TEEX TCOLE

Question 1

The 10th Amendment provides which protection __________.

a.
due process

b.
quartering of soldiers

c.
right to bear arms

d.
states’ rights

Answer 1

states’ rights

Question 2

__________ is not based on actual personal knowledge or observation of the facts in controversy, but of other facts from which deductions are drawn, showing indirectly the facts sought to be proved.

a.
Inconclusive evidence

b.
Irrefutable evidence

c.
Inferred evidence

d.
Circumstantial evidence

Answer 2

Circumstantial evidence

Question 3

The Texas Family code defines child as __________.

a.
A person who is 10 years or older and under 17 years of age

b.
A person who is under 17 years of age

c.
A person who is under 10 years of age

d.
A person who is 10 years of age or younger and under 17 years of age

e.
Texas has been unable to define child due to Supreme Court rulings

Answer 3

A person who is 10 years or older and under 17 years of age

Question 4

PC 31.03 explains __________.

a.
Theft

b.
Escape

c.
Evading Detention

d.
Unlawful Restraint

Answer 4

Theft

Question 5

Property checks, varying patrol patterns, high visibility patrols are considered what type of patrolling?

a.
Preventative Patrol

b.
Apprehension patrol

c.
High visibility patrol

d.
Vigilance patrol

Answer 5

Preventative Patrol

Question 6

__________ and poor ventilation increase the likelihood of being exposed while at a hazardous materials site.

a.
Heat

b.
Light

c.
Rain

d.
Ice

Answer 6

Heat

Question 7

What does it mean when a witness is put “under the rule?”

a.
witness may not testify (wrong)

b.
witness may not speak to jurors about the case

c.
witness may not speak to defense counsel about the case

d.
witness may not speak to anyone the judge instructs you not to about the case

Answer 7

Witness may not speak to anyone the judge instructs them not to about the case.

Question 8

According to the Family Code, __________ is an act by a member of a family or household against another member of the family or household that is intended to result in physical harm, bodily injury, assault, or sexual assault.

a.
domestic violence

b.
domestic assault

c.
family assault

d.
family violence

Answer 8

Family Violence

Question 9

The “ripple effect” of adverse stress affects which of the following?

a.
Family members

b.
Other peace officers

c.
The public with whom an officer serves

d.
All of the above

Answer 9

All the above

Question 10

A person’s signature on a traffic ticket is __________.

a.
a plea of guilty

b.
a plea of “no contest”

c.
only a promise to appear in court

d.
acknowledgement of culpability for the offense

Answer 10

only a promise to appear in court

Question 11

Which of the following best fits the definition? ___________ is a hearing status of such severity that an individual must depend on visual methods to communicate.

a.
Hard of hearing

b.
Deaf

c.
Hearing impaired

d.
All of the above

Answer 11

Deaf

Question 12

Operation ID encourages citizens to mark their personal inventory with their __________.

a.
Social Security number

b.
Voter’s registration number

c.
VIN number

d.
driver’s license number

Answer 12

driver’s license number

Question 13

All __________ should be treated as a homicide until proven otherwise.

a.
Deaths

b.
Murders

c.
Manslaughter

d.
Suspicious deaths

Answer 13

Suspicious deaths

Question 14

According to the CCP Art. 18.16, who can prevent the consequences of a theft?

a.
Mayor

b.
District Attorney

c.
County Clerk

d.
Anybody

Answer 14

Anyone

Question 15

The condition of the body which enables an individual to use his/her body in activities requiring balance, speed and power, without undue fatigue or exhaustion best describes __________.

a.
wellness

b.
optimal well-being

c.
dynamic strength

d.
physical fitness

e.
body composition

Answer 15

physical fitness

Question 16

An affirmative defense to prosecution __________.

a.
excuses criminal responsibility if the defense is proven to exist beyond a reasonable doubt

b.
establishes no defense for the accused in a criminal action

c.
creates a doubt about criminal intent (wrong)

d.
excuses criminal responsibility if the defense is proven by a preponderance of the evidence

Answer 16

???

