Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

2024-2025 690 SSG > Practice Quizes > Flashcards

Practice Quizes Flashcards

1
Q

_____________ is a series of Government Code Sections which govern collective bargaining for represented employees of the State of California. HPM 9.1 (P.2-4)

a. Peace Officers Procedural Bill of Rights

b. The Ralph Mills Act

c. Government Code 3301

d. The Ralph Dills Act

A

d. The Ralph Dills Act

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Which statement is TRUE: HPM 9.1 (P. 2-4)

a. Supervisory employees don’t have the right to be represented regarding all matters related to employment conditions and supervisory employer-employee relations.

b. As an excluded employee, Supervisors do not have the right to a 30-Day change in conditions notice, but they can be represented regarding all matters related to employment conditions and supervisory employer-employee relations.

c. Supervisory employees have the right to be represented regarding all matters related to employment conditions and supervisory employer-employee relations, and they have the right to at least 30 days’ notice in change of working conditions.

A

c. Supervisory employees have the right to be represented regarding all matters related to employment conditions and supervisory employer-employee relations, and they have the right to at least 30 days’ notice in change of working conditions.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

A __________ procedure would be used when an Employee alleges a violation of contract. (HPM 9.1 CH. 7)

a. Complaint

b. Investigation

c. Grievance

A

c. Grievance

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

A __________ procedure would be used when an Employee has a dispute over policy/procedures. (HPM 9.1 CH. 7)

a. Complaint

b. Investigation

c. Grievance

A

a. Complaint

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

An officer made a stop for speeding and then became suspicious that the vehicle might be stolen or involved in transporting drugs. After informing the driver that he was not going to issue a citation, the officer asked the driver to step back to the patrol car, invited him to sit inside (due to the weather), then questioned him for about 20 minutes before securing a consent to search the car, which turned up drugs. Was the 20-minute detention excessive in duration or scope? (CPOLS Search and Seizure – Vehicles)

a. Yes

b. No

A

b. No

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

At a sobriety checkpoint, a law enforcement officer encountered a driver in violation of Vehicle Code (VC) Section 12500 (unlicensed driver). The law enforcement officer discovered the registered owner of the vehicle was seated in the back seat and unable to drive. The vehicle owner granted permission for another passenger to drive the vehicle, but there were no other passengers licensed and able to safely drive the vehicle from the checkpoint. A citation was not issued. Pursuant to VC Section 2814.2, what action(s) should the office take? (HPM 81.2, CH 2)

a. The officer should impound the vehicle for 30 days

b. The officer should note the name and driver’s license number of the registered owner and allow the unlicensed driver to move the vehicle to a safe location.

c. The officer should remove the vehicle pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 22651, Obstructing traffic.

d. The officer should remove the vehicle pursuant to subdivision (p) of Section 22651, Unlicensed/Suspended Driver.

A

d. The officer should remove the vehicle pursuant to subdivision (p) of Section 22651, Unlicensed/Suspended Driver.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

An officer conducted an inventory following a DUI arrest and prior to towing. He found a closed backpack behind the front seat. Inside the backpack the officer observed a nylon bag containing metal canisters; he found cocaine, drug paraphernalia and cash inside the canisters and more cash in a sealed envelope in an outside zippered pouch. After completing the inventory, the officer had the van towed to an impound lot. Was this inventory lawful? (HPM 81.2, CH. 1)

a. Yes, the inventory was reasonable and did not violate the Fourth Amendment

b. No, opening a closed personal container (backpack) was unreasonable.

A

a. Yes, the inventory was reasonable and did not violate the Fourth Amendment

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

An officer submitted a claim for an overtime meal which the command denied. To dispute this matter, the employee should pursue the
________________________. (HPM 9.1, CH 7)

a. Discrimination Complaint Process

b. Grievance Process

c. Complaint Process

d. Reconciliation Process

A

b. Grievance Process

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

Collision reports shall normally be available to the public within ___________. (HPM 110.5, CH 1-6)

a. 5 working days

b. 7 calendar days

c. 8 working days

d. 10 calendar days

A

c. 8 working days

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

A complaint allegation will have one of the following findings, except: (HPM 10.4, CH 2-2)

a. Exonerated

b. Departmental

c. Unintentional error

d. Unfounded

e. Undetermined/No Finding

A

d. Unfounded

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

All civilian complainants shall be acknowledged by correspondence within ___
business days of the Department’s notification of the complaint. As an exception, interim correspondence is not required if the complainant originally contacted the Department in person and the requisite information normally contained in an interim letter was provided at that time. (HPM 10.4, CH 3-3)

a. 7

b. 10

c. 5

d. 2

A

c. 5

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

Once an employee elects to enroll in the Annual Leave Program, the employee may not elect to enroll in the sick leave/vacation program until ____________ have elapsed from the date of enrollment. (HPM 10.3, CH 22-8)

a. 24 months

b. 1 year

c. 3 years

d. 18 months

A

a. 24 months

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

Any corrective documentation issued to an employee as the result of an internal investigation (e.g., censurable CHP 2, Memorandum of Direction, Memorandum of Findings if corrective or remedial in nature) shall be removed from the employee’s field personnel folder after a period of _______ from the date of issuance. (HPM 10.2, CH 8-15)

a. 30 days

b. 1 year

c. 3 years

d. 5 years

A

c. 3 years

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

An officer accrued 477 hours of CTO. The officer is scheduled to Attend academy training the following month and it’s anticipated the officer would earn in excess of 12 hours CTO for travel to attend the academy training. Can the Area require the officer to burn down CTO prior to the Academy training? (MOU, P. 27)

a. Yes

b. No

A

a. Yes

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

A public safety officer shall have ______ days within which to file a written response to any adverse comment entered in the employees personnel file. Such written response shall be attached to, and shall accompany, the adverse comment. (HPM 10.2, CH 11-8)

a. 10

b. 15

c. 30

d. 45

e. 365

A

c. 30

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

If requested, a commander is obligated to meet-and-confer with a CAHP representative over the findings of a citizen’s complaint investigation or regarding any comment on the following documents, except: (HPM 9.1, CH 11-4)

a. CHP 100

b. CHP 2 Censurable

c. MOD

d. CHP 118

A

d. CHP 118

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

A sergeant, designated Officer-In-Charge, or Acting Sergeant primarily responsible for the supervision of officers assigned to field duties should use what beat code on their CHP 415? (GO 6.7, P.6)

a. 799

b. 800

c. 820

d. 822

A

d. 822

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q

Jurisdiction, as it relates to a Hazardous Materials Incident, is determined by (110.1, 1-7)

a. The resting point of the involved vehicles

b. The location where a majority of the product is located

c. The location where the incident occurred (Ex. Area of Impact)

d. Where the “first drop” or first release of product occurred.

