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1. That condition of the human organism that consists of its health and disease status
and risk potential. (1.1.1)
A. Ergonomics
B. Wellness
C. Fitness
D. Physiology - correct answer...✔✔B
2. According to the Occupations Code, a person licensed as a peace officer must
complete 40 hours of legislatively required continuing education training once every
______. (TCOLE.351)
A. 12 months
B. 24 months
C. 36 months
D. 48 months - correct answer...✔✔B
3. According to Commission Rules, if a licensee's name is changed for any reason,
such as marriage, divorce, or other court action, it must be reported to the Commission
within _____ days. (TCOLE 211.27)
A. 60
B. 50
C. 40
D. 30 - correct answer...✔✔D
4. According to Commission Rules, if a current license holder is arrested for any offense
above a Class C misdemeanor, the license holder shall report the facts of the arrest to
the Commission in writing within _____. (TCOLE 211.27)
A. 30 days
B. 60 days
C. 90 days
D. 180 days - correct answer...✔✔A
5. According to Commission Rules, the license of any licensee who does not meet the
legislatively required continuing education by the expiration date will be _____. (TCOLE
1701.351)
A. terminated
B. lapsed
C. suspend
D. deferred - correct answer...✔✔C
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,6. Which of the following is a dis-advantage of having the professional model for law
enforcement? (3.1.2)
A. Increased cost of training and development
B. Opportunity for educational benefits
C. More effective problem solving techniques
D. Limited entry-level opportunities for people from lower socioeconomic segments -
correct answer...✔✔D
7. The expression or use of facts without distortion by personal feelings or prejudices is
the definition of _____. (3.2.2)
A. professionalism
B. ethical integrity
C. objectivity
D. courage - correct answer...✔✔C
8. Investigations relating to the deprivation of civil rights under color of law are usually
conducted by the _____. (3.2.2)
A. Federal Civil Rights Commission
B. United States Attorney General
C. Federal Bureau of Investigation
D. Attorney General of Texas - correct answer...✔✔C
9. According to the Penal Code, a public servant acting under color of office or
employment commits the offense of Official Oppression if the public servant_____.
(PC 39.03) (3.3.1)
A. intentionally subjects another to sexual harassment
B. aids another in acquiring personal property
C. coerces another with intent to obtain a benefit
D. intentionally includes a report of facts known to the person to be false - correct
answer...✔✔A
10. The Sixth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution _____. (TCTLM p. 1833) (4.1.7)
A. provides the right to bail
B. establishes the "due process of law" doctrine
C. gives the right to trial, open to the public
D. establishes the police powers of the states - correct answer...✔✔C
11. Cruel and unusual punishment are prohibited by which amendment?
(TCTLM p. 1719) (4.1.8)
A. 5th
B. 4th
C. 6th
D. 8th - correct answer...✔✔D
12. According to the _____ Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, powers not specifically
reserved to the federal government are reserved to the state government.
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,(TCTLM p. 1833) (4.1.10)
A. 4th
B. 9th
C. 10th
D. 14th - correct answer...✔✔C
13. According to the Code of Criminal Procedure, a _____ is an order issued by a judge
directed to anyone having a person in their custody, commanding them to produce such
person and show why they are in custody. (CCP 11.01) (4.1.2)
A. writ of sequestration
B. writ of attachment
C. writ of habeas corpus
D. remander of custody - correct answer...✔✔C
14. Which court case affirmed a person's right to free speech? (4.1.4)
A. Miranda v. Arizona
B. Duran v. City of Douglas
C. Tennessee v. Garner
D. Ruiz v. Estelle - correct answer...✔✔B
15. The 5th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution gives citizens the protection
from_____.
(TCTLM p. 1833) (4.1.6)
A. unreasonable searches
B. quartering of troops
C. excessive bail
D. self-incrimination - correct answer...✔✔D
16. The _____ Amendment limits the level of force that may be used to reasonable
force.
