1.
Physical fitness can be divided into two categories; health related and ____ related.
A.
strength
B.
endurance
C.
mental
D.
motor
1.1.1
2.
The "Wellness Pyramid" is capped by:
A.
self-responsibility
B.
stress management
C.
smoking cessation
D.
exercise
1.1.1
3.
Wellness varies in degrees, ranging from death to:
A.
physical fitness
B.
optimal well-being
C.
optimal physical fitness
D.
positive well-being
4.
In the early days of policing, the nighttime police system was called the:
A.
Watch
B.
Ward
C.
Night watch
D.
None of these
2.1.1
5.
During its first 100 years as a province of Mexico, Texas was governed by?
A.
Texas revolutionaries
B.
U.S. Military
C.
Territorial Governors
D.
Mexican governors
2.1.2
6.
Statistics related to law enforcement in Texas from June 2000 data
Diversity (gender) from current active licensees
A.
55.5% male, 44.5% female
B.
14.4% male, 85.5% female
C.
75.5% male, 24.4% female
D.
85.5% male, 14.4% female
2.1.5
7.
As American policing developed in New York, Boston, and Philadelphia, an entire system of criminal justice began to experience _____.
A.
corruption
B.
contributions
C.
criminology
D.
standards
2.1.1
8.
Under 217.1. Minimum Standards for Initial Licensure a person must ______________.
A.
be 21 years of age
B.
at least 18 years of age
C.
have a 4 year degree
D.
2 years of college
2.1.4
9.
A firearms proficiency officer designated by an agency will to be responsible for the documentation of annual firearms proficiency. The documentation for each officer shall include:
A.
date of qualification; firearm manufacturer, model; results of qualifying; course(s) of fire
B.
date of qualification; identification of officer; firearm manufacturer, model; course(s) of fire
C.
date of qualification; identification of officer; firearm manufacturer, model; results of qualifying; course(s) of fire.
D.
date of qualification; identification of officer; firearm manufacturer, model; results of qualifying; location of the course
10.
A minimum standard for the annual handguns firearms proficiency course of fire under Rule- 217.21 shall be:
A.
a minimum of 25 rounds
B.
a minimum of 50 rounds
C.
a minimum of 100 rounds
D.
a minimum of 150 rounds
2.1.4
11.
"The expression or use of facts without distortion by personal feelings or prejudices" is the definition of:
A.
Professionalism
B.
Ethical Integrity
C.
Objectivity
D.
Courage
3.2.2
12.
An off-duty officer in his personal vehicle commits a minor law violation (such as a running a stop sign). Assuming you were the officer who stopped him, and that you had already written two other violators that day for the same violation, what action should be taken against this officer?
A.
The officer should be given a warning only, since this is an example of "professional courtesy".
B.
The officer should be issued a citation for running the stop sign.
C.
The violation should be overlooked to avoid problems between officers.
D.
The officer's supervisor should be notified, since police officers are expected to obey all laws.
3.2.2
13.
Which of the following is an advantage of the professional model for law enforcement?
A.
stronger community support and respect
B.
higher cost of training and development
C.
higher salaries or remuneration for job occupant
D.
limits entry into the police work force
3.1.2
14.
Refusing to participate in a cover-up is an example of _____ ______.
A.
mental strength
B.
emotional strength
C.
moral courage
D.
physical courage
3.2.3
15.
Which of the following is not a right guaranteed by the Sixth Amendment?
A.
the right to a speedy and public trial by an impartial jury
B.
the right to refuse questions when placed on the stand during a trial
C.
the right to be informed of the nature of the charges
D.
the right to confront any prosecution witnesses
4.1.7
16.
The Fourteenth Amendment:
A.
abolished slavery
B.
established immunities of all citizens
C.
assures that general constitutional restrictions previously applicable to the federal government were to be imposed on the states
D.
none of these
4.1.11
17.
Our nation's testimony to its belief in the basic and inalienable rights of the people and in the limitations on the power of government is contained in:
A.
the Declaration of Independence
B.
the Mocklenburg Resolves
C.
the Articles of Confederation
D.
the Bill of Rights
4.1.1
18.
The First Amendment to the Constitution guarantees all except which one of the following?
A.
the right to a speedy and public trial
B.
the right to hold or practice religious beliefs
C.
the right to speak freely
D.
the right to transmit or receive free media communications
4.1.4
19.
The Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution:
A.
establishes separation of executive powers
B.
contains a Writ of Habeas Corpus
C.
protects citizens from unreasonable searches and seizures
D.
protects a citizen from being compelled to be a witness against oneself
4.1.5
20.
Which U.S. Constitution amendment provides for protection against double jeopardy?
A.
8th
B.
5th
C.
14th
D.
3rd
4.1.6
21.
Of the following, which amendment does not address due process as a Constitutional guarantee?
A.
5th
B.
8th
C.
14th
D.
none address due process
4.1.6/4.1.11
22.
The Sixth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution:
A.
provides the right to bail
B.
establishes the police powers of the states
C.
gives the right to confront witnesses
D.
establishes the "due process of law" doctrine
4.1.7
23.
Which of the following is not addresses in the First Amendment to the constitution?
A.
freedom of press
B.
freedom of religion
C.
freedom of speech
D.
right to bail
4.1.4
24.
The Bill of Rights was designed to:
A.
limit the power of state and federal governments
B.
increase the power of state government
C.
limit the power of federal government only
D.
limit the power of state governments
4.1.1
25.
The Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution provides which one of the following protections?
A.
Freedom of the press
B.
Freedom from double jeopardy
C.
Probable cause for arrests
D.
Right to a jury trial
4.1.6
26.
The Sixth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution:
A.
provides the right to bail
B.
established the "due process of law" doctrine
C.
gives the right to public trial
D.
established the police powers of the states
4.1.7
27.
The Texas Dept. of Criminal Justice is a function of which component of the Criminal Justice System?
A.
police
B.
courts
C.
correctional system
D.
executive branch
5.1.1
28.
A Municipal Court is a function of the ______ component of the Criminal Justice System.
A.
police
B.
courts
C.
correctional system
D.
legislative
5.1.1
29.
A county jail would be a function of which component of the Criminal Justice System?
A.
police
B.
courts
C.
correctional system
D.
executive
5.1.1
30.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is a function of which component of the Criminal Justice System?
A.
police
B.
courts
C.
correctional system
D.
judicial
5.1.1
31.
District courts and criminal district courts have jurisdiction in what cases?
A.
felony cases
B.
all DWI cases
C.
all misdemeanors
D.
none of these
E.
all DWI and felony cases
32.
Which of the following is not required in an arrest warrant?
A.
the offense the person is accused of
B.
the name or description of the accused
C.
the name of the affiant
D.
the name of the magistrate's office
33.
The magistrate does not advise the accused of:
A.
his right to an examining trial
B.
his right to retain counsel
C.
the right to a trial by jury
D.
the right to remain silent
34.
An arrest warrant may be served:
A.
only at a reasonable hour
B.
at anytime of the day or night
C.
anytime except on religious holidays
D.
only during the day
35.
Which of the following items cannot be seized during the execution of a search warrant?
A.
tools of the crime
B.
fruits of the crime
C.
personal writings of the accused showing he committed the crime
D.
obscene materials prepared for commercial distribution
36.
A child victim may be photographed for certain reasons after obtaining a search warrant. What offense must have occurred?
A.
indecency with a child
B.
injury to the child
C.
sexual assault to the child
D.
all of these
E.
either injury with a child, or sexual assault of a child
37.
A capias is:
A.
an order commanding a witness to appear in court
B.
a writ commanding a peace officer to arrest an accused person
C.
an affidavit showing the time, place and type of offense
D.
an order giving a peace officer the authority to search a particular place or thing
38.
If a Justice of the Peace is not available to conduct an inquest into the cause of death, who may conduct the inquest?
A.
a municipal court judge
B.
the county health officer
C.
the physician who is to sign the death certificate
D.
nearest available justice of the peace within the county
39.
Who signs the complaint made before a magistrate?
A.
the affiant
B.
the eyewitness
C.
the judge
D.
the victim
40.
An investigator of the District Attorney's office is considered:
A.
a peace officer
B.
a magistrate
C.
recorder
D.
special agent
41.
If, within the hearing of a magistrate, one person shall threaten to take the life of another, including that of his spouse or himself, and it is not an emergency situation, that magistrate:
A.
does not have the authority to arrest
B.
sometimes has the authority to arrest
C.
does not have the authority to immediately arrest
42.