A

d. Where the “first drop” or first release of product occurred.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
19
Q

A local police department in your area is involved in a pursuit. During the pursuit, the suspect vehicle collides with an uninvolved motorist within an unincorporated area of your area. The uninvolved motorist sustains fatal injuries. Due to the crash occurring within the unincorporated area, your area is requested to handle to crash investigation. As the on-duty Sergeant, you ____ request MAIT for assistance. (HPM 110.1, 1-8)

a. Shall

b. Should

c. May

A

c. May

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
20
Q

During an overnight COZEEP, a CALTRANS truck is struck by a vehicle while in the #1 lane (with a full closure in place). The driver of the other vehicle sustains a broken arm as a result of the collision. As the on-duty Sergeant, you ____ request MAIT for assistance. (HPM 110.1, 1-8)

a. Shall

b. Should

c. May

A

a. Shall

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
21
Q

Money in excess of $___ shall not be stored in a temporary evidence locker/cabinet. The money shall go directly in the evidence room safe, an allied agency’s evidence safe, or a safety deposit box (cash only) at a financial institution. (HPM 70.1, 5-31)

a. $450

b. $1,000

c. $5,000

d. $10,000

A

b. $1,000

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
22
Q

“CHP PRIDE” is the department’s ________ (GO 0.8):

a. Professional Value

b. Strategic Plan

c. Mission Statement

d. Organizational Value

A

a. Professional Value

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
23
Q

Units from your area are in pursuit of a stolen vehicle. During the pursuit, an uninvolved unit asks permission to deploy a spike-strip. You grant the unit permission. The spike-strip deployment is successful, and the suspect is taken into custody without incident. After returning to the office, you receive two phone calls from two different civilians who relate their vehicles sustained flat tires due to the spike-strip deployment. As the on-duty Sergeant, what are you required to do regarding the damage to the uninvolved vehicles? (HPM 100.86, 6-4)

a. Provide and assist the callers with completing a CHP 287 – Claims of less than $1000. Additionally, you inform the callers they must obtain two estimates for repair costs.

b. Advise the caller a traffic crash report will be taken and assign an officer to respond to complete a CHP 555.

c. Provide and assist the callers with completing a CHP 287 – Claims of less than $1000. Additionally, you inform the callers they must obtain three estimates for repair costs.

d. Provide and assist the callers with completing a CHP 287 – Claims of less than $1000 and inform the callers they must obtain three estimates for repair costs. Additionally, complete a CHP 268 – Risk Management Report.

A

a. Provide and assist the callers with completing a CHP 287 – Claims of less than $1000. Additionally, you inform the callers they must obtain two estimates for repair costs.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
24
Q

Which of the following is NOT a protected group as it relates to Equal Employment Opportunity? (HPM 10.12, 2-3)

a. Military/Veteran Status

b. Ethnicity

c. National Origin

d. Genetic Information

A

b. Ethnicity

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
25
Q

CHP 118 – Performance Appraisal Officer, shall be completed and submitted within __ days following the Officer’s anniversary date. (HPM 10.10, 3-13)

a. 15

b. 30

c. 60

d. 90

A

c. 60

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
26
Q

Department policy requires patrol vehicle speedometers be calibrated every _______ or 30,000 miles using radar or a fifth wheel. (HPM 70.6 CH. 7-7)

a. 90 Days

b. 120 Days

c. 6 Months

d. 30 Days

A

a. 90 Days

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
27
Q

Oleoresin capsicum spray shall not be used at a distance of less than ____ feet unless an extreme hazard exists to the officer or other persons. (e.g., immediate threat of injury). (HPM 70.6 , 26-4) 

a. 2 Feet

b. 3 Feet

c. 5 Feet

d. 6 Feet

A

b. 3 Feet

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
28
Q

During a High-Risk stop, the supervisor, or officer in charge (OIC) if no supervisor is available, _______ respond to the scene, ensure procedures are followed, and coordinate all units as appropriate to the needs of the situation. (HPM 70.6 CH. 8-4)

a. Shall

b. Should

c. May

A

a. Shall

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
29
Q

Use of frontage roads for pacing vehicles on the freeway is _________. (HPM 70.6, 13-2).

a. Prohibited

b. Acceptable

c. Illegal

d. Permitted

A

a. Prohibited

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
30
Q

Officers ___________ investigate each disabled vehicle on highways and rest areas within the Department’s jurisdictional responsibility as soon as practical after becoming aware of their presence.  (HPM 70.6, 13-3)

a. Shall 

b. Should 

c. May
A

a. Shall

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
31
Q

Officers shall not detain or arrest a person solely on the belief that the person is an unlicensed driver, unless the officer has reasonable cause to believe that the person is under 16 years of age (Section 12801.5[f] CVC). (HPM 100.68, 2-3)

a. True

b. False

A

a. True

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
32
Q

Sergeants will normally respond to all major crashes or incidents _________ to advise and coordinate operations. (HPM 70.6 14-3) 

a. Whenever possible 

b. Every Time 

c. Whenever requested
A

a. Whenever possible

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
33
Q

The optimal deployment range for the 12-gauge shotgun with kinetic energy munitions is __ to __ feet.

a. 5-30 

b. 5-60 

c. 10-30 

d. 10-60
A

b. 5-60

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
34
Q

Enforcement action ____ only be directed to primary crash-causing violations during peak traffic periods. Enforcement stops should be conducted off the freeway whenever possible. (HPM 70.6, 15-8) 

a. Shall 

b. Should
A

b. Should

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
35
Q

_______________ is required for use on all prisoners placed in a patrol vehicle equipped with eye bolts in the front and rear passenger areas. (HPM 70.6, 24-6) 

a. Red Strap	 

b. Nylon Leg Restraint 

c. Arrestee Securement Device 

d. Prisoner Securement Device
A

d. Prisoner Securement Device

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
36
Q

When flex-cuffing multiple handcuffed subjects together place the flex cuff ____ the elbow and adjust. Continue this process until all the subjects have been linked together. (HPM 70.6, paragraph 10.e.(3) (pg. 21-44).

a. Above

b. Below

c. At

A

a. Above

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
37
Q

All officers involved in a use of force incident ____ write their own report and/or supplemental if feasible. The Use of Force Report Writing Guide should be utilized to determine the totality of the circumstances and the reasonableness of the force used.  (HPM 70.6 CH. 1 Annex B, Pages 1-21)

 a. Shall

b. Should

A

a. Shall

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
38
Q

At __ MPH or more above the absolute speed limit for the vehicle(s) or roadway, the officer shall stop and take appropriate enforcement action. (HPM 100.68, 3-4)

a. 1-4

b. 5

c. 6-9

d. 10

A

b. 5

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
39
Q

At __ MPH or more below the normal speed of traffic, the officer shall stop and take appropriate enforcement action. (HPM 100.68, 3-7)

a. 1-4 

b. 5-9 

c. 10
A

c. 10

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
40
Q

When ONE Officer is transporting One prisoner with no protective screen, The prisoner shall be seat-belted in the ____ ____ seat.(HPM 70.6 , 24-3) 

a. Right Rear 

b. Left Rear 

c. Right Front
A

c. Right Front

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
41
Q

After applying nylon leg restraints to a prisoner, when practical, use a minimum of _ people to carry 1 prisoner to the patrol vehicle. (HPM 70.6, 24-11) 

a. 2 

b. 3 

c. 4 

d. 5
A

b. 3

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
42
Q

Patrol vehicles ____ be utilized to transport persons requiring emergency medical aid. (HPM 100.68, 3-13)

a. Shall 

b. Shall not 

c. Should 

d. May
A

d. May

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
43
Q

The responsible person shall be requested to sign a CHP 202F, Driving Under the Influence Cite and Release Admonishment. If the responsible person refuses to sign the form, what will the officer write in the signature box? 4-15, (6)

a. Declined

b. Refused

c. Leave Blank

d. Officer Signs and Dates

A

b. Refused

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
44
Q

Vulnerable Areas of the body include but are not limited to:

a. Eyes, Throat, Groin, Neck, and Back 

b. Eyes, Throat, Neck, Sternum, and Back 

c. Eyes, Throat, Chest, Groin, and Spine 

d. Eyes, Throat, Head, Chest, and Groin
A

a. Eyes, Throat, Groin, Neck, and Back

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
45
Q

If the officer does not have a PAS device in their possession, the officer ______ request a PAS device from an adjoining beat partner or their supervisor. If a PAS device is still not available, officers shall follow their Area’s SOP regarding invoking the provisions of Implied Consent and transporting a violator to a chemical testing facility. 4-23, 6(a)

a. Shall 

b. Should 

c. May
A

b. Should

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
46
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 ___ shall be issued as provided in HPM 100.68, Chapter 2. 4-25, 9(d) 

a. CHP 103 

b. CHP 287 

c. CHP 215 

d. CHP 418
A

a. CHP 103

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
47
Q

The RCB should be carried on the side __________. HPM 70.6 , 25-7

a. Opposite the firearm (support side)

b. Behind the firearm (Primary side)

c. The officer chooses

d. There is no policy regarding placement of the RCB

A

a. Opposite the firearm (support side)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
48
Q

