11.1 Administrative Procedures Flashcards

1
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_______ authorizes the reimbursement of travel expenses in accordance with California Code of Regulations, Title 2, Administration; Division 1, Administrative Personnel; Chapter 3, Department of Human Resources; Subchapter 1, General Civil Service Rules; Article 2, Traveling Expenses.

(a) The California Department of Human Resources (CalHR)
(b) Area Commander
(c) Deputy Commissioner
(d) Field Commissioner

A

A. The California Department of Human Resources (CALHR)

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________ shall have the authority to approve out-of-state travel, bordering state travel, and on departmental conference travel along with related expenses. Employees shall attach the approvals to the CalATERS Global transmittal page when claiming expenses.

(a) Area Commanders
(b) Division Commanders
(c) Deputy Commissioner
(d) Field Commissioner

A

C. Deputy Commissioner

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Employees shall book all travel arrangements (airfare, hotel, vehicle rental, and rail), with the exception of short-term rentals, through ________________.

(a) Expedia
(b) The Concur Travel online reservation system (Concur, CalTravelStore or Airbnb)
(c) Southwest for Airfare and Enterprise for vehicle rental
(d) Organizational Development Section (ODS)

A

B. The concur travel online reservation system (Concur, CalTravelStore or Airbnb)

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Use of any other reservation provider besides those advised in HPM 11.1 (i.e., Expedia, Travelocity, and Priceline) is_____

A. Recommended
B. Encouraged
C. Discouraged
D. Strictly Prohibited.

A

D. Strictly Prohibited.

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5
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Short-term allowance applies to travel of less than 24 hours, up to and including ____ days.

(a) 5
(b) 15
(c) 30
(d) 45

A

C.

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Long Term Assignment: any assignment of ____days or more at a location other than HQ.

(a) 5
(b) 21
(c) 30
(d) 31

A

D. 31

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True or False

Resident Posts may be considered an employee’s headquarters, in which case, the headquarters’ address would be the same as the address of the Resident Post.

A

True

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If an employee’s headquarters is Bishop, California [CA], and part of the employee’s operating area is in Independence, CA, the employee _______ not claim per diem while attending court in Independence even though it is further than 50 miles from the employee’s headquarters .

(a) Shall
(b) Shall Not
(c) May
(d) May Not

A

B. Shall Not

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9
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Every employee ____ have an established headquarters.

A. Should
B. Shall
C. May
D. Must

A

B. Shall

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10
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Where the major portion of an employee’s working time is spent within a specifically assigned or limited geographical area, such as a patrol area or beat, where the same routes are traveled frequently and routinely on one-day trips, per diem expenses will not be allowed at any location within_____ from any point of this assigned area as determined by the normal commute distance.

A. 50 miles
B. 51 miles
C. 75 miles
D. 100 miles

A

A. 50 miles

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11
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How many business days prior shall an employee submit their request for travel advance prior to the first day of travel but no earlier than two weeks prior to the first day of travel?

(a) 2 Working Days
(b) 2 Business Days
(c) 10 Business Days
(d) 30 Working Days

A

(b) 2 Business Days

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12
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Only ____ and above can approve temporary monies (Travel advances) to cover travel expenses before the travel actually takes place (Per SAM 8116).

A. Sergeants
B. Lieutenants
C. Captains
D. Division Chiefs

A

A. Sergeants

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Employees ____ request travel advances using CalATERS Global. If CalATERS Global is unavailable, then employees shall request travel advances using the CHP 87, Travel Advance Request.

A. Should
B. Shall
C. May
D. Must

A

B. Shall

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14
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Employees shall not request advances when the estimated expenses are less than:

(a) 10.00
(b) 25.00
(c) 250.00
(d) May Not

A

B. 25.00

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15
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Travel advances shall be submitted at least ____ business days before travel and no sooner than ___ weeks before travel.

