TEEX 6 Flashcards

1
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Fraudulent Use or Possession of Identifying Information (PC 32.51) is a __________ if the number of items obtained, possessed, transferred, or used is less than five.

a.
Class C misdemeanor

b.
3rd degree felony

c.
Class B misdemeanor

d.
State jail felony

A

State jail felony

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This crime is committed by groups comprised of both amateurs and professionals, includes Insurance Fraud Swindlers, Use-In-Crime theft, Unauthorized joy riding, strippers, dimantlers and professional auto thieves.

a.
Grand theft auto

b.
Auto theft

c.
Arson

d.
Car jacking

A

Auto theft

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In a multicultural society, such as the U.S., many scholars believe it is imperative that law enforcement officials have some understanding of these communication principles in order to facilitate dialogue and reduce __________.

a.
Opposition

b.
Hate

c.
Warfare

d.
Conflict

A

Conflict

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__________ means the delivery of a controlled substance in the course of professional practice or research, by a practitioner or person acting under the lawful order of a practitioner, to an ultimate user or research subject.

a.
Dispense

b.
Distribute

c.
Delivery

d.
Circulate

A

Dispense

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Before a crime scene search is conducted, an officer must first determine if what is required?

a.
authority

b.
reasonable suspicion

c.
probable cause

d.
search warrant

A

search warrant

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6
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Two friends buy a boat together. One of them becomes angry at the other and tears up the boat that they purchased together. What offense, if any has been committed?

a.
disorderly conduct

b.
criminal mischief

c.
assault

d.
reckless damage or deconstruction

A

criminal mischief

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7
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The northeastern states generally had the __________ system.

a.
reactive

b.
watch and ward

c.
incident driven

d.
stats driven

A

watch and ward

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__________ provides guidance on what investigative techniques are acceptable. Mastery and knowledge of criminal procedures and the rules of evidence enable the investigator to gather evidence against a suspect that can withstand court challenges.

a.
Laws of arrest, search and seizure

b.
Apprehension and confiscation

c.
Arrest and search

d.
Search and seizure

A

Laws of arrest, search and seizure

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9
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In addition to cardiovascular problems and the peptic ulcer, which of the following is one of the primary physical disablers for law enforcement officers?

a.
Polyunsaturated fats

b.
Smoking

c.
Alcohol consumption

d.
Lower back injury

A

Lower back injury

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10
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When measuring a crime scene, who should be in charge of (control of) all measurements?

a.
the first officer

b.
the detective

c.
the sketcher

d.
the supervisor

A

the sketcher

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11
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Exposure via the mucous membranes, the eyes, and the skin (non-open wound) are examples of what kind of exposure?

a.
Injection

b.
Ingestion

c.
Absorption

d.
Inhalation

A

Absorption

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12
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One of the disadvantages of professional model for law enforcement is the cost of training and __________.

a.
Deployment

b.
Development

c.
Quality

d.
All of the above

A

Development

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13
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In which sections of the penal code are assaults described?

a.
PC 185.25, 185.27

b.
PC 54.2, 56.2

c.
PC 22.01, 22.02

d.
PC 35.2, 32.3

A

PC 22.01, 22.02

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14
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What percentage of a message is received due to the content of the message?

a.
7%

b.
33%

c.
60%

d.
97%

A

7%

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15
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Which of the below countries requires mandatory notification? Select all that apply.

a.
Mexico

b.
Vietnam

c.
China

d.
Russia

A

China, Russia

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16
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No vehicle shall at anytime be driven to the left of the roadway when approaching within __________ feet of an intersection.

a.
200

b.
250

c.
50

d.
100

A

100

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17
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A __________ means a notice placed on a consumer file that prohibits a consumer-reporting agency from releasing a consumer report relating to the extension of credit involving the consumer file without the express authorization of the consumer.

a.
security alert

b.
authorization notice

c.
security freeze

d.
validation lock

A

security freeze

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18
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In a civil case, a judgment is rendered in favor of the complaining party or the defendant or somewhere in between based upon __________ before a judge or jury.

a.
preponderance of the evidence

b.
reasonable doubt

c.
a guilty or innocent

d.
the Texas penal code

A

preponderance of the evidence

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19
Q

Thorzine, mellaril, and Haldol control hallucinations and are used as __________.

a.
Antidepressants

b.
Mood stabilizers

c.
Anti-anxiety drugs

d.
Anti-psychotics

A

Anti-psychotics

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20
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During arrest, in clear language, advise the subject the reason for the arrest, subjects may resist officers just because __________.

a.
They do not understand why they’re being arrested

b.
They are innocent

c.
They have a criminal background

d.
All of the above

A

They do not understand why they’re being arrested

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21
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A clerk, sheriff, or other officer who neglects or refuses to perform a duty required under the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure may be punished for contempt and set the fine at __________.

a.
less than $50

b.
not less than $10 nor more than $50

c.
not less than $10 nor more than $100

d.
not more than $200

A

not less than $10 nor more than $100

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22
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The ADA requires that law enforcement agencies must provide the communication aids and services need to communicate effectively with people who are deaf or hard of hearing regardless of the burden placed on law enforcement services provided. T/F

A

False

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23
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Article 2 of the Constitution __________.

a.
Establishment of the U.S. Supreme Court

b.
Establishes and sets jurisdiction to of the president and vice president

c.
Establishes legislative powers to congress

d.
Establishes all Circuit Courts

A

Establishes and sets jurisdiction to of the president and vice president

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24
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Which of the following is one of the three major credit-reporting agencies?

a.
Sentinel

b.
Phone Busters

c.
Trans Corp

d.
Equifax

A

Equifax

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25
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Credit bureaus require a __________ in order to block fraudulent information and to begin repairing victim’s credit reports.

a.
certified written request

b.
ten-day credit freeze

c.
full credit check

d.
police report

A

Police Report

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A person hits a man in the head with his fist knocking him unconscious and steals $150 cash from the man. What offense has occurred?

a.
Theft

b.
Theft from Person

c.
Robbery

d.
Aggravated Robbery

e.
None of the above

A

Robbery

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26
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The taking of a specimen from a person who objects to the taking of the specimen or who is resisting the taking of the specimen does __________ in itself constitute negligence and may __________ considered evidence of negligence.

a.
Not be, not

b.
Not be, not be

c.
Not, Not be

d.
Indeed, in fact

A

Not, Not be

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27
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According to the Code of Criminal Procedure, what is a writ issued by a court directing any peace officer in the state, commanding him to arrest a person accused of an offense and bring him before that court immediately called?

a.
attachment

b.
commitment

c.
capias

d.
arrest warrant

A

capias

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28
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The Department of Justice defines __________ as “the strategic slowing down of an incident in a manner that allows officers more time, distance, space, and tactical flexibility during dynamic situations on the street.”

a.
Crisis intervention

b.
Tactical Repositioning

c.
De-escalation

d.
After-action reviews

A

De-escalation

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29
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The Sixth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution __________.

a.
provides the right to bail

b.
establishes the “due process of law” doctrine

c.
gives the right to trial, open to the public

d.
establishes the police powers of the states

A

gives the right to trial, open to the public

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30
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__________ shall have appellate jurisdiction coextensive with the limits of their respective districts in all criminal cases except those in which the death penalty has been assessed.

a.
The Courts of Appeals

b.
Municipal courts

c.
The district courts

d.
The Court of Criminal Appeals

A

The Courts of Appeals

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31
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Civil judgments usually require the part adjudged of a wrongful act to compensate the wronged party in the form of __________.

a.
goods

b.
physical labor

c.
indirect compensation

d.
money

A

Money

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32
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__________ is the property of any nature, including real, personal, tangible, or intangible that is used in the commission of a first or second-degree felony or a number of other crimes.

a.
Evidence

b.
Contraband

c.
Possessions

d.
Belongings

A

Contraband

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33
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__________ is needed when conditions or circumstances warrant a high level of awareness, departments should gather information and provide advanced warning for civil unrest.

a.
Crowd assessment

b.
Crowd dispersal

c.
Crowd management

d.
Crowd diffusion

A

Crowd management

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34
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An officer should not transmit __________.

