Opota Ohio Peace Officer Basic Exam Latest Update 2025-
2026 200 Questions and 100% Verified Correct
John and his best friend Chuck are watching television at John's house. Chuck asks John to show him
his new assault rifle. John habitually keeps all his firearms fully loaded and with a round chambered
and safety off "just in case I need it fast." As John is removing the rifle from the gun case he starts to
drop it. Startled, John grabs the weapon around the trigger guard and accidently fires a round into
Chuck's chest. Chuck dies enroute to the hospital. From the list provided, what is the most
appropriate charge under these circumstances?
Negligent homicide
Involuntary Manslaughter
Voluntary Manslaughter
Murder - CORRECT ANSWER-Negligent Homicide
Definition: any event (i.e., trauma) which has a stressful impact sufficient enough to overwhelm the
usually effective coping skills. Also known as: - CORRECT ANSWER-Critical Incident Stress
A vehicle stop where there is a likely potential for felonious assault" is the OPOTA definition of what
concept? - CORRECT ANSWER-High-Risk vehicle stop
While using active listening skills you use minimal encouragements. Which answer identifies proper
minimal encouragements to demonstrate that you are listening carefully.
They - We - Us
Yes - ok - I see
I can't - You shouldn't - We'll see
You won't- I won't We won't - CORRECT ANSWER-Yes - ok - I see
"The formal, systematic, or intensive questioning by the police of a person arrested or suspected of
committing a crime" is considered what? - CORRECT ANSWER-An interrogation
Tiny knotted balloons the size of a pencil eraser, syringes, spoons, cotton swabs, cigarette filters,
pieces of foil, bottoms of soda cans, gel capsules, folded paper bindles, sometimes the paper used is
lottery ticket cards, little squares that have been cut from grocery bags - this paraphernalia is most
associated with the use of what drug? - CORRECT ANSWER-Heroin
,Which of the following states two of the four requirements of a well-written report?
Concise; Short
Concise; Clear
Correct; Easy to read
Complete; First Person Narrative - CORRECT ANSWER-Concise; Clear
In 1791, the Constitution was amended to provide more specific guarantees to individual citizens.
The first ten amendments are known as the Bill of Rights. Seven of the first ten amendments have
direct influence on how we perform our duties as officers. Identify the answer that correctly lists the
two purposes of the Bill of Rights.
-To protect an individual's freedoms and prevent government from interfering in protected rights
-To protect government agents from malicious lawsuits stemming from conflicts with citizens and
promote conformity.
-To prevent citizens from assembling and/or petitioning government to address
grievances.
-To protect government actions that allow law enforcement officers to perform their duties to
protect and serve. - CORRECT ANSWER-to protect an individual's freedoms and prevent
government from interfering in protected rights
John and Amy are celebrating their 5th wedding anniversary. As part of the celebration John rents a
chauffeured limousine to take them to dinner and a show. As they are traveling to the dinner
theater John opens a bottle of fine champagne and pours a glass for himself and his wife. As they are
sipping the wine their limo is pulled over by an officer for a speeding violation. The officer notices
the open bottle of champagne in the motor vehicle and John admits he and his wife were drinking.
From the list provided what is the most likely outcome of the officer's investigation?
No charges
Prohibition Against Consumption of Beer or Intoxicating Liquor in a Motor Vehicle
Driving While Impaired
Public Consumption of Beer or Intoxicating Liquor - CORRECT ANSWER-No charges
Ringo needs some quick cash. Shortly after 0400 hours Ringo goes to the closed Ace Hardware store
and cuts through the chain link fence that surrounds the patio section of the business. Ringo drags a
lawnmower and a chain saw through the hole in the fence. As he is loading these items into the back
,of his car a patrol car pulls up on him and the officer makes the arrest. From the list provided, what
is the most likely charge that Ringo faces?
Breaking and Entering
Burglary
Theft
Robbery - CORRECT ANSWER-Breaking and Entering
A sentence is the sanction or combination of sanctions imposed by the sentencing court on an
offender who is convicted of or pleads guilty to an offense. The court will consider three major goals
of sentencing when deciding on a course of action regarding an offender. Which one of the four
listed options is not a goal of sentencing?
