Midterm Review - GPSTC Cherokee
UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
At what angle should you approach the subject when handcuffing them? - CORRECT
ANSWER - 45 degree angle from the rear
What should you do to the handcuffs to minimize risk of injury to the subject? - CORRECT
ANSWER - double lock
What is the purpose of a pat down? - CORRECT ANSWER - to check for weapons; must
have ARS
When are custodial searches done? - CORRECT ANSWER - incident to arrest
How should you search a subject under arrest? - CORRECT ANSWER - systematically, from
behind
start with one side at the head and work way down
repeat on other side
be sure to check shoes
When combat loading a shotgun, where should the ammo be loaded into? - CORRECT
ANSWER - ejection port
Purpose of the decocking lever on a pistol? - CORRECT ANSWER - allows the hammer to be
dropped on a live cartridge without risk of discharging it
Characteristics of an effective report - CORRECT ANSWER - accuracy
conciseness
, completeness
clarity
legibility
objectivity
grammatically correct
correct spelling
Characteristics of a complete report - CORRECT ANSWER - who
what
when
where
why
how
Purpose and Application of Field Notes - CORRECT ANSWER - -used as an investigative aid
-basis for writing reports
Effective procedures for collecting and maintaining field notes - CORRECT ANSWER - old
notes may be removed and filed; fresh paper can be added
Correct procedure for completion of an incident report - CORRECT ANSWER - typically
done as a supplemental report; unless no further investigation is needed and in that case the
initial report is also the closing report
Interview definition - CORRECT ANSWER - conversation between a law enforcement officer
and a person who has or is thought to have knowledge sought by the officer; generally
cooperative
UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
At what angle should you approach the subject when handcuffing them? - CORRECT
ANSWER - 45 degree angle from the rear
What should you do to the handcuffs to minimize risk of injury to the subject? - CORRECT
ANSWER - double lock
What is the purpose of a pat down? - CORRECT ANSWER - to check for weapons; must
have ARS
When are custodial searches done? - CORRECT ANSWER - incident to arrest
How should you search a subject under arrest? - CORRECT ANSWER - systematically, from
behind
start with one side at the head and work way down
repeat on other side
be sure to check shoes
When combat loading a shotgun, where should the ammo be loaded into? - CORRECT
ANSWER - ejection port
Purpose of the decocking lever on a pistol? - CORRECT ANSWER - allows the hammer to be
dropped on a live cartridge without risk of discharging it
Characteristics of an effective report - CORRECT ANSWER - accuracy
conciseness
, completeness
clarity
legibility
objectivity
grammatically correct
correct spelling
Characteristics of a complete report - CORRECT ANSWER - who
what
when
where
why
how
Purpose and Application of Field Notes - CORRECT ANSWER - -used as an investigative aid
-basis for writing reports
Effective procedures for collecting and maintaining field notes - CORRECT ANSWER - old
notes may be removed and filed; fresh paper can be added
Correct procedure for completion of an incident report - CORRECT ANSWER - typically
done as a supplemental report; unless no further investigation is needed and in that case the
initial report is also the closing report
Interview definition - CORRECT ANSWER - conversation between a law enforcement officer
and a person who has or is thought to have knowledge sought by the officer; generally
cooperative
