1. The "Wellness Pyramid" starts with a foundation of:
A.weight control
B.nutrition
C.exercise
D.stress management


2. In our life we must obtain and maintain a balance of "three basic needs" two of which are aerobic exercise and emotional equilibrium. What is the third basic need not included above:
A.low carbohydrate diet
B.nutri-system or similar eating plan
C.positive eating plan
D.low carbohydrate/ low fat diet with some fasting


3.
R-1 1.1.1

Which of the following is correct concerning the Wellness Pyramid?
A.how we act, function, and perform during our everyday lives does not have that much impact on fitness/wellness
B.self-responsibility has marginal impact on fitness/well-being
C.exercise and proper nutrition make up the foundation of the Wellness Pyramid
D.stress management is not a part of this concept



4.
R-1 1.1.1

As an occupational group, law enforcement has a ________ health profile.
A.good
B.poor
C.average
D.American



5. They span of Wellness Continuum goes from ultimate wellness to:
A.obesity
B.poor physical condition
C.death
D.organic conditioning


6. The type of strength used in a maximum sit ups exercise is:
A.dynamic strength
B.absolute strength
C.aerobic strength
D.anaerobic strength


7. The condition of the body that enables an individual to use their body in activities requiring strength, muscular endurance, cardiovascular endurance, and flexibility, is known as:
A.wellness
B.health
C.physical fitness
D.total well being


8. The ability to carry out daily tasks with vigor and alertness, without undue fatigue, ample energy for leisure time pursuits and meet above average stresses encountered in emergency situations is another definition for:
A.physical fitness
B.wellness
C.young people only
D.body composition


9. A person commits this offense if he does an act amounting to more than mere preparation that tends but fails to effect the commission of the offense.
A.Criminal Attempt
B.Criminal Conspiracy
C.Criminal Responsibility
D.Criminal Solicitation


10. A person commits an offense if, with intent to prevent or disrupt a lawful meeting, he obstructs or interferes with the meeting by physical action or verbal utterance. What offense has been committed?
A.Riot
B.Disorderly Conduct
C.Obstructing Public Thoroughfare, Passageway, etc.
D.Disrupting Meeting or Procession
E.None of the above are correct


11. A person commits arson if they start a fire or explosion with the intent to destroy or damage a ______, ______, or _______.
A.habitation, property, livestock
B.building, structure, or property
C.habitation, building, vehicle
D.house, office, animal


12. In addition to the other elements of the offense of riot, there must be _____ or more participants present.
A.5
B.7
C.12
D.20
E.There is no minimum that must be present


13. Jacko is wacko and likes to see the emergency lights of police cars and fire trucks responding to emergencies in progress. Knowing this, he intentionally calls the fire station and reports a fire. Jacko is guilty of:
A.False Alarm or Report
B.Harassment
C.Interference with Emergency Communications
D.No offense has occurred - that's what firemen get paid for


14. "Public Place" includes all of the following except:
A.streets
B.highways
C.the common area of a school
D.an apartment


15. Punishable by imprisonment for 2 - 20 years in the institutional division; in addition to, may be fined up to $10,000.
A.Capitol Felony
B.1st Degree Felony
C.2nd Degree Felony
D.3rd Degree Felony
E.State Jail Felony


16. Short barrel firearm means a rifle with a barrel less than _______ inches or a shotgun barrel length of less than ________ inches.
A.12/24
B.10/12
C.20/26
D.16/18


17. Mr. A decides to rob a store. Acting with intent to commit the offense, A points a pistol at the store owner and fires. The owner dies as a result of Mr. A shooting him. Mr. A may be charged with:
A.Involuntary Manslaughter
B.Voluntary Manslaughter
C.Murder
D.Capitol Murder


18.
R-2 3.3.16

Officer Dudley Doesright has stopped Snotty Whipslash for a traffic violation. Whiplash is abusive towards Doesright and there is no one around to be offended by the remarks of Whipslash. Doesright arrests Whipslash for Disorderly Conduct, knowing he does not have a lawful arrest. What offense has Doesright committed?
A.Official Misconduct
B.Official Oppression
C.Violation of Civil Rights of Prisoner
D.No offense was committed by Doright - Whiplash really is guilty of Disorderly Conduct



19. Causation is the link between the ________ and the ________.
A.mental state - act
B.act - harmful result
C.offense - penalty
D.victim - suspect


