MPOETC ACT 120 CERTIFICATION EXAM ACTUAL EXAM 2025| ALL
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Question 1
Under the Pennsylvania Constitution and the 4th Amendment, which standard of proof is
required for a police officer to conduct a legal "Terry Stop" (investigative detention)?
A) Proof beyond a reasonable doubt
B) Probable cause
C) Reasonable suspicion
D) A mere hunch
E) Clear and convincing evidence
Correct Answer: C) Reasonable suspicion
Rationale: Under Terry v. Ohio and PA case law (Commonwealth v. Hicks), an officer
requires reasonable suspicion based on specific and articulable facts that criminal activity
is afoot to detain a subject for investigation. Probable cause is required for arrest, not
detention.
Question 2
In Pennsylvania, a person commits the crime of Burglary (Title 18 § 3502) if they enter a
building or occupied structure with the intent to commit:
A) A summary offense therein.
B) A crime therein.
C) A felony therein.
D) A trespass only.
E) An act of vandalism only.
Correct Answer: B) A crime therein
Rationale: Under Title 18 § 3502, Burglary is defined as entering a building or occupied
structure with the intent to commit a crime therein. It does not strictly have to be a felony,
but the intent must be formed prior to or at the time of entry.
Question 3
Which of the following creates a "presumption of theft" under Title 18 regarding Retail Theft?
A) Looking at the price tag.
B) Asking for a discount.
C) Concealing unpurchased merchandise either on the person or among their belongings.
D) Walking into the store with a large bag.
E) Returning an item without a receipt.
Correct Answer: C) Concealing unpurchased merchandise either on the person or among
their belongings
Rationale: Title 18 § 3929 (c) states that any person intentionally concealing unpurchased
property of any store, either on their person or among their belongings, renders a
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presumption that they intended to deprive the merchant of the possession, use, or benefit of
the merchandise.
Question 4
Under Pennsylvania Title 75 (Vehicle Code), what is the default maximum speed limit in an
urban district if no signs are posted?
A) 15 mph
B) 25 mph
C) 35 mph
D) 40 mph
E) 55 mph
Correct Answer: C) 35 mph
Rationale: Under Title 75 § 3362, strictly speaking, the statutory limit for urban districts is
generally 35 mph unless posted otherwise. (Note: Local ordinances may reduce this to 25,
but 35 is the standard statutory baseline for urban districts in the code absent other
posting).
Question 5
When is a police officer authorized to use deadly force under Title 18 § 508?
A) To stop any fleeing felon.
B) To prevent the escape of a suspect who has committed a forcible felony and possesses a
deadly weapon, or otherwise indicates they will endanger human life or inflict serious bodily
injury if not stopped.
C) To protect property from being stolen.
D) To arrest a suspect for a misdemeanor involving a firearm.
E) Whenever a suspect resists arrest physically.
Correct Answer: B) To prevent the escape of a suspect who has committed a forcible felony
and possesses a deadly weapon, or otherwise indicates they will endanger human life or
inflict serious bodily injury if not stopped
Rationale: Based on Tennessee v. Garner and Title 18 § 508, deadly force is only justified to
prevent death or serious bodily injury to the officer or another, or to prevent the escape of a
suspect who has committed a forcible felony and poses a threat of death or SBI.
Question 6
Under the PA Rules of Criminal Procedure, a citation must be filed with the Magisterial District
Judge within how many days of issuance?
A) 3 days
B) 5 days
C) 10 days
D) 30 days
E) 24 hours
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Correct Answer: B) 5 days
Rationale: PA Rule of Criminal Procedure 403(B) states that a citation shall be filed with
the proper issuing authority within 5 days of issuance.
Question 7
Which grade of murder in Pennsylvania involves a criminal homicide committed while the
defendant was engaged as a principal or an accomplice in the perpetration of a felony (Felony
Murder Rule)?
A) First Degree Murder
B) Second Degree Murder
C) Third Degree Murder
D) Voluntary Manslaughter
E) Involuntary Manslaughter
Correct Answer: B) Second Degree Murder
Rationale: Title 18 § 2502(b) defines Murder of the Second Degree as a criminal homicide
committed while the defendant was engaged as a principal or an accomplice in the
perpetration of a felony.
Question 8
What is the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for a driver operating a commercial
vehicle (CDL) in Pennsylvania?
