TCOLE PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
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At the moment of arrest, ___________________ceases to build. - probable cause
Texas CCP Article 15.24 defines what level of force may be used in making an arrest. - all
reasonable means are permitted to effect an arrest
The ______ Amendment limits the level of force that may be used to reasonable force. - 4th
In a report if you write the information in the order of their occurrence this would be called: -
Chronological
means to deliver a controlled substance other than by administering or dispensing the substance.
- distribute
A protective order is valid for what period of time? - for the period stated in the order not exceed
2 years
Which of the following crimes justifies the use of deadly force to prevent the "imminent
commission" of the offense? - theft during the nighttime
criminal mischief during the nighttime
robbery
burglary
Deadly force is justified in all of the above
The Sixth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution ____________. - gives the right to trial, open to
the public
Ethical men / women are ____________________________, and peer pressure can work for or
against ethical behavior. - Made, not born
Who signs an indictment accusing a person of a crime? - The foreman of a grand jury
The condition of the body which enables an individual to use his/her body in activities requiring
balance, speed and power, without undue fatigue or exhaustion best describes - physical fitness
Officer Rain Bow was called to the H.E.B. Upon arrival he met clerk Martha Sue who advised
him that a subject (Sandra Smith) had picked up a bottle of Revlon Hair Spray which was priced
at $11.50 and a can of Right Guard which was $1.50. Smith peeled the tag off of the Right Guard
and she peeled the tag off the Revlon Hair Spray. Smith put the $1.50 tag from the Right Guard
on the Revlon Hair Spray. Smith went to the check out counter where she paid only $1.50 for the
Hair Spray. She was stopped by a store security officer and was arrested. What was Sandra
Smith arrested for? - Fraudulent destruction, removal and concealment of writing
,According to the Transportation Code, a vehicle equipped with hazard lamps to warn other
vehicle operators of a vehicular traffic hazard shall have the lamps visible at a distance of at least
_____ feet in normal sunlight. - 500
According to TCLEOSE, there are 3 major components of the criminal justice system. Which of
the following is NOT one of those components? - Parole
Of the many requisites of an arrest warrant, which of those listed is not a requisite? - The date the
warrant is issued.
Which of the following is considered a risk factor in the physical process of arrest? - Supportive
spectators
An Officer's "off duty" behavior is generally: - held to a higher ethical standard than others
means a child who is accused, adjudicated, or convicted for conduct that would not, under state
law, be a crime if committed by an adult. - status offender
The single best suicide indicator is? - depression
Cruel and unusual punishment are prohibited by which amendment? - 8th
Sexual assault is committed without consent of the person if...... - the other person has not
consented and the actor knows the other person is unconscious
the other person has not consented and is unaware that the sexual assault is occuring
the actor is a public servant who coerces the other person to submit or participate
any of the above are without consent
A loaded shotgun is found in a pickup truck which is parked in the parking lot of a local middle
school. What offense has been committed? - No Offense
Deceptive police practices are - acceptable for surveillance.
invalid if used to supply motive.
invalid if used to provide criminal opportunity
all of the above
To intentionally or knowingly "restrain" another person from leaving is...... - unlawful restraint
What are the two systems of field note taking: - Temporary; Permanent
Which of the following is not a consideration for points of greatest potential congestion. - The
speed of the roadway
____ and "dump" mean to discharge, deposit, inject, spill, leak, or place litter on or into land or
water. - Dispose
, An operator of a vehicle emerging from an alley, driveway, or business shall.... - stop before the
sidewalk
yield right of way to pedestrians
yield right of way to approaching vehicles
all of the above
According to Sec. 217.11 Legislatively Required Continuing Education for Licensees, the
legislatively required continuing education program for individuals licensed as peace officers
shall consist of __________ hours of training. - 40
The Code of Criminal Procedure states that peace officers making arrests shall take the arrested
person before a magistrate: - without unnecessary delay
Who of the following are peace officers in the state of Texas? - Officers of the Alcoholic
Beverage Commission (ABC)
Officers commissioned by a public junior college
Stewards and judges employed by the Texas Racing Commission
Officers commissioned by the Texas Board of Pharmacy
All of the above
According to Sec. 217.11 Legislatively Required Continuing Education for Licensees, a Peace
Officer appointed to their first supervisory position, training must be completed within
___________ months following the date of appointment as a supervisor. - 24
A motor vehicle designed and used primarily as a farm implement to draw an implement of
husbandry. - Farm tractor
The Fifth Amendment addresses which of the following: - Right to a Grand Jury
A flashing red signal is - a stop sign.
Whenever a driver of a motor vehicle approaches a railroad crossing and a clearly visible
electrical or mechanical signal device gives warning of the immediate approach of a train, the
driver of such vehicle shall stop within __________feet but not less than __________ feet from
the nearest rail. - 50, 15
Which of the following statements is not true as a criteria for setting bail? - The power to require
bail is to be used as to make it an instrument of oppression.
