Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) Block 2 Practice Test

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• Which tool is essential for securing a crime scene and preventing contamination?
• In a time-sensitive call, what should be documented first?
• What is Channel C?
• During a shift, what should you prioritize first?
• What is the TAC channel used for?
• Which statement about MDT status should you report?
• What is the correct email address to report a fire safety concern to the DC Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs (dcra)?
• MPD Officials should be notified of which situations?
• What is the primary purpose of a suspect's Miranda rights?
• How can the notification to the Mayor's Command Center be made?
• Which of the following is a District Crime Scene task?
• Which behavior demonstrates appropriate professional boundaries with the public?
• What best describes professional boundaries in policing?
• In a memory recall task, you observed eight distinctive features in a scene and later recall 5 of them. What is the recall percentage?
• Within what distance should you refrain from using your police radio when there is an actual or suspected explosive device?
• In crisis intervention, what is a primary goal?
• Is it acceptable to use jargon and offensive terms on the police radio?
• Which statement about the emergency button is incorrect?
• Which de-escalation technique is most effective when dealing with an agitated subject?
• Which statement best describes the purpose of using calm voice and nonthreatening instructions during an agitated encounter?
• A witness provides two conflicting statements. What is the best immediate action?
• Which offenses require detective notification?
• During a traffic stop, which action best supports safety for all parties?
• Code 10-22 maps to which action?
• Which principle best supports unbiased policing?
• What group should officers request when they encounter sick or injured persons?
• Which statement best describes the primary purpose of scene tape and protective equipment?
• A patrol car travels 75 miles in 2.5 hours. What is the average speed?
• Which specialized training or equipment might you report during reporting?
• During roll call, which role's name is typically announced?
• Code 10-29 handles which check?
• What is the primary purpose of your field notebook?
• Which action best supports maintaining the chain of custody for evidence?
• What does a solid yellow light mean on the battery?
• Which offenses require notification of a MPD detective?
• Which code equals 'Acknowledgement (2 member team)'?
• During Parking And Approaching Stage, What Should You Do?
• Push to Talk Button location?
• In report writing, which tense is typically used to describe what happened?
• When shall the Command Information Center (CIC) be informed of a crime?
• What best defines Situational Awareness?
• Code Word is issued by which entity?
• Which case type is handled by the District Crime Scene unit?
• Which statement best describes what should be included in your notebook?
• When out of service, to whom should you report back?
• In hearing and observation, which detail is most valuable when reconstructing a scene?
• According To A Penguin Investigates Caves, Which Stage Should Situational Awareness Begin?
• How long is the microphone open when you hit the orange emergency button?
• Which data interpretation method best shows relationships between two variables?
• How many microphones does the radio have and where are they located?
• Where is the battery located?
• How often should radio batteries be charged?
• Daily Roll Call Training is intended to do which of the following?
• Roll Call is best described as:
• What is the shape and feature of the Push to Talk Button?
• What Is The Purpose Of Solvability Factors In Investigations?
• In vehicle pursuit policy, when is a pursuit typically justified?
• What is the City-Wide CW-1 channel?
• What is the purpose of MPD official business cards?
• The code 10-7 denotes which status?
• Which item is not typically essential in a missing person report?
• What is code 10-8 used for?
• The Watch Commander is typically which rank?
• What Is A Central Complaint Number (CCN)?
• In proximity to an explosive device, what radio practice is recommended?
• In a traffic stop scenario, what is the officer's first safety priority?
• Which recall percentage corresponds to recalling five of eight features?
• In The Phonetic Alphabet, What Is The Code Word For U?
• What does it mean for an area to be given special attention?
• What capabilities does the Department of Forensic Science have beyond basic scene processing?
• When approaching a scene, which step should occur before contacting occupants?
• What information should members email to dcra@dc.gov when reporting a fire safety concern?
• Which MPD channel is not recorded?
• In a missing person report, which information is essential?
• When scheduling a follow-up visit with a victim, which factor improves safety?
• Which code corresponds to 'Acknowledgement (one member unit)'?
• In ethics, which option best captures due regard for others' rights?
• Flash Lookout is best described as?
• What Is A Solvability Factor?
• Which statement accurately identifies the two MPD crime scene technician types?
• When going in service using your radio, what is the first action you should take?
• Which information should you provide about your unit and partner(s) during in-service reporting?
• Call Signs reflect which of the following?
• (RTCC) Real Time Crime Center Report: What is its function?
• In a debrief, what kind of information is most important to document?
• Which code means 'Location'?
• When should your field notebook be carried?
• What is Channel A used for?
• What is the primary purpose of a tow crane in police operations?
• If the suspect has left the scene, what should the first officer do?
• Which writing style is preferred for police reports to improve clarity and accountability?
• Where is the speaker located?
• Which sentence is correctly punctuated?
• Which scenario is an example of a serious incident requiring CIC notification?
• Who usually conducts uniform and equipment inspection?
• True or False: Anything written within your field notebook is permanent.
• During roll call, which items are discussed under 'areas that need special attention and command objectives'?
• What is a business check?
• CW-1 is identified as what in the radio system?
• Which detail is essential when reconstructing the timeline of an incident?
• What does a Flash Lookout typically include?
• Which Term Is Commonly Used To Describe Someone Under The Influence?
• What Is The Phonetic Alphabet Code Word For The Letter J?
• When documenting a witness statement, which detail should be avoided to protect privacy?