(a) 2/2
(b) 1/2
(c) 3/4
(d) 2/4

A

A. 2 BUSINESS Days / 2 Weeks

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16
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To avoid losing eligibility for subsequent travel advances employees need to ensure they are showing proof of their travel within ____ calendar days by submitting claims or remitting balances.

(a) 2
(b) 5
(c) 7
(d) 10

A

(d) 10

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17
Q

True or False

In regards to travel advances, if a trip is cancelled, the check must be returned immediately.

A

True

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18
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State employees who incur expenses while on travel status can claim reimbursement using claim form ______.

(a) CHP 262
(b) CHP 82
(c) CalATERS
(d) SAM 8116

A

(c) CalATERS

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19
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Employees may submit expense claims using the CHP 262, Travel Expense Claim, instead of CalATERS Global, for all of the following (EXCEPT):

(a) Employees are stationed at a Resident Post or an office with no Internet connectivity.
(b) Internet connectivity issues exist due to power outages and/or other natural disasters.
(c) Employees are new to the Department and unable to gain access to CalATERS Global before being sent to training.

(d) Employees are anticipating an overtime check; however the supervisor is on vacation and unable to sign off the 415.
(e) Employees are requesting reimbursement of expenses associated with an approved relocation.

(f) Employees are requesting replenishment of confidential funds.
(g) Employees are requesting reimbursement of expenses associated with a broad scale deployment paid by an external entity or other circumstances when approved by the appropriate Commissioner.

A

(d) Employees are anticipating an overtime check; however the supervisor is on vacation and unable to sign off the 415.

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20
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Prepare a ___ travel claim for each trip that is funded by federal or special funds.

(a) Group
(b) Multiple
(c) Separate
(d) Quarterly

A

(c) Separate

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21
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“________” receipts are required when claiming reimbursements $25.00 or more for lodging, airline tickets, ground transportation, vehicle rentals, rentals, rental vehicle refueling, valid excess baggage fees, training expenses, professional dues, licenses and fees and for any item of expense over $25.00.

(a) Original
(b) Original or photocopies of original
(c) No
(d) Signed

A

(a) Original

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22
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The minimum distance for per diem expenses to be reimbursed is?

(a) 50 miles or less
(b) 100 miles or more
(c) 50 miles or more
(d) Any distance if its grant funded

A

(c) 50 miles or more

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True or False

Per Diem is not allowed within 50 miles as determined by normal commute distance of employee’s headquarters. Per Diem is not allowed within 50 miles of employee’s residence.

A

True

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Per diem shall not be allowed at any location within __ miles of an employee’s headquarters or primary dwelling.

(a) 50
(b) 100
(c) 150
(d) 400

A

(a) 50

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Employees on travel for less than 24 hours may claim lodging expenses ___________.

(a) with a receipt (Breakfast and dinner, if applicable, and shall not claim lunch or incidentals)
(b) with a receipt (Breakfast, lunch and dinner; incidentals if necessary)
(c) without a receipt (Breakfast, lunch and dinner) if under $15.00
(d) without a receipt (Breakfast and dinner, if applicable, and shall not claim lunch)

A

(a) with a receipt (Breakfast and dinner, if applicable, and shall not claim lunch or incidentals)

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26
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True or False. **

Employees staying in a privately owned home not arranged through a short-term rental service, and other than their own residence, may claim actual meals and incidental expenses in accordance with rates outlined in MOU

A

False**

No incidentals

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27
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An officer may claim an overtime meal when the officer is required to work the total number of hours in their shift and at least ___ hours immediately before or after a regularly scheduled work day. The officer can claim an additional overtime meal for each additional ___ hour period. No more than ___ OT meals may be claimed for each 24 hours period.

a. 2, 4, 3
b. 2, 6, 3
c. 2, 6, 2
d. 3, 6, 4

A

b. 2, 6, 3

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Represented employees may claim overtime meals when the employees are required to work the total number of hours in their regular shift and at least _____ hours immediately before or after a regularly scheduled work day and cannot be expected to return home for a meal per (CalHR 599.622[a] and the MOU).

