Possible test questions

Question 1

It is the policy of the CHP that officers ______conduct traffic enforcement stops for the primary purpose of drug interdiction in the absence of probable cause or reasonable suspicion to believe the motorist or an occupant of the vehicle is involved in illegal drug-related activity.

Answer 1

Shall not

Question 2

After a stop has been made, officers _____extend the stop beyond the time necessary to address the traffic violation unless there is reasonable suspicion or probable cause of criminal activity.

Answer 2

Shall not

Question 3

Prima facie enforcement actions shall be guided by the following criteria: (a) At ___ miles per hour (MPH) or more above the prima facie speed limit, the officer shall stop and should issue a CHP 215, Notice to Appear. (b) From ____ MPH above the prima facie speed limit, the officer should stop and take appropriate enforcement action. (c) From _____ MPH above the prima facie speed, the officer may stop and take appropriate enforcement action.

Answer 3

(a) 10 miles per hour (b) 5 to 9 miles per hour (c) 1 to 4 miles per hour

Question 4

OOS orders _____ be limited to currently assigned commercial enforcement officers and Motor Carrier Specialists, who have successfully completed the Level 1 NAS training class and any uniformed supervisor (pursuant to Section 24002 VC for CMV>

Answer 4

Shall

Question 5

True or False: Neither military nor civilian federal employees are subject to hours-of-service or drivers’ log requirements. Drivers employed by private carriers providing vehicles to the federal government on an exclusive use basis are not federal employees and are subject to these requirements.

Answer 5

True

Question 6

When an equipment, size, or weight violation of state law is observed on a federal vehicle and the violation is not attributable to the driver, citations _____be issued. Violations _____ be reported by memorandum to the employee’s immediate commander.

Answer 6

(a) shall not (b) shall

Question 7

No California driver license or driver certificate shall be valid for operating any commercial motor vehicle requiring a driver to hold any driver certificate or any driver license endorsement unless a medical certificate approved by the DMV, the Federal Motor Carrier safety administration or the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), which has been issued within ____, is in the immediate possession of the driver.

Answer 7

Two Years

Question 8

Section 23152(d) and 23153 (d) VA make it unlawful for person to drive a commercial vehicle with a BAC of ___ % or greater

Answer 8

0.04%

Question 9

Section 1213.1(c) CCR 13 required officers to place the operator of a commercial motor vehicle out-of-service for a period of ___ hours when the driver is found to have a BAC of 0.01 or greater.

Answer 9

24 hours

Question 10

If a driver of a commercial motor vehicle is under the influence of drugs or a combination of alcohol and drugs and the BAC count is less than ____%, sections 23152(a) and 23153(a) VC apply.

Answer 10

0.04%

Question 11

Criteria for requesting MAIT Assistance.

Answer 11

(a) A fatal or severe injury collision occurs involving an on-duty CHP or Caltrans employee, including subcontractors working on a Caltrans work project (i.e., broken bones, dislocated or distorted limbs, severe lacerations, or unconsciousness at or when taken from the collision scene). (b) A fatal or severe injury accident occurs involving a departmental aircraft or when specifically requested by the OAO. In cases where the collision or incident involves substantial damage only, OAO may determine if MAIT involvement is required. A qualified member of OAO will be assigned as a member of the MAIT conducting the investigation of any departmental aircraft accident or incident.

Question 12

The appropriate Division commander shall be notified for the following types of incidents for which MAIT ____ be utilized

Answer 12

Shall

Question 13

AWOL is the separation of an employee who is AWOL for ______ or more consecutive working days whether the absence is voluntary of involuntary.

