MCOLES Licensing Exam 2026
Questions and Answers
Hezbollah - Correct answer-responsible for US Marine bombing in 1983, based on
Lebanon
While on patrol you find a vehicle parked behind jewelry store at 3 am what is the
proper way to investigate? - Correct answer-Take down the license plate and notify
dispatch
Receive call from dispatch about DV in progress. Neighbor says they are arguing
and need police. Receive update saying caller heard gunshots from residence.
Appropriate response? - Correct answer-Go to door, announce presence and wait
Best way to determine stolen vehicle that is not moving - Correct answer-Check
VIN through LEIN
While on patrol in a dark alley behind a store you see someone walking towards
you. They see you and place something from their pocket and place it in a
dumpster - Correct answer-Check immediate area and proceed if needed
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,You arrive as first patrol car at scene of PIA one person dead and one going to
hospital, large crowd forms and begins to move around scene. you should - Correct
answer-Control crowd at scene to avoid further contamination
Observing sight of protest, see van leaving scene picketers surround van and blow
out windows, pull person of van and beat him. You ask picketers to stop. What is
the most appropriate weapon? - Correct answer-shotgun
At scene of accident you determine one driver was going 5-10 over and has been
drinking upon issuing pbt you determine he has a BAC of .06 you do not have
enough to charge with OWI. What should you do? - Correct answer-Issue ticket of
speed
On beach patrol and discover heat stroke victim lying unconscious. First step in
rendering aid is - Correct answer-take them to a cooler location
While eating lunch the person next you complains of chest pain and trouble
breathing you should - Correct answer-Comfort him and call for ambulance
You are in a very rural area where there is no immediate medical assistance.
Woman who is in labor is delivering in the breach position feet down. What do you
do? - Correct answer-Drive mother to hospital as quickly and as safely as you can
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, While eating lunch your partner begins gasping for air and coughing, you should -
Correct answer-perform abdominal thrusts
You stop person on motorcycle and discover they have no endorsement you should
- Correct answer-Arrest for misdemeanor
lack of endorsement should be viewed as - Correct answer-DWLS
Interviewing victim of possible sexual assault. During the interview she states her
boyfriend had nonconsensual sex with her. What is one of the factors in
determining charge? - Correct answer-Age
After interviewing possible CSC victim, you determine the suspect is former
husband. How should you proceed? - Correct answer-Treat case as CSC
While on patrol, you observe vehicle parked in body shop that matches description
in recent felony. You note heavy front end damage. You should - Correct answer-
Leave partner behind to watch vehicle and obtain a search warrant
You are investigating theft of a jacket; you receive information that the suspect has
the jacket in a room rented by a friend. - Correct answer-May enter with consent
but need search warrant to enter the room
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Questions and Answers
Hezbollah - Correct answer-responsible for US Marine bombing in 1983, based on
Lebanon
While on patrol you find a vehicle parked behind jewelry store at 3 am what is the
proper way to investigate? - Correct answer-Take down the license plate and notify
dispatch
Receive call from dispatch about DV in progress. Neighbor says they are arguing
and need police. Receive update saying caller heard gunshots from residence.
Appropriate response? - Correct answer-Go to door, announce presence and wait
Best way to determine stolen vehicle that is not moving - Correct answer-Check
VIN through LEIN
While on patrol in a dark alley behind a store you see someone walking towards
you. They see you and place something from their pocket and place it in a
dumpster - Correct answer-Check immediate area and proceed if needed
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,You arrive as first patrol car at scene of PIA one person dead and one going to
hospital, large crowd forms and begins to move around scene. you should - Correct
answer-Control crowd at scene to avoid further contamination
Observing sight of protest, see van leaving scene picketers surround van and blow
out windows, pull person of van and beat him. You ask picketers to stop. What is
the most appropriate weapon? - Correct answer-shotgun
At scene of accident you determine one driver was going 5-10 over and has been
drinking upon issuing pbt you determine he has a BAC of .06 you do not have
enough to charge with OWI. What should you do? - Correct answer-Issue ticket of
speed
On beach patrol and discover heat stroke victim lying unconscious. First step in
rendering aid is - Correct answer-take them to a cooler location
While eating lunch the person next you complains of chest pain and trouble
breathing you should - Correct answer-Comfort him and call for ambulance
You are in a very rural area where there is no immediate medical assistance.
Woman who is in labor is delivering in the breach position feet down. What do you
do? - Correct answer-Drive mother to hospital as quickly and as safely as you can
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, While eating lunch your partner begins gasping for air and coughing, you should -
Correct answer-perform abdominal thrusts
You stop person on motorcycle and discover they have no endorsement you should
- Correct answer-Arrest for misdemeanor
lack of endorsement should be viewed as - Correct answer-DWLS
Interviewing victim of possible sexual assault. During the interview she states her
boyfriend had nonconsensual sex with her. What is one of the factors in
determining charge? - Correct answer-Age
After interviewing possible CSC victim, you determine the suspect is former
husband. How should you proceed? - Correct answer-Treat case as CSC
While on patrol, you observe vehicle parked in body shop that matches description
in recent felony. You note heavy front end damage. You should - Correct answer-
Leave partner behind to watch vehicle and obtain a search warrant
You are investigating theft of a jacket; you receive information that the suspect has
the jacket in a room rented by a friend. - Correct answer-May enter with consent
but need search warrant to enter the room
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