HPD SGT Test 1 Classmaker Exam
Questions and Answers 100% Pass
Question 1 of 100
All of the following are among the department's guiding principles except.
A. The department is the crucial piece in the structure that makes society a
cohesive and safe environment as opposed to one characterized by chaos and
disorder.
B. The department and each of its commands, offices and divisions shall strive to
reflect the ethnic and cultural make-up of the community it serves.
C. The neighborhood is the basic segment of the community
D. Because law enforcement and public safety reflect community wide concerns,
the police must actively seek the involvement of citizens in all aspects of policing.
GO 100-06, Mission, Values, Ethics, Guiding Principles; pp. 1-2, (3)(d)(e)) -
CORRECT ANSWER-A
,Question 2 of 100
It is encouraged to used expedited Class Il investigations, and not Sl investigations,
in circumstances, other than administrative type violations, when:
A. there are repeated violations of a more serious nature.
B. the employee acknowledges culpability and accepts responsibility for all the
alleged conduct.
C. violations occur off-duty and outside the City of Houston.
D. it appears likely that the investigation will take fewer than seven (7) days.
GO 200-3; Employee Misconduct; p. 2, #1, para. 2 - CORRECT ANSWER-B
Question 3 of 100
Supervisors who delegate tasks to subordinate employees are:
A. ultimately accountable for ensuring the task is completed.
B. required to delegate authority commensurate with the responsibility so delegated
C. required to monitor the subordinate employees with diligence and constancy.
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,D. encouraged to obtain the subordinate employee's agreement regarding the goals,
objectives, and methods of carrying out the delegated tasks.
GO 200-08, Conduct and Authority; p. 8, #9 - CORRECT ANSWER-A
Question 4 of 100
During an emergency response, the on-duty area patrol sergeant or lieutenant shall
immediately respond to the scene of the emergency and take charge of the
department's response until relieved. The first supervisor on the scene of an
emergency should ensure that the following critical tasks are accomplished: Secure
and establish communications; Identify any danger or kill zones and safe routes to
the scene; Establish inner and outer perimeters: and:
A. Establish a field command post.
B. Establish a staging area.
C. Request additional resources as necessary.
D. All of the above.
GO 200-10, Emergency Management; p. 8, para. 3 - CORRECT ANSWER-D
Question 5 of 100
, Which of the following statements about Performance Rating Worksheets is
correct?
A. Supervisors of classified employees shall meet with their employees to discuss
the contents of the worksheet every two or three months depending on which
worksheet is used
B. Worksheets can be grieved if they are not based on direct observation,
C. Only ratings of "Outstanding" and "Unacceptable" require documentation with
Performance Rating Worksheets.
D. Supervisors shall only address those specific task factors listed on the
Performance Rating worksheet.
GO 300-08 Classified Employee Efficiency Ratings; p. 2, (2)(a) - CORRECT
ANSWER-A
Question 6 of 100
Supervisors who witness, are advised of, or otherwise become aware of prohibited
conduct (discrimination or harassment) are required to report the prohibited
conduct and cannot agree to do otherwise. Once a supervisor is aware of
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Questions and Answers 100% Pass
Question 1 of 100
All of the following are among the department's guiding principles except.
A. The department is the crucial piece in the structure that makes society a
cohesive and safe environment as opposed to one characterized by chaos and
disorder.
B. The department and each of its commands, offices and divisions shall strive to
reflect the ethnic and cultural make-up of the community it serves.
C. The neighborhood is the basic segment of the community
D. Because law enforcement and public safety reflect community wide concerns,
the police must actively seek the involvement of citizens in all aspects of policing.
GO 100-06, Mission, Values, Ethics, Guiding Principles; pp. 1-2, (3)(d)(e)) -
CORRECT ANSWER-A
,Question 2 of 100
It is encouraged to used expedited Class Il investigations, and not Sl investigations,
in circumstances, other than administrative type violations, when:
A. there are repeated violations of a more serious nature.
B. the employee acknowledges culpability and accepts responsibility for all the
alleged conduct.
C. violations occur off-duty and outside the City of Houston.
D. it appears likely that the investigation will take fewer than seven (7) days.
GO 200-3; Employee Misconduct; p. 2, #1, para. 2 - CORRECT ANSWER-B
Question 3 of 100
Supervisors who delegate tasks to subordinate employees are:
A. ultimately accountable for ensuring the task is completed.
B. required to delegate authority commensurate with the responsibility so delegated
C. required to monitor the subordinate employees with diligence and constancy.
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,D. encouraged to obtain the subordinate employee's agreement regarding the goals,
objectives, and methods of carrying out the delegated tasks.
GO 200-08, Conduct and Authority; p. 8, #9 - CORRECT ANSWER-A
Question 4 of 100
During an emergency response, the on-duty area patrol sergeant or lieutenant shall
immediately respond to the scene of the emergency and take charge of the
department's response until relieved. The first supervisor on the scene of an
emergency should ensure that the following critical tasks are accomplished: Secure
and establish communications; Identify any danger or kill zones and safe routes to
the scene; Establish inner and outer perimeters: and:
A. Establish a field command post.
B. Establish a staging area.
C. Request additional resources as necessary.
D. All of the above.
GO 200-10, Emergency Management; p. 8, para. 3 - CORRECT ANSWER-D
Question 5 of 100
, Which of the following statements about Performance Rating Worksheets is
correct?
A. Supervisors of classified employees shall meet with their employees to discuss
the contents of the worksheet every two or three months depending on which
worksheet is used
B. Worksheets can be grieved if they are not based on direct observation,
C. Only ratings of "Outstanding" and "Unacceptable" require documentation with
Performance Rating Worksheets.
D. Supervisors shall only address those specific task factors listed on the
Performance Rating worksheet.
GO 300-08 Classified Employee Efficiency Ratings; p. 2, (2)(a) - CORRECT
ANSWER-A
Question 6 of 100
Supervisors who witness, are advised of, or otherwise become aware of prohibited
conduct (discrimination or harassment) are required to report the prohibited
conduct and cannot agree to do otherwise. Once a supervisor is aware of
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