OPOTA Exam PRACTICE QUESTIONS
2026/2027 WITH CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED A+PASS
GUARANTEED
What is the concept that is the foundation of the juvenile justice system? -
ANSWER Parens Patriae
What is the minimum age for alcohol consumption? - ANSWER 21 Years Old
What is the role of a peace officer in regard to traffic? - ANSWER Traffic
Enforcement and Traffic Investigation
What is the only reason you should share information you obtain from LEADS? -
ANSWER Criminal Justice Purposes only
What is the ultimate purpose of Law Enforcement Training? - ANSWER To be
able to protect the life and property of yourself and others.
What should the officer do if the initial investigation is complete but the child is
still missing? - ANSWER Reach out to additional resources
When does the officer have to read someone their Miranda rights? -
ANSWER During a police custodial interrogation
,Which amendment to the constitution pertains to the search and seizures of
persons or property? - ANSWER 4th Amendment
Which is the color code for the chemical agent known as CS (Tear Gas)? -
ANSWER Blue
Which ORC represents Domestic Violence? - ANSWER 2919.27
What is a reason that does NOT meet the criteria for activating the Amber Alert? -
ANSWER When you believe the child is a runaway.
Which of the following is NOT a broad class that offenses are separated into?
(Misdemeanor, Minor Misdemeanor, Felony) - ANSWER Minor Misdemeanor
Which of the following is not a class characteristic of evidence?
(Liquid, Fiber, Soil, Hair) - ANSWER Liquid
Which of the following is not a clue for the one-legged stand in SFST? (Hops,
Sways while Balancing, Puts Foot Down, Stops Counting) - ANSWER Stops
Counting
Which of the following is not a factor that is most likely to contribute to unethical
behavior? (Anger, Lust, Desperation, Greed) - ANSWER Desperation
,Which of the following is NOT an SFST? (HGN, Walk and Turn, Walk and Stand,
One-Leg Stand) - ANSWER Walk and Stand
Which of the following is NOT a guideline to follow when operating the radio?
(Listen before transmitting, Hold mic about 2-3 inches from mouth, Location when
on a stop or call, or Familiarize yourself with your equipment) - ANSWER Hold
mic about 2-3 inches from your mouth
Which of the following is NOT a type of surveillance? (Fixed, Foot, "Tailing",
Vehicle) - ANSWER "Tailing" the suspect
What is one of the 5 overriding principles of the Juvenile Justice System? (Note:
Not found in SPO) - ANSWER Restoring Victims
Which of the following is one of the forms of human trafficking?
(Juvenile, Labor, Adult, or Racial Trafficking) - ANSWER Labor Trafficking
What are the initial things an officer must control during a high risk traffic stop? -
ANSWER Keys, Hands, and Eyes
What is the highest culpable mental state? - ANSWER Purposely
What are the three acceptable hand movements for steering? -
ANSWER Shuffle, Hand over Hand, Evasive
, (T/F) You can look up information about the weather on LEADS. -
ANSWER True
How long does a TPO last? - ANSWER Until the trial is over.
What are the five types of child abuse? - ANSWER Physical, Emotional,
Sexual, Drug, and Neglect
Which is NOT a peace officer's main goal? (Enforce Laws, Prevent Crime,
Enforce Traffic, Provide Services) - ANSWER Enforce Traffic
(T/F) The purpose of the Bill of Rights is to protect an individual's freedoms and
prevent the government from interfering in protected rights. - ANSWER True
Which is NOT an external influence on behavior? (Local citizens, Local media,
Relationships with family and friends, Ethical and moral beliefs) -
ANSWER Ethical and moral beliefs
Arguing that violated party deserved to be victimized is... - ANSWER Denial of
Victim
Arguing that the action did not hurt anyone, so no ethical misconduct is.... -
ANSWER Denial of Injury
Arguing that acting improperly because no other option existed is.... -
ANSWER Denial of Responsibility
2026/2027 WITH CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED A+PASS
GUARANTEED
What is the concept that is the foundation of the juvenile justice system? -
ANSWER Parens Patriae
What is the minimum age for alcohol consumption? - ANSWER 21 Years Old
What is the role of a peace officer in regard to traffic? - ANSWER Traffic
Enforcement and Traffic Investigation
What is the only reason you should share information you obtain from LEADS? -
ANSWER Criminal Justice Purposes only
What is the ultimate purpose of Law Enforcement Training? - ANSWER To be
able to protect the life and property of yourself and others.