Supervisors and commanders ____, when available, review associated documentation and video footage of the use of force event prior to approval of these documents. (HPM 70.6 CH. 1 Annex B, Pages 1-21)

a. Shall

b. Should

A

a. Shall

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
49
Q

The arresting officer ____ obtain supervisory approval prior to the arrestee being physically compelled to submit to a blood draw. 5-23, 6

a. Shall

b. Should

A

a. Shall

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
50
Q

The decision to establish a sobriety checkpoint, the selection of the site, and the procedures for the checkpoint operation must be established by _______ law enforcement personnel, and not by an officer in the field. 8-4, 4., f. (1) 

a. Executive 

b. Command 

c. Supervisory
A

c. Supervisory

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
51
Q

Areas shall prepare operational plans for each checkpoint and submit plans to their Division so they may be approved at least __ ____ before the scheduled date of operation. Copies of a previous plan may be used, with a new cover memorandum, if the checkpoint is in a location previously used and there are no substantial changes to the roadway configuration. 8-7 & 8-8, 8., a. 

a. One week

b. Two week

c. 10 Days

d. 15 Days

A

a. One week

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
52
Q

Officers shall not sit in the patrol vehicle to write a document or allow the violator to do so, unless unusual circumstances necessitate such action for reasons of safety. (HPM 70.6, 3-8, 2) 

a. True

b. False

A

a. True

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
53
Q

Supervisor approval ____ be obtained before citing a motorcyclist for wearing any type of head covering an officer determines is not a motorcycle helmet. (HPM 100.68, 4-4) 

 a. Shall

b. Should

A

a. Shall

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
54
Q

During a High-Risk stop, As the suspect vehicle comes to a stop, position the patrol vehicles __ to __ feet away from the suspect vehicle, and approximately 10 feet between the patrol vehicles to facilitate an arrest zone efficiently (HPM 70.6 CH. 8-4)

a. 5 to 10 

b. 10 to 20 

c. 20 to 30 

d. 30 to 50
A

d. 30 to 50

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
55
Q

An officer contacted a possible DUI suspect in a hazardous location and the suspect refused consent to be relocated to a safer location for further investigation.  The officer placed the suspect under arrest for DUI and then transported them off the freeway and conducted field sobriety tests without providing a Miranda admonition.  Did the officer improperly gather evidence? HPM 70.4 (P.2-6) 

A. Yes 

B. No

A

B. No

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
56
Q

Officers working in an undercover capacity are exempt from displaying their departmentally-issued ID upon request while engaged in undercover operations or investigative activities. 4-6 (g)(4) 

a. True

b. False

A

a. True

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
57
Q

The officer shall make any notes on the reverse side of the green copy, per HPM 100.9. The officer can use it in court to refresh their memory of the circumstances of the arrest.

a. True

b. False

A

a. True

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
58
Q

A supervisor shall evaluate all pursuits and complete a CHP ___ Pursuit Report, when the incident meets the definition of a pursuit. All pursuit reports shall be documented using the automated Pursuit Reporting System (PRS). 5-23 (4)

a. 268 

b. 175 

c. 187 

d. 287
A

c. 187

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
59
Q

The entry into PRS shall be completed within __ calendar days of the pursuit. 5-23 (4)

a. 5 

b. 10 

c. 20 

d. 30
A

b. 10

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
60
Q

The contents of HPM 70.6 Chapter 5, and the local pursuit training guide, shall be reviewed by all uniformed employees at the rank of sergeant and below on a ____ basis. 5-24 (4) 

a. Monthly 

b. Quarterly 

c. Semi-Annually 

d. Annually
A

b. Quarterly

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
61
Q

Officers shall not employ a roadblock except as permitted in this chapter for the purpose of the apprehension of a fleeing felon and/or _____. (HPM 70.6, Chapter 16-3, 2) 

a. Disaster Relief 

b. Traffic collision investigation 

c. Establishing Crime scene 

d. Road Maintenance
A

a. Disaster Relief

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
62
Q

A supervisor’s approval to destroy the animal _____ be obtained with consideration of the geographical location and the officer’s experience. (HPM 70.6 CH. 2, Pages 2-3, 1. b.)  

a. Shall 

b. Should
A

b. Should

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
63
Q

Shoulders and center dividers _______ be considered for use in redirecting traffic and relieving congestion. (HPM 110.5, 12-3) 

Shall 

Should 

Should Not 

Shall Not
A

Should

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
64
Q

When there are indications a traffic crash has been staged, enter ____ in the Special Conditions box on the CHP 555, Page 1, and forward a copy of the report to the California Department of Insurance (DOI). (HPM 110.5, 13-26) 

XXX 

622	 

688	 

550
A

550

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
65
Q

The Interstate Mutual Assistance Agreements convey limited peace officer authority specifically to officers of the CHP, Oregon State Police, Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles and Public Safety, and Arizona Department of Public Safety acting outside their state to either respond to a request for services initiated by one of the agencies participating in the Interstate Mutual Assistance Agreement or when circumstances requiring “immediate law enforcement action or other emergency action” arise.  The agreement is limited to within ___ miles of the state border. (HPM 100.67 Ch. 5 P. 2) 

25 

50	 

75	 

100
A

50

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
66
Q

Whether in pursuit or for collision/investigative follow-up, supervisory approval _____ be obtained prior to entering the adjoining state. (HPM 100.67 Ch. 5 P. 3) 

Shall  

Should
A

Should

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
67
Q

________ Jurisdiction means having the same authority as any other agency over the land.  (HPM 100.67 Ch. 6 P. 4) 

Concurrent 

Proprietary 

Shared 

Exculpatory
A

Concurrent

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
68
Q

If the person commits an arrestable offense and fulfills the elements of Section 5150 WIC, the officer ____ contact a supervisor and request approval to begin the process for a Section 5150 WIC detention in lieu of booking at a jail facility. If the decision is made for a Section 5150 WIC detention, a criminal complaint should be filed. HPM 100.69, 14-6

Shall 

Should
A

shall

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
69
Q

The 415C shall be completed ______, approved by the employee’s supervisor, and turned in to the appropriate Incident Command section or designated support personnel.