a.
Lengthy messages

b.
Suspect information

c.
Short messages

d.
Specific details

A

Lengthy messages

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35
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A person breaks into an attached garage, breaks into a vehicle parked in the garage, and steals a $1,500 computer from the back seat. According to the Penal Code, what is the most serious offense committed?

a.
Burglary-Habitation

b.
Burglary of a Vehicle

c.
Theft

d.
Criminal trespass

A

Burglary-Habitation

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36
Q

Consent is not effective if __________.

a.
induced by threat, fraud or force

b.
given by an intoxicated person

c.
given by a person with mental disease or defect

d.
any of the above

A

any of the above

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37
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An organized and relatively unchanging combination of a persons knowledge and feelings about someone or something, that influences him/her to behave in a certain way, in regard to that person or thing, defines __________.

a.
Race

b.
Ethnicity

c.
Prejudice

d.
Attitude

e.
Ethnocentrism

A

Attitude

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38
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The First Amendment to the Federal constitution concerns __________.

a.
The right of the people to petition the government

b.
The right of the people to keep and bear arms

c.
Habeas Corpus

d.
Due process

e.
Res Ipsa Loquitur

A

The right of the people to petition the government

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39
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__________ includes income a person accused or convicted of a crime or the person’s representative or assignee receives from: a movie, book, magazine article, tape recording, phonographic record, radio or television presentation, telephone service, electronic media format, including an Internet website, or live entertainment in which the crime was reenacted; or the sale of tangible property the value of which is increased by the notoriety gained from the conviction of an offense by the person accused or convicted of the crime.

a.
Currency

b.
Items of Value

c.
Proceeds

d.
Contraband

A

Proceeds

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40
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American policing went through a reform era marked by the contributions of such men as __________, whose goal was to bring professionalism to the police.

a.
J. Edgar Hoover

b.
Sir Robert Peel

c.
August Vollmer

d.
Jordan Peele

A

August Vollmer

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41
Q

In a work zone, __________ moves traffic out of the path of the incident.

a.
Activity area

b.
Work space

c.
Termination area

d.
Transition area

A

Transition area

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42
Q

Any communication requesting a response to an emergency is emergency communications. T/F

A

True

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43
Q

In a work zone, __________ includes buffer space and work space.

a.
Activity area

b.
Buffer space

c.
Termination area

d.
Transition area

A

Activity area

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44
Q

What Chapter of the Texas Administrative Code deals with Prelicensing and Reactivation?

a.
219

b.
221

c.
223

d.
225

A

219

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45
Q

Something that an officer must do in every situation is to maintain a professional __________.

a.
Look

b.
Appearance

c.
Uniform

d.
Attitude

A

Attitude

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46
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No citizen of this state shall be deprived of life, liberty, property, privileges or immunities, or in any manner disfranchised, except by the __________ of the land.

a.
Due course of law

b.
Habeas corpus

c.
Waiver of rights

d.
Acquittal a bar

A

Due course of law

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47
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__________ means property that is not contraband; and that is owned by a person who is or was the owner of, or has or had an interest in, contraband with an aggregate value of $200,000 or more.

a.
Actor’s property

b.
Substitute property

c.
Suspect’s property

d.
Tainted property

A

Substitute property

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48
Q

Some examples of biological pathogens are __________.

a.
Nerve agents, persticides, irritants, ricin

b.
Plague, bacteria, anthrax

c.
Alpha, beta, gamme, neutron

d.
Vesicants, insectisides, botulinum toxin

A

Plague, bacteria, anthrax

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49
Q

Elavil, Prozac, and Zoloft control feelings of sadness, hopelssness and suicidal thoughts, and are used as __________.

a.
Antidepressants

b.
Mood stabilizers

c.
Anti-anxiety drugs

d.
Anti-psychotics

A

Antidepressants

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50
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__________ refers to the process of engaging in the proactive and systematic examination of identified problems to develop and rigorously evaluate effective responses.

a.
Organizational Transformation

b.
Problem Solving

c.
Critical Thinking

d.
Finding Solutions

A

Problem Solving

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51
Q

Stress is not the event but your __________ to an event.

a.
Reaction

b.
Cause

c.
Motive

d.
Feeling

A

Reaction

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52
Q

Who has authority to release a person arrested for Public Intoxication?

a.
Sheriff

b.
Transporting Officer

c.
Director of a licensed dependency program facility

d.
Magistrate

A

Magistrate

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53
Q

The need for force will be evaluated and the feasibility or availability of __________ are considerations.

a.
Appeals

b.
Situations

c.
Back-up

d.
Alternative

A

Alternative

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54
Q

The method of service that is always allowed on Sunday is __________.

a.
third person to the defendant

b.
by mail

c.
by alternate service

d.
publication

e.
no method of service is ever allowed on Sunday

A

publication

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55
Q

Self-control results from the development of __________ in one’s skills.

a.
Mastery

b.
Confidence

c.
Persuasion of

d.
Strength

A

Confidence

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56
Q

A complaint is not required to __________.

a.
be signed by a magistrate

b.
be signed by the Affiant

c.
allege an offense

d.
name the accused

A

be signed by a magistrate

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57
Q

__________ means the human kidney, liver, heart, lung, pancreas, eye, bone, skin, fetal tissue, or any other human organ or tissue.

a.
Human tissue

b.
Human parts

c.
Human organ

d.
Human derivatives

A

Human organ

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58
Q

Impartiality is a fundamental __________ made of all peace officers.

a.
Judgement

b.
Requirement

c.
Flaw

d.
Reality

A

Requirement

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59
Q

Dogs very rarely __________.

a.
Look directly into other animals eyes because this can be seen as threatening.

b.
Mark their territory.

c.
Wag their tail.

d.
Apprehend a subject.

A

Look directly into other animals eyes because this can be seen as threatening.

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60
Q

__________ riders are speeders that ride dangerously.

a.
Cruiser class

b.
Speedster

c.
Racer

d.
Sport bike

A

Sport bike

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61
Q

Air-purifying respirator, chemical resistant clothing, double-layered gloves, etc, are precautions to be worn at what level of personal protection?

a.
Level A

b.
Level B

c.
Level C

d.
Level D

A

Level C

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62
Q

Reasonable suspicion has been defined by the court as sufficient articulable facts and __________, and reasonable inferences drawn from those facts, which would lead a reasonable officer to conclude that criminal activity is afoot.

a.
Evidence

b.
Circumstances

c.
Proof

d.
Interest

A

Circumstances

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63
Q

According to Chapter 19, criminal homicide of the Penal Code, which of the following is not an element of proof for the offense of murder?

a.
Person intentionally causes the death of an individual

b.
Causes the death of a person– while committing a felony and in the course of committing the felony he commits an act clearly dangerous to human life that caused the death.

c.
Intends to cause serious bodily injury but causes death.

d.
Recklessly causes the death of an individual

A

Recklessly causes the death of an individual

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64
Q

A search warrant is executed (completed) when __________.

a.
property is seized

b.
the warrant is returned to the issuing magistrate

c.
property is tagged and place into evidence

d.
the officer completes the inventory list

e.
served on the alleged offender

A

the warrant is returned to the issuing magistrate

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65
Q

Many victims may continue to re-experience crisis re-actions over long periods of time. Such crisis reactions are normally in response to “trigger events” that remind the victim of the trauma. Although “trigger events” vary with victims, they may include all the following except __________.

a.
identification of the assailant

b.
anniversaries of the event

c.
reconstruction of equilibrium

d.
proximity of holidays or significant “life events

e.
media articles about a similar event

A

reconstruction of equilibrium

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66
Q

The delivery of a writ, notice, injunction, etc., by an authorized person, to a person who is thereby officially notified of some proceeding concerning that person is a/an __________.

a.
Service

b.
Summons

c.
Precept

d.
Injunction

A

Service

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67
Q

A person can restrain a child through movement or confinement even with the child’s cooperation as long as the child is under 14 years old and the child’s parent, guardian or person acting in loco parentis (such as the state) has not acquiesced. T/F

A

True

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68
Q

Section 2.272 of the __________ provides the specific authority an officer has as it relates to the Child Safety Check Alert List.

a.
Family Code

b.
Health and Safety Code

c.
Code of Criminal Procedure

d.
Penal Code

A

CCP

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69
Q

__________ is a swift response to a human need and the utilization of techniques to diffuse a crisis situation.

a.
Crisis intervention

b.
Slowing down the situation

c.
De-escalation

d.
Critical Decision-Making Model

A

Crisis intervention

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70
Q

Field notes are used for __________.