Providing a convenient group or person to blame when things go wrong in one's personal life or
in the community is known as.... - Scapegoating
The type of alcohol contained in alcoholic beverages is _________________. - Ethanol
A citizen may proceed past a red light if ................ - directed to do so by a peace officer
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At the moment of arrest, ___________________ceases to build. - probable cause
Texas CCP Article 15.24 defines what level of force may be used in making an arrest. - all
reasonable means are permitted to effect an arrest
The ______ Amendment limits the level of force that may be used to reasonable force. - 4th
In a report if you write the information in the order of their occurrence this would be called: -
Chronological
means to deliver a controlled substance other than by administering or dispensing the substance.
- distribute
A protective order is valid for what period of time? - for the period stated in the order not exceed
2 years
Which of the following crimes justifies the use of deadly force to prevent the "imminent
commission" of the offense? - theft during the nighttime
criminal mischief during the nighttime
robbery
burglary
Deadly force is justified in all of the above
The Sixth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution ____________. - gives the right to trial, open to
the public
Ethical men / women are ____________________________, and peer pressure can work for or
against ethical behavior. - Made, not born
Who signs an indictment accusing a person of a crime? - The foreman of a grand jury
The condition of the body which enables an individual to use his/her body in activities requiring
balance, speed and power, without undue fatigue or exhaustion best describes - physical fitness
Officer Rain Bow was called to the H.E.B. Upon arrival he met clerk Martha Sue who advised
him that a subject (Sandra Smith) had picked up a bottle of Revlon Hair Spray which was priced
at $11.50 and a can of Right Guard which was $1.50. Smith peeled the tag off of the Right Guard
and she peeled the tag off the Revlon Hair Spray. Smith put the $1.50 tag from the Right Guard
on the Revlon Hair Spray. Smith went to the check out counter where she paid only $1.50 for the
Hair Spray. She was stopped by a store security officer and was arrested. What was Sandra
Smith arrested for? - Fraudulent destruction, removal and concealment of writing
,According to the Transportation Code, a vehicle equipped with hazard lamps to warn other
vehicle operators of a vehicular traffic hazard shall have the lamps visible at a distance of at least
_____ feet in normal sunlight. - 500
According to TCLEOSE, there are 3 major components of the criminal justice system. Which of
the following is NOT one of those components? - Parole
Of the many requisites of an arrest warrant, which of those listed is not a requisite? - The date the
warrant is issued.
Which of the following is considered a risk factor in the physical process of arrest? - Supportive
spectators
An Officer's "off duty" behavior is generally: - held to a higher ethical standard than others
means a child who is accused, adjudicated, or convicted for conduct that would not, under state
law, be a crime if committed by an adult. - status offender
The single best suicide indicator is? - depression
Cruel and unusual punishment are prohibited by which amendment? - 8th
Sexual assault is committed without consent of the person if...... - the other person has not
consented and the actor knows the other person is unconscious
the other person has not consented and is unaware that the sexual assault is occuring
the actor is a public servant who coerces the other person to submit or participate
any of the above are without consent
A loaded shotgun is found in a pickup truck which is parked in the parking lot of a local middle
school. What offense has been committed? - No Offense
Deceptive police practices are - acceptable for surveillance.
invalid if used to supply motive.
invalid if used to provide criminal opportunity
all of the above
To intentionally or knowingly "restrain" another person from leaving is...... - unlawful restraint
What are the two systems of field note taking: - Temporary; Permanent
Which of the following is not a consideration for points of greatest potential congestion. - The
speed of the roadway
____ and "dump" mean to discharge, deposit, inject, spill, leak, or place litter on or into land or
water. - Dispose
, An operator of a vehicle emerging from an alley, driveway, or business shall.... - stop before the
sidewalk
yield right of way to pedestrians
yield right of way to approaching vehicles
all of the above
According to Sec. 217.11 Legislatively Required Continuing Education for Licensees, the
legislatively required continuing education program for individuals licensed as peace officers
shall consist of __________ hours of training. - 40
The Code of Criminal Procedure states that peace officers making arrests shall take the arrested
person before a magistrate: - without unnecessary delay
Who of the following are peace officers in the state of Texas? - Officers of the Alcoholic
Beverage Commission (ABC)
Officers commissioned by a public junior college
Stewards and judges employed by the Texas Racing Commission
Officers commissioned by the Texas Board of Pharmacy
All of the above
According to Sec. 217.11 Legislatively Required Continuing Education for Licensees, a Peace
Officer appointed to their first supervisory position, training must be completed within
___________ months following the date of appointment as a supervisor. - 24
A motor vehicle designed and used primarily as a farm implement to draw an implement of
husbandry. - Farm tractor
The Fifth Amendment addresses which of the following: - Right to a Grand Jury
A flashing red signal is - a stop sign.
Whenever a driver of a motor vehicle approaches a railroad crossing and a clearly visible
electrical or mechanical signal device gives warning of the immediate approach of a train, the
driver of such vehicle shall stop within __________feet but not less than __________ feet from
the nearest rail. - 50, 15
Which of the following statements is not true as a criteria for setting bail? - The power to require
bail is to be used as to make it an instrument of oppression.
Providing a convenient group or person to blame when things go wrong in one's personal life or
in the community is known as.... - Scapegoating
The type of alcohol contained in alcoholic beverages is _________________. - Ethanol
A citizen may proceed past a red light if ................ - directed to do so by a peace officer
