PC 832 PRACTICE EXAM ALL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS 2024-2025
NEWEST VERSION | ALREADY A GRADED | NEW
AND REVISED
Which of the following persons are generally presumed to be legally
incapable of committing a crime?
a) Children under 14
b) Mentally disabled individuals
c) A person who committed the illegal act under a mistake of fact or
facts.
d) All of the above
e) Only a) and b) - ANSWER- d
A prisoners right to be protected from cruel and unusual punishment is a
right that is guaranteed by the Bill of Rights? T or F - ANSWER- T
Uncooperative detainees may be handcuffed during a detention?
a) True, but this action elevates the detention into an arrest.
b) False. Restraints may only be used during an arrest
c) True. You may use restraints during a detention. - ANSWER- c
,A Peace Officer approached a lone man walking through the business
district at 3:00 am. The man agreed to talk to the officer. After a few
minutes of conversation, the man stated he needed to go home.
However, the Officer told him to remain where he was because he had
more questions for him. This is an example of:
a) A consensual encounter
b) A detention
c) An arrest
d) An illegal search - ANSWER- b
The fourth amendment provides protection against unreasonable
searches and seizures. This protection is applied only to residents of the
United States of America. T or F - ANSWER- F
What two circumstances must exist before Miranda warnings are
required?
a) Detention and custodial interviewing
b) Custody and detention
c) Custody and interview
d) Detention and interrogation - ANSWER- b
An officer can make a warrantless arrest under which of the following
circumstances?
a) A felony was committed, though not in the officers presence.
b) The officer has probable cause to believe the person has committed a
misdemeanor outside of the officers presence.
, c) A felony or misdemeanor is committed in the officers presence
d) Both a) and c) - ANSWER- d
A peace officer is engaged in foot pursuit of a forgery suspect. The
suspect is about 200 yards ahead of him on a currently deserted
suburban street. As the suspect is about to run past a parked car, he
jumps in and starts the car. In this time the officer has closed the
distance and is at the rear of the car as the suspect begins to pull away.
Based only on the facts presented, is lethal force authorized to prevent
escape in this situation? Y or N - ANSWER- N
Reasonable suspicion to justify a detention is defined as enough facts
and circumstances to make it reasonable to strongly believe the person is
GUILTY of a crime. T or F - ANSWER- F
According to U.S Code, Title 18, Section 241, how many are required to
constitute a conspiracy?
a) Two or more poersons
b) Two or more peace officers
c) Two or more government officials
d) All of the above - ANSWER- a
A person acknowledged and waived her Miranda rights by nodding her
head in an affirmative manner. This is an example of:
a) An express waiver
b) An implied waiver
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