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TCOLE Exam 1

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 2hrs 40mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

In Texas, Stephen F. Austin employed a militia group to protect the settlers from Indian and bandit raids. this group later became known as__________. (2)

a)

Texas Department of Public Safety

b)

Constables

c)

Texas Rangers

d)

The watch and ward system

2.

A steady yellow light is __________. (22)

a)

a warning alerting the operator to proceed cautiously

b)

a warning to vehicular traffic that the related green movement is being terminated and that a red light will soon be exhibited

c)

an indication that the operator must bring the vehicle to a full stop before entering the crosswalk on the near side of the intersection

d)

a warning that the operator may not enter the intersection

e)

none of the above

3.

__________ is the name given to a variety of writs with the objective of bringing a party before a court, or judge. The primary function of which is release from unlawful incarceration. (7)

a)

Writ of Certiorari

b)

Writ of Mandamus

c)

Writ of Habeas Corpus

d)

Writ of Audita querela

4.

For the purposes of consular notification and the instructions in this manual, a "foreign national" is any person who is not a U.S. citizen. (13)

a)

True

b)

False

5.

Is it a crime to walk across a railroad track at a point other than a roadway or pedestrian walkway? (8)

a)

Yes

b)

No

c)

Only at night

d)

Only when a train is approaching

e)

Never

6.

__________ provides: (35)

Immediate traffic control

Person-to-person contact

Good public/community relations

Increased knowledge of physical beat

Develops informants

Increased knowledge of community needs and potential crime hazards

a)

Mounted patrol

b)

Foot patrol

c)

Fixed wing/Helicopter patrol

d)

Automobile patrol

7.

A person commits Disorderly Conduct if he/she intentionally or knowingly does which of the following? (8)

a)

Uses vulgar language, and the language by its very utterance tends to incite an immediate breach of the peace.

b)

Makes an offensive gesture and the gesture or display tends to incite an immediate breach of the peace.

c)

Fights with another in a public place.

d)

Displays a firearm in a manner calculated to alarm.

e)

Any of the above are elements of disorderly conduct.

8.

According to the CCP and case law, an officer/ supervisor __________ intervene in cases of excessive use of force. (28)

a)

Should

b)

May

c)

Must

d)

Can

9.

Which of the following are key principles of the CDM? (27)

a)

Police ethics

b)

Sanctity of human life

c)

Speed of response

d)

A & B

e)

A, B & C

10.

Objectivity involves the __________ without distortion by personal feelings or prejudices. (1)

a)

Expression or use of facts

b)

Use of Ethics

c)

Use of Professionalism

d)

None of the above

11.

Offenses against public administration are located in Title __________ of the Texas Penal Code. (1)

a)

2

b)

8

c)

6

d)

7

12.

Proper proof of insurance requires which of the following? (22)

a)

Vehicle identification number

b)

policy number

c)

Expiration date

d)

all of the above

e)

none of the above

13.

Which of the following is a physiological effect of pro-longed consumption of alcoholic beverages? (3)

a)

Mild, but not life-threatening, stomach disorders

b)

Cirrhosis of the liver

c)

Improved coordination and emotional reactions

d)

Increased ability to anticipate and react to danger

14.

A person commits this offense if he intentionally or knowingly leaves a child in a motor vehicle for longer than five minutes. (8)

a)

Leaving a child in a vehicle

b)

Abandonment

c)

Negligence

d)

Unfit to parent

15.

According to the Code of Criminal Procedure, which of the following is not a use of force option for dispersing a riot? (9)

a)

command the group to disperse

b)

arrest the persons involved with a warrant

c)

arrest the persons involved without a warrant

d)

use any degree of force

16.

The five steps of the CDM include: (27)

Collect information

_______________________

Consider police powers and agency policy

Identify options and determine best course of action

Act, review, and re-assess

a)

Assess Strengths and Weaknesses

b)

Assess Opportunities and Threats

c)

Assess Situation, Threat, and Risks

d)

Assess Information

17.

What are possible personal symptoms when encountering a homicide in progress? (35)

a)

Loss of peripheral vision

b)

Intense physical duress

c)

Holding ones breathe or increased rate of breathing

d)

All of these

18.

Which of the following best describes the TCOLE L-3 form? (4)

a)

Appointment of PO, jailer, elected/appointed officials

b)

Medical, drug screen information for a licensee

c)

Report required psychiatric information for a licensee

d)

Notify TCOLE of the separation / termination of a licensee

19.

Policing philosophy that promotes and supports organizational strategies to address the causes and reduce the fear of crime and social disorder through problem-solving tactics and community-police partnerships. (2)

a)

"Closed door" Policing

b)

"Open door" Policing

c)

Open forum Policing

d)

Community Policing

20.

__________ is means the common area at the junction of two highways, other than the junction of an alley and a highway. (22)

a)

Crossing

b)

Intersection

c)

Termination area

d)

Warning area

21.

In reference to Penal Code 30.05 Criminal Trespass, "entry" on property of another would include which of the following? (8)

a)

An arm

b)

An object connected with the body

c)

The entire body

d)

All of the above

e)

None of the above

22.

What is the minimum number of rounds required for fully automatic weapon proficiency? (41)

a)

30

b)

50

c)

100

d)

25

23.