Question 17

A notice of suspension or denial of a license must state (22):

The reason and statutory grounds for the action
The effective date of the suspension
_________________
The right to a hearing
The period in which a request for a hearing must be received

a.
How to avoid further complications

b.
The level of intoxication

c.
The date of the infraction

d.
How to request a hearing

Answer 17

How to request a hearing

Question 18

The assumption of another person’s identity for the use in fraudulent transactions that result in a loss to the victim resulting in the acquisition of something of value by the offender is __________.

a.
Identity theft

b.
Fraud

c.
Blackmail

d.
Extortion

Question 19

If a sixteen-year-old front-seat passenger is not wearing a safety belt, to whom should the traffic ticket be issued?

a.
The operator

b.
The passenger

c.
Both the driver and the passenger

d.
Neither the operator nor the passenger because this is not a violation

Answer 19

Both the driver and the passenger

Question 20

A major depressive syndrome is defined as a depressed mood or loss of interest, of at least __________ duration, accompanied by associated symptoms, such as weight loss/gain and difficulty concentrating.

a.
Fourteen days

b.
One month

c.
One week

d.
21 days

Answer 20

14 days

Question 21

Which of the tactical concepts requires the maintenance of the 6.5 feet reactionary gap and employs the “tactical mambo” in order to gain cover and improve sight lines?

a.
Distance + Cover

b.
Time

c.
Tactical Repositioning

d.
Tactical Pause

e.
Tactical Disengagement

Answer 21

Tactical Repositioning

Question 22

__________ means that cases are referred first to the court.

a.
Appellate jurisdiction

b.
Deferred adjudication

c.
Original jurisdiction

d.
Original court

Answer 22

Original jurisdiction

Question 23

Which of the tactical concepts often means “buying time,” and is often used as a means to increase available options?

a.
Distance + Cover = Time

b.
Tactical Repositioning

c.
Tactical Pause

d.
Tactical Disengagement

Answer 23

Distance + Cover = Time

Question 24

According to research published by the American Academy of Pediatrics, children with disabilities are __________ times more likely to suffer sexual abuse than children without disabilities.

a.
1 to 2

b.
2 to 4

c.
4 to 6

d.
6 to 8

Answer 24

2 to 4

Question 25

A peace officer, another person acting for or on behalf of the state, or a law enforcement agency is __________ for damages arising from a person's request to have a blood specimen taken. a. Suable b. Partially liable c. Liable d. Not liable

Answer 25

Not liable

Question 26

What single event served most to remove the police officer from contact with the community? a. The telephone b. Emphasis on the crime-fighting role c. Radio communications d. Extensive use of the automobile for patrol e. Professional training standards

Answer 26

Extensive use of the automobile for patrol

Question 27

There are ________ Pillars of Character. a. 8 b. 4 c. 3 d. 6

Answer 27

6

Question 28

If a peace officer sexually harasses another person while in uniform during his or her duties as a public servant, he/she has committed what offense? a. Disorderly Conduct b. Misuse of Office c. Official Oppression d. Abuse of Office

Answer 28

Official Oppression

Question 29

According to the Transportation code: "No person shall drive a vehicle on a highway at a speed greater than is __________ and __________ under the circumstances then existing." a. Posted / marked b. Safe / Cautious c. Reasonable / prudent d. Careful / defensive

Answer 29

Reasonable / prudent

Question 30

This court has the power and authority to grant and issue and cause the issuance of writs of habeas corpus, and, in criminal law matters, the writs of mandamus, procedendo, prohibition, and certiorari. a. Municipal Courts b. Court of Criminal Appeals c. Districts Courts d. Civil Courts

Answer 30

Court of Criminal Appeals

Question 31

__________ is/are the collaboration between law enforcement agencies and the individuals and organizations they serve to develop solutions to problems and increase trust. a. Partnerships b. Problem Solving c. Organizational Transformation d. Community Involvement

Answer 31

Partnerships

Question 32

When encountering someone on the CSCAL list, an officer must immediately contact the Department of Family and Protective Services on the department's dedicated law-enforcement telephone number for statewide intake. T/F

Answer 32

TRUE

Question 33

According to the Occupations Code, a person licensed as a peace officer must complete 40 hours of legislatively required continuing education training once every __________. a. 12 months b. 24 months c. 36 months d. 48 months

