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MPOETC ACT 120 CERTIFICATION EXAM
WITH ACCURATE REAL EXAM TIPS
What is the best way for a Police Officer to prepare for court? -ANS- field notes
What type of arrest usually starts a court case? -ANS- warrantless arrest
A Police Officer is conducting a field interview when they notice someone
approach with a gun. For their safety, what type of encounter would they use to
temporarily secure the scene? -ANS- terry stop
What type of testimony ties a defendant directly to a crime? -ANS- direct
testimony
What should a Police Officer do if they write in the wrong address of someone in
their field notes? -ANS- cross out and initial
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What term is defined as "a driver who drives a vehicle in a willful or wanton
disregard for the safety of others?" -ANS- reckless driving
What term is defined as "an instrument used with the intent to use criminally?" -
-ANS-instrument of crime
Which wrist should a Police Officer handcuff first when arresting someone? -
-ANS-right wrist
What term is defined as "bodily injury which creates a substantial risk of death of
which causes serious permanent disfigurement or impairment?" -ANS- serious
bodily injury
What Pennsylvania State Supreme Court case determined that a nervous suspect
does not equal reasonable suspicion? -ANS- commonwealth
v. grey
What type of warrant must include time, date, description of property seized, and
the description of person or place being seized? -ANS- search warrant
What would be a situation where a Police Officer tells a person they are not free
to leave, but at the same time, they are not in official Police custody? -ANS-
investigatory detention
What is an instance where a Police Officer stops to speak with someone
spontaneously? -ANS- mere encounter
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What term is defined as "items that are in and of themselves illegal to own or
possess?" -ANS- contraband
What is the proper way for a Police Officer to handle a weapon or gun that they
found on the scene? -ANS- release to cover officer
What is the B.A.C. legal level for adults of drinking age in the State of
Pennsylvania? -ANS- .08
What is the vehicle class for motorcycles in the State of Pennsylvania? - ✔✔✔
Correct Answer > m
What are Law Enforcement not permitted to do when responding to a call? -
-ANS-damage property
What must the District Attorney or Court of Common Pleas sign before being
conducted? -ANS- search warrant
What is the act of attempting to get a child into a car or unoccupied structure? -
-ANS-luring
What are weather conditions, hot pursuits, and immediate danger examples of? -
-ANS-exigent circumstances
MPOETC ACT 120 CERTIFICATION EXAM
WITH ACCURATE REAL EXAM TIPS
What is the best way for a Police Officer to prepare for court? -ANS- field notes
What type of arrest usually starts a court case? -ANS- warrantless arrest
A Police Officer is conducting a field interview when they notice someone
approach with a gun. For their safety, what type of encounter would they use to
temporarily secure the scene? -ANS- terry stop
What type of testimony ties a defendant directly to a crime? -ANS- direct
testimony
What should a Police Officer do if they write in the wrong address of someone in
their field notes? -ANS- cross out and initial
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What term is defined as "a driver who drives a vehicle in a willful or wanton
disregard for the safety of others?" -ANS- reckless driving
What term is defined as "an instrument used with the intent to use criminally?" -
-ANS-instrument of crime
Which wrist should a Police Officer handcuff first when arresting someone? -
-ANS-right wrist
What term is defined as "bodily injury which creates a substantial risk of death of
which causes serious permanent disfigurement or impairment?" -ANS- serious
bodily injury
What Pennsylvania State Supreme Court case determined that a nervous suspect
does not equal reasonable suspicion? -ANS- commonwealth
v. grey
What type of warrant must include time, date, description of property seized, and
the description of person or place being seized? -ANS- search warrant
What would be a situation where a Police Officer tells a person they are not free
to leave, but at the same time, they are not in official Police custody? -ANS-
investigatory detention
What is an instance where a Police Officer stops to speak with someone
spontaneously? -ANS- mere encounter
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What term is defined as "items that are in and of themselves illegal to own or
possess?" -ANS- contraband
What is the proper way for a Police Officer to handle a weapon or gun that they
found on the scene? -ANS- release to cover officer
What is the B.A.C. legal level for adults of drinking age in the State of
Pennsylvania? -ANS- .08
What is the vehicle class for motorcycles in the State of Pennsylvania? - ✔✔✔
Correct Answer > m
What are Law Enforcement not permitted to do when responding to a call? -
-ANS-damage property
What must the District Attorney or Court of Common Pleas sign before being
conducted? -ANS- search warrant
What is the act of attempting to get a child into a car or unoccupied structure? -
-ANS-luring
What are weather conditions, hot pursuits, and immediate danger examples of? -
-ANS-exigent circumstances