Punish the offender/rehabilitate the offender
Protect society
Restore the victim as much as possible
Protect the taxpayer from unnecessary expenses - CORRECT ANSWER-Protect the taxpayer
from unnecessary expenses
John's thinks his neighbor Carla is very sexy. He starts to leave notes on her vehicle windshield asking
her to go out with him. Carla refuses him. John continues to leave notes on her windshield,
messages on her phone and emails her, telling her she is sexy and they need to hook up. Carla tells
John to leave her alone. John continues to call, text, email and leave notes asking for a date. Carla is
now afraid to leave her house because she is afraid of John. From the list provided, what is the most
appropriate charge under these circumstances?
No Charges
Menacing
Aggravated Menacing
Menacing by Stalking - CORRECT ANSWER-Menacing by Stalking
dentify the legal concept. "The offering, giving, receiving, or soliciting of something of value for the
purpose of influencing the action of an official in the discharge of his or her public or legal duties.
Coercion
Intimidation
Bribery
Obstruction - CORRECT ANSWER-Bribery
, Listed are several of the general indicators of a methamphetamine lab. Which one is incorrect?
Containers with layers of both liquids and solids
Containers with multiple layers of liquid
Containers with tubes or hoses attached
Containers of lactose and sodium bisulfite - CORRECT ANSWER-Containers of lactose and
sodium bisulfite
When it comes to clandestine labs, Ohio law enforcement officers are responsible for what?
Identifying what appears to be the components of a clandestine laboratory
Identifying the materials found in open containers
Identifying the materials found in sealed containers
Properly tagging what appears to be the components of a clandestine laboratory - CORRECT
ANSWER-Identifying what appears to be the components of a clandestine laboratory
"Look as far ahead as possible to keep the driver's view up rather than looking down at the area in
front of the car" is what component of the Smith system of driving?
Aim High in Driving
Keep Your Eyes Moving
Get the Big Picture
Leave Yourself an Out
Make Sure Others See You
Question 18 - CORRECT ANSWER-Aim High in Driving
Identify the term that correctly defines the term "reactive patrol."
Responding to crimes and incidents after they have occurred and have been reported
Working to prevent crime rather than waiting for it to occur
Working to keep the district lieutenant happy with the traffic ticket count
None of the listed definitions are correct - CORRECT ANSWER-Responding to crimes and
incidents after they have occurred and have been reported
2026 200 Questions and 100% Verified Correct
John and his best friend Chuck are watching television at John's house. Chuck asks John to show him
his new assault rifle. John habitually keeps all his firearms fully loaded and with a round chambered
and safety off "just in case I need it fast." As John is removing the rifle from the gun case he starts to
drop it. Startled, John grabs the weapon around the trigger guard and accidently fires a round into
Chuck's chest. Chuck dies enroute to the hospital. From the list provided, what is the most
appropriate charge under these circumstances?
Negligent homicide
Involuntary Manslaughter
Voluntary Manslaughter
Murder - CORRECT ANSWER-Negligent Homicide
Definition: any event (i.e., trauma) which has a stressful impact sufficient enough to overwhelm the
usually effective coping skills. Also known as: - CORRECT ANSWER-Critical Incident Stress
A vehicle stop where there is a likely potential for felonious assault" is the OPOTA definition of what
concept? - CORRECT ANSWER-High-Risk vehicle stop
While using active listening skills you use minimal encouragements. Which answer identifies proper
minimal encouragements to demonstrate that you are listening carefully.
They - We - Us
Yes - ok - I see
I can't - You shouldn't - We'll see
You won't- I won't We won't - CORRECT ANSWER-Yes - ok - I see
"The formal, systematic, or intensive questioning by the police of a person arrested or suspected of
committing a crime" is considered what? - CORRECT ANSWER-An interrogation
Tiny knotted balloons the size of a pencil eraser, syringes, spoons, cotton swabs, cigarette filters,
pieces of foil, bottoms of soda cans, gel capsules, folded paper bindles, sometimes the paper used is
lottery ticket cards, little squares that have been cut from grocery bags - this paraphernalia is most
associated with the use of what drug? - CORRECT ANSWER-Heroin
,Which of the following states two of the four requirements of a well-written report?
Concise; Short
Concise; Clear
Correct; Easy to read
Complete; First Person Narrative - CORRECT ANSWER-Concise; Clear
In 1791, the Constitution was amended to provide more specific guarantees to individual citizens.
The first ten amendments are known as the Bill of Rights. Seven of the first ten amendments have
direct influence on how we perform our duties as officers. Identify the answer that correctly lists the
two purposes of the Bill of Rights.
-To protect an individual's freedoms and prevent government from interfering in protected rights
-To protect government agents from malicious lawsuits stemming from conflicts with citizens and
promote conformity.
-To prevent citizens from assembling and/or petitioning government to address
grievances.
-To protect government actions that allow law enforcement officers to perform their duties to
protect and serve. - CORRECT ANSWER-to protect an individual's freedoms and prevent
government from interfering in protected rights
John and Amy are celebrating their 5th wedding anniversary. As part of the celebration John rents a
chauffeured limousine to take them to dinner and a show. As they are traveling to the dinner
theater John opens a bottle of fine champagne and pours a glass for himself and his wife. As they are
sipping the wine their limo is pulled over by an officer for a speeding violation. The officer notices
the open bottle of champagne in the motor vehicle and John admits he and his wife were drinking.
From the list provided what is the most likely outcome of the officer's investigation?
No charges
Prohibition Against Consumption of Beer or Intoxicating Liquor in a Motor Vehicle
Driving While Impaired
Public Consumption of Beer or Intoxicating Liquor - CORRECT ANSWER-No charges
Ringo needs some quick cash. Shortly after 0400 hours Ringo goes to the closed Ace Hardware store
and cuts through the chain link fence that surrounds the patio section of the business. Ringo drags a
lawnmower and a chain saw through the hole in the fence. As he is loading these items into the back
,of his car a patrol car pulls up on him and the officer makes the arrest. From the list provided, what
is the most likely charge that Ringo faces?
Breaking and Entering
Burglary
Theft
Robbery - CORRECT ANSWER-Breaking and Entering
A sentence is the sanction or combination of sanctions imposed by the sentencing court on an
offender who is convicted of or pleads guilty to an offense. The court will consider three major goals
of sentencing when deciding on a course of action regarding an offender. Which one of the four
listed options is not a goal of sentencing?
Punish the offender/rehabilitate the offender
Protect society
Restore the victim as much as possible
Protect the taxpayer from unnecessary expenses - CORRECT ANSWER-Protect the taxpayer
from unnecessary expenses
John's thinks his neighbor Carla is very sexy. He starts to leave notes on her vehicle windshield asking
her to go out with him. Carla refuses him. John continues to leave notes on her windshield,
messages on her phone and emails her, telling her she is sexy and they need to hook up. Carla tells
John to leave her alone. John continues to call, text, email and leave notes asking for a date. Carla is
now afraid to leave her house because she is afraid of John. From the list provided, what is the most
appropriate charge under these circumstances?
No Charges
Menacing
Aggravated Menacing
Menacing by Stalking - CORRECT ANSWER-Menacing by Stalking
dentify the legal concept. "The offering, giving, receiving, or soliciting of something of value for the
purpose of influencing the action of an official in the discharge of his or her public or legal duties.
Coercion
Intimidation
Bribery
Obstruction - CORRECT ANSWER-Bribery
, Listed are several of the general indicators of a methamphetamine lab. Which one is incorrect?
Containers with layers of both liquids and solids
Containers with multiple layers of liquid
Containers with tubes or hoses attached
Containers of lactose and sodium bisulfite - CORRECT ANSWER-Containers of lactose and
sodium bisulfite
When it comes to clandestine labs, Ohio law enforcement officers are responsible for what?
Identifying what appears to be the components of a clandestine laboratory
Identifying the materials found in open containers
Identifying the materials found in sealed containers
Properly tagging what appears to be the components of a clandestine laboratory - CORRECT
ANSWER-Identifying what appears to be the components of a clandestine laboratory
"Look as far ahead as possible to keep the driver's view up rather than looking down at the area in
front of the car" is what component of the Smith system of driving?
Aim High in Driving
Keep Your Eyes Moving
Get the Big Picture
Leave Yourself an Out
Make Sure Others See You
Question 18 - CORRECT ANSWER-Aim High in Driving
Identify the term that correctly defines the term "reactive patrol."
Responding to crimes and incidents after they have occurred and have been reported
Working to prevent crime rather than waiting for it to occur
Working to keep the district lieutenant happy with the traffic ticket count
None of the listed definitions are correct - CORRECT ANSWER-Responding to crimes and
incidents after they have occurred and have been reported
