Final Test Flashcards
1
Q
- When an officer(s) are engaged in a foot pursuit, the sergeant or Officer-In-Charge (OIC) ___ respond to the scene and coordinate the foot pursuit and/or search for the suspect. The supervisor ___ terminate the foot pursuit/search as necessary.
a. Shall/May
b. Shall/Should
c. Should/Should
d. Should/May
A
d. Should/May
2
Q
- Uniformed employees of the CHP may work for compensation in the position of EMT or paramedic for a licensed ambulance company.
a. True
b. False
A
a. True
3
Q
- 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
b. False
A
a. True
4
Q
- Section 22655(a) V.C.-Impounding Vehicle for Investigation, a supervisors approval should be obtained prior to impounding.
a. True
b. False
A
b. False
5
Q
- Service of Notice will be verified by ___.
a. The supervisor who served the notice
b. Completion of the Declaration of Service Form
c. Completion of the CHP 402, Adverse Action Log
d. The completed memo of the served employee
A
b. Completion of the Declaration of Service Form
6
Q
- Which document(s) can contain the Bazemore Admonition?
a. Memorandum of Counseling
b. Censurable CHP 2, Incident Report
c. Memorandum of Direction
d. Both A and B
e. Both A and C
f. All of the above
A
e. Both A and C
7
Q
- For found items, if the value of the property is less than $___ and, after 90 days no one has claimed ownership, it may be given to the finder.
a. $500
b. $250
c. $100
d. $50
A
b. $250
8
Q
- The investigating officer of a hate crime shall provide the victim with a CHP ___, Right to Privacy Acknowledgement.
a. 876
b. 174
c. 729
d. 298
A
b. 174
9
Q
- ___ shall approve checkpoint operational plans submitted by the concerned Area(s) at least one week prior to the scheduled date(s) of operation.
a. A supervisor
b. The Area
c. The Division
d. Assistant Commissioner Field
e. Assistant Commissioner Staff
A
c. The Division
10
Q
- For an internal-informal complain, the complainant has ___ months from the last incident to contact an EEO counselor regarding discrimination-related issues.
a. 180 days
b. 365 days
c. 11 months
d. 1 year
A
c. 11 months
11
Q
- 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
12
Q
- A motorcycle sustains damage as a result of it falling from its kickstand. Are a CHP 208 and STD 270 required?
a. Yes
b. No
A
b. No
13
Q
- Officers are only required to have a weapon on duty in a state vehicle to and from court if they are full uniform.
a. True
b. False
A
b. False
14
Q
- The purpose of the Yellow Alert Program is to establish a quick response system designed to issue and coordinate public alerts following a ___ incident.
a. Extreme weather events
b. Hit-and-run incidents
c. Fire or flood events
d. Earthquake events
A
b. Hit-and-run incidents
15
Q
- Pills shall be weighed and not counted.
a. True
b. False
A
a. True
16
Q
- CHP 216 and CHP 202Ds shall be submitted to the Area at the end of the officer’s shift for supervisory review. Reviewed forms shall be retained in an established Area file for one year.
a. True
b. False
A
b. False 3-years
17
Q
- Category I, Category II and “Other” complaints shall be destroyed after _______________ years.
a. One
b. Five
c. Eight
d. Ten
A
b. Five
18
Q
- A collision with a bird that moves unexpectedly into the vehicle’s path and cannot be avoided, if the injury is confined to the bird, is a CHP 208 and STD 270 required?
a. Yes
b. No
A
b. No
19
Q
- Employees assigned to the 8.5-hour work shift shall be scheduled for ___, 8.5-hour shifts per each 28-day work period.
a. 18
b. 20
c. 28
d. 30
A
b. 20
20
Q
- Evidence consists of testimony, writings, material objects, or anything presented to the senses and offered to prove or disprove a fact. Items shall be evaluated, collected, preserved, and entered into evidence in accordance with Highway Patrol Manual (HPM) 10.2, Internal Investigations Manual.
a. True
b. False
A
b. False
21
Q
- The CISD services are provided by licensed mental health professionals through the state’s Employee Assistance Program (EAP) contract provider. A CISD should be scheduled within ___ post event or as soon as possible thereafter. If the event is the death or serious injury of an employee, the CISD may be sooner. A CISD is not intended to be a tactical critique and no documentation shall be kept by any party. With the exception of a shooting incident, an employee’s attendance during a CISD session is voluntary.
a. 12-24 hours
b. 24-72 hours
c. 2-4 days
d. 3-7 days
A
b. 24-72 hours
22
Q
- The Victims of Trafficking and Violence Prevention Act (VTVPA) of 2000 created the Victim of Crime Visa, otherwise known as a U-Visa and a T-Visa. A U-Visa grants relief from deportation and permission to work in the U.S. to specified crime victims. The T-Visa, which allows qualified victims of specified human trafficking crimes to apply for citizenship status.
a. True
b. False
A
a. True
23
Q
- Generally, officers should not cite a driver for 4000(a)(1) V.C. in addition to impounding for 22651(O)(A)(1) V.C.-Registration expired in excess of 6 months.
a. True
b. False
A
a. True
24
Q
- Officer Jackson was working patrol and was doing traffic collision follow up at a private residence. A woman answered the door and Officer Jackson politely introduced himself. The woman asked to view Officer Jackson’s police identification card. Per departmental policy, Officer Jackson shall:
a. Advise her that his badge is his ID.
b. Advise her that his uniform and badge is equivalent to photographic ID.
c. Comply by displaying the front (photograph) side of his departmentally-issued ID card, unless doing so would reasonably jeopardize officer and/or public safety.
d. None of the above.
A
c. Comply by displaying the front (photograph) side of his departmentally-issued ID card, unless doing so would reasonably jeopardize officer and/or public safety
25
Q
- An employee’s _____________ shall be examined in order to determine the existence of previous complaints which would be relevant to the current investigation.
a. Complaint history
b. Personal Folder
c. Medical history
d. None of the above
A
a. Complaint history
26
Q
- A Peace Officer owes a duty of care to the public when the officer:
(1) Places a person in peril;
(2) Affects or increases the risk of harm to a person by specific conduct; or
(3) Creates a special relationship by making an expressed or implied promise to undertake specific conduct on behalf of an individual and that individual detrimentally relies on that promise.
a. True
b. False
A
a. True
27
Q
- The upper portion of a CHP 422 ___ be assigned for follow-up investigation within ___ days.
a. Should/ 3 days
b. Shall/ 3 days
c. Should/ 5 days
d. Shall/ 5 days
A
c. Should/ 5 days
28
Q
- A CHP ___, Uniform Crime Report, shall be completed as outlined in HPM 100.53, Uniform Crime Reporting Manual.
a. 876
b. 174
c. 729
d. 298
A
c. 729
29
Q
- Employees shall place all evidence and property in the designated evidence/property temporary storage lockers prior to the ___.
a. Arraignment
b. Preliminary hearing
c. End of work shift
d. Statute of limitations
A
c. End of work shift
30
Q
- Communications training shall consist of a minimum of __ hour(s) every __ year(s).