(a) 2
(b) 3
(c) 4
(d) 6

A

(a) 2

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29
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True or False

For Overtime meals, employees shall not consider time taken for the meal, including travel to and from the eating establishment, as overtime.

A

True

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30
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True or False

Employees in a call-back situation, being paid for their time, may not claim an overtime meal unless the employees are actually performing work-related duties during the 5-hour period immediately following their shift.

A

True

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31
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To qualify for an overtime meal, employees must be required to report to work at least ___ hours prior to or remain at work ____ hours past their regularly scheduled work day, or a minimum of 10 hours on an RDO or holiday.

(a) 1
(b) 2
(c) 3
(d) 4

A

(b) 2

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32
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To get a second overtime meal, an employee must work an additional ____ hours?

(a) 3
(b) 5
(c) 6
(d) 7

A

(c) 6

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33
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Who shall determine the method of transportation that is in the best interest of the state?

(a) Employee
(b) Supervisor
(c) Captain
(d) 415 Clerk

A

(b) Supervisor

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34
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Employees shall purchase _______ airfare when available.

a) Refundable
(b) Lowest cost (i.e., Non- refundable

A

(b) Lowest cost (i.e., Non- refundable)

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35
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You are going on a trip to Disneyland with your family and don’t want to pay the high prices for a hotel near the theme park. You decide you want to book a room and take advantage of the “state rate” through Concur or the CalTravelStore. Is this type of travel ___? (answer on 2-18)

(a) Allowed
(b) Encouraged
(c) Prohibited
(d) Discouraged

A

(c) Prohibited

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36
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With prior approval from the appropriate ________ employees may use a rental vehicle when automobile travel is essential and a state vehicle is not available.

(a) Sergeant
(b) Captain
(c) Division chief
(d) Commissioner
(e) C or D

A

e) C or D

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37
Q

Is a Collision Damage waiver (re: automobile rental) is reimbursable?

A

No

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38
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Use of privately owned vehicles shall be restricted. Exceptions shall be justified in the “Notes” section of the expense claim. Employees may claim mileage when using their privately owned vehicles in the following instances (Except):

(a) Two or more employees sharing the ride.
(b) Intermediate stops that are not feasible by public transportation.
(c) Public carriers preclude timely arrival or departure.
(d) Transportation such as state cars, rental cars, or public transportation is not available at the point of destination.
(e) Employees must carry specialized tools, books, or other equipment that cannot be accommodated as baggage on a commercial airline.
(f) No contract airline flights from point A to B.

(g) Employee not satisfied with rental company or flight status.
(h) The nearest airport for departure is of sufficient distance from the employee’s headquarters or residence that it is not feasible or reasonable

A

(g) Employee not satisfied with rental company or flight status.

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39
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Prior to authorization for an employee to use privately owned vehicles on state business, Supervisors shall:

(a) record starting and ending mileage
(b) obtain commander approval
(c) ensure employees have a current STD 261 on file
(d) ensure the employees insurance is up to date and inspect the employee’s vehicle

A

(c) ensure employees have a current STD 261 on file

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40
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Employees ______ be reimbursed for mileage expenses for privately owned motorcycles.

(a) may
(b) shall not
(c) with Supervisor’s
(d) with Commander’s approval may

A

(b) shall not

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41
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True or False

When traveling for court, only mileage in excess of employee’s regular commute distance can be claimed if any part of appearance falls within regular work shift. Additionally, on a RDO or outside of regular work shift, mileage from home to court and court to home can be claimed.

A

True

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42
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Are travel expenses incurred by state employees for any type of interview are reimbursable.

A

No

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43
Q

Employees may claim one round trip to their residence for every _______ week/s of training while assigned to Academy training.

(a) 1
(b) 2
(c) 3
(d) 4

A

(c) 3

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44
Q

True or False

Employees attending the First-Line Supervisors’ Academy may claim one round-trip to their residence during the training, even if their training commences in the middle of the first week.

