MCOLES Licensing Exam Questions and
Correct Answers
Hezbollah - Answer-responsible for US Marine bombing in 1983, based on Lebanon
While on patrol you find a vehicle parked behind jewelry store at 3 am what is the proper way to
investigate? - Answer-Take down the license plate and notify dispatch
Receive call from dispatch about DV in progress. Neighbor says they are arguing and need police.
Receive update saying caller heard gunshots from residence. Appropriate response? - Answer-Go to
door, announce presence and wait
Best way to determine stolen vehicle that is not moving - Answer-Check VIN through LEIN
While on patrol in a dark alley behind a store you see someone walking towards you. They see you and
place something from their pocket and place it in a dumpster - Answer-Check immediate area and
proceed if needed
You arrive as first patrol car at scene of PIA one person dead and one going to hospital, large crowd
forms and begins to move around scene. you should - Answer-Control crowd at scene to avoid further
contamination
, Observing sight of protest, see van leaving scene picketers surround van and blow out windows, pull
person of van and beat him. You ask picketers to stop. What is the most appropriate weapon? - Answer-
shotgun
At scene of accident you determine one driver was going 5-10 over and has been drinking upon issuing
pbt you determine he has a BAC of .06 you do not have enough to charge with OWI. What should you
do? - Answer-Issue ticket of speed
On beach patrol and discover heat stroke victim lying unconscious. First step in rendering aid is -
Answer-take them to a cooler location
While eating lunch the person next you complains of chest pain and trouble breathing you should -
Answer-Comfort him and call for ambulance
You are in a very rural area where there is no immediate medical assistance. Woman who is in labor is
delivering in the breach position feet down. What do you do? - Answer-Drive mother to hospital as
quickly and as safely as you can
While eating lunch your partner begins gasping for air and coughing, you should - Answer-perform
abdominal thrusts
You stop person on motorcycle and discover they have no endorsement you should - Answer-Arrest for
misdemeanor
lack of endorsement should be viewed as - Answer-DWLS
Interviewing victim of possible sexual assault. During the interview she states her boyfriend had
nonconsensual sex with her. What is one of the factors in determining charge? - Answer-Age
Correct Answers
Hezbollah - Answer-responsible for US Marine bombing in 1983, based on Lebanon
While on patrol you find a vehicle parked behind jewelry store at 3 am what is the proper way to
investigate? - Answer-Take down the license plate and notify dispatch
Receive call from dispatch about DV in progress. Neighbor says they are arguing and need police.
Receive update saying caller heard gunshots from residence. Appropriate response? - Answer-Go to
door, announce presence and wait
Best way to determine stolen vehicle that is not moving - Answer-Check VIN through LEIN
While on patrol in a dark alley behind a store you see someone walking towards you. They see you and
place something from their pocket and place it in a dumpster - Answer-Check immediate area and
proceed if needed
You arrive as first patrol car at scene of PIA one person dead and one going to hospital, large crowd
forms and begins to move around scene. you should - Answer-Control crowd at scene to avoid further
contamination
, Observing sight of protest, see van leaving scene picketers surround van and blow out windows, pull
person of van and beat him. You ask picketers to stop. What is the most appropriate weapon? - Answer-
shotgun
At scene of accident you determine one driver was going 5-10 over and has been drinking upon issuing
pbt you determine he has a BAC of .06 you do not have enough to charge with OWI. What should you
do? - Answer-Issue ticket of speed
On beach patrol and discover heat stroke victim lying unconscious. First step in rendering aid is -
Answer-take them to a cooler location
While eating lunch the person next you complains of chest pain and trouble breathing you should -
Answer-Comfort him and call for ambulance
You are in a very rural area where there is no immediate medical assistance. Woman who is in labor is
delivering in the breach position feet down. What do you do? - Answer-Drive mother to hospital as
quickly and as safely as you can
While eating lunch your partner begins gasping for air and coughing, you should - Answer-perform
abdominal thrusts
You stop person on motorcycle and discover they have no endorsement you should - Answer-Arrest for
misdemeanor
lack of endorsement should be viewed as - Answer-DWLS
Interviewing victim of possible sexual assault. During the interview she states her boyfriend had
nonconsensual sex with her. What is one of the factors in determining charge? - Answer-Age