ILETSB CERTIFICATION EXAM FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) STUDY GUIDE
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1.What are the 4 Pillars of Procedural Justice?
A. Fairness, Impartiality, Transparency, Voice
B. Fairness, Integrity, Trust, Voice
C. Justice, Equality, Transparency, Respect
D. Fairness, Impartiality, Justice, Respect
Correct Answer: A. Fairness, Impartiality, Transparency, Voice
Rationale: The 4 Pillars of Procedural Justice are represented by the acronym FITV:
Fairness, Impartiality, Transparency, and Voice. These principles are fundamental
to building trust and legitimacy in policing.
2. Ch 720 ILCS includes which of the following?
A. Municipal code violations
B. Ordinance violations
C. Criminal Offenses and other laws such as the Cannabis Control Act
D. Traffic violations only
Correct Answer: C. Criminal Offenses and other laws such as the Cannabis Control Act
Rationale: 720 ILCS includes not only the Criminal Offenses but other laws used in
performance of duties, such as the Cannabis Control Act. It does NOT contain
municipal code or ordinance violations.
3. According to 5/2-8, which of the following is a FORCIBLE FELONY?
A. Treason
B. First degree murder
C. Robbery
D. All of the above
Correct Answer: D. All of the above
Rationale: Forcible felonies include treason, first degree murder, second degree
murder, predatory criminal sexual assault of a child, aggravated criminal sexual
assault, criminal sexual assault, robbery, burglary, residential burglary,
, aggravated arson, arson, aggravated kidnapping, kidnapping, aggravated battery
resulting in great bodily harm, and any other felony involving the use or threat of
physical force or violence.
4. What does the mnemonic "MACK P BART" stand for?
A. Murder, Assault, Criminal Sexual Assault, Kidnapping, Predatory criminal sexual
assault, Burglary, Arson, Robbery, Treason
B. Murder, Aggravated Battery, Criminal Sexual Assault, Kidnapping, Predatory criminal
sexual assault, Burglary, Arson, Robbery, Treason
C. Murder, Assault, Criminal Sexual Assault, Kidnapping, Predatory criminal sexual
assault, Burglary, Arson, Robbery, Theft
D. Murder, Assault, Criminal Sexual Assault, Kidnapping, Predatory criminal sexual
assault, Burglary, Arson, Robbery, Treason
Correct Answer: A. Murder, Assault, Criminal Sexual Assault, Kidnapping, Predatory
criminal sexual assault, Burglary, Arson, Robbery, Treason
Rationale: MACK P BART is a mnemonic for Forcible Felonies: Murder, Assault,
Criminal Sexual Assault, Kidnapping, Predatory criminal sexual assault, Burglary,
Arson, Robbery, Treason.
5. ASSAULT is defined as:
A. Intentionally causing bodily harm to another
B. Without legal authority, engaging in conduct which places another in reasonable
apprehension of receiving a battery
C. Making physical contact of an insulting nature
D. Threatening a police officer
Correct Answer: B. Without legal authority, engaging in conduct which places another in
reasonable apprehension of receiving a battery
Rationale: Assault is defined as without legal authority, engaging in conduct which
places another in reasonable apprehension of receiving a battery. It does not
require actual physical contact.
,6. BATTERY is defined as:
A. Threatening to cause bodily harm
B. Verbally insulting another person
C. Intentionally or knowingly without legal justification, causing bodily harm to an
individual or making physical contact of an insulting or provoking nature
D. Threatening a police officer with physical harm
Correct Answer: C. Intentionally or knowingly without legal justification, causing bodily
harm to an individual or making physical contact of an insulting or provoking nature
Rationale: Battery is defined as intentionally or knowingly without legal
justification, (1) causing bodily harm to an individual or (2) making physical
contact of an insulting or provoking nature with an individual.
7. BURGLARY is defined as:
A. Entering a building with intent to commit a misdemeanor
B. Without authority, knowingly entering or remaining within a building with intent to
commit therein a felony or theft
C. Breaking into a vehicle with intent to steal
D. Trespassing on private property
Correct Answer: B. Without authority, knowingly entering or remaining within a building
with intent to commit therein a felony or theft
Rationale: Burglary requires that a person knowingly enters or remains within a
building, house trailer, watercraft, aircraft, motor vehicle, railroad car, or freight
container without authority with intent to commit a felony or theft therein.
8. What is needed for a TERRY STOP?
A. Probable cause
B. Reasonable suspicion
C. Preponderance of evidence
D. Clear and convincing evidence
Correct Answer: B. Reasonable suspicion
Rationale: A Terry stop requires reasonable suspicion that a person has committed,
is committing, or is about to commit a crime. This is a lower standard than
probable cause.
, 9. What is needed for an ARREST?
A. Reasonable suspicion
B. Probable cause
C. Preponderance of evidence
D. Beyond a reasonable doubt
Correct Answer: B. Probable cause
Rationale: An arrest requires probable cause, which means the officer has
reasonable grounds to believe a person has committed a crime based on the
totality of the circumstances.
10. What is the statute of limitations for a felony?
A. 18 months
B. 2 years
C. 3 years
D. 5 years
Correct Answer: C. 3 years
Rationale: The statute of limitations is 3 years for a felony and 18 months for a
misdemeanor. There is no statute of limitations for murder, arson, and certain
other serious offenses.
11. What is the statute of limitations for a misdemeanor?
A. 6 months
B. 12 months
C. 18 months
D. 24 months
Correct Answer: C. 18 months
Rationale: The statute of limitations is 18 months for a misdemeanor and 3 years
for a felony. Certain offenses such as murder have no statute of limitations.