A

True

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45
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When employees report to the Academy for refresher training as a result of permissive reinstatement, the employee _____ claim travel-related expenses for their initial trip to the Academy.

A. Can
B. Cannot
C. May
D. May not

A

D. May not

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46
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Whenever permanent employees are required by any appointing power (the Commissioner) due to a change in assignment, promotion or other reason related to their duties, to change their place of residence, such employees ____ receive reimbursement of actual and necessary moving and relocation expenses incurred both before and after and by reason of such change of residence.

A. Shall
B. Will
C. Must
D. Can

A

A. Shall

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47
Q

Employees who qualify for relocation status may claim relocation per diem allowances for a maximum of _____ days, and only while actively searching for a new residence in their new headquarters.

(a) 15
(b) 30
(c) 45
(d) 60

A

(d) 60

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48
Q

Which of the following regarding relocation per diem allowances is not true:

(a) 60 day limit and only while engaged in actual search for new residence.
(b) Must sell house within three years of assignment.
(c) Household effects shall not include items for a for profit business.
(d) Storage-in-transit shall not exceed 60 calendar days.
(e) Minimum of 50 miles PLUS miles between old residence and old headquarters

A

(b) Must sell house within three years of assignment.

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49
Q

True or False

Moving and relocation expenses for any non-promotional and voluntary transfer which is primarily for the benefit of the employee will not be paid.

A

True

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50
Q

Are Discounted collision reports and photographs are available at headquarters offices?

A

No.

Sales of Photos or reports from HQ offices are not authorized.

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51
Q

True or False

Multidisciplinary Accident Investigation Team (MAIT) reports, when printed on both sides, shall be charged by sheets of paper not by individual printed sides.

A

True

52
Q

There will be no fee charged for a reproduced copy of a counter report requested by the involved party at the time of completion. The involved party shall be notified this copy is not an official document and a copy of the official report may be obtained after it is processed for a fee of ____.

A. $8.00
B. $10.00
C. $0.50 per page
D. $0.75 per page

A

B. $10.00

53
Q

How many vouchers are in a stack of CHP 505’s?

(a) 10
(b) 20
(c) 25
(d) 30

A

(c) 25

54
Q

CHP 505, Prepaid Collision Report Vouchers may be for which of the following purchases? (answer in Annex A on 4-28)

(a) Photographs
(b) Arrest Reports
(c) Standard Collision Reports

A

(c) Standard Collision Reports

55
Q

CHP 180, Vehicle ReportWitness fees in the amount of $___.00 must be deposited with the appropriate field command for each employee’s appearance.

(a) 100
(b) 225
(c) 275
(d) 325

A

(c) 275

56
Q

In all field commands, the cashier shall turn in all collections and counter receipts ____ to someone not involved in cashiering function.

A. Weekly
B. Monthly
C. Quarterly
D. Daily

A

D. Daily

57
Q

Concerning an Area’s change fund, shortages of ____ shall be reported in writing no later than the first business day following the discovery of the shortage.

(a) $4.00
(b) $6.00
(c) $10.00
(d) $25.00
(e) Any shortage

A

(b) $6.00

58
Q

When a Reimbursable Services Contract (RSU) is requested and a CHP 78R is filled out and signed by the area commander, where is the original signed copy required to be kept on file?

(a) Local area office.
(b) Division office/division overtime coordinator.
(c) Contract Services Unit (CSU).

A

(c) Contract Services Unit (CSU).

original signed copy to be forwarded and kept on file at CSU; copy required to be retained at area office where contract was signed by commander or designee for 1 year

59
Q

A CHP 268 is a:

(a) Risk Management Potential Civil Litigation Report
(b) Vehicle accident report
(c) Notice of Light Duty
(d) Advanced Vacation Request Form

A

Risk Management Potential Civil Litigation Report

60
Q

All claims in excess of ____must be filed with Victim Compensation and Govt. Claims Board.

(a) 300
(b) 500
(c) 1000

A

(c) 1000

61
Q

Claims must be filed within ____ months of the date of alleged incident.

