SOCE Practice Test Questions And Accurate Answers (A+)
If an officer is found guilty of sexual abuse against a minor, what would happen to the
officer's certification? - ANSWER Revocation of certification
______________to upload the law through the investigation of violations of criminal law; to
protect the USA from foreign intelligence and terrorist activities. - ANSWER FBI
Which of the following is most true about case law? - ANSWER The body of law is
created by the decisions of the court system.
These rights, including freedom of speech, protection against unreasonable searches
and seizures, and prohibition of cruel and unusual punishment, are outlined in the first
ten amendments to the constitution, which are referred to as the: - ANSWER Bill of
Rights
The __________________amendment guarantees the right to a speedy and public trial and
counsel, an impartial jury, to be informed of the nature of charges and to confront
witnesses - ANSWER Sixth Amendment
At 3:00 AM officer Dennis was patrolling the streets when he cane encountered with a
male wearing a university hoody over his head with an object in his hands walking
towards the dorms, when officer Dennis approached the male he began to walk faster
and not look back, based on what legal concept can officer Dennis detain the male? -
ANSWER Reasonable Suspicion
The state must prove the following elements to convict a suspect of:
1. The offender entered and remained in a structure or conveyance owned by or in the
possession of the victim.
2. The offender did not have the permission or consent of the victim, or anyone
authorized to act for the victim to enter and/or remain in the structure or conveyance at
the time.
,3. At the time of entering and/or remaining in the structure or conveyance, the offender
had a fully formed, conscious intent to commit the crime that is listed in the charge. -
ANSWER Elements of Burglary
The state must prove the following elements to convict a suspect of_________________?
1. The offender actually and intentionally touched or struck the victim against the
victim's will.
2. The offender intentionally caused bodily harm to the victim. - ANSWER Elements of
Battery
The state must be able to prove what, following elements to convict a suspect
of__________________?
1. The offender intentionally and unlawfully threatened, either by word or act, to do
violence to the victim.
2. At the time, the offender appeared to have the ability to carry out the threat.
3. The act of the offender created in the mind of the victim a well-founded fear that the
violence was about to take place.
4. The victim was at the time a law enforcement officer, firefighter, emergency medical
care provider, law enforcement explorer, public transit employee of agent, or other
specified officer.
5. The offender knew the victim was a law enforcement officer, firefighter, employee or
agent, or other specified officer.
6. a. At the time of the assault, the victim was engaged in the lawful performance of his
duties. - ANSWER Elements of Assault on Law Enforcement Officer of Firefighter
To whom does domestic violence apply? - ANSWER Family or household members
A women picked up someone else's luggage at the airport that was identical to hers.
She has no criminal intent to steal it, it was a mistake. What legal defense applies to the
woman? - ANSWER Mistake of ignorance of fact
Examples of drugs, a gun, clothing, or money would be considered what type of
evidence? - ANSWER Physical evidence
, Law enforcement officers are also authorized to use reasonable and necessary force to
effect an __________________? - ANSWER Investigative Stop
Which statement does not apply to ethical decision making? - ANSWER Can I get away
with what I'm about to do?
During a traffic stop, the officer has probable cause to believe that the driver is under
the influence; therefore, the officer is placing the suspect under arrest for DUI. The
officer places the handcuffs on the suspect and tells the suspect to walk to the back of
the car. Once the suspect began to walk, the suspect fell and hurt himself since he could
not break his fall. Under what tort can the suspect attempt to charge the officer? -
ANSWER Negligence
On February 17, 2012 Alex and his friends planned to stage a burglary to Alex's house.
Alex told his friends that he would take his parents out to dinner while they would
burglarize his parents home and take their TV and expensive jewelry. Once the burglary
would take place Alex and his friends promised to share the money. What is Alex's role
in the staged crime? - ANSWER Principal Of The First Degree
Which is most accurate about FCIC? - ANSWER Provides wanted and missing persons
information.
The ______________________ of the interview is the the warm-up stage. During this stage,
the officer will establish rapport and build understanding with the interviewee and him
or herself. - ANSWER Initial Stage
Operational reports are generally linked to three major categories: offense-incident
reports, arrest affidavits and _________________or follow-up reports. - ANSWER
Supplemental
The following are indicative of what type of substance: razor blades, dilated pupils? -
ANSWER Cocaine/Crack
If an officer is found guilty of sexual abuse against a minor, what would happen to the
officer's certification? - ANSWER Revocation of certification
______________to upload the law through the investigation of violations of criminal law; to
protect the USA from foreign intelligence and terrorist activities. - ANSWER FBI
Which of the following is most true about case law? - ANSWER The body of law is
created by the decisions of the court system.