a.
Preparing reports

b.
Making personal remarks

c.
Sketching

d.
Writing full reports

A

Preparing reports

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71
Q

The Fifth Amendment addresses which of the following?

a.
Right to a Grand Jury

b.
Right to assemble

c.
Fair and speedy trial

d.
Freedom of the press

e.
Separation of church and state

A

Right to a Grand Jury

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72
Q

What is the minimum number of yards required for shotgun proficiency?

a.
25

b.
10

c.
15

d.
20

A

15

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73
Q

The following are problems associated with __________: (33)

Conditions for juvenile gang existence
Name/identification of leadership
Geographic turf
Weapon and drug involvement
Delinquent activity

a.
Phases of gang involvement

b.
Gang activities

c.
Teens

d.
Minors

A

Gang activities

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74
Q

Which of the following is considered cover?

a.
Dirt embankment

b.
Large bush

c.
Door

d.
Cinder block wall

e.
All of the above

A

Dirt embankment

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75
Q

Safety measures for collecting evidence should include all of the following except __________.

a.
wearing latex gloves

b.
do not recover anything that is a biohazard

c.
use extreme caution when handling HIV body fluids

d.
washing hands

A
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76
Q

A basic requirement of the Plain View doctrine is that __________.

a.
officers have probable cause to have been looking in that direction

b.
officer be in uniform

c.
suspect know the officer is looking at him/her

d.
officer must have a legal right to be where he/she is when evidence of a crime is observed

e.
suspicion by officer that something is wrong

A

officer must have a legal right to be where he/she is when evidence of a crime is observed

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77
Q

According to the TCOLE outline, what percentage of officer contacts require physical force?

a.
3%

b.
7%

c.
10%

d.
30%

A

3%

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78
Q

A proactive anticipation, recognition, and appraisal of a crime risk and the action needed to remove or reduce that risk is the definition of __________.

a.
Crime prevention

b.
Crime repression

c.
Preventative patrol

d.
Apprehension patrol

e.
Crime reduction

A

Crime prevention

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79
Q

Be sure that the reason for the stop is an identified violation of the law and not due to __________.

a.
An identified violation

b.
You knowing the person

c.
Stereotyping

d.
Prior criminal activity

A

Stereotyping

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80
Q

Which of the following is most important when stopping a pedestrian suspected of committing a crime?

a.
The size of the suspect

b.
Watching the person’s eyes for evasive nonverbal communication

c.
Observing the person’s hands

d.
Obtaining the person’s reasons for being at the location

A

Observing the person’s hands

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81
Q

County A and County B border each other. An offender is arrested on an outstanding warrant in County A, but is magistrated and incarcerated in County B. The offender cannot be detained in a jail in County B for more than how many hours?

a.
72

b.
48

c.
24

d.
12

A

72

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82
Q

An affirmative defense to prosecution __________.

a.
excuses criminal responsibility if the defense is proven to exist beyond a reasonable doubt

b.
establishes no defense for the accused in a criminal action

c.
creates a doubt about criminal intent (wrong)

d.
excuses criminal responsibility if the defense is proven by a preponderance of the evidence

A

excuses criminal responsibility if the defense is proven by a preponderance of the evidence

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83
Q

There are ________ Pillars of Character.

a.
8

b.
4

c.
3

d.
6

A

6

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84
Q

A judge of this court must be an attorney.

a.
Municipal

b.
Consitutional County Court

c.
Statutory County Court at Law

d.
All judges must be attorneys

A

Statutory County Court at Law

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85
Q

According to Sec. 36.06 of the Penal Code, a person commits an offense if he intentionally or knowingly harms or threatens to harm another by an unlawful act on account of the victim’s testifying in court. The offense would be __________.

a.
Perjury

b.
Coercion

c.
Retaliation

d.
Bribery

A

Retaliation

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86
Q

Which two courts do not have original jurisdiction for any offense? (7)
Select one:

a. County Courts and County Courts at Law
b. Municipal and Justice Courts
c. District and Criminal District Courts
d. Courts of Appeals and Court of Criminal Appeals

A

d. Courts of Appeals and Court of Criminal Appeals

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87
Q

Genuine health or wellness is not just the absence of dis-ease or infirmity, it is a state of positive well-being. It induces the physical, mental, spiritual, and socio-emotional dimensions of life. Total well-being translates into the practice of __________. (3)
Select one:

a. positive lifestyle and good health habits

b. good posture and physique

c. good eating habits and weight control

d. controlling weight and ensuring good physique

A

a. positive lifestyle and good health habits

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88
Q

Joe caused the death of Louis due to criminal negligence. Joe could be charged with which of the following? (8)
Select one:

a. Manslaughter
b. Murder 1st Degree
c. Murder 2nd Degree
d. Capital Murder
e. None of the above

A

e. None of the above

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89
Q

The officer’s ___________ is affected by the agency’s written directives. (28)
Select one:

a. Rank
b. Liability
c. Schedule
d. Attitude

A

Liability

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90
Q

A vehicle may be considered abandoned if it has been left unattended on a right of way of a designated county, state, or federal highway for more than __________ hours. (22)
Select one:

a. 12
b. 24
c. 36
d. 48

A

48

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91
Q

A writ which commands the appearance of a person before a coroner’s inquest is called a __________. (9)
Select one:

a. summons
b. commitment
c. subpoena
d. warrant

A

subpoena

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92
Q

Which of the following is not a consideration for points of greatest potential congestion. (22)
Select one:

a. The longest line of traffic

b. The line of traffic threatening spillbacks into other lanes and intersections

c. The speed of the roadway

d. All the above are considered greatest potentials

A

The speed of the roadway

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93
Q

__________ means the kind of control which one person exercises over another, not to confine him within his certain limits, but to subject him to the general authority and of the person claiming such right. (10)
Select one:

a. Arrest
b. Constructive custody
c. Articuble suspicion
d. Restraint

A

Restraint

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94
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The following statement is taken from the CCP 11.21: “The words “confined”, “imprisoned”, “in custody”, “confinement”, “imprisonment”, refer not only to the actual, corporeal, and forcible detention of a person, but likewise to any coercive measure by threats, menaces or the fear of injury, whereby one person exercises a control over the person of another, and detains him within certain limits.” This statement best defines which of the following: (10)
Select one:

a. Arrest
b. Restraint
c. Constructive Custody
d. Temporary
e. Effective Control

A

Constructive Custody

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95
Q

The __________ is responsible for the storage and expunction of criminal records.

a.
FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigations)

b.
Department of Public Safety

c.
Social Security Administration

d.
FTC (Federal Trade Commission)

A

Department of Public Safety

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96
Q

Which of the following is not a peace officer?

a.
Law enforcement agents of the Alcoholic Beverage Commission

b.
Arson investigation officers of a city, county or state

c.
Private security officers commissioned by the Texas Board of Private Investigators and Private Security Agency

d.
Sheriffs and their deputies

A

Private security officers commissioned by the Texas Board of Private Investigators and Private Security Agency

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97
Q

Most of an officer’s problems grow out of the use of necessary force employed against a combative but __________.

a.
Armed violator

b.
Innocent bystander

c.
Vocal violator

d.
Unarmed law violator

A

Unarmed law violator

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98
Q

It is not a defense to __________ that the force used was within that degree of force authorized by the penal code.

a.
Self defense

b.
Civil liability

c.
Criminal liability

d.
Justifiable

A

Civil liability

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99
Q

Which of the following is a benefit of the CDM?

a.
Obscures actions after the incident

b.
Organizes the decision-making process

c.
Allows administrators to make better decisions

d.
None of the above

A

Organizes the decision-making process

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100
Q

Which one of the following best describes the importance of patrol?

a.
Eliminates the opportunity of, but not the confidence in succeeding at, misconduct by the criminal element of society.

b.
Protection through crime prevention and service to the community of which each peace officer is a part.

c.
Readily provides the community with an agency to perform miscellaneous services such as escorting funerals, weddings, or parades.

d.
Writing traffic citations as a means of collecting additional funds for the city government.

e.
None of the above.

A

Protection through crime prevention and service to the community of which each peace officer is a part.

