TCOLE Practice test QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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Which is NOT a method of good problem solvers
Select one:
a. Positive attitude
b. Concern for accuracy
c. Breaking the problem into parts
d. Avoiding guessing
e. All of the above - answer-e. All of the above
That portion of the law which defines the personal and property right of
individuals; the rights of an individual to seek redress or to prevent wrong
defines; (4.3.3)
Select one:
a. Constitutional "rights" Law
b. Tort Law
c. Civil Law
d. Criminal Law
,e. Case Law - answer-c. Civil Law
Which of the following Texas courts has jurisdiction over all the misdemeanors
involving official misconduct: (6.3.4)
Select one:
a. Court of Criminal Appeals Incorrect
b. County Court
c. Justice Court
d. District Court
e. all of the above courts - answer-d. District Court
It is important to be aware of one's ______, so that one can double check
decisions to ensure accurate and fair decision-making. (5.1.1)
Select one:
a. biases
b. beliefs
c. fears
d. attitudes - answer-a. biases
According to the Transportation Code, unless expressly provided otherwise, a
lighting device or reflector mounted on the rear of a vehicle must be or reflect
_______. (9.1.17)
Select one:
,a. red
b. yellow
c. red or yellow Incorrect
d. amber or yellow - answer-a. red
The person(s) who has/have the authority to appoint Adjunct Police Officers
is/are the: (6.2.2)
Select one:
a. sheriff or chief of police
b. Director of the Department of Public Safety
c. Executive Director of TCOLE
d. President of the institution of higher education - answer-a. sheriff or chief of
police
According to the Code of Criminal Procedure, which of the following are NOT
Texas peace officers? (6.2.2)
Select one:
a. investigators of the District Attorney's Office
b. law enforcement agents of the Alcoholic Beverage Commission
c. arson investigators of a city, county, or the state
d. special agents of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms - answer-d. special agents of
Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms
According to the Code of Criminal Procedure, what is a writ issued by a court
directing any peace officer in the state, commanding him to arrest a person
, accused of an offense and bring him before that court immediately called?
(6.8.1)
Select one:
a. attachment
b. commitment
c. capias
d. arrest warrant - answer-c. capias
A person is told that he is under arrest for an outstanding traffic warrant.
When the police officer attempts secure the person using handcuffs, the
person runs away telling the officer he is not going to jail. What offense has
occurred? (8.8.3)
Select one:
a. Retaliation
b. Obstruction
c. Resisting Arrest, Search, or Transport
d. Evading Arrest or Detention
e. None of the above - answer-d. Evading Arrest or Detention
According to the Penal Code, even though an actor is justified in using deadly
force against another, if in doing so he recklessly kills an innocent third party,
the justification is ______ in a prosecution for the reckless killing of the
innocent third party. (17.1.2)
Select one:
a. an affirmative defense
b. unavailable
GRADED A 84 PAGES (371 QUESTIONS) BRAND
NEW!!!
Which is NOT a method of good problem solvers
Select one:
a. Positive attitude
b. Concern for accuracy
c. Breaking the problem into parts
d. Avoiding guessing
e. All of the above - answer-e. All of the above
That portion of the law which defines the personal and property right of
individuals; the rights of an individual to seek redress or to prevent wrong
defines; (4.3.3)
Select one:
a. Constitutional "rights" Law
b. Tort Law
c. Civil Law
d. Criminal Law
,e. Case Law - answer-c. Civil Law
Which of the following Texas courts has jurisdiction over all the misdemeanors
involving official misconduct: (6.3.4)
Select one:
a. Court of Criminal Appeals Incorrect
b. County Court
c. Justice Court
d. District Court
e. all of the above courts - answer-d. District Court
It is important to be aware of one's ______, so that one can double check
decisions to ensure accurate and fair decision-making. (5.1.1)
Select one:
a. biases
b. beliefs
c. fears
d. attitudes - answer-a. biases
According to the Transportation Code, unless expressly provided otherwise, a
lighting device or reflector mounted on the rear of a vehicle must be or reflect
_______. (9.1.17)
Select one:
,a. red
b. yellow
c. red or yellow Incorrect
d. amber or yellow - answer-a. red
The person(s) who has/have the authority to appoint Adjunct Police Officers
is/are the: (6.2.2)
Select one:
a. sheriff or chief of police
b. Director of the Department of Public Safety
c. Executive Director of TCOLE
d. President of the institution of higher education - answer-a. sheriff or chief of
police
According to the Code of Criminal Procedure, which of the following are NOT
Texas peace officers? (6.2.2)
Select one:
a. investigators of the District Attorney's Office
b. law enforcement agents of the Alcoholic Beverage Commission
c. arson investigators of a city, county, or the state
d. special agents of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms - answer-d. special agents of
Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms
According to the Code of Criminal Procedure, what is a writ issued by a court
directing any peace officer in the state, commanding him to arrest a person
, accused of an offense and bring him before that court immediately called?
(6.8.1)
Select one:
a. attachment
b. commitment
c. capias
d. arrest warrant - answer-c. capias
A person is told that he is under arrest for an outstanding traffic warrant.
When the police officer attempts secure the person using handcuffs, the
person runs away telling the officer he is not going to jail. What offense has
occurred? (8.8.3)
Select one:
a. Retaliation
b. Obstruction
c. Resisting Arrest, Search, or Transport
d. Evading Arrest or Detention
e. None of the above - answer-d. Evading Arrest or Detention
According to the Penal Code, even though an actor is justified in using deadly
force against another, if in doing so he recklessly kills an innocent third party,
the justification is ______ in a prosecution for the reckless killing of the
innocent third party. (17.1.2)
Select one:
a. an affirmative defense
b. unavailable
