ILETSB CERTIFICATION EXAM FINAL EXAM –
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALE | 2027
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1. 4 Pillars of Procedural Justice (FITV)
Answer: Fairness, Impartiality, Transparency, Voice.
2. Ch 720 ILCS
Answer: 720 ILCS includes not only the Criminal Offenses, but other laws that we will
use in performance of our duties, such as: 720 ILCS 550 - CANNABIS CONTROL ACT
and OTHER DRUG ACTS. It DOES NOT contain municipal code or ordinance
violations.
3. FORCIBLE FELONY (5/2-8)
Answer: Means treason, first degree murder, second degree murder, predatory criminal
sexual assault of a child, aggravated criminal sexual assault, criminal sexual assault,
robbery, burglary, residential burglary, aggravated arson, arson, aggravated kidnapping,
kidnapping, aggravated battery resulting in great bodily harm or permanent disability or
disfigurement and any other felony which involves the use or threat of physical force or
violence against any individual.
4. Forcible Felonies (MACK P BART)
Answer: M - murder; A - assault; C - criminal sexual assault; K - kidnapping; P -
predatory criminal sexual assault; B - burglary; A - arson; R - robbery; T - treason.
5. ASSAULT
Answer: WITHOUT LEGAL AUTHORITY, he ENGAGES IN CONDUCT WHICH
PLACES ANOTHER IN REASONABLE APPREHENSION OF RECEIVING A
BATTERY.
6. BATTERY
Answer: INTENTIONALLY OR KNOWINGLY WITHOUT LEGAL JUSTIFICATION
and by any means, (1) CAUSES BODILY HARM to an individual or (2) MAKES
PHYSICAL CONTACT of an INSULTING OR PROVOKING NATURE with an
individual.
7. BURGLARY
Answer: WITHOUT AUTHORITY he or she KNOWINGLY ENTERS or WITHOUT
AUTHORITY REMAINS within a building, house trailer, watercraft, aircraft, motor
vehicle, railroad car, freight container, or any part thereof, WITH INTENT TO COMMIT
THEREIN A FELONY OR THEFT.
8. What is needed for a TERRY STOP?
Answer: Reasonable suspicion.
9. What is needed for an ARREST?
Answer: Probable cause.
,10. Statute of Limitations?
Answer: 3 YEAR for a FELONY; 18 MONTHS for a MISDEMEANOR; NO
STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS for murder (1st, 2nd, involuntary manslaughter, reckless
homicide, LTS/death or injury, arson, child porn, treason, forgery, concealment of death,
sex offenses...).
11. Mental State
Answer: INTENT; KNOWLEDGE; RECKLESSNESS (willful/wanton) - usually in the
name of the crime; NEGLIGENCE (elder abuse); ABSOLUTE LIABILITY - a person
can be guilty without a mental state if the offense is a misdemeanor which is NOT
punishable by incarceration or by a fine exceeding $1000, or the statute says "absolute
liability." Example: Reckless Driving.
12. The maximum fine for a felony offense is
Answer: $25,000.
13. How many days for a trial to take place for a felony case? In Custody
Answer: 120 (IN CUSTODY). Every person in custody in this State for an alleged
offense shall be tried by the court having jurisdiction within 120 days from the date he
was taken into custody unless delay is occasioned by the defendant.
14. How many days for a trial to take place for a felony case? Released on Bail/Recog
Answer: 160 (RELEASED ON BAIL / RECOG). Every person on bail or recognizance
shall be tried by the court having jurisdiction within 160 days from the date defendant
demands trial unless delay is occasioned by the defendant.
15. Commutation of sentence
Answer: Is a reduction in the severity or length of an inmate's sentence, issued by a state
governor or the President.
16. Sex Offenses – SEX ABUSE
Answer: Sexual misconduct that DOES NOT involve penetration.
17. SEX ASSAULT
Answer: Sexual misconduct that DOES involve penetration.
18. Rape Shield
Answer: VICTIM'S past sexual history DOES NOT come out at trial UNLESS it directly
relates to the sexual conduct with the DEFENDANT.
19. Theft
Answer: MISDEMEANOR / UNDER $500; FELONY / OVER $500.
20. RETAIL THEFT
Answer: Basically the same as theft but victim is a store.
21. Disorderly Conduct
Answer: ALARM AND DISTURB ANOTHER (NOT A POLICE OFFICER) -
MISDEMEANOR. FALSE FIRE ALARM, FALSE POLICE REPORT, BOMB
THREAT, THREATEN TO KILL OVER THE PHONE - FELONY. "PEEPING TOM" -
FELONY.
22. S.A.R.A. Model
Answer: Scanning, Analysis, Response, Assessment.
23. Seven Planning Principles
Answer: 1. Undetected movement. 2. Closer is not always better. 3. If you can see them,
they can see you. Sometimes even if you can't see them, they can see you. 4. Let, or make
, them come to you. 5. When engaged, move on the flank. Never let people move on your
flank. 6. Knowledge of terrain. 7. Mass (Two on one).