a. 2, 2
b. 2, 1
c. 1, 2
d. 4, 2
A
a. 2, 2
31
Q
- Officers whose regular assigned work shift includes four or more hours between ___ and ___ are entitled to Night Shift Differential pay.
a. 2100 and 0400
b. 2200 and 0500
c. 2300 and 0600
d. 2330 and 0630
A
c. 2300 and 0600
32
Q
- Employees are prohibited from possessing marijuana, concentrated cannabis, or a synthetic cannaboid compound while on duty, on departmental property, or within a state vehicle (excluding enforcement or duty related possession or transportation).
a. True
b. False
A
a. True
33
Q
- The Department can require an employee to utilize __ hours of Compensating Time Off (CTO), provided the Department gives the employee at least __ hours’ notice of the days the employee will be required to take CTO days.
a. 12, 24
b. 24, 72
c. 72, 72
d. 24, 24
A
d. 24, 24
34
Q
- If prior to, or during an administrative interrogation, it is determined that the employee may be charged with a criminal offense, what shall be done?
a. Continue with the interrogation to attain as much information as possible
b. Notify employee you may need to stop the interrogation if he continues to speak
c. Prevent the employee from answering any incriminating questions
d. The employee shall immediately be notified of his/her Miranda rights
A
d. The employee shall immediately be notified of his/her Miranda rights
35
Q
- Internal investigations which originate while an employee is working a temporary assignment within the Department, such as a protective services detail, motor carrier inspection program, watch officer, etc., remain the responsibility of the employee’s permanent commander.
a. True; however, Division commanders may direct such investigations be conducted by the temporary assignment commander or supervisor.
b. True; however, Area commanders may direct such investigations be conducted by the temporary assignment commander or supervisor.
c. False, investigative responsibility will be solely upon the temporary assignment commander
d. False, investigative responsibility will be solely upon the employee’s regular supervisor
A
a. True; however, Division commanders may direct such investigations be conducted by the temporary assignment commander or supervisor
36
Q
- The case status on misdemeanor/infraction evidence shall be checked after ___.
a. 1 month
b. 3 months
c. 6 months
d. 12 months
A
c. 6 months
37
Q
- Nonuniformed employees may earn up to ___ hours of CTO. Hours earned in excess of ___ hours shall be paid.
a. 180
b. 240
c. 480
d. 680
A
b. 240
38
Q
- Which of the following is not an approved force option?
a. Control Holds
b. OC
c. Baton
d. Personal Weapons
e. Self Defense
f. Deadly Force
g. Less Lethal Shotgun
h. Conductive Energy Weapon
A
e. Self Defense
39
Q
- Upon initial receipt of a complaint against an officer, the complainant must be provided a __________.
a. CHP 240 A
b. CHP 240 B.
c. CHP 240 C
d. CHP 241 C
A
b. CHP 240 B.
40
Q
- Officers whose regular assigned work shift includes four or more hours between ___ and ___ hours are entitled to Evening Shift Differential pay.
a. 1700 and 2300
b. 1800 and 2300
c. 1800 and 0100
d. 1900 and 1200
A
c. 1800 and 0100
41
Q
- Threshold Incidents require an notification within 24 hours to ORM via the Emergency Notification and Tactical Alert Center (ENTAC). The ORM will provide ENTAC with a 24-hour call out list of personnel available for notification.
a. True
b. False
A
b. False
42
Q
- Marijuana is classified as a Schedule I substance in accordance with California Health and Safety Code (HSC) Section 11054(d). Uniformed employees shall not use or ingest marijuana as defined by Section 11018 HSC.
a. True
b. False
A
a. True
43
Q
- Money shall be counted by ___ employees regardless of amount, one of whom ___ be a supervisor.
a. Two, should
b. Two, shall
c. Three, should
d. Three, shall
A
a. Two, should
44
Q
- The six purposes of a CHP 36 are?
a. ___ Record
b. ___ Receipt
c. ___ Notice
d. ___ Declaration
e. ___ Affidavit
f. ___ Report
i. True
ii. False
A
i. True
45
Q
- How much urine must be collected for a sample?
a. 30 millimeters
b. 60 millimeters
c. One ounce
d. Three ounces
A
b. 60 millimeters
46
Q
- If an employee receives a conflicting order or directive, the employee must respectfully call the conflict to the attention of the supervisor giving the last order. If the person giving the last order does not change or rescind it, the employee ___ obey it, and ___ responsible for disobeying the first order.
a. Should, is
b. Shall, is not
c. Must, is not
d. May, is
A
c. Must, is not
47
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
48
Q
- CHP shall release CHP 268’s and STD 270’s upon request per the Public Records Act.
a. True
b. False
A
b. False
49
Q
- If the glove compartment, console, truck, or box is located and there is no key or mechanical/electrical mechanism to open the area, departmental employees ___ ___ force the lock to inventory its contents. However, departmental employees ___ not that particular area was locked with no means to open it in the Remarks section of the CHP 180.
a. May not/May
b. Should not/should
c. Shall not/shall
d. Will normally/may
A
c. Shall not/shall
50
Q
- At the completion of each checkpoint, the team leader shall prepare copies of the CHP ___ for transmittal to the appropriate field Division, and RPS. The copies shall be forwarded (via facsimile, mail, or electronic mail) within ___ of the conclusion of the checkpoint operation.
a. 202C, 24 hours
b. 205, 48 hours
c. 202C, 72 hours
d. 205, 10 business days
A
b. 205, 48 hours
51
Q
- A minor’s refusal to sign a citation would bring them within the mandatory incarceration provisions of the Penal Code.
a. True
b. False
A
a. True
52
Q
- There are three recognized categories of race: Negroid, Mongoloid, and Caucasoid. Within these three categories, there are approximately ___ ethnic groups.
a. 60
b. 600
c. 6000
d. 60,000
A
c. 6000
53
Q
- MVARS is public record unless sensitive material.
a. True
b. False
A
a. True
54
Q
- A(n) ___ Hearing is the process by which an employee who has resigned (by being absent without leave [AWOL]) has the opportunity to present information to an impartial and uninvolved departmental member with the authority to recommend a final disposition.
a. Kelly
b. Coleman
c. Skelly
d. AWOL
A
b. Coleman
55
Q
- For all ___ cases, the employee’s interrogation shall be transcribed in its entirety. The assigned investigator(s) shall be responsible for ensuring the accuracy of such transcriptions.
a. Misdemeanor
b. Felony
c. Probation
d. Dismissal
A
d. Dismissal
56
Q
- Officers ___ dry wet marijuana in a dryer prior to packaging.
a. Should
b. Shall
c. May
d. Must
A
a. Should
57
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
58
Q
- 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
59
Q
- When a person is in immediate and present danger of domestic violence by a family or household member, the officer shall assist the person in securing an Emergency Protective Order (EPO) when no other valid court protective order exists.
a. True
b. False
A
a. True
60
Q
- Whenever it is necessary to add, delete, modify, or correct information contained on a CHP 215, a CHP ___ shall be prepared. Do not make any marks or alterations to the original or court copy of the CHP 215.
a. 211
b. 311
c. 411
d. 511
A
c. 411
61
Q
- When a departmental supervisor is notified of or discovers alleged misconduct on the part of an employee, notification to the next level in the chain of command shall be made ___.
a. Within 24 hours
b. Immediately
c. As soon as practical
d. Within 2 business days
A
c. As soon as practical
62
Q
- Investigation and reporting of accidents involving vehicles being used on official state business is required by Highway Patrol Manual ___.
a. 11.1, Administrative Procedures Manual, Chapter 7
b. 11.1, Administrative Procedures Manual, Chapter 8
c. 13.1, Administrative Procedures Manual, Chapter 1
d. 70.6, Officer Safety Manual, Chapter 23
A
a. 11.1, Administrative Procedures Manual, Chapter 7
63
Q
- Salary reduction in response to adverse action:
a. A salary reduction shall be one (1) or more salary steps down to the minimum salary of the employee’s class.
b. A salary reduction may be one (1) salary step of the employee’s class.
c. A salary reduction shall be one (1) salary step of the employee’s class.
d. A salary reduction may be one (1) or more salary steps down to the minimum salary of the employee’s class.