What should the officer do if the initial investigation is complete but the child is
still missing? - ANSWER Reach out to additional resources
When does the officer have to read someone their Miranda rights? -
ANSWER During a police custodial interrogation
,Which amendment to the constitution pertains to the search and seizures of
persons or property? - ANSWER 4th Amendment
Which is the color code for the chemical agent known as CS (Tear Gas)? -
ANSWER Blue
Which ORC represents Domestic Violence? - ANSWER 2919.27
What is a reason that does NOT meet the criteria for activating the Amber Alert? -
ANSWER When you believe the child is a runaway.
Which of the following is NOT a broad class that offenses are separated into?
(Misdemeanor, Minor Misdemeanor, Felony) - ANSWER Minor Misdemeanor
Which of the following is not a class characteristic of evidence?
(Liquid, Fiber, Soil, Hair) - ANSWER Liquid
Which of the following is not a clue for the one-legged stand in SFST? (Hops,
Sways while Balancing, Puts Foot Down, Stops Counting) - ANSWER Stops
Counting
Which of the following is not a factor that is most likely to contribute to unethical
behavior? (Anger, Lust, Desperation, Greed) - ANSWER Desperation
,Which of the following is NOT an SFST? (HGN, Walk and Turn, Walk and Stand,
One-Leg Stand) - ANSWER Walk and Stand
Which of the following is NOT a guideline to follow when operating the radio?
(Listen before transmitting, Hold mic about 2-3 inches from mouth, Location when
on a stop or call, or Familiarize yourself with your equipment) - ANSWER Hold
mic about 2-3 inches from your mouth
Which of the following is NOT a type of surveillance? (Fixed, Foot, "Tailing",
Vehicle) - ANSWER "Tailing" the suspect
What is one of the 5 overriding principles of the Juvenile Justice System? (Note:
Not found in SPO) - ANSWER Restoring Victims
Which of the following is one of the forms of human trafficking?
(Juvenile, Labor, Adult, or Racial Trafficking) - ANSWER Labor Trafficking
What are the initial things an officer must control during a high risk traffic stop? -
ANSWER Keys, Hands, and Eyes
What is the highest culpable mental state? - ANSWER Purposely
What are the three acceptable hand movements for steering? -
ANSWER Shuffle, Hand over Hand, Evasive
, (T/F) You can look up information about the weather on LEADS. -
ANSWER True
How long does a TPO last? - ANSWER Until the trial is over.
What are the five types of child abuse? - ANSWER Physical, Emotional,
Sexual, Drug, and Neglect
Which is NOT a peace officer's main goal? (Enforce Laws, Prevent Crime,
Enforce Traffic, Provide Services) - ANSWER Enforce Traffic
(T/F) The purpose of the Bill of Rights is to protect an individual's freedoms and
prevent the government from interfering in protected rights. - ANSWER True
Which is NOT an external influence on behavior? (Local citizens, Local media,
Relationships with family and friends, Ethical and moral beliefs) -
ANSWER Ethical and moral beliefs
Arguing that violated party deserved to be victimized is... - ANSWER Denial of
Victim
Arguing that the action did not hurt anyone, so no ethical misconduct is.... -
ANSWER Denial of Injury
Arguing that acting improperly because no other option existed is.... -
ANSWER Denial of Responsibility
