MPOETC ACT 120 – Test One | Questions and Answers | 2026/2027 | A+ Grade (Exam Preparation Material)

MPOETC ACT 120 - TEST ONE questions and
answers 2026\2027 A+ Grade

4 Learning Skills
- correct answer Listen actively

participate

take notes

think critically



6 Components to active listening
- correct answer Mindset

Preparation

Organization

Focus

Clarify

Posture



ACT 120
- correct answer Established by PA Legislature in 1974. It's a certification for an officer which after
completion, is good for two years.



MPOETC TRAINING COMMISION
- correct answer There are 20 members of training commission. Each is appointed by the governor, they
serve three year terms

, POWERS AND DUTIES OF MPOETC
- correct answer Administer Program, Academics, Certification, Training, Standards, Rules and
Regulations.



Defining Certification
- correct answer assignment of a certification to a police officer after completing the ACT 120, is valid for
two years.



Commission
- correct answer Is MPOETC



Commissioner
- correct answer is the commissioner of PSP (PA state police)



Police Department
- correct answer A public agency having general police powers and charged with making arrests in
connection with the enforcement of criminal or traffic laws. It includes the sheriff's office and university
police.



Police officer
- correct answer An employee assigned to criminal or traffic law enforcement



Commission members
- correct answer 20 members,etc (SEE PAGE 13 for remaining) PSP Commissioner is chairman, Attorney
General police commisioner of a city of the first class.



Commission power and duties
- correct answer a. Administer program

b. Academies

c. Certification

d. Training

e. Standards

f. Rules and regulations