These rights, including freedom of speech, protection against unreasonable searches
and seizures, and prohibition of cruel and unusual punishment, are outlined in the first
ten amendments to the constitution, which are referred to as the: - ANSWER Bill of
Rights
The __________________amendment guarantees the right to a speedy and public trial and
counsel, an impartial jury, to be informed of the nature of charges and to confront
witnesses - ANSWER Sixth Amendment
At 3:00 AM officer Dennis was patrolling the streets when he cane encountered with a
male wearing a university hoody over his head with an object in his hands walking
towards the dorms, when officer Dennis approached the male he began to walk faster
and not look back, based on what legal concept can officer Dennis detain the male? -
ANSWER Reasonable Suspicion
The state must prove the following elements to convict a suspect of:
1. The offender entered and remained in a structure or conveyance owned by or in the
possession of the victim.
2. The offender did not have the permission or consent of the victim, or anyone
authorized to act for the victim to enter and/or remain in the structure or conveyance at
the time.
,3. At the time of entering and/or remaining in the structure or conveyance, the offender
had a fully formed, conscious intent to commit the crime that is listed in the charge. -
ANSWER Elements of Burglary
The state must prove the following elements to convict a suspect of_________________?
1. The offender actually and intentionally touched or struck the victim against the
victim's will.
2. The offender intentionally caused bodily harm to the victim. - ANSWER Elements of
Battery
The state must be able to prove what, following elements to convict a suspect
of__________________?
1. The offender intentionally and unlawfully threatened, either by word or act, to do
violence to the victim.
2. At the time, the offender appeared to have the ability to carry out the threat.
3. The act of the offender created in the mind of the victim a well-founded fear that the
violence was about to take place.
4. The victim was at the time a law enforcement officer, firefighter, emergency medical
care provider, law enforcement explorer, public transit employee of agent, or other
specified officer.
5. The offender knew the victim was a law enforcement officer, firefighter, employee or
agent, or other specified officer.
6. a. At the time of the assault, the victim was engaged in the lawful performance of his
duties. - ANSWER Elements of Assault on Law Enforcement Officer of Firefighter
To whom does domestic violence apply? - ANSWER Family or household members
A women picked up someone else's luggage at the airport that was identical to hers.
She has no criminal intent to steal it, it was a mistake. What legal defense applies to the
woman? - ANSWER Mistake of ignorance of fact
Examples of drugs, a gun, clothing, or money would be considered what type of
evidence? - ANSWER Physical evidence
, Law enforcement officers are also authorized to use reasonable and necessary force to
effect an __________________? - ANSWER Investigative Stop
Which statement does not apply to ethical decision making? - ANSWER Can I get away
with what I'm about to do?
During a traffic stop, the officer has probable cause to believe that the driver is under
the influence; therefore, the officer is placing the suspect under arrest for DUI. The
officer places the handcuffs on the suspect and tells the suspect to walk to the back of
the car. Once the suspect began to walk, the suspect fell and hurt himself since he could
not break his fall. Under what tort can the suspect attempt to charge the officer? -
ANSWER Negligence
On February 17, 2012 Alex and his friends planned to stage a burglary to Alex's house.
Alex told his friends that he would take his parents out to dinner while they would
burglarize his parents home and take their TV and expensive jewelry. Once the burglary
would take place Alex and his friends promised to share the money. What is Alex's role
in the staged crime? - ANSWER Principal Of The First Degree
Which is most accurate about FCIC? - ANSWER Provides wanted and missing persons
information.
The ______________________ of the interview is the the warm-up stage. During this stage,
the officer will establish rapport and build understanding with the interviewee and him
or herself. - ANSWER Initial Stage
Operational reports are generally linked to three major categories: offense-incident
reports, arrest affidavits and _________________or follow-up reports. - ANSWER
Supplemental
The following are indicative of what type of substance: razor blades, dilated pupils? -
ANSWER Cocaine/Crack
