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MCJA Phase 1(Maine Criminal Justice
Academy) 2026-2027 LATEST VERSION WITH
300 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT RATIONALIZED
SOLUTIONS JUST RELEASED THIS YEAR
MCJA Phase 1 Exam – 300 Randomized Multiple Choice Questions
Exam Coverage Summary
Maine Criminal Justice Academy (MCJA) Phase 1 Exam covers the foundational knowledge
required for law enforcement pre-service training including: MCJA orientation and
professionalism; legal authority and the Maine Criminal Code (MRSA Title 17-A); use of force
continuum and deadly force guidelines; motor vehicle law and OUI enforcement; traffic stops
and procedures; juvenile justice and CHINS; sexual assault investigation and victimology;
domestic violence and protective orders; ethics, discretion, and cultural competence; officer
wellness and safety; courtroom procedure, testimony, and evidence; the Maine Tort Claims Act
and civil liability; and the Law Enforcement Code of Ethics/Oath of Honor.
QUESTIONS 1–300
Question 1
Which statement best describes the primary mission of the Maine Criminal Justice Academy
(MCJA)?
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A) To enforce state laws directly
B) To provide comprehensive training and professional development for law enforcement
personnel
C) To adjudicate criminal cases
D) To manage the state's prison system
Answer: B
The MCJA's primary mission is to provide training and professional development for law
enforcement personnel throughout Maine, not to enforce laws, adjudicate cases, or manage
corrections facilities.
Question 2
The LEPS training program requires students to meet all the following standards EXCEPT:
A) 40 hours of online training
B) 80 hours of training involving scenario-based practical exercises
C) A minimum of 80 hours of on-the-job field training/supervised work
D) A polygraph examination
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Answer: D
The LEPS program requires 40 hours of online Phase I training, 80 hours of classroom Phase II
training, and 80 hours of field supervision Phase III training. A polygraph examination is not a
listed requirement for Phase 1 completion.
Question 3
For students to advance into Phase 2 of the LEPS training program, they must pass which of the
following?
A) Written examinations and a physical fitness test
B) Written examinations only
C) A physical fitness test only
D) Written examination and a psychological examination
Answer: A
Students must pass both written examinations covering the Phase I online curriculum and a
physical fitness test to advance into Phase II of the LEPS training program.
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Question 4
Full-time certification at the MCJA requires:
A) Completion of a 12-week part-time academy
B) Passing the Phase 1 written exam with at least 80% correct
C) Having a master's degree in criminal justice
D) Completion of an 18-week residential program
Answer: B
Full-time certification requires successful completion of the Academy's curriculum and an 80%
passing score on the Phase 1 exam. The Basic Law Enforcement Training Program is an 18-week
residential program.
Question 5
What is the minimum passing score required on MCJA academic exams?
A) 70%
B) 75%
C) 80%
D) 85%
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MCJA Phase 1(Maine Criminal Justice
Academy) 2026-2027 LATEST VERSION WITH
300 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT RATIONALIZED
SOLUTIONS JUST RELEASED THIS YEAR
MCJA Phase 1 Exam – 300 Randomized Multiple Choice Questions
Exam Coverage Summary
Maine Criminal Justice Academy (MCJA) Phase 1 Exam covers the foundational knowledge
required for law enforcement pre-service training including: MCJA orientation and
professionalism; legal authority and the Maine Criminal Code (MRSA Title 17-A); use of force
continuum and deadly force guidelines; motor vehicle law and OUI enforcement; traffic stops
and procedures; juvenile justice and CHINS; sexual assault investigation and victimology;
domestic violence and protective orders; ethics, discretion, and cultural competence; officer
wellness and safety; courtroom procedure, testimony, and evidence; the Maine Tort Claims Act
and civil liability; and the Law Enforcement Code of Ethics/Oath of Honor.
QUESTIONS 1–300
Question 1
Which statement best describes the primary mission of the Maine Criminal Justice Academy
(MCJA)?
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A) To enforce state laws directly
B) To provide comprehensive training and professional development for law enforcement
personnel
C) To adjudicate criminal cases
D) To manage the state's prison system
Answer: B
The MCJA's primary mission is to provide training and professional development for law
enforcement personnel throughout Maine, not to enforce laws, adjudicate cases, or manage
corrections facilities.
Question 2
The LEPS training program requires students to meet all the following standards EXCEPT:
A) 40 hours of online training
B) 80 hours of training involving scenario-based practical exercises
C) A minimum of 80 hours of on-the-job field training/supervised work
D) A polygraph examination
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Answer: D
The LEPS program requires 40 hours of online Phase I training, 80 hours of classroom Phase II
training, and 80 hours of field supervision Phase III training. A polygraph examination is not a
listed requirement for Phase 1 completion.
Question 3
For students to advance into Phase 2 of the LEPS training program, they must pass which of the
following?
A) Written examinations and a physical fitness test
B) Written examinations only
C) A physical fitness test only
D) Written examination and a psychological examination
Answer: A
Students must pass both written examinations covering the Phase I online curriculum and a
physical fitness test to advance into Phase II of the LEPS training program.
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Question 4
Full-time certification at the MCJA requires:
A) Completion of a 12-week part-time academy
B) Passing the Phase 1 written exam with at least 80% correct
C) Having a master's degree in criminal justice
D) Completion of an 18-week residential program
Answer: B
Full-time certification requires successful completion of the Academy's curriculum and an 80%
passing score on the Phase 1 exam. The Basic Law Enforcement Training Program is an 18-week
residential program.
Question 5
What is the minimum passing score required on MCJA academic exams?
A) 70%
B) 75%
C) 80%
D) 85%
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