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101
Q

Which of the following is not required to be displayed as a warning device when a truck carrying flammable liquids that is over 30 feet long is disabled on the roadway for more than 10 minutes?

a.
During daytime in clear weather, one red flag placed 100 feet to the rear and one red flag placed 100 feet in advance of the vehicle

b.
A lighted flare placed approximately 100 feet from the dis-abled vehicle in the center of the lane occupied by such vehicle and toward approaching traffic

c.
A portable emergency reflector 100 feet in the opposite di-rection from the disabled vehicle

d.
A red reflector placed on the traffic side of the disabled ve-hicle not less than 10 feet in the rear and in the direction of traffic

A

A lighted flare placed approximately 100 feet from the disabled vehicle in the center of the lane occupied by such vehicle and toward approaching traffic

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102
Q

According to the Penal Code, a mistake of fact is __________.

a.
an affirmative defense to prosecution

b.
a defense to prosecution

c.
no defense to prosecution

d.
a violation

A

a defense to prosecution

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103
Q

Which of the following is false?

a.
Avoiding the risks of smoking tobacco is worth the effort

b.
When smokers give up tobacco, their chance of having a tobacco-related disease diminishes with each successive year

c.
There is no such thing as a “safe” cigarette

d.
Chewing tobacco is less harmful than smoking

e.
The choice to use or abstain from tobacco may well be a life-or-death decision

A

Chewing tobacco is less harmful than smoking

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104
Q

A liquid that has a flash point of not more than 70 degrees Fahrenheit as determined by a tagliabue or equivalent closed-cup test device.

a.
Gasoline

b.
Kerosene

c.
Flammable liquid

d.
Combustible substance

A

Flammable liquid

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105
Q

Steroid abuse can result in physical and psychological change, including, but not limited to __________.

a.
adverse complications of lower back injury

b.
raised triglycerol level in the blood

c.
stimulation of the central nervous system

d.
improving the ability of the liver to eliminate waste from the body

A

raised triglycerol level in the blood

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106
Q

@

A

.

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107
Q

According to the Family Code, the taking of a child into custody is not considered a/an __________ except for the purpose of determining the validity of a search.

a.
detention

b.
arrest

c.
apprehension

d.
restraint

A

Arrest

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108
Q

Eustress is __________.

a.
Stress that causes pain

b.
The worst kind of stress

c.
A stressor that is perceived as positive

d.
A stressor that is perceived as negative

A

A stressor that is perceived as positive

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109
Q

The person(s) who has/have the authority to appoint Adjunct Police Officers is/are the __________.

a.
sheriff or chief of police

b.
Director of the Department of Public Safety

c.
Executive Director of TCOLE

d.
President of the institution of higher education

A

sheriff or chief of police

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110
Q

The portion of the law which has the purpose of preventing harm to society best defines __________.

a.
Civil Law

b.
Tort

c.
Criminal Law

d.
Correctional System

e.
Court

A

Criminal Law

111
Q

You arrest a person who advised they are a citizen of Singapore. Which statement on the Consular Notification card do you read?

a.
Statement 1 - For All Foreign Nationals Except Those from “Mandatory Notification” Countries

b.
Statement 2 - For Foreign Nationals from “Mandatory Notification” Countries

A

Statement 2 - For Foreign Nationals from “Mandatory Notification” Countries

112
Q

The plain view doctrine permits an officer to seize evidence without a warrant if the officer is in a __________ where he or she has a right to be and sees evidence which is obviously connected to a crime or is contraband.

a.
Probable cause state of mind

b.
The area of Carroll v. U.S.

c.
The area protected under the curtilage doctrine

d.
Constitutionally protected area

A

Probable cause state of mind

113
Q

Whistle commands two short blasts__________.

a.
Used to tell drivers to start

b.
Used to tell driver to stop

c.
Used to tell driver to yield

d.
Give a warning signal

A

Used to tell drivers to start

113
Q

Improved Shoulder means __________.

a.
A grassy shoulder

b.
A paved shoulder

c.
A smooth gravel shoulder

d.
A black top shoulder

A

A paved shoulder

114
Q

A/an __________ terrorizes as in the case of race riots, lynching, political riots, or prison riots.

a.
Acquisitive mob

b.
Escape mob

c.
Aggressive mob

d.
None of these

A

Aggressive mob

115
Q

An ex-parte restraining order is __________.

a.
a permanent injunction

b.
an order to show cause

c.
a temporary restraining order until a hearing is held

d.
unconstitutional

A

a temporary restraining order until a hearing is held

116
Q

A temporary driving permit issued under this section expires on the __________ day after the date of issuance.

a.
74th

b.
41st

c.
21st

d.
53rd

A

41st

117
Q

Sometimes a practical appeal is only a __________ solution.

a.
Long term

b.
Laughable

c.
Short term

d.
Legitimate

A

Short term

118
Q

The officer must be __________ present to see what they see.

a.
Somewhat

b.
Lawfully

c.
Actually

d.
Fully

A

Lawfully

119
Q

According to the Penal Code, what offense is committed when a person threatens to harm another, by an unlawful act, on account of their service as a witness or public servant?

a.
Tampering with a witness

b.
Jury tampering

c.
Obstruction or retaliation

d.
Official oppression

A

Obstruction or retaliation

120
Q

A vehicle passing another vehicle to the left shall return to an authorized lane before coming within __________ feet of approaching vehicles.

a.
50

b.
100

c.
150

d.
200

e.
250

A

200

121
Q

Racial profiling is __________.

a.
logical

b.
in poor taste

c.
self-fulfilling bad logic

d.
appropriate

A

self-fulfilling bad logic

122
Q

Ethical people are __________ and peer pressure can work for or against ethical behavior.

a.
Born

b.
Made, not born

c.
Made

d.
Taught

A

Made, not born

123
Q

Methods to prepare a completed crime scene sketch include __________.

a.
sketch must be to scale

b.
a legend to explain symbols used

c.
location of sketch

d.
date, time, and name of sketcher

e.
all of the above

A

all of the above

124
Q

It is __________’s mission as a regulatory state agency to establish and enforce standards to ensure that the people of Texas are served by highly trained and ethical law enforcement, corrections, and telecommunications personnel.

a.
TEEX

b.
DPS

c.
TDCJ

d.
TCOLE

A

TCOLE

125
Q

If the person refuses to submit to the taking of the specimen, that refusal may be __________.

a.
Admissible in a subsequent prosecution

b.
Dismissed in a subsequent prosecution

c.
Brought up in another court case

d.
Reason for imprisonment

A

Admissible in a subsequent prosecution

126
Q

Physical fitness can be divided into two categories __________.

a.
Health related; Wellness related

b.
Health related; Motor related

c.
Motor related; Physical related

d.
Motor related; Skill related

A

Health related; Motor related

127
Q

If the court finds from the information contained in an application for a protective order that there is a clear and present danger of sexual assault or abuse, stalking, trafficking, or other harm to the applicant, the court, without further notice to the alleged offender and without a hearing, may enter a __________.

a.
Restraining order

b.
Ex parte order

c.
Protective order

d.
Temporary ex parte order

A

Temporary ex parte order

128
Q

You may perform a pedestrian stop when a pedestrian is __________.

a.
Staying in the same place

b.
Looks funny

c.
Moving around too much

d.
Passing other people on the street

A

Staying in the same place

129
Q

A police supervisor has a/an __________ duty to intervene to stop officers who are engaging in excessive force in their presence.

a.
affirmative

b.
required

c.
mandatory

d.
necessary

A

affirmative

130
Q

Criminal Law is the body of law specifically established to maintain peace and order. T/F

A

True

131
Q

Which of the following is not a type of crime scene sketch?

a.
Projection

b.
Perspective

c.
Schematic

d.
Charted

e.
Detailed

A

Charted

132
Q

Law enforcement agencies are prohibited from establishing or maintaining policies that require removal of missing person entries from state systems and the NCIC solely based on the age of the person. T/F

A

True

133
Q

According to the Family code, an application for a protective order may be filed: In the county where an individual alleged to have committed family violence resides or __________.

a.
Where the victim lives

b.
Where the county seat is

c.
At the courthouse

d.
At a lawyer’s office

A

Where the victim lives

134
Q

This step should emphasize the seriousness of the violation and serve to create a proper effect upon the violator.