A
d. A salary reduction may be one (1) or more salary steps down to the minimum salary of the employee’s class
64
Q
- These are rating errors characterized by allowing an employee’s exceptional or substandard performance of one critical task or performance factor to influence the ratings of all other tasks or factors, even when there is little or no evidence for such ratings. It is imperative raters treat the critical tasks and performance factors separately, even though some are closely related.
a. Stereo effect
b. Contrast effect
c. Tendency effect
d. Halo or horns effect
A
d. Halo or horns effect
65
Q
The POST training for Arrest and Control is every other year. It is ___ hours.
a. 2
b. 3
c. 4
d. 8
A
c. 4
66
Q
- At the conclusion of all complaint investigations, a _______ shall be sent to the complainant.
a. Closing correspondence
b. Nothing will be done
c. Closing correspondence with a copy of the complaint
d. Copy of the complaint
A
a. Closing correspondence
67
Q
- Reasonable suspicion is based on the following, except:
a. Good faith belief
b. Specific articulable facts or evidence that an employee, in fact, violated the substance abuse policy
c. Substance testing could reveal evidence in support of a violation
d. Confirming official agrees with presented facts and evidence
A
b. Specific articulable facts or evidence that an employee, in fact, violated the substance abuse policy
68
Q
- The complaint procedure for represented employees settles disputes over _______.
a. The contract
b. The policy or procedure
A
b. The policy or procedure
69
Q
- Team members should be in full uniform, including campaign hats, at all times while in public view.
a. True
b. False
A
b. False
70
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.
71
Q
- Generally, traffic law enforcement services will not be provided for a period longer than ___ months from the date of incorporation.
a. 6 months
b. 12 months
c. 18 months
d. 24 months
A
b. 12 months
72
Q
- 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 ___ hours of the incident. Commanders shall verify that the CISD has occurred.
a. 12
b. 24
c. 48
d. 72
A
d. 72
73
Q
- Original CHP 214s are to be retained in the Area office files for a minimum of ___.
a. 6 months
b. 1 year
c. 2 years
d. 3 years
A
a. 6 months
74
Q
- When an employee transfers, all complaint files shall be ________ to the new command.
a. Destroyed
b. Sent to BIA
c. Transferred
d. None of the above
A
c. Transferred
75
Q
- Sigalert. These are restricted to unplanned actual or impending events or circumstances which may cause a delay of 30 minutes or more to a large number of motorists. When any of these conditions exits, a Sigalert should be issued.
a. True
b. False
A
a. True
76
Q
POBR” is an acronym. The official name per 3300 of the Government Code is:
a. Peace Officer Bill of Rights
b. Police Officers Bill of Rights
c. Personnel office Bill of Rights
d. Public Safety Officers Procedural Bill of Rights
A
d. Public Safety Officers Procedural Bill of Rights
77
Q
- Departmental Officer Safety Training is conducted annually. It is ___ hours.
a. 4 hours
b. 8 hours
c. 16 hours
d. None of the above
A
b. 8 hours
78
Q
- The following are considered corrective documentation, except:
a. Monthly evaluation (CHP 100)
b. Memorandum of Counseling
c. Memorandum of Direction
d. Memorandum of Expectation
e. Censurable CHP 2
A
d. Memorandum of Expectation
79
Q
- Due to limited housing and/or services at some remote work locations, the Commissioner authorizes departmental personnel permanently assigned to specific work locations the option of residing outside California.
a. True
b. False
A
a. True
80
Q
- A CHP 275 shall be completed when any control hold is used to overcome physical resistance from an uncooperative subject.
a. True
b. False
A
a. True
81
Q
- Evidence of offenses punishable by imprisonment in state prison (all other felonies not covered above): hold for ___ years.
a. 1
b. 3
c. 5
d. 7
A
b. 3
82
Q
- A permit will be issued within ___ working days of receipt of a complete and proper application, providing all of the following criteria are met.
a. 2
b. 10
c. 14
d. 30
A
b. 10
83
Q
- When interviewing an employee for possible substance abuse, if the supervisor asks the employee an incriminating question?
a. It is a possible POBR violation
b. It is evidence in the case against the employee
c. The question can aid in determining reasonable suspicion
d. The question can aid in determining probable cause
A
a. It is a possible POBR violation
84
Q
- A complaint alleging physical contact, excessive force, and/or criminal, racial, sexual, or immoral conduct is a __________ complaint.
a. Category I
b. Category II
c. Category III
d. Category IV
A
a. Category I
85
Q
- A CHP 216 shall be completed for a parole, searchable probation, or PRCS search, even if no contraband or evidence is found.
a. True
b. False
A
b. False
86
Q
- California State Department of Fair Employment and Housing: complaint must be filed within ___ days of the last incident or notification of alleged discriminatory act(s).
a. 180 days
b. 365 days
c. 11 months
d. 1 year
A
b. 365 days
87
Q
- If, prior to or during the interrogation, information is presented which suggests the employee subject to interrogation may be charged with a criminal offense, the employee shall be immediately informed of ___.
a. Miranda Rights
b. Lybarger Warning
c. Bazemore Admonishment
d. Pasadena Police Officers Assn. v. City of Pasadena (1990) 51 Cal.3d 564
A
a. Miranda Rights
88
Q
- After reviewing the complaint investigation, the involved employee and the reviewing supervisor shall complete the employees’ discussion and review section of the original or the Area’s copy of the CHP 240.
a. True
b. False
A
a. True
89
Q
- Except for felony cases where the item has evidentiary value, such as fingerprints or the contents are suspected of containing illegal substances like Rohypnol, or cases involving persons under 21 years of age, alcoholic beverages should not be seized and retained.
a. True
b. False
A
a. True
90
Q
- Officer Jones went on scene with an injured deer that needs to be destroyed. Supervisor’s approval:
a. May be obtained
b. Should be obtained
c. Shall be obtained
d. Does not need to be obtained
A
b. Should be obtained
91
Q
- A member of the public shall make a PRA request in person only.
a. True
b. False
A
b. False
92
Q
- In most cases who has final review for suspension from 6 to 20 days?