Whenever a magistrate is informed upon oath that an offense is about to be committed against the person or property of the informant or of another, or that any person has threatened to commit an offense, the magistrate shall:
A.
immediately issue a warrant for the arrest of the accused
B.
seek that person out and place him in custody
C.
immediately compel that person to enter into a peace bond
43.
When an offense classed as a felony or as an offense against the public peace is committed in his presence or view, a peace officer or any other person:
A.
must first obtain an arrest warrant before making the arrest
B.
must first inform a magistrate that an offense has occurred before making an arrest
C.
may, without a warrant, arrest the offender
44.
A Justice of the Peace shall conduct an inquest when:
A.
a person is legally executed
B.
a person under a physicians care dies of cancer
C.
a six year old child dies
D.
a person dies during and extended illness in the hospital
45.
A Court of Criminal Appeals Justice is considered a:
A.
peace officer
B.
magistrate
C.
recorder
46.
Whenever a duty is imposed by the Code of Criminal Procedure upon the Sheriff, the same duty _______ lawfully be performed by his deputy.
A.
may sometimes
B.
may not
C.
may
47.
The County Courts shall have appellate jurisdiction in criminal cases from which type of court?
A.
District Courts
B.
Justice Courts and other inferior courts
C.
Justice Courts only
48.
It is the duty of every peace officer, when he may have been informed in any manner that a threat has been made by one person to do some injury to him-self or to the person or property of another, including the person or property of his spouse to:
A.
allow the threatened injury to occur
B.
to prevent the threatened injury, if within his power
C.
to call a magistrate to get permission first and then prevent the threatened injury
49.
The statute of limitations for sexual assault of a child is:
A.
2 years
B.
5 years
C.
10 years
D.
10 years from victim's 18th birthday
50.
A municipal peace officer who is outside his jurisdiction, may not arrest, without a warrant, a person who commits what type of offense within his presence or view?
A.
major misdemeanor
B.
traffic offense
C.
breach of the peace
D.
felony
51.
What is the statute of limitations for murder?
A.
ten years
B.
five years
C.
twenty years
D.
no limitation
52.
The affidavit made before a magistrate or district attorney that charges the commission of an offense is called a?
A.
summons
B.
complaint
C.
warrant
53.
A warrant of arrest, issued by any county or district clerk, or by any magistrate, except mayors:
A.
shall not extend to any part of the state
B.
shall only be valid within the jurisdiction of it's issuance
C.
shall extend to any part of the state
54.
The officer executing a warrant of arrest shall ___________ take the person before the magistrate who issued the warrant.
A.
without unnecessary delay
B.
after two days
C.
not
55.
After the accused has given the required bond, he:
A.
shall remain in jail for 3 additional days
B.
shall at once be released
C.
shall be released with the permission of the Sheriff
56.
What must exist before a magistrate may issue a search warrant?
A.
probable cause
B.
sufficient investigation
C.
proper grounds
57.
A trial for a misdemeanor is most likely to take place in:
A.
a lower criminal court
B.
a district court
C.
a supreme or appeals court
D.
none of these
58.
If the grand jury finds sufficient evidence to warrant a trial, they issue:
A.
a no bill
B.
an information
C.
a bill of indictment
D.
a bill of goods
59.
Which of the following events does not take place at the arraignment?
A.
An information is filed
B.
The formal charges are read
C.
The defendant is informed of his rights
D.
An initial plea is entered
60.
Which of the following would not be considered a peace officer?
A.
Investigator for the district attorney
B.
Investigator for a private attorney
C.
City arson investigator
D.
Investigator for the medical examiner
61.
A peace officer has the right to summon assistance from citizens. If the citizen refuses to aid the officer, what action can the officer take?
A.
None, since citizens are not bound to assist.
B.
Arrest the citizen for failure to obey a peace officer.
C.
Report the person to the district or county attorney.
D.
May either arrest the citizen or report them to the district or county attorney.
62.
A peace officer is given a summons to serve. The officer forgets to serve the summons during the shift and finds it later while packing for his week of vacation. The officer goes on vacation, with the intent of serving the summons once he returns. What, if any, law has the officer violated?
A.
None, since the officer did not intentionally fail to serve the summons.
B.
Neglecting to execute process (Class C misdemeanor)
C.
Contempt of court (civil charge with a fine of $10 to $200)
D.
Either contempt of court or neglect to execute process
63.
Which of the following is the highest criminal appellate court i