24. Six Step Method of De-escalation/IRACLA
Answer: 1. Identify Yourself. 2. Reason. 3. Ask. 4. Choices. 5. Last Chance. 6. Action.
25. Crowd Response Formations
Answer: SKIRMISH LINE ("Line Formation"); WEDGE ("Wedge Formation");
DIAGONAL ("Echelon [left/right]").
26. What is the answer for addressing emergency circumstances and instigators in
crowds?
Answer: Small Squad Tactics.
27. Types of Crowds
Answer: CASUAL = people at a shopping center. COHESIVE = sports events, concerts,
fire scene. EXPRESSIVE = political rally, picket line, religious protest. AGGRESSIVE =
unity of purpose, strong feelings (hardest for police to handle).
28. Types of Personalities found in crowds
Answer: YIELDER = will obey your commands. RESISTOR = will ignore you; will not
move. LAWLESS = actively combating police or looting.
29. Types of Mobs
Answer: AGGRESSIVE = lynch mob. ESCAPE = panic, danger. ACQUISITIVE =
looting. EXPRESSIVE = rivalry, ie, political rally with opposing sides.
30. What is a Mob?
Answer: 720 ILCS 25-1 defines mob action as 2 OR MORE PERSONS acting together
and without authority of law. Using force or violence to disturb the public peace (felony).
Attempting to commit or committing a crime (misdemeanor).
31. What is a crisis?
Answer: A REAL OR PERCEIVED set of circumstances that makes a person feel that
they are unable to appropriately resolve their situation.
32. What is Crisis Intervention?
Answer: CRISIS INTERVENTION is a process to assist individuals in finding adaptive
solutions to unsettling events.
33. How does a crisis begin?
Answer: First, there is a PRECIPITATING EVENT. Second, there is a person's
PERCEPTION OF THE EVENT. Finally, the person's USUAL COPING METHODS
FAIL them.
34. Who is eligible for Crime Victims Compensation?
Answer: Victims killed or injured during a violent crime; spouse or parent of such
person; person killed or injured assisting a police officer; person killed or injured helping
a victim of a violent crime during the crime; others specified in the statute.
35. Seven Critical Needs of Victims
Answer: 1. Safety. 2. Support. 3. Information. 4. Access. 5. Continuity. 6. Voice. 7.
Justice.
36. What are key elements for successfully responding to victims?
Answer: Effective communication; Responsiveness; Empathy; Professionalism and
integrity; Honesty and confidentiality; Knowledge of available resources and services.
37. Classical Theory
Answer: 1. Individuals have the will and rationality to act according to their own will
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALE | 2027
Q&A | INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF
1. 4 Pillars of Procedural Justice (FITV)
Answer: Fairness, Impartiality, Transparency, Voice.
2. Ch 720 ILCS
Answer: 720 ILCS includes not only the Criminal Offenses, but other laws that we will
use in performance of our duties, such as: 720 ILCS 550 - CANNABIS CONTROL ACT
and OTHER DRUG ACTS. It DOES NOT contain municipal code or ordinance
violations.
3. FORCIBLE FELONY (5/2-8)
Answer: Means treason, first degree murder, second degree murder, predatory criminal
sexual assault of a child, aggravated criminal sexual assault, criminal sexual assault,
robbery, burglary, residential burglary, aggravated arson, arson, aggravated kidnapping,
kidnapping, aggravated battery resulting in great bodily harm or permanent disability or
disfigurement and any other felony which involves the use or threat of physical force or
violence against any individual.
4. Forcible Felonies (MACK P BART)
Answer: M - murder; A - assault; C - criminal sexual assault; K - kidnapping; P -
predatory criminal sexual assault; B - burglary; A - arson; R - robbery; T - treason.
5. ASSAULT
Answer: WITHOUT LEGAL AUTHORITY, he ENGAGES IN CONDUCT WHICH
PLACES ANOTHER IN REASONABLE APPREHENSION OF RECEIVING A
BATTERY.
6. BATTERY
Answer: INTENTIONALLY OR KNOWINGLY WITHOUT LEGAL JUSTIFICATION
and by any means, (1) CAUSES BODILY HARM to an individual or (2) MAKES
PHYSICAL CONTACT of an INSULTING OR PROVOKING NATURE with an
individual.
7. BURGLARY
Answer: WITHOUT AUTHORITY he or she KNOWINGLY ENTERS or WITHOUT
AUTHORITY REMAINS within a building, house trailer, watercraft, aircraft, motor
vehicle, railroad car, freight container, or any part thereof, WITH INTENT TO COMMIT
THEREIN A FELONY OR THEFT.
8. What is needed for a TERRY STOP?
Answer: Reasonable suspicion.
9. What is needed for an ARREST?
Answer: Probable cause.
,10. Statute of Limitations?
Answer: 3 YEAR for a FELONY; 18 MONTHS for a MISDEMEANOR; NO
STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS for murder (1st, 2nd, involuntary manslaughter, reckless
homicide, LTS/death or injury, arson, child porn, treason, forgery, concealment of death,
sex offenses...).