a.
Statement of violation committed

b.
Ask for identification

c.
Statement of rank and name

d.
Greet and identify police agency

A

Statement of violation committed

135
Q

Who may issue a warrant for a blood specimen to be taken?

a.
Any lawyer

b.
Any magistrate

c.
State registered magistrate

d.
Any peace officer

A

Any peace officer

136
Q

According to Sec. 20.02 of the Penal Code, a person commits __________ if he intentionally or knowingly restrains another person and recklessly exposes the victim to a substantial risk of serious bodily injury.

a.
Unlawful restraint

b.
Aggravated restraint

c.
False imprisonment

d.
Kidnapping

A

Unlawful restraint

137
Q

What kind of water do you use to cool a burn when treating burns?

a.
Hot water

b.
Cool water

c.
Warm water

d.
Ice water

A

Cool water

137
Q

a.
Semitrailer

b.
Truck tractor

c.
Caravan trailer

d.
Container trailer

A

Semitrailer

137
Q

The patrol system became a/an __________ in which police officers often became little more than report takers in most communities.

a.
problem oriented approach

b.
enhanced patrol approach

c.
community oriented approach

d.
incident-driven approach

A

incident-driven approach

138
Q

__________ is a group of serious and often debilitating mental disorders that may be of organic or psychological origin and are characterized by some or all of the following symptoms: impaired thinking and reasoning ability, perceptual distortions, inappropriate emotional responses, inappropriate affect, regressive behavior, reduced impulse control and impaired reasoning of reality.

a.
Psychosis

b.
Borderline

c.
Insanity

d.
Delusional

A

Psychosis

139
Q

Article 3 of the Constitution __________.

a.
Establishment of the U.S. Supreme Court

b.
Establishes and sets jurisdiction to of the president and vice president

c.
Establishes legislative powers to congress

d.
Establishes all Circuit Courts

A

Establishment of the U.S. Supreme Court

139
Q

Audible devices are __________ effective in heavy traffic.

a.
More

b.
Moderately

c.
Less

A

Less

140
Q

What are the three strike areas of batons? Select all that apply.

a.
Center mass of arms

b.
Outer mass of arms

c.
Center mass of legs

d.
Abdomen

A

A, C, D

141
Q

Officers can be held to be personally liable for using __________ there are factors that may be considered in determining liability.

a.
Excessive force

b.
Firearms

c.
Necessary force

d.
Radios

A

Excessive force

142
Q

A child can be detained in which of the following area?

a.
in a jail with adults

b.
a holding facility with adults

c.
a holding area certified by the Texas Juvenile Probation Commission

d.
none of the above

A

a holding area certified by the Texas Juvenile Probation Commission

143
Q

Every vehicle which is self propelled and every vehicle which is propelled by electric power obtained from overhead trolley wires, is a __________.

a.
motor vehicle

b.
pedal cycle

c.
horse and buggy cart

d.
PPV

e.
public conveyance

A

motor vehicle

144
Q

According to the Code of Criminal Procedure, an officer must have __________ to believe the property is stolen to justify seizure of the property. (10)

a.
probable cause

b.
reasonable ground

c.
exigent circumstances

d.
rational suspicion

A

reasonable ground

145
Q

__________ is the courage to take action for moral reasons despite the risk of adverse consequences.

a.
Physical courage

b.
Moral courage

c.
Both physical courage and moral courage

d.
Courage

A

Moral courage

146
Q

__________ is believing something did not happen, or that it was no as bad as it actually was.

a.
Ignorance

b.
Shock

c.
Disbelief

d.
Denial

A

Denial

147
Q

The phases of transition that persons who experience traumatic events typically go through are all of these except __________.

a.
Denial

b.
Physical

c.
Anger

d.
Bargaining

e.
Depression

A

Physical

148
Q

A person is told that he is under arrest for an outstanding traffic warrant. When the police officer attempts secure the person using handcuffs, the person runs away telling the officer he is not going to jail. What offense has occurred?

a.
Retaliation

b.
Obstruction

c.
Resisting Arrest, Search, or Transport

d.
Evading Arrest or Detention

e.
None of the above

A

Evading Arrest or Detention

149
Q

According to the Transportation Code, an operator passing another vehicle shall return to an authorized lane of travel before coming within __________ feet of an approaching vehicle, if a lane authorized for vehicles approaching from the opposite direction is used in passing.

a.
50

b.
100

c.
150

d.
200

A

200

150
Q

__________ is the Distortion in the senses causing the individual to experience hearing or seeing something that is not there.

a.
Hallucinations

b.
Psychosis

c.
Insanity

d.
Delusional

A

Hallucinations

151
Q

__________ is an injury to any part of the human body and that requires treatment.

a.
Personal injury

b.
Bodily harm

c.
Medical emergency

d.
Wounding injury

A

Personal injury

152
Q

__________ usually assembles for a common purpose without leadership, i.e. spectators at sporting events, along parade routes, and other activities. They have a common interest but behave and think as individuals.

a.
Casual crowd

b.
Cohesive crowd

c.
Expressive crowd

d.
Aggressive crowd

A

Cohesive crowd

153
Q

The Central Nervous System is the command center while the Parasympathetic Nervous System is responsible for?

a.
Fine motor skills, & higher thinking

b.
Broad motor skills, & autonomic responses

c.
Rest, digestion, & nutrients

d.
Feelings, emotion, & creativity

A

Rest, digestion, & nutrients

154
Q

Which of the following is not a limitation of emergency equipment effectiveness?

a.
High density urban structures

b.
Heavy traffic

c.
Emergency vehicle speed

d.
All of the above are limitations

A

All of the above are limitations

155
Q

The central collection point for the Identity Theft Data Clearinghouse is maintained by what agency?

a.
FTC (Federal Trade Commission)

b.
U.S. Secret Service

c.
FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigations)

d.
Social Security Administration

A

FTC (Federal Trade Commission)

156
Q

A person commits the offense of __________ if the person disposes of litter at a place that is not an approved solid waste site, including a place on or within 300 feet of a public highway.

a.
Littering

b.
Illegal Dumping

c.
Illegal Disposal

d.
Trash Dumping

A

Illegal Dumping

157
Q

__________ includes all means by which an alleged fact, the truth of which is submitted to scrutiny, is established or disproved.

a.
Interrogation

b.
Information

c.
Classification

d.
Evidence

A

Evidence

158
Q

The lawful search for people, land, or things useful in reconstructing the circumstances of an illegal act or omission and the mental state accompanying it is a/an __________.

a.
criminal investigation

b.
interrogation

c.
crime scene search

d.
crime scene sketch

A

criminal investigation

159
Q

Which of the following judge’s rulings to an objection permits an officer to still answer the question when testifying in court? (32)

a.
sustained

b.
overruled

c.
denied

d.
an officer must answer every question asked

A

Overruled

160
Q

Which two courts are the only courts that have concurrent jurisdiction in some offenses?

a.
County Courts and County Courts at Law

b.
Municipal and Justice Courts

c.
District and Criminal District Courts

d.
Courts of Appeals and Court of Criminal Appeals

A

Municipal and Justice Courts

161
Q

The maximum fine applicable to the offense is __________ the maximum fine that would be applicable to the offense if it were committed outside a construction or maintenance work zone.

a.
5x

b.
4x

c.
2x

d.
3x

A

2x

162
Q

Specialized units have only recently begun implementing critical thinking and decision-making models. T/F

A

False

163
Q

If a man intentionally grabs a woman’s breast (under the shirt) in a public place with the intent to gratify himself sexually he has committed the offense of __________.

a.
Sexual assault

b.
Indecent exposure

c.
Assault by exposure

d.
Public lewdness

A

Public lewdness

164
Q

When assessing a patient, make sure ____________ is safe for you and patient.

a.
Destination

b.
Location

c.
Surroundings

d.
Area

A

Location

165
Q

When two officers are interviewing one subject, the second officer’s position should be ________.

a.
directly behind the subject

b.
directly behind the primary officer

c.
to the right or left of the subject

d.
to the right or left ahead of the primary officer

A

to the right or left of the subject

166
Q

One does not need to present anything to the driver’s license office before the communication impediment notice is included on the license or card.

