-Relaxed but alert
What degree of situational awareness would you be in if you were at condition white?
Answer-Relaxed and unaware
What are the six stages of the decision-making process, STOPAR? Answer-Stop & switch
on, think, observe & orientate, plan, act, and review
, ADPP Session One Practice Questions;
Questions & Answers 100% Solved
What does the 'REVIEW' stage of the STOPAR process refer to? Answer-Further action
review and self-review
What does the 'Plan' stage of the STOPAR process require you to do? Answer-Determine
the strategic outcome and required police role by evaluating the information already obtained
What does the 'Act' stage of the STOPAR process require you to do? Answer-Identify the
various actions or steps to be undertaken to achieve the desired strategic outcome
What does the 'Observe and Orientate' stage of STOPAR require you to do? Answer-Size
up the immediate situation through behavioural observation and risk assessment
What does the 'Think' stage of the STOPAR process require you to do? Answer-Organise
your thoughts and prioritise the urgency of your response based on the information received
In a policing context, what is the definition of 'risk'? Answer-The chance that someone
may be harmed, or property damaged, because of being exposed to a threat or hazard
The 'Police Role' refers to the four different personalities that police should adopt to achieve a
desired strategic outcome. What are the four different personalities? Answer-Mediator,
Facilitator, Negotiator, Law Enforcer
, ADPP Session One Practice Questions;
Questions & Answers 100% Solved
With reference to observation and decision making, what does 'see' refer to? Answer-
Notice or become aware of someone or something by using your sense of sight
In situational awareness terms, what does a 'baseline' refer to? Answer-An informal
measure that determines what is normal and what is not
In situational awareness terms, what is "observation'? Answer-The combination of seeing
and watching
Which of the following best describes the meaning of culture? Answer-A pattern of
shared belief and value systems that influence thought and behaviour
You and your partner are speaking to a 20 year old male about a property damage offence, and
he is argumentative, stating that he has been wrongfully accused. You are using assertive
communication skills to manage the situation. Suddenly, the male becomes violent, lashing out
at you and your partner with clenched fists. What approach would you now use to control the
situation? Answer-Situational aggression
Which of the following best describes aggressive behaviour Answer-Behaviour that
involves a person violating the accepted social boundaries of others to get what they want
What is meant by 'coding' in communication? Answer-Putting our thoughts and feelings
into words and nonverbal cues
, ADPP Session One Practice Questions;
Questions & Answers 100% Solved
What is meant by 'encoding' in communication? Answer-Interpreting our thoughts and
feelings
What is assertive communication? Answer-Communication that allows a person to assert
their rights while respecting the others persons rights
You are performing station duties at your PAC, and a member of the public phones to report a
property damage offence. How should you greet the caller when answering the phone?
Answer-Greeting, rank, name, station, and offer assistance
Which of the following best describes passive behaviour? Answer-Behaviour that allows
others to assist their feelings and beliefs over your own
There are limited types of incidents or crimes that can be reported to the Police Assistance Line
(PAL). What are some examples of some Answer-Lost property, Property damage, Minor
traffic collisions, Stealing, General information, Noise complaints.
The use of paralanguage when communicating consists of using which of the following
Answer-Volume, pitch, tone and pauses
What are four types of listening? Answer-Non-listening, marginal listening, evaluative
listening and active listening