(a) 3
(b) 6
(c) 9

A

(b) 6

62
Q

True or False

The State Victims’ Compensation & Govt. Claims Board has delegated authority to the Dept. to settle and pay property damage/loss up to and including $1000.

A

True

63
Q

Claims must be filed within ____ months of the date of alleged incident.

(a) 3
(b) 6
(c) 9

A

B. 6 months

64
Q

True or False

The State Victims’ Compensation & Govt. Claims Board has delegated authority to the Dept. to settle and pay property damage/loss up to and including $1000.

A

True

65
Q

The VCGCB has delegated authority to the Department to settle and pay property damage/loss claims up to $_____ per claim pursuant to Government Code Section 953.6.

(a) $100
(b) $1,000
(c) $5,000
(d) $10,000

A

(b) $1,000

66
Q

Upon receiving notice of a VCGCB claim, commanders ____ review the allegations herein. If they constitute a personnel complaint not previously investigated, a complaint investigation ____ be conducted and processed in accordance with HPM 10.4, Citizens Complaint Investigation Manual. (answer on 9-2)

(a) May/must
(b) Should/Shall
(c) Shall/Should
(d) Shall/Shall

A

(d) Shall/Shall

67
Q

True or False

No departmental employee other than those specifically authorized shall accept any summons, complaint or other legal document for service on State of California, the Department of the Commissioner.

A

True

68
Q

In every instance in which an employee is served a summons and complaint, immediate notification to the Case Management Unit (CMU) ____ be made. This is critical to the defense of a case. When more than one employee is served in the same case, each service _____ be reported.

(a) Should/Should
(b) Shall/Should
(c) Shall/Shall
(d) Should/May

A

C. Shall/Shall

69
Q

A uniformed employee responding to a subpoena for the defense _____ appear in court in uniform.

A. Cannot
B. Should not
C. Shall not
D. Must not

A

C. Shall not

70
Q

Officers ___ have immediately available an approved weapon while traveling to and from court in a state vehicle.

(a) shall
(b) should
(c) are to
(d) are required

A

(c) are to

71
Q

True or False

Officers are to have immediately available an approved weapon while in a state vehicle.

A

True

72
Q

An appearance by a newly appointed employee subpoenaed as a result of an official act while previously employed by another state agency ____ be considered an official act and employee ____ attend on state time at state expense.

A. Should/Shall
B. Shall/Should
C. Should/Should
D. Shall/Shall

A

D. Shall/Shall

73
Q

If an employee retires or separates from the department. Is the department still required to accept a subpoena for, and locate the separated employee to provide service?

A

No

The department shall not accept the subpoena or provide address or contact info to serving party. As a courtesy the department may attempt to contact separated employee at last known address and forward contact information for serving party.

74
Q

True or False

Subpoenas for former employees are not to be accepted.

A

True

75
Q

Supervisor may refuse to accept a subpoena if there are less than ___working days before subpoena is scheduled for court.

(a) 5
(b) 7
(c) 10

A

A. 5 working days

76
Q

If supervisor has accepted a subpoena and determines it cannot be served: shall notify server no less than ____hours before court date.

(a) 12
(b) 24
(c) 48
(d) 72

A

(c) 48

77
Q

Can addresses and/or telephone numbers be disclosed to the process servicer for former employees?

A

No

78
Q

True or False

While on suspension, an officer is considered a CHP employee. However, should a process server attempt to serve a subpoena for an officer on suspension, the immediate superior or designated agent should refuse to accept service of process in accordance with Penal Code Section 1328(d).

A

True

79
Q

An employee on sick leave or injury status ____ considered unavailable for service.

A. Is
B. Is not

A

B. is not

80
Q

While on suspension, an officer is considered a CHP employee. However, should a process server attempt to serve a subpoena for an officer on suspension, the immediate superior or designated agent ____ refuse service of process in accordance with Penal Code Section 1328(d).