Within 24 hours of the end of the employee’s assigned shift

Within 48 hours of the end of the employee’s assigned shift

At the end of the employee’s assigned shift

A

At the end of the employee’s assigned shift

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
70
Q

When deployed in a tactical formation (e.g., Line Formation), the standard holding position of the baton should be the__________. (HPM 50.5, 2-5)

Long Extended 

Low Profile 

Low Ready 

Ready
A

Long Extended

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
71
Q

________ Resistance Protesters refers to intentional and unlawful opposition of a lawful order of a peace officer during arrest situations but involves no physical resistance. (HPM 50.5, 6-3, b)

Active 

Passive 

Assaultive
A

Passive

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
72
Q

_________ Resistance Protesters refers to aggressive or combative behavior which attempts or threatens to assault an officer or another. (HPM 50.5, 6-3, b)

Active  

Passive 

Assaultive
A

Assaultive

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
72
Q

________Resistance Protesters intentionally and unlawfully oppose the lawful order of a peace officer in a physical manner (e.g., bracing, tensed muscles, interlocked arms, running away). (HPM 50.5, 6-3, b)

Active 

Passive 

Assaultive
A

Active

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
73
Q

Off-duty enforcement actions are discouraged and ________ be conducted unless the violation is serious in nature or poses a danger to the public. HPM 100.69 1-25

Should Not 

Shall Not 
A

Should not

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
74
Q

Recreational cannabis users 21 years of age or older may possess up to ____ grams of cannabis. HPM 100.69, 15-11

10.5 

12.5 

20.5 

28.5
A

28.5

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
75
Q

______ _________ may initiate a TA (Tactical Alert) for any event at any command level. (HPM 50.1, 5-3)

Area Management 

Executive Management 

Assist Commissioner 

Commissioner’s office
A

Executive Management

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
76
Q

The crash investigator shall make every effort to submit crash reports in a timely manner. If more time is needed for a thorough investigation, the crash investigator _______ request additional time from their immediate supervisor. If warranted, the supervisor should approve the request, provide a reasonable time frame for expected completion, and advise the Area crash reviewer.

May 

Should 

Shall
A

shall

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
77
Q

Diplomatic agents (e.g., ambassadors and United Nations’ representatives) are afforded the highest levels of immunity. They are exempt from arrest or detention and are immune from all criminal (and most civil) prosecution by the host state. The family members of diplomatic agents are afforded these same immunities. There are no diplomatic agents permanently assigned to California; but, they do occasionally visit the state. HPM 100.67, 8-4, 3(a)

True 

False
A

True

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
78
Q

Officers should take appropriate enforcement action for all violations observed, regardless of claims of diplomatic or consular immunity alleged by violators. However, a person shall not be subjected to in-custody arrest when: (1) Diplomatic or consular immunity is claimed by the individual or suspected by the officer, and (2) __________________. HPM 100.67, 8-3, 3(a)

The officer’s supervisor is present

The officer has contacted the respective diplomat/consular’s embassy

The officer has been provided with the proper identification documents

The officer has verified or reasonably suspects that the claim of immunity is valid

A

The officer has verified or reasonably suspects that the claim of immunity is valid

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
79
Q

Verified diplomatic agents and consular officers, including staff and family members from countries with which the U.S. has special agreements, are not required to sign the CHP 215. _______ shall be entered in the signature box, and the violator shall be released. HPM 100.67, 8-6, (c)1

Complaint to be filed 

Refused 

In-custody 

Statistic only
A

refused

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
80
Q

When an officer contacts a foreign national who has been injured in a traffic crash 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 ____________. HPM 100.67 8-15, d(2)

Within 24 hours 

Immediately 

As soon as practical 

Within 5 days
A

As soon as practical

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
81
Q

Which of the following is not one of the five Incident Command System (ICS) functions? HPM 50.1, 2-16

Command 

Finance 

Information  

Logistics 

Planning 

Operations
A

information

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
82
Q

(Foreign Nationals) If the violator appears to have been driving while under the influence (DUI), field sobriety tests (including Preliminary Alcohol Screening device tests) and ____. The subject shall not be permitted to drive. A supervisor’s approval for release shall be obtained whenever possible, and alternative transportation should be arranged. HPM 100.67, 8-8, (d)2

chemical tests should be offered and obtained whenever possible, but these tests cannot be compelled.

chemical tests should be offered and obtained whenever possible, however these tests can be compelled.

chemical tests should be offered and obtained whenever possible, but these tests cannot be compelled without first obtaining a warrant.

chemical tests should not be offered and obtained.

A

chemical tests should be offered and obtained whenever possible, but these tests cannot be compelled.

83
Q

Approval of the __________ or their designee is required before committing CHP resources in response to a request for mutual aid. HPM 100.67, 1-5

Area Commander 

Division Chief 

Assistant Commissioner Field 

Commissioner
A

Commissioner

84
Q

If requested by the governing body of a newly incorporated city, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) will continue to provide traffic law enforcement services _______ reimbursement during the remainder of the fiscal year of incorporation or until establishment of a police department, whichever occurs first. A city which has entered into a contractual agreement with a neighboring city or the county for traffic law enforcement services will be deemed to have established its own police department.

With 

Without
A

Without

85
Q

If the violator still refuses to sign the citation and it appears a physical arrest is necessary, the officer ____ notify an on-duty supervisor. (HPM 100.69, 1-4)

Shall 

Should
A

Shall

86
Q

Section 851.5 of the California Penal Code (PC) requires that an arrested person has the right to make at least three completed telephone calls, as described, immediately upon being booked or detained, and except where physically impossible, no later than ____ _____ after arrest. (HPM 100.69, 1-3, a)

One Hour 

Two Hours 

Three Hours 

Four Hours
A

Three Hours

87
Q

Custodial Interviews. Section 625.6 WIC states prior to custodial interrogation, and before the waiver of any Miranda Rights, a youth 17 years of age or younger shall consult with ____ _______ in person, by telephone, or by video conference. The consultation may not be waived. (HPM 100.69, 1-9, 5a)

Legal Counsel 

Legal Parent/Guardian 

Person of their choice 

Public Defender
A

Legal Counsel

88
Q

Uniformed employees of this Department ____, subject to the discretionary power vested in them by law, accept custody of persons arrested by private persons. (HPM 100.69, 1-16, 5a)

Shall 

Should 

May
A

Shall

89
Q

While on-duty, supervisors ______ be responsible for having copies of the CHP 103 in their possession. (HPM 100.69, 1-24, 2)

Shall 

Should
A

Shall

90
Q

Officers shall arrange for a medical examination whenever an arrestee appears to be in need of or requests medical attention, _________. (HPM 100.69, 1-26, 10a)

When there is an actual illness of injury, whether it is visible or not

Regardless of outward symptoms of illness or injury

Unless the officers believes the claim is frivolous

A

Regardless of outward symptoms of illness or injury

91
Q

Any reported crime involving domestic violence to which an officer responds and takes action shall be documented through the preparation of a CHP 216 or CHP 202. A report shall only be prepared when an arrest is made or a complaint is sought. (HPM 100.69, 3-10, i)

True  

False
A

false

92
Q

If a victim does not have a copy of the order and the officer is unable to verify its existence and the proof of service, the officer cannot execute an arrest of the suspect for violation of the order. The complainant shall be told they have the right to make a private person’s arrest of the suspect for the violation of the order. HPM 100.69 4-10

True 

False
A

True

93
Q

An EPO expires no later than the close of judicial business on the ____ court day or the _____ calendar day following the day of issuance. HPM 100.69 4-11

7th / 14th 

10th / 14th 

5th / 10th 

5th / 7th
A

5th / 7th

94
Q

California Highway Patrol personnel shall respond to “___________” or “emergency traffic assistance” requests unless directed otherwise by a supervisor. The on-duty supervisor shall evaluate and determine the degree of response necessary to meet the need. (HPM 50.1, p. 2-18)

