MPOETC Exam ACTUAL QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS
In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, which court is at the top of the hierarchy and has the
most judicial authority? - CORRECT ANSWER Supreme Court
Which of the following is NOT one of Pennsylvania's Branches of Government? - CORRECT
ANSWER Federalist
Who is the father of modern day policing? - CORRECT ANSWER Robert peel
Which level of proof is established in the United Stated Constitution, specifically the Bill of
Rights? - CORRECT ANSWER PC
Mary approaches Sam at a local bar and asks Sam to beat-up Jack, her old boyfriend, because
he has started to date another woman. Mary tells Sam that if he puts Jack in the hospital,
she will give him $500. What charge can be brought against Mary? - CORRECT ANSWER
Criminal solicitation
Which United States Supreme Court case established the "objective reasonable standard" to be
applied to law enforcement officers in use of force incidents? - CORRECT ANSWER Graham
v Connor
According to the Pa Crimes Code, Title 18, a person who enters a building or occupied structure
with the intent to commit a crime therein should be charged with which crime? - CORRECT
ANSWER Burglary
What is the level of proof needed for a criminal court case? - CORRECT ANSWER Proof
beyond a reasonable doubt
robbery - CORRECT ANSWER the taking of property from a person's possession by using
force or threats
,Serious Bodily injury is defined a/an: - CORRECT ANSWER injury which creates substantial
risk of death.
What are the BAC levels - CORRECT ANSWER .08 legal limit
.04 CDL
.02 bus drivers
.02 teen drivers
During an interrogation, the primary goal is to get: - CORRECT ANSWER The truth
Which oft h e s e scenarioscarries the presumption of theft?: - CORRECT ANSWER Woman
putting shampoo in her purse
When searching a prisoner and you find a handgun, you should: - CORRECT ANSWER Handt
o cover officer/partner, let them handle it
When photographing a crime scene, should be done: - CORRECT ANSWER Overall, mid
range, close up with scale
Best way to do measurements at an auto accident site: - CORRECT ANSWER Straight base
line measurements
Two parents at a baseball game get into an argument and push/shove each other: - CORRECT
ANSWER The charge is Harrassment (not assault, not assault on sports official - it's just 2
parents, the umpire is not involved)
When approaching a bank robbery inprogress: - CORRECT ANSWER Do not park directly out
front;wait for them to come out
Best way to stay in the safety envelope of a vehicle - CORRECT ANSWER Seatbelt
, Gangs/transient criminals,what is NOT true: - CORRECT ANSWER Joint task forces are NOT
an effective way of targeting gangs
Reddiamond hazard symbol - CORRECT ANSWER Flammable
Couple plans to steal from video game store, andalarm goes off, they are charged with: - CORRECT
ANSWER Theft and conspiracy
order of courts - CORRECT ANSWER Minor courts, Court of common pleas, PA Superior
Court, PASupreme Court, US Supreme Court
Which ofthese times should you get a nighttime search warrant: - CORRECT ANSWER 2300
Most common driver errror at night - CORRECT ANSWER Overdriving headlights
Which type of PFA is NOT atype of PFA: - CORRECT ANSWER Long term (the three actual
types are emergency, final, and short term
When serving a PFA and you have to confiscate weapons in the home, where should they be sent to? -
CORRECT ANSWER The appropriate law enforcement agency
Which of thesescenarios requires a search warrant? - CORRECT ANSWER A police officer
climbing a ladder to look over a fence
What is NOT a good tactic during a car stop? - CORRECT ANSWER walking between cars
What are the 2 factors involved in domestic violence situations: - CORRECT ANSWER Power
and control
Communication and distance: - CORRECT ANSWER Proxemics
Ethnic Intimidation - CORRECT ANSWER Does NOT involve gender or sexual orientation
AND CORRECT ANSWERS
In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, which court is at the top of the hierarchy and has the
most judicial authority? - CORRECT ANSWER Supreme Court
Which of the following is NOT one of Pennsylvania's Branches of Government? - CORRECT
ANSWER Federalist
Who is the father of modern day policing? - CORRECT ANSWER Robert peel
Which level of proof is established in the United Stated Constitution, specifically the Bill of
Rights? - CORRECT ANSWER PC
Mary approaches Sam at a local bar and asks Sam to beat-up Jack, her old boyfriend, because
he has started to date another woman. Mary tells Sam that if he puts Jack in the hospital,
she will give him $500. What charge can be brought against Mary? - CORRECT ANSWER
Criminal solicitation
Which United States Supreme Court case established the "objective reasonable standard" to be
applied to law enforcement officers in use of force incidents? - CORRECT ANSWER Graham
v Connor
According to the Pa Crimes Code, Title 18, a person who enters a building or occupied structure
with the intent to commit a crime therein should be charged with which crime? - CORRECT
ANSWER Burglary
What is the level of proof needed for a criminal court case? - CORRECT ANSWER Proof
beyond a reasonable doubt
robbery - CORRECT ANSWER the taking of property from a person's possession by using
force or threats
,Serious Bodily injury is defined a/an: - CORRECT ANSWER injury which creates substantial
risk of death.
What are the BAC levels - CORRECT ANSWER .08 legal limit
.04 CDL
.02 bus drivers
.02 teen drivers
During an interrogation, the primary goal is to get: - CORRECT ANSWER The truth
Which oft h e s e scenarioscarries the presumption of theft?: - CORRECT ANSWER Woman
putting shampoo in her purse
When searching a prisoner and you find a handgun, you should: - CORRECT ANSWER Handt
o cover officer/partner, let them handle it
When photographing a crime scene, should be done: - CORRECT ANSWER Overall, mid
range, close up with scale
Best way to do measurements at an auto accident site: - CORRECT ANSWER Straight base
line measurements
Two parents at a baseball game get into an argument and push/shove each other: - CORRECT
ANSWER The charge is Harrassment (not assault, not assault on sports official - it's just 2
parents, the umpire is not involved)
When approaching a bank robbery inprogress: - CORRECT ANSWER Do not park directly out
front;wait for them to come out
Best way to stay in the safety envelope of a vehicle - CORRECT ANSWER Seatbelt
, Gangs/transient criminals,what is NOT true: - CORRECT ANSWER Joint task forces are NOT
an effective way of targeting gangs
Reddiamond hazard symbol - CORRECT ANSWER Flammable
Couple plans to steal from video game store, andalarm goes off, they are charged with: - CORRECT
ANSWER Theft and conspiracy
order of courts - CORRECT ANSWER Minor courts, Court of common pleas, PA Superior
Court, PASupreme Court, US Supreme Court
Which ofthese times should you get a nighttime search warrant: - CORRECT ANSWER 2300
Most common driver errror at night - CORRECT ANSWER Overdriving headlights
Which type of PFA is NOT atype of PFA: - CORRECT ANSWER Long term (the three actual
types are emergency, final, and short term
When serving a PFA and you have to confiscate weapons in the home, where should they be sent to? -
CORRECT ANSWER The appropriate law enforcement agency
Which of thesescenarios requires a search warrant? - CORRECT ANSWER A police officer
climbing a ladder to look over a fence
What is NOT a good tactic during a car stop? - CORRECT ANSWER walking between cars
What are the 2 factors involved in domestic violence situations: - CORRECT ANSWER Power
and control
Communication and distance: - CORRECT ANSWER Proxemics
Ethnic Intimidation - CORRECT ANSWER Does NOT involve gender or sexual orientation