a. Area Commander
b. Division
c. Assistant Commissioner
d. Commissioner or Deputy Commissioner
A
c. Assistant Commissioner
93
Q
- The 1989 United States Supreme Court case which talks of Objective Reasonableness is ___ _ ___.
a. United States v. Smith
b. Connor v. Graham
c. Graham v. Connor
d. Graham v. Unites States
A
c. Graham v. Connor
94
Q
- Interim reporting is a disciplinary option.
a. True
b. False
A
b. False
95
Q
- Employees are prohibited from engaging in any secondary employment activity until they have received written approval from their commander on a CHP ___. This shall apply to employees on vacation, and all leaves of absence with pay (excepting military leave).
a. 212
b. 220E
c. 415S
d. 318
A
d. 318
96
Q
- A person taken into custody pursuant to Section 5150 of the Welfare & Institutions (W&I) Code shall not own, possess, control, receive, or purchase any firearm for a period of ___ year(s) after being released from the facility (refer to Section 8103 W&I).
a. 1
b. 3
c. 5
d. 7
A
c. 5
97
Q
- Adjudicated case evidence must continue to be held until the period for appeals has expired as follows:
a. Felonies: ____ days.
b. Misdemeanors: _____ days.
c. Juvenile cases: _____ days.
A
a. Felonies: ___90 days.
b. Misdemeanors: ___60 days.
c. Juvenile cases: ___90 days.
98
Q
- The CHP 208 shall be completed by the Area and routed to the appropriate Division office within ___ calendar days. Preliminary CHP 208 reports shall not be routed.
a. 3
b. 5
c. 7
d. 10
A
c. 7
99
Q
- It is the policy of the CHP to utilize SROVT as part of a field officer’s ongoing ___ training regimen.
a. Daily
b. Weekly
c. Quarterly
d. Annually
A
a. Daily
100
Q
- Under FMLA/CFRA, employees (male or female) are allowed to take up to a total of 16 weeks (in one continuous block or intermittently) of leave to bond with their child after birth. It must be taken within 1 year of the date of the birth.
a. True
b. False
A
b. False
101
Q
- Upon initiation of an internal investigation, Division shall notify the appropriate Assistant Commissioner. The ___ shall also be notified for tracking purposes.
a. Office of Legal Affairs
b. Office of Internal Affairs
c. Office of Risk Management
d. Human Resources Section
A
b. Office of Internal Affairs
102
Q
- When an officer contacts a foreign national who has been injured in a traffic collision or in another event falling under the investigative jurisdiction of the Department, the officer should advise the person that the Department will notify the appropriate consulate if the injured party desires. If the person requests that their consulate be notified, officers shall request that the CHP communications center notify the appropriate embassy/consulate ___.
a. Immediately
b. As soon as possible
c. As soon as practical
d. At the Department’s leisure
A
c. As soon as practical
103
Q
- In the event the appropriate prosecutor declines to file a case, the evidence shall be disposed of ___ days after the date of arrest. The court officer shall notify the evidence officer within two working days of cases the prosecutor has declined to file when there is evidence associated with that case.
a. 30 days
b. 60 days
c. 90 days
d. 180 days
A
c. 90 days
104
Q
- The basic element in a tactical unit is the squad. A squad is usually composed of a squad leader (preferably a sergeant) and ___ officers.
a. 8
b. 9
c. 10
d. 11
A
d. 11
105
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
106
Q
- There have been instances where judges have ordered the production of peace officer personnel records without adhering to the Pitchess Motion process. In any such instance, an affidavit prepared by the Area office and signed by the Area commander shall accompany the records to the court.
a. True
b. False
A
a. True
107
Q
- 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
108
Q
- When the investigation indicates the complaint is against Departmental policy or procedure and the employee’s action was in compliance with those policies or procedures defines a ________ finding.
a. Sustained
b. Exonerated
c. Departmental
d. Other
A
c. Departmental
109
Q
- Checkpoint operational plans shall be kept on file by the Area for a minimum period of ___ year(s) plus the current year, in the event they are needed for court cases.
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 5
A
b. 2
110
Q
- For a resident Post or K-9 Unit, an MVARS DVD containing a significant event shall be submitted to the assigned Area office ___.
a. Within 24 hours
b. Within 48 hours
c. Within 72 hours
d. As soon as possible
A
d. As soon as possible
111
Q
- Employees on a 12-month probation will receive written appraisals at ___months, ___ months, ___ months, and more frequently as necessary.
a. 3, 6, 9
b. 3, 6, 12
c. 4, 8, 12
d. 6, 12
A
c. 4, 8, 12
112
Q
- The charge to bereavement leave shall not exceed ___ eight-hour days for any one occurrence. Bereavement leave may only be used in increments of one hour.
a. 2
b. 3
c. 4
d. 5
A
b. 3
113
Q
- Audio recordings taken with a digital recording device or other device, where the possibility exists that the recording could have evidentiary value, ___ be booked into evidence. Audio recordings, taken by employees while in performance of their duties, are the property of the Department.
a. Should
b. Shall
c. May
d. Must
A
b. Shall
114
Q
- No disciplinary action, recrimination, adverse comment, or other record (including investigator notes) may be created as a result of an employee’s refusal to submit to a polygraph or VSA examination. Nor shall any testimony or evidence be admissible at a subsequent hearing, trial, or proceeding, judicial or administrative, to the effect that the employee declined to submit to a polygraph or VSA examination.
a. True
b. False
A
a. True
115
Q
- Normally, when conducting felony investigative follow-up, officers should not exceed ___ statute miles from the state border without supervisory approval.
a. 0
b. 25
c. 50
d. Unlimited
A
c. 50
116
Q
- H.P.M. 70.6 Chapter 1 shall be reviewed by all uniformed employees at the rank of sergeant and below on a ___ basis.
a. Annual
b. Quarterly
c. At area training days
d. Never
A
b. Quarterly
117
Q
- The respective Assistant Commissioner (in the chain of command of the involved employee) is the final level of approval for adverse action with a penalty of: (a) Suspension of six (6) to 20 working days, or the equivalent monthly step reduction. (b) Removal from a specialty pay position (Bargaining Unit 5 personnel).
a. True
b. False
A
a. True
118
Q
- An employee normally on an alternate work week schedule, who is on FMLA/CFRA leave for 30 continuous days or more, must revert back to a Monday through Friday schedule and the regular work shift shall be 8 hours.
a. True
b. False
A
a. True
119
Q
- The discharge of a firearm by a departmental peace officer shall be reported utilizing the CHP 275, unless the subject was not struck.
a. True
b. False
A
b. False- regardless if the subject was struck or not
120
Q
- The CHP Form 8 is:
a. The Administrative Interrogation Record
b. The Administrative Interview Record
c. An internal investigation
d. The investigative interview
A
a. The Administrative Interrogation Record
121
Q
- 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
122
Q
- Depositions are required to be within ___ miles of employee’s residence.
a. 15
b. 30
c. 50
d. 75
A
d. 75
123
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
124
Q
- Use of Force (UOF) incidents which do not result in injury to a civilian shall be documented on a CHP 275 and a CHP 268.
a. True
b. False
A
b. False - not the 268
125
Q
- All officers and sergeants shall meet POST Perishable Skills and Communications Training requirements as encompassed in the Departmental Standardized Quarterly Training Program (DSQTP). Perishable Skills training shall consist of a minimum of ___ hours every two years.
a. 8
b. 10
c. 12
d. 20
A
c. 12
126
Q
- 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 (except):
a. In the involved employee’s presence.
b. With the involved employee’s consent.
c. After a valid search warrant has been obtained. If requesting a search warrant, the appropriate prosecuting authority should be consulted after notifying the Area Commander.
d. 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.
A
c. After a valid search warrant has been obtained. If requesting a search warrant, the appropriate prosecuting authority should be consulted after notifying the Area Commander
127
Q
- If the employee is not satisfied with the investigation, he/she should be advised of the right to submit a written response within _____ days in accordance with Government Code Section 3306.
a. 15
b. 5
c. 10
d. 30
A
d. 30
128
Q
- Evidence pertaining to an administrative investigation shall be stored for a minimum of ___ year(s) (beginning with the date the investigation is initiated or the life of the investigative file, whichever is longer.)
a. One
b. Three
c. Five
d. Indefinitely
A
c. Five
129
Q
- The Primary Investigator during an internal investigation shall be at least ___ than the involved employee.
a. Smarter
b. The same rank or higher
c. One rank higher
d. Two ranks higher
A
c. One rank higher
130
Q
- Marijuana ___ be completely dry before packaging and shall be packaged in paper envelopes or bags.
a. Should
b. Shall
c. May
d. Must
A
d. Must
131
Q
- If the employee refuses to sign the field injury file copy of the CHP 121, the supervisor shall type or print “refused to sign” in the employee’s signature block and document the refusal in the comments section.
a. True
b. False
A
a. True
132
Q
- In an effort to ensure registration compliance and accurate accountability for departmental registration violation statistics, the CHP 215 shall be used in lieu of the CHP 281 for violations of 4000(a)(1)VC.
a. True
b. False
A
a. True
133
Q
- A CHP 121A shall stay at the Area Office for:
a. 5 years
b. 10 years
c. 30 years
d. Life of employee plus 30 years
A
d. Life of employee plus 30 years
134
Q
- Areas should consider drafting a CHP 288B, – News Release, or press release whenever an arrest is made or there is an incident involving a high-profile individual (e.g., an actor, professional or local athlete, politician, or other celebrity of any kind).
a. True
b. False
A
a. True
135
Q
- If a person is arrested for misdemeanor driving under the influence, and is at the hospital, upon the concurrence of a supervisor, release the arrestee pursuant to Section 849(b)(4) PC and issue a CHP 103, Certificate of Release from Custody. This is an acceptable procedure.
a. True
b. False
A
a. True
136
Q
- 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
137
Q
- Area and Division commanders shall ensure the investigation is forwarded to OIA within ___ calendar days from the date the Area becomes aware of the misconduct.
a. 15
b. 30
c. 45
d. 60
A
d. 60
138
Q
- Sick leave can be used for all of the following and other reasons except:
a. Illness or injury including illness or injury related to pregnancy
b. Exposure to contagious disease or virus which is determined by a physician to require absence from work
c. Dental, eye, or other physical or medical examinations or treatments by a licensed practitioner
d. Absence from duty for attendance upon the employee’s ill or injured mother, father, or cousin who lives in another town
A
d. Absence from duty for attendance upon the employee’s ill or injured mother, father, or cousin who lives in another town
139
Q
- Certain collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) contain a clause which permits the Department the option of allowing employees to reimburse the Department for the cost of the lost or damaged equipment in lieu of an adverse action or other corrective action (e.g., censurable CHP 2 or Memorandum of Direction/Findings).
a. True
b. False
A
a. True
140
Q
- A CHP 103 ___ normally be issued by a supervisor. If a supervisor is not available, the arresting officer ___ issue the certificate.
a. Should, should
b. Shall, should
c. Should, may
d. May, should
A
c. Should, may
141
Q
- An employee’s representative may be someone other than a union representative, but shall not be ___
a. Anyone in their immediate chain of command
b. A family member
c. A supervisor
d. The Area Squad Club President
A
a. Anyone in their immediate chain of command
142
Q
- A CHP 202D shall be completed for all requests for investigatory consent searches, whether or not a search was conducted.
a. True
b. False
A
a. True
143
Q
- The purpose of the Peer Support Program (PSP) is to prevent and/or lessen the potential negative emotional or physical impact a critical incident or unsafe practice can have on a departmental employee and their family by providing emotional support, information, guidance, and assistance.
a. True
b. False
A
a. True
144
Q
- When a member of this Department handles a hate crime investigation to conclusion, the victim shall be provided with a CHP ___, Rights of Hate Crime Victims, brochure.
a. 876
b. 174
c. 729
d. 298
A
a. 876
145
Q
- CHP 600 (Right to Privacy Instructions relative to occupational injuries/illnesses and vehicle accident reports), and CHP 601 (Coping with your injury) shall be provided to the employee within ___ of notification of an injury or illness.
a. 12 hours
b. 18 hours
c. 24 hours
d. 3 working days
A
c. 24 hours
146
Q
- Threshold Incidents are defined as those incidents which have a high probability of resulting in the Department or State of California as a plaintiff in a civil lawsuit.
a. True
b. False
A
b. False - Defendant
147
Q
- For the purpose of assigning voluntary overtime details, uniformed employees shall not be considered available if the assignment would result in the employee working more than ___ hours in any 24-hour period.
a. 16
b. 16.5
c. 18
d. 18.5
A
b. 16.5
148
Q
- Within ___ days after the completion of the course, the employee shall document their personal evaluation of the training course on the provided CHP 50A.
a. 5
b. 10
c. 15
d. 20
A
c. 15
149
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
150
Q
- A Non disabling Injury or Illness is defined as:
a. 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.
b. Minor non disabling injury or illness which does not require first aid or medical treatment.
c. Non disabling injury or illness which does not require first aid or medical treatment.
d. None of the above.
A
a. 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.
151
Q
- A Post Storage Hearing shall be conducted within ___ hours of the request, excluding weekends and holiday.
a. 24
b. 36
c. 48
d. 72
A
c. 48
152
Q
- If outdoors or large interiors are involved, the scene should initially be identified as ___ from the center of the scene to the farthest known piece of evidence.
a. The entire distance
b. Twice the distance
c. Half the distance
d. The exact distance
A
b. Twice the distance
153
Q
- An Administrative Sergeant uses beat code:
a. 812
b. 816
c. 820
d. 822
A
c. 820
154
Q
- Generally, the exclusive means by which a peace officer’s personnel records can be disclosed (other than by his / her own authorization) is by what is commonly known as a ___.
a. 1538.5 PC Motion
b. Discovery Motion
c. In camera Hearing
d. Pitchess Motion
A
d. Pitchess Motion
155
Q
- The six legal interventions for a pursuit are:
a. Channelization, Roadblocks, Ramming, Hollow Spike Strip, Boxing-in, and hand signals
b. Channelization, Roadblocks, Ramming, Hollow Spike Strip, Boxing-out, and Firearms
c. Channelization, Roadblocks, Ramming, Hollow Spike Strip, Boxing-out, and Pursuit Intervention technique (PIT)
d. Channelization, Roadblocks, Ramming (The PIT is a form of ramming), Hollow Spike Strip, Boxing-in, and Firearms.
A
d. Channelization, Roadblocks, Ramming (The PIT is a form of ramming), Hollow Spike Strip, Boxing-in, and Firearms.
156
Q
- Per Government Code 6254, All of the following are excluded to the public via the Public Request Act (PRA) and not releasable (Except):
a. Preliminary notes, etc., not maintained in the course of business, (personal notes).
b. Records pertaining to pending litigation.
c. Personnel and medical records.
d. Investigations conducted by law enforcement that could danger investigation completion.
e. Juvenile Records (under 14 years old).
f. Employee training records.
A
f. Employee training records
157
Q
- Are non-sensitive positions required to take a chemical test for possible substance abuse?
a. Yes
b. No
c. Sometimes
A
b. No
158
Q
- The California Vehicle Code states the officer may cite CVC Section 16028(a); however, it is the policy of the Department that officers shall cite that violation if issuing a CHP 215.
a. True
b. False
A
a. True
159
Q
- You are a Sergeant at an Area Office. The union representative for the officers asks you to have a quick meeting at briefing to talk about union matters. You should advise the representative:
a. Employees shall not conduct or participate in employee organization business activities during assigned work hours.
b. Employees should not conduct or participate in employee organization business activities during assigned work hours.
c. Briefings are not considered work hours and it would be okay.
d. Employees have a right to have meetings about union matters during work hours as long as it doesn’t interfere with priority calls for service.
A
a. Employees shall not conduct or participate in employee organization business activities during assigned work hours.
160
Q
- Which of the following is not a specialty pay position?
a. Motorcycle
b. K-9 officer
c. Pilot of flight officer
d. Investigator
A
b. K-9 officer
161
Q
- Ramming should not occur when either the pursued vehicle or the pursuing vehicle is traveling in excess of ___ miles per hour.
a. 30
b. 34
c. 35
d. 40
A
c. 35
162
Q
- For disposal of controlled substances, all shipments will be escorted by ___ employees to ensure accountability. At least one of the employees shall be an officer.
a. Two
b. Three
c. Four
A
a. Two
163
Q
- The decision to consent to an interview with an outside investigator regarding a civil rights investigation shall be at the sole discretion of the __________.
a. Chief
b. Commander
c. Lieutenant
d. Sergeant
e. Employee
A
e. Employee
164
Q
- Union stewards may be permitted, with commander’s consent, reasonable and occasional use of fax machines for union representational purposes provided that such use does not result in additional cost to the state, nor interfere with state operations.
a. True
b. False
A
b. False
165
Q
- A green copy is accessible to a supervisor and required for ______.
a. 6 months
b. 1 year
c. 2 years
d. 3 years
A
b. 1 year
166
Q
- If at any time during the rating period an officer’s performance of a specified critical task(s) does not meet performance standards and other supervisory techniques have not brought about satisfactory performance (such as counseling, corrective memoranda, CHP 100s, etc.), the officer ___ be placed on interim reporting and a CHP 118 shall be initiated.
a. Should
b. Shall
c. May
d. Must
A
b. Shall
167
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
E. Any shortage
168
Q
- If a peace officer is involved in a drug and alcohol (combo) influence investigation, peace officer powers will be immediately suspended along with any requests for secondary employment. Additionally, the employee will be required to immediately surrender all state property. These suspensions will remain in effect until:
a. The results of the test are known. A decision will be made at that time whether or not to reinstate them.
b. The Medical Review Officer contacts Assistant Commission Field.
c. Internal Affairs reviews and approves reinstatement.
d. The Area Commander approves reinstatement.
A
a. The results of the test are known. A decision will be made at that time whether or not to reinstate them.
169
Q
- An officer gets off shift at 0630 hours. She has local court at 1000 hours. She stays at the office to rest before court. She is entitled to:
a. Call Back time starting at 1000 hours
b. A minimum of 4 hours Call Back time for her court appearance
c. She will be paid shift continuation from 0630
d. She has to stay on duty, work a beat, and then go to court on CTO
A
b. A minimum of 4 hours Call Back time for her court appearance
170
Q
- Upon completion of a CHP 215 book, the copies are to be retained for ___. This retention period may be extended by the Area commander.
a. 6 months
b. 1 year
c. 2 years
d. 3 years
A
b. 1 year
171
Q
- 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 2-16)
a. Allowed
b. Encouraged
c. Prohibited
d. Discouraged
A
c. Prohibited
172
Q
- The Peer Support Program may take the place of the mandatory debriefing following a shooting incident.
a. True
b. False
A
b. False
173
Q
- Upon locating/finding a missing person (child or adult), officers shall immediately notify the Attorney General’s office via MUPS (Missing/Unidentified Persons System). Officers should also notify the agency which generated the missing persons report and provide pertinent information within ___ hours.
a. 4
b. 8
c. 12
d. 24
A
d. 24
174
Q
- Participation in field sobriety tests, including the Preliminary Alcohol Screening device (PAS) test, is voluntary during a criminal investigation.
a. True
b. False
A
a. True
175
Q
- Section 627 WIC provides that an officer taking a minor before a probation officer or to a place of confinement shall take immediate steps to notify a relative. This section also provides that the minor has the right to make ___ telephone calls, one of which may be to their parent or guardian, responsible relative, or their employer; the other may be to an attorney. The calls, except where physically impossible, are to be allowed no later than ___ hour(s) after the minor is taken into custody.
a. 1, 1
b. 2, 1
c. 1, 2
d. 2, 2
A
b. 2, 1
176
Q
- How many bottles of saline solution shall be in each patrol vehicle to be used to decontaminate a subject if OC is used on them?
a. 4
b. 3
c. 2
d. 1
A
d. 1
177
Q
- Inactive duty, such as scheduled weekly or monthly reserve drill periods, qualifies for an ___ short-term military leave. Such absences may be charged to leave credits, or dock, with the exception of sick leave.
a. Paid
b. Unpaid
c. Reimbursable
A
b. Unpaid
178
Q
- Dispatch audio recordings of calls to 911, and the radio and mobile digital computer transmissions from/to dispatch and field units are considered public record.
a. True
b. False
A
a. True
179
Q
- HPM 50.5, Chapter 2, defines three different types of Protesters. They are:
a. Preliminary Resistance Protesters, Active Resistance Protesters, Assaultive Resistance Protesters.
b. Soft Resistance Protesters, Active Resistance Protesters, Assaultive Resistance Protesters.
c. Passive Resistance Protesters, Active Resistance Protesters, Assaultive Resistance Protesters.
d. None of the above.
A
c. Passive Resistance Protesters, Active Resistance Protesters, Assaultive Resistance Protesters.
180
Q
- Non uniformed employees who frequently drive on official business will receive between ___ minutes and ___ hour of commentary driving from a qualified supervisor.
a. 15, 1
b. 30, 1
c. 60, 1
d. 120, 2
A
b. 30, 1
181
Q
- An STD. 270 shall be completed by Area and a copy routed to the appropriate Division within ___ calendar days.
a. 2
b. 3
c. 5
d. 7
A
d. 7
182
Q
- A CHP 202 for misdemeanor stays at the office for:
a. 2 years
b. 3 years
c. 5 years
d. 10 years
A
b. 3 years
183
Q
- If a person is determined not to be under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs after the chemical testing, the arresting officer shall notify their supervisor of the situation. With the supervisor’s approval, the person may be released. Upon release, if no further enforcement is to be taken, a CHP 103 shall be issued.
a. True
b. False
A
a. True
184
Q
- An arrested person has the right to make at least ___ completed telephone call(s), as described, immediately upon being booked or detained, and except where physically impossible, no later than ___ hour(s) after arrest.
a. 1, 1
b. 2, 2
c. 3, 3
d. 3, 1
A
c. 3, 3
185
Q
- Promotional opportunities and job security may be jeopardized on the basis of an employee’s request for or acceptance of help with a substance abuse problem.
a. True
b. False
A
b. False
186
Q
- The investigator shall meet with the commander (or designee) and establish an investigative plan. Once a plan has been agreed upon, the primary investigator should ensure the following steps are taken, except:
a. Begin chronological summary
b. Conduct POBR review
c. Notify employee of pending investigation
d. Determine need for outside resources
A
c. Notify employee of pending investigation
187
Q
- X numbers are authorization numbers issued for emergency services/repairs and/or a one-time service. The service/repair should not exceed $4,499.99 including tax.
a. True
b. False
A
b. False - Should
188
Q
- There are two accepted methods for conducting a criminal investigation without negatively influencing the corresponding administrative investigation:
a. Concurrent and consecutive
b. Civil and criminal
c. Criminal and administrative
A
a. Concurrent and consecutive
189
Q
- In addition to leave taken under the provisions of FMLA/CFRA, an employee who is disabled due to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions is entitled to take unpaid PDL for the period of the actual disability up to ___, per pregnancy, as medically needed.
a. 1 month
b. 4 months
c. 6 months
d. 1 year
A
b. 4 months
190
Q
- Officers should request the violator voluntarily provide a fingerprint prior to having the violator sign the citation, thereby releasing them on their promise to appear.
a. True
b. False
A
a. True
191
Q
- All employees ___ become knowledgeable in the community outreach philosophy and incorporate it, to the fullest extent possible, in their daily interactions with fellow departmental employees, the general public, and allied agency personnel.
a. Should
b. Shall
c. May
d. Must
A
a. Should
192
Q
- Where is the “Inconsistent and Incompatible Activities” statement/chapter contained in CHP Policy?
a. HPM 9.2, Substance Abuse Manual
b. HPM 11.1, Administrative Procedures Manual
c. HPM 10.3, Personnel Transactions Manual
d. HPM 10.5, Employee Assistance Manual
A
c. HPM 10.3, Personnel Transactions Manual
193
Q
- A positive test for being under the influence of alcohol on duty is:
a. .01% BAC
b. .02% BAC
c. .04% BAC
d. .08% BAC
A
c. .04% BAC
194
Q
- As stated on the STD 270, all motor vehicle accidents shall be reported within ___ hours to Dept. of General Services, Office of Risk and Insurance Management using STD 270 form.
a. 24
b. 48
c. 72
d. 90
A
b. 48
195
Q
- True/Fasle
In compliance with GC Section 12525.5 and Title 11, California Code of Regulations, the Department will collect specified data elements for each public contact on the CHP A415, Daily Field Record, in the departmental Activity Tracking System (ATS). These data elements include the following:
(1) Originating Agency Identifier number.
(2) Date, time, and duration of stop.
(3) Location of stop.
(4) Perceived race or ethnicity of person stopped.
(5) Perceived gender of person stopped.
(6) Whether the person stopped is perceived to be lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender.
(7) Perceived age of person stopped.
(8) Whether the person stopped is perceived to have limited or no English fluency.
(9) Perceived or known disability of person stopped.
(10) Reason for stop.
(11) Whether the stop was made in response to a call for service.
(12) Actions taken by officer during stop.
(13) Result of stop.
(14) Officer’s unique (not departmental) identification number.
(15) Officer’s years of experience.
(16) Officer’s type of assignment.
A
a. True
196
Q
- All materials/documents marked Preserved for Threshold Incidents shall be retained on a ___-year litigation hold.
a. 3
b. 5
c. 7
d. 10
A
d. 10
197
Q
- During an evidence inspection, a random sample of property sufficient to validate the integrity of the system shall be verified. At least ___ percent of items or property numbers, with a minimum of ___ items or property numbers, from activities that occurred within the property system from the date of the last inspection to current, shall be inspected.
a. 10%, 10
b. 10%, 20
c. 20%, 10
d. 20%, 20
A
a. 10%, 10
198
Q
- Comments by the supervisor are ___ for any ratings of Excellent or Needs Improvement.
a. Important
b. Mandatory
c. Suggested
d. Unnecessary
A
b. Mandatory
199
Q
- How much alcohol must be present to be a violation of Inconsistent and Incompatible Activities policy?
a. Odor on breath
b. .001% BAC (PAS)
c. .01% BAC Breathalyzer
d. .04% BAC Breathalyzer or PAS
A
a. Odor on breath
200
Q
- A Record-only injury or illness is defined as:
a. Minor non disabling injury or illness which does not require first aid or medical treatment.
b. Non disabling injury or illness which does not require first aid or medical treatment.
c. None of the above.
A
b. Non disabling injury or illness which does not require first aid or medical treatment.
201
Q
- Complaints alleging verbal misconduct, nonverbal misconduct not involving actual physical contact, and/or complaints regarding matters not related to an employee’s conduct are ________ complaints.
a. Category I
b. Category II
c. Category III
d. All are incorrect
A
b. Category II
202
Q
- Per G.O. 100.91, vehicle inventories are not searches.
a. True
b. False
A
a. True
203
Q
- Officers shall have the consenting person sign the CHP 202D. If the person refuses to sign, “refusal to sign” shall be marked across section two. If the person is unable to sign, “unable to sign” shall be marked across section two. Officers shall not conduct a consent search if there is a refusal or an inability to sign the CHP 202D.
a. True
b. False
A
a. True
204
Q
- Officers ___ make notes [on the green copy of the CHP 215] as soon as practical after the contact.
a. Should
b. Shall
c. May
d. Must
A
b. Shall
205
Q
- The case status on felony evidence shall be checked ___ after booking and every year thereafter.
a. 1 month
b. 3 months
c. 6 months
d. 1 years
A
d. 1 years
206
Q
- The property room ___ not be identified as such by external signs or markings.
a. Should
b. Shall
c. May
d. Must
A
a. Should
207
Q
- Nonthreshold PCL(potential civil liability) Incidents require the appropriate preliminary or completed CHP 268 transmitted to ORM within seven calendar days; however, ENTAC notification is not required.
a. True
b. False
A
a. True
208
Q
- Spike strips ___ not be used to stop motorcycles, mopeds, or similar vehicles.
a. Shall
b. Should
c. May
d. None of the above
A
Shall
209
Q
- Uniformed supervisor should review all MVARS prior to releasing for a PRA.
a. True
b. False
A
A. True
210
Q
- Violations committed by children under ___ years of age as pedestrians, riding a bicycle, riding a scooter, or skating may be recorded on a CHP 215 and their parents notified by mail when follow-up action other than a court appearance is desired.
a. 18
b. 16
c. 14
d. 12
A
A. 18
211
Q
- Which is not one of the “Six C’s”?
a. Consistency
b. Confirmation
c. Confidentiality
d. Collection of Sample
e. Chain of Custody
f. Control of Quality
g. Contracts
A
c. Confidentiality
212
Q
- All statements from departmental employees who are interviewed as witnesses during internal investigations ___ be recorded. Prior approval to record a statement need not be obtained.
a. Should
b. Shall
c. May
d. Must
A
b. Shall
213
Q
- Departmental Standardized Quarterly Training Program (DSQTP) includes training in each of the following topics except:
a. Arrest and Control
b. First Aid
c. Driver Training/Awareness
d. Tactical Firearms
A
b. First Aid
214
Q
- 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
215
Q
- The CalHR requires that each initial determination made by a supervisor be approved by the Commissioner or the Commissioner’s designee. For the purposes of the Department’s substance testing program, this confirming official will be:
a. A senior supervisor within the chain of command of the person investigated
b. The first designated manager in the supervisor’s chain of command
c. The first manager in the chain of command of the person investigated
d. The first designated manager not in the supervisor’s chain of command
A
b. The first designated manager in the supervisor’s chain of command
216
Q
- If the violator still refuses to sign the citation and it appears a physical arrest will be necessary, the officer ___ notify an on-duty supervisor.
a. Should
b. Shall
A
b. Shall
217
Q
- What are the five complaint findings?
a. Sustained, Undetermined, No Finding, Departmental, and Exonerated.
b. Sustained, Unintentional error, No Finding, Departmental, and Exonerated.
c. Sustained, Unintentional error, Undetermined/No Finding, Departmental.
d. Sustained, Unintentional error, Undetermined/No Finding, Departmental, and Exonerated.
A
d. Sustained, Unintentional error, Undetermined/No Finding, Departmental, and Exonerated
218
Q
- A violation of Inconsistent and Incompatible Activities is:
a. .001% BAC
b. .01% BAC
c. .02% BAC
d. .04% BAC
A
a. .001% BAC
219
Q
- The CHP 36 forms and all other documents attached to it shall be retained for the life of the evidence plus ___.
a. 6 months
b. 1 year
c. 3 years
d. 5 years
A
d. 5 years
220
Q
- An inventory ___ be conducted upon change of command, change of property officers, and any time there is doubt as to the integrity of the system.
a. Should
b. Shall
c. May
d. Must
A
b. Shall
221
Q
- The Department recognizes alcoholism is a disease. It is a medical problem that deserves the same attention and understanding as more traditional illnesses. Alcoholism is known to cross all race, gender, social, and economic boundaries and may adversely affect an employee’s job performance. Alcoholism can be treated and employees should not hesitate to seek professional assistance for themselves or offer help to fellow employees affected by the disease.
a. True
b. False
A
a. True
222
Q
- Due to the individuality of standing and the potential of multiple locations to be searched, a separate CHP 202D shall be completed for each consent search requested.
a. True
b. False
A
a. True
223
Q
- California Department of Industrial Relations and the Department of Labor: complaints must be filed within ___ days after the occurrence of the alleged discriminatory and/or retaliatory action (with exceptions).
a. 180 days
b. 365 days
c. 11 months
d. 1 year
A
a. 180 days
224
Q
- A CHP 202D completed for a consent search request, where the consent was denied, shall be retained at the Area for a period of one year.
a. True
b. False
A
b. False - three years
225
Q
- Per RIPA, in all cases where a ‘perceived’ data element is required, responses shall be based on perception alone. Officers may not consider identification documents obtained during the stop and shall not inquire with the person contacted to try and ascertain appropriate responses to any of these data elements.
a. True
b. False
A
a. True
226
Q
- Evidence Code Section 1047 prohibits disclosure of the records of peace officers who were ___ during the arrest or who had no contact with the individual seeking disclosure from the time of arrest-through the booking process.
a. Present
b. Not present
c. Involved
d. Not involved
A
b. Not present
227
Q
- In instances where no immediate threat exists to the safety of state employees, property, or occupants of a state property and the CHP determines a response is not necessary, the on-duty supervisor shall advise the client agency to complete the ___, Report of Crime or Criminally Caused Property Damage on State Property.
a. CHP 216
b. STD 99
c. CHP 99
d. STD 216
A
b. STD 99
228
Q
- Money in excess of ___, seized as evidence or for safe keeping, shall not be stored in a temporary evidence locker/cabinet (including pass-through cabinets).
a. $250
b. $500
c. $1,000
d. $2,500
A
c. $1,000
229
Q
- A copy of the CHP 202X for a voluntary alcohol or drug test will be retained in the employee’s personnel file for:
a. One year
b. Five years
c. Indefinitely
d. Never
A
d. Never
230
Q
- An employee may access their locker, desk, or vehicle without supervision, as long as the employee remains at their place of work during the investigation.
a. True. A violation of POBR may result if denied
b. True. A 4th Amendment violation may result if denied
c. False. An employee may never access these items while under investigation
d. False. An employee may access these items under supervision
A
d. False. An employee may access these items under supervision
231
Q
- The EAP services are available to ___ employees and their lawful spouses, unmarried dependent children, and registered domestic partners in order to assist them in coping with marital and family issues, alcohol and drug use, finances, stress and emotional concerns, and unusual work issues.
a. BU-5
b. Excluded
c. All
d. Full-time
A
c. All
232
Q
- Probationary officers shall receive written performance appraisals within 10 days of the end of ___ months, ___ months, and ___ months.
a. 3, 6, 9
b. 4, 8, 12
c. 3, 9, 12
d. 2, 4, 6
A
b. 4, 8, 12
233
Q
- Indentations or redness from handcuffing require a CHP 268.
a. True
b. False
A
b. False
234
Q
- ___ is intended to modify an employee’s behavior, and should instruct and train the employee to act and perform in accordance with established standards of conduct.
a. Memorandum of Counseling
b. Progressive discipline
c. Corrective Action
d. Memorandum of Direction
A
b. Progressive discipline
235
Q
- Commands that have identified a ___ or greater public contact rate in any non-English language, shall translate all public documents into those languages.
a. 2.5%
b. 5%
c. 10%
d. 15%
A
b. 5%
236
Q
- A CHP 121 shall be completed by the employee’s supervisor within ___ hours of notification of an alleged occupational injury or illness.
a. 4
b. 8
c. 16
d. 24
A
d. 24
237
Q
- Each level of review for Informal Dispute Resolution must occur within __________ of the issuance of written comments considered adverse to the employee’s performance.
a. 14 calendar days
b. 14 business days
c. 30 calendar days
d. 21 business days
A
c. 30 calendar days
238
Q
- All information is to be printed using either a pencil (preferably #2) or a ballpoint pen with blue ink only.
a. True
b. False
A
b. False
