OPOTA PRACTICE EXPECTED QUESTIONS WITH
VERIFIED ANSWERS
Question 1.
General Indicators of Depressants Use
ANSWER
• "Drunken" behavior and appearance
• Uncoordinated
• Drowsy
• Sluggish
• Disoriented
• Thick, slurred speech
Question 2.
Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle
ANSWER
Question 3.
explosive device
ANSWER
Any device designed or specially adapted to cause physical harm to persons or property by
means of an explosion and consisting of an explosive substance or agency and a means to
detonate it
- Includes, without limitation, any bomb, any explosive demolition device, any blasting cap or
detonator containing an explosive charge and
Any pressure vessel that has been knowingly tampered with or arranged so as to explode
,Question 4.
Four Core Principles/Pillars of Justice
ANSWER
1. Voice
2. Neutrality
3. Respectful Treatment
Trustworthiness
Question 5.
Factors to Consider in Determining if an Individual is in Custody
ANSWER
1) The location of the interrogation
2) The number of officers present
3) The attitude of the officers toward the person being questioned
4) The stage of the investigation (e.g., initial contact, jail interview, suspect's court status)
5) Whether or not the suspect is free to leave
Question 6.
Compounding A Crime
ANSWER
Question 7.
Countersteering
ANSWER
A method of counteracting the forces created in a skid, dry, or wet, by steering in the direction
of the skid or the intended path of travel.
,Question 8.
trauma
ANSWER
An emotional response to a terrible event.
Question 9.
Aggravated Murder
ANSWER
Question 10.
Class Characteristics
ANSWER
i. Traits or characteristics of evidence that allow the item to be compared with a group
ii. Shared by all members of its class
iii. Cannot be identified to a single source
Question 11.
The Ohio Law Enforcement Gateway (OHLEG) is to be utilized:
ANSWER
For law enforcement/criminal justice purposes only and is not for personal use or gain.
, Question 12.
In the absence of consent or exigent circumstances, before entering a private residence to make an
arrest, Officers must...
ANSWER
Secure the appropriate warrant(s), including
- Arrest warrant(s) and...
- If making an arrest in the home of a third party, a search warrant to search the premises for
the person to be arrested.
- Reasonably believe that the person to be arrested is present at the correct address listed on
the warrant, and...
- Knock and announce their presence.
Question 13.
Goals in a high-risk vehicle stop:
(Control three main things)
ANSWER
1. Hands
2. Eyes
3. Keys
Question 14.
two approach patterns
ANSWER
- Left side walk up
- Right side walk up
VERIFIED ANSWERS
Question 1.
General Indicators of Depressants Use
ANSWER
• "Drunken" behavior and appearance
• Uncoordinated
• Drowsy
• Sluggish
• Disoriented
• Thick, slurred speech
Question 2.
Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle
ANSWER
Question 3.
explosive device
ANSWER
Any device designed or specially adapted to cause physical harm to persons or property by
means of an explosion and consisting of an explosive substance or agency and a means to
detonate it
- Includes, without limitation, any bomb, any explosive demolition device, any blasting cap or
detonator containing an explosive charge and
Any pressure vessel that has been knowingly tampered with or arranged so as to explode
,Question 4.
Four Core Principles/Pillars of Justice
ANSWER
1. Voice
2. Neutrality
3. Respectful Treatment
Trustworthiness
Question 5.
Factors to Consider in Determining if an Individual is in Custody
ANSWER
1) The location of the interrogation
2) The number of officers present
3) The attitude of the officers toward the person being questioned
4) The stage of the investigation (e.g., initial contact, jail interview, suspect's court status)
5) Whether or not the suspect is free to leave
Question 6.
Compounding A Crime
ANSWER
Question 7.
Countersteering
ANSWER
A method of counteracting the forces created in a skid, dry, or wet, by steering in the direction
of the skid or the intended path of travel.
,Question 8.
trauma
ANSWER
An emotional response to a terrible event.
Question 9.
Aggravated Murder
ANSWER
Question 10.
Class Characteristics
ANSWER
i. Traits or characteristics of evidence that allow the item to be compared with a group
ii. Shared by all members of its class
iii. Cannot be identified to a single source
Question 11.
The Ohio Law Enforcement Gateway (OHLEG) is to be utilized:
ANSWER
For law enforcement/criminal justice purposes only and is not for personal use or gain.
, Question 12.
In the absence of consent or exigent circumstances, before entering a private residence to make an
arrest, Officers must...
ANSWER
Secure the appropriate warrant(s), including
- Arrest warrant(s) and...
- If making an arrest in the home of a third party, a search warrant to search the premises for
the person to be arrested.
- Reasonably believe that the person to be arrested is present at the correct address listed on
the warrant, and...
- Knock and announce their presence.
Question 13.
Goals in a high-risk vehicle stop:
(Control three main things)
ANSWER
1. Hands
2. Eyes
3. Keys
Question 14.
two approach patterns
ANSWER
- Left side walk up
- Right side walk up