Traffic collisions 

Calls for Service 

Officer Needs Assistance  

Traffic-related investigations (eg. DUI)
A

Officer Needs Assistance

95
Q

When assistance is requested, AMBER Alerts shall only be initiated by the Department through the ________ and only in response to a confirmed child abduction that meets all of the specified alert criteria (HPM 100.69 CH. 9-3)

Office of Counter Terrorism and Threat Awareness

Communications Center

Commissioner’s officer

Emergency Notification and Tactical Alert Center

A

Emergency Notification and Tactical Alert Center

96
Q

The DOJ report shall be submitted to the LCDA within __hours of receiving information regarding an incident of suspected child abuse or neglect. HPM 100.69 5-4

24 

36 

48 

72
A

36

97
Q

CHP ___ is the Right to Privacy Acknowledgement to Victim form. HPM 100.69 5-9

66 

288 

275 

174
A

174

98
Q

Representation During Appeal. An employee may be self-represented or represented by legal counsel, a union representative, or __________. (HPM 10.2, 9-10) 

Any member of the department 

Any member in the employee’s chain of command 

Any member not in the employee’s chain of command 

Any other person
A

Any other person

99
Q

No public safety officer shall have his locker, or other space for storage that may be assigned to him searched except in his presence, or with his consent, or __________________ or where he has been notified that a search will be conducted. This section shall apply only to lockers or other space for storage that are owned or leased by the employing agency. (HPM 10.2, 11-12) 

Probable Cause 

Reasonable Suspicion 

In response to an administrative investigation 

A valid search warrant has been obtained
A

A valid search warrant has been obtained

100
Q

An STD. 270 (and CHP 208) shall be completed by Area and a copy routed to the appropriate Division within ___ ____ days. (HPM 100.86, 5-6) 

7 Calendar 

7 Business 

10 Calendar 

10 Business
A

7 calendar

100
Q

All claims exceeding $____ must be filed with DGS by completing a DGS ORIM 006, Government Claim form. (HPM 100.86, 6-3) 

470 

500 

1,000 

10,000
A
101
Q

A completed STD. 270, Vehicle Accident Report, shall be routed to the Department of General Services (DGS), Office of Risk and Insurance Management (ORIM), within __ hours from the time of incident. (HPM 100.86, 5-6) 

24 

36 

48 

72
A

48 hours

102
Q

An employee must have __ or more working days (includes the usage of leave credits, compensated time off) in a monthly pay period to have a qualifying pay period. (HPM 10.2, 8-7) 

11 

5 

7 

10
A

11

103
Q

Administrative interrogations involve ______ statements. Since the employee is ordered to answer questions, statements obtained during administrative interrogations shall not be used to support a criminal investigation. HPM 10.2 - 6-3 

Involuntary 

Voluntary 

Compelled 

Forced
A

Compelled

104
Q

Which of the following are NOT Persons Authorized to Clear Documents. 

(1) Uniformed California Highway Patrol (CHP) employees. 

(2) A CHP Motor Carrier Specialist for mechanical violations relating to motor vehicles and trailers and correctable hazardous materials packaging violations. 

(3) The Associate Automotive Equipment Standards Engineer assigned to Commercial Vehicle Section as the Department’s hazardous materials packaging coordinator for correctable hazardous materials packaging violations. 

(4) Nonuniformed CHP employees specifically authorized by the Area/Division/section commander (Section 40616[c] of the California Vehicle Code [CVC]). 

(5) Department of Motor Vehicles employees (driver license and registration violations). 

(6) Licensed lamp, brake, and exhaust system installers for the specific violation(s). 

(7) Smog check stations licensed by the California Bureau of Automotive Repair. 

(8) Fleet owners licensed as inspection and maintenance stations pursuant to Section 2525.4 CVC. (HPM 100.9, 6-3,2a) 

3 

4 

7 

None of the above
A

None of the above

105
Q

A ____________ hearing provides the affected employee with an opportunity to respond prior to the effective date of an adverse action, rejection during probation, nonpunitive termination, or medical termination per Government Code Section 19253.5. The hearing allows the employee the ability to provide information to the PDH officer, which potentially could mitigate culpability or lessen the proposed punishment. (HPM 10.2, 9-3) 

State Personnel Board 

Informal Dispute 

Formal Dispute 

Pre-disciplinary
A

Pre-disciplinary

106
Q

The _____ is used to preserve the details of a collision involving a vehicle used on official state business in the defense of liability claims brought by third parties. (HPM 100.86, 5-8) 

STD 270 

CHP 208
A

STD 270

107
Q

When deployed to an Area office, departmental use of the Automatic Citation Device (ACD) ____ be the preferred method of issuing a CHP 215. HPM 100.9 8-4

Should 

Shall 
A

Shall

108
Q

If an individual claims to have suffered a loss of $1,000 or less, they shall be provided a ______. A field supervisor should carry this form with them to expedite the claim process. (HPM 100.86, 6-5) 

CHP 268 

CHP 288 

CHP 275 

CHP 287
A

CHP 287

109
Q

The ______ is utilized to evaluate the preventability of a collision through review of the employee’s actions. (HPM 100.86, 5-9) 

STD 270 

CHP 208
A

CHP 208

110
Q

A complaint allegation will have one of five findings EXCEPT (HPM 10.4, 2-2) 

Sustained, 

Unintentional Error,  

Undetermined/No Finding, 

Miscellaneous,   

Exonerated.
A

Miscellaneous

111
Q

A property damage claim should include ___ estimates for the repair/replacement of the damaged item(s), or a paid receipt. (HPM 100.86, 6-5) 

Two 

Three 

Four 

One
A

Two

112
Q

The first step to initiate the grievance/complaint procedure is an ______ discussion between the employee and the employee’s immediate supervisor (HPM 9.1 Ch. 7 Pg. 5) 

Formal 

Informal
A

Informal

113
Q

Government Code Section 12525 requires the Department to report all in-custody deaths, in writing, to the Attorney General within __ calendar days from the date of incident. Reporting shall be conducted utilizing the BCIA 713, Death In Custody Reporting Form. (HPM 100.86, 4-3) 

5

7

10

15

A

10

114
Q

_______, Citizens’ Complaint Information is intended to be the primary instrument for citizens to file complaints against uniformed (peace officer) employees, while also informing complainants about the complaint process. HPM 10.4, 3-1 

CHP 240

CHP 240A

CHP 240B

CHP 240C

A

CHP 240B

115
Q

After arresting a suspect in handcuffs, the suspect leans back against the patrol vehicle and begins using the handcuffs to damage the side of the patrol vehicle. As the supervisor, which forms need to be completed? (HPM 100.86, 5-5)

CHP 208 / STD 270

CHP 208 / CHP 270 / CHP 268

STD 270

CHP 221

A

CHP 221

116
Q

Criminal investigators shall not participate in administrative interrogations.  HPM 10.2 - 6-13 

True

False

A

True

117
Q

Pursuit reports shall be completed and routed to the respective Division within ____ calendar days from the date of the pursuit. (HPM 100.86, 7-3) 

5

7

10

15

A

7

118
Q

By law, POBR applies to all probationary and permanent departmental personnel who are peace officers. By policy, the Department has extended POBR rights to all other employees including cadets. HPM 10.2 1-5 

True

False

A

False

119
Q

Except where otherwise indicated, the authority to take adverse action or initiate a rejection during probation is vested with the appointing power, the ___________. As specified statutes allow, the ___________ may designate an authorized representative. HPM 10.2 1-4 

Commissioner

Assistant Commissioner

Division Chief

Area Commander

A

Commissioner

120
Q

Complaints made solely against departmental policies or procedures, and no employee misconduct is alleged are considered __________. (HPM 10.4, 7-2,(2)(3)) 

Departmental

Miscellaneous

Other

Policy

A

Departmental

121
Q

Members of the Department not accused of misconduct are obligated to fully cooperate with investigators and have an affirmative duty to answer questions during internal investigations. Departmental employees who are witnesses do not have a right to know the nature of the investigation. HPM 10.2 - 6-9 

True

False

A

True

122
Q

Informal Discussion. The employee or the employee’s representative shall discuss the grievance with their immediate supervisor. This discussion must occur within __ work days of the event(s) or circumstance(s) causing the grievance. Within five work days, the immediate supervisor shall render their decision either verbally or in writing. This must be accomplished before a formal grievance can be filed. (HPM 9.1 Ch. 8 Pg. 4) 

5

10

20

30

A

10

123
Q

All complainants shall be acknowledged by correspondence within ___business days of the Department’s notification of the complaint. HPM 10.4, 3-3 

5

10

15

20

A

5

124
Q

The complainant shall be requested to return the CHP 240B or CHP 240D within __ business days. HPM 10.4, 3-3

5

10

15

20

A

10

125
Q

Should an employee separate from the Department prior to being served with a notice, the internal investigation shall be converted to a _________ investigation, and documented in accordance with Chapter 7, Investigation Documentation, of this manual. (HPM 10.2, 10-3) 

Exonerated

Miscellaneous

Rescinded

Other

A

Miscellaneous

126
Q

_________: A disciplinary legal action taken in response to an employee’s misconduct, or continued failure to meet the rules of conduct, established by law and/or departmental policy. (HPM 50.2 CH. 2-3). 

Adverse Action

Administrative Action

Internal Investigation

Administrative Investigation

A

Adverse Action

127
Q

________ Incidents are defined as those incidents which have a high probability of resulting in the Department or State of California as a defendant in a civil lawsuit. (HPM 100.86, 1-7) 

Risk Management

Threshold

Non-Threshold

Liability

A

Threshold

128
Q

Which of the following is not a penalty of an Adverse Action? (HPM 10.2, 2-3)

Formal Written Reprimand

Involuntary Transfer

Reduction in Salary

Negative Monthly Evaluation Rating

A

Negative Monthly Evaluation Rating

129
Q

Bazemore Admonition. This term refers to an appeal by Ms. Carla Bazemore and subsequent precedential decisions by the State Personnel Board (SPB) in 1996 (Carla Bazemore SPB Case No. 96-02). This case was determined by SPB to have a bearing on discipline matters conducted by all state departments and agencies. Employees shall be notified that misconduct for which they are being counseled may be charged in a future adverse action if the written document contains the Bazemore admonition. Accordingly, the Bazemore admonition should be included in all Memoranda of Direction (MOD) which are counseling or remedial in nature. (HPM 10.2 CH. 2-8). 

True

False

A

False - “Shall” be included on all MODs

130
Q

(Employee Witness) If, at any time during the interview, the investigator believes the employee is either admitting to actionable misconduct or is engaging in misconduct through failure to cooperate, the interview shall be _________________. An administrative interrogation may then be required.  HPM 10.2 - 6-10 

Immediately stopped to protect the employee’s rights

Continued. The misconduct or failure to cooperate shall be thoroughly documented

Continued. The employee shall be ordered to comply

Immediately stopped. The next level in the chain of command shall be immediately notified

A

Immediately stopped to protect the employee’s rights

131
Q

Normally, an interview with the involved employee should be conducted ____ gathering all other available information. HPM 10.4, 5-5

Before

After

A

After

132
Q

Periodically, a grievance cannot be resolved in the appeal process and will be appealed to arbitration. An employee may appeal an issue to arbitration on their own behalf. (HPM 9.1 Ch. 9 Pg.5) 

True

False

A

False

133
Q

A completed CHP 275 shall be transmitted by Area to the appropriate Division within ____ _____ _____ of the date of the incident. (HPM 100.86, 3-4) 

7 business days

7 calendar days

10 business days

10 calendar days

A

7 calendar days

134
Q

If prior to or during the interrogation of a public safety officer it is deemed that he or she may be charged with a criminal offense, he or she shall be immediately informed of his or her ________________. (HPM 10.2, 11-5) 

POBR

Constitutional Rights

Right to Representation

A

Constitutional Rights

135
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. HPM 10.2 - 6-6 

Dismissal

Administrative

Termination

Criminal

A

Dismissal

136
Q

Peace Officer Powers. There may be circumstances which warrant temporary removal of a uniformed employee’s peace officer powers, but a Leave of Absence is not indicated. Approval through channels from the appropriate __________ shall be obtained before a commander may remove peace officer powers. Examples of situations in which removal of peace officer powers would be appropriate: HPM 10.2, 4-17, c.  

Division Commander

Assistant Chief

Assistant Commissioner

Commissioner

A

Assistant Commissioner

137
Q

Absent Without Leave (AWOL) is an automatic resignation from state service (Government Code [GC] Section 19996.2) which occurs when an employee is absent for ___ or more consecutive working days, whether the absence is voluntary or involuntary. (HPM 10.2, 10-4) 

3

5

10

15

A

5

138
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. Likewise, _____ ______ provides the employee with the tools and awareness to bring performance to an acceptable level. (HPM 10.2 CH. 3-3). 

Formal Counseling

Informal Counseling

Progressive Discipline

Adverse Action

A

Progressive Discipline

139
Q

No public safety officer shall have any comment adverse to his interest entered in his personnel file, or any other file used for any personnel purposes by his employer, without the public safety officer having first read and signed the instrument containing the adverse comment indicating he is aware of such comment. (HPM 10.2, 11-9) 

True

False

A

True

140
Q

Employee mailboxes can be utilized for the distribution of organization literature. HPM 9.1, 5-5, 5(b) 

True

False

A

True

141
Q

State vehicles _____ be used for transportation by employees or employee organization representatives while participating in representational or employee organization business. HPM 9.1, 5-5, 7(a) 

Should not

Shall not

A

Shall not

142
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. In complex cases where the investigations will exceed __-days, the Division commander should contact the appropriate Assistant Commissioner to request an extension. HPM 10.2, 4-5, f. 

30

45

60

90

A

60

143
Q

Criminal Interrogations. If performed, shall be in compliance with policy as specified in Chapter 6 of this manual. Additionally, they shall be conducted ____ the administrative interrogation if involving the same employee and the same act(s). HPM 10.2, 4-7, e., (2) 

Prior to

After

Concurrently with

A

Prior to

144
Q

The primary difference between formal and informal counseling is ________. (HPM 10.2, 3-6).

Documentation

Command Notification

Employee Representation

POBR Waiver

A

Documentation

145
Q

If management contemplates removing employee organization material from a bulletin board, it ____ make a reasonable effort to contact the affected employee organization to explain the reason. HPM 9.1 5-4, 3( e) 

Shall

Should

A

Should

146
Q

A formal written reprimand shall be retained for ____ years as an official part of the employee’s personnel record. (HPM 10.2 CH. 3-9). 

Two

Three

Five

Ten

A

Three

147
Q

Determining Investigative Responsibility. In general, the responsibility to conduct an internal investigation rests with the commander of the Area to which the involved employee was assigned at the time of the alleged misconduct. (HPM 10.2, 4-4, b)

True

False

A

True

148
Q

Suspension times begin at the start of the employee’s assigned shift and end ______ before that shift start time on the first day after the suspension period (which may be an RDO). (HPM 10.2, 8-6) 

One minute

One Hour

Eight Hours

24 hours

A

One minute

149
Q

Except as required by Penal Code § 832.7, evidence gathered during an administrative investigation shall not be released to an allied agency without first contacting OLA, and only with approval from the _________ . HPM 10.2, 4-8, (4)(a) 

Area Commander

Division Commander

Assistance Commissioner, Field

Commissioner

A

Commissioner

150
Q

Assigning an Investigator. The commander (or designee) shall assign a primary investigator in a timely manner. Additional investigators may also be assigned as needs and resources dictate. The assigned primary investigator shall be at least ______ higher than the highest ranking involved employee, unless otherwise approved by the Division commander or appropriate Assistant Commissioner. HPM 10-2, 4-4, c. 

One rank

Two Ranks

Same Rank

Three ranks

A

One rank

151
Q

If an officer is involved in a pursuit outside the geographical boundaries of their home command, the ________________ is responsible for creating the report for the pursuit. (HPM 100.86, 7-4) 

Command where the pursuit was initiated

Command where the pursuit terminated

Involved officer’s home command

A

Involved officer’s home command

152
Q

The effective date of the adverse action shall be no less than __ calendar days after the date of service of the notice. (HPM 10.2, 8-6) 

10

15

25

30

A

25

153
Q

Adverse Action. A disciplinary legal action taken in response to an employee’s misconduct, or continued failure to meet the rules of conduct, established by law and/or departmental policy. Penalties consist of (HPM 10.2, pg 2-3):

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

A
  1. Formal written reprimand
  2. Suspension
  3. Reduction in salary
  4. Demotion
  5. Involuntary transfer
  6. Dismissal
154
Q

Administrative investigations may result in the employee being exonerated or subject to administrative sanctions
specific to Section 19572 of the Government Code (GC). Once initiated, an administrative investigation has four possible outcomes (HPM 10.2, pg 2-3):

1.
2.
3.
4.

A
  1. Adverse Action
  2. Rejection during probation
  3. Miscellaneous Investigation
  4. Non-punitive termination
155
Q

Not all classifications or positions within the Department are subject to the requirements of substance testing. Only those in positions designated as “_______” by the Commissioner may be tested according to the provisions as stated in this manual. HPM 9.2 4-3

Critical

Confidential

Sensitive

Uniformed

A

Sensitive

156
Q

Which of the following is not designated as a “Sensitive” position? HPM 9.2 4-3

Cadets

Gunsmith

Heavy Truck Driver

Office Technician

A

Office technician

157
Q

The California Department of Human Resources rules permit the mandated substance testing of persons in nonsensitive positions. HPM 9.2 5-3

True

False

A

false

158
Q

Supervisors who suspect substance abuse by nonsensitive employees are encouraged to support their observations using the same criteria used to establish ________ for sensitive positions. HPM 9.2 5-3

Probable Cause

Reasonable Suspicion

Strong Belief

Specific Evidence

A

Reasonable Suspicion

159
Q

Reasonable suspicion is the good faith belief based on:  

(1) Specific articulable facts or evidence that an employee may have violated the substance abuse policy; and  

(2) Substance testing ____ reveal evidence in support of a violation. HPM 9.2 6-3 

Could

Will

May

Should

A

could

160
Q

Reasonable suspicion must be based on specific, identifiable facts and/or evidence. It cannot be based on hunches, intuition or “gut feelings.” HPM 9.2 6-3 

True

False

A

True

161
Q

While supervisors and managers have specific roles in the substance testing process, _________ shall alert a supervisor to indications that another employee is involved in substance abuse. The consequences are too grave to allow a coworker to perform duties while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. (HPM 9.2, 1-4, c) 

Reasonable Suspicion

All Officers

All employees in sensitive positions

All department employees, except those in non-sensitive positions

A

Reasonable Suspicion

162
Q

If the supervisor believes criminal violations(s) exist, a criminal investigation should be conducted _____ the administrative investigation. HPM 9.2 6-4 

Prior to

After

Concurrent with

A

prior to

163
Q

A positive test will result from a blood alcohol level of ___ percent for substance testing versus the .08 percent for driving under the influence. Supervisors must remember, however, that any detected level of alcohol is prohibited by the statement of Inconsistent and Incompatible Activities. HPM 9.2 6-5 

.01

.04

.05

.07

A

.04

164
Q

For uniformed employees, evidence gathered during a criminal investigation cannot be used to support the administrative investigation; however, the administrative investigation can be used to support the criminal investigation. HPM 9.2 6-4

True

False

A

false - admin=compelled statements, insubordination etc.

165
Q

Use of the PAS device to establish reasonable suspicion is authorized. HPM 9.2 6-5

True

False

A

false

166
Q

If the Substance Abuse Investigation Interview is conducted, the supervisor should keep in mind the employee’s rights under the Public Safety Officers Procedural Bill of Rights Act (POBR). Only those questions pertaining to the employee’s possible need for ________ should be asked. Deviation from this could lead to incriminating questions being asked, resulting in a possible violation of POBR. HPM 9.2 6-5 

Medical attention

Representation

Legal Counsel

A

medical attention

167
Q

If closer observation does not yield facts or evidence to support the conclusion that the employee has violated this rule, an anonymous tip alone ___ sufficient to order a substance test. HPM 9.2 6-6

is

is not

A

is not

168
Q

Confirming Official. 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 the ________.

HPM 9.2 6-6 

Area Commander

First designated manager from an uninvolved command

Assisting supervisor

first designated manager in the supervisor’s chain of command

A

first designated manager in the supervisor’s chain of command

169
Q

The testing process begins ____ the confirming official has authorized a chemical test. HPM 9.2 7-3. 

Before

After

A

After

170
Q

The CalHR rules provide for a ____ test as the primary means of determining whether or not an employee has abused drugs. HPM 9.2 7-3

Breath

Blood

Urine

A

Urine

171
Q

Before collecting the sample, the supervisor shall Ensure at least __ milliliters (approximately two fluid ounces) of urine is collected (to be split into two containers after collected) (HPM 9.2 7-5.) 

20

30

60

90

A

60

172
Q

An initial supply of ___ kits has been provided to each office. Commanders shall ensure ____ unused kits are available at all times. Test kits shall be stored in a secure location, such as a file cabinet or locker in the sergeants’ office.  (HPM 9.2 7-10.)

One

Two

Three

Four

A

Two

173
Q

If transportation is necessary, the supervisor who made the initial observation and developed the reasonable suspicion _____ personally transport the employee to an approved medical or custodial facility. (HPM 9.2 7-6.) 

Should

Shall

May

A

Should

174
Q

The supervisor who made the initial determination of reasonable suspicion must prepare a Reasonable Suspicion Report using the ______, Workplace Substance Abuse Investigation/Voluntary Testing Report. Since there is an expectation of a 48-hour turnaround, this document may be handwritten or typewritten  (HPM 9.2 11-3.) 

CHP 202A

CHP 202F

CHP 202X

CHP 202B

A

CHP 202X

175
Q

If the supervisor does not collect the sample at the work location, then the urine sample may be collected by authorized medical or custodial personnel. This individual must be of the same sex and will actually watch the urine leave the employee’s body. (HPM 9.2 7-6.) 

