2017 Sgt Mock Exam (350 Questions) Flashcards
A(n) \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ is a conflict regarding the application of a contract or MOU. A. Complaint B. Grievance C. Objection D. Injustice
B. Grievance
Whenever a Bargaining Unit 5 employee, through neglect or misuse, loses or damages departmentally issued safety and police protective equipment, or any other departmentally issued equipment, the Department ________ allow the employee to reimburse the Department for lost or damaged equipment at current replacement or repair cost.
A. May
B. Shall
C. Should
A. May
An injury or illness claim to which there exists substantial evidence to question whether the injury or illness is employment (job) related is considered a(n) __________.
A. Non-disabling
B. Questionable injury or illness
C. Record only injury / illness
D. Based on the supervisors opinion as to how the injury / illness occurred
C. Questionable injury or Illness
The objective of the performance appraisal process is to ensure that perforemance at least meets departmental standards and to ___________.
A. Develop the performance of all employees to full potential
B. Compare all employees’ work performance
C. Assist employees to exceed departmental standards
A. Develop the performance of all employees to full potential.
A person arrested for driving under the influence of drugs ______ be evaluated by a DRE.
A. Should
B. Shall
A. Should
A chronological summary is required in: A. Category 1 complaints B. Category 2 complaints C. Non-complaints D. All complaints
A. Category 1 complaints
It is appropriate to have your finger on the trigger if a known suspect felon refuses to show his/her hands and follow instructions during a felony stop (True / False)
True
When is a civilian employee of the Department allowed to transport a departmental car or light truck?
A. When they have completed a 40 hour EVOC course
B. When they have received driver training as required by HPM 10.6
C. Anytime the employee deems necessary during the course of their employment
D. When they need to go to lunch
B. When they have received driver training as required by HPM 10.6.
What is the breakdown of the field training phases?
A. 3 phases, with the possibility of two extension phases
B. 3 phases, with the possibility of one extension phase
C. 4 phases, with the possibility of one extension phase
D. 4 phases, with the possibility of two extension phases
D. 4 phases, with the possibility of two extension phases.
An officer stops the suspect on a traffic offense. He puts his head inside of the window and sees contraband. Assuming that the contraband was not visible from outside, it would have to be suppressed as the product or “fruit” of the officer’s illegal “entry” (True / False)
True
The use of radar to enforce freeway speed limits must be approved by the __________.
A. Assistant Commissioner, Staff
B. Assistance Commissioner, Field
C. Commissioner
D. None of the above - use of radar on a freeway is now permitted statewide
C. Commissioner
Radar certified officers must be rectified \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. A. Each month B. Every 90 days C. Each calendar year D. None of the above
C. Each calendar year.
When is the final evaluation during field training? A. The last two days of the final phase B. The last ten days of the final phase C. The last two days of Phase III D. During all of Phase IV
D. During all of tase IV
The CHP 100 form shall be used to document performance of officers assigned to field commands only. (True / False)
False
Requests for supplemental law enforcement assistance from allied agencies (should / shall) follow the steps of the ________.
A. Should, Mutual aid process
B. Shall, Multi-Jurisdictional Agreement
C. Shall, MOU
A. Should, Mutual aid process
The Fresh Pursuit Act is applicable to felony and misdemeanor pursuits. (True / False)
False - Felony’s only; unless there has been a request for interstate mutual assistance.
You are the on duty supervisor; you are notified by dispatch that an allied law enforcement agency is working a homicide adjacent to the freeway. What shall you do?
A. You only need to monitor, via radio, the incident and take action only if requested to do so.
B. You shall respond to the scene and represent the Department and assist the allied agency IC by managing traffic in a manner which meets the needs of the incident and creates the minimum disruption to normal traffic.
C. You may respond to the scene and assist the allied agency IC by managing traffic in a manner which meets the needs of the incident and create the minimum disruption to normal traffic.
D. You do nothing; it does not fall in the Department jurisdiction and does not affect our mission.
B. You shall respond to the scene and represent the department and assist the allied agency IC by managing traffic in a manner which meets the needs of the incident and creates the minimum disruption to normal traffic.
The exclusive means bypass which a peace officer's personnel records can be disclosed in court is by what is commonly known as a: A. In chambers review B. Discovery process C. Pitches motion D. Compliance review
C. Pitches motion
Upon notification of an injury, illness, or hazardous exposure, the supervisor shall
A. Question all involved employees to determine preventability
B. Conduct a comprehensive review of the facts surrounding the incident
C. Notify the Disability and Retirement Section within 72 hours
D. Notify State Compensation Insurance Fund within 72 hours
B. Conduct a comprehensive review of the facts surrounding the incident.
Requests for Adverse Action or Rejection during Probation shall normally be prepared/copied in __________.
A. Duplicate
B. Triplicate
C. Quintuplicate
C. Quintuplicate
In the event an officer is involved in an incident such as a shooting, assault, or vehicle accident and the soft body armor is hit by a bullet or other pretreating object or damaged in any way, the officer shall have thorough physical exam even if no apparent injury and as soon as practical after the incident, but no later than \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ working day(s). A report is then to be forwarded to Supply Services Unit concerning ballistics protection afforded by the soft body armor? (1,3,5, or 10) A. 10 working B. 15 working C. 20 working D. 25 working
A. 10 working
Commanders may allow employees to miss \_\_\_\_ shoots per year, provided the employee attends make-up shoots. A. One B. Three C. Four D. Two
B. Three
All employees _____ use seatbelts properly adjusted and securely fastened when operating or riding in a State-owned vehicle.
A. May
B. Should
C. Shall
C. Shall
Prior to committing California Highway Patrol resources in response to a mutual aid request, approval from \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ is required. A. The Division Chief B. The Commissioner of his/her designee C. The Area Commander D. The on duty Sergeant
B. The Commissioner or his/her designee.