Answer 13

5

Question 14

uniformed employees shall not be considered available if the assignment would result in the employee working more than ____ hours in any 24hour period

Answer 14

16.5

Question 15

HPM 9.1 Employee Relations Manual

If any provisions of this manual conflict with provisions of a contract reached pursuant to Govt Code Sec 3517.5, the _______ shall be controlling

Answer 15

contract

Question 16

POBR. CHP policy provides protections to all employees, except ______

Answer 16

cadets

Question 17

Bulletin Boards

A recognized organization may use existing bulletin boards to post information on the followng subjects:

Answer 17

• notices/results of official committee or meeting
• notices of elections and their results
• notices of recreational/social events
• other official business

Question 18

Withdrawals. To utilize time from the contributory bank, an authorized employee must provide reasonable advance notice of their request to the supervisor. If approved, the employee shall complete a _________, Representation Reporting, (Annex A) according to instructions as detailed in this chapter. The time expended should also be recorded on the CHP 415, Daily Field Record, utilizing Beat Code _____ .

Answer 18

CHP 610/833

Question 19

No state employee who is on duty or on standby for duty shall:

Answer 19

(a) Use, possess, or be under the influence of illegal or unauthorized drugs or other illegal mind-altering substances; or
(b) Use or be under the influence of alcohol to any extent that would impede the employee’s ability to perform their duties safely and effectively.

NOTE: For the purposes of this policy, standby for duty occurs when an employee is designated on standby and must thereby be available to respond to an incident within a specified period of time. This includes situations such as planned protest demonstrations, special events, and natural disasters.

HPM 9.2 CH 3 3-3

Question 20

Sensitive Positions. Only employees serving in sensitive positions shall be subject to substance testing when there is ___________

Answer 20

reasonable suspicion

HPM 9.2 CH 3 3-4

Question 21

The following departmental classifications have been designated and approved as sensitive positions:

Answer 21

(1) All peace officers.
(2) All cadets.
(3) Automobile Mechanic.
(4) Automotive Technician series.
(5) Commercial Vehicle Inspection Specialist I and II.
(6) Public Safety Dispatcher and Public Safety Operator.
(7) Public Safety Dispatch Supervisor I and II.
(8) Gunsmith.
(9) Heavy Truck Driver.
(10) Lead Automobile Mechanic.
(11) Lead Motorcycle Mechanic.
(12) Motor Carrier Specialist I, II and III.
(13) Motorcycle Mechanic.
(14) School Pupil Transportation Safety Coordinator.

HPM 9.2 CH 4 4-4

Question 22

Sample Collection at Work Location.

Ensure at least _____ milliliters (approximately two fluid ounces) of urine is collected (to be split into two containers after collected);

Answer 22

60

HPM 9.2 CH 7 7-5

Question 23

A complaint allegation will have one of five findings. What are they in order of severity?

Answer 23

(1) Sustained - The act (or omission) did occur, and it is deemed improper.
(2) Unintentional Error - The act (or omission) did occur and it is deemed

improper, but was the result of an employee’s honest mistake.

(3) Undetermined/No Finding - Used only when the evidence, or lack thereof,

precludes the investigator from making a definitive judgment.

(4) Departmental - Used when the employee’s actions are fully in compliance with Department policy and/or procedure, but the policy or procedure itself is found to be erroneous or is the cause of the complainant’s concerns. Departmental is also the only allowable finding for Departmental complaints.
(5) Exonerated - The employee did not commit the act (or omission), or did commit the act and it is deemed to be proper or within Department policy.

HPM 10.4 CH 2 2-2

Question 24

a GO shall not exceed ____ numbered pages, including attachments.

Answer 24

25

Question 25

Departmental policy is established or changed by the ___________ and is contained in GOs, HPMs, or on a temporary basis, in Comm-Net messages and MMs.

Answer 25

Commissioner

Question 26

Approving Authority

The ____________ is the approving authority for all publications that announce new or amended departmental policies, those which by law or regulation require signature, and those providing direction to both field and staff.

Answer 26

Office of the Commissioner

Question 27

(1) Section 9801(a)(1) of the California Vehicle Code – Department of Motor

Vehicles Vehicle Seizure for Delinquent Registration.

