BCOT Actual Exam Questions with Correct
Answers | Latest 2026
Once charged, when must an employee report the offense to their supervisor/manager?
immediately upon returning to work or within 24 hours, whichever is sooner.
What are the 3 main examples of motor vehicle offenses that may result in immediate
suspension or revocation of the employees drivers license?
DWI,
DUI,
Speeding 55 MPH and over 15 MPH over the posted speed limit
Name 5 different type of "Formal notice"
arrest,
detention,
citation,
criminal summons,
civil summons,
permanent restraining order,
warrant for arrest,
order for arrest,
bill of information,
notice from DMV,
order to show cause
,If a certified officer is convicted of a misdemeanor offense while employed as a criminal
justice officer, how long can their criminal justice certification be suspended?
3 years
from the CJ administrative code, "convicted" or "conviction" means what? (3 things)
verdict or finding of guilty, plea of guilty, plea of no contest/nolo contendere
although the DPS Personnel notifies the Criminal Justice Division of certified employees
criminal offenses, who is ultimately responsible for reporting?
the certified officer is responsible to ensure the criminal offenses are reported to the CJSD
define "integrity" in ancient times
Integrity is the putting on of armor, building completeness, wholeness in character
the word "ethics" comes from what greek and latin term?
greek for "character" and latin for "customs"
Under the secretary of Public safety, what is the responsibility of OSI?
oversees and conducts administrative investigations and administers the disciplinary process to
ensure corrective actions are fair, consistent, technically accurate, and comply with the state
agency policies.
every employee of NCDPS shall have the affirmation obligation to report, directly and
WITHOUT UNDUE DELAY any and all information concerning conduct which the know
or should reasonably know to involve corrupt or other criminal activity or conflict of
interest
,Obligation to Report
the CONSCIOUS OR RECKLESS DISREGARD of the consequences of ones acts or
omissions
Deliberate Indifference
what are the 2 leading issues resulting in employe misconduct?
Undue Familiarity and Social Media/Inappropriate Use of State Computers
What are some challenges of decision making?
peer pressure,
the stress of the workplace,
personal challenges such as financial problems, marital problems, etc.
when may an officer use DEADLY FORCE
prevent escape of a convicted felon
prevent or stop a life threatening assault on themselves or another person,
prevent escape of a pre-trial detainee awaiting felony charges
when may an officer NOT use DEADLY FORCE
to solely protect state property or ensure compliance with a lawful order that does not implicate
personal safety
when may an officer NOT use DEADLY FORCE when dealing with ESCAPES
against a misdemeanor escapee,
pretrial detainee awaiting misdemeanor charges,
, when is DEADLY FORCE authorized for an inmate with a misdemeanor?
where there is imminent threat of death or serious bodily injury presented
what faith groups are listed under the Prisons Religion Practices Guide and Reference
Manual?
American Indian,
aquarian christine curch universal,
asatru,
assemblies of yahweh,
buddhism,
christian,
hindu,
Hebrew israelite,
house of yahweh,
islam,
judaism,
messianic judaism,
moorish science temple,
rastafarian,
Wiccan
where do most civil action lawsuits take place?
federal court
when is an employee allowed defense by the Attorney Generals office?
Answers | Latest 2026
Once charged, when must an employee report the offense to their supervisor/manager?
immediately upon returning to work or within 24 hours, whichever is sooner.
What are the 3 main examples of motor vehicle offenses that may result in immediate
suspension or revocation of the employees drivers license?
DWI,
DUI,
Speeding 55 MPH and over 15 MPH over the posted speed limit
Name 5 different type of "Formal notice"
arrest,
detention,
citation,
criminal summons,
civil summons,
permanent restraining order,
warrant for arrest,
order for arrest,
bill of information,
notice from DMV,
order to show cause
,If a certified officer is convicted of a misdemeanor offense while employed as a criminal
justice officer, how long can their criminal justice certification be suspended?
3 years
from the CJ administrative code, "convicted" or "conviction" means what? (3 things)
verdict or finding of guilty, plea of guilty, plea of no contest/nolo contendere
although the DPS Personnel notifies the Criminal Justice Division of certified employees
criminal offenses, who is ultimately responsible for reporting?
the certified officer is responsible to ensure the criminal offenses are reported to the CJSD
define "integrity" in ancient times
Integrity is the putting on of armor, building completeness, wholeness in character
the word "ethics" comes from what greek and latin term?
greek for "character" and latin for "customs"
Under the secretary of Public safety, what is the responsibility of OSI?
oversees and conducts administrative investigations and administers the disciplinary process to
ensure corrective actions are fair, consistent, technically accurate, and comply with the state
agency policies.
every employee of NCDPS shall have the affirmation obligation to report, directly and
WITHOUT UNDUE DELAY any and all information concerning conduct which the know
or should reasonably know to involve corrupt or other criminal activity or conflict of
interest
,Obligation to Report
the CONSCIOUS OR RECKLESS DISREGARD of the consequences of ones acts or
omissions
Deliberate Indifference
what are the 2 leading issues resulting in employe misconduct?
Undue Familiarity and Social Media/Inappropriate Use of State Computers
What are some challenges of decision making?
peer pressure,
the stress of the workplace,
personal challenges such as financial problems, marital problems, etc.
when may an officer use DEADLY FORCE
prevent escape of a convicted felon
prevent or stop a life threatening assault on themselves or another person,
prevent escape of a pre-trial detainee awaiting felony charges
when may an officer NOT use DEADLY FORCE
to solely protect state property or ensure compliance with a lawful order that does not implicate
personal safety
when may an officer NOT use DEADLY FORCE when dealing with ESCAPES
against a misdemeanor escapee,
pretrial detainee awaiting misdemeanor charges,
, when is DEADLY FORCE authorized for an inmate with a misdemeanor?
where there is imminent threat of death or serious bodily injury presented
what faith groups are listed under the Prisons Religion Practices Guide and Reference
Manual?
American Indian,
aquarian christine curch universal,
asatru,
assemblies of yahweh,
buddhism,
christian,
hindu,
Hebrew israelite,
house of yahweh,
islam,
judaism,
messianic judaism,
moorish science temple,
rastafarian,
Wiccan
where do most civil action lawsuits take place?
federal court
when is an employee allowed defense by the Attorney Generals office?