A. Should
B. Shall
C. May
D. Must

A

A. Should

81
Q

Areas ___ accept subpoenas on an “on call” or “standby” basis.

(a) Should
(b) Shall
(c) Should not
(d) Shall not

A

(d) Shall not

82
Q

Subpoenas _____ not be accepted on an “on call” basis, nor ____ the officer agree to be placed on call.

A. May
B. Must
C. Shall
D. Should

A

C. Shall

83
Q

True or False

When an employee is subpoenaed to appear as a witness in a criminal proceeding (other than those arising from the performance of official duties or those which he/she is a litigant or an expert witness), he/she shall be granted a leave of absence with pay.

A

True

84
Q

True or False

If the date changes on a subpoena, the attorney shall be advised that a new subpoena, relenting the new date must be personally served at the appropriate area office prior to the new date.

A

True

85
Q

For a criminal subpoena that is “not official,” may a supervisor or designated agent accept service on behalf of the employee?

(a) Yes, they shall
(b) No, they shall not
(c) Yes, with Commanders approval
(d) Case by case basis only.

A

(b) No, they shall not

86
Q

The immediate superior ____ accept service on behalf of the employee for all off duty criminal witness subpoenas.

A. Should not
B. Shall not
C. May not
D. Must not

A

B. Shall not

87
Q

A subpoena ___ may compel the production of documents and/or may require the personal appearance of a witness to bring the requested documents.

(a) Duces Tecum
(b) Nolo Contendere
(c) En Banc
(d) Pro Se

A

(a) Duces Tecum

88
Q

Depositions are required to be within ___ miles of employee’s residence.

(a) 15
(b) 30
(c) 50
(d) 75

A

(d) 75

89
Q

True or False

Code of Civil Procedure Section 2025(h)(3) allows a person (who is not a plaintiff or defendant in the case) subpoenaed for a deposition to request an appearance by telephone. An Area commander may make this request of the subpoenaing attorney. If assistance is needed in this effort, LCS may be contacted for assistance.

A

True

90
Q

Whether civil or criminal, subpoenas must proceed through channels to appropriate ______ for out of state travel authorization. There is no obligation to comply with subpoena by out of state court unless CA court orders.

A. Division Chief
B. Commissioner
C. Deputy Commissioner
D. Assistant Commissioner

A

D. Assistant Commissioner

91
Q

True or False

Whether civil or criminal, subpoenas must proceed through channels to appropriate Assistant Commissioner for out of state travel authorization. There is no obligation to comply with subpoena by out of state court unless CA court orders.

A

True

92
Q

Civil Depositions: CHP 90 and subpoena shall be completed within ____ hours and prepared in duplicate.

(a) 12
(b) 24
(c) 48
(d) 72

A

(b) 24

93
Q

The use of the master retention schedule is____. The master retention schedule is accessible on the CHP Intranet site. To navigate to the site, open the Internet Explorer browser from your computer desktop. Select the Organization tab, select Assistant Commissioner, Staff, select Administrative Services Division, and select Business Services Section. Once the BSS page is visible, select the Records Retention Schedule link under Operations on the bottom of the page.

A. Mandatory
B. Encouraged
C. Required
D. Necessary

A

A. Mandatory

94
Q

________ is commonly referred to as the California Public Records Act.

(a) Government Code 3300
(b) Government Code 19173
(c) Government Code 6250
(d) Penal Code 3100

A

(c) Government Code 6250

95
Q

True or False

Per 6254 GC, if exempt information is redacted from a requested public record, the requester shall be notified in writing of the legal basis on which records are withheld.

A

True

96
Q

A member of the public shall make a PRA request ______.

A. In writing
B. Over the phone
C. In person
D. All of the above

A

D. All of the above.

97
Q

True or False

For arrest log requests, do not ask for the requester’s name or identification since this information cannot be requested under the PRA.