(TCTLM p. 1833) (4.1.5)
A. 4th
B. 5th
C. 8th
D. 14th - correct answer...✔✔A
17. The primary components of the American Criminal Justice System are _____.
(4.3.1)
A. probation, parole, and correctional
B. police, courts, and correctional
C. local, state, and federal police
D. police, prosecution, and courts - correct answer...✔✔B
18. _____ is law that defines the personal and property rights of individuals. (4.3.3)
A. Civil law
B. Criminal law
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, C. Tort
D. Mediation - correct answer...✔✔A
19. According to the Code of Criminal Procedure, which of the following is NOT a
magistrate? (CCP 2.09) (6.2.1)
A. Recorders of incorporated cities
B. Justices of the Peace
C. Supreme Court Justices
D. District Attorneys - correct answer...✔✔D
20. According to the Code of Criminal Procedure, which of the following are NOT Texas
peace officers? (CCP 2.12) (6.2.2)
A. investigator's of the District Attorney's Office
B. law enforcement agents of the Alcoholic Beverage Commission
C. arson investigators of a city, county, or the state
D. special agents of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms - correct answer...✔✔D
21. According to the Code of Criminal Procedure, the Court of Criminal Appeals does
NOT _____. (CCP 4.04) (6.3.3)
A. issue writs of habeas corpus
B. hear cases involving the death penalty
C. review decisions of civil cases
D. review decisions of criminal cases - correct answer...✔✔C
22. According to the Code of Criminal Procedure, the ______ courts shall have original
jurisdiction of all misdemeanors of which exclusive original jurisdiction is not given to the
justice court, and when the fine to be imposed shall exceed five hundred dollars.
(CCP 4.07) (6.3.5)
A. county
B. district
C. municipal
D. juvenile - correct answer...✔✔A
23. According to the Code of Criminal Procedure, a peace officer who investigates a
family violence allegation or who responds to a disturbance call that may involve family
violence shall advise any possible adult victim of all reasonable means to prevent
further family violence, including _____. (CCP 5.04) (6.4.1)
A. making an arrest without a warrant
B. calling in assistance from domestic violence experts
C. giving written notice of a victim's legal rights
D. giving written notice of an offender's legal rights - correct answer...✔✔C
24. According to the Code of Criminal Procedure, which of the following is NOT a use of
force option for dispersing a riot? (CCP 8.04) (6.4.3)
A. command the group to disperse
B. arrest the persons involved with a warrant
AGRADESOLUTIONS
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1. That condition of the human organism that consists of its health and disease status
and risk potential. (1.1.1)
A. Ergonomics
B. Wellness
C. Fitness
D. Physiology - correct answer...✔✔B
2. According to the Occupations Code, a person licensed as a peace officer must
complete 40 hours of legislatively required continuing education training once every
______. (TCOLE.351)
A. 12 months
B. 24 months
C. 36 months
D. 48 months - correct answer...✔✔B
3. According to Commission Rules, if a licensee's name is changed for any reason,
such as marriage, divorce, or other court action, it must be reported to the Commission
within _____ days. (TCOLE 211.27)
A. 60
B. 50
C. 40
D. 30 - correct answer...✔✔D
4. According to Commission Rules, if a current license holder is arrested for any offense
above a Class C misdemeanor, the license holder shall report the facts of the arrest to
the Commission in writing within _____. (TCOLE 211.27)
A. 30 days
B. 60 days
C. 90 days
D. 180 days - correct answer...✔✔A
5. According to Commission Rules, the license of any licensee who does not meet the
legislatively required continuing education by the expiration date will be _____. (TCOLE
1701.351)
A. terminated
B. lapsed
C. suspend
D. deferred - correct answer...✔✔C
AGRADESOLUTIONS
,6. Which of the following is a dis-advantage of having the professional model for law
enforcement? (3.1.2)
A. Increased cost of training and development
B. Opportunity for educational benefits
C. More effective problem solving techniques
D. Limited entry-level opportunities for people from lower socioeconomic segments -
correct answer...✔✔D
7. The expression or use of facts without distortion by personal feelings or prejudices is
the definition of _____. (3.2.2)
A. professionalism
B. ethical integrity
C. objectivity
D. courage - correct answer...✔✔C
8. Investigations relating to the deprivation of civil rights under color of law are usually
conducted by the _____. (3.2.2)
A. Federal Civil Rights Commission
B. United States Attorney General
C. Federal Bureau of Investigation
D. Attorney General of Texas - correct answer...✔✔C
9. According to the Penal Code, a public servant acting under color of office or
employment commits the offense of Official Oppression if the public servant_____.