Answer 27

Any seizure made under this authority shall be with the concurrence of a supervisor who is familiar with the contents of this chapter relating to such seizures and who has assured that the procedures have been followed. A vehicle seized pursuant to the authority of Section 9801(a)(1) CVC shall be released to the R/O, legal owner (L/O), or agent, without being sold if documentation from the DMV is presented authorizing its release. The release should show either the appropriate fees have been paid to the DMV or the DMV has rescinded its decision to sell the vehicle.

Question 28

　

The One Trip Permit may be used:

To move the vehicle for one round trip, from one place to another for the purpose of participating as a vehicular float or display in a lawful parade or exhibition. The total round trip cannot exceed ______ miles and must be completed within 60 days.

HPM 82.5 2-10

Answer 28

100

Question 29

Nonresident Student.

To qualify for the exemption from registration as a nonresident student, a nonresident student must meet the following requirements:

(a) Must be paying nonresident tuition, unless attending a private college or university.
(b) Must be under 23 years of age.
(c) Must still be a dependent.
(d) Must be unemployed.

Exemption: Students may be employed in a position required as part of their educational field when their earnings are directed toward their education rather than being taken as an income. examples: Communications major working in a radio station or a medical student working in a hospital or laboratory.

(e) Must have valid registration from their home state.
(f) May possess a California driver license or may operate on a valid driver license from their home state.

Question 30

T or F

Dual Registration. Occasionally, the registration laws of another state may

require registration of a vehicle which is also required to be registered in

California. In such cases, the vehicle may display license plates from more

than one state. Dual, or “interstate” registration, is a legal option available to

owners of such vehicles, and the display of more than one valid license plate is not

a violation.

Answer 30

True

Question 31

HOUSE CARS AND CAMPERS

Answer 31

(a) Permanent Attachment. If the camper is permanently attached to the

pickup, the owner may elect to register the vehicle either as a house car or

as a CMV.

(b) Temporary Attachment. If the camper is temporarily attached, the

pickup truck is a CMV and commercial registration is required.

Commercial license plates are issued.

(c) Reclassification. A pickup truck with camper attached which has been

registered as a house car is subject to reclassification to CMV status and

payment of weight fees if the camper has been removed.

(d) One-Axle Campers. A pickup truck and one-axle camper are properly

registered as a single unit with “house car” classification only when the

camper structure can be mounted upon the MV.

HPM 82.5 4-10, 4-11

Question 32

Represented Employee Rights. Represented employees have certain rights as

provided by the Dills Act and their contracts between the state and their exclusive

representatives. If there is a conflict between departmental policy and the

provisions of a negotiated contract, the ______ _____ ______controlling.

Answer 32

contract shall be

Question 33

BULLETIN BOARDS.

A recognized employee organization may use existing employee organization

bulletin boards to post information or materials concerning the following subjects:

Answer 33

(1) Notices and results of any official organization committee or meeting.
(2) Notices of organization elections and their results.
(3) Notices of organization recreational and social events.
(4) Notices of other official organization business.

Question 34

Under the Dills Act and the negotiated memorandums of understanding with the state bargaining units, management, and employee organizations are required to __________________on management actions affecting wages, hours, and other conditions of employment.

Answer 34

“meet-and-confer in good faith”

Question 35

Search of Locker/Storage. An employee shall not have an assigned locker, or

other place for storage, which are owned or leased by the Department, searched

unless the search is conducted under any one of the following conditions:

Answer 35

(1) In the involved employee’s presence.
(2) With the involved employee’s consent.
(3) After a valid search warrant has been obtained. If requesting a search

warrant, the appropriate prosecuting authority should be consulted after

notifying the appropriate Assistant Commissioner.

(4) When the involved employee has been notified that a search will be
conducted. The employee should be provided a reasonable opportunity to

respond to the Department’s search location and observe the search.