• General Broadcast is best described as?
• What are the two crime scene technician types used by MPD?
• How do you deactivate the emergency button?
• Which item is NOT among the information a Roll Call Sergeant informs everyone about?
• If you encounter contradictions in a field interview, what should you do?
• How many charging ports are on the radio, and where are they located?
• Which Of The Following Is An Example Of A Solvability Factor Related To Vehicle Involvement?
• A chart shows incident types by hour; if 120 calls occur and 30 are alarms, what percent are alarms?
• Which non-linear thinking skill is beneficial for problem solving?
• Which statement correctly describes the relationship between Flash Lookout and General Broadcast?
• Where is the volume knob located and what is its function?
• When a radio message is unclear, what is the correct action?
• In the SARA model, which step involves implementing interventions to address the problem?
• When would you use a Tow Crane?
• What is Channel B used for?
• What should you do about biased language in a report?
• During a stop, you observe a suspicious item inside a bag. What should you do first?
• What are the responsibilities of the first officer on a scene?
• How does the dispatcher acknowledge you after you state your call sign?
• When you place yourself out of service, you need to report back to dispatch within how many minutes?
• Which code corresponds to the meaning 'In-service'?
• What does code 10-1 mean?
• Which technique is most appropriate to determine if two variables are related in data analysis?
• When should an officer notify their supervisor about a fire safety concern?
• What is a key safeguard when initiating a pursuit under policy?
• What should be included on the front cover of your notebook?
• Which department handles scenes that are more serious, including homicide, and can analyze DNA?
• What is a hospital code?
• What should you do with your radio in terms of storage?
• When is CW-1 used?
• Which safety principle should govern your actions when approaching a stop with a potential threat item?
• In a time-sensitive call, which action should you perform last?
• Which code stands for 'Out-of-Service'?
• Which behavior best demonstrates professionalism during a controversial encounter?
• When is the daily Roll Call Training conducted?
• A field interview encounter is best described as:
• Where is the Zone Marker located?
• A scenario includes a door-to-door search. What principle limits such actions?
• Which code corresponds to 'Disregard'?
• If a resource officer is unavailable or on duty, how is the officer paged?
• Which Best Defines An Incident?
• Which color indicates the battery is fully charged (100%)?
• Code Word usage: Which statement best describes its purpose?
• What does flashing red indicate on the battery?
• What is the meaning of code 10-4?
• Which color indicates the battery is charging?
• Where is the Channel selector located?
• If chain of custody is not maintained, what is a likely outcome in court?
• Who coordinates check-off at the end of the shift?
• If A is taller than B, B is taller than C, and D is taller than A, who is the tallest?
• What should you do if you need a interpreter?
• When should the Mayor's Command Center be notified?
• When encountering a non-cooperative witness with potential safety risk, what should you do first?
• In The Phonetic Alphabet, EDWARD Represents Which Letter?
• What information is essential to establish the initial timeline in an incident report?
• When writing a police report, which voice is preferred?
• In ethics, what does "due regard for the rights of others" mean?
• In incident command, who is responsible for coordinating all responding units and overall strategy?
• What is the purpose of a Field Interview Card?
• What does code 10-20 mean?
• What is the best practice when rumors arise during a field interview?
• Summary of Crime Report (PD-93): What does it provide?
• Which item is essential for proper evidence labeling?
• Which principle justifies a door-to-door search?
• How long must field notebooks be retained?
• What Distinguishes An Incident From An Offense?
• What is the main channel A used for?
• When is a hospital code provided?
• An official can inspect your field notebook at any time for any reason.
• What is the primary purpose of documenting a witness statement?
• Which statement about interviewing witnesses is correct?
• Which of the following would NOT trigger CIC notification?
• 10-28 corresponds to what action?
• What should you do to the pages of your notebook?
• A map-reading task asks to identify north on a standard map. How do you determine north?
• If 40% of a training drill participants pass, and 60 participate, how many pass?
• Which statement correctly describes the timing relationship between Flash Lookout and General Broadcast?
• WALES- Criminal Status refers to which code?
• Who provides access to a tow crane and coordinates the tow crane request?
• T or F: Anything said on the main or TAC channel is recorded.
• Which sentence is correctly punctuated?
• If a piece of evidence is contaminated, what is the remedy?
• What does a flashing green light indicate on the battery?
• CW-1 is used to raise which units?
• When would School Resource be notified?
• Why is after-action review important in reflective practice?
• Which statement describes the Department of Forensic Science's staffing?
• Which contact details should be included in your notebook?
• Which step is NOT part of the basic incident reporting sequence?
• Which statement best defines reasonable suspicion?
• In a debrief, which information best supports accurate reconstruction of events?
• What color is the emergency button?
• Which Best Describes An Offense?
• On a standard map, which feature helps determine direction when the map is oriented with north up?
• If a suspect claims to be a minor, what is a key verification method?
• In vehicle stop documentation, what information must be recorded about the vehicle?
• In text editing, which error results from subject-verb disagreement: "The group of officers are ready" vs "The group of officers is ready"?
• In evidence handling, what does chain of custody ensure?
• In a use-of-force continuum, what is the lowest level?
• What is the most important information to transmit during an emergency?
• Which element should appear first in a report when documenting an incident?
• Which instrument is used to standardize information collected during encounters with individuals in the field?
• In a field interview, what should you do about rumors from a bystander?