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NC BLET STATE 2025/2026 EXAM LATEST ACTUAL EXAM 430
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS|A +GRADE
Our common street clothes are Level D protection; do they provide protection from WMB
agents? (HAZMAT) - ......ANSWER........No
Is a dead or injured law enforcement officer any value to anyone? (HAZMAT)
- ......ANSWER........No
What is a merely rapid form of combustion? (Hazmat) - ......ANSWER........Explosion
What determines the difference between combustion, explosion and detonation?
- ......ANSWER........Speed of the burning action
When responding to bomb threats and suspicious objects, who makes the decision
regarding the safety of the property and the employees? (HAZMAT)
- ......ANSWER........Person in charge
T/F- Every officer should be aware of methods of conducting an effective search operation
(HAZMAT) - ......ANSWER........True
If you are assisting in a search and no item was found, should you declare the area safe?
(HAZMAT) - ......ANSWER........No. You only state nothing was found.
T/F- You should attempt to respond in a manner that exceeds your capability and training
(HAZMAT) - ......ANSWER........False
T/F- You should make sure paperwork is signed by proper authorities (In-Custody
Transport) - ......ANSWER........True
What is contraband? (In-Custody Transport) - ......ANSWER........Any unauthorized item
What are the rules for conducting body searches? (In-Custody Transport)
- ......ANSWER........Work from top to bottom Be thorough Be systematic Take your time
and concentrate Be objective
If equipment is covered in blood, how should you clean it? (In-Custody Transport)
- ......ANSWER........1 part bleach, 10 parts water
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What is the purpose of the exclusionary rule for the 4th Amendment? (Arrest, Search, and
Seizure) - ......ANSWER........Makes any evidence obtained by the government through an
illegal search and seizure inadmissible in court
What does double jeopardy do? (Arrest, Search, and Seizure) - ......ANSWER........Protects
an individual against the pressures of repeated trials and convictions for the same offense
What is probable cause? (Arrest, Search, and Seizure) - ANSWER........The belief that a
crime has or is being committed; and
The suspect has probably committed the crime
What is the purpose of an investigative stop? (Arrest, Search, and Seizure)
- ......ANSWER........To determine whether there is probable cause
What do you need to initiate an investigative stop? (Arrest, Search, Seizure)
- ......ANSWER........Reasonable Suspicion
How long should an investigative stop be limited to? (Arrest, Search, Seizure)
- ......ANSWER........20 minutes
When should an arrest warrant be returned, if not served? (Arrest, Search, Seizure)
- ......ANSWER........180 days (Warrant is still valid)
T/F- When appearing before a magistrate to take out a warrant, the facts presented must
support every element of the criminal offense - ......ANSWER........True
When entering a private premises with an arrest warrant. You must have the arrest warrant
and what else? - ......ANSWER........Probably cause to believe the defendant is inside
What are the 3 basic requirements for a plain view seizure? (Arrest, Search, and Seizure)
- ......ANSWER.........) The officer is lawfully in a position where they can view an object
ii.) the incriminating character of the object is apparent
iii.) the officer has a lawful right to access the object
If a car is in a public place and you see an object that is evidence of a crime, can you seize
the object without a search warrant? (Arrest, Search, and Seizure) - ......ANSWER........Yes
Does the plain view doctrine also apply to smell and touch? (Arrest, Search, and Seizure)
- ......ANSWER........Yes
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T/F- A spouse or roommate may give consent for law enforcement to search an area the
suspect has exclusive access to (Arrest, Search, Seizure) - ......ANSWER........False
T/F- Officers may enter a home without a search a warrant or consent if there are exigent
circumstances (Arrest, Search, and Seizure) - ......ANSWER........True
How long is a search warrant valid for? (Arrest, Search, and Seizure) - ......ANSWER........48
hours
When executing a search warrant, before entering the premises, an officer must... (Arrest,
Search, Seizure) - ......ANSWER........Identify themselves and purpose to the person to be
searched
What is non-testimonial evidence? (Arrest, Search, Seizure)
- ......ANSWER........Fingerprints, Hair samples, photographs, saliva samples
When are Miranda warnings required? (Arrest, Search, Seizure)
- ......ANSWER........Miranda warnings are required when two elements are present-
custody AND interrogation
North Carolina requires that there is a ______ for a person to be held in jail
- ......ANSWER........Commitment order
How many times an hour should you observe inmates when making rounds?