Question 36

Office/Desk/File Cabinet Searches. An employee’s desk can or can not normally be

entered by a supervisor when looking for work product.

Answer 36

can

However, when the command has allowed a reasonable expectation of privacy, such as issuance of a key to the desk, the provisions of Government Code § 3309 apply.

Question 37

Absent Without Leave. Automatic resignation is the separation of an

employee who is AWOL for ____or more consecutive working days, whether

the absence is voluntary or involuntary.

Answer 37

five

HPM 10.3 9-6

Question 38

A complaint allegation will have one of five findings. List each is in order of severity.

Answer 38

(1) Sustained - The act (or omission) did occur, and it is deemed improper.
(2) Unintentional Error - The act (or omission) did occur and it is deemed

improper, but was the result of an employee’s honest mistake.

(3) Undetermined/No Finding - Used only when the evidence, or lack thereof,

precludes the investigator from making a definitive judgment.

(4) Departmental - Used when the employee’s actions are fully in compliance

with Department policy and/or procedure, but the policy or procedure itself is

found to be erroneous or is the cause of the complainant’s concerns.

Departmental is also the only allowable finding for Departmental complaints.

(5) Exonerated - The employee did not commit the act (or omission), or did

commit the act and it is deemed to be proper or within Department policy.

Question 39

Record-Only Injury or Illness.

Answer 39

Nondisabling injury or illness which does not require first aid or medical treatment.

Question 40

First-Aid Injury or Illness.

Answer 40

Minor nondisabling injury or illness (splinter,scratch, cut, burn, etc.) which involves one-time medical treatment.

Question 41

Nondisabling Injury or Illness.

Answer 41

Injury or illness which requires more than first aid, may require more than one-time medical care, and the employee is able to return to work (full or limited duty) following the date of the injury or illness.

Examples:

(1) Employee sustains an injury or illness during working hours but completes his/her assigned work shift.
(2) Employee sustains an injury or illness during working hours and is incapable of completing the work shift due to the injury or illness; however, employee reports to work (full or limited duty) for his/her next scheduled work shift.
(3) Employee sustains a work-related injury or illness during non-working hours; however, employee reports to work (full or limited duty) for his/her next scheduled work shift.

Question 42

CHP 121 shall be completed by the employee’s supervisor within ______

of notification of an alleged occupational injury or illness

Answer 42

24 hours

Question 43

a. Completion. CHP 121 shall be completed by the employee’s supervisor within

______ of notification of an alleged occupational injury or illness (see Annexes

P-1 and P-2).

b. Typed. CHP 121 _____ be typed.
c. Employee’s Signature. The employee shall review and sign the field injury file

copy of the CHP 121 within ________of reporting an injury or illness.

d. Employee’s Inability to Sign. If the employee is incapable of signing the field

injury file copy of the CHP 121 within 24 hours of reporting an injury or illness, the

__________shall document the circumstances which prevented the signing of the

form in the comments section of the CHP 121. The employee shall then sign the

form as soon as possible.

e. Employee’s Refusal to Sign. If the employee refuses to sign the field injury file

copy of the CHP 121, the supervisor shall type or print ___________ in the

employee’s signature block and document the refusal in the comments section.

Answer 43

a. 24 hours
b. shall
c. 24 hours
d. supervisor
e. “refused to sign”

Question 44

Maintenance. Commanders shall maintain a CHP ______ for employees who

are off duty or assigned to limited duty as a result of an occupational injury or

illness

Answer 44

121D

Question 45

Posting. CHP 121D _______ be posted for general viewing

Answer 45

shall not

Question 46

DEFINITION. “Picketing” is

Answer 46

patrolling, usually near the place of employment, by members of an employee organization to publicize the existence of a dispute.

Question 47

PROTECTED RIGHT. Picketing is a constitutionally protected right; however, Penal

Code Section 12590 prohibits certain acts. What is considered an unlawful act?

