AZPOST PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES STUDY
GUIDE 2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
SOLUTIONS
◉ Span of Control. Answer: Number of subordinates under a
supervisor that can be effectively supervised
◉ 5 Problem Solving Steps. Answer: 1. Identify the problem
2. Analyze the problem
3. Develop alternatives
4. Select a solution
5. Evaluate effectiveness
◉ Motivation. Answer: Being encouraged to develop positive
attitudes and behaviors in the work environment
◉ Authority. Answer: The right and power to make decisions
◉ Delegation. Answer: Act of empowering to act for another; entrust
another with authority
◉ Parole. Answer: early release from prison
,◉ Probation. Answer: Alternative sentence to imprisonment
◉ 5 categories of law enforcement in AZ. Answer: Federal
State
Tribal
County
Local
◉ Cross-certification of federal peace officers conducted by the
county _____.. Answer: Sheriff
◉ 4 Problems with gratuity. Answer: 1. In debt
2. Expectations of giver
3. Public perception
4. Easier to move small to large gifts
◉ Bribery. Answer: Corrupt intent for expected return or influence
◉ Minimum qualifications for police officer in AZ established by....
Answer: AZ POST Board
,◉ Canons of Police Ethics relates to the ____ of the people.. Answer:
Protection
◉ Stress. Answer: Disease of modern society 21st century; pressure
for action or change
◉ 3 stages of stress. Answer: Alarm
Adaptation (stamina)
Exhaustion
◉ Two kinds of stress. Answer: Short and long term
◉ Short term stress. Answer: Healthy kind of stress
◉ Long term stress. Answer: Chronic leads to complete exhaustion
◉ 3 Warning Types of Stress. Answer: Physical
Emotional
Behavioral
◉ 4 Techniques to deal with stress. Answer: Aerobic exercise
Relaxation
, Nutrition
Sleep
◉ 3 keys to emotional survival. Answer: 1. Personal time
management
2. Physical fitness
3. Having "other" significant roles
◉ 4 Alternatives to Prosecution. Answer: Mediation
Warnings
Civil Remedies
Referral services
◉ Solicitation. Answer: Encourage someone to commit a crime in
your behalf
◉ Conspiracy. Answer: Intent to promote commission of a crime
between at least 2 people with an overt act
◉ Facilitation. Answer: Provide the means to commit a crime
◉ Officers use the ____ of the Law, or fair meaning of the law
considering discretion.. Answer: Spirit of the Law
GUIDE 2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
SOLUTIONS
◉ Span of Control. Answer: Number of subordinates under a
supervisor that can be effectively supervised
◉ 5 Problem Solving Steps. Answer: 1. Identify the problem
2. Analyze the problem
3. Develop alternatives
4. Select a solution
5. Evaluate effectiveness
◉ Motivation. Answer: Being encouraged to develop positive
attitudes and behaviors in the work environment
◉ Authority. Answer: The right and power to make decisions
◉ Delegation. Answer: Act of empowering to act for another; entrust
another with authority
◉ Parole. Answer: early release from prison
,◉ Probation. Answer: Alternative sentence to imprisonment
◉ 5 categories of law enforcement in AZ. Answer: Federal
State
Tribal
County
Local
◉ Cross-certification of federal peace officers conducted by the
county _____.. Answer: Sheriff
◉ 4 Problems with gratuity. Answer: 1. In debt
2. Expectations of giver
3. Public perception
4. Easier to move small to large gifts
◉ Bribery. Answer: Corrupt intent for expected return or influence
◉ Minimum qualifications for police officer in AZ established by....
Answer: AZ POST Board
,◉ Canons of Police Ethics relates to the ____ of the people.. Answer:
Protection
◉ Stress. Answer: Disease of modern society 21st century; pressure
for action or change
◉ 3 stages of stress. Answer: Alarm
Adaptation (stamina)
Exhaustion
◉ Two kinds of stress. Answer: Short and long term
◉ Short term stress. Answer: Healthy kind of stress
◉ Long term stress. Answer: Chronic leads to complete exhaustion
◉ 3 Warning Types of Stress. Answer: Physical
Emotional
Behavioral
◉ 4 Techniques to deal with stress. Answer: Aerobic exercise
Relaxation
, Nutrition
Sleep
◉ 3 keys to emotional survival. Answer: 1. Personal time
management
2. Physical fitness
3. Having "other" significant roles
◉ 4 Alternatives to Prosecution. Answer: Mediation
Warnings
Civil Remedies
Referral services
◉ Solicitation. Answer: Encourage someone to commit a crime in
your behalf
◉ Conspiracy. Answer: Intent to promote commission of a crime
between at least 2 people with an overt act
◉ Facilitation. Answer: Provide the means to commit a crime
◉ Officers use the ____ of the Law, or fair meaning of the law
considering discretion.. Answer: Spirit of the Law