20. If the pecuniary loss due to damage is less than $20, or causes substantial inconvenience to others, the offense is:
A.Criminal Mischief (Class C)
B.Theft (Class C)
C.Theft (Class B)
D.Criminal Mischief (Class B)


21. Punishable by imprisonment for 5 - 99 years, or life, in the institutional division; in addition to, may be fined up to $10,000.
A.Capitol Felony
B.1st Degree Felony
C.2nd Degree Felony
D.3rd Degree Felony
E.State Jail Felony


22. Which of the following is not one of the prepatory offenses?
A.Criminal attempt
B.Criminal conspiracy
C.Criminal responsibility
D.Criminal solicitation


23. Habitation includes all of the following except:
A.a structure adapted for overnight accommodation of a person
B.a vehicle adapted for overnight accommodation of a person
C.any structure or enclosure designed specifically and only for commercial use
D.each separately secure, or occupied, portion of a structure or building
E.both B & D would not be considered a habitation


24. Bob pats Sweet Thing on the rump. Bob knows she might be a little offended but is surprised when she slaps him silly. Bob's actions might result in what charge being filed (Sweet Thing suffered no pain or injury).
A.Assault (Class A)
B.Assault (Class C)
C.Disorderly Conduct (Gesture)
D.No charge may be filed


25. Punishable by a fine only of up to $500
A.State Jail Felony
B.Class A Misdemeanor
C.Class B Misdemeanor
D.Class C Misdemeanor


26. When a person causes the penetration of the anus or female sexual organ of another person who is not the spouse of the actor by any means, without that person's consent, they have committed the offense of:
A.Assault
B.Sexual Assault
C.Aggravated Sexual Assault
D.Rape


27.
R-3 3.3.11 D

Romeo gives Juliet (an adult) an aphrodisiac - a drug which stimulates sexual desires - without her knowledge. Juliet is so overwhelmed that she has sexual intercourse with Romeo even though she had always refused his advances before. Romeo may be charged with:
A.Assault
B.Aggravated Assault
C.Sexual Assault
D.Aggravated Sexual Assault
E.No offense has occurred



28.
R-4 3.3.31

A convicted felon may never possess a firearm.
A.True
B.False



29. Cadet Jones did not study for his Penal Code test. In order to gain more time for study, he calls the Academy office and states "a bomb will go off there in 20 minutes". Cadet Jones may be charged with:
A.Reckless Conduct
B.False Report to Peace Officer
C.Disorderly Conduct: Hindering Proceedings
D.Hoax Bomb
E.Terroristic Threat


30. Punishable by confinement in a state jail for not more than two years but less than 180 days and, in addition to, may be fined up to $10,000.
A.State Jail Felony
B.Class A Misdemeanor
C.Class B Misdemeanor
D.3rd Degree Felony


31. What is the primary difference between robbery and theft?
A.the value of the item taken
B.the fact that property was taken from a residence rather than a business
C.the type of entry used
D.the use or attempted use of force


32.
R-5 3.3.16 A

When a person causes an explosion with intent to damage a vehicle to collect insurance money, which offense has occurred?
A.Criminal Mischief (3rd Degree Felony)
B.Terroristic Threat
C.Arson
D.Theft
E.No offense - this is a civil matter



33. Which of the following Disorderly Conduct offense's is not a class C misdemeanor?
A.fighting with another in a public place
B.displaying a firearm or other deadly weapon in a public place in a manner calculated to alarm
C.uses abusive, indecent, profane, or vulgar language in a public place
D.exposing one's anus in a public place and careless about whether another may be present who may be offended


34. Punishable by life in prison or death
A.Capitol Felony
B.1st Degree Felony
C.2nd Degree Felony
D.3rd Degree Felony
E.State Jail Felony


35. If, without the effective consent of the owner, one remains concealed in a business after closing hours and burglarizes the coin machines therein for $85 in coins, what is the highest offense he is guilty of?
A.Burglary (State Jail Felony)
B.Burglary of coin-operated machines
C.Burglary (2nd Degree Felony)
D.Theft (Class B)


36.
R-6 3.3.21

A person who by means of threat influences or attempts to influence a public servant in a specific exercise of his official power or a specific performance of his official duty has committed:
A.Bribery
B.Coercing Public Servant or Voter
C.Improper Influence
D.Tampering
E.No offense has occurred



37.
R-6 3.3.21

Granny threatens to "punch out" the dog catcher because he testified against her in court for violation of the city's barking dog ordinance. Granny may be charged with:
A.Assault (Class A Misdemeanor)
B.Assault (3rd Degree Felony)
C.Retaliation
D.Coercion of Public Servant or Voter
E.None of the above