A person may not be prosecuted for or convicted of an offense (other than perjury, aggravated perjury, or traffic offenses) that he/she committed when __________. (8)

a)

younger than 18 years of age

b)

younger than 17 years of age, unless juvenile court waives jurisdiction

c)

younger than 18 years of age, unless juvenile court waives jurisdiction

d)

younger than 15 years of age, unless juvenile court waives jurisdiction

24.

The major classifications of drugs include narcotics, depressants, stimulants and __________. (15)

a)

opiates

b)

amphetamines

c)

dilatants

d)

hallucinogens

25.

A peace officer or peace officer supervisor has the duty to __________ if officers are engaging in the excessive use of force. (28)

a)

laugh at

b)

mock

c)

intervene

d)

reconcile

26.

Vehicle, engine, parking unit too close to scene, radio volume too loud, seat belts/pop the buckle are __________. (35)

a)

Distractions

b)

Telltale noises

c)

Detractors

d)

Interference

27.

The most common cognitive disorder of older people is __________. An individual experiencing this disease may get lost easily, have poor memory, and become easily agitated. (29)

a)

Borderline

b)

Alzheimer’s

c)

Paranoia

d)

Schizophrenia

28.

What Chapter of the Texas Administrative Code deals with Specialized Licenses? (4)

a)

219

b)

221

c)

223

d)

225

29.

How many officers have been killed by a dog over the past 50 years? (39)

a)

2

b)

10

c)

0

d)

100

30.

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 __________. (3)

a)

wellness

b)

optimal well-being

c)

dynamic strength

d)

physical fitness

e)

body composition

31.

Which of the following is considered an emergency vehicle? (34)

a)

Mayoral vehicle

b)

Tissue bank vehicle not in an emergency

c)

Volunteer firefighter not answering alarm

d)

Police vehicle

32.

__________ is the condition of the human organism that consists of its health and disease status and risk potential. (3)

a)

Ergonomics

b)

Wellness

c)

Fitness

d)

Physiology

33.

One of the advantages of the rear approach to suspects is __________. (31)

a)

may provoke physical resistance

b)

surprise

c)

loss of surprise

d)

communication

34.

Putrefaction is the decomposition of body tissues. Onset and rate are influenced by the __________ of the environment. Principal changes involve bloating of the body by gas, darkening of the skin in suspended parts of body, green discoloration of the abdominal area, and the formation of blisters filled with fluid or gas, may help in approximating time of death. (32)

a)

weather

b)

layout

c)

place

d)

temperature

35.

In a fight or flight stress situation, a person becomes __________. (3)

a)

exhausted

b)

exhilarated

c)

animated

d)

vocal

36.

Each law enforcement agency in this state shall adopt a detailed written policy on racial profiling. (6)

a)

True

b)

False

37.

Which of the following tactical concepts is beneficial in releasing control of a situation to another individual and provides officers with time and distance? (27)

a)

Distance + Cover

b)

Time

c)

Tactical Repositioning

d)

Tactical Pause

e)

Tactical Disengagement

38.

What triggers PTSD? (3)

a)

Birth of a child

b)

Special event

c)

A promotion

d)

Traumatic event

39.

During arrest, in clear language, advise the subject the reason for the arrest, subjects may resist officers just because __________. (31)

a)

They do not understand why they're being arrested

b)

They are innocent

c)

They have a criminal background

d)

All of the above

40.

Something that an officer must do in every situation is to maintain a professional __________. (28)

a)

Look

b)

Appearance

c)

Uniform

d)

Attitude

41.

__________ is the knowledge that the criminal investigator gathers from other persons. (32)

a)

Instrumentation

b)

Information

c)

Evidence

d)

Tools

42.

A common reason for deviating from a drug schedule is __________. (29)

a)

exterior factors (such as family and friends) telling them to not take them

b)

nasty side effects

c)

preferred themselves off the drugs

d)

perceived ineffectiveness

43.

States' rights are enumerated in which amendment? (7)

a)

Eighth

b)

Ninth

c)

Tenth

d)

Fourteenth

44.

A blood specimen must be taken __________. (23)

a)

by a trained medical professional

b)

by another peace officer with yourself present

c)

a registered nurse

d)

by yourself

45.

What is an example that deadly force is justified? (39)

a)

When a dog barks loudly at you.

b)

When a dog tucks his tail and hides from you.

c)

When a dog's hackles stand up and he growls at you from a distance.

d)

When a dog bites continuously, gripping the body.

46.

If a co-worker has an alcohol problem and they refuse help you must tell __________. (3)

a)

a pastor

b)

a counselor

c)

the city manager

d)

a supervisor

47.

__________ means the delivery of a controlled substance in the course of professional practice or research, by a practitioner or person acting under the lawful order of a practitioner, to an ultimate user or research subject. (15)

a)

Dispense

b)

Distribute

c)

Delivery

d)

Circulate

48.

__________ means a divided, controlled-access highway for through traffic. (22)

a)

Freeway

b)

Highway

c)

Alley

d)

Driveway

49.

Which of the following is not one of the suggested stress reduction techniques? (3)

a)

Don't hold everything inside - discuss feelings with others

b)

Use relaxation techniques and get necessary sleep and rest

c)

Limit your friends to a close network of police friends

d)

Exercise

e)

Avoid smoking and alcoholic beverages

50.

A child can be detained in which of the following area? (33)

a)

in a jail with adults

b)

a holding facility with adults

c)

a holding area certified by the Texas Juvenile Probation Commission

d)

none of the above