MPTC Study Guide UPDATED Questions
and CORRECT Answers
___ legal standard needed by police to conduct non-evidentiary search of persons outer clothing
for weapons only - CORRECT ANSWER Reasonable Suspicion
Which answer below about Miranda warning is correct - CORRECT ANSWER Must be
read aloud
To charge anyone with operating MV violation you must prove operation. Which answer below
proves operation - CORRECT ANSWER All of the above
Which answer below is true about consent searches - CORRECT ANSWER Go ahead and
look quickly is giving informed consent
___ is facts and circumstances to convince a reasonable person that a crime as been committed
and the individual committed the crime - CORRECT ANSWER Probable Cause
Inspection Stickers. Failed for 3 defective tires would be equipment violation - CORRECT
ANSWER Red rejection sticker
Car failed for emissions. How many days to fix - CORRECT ANSWER 60
What statement below is true about seatbelts is true - CORRECT ANSWER Can give
citation to passenger 16+?
Which of the following about waiving Miranda is true - CORRECT
ANSWER Demonstrate understanding.
,Police must maintain meticulous chain of custody to ensure that any evidence seized is ___ -
CORRECT ANSWER Reliable.
Police must have a good reason to do show up. What is not a factor required by the courts -
CORRECT ANSWER Probable Cause.
A delinquent child is between ___ years old and violates town ordinance - CORRECT
ANSWER 14-18 years old
Which answer below is a public way - CORRECT ANSWER Road with asphalt and
painted lines.
Police can conduct protective sweep to conduct cursory check for what - CORRECT
ANSWER People only.
While working security at a football game, you stand at the gates to prevent contraband. You see
teenager carrying backpack and tries to sneak through. You touch his shoulder to stop and talk to
him. What best describes the interaction when you stop the individual - CORRECT
ANSWER Seizure.
What shows an unclear invocation of rights for an attorney - CORRECT ANSWER Do I
need an attorney now?
Juvenile continues to disobey his parents. Under comm juvenile law, what best describes his
behavior - CORRECT ANSWER Stubborn Child
Warrantless arrest for a drug crime. When must you present evidence to judiciary official -
CORRECT ANSWER
Which question below is not asked by courts after admission - CORRECT ANSWER Did
they tell them they were a suspect?
, 16 year old juvenile arrested for armed robbery. How long can you hold them - CORRECT
ANSWER Not more than 6 hours.
Individual recently moved within ma. Must notify the RMV within how many days - CORRECT
ANSWER 30 days
Because children are less likely to understand Miranda, interested adult must be present. What is
true of them - CORRECT ANSWER Must be provided genuine opportunity to consult in
private.
What statement about frisk is correct - CORRECT ANSWER Be able to articulate why
you think they may be armed.
Driver is under 21, BAC of ___ carries presumption of intoxication - CORRECT
ANSWER .02
Man was arrested last week for assaulting a PO, you think he may have another warrant. He runs
and you chase him and stop him. What legal justification is present - CORRECT
ANSWER No legal justification.
See a man you think may be selling drugs. What factor is not relevant to stopping - CORRECT
ANSWER Race
If stolen what item is enough to charge with a felony - CORRECT ANSWER $1250 gold
watch
Responding to investigate shoplifting. Suspect fled with clothing description. You see a man
matching description. What can you do now - CORRECT ANSWER Conduct investigate
stop.
and CORRECT Answers
___ legal standard needed by police to conduct non-evidentiary search of persons outer clothing
for weapons only - CORRECT ANSWER Reasonable Suspicion
Which answer below about Miranda warning is correct - CORRECT ANSWER Must be
read aloud
To charge anyone with operating MV violation you must prove operation. Which answer below
proves operation - CORRECT ANSWER All of the above
Which answer below is true about consent searches - CORRECT ANSWER Go ahead and
look quickly is giving informed consent
___ is facts and circumstances to convince a reasonable person that a crime as been committed
and the individual committed the crime - CORRECT ANSWER Probable Cause
Inspection Stickers. Failed for 3 defective tires would be equipment violation - CORRECT
ANSWER Red rejection sticker
Car failed for emissions. How many days to fix - CORRECT ANSWER 60
What statement below is true about seatbelts is true - CORRECT ANSWER Can give
citation to passenger 16+?
Which of the following about waiving Miranda is true - CORRECT
ANSWER Demonstrate understanding.
,Police must maintain meticulous chain of custody to ensure that any evidence seized is ___ -
CORRECT ANSWER Reliable.
Police must have a good reason to do show up. What is not a factor required by the courts -
CORRECT ANSWER Probable Cause.
A delinquent child is between ___ years old and violates town ordinance - CORRECT
ANSWER 14-18 years old
Which answer below is a public way - CORRECT ANSWER Road with asphalt and
painted lines.
Police can conduct protective sweep to conduct cursory check for what - CORRECT
ANSWER People only.
While working security at a football game, you stand at the gates to prevent contraband. You see
teenager carrying backpack and tries to sneak through. You touch his shoulder to stop and talk to
him. What best describes the interaction when you stop the individual - CORRECT
ANSWER Seizure.
What shows an unclear invocation of rights for an attorney - CORRECT ANSWER Do I
need an attorney now?
Juvenile continues to disobey his parents. Under comm juvenile law, what best describes his
behavior - CORRECT ANSWER Stubborn Child
Warrantless arrest for a drug crime. When must you present evidence to judiciary official -
CORRECT ANSWER
Which question below is not asked by courts after admission - CORRECT ANSWER Did
they tell them they were a suspect?
, 16 year old juvenile arrested for armed robbery. How long can you hold them - CORRECT
ANSWER Not more than 6 hours.
Individual recently moved within ma. Must notify the RMV within how many days - CORRECT
ANSWER 30 days
Because children are less likely to understand Miranda, interested adult must be present. What is
true of them - CORRECT ANSWER Must be provided genuine opportunity to consult in
private.
What statement about frisk is correct - CORRECT ANSWER Be able to articulate why
you think they may be armed.
Driver is under 21, BAC of ___ carries presumption of intoxication - CORRECT
ANSWER .02
Man was arrested last week for assaulting a PO, you think he may have another warrant. He runs
and you chase him and stop him. What legal justification is present - CORRECT
ANSWER No legal justification.
See a man you think may be selling drugs. What factor is not relevant to stopping - CORRECT
ANSWER Race
If stolen what item is enough to charge with a felony - CORRECT ANSWER $1250 gold
watch
Responding to investigate shoplifting. Suspect fled with clothing description. You see a man
matching description. What can you do now - CORRECT ANSWER Conduct investigate
stop.
