Code Enforcement- Comprehensive Exam With Complete Solutions

CODE ENFORCEMENT-
COMPREHENSIVE EXAM WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS


Code Enforcement (Texas definition) - correct answer- The inspection, improvement
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and rehabilitation of environmental hazards in public and private premises by
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determining the presence of fire or health hazards, nuisance violations, unsafe
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building conditions, and violations of any fire, health, or building regulation, statute,
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or ordinance.
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Code Enforcement Officer-in-Training - correct answer- An agent of this state or a
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political subdivision of this state who engages in code enforcement but who has less
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than one year of experience in the field of code enforcement and is supervised by a
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registered Code Enforcement Officer.
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Civil Action - correct answer- Legal action to protect a private civil right or to compel
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a civil remedy (as distinguished from criminal prosecution).
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Code Enforcement Officer - correct answer- An agent of this state or a political
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subdivision of this state who engages in code enforcement and has one year or
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more of experience in the field of code enforcement.
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Injunction - correct answer- A judicial remedy issued in order to prohibit a party from
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bdoing or continuing to do a certain activity.
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General Law cities - correct answer- operate under the laws of the state with some
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exceptions to those laws.
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, Lien - correct answer- an encumbrance or legal burden upon a property.
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The code enforcement officer examination measures the ______ and _______
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required to be a code enforcement officer. - correct answer- skills, knowledge
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As least three different "hats" that a code enforcement officer wears. - correct
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answer- Fire, Animal Control, Police, Social Worker, Economic Developer, Law
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Interpreter, Health Official
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Testimony - correct answer- the evidence given by a witness under oath. It does not
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include evidence from documents and other physical evidence.
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Search Warrant - correct answer- A written order issued by a judge that directs a
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law enforcement officer to search a specific area for a particular piece of evidence.
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First P in the acronym P.R.E.P.A.R.E.D. - correct answer- Proactive
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First R in the acronym P.R.E.P.A.R.E.D. - correct answer- Responsive
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First E in the acronym P.R.E.P.A.R.E.D. - correct answer- Empathetic
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Second P in the acronym P.R.E.P.A.R.E.D. - correct answer- Patient
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A in the acronym P.R.E.P.A.R.E.D. - correct answer- Alert
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Second R in the acronym P.R.E.P.A.R.E.D. - correct answer- Ready
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Second E in the acronym P.R.E.P.A.R.E.D. - correct answer- Educated
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D in the acronym P.R.E.P.A.R.E.D. - correct answer- Disciplined
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House Bill (HB) 2437 - correct answer- Amended by the Texas Legislature in 2001
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to require continuing education for all code enforcement officers and code
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enforcement officers-in-training, beginning with renewals after September 1, 2002.
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Absolute Immunity - correct answer- The status of a person or body that places one
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beyond the law and frees one from legal obligations. Immunity for building official or
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CEO, not liable for their discretionary acts.
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Sovereign Immunity - correct answer- An exemption that precludes bringing a suit
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against the sovereign government without the government's consent. The doctrine
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of sovereign immunity originated with the maxim that the king can do no wrong.
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Substantive Law - correct answer- Law with the purpose of prevention of harm to
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society that prescribes punishment for specific offenses. The basic law of rights and
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duties as opposed to "remedial law," which provides methods of enforcement.
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Substantive Due Process - correct answer- The right of all persons to receive the
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guarantees and safeguards of the law and the judicial process. It includes such
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