Answer 33

24 months

Question 34

What court case deals with the topic of warning shots? a. Hahaway v Bazany b. Vance v Shaffer c. Jones v Wittenberg University d. Frye v Reynolds

Answer 34

Jones v Wittenberg University

Question 35

If a person dies while in the custody of a peace officer, a written report of the cause of death must be filed with __________. a. The medical examiner's office b. The justice of the peace in that precinct c. The district attorney's office d. The attorney general's office

Answer 35

The attorney general's office

Question 36

__________ is a defendant's written reply to a plaintiff's petition. a. Return b. Instanter c. Answer d. Judgment

Answer 36

Answer

Question 37

The Fifth Amendment addresses which of the following? a. Right to a Grand Jury b. Right to assemble c. Fair and speedy trial d. Freedom of the press e. Separation of church and state

Answer 37

Right to a Grand Jury

Question 38

As internet access has increased, the age of children with social media accounts has __________. a. Remained the same b. Drifted downward c. Raised d. None of the above

Answer 38

Drifted downward

Question 39

Which of the following is a prohibited weapon? a. a knife with a 6 inch blade b. a handgun c. a club d. chemical dispensing device

Answer 39

chemical dispensing device

Question 40

What is the minimum number of yards required for shotgun proficiency? a. 25 b. 10 c. 15 d. 20

Answer 40

15

Question 41

What is a HIPS situation? a. High impact polystyrene b. High integrity protection system c. Hidden in plain sight d. Homicide in progress school

Question 42

In the nomenclature of the revolver, which of the following holds the rounds and advances after each round is fired? a. Trigger b. Cylinder c. Grip safety d. Ejector rod

Answer 42

Cylinder

Question 43

Which form designates the statement of appointment? (4) a. L-1 b. L-2 c. L-3 d. L-4

Answer 43

L-1

Question 44

L-1 = Statement of Appointment L-2 = drug dependency or illegal drug use L-3 = declaration of psychological

Question 45

L-1 = Statement of Appointment L-2 = drug dependency or illegal drug use L-3 = declaration of psychological

Question 46

FITT stands for Frequency, Intensity, Time and __________. a. Tension b. Track c. Type d. Treatment

Answer 46

Type

Question 47

A juvenile is sitting on a picnic table in a public park. The juvenile writes his name on the bench with a Sharpie marker causing damage valued at $40. What offense has occurred? a. Criminal Mischief - Misd C b. Criminal Mischief - Felony c. Graffiti d. Graffiti - Felony e. None of the above

Answer 47

Graffiti

Question 48

A person uses spray paint to tag the outside wall of the rival high school's building causing damage valued at $200. What offense has occurred?

Answer 48

Felony Graffiti since it involved sch

Question 49

Which of the following are peace officers by the contents of Art. 2.12 and Art. 2.122 of the CCP? a. Water Control & improvement district officers b. ATF c. FBI d. County Attorney

Answer 49

Water Control & improvement district officers

Question 50

__________ means to deliver a controlled substance other than by administering or dispensing the substance. a. Dispense b. Delivery c. Distribute d. Circulate

Answer 50

Distribute

Question 51

The juvenile witness may write a statement if he/she __________ to do so. a. Volunteers b. Is instructed to c. Is warned by the chief d. Has his parent notified and receives consent from the parent

Answer 51

Volunteers

Question 52

Theories on the cause of family violence abuse include all of the following except __________. a. It works to get the batterer what he wants b. Ignored behavior c. Sex role stereotypes clearly defined roles for boys and girls d. Cultural

Answer 52

Ignored behavior

Question 53

A victim, guardian of a victim, or close relative of a deceased victim is entitled to the following rights within the criminal justice system except the right to__________. a. be alone with the accused before trial b. receive from law enforcement agencies adequate protection from harm and threats of harm arising from cooperation with prosecution efforts c. receive information regarding compensation to victims as provided by Chapter 56B d. provide pertinent information to a probation department conducting a presentencing investigation concerning the impact of the offense on the victim and his family by testimony, written statement, or any other manner prior to any sentencing of the offender

Answer 53

be alone with the accused before trial

Question 54

A person intentionally kills a seven-year-old in the commission of a kidnapping commits __________. a. Murder b. Capital murder c. Manslaughter d. Criminally negligent homicide

Answer 54

Capital Murder (age under the 15 years old and was commiting felony)

Question 55

Evidence seized under the invalid search warrant but seized in good faith can __________. a. not be used in court. b. be used in court only in the sentencing phase. c. still be used in court. d. be returned to the defendant.