38.
R-7 3.3.11 A

Which of the following would not constitute Capital Murder (assuming a person commits murder as defined in the Penal Code)?
A.Murder of a fireman acting in performance of an official duty
B.Murder during the commission of felony criminal mischief
C.Murder during the commission of arson
D.Murder for remuneration or promise of remuneration
E.Murder of a peace officer acting in performance of an official duty



39. A person who fails to perform an act commits an offense if:
A.There was a moral duty to act
B.He was a police officer
C.There was a statutory duty to act
D.The act was fundamentally wrong


40. Physical pain, illness, or any impairment of physical condition is the definition of which of the following terms? (According to section 1.07 of the Texas Penal Code)
A.Serious bodily harm
B.Injury
C.Physical injury
D.Bodily injury
E.Assault


41.
R-8 10.3.2

The term Separate Property would best be described as the property of:
A.A corporation
B.A single adult
C.A family
D.a plaintiff's attorney



42.
R-8 10.3.2

A Writ of Execution is dated and issued from the proper court. That Writ will expire ________ after the issue date.
A.The first Tuesday of the following month
B.Monday next after 20 days
C.21 days from the date of receipt
D.30 or 60 or 90 days



43.
R-8 10.3.2

A Writ directing the Sheriff/Constable to seize certain personal property and hold awaiting the orders of the Court will be known as:
A.a Writ of Sequestration
B.a Writ of Execution
C.a Writ of REENTRY
D.a Writ of Destruction



44.
R-8 10.3.2

The court may use a _______________ to withhold earnings and forward to the court for child support payments.
A.Writ of Execution
B.Writ of Possession
C.Writ of Garnishment or Order Withholding Income
D.Writ of Attachment



45.
R-8 10.3.2

A Writ of Execution is an order from the court of proper jurisdiction directing a Sheriff/Constable to collect a sum of money from the defendant as a result of a Default Judgement. The Sheriff/Constable may then seize ____________ if the defendant fails to pay the Judgement.
A.Exempt Property
B.Only Personal Property
C.Property eligible for a seizure
D.All of their Real Property



46. A victim of Family Violence is seeking relief and protection. She asks you which of the following court documents will give her long term protection and a penal violation for disobedience of the order. You shall select ___________ as the best for her needs.
A.Citation
B.Injunction (Temporary Restraining Order)
C.Protective Order
D.Ex-Parted Protective Order


47. The District Court has a need to bring a child into their control to determine parental rights. The correct order would be a ___________ for the Sheriff/Constable to take the child from an uncooperative parent.
A.Writ of Attachment
B.Writ of Possession
C.Writ of Execution
D.Distress Warrant


48. A Sheriff/Constable has been requested by a parent to assist them in acquiring Custody of a Child from an un-cooperative parent as a result of a divorce. The Sheriff/Constable will require a ________ from the _________ to legally proceed with these actions.
A.Writ of Execution - Justice Court
B.Writ of Possession - County Court
C.Writ of Reentry - Supreme Court
D.Writ of Attachment - District Court


49.
R-9 10.2.3

Select one circumstance where the Sheriff/Constable could be disqualified to deliver a Citation:
A.when they don't have time to deliver
B.when they have an interest in the outcome of the suit
C.when the weather prohibits safe driving conditions
D.when the defendant complains to the court



50.
R-10 10.2.4

There is a Lawsuit to Contest an election of a political figure. The proper court jurisdiction will be in the __________ Court.
A.District
B.County
C.Justice of the Peace
D.County Commissioner



51.
R-10 10.2.4

We can always state that the proper court to hear the complaints of a Divorce would be:
A.Justice Court
B.County Court
C.District Court
D.Court of Criminal Appeals



52.
R-10 10.2.4

A Writ of Attachment directing the Sheriff/Constable to seize Real Property as a result of a one million dollar judgement, would be correctly issued from the ____________ Court.
A.County
B.District
C.Commissioner's
D.Justice



53.
R-11 10.5.1

A Magistrate's Order for emergency protection is available to the victim of Family Violence after arrest of the suspect. It is valid for a period of ___ days after issue.
A.365
B.90
C.210
D.31



54. A Forcible Entry and Detainer lawsuit is the responsibility of the Justice of the Peace Court in the precinct where the property is located.
A.True
B.False


