KENTUCKY STATE TROOPER ENTRANCE EXAMINATION PRACTICE TEST QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES 2026 Q&A | INSTANT
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Core Domains
* Spelling and Vocabulary*
* Language Skills and Grammar*
* Reading Comprehension*
* Reasoning Ability and Logic*
* Spatial Reasoning and Orientation*
* Mathematical Reasoning and Computation*
* Computing Speeds and Measurements*
* Memory and Observation Skills*
* Situational Judgment and Decision-Making*
Introduction
This practice test is designed to prepare candidates for the Kentucky State Trooper Entrance Examination, a
critical assessment that determines eligibility for admission to the Kentucky State Police Academy. The exam
evaluates foundational cognitive skills essential for law enforcement success, including language proficiency,
mathematical reasoning, spatial awareness, memory retention, and situational judgment. The test consists of
100 multiple-choice questions presented in a standardized format, with some scenarios requiring candidates
to recall information from written passages or photographic materials. Success on this examination
demonstrates the cognitive readiness necessary for the rigorous 23-week training program and future
trooper duties. This assessment emphasizes real-world application of basic skills that troopers will use daily
in law enforcement operations, from calculating speeds and measuring evidence to interpreting statutes and
making critical decisions under pressure.
,SECTION ONE: QUESTIONS 1–100
Question 1
Which of the following words is spelled correctly?
A. Definitively
B. Definatively
C. Definitively
D. Definitively
🟢 Correct answer: C
🔴 RATIONALE: Option C is the only correctly spelled word. "Definitively" means in a way that provides a
conclusion or final answer. Options A, B, and D contain spelling errors.
Question 2
A trooper observes a vehicle traveling 180 feet in 2 seconds. What is the vehicle's speed in miles per hour? (1
mile = 5,280 feet)
A. 55 mph
B. 60 mph
C. 65 mph
D. 70 mph
🟢 Correct answer: B
,🔴 RATIONALE: Speed = distance/time = 180 feet/2 seconds = 90 feet/second. Convert to mph: 90 × 5,280 ÷
3,600 = 60 mph. Option B is correct.
Question 3
Which sentence demonstrates proper grammar?
A. The suspect ran quickly toward the alley.
B. The suspect ran quick toward the alley.
C. The suspect ran quickly towards the alley.
D. The suspect ran quickly to the alley.
🟢 Correct answer: A
🔴 RATIONALE: Option A uses "quickly" (correct adverb form) and "toward" (standard preposition). Option B
uses "quick" (adjective, not adverb). Option C uses "towards" (less standard). Option D changes meaning.
Question 4
From the passage below, what time did the incident occur?
"At approximately 14:35 hours, Officer Johnson received a call regarding a burglary in progress at 1247 Maple
Street. Upon arrival at 14:42 hours, the suspect was observed fleeing the scene."
A. 14:35 hours
B. 14:42 hours
C. 14:30 hours
D. 14:40 hours
, 🟢 Correct answer: A
🔴 RATIONALE: The passage states the call was received "at approximately 14:35 hours" regarding a burglary
in progress, indicating the incident occurred at that time. Option A is correct.
Question 5
If a police car travels at 65 mph and a suspect vehicle travels at 75 mph, how long will it take the suspect to gain
a 5-mile lead if they start together?
A. 25 minutes
B. 30 minutes
C. 35 minutes
D. 40 minutes
🟢 Correct answer: B
🔴 RATIONALE: The speed difference is 75 - 65 = 10 mph. To gain 5 miles: time = distance/speed = 5 miles ÷
10 mph = 0.5 hours = 30 minutes. Option B is correct.
Question 6
Which word is a synonym for "alleged"?
A. Confirmed
B. Proven
C. Supposed
D. Verified
CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES 2026 Q&A | INSTANT
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Core Domains
* Spelling and Vocabulary*
* Language Skills and Grammar*
* Reading Comprehension*
* Reasoning Ability and Logic*
* Spatial Reasoning and Orientation*
* Mathematical Reasoning and Computation*
* Computing Speeds and Measurements*
* Memory and Observation Skills*
* Situational Judgment and Decision-Making*
Introduction
This practice test is designed to prepare candidates for the Kentucky State Trooper Entrance Examination, a
critical assessment that determines eligibility for admission to the Kentucky State Police Academy. The exam
evaluates foundational cognitive skills essential for law enforcement success, including language proficiency,
mathematical reasoning, spatial awareness, memory retention, and situational judgment. The test consists of
100 multiple-choice questions presented in a standardized format, with some scenarios requiring candidates
to recall information from written passages or photographic materials. Success on this examination
demonstrates the cognitive readiness necessary for the rigorous 23-week training program and future
trooper duties. This assessment emphasizes real-world application of basic skills that troopers will use daily
in law enforcement operations, from calculating speeds and measuring evidence to interpreting statutes and
making critical decisions under pressure.
,SECTION ONE: QUESTIONS 1–100
Question 1
Which of the following words is spelled correctly?
A. Definitively
B. Definatively
C. Definitively
D. Definitively
🟢 Correct answer: C
🔴 RATIONALE: Option C is the only correctly spelled word. "Definitively" means in a way that provides a
conclusion or final answer. Options A, B, and D contain spelling errors.
Question 2
A trooper observes a vehicle traveling 180 feet in 2 seconds. What is the vehicle's speed in miles per hour? (1
mile = 5,280 feet)
A. 55 mph
B. 60 mph
C. 65 mph
D. 70 mph
🟢 Correct answer: B
,🔴 RATIONALE: Speed = distance/time = 180 feet/2 seconds = 90 feet/second. Convert to mph: 90 × 5,280 ÷
3,600 = 60 mph. Option B is correct.
Question 3
Which sentence demonstrates proper grammar?
A. The suspect ran quickly toward the alley.
B. The suspect ran quick toward the alley.
C. The suspect ran quickly towards the alley.
D. The suspect ran quickly to the alley.
🟢 Correct answer: A
🔴 RATIONALE: Option A uses "quickly" (correct adverb form) and "toward" (standard preposition). Option B
uses "quick" (adjective, not adverb). Option C uses "towards" (less standard). Option D changes meaning.
Question 4
From the passage below, what time did the incident occur?
"At approximately 14:35 hours, Officer Johnson received a call regarding a burglary in progress at 1247 Maple
Street. Upon arrival at 14:42 hours, the suspect was observed fleeing the scene."
A. 14:35 hours
B. 14:42 hours
C. 14:30 hours
D. 14:40 hours
, 🟢 Correct answer: A
🔴 RATIONALE: The passage states the call was received "at approximately 14:35 hours" regarding a burglary
in progress, indicating the incident occurred at that time. Option A is correct.
Question 5
If a police car travels at 65 mph and a suspect vehicle travels at 75 mph, how long will it take the suspect to gain
a 5-mile lead if they start together?
A. 25 minutes
B. 30 minutes
C. 35 minutes
D. 40 minutes
🟢 Correct answer: B
🔴 RATIONALE: The speed difference is 75 - 65 = 10 mph. To gain 5 miles: time = distance/speed = 5 miles ÷
10 mph = 0.5 hours = 30 minutes. Option B is correct.
Question 6
Which word is a synonym for "alleged"?
A. Confirmed
B. Proven
C. Supposed
D. Verified