A) 0.02%
B) 0.04%
C) 0.08%
D) 0.10%
E) 0.16%
Correct Answer: B) 0.04%
Rationale: Under Title 75 § 3802(f), an individual may not drive, operate, or be in actual
physical control of the movement of a commercial vehicle if the alcohol concentration in the
individual's blood is 0.04% or higher.
Question 9
In Commonwealth v. Mimms, the court ruled that:
A) Police may search the trunk of any vehicle stopped.
B) Police may order the driver out of the vehicle during a lawful traffic stop for officer safety.
C) Police must Miranda warn all drivers during traffic stops.
D) Police cannot use K9 units without a warrant.
E) Passengers must remain in the vehicle at all times.
Correct Answer: B) Police may order the driver out of the vehicle during a lawful traffic
stop for officer safety
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Rationale: The Mimms decision established that the intrusion on the driver's liberty by
being ordered out of the car is de minimis compared to the officer's safety, allowing officers
to order drivers out during lawful stops.
Question 10
A person who intentionally causes serious bodily injury to another under circumstances
manifesting extreme indifference to the value of human life has committed:
A) Simple Assault
B) Aggravated Assault
C) Harassment
D) Disorderly Conduct
E) Reckless Endangerment
Correct Answer: B) Aggravated Assault
Rationale: Title 18 § 2702 defines Aggravated Assault. Attempting to cause or causing
serious bodily injury under circumstances manifesting extreme indifference to the value of
human life constitutes this felony offense.
Question 11
What acts as the "formal accusation" in a summary offense case where the defendant is not
arrested?
A) The Criminal Complaint
B) The Indictment
C) The Citation
D) The Warrant
E) The Subpoena
Correct Answer: C) The Citation
Rationale: For summary offenses where no arrest is made, the issuance of a citation serves
as the instituting of proceedings and the formal accusation.
Question 12
Under Title 18, which of the following is required to grade a Theft as a Felony of the 3rd
Degree?
A) The value exceeds $2,000, or the property is an automobile or firearm.
B) The value is exactly $50.
C) The item was taken from a person by force (Robbery).
D) The value is between $50 and $200.
E) The item is a library book.
Correct Answer: A) The value exceeds $2,000, or the property is an automobile or firearm
Rationale: Title 18 § 3903 grades theft. It is a Felony of the 3rd degree if the amount
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS | ALREADY GRADED A+ |
VERIFIED ANSWERS | LATEST VERSION (JUST RELEASED)
Question 1
Under the Pennsylvania Constitution and the 4th Amendment, which standard of proof is
required for a police officer to conduct a legal "Terry Stop" (investigative detention)?
A) Proof beyond a reasonable doubt
B) Probable cause
C) Reasonable suspicion
D) A mere hunch
E) Clear and convincing evidence
Correct Answer: C) Reasonable suspicion
Rationale: Under Terry v. Ohio and PA case law (Commonwealth v. Hicks), an officer
requires reasonable suspicion based on specific and articulable facts that criminal activity
is afoot to detain a subject for investigation. Probable cause is required for arrest, not
detention.
Question 2
In Pennsylvania, a person commits the crime of Burglary (Title 18 § 3502) if they enter a
building or occupied structure with the intent to commit:
A) A summary offense therein.
B) A crime therein.
C) A felony therein.
D) A trespass only.
E) An act of vandalism only.
Correct Answer: B) A crime therein
Rationale: Under Title 18 § 3502, Burglary is defined as entering a building or occupied
structure with the intent to commit a crime therein. It does not strictly have to be a felony,
but the intent must be formed prior to or at the time of entry.
Question 3
Which of the following creates a "presumption of theft" under Title 18 regarding Retail Theft?
A) Looking at the price tag.
B) Asking for a discount.
C) Concealing unpurchased merchandise either on the person or among their belongings.
D) Walking into the store with a large bag.
E) Returning an item without a receipt.
Correct Answer: C) Concealing unpurchased merchandise either on the person or among
their belongings
Rationale: Title 18 § 3929 (c) states that any person intentionally concealing unpurchased
property of any store, either on their person or among their belongings, renders a
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presumption that they intended to deprive the merchant of the possession, use, or benefit of
the merchandise.
Question 4
Under Pennsylvania Title 75 (Vehicle Code), what is the default maximum speed limit in an
urban district if no signs are posted?
A) 15 mph
B) 25 mph
C) 35 mph
D) 40 mph
E) 55 mph
Correct Answer: C) 35 mph
Rationale: Under Title 75 § 3362, strictly speaking, the statutory limit for urban districts is
generally 35 mph unless posted otherwise. (Note: Local ordinances may reduce this to 25,
but 35 is the standard statutory baseline for urban districts in the code absent other
posting).