a.
True; If a person seems like they cannot hear, they can get a communication impediment notice on their license

b.
True; They will perform a hearing test at the driver’s license office if one asks

c.
False; One needs to have a note from a physician stating they are hard ofa.
True; If a person seems like they cannot hear, they can get a communication impediment notice on their license

b.
True; They will perform a hearing test at the driver’s license office if one asks

c.
False; One needs to have a note from a physician stating they are hard of hearing

d.
False; One needs a written statement from a physician (form DL-101)

A

False; One needs a written statement from a physician (form DL-101)

167
Q

A grocery store is robbed by one man. He leaves the store and gets into a getaway vehicle driven by another man. When the two are caught by the police, what offense may the driver be charged with?

a.
Robbery

b.
Conspiracy

c.
Accomplice to Robbery

d.
No Charge, he didn’t commit the robbery

e.
Contributing to Robbery

A

Robbery

168
Q

According to the Health and Safety Code, __________ means a principal compound commonly used or produced primarily for use in the manufacture of a controlled substance.

a.
immediate precursor

b.
drug paraphernalia

c.
counterfeit substance

d.
raw material

A

immediate precursor

169
Q

What is the speed limit in an urban district, unless otherwise posted?

a.
20 mph

b.
25 mph

c.
30 mph

d.
35 mph

e.
it must be posted

A

30 mph

170
Q

__________ means equipment, a product, or material that is used or intended for use in planting, propagating, cultivating, growing etc. etc. or concealing a controlled substance in violation of this chapter or in injecting, ingesting, inhaling, or otherwise introducing into the human body a controlled substance.

a.
Immediate precursor

b.
Drug paraphernalia

c.
Equipment

d.
Opiates

A

Drug paraphernalia

171
Q
A
172
Q

A __________ is a slow moving and methodical team whose mission is to search for and recover downed citizens or officers.

a.
Rescue team

b.
Recovery team

c.
Contact team

d.
Search team

A

Rescue team

173
Q

A manual, electric, or mechanical device that alternately directs traffic to stop and to proceed is the definition of a/an __________.

a.
Official traffic-control device

b.
Railroad sign-control device

c.
Traffic sign-control signal

d.
Traffic-control signal

A

Traffic-control signal

174
Q

Citations and other notices may be served anywhere by __________.

a.
Any Sheriff or Constable or other person authorized by law

b.
Any person authorized by law or by written order of the court who is not less than 18 years of age

c.
By any law enforcement officer

d.
All of the above are correct

e.
A and B are correct

A

A and B are correct

175
Q

Which two courts are the only courts that have concurrent jurisdiction in some offenses?

a.
County Courts and County Courts at Law

b.
Municipal and Justice Courts

c.
District and Criminal District Courts

d.
Courts of Appeals and Court of Criminal Appeals

A

Municipal and Justice Courts

176
Q

Non-fuel nutrients include vitamins, water, and __________.

a.
Minerals

b.
Complex Carbohydrates

c.
Simple Carbohydrates

d.
Anti-Oxidants

A

Minerals

177
Q

According to the Health and Safety Code, a substance that has an addiction-forming or addiction-sustaining liability similar to morphine or is capable of conversion into a drug having addiction-forming or addiction-sustaining liability is classified as a/an __________.

a.
hallucinogen

b.
stimulant

c.
opiate

d.
depressant

A

opiate

178
Q

In U.S. v. Carroll, the Supreme Court upheld an officer’s right to search a vehicle’s trunk when the officers have __________.

a.
a search warrant

b.
reasonable suspicion

c.
probable cause

d.
inventory privilege

A

probable cause

179
Q

Section 1.03 - Objectives of this Code, identifies six (6) objectives that are sought. #3 states: “To insure a trial with as little delay as possible.” Which Constitutional Amendment does this objective support?

a.
First

b.
Fourth

c.
Fifth

d.
Sixth

e.
No Amendment, just a good ethical practice

A

Sixth

180
Q

The physical response to trauma is based on our animal instincts. It includes __________.

a.
physical shock, disorientation, and numbness: “frozen fright.”

b.
“fight-or-flight” reaction

c.
exhaustion

d.
a and b above, but not c

e.
a, b, and c above

A

a, b, and c above

181
Q

Physical arousal associated with fight or flight cannot be sustained; eventually it will result in __________.

a.
shock

b.
denial

c.
resentment

d.
exhaustion

A

exhaustion

182
Q

Physical arousal associated with fight or flight cannot be sustained; eventually it will result in __________.

a.
shock

b.
denial

c.
resentment

d.
exhaustion

A

exhaustion

183
Q

Where do you move an injured limb to control bleeding?

a.
Above heart

b.
Below the heart

c.
Next to the heart

d.
Away from the heart

A

Above heart

184
Q

__________ is a defendant’s written reply to a plaintiff’s petition.

a.
Return

b.
Instanter

c.
Answer

d.
Judgment

A

Answer

185
Q

In a multicultural society, such as the U.S., many scholars believe it is imperative that law enforcement officials have some understanding of these communication principles in order to facilitate dialogue and reduce __________.

a.
Opposition

b.
Hate

c.
Warfare

d.
Conflict

A

Conflict

186
Q

The lawful search for people, land, or things useful in reconstructing the circumstances of an illegal act or omission and the mental state accompanying it is a/an __________.

a.
criminal investigation

b.
interrogation

c.
crime scene search

d.
crime scene sketch

A

criminal investigation

187
Q

Be sure that the reason for the stop is an identified violation of the law and not due to __________.

a.
An identified violation

b.
You knowing the person

c.
Stereotyping

d.
Prior criminal activity

A

Stereotyping

188
Q

__________ means a controlled substance that, without authorization, bears or is in a container or has a label that bears an actual or simulated trademark, trade name, or other identifying mark, imprint, number, or device of a manufacturer, distributor, or dispenser other than the person who in fact manufactured, distributed, or dispensed the substance.

a.
Counterfeit substance

b.
Controlled substance analogue

c.
Monitored substance

d.
Monitored materials

A

Counterfeit substance

189
Q

According to Sec. 36.06 of the Penal Code, a person commits an offense if he intentionally or knowingly harms or threatens to harm another by an unlawful act on account of the victim’s testifying in court. The offense would be __________.

a.
Perjury

b.
Coercion

c.
Retaliation

d.
Bribery

A

Retaliation

190
Q

In this instance ICS stands for __________.

a.
Information and Computer Sciences

b.
Incident Command System

c.
Inhaled Corticosteroids

d.
International Chemometrics Society

A

Incident Command System

191
Q

There are appropriate reasons for unusual traffic stops but police work must __________.

a.
take race into consideration

b.
stop short of cultural stereotyping and racism

c.
occasionally take race and ethnicity into account

d.
always take race and ethnicity into consideration

A

stop short of cultural stereotyping and racism

192
Q

Holding a person for a limited time who is not yet answerable to a criminal offense is __________.

a.
temporary detention

b.
probable cause

c.
lawful restraint

d.
limited suspicion

A

temporary detention

193
Q

An operator of a motor vehicle shall allow __________ between themselves and the vehicle in front of them.

a.
15 feet

b.
25 feet

c.
50 feet

d.
two car lengths

e.
None of the above

A

None of the above

194
Q

If two or more persons conspire to injure, oppress, threaten, or intimidate any inhabitant of any State, Territory, or District in the free exercise or enjoyment of any right or privilege secured to him by the Constitution or laws of the United States, best describes __________.

a.
USC 242 Deprivation of Rights Under Color of Law

b.
USC 241 Conspiracy Against Rights

c.
USCA 1983 Violation of Civil Rights

d.
Both A and B

A

USC 241 Conspiracy Against Rights

195
Q

The three basic concepts of weaponless strategies are __________. Select all that apply.

a.
Self-control

b.
Balance

c.
Awareness

d.
Readiness

A

A,B,C

195
Q

__________ is a means a vehicle with or without motive power, other than a pole trailer designed to be drawn by a motor vehicle and to transport persons or property; and constructed so that part of the vehicle’s weight and load rests on or is carried by another vehicle.

a.
Semitrailer

b.
Truck tractor

c.
Caravan trailer

d.
Container trailer

A

Semitrailer

195
Q

__________ is on-the-scene identification of a suspect by the victim of or witness to a crime, conducted within minutes of the commission of a crime.

a.
Immediate ID

b.
Field Identification

c.
Field search

d.
Googling their name

A

Field Identification

196
Q

If a judge rules the lockout was illegal the court may issue a Writ of Reentry directing the landlord to let the tenant back in. If the landlord fails to obey the order he may be held in contempt of court and the Sheriff or Constable may use __________ to put the tenant back into the rental.

a.
reasonable efforts

b.
reasonble force

c.
necessary force

d.
all means necessary

A

reasonble force

196
Q

The use of several sources of information to determine why a problem is occurring, who is responsible, who is affected, where the problem is located, when it occurs and what form the problem takes is __________.

a.
Scanning

b.
Analysis

c.
Response

d.
Assessment

A

Analysis

196
Q

A unit composed of persons living together in the same dwelling, whether or not they are related to each other is the definition of __________.

a.
Household

b.
Family

c.
Marriage

d.
Significant other

A

Household

196
Q

A physical symptom of stress can be __________.

a.
Backaches

b.
Headaches

c.
Neck pain

d.
Arthritis

A

Headaches

196
Q

Which of these is not a universal precaution for transmission of communicable diseases?

a.
Gloves

b.
Mask

c.
Goggles

d.
Shoes

A

Shoes

197
Q

The police role in physical arrest is two-fold, to protect the public and __________.

a.
to overcome verbal abuse

b.
to take the violator into custody

c.
for officer satisfaction

d.
to demonstrate firmness

A

to take the violator into custody

198
Q

A basic requirement of the Plain View doctrine is that __________.

a.
officers have probable cause to have been looking in that direction

b.
officer be in uniform

c.
suspect know the officer is looking at him/her

d.
officer must have a legal right to be where he/she is when evidence of a crime is observed

e.
suspicion by officer that something is wrong

A

officer must have a legal right to be where he/she is when evidence of a crime is observed

199
Q

__________ refers to the alignment of organizational management, structure, personnel, and information systems to support community partnerships and proactive problem solving.

a.
Administration

b.
Supervision

c.
Organizational Transformation

d.
Community Policing

A

Organizational Transformation

200
Q

If the person refuses to submit to the taking of the specimen, the person’s license to operate a motor vehicle will be __________, whether or not the person is subsequently prosecuted as a result of the arrest.

a.
Automatically suspended

b.
Suspended within 24 hours

c.
Suspended within 48 hours

d.
Suspended for 3 weeks

A

Automatically suspended

201
Q

Which culpable mental state refers to a person’s awareness of but conscious disregard of a substantial and unjustifiable risk that the circumstances exist or the result will occur?

a.
Intentional

b.
Knowing

c.
Reckless

d.
Criminal Negligence

e.
None of the above

A

Reckless

202
Q

Perjury consists of making a false statement.

a.
With intent to deceive

b.
Under oath

c.
With knowledge of the statements meaning

d.
All of the above

e.
A & B only

A

All of the above

202
Q

A crisis reaction can cause a physical response in addition to an emotional response. T/F

A

True

203
Q

Upon serving a civil citation, the officer shall __________.

a.
Sign or endorse the return

b.
Note how and when the citation was served

c.
Require certification of service by the defendant

d.
All of the above are correct

e.
A and B are correct

A

A and B are correct

204
Q

An ex-parte restraining order is __________.

a.
a permanent injunction

b.
an order to show cause

c.
a temporary restraining order until a hearing is held

d.
unconstitutional

A

a temporary restraining order until a hearing is held

205
Q

Who can file a protective order?

a.
An adult

b.
An adult with evidence of abuse

c.
An adult member of the relationship

d.
Anyone

A

An adult member of the relationship

206
Q

Citations and other notices may be served anywhere by __________.

a.
Any Sheriff or Constable or other person authorized by law

b.
Any person authorized by law or by written order of the court who is not less than 18 years of age

c.
By any law enforcement officer

d.
All of the above are correct

e.
A and B are correct

A

A and B are correct

207
Q

A vehicle may be considered abandoned if it has been left unattended on a right of way of a designated county, state, or federal highway for more than __________ hours.

a.
12

b.
24

c.
36

d.
48

A

48

208
Q

According to TCOLE, an officer’s primary responsibility is that of __________ by the technical definition as well as the moral responsibilities of the job.

a.
crime prevention

b.
assessing crime

c.
investigation

d.
opportunity reduction

A

crime prevention

209
Q

The person servicing the process can be __________ for failure to execute or return the process.

a.
sentenced to prison

b.
held accountable for a felony

c.
held in contempt of court

d.
all the above

A

held in contempt of court

210
Q

A person commits what offense if he intentionally or knowingly leaves a motel without paying his bill of $65?

a.
Theft

b.
Robbery

c.
Theft of Service

d.
No offense, the motel will send him a bill by mail

e.
Disorderly Conduct

A

Theft of Service

211
Q

__________ is an individual who commits the crime or crimes of burglary, white collar crimes, larceny, vehicle theft, agricultural crimes and arson, all of which may result in heavy or lengthy sentences depending on the criminal history of the accused.

a.
Shop lifters

b.
Impulsive criminals

c.
Vocational criminals

d.
Professional thief

A

Professional thief

212
Q

Select all the types of information that should be entered into the officer’s field notebook.

a.
Persons

b.
Vehicles

c.
Other property

d.
Date/times

e.
Location

A

All the above

213
Q

A defendant may waive any rights in any case except __________.

a.
Class A Misdemeanor

b.
State jail felony

c.
Murder

d.
Capital felony

A

Capital felony

214
Q

The first officer on the scene in response to any incident needing assessment of crowd management should consider the following objectives: __________, the protection of life and property, request for any assistance from other officers or agencies and EMS/AFD if needed.

a.
Property values

b.
Officer safety

c.
Officers belongings

d.
Personal values

A

Officer safety

215
Q

For a peace officer, reasonable belief is defined as the belief of __________.

a.
the chief of police or sheriff

b.
your supervising officer

c.
another peace officer acting in the same circumstances

d.
a newspaper editor who covers the story for a news report

A

another peace officer acting in the same circumstances

216
Q

Section 1.03 - Objectives of this Code, identifies six (6) objectives that are sought. #3 states: “To insure a trial with as little delay as possible.” Which Constitutional Amendment does this objective support?

a.
First

b.
Fourth

c.
Fifth

d.
Sixth

e.
No Amendment, just a good ethical practice

A

Sixth

217
Q

We tend to categorize people and make judgments about them rather than evaluate them based on their individual _________.

a.
Looks

b.
Character

c.
Personality

d.
Morals

A

Character

218
Q

Which of the following are preliminary investigatory procedures for homicide?

a.
Determine time, place, cause, means, and motive of death.

b.
Conduct follow-up investigation

c.
Prepare case jacket for trial

d.
Establish liaison with technical personnel

A

Determine time, place, cause, means, and motive of death.

219
Q

According to the Family code, an application for a Protective order may be filed by __________.

a.
An adult member of a family or household

b.
Any adult for the protection of a child member of a family or household

c.
At The Department of Protective and Regulatory Services for the protection of a member of a family or household

d.
All the above may file a protective order

A

All the above may file a protective order

220
Q

An officer may use a greater degree of requisite force to suppress a riot quickly. T/F

A

False

221
Q

__________ means the human kidney, liver, heart, lung, pancreas, eye, bone, skin, fetal tissue, or any other human organ or tissue.

a.
Human tissue

b.
Human parts

c.
Human organ

d.
Human derivatives

A

Human organ

222
Q

If the court finds from the information contained in an application for a protective order that there is a clear and present danger of sexual assault or abuse, stalking, trafficking, or other harm to the applicant, the court, without further notice to the alleged offender and without a hearing, may enter a __________.

a.
Restraining order

b.
Ex parte order

c.
Protective order

d.
Temporary ex parte order

A

Temporary ex parte order

223
Q

Improved Shoulder means __________.

a.
A grassy shoulder

b.
A paved shoulder

c.
A smooth gravel shoulder

d.
A black top shoulder

A

A paved shoulder

224
Q

The purpose of the __________ is to obtain the release of a person illegally confined or restrained of his liberty.

a.
Writ of Garnishment

b.
Corpus of the Delecti

c.
Writ of Habeas Corpus

d.
Writ of Attachment

A

Writ of Habeas Corpus

225
Q

In addition to the fine prescribed by Section 542.401 or another section of this subtitle, as applicable, a person who enters a plea of guilty or nolo contendere to or is convicted of an offense under this subtitle shall pay $50 as a __________.

a.
Ticketing fine

b.
Processing fee

c.
Speeding ticket

d.
State traffic fine

A

State traffic fine

226
Q

Which of the following is not a helpful tool used in redirecting someone’s behavior using verbal persuasion?

a.
Empathy

b.
Listen

c.
Ask

d.
Rational

A

Rational

227
Q

The delivery of a writ, notice, injunction, etc., by an authorized person, to a person who is thereby officially notified of some proceeding concerning that person is a/an __________.

a.
Service

b.
Summons

c.
Precept

d.
Injunction

A

Service

228
Q

__________ is a facility used to switch or change voltage in connection with the transmission of electric energy for distribution to the public.

a.
Tesla power station

b.
Electric utility station

c.
Waste utility substation

d.
Electric utility substation

A

Electric utility substation

229
Q

The condition of the body which enables an individual to use his/her body in activities requiring balance, speed and power, without undue fatigue or exhaustion best describes __________.

a.
wellness

b.
optimal well-being

c.
dynamic strength

d.
physical fitness

e.
body composition

A

physical fitness

230
Q

A person commits an offense only if he __________ engages in conduct.

a.
responsibly

b.
performs and

c.
voluntarily

d.
first

A

voluntarily

231
Q

__________ is a new philosophy of policing, based on the concept that police officers and private citizens working together in creative ways can help solve contemporary community problems related to crime, fear of crime, social and physical disorder, and neighborhood decay.

a.
Proactive policing

b.
Reactive policing

c.
Community policing

d.
Incident driven policing

A

Community policing

232
Q

Intent is a peace officer’s purpose or intention to take a person into the __________ of the law.

a.
Office

b.
Custody

c.
Protection

d.
Care

A

Custody

233
Q

Operation ID encourages citizens to mark their personal inventory with their __________.

a.
Social Security number

b.
Voter’s registration number

c.
VIN number

d.
driver’s license number

A

driver’s license number

234
Q

According to the Occupations Code, a person licensed as a peace officer must complete 40 hours of legislatively required continuing education training once every __________.

a.
12 months

b.
24 months

c.
36 months

d.
48 months

A

24 months

235
Q

An alcoholic beverage is any beverage containing more than __________% alcohol by volume.

a.
4.5

b.
1

c.
0.5

d.
2

A

0.5

236
Q

Headlights __________ the visibility of emergency lights.

a.
Reduce

b.
Increase

c.
Maximize

d.
Negate

A

Reduce

237
Q

When measuring a crime scene, who should be in charge of (control of) all measurements?

a.
the first officer

b.
the detective

c.
the sketcher

d.
the supervisor

A

the sketcher

238
Q

When two officers are interviewing one subject, the second officer’s position should be ________.

a.
directly behind the subject

b.
directly behind the primary officer

c.
to the right or left of the subject

d.
to the right or left ahead of the primary officer

A

to the right or left of the subject

239
Q

Word gets around if an officer is __________ in one’s work, and one’s ability to serve is increased.

a.
Ticket Happy

b.
Badge Happy

c.
Fair and Objective

d.
Effective

A

Fair and Objective

239
Q

__________ are the techniques that help in the solution of the crime. Consists of fingerprints, serology, ballistics, and DNA analysis, etc.

a.
Instrumentation or forensic science

b.
Evidence

c.
Clues

d.
Data

A

Instrumentation or forensic science

239
Q

Who is responsible to ensure that a fifteen-year-old front-seat passenger is wearing a safety belt in a moving automobile?

a.
The passenger

b.
The operator

c.
A peace officer

d.
The municipal court judge

A

The operator

239
Q

According to the Penal Code, a person acts __________, with respect to the nature of their conduct, when it is the conscious objective or desire to engage in the conduct or cause the result.

a.
knowingly

b.
intentionally

c.
with criminal negligence

d.
recklessly

A

intentionally

239
Q

__________ is the condition of the human organism that consists of its health and disease status and risk potential.

a.
Ergonomics

b.
Wellness

c.
Fitness

d.
Physiology

A

Wellness

240
Q

__________ means a person who has title to the property, possession of the property, whether lawful or not, or a greater right to possession of the property than the actor; or is a holder in due course of a negotiable instrument.

a.
Owner

b.
Possessor

c.
Creator

d.
Crafter

A

Owner

240
Q

The nervous system has __________ parts.

a.
Two

b.
Three

c.
Four

d.
Five

A

Three

240
Q

Which of the following offenses involve the elements of “Sudden Passion” and “Adequate Cause”?

a.
Manslaughter

b.
Capital Murder

c.
Criminal Negligent Homicide

d.
Murder

e.
Criminal Negligent Homicide

A

Murder

240
Q

The normal response to trauma follows a similar pattern called the __________.

a.
crisis reaction

b.
ripple effect

c.
post traumatic stress disorder

d.
equilibrium stage

A

crisis reaction

241
Q

__________ is a vehicle without motive power designed to be drawn by another vehicle and secured to the other vehicle by pole, reach, boom, or other security device; and ordinarily used to transport a long or irregularly shaped load, including poles, pipes, or structural members, generally capable of sustaining themselves as beams between the supporting connections.

a.
RV

b.
Pole trailer

c.
Cargo trailer

d.
Lowboy trailer

A

Pole trailer

242
Q

The six major categories of drugs does not include __________.

a.
Stimulants

b.
Hallucinogens

c.
Dilutants

d.
Narcotics

A

Dilutants

243
Q

Which of the following is one of the helpful tools used in verbal persuasion?

a.
Empty hand control

b.
Empathy

c.
Modeling

d.
Command

A

Empathy

243
Q

Every aspect of human behavior is influenced by __________.

a.
prejudice

b.
personal values

c.
effective innovations

d.
ethical conduct

A

personal values

243
Q

Long-term stress or crisis reactions may be exacerbated or mitigated by the actions of others. When such reactions are exacerbated, the actions of others are called the “secondary assault,” and the feelings are often described as a “secondary injury.” Which of the following is a source of the secondary victimization?

a.
The criminal justice system

b.
The media

c.
Family, friends, or acquaintances

d.
Clergy

e.
Each of the above may be a source

A

Each of the above may be a source

243
Q

Force that is intended or known by the actor to cause, or in the manner of its use or intended use is capable of causing death or serious bodily injury is the definition of __________.

a.
Excessive force

b.
Deadly force

c.
Hard empty hand control

d.
None of the above

A

Deadly force

243
Q

Which of the following statements is not true as a criteria for setting bail?

a.
The bail shall be sufficiently high to give reasonable assurance that the undertaking will be complied with.

b.
The power to require bail is to be used as to make it an instrument of oppression.

c.
The nature of the offense and the circumstances under which it was committed are to be considered.

d.
The ability to make bail is to be regarded, and proof may be taken upon this point.

e.
The future safety of the victim of the alleged offense may be considered.

A

The power to require bail is to be used as to make it an instrument of oppression.

243
Q

__________ is the actual care, custody, control, or management.

a.
Hospice

b.
Purchase

c.
Possession

d.
Ownership

A

Possession

243
Q

In all courts, except municipal and constitutional county courts, the judge must be __________.

a.
Over the age of 35

b.
An attorney

c.
Licensed

d.
A police officer

A

An attorney

243
Q

Exposure via cut, abrasion, biological pest insect are examples of what kind of exposure?

a.
Injection

b.
Ingestion

c.
Absorption

d.
Inhalation

A

Injection

244
Q

The __________ Code is the statutory authority for the Commission to establish rules that law enforcement agencies and officers must follow.

a.
Government

b.
Penal

c.
Occupations

d.
Education

A

Occupations

244
Q

According to the Transportation Code, a person has a disability if they have a/an __________ that substantially impairs the person’s ability to ambulate.

a.
mobility problem

b.
immobility problem

c.
restricted movement

d.
unrestricted movement

A

mobility problem

244
Q

__________ is the cap which holds down all the other areas in the wellness pyramid.

a.
Self-responsibility

b.
Weight control

c.
Nutrition

d.
Exercise

A

Self-responsibility

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