MISSOURI POST COMPREHENSIVE EXAM 2026
QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ Q: What is the preferred method of measurement in a traffic accident?
Answer: A: Triangulation - triangulation is the process of determining
the location of a point by measuring angles to it from known points at
either end of a fixed baseline, rather than measuring distances to the
point directly (trilateration). The point can then be fixed as the third
point of a triangle with one known side and two known angles.
◉ Q: How many types of fingerprints are there? Answer: A: There are
three main fingerprint patterns: Arches, Loops and Whorls.
◉ Q: Who should advise juveniles of their rights? Answer: A: Juvenile
Officer.
◉ Q: Who can transport juveniles? Answer: A: Officers can transport
juveniles to a juvenile detention facility or to a medical facility for
treatment when necessary.
◉ Q: What do you write in a block that is not used in a STARRS report?
Answer: A: If the question asked does not apply, mark the "NA" box
when available or neatly enter "NA" (Not Applicable) in the section. If
the information is not known, enter "Unknown". EVERY FIELD MUST
HAVE A RESPONSE.
,◉ Q: How is the date/time written in a STARS report (ex. MM-DD-
YYY)? Answer: A: Example: January 3, 2000 should be shown as 01-
03-2000. Use Military time (24 hr clock) when recording time on a
STARS
◉ Q: Who should you be cautious with, when conducting a traffic
stop?(everyone). Answer: A: Everyone - you must maintain situational
awareness at all times of the driver, any passengers, traffic, and what you
cannot see (i.e. hidden compartments such as the trunk).
◉ Q: What are the two firing stances for the pistol? Answer: A: The
Isosceles and the Weaver.
◉ Q: Is the year of the vehicle indicated in the VIN? Answer: A: Yes
◉ Q: Can the VIN be located on the dashboard of a vehicle? Answer: A:
Enter Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) as shown on vehicle.
Normally, the VIN on cars and trucks is located on the left front
dashboard adjacent to the windshield (Driver Side).
◉ Q: What three types of driving are conducted in a law enforcement
vehicle? Answer: A: Emergency, non-emergency, and pursuit
, ◉ Q: When operating a vehicle in a non-emergency status, what traffic
laws must be followed? Answer: A: Vehicles shall comply with all of the
traffic laws and rules of the road that apply to all other vehicles.
◉ Q: What should you not do for someone suffering from heat stroke?
Answer: A: Ice Blanket, do not give them food or water. While waiting
for the paramedics to arrive, initiate first aid. Move the person to an air-
conditioned environment -- or at least a cool, shady area -- and remove
any unnecessary clothing. If possible, take the person's core body
temperature and initiate first aid to cool it to 101 to 102 degrees
Fahrenheit. If no thermometers are available, don't hesitate to initiate
first aid.
You may also try these cooling strategies:
• Fan air over the patient while wetting his or her skin with water from a
sponge or garden hose.
• Apply ice packs to the patient's armpits, groin, neck, and back. Because
these areas are rich with blood vessels close to the skin, cooling them
may reduce body temperature.
• Immerse the patient in a shower or tub of cool water, or an ice bath.
◉ Q: What should you not do for someone suffering from a heart attack?
Answer: A: non-prescription pain medication
◉ Q: On what waterways can a watercraft operator receive a DWI?
Answer: A: By operating a vessel on Missouri waters, you have
consented to be tested for alcohol or drugs if so requested by a law
QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ Q: What is the preferred method of measurement in a traffic accident?
Answer: A: Triangulation - triangulation is the process of determining
the location of a point by measuring angles to it from known points at
either end of a fixed baseline, rather than measuring distances to the
point directly (trilateration). The point can then be fixed as the third
point of a triangle with one known side and two known angles.
◉ Q: How many types of fingerprints are there? Answer: A: There are
three main fingerprint patterns: Arches, Loops and Whorls.
◉ Q: Who should advise juveniles of their rights? Answer: A: Juvenile
Officer.
◉ Q: Who can transport juveniles? Answer: A: Officers can transport
juveniles to a juvenile detention facility or to a medical facility for
treatment when necessary.
◉ Q: What do you write in a block that is not used in a STARRS report?
Answer: A: If the question asked does not apply, mark the "NA" box
when available or neatly enter "NA" (Not Applicable) in the section. If
the information is not known, enter "Unknown". EVERY FIELD MUST
HAVE A RESPONSE.
,◉ Q: How is the date/time written in a STARS report (ex. MM-DD-
YYY)? Answer: A: Example: January 3, 2000 should be shown as 01-
03-2000. Use Military time (24 hr clock) when recording time on a
STARS
◉ Q: Who should you be cautious with, when conducting a traffic
stop?(everyone). Answer: A: Everyone - you must maintain situational
awareness at all times of the driver, any passengers, traffic, and what you
cannot see (i.e. hidden compartments such as the trunk).
◉ Q: What are the two firing stances for the pistol? Answer: A: The
Isosceles and the Weaver.
◉ Q: Is the year of the vehicle indicated in the VIN? Answer: A: Yes
◉ Q: Can the VIN be located on the dashboard of a vehicle? Answer: A:
Enter Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) as shown on vehicle.
Normally, the VIN on cars and trucks is located on the left front
dashboard adjacent to the windshield (Driver Side).
◉ Q: What three types of driving are conducted in a law enforcement
vehicle? Answer: A: Emergency, non-emergency, and pursuit
, ◉ Q: When operating a vehicle in a non-emergency status, what traffic
laws must be followed? Answer: A: Vehicles shall comply with all of the
traffic laws and rules of the road that apply to all other vehicles.
◉ Q: What should you not do for someone suffering from heat stroke?
Answer: A: Ice Blanket, do not give them food or water. While waiting
for the paramedics to arrive, initiate first aid. Move the person to an air-
conditioned environment -- or at least a cool, shady area -- and remove
any unnecessary clothing. If possible, take the person's core body
temperature and initiate first aid to cool it to 101 to 102 degrees
Fahrenheit. If no thermometers are available, don't hesitate to initiate
first aid.
You may also try these cooling strategies:
• Fan air over the patient while wetting his or her skin with water from a
sponge or garden hose.
• Apply ice packs to the patient's armpits, groin, neck, and back. Because
these areas are rich with blood vessels close to the skin, cooling them
may reduce body temperature.
• Immerse the patient in a shower or tub of cool water, or an ice bath.
◉ Q: What should you not do for someone suffering from a heart attack?
Answer: A: non-prescription pain medication
◉ Q: On what waterways can a watercraft operator receive a DWI?
Answer: A: By operating a vessel on Missouri waters, you have
consented to be tested for alcohol or drugs if so requested by a law
