TCOLE Practice Exam: Texas Basic
Peace Officer Questions And Correct
Answers.
People are most likely to become angry when they (1.3.4) - Answer are tired and hungry
There are two requirements for a valid abandonment under Texas Law: first, the defendant must intend
to abandon the property and second, the decision to abandon must be made ____________, not merely
the product of police misconduct. - Answer freely or voluntary
Which of the following duties must a peace officer perform in a family violence disturbance? (6.4.1) -
Answer give written notice of victim's legal rights
It is important to be aware of one's _____, so that one can double check decisions to ensure accurate
and fair decision making. (5.1.1) - Answer biases
Which of the following is an advantage of having the professional model for law enforcement? (3.1.2) -
Answer more effective problem solving techniques
A defendant's right to confront his witnesses may be waived if the witnesses: (6.1.2) - Answer were
deposed (gave a deposition)
If, after a reasonable amount of time, the officer is unable to develop probable cause during the lawful
temporary detention, he/she should: (7.1.6) - Answer release the subject
A lawful enforcement officer may take possession of a child without a court order under any
circumstances. (14.1.7) - Answer False
_____ exists when the facts and circumstances known to the officer would warrant a prudent man
believing that an offense has been committed. - Answer Probable cause
,According to the CCP and case law, an officer/ supervisor _____________
intervene in cases of excessive use of force. (17.4.2) - Answer Must
According to Chapter 19, criminal homicide of the penal code, which of the following is not an element
of proof for the offense of murder? - Answer Recklessly causes the death of an individual
A person breaks into an attached garage, breaks into a vehicle parked in the garage, and steals a $1,500
computer from the back seat. According to the Penal Code, what is the most serious offense committed?
- Answer Burglary - habitation
An affirmative defense to prosecution - Answer excuses criminal responsibility if the defense is proven
by a preponderance of the evidence
Which of the following is an advantage of having the professional model for law enforcement? - Answer
More effective problem solving techniques
John Wrong offers Jackie Wright $35.00 to engage in sexual conduct with him. John Wrong has
committed the offense of _____________________________.
(8.9.2) - Answer Prostitution
Under which of the following conditions may a person drive a vehicle over an unprotected fire hose laid
down on a street to be used at a fire emergency? - Answer Only with permission of the fire department
official in charge.
The official charging document used in a misdemeanor action is called a/an _________________? -
Answer Information
The six major categories of drugs does not include: - Answer Dilutants
Art. 15.24 states in making an arrest, all ____________ means are permitted to be used to effect it. -
Answer Reasonable
,What is the first day an officer may stop a vehicle and issue a traffic citation for an expired motor vehicle
inspection certificate when said certificate expired on the last day of the preceding month? - Answer
The sixth day of the month
_______ is the condition of the human organism that consists of its health and disease status and risk
potential. - Answer Wellness
Dopey Dufess remained hidden in a washroom until the department store
closed with the intent to steal a necktie worth $3.00. He has committed:
(choose the best answer) (8.7.3) - Answer Burglary
A Concealed Handgun License holder enters a liquor store while possessing a concealed pistol. What
offense has occurred? - Answer No offense
For which of the following violations must the police officer permit the violator to sign a promise to
appear if the operator is a resident of the state of Texas and is operating a vehicle licensed in Texas? -
Answer Speeding
According to the Penal Code, a mistake of fact is ________. - Answer A defense to prosecution
The three components of the Criminal Justice System are: - Answer Police, Courts, Correctional System
A crisis reaction can cause a physical response in addition to an emotional response - Answer True
According to the Transportation Code: "No person shall drive a vehicle on a highway at a speed greater
than is ______ and ________ under the circumstances then existing. - Answer Reasonable / prudent
According to the Code of Criminal Procedure, a peace officer may request a magistrates order for
emergency protection at a defendants appearance before a magistrate after an arrest for - Answer an
offense involving family violence
, Officers will follow the __________ step violator interview unless circumstances exist that make their
use extraneous or non-applicable. - Answer Seven
At the moment of arrest, _______ ceases to build - Answer Probable cause
According to the Penal Code, a person is justified in using deadly force against another __________ -
Answer to prevent the other's imminent commission of arson
According to the Penal code, ___________ is failing to return to custody following a temporary leave for
a specific purpose. - Answer Escape
Which of the following is considered cover? - Answer Dirt embankment
A male person is at a night club and looks in the girls' restroom to see if he can catch a glimpse at any
partially clothed women. What offense has occurred? - Answer Disorderly Conduct
Joe allowed Joan, a 17 year old run away to stay at his house for two weeks and did not bother to call the
police or her parents, knowing Joan was a run away. This is...... (8.6.1) - Answer Harboring a runaway
A person stays the night in a hotel room. The person is not satisfied and simply leaves the next morning
without paying the $45 bill. What offense has occurred - Answer Theft of service < $100
________ the intellectually disciplined process of actively and skillfully conceptualizing, applying,
analyzing, synthesizing, and/or evaluating information gathered from or generated by observation,
experience, reflection, reasoning, or communication, as a guide to belief and action best defines: -
Answer Critical thinking
The Commission required a minimum of ____ rounds for basic handgun qualification. - Answer 50
The condition of the human organism that consists of its health and disease status and risk potential. -
Answer Wellness
Peace Officer Questions And Correct
Answers.