Question 5
When is a police officer authorized to use deadly force under Title 18 § 508?
A) To stop any fleeing felon.
B) To prevent the escape of a suspect who has committed a forcible felony and possesses a
deadly weapon, or otherwise indicates they will endanger human life or inflict serious bodily
injury if not stopped.
C) To protect property from being stolen.
D) To arrest a suspect for a misdemeanor involving a firearm.
E) Whenever a suspect resists arrest physically.
Correct Answer: B) To prevent the escape of a suspect who has committed a forcible felony
and possesses a deadly weapon, or otherwise indicates they will endanger human life or
inflict serious bodily injury if not stopped
Rationale: Based on Tennessee v. Garner and Title 18 § 508, deadly force is only justified to
prevent death or serious bodily injury to the officer or another, or to prevent the escape of a
suspect who has committed a forcible felony and poses a threat of death or SBI.
Question 6
Under the PA Rules of Criminal Procedure, a citation must be filed with the Magisterial District
Judge within how many days of issuance?
A) 3 days
B) 5 days
C) 10 days
D) 30 days
E) 24 hours
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Correct Answer: B) 5 days
Rationale: PA Rule of Criminal Procedure 403(B) states that a citation shall be filed with
the proper issuing authority within 5 days of issuance.
Question 7
Which grade of murder in Pennsylvania involves a criminal homicide committed while the
defendant was engaged as a principal or an accomplice in the perpetration of a felony (Felony
Murder Rule)?
A) First Degree Murder
B) Second Degree Murder
C) Third Degree Murder
D) Voluntary Manslaughter
E) Involuntary Manslaughter
Correct Answer: B) Second Degree Murder
Rationale: Title 18 § 2502(b) defines Murder of the Second Degree as a criminal homicide
committed while the defendant was engaged as a principal or an accomplice in the
perpetration of a felony.
Question 8
What is the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for a driver operating a commercial
vehicle (CDL) in Pennsylvania?
A) 0.02%
B) 0.04%
C) 0.08%
D) 0.10%
E) 0.16%
Correct Answer: B) 0.04%
Rationale: Under Title 75 § 3802(f), an individual may not drive, operate, or be in actual
physical control of the movement of a commercial vehicle if the alcohol concentration in the
individual's blood is 0.04% or higher.
Question 9
In Commonwealth v. Mimms, the court ruled that:
A) Police may search the trunk of any vehicle stopped.
B) Police may order the driver out of the vehicle during a lawful traffic stop for officer safety.
C) Police must Miranda warn all drivers during traffic stops.
D) Police cannot use K9 units without a warrant.
E) Passengers must remain in the vehicle at all times.
Correct Answer: B) Police may order the driver out of the vehicle during a lawful traffic
stop for officer safety
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Rationale: The Mimms decision established that the intrusion on the driver's liberty by
being ordered out of the car is de minimis compared to the officer's safety, allowing officers
to order drivers out during lawful stops.
Question 10
A person who intentionally causes serious bodily injury to another under circumstances
manifesting extreme indifference to the value of human life has committed:
A) Simple Assault
B) Aggravated Assault
C) Harassment
D) Disorderly Conduct
E) Reckless Endangerment
Correct Answer: B) Aggravated Assault
Rationale: Title 18 § 2702 defines Aggravated Assault. Attempting to cause or causing
serious bodily injury under circumstances manifesting extreme indifference to the value of
human life constitutes this felony offense.
Question 11
What acts as the "formal accusation" in a summary offense case where the defendant is not
arrested?
A) The Criminal Complaint
B) The Indictment
C) The Citation
D) The Warrant
E) The Subpoena
Correct Answer: C) The Citation
Rationale: For summary offenses where no arrest is made, the issuance of a citation serves
as the instituting of proceedings and the formal accusation.
Question 12
Under Title 18, which of the following is required to grade a Theft as a Felony of the 3rd
Degree?
A) The value exceeds $2,000, or the property is an automobile or firearm.
B) The value is exactly $50.
C) The item was taken from a person by force (Robbery).
D) The value is between $50 and $200.
E) The item is a library book.
Correct Answer: A) The value exceeds $2,000, or the property is an automobile or firearm
Rationale: Title 18 § 3903 grades theft. It is a Felony of the 3rd degree if the amount
