MCOLES LICENSING EXAM | QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS |
VERIFIED AND WELL DETAILED ANSWERS | LATEST EXAM
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
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
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
Weather has caused power to go out at a jail. Food and linen shipments have
been delayed and inmates have not eaten in 12 hours. Is this lawful? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Yes, if department policy is followed
You have an arrest warrant for a suspect. You go to his home and no one is
there. You get a tip he is staying at a friend's house but the friend does not let
you in the house. - CORRECT ANSWER - Obtain a search warrant for the
house
While booking a subject he has advised you that he has information about a
robbery that occurred the day before. Can you use him as an informant? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Yes, just because he is a criminal does not mean he
cannot be a witness
Before submitting a request for an arrest warrant to the prosecutor you should -
CORRECT ANSWER - Make sure the info in clear and accurate
While interviewing a child you notice cigarette burns on his arm. Your first
course of action should be - CORRECT ANSWER - Contact CPS
, You arrive at the scene of an accident, both cars are off roadway. It is raining
and there are skid marks on the roadway. What is the first thing you do? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Measure skid marks end to end
Investigating crime scene. You find a gun laying on the floor apparently used in
the crime. You should - CORRECT ANSWER - Mark location and call trained
personnel to remove it
While investigating a crime scene an officer finds a shirt with blood over it. He
notes location and secures it in a plastic bag which he tags as evidence. Did he
properly secure it? - CORRECT ANSWER - No, bloody evidence should not
be put in plastic
You discover blood soaked towel, what do you do to preserve it so it can be
used as evidence? - CORRECT ANSWER - Hang to dry
Officer 1 finds evidence at crime scene. He then gives it to officer 2. Officer 2
gives evidence to crime scene investigator. At the station the investigator labels
it as evidence. Is the evidence admissible? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Admissible, because it is labeled as evidence
when it comes to chain of custody remember, it can be passed from person to
person as - CORRECT ANSWER - long as documentation is made
You are part of a group searching a large wooded area for two fugitives wanted
for murder. You are alone in your sector when you discover a gun that may or
may not have been used. What do you do? - CORRECT ANSWER - Notify
other members of search of location and wait before proceeding with search
You are a member of a surveillance team following a suspect. You see a suspect
leave his vehicle. You should, - CORRECT ANSWER - Radio other team
members about the occurrence
VERIFIED AND WELL DETAILED ANSWERS | LATEST EXAM
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
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
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
Weather has caused power to go out at a jail. Food and linen shipments have
been delayed and inmates have not eaten in 12 hours. Is this lawful? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Yes, if department policy is followed
You have an arrest warrant for a suspect. You go to his home and no one is
there. You get a tip he is staying at a friend's house but the friend does not let
you in the house. - CORRECT ANSWER - Obtain a search warrant for the
house
While booking a subject he has advised you that he has information about a
robbery that occurred the day before. Can you use him as an informant? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Yes, just because he is a criminal does not mean he
cannot be a witness
Before submitting a request for an arrest warrant to the prosecutor you should -
CORRECT ANSWER - Make sure the info in clear and accurate
While interviewing a child you notice cigarette burns on his arm. Your first
course of action should be - CORRECT ANSWER - Contact CPS
, You arrive at the scene of an accident, both cars are off roadway. It is raining
and there are skid marks on the roadway. What is the first thing you do? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Measure skid marks end to end
Investigating crime scene. You find a gun laying on the floor apparently used in
the crime. You should - CORRECT ANSWER - Mark location and call trained
personnel to remove it
While investigating a crime scene an officer finds a shirt with blood over it. He
notes location and secures it in a plastic bag which he tags as evidence. Did he
properly secure it? - CORRECT ANSWER - No, bloody evidence should not
be put in plastic
You discover blood soaked towel, what do you do to preserve it so it can be
used as evidence? - CORRECT ANSWER - Hang to dry
Officer 1 finds evidence at crime scene. He then gives it to officer 2. Officer 2
gives evidence to crime scene investigator. At the station the investigator labels
it as evidence. Is the evidence admissible? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Admissible, because it is labeled as evidence
when it comes to chain of custody remember, it can be passed from person to
person as - CORRECT ANSWER - long as documentation is made
You are part of a group searching a large wooded area for two fugitives wanted
for murder. You are alone in your sector when you discover a gun that may or
may not have been used. What do you do? - CORRECT ANSWER - Notify
other members of search of location and wait before proceeding with search
You are a member of a surveillance team following a suspect. You see a suspect
leave his vehicle. You should, - CORRECT ANSWER - Radio other team
members about the occurrence