(PC 39.03) (3.3.1)
A. intentionally subjects another to sexual harassment
B. aids another in acquiring personal property
C. coerces another with intent to obtain a benefit
D. intentionally includes a report of facts known to the person to be false - correct
answer...✔✔A
10. The Sixth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution _____. (TCTLM p. 1833) (4.1.7)
A. provides the right to bail
B. establishes the "due process of law" doctrine
C. gives the right to trial, open to the public
D. establishes the police powers of the states - correct answer...✔✔C
11. Cruel and unusual punishment are prohibited by which amendment?
(TCTLM p. 1719) (4.1.8)
A. 5th
B. 4th
C. 6th
D. 8th - correct answer...✔✔D
12. According to the _____ Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, powers not specifically
reserved to the federal government are reserved to the state government.
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,(TCTLM p. 1833) (4.1.10)
A. 4th
B. 9th
C. 10th
D. 14th - correct answer...✔✔C
13. According to the Code of Criminal Procedure, a _____ is an order issued by a judge
directed to anyone having a person in their custody, commanding them to produce such
person and show why they are in custody. (CCP 11.01) (4.1.2)
A. writ of sequestration
B. writ of attachment
C. writ of habeas corpus
D. remander of custody - correct answer...✔✔C
14. Which court case affirmed a person's right to free speech? (4.1.4)
A. Miranda v. Arizona
B. Duran v. City of Douglas
C. Tennessee v. Garner
D. Ruiz v. Estelle - correct answer...✔✔B
15. The 5th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution gives citizens the protection
from_____.
(TCTLM p. 1833) (4.1.6)
A. unreasonable searches
B. quartering of troops
C. excessive bail
D. self-incrimination - correct answer...✔✔D
16. The _____ Amendment limits the level of force that may be used to reasonable
force.
(TCTLM p. 1833) (4.1.5)
A. 4th
B. 5th
C. 8th
D. 14th - correct answer...✔✔A
17. The primary components of the American Criminal Justice System are _____.
(4.3.1)
A. probation, parole, and correctional
B. police, courts, and correctional
C. local, state, and federal police
D. police, prosecution, and courts - correct answer...✔✔B
18. _____ is law that defines the personal and property rights of individuals. (4.3.3)
A. Civil law
B. Criminal law
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, C. Tort
D. Mediation - correct answer...✔✔A
19. According to the Code of Criminal Procedure, which of the following is NOT a
magistrate? (CCP 2.09) (6.2.1)
A. Recorders of incorporated cities
B. Justices of the Peace
C. Supreme Court Justices
D. District Attorneys - correct answer...✔✔D
20. According to the Code of Criminal Procedure, which of the following are NOT Texas
peace officers? (CCP 2.12) (6.2.2)
A. investigator's of the District Attorney's Office
B. law enforcement agents of the Alcoholic Beverage Commission
C. arson investigators of a city, county, or the state
D. special agents of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms - correct answer...✔✔D
21. According to the Code of Criminal Procedure, the Court of Criminal Appeals does
NOT _____. (CCP 4.04) (6.3.3)
A. issue writs of habeas corpus
B. hear cases involving the death penalty
C. review decisions of civil cases
D. review decisions of criminal cases - correct answer...✔✔C
22. According to the Code of Criminal Procedure, the ______ courts shall have original
jurisdiction of all misdemeanors of which exclusive original jurisdiction is not given to the
justice court, and when the fine to be imposed shall exceed five hundred dollars.
(CCP 4.07) (6.3.5)
A. county
B. district
C. municipal
D. juvenile - correct answer...✔✔A
23. According to the Code of Criminal Procedure, a peace officer who investigates a
family violence allegation or who responds to a disturbance call that may involve family
violence shall advise any possible adult victim of all reasonable means to prevent
further family violence, including _____. (CCP 5.04) (6.4.1)
A. making an arrest without a warrant
B. calling in assistance from domestic violence experts
C. giving written notice of a victim's legal rights
D. giving written notice of an offender's legal rights - correct answer...✔✔C
24. According to the Code of Criminal Procedure, which of the following is NOT a use of
force option for dispersing a riot? (CCP 8.04) (6.4.3)
A. command the group to disperse
B. arrest the persons involved with a warrant
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