- ......ANSWER........2 times an hour
T/F- An inmate should be medically screened before being accepted into custody at the
detention center - ......ANSWER........True
When an inmate is intoxicated, on drugs, or suicidal how many times an hour should they
be checked on? - ......ANSWER........4 times an hour
What are the rules of cell and courtroom searching? - ......ANSWER........Be thorough,
systematic, curious, and look before you touch
What is the most effective tool the court can use to maintain order?
- ......ANSWER........Judges power of contempt
The prejudgment remedy that allows NC General Statute the use of force in its service is?
- ......ANSWER........Claim and delivery
Whose duty is it to issue a civil summons? - ......ANSWER........Clerk of Court
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How many days a civil summons must be served in? - ......ANSWER........60 days
T/F- A consent search of a person's home is NOT valid unless the consent is in writing
- ......ANSWER........False
Are you able to chase a fleeing suspect into Georgia for a felony? - ......ANSWER........Yes
Who can issue a statewide search warrant? - ......ANSWER........Superior court judge
Which two amendments contain due process clauses? - ......ANSWER........5th and 14th
Which amendment has to do with a speedy trial by jury? - ......ANSWER........6th
amendment
T/F- A consent search of a person's home is invalid if you have not first advised the person
that he has a right to refuse consent - ......ANSWER........False
T/F- A "show-up" is a one-on-one confrontation between a suspect and a victim or witness
- ......ANSWER........True
Should you stop an autistic person from doing their hand motions? - ......ANSWER........No
________ is having the strength to withstand unethical pressure, fear or danger
- ......ANSWER........Courage
How many officers should you have for a building search? - ......ANSWER........2
What is the name for a brief description of the scene to communications before the
responding officer leaves the vehicle? - ......ANSWER........Windshield report
When should you remove an individual's weapon from them? - ......ANSWER........1. The
individual does not follow the officers' instructions
2. The individual makes movements or gestures towards the weapon
3. The individual displays a hostile or aggressive attitude towards the officer or if
members of the same group are hostile
What are two types of patrol? - ......ANSWER........Conspicuous and Inconspicuous
Should you treat every alarm call as the real thing? - ......ANSWER........Yes
NC BLET STATE 2025/2026 EXAM LATEST ACTUAL EXAM 430
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS|A +GRADE
Our common street clothes are Level D protection; do they provide protection from WMB
agents? (HAZMAT) - ......ANSWER........No
Is a dead or injured law enforcement officer any value to anyone? (HAZMAT)
- ......ANSWER........No
What is a merely rapid form of combustion? (Hazmat) - ......ANSWER........Explosion
What determines the difference between combustion, explosion and detonation?
- ......ANSWER........Speed of the burning action
When responding to bomb threats and suspicious objects, who makes the decision
regarding the safety of the property and the employees? (HAZMAT)
- ......ANSWER........Person in charge
T/F- Every officer should be aware of methods of conducting an effective search operation
(HAZMAT) - ......ANSWER........True
If you are assisting in a search and no item was found, should you declare the area safe?
(HAZMAT) - ......ANSWER........No. You only state nothing was found.
