FLETC UPTP EXAM 1 – COMPLETE STUDY GUIDE
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SECTION 1: EXEMPLARY LEADERSHIP (5 Practices)
Q1. What are the 5 practices of exemplary leadership?
A. Plan, Organize, Direct, Coordinate, Control
B. Model the way, Inspire a shared vision, Challenge the process, Enable
others to act, Encourage the heart
C. Lead, Educate, Adapt, Communicate, Execute
D. Vision, Integrity, Courage, Respect, Fairness
Rationale: The five practices of exemplary leadership (from Kouzes and Posner) spell
MICEE: Model the way, Inspire a shared vision, Challenge the process, Enable others to
act, Encourage the heart. These are taught at FLETC as core leadership behaviors for law
enforcement officers .
SECTION 2: USE OF AUTHORITY – ELEMENTS
Q2. Identify the elements in the use of authority.
A. Power, Force, Discretion, Control, Influence, Leadership, Command Presence
B. Power, Force, Discretion, Control, Influence, Leadership, Command
Presence
C. Authority, Power, Control, Leadership, Management, Supervision
D. Respect, Integrity, Courage, Honesty, Compassion, Fairness
Rationale: The seven elements in the use of authority are Power, Force, Discretion,
Control, Influence, Leadership, and Command Presence. The mnemonic is PFCDICL
(Power, Force, Control, Discretion, Influence, Command Presence, Leadership) .
,Q3. Which term describes the ability to do or act?
A. Force
B. Power
C. Control
D. Discretion
Rationale: Power is defined as the capacity or ability to direct or influence the behavior of
others or the course of events. It is the foundational element of authority .
Q4. What is the definition of force in the context of law enforcement authority?
A. The ability to make decisions
B. Strength, intensity of effect; physically represents violence, compulsion, or
constraint exerted
C. The capacity to direct behavior
D. The right to decide according to one's judgment
Rationale: Force is a show of strength with the intensity of effort. It physically represents
violence, compulsion, or constraint exerted upon a subject .
Q5. What is discretion in law enforcement?
A. The use of physical restraint
B. The power or right to decide or act according to one's own judgment;
freedom of judgment or choice
C. The ability to command others
D. The use of deadly force
Rationale: Discretion is the power or right to decide or act according to one's own
judgment. It represents the freedom of choice that officers have in deciding how to handle
situations .
Q6. What is control as an element of authority?
A. To use physical force
B. *To exercise restraint or direction over; dominate. The authority given to all
branches of police. *
, C. To influence others
D. To command presence
Rationale: Control means to exercise restraint or direction over someone or something.
This authority is given to all branches of police to maintain order and enforce laws .
Q7. How is command presence defined?
A. The use of verbal commands
B. How you are perceived by those around you; essentially presenting yourself
as someone in authority who is to be respected and obeyed
C. The physical use of force
D. The ability to write reports
Rationale: Command presence is how you are perceived by those around you. It is
essentially presenting yourself as someone in authority who is to be respected and obeyed.
Components include body language, appearance, sounding, and acting .
SECTION 3: LAW ENFORCEMENT CORE VALUES
Q8. Identify the core values of law enforcement officers.
A. Power, Control, Authority
B. Honesty, courage, compassion, respect, integrity, fairness
C. Speed, Strength, Intelligence
D. Leadership, Management, Supervision
Rationale: The core values for law enforcement officers are: honesty, courage,
compassion, respect, integrity, and fairness. These values influence how an officer uses
authority and serves the community .
Q9. Which core value is described as "uprightness of character and soundness of
moral principle, absolute truthfulness and honesty"?
A. Fairness
B. Integrity
C. Respect
2026/2027 Verified Questions and Answers for the
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SECTION 1: EXEMPLARY LEADERSHIP (5 Practices)
Q1. What are the 5 practices of exemplary leadership?
A. Plan, Organize, Direct, Coordinate, Control
B. Model the way, Inspire a shared vision, Challenge the process, Enable
others to act, Encourage the heart
C. Lead, Educate, Adapt, Communicate, Execute
D. Vision, Integrity, Courage, Respect, Fairness
Rationale: The five practices of exemplary leadership (from Kouzes and Posner) spell
MICEE: Model the way, Inspire a shared vision, Challenge the process, Enable others to
act, Encourage the heart. These are taught at FLETC as core leadership behaviors for law
enforcement officers .
SECTION 2: USE OF AUTHORITY – ELEMENTS
Q2. Identify the elements in the use of authority.
A. Power, Force, Discretion, Control, Influence, Leadership, Command Presence
B. Power, Force, Discretion, Control, Influence, Leadership, Command
Presence
C. Authority, Power, Control, Leadership, Management, Supervision
D. Respect, Integrity, Courage, Honesty, Compassion, Fairness
Rationale: The seven elements in the use of authority are Power, Force, Discretion,
Control, Influence, Leadership, and Command Presence. The mnemonic is PFCDICL
(Power, Force, Control, Discretion, Influence, Command Presence, Leadership) .
,Q3. Which term describes the ability to do or act?
A. Force
B. Power
C. Control
D. Discretion
Rationale: Power is defined as the capacity or ability to direct or influence the behavior of
others or the course of events. It is the foundational element of authority .
Q4. What is the definition of force in the context of law enforcement authority?
A. The ability to make decisions
B. Strength, intensity of effect; physically represents violence, compulsion, or
constraint exerted
C. The capacity to direct behavior
D. The right to decide according to one's judgment
Rationale: Force is a show of strength with the intensity of effort. It physically represents
violence, compulsion, or constraint exerted upon a subject .
Q5. What is discretion in law enforcement?
A. The use of physical restraint
B. The power or right to decide or act according to one's own judgment;
freedom of judgment or choice
C. The ability to command others
D. The use of deadly force
Rationale: Discretion is the power or right to decide or act according to one's own
judgment. It represents the freedom of choice that officers have in deciding how to handle
situations .
Q6. What is control as an element of authority?
A. To use physical force
B. *To exercise restraint or direction over; dominate. The authority given to all
branches of police. *
, C. To influence others
D. To command presence
Rationale: Control means to exercise restraint or direction over someone or something.
This authority is given to all branches of police to maintain order and enforce laws .
Q7. How is command presence defined?
A. The use of verbal commands
B. How you are perceived by those around you; essentially presenting yourself
as someone in authority who is to be respected and obeyed
C. The physical use of force
D. The ability to write reports
Rationale: Command presence is how you are perceived by those around you. It is
essentially presenting yourself as someone in authority who is to be respected and obeyed.
Components include body language, appearance, sounding, and acting .
SECTION 3: LAW ENFORCEMENT CORE VALUES
Q8. Identify the core values of law enforcement officers.
A. Power, Control, Authority
B. Honesty, courage, compassion, respect, integrity, fairness
C. Speed, Strength, Intelligence
D. Leadership, Management, Supervision
Rationale: The core values for law enforcement officers are: honesty, courage,
compassion, respect, integrity, and fairness. These values influence how an officer uses
authority and serves the community .
Q9. Which core value is described as "uprightness of character and soundness of
moral principle, absolute truthfulness and honesty"?
A. Fairness
B. Integrity
C. Respect