A

True

98
Q

Commands shall complete and maintain the CHP 520, Area Public Records Act Request Log, and forward the form on a ____ basis to the appropriate field Division office. Division offices shall forward copies of their commands’ CHP 520 logs to Risk Management Unit on a ____ basis? (answer on 13-9)

(a) Weekly/monthly
(b) Monthly/Monthly
(c) Quarterly/Quarterly
(d) Quarterly/Annual

A

(c) Quarterly/Quarterly

99
Q

For Juvenile arrest, regarding confidential information, what can be disclosed pursuant to W&I 827.5:

(a) No information shall be given out for any juvenile under 18
(b) Subject name and offense if subject is over 14
(c) Subject name and offense if subject is over 16
(d) Subject name and offense if subject is over 14 & in custody for serious felony.

A

(d) Subject name and offense if subject is over 14 & in custody for serious felony.

100
Q

True or False

Requests for records made via subpoenas and informal discovery are processed differently than PRA requests

A

True

101
Q

True or False

Beginning January 1, 2019, Section 832.7(b) of the Penal Code requires certain records maintained in peace officers’ personnel files, records classified as personnel records, and records associated with specified uses of force, which are maintained by the Department, be made available for public inspection pursuant to a PRA request. The complete text of Senate Bill (SB) 1421 can be found in Annex I.

A

True

102
Q

Any request for information related to SB 1421, made via a PRA request, _______ immediately be e-mailed to the ORM, PRU, at chp-pra@chp.ca.gov, on a CHP 370C, with a carbon copy to the appropriate Division Administrative Assistant. In the subject line, include “Request for SB 1421 Information.” List all items requested on the CHP 370C.

(a) Should
(b) Will
(c) Shall
(d) May

A

(c) Shall

103
Q

True or False

Beginning July 1, 2019, AB 748 modifies GC Section 6254 to add subsection (f)(4), which requires a video or audio recording related to a critical incident be made available for public inspection within specified time frames. The complete text of AB 748 can be found in Annex J.

A critical incident, defined by the statute, is as follows:

(a) An incident involving the discharge of a firearm at a person by a peace officer or custodial officer.
(b) An incident in which the use of force by a peace officer or custodial officer against a person resulted in death or in great bodily injury.

A

True

104
Q

True or False

MVARS is public record unless sensitive material.

A

True

105
Q

What below is NOT considered sensitive/exempt MVARS material:

(a) Non-approved handcuffing techniques
(b) Personal identifiers of involved parties or uninvolved

(c) Officer Safety tactics and E.T.
(d) Confidential Law Enforcement personnel information
(e) Graphic Images
(f) Video of an ongoing investigation that could endanger safety of involved

A

(a) Non-approved handcuffing techniques

106
Q

Uniformed supervisor ____ review all MVARS prior to releasing for a PRA

A. Should
B. Shall
C. May
D. Must

A

B. shall

107
Q

True or False

If exempt information is inextricably intertwined with nonexempt information, the record may be withheld in its entirety.

A

True

108
Q

True or False

The Facilities Section analyst or Area shall prepare the necessary documentation to initiate an X Number request or a service contract request using a CHP 78 for repairs that exceed the minor repair X Number delegation of $9,999.

A

True

14-10 ($4999) was updated by MM 20-032 (09/25/2020)

109
Q

You’re an area administrative sergeant and require some repairs on the leaky roof of your building. It requires a one-time repair. The bid estimate for the repair is $10,050.00. Do you request an “X Number” or a “CHP 78, Agreement Request” for the leaky roof?

(a) Use the X number system
(b) Submit a CHP 78, Agreement Request

A

(b) Submit a CHP 78, Agreement Request

110
Q

___ will store an asset forfeited vehicle and shall ensure the vehicle is protected and its value preserved until the vehicle is awarded to the Department.

(a) Department of Motor Vehicles
(b) Fleet Operations Section
(c) The handling CHP area office

A

(b) Fleet Operations Section

111
Q

Can asset forfeiture funds or assets awarded to the Department be used to fund training?