T/F- You should attempt to respond in a manner that exceeds your capability and training
(HAZMAT) - ......ANSWER........False
T/F- You should make sure paperwork is signed by proper authorities (In-Custody
Transport) - ......ANSWER........True
What is contraband? (In-Custody Transport) - ......ANSWER........Any unauthorized item
What are the rules for conducting body searches? (In-Custody Transport)
- ......ANSWER........Work from top to bottom Be thorough Be systematic Take your time
and concentrate Be objective
If equipment is covered in blood, how should you clean it? (In-Custody Transport)
- ......ANSWER........1 part bleach, 10 parts water
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What is the purpose of the exclusionary rule for the 4th Amendment? (Arrest, Search, and
Seizure) - ......ANSWER........Makes any evidence obtained by the government through an
illegal search and seizure inadmissible in court
What does double jeopardy do? (Arrest, Search, and Seizure) - ......ANSWER........Protects
an individual against the pressures of repeated trials and convictions for the same offense
What is probable cause? (Arrest, Search, and Seizure) - ANSWER........The belief that a
crime has or is being committed; and
The suspect has probably committed the crime
What is the purpose of an investigative stop? (Arrest, Search, and Seizure)
- ......ANSWER........To determine whether there is probable cause
What do you need to initiate an investigative stop? (Arrest, Search, Seizure)
- ......ANSWER........Reasonable Suspicion
How long should an investigative stop be limited to? (Arrest, Search, Seizure)
- ......ANSWER........20 minutes
When should an arrest warrant be returned, if not served? (Arrest, Search, Seizure)
- ......ANSWER........180 days (Warrant is still valid)
T/F- When appearing before a magistrate to take out a warrant, the facts presented must
support every element of the criminal offense - ......ANSWER........True
When entering a private premises with an arrest warrant. You must have the arrest warrant
and what else? - ......ANSWER........Probably cause to believe the defendant is inside
What are the 3 basic requirements for a plain view seizure? (Arrest, Search, and Seizure)
- ......ANSWER.........) The officer is lawfully in a position where they can view an object
ii.) the incriminating character of the object is apparent
iii.) the officer has a lawful right to access the object
If a car is in a public place and you see an object that is evidence of a crime, can you seize
the object without a search warrant? (Arrest, Search, and Seizure) - ......ANSWER........Yes
Does the plain view doctrine also apply to smell and touch? (Arrest, Search, and Seizure)
- ......ANSWER........Yes
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T/F- A spouse or roommate may give consent for law enforcement to search an area the
suspect has exclusive access to (Arrest, Search, Seizure) - ......ANSWER........False
T/F- Officers may enter a home without a search a warrant or consent if there are exigent
circumstances (Arrest, Search, and Seizure) - ......ANSWER........True
How long is a search warrant valid for? (Arrest, Search, and Seizure) - ......ANSWER........48
hours
When executing a search warrant, before entering the premises, an officer must... (Arrest,
Search, Seizure) - ......ANSWER........Identify themselves and purpose to the person to be
searched
What is non-testimonial evidence? (Arrest, Search, Seizure)
- ......ANSWER........Fingerprints, Hair samples, photographs, saliva samples
When are Miranda warnings required? (Arrest, Search, Seizure)
- ......ANSWER........Miranda warnings are required when two elements are present-
custody AND interrogation
North Carolina requires that there is a ______ for a person to be held in jail
- ......ANSWER........Commitment order
How many times an hour should you observe inmates when making rounds?
- ......ANSWER........2 times an hour
T/F- An inmate should be medically screened before being accepted into custody at the
detention center - ......ANSWER........True
When an inmate is intoxicated, on drugs, or suicidal how many times an hour should they
be checked on? - ......ANSWER........4 times an hour
What are the rules of cell and courtroom searching? - ......ANSWER........Be thorough,
systematic, curious, and look before you touch
What is the most effective tool the court can use to maintain order?
- ......ANSWER........Judges power of contempt
The prejudgment remedy that allows NC General Statute the use of force in its service is?
- ......ANSWER........Claim and delivery
Whose duty is it to issue a civil summons? - ......ANSWER........Clerk of Court
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How many days a civil summons must be served in? - ......ANSWER........60 days
T/F- A consent search of a person's home is NOT valid unless the consent is in writing
- ......ANSWER........False
Are you able to chase a fleeing suspect into Georgia for a felony? - ......ANSWER........Yes
Who can issue a statewide search warrant? - ......ANSWER........Superior court judge
Which two amendments contain due process clauses? - ......ANSWER........5th and 14th
Which amendment has to do with a speedy trial by jury? - ......ANSWER........6th
amendment
T/F- A consent search of a person's home is invalid if you have not first advised the person
that he has a right to refuse consent - ......ANSWER........False
T/F- A "show-up" is a one-on-one confrontation between a suspect and a victim or witness
- ......ANSWER........True
Should you stop an autistic person from doing their hand motions? - ......ANSWER........No
________ is having the strength to withstand unethical pressure, fear or danger
- ......ANSWER........Courage
How many officers should you have for a building search? - ......ANSWER........2
What is the name for a brief description of the scene to communications before the
responding officer leaves the vehicle? - ......ANSWER........Windshield report
When should you remove an individual's weapon from them? - ......ANSWER........1. The
individual does not follow the officers' instructions
2. The individual makes movements or gestures towards the weapon
3. The individual displays a hostile or aggressive attitude towards the officer or if
members of the same group are hostile
What are two types of patrol? - ......ANSWER........Conspicuous and Inconspicuous
Should you treat every alarm call as the real thing? - ......ANSWER........Yes
