UPTP PRACTICE TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

UPTP PRACTICE TEST QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS




5 practices of exemplary leadership - CORRECT ANSWER-1.
Model the way
2. Inspire a shared vision
3. Challenge the process
4. Enable others to act
5. Encourage the heart
(MICEE)

Identify elements in the use of authority - CORRECT
ANSWER-Power
Force
Discretion
Control
Influence
Leadership
Command Presence
(PFCDICL)

Identify the core values of law enforcement officers and how
they influence an officer's use of authority - CORRECT
ANSWER-honesty
courage
compassion

,respect
integrity
fairness

Identify common issues related to ethical behavior in law
enforcement environments - CORRECT ANSWER-Misuse of
gov't vehicle
Misuse of gov't property
Misuse of gov't issued travel charge card
Misuse of authority/position
Improper disclosure of classified information
Unlawful acceptance of things of value (gifts, entertainment,
favors)

Identify key terms related to ethical behavior in law
enforcement environment - CORRECT ANSWER-Values
Ethics
Morals
Moral Knowing
Moral Feeling
Moral Action

Identify influences that affect ethical decision making -
CORRECT ANSWER-Peer pressure
slippery slope
rationalization
noble cause
noble cause corruption
street level bureaucracy
hypervigilance
victim-based thinking
continuum of compromise
(Acts of Omission-failure, Acts of Commission/Administrative-
failure of agency policy, Acts of Commission/Criminal-
committing criminal acts)
(Pink Slippers Running Near Super Hot Victims)

,Identify critical thinking concepts & tools associated with
making ethical decisions - CORRECT ANSWER-Toolset
Skillset
Mindset
Heartset
Moral Courage

IDWAE - CORRECT ANSWER-Inquire
Define
Weigh
Act
Evaluate

Identify essential elements of ethically serving & protecting a
culturally diverse U.S. - CORRECT ANSWER-Culture
Cultural Competency
Stereotypes
Racial Profiling
Intercultural Communication Competency
Procedural Justice
(CCSRIP)

Identify elements of sexual harassment - CORRECT ANSWER-
Quid Pro Quo: something for something
-Tangible Employment Action: significant change in
employment status
Hostile Work Environment
(ex. verbal, non-verbal, graphic, physical)

Branches of Government - CORRECT ANSWER-Legislative,
Executive, Judicial

1st Amendment - CORRECT ANSWER-Freedom of Religion,
Speech, Press, Assembly, & Petition

4th Amendment - CORRECT ANSWER-Freedom from
unreasonable searches and seizures

, exclusionary rule - CORRECT ANSWER-a law that prohibits
the use of illegally obtained evidence in a criminal trial

5th Amendment - CORRECT ANSWER-Criminal Proceedings
Due Process (Fundamental Fairness)
Eminent Domain
Double Jeopardy
Protection from Self-incrimination

6th Amendment - CORRECT ANSWER-Right to a fair, speedy
trial

8th Amendment - CORRECT ANSWER-excessive bail, cruel
and unusual punishment

14th Amendment - CORRECT ANSWER-Declares that all
persons born in the U.S. are citizens and are guaranteed
EQUAL PROTECTION of the laws

Use of Force - CORRECT ANSWER-4th Amendment, Facts &
Circumstances make use of force reasonable

Graham Factors (Graham V. Connor 4th Amendment) -
CORRECT ANSWER-Tense, Uncertain, Rapidly Evolving
Severity of the crime
Immediate threat to officers or others *most important*,
Resisting arrest
attempting to evade arrest

Graham Factors (Graham V. Connor 4th Amendment)...
continued - CORRECT ANSWER-# of officers v. # of suspects
size age condition & skillset v. suspects
distance
duration of action
injury to suspect/officer
pre-assault indicators