11. Mental State
Answer: INTENT; KNOWLEDGE; RECKLESSNESS (willful/wanton) - usually in the
name of the crime; NEGLIGENCE (elder abuse); ABSOLUTE LIABILITY - a person
can be guilty without a mental state if the offense is a misdemeanor which is NOT
punishable by incarceration or by a fine exceeding $1000, or the statute says "absolute
liability." Example: Reckless Driving.
12. The maximum fine for a felony offense is
Answer: $25,000.
13. How many days for a trial to take place for a felony case? In Custody
Answer: 120 (IN CUSTODY). Every person in custody in this State for an alleged
offense shall be tried by the court having jurisdiction within 120 days from the date he
was taken into custody unless delay is occasioned by the defendant.
14. How many days for a trial to take place for a felony case? Released on Bail/Recog
Answer: 160 (RELEASED ON BAIL / RECOG). Every person on bail or recognizance
shall be tried by the court having jurisdiction within 160 days from the date defendant
demands trial unless delay is occasioned by the defendant.
15. Commutation of sentence
Answer: Is a reduction in the severity or length of an inmate's sentence, issued by a state
governor or the President.
16. Sex Offenses – SEX ABUSE
Answer: Sexual misconduct that DOES NOT involve penetration.
17. SEX ASSAULT
Answer: Sexual misconduct that DOES involve penetration.
18. Rape Shield
Answer: VICTIM'S past sexual history DOES NOT come out at trial UNLESS it directly
relates to the sexual conduct with the DEFENDANT.
19. Theft
Answer: MISDEMEANOR / UNDER $500; FELONY / OVER $500.
20. RETAIL THEFT
Answer: Basically the same as theft but victim is a store.
21. Disorderly Conduct
Answer: ALARM AND DISTURB ANOTHER (NOT A POLICE OFFICER) -
MISDEMEANOR. FALSE FIRE ALARM, FALSE POLICE REPORT, BOMB
THREAT, THREATEN TO KILL OVER THE PHONE - FELONY. "PEEPING TOM" -
FELONY.
22. S.A.R.A. Model
Answer: Scanning, Analysis, Response, Assessment.
23. Seven Planning Principles
Answer: 1. Undetected movement. 2. Closer is not always better. 3. If you can see them,
they can see you. Sometimes even if you can't see them, they can see you. 4. Let, or make
, them come to you. 5. When engaged, move on the flank. Never let people move on your
flank. 6. Knowledge of terrain. 7. Mass (Two on one).
24. Six Step Method of De-escalation/IRACLA
Answer: 1. Identify Yourself. 2. Reason. 3. Ask. 4. Choices. 5. Last Chance. 6. Action.
25. Crowd Response Formations
Answer: SKIRMISH LINE ("Line Formation"); WEDGE ("Wedge Formation");
DIAGONAL ("Echelon [left/right]").
26. What is the answer for addressing emergency circumstances and instigators in
crowds?
Answer: Small Squad Tactics.
27. Types of Crowds
Answer: CASUAL = people at a shopping center. COHESIVE = sports events, concerts,
fire scene. EXPRESSIVE = political rally, picket line, religious protest. AGGRESSIVE =
unity of purpose, strong feelings (hardest for police to handle).
28. Types of Personalities found in crowds
Answer: YIELDER = will obey your commands. RESISTOR = will ignore you; will not
move. LAWLESS = actively combating police or looting.
29. Types of Mobs
Answer: AGGRESSIVE = lynch mob. ESCAPE = panic, danger. ACQUISITIVE =
looting. EXPRESSIVE = rivalry, ie, political rally with opposing sides.
30. What is a Mob?
Answer: 720 ILCS 25-1 defines mob action as 2 OR MORE PERSONS acting together
and without authority of law. Using force or violence to disturb the public peace (felony).
Attempting to commit or committing a crime (misdemeanor).
31. What is a crisis?
Answer: A REAL OR PERCEIVED set of circumstances that makes a person feel that
they are unable to appropriately resolve their situation.
32. What is Crisis Intervention?
Answer: CRISIS INTERVENTION is a process to assist individuals in finding adaptive
solutions to unsettling events.
33. How does a crisis begin?
Answer: First, there is a PRECIPITATING EVENT. Second, there is a person's
PERCEPTION OF THE EVENT. Finally, the person's USUAL COPING METHODS
FAIL them.
34. Who is eligible for Crime Victims Compensation?
Answer: Victims killed or injured during a violent crime; spouse or parent of such
person; person killed or injured assisting a police officer; person killed or injured helping
a victim of a violent crime during the crime; others specified in the statute.
35. Seven Critical Needs of Victims
Answer: 1. Safety. 2. Support. 3. Information. 4. Access. 5. Continuity. 6. Voice. 7.
Justice.
36. What are key elements for successfully responding to victims?
Answer: Effective communication; Responsiveness; Empathy; Professionalism and
integrity; Honesty and confidentiality; Knowledge of available resources and services.
37. Classical Theory
Answer: 1. Individuals have the will and rationality to act according to their own will