(a) No. Asset forfeiture funds or assets awarded to law enforcement agencies may not be used by the law enforcement agencies for law enforcement purposes.
(b) Yes. Asset forfeiture funds or assets awarded to law enforcement agencies must be used by the law enforcement agencies for law enforcement purposes. Such uses include training of sworn law enforcement personnel and law enforcement support personnel in any area that is necessary to perform official law enforcement duties.

A

(b) Yes. Asset forfeiture funds or assets awarded to law enforcement agencies must be used by the law enforcement agencies for law enforcement purposes. Such uses include training of sworn law enforcement personnel and law enforcement support personnel in any area that is necessary to perform official law enforcement duties.

112
Q

The handling Division Government Code Sections 53150 through 53158 establish a driver’s maximum liability of ___ for reimbursement of a public agency response costs related to incidents caused by a driver who is under the influence of an alcoholic beverage or drug.

(a) $15,000
(b) $24,000
(c) $10,000
(d) $12,000

A

(d) $12,000

113
Q

The Dept will seek to recover cost based on an arrest provided it is alcohol related and there is a BAC. Max liability is _______ for reimbursement per gov’t code.

(a) 5k
(b) 8k
(c) 12k
(d) 15k

A

(c) 12k

114
Q

True or False

Although permitted to do so by Penal Code provisions, the Department will not attempt to recover DUI incident response costs through the probation process.

A

True

115
Q

The following is criteria for DUI Cost Recover Except:

(a) 23152 or greater and response to an incident
(b) Commercial .04% greater and response to an incident
(c) DUI TC Refusal w/ no conviction (Called to incident)
(d) DUI TC pleads No Contest (Drugs or alcohol)
(e) DUI TC (1182 solo vehicle and stumbled upon)
(f) Both A and B
(g) Both C, E & H.
(h) DUI T.C. .15% BAC for P2 (Not at fault)
(i) .07% BAC and conviction

A

(g) Both C, E & H.

116
Q

Completed CHP 735’s shall be forwarded to Fiscal Mgmt Section, Reimbursable Services Unit within ___ business days of the date the BAC results of .08% or greater are received (.04% for commercial).

(a) 3
(b) 5
(c) 7
(d) 10

A

(d) 10 Business Days

117
Q

True

Breath tests require two tests of .08% (PAS is insufficient) for the cost recovery program to be in effect.

A

True

118
Q

CHP ____ be primary agency to do a DUI Recovery

A. Should
B. Shall
C. May
D. Must

A

D. Must

119
Q

Which of the following below require a conviction to utilize cost recovery below

(a) BAC test returns under .08%.
(b) Chemical test is positive for drugs only.
(c) There is no supporting BAC test or drug test (e.g., a refusal).
(d) All of the above.

A

(d) All of the above.

120
Q

For Cost recovery, staff hours are rounded to the nearest:

(a) 10 minutes
(b) 15 minutes
(c) 30 minutes
(d) 1 Hour

A

(a) 10 minutes

121
Q

True or False

For a DUI Cost recovery, all time shall be included spent by officers, sergeants and lieutenants. Do not include supervision time.

A

True

122
Q

Use of an X Number is a streamlined mechanism to quickly obtain simple services that have a total cost under ___ per state fiscal year. An X number is provided in advance to contract for service or repairs.

(a) $1,000
(b) $2,500
(c) $5,000
(d) $10,000.

A

(d) $10,000.

22-13 ($5000.00) was updated by MM 20-032 (09/25/20

123
Q

Government Code (GC) Section 927 requires the Department to pay invoices within ___ days of receipt.

a. 30
b. 35
c. 45
d. 60

A

c. 45

124
Q

True or False

Secret information leaked could cause serious damage to national security, citizens/personnel or the department if disclosed and Top Secret information could reasonably be expected to cause exceptionally grave damage.

A

True

125
Q

How many envelopes shall classified material be packaged in when sending via US mail?

(a) 1
(b) 2
(c) 5
(d) 10

A

(b) 2