Answer 47

Officer in uniform unlawful to picket

Not in uniform unlawful to carry a weapon

Question 48

In order for conduct to be determined to have created an intimidating, hostile,

or offensive work environment based on sexual harassment , the following three

criteria must exist:

Answer 48

(1) The behavior in question must be of a sexual nature.
(2) The behavior must be unwelcome.
(3) The behavior must be severe or pervasive enough to create a hostile,

intimidating, or offensive work environment.

Question 49

T or F

The PSP does not take the place of the mandatory debriefing following a

shooting incident.

Answer 49

True

Question 50

SHOOTING INCIDENTS.

The Department further recognizes the potential for critical incident stress

reactions to exist in officers who, in the performance of their duties:

(1) Discharge of a firearm at a person, whether or not injury or death occurs.
(2) Are the target of an assailant’s discharged firearm, whether or not injury

results.

Commanders or their designee shall refer uniformed employees who have

been involved in incidents of this nature to a CISD within _____of the incident.

Answer 50

72 hours

Question 51

Tor F

A service animal can only be a canine or miniature horse

Answer 51

T

Question 52

Travel Status. An employee is on travel status when employee is more than _____ miles from headquarters and more than 50 miles from the primary residence as determined by the normal commute distance.

Answer 52

50

Question 53

Permitted Credit Card Use. State fuel credit cards may be used a maximum of

five times per day, and for a maximum of $3,500 per month. Credits cards may be

used for:

Answer 53

(1) Gasoline purchase.
(2) Oil purchase (add oil only).
(3) Tire change and balance.
(4) Lube and oil service (emergency only).
(5) Car wash - basic only (two per month).
(6) Chain installation and removal.
(7) Emergency service and parts.
(a) Mark receipt clearly: “Emergency Purchase.”
(b) Limit 50 dollars.
(c) The use of credit cards for routine service of an Area command’s

vehicles is not permitted.

(8) Emergency tow.

Question 54

The CHP 415 must be completed by each affected officer

or sergeant according to the guidelines in this manual and forwarded to the person

designated by the commander within ________of the end of each work shift.

Answer 54

24 hours

Question 55

With the exception of full day absences, the CHP 415 should or shall not be filled out until after the end of the shift.

Answer 55

should

Question 56

Supplemental. The “Supplemental” box is checked when a separate

document is used to add information to a CHP 415 already created. There is

no limit to the number of supplemental documents that may be created for a

given day, but the total of the original and all supplemental CHP 415s cannot

be greater than _______

Answer 56

24 hours.

Question 57

Shift Start Time. The start time of the regular work shift is recorded

on all CHP 415 documents (including overtime supplementals). Particular

attention must be paid to the 24-hour clock which begins with the regular

work shift time. There cannot be more than _____ claimed for any

given _____ period regardless of a work or non-work day or

combination thereof; i.e., from the regular work shift start time on one

day to the regular work shift start time of the next day.

Answer 57

24 hours/24-hour

Question 58

Time is to be recorded to the nearest ________ increment and cannot

exceed _____when combined with activity time.

Answer 58

10-minute/24 hours

Question 59

Field Sergeant/Officer-In-Charge/Acting Sergeant is Beat ____ .

Answer 59

822

Question 60

Time claimed for business calls must be approved and signed by a supervisor in the _______________

Answer 60

“Supervisor’s Approval (Bargaining Unit Items)” box.

Question 61

Non-represented employees are allowed up to _______ of bereavement leave per occurence.

Answer 61

24 hours

unit 5 = 24 hours

Question 62

FIELD SUPERVISION.

Activities relating to direct field supervision of officers involved in road patrol

duties are charged to Beat _____ .

Answer 62

822

Question 63

A squad is usually composed of a squad leader (preferably a sergeant) and ____ officers.

The size of a squad should allow for transportation in four patrol vehicles (three

officers per vehicle).

Answer 63

11