Answer 55

Still be used in court

Question 56

Motor vehicle refers to which of the following __________. a. Every device, with wheels, operated upon the highway. b. Every vehicle which is self-propelled. c. All cars, trucks, bicycles and motorcycles. d. Every device, with wheels, except those powered by human energy, operated upon the highway.

Answer 56

Every vehicle which is self-propelled.

Question 57

Primitive people recognized few, if any, obligations to those outside his tribe. But modern man in his shrinking world must recognize his obligations to __________ in general. a. Humanity b. People c. Citizens d. Sergeants

Answer 57

Humanity

Question 58

According to the __________ Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, powers not specifically reserved to the federal government are reserved to the state government. a. 4th b. 9th c. 10th d. 14th

Answer 58

10th

Question 59

One who receives and disposes of stolen property on a regular basis is a __________. a. Acquirer of goods b. Pawn c. Fence d. Dealer

Answer 59

Fence

Question 60

__________ is a swift response to a human need and the utilization of techniques to diffuse a crisis situation. a. Crisis intervention b. Slowing down the situation c. De-escalation d. Critical Decision-Making Model

Answer 60

Crisis intervention

Question 61

The normal human response to trauma follows a similar pattern called the __________. a. corpus delicti b. crisis reaction c. cycle of violence d. frozen fright e. reconstruction of equilibrium

Answer 61

crisis reaction

Question 62

The person has a right to a hearing on the suspension or denial if, not later than the __________ day after the date on which the person receives the notice of suspension or denial. a. 15th b. 17th c. 23rd d. 145th

Answer 62

15th

Question 63

A law enforcement officer may take possession of a child without a court order under any circumstances. T/F

Answer 63

False

Question 64

A person who falsely, fraudulently, or willfully permits another to violate this subtitle is guilty of the violation. a. Inchoate offense b. Immature acquisition c. Premature acquisition d. Inchoate infraction

Answer 64

Inchoate offense

Question 65

Ethics involves the definition and achievement of what is good or bad, right or wrong, in relation to __________. a. Moral Duty and Obligation b. Moral Duty c. Obligation d. None of the above

Answer 65

Moral Duty and Obligation

Question 66

__________ is a court approved method of delivering a court document to an uncooperative defendant. a. Affidavit b. Affidavit of Service c. Alias Citation d. Alternate Service

Answer 66

Alternate Service

Question 66

According to CCP Art 1.24, the proceedings and trials in all courts shall be __________. a. Public b. Notarized c. Recorded d. Privileged information

Answer 66

Public

Question 67

Article 14.01 of the Code of Criminal Procedures, Offense within View, authorizes citizen's arrests for __________. a. only felonies b. felonies and breaches of the peace c. any offense d. no offenses e. only severe crimes

Answer 67

felonies and breaches of the peace

Question 68

__________ involves person-to-person contact, good public/community relations, better mobility in crowded areas, visibility increases in a crowd. a. Foot patrol b. Automobile patrol c. Mounted patrol d. Motorcycle patrol

Answer 68

Mounted patrol

Question 69

According to the Penal Code, __________ is failing to return to custody following a temporary leave for a specific purpose. a. unauthorized departure b. escape c. evading arrest d. evasion

Answer 69

Escape

Question 70

What Chapter of the Texas Administrative Code deals with Specialized Licenses? a. 219 b. 221 c. 223 d. 225

Answer 70

225

Question 71

An operator of a motor vehicle shall allow __________ between themselves and the vehicle in front of them. a. 15 feet b. 25 feet c. 50 feet d. two car lengths e. None of the above

Answer 71

None of the above (100 feet)

Question 72

Field notes are used for __________. (24) a. Preparing reports b. Making personal remarks c. Sketching d. Writing full reports

Answer 72

Preparing reports

Question 72

To test for the presence of a canine in a fenced yard you should rattle the gate, call out for the canine, whistle, or knock on the side of the house. T/F

Answer 72

True

Question 73

During the "Traffic Control" stage what should be done? a. Administer First Aid b. In case of fire- notify the fire dept. c. Remove vehicles and debris d. All the above are part of the traffic control stage.