AND ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) STUDY GUIDE
(LATEST VERSION VERIFIED FOR ACCURACY) | LATEST!!
1.What are the 4 Pillars of Procedural Justice?
A. Fairness, Impartiality, Transparency, Voice
B. Fairness, Integrity, Trust, Voice
C. Justice, Equality, Transparency, Respect
D. Fairness, Impartiality, Justice, Respect
Correct Answer: A. Fairness, Impartiality, Transparency, Voice
Rationale: The 4 Pillars of Procedural Justice are represented by the acronym FITV:
Fairness, Impartiality, Transparency, and Voice. These principles are fundamental
to building trust and legitimacy in policing.
2. Ch 720 ILCS includes which of the following?
A. Municipal code violations
B. Ordinance violations
C. Criminal Offenses and other laws such as the Cannabis Control Act
D. Traffic violations only
Correct Answer: C. Criminal Offenses and other laws such as the Cannabis Control Act
Rationale: 720 ILCS includes not only the Criminal Offenses but other laws used in
performance of duties, such as the Cannabis Control Act. It does NOT contain
municipal code or ordinance violations.
3. According to 5/2-8, which of the following is a FORCIBLE FELONY?
A. Treason
B. First degree murder
C. Robbery
D. All of the above
Correct Answer: D. All of the above
Rationale: Forcible felonies include treason, first degree murder, second degree
murder, predatory criminal sexual assault of a child, aggravated criminal sexual
assault, criminal sexual assault, robbery, burglary, residential burglary,
, aggravated arson, arson, aggravated kidnapping, kidnapping, aggravated battery
resulting in great bodily harm, and any other felony involving the use or threat of
physical force or violence.
4. What does the mnemonic "MACK P BART" stand for?
A. Murder, Assault, Criminal Sexual Assault, Kidnapping, Predatory criminal sexual
assault, Burglary, Arson, Robbery, Treason
B. Murder, Aggravated Battery, Criminal Sexual Assault, Kidnapping, Predatory criminal
sexual assault, Burglary, Arson, Robbery, Treason
C. Murder, Assault, Criminal Sexual Assault, Kidnapping, Predatory criminal sexual
assault, Burglary, Arson, Robbery, Theft
D. Murder, Assault, Criminal Sexual Assault, Kidnapping, Predatory criminal sexual
assault, Burglary, Arson, Robbery, Treason
Correct Answer: A. Murder, Assault, Criminal Sexual Assault, Kidnapping, Predatory
criminal sexual assault, Burglary, Arson, Robbery, Treason
Rationale: MACK P BART is a mnemonic for Forcible Felonies: Murder, Assault,
Criminal Sexual Assault, Kidnapping, Predatory criminal sexual assault, Burglary,
Arson, Robbery, Treason.
5. ASSAULT is defined as:
A. Intentionally causing bodily harm to another
B. Without legal authority, engaging in conduct which places another in reasonable
apprehension of receiving a battery
C. Making physical contact of an insulting nature
D. Threatening a police officer
Correct Answer: B. Without legal authority, engaging in conduct which places another in
reasonable apprehension of receiving a battery
Rationale: Assault is defined as without legal authority, engaging in conduct which
places another in reasonable apprehension of receiving a battery. It does not
require actual physical contact.
,6. BATTERY is defined as:
A. Threatening to cause bodily harm
B. Verbally insulting another person
C. Intentionally or knowingly without legal justification, causing bodily harm to an
individual or making physical contact of an insulting or provoking nature
D. Threatening a police officer with physical harm
Correct Answer: C. Intentionally or knowingly without legal justification, causing bodily
harm to an individual or making physical contact of an insulting or provoking nature
Rationale: Battery is defined as intentionally or knowingly without legal
justification, (1) causing bodily harm to an individual or (2) making physical
contact of an insulting or provoking nature with an individual.
7. BURGLARY is defined as:
A. Entering a building with intent to commit a misdemeanor
B. Without authority, knowingly entering or remaining within a building with intent to
commit therein a felony or theft
C. Breaking into a vehicle with intent to steal
D. Trespassing on private property
Correct Answer: B. Without authority, knowingly entering or remaining within a building
with intent to commit therein a felony or theft
Rationale: Burglary requires that a person knowingly enters or remains within a
building, house trailer, watercraft, aircraft, motor vehicle, railroad car, or freight
container without authority with intent to commit a felony or theft therein.
8. What is needed for a TERRY STOP?
A. Probable cause
B. Reasonable suspicion
C. Preponderance of evidence
D. Clear and convincing evidence
Correct Answer: B. Reasonable suspicion
Rationale: A Terry stop requires reasonable suspicion that a person has committed,
is committing, or is about to commit a crime. This is a lower standard than
probable cause.
, 9. What is needed for an ARREST?
A. Reasonable suspicion
B. Probable cause
C. Preponderance of evidence
D. Beyond a reasonable doubt
Correct Answer: B. Probable cause
Rationale: An arrest requires probable cause, which means the officer has
reasonable grounds to believe a person has committed a crime based on the
totality of the circumstances.
10. What is the statute of limitations for a felony?
A. 18 months
B. 2 years
C. 3 years
D. 5 years
Correct Answer: C. 3 years
Rationale: The statute of limitations is 3 years for a felony and 18 months for a
misdemeanor. There is no statute of limitations for murder, arson, and certain
other serious offenses.
11. What is the statute of limitations for a misdemeanor?
A. 6 months
B. 12 months
C. 18 months
D. 24 months
Correct Answer: C. 18 months
Rationale: The statute of limitations is 18 months for a misdemeanor and 3 years
for a felony. Certain offenses such as murder have no statute of limitations.