55. Some acceptable methods of serving a defendant with a Citation and the Petition are ______ ?
A.In person
B.Registered/Certified Mail
C.By publication in a local newspaper
D.All of the above


56.
R-12 10.4.4

A tenant has been unlawfully locked out of their premises by the landlord. To gain possession and to have a due process of law, they will require a Writ of _________ from a _________ Court.
A.Reentry - Justice Court
B.Possession - County Court
C.Attachment - District Court
D.Execution - Commissioners



57.
R-12 10.4.4

A Writ of REENTRY issued from the Justice of the Peace Court is an order for the (1)___________ to take immediate action to allow possession of the premises by the (2)____________.
A.(1) Sheriff   (2) Constable
B.(1) Landlord   (2) Tenant
C.(1) Plaintiff's Attorney (2) Defendant's Attorney
D.(1) District Attorney   (2) County Attorney



58.
R-12 10.4.4

The tenant has lost their case in court. They now refuse to give up the premises. The correct court order to remove them is a:
A.Forcible Entry and Detainer
B.Peace Bond
C.Writ of Possession
D.Order of Sale



59. You may distinguish a Criminal Law from a Civil Law by finding that Criminal Laws have a punishment described in the:
A.Rules of Court
B.Family Court
C.Penal Court
D.Property Court


60. The Act of Sexual Harassment is best described in the Texas Penal Code as:
A.Abuse of Official Capacity
B.Official Oppression
C.A nuisance to employees
D.A lack of respect for women


61. When an officer notices a light off in a building which is usually on, he should not be alarmed or become suspicious.
A.True
B.False


62. Which of the following is not a formal method used by law enforcement agencies to enhance public service?
A.questionnaire's
B.non-punitive interactions with the public (talking to people)
C.medical solicitation
D.prepared questions when addressing civic groups


63. Which of the following statements is not true concerning the distinctive sounds of a police officer and his location?
A.your keys, baton, and other equipment on your belt might alert someone to your presence
B.you should not park to close to a scene to minimize the engine noise
C.slamming your unit door can alert someone
D.you should turn all radios off in order to eliminate that source of noise


64. Which of the following is important to familiarize yourself with prior to going on patrol?
A.Beat characteristic
B.Known offenders
C.Both A & B
D.Neither A or B


65. Which of the following is the most common type of resistance encountered by law enforcement officers?
A.passive resistance
B.hit/kicked
C.weapon
D.pull away


66.
R-13 TX P/O

During routine preventive patrol, the officer should do all of the following with one exception. Which of the following describes the exception?
A.Back tracking or doubling back to create the aura of police omnipresence
B.Using the tactic of becoming predictably unpredictable to confuse and thwart the person contemplating any criminal activity
C.Since the officer realizes that many accidents happen at one intersection between 4:00 PM and 4:30 PM the officer should establish selective enforcement at this intersection each day on patrol.
D.On a freeway or thoroughfare the officer should drive the patrol car at a speed of five MPH below the posted speed limit.



67. Preventive patrol is highly visible in order to discourage the occurrence of the problem you are seeking to control.
A.True
B.False


68. People observe and know many things which they will tell an officer who has developed good rapport through proper field inquiry.
A.True
B.False


69. The "shuffle steer" technique is only useful when driving in emergency situations.
A.true
B.false


70. Which of the following is not an authorized emergency vehicle.
A.Vehicles operated by blood or tissue banks while making emergency deliveries of blood or organs
B.Police vehicles
C.Fire department vehicles
D.Public & private ambulances for which permits have been issued by the State Board of Health
E.All of the above are authorized emergency vehicles


71. Which of the following is not true concerning one-officer patrol?
A.one-officer alone takes more chances
B.preventive enforcement is doubled by having twice as many vehicles on patrol
C.one-officer devotes more attention to patrol functions
D.an officer alone develops self-reliance


72. Which of the following is an advantage of vehicle patrol ?
A.Speed & mobility
B.Officer protection
C.Permits the carrying of extra equipment
D.All of the above


73. The primary importance of patrol is:
A.Visibility
B.Protection and service
C.Availability
D.Write citations


74. If you find a device or suspicious object which you feel is a bomb you should remove it from the area immediately to minimize the danger.
A.True
B.False


75. When patrolling the beat, the officer should:
A.Develop regular routes of patrol to insure proper coverage
B.Drive the vehicle at 15 miles per hour
C.Use the circular method, the double-back method, or the random method of patrol
D.All of the above are correct



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