MPOETC ACT 120 Study Guide
Questions With Verified Answers
In the Commonwealth of PA, which court is at the top of the hierarchy and has the
most judicial authority? - CORRECT ANSWER PA Supreme court
Which of the following is NOT one of PA's branches of government? -
CORRECT ANSWER Federalist
In 1829, who established the London Metropolitan Police Force, became known as
"the Father of Modern Policing", and developed a list of policing principals
that are still valid today in law enforcement? - CORRECT ANSWER Sir
Robert Peel
The Exclusionary Rule is a legal principle which holds evidence that is found,
collected, or analyzed in violation of an individual's constitutional rights can
be inadmissible in court. Which of the following statements regarding The
Exclusionary Rule is NOT accurate? - CORRECT ANSWER a. The
Exclusionary Rule can be applied at primary hearings and/or collateral
hearings.
Which level of proof is established in the United Stated Constitution, specifically
the Bill of Rights? - CORRECT ANSWER Probable cause
Mary approaches Sam at a local bar and asks Sam to beat-up Jack, her old
boyfriend, because he has started to date another woman. Mary tells Sam
that if he puts Jack in the hospital, she will give him $500. What charge can
be brought against Mary? - CORRECT ANSWER Criminal Solicitation
,Which United States Supreme Court case established the "objective reasonable
standard" to be applied to law enforcement officers in use of force incidents?
- CORRECT ANSWER Graham v. Conner, 1989
According to the Pa Crimes Code, Title 18, a person who enters a building or
occupied structure with the intent to commit a crime therein should be
charged with which crime? - CORRECT ANSWER Burglary
According to Pennsylvania law, what is the level of proof the Commonwealth must
establish to find a verdict of guilty in a criminal court case? - CORRECT
ANSWER Proof beyond a reasonable doubt
Which of the following incidents may be classified as a robbery? - CORRECT
ANSWER A woman is knocked down to the ground by a purse-snatcher
after she resisted his attempt to take her handbag containing $1.00 in
change.
Officer Jones arrests suspect Smith for a misdemeanor violation. Smith is held at
the station for just one hour and is then released. Smith needs to appear in
court at a later time. What kind of legal order should Officer Jones obtain to
command Smith to appear in court? - CORRECT ANSWER Summons
Serious Bodily injury is defined a/an: - CORRECT ANSWER c. permanent
disfigurement.
Which is an example of an open body position that will aid in improving nonverbal
communication? - CORRECT ANSWER a. Staring
b. Crossed arms
, c. Clenched hands
d. Leaning slightly forward
Prior to contact with an individual displaying abnormal behavior, the officer
should find out which of the following from the complainant? -
CORRECT ANSWER Is the individual on medication and has he/she been
taking it regularly?
Mr. Henry is mentally ill and believes that aliens have kidnapped his brother. Even
after Henry speaks to his brother on the telephone, he continues to believe
that his brother is kidnapped. From what psychotic condition does Henry
suffer? - CORRECT ANSWER Delusions
Officer Smith needs to interview a person with an intellectual disability. How
should Smith proceed? - CORRECT ANSWER Smith should obtain
identification from the person, including information concerning
parents/guardians.
In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, an operator of a school bus or school
vehicle cannot drive, operate or be in physical control of such a vehicle if
they have a Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) of: - CORRECT
ANSWER 0.02 or greater
Operation of any combination of vehicles with a weight rating of 26,001 pounds or
more, provided the gross weight rating of the vehicle or the vehicle being
towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds, requires which class of driver's license?
- CORRECT ANSWER Class A
According to Section 3362 of the Pennsylvania Vehicle Code, what is the
maximum lawful speed limit on a rural road if there is not an official traffic
Questions With Verified Answers
In the Commonwealth of PA, which court is at the top of the hierarchy and has the
most judicial authority? - CORRECT ANSWER PA Supreme court
Which of the following is NOT one of PA's branches of government? -
CORRECT ANSWER Federalist
In 1829, who established the London Metropolitan Police Force, became known as
"the Father of Modern Policing", and developed a list of policing principals
that are still valid today in law enforcement? - CORRECT ANSWER Sir
Robert Peel
The Exclusionary Rule is a legal principle which holds evidence that is found,
collected, or analyzed in violation of an individual's constitutional rights can
be inadmissible in court. Which of the following statements regarding The
Exclusionary Rule is NOT accurate? - CORRECT ANSWER a. The
Exclusionary Rule can be applied at primary hearings and/or collateral
hearings.
Which level of proof is established in the United Stated Constitution, specifically
the Bill of Rights? - CORRECT ANSWER Probable cause
Mary approaches Sam at a local bar and asks Sam to beat-up Jack, her old
boyfriend, because he has started to date another woman. Mary tells Sam
that if he puts Jack in the hospital, she will give him $500. What charge can
be brought against Mary? - CORRECT ANSWER Criminal Solicitation
,Which United States Supreme Court case established the "objective reasonable
standard" to be applied to law enforcement officers in use of force incidents?
- CORRECT ANSWER Graham v. Conner, 1989
According to the Pa Crimes Code, Title 18, a person who enters a building or
occupied structure with the intent to commit a crime therein should be
charged with which crime? - CORRECT ANSWER Burglary
According to Pennsylvania law, what is the level of proof the Commonwealth must
establish to find a verdict of guilty in a criminal court case? - CORRECT
ANSWER Proof beyond a reasonable doubt
Which of the following incidents may be classified as a robbery? - CORRECT
ANSWER A woman is knocked down to the ground by a purse-snatcher
after she resisted his attempt to take her handbag containing $1.00 in
change.
Officer Jones arrests suspect Smith for a misdemeanor violation. Smith is held at
the station for just one hour and is then released. Smith needs to appear in
court at a later time. What kind of legal order should Officer Jones obtain to
command Smith to appear in court? - CORRECT ANSWER Summons
Serious Bodily injury is defined a/an: - CORRECT ANSWER c. permanent
disfigurement.
Which is an example of an open body position that will aid in improving nonverbal
communication? - CORRECT ANSWER a. Staring
b. Crossed arms
, c. Clenched hands
d. Leaning slightly forward
Prior to contact with an individual displaying abnormal behavior, the officer
should find out which of the following from the complainant? -
CORRECT ANSWER Is the individual on medication and has he/she been
taking it regularly?
Mr. Henry is mentally ill and believes that aliens have kidnapped his brother. Even
after Henry speaks to his brother on the telephone, he continues to believe
that his brother is kidnapped. From what psychotic condition does Henry
suffer? - CORRECT ANSWER Delusions
Officer Smith needs to interview a person with an intellectual disability. How
should Smith proceed? - CORRECT ANSWER Smith should obtain
identification from the person, including information concerning
parents/guardians.
In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, an operator of a school bus or school
vehicle cannot drive, operate or be in physical control of such a vehicle if
they have a Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) of: - CORRECT
ANSWER 0.02 or greater
Operation of any combination of vehicles with a weight rating of 26,001 pounds or
more, provided the gross weight rating of the vehicle or the vehicle being
towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds, requires which class of driver's license?
- CORRECT ANSWER Class A
According to Section 3362 of the Pennsylvania Vehicle Code, what is the
maximum lawful speed limit on a rural road if there is not an official traffic
