Question 1

The oral interview is used to evaluate all except__________.

Accepted Answer

A)   personality
B)   technical knowledge
C)   verbal skills
D)   social adaptability
E)   appearance B

Question 2

An approach being used to ensure police accountability,whereby individual officers are evaluated by a national board,is called __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   moonlighting
B)   accreditation
C)   credentialing
D)   privatization
E)   affirmative action C

Question 3

CALEA was formed in 1979 to __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   eliminate political interference in law enforcement operations
B)   develop a set of law enforcement standards and administer the accreditation process
C)   control membership in police unions
D)   handle sexual harassment suits out of court
E)   conduct promotional assessments for upper level management B

Question 4

Finding qualified police recruits has become much tougher since the September 11,2001,attacks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Discuss the arguments for and against higher educational standards for law enforcement officers.Do you support the requirement of higher education for new hires? For promotion? Defend your stance.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Discuss the arguments for and against higher...

Question 6

A qualification that is reasonably necessary to perform the job is called a___________.

Accepted Answer

A)   minimum qualification
B)   bona fide occupational qualification
C)   educational qualification
D)   hiring imperative
E)   employment imperative

Question 7

Acute stress is continuous,lasting indefinitely,and may become debilitating.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Physical fitness tests can evaluate a candidate's ability to __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   jump
B)   climb
C)   chase
D)   jump, climb and chase
E)   none of the other choices

Question 9

Critical physical tasks required of law enforcement officers include __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   walking
B)   running up and down stairs
C)   heavy lifting
D)   jumping
E)   all of the other choices

Question 10

List and discuss the advantages for law enforcement agencies that hire and retain more female officers.

Accepted Answer

The answer of List and discuss the advantages for law...

Question 11

Discuss the various types of stress that may affect police officers and their impact on officers,paying special attention to those that are unique to law enforcement.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Discuss the various types of stress that...

Question 12

The most frequently used recruitment technique is __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The most frequently used recruitment technique is...

Question 13

Sexual harassment is prohibited by the __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   Bill of Rights
B)   U.S. Constitution
C)   Civil Rights Act
D)   Equal Opportunity Act
E)   Victims of Harassment Act

Question 14

Some police departments use a testing or assessment center in the selection process,also called __________ testing.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Some police departments use a testing or...

Question 15

Use of a testing or assessment center in the selection process is also called __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   the multiple hurdle procedure
B)   situational testing
C)   bona fide occupational qualifying
D)   probationary testing
E)   psycho-evaluation

Question 16

Which of the following steps in the hiring process is usually completed first?

Accepted Answer

A)   medical examination
B)   background investigation
C)   interview
D)   formal application
E)   psychological examination

Question 17

Explain what happens during the probationary period for officer recruits.

Accepted Answer

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Question 18

All are hindrances to police recruiting except __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   smaller age group cohorts
B)   lack of diversity
C)   unattractiveness of law enforcement
D)   low salary

Question 19

An inability to hold continuous employment may indicate trouble getting along with supervisors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

List and discuss the elements of professionalism.Do you think law enforcement qualifies as a profession? Why or why not?

Accepted Answer

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Exam 12: Becoming A Law Enforcement Professional

The oral interview is used to evaluate all except__________.

An approach being used to ensure police accountability,whereby individual officers are evaluated by a national board,is called __________.

CALEA was formed in 1979 to __________.

Finding qualified police recruits has become much tougher since the September 11,2001,attacks.

Discuss the arguments for and against higher educational standards for law enforcement officers.Do you support the requirement of higher education for new hires? For promotion? Defend your stance.

A qualification that is reasonably necessary to perform the job is called a___________.

Acute stress is continuous,lasting indefinitely,and may become debilitating.

Physical fitness tests can evaluate a candidate's ability to __________.

Critical physical tasks required of law enforcement officers include __________.

List and discuss the advantages for law enforcement agencies that hire and retain more female officers.

Discuss the various types of stress that may affect police officers and their impact on officers,paying special attention to those that are unique to law enforcement.

The most frequently used recruitment technique is __________.

Sexual harassment is prohibited by the __________.

Some police departments use a testing or assessment center in the selection process,also called __________ testing.

Use of a testing or assessment center in the selection process is also called __________.

Which of the following steps in the hiring process is usually completed first?

Explain what happens during the probationary period for officer recruits.

All are hindrances to police recruiting except __________.

An inability to hold continuous employment may indicate trouble getting along with supervisors.

List and discuss the elements of professionalism.Do you think law enforcement qualifies as a profession? Why or why not?