True

False

A

True

176
Q

The purpose of substance testing is to determine current impairment rather than past behavior. Information about an employee’s actions several weeks earlier alone ______ establish reasonable suspicion under these rules. HPM 9.2 6-7 

Would not

Would

Should

May

A

Would not

176
Q

The employee should not be allowed to go to a car, locker, or desk without supervision. Additionally, to secure the best possible sample, the employee should not be allowed to void his or her bladder until the sample is collected. (HPM 9.2 7-4.) 

True

False

A

True

176
Q

Employees refusing to cooperate at any stage of the collection process shall be ordered to cooperate and advised that failure to do so may subject them to disciplinary action for insubordination. (HPM 9.2 7-6.) 

True

False

A

True

176
Q

When the laboratory testing is completed (usually 24-48 hours after the sample’s arrival), the results will be communicated directly to the __________. (HPM 9.2 7-7.) 

Medical Review Officer

Medical Review Official

Medical Review Manager

Medical Review Commander

A

Medical Review Officer

176
Q

Unless specifically permitted in the MOU, an employee is not entitled to representation during the collection of the sample. (HPM 9.2, 8-6) 

True

False

A

True

177
Q

After the sample has been collected, the command shall make notification to the substance testing coordinator 7-7 HPM 9.2 at the Office of Internal Affairs (OIA) using Annex C of this chapter. The notification shall be emailed or faxed to OIA no later than __ hours after the specimen is collected. (HPM 9.2 7-6.) 

24

48

36

72

A

48

177
Q

Supervisors shall use the breathalyzer when only alcohol abuse is suspected. If the breathalyzer results are .00/.00% Blood Alcohol Content, a urinalysis test ____ be secured to determine the cause of impairment. (HPM 9.2 7-8.) 

Should

Shall

A

Should

177
Q

In those instances where only alcohol is suspected, the employee should be returned to full duty the following day if completely recovered from its effects. (HPM 9.2, 8-4) 

True

False

A

True

178
Q

All positive results will be communicated to the MRO for further evaluation. In this instance, the MRO will attempt to contact the affected employee directly for information (such as legal prescriptions) to determine if there is a legitimate medical explanation for the positive test. The employee is not entitled to representation during any such conversation with the MRO. If, after seven (7) days, the MRO is unable to reach the employee directly (and no exculpatory information was provided by the employee via memorandum), the test will be considered “positive by non-contact.” (HPM 9.2 7-7.) 

True

False

A

False - IS entitled to representation

179
Q

Only employees serving in sensitive positions shall be subject to substance testing when there is reasonable suspicion to believe the employee has violated paragraph 2.a. of this chapter. HPM 9.2 3-4 

True

False

A

True

180
Q

A former uniformed employee must apply for reinstatement to a uniformed position within ___ years of separation. The reinstatement process does not have to be completed within the ____-year period. Time spent in a position exempt from civil service, or as a temporary employee in another governmental agency engaged in a technical cooperation program approved by the state, or in a recognized military service shall not be considered in computing the ___-year period. (HPM 10.3 CH 3-4) 

Two

Three

Four

Five

A

Three

181
Q

Employees on a 12-month probation (refer to Annex A, Classifications Requiring a 12-Month Probationary Period) will receive written appraisals at __ months, 8 months, 12 months, and more frequently as necessary. 7-3, 2(b) 

2

3

4

5

A

4

182
Q

An employee serving a 12-month probationary period must work a minimum of ____ hours during the 12-month period. HPM 10.3 7-3, 2(b) 

1680

1600

1880

1800

A

1680

183
Q

In determining total hours worked, vacation, sick leave, military leave, or other leave of absence, compensating time off, suspension or other separations, including separations subsequently voided or otherwise set aside, ____ be considered working time. 7-3, 3(b) 

Shall

Shall not

A

Shall not

184
Q

Uniformed employees who are on an approved leave of absence for 12 continuous months to 2 years are required to complete _____ Training at the Academy prior to resuming field-related duties at their assigned commands. HPM 10.3 8-7, 1(h)(2) 

Refresher

Reinstatement

Remedial

Cadet

A

Refresher

185
Q

Upon completion, the involved employee shall be afforded the opportunity to review and sign the CHP 2. In the event the employee refuses to sign the CHP 2, the supervisor shall indicate “Refused to Sign” in the employee signature box. In either case, the supervisor shall sign the CHP 2 to indicate the employee was afforded the opportunity to review and sign the form. (HPM 10.3, 15-3) 

True

False

A

True

186
Q

The censurable CHP 2 ____ contain the Bazemore Admonition. (HPM 10.3, 15-3) 

Shall

Shall Not

May

A

Shall Not

187
Q

Uniformed employees ____ reside in such proximity to their assigned command or headquarters office as will assure their ability to respond to an emergency within a reasonable length of time or to allow equitable assignment of departmental responsibility. (HPM 10.3 CH 4-5)

Shall

Should

A
188
Q

All requests for reinstatement from former uniformed employees shall be submitted in writing to ______. The letter of request should include a current address, telephone number, and the applicant’s former departmental identification number. (HPM 10.3 CH 3-4) 

Commissioner

Deputy Commissioner

Assistant Commissioner Staff

Assistant Commissioner Field

A

Commissioner

189
Q

Qualified individuals with a disability may submit a written request for a _________ by submitting a CHP 163 to their commander. Refer to Highway Patrol Manual (HPM) 10.3 7-4, 4( c) 

Reasonable Request

Reasonable Accommodation

Required Accommodation

Special Accommodation

A

Reasonable Accommodation

190
Q

Employees are prohibited from engaging in any secondary employment activity until they have received written approval from their commander on a ____ (refer to Annex F). This shall apply to employees on vacation, and all leaves of absence with pay (excepting military leave). (HPM 10.3, 14-4) 

CHP 212

CHP 300

CHP 318

CHP 442

A

CHP 318

191
Q

Upon receiving a completed CHP 318, the ______ shall: Make an inquiry into the proposed activity to determine if the activities will be inconsistent or incompatible with state employment. (HPM 10.3, 14-5) 

Supervisor

Manager

Commander

A

Supervisor

192
Q

When an employee first becomes aware of their pregnancy, they shall notify their commander and submit a statement from their health care provider regarding their ability to perform full or limited duties. An estimated date of delivery must be included in the statement. HPM 10.3 8-12, 6(b) 

True

False

A

True

193
Q

The maximum travel distance from residence to work location for non-command employees using a state vehicle shall not exceed __ miles. (HPM 10.3 CH 4-5) 

25

50

75

100

A

50

194
Q

Any outstanding monies owed the Department may be deducted from the employee’s final pay warrant upon separation. HPM 10.3, 11-7

True

False

A

True

195
Q

Overpayments that cannot be resolved by the methods identified above may be resolved through the ______ settlement process. HPM 10.3, 11-7 

Complaint

Grievance

Arbitration

A

grievance

196
Q

Use of catastrophic leave may not exceed a maximum of __ continuous months for any 1 catastrophic illness or injury. HPM 10.3, 13-7 

10

12

24

36

A

12

197
Q

Prior to removing an employee for cause from any specialty pay position, approval must be obtained from the appropriate __________, through channels. (HPM 9.1, 14-4,4a) 

Commissioner

Assistant Commissioner

Division Chief

Area Commander

A

Assistant Commissioner

198
Q

Uniformed employees will receive a minimum of _____ per year of commentary driver training. The annual behind-the-wheel review of driving will be conducted by a supervisor. (HPM 10.6 Ch. P. 5) 

One Hour

Two Hours

Four Hours

Eight Hours

A

2024-2025 690 SSG (41 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2025 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions