Quiz

Question 1

Exploring is a significant component of the Learning for Life career educational program. Learning for Life is an organization whose primary function is to:

Answer 1

Provide direction and liability insurance to members associated with explorer programs.

Question 2

Each Area is __________ become actively involved int he Explorer program

Answer 2

encouraged to

Question 3

The CHP Explorer program is governed by a board of directors of not less than 5 members, nor more than 20 members. The Board of Directors will include:

Answer 3

Each of the Commissioners as well as their Executive Assistants and each of the eight Field Division Comanders

Question 4

The Department Explorer Program _____ be available to all qualified youths and _______ not desciminate against anyone because of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, political affiliation, ancestry, martial status, sexual orientation or disability.

Answer 4

Shall ; Shall

Question 5

The objectives of the Explorer Program are:
1 - To afford young people an opportunity to explore career with the CHP
2 - To teach integrity, leadership, commitment, responsibility, and good citizen ship to young people
3 - To instill an understanding and appreciation of the justice system , human relations, morality and ethics in the field of law enforcement.
4 - To assist CHP in providing service to the community, especially during times of emergency.
5 - All of the above

Answer 5

All of the above.

Question 6

Level I explorer training serves a prerequisite for ride-along certification and is conducted at the Area level. The curriculum for Level I consists of ____ hours.

Answer 6

48

Question 7

Level II Explorer Training is a _____ hour block dedicated to first aid and CPR that is also handled at the Area level

Answer 7

16

Question 8

Level III Explorer training is a 7 day live-in academy , held annually at the CHP academy.

Answer 8

True

Question 9

Level IV explorer training is a ____ day live-in academy, held annually at the CHP academy

Answer 9

6

Question 10

Explorers may conduct activities in an effort to raise funds for the explorer post such as coordinating an explorer competition, or participating in sales of raffle tickets. Donations received by the explorer post shall be deposited into the post’s account within _______ from receipt of the donations

Answer 10

72

Question 11

The explorer post coordinator at the Area level shall have supervisory responsibility of the post advisors, and the CHP explorer program within the Area command, The post coordinator _____ be the rank of a _________.

Answer 11

Shall ; Sergeant or above

Question 12

Each command sponsoring an explorer post shall appoint a sworn departmental employee at least one rank below the post coordinator to act as the post advisor. There shall only be one post advisor for each explorer post. T or F

Answer 12

True

Question 13

Explorer posts shall establish a command structure within the posts. Explorer posts shall have the designated rank as follows:

Answer 13

Explorer Captain, Explorer LT, Explorer Sgt., Explorer, Explorer Cadet

Question 14

The authority delegated or granted to explorer post members is confined to their respective post, therefore, explores from other commands don not have to follow the directions from an explorer supervisor from another explorer command. T or F

Answer 14

False

Question 15

Maintaining a 2.5 gap is a requirement an explorer applicant must meet to become a member of the program

Answer 15

False

Question 16

The explorer post at each area will periodically review each explorers grades to ascertain if they meet standards set forth by policy. How often are explorers required to submit their report cards or transcripts.

Answer 16

Within 30 days of the conclusion of the grading period.

Question 17

How long shall an explorers personnel record be kept on file at the Area?

Answer 17

As long as the explorer remains active, plus 5 years

Question 18

Explorers shall receive prompt medical treat meant for injuries incurred while participating in explorer-related activities. Payment for medical treatment shall first be assumed by _________.

Answer 18

the explorers parents.

Question 19

Leanring for Life provides the Explorer program with liability insurance. This coverage protects the department and every registered post advisor and explorer from civil litigation, even when traveling to and from explorer-related activities. T or F

Answer 19

True

Question 20

Area commanders are authorized to utilize the amount of regular state time and/or CTO deemed necessary to ensure the successful operation of the Area’s explorer post. T or F

Answer 20

True

Question 21

The explorer post advisor for each area should complete a 400T, Explorer Financial Statement, __________.

Answer 21

Monthly

Question 22

Disbursements of funds from the explorer post checking account in excess of $1000 requires authorization from the ___________________

Answer 22

Area Commander

Question 23

Disbursements of funds from the explorer post checking account in excess of $5000 requires authorization from the ___________________

Answer 23

Division Commander

Question 24

Disbursements of funds from the explorer post checking account in excess of $10,000 requires authorization from the ___________________

Answer 24

Board of Directors

Question 25

Departmental employees, whether explorer advisory members or not, in addition to non-departmental advisors, ______ not fraternize with explorers on an individual basis

Answer 25

Shall

Question 26

An explorer involved in any incident where law enforcement officials were present shall report the incident as soon as practical. If an explorer receives a citation for any offense and/or is party of a traffic collision, they shall _________________ as soon as practical

Answer 26

Submit a memorandum describing the incident to the post advisor

Question 27

Explorers 18 years or older may not enter an adult jail facility

Answer 27

False

Question 28

In no event shall an explorer operate a marked patrol vehicle while in public view

Answer 28

False

Question 29

In order to participate in a ride-along, Explorers shall have successfully completed __________ Explorer Training

Answer 29

Level I

Question 30

Every effort should be made to remove explorers from harm’s way if a pursuit or other potentially hazardous situation is foreseeable. What should officer’s do if the potential for entering a hazardous situation exists?

Answer 30

If, possible , tranport the

Question 31

When a ride-along officer initiates a pursuit, they _____________

Answer 31

May continue the pursuit , but should assume the secondary position upon the arrival of a second unit.

Question 32

At accident scenes, Explorers shall remain in the ride-along officers view at all times. At the direction of/under the supervision of the ride along officer, the explorer is authorized to: Lay a flare pattern. T or F

Answer 32

True

Question 33

At accident scenes, Explorers shall remain in the ride-along officers view at all times. At the direction of/under the supervision of the ride along officer, the explorer is authorized to: Cross multi-lane highways or freeways. T or F

Answer 33

True

Question 34

Explorers mat compete in allied agency, learning for life or other privately sanctioned shooting competitions when weapons and other appropriate supervision are provided. Explorers shall in no event:

Answer 34

Use a departmental firearm and ammunition for any shooting completion and participate in departmental qualification shoot (range qualifications during training day) unless they have successfully completed Level IV training.

Question 35

All departmental policies and procedures contained in HPM 73.5 Uniform Grooming and Equipment Standards Manual shall be applicable to the explorer. T or F

Answer 35

True

Question 36

The explorer uniform shall only be worn during official functions and when necessary to travel incidental to duty. Who does the explorer need to get approval from to wear the uniform before or after an explorer post function in a public establishment?

Answer 36

Their explorer post advisor

Question 37

What are the required items in addition to the basic uniform must all explorers be equipped with?

Answer 37

Valid driver license, issued by the state where the explorer resides, flashlight, pen & pencil and a watch

Question 38

Black gloves are a prohibited from an explorer to have. T or F.

Answer 38

False