FLETC TEST 1 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
EPO 1: ID use of authority elements - Correct Answers --Power, Force, Discretion,
Control, Influence, Leadership, Command Presence
EPO 2: ID core values for LEO's & how they influence an officers use of authority -
Correct Answers --Integrity, Fairness, Respect, Honesty, Courage, Compassion
EPO 1: ID the human stress response - Correct Answers --Resilience: ability to bounce
back from challenges
-Stress: the non-specific response of the body to any demand
-Healthy stress=Eustress(promotion) - Bad stress=Distress
-Physical stress response=quick breathing, quick heartbeat, muscles tense, sweat
-Emotional stress response=aggressiveness, sleeplessness, withdrawal from family
-Health problems=heart problems, sleep disorders, fatigue
EPO 2: ID challenges/sources of stress for LEO's - Correct Answers --hours of
boredom->moments of terror, see people at their worst
-enforce laws people may not agree with, testifying in court, media scrutiny
-If unmanaged: violence, alcoholism, burnout/decreased energy, relationship problems
EPO 3: ID ways to build resilience/well being - Correct Answers --Get a life outside of
job, non-cop friendships, share thoughts with family, religion, hobbies, vacation,
exercise, nutrition, positive thinking
EPO 4: ID ways to ensure good mental health for you/your co-workers - Correct
Answers --Buddy check, ACT (Ask, Care aka listen, Take action aka refer to
professional) Model intervention.
EPO 1: ID human behaviors that are abnormal - Correct Answers --its about actions, not
looks (goes against social normativity for that environment)
-too far gone - continues in spite of info that action is unlikely to be effective
EPO 2: Procedures for handling MO's - Correct Answers --Plan the approach, call for
backup early, secure scene, be observant, document everything, goal=voluntary
compliance, be prepared for noncompliance, ID them, calm voice, don't argue, build
trust
EPO 1: ID principles to combat terrorism - Correct Answers --defeat terrorism
worldwide, strengthen bio/nuclear security, improve intel capacity/info sharing, ensure
, digital info/comm infrastructure, make physical and social infrastructure resilient,
strengthen transborder security, effective incident management(evacuation/medical
plans).
EPO 2: ID 4 failures by 9/11 commission - Correct Answers -Imagination (CTC didn't
see how an aircraft could be a weapon), Policy (limits to what we were able to do),
Capabilities (didn't have capability to link agent knowledge to national priorities),
Management (should've made sure info was shared and duties clearly assigned).
EPO 3: ID elements of material support for FTO's that violate Title 18 S2339B - Correct
Answers --money, lodging, weapons, documents, transportation, etc. except religious or
medical supplies that support FTO's
EPO 4: ID ways LEO's can jeopardize agency/self with social media - Correct Answers
--By posting sensitive work related info and not maximizing privacy options
-by geotagging, not updating anti-virus, monitoring posts by friends/family
-officers can give away sensitive info without even knowing it. FTO's use it for targeting,
recruiting, spreading propaganda. FTO's spread personal information posted on social
media
EPO 5: ID terrorist attack cycle & how targets are chosen - Correct Answers --Project
initiation: leaders initiate op/discuss targets
-Target assessment/selection: eval targets for likelihood of success
-In-depth surveillance: riskiest phase because of exposure. Less experienced
personnel used. Monitor routines/security.
-Planning/rehearsal: tactics selected. Plan validated
-Plan verification: resumes surveillance professionally, watches target for changes in
activity.
-Execution/exploitation: plan carried out, incident exploited
EPO 2: ID investigative techniques that help LEO's in the description/identification
process - Correct Answers -victim/witness interview, in-field identification, physical
lineups, photographic lineups, photography, videography, documentation, neighborhood
canvas, statement confirmation
EPO 1: Define sexual harassment and the behavior that constitutes it - Correct Answers
--harassment involving the making of unwanted sexual advances/requests or remarks
that creates an intimidating, hostile, offensive work environment.
-Examples: touching, sexual humor, porn, suggestive behavior, pressure for sex
EPO 2: ID cultural diversity in the LE workplace - Correct Answers --diversity refers to
the condition of being different.
-creates officer safety, avoids mistaken perceptions of LE, enhances communication
skills, better understanding of cultural differences in community, officers receive more
respect if dept is diverse
ANSWERS
EPO 1: ID use of authority elements - Correct Answers --Power, Force, Discretion,
Control, Influence, Leadership, Command Presence
EPO 2: ID core values for LEO's & how they influence an officers use of authority -
Correct Answers --Integrity, Fairness, Respect, Honesty, Courage, Compassion
EPO 1: ID the human stress response - Correct Answers --Resilience: ability to bounce
back from challenges
-Stress: the non-specific response of the body to any demand
-Healthy stress=Eustress(promotion) - Bad stress=Distress
-Physical stress response=quick breathing, quick heartbeat, muscles tense, sweat
-Emotional stress response=aggressiveness, sleeplessness, withdrawal from family
-Health problems=heart problems, sleep disorders, fatigue
EPO 2: ID challenges/sources of stress for LEO's - Correct Answers --hours of
boredom->moments of terror, see people at their worst
-enforce laws people may not agree with, testifying in court, media scrutiny
-If unmanaged: violence, alcoholism, burnout/decreased energy, relationship problems
EPO 3: ID ways to build resilience/well being - Correct Answers --Get a life outside of
job, non-cop friendships, share thoughts with family, religion, hobbies, vacation,
exercise, nutrition, positive thinking
EPO 4: ID ways to ensure good mental health for you/your co-workers - Correct
Answers --Buddy check, ACT (Ask, Care aka listen, Take action aka refer to
professional) Model intervention.
EPO 1: ID human behaviors that are abnormal - Correct Answers --its about actions, not
looks (goes against social normativity for that environment)
-too far gone - continues in spite of info that action is unlikely to be effective
EPO 2: Procedures for handling MO's - Correct Answers --Plan the approach, call for
backup early, secure scene, be observant, document everything, goal=voluntary
compliance, be prepared for noncompliance, ID them, calm voice, don't argue, build
trust
EPO 1: ID principles to combat terrorism - Correct Answers --defeat terrorism
worldwide, strengthen bio/nuclear security, improve intel capacity/info sharing, ensure
, digital info/comm infrastructure, make physical and social infrastructure resilient,
strengthen transborder security, effective incident management(evacuation/medical
plans).
EPO 2: ID 4 failures by 9/11 commission - Correct Answers -Imagination (CTC didn't
see how an aircraft could be a weapon), Policy (limits to what we were able to do),
Capabilities (didn't have capability to link agent knowledge to national priorities),
Management (should've made sure info was shared and duties clearly assigned).
EPO 3: ID elements of material support for FTO's that violate Title 18 S2339B - Correct
Answers --money, lodging, weapons, documents, transportation, etc. except religious or
medical supplies that support FTO's
EPO 4: ID ways LEO's can jeopardize agency/self with social media - Correct Answers
--By posting sensitive work related info and not maximizing privacy options
-by geotagging, not updating anti-virus, monitoring posts by friends/family
-officers can give away sensitive info without even knowing it. FTO's use it for targeting,
recruiting, spreading propaganda. FTO's spread personal information posted on social
media
EPO 5: ID terrorist attack cycle & how targets are chosen - Correct Answers --Project
initiation: leaders initiate op/discuss targets
-Target assessment/selection: eval targets for likelihood of success
-In-depth surveillance: riskiest phase because of exposure. Less experienced
personnel used. Monitor routines/security.
-Planning/rehearsal: tactics selected. Plan validated
-Plan verification: resumes surveillance professionally, watches target for changes in
activity.
-Execution/exploitation: plan carried out, incident exploited
EPO 2: ID investigative techniques that help LEO's in the description/identification
process - Correct Answers -victim/witness interview, in-field identification, physical
lineups, photographic lineups, photography, videography, documentation, neighborhood
canvas, statement confirmation
EPO 1: Define sexual harassment and the behavior that constitutes it - Correct Answers
--harassment involving the making of unwanted sexual advances/requests or remarks
that creates an intimidating, hostile, offensive work environment.
-Examples: touching, sexual humor, porn, suggestive behavior, pressure for sex
EPO 2: ID cultural diversity in the LE workplace - Correct Answers --diversity refers to
the condition of being different.
-creates officer safety, avoids mistaken perceptions of LE, enhances communication
skills, better understanding of cultural differences in community, officers receive more
respect if dept is diverse
