POLICE OFFICER SELECTION STUDY EXAMS GUIDE
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS SURE A+
✔✔What should you avoid eating before the test? - ✔✔Junk food and large meals.
✔✔What is the benefit of practicing with sample test questions? - ✔✔It helps you
become familiar with the types of questions and improves your efficiency during the test.
✔✔What is the recommended approach to test-taking on the day of the test? -
✔✔Follow guidelines to finish on time and increase chances of scoring well.
✔✔What is the maximum time allowed for the Incident Report Writing section? - ✔✔15
minutes.
✔✔How should answers be recorded in the Incident Report Writing section? - ✔✔In
complete sentences in the space provided in the test booklet.
✔✔What can help optimize your mental performance on test day? - ✔✔Avoiding alcohol
and getting a good night's sleep.
✔✔What is one way to increase your chances of achieving a high score? - ✔✔Spend
time preparing and familiarizing yourself with the test material.
, ✔✔What is the first section of the POST? - ✔✔Arithmetic.
✔✔What is the second section of the POST? - ✔✔Reading Comprehension.
✔✔What is the third section of the POST? - ✔✔Grammar.
✔✔What is the fourth section of the POST? - ✔✔Incident Report Writing.
✔✔What is the recommended way to handle anxiety before the test? - ✔✔Familiarize
yourself with the test format and practice sample questions.
✔✔What should you do if you find difficulty in a specific area during practice? -
✔✔Review and reinforce skills in that area before the test date.
✔✔What should you do before the test begins? - ✔✔Arrive early, visit the restroom, and
settle in.
✔✔Why is it important to relax before a test? - ✔✔To concentrate better and reduce
anxiety.
✔✔What should you do if the test directions are unclear? - ✔✔Ask questions to ensure
you understand the directions.
✔✔What is a good strategy for pacing yourself during a test? - ✔✔Make a mental note
of the time limit for each section.
✔✔What should you do if you are uncertain about an answer? - ✔✔Eliminate known
incorrect alternatives and make your best guess.
✔✔What is the consequence of not answering every question on the test? - ✔✔You
may miss points since there is no penalty for guessing.
✔✔What should you do if you have extra time at the end of a section? - ✔✔Check your
answers, starting with any guessed questions.
✔✔What should you avoid doing when time is called? - ✔✔Do not look at other test
booklets or continue working.
✔✔What type of questions are included in the Reading Comprehension section? -
✔✔True/False, multiple choice, and sentence completion questions.
✔✔What is considered 'library theft' according to the state criminal code? - ✔✔Failing to
return library materials after notification.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS SURE A+
✔✔What should you avoid eating before the test? - ✔✔Junk food and large meals.
✔✔What is the benefit of practicing with sample test questions? - ✔✔It helps you
become familiar with the types of questions and improves your efficiency during the test.
✔✔What is the recommended approach to test-taking on the day of the test? -
✔✔Follow guidelines to finish on time and increase chances of scoring well.
✔✔What is the maximum time allowed for the Incident Report Writing section? - ✔✔15
minutes.
✔✔How should answers be recorded in the Incident Report Writing section? - ✔✔In
complete sentences in the space provided in the test booklet.
✔✔What can help optimize your mental performance on test day? - ✔✔Avoiding alcohol
and getting a good night's sleep.
✔✔What is one way to increase your chances of achieving a high score? - ✔✔Spend
time preparing and familiarizing yourself with the test material.
, ✔✔What is the first section of the POST? - ✔✔Arithmetic.
✔✔What is the second section of the POST? - ✔✔Reading Comprehension.
✔✔What is the third section of the POST? - ✔✔Grammar.
✔✔What is the fourth section of the POST? - ✔✔Incident Report Writing.
✔✔What is the recommended way to handle anxiety before the test? - ✔✔Familiarize
yourself with the test format and practice sample questions.
✔✔What should you do if you find difficulty in a specific area during practice? -
✔✔Review and reinforce skills in that area before the test date.
✔✔What should you do before the test begins? - ✔✔Arrive early, visit the restroom, and
settle in.
✔✔Why is it important to relax before a test? - ✔✔To concentrate better and reduce
anxiety.
✔✔What should you do if the test directions are unclear? - ✔✔Ask questions to ensure
you understand the directions.
✔✔What is a good strategy for pacing yourself during a test? - ✔✔Make a mental note
of the time limit for each section.
✔✔What should you do if you are uncertain about an answer? - ✔✔Eliminate known
incorrect alternatives and make your best guess.
✔✔What is the consequence of not answering every question on the test? - ✔✔You
may miss points since there is no penalty for guessing.
✔✔What should you do if you have extra time at the end of a section? - ✔✔Check your
answers, starting with any guessed questions.
✔✔What should you avoid doing when time is called? - ✔✔Do not look at other test
booklets or continue working.
✔✔What type of questions are included in the Reading Comprehension section? -
✔✔True/False, multiple choice, and sentence completion questions.
✔✔What is considered 'library theft' according to the state criminal code? - ✔✔Failing to
return library materials after notification.
