MCOLES Licensing Exam UPDATED
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
Hezbollah - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT 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? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Go to door, announce presence and wait
Best way to determine stolen vehicle that is not moving - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT
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 - CORRECT 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?
- CORRECT 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? - CORRECT ANSWER - Issue ticket of speed
, On beach patrol and discover heat stroke victim lying unconscious. First step in rendering aid is -
CORRECT ANSWER - take them to a cooler location
While eating lunch the person next you complains of chest pain and trouble breathing you should
- CORRECT 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? - CORRECT
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 - CORRECT
ANSWER - perform abdominal thrusts
You stop person on motorcycle and discover they have no endorsement you should - CORRECT
ANSWER - Arrest for misdemeanor
lack of endorsement should be viewed as - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Age
After interviewing possible CSC victim, you determine the suspect is former husband. How
should you proceed? - CORRECT ANSWER - Treat case as CSC
While on patrol, you observe vehicle parked in body shop that matches description in recent
felony. You note heavy front end damage. You should - CORRECT ANSWER - Leave
partner behind to watch vehicle and obtain a search warrant
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
Hezbollah - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT 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? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Go to door, announce presence and wait
Best way to determine stolen vehicle that is not moving - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT
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 - CORRECT 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?
- CORRECT 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? - CORRECT ANSWER - Issue ticket of speed
, On beach patrol and discover heat stroke victim lying unconscious. First step in rendering aid is -
CORRECT ANSWER - take them to a cooler location
While eating lunch the person next you complains of chest pain and trouble breathing you should
- CORRECT 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? - CORRECT
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 - CORRECT
ANSWER - perform abdominal thrusts
You stop person on motorcycle and discover they have no endorsement you should - CORRECT
ANSWER - Arrest for misdemeanor
lack of endorsement should be viewed as - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Age
After interviewing possible CSC victim, you determine the suspect is former husband. How
should you proceed? - CORRECT ANSWER - Treat case as CSC
While on patrol, you observe vehicle parked in body shop that matches description in recent
felony. You note heavy front end damage. You should - CORRECT ANSWER - Leave
partner behind to watch vehicle and obtain a search warrant
