GPSTC Exam 7 UPDATED Exam Questions
and CORRECT Answers
What is perception? - CORRECT ANSWER - the ability to see, hear, or become aware of
something through the senses
What is observation? - CORRECT ANSWER - an inference or judgement that is acquired
from or based on observing (use of senses)
What are techniques of patrol? - CORRECT ANSWER - target hardening and opportunity
reduction
What are patrol patterns? - CORRECT ANSWER - circular, double-back, and random
What should you always do with your patrol pattern? - CORRECT ANSWER - always
vary them. Switch between them every time you work
What is a hazard? - CORRECT ANSWER - an unscheduled event
What is preventive enforcement? - CORRECT ANSWER - patrol that attempts to
eliminate opportunities for crime to occur and to deter other forms of non-criminal misconduct
which threatens peace and order
What are objectives of preventive enforcement? - CORRECT ANSWER - deter crime,
apprehend criminals, satisfy the public's demand for services related to crime, develop a sense of
security and confidence in the agency, and to recover stolen or lost property
What is direct enforcement? - CORRECT ANSWER - patrol in which the activities of an
officer is focused on a particular area or set of problems with the intention of proactively
reducing criminal activity or disrupt non-criminal activities which threaten the peace and order
of the community
, What are 3 basic duties of police patrol? - CORRECT ANSWER - the protection of life
and property, the prevention of crime, and the maintenance of peace and order
What are types of patrol? - CORRECT ANSWER - foot, motorized, and specialized patrol
Should you be familiar with the physical and geographic characteristics of the area you are
responsible of patrolling? - CORRECT ANSWER - yes
What are types of problem area patrol? - CORRECT ANSWER - directed, preventive, and
apprehension
What is In re winship? - CORRECT ANSWER - proof beyond a reasonable doubt
What are 3 juvenile jurisdictions? - CORRECT ANSWER - juvenile exclusive original,
concurrent, and superior exclusive original
What does the juvenile exclusive original included? - CORRECT ANSWER - concerns
any child:delinquent, alleged child in need of services, dependent, in need of
treatment/commitment as a mentally ill/developmentally disabled child, placed under supervision
of court, alleged to have committed a juvenile traffic offense
concerning child who is:has remained in foster care after the child's 18th birthday
involving any proceedings:judical consent to a marriage, employment, or enlistment in armed
forces, permanent guardianship, interstate compact, termination of parental rights, emancipation,
and abortion
What does concurrent jurisdiction included? - CORRECT ANSWER - cases involving
juveniles can be switch back and forth between superior and juvenile court. Mainly when it
involves cases including: murder, murder (2nd degree), voluntary manslaughter, rape, aggravated
sodomy, aggravated child molestation, aggravated sexual battery, and armed robbery with a
weapon
and CORRECT Answers
What is perception? - CORRECT ANSWER - the ability to see, hear, or become aware of
something through the senses
What is observation? - CORRECT ANSWER - an inference or judgement that is acquired
from or based on observing (use of senses)
What are techniques of patrol? - CORRECT ANSWER - target hardening and opportunity
reduction
What are patrol patterns? - CORRECT ANSWER - circular, double-back, and random
What should you always do with your patrol pattern? - CORRECT ANSWER - always
vary them. Switch between them every time you work
What is a hazard? - CORRECT ANSWER - an unscheduled event
What is preventive enforcement? - CORRECT ANSWER - patrol that attempts to
eliminate opportunities for crime to occur and to deter other forms of non-criminal misconduct
which threatens peace and order
What are objectives of preventive enforcement? - CORRECT ANSWER - deter crime,
apprehend criminals, satisfy the public's demand for services related to crime, develop a sense of
security and confidence in the agency, and to recover stolen or lost property
What is direct enforcement? - CORRECT ANSWER - patrol in which the activities of an
officer is focused on a particular area or set of problems with the intention of proactively
reducing criminal activity or disrupt non-criminal activities which threaten the peace and order
of the community
, What are 3 basic duties of police patrol? - CORRECT ANSWER - the protection of life
and property, the prevention of crime, and the maintenance of peace and order
What are types of patrol? - CORRECT ANSWER - foot, motorized, and specialized patrol
Should you be familiar with the physical and geographic characteristics of the area you are
responsible of patrolling? - CORRECT ANSWER - yes
What are types of problem area patrol? - CORRECT ANSWER - directed, preventive, and
apprehension
What is In re winship? - CORRECT ANSWER - proof beyond a reasonable doubt
What are 3 juvenile jurisdictions? - CORRECT ANSWER - juvenile exclusive original,
concurrent, and superior exclusive original
What does the juvenile exclusive original included? - CORRECT ANSWER - concerns
any child:delinquent, alleged child in need of services, dependent, in need of
treatment/commitment as a mentally ill/developmentally disabled child, placed under supervision
of court, alleged to have committed a juvenile traffic offense
concerning child who is:has remained in foster care after the child's 18th birthday
involving any proceedings:judical consent to a marriage, employment, or enlistment in armed
forces, permanent guardianship, interstate compact, termination of parental rights, emancipation,
and abortion
What does concurrent jurisdiction included? - CORRECT ANSWER - cases involving
juveniles can be switch back and forth between superior and juvenile court. Mainly when it
involves cases including: murder, murder (2nd degree), voluntary manslaughter, rape, aggravated
sodomy, aggravated child molestation, aggravated sexual battery, and armed robbery with a
weapon