Answer 73

Remove vehicles and debris

Question 73

Impartial enforcement refers to both the interaction of the law and the __________ and the interaction of citizens when law enforcement becomes involved. a. Government b. Citizen c. Military d. Public

Answer 73

Citizen

Question 74

Post mortem lividity is a dark blue discoloration observable on the parts of the body which are nearest the ground. Appears about __________ subsequent to death. a. Immediately b. Two hours c. 1 hour d. One-half hour

Answer 74

Two hours

Question 75

All 4 of these are possible results of a hazmat incident: T/F Death Temporary impairment Permanent disability Psychological stress

Answer 75

True

Question 76

The health-related components are more important to wellness and quality of life than are the skill-related components linked to __________ performance. a. skill b. motor c. weight control d. fitness

Answer 76

Motor

Question 77

When another's actions toward a victim are sensed to be negative, the feelings felt by the victim are often described as __________. a. Secondary assault b. Secondary injury c. Secondary feeling d. Secondary hurt

Answer 77

Secondary Injury

Question 78

The __________ Code is the statutory authority for the Commission to establish rules that law enforcement agencies and officers must follow. a. Government b. Penal c. Occupations d. Education

Answer 78

Occupations

Question 79

If it is necessary to verify a protective order before arresting an individual named in the injunction for a violation of the directive, the officer is required to __________. a. remain at the scene of the investigation while verifying the allegation and prevent further commission of family violence. b. return to the agency headquarters and obtain a copy of the protective order to show the restricted individual at the time of the arrest. c. take the actor and victim to agency headquarters and compare the actor's fingerprints against a file record before making an arrest. d. call the magistrate who issued the order and verify the continued existence of a valid court order.

Answer 79

remain at the scene of the investigation while verifying the allegation and prevent further commission of family violence.

Question 80

_____________ describes a characteristic of a criminal investigator Takes nothing for granted. Investigators may find that victims and witnesses, as well as suspects, may be motivated by various physiological, psychological, and sociological needs that may "color" the information they give. Gathers information, but verifies it credibility a. Observant b. Suspicious c. Curious d. Cautious

Answer 80

Suspicious

Question 81

A judge of this court must be an attorney. a. Municipal b. Consitutional County Court c. Statutory County Court at Law d. All judges must be attorneys

Answer 81

Statutory County Court at Law

Question 82

The first rung on the use of force ladder is __________. a. officer presence. b. uniform presence. c. police presence. d. professional presence.

Answer 82

professional presence

Question 83

Who may file for a protective order in a family violence situation? a. An adult member of a family or household b. An adult for the protection of a child c. A prosecuting attorney for the state d. The victim of Family Violence e. Any of the above

Answer 83

Any of the above

Question 84

What Chapter of the Texas Administrative Code deals with Administration? a. 211 b. 215 c. 217 d. 218

Answer 84

211

Question 85

According to Sec. 218.9 Firearms Proficiency Requirements, each agency or entity that employs at least __________ peace officer shall require each peace officer that it employs to successfully complete the current firearms proficiency requirements at least once each year. a. one b. two c. three d. four

Answer 85

one

Question 86

The delivery of a writ, notice, injunction, etc., by an authorized person, to a person who is thereby officially notified of some proceeding concerning that person is a/an __________. a. Service b. Summons c. Precept d. Injunction

Answer 86

Service

Question 87

A person can restrain a child through movement or confinement even with the child's cooperation as long as the child is under 14 years old and the child's parent, guardian or person acting in loco parentis (such as the state) has not acquiesced. T/F