People are most likely to become angry when they (1.3.4) - Answer are tired and hungry
There are two requirements for a valid abandonment under Texas Law: first, the defendant must intend
to abandon the property and second, the decision to abandon must be made ____________, not merely
the product of police misconduct. - Answer freely or voluntary
Which of the following duties must a peace officer perform in a family violence disturbance? (6.4.1) -
Answer give written notice of victim's legal rights
It is important to be aware of one's _____, so that one can double check decisions to ensure accurate
and fair decision making. (5.1.1) - Answer biases
Which of the following is an advantage of having the professional model for law enforcement? (3.1.2) -
Answer more effective problem solving techniques
A defendant's right to confront his witnesses may be waived if the witnesses: (6.1.2) - Answer were
deposed (gave a deposition)
If, after a reasonable amount of time, the officer is unable to develop probable cause during the lawful
temporary detention, he/she should: (7.1.6) - Answer release the subject
A lawful enforcement officer may take possession of a child without a court order under any
circumstances. (14.1.7) - Answer False
_____ exists when the facts and circumstances known to the officer would warrant a prudent man
believing that an offense has been committed. - Answer Probable cause
,According to the CCP and case law, an officer/ supervisor _____________
intervene in cases of excessive use of force. (17.4.2) - Answer Must
According to Chapter 19, criminal homicide of the penal code, which of the following is not an element
of proof for the offense of murder? - Answer Recklessly causes the death of an individual
A person breaks into an attached garage, breaks into a vehicle parked in the garage, and steals a $1,500
computer from the back seat. According to the Penal Code, what is the most serious offense committed?
- Answer Burglary - habitation
An affirmative defense to prosecution - Answer excuses criminal responsibility if the defense is proven
by a preponderance of the evidence
Which of the following is an advantage of having the professional model for law enforcement? - Answer
More effective problem solving techniques
John Wrong offers Jackie Wright $35.00 to engage in sexual conduct with him. John Wrong has
committed the offense of _____________________________.
(8.9.2) - Answer Prostitution
Under which of the following conditions may a person drive a vehicle over an unprotected fire hose laid
down on a street to be used at a fire emergency? - Answer Only with permission of the fire department
official in charge.
The official charging document used in a misdemeanor action is called a/an _________________? -
Answer Information
The six major categories of drugs does not include: - Answer Dilutants
Art. 15.24 states in making an arrest, all ____________ means are permitted to be used to effect it. -
Answer Reasonable
,What is the first day an officer may stop a vehicle and issue a traffic citation for an expired motor vehicle
inspection certificate when said certificate expired on the last day of the preceding month? - Answer
The sixth day of the month
_______ is the condition of the human organism that consists of its health and disease status and risk
potential. - Answer Wellness
Dopey Dufess remained hidden in a washroom until the department store
closed with the intent to steal a necktie worth $3.00. He has committed:
(choose the best answer) (8.7.3) - Answer Burglary
A Concealed Handgun License holder enters a liquor store while possessing a concealed pistol. What
offense has occurred? - Answer No offense
For which of the following violations must the police officer permit the violator to sign a promise to
appear if the operator is a resident of the state of Texas and is operating a vehicle licensed in Texas? -
Answer Speeding
According to the Penal Code, a mistake of fact is ________. - Answer A defense to prosecution
The three components of the Criminal Justice System are: - Answer Police, Courts, Correctional System
A crisis reaction can cause a physical response in addition to an emotional response - Answer True
According to the Transportation Code: "No person shall drive a vehicle on a highway at a speed greater
than is ______ and ________ under the circumstances then existing. - Answer Reasonable / prudent
According to the Code of Criminal Procedure, a peace officer may request a magistrates order for
emergency protection at a defendants appearance before a magistrate after an arrest for - Answer an
offense involving family violence
, Officers will follow the __________ step violator interview unless circumstances exist that make their
use extraneous or non-applicable. - Answer Seven
At the moment of arrest, _______ ceases to build - Answer Probable cause
According to the Penal Code, a person is justified in using deadly force against another __________ -
Answer to prevent the other's imminent commission of arson
According to the Penal code, ___________ is failing to return to custody following a temporary leave for
a specific purpose. - Answer Escape
Which of the following is considered cover? - Answer Dirt embankment
A male person is at a night club and looks in the girls' restroom to see if he can catch a glimpse at any
partially clothed women. What offense has occurred? - Answer Disorderly Conduct
Joe allowed Joan, a 17 year old run away to stay at his house for two weeks and did not bother to call the
police or her parents, knowing Joan was a run away. This is...... (8.6.1) - Answer Harboring a runaway
A person stays the night in a hotel room. The person is not satisfied and simply leaves the next morning
without paying the $45 bill. What offense has occurred - Answer Theft of service < $100
________ the intellectually disciplined process of actively and skillfully conceptualizing, applying,
analyzing, synthesizing, and/or evaluating information gathered from or generated by observation,
experience, reflection, reasoning, or communication, as a guide to belief and action best defines: -
Answer Critical thinking
The Commission required a minimum of ____ rounds for basic handgun qualification. - Answer 50
The condition of the human organism that consists of its health and disease status and risk potential. -
Answer Wellness
