UTAH SFO FINAL EXAM Updated Question and
Answer (2026/2027) | Verified Practice
Material | A+ Verified
• Liquor -✓✓ A liquid that is alcohol, and a drinkable liquid. Contains at least .5% of
alcohol.
• Balanced Physical Fitness (6 things) -✓✓ Cardiovascular Endurance, Muscular
Strength, Flexibility, Muscular Endurance, Anaerobic Power, Body Composition.
• 5th Amendment -✓✓ The Right to Remain Silent/Double Jeopardy, right to due
process.
• What does the Constitution have precedence over -✓✓ Federal and State statutes and
local law and ordinances.
• Forensic Science (2 types) -✓✓ Physical: Foot print, Fingerprint, Fibers, Paint, Tire
tracks; Biological: Comes from living sources blood and other bodily fluid.
• Signs on things that don't move (buildings) Hazmat Diamond -✓✓ Blue: Health; Red:
Flammability; Yellow: Reactivity; White: Special; 0 is low 4 is high.
• How many Fusion Centers/SIAC does a state have to have? -✓✓ Every state has to
have 1 Fusion Center/SIAC.
• U.S. Supreme Court -✓✓ The highest court of the United States; it sits at the top of the
federal court system.
• Benefits of remaining fit for Duty (6 things) -✓✓ Physical and Mental fitness,
Professional appearance, Ability to perform job effectively, More self confidence, Less
likely to be attacked, Longer life.
• Utah Supreme Court Cases -✓✓ Appealed 1st Degree Felony and Capital Felony
cases from District; Lawyer discipline matters; Does NOT hear new evidence, only
record; Cases from appeals court.
• Non-Searches (6) -✓✓ Abandoned Property, Canine Sniff, Open field & Aerial view,
Plain view, Private Citizen Search, Inventory.
• Cases with NO Statute of Limitations -✓✓ Capital Felony, Agg. Murder, Murder,
Manslaughter, Child Abuse Homicide, Sex Offenses on a minor (child), Rape, Object
Rape, Forcible Sodomy, Agg. Sex abuse.
,• 10 Behavioral signs that can indicate deception (lying) -✓✓ Nervous Movements,
Pacing, Not able to hold still, No eye contact, Memorized/rehearsed answers.
• What is Statute of Limitations -✓✓ The amount of time you have to file a suit.
• "State of Mind" that might cause someone to join a gang -✓✓ Boredom, Poverty,
Unemployed.
• 5 types of evidence -✓✓ Real/Physical, Testimonial, Circumstantial, Demonstrative,
Judicial Note
• 4 ways to minimize crime scene contamination -✓✓ Crime scene barriers, Sign-in logs,
PPE (Personal Protective Equipment), Limit activities to crime scene related tasks
• 3 main components of conflict resolution -✓✓ Public, Officer, Offender
• 10th Amendment -✓✓ Powers Reserved to the States
• What is SIAC -✓✓ Statewide Information Analysis Center
• Elements of Prelim Investigation -✓✓ Isolate/contain, Medical, Identify
suspects/witness, Evidence, Record statements from witness/suspects
• Things that can cause mental illness -✓✓ Long term acute stress, Born with it, Brain
injury, Alcohol, Drugs, Cognitive Patterns (Negative thoughts, low self esteem)
• What is Intelligence Liaison Officer Program responsible for? -✓✓ Collection and
sharing of intel, Point of contact for dispersing intel, Participation in semi-monthly
conference calls, Submit tips and leads
• 5 physical signs that can indicate deception -✓✓ Increased perception, Skin color
changes (flushed), Dry mouth/lip wetting, Increased pulse rate, Observable change in
breathing rate (rapid)
• 4 various dynamics contribute to development of conflict -✓✓ Loss of trust, Differing
perceptions, Competition for resources, Taking things literally
• 5 considerations to make prior to collecting evidence -✓✓ Visibility of collection, Proper
collection process, Personnel qualified to process the evidence, Possibility of evidence
destruction, Portability of the evidence
, • Cover officer responsibilities (3) -✓✓ Observe & protect contact officer, Provide
psychological advantage for officers and psychological disadvantage for subject,
Physically assist contact officer
• 4 reasons to take effective field notes -✓✓ Contain info not in report, Provide basis for
building a report, Notes may be subpoenaed into court, Legible & organized
• Good Faith Exception -✓✓ Officers acting in good faith on facially valid warrant do not
violate the rights of the defendant if the warrant is later found to be invalid
• AFIS -✓✓ Automated Fingerprint Identification System
• Immoral means -✓✓ Deliberately violating accepted principles of right and wrong
• US Citizens & Immigration Services -✓✓ Oversees lawful immigration to US
• Components of EMS & the order they render aid -✓✓ Dispatch, Basic Life Support
(Police, EMT), Advance Life support (Paramedics, Air Ambulance), Hospital/Emergency
care facilities
• When does mental illness begin -✓✓ 50% begin by 14, 75% begin by 24
• 6 major classes of nutrients -✓✓ carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, minerals,
water
• Negative effects of officer misconduct -✓✓ Public embarrassment, Compromise officer
safety, Compromise police effectiveness
• Office of the Inspector General (OIG) -✓✓ Audits, investigates, inspects programs and
operations of DHS.
• 5th Amendment -✓✓ The Right to Remain Silent/Double Jeopardy, right to due
process
• Testimonial Evidence -✓✓ statement made under oath
• 3 branches of government -✓✓ Legislative, Executive, Judicial
• In-Custody Death -✓✓ Any unintentional death that occurs while a subject is in police
custody
• 4 principles of DT -✓✓ -Distance
-Awareness
-Balance
Answer (2026/2027) | Verified Practice
Material | A+ Verified
• Liquor -✓✓ A liquid that is alcohol, and a drinkable liquid. Contains at least .5% of
alcohol.
• Balanced Physical Fitness (6 things) -✓✓ Cardiovascular Endurance, Muscular
Strength, Flexibility, Muscular Endurance, Anaerobic Power, Body Composition.
• 5th Amendment -✓✓ The Right to Remain Silent/Double Jeopardy, right to due
process.
• What does the Constitution have precedence over -✓✓ Federal and State statutes and
local law and ordinances.
• Forensic Science (2 types) -✓✓ Physical: Foot print, Fingerprint, Fibers, Paint, Tire
tracks; Biological: Comes from living sources blood and other bodily fluid.
• Signs on things that don't move (buildings) Hazmat Diamond -✓✓ Blue: Health; Red:
Flammability; Yellow: Reactivity; White: Special; 0 is low 4 is high.
• How many Fusion Centers/SIAC does a state have to have? -✓✓ Every state has to
have 1 Fusion Center/SIAC.
• U.S. Supreme Court -✓✓ The highest court of the United States; it sits at the top of the
federal court system.
• Benefits of remaining fit for Duty (6 things) -✓✓ Physical and Mental fitness,
Professional appearance, Ability to perform job effectively, More self confidence, Less
likely to be attacked, Longer life.
• Utah Supreme Court Cases -✓✓ Appealed 1st Degree Felony and Capital Felony
cases from District; Lawyer discipline matters; Does NOT hear new evidence, only
record; Cases from appeals court.
• Non-Searches (6) -✓✓ Abandoned Property, Canine Sniff, Open field & Aerial view,
Plain view, Private Citizen Search, Inventory.
• Cases with NO Statute of Limitations -✓✓ Capital Felony, Agg. Murder, Murder,
Manslaughter, Child Abuse Homicide, Sex Offenses on a minor (child), Rape, Object
Rape, Forcible Sodomy, Agg. Sex abuse.
,• 10 Behavioral signs that can indicate deception (lying) -✓✓ Nervous Movements,
Pacing, Not able to hold still, No eye contact, Memorized/rehearsed answers.
• What is Statute of Limitations -✓✓ The amount of time you have to file a suit.
• "State of Mind" that might cause someone to join a gang -✓✓ Boredom, Poverty,
Unemployed.
• 5 types of evidence -✓✓ Real/Physical, Testimonial, Circumstantial, Demonstrative,
Judicial Note
• 4 ways to minimize crime scene contamination -✓✓ Crime scene barriers, Sign-in logs,
PPE (Personal Protective Equipment), Limit activities to crime scene related tasks
• 3 main components of conflict resolution -✓✓ Public, Officer, Offender
• 10th Amendment -✓✓ Powers Reserved to the States
• What is SIAC -✓✓ Statewide Information Analysis Center
• Elements of Prelim Investigation -✓✓ Isolate/contain, Medical, Identify
suspects/witness, Evidence, Record statements from witness/suspects
• Things that can cause mental illness -✓✓ Long term acute stress, Born with it, Brain
injury, Alcohol, Drugs, Cognitive Patterns (Negative thoughts, low self esteem)
• What is Intelligence Liaison Officer Program responsible for? -✓✓ Collection and
sharing of intel, Point of contact for dispersing intel, Participation in semi-monthly
conference calls, Submit tips and leads
• 5 physical signs that can indicate deception -✓✓ Increased perception, Skin color
changes (flushed), Dry mouth/lip wetting, Increased pulse rate, Observable change in
breathing rate (rapid)
• 4 various dynamics contribute to development of conflict -✓✓ Loss of trust, Differing
perceptions, Competition for resources, Taking things literally
• 5 considerations to make prior to collecting evidence -✓✓ Visibility of collection, Proper
collection process, Personnel qualified to process the evidence, Possibility of evidence
destruction, Portability of the evidence
, • Cover officer responsibilities (3) -✓✓ Observe & protect contact officer, Provide
psychological advantage for officers and psychological disadvantage for subject,
Physically assist contact officer
• 4 reasons to take effective field notes -✓✓ Contain info not in report, Provide basis for
building a report, Notes may be subpoenaed into court, Legible & organized
• Good Faith Exception -✓✓ Officers acting in good faith on facially valid warrant do not
violate the rights of the defendant if the warrant is later found to be invalid
• AFIS -✓✓ Automated Fingerprint Identification System
• Immoral means -✓✓ Deliberately violating accepted principles of right and wrong
• US Citizens & Immigration Services -✓✓ Oversees lawful immigration to US
• Components of EMS & the order they render aid -✓✓ Dispatch, Basic Life Support
(Police, EMT), Advance Life support (Paramedics, Air Ambulance), Hospital/Emergency
care facilities
• When does mental illness begin -✓✓ 50% begin by 14, 75% begin by 24
• 6 major classes of nutrients -✓✓ carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, minerals,
water
• Negative effects of officer misconduct -✓✓ Public embarrassment, Compromise officer
safety, Compromise police effectiveness
• Office of the Inspector General (OIG) -✓✓ Audits, investigates, inspects programs and
operations of DHS.
• 5th Amendment -✓✓ The Right to Remain Silent/Double Jeopardy, right to due
process
• Testimonial Evidence -✓✓ statement made under oath
• 3 branches of government -✓✓ Legislative, Executive, Judicial
• In-Custody Death -✓✓ Any unintentional death that occurs while a subject is in police
custody
• 4 principles of DT -✓✓ -Distance
-Awareness
-Balance