Answer 87

True

Question 88

An operator may not, except momentarily to pick up or discharge a passenger, stand or park an occupied or unoccupied vehicle within __________ feet on the approach to a flashing signal, stop sign, yield sign or traffic control signal located at the side of a roadway. a. 15 b. 20 c. 25 d. 30 e. 50

Answer 88

30

Question 89

Older adults are __________ to develop symptoms than are younger ones in regards to PTSD. a. More likely b. Less likely c. Equally as likely d. Not likely

Answer 89

Less likely

Question 90

The good faith defense for an officer is enhanced when following the __________ of the department. a. verbal standards b. implied policies c. fair labor standards d. written directives

Answer 90

Written directives

Question 91

Section 2.272 of the __________ provides the specific authority an officer has as it relates to the Child Safety Check Alert List. (19) a. Family Code b. Health and Safety Code c. Code of Criminal Procedure d. Penal Code

Answer 91

CCP

Question 92

A complaint is not required to __________. a. be signed by a magistrate b. be signed by the Affiant c. allege an offense d. name the accused

Answer 92

be signed by a magistrate

Question 93

A person is observed in a crowded parking lot masturbating. What offense has occurred? a. Homosexual Conduct b. Disorderly Conduct - Exposure c. Public Lewdness d. Indecent Exposure e. None of the above

Answer 93

d. Indecent Exposure

Question 94

Self-control results from the development of __________ in one's skills. a. Mastery b. Confidence c. Persuasion of d. Strength

Answer 94

Confidence

Question 95

A person has committed the offense of __________, if he intentionally prevents or obstructs a person he knows is a peace officer from effecting an arrest or search, by using force against the peace officer. a. Aggravated Assault on a Police Officer b. Hindering Apprehension c. Resisting Arrest d. Escape e. Obstructing Justice

Answer 95

Resist Arrest

Question 96

A __________ is a person who is dead, unconscious, or otherwise incapable of refusal is considered not to have withdrawn the consent provided by Section 724.011. a. DUI fatality b. Fatality c. Person incapable of refusal d. Casualty of intoxication

Answer 96

Person incapable of refusal

Question 97

The method of service that is always allowed on Sunday is __________. a. third person to the defendant b. by mail c. by alternate service d. publication e. no method of service is ever allowed on Sunday

Answer 97

publication

Question 98

In addition to the fine prescribed by Section 542.401 or another section of this subtitle, as applicable, a person who enters a plea of guilty or nolo contendere to or is convicted of an offense under this subtitle shall pay $50 as a __________. a. Ticketing fine b. Processing fee c. Speeding ticket d. State traffic fine

Answer 98

State traffic fine

Question 99

According to the Texas Health and Safety Code, who is an animal control authority? a. A municipal or county animal control office with authority over the area the dog is kept b. A Sheriff in an area with no animal control office c. A municipalities Police Chief d. Both A & B e. None of the above

Answer 99

A and B

Question 100

Peace officers are granted the authority to use force by the Texas __________. a. Occupations Code b. Constitution c. Code of Criminal Procedure d. Penal Code

Answer 100

Penal Code

Question 101

Officer Rain Bow was called to the H.E.B. Upon arrival he met clerk Martha Sue who advised him that a subject (Sandra Smith) had picked up a bottle of Revlon Hair Spray which was priced at $11.50 and a can of Right Guard which was $1.50. Smith peeled the tag off of the Right Guard and she peeled the tag off the Revlon Hair Spray. Smith put the $1.50 tag from the Right Guard on the Revlon Hair Spray. Smith went to the check out counter where she paid only $1.50 for the Hair Spray. She was stopped by a store security officer and was arrested. What was Sandra Smith arrested for? a. Tampering with identification numbers b. Theft by Tampering c. Fraudulent destruction, removal and concealment of writing d. Misapplication of property

Answer 101

Fraudulent destruction, removal and concealment of writing

Question 102

A __________ is a notice placed on a consumer file that alerts a recipient of the report that the consumer's identity may have been used without the consumer's consent to fraudulently obtain goods and services in the consumer's name. ect one: a. report tag b. security alert c. consent notice d. sentinel